Lon Wilkison Leaves Nelsonville for Detroit Michigan
Nelsonville VY News reports Lon Wilkison traveled today to Detroit Michigan for a visit. Mrs Harry Kelly hosted a 6 oclock dinner Wednesday evening at her home with guests Mrs N i Lee McDowell and Mrs E J Kessinger. Afterward a theatre party saw The Miracle Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Wilkison
Detroit
Mich
Harry Kelly
N. i
Lee McDowell
E. J. Kessinger
Miracle Man
Advertised Letters List Public Notice February 18 1920
A list of names appears as letters advertised for pickup dated February 18 1920 including Anderson Mrs Batie Armano Johan Broderick J E Bryan Sam Davy Miss Mary Denny Hiram H Emerick Herbert D Evans Wm Forest Miss Iva Kramer George care Harry Allen Camp Car Leonard Gerald F Lowery Miss Elizabeth Miller Miss Sue Sommers Homer Smith Miss Velva West Miss Maude White Pascal Sion Fred Wood Mrs Elva. Names indicate residents or contacts with undelivered mail awaiting recipient claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Batie
Armano
Johan
Broderick
J. E
Bryan
Sam
Davy
Miss Mary
Denny
Hiram H
Emerick
Herbert D
Evans
Forest
Iva
Kramer
George
Harry Allen
Leonard
Gerald F
Lowery
Miss Elizabeth
Miller
Miss Sue
Sommers
Homer
Smith
Velva
West
Miss Maude
White
Pascal
Sion
Fred
Wood
Elva
Engagement announced at Gail Galvin party
Miss Gail Galvin entertained friends at her East Columbus home on Wednesday evening with sewing music and social chat. Washington birthday themed decorations included national color shields and nut favors bearing her engagement announcement to G A Barber of Pittsburgh. Wedding set for April 21 1920.
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Gail Galvin
East Columbus Street
Washington
G. A. Barber
Pittsburgh
Nelsonville Leads Ohio Post Offices in War Savings Drive
In January Ohio post offices achieved a record War Saving drive totaling $2,000,000. Nelsonville, under postmaster James Sharp, tops second class offices with sales of $34,200 in treasury certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ohio
James Sharp
Income Tax Help at Dew Hotel Next Week
The income tax man will be at the Dew hotel from February 23 to 27 to assist anyone with income tax returns. If you need help making out your returns, see him.
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Dew Hotel
Endorse Ralph Cole for Ohio governor by Athens County GOP
The York township members of the Athens County Republican Central and Executive committees endorsed Major Ralph Cole for governor of Ohio. The local delegation backs his candidacy and urges party support ahead of the election.
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Cole
York Township
Athens County
Republican Central
Ralph Cole
Ohio
Columbus Visit Notes From Local Residents
Mrs William Morgan spent Thursday and Friday in Columbus. W H Parks was there Thursday on business. Misses Helen and Lucile Verity and Mrs C A Hooper spent the day in Columbus. Miss Mildred Baugh returned to Columbus to resume studies after her grandmother illness and death. Don McGill and L J Murphy visited Columbus on business. Mrs Ella Powers returned Thursday to Steubenville after a stay here.
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William Morgan
Columbus
W. H. Parks
Helen
Lucile Verity
C. A. Hooper
Mildred Baugh
Miss Baugh
Don McGill
L. J. Murphy
Ella Powers
Steubenville
Little Son Taken in Diphtheric Croup Death
John E. Coleman Jr. aged 2 died Friday from diphtheritic croup. Burial was held at Greenlawn today. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs John Coleman a sister and his grandparents.
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John E. Coleman, Jr
Greenlawn
John Coleman
City Secures Nash Two Ton Dump Truck For Streets
Nelsonville city officials via county commissioners obtain a Nash two ton dump truck for the street cleaning department. The war department had provided six such trucks, three kept for county use and three given to Athens, Glouster and Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville City
War Department
Athens
Glouster
Nelsonville
Fi-Fi Grand Success at Stuart's Opera House
One of the best home talent shows in the city was staged last evening at Stuart's Opera House by Nelsonville schools. Fi-Fi in three acts, directed by Miss Loretta Ebaugh, featured Bonnie the Toy as its synopsis.
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Stuart's Opera House
Nelsonville
Loretta Ebaugh
Bonnie
Fi Fi Delights Theatregoers In Dream Toy Shop Tale
The Sandman brings a magical sleep to Maker’s daughter in a wood near his shop. Toy shop figures come alive, with Elsie Hodgeman Nelle Rosser Wheeler Newton Helen McCarthy Mabel Robson Floyd Rosser Florence Wood John Jackson Harris Wood Frances Parry and others delivering spirited performances. The elaborate tableau and costumes drew a crowded house as Fi Fi returns tonight.
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Maker
Sandman
Elsie Hodgeman
Nelle Rosser
Wheeler Newton
Capt
Barnacle
Helen McCarthy
Loosey
Mabel Robson
Miss Robson
Floyd Rosser
Fi-Fi
Florence Wood
John Jackson
Harris Wood
Nelsonville Classifieds Dance and Sale Items
Dance event at Red Men's Hall on Tuesday night February 24 features Saxophone Orchestra. Ads promote phonographs at extra special prices this week and offer a barn for sale at 812 Poplar St with slate roof and good lumber.
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Red Men’s Hall
Sauter
Fulton &1
Poplar St
C. H. Maffin
Bell
Brown's Tin Shop advertising roofing and repair services
Local ad outlines roofing spouting roof painting and all kinds of repair work at Brown's Tin Shop 500 Poplar Street Nelsonville C Bell Phone 390. Also an auction note offers a player piano walnut case mandolin attachment in perfect condition at 871 Walnut Street with date 2 18 8p.
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Brown's
Poplar Street
Nelsonville
Bell Phone
Walnut
Trustees Invite Bids for Indigent Medical Aid York Township
Notice states sealed bids due by 12 noon February 27 1920 from bidders to furnish medical aid to York Township indigent poor for one year starting March 1 1920. Board may reject any or all bids. By order of Trustees Sidney A Cook Clerk. 2 18 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Sidney A. Cook
For Sale Horse and Buggy by William Kimble
Horse and rubber tired covered buggy advertised for sale by William Kimble of Cawthorne R D 4. Call Chas Kanter on Bell phone 2 20 3p.
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William Kimble
Cawthorne
R. D
Chas
Kanter
Bell
Help Wanted for light house work near Fort Street
Wanted a girl to do light house work or a school girl to work before and after school with no washing. Call Bell phone 65 or visit 345 Fort St. 2-20-3p. FOR SALE General purpose horse well broke good worker. Washburn & Gibson. 2-20-3p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Fort St
General Purpose Horse
Washburn & Gibson
I W W Murder Trial Narrows Defendants in Montesano Case
In Montesano Washington the murder trial for the I W W case moves forward with ten defendants after Bert Faulkner is cleared of first degree charges due to insufficient evidence. Loren Roberts insanity is to be reexamined by Dr Arthur Calhoun as defense seeks an alibi for Eugene Warnett in the Warren Grimm shooting. The state rested after presenting eighty witnesses, a portion of the 272 total, many of whom participated in the Armistice Day parade led by Grimm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Wash
Bert Faulkner
Wilson
Loren Roberts
Arthur P. Calhoun
Seattle
Vanderveer
Eugene Warnett
Warren O. Grimm
Grimm
American Legion
Cambridge Beats Middlebourne In Marietta Ohio Valley Tourney
Cambridge high defeated Middlebourne high of Tyler county West Virginia this afternoon in the first round of the Marietta College Ohio Valley basketball tournament 32 to 6. Cambridge led 14 to 4 at halftime.
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Cambridge
Marietta, O
Cambridge High
Middlebourne High
Tyler County
W. Va
Marietta College
Census figures due for Cincinnati and Washington
Census figures for Cincinnati and Washington will be announced at the census bureau at 9 p m Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cincinnati
Census Bureau
Marmola Method Promotes Quick Weight Loss
The Marmola Method is promoted as an easy way to shed two to four pounds weekly. Marmola Prescription Tablets, dosed as the famous remedy, cost $1 for a large case and are sold by druggists or by mail from the Marmola Company in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmola Company
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Michy
Wright enters race for Ohio lieutenant governor nomination
Howell Wright state senator announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. He cites solid backing from Cuyahoga county Democrats and serves as executive secretary of the American Hospital Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Howell Wright
Wright
Cuyahoga County
Democratic Committee
American Hospital Association
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO Ointment
Druggists refund money if PAZO Ointment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Stops irritation and soothes. Heals. Sleep better after first application. Price 60 cents.
Thoroughly Chewed Food Boosts Digestion Says Ad
It argues strength comes from digestion not quantity and claims half as much food suffices when well masticated. The ad recommends thoroughly chewing and using Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to feel better in a day or two.
Deaths-Funerals of Jane E. Hibbard in Hebbardsville
Jane E. Hibbard aged 84 85? died Thursday at 5 15 p m at her daughter Mrs Albert Milligans home in Mechanicsburg She was widow of P G Hibbard Sr mother of seven with three surviving children Charles Perris P G Jr and Nettie Milligan Four children and her husband predeceased her Funeral services follow Saturday at 2 pm Presbyterian church Hebbardsville with interment in the local cemetery He was a noted stock buyer
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Jane E. Hibbard
P. G. Hibbard Sr
Albert Milligan
Mechanicsburg
Charles Hibbard
Perris
Calif
P. G. Hibbard Jr
Athens
Nettie Milligan
Death of Mrs Sidney Watkins in Cleveland
Mr Thomas Watkins learns of his nephew's wife Mrs Sidney Watkins death from pneumonia at her Cleveland home. He is a noted Athens alumnus of Ohio University electrical department. Funeral and burial set in Cleveland on Monday with Mr and Mrs Watkins leaving for the city Saturday.
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Thomas Watkins
Sidney Watkins
Cleveland
Watkins
Athens
Ohio University
Mrs Davis Passes After Illness in Ashley
Word reached friends of the death of Mrs Arthur Davis at their Ashley home on February 18 after a brief illness of influenza and pneumonia. She leaves a husband and four young children all ill. The body will rest in a vault until burial can be arranged. She was the daughter of W H Parmiter near Guysville.
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Davis
Arthur Davis
Ashley
W. H. Parmiter
Guysville
Funeral Service for Harry Thompson Held Saturday
Funeral service for Harry Thompson will be held Saturday at 2 PM at his mother’s home 45 Lancaster Street. Burial will follow in West Union Street Cemetery.
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Harry Thompson
Lancaster Street
West Union Street
Frances Willard Memorial Services At Christian Church
In commemoration of Frances Willard mother of the W C T U the society will hold memorial services at the Christian church Sunday night Supt Morgan will deliver the address with subject The Uncrowned Queen The life and work of Frances Willard educator author editor and reformer will be recognized at this meeting The W C T U has gained a great victory but more work remains and public cooperation is needed to reach the highest pinnacle of success
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Frances Willard
Christian Church
Supt Morgan
Eight Missing In Hotel Fire
Eight persons remained unaccounted for after a Lorraine Hotel blaze in Providence Rhode Island. Three people died and the hotel was virtually destroyed with damage estimated at sixty thousand dollars. Police believed the missing left the city as no bodies were found during a thorough search. An investigation into the origin of the fire was under way.
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Providence
R. I
Unwritten Law Spurs Gunplay in Bisbee Deportation Case
In Tombstone Arizona February 20 1930 the unwritten law of the cattle country erupts as J F Seals cattleman fires at B K Lewis after Lewis allegedly left gates open at the McNeil ranch Seals wounded Lewis and was arrested for assault Seals says he drew on Lewis who he claims violated cattle country code by running away as the deportation trial resumes with a new venire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Tracy
United Press
Tombstone
Ariz
Talesman
Bisbee
J. F. Seals
B. K. Lewis
Lewis
Douglas
Seals
Ee Sy Seals
Sibed Sas
McNiel
McNeil
Seala
Mohawk Tribe Initiates Twenty-Five Into Red Men in Marshfield
About twenty members of Mohawk Tribe No. 174 of Athens joined twenty-five candidates into Phone Tribe No. 76, Improved Order Red Men in Marshfield Saturday night. Oyster reception followed the ceremony, and all reported a jolly time. Reverend Wm. Genheimer of Athens will preach at the M P church on Feb 29.
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Athens
Marshfield
Wm. Genheimer
M. P
Ollie Herron
Akron
Connie
Margaret Winger
Hazel Lewellyn
Zanesville
Ed Dunn
Dunn
J. W. Gilbert
Henry Nice
Charles Dickson
Knox, Vinton Co
Lee McWilliams
Luhrig
G. Lloyd Efaw
Barron Six
John Ross
Will Carter
Earnest Baughman
Sam Baughman
A. R. Minear
Pedigo
G. W
Christian Church
Kate Gilham
Nelsonville
Milton Binder
Lancaster
George Hunter
Mamie Mace
George Mace
Rev. Dabritz
Mineral
Minister Follows Wife in Death in Chillicothe
Rev. George K. Johnson, 35, rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Chillicothe, died of pneumonia thirteen days after his wife in the same illness. Two small children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe, CO
George K. Johnson
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Glouster Sportsmen Club Sees Membership Surge and Banquet
Glouster Ohio reports a second order for 500 membership cards as the sportsmen club expects a record turnout. The annual banquet runs next Thursday at the M E church social rooms with anticipated state game department officials. Following dinner, state game commission moving pictures on Buckeye state wildlife will be shown at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Sportsmen Club
M. E. Church
State Game Department
State Department
Columbus
Corning
Methodist Church
State Game Commission
Opera House
Buckeye State
City Council to Convene Tonight at 7 Oclock
Regular session of the city council is set in the mayor's office tonight at seven. Due to an insufficient quorum at the first meeting, unfinished business from that session will be taken up.
Athens County Democrats Set Meeting at Glouster Press
The Athens County Democratic Executive Committee will meet tomorrow at 1 30 PM at The Glouster Press office in Glouster. Members are urged to attend as important business will be before the committee.
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Athens County Democratic Executive Committee
Glouster Press
LeFever Daughter Returns Home From Cincinnati Illness
Miss Ruth LeFever daughter of Dr and Mrs R LeFever has been ill with flu at a private school in Cincinnati and was brought home yesterday her brother Harry LeFever accompanied her they traveled from Athens to the city in an ambulance arriving last evening
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Ruth LeFever
R. LeFever
Cincinnati
Bret
Harry LeFever
Athens
Flu Outbreak Affects Many Families in City
The city reports widespread flu with some pneumonia in a minority. Most patients recover quickly and whole families were struck at once, reflecting a broad seasonal impact.
Banks to Close Monday in Observance of Washington's Birthday
As Washington's birthday falls on Sunday local banks will observe the holiday by remaining closed on Monday. Banks will reopen on Tuesday per standard holiday schedule, affecting deposits withdrawals and services across the district.
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Washington
Ohio gym hosts big Athens boxing and wrestling card
Next Monday night at the Ohio gym the event features Joe Willis from Huntington W Va throwing Thor Olson while eight or ten college amateurs mix in boxing and wrestling. Walsh trains under Loomis with three rounds, and other bouts include Hoisington Rowles Pope Lowther Furgeson Romerio and Romello in a varied program before OU travels to Charlottesville Va for a Virginia tournament.
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Athens
Ohio Gym
Joe Willis
Huntington
W. Va
Thor Olson
Bob Loomis
Bill Walsh
Walsh
Hoisington
Rowles
Virgil Pope
Bobby Lowther
Furgeson
Antonio Romerio
Paraguay
Romello
Ohio University
O. U
Charlottesville
Vai
University of Virginia
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Guild St. Agnes Guild
Post
Arty
Shoe Shine Parlor
Columbus St
Levelander
Mrs. Watkins
E. B. Acomb
West Columbus
New Marshfield
N. Court
Junod Milling Company
Carpenter Hardware
Swanson Furniture Co
Ralph Dunbar
Aan
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