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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
3
In Paw Paw Michigan Joseph Virgo, held on suspicion of killing his wife Maude Tabor by an illegal operation, steadfastly proclaimed his innocence as investigators press for answers after the mother-in-law linked the death to the procedure.
Notice touts Grandanola phonograph with wood fibre reproducer Violin tone chamber and all steel motor claiming better volume and tone than rivals. Advertises great savings at Sauter’s Studio Nelsonville urging quick action.
The Dorr Run Oil and Gas Company, formed by Nelsonville men, has secured a securities commissioner approval to market stock and plans drilling as soon as stock sells. Officers include Dr. C. G. Dew president and C. F. Myers treasurer, all of Nelsonville, with Columbus investors showing interest.
Mrs Theodore Sutton and her two young daughters Lillian and Madelene arrived from Chicago to spend the winter with her parents Mr and Mrs John Tennihill of Deanville and other relatives. Many friends of Mrs Sutton are glad she is here.
Desirable office rooms for rent in the Cable Hickman block inquiry at National Woolen Mills or E J Kessinger.
E. B. Ray transacted business in Columbus on Tuesday, engaging in routine commerce as recorded in local business notes. The brief notice identifies Ray's activity without detailing transactions or outcomes.
Rev. Heins preaches at the International Holiness Church on Chestnut Street with tonight’s sermon titled Prophecy and the Mil. The service offers a potent opportunity to hear scriptures expounded on the approaching end times.
Nelsonville classified ad promotes fine box candies at lower price than elsewhere. Arcade Pool Room lists special sale from 12:23 to 3 p.m. Local readers urged to visit Nelsonville shop for bargains.
Five passenger Ford offered cheap if sold this week at 436 Chestnut Street. Also notice of a dance at the K of P hall tonight with good music.
Honest prices. John Clouston offers shoe repair at 998 Chestnut street Nelsonville Ohio. Name and place to remember.
Richard Underwood offers hand painted water colors ideal as Christmas gifts. Bring pictures in this week to be framed for holiday delivery. T. E. Taylor on West Washington Street promotes framing services.
Chas Moler announces special prices on watches jewelry clocks and silverware for the upcoming Christmas week. The notice highlights a limited sale period with discounts on the listed categories.
Many local friends and neighbors attended the funeral yesterday afternoon to pay tribute to Mrs. Mary B. Minner. Rev. Arthur M. Mann led the service with Mrs. FE. B. Bay and Mrs. B. E. LeFever singing. The body was laid to rest at Greenlawn amid flowers.
Mrs. H. O. Barker of Little Falls New York reports her husband used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to rapidly cure a severe cold. The letter urges considering others' experiences for quick relief.
Beckley bowling team defeated Heek's Plumbers by three pins at The Cave. The Plumbers built a large lead, but Beckley heavers rallied to win with Hopkins sparking the comeback. Final score not provided.
In Cincinnati on December 24 police hunted M. Xpants Burglar, who last night increased his three month total to thirty homes robbed. He was found at work and choked Miss Maud Gallagher before fleeing with $60 in loot.
In Cincinnati on December 24, Anthony Sellers aged 83, jury foreman in the Albert Sander trial, died of apoplexy after signing a verdict of acquittal for the 28 year old grocer. The death occurred before the verdict was read in court for the first degree murder case.
Sherwood Ides, 24, of Buffalo New York, was arrested by Chicago police for an alleged $10,000 stock selling swindle. The arrest was announced today by authorities in Illinois.
Supt. Morgan leads an Athens group visiting Washington where they dined with Rep. Foster and met Sen. Harding Rep. Fess and Leader Mann plus Rep. Joe Cannon. In New York they dined with Mr and Mrs Lawhead and later saw John Barrymore play Madame Butterfly.
Prof Walter Shuecking Germanys leading pacifist issues a Christmas message to Americans urging unity to end hate, rectify wrongs from Versailles, and build a league of nations as a refuge of peace for all mankind. He recalls wartime suffering and calls for education of children to value right over might and to vow never again to repeat war.
Yink Duncan advertised in Want columns for an auto crank and received so many requests he plans to loan them for the next two years. Link enthusiastically announced the result with a upbeat nod to the successful ad in the Messenger columns.
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