Local Social Notes Bespoke Visits and Travels
Mrs. Delbert T. Robinson of Charleston visits aunt Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson. P G Moler leaves for Gallipolis and Huntington on business for the week. Lloyd T. Dailey heads to Akron to join Beta Theta Pi brothers at the Goodyear plant. Mrs. Sam Sommer returns from Cincinnati with relatives staying for a time. Miss Mary J. Graves accepts stenographer role with Des Moines Oil and Refining Company. Mothers Kindergarten club to meet Wednesday at 2 30 for officers election and March planning. Boy Scouts of Troop One enjoy a Circle Hill picnic and flag signaling drill. Mr and Mrs Carl Gross and daughter Mary Louise visiting New Lexington. Mrs Frank Hanan off on leave from New York City, visiting R Wayne Roach. later off to Detroit to rejoin husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gross
Mary Louise
New Lexington
Frank R. Gross
North Congress Street
Frank Hanan
Nell Roach
R. Wayne Roach
Hanan
New York City
Mr. Hanan
Detroit
Mich
Miss Myrtle Mardis Improves But Leaves School Duties
Miss Myrtle Mardis, who has been home for four weeks with flu and pneumonia, shows improvement yet cannot resume duties as supervisor of music for Athens public schools for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Mardis
Athens
Superintendent Morgan to Speak at Teachers College Alumni Dinner
Supt. Morgan travels to Cleveland for the annual Teachers College alumni dinner at the Statler hotel. He will present a survey report on Teachers College at Columbia University. Mr and Mrs W F Burk and children Lola Vivian and Charles Lacare returned to Canton after nearly three weeks with relatives due to William Burk's illness. The elder Burk slowly recovers from flu and pneumonia while his wife has regained mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Morgan
Cleveland
Teachers College
Statler Hotel
Morgan
Columbia University
W. F. Burk
Lola Vivian
Charles Laclare
Canton
William Burk
James Musser
Burk
D A R Observe Washington Birthday With Local History Talk
Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R marked George Washington's birthday with an afternoon at Mrs. Thomas R. Biddle's Park Place home. Prof. C L Martzolff spoke on Some Local Ohio History followed by Mrs J M Hyde on Church Federation. An open forum and colonial style collation completed the program with patriotic decorations and hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Nabby Lee Ames
Thomas R. Biddle
Park Place
C. L. Martzolff
Ohio
Athens
J. M. Hyde
Nelsonville
Martzolff
Donald Herron
Monongahela
E. W. Chubb
Harriet Putnam
Fragmentary note hints at tablet form item and money deal
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a tablet form item described as safe and genuine, with a money point noted. The text references a person named Mer and a picture, but the overall meaning is unclear. No concrete events, dates, or locations are recoverable.
Birthday party marks Washington birthday with games and ice cream
Mary Stalder’s birthday celebration at Elmwood Place honors Washington’s birthday with a Sunday surplus observed on a Saturday party. Amy Morgan won a hatchet shaped candy box in a word game and George Washington made a cameo in the ice cream as guests list Ruth Jones Amy Morgan Marian Coe Jennie Moore Hallene Woods Vianna Roush Frances Pickering Marcia Scott Gertrude Louise Addicott Verna Danford Doris Martin Lauretta Overmeyer Faye Bennett Elaine Roe Dorothy Roe Virginia Hoover Helen Baughman Virginia Dalton Marian Morse Mary Frances Goldsberry Dorothy Conner Elizabeth Foley Mary Jane Strecker Pauline Swanson and Mary Stalder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Ruth Jones
Amy Morgan
Marian Coe
Jennie Moore
Hallene Woods
Vianna Roush
Frances’ Pickering
Marcia Scott
Gertrude Louise Addicott
Verna Danford
Doris Martin
Lauretta Overmeyer
Faye Bennett
Elaine Roe
Dorothy Roe
Virginia Hoover
Helen Baughman
Virginia Dalton
Marian
Milks Emulsion Promises Cure For Coughs And Weakness
A testimonial-style advertisement claims Milks Emulsion cured a severe cough and aided weight gain after nine bottles. It touts digestive and appetite benefits, emergency relief for bronchial symptoms, and a money-back guarantee with six-bottle trial. Distributed by The Milks Emulsion Co., Terre Haute Indiana, with Athens and Nelsonville guarantors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Walters
18Th St
Pittsburgh
Terre Haute
Ind
Cline Pharmacy Co
Athens
L. J. Eberle
Nelsonville
Athens County School Principals to Meet Saturday
Athens county high school principals will gather Saturday at 11 o clock. County Superintendent Root will lead the meeting to discuss school problems and promote better schools across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Root
Warnings On Rusty Nails And The Houstonia Remedy
An old advertisement warns of dangerous infections from rusty nails and promotes Houstonia liniment as a ready emergency remedy. Farmer Dean McKillip recalls using the product on a nail wound and healing quickly. The ad touts open wound safety, soothing effects, and drugstore availability in 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McKillip
Clark Co
Ohio
Houstonia
Dr. Jones
Dr. Jones Co
Real War Picture Shows First Division in France and Parade
The film from the War Department follows Pershing’s First Division from France to arrival in New York, with review by President Wilson, Baker, and Daniels. Captain Flaherty brought the film to Athens for the recruiting campaign, highlighting the unit’s firsts from sail to departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
New York
Pershing
Wilson
Baker
Daniels
Columbia Theatre
War Department
Athens
Flaherty
Athens High School Alumni Reorganized into Live Association
Athens alumni voted to organize a real association at a Monday meeting in the Christian church. Dr Studer spoke on school days, John Overmeyer outlined aims, and Supt Morgan contrasted old and new systems. Officers elected: President Dr BR J Studer, VP Clark Williams, Secretary Clarence Clifford, Treasurer John Overmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Christian Church
Athens High
Dr. Studer
John Overmeyer
Morgan
Athens
BR. J. Studer
Clark Willams
Clarence Clifford
Charles Harris
Art Wolfe
Maria Grover
Neale Signs Contract With Cindy Champs
Cincinnati outfielder Jone Neale has signed for 1920 with the Champions and will join the southbound squad for Florida. He coached at Marietta College in fall and winter, turning out winning football and basketball teams, and arrived Monday from Parkersburg after formal approval by President Hermann. He had sought a higher salary after being offered five thousand dollars to direct athletics at Marietta College and will return there after the baseball season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Jone Neale
Florida
Nealse
Marietta College
Noinnati
Parkersburg
Hermann
Neale
Marietta
Campaign workers spread small change for Newberry in Michigan
US Attorneys Dalley and Eichorn presented evidence in a case about campaign workers distributing small amounts of change to residents in Michigan to influence support for Senator Truman H. Newberry. Testimony identified 147 Michigan friends and 71 respondents who received subscriptions to the North American Review in April 1919, arranged by George M. Gottfried, the magazine’s business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Truman H. Newberry
Newberry
Detroit
United States
Dalley
Eichorn
North American Review
George M. Gottfried
Review
Senator Knox challenged over treaty remarks sparks inquiry
A Firestone post committee in Akron opened an inquiry into Senator Philander Knox after reports he called the peace terms with Germany too harsh. Meanwhile Athens county Democrats named delegates and alternates to the state convention with Governor Cox for president and Hogan and Donahey for major offices endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Firestone
American Legion
Philander Knox
Knox
Legion
Germany
Athens County
Democratic Executive Committee
Joseph Richards
Hugh Gormiey
C. D. Brewer
O. E. Andrews
Frank Lowther
Emmett Keenan
Scott Runyon
Wm. J. Wright
Henry Conner
W. R. Goddard
James Ledlie
C. C. Shields
John Day
Frank Davis
Cox
Timothys. Hogan
U. S
A. V. Donahey
A. B. Wells
Athens
Ira Andrews
Board of Elections
W. A. Craft
Alexander
Sleep Recovery Ad Mentions Hypo-Cod Tonic
An advertisement quotes Ernest Morse of Columbus Ohio praising Earle's Hypo-Cod for improving sleep and health. The copy claims relief from throat burning cold and poor appetite, plus ability to eat anything and sleep through the night. It promotes buying from McKee Drug Company for $1.25 plus war tax. Nearby notes mention local business trips and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Morse
Hamilton Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Earle
McKee Drug Company
Notice to Red Men of Mazon Tribe No 252
Notice to Red Men of Mazon Tribe No 252 Jacksonville Ohio calls members to attend February 28 1920 at 6:30 PM to perform degree work. Jesse Walters C of R signed the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Ohio
Jesse Walters
Miracle remedy saves man from operation
A reader recalls being told by a physician that surgery was needed for liver and gall bladder problems. After using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy, he claims relief and avoidance of an operation, describing the product as harmless and effective for stomach and intestinal ailments. McKee Drug Co. promotes the remedy with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Nerv Worth tonic praised by Sidney man in testimonial
A Sidney resident, William D. Shull, extols Nerv Worth for boosting nerves, sleep, and appetite, claiming it strengthened him enough to confront a prize fighter. The testimonial urges readers to try a trial bottle with a money back offer and lists multiple local distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Mr. Shull
Reae
Sidney
Ohio
WM. D. Shull
Miami Ave
Mr. Shull
cKee's
Athens
Shull
Eignburhood
the Gem
Hickman Pharmacies
Nelsonville
W. J. Johnston
Jacksonville
BR. B. Drury
le Favors Pharmacy
Glouster
J. Howard Cline
Albany
Taylor & Son
Coolville
Opera house screens Elsie Janis A Regular Girl
Glouster reports city gains a two ton Nash motor truck from the war department for street work and hauling. Mayor Wallace and Councilman Skinner secured the vehicle after a trip to Athens to transfer the unit to Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Elsie Janis
Glouster
State of Ohio
War Department
Wallace
Skinner
Athens
Ohio River interface game report
Ohio River contest at Parkersburg features Point Pleasant leading 17.5 to 13.6 in a close IB foot fishing match on the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Usburg
Parkersburg
Point Pleasant
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Mr. Covert
Preston
Ociety
Delbert T. Robinson
Mae Poston
Charleston, W. Va
Elizabeth Nelson
P. G. Moler
Gallipolis
Huntington
W. Va
Lloyd T. Dailey
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Goodyear
Sam Sommer
Sam Bamberger
Leo Haas
Mary J. Graves
Carpenter, Ohio
J. H. Steele
Des Moines Oil and Refining Company
Des Moines
N. M
Mothers Kindergarten Club
Boy Scouts
Troop Qne
E. M. Garrett
Circle Hill School
New
Hills Cascatife
Mer
GH School
Cindy Champs
Senator Knox
Garle
Canaanville
Hugh Gormley
Mr. Gormley
National Woolen Mills
Washington D. H
Ralph Gormley
Geo. W. Rose
G. M. Tolliver
E. F. Skinner
Ford
Carl Pico
Mrs
James Pico
Lash
Ana Mustarine
Begg
Beg
Glouster News
My. and
Mru Mygh Stephenson
Dalton
Red Men’s Hall
State Securities Commission
Mt. Vernon
Knox Tires
Mason Bros. Rubber Co
India
Knox Tire and Rubber CO
Cline
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