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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
3
Ida Stacey Casing, longtime Nelsonville resident, died at Sunnyside California on November 15. Born near Carbon Hill she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin Stacey and left many sorrowing friends behind in Nelsonville after residing there for many years.
Charles Dresher of W Columbus street Nelsonville employed by New York Coal Company at Mine No 28 New Floodwood sustained deep scalp wounds a broken left arm and broken index finger when caught by a fall this morning. Doctor rendered medical aid.
At the regular St Bernard Chapter meeting held Monday evening the following officers were elected led by H P with subsequent positions filled. The report notes the chapter’s ongoing activities and leadership slate for the coming term.
Local Nelsonville ads offer Christmas specials and events. The Arcade Pool Room advertises boxes of fine candies at low prices while K P Hall hosts a Christmas dance with music. Listings include a Ford for sale, shoe repair services, fur buyer Sam Raden, dancing at Owls Hall with Joyce Orchestra, and hand painted watercolors by Richard Underwood available through T E Taylor.
Chas Moler advertises special prices on watches jewelry clocks and silverware for Christmas running through next week with discounts on all listed items offering seasonal savings for shoppers.
Ducted by Rev Brillhart for Samuel Richard McConahey who died Monday at his home at Coonville. Until a short time ago he made his home in this city. He is survived by his wife and nine children.
The Christian Sunday school presents a Wednesday evening program in the church auditorium. The program, titled Message of Victorious Peace, features violin selections by Miss Nelson, narrations The Annunciation to Mary The Shepherds The Wise Men, and songs including Joy To the World and Birthday of King. Torchbearers and Primary Girls join the Junior and Snowflakes in lullaby and choral pieces.
Notice touts the Grandanola phonograph with wood fibre reproducer Violin tone chamber and all steel motor claiming higher volume and better tone than rivals at lower prices. Urges quick action to secure the exceptional savings on these machines.
The program featured Christmas Fairies with Cleo Williams and Ruth Newton, Nellie Kuhn, Verna Hand performing Christian Armor tableaux, Muriel Baugh and Jack Sanders presenting The Flag of Peace, and Lela Warner with Keplar. Hazel Eddy visited Logan on business while Mrs. C. K. Allen stayed with her mother for Christmas. M. Kasler and Mrs. Stanley Dew were noted in local holiday activity and travel reports.
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