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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
3
New York observers report a meeting where Democratic leaders decided to create a structured organization with representation in every state. Miss Mary Vale of Washington proposed the plan and emphasized women’s demand for a voice in drafting the national platform and nominating the presidential candidate.
The Ohio Experiment Station in Wooster says its forestry department will assist county commissioners and automobile groups in highway beautification through tree planting. It notes Mount Airy Forest in Cincinnati is already under its charge and that adapted planting programs cover most state regions.
Senator Atlee Pomerene refused to discuss reports linking him to the Democratic nomination. He added that peace treaty ratification would come with reservations to protect differences between sides. An adjustable transformer suits a new electric arc welding device.
Nelsville Episcopal Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and no church service this Sunday due to the rector’s Christmas trip to Georgia. Evening gatherings feature eager listeners and revival interest grows nightly with prophetic speaker Rev Heins delivering messages and opportunities for salvation.
The Methodist church will observe year end and start with special services on Sunday. New members will join during Sunday school. At 10 30 a m the pastor reflects on A Look Into the New Year. The Ep Choir Worth League hosts music at 6 15 p m with college students home for vacation. Evening program at 7 features the Christmas Cantata Nod with choruses solos and a short organ recital by Mae Lines before services open at six. Public invited.
A large pocketbook was lost in Nelsonville on Friday containing about $200 in money and a payroll statement to Clarence Dawley. A reward is offered by D. P. Evans of Carbon Hill, Ohio.
Dancing event announced for Owl hall on New Year night with Joyce orchestra. Local social notes list guests from Cincinnati to Columbus visiting relatives in Athens Nelsonville and nearby towns during Christmas and holidays.
Sunday schedule lists 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Heins 2 30 p m class meeting 7 p m long service and 7 50 p m evangelistic service Rev Heins leads in revival proceedings seeking renewed spiritual engagement for attendees.
The church lists Bible school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 p m and evening sermon at 7 p m The Sunday school and church urge a large turnout tomorrow the last Sunday of the year to end with zeal for the work ahead Worship elsewhere is discouraged and members are invited to join us.
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gorse visited Columbus early in the week. Mr. and Mrs. James Newman spent Christmas with Thomas Dillon and his wife of Logan. Mrs. Dessie Allen and two sons from Orland Ohio were guests over Christmas of Mrs. C. By Washburn.
Akron resident Roy Faires is visiting relatives along with many others from Columbus, Athens, Columbus, Pittsburg, and Huntington. The gathers include Dr. and Mrs. W I Jones, Miss Louise and Ruth Jones, and numerous relatives of Ke Cable, Ed Faires, and Mrs. Cann, with students from Ohio State and Delaware returning home for holidays.
Paris Texas March 19 1919 In regard to results obtained by us from sale of Number 40 For the Blood will state same has been far above our expectations We sold out our opening order in about a week and are about out of our second shipment Every bottle we have sold has given unusually good satisfaction and has not only repeated but has caused us to sell others after they saw the results obtained Please ship another gross at once Palace Drug Store 40 is indicated in chronic rheumatism catarrh constipation stomach liver and blood troubles eczema and all skin eruptions For sale by McKee Drug Co
An electrically operated monster crane of 350 tons capacity has been completed at the Philadelphia navy yard, touted as the largest shipbuilding crane in the world.
At a city meeting the Central Labor Union with about 1,800 men represented by eleven delegates favored amending mining laws to require developed mines to have telephone access at each switch and endorsed brick brattices when electric pumps are used in break-throughs. They opposed the Cummins bill and authorized sending a wire to Congressman Foster. The union secured a pact with Dodge Automobile Co. of Freeport for an ambulance for miners and families. Delegates also supported a bill bonding municipalities to operate utilities through municipal control.
Misses Irene and Freda Zimmer were guests of friends in Athens on Friday.
Mr and Mrs George Norris and children of Athens were guests Thursday and Friday of Mr and Mrs A Vernon.
I. W. Brown of Akron spends a few days with old friends in this city and with his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Brown at Millfield.
Mr and Mrs Mac Haworth of Toledo returned home today after spending a few days as guests of Mrs Haworth s parents Mr and Mrs W C Thomas.
A large guest list attended a Thursday night Christmas party at Mr and Mrs Marshall Summers home to honor their son John. Entertainment included games and Vie trola music with a notable indoor horseshoes contest where B W Hawk and Marshall Summers defeated Robert Marshall and Phil Blower in all four games. John received a handsome present and dainty refreshments were served.
Clifford Andrews was successfully operated on at Copeland Hospital this morning for adenoids and tonsils removal. He is expected to be discharged on Sunday.
Secretary of State Smith states 1919 license tags valid until February 1 1920 and no 1920 plates issued until the new graduated auto tax law is signed. Officers will permit about thirty days from January 1 for cars with 1919 plates to operate. A G Snow says forty distribution points will supply tags without delay.
A British expert estimates a single Yangtze valley iron ore mine could yield 9,000,000 tons annually, highlighting potential scale and economic impact of resource extraction in the region.
Classified ad offers a five passenger Ford in good condition at a cheap price if sold this week at 496 Chestnut street. Nearby date 12-23-7. Chiropractor John Matson promotes spinal adjustments claiming they restore health by correcting nerve pinching from vertebral displacement with address Bloodlett Building Nelsonville Ohio 12-26-3.
Classified notice from Nelsonville Ohio offers shoe repair by John Clouston at 998 Chestnut Street with honest prices. The ad urges readers not to forget the name and place and appears dated December 20.
Raw furs and hides wanted at top market prices. Sam Raden will call on notice, 557 Poplar St Nelonville. Bell phone 795. 12.3-1 3 Dancing Xmas Eve at Owls Hall with Joyce Orchestra for round and square dancing. Lets go 12-11-14.
Former Congressman Ralph D. Cole announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Ohio governor. Endorsed by Hancock County Republicans December 3, he pledges party unity, fiscal restraint, and restoration of Republican leadership. Eighteen counties, including Hancock and Franklin, have endorsed him.
The Hocking Valley and Sunday Creek mines mostly operate four to seven hours daily while December coal car supplies drop to about half. January prospects vary by district with some brightness indicated. Sugar Creek mines run short hours, Chauncey area mostly active, and rail car shortages from the strike linger as Northwest shipments delay returns.
In Canton Ohio on December 27 14 year old Alvy Adams who confessed to burning two stables in Paris township was found insane in probate court. Physicians said he suffers from a mania for destruction.
Beginning of a major conservation project in South Africa, a dam is being constructed across Sundays River to impound enough water to support 10000.
Notice urges buyers to choose Grandanola phonographs over higher priced machines. It promises larger volume and better tone with wood fibre reproducer violin tone chamber and all steel motor. Call to act quickly for exceptional savings.
A new sole design features an outer hard rubber rim that absorbs wear while the inner surface uses a softer material to grip wet or icy pavements, improving traction.
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