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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville Chamber elects new board and miners seek aid

At the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce meeting about 75 members elected H H Ner S E Dean and W H Parks for three years J C Baird George E Johnson and Dr W S Rhodes for two years J I Murphy and vern Vorhes for one year ten locals representing about 7000 miners asked the chamber to help improve roads and coal mine conditions A delegation plans to visit Governor Cox to press for road work between Murray City and Nelsonville and the chamber pledges support plus discussion of health water issues and schooling for displaced youth.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce H. H. Ner 8. E. Dean W. H. Parks J. C. Baird Geo. E. Johnson W.S. Rhodes Vern Vorhes Robert Jackson Frank Patton Logan Road Carbon Hill Road Buchteil Cox Murray City Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Harry Kelly Arthur M. Mann Athens Chamber of Commerce

Berean Class Banquet Delights Church Members

The Berean Class of the Christian church held a banquet in the church social rooms serving a bountiful supper to over one hundred men. Former teacher Mr. R A Doan and Rev W S Cook attended, adding to the evening. Afterward the group moved to the auditorium for a program with fine talks by Mr. Dean and Rev. Cook and enjoyable music. About five hundred attended the program.

Christian Church R. A. Doan Cook Dean

Nelsonville Back to School Drive Targets Wartime Dropouts

During the week of February 1015 Nelsonville will conduct a back to school drive urging pupils who quit study to pursue schooling again to rejoin. Some participants were already past the usual school age.

Nelsonville D. A. Ferree

New Rectory Begun on West Washington Street

Work began yesterday on the new Catholic rectory on West Washington Street. The seven room pressed brick building will sit on an ideal lot and will provide a residence the congregation and city will be proud of.

Washington St

Local visitors and guests tour the city

Herrold Lancaster of Delaware is the guest for a few days of his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Lancaster. R A Dean of Camp Sherman is the guest of old friends and relatives here. Mrs Harry Edgell and Miss Helen Lavey of Logan are guests of Miss Glanys Betts. Miss Inez Grace and Mrs Pearl Davis were recent Athens visitors. Mrs Frank Martin and Mrs James Martin of Logan were guests of relatives here Wednesday. Carl Pettit has received his discharge from Camp Sherman and is back in the city again. William Mills was a Columbus business visitor Thursday. Mrs M A Krieg spent Thursday at Logan the guest of friends Mr and Mrs Will Hampton returned Thursday to their home at Clair Mich after a visit here the guests of relatives Mr and Mrs William Mor spent Thursday afternoon at Logan D F Shafer of Columbus spent Wednesday and Thursday here on business.

Herrold Lancaster Delaware Henry Lancaster R. A. Dean Camp Sherman Harry Edgell Helen Lavey Logan Glanys Betts Inez Grace Pearl Davis Athens Frank Martin James Martin Carl Pettit

Michigan Housewife Praises Vinci For Health Gain

Mrs Albert Rose of Bronson Michigan recounted how Vinci restored strength after a run down condition and backache while caring for a family of three. The ad touts Vinci as a top strength creator with beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates. McKee Drug Co and local druggists advertise Saxol Salve for eczema with a guarantee.

Michigan Vinci Bronson Mich Albert Rose McKee Drug Co

Kiingo Sees Activity in Columbus Business Trim

Frank Kiingo is in Columbus on business today. Mine 22 of The Hisylvania Coal Co. is the only mine in the valley open for work while all Ohio Collieries Co. mines are down.

Frank Kiingo Columbus Business Today Hisylvania Coal Co Ohio Collieries Co

Notice on Employee Medical Care by Ohio Collieries Co

The Ohio Collieries Co states employees injured at work must be treated by listed company doctors or the company will not cover medical expenses. Selected doctors include Dr. James Miller in Corning and Dr. Robert Miller in Hemlock, along with Dr. A. J. Crawford in Gloucester, Dr. C. von Scheele in Jacksonville, Dr. Warren V. Sprague in Chauncey, Dr. L. D. Nelson in The Plains, and Dr. John R. Sprague in Athens.

Ohio Collieries Co B. R. Donovan James Miller Corning Robert Miller Hemlock A. J. Crawford Glouster C. von Scheele

City Council Meeting Scheduled For This Evening

A city council session is planned for this evening with no expected major items on the agenda.

Athens trio guests of Peugh parents

Mrs. Harry Elkins and Miss Bess Peugh of Athens visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Peugh, staying as guests in their home.

Harry Elkins Bess Peugh Athens R. G. Peugh

Miss Iva Robinson Visits Relatives at Sand Rock

Miss Iva Robinson is spending a few days with relatives at Sand Rock, enjoying a brief visit away from home.

Center-Pull Yarn Holder for Smooth Knitting

Invented knitting holder winds yarn into a center-pull ball that unwinds without tangling, helping knitters manage skeins neatly and efficiently.

The Heroic Sacrifice of France and a Remedial Claim

In this World War era piece the author praises France for its wartime sacrifices and credits American chemist Geo H. Mayr with importing Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal disorders. The ad claims the remedy prevents surgeries and offers refunds via Drug Co. and local druggists.

France America Geo H. Mayr Chicago Mayr Err Drug Co

Milk Prices Sour Dexter Farmers Fear Bubble Bursts

Dexter milk producers lament a price drop from 74 cents to 44 cents for butter fat and predict a near term adjustment. They note Dexter’s cream station handles all local milk and argue cows near a strong market like Dexter will hold value. sellers may find good cows scarce next year.

Dexter Priggs

Saved by Stork Delays Jail Time in Boston

Franks Geraco escapes jail after police suspend action when he states a stork is due at his house any moment. The unusual claim prompts officials to pause legal proceedings.

STORK Boston Frank Geraco Frank

Strikers Riot Across Ruhr Valley Under Martial Law

Strikers are rioting and plundering in the Ruhr region Westphalia according to a Berlin dispatch. Towns in the Ruhr Valley are said to be under martial law.

Amsterdam Ruhr Westphalia Berlin

Fight Over Hinchey Bill To Legalize Sunday Movies

In Columbus Ohio on February 7 a heated fight forms around the Hinchey bill to permit Sunday cinema. Opposition comes from rural lawmakers and church groups as the measure advances in the legislature.

Columbus

Chicago Man Patents Process for Fuel Briquets

A Chicago man has patented a method to make fuel briquets from garbage waste dust from coal mines and a small amount of tar.

Chicago

Relieve Catarrhal Deafness with Parsmint Mixture

Quincy February 7 report on H C L prescription for catarrhal deafness and head noises. A reader inneed could mix Parmint double strength with hot water sugar and take a tablespoon four times daily for relief. The article notes opening nostrils easing breathing and stopping mucus.

Dr Carter's K and B Tea Promoted for Health and Family Use

The ad touts Dr Carter's K and B Tea as a proven old remedy for liver slugs headaches and bowel regulation. It urges families to keep a supply and give it to children, claiming long standing use by thousands with good results. CLEVELAND Feb 7.

Dr. Carter

Record Snow Clearance Beat Previous Winter

Cleveland reports a mild wind of records as nineteen thousand five hundred loads of snow were removed last winter, far fewer than the 1918 1919 season when no loads were cleared, setting a new low for heaviest snow removal.

Cleveland, CO Cleveland

Fire destroys Lake Erie College faculty house

Fire early today destroyed the faculty building at Lake Erie College in Painesville Ohio. Faculty members fled partly dressed as flames were checked from reaching adjacent dormitories where hundreds of female students slept.

Lake Erie College Painesville

Switzerland Tightens crackdown on illegally obtained pond specimens

The Swiss authorities reinforce strict protection of a rare pond by criminalizing possession of illegally obtained specimens. The measure targets individuals who acquire, transport, or store protected aquatic life, aiming to deter poaching and preserve biodiversity.

Switzerland

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