Soldier Letter From Arnheim Describes Frontline Stay
Henry J. Heffken of Co. B 308 engineers writes from Arnheim Germany to his mother Mrs Dora Heffken of Gloucester dated December 19. He reports nearing home after weeks abroad near Coblenz and notes restrictions on leaving camp and rare snowfall. He expresses desire to return home and asks about snow.
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Henry J. Heffken
Arnheim
Germany
Dora Heffken
Glouster
Coblenz
Oklahoma real estate magnate proposes Inland Empire dream
Roy Van Tress, indicted president of the McAllister Oklahoma Real Estate Exchange, testifies in U S court that he planned an Inland Empire in Oklahoma to net profits for years for himself and descendants. A waitress and fifteen associates face charges of using the mails to promote the sales scheme.
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Cincinnati
Roy Vantress
McAlister
Okla
United States
Oklahoma
Attendance Steady at First M. E. Sunday School
More than 600 attended the First M. E. church Sunday school with 37 officers and teachers, thirteen visitors, and 483 scholars totaling 601. The breakdown listed 260 men 109 women 166 in the intermediate and 77 in the primary, with class sizes led by Prof. Copeland 282 Marizolff 132 54 total 86 Mr. Weaver 23 Mrs. Noss 22 and Miss Grover 16. A sales collection from Class Bix followed.
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M. E
Prof. Copeland
Marizolff
Best Cough Medicine Loved by Druggists
A Kentucky druggist from Cub Run, J. B. Jones, says he uses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home and has found it the best cough medicine in seven years. The note adds the Panama Railroad has long used native hardwood ties without renewal for over fifty years.
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J. B. Jones
Cubrun
Panama Railroad
High Cost of Living Groceries At Brooks Store
High Cost of Living nee by Buy ing year groceries at WwW. H. Brooks offers low price items. Canned milk 1-2c and 16c. Purity Nut Oleo butter 35c. Fresh sausage 80c lb. Rice 10c lb. Prunes 20c lb. Gas mantles 10c. Raisins 12 1 2c pkg. Pink salmon 20c. Kraut 3 16c. Argo starch 26c. Soap 6c a bar. Apple butter 10c. Lye hominy 12 1 2c. Peaches 26c. Toilet paper 5c a roll.
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H. Brooks
Skeye State Building and Loan Company Promotes Home Ownership
The credit group appeals to depositors and borrowers by offering safety and five percent interest to savers and low rates to buyers and builders. It claims tax relief via housing development, teaches thrift, and promises work for many mechanics. Located at Rankin Building, 32 West Gay Street, Columbus Ohio, assets exceed 15.6 million dollars.
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Skeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
Columbus
Ohio State Telephone issues 7 percent preferred stock
The Ohio State Telephone Co sold 4 year 7% notes converted to preferred stock or bonds. Government lease guarantees fixed charges, annual depreciation funds, and $800,000 for corporate use. The company earns enough to cover dividends. 7% preferred stock is tax free and quoted at 95. The firm argues a value around 380 per share with a strong earnings base.
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Ohio State Telephone Co
Ohio State Telephone Company
Cincinnati Stock Exchange
Postmaster General
Ohio State Jissepime
Caldwell case jury panel and court actions noted
The Caldwell case jury was impaneled with members including John H. Allen Alexander Charles Cole Troy J. W. Bryson Trimble Frank Guthries Carthage Sam Covert York B C Jones Lee W A Carpenter Athens W H Brown Athens B F Gibbs York Daniel Linton Rome Lewie Humphrey C E Brandenberry All former jurors were discharged and paid. No marriage licenses issued. A witness testified about exiting through the back door. Sheriff Parker attended the morning session. An interpreter was appointed for Finnish witnesses and Miss Lannie Leak of Jacksonville was tasked to convey witness statements.
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John H. Allen
Alexander
Charles Cole
Troy
J. W. Bryson
Trimble
Frank Guthries
Carthage
Sam Covert
York
B. C. Jones
Lee
W. A. Carpenter
Athens
W. H. Brown
B. F. Gibbs
Daniel Linton
Rome
Lewie Humphrey
C. E. Brandenberry
Ines Caldwell
Lannie Leak
Jacksonville
Jurors Retain Seats as Court Faces Two Criminal Cases
No challenges were made to jurors this morning and all plaintiff jurors remained in their positions. Two cases remain for the term, James Pyles indicted for burglary and Elmer Johnson for larceny, continued by the court for lack of time.
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James Pyles
Elmer Johnson
Atkinson Divorce Adversary Hearing Slated for Thursday
The Atkinson divorce and alimony contest is scheduled for Thursday. The Carpenter-Bush foreclosure will also be heard that day, while no new cases were filed in court today.
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Atkinson
Judge-elect La, 7 Teen Takes the Bench February 1
A judge-elect identified as La and a seven-teen age figure are set to assume the bench on February 1. Local officials announce the transition and note the young applicant’s residency and prior community involvement. The event marks a notable entry into the judicial field.
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Teen
Japan Details Navy Expansion With Two New Battleships
Tokio reports a wider naval program featuring sister battleships Nagato to launch in July and Mutsu in October. Each battleship will displace about 40,000 tons and mount sixteen 14 inch guns. Two additional large ships are slated to begin construction soon.
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Tokio
Japan
Nagato
Muteu
Local Caldwell murder case draws many from area
A Caldwell murder case in Athena drew numerous locals including Mrs. Esther Ann Goldsworthy who died Friday at 60 after an illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 o clock with Rev. Orr of the Methodist church presiding. Burial followed in the city cemetery. She is survived by five children including Mrs Entice Love of this town John Goldsworthy of Cleveland Mrs Tom Rowland of Cambridge and James and Alfred at home.
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Esther Ann Goldsworthy
Orr
Methodist Church
Goldsworthy
Entice Love
John Goldsworthy
Cleveland
Tom Rowland
Cambridge
James and
Alfred
Birthday party held for Mary Zimmer at home
A surprise party was given Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Zimmer in Mh of their day for Mary who celebrated her 15th birthday. The event included a social gathering with friends and good time for all attendees.
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Henry Zimmer
Ater Mies
Mary
Mrs Reese Sees Continued Court Action In 06 Case
Mrs. Thomas Reese remains central in ongoing court action tied to the 06 case. The matter involves local legal proceedings with unidentified parties and continues through the current docket.
Welcome planned for President and returning troops
Washington plans a welcome for the President and district troops. The A E F soldiers and the President will take part in a parade upon the Chief Executive’s return if plans succeed.
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Washington
Waston
Son
Inventor Patents Fire Escape Chute For High Buildings
Washington reports 35 members of the committee on progress in Constantinople were arrested this morning, a move described as having a pronounced effect. An inventor has patented a fire escape chute to permit people to drop from tall structures in case of fire.
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Washington
Committee On Progress
Neple
Road survey orders near Jacksonville Chauncey noted
The survey work on the road from Jacksonville Chauncey is to begin soon with contract plans expected after completion. Officials indicate progress toward improving the route and potential contracting in the near future.
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Jacksonville
Chauncey
Local Visitors and Household News From Athens Area
Canaanville and nearby towns report residents visiting friends and relatives. Names include Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wright, Mrs. I. E. Sutton, Mrs. R. V. Myers of Willow Creek, Charles Williams and son Warnie of New England, Dora Starlin of Nelsonville, Mrs. Ladlester, Clarence Skinner of Nelsonville, Herman Wyatt, Emory Poston of New, William and daughter, Ellis Ayers of Enfield, Ola Williams, Copeland and wife, and Lonnie Morrison of Stewart R. R. No. 1.
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W. H. Wright
I. E. Sutton
R. V. Myers
Willow Creek
Charles Williams
Warnie
Mr. Williams
New England
Athens
Dora Starlin
Nelsonville
Ladlester
Clarence Skinner
Herman Wyatt
Emory Poston
New
William
Charlies Showalter
Ellis Ayers
Enfield
Ola Williams
Williams
New Wis
Copeland
Morgens
William Heir
Lonnie Morrison
Stewart
R. R. No
Women Training Plans For PX Camps By U S Corps
The United States training corps plans to train about 3,500 women in PX cantonments. Organized by Miss Susanna Cocroft of Chicago the corps aims to apply knowledge learned to condition women and children at the camps.
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Pxernment
United States Training Corps For
Susanna Cocroft
Chicago
Sale of horses and mules with improved stock anticipated
At 1:30 AM on Wednesday February 13 1019 organizers announce a larger stock sale of horses and mules. Animals are to be selected in two rounds with better stock than prior sales. Stock cars will be prepared graveled disinfected and loaded for shipment. Railroad reps on site and certificates issued. Reserved seats available and lunch stand in the pavilion with sawdust ring and electric lights. Cash or certified check required.
Baker Heads to New York for Eddie Rickenbacker Dinner
Secretary of War Baker left Washington for New York February 8 to attend a dinner honoring Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, famed American fighter ace.
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Baker
Eddy Washington
Wer
New York
Capt
Eddie Rickenbacked
Ace
Local Justice Issues Three Dollar Fee Notice
In Athens Township Ohio on June 14 1919 Justice issued a writ against P Warrener Di ohee Kealas and Williams with W Helwig as the justice. The action awards a monetary fee of three dollars and forty cents to the p ainary party. The record includes scattered dates January 1989 and references to Ohio.
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Warrener
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Albany
Ohio
Ford Agency
E. F. Martin
Wilson Swyers & Son
Ty Saeed
Elmwood Place
Fred Stalder
REED
Lancaster Street
H. D. Wadley
P. H. Doles
Franklin Avenue
Beasley’s
Beasley
Aoe
P. G. Moler
Anes TS D
Jersey
Public Square
Olympia
Baker Settlement
Marion C. Johnson
Athens R. D
Leonard Ogg
J. C. Harner
Shumacher Feed
Big Q Dairy
Albany Milling Wo
Athens Foundry & Machine CO
J. M. Hyde
Schumaker Dai At
Old Ee Wolfe Bros
D. Martin
Congress Street
Bell
Hartley
Milfield
Grosvenor Street
Oliver
Webber
Roy Hawk
the Plains
Tauto
H. O. Townsend
Sauter
Rapid Shoe Repair Shop
N. Court Street
ER. H. Mathew and Son
Beck Electrical Repair Co
Globe Theatre
Pearl White
Chaplin
Liberty
P. O
H. O. Atkins
Gallipolis
Athens Messenger Office
Men’s
E Street
Devore
R. D
Jersey Service
L. J. Cowen
Johnson Transfer Barn
Carpenter Street
Chas. Wilkes
Earl Tippie
Ford
JAS. A. Rose
Athens-Albany Pike
Bell Phone
Athena
J. A
Hawks Nursery CO
Wauwatosa
Wis
Wood and Woodard
West State Street
J. W. Bailey
ED Gould
C. McKee
Colonial
D. H. Moore
Grones & Link
Majestic Theatre
Athens County Buick CO
THE
Hawks Bry CO
Ohio State
Burgervien
Claude Ashbrooke & Co
Union Trust
Court House
Caldwell
Tony
Parker
Nevaahin
YALE
Carpenter Hardware Co
Reawn
Thomas Reese
Canaanville
Zanteville and
Cambridge On
VOM
Mies Susanna Cocroft
Camp Sherman
GeorGe McMa
Siri
Rey’s
Irelan
WM. J. Warrener
Justice of the Peace
National Bank
Avery
Anguts
J. L. Williams
Stilson
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