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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville for sale and local notices in brief

Real estate offers include a Jene Wade property with house and adjoining lot on East High Street, inquiries directed to Warner in Nelsonville Ohio. Another lot and brick building offered for sale with urgent inquiry at the office. Also listed are household goods for private sale by Mrs Jack Martin at 845 Fort Street. A large room for light housekeeping is available at 109 Monroe Street.

Jene Wade East High Street Rete Warner Nelsonville Ohio Jack Martin Fort St

Nelsonville Bowlers Triumph Over Glouster in opener

Nelsonville defeated Glouster in the first of six three game matches, with the second meet set for Glouster on March 7. After the contest the bowlers enjoyed a luncheon and a pleasant social time. Scores unavailable in the excerpt.

Nelsonville Glouster

Pythian Sisters Set for District 17 Convention

Valley Temple 137 Pythian Sisters prepare to open the twentieth annual convention of District 17 today. Officials expect a large crowd and full attendance.

Pythian Convention Valley Temple No Pythian Sisters

Police Court Fines In Mayor Wells court

John Crumb fined 26 dollars and costs for assault and battery charged by Fred Victor. Albert Morris bound over to grand jury for obtaining money under false pretenses. Sam Radin to be arraigned today before Mayor Wells on charges of buying junk from a minor.

John Crumb Mayor

Chauncey Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Amos England

Mr and Mrs Amos England hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at their Chauncey home attended by Mr and Mrs F E Sweeney and son Willet and Mr and Mrs Dave Gorsuch and their daughters.

F. E. Sweeney Willet Dave Gorsuch Amos England Chauncey

Rag Tacking Evening with Home Missionary Society

The ladies of the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church enjoyed a delightful evening with Mrs.

Charles Green Franklin St the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Relatives Host Mrs. Fraser in Marion Ohio Visit

Mrs. Lafe Fraser is the guest of relatives at Marion Ohio. C. H. Terry transacted business in Columbus Thursday. L. J. Murphy is in Columbus on business.

A Cough Medicine of Merit

The value of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in treating colds and coughs is well known and confirmed by users. Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana says her husband easily catches colds in winter and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy breaks up these attacks better than any other medicine.

Chamberlain Thomas Beeching Andrews Ind

Public Forum on Taxation and State Library Board Proposal

The speaker condemns a rush of new tax ideas as government retrenchment wins public support. Ohio lawmakers face many bills urging new commissions and spending, including House Bill 199 proposing a state board of library commissioners and expanded taxpayer funding.

Halter Mesenger Ohio Comings Board of Library Commissioners Superintendent of Public

Ohio State University President Appointed Library Chief

A bill proposes a state library board including the university president and five gubernatorial appointees, with a librarian chosen from nominees by the Ohio Library Association. It would relocate reference books from the capitol library to OSU or other sites, raising concerns about access and cost.

State Board of Library Commissioners State Library Legislative Reference Department Travelling Ohio State University Capitol Building Capitol Library WM. J. Warrenher

Difference in Wilsons Irish Question Remarks

Washington reports a split view on what President Wilson said about the Irish issue to congress members at his League of Nations dinner. Some recalled his view that the matter concerns England and Ireland and falls outside league competence.

Washington Wilson Congress League of Nations England Ireland League

Allies refuse to meet Bolsheviks in Paris talks

Paris February 28 French peace delegate Andre Tardieu declared that since Bolsheviks in Russia continue fighting the allies will not engage them. He said France aims to make Poland a powerful state to guarantee peace on Germanys eastern front, as it guarantees on the western front.

Paris Russia Andre Tardieu Tit France Poland Germany

Reverend Roberts at Zion Church Sermon Next Sunday

Rev Roberts will preach at Zion Church after Sunday School next Sunday morning. Sunday School begins at 8 o'clock. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Roberts Zion

Death of Alex Young In Five Points Community

Alex Young lifelong resident of Five Points near New Marshfield died this morning at 8 o clock aged about 81 in ill health. He is survived by his wife two sons Otto and Charles at home one daughter and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Alex Young Five Points New Marshfield Charles Otto Alethia Stewart Factory

Labor department appoints conciliators in East Liverpool dispute

The labor department on February 28 assigned conciliators to the building trades dispute in East Liverpool Ohio, aiming to ease tensions and resume talks.

Washington Labor Department East Liverpool Ohio

Kidnapping Case Starts in Kenton as Mrs McLain Charged

Kenton Ohio Feb 28 A warrant issued by Prosecuting Attorney Foster E. King for the arrest of Mrs Oscar McLain Lima charged with kidnapping the baby son of Mrs Albert Menville of Kenton. Mrs McLain allegedly took the infant when the mother stepped out of the home last Sunday.

Kenton, O Foster E. King Oscar McLain Lima Albert Menville Kenton

Revival Services At Richland Avenue M P Church

Revival services continue at the Richland avenue M P Church with sessions this Saturday evening and Sunday at 10 30 AM and 7 PM.

Richland Avenue

Paying the Fiddler in Monroe Court Guilty Rum Runners

In circuit court here yesterday afternoon 18 alleged state rum runners pleaded guilty and were fined 6590 dollars.

Monroe Mich

Control of House Republican Organization Remains with Mann

Washington reports that despite losing the speakership bid to Gillet Mann of Illinois still holds the chair of the committee on committees. He secured that post in a stormy secret caucus held last night securing party control’s key slot.

Washington House Seprenenen’e Mann Illnois Representative Gillet Massachusetts Mann Committee On Committees

Wine 18 Named Columbus

Governor Coz names Curtis H. Wine probate judge of Muskingum county to succeed Harvey C. Smith who resigned to become secretary of state.

WINE Columbus Coz Curtis H. Wine Muskingum County Harvey C. Smith

Budget plan moved by Senate to study national system

Budget action in Washington on February 28 with the Senate adopting Senator Kenyon's resolution to create a commission to study a national budget system. The proposal aims to outline a plan for a standardized national budget process.

Washington Senate Kenyon

Victory Loan Bill Favored in Senate Report

Washington February 28 The Victory Loan bill authorizing a six billion dollar short term note issue was favorably reported to the Senate today.

Washington Senate

Ecuador Bans Import of Harmful Medicine Ingredients

Ecuador announces prohibition on importing medicines containing ingredients deemed detrimental to public health. Authorities say the ban targets substances linked to safety risks and will affect pharmaceutical imports and distribution. Public health officials emphasize compliance and plan ongoing monitoring to enforce the rule.

Ecuador

Public Auction of Multiple Nelsonville Properties in Athens County

Legal notice details a trustee sale by administrator John P. Reynolds listing ten parcels in Nelsonville and surrounding areas. It specifies tract numbers, locations in Harper and Watkins Additions, appraised values, and the sale terms cash in hand on sale day. The notice references recorded plats in Athens County Ohio and notes parcels bound by Chestnut Street and related streets.

Neleyaville Athens Francis R A. Mason Avin F. Hickman State of Ohio Eccas Onl Y Sowee New Sey Re Sal Canes Y Grosvenor St Stree Harperts Nelsonville Cheatnut Harper Roots Harper’s Nelson Harper Agens Benjamin F. Har Alley Reese Watkin Jonah Watne New Sonville Recorder’s Athens County

Italy Backs League of Nations Support to Wilson

President Wilson received a personal cable from Premier Orlando confirming Italy's wholehearted support for the formation of a league of nations. The message came as Italy endorses the major postwar diplomatic plan.

Washington Wilson Orlando Italy League of Nations

Soldier Letters Home From Germany Describe Hope to Return

Henry J. Heffken of the 808th Engineers Company B writes from Argheim Germany to his brother. He asks after his mother Dora Heffken of Gler Road 6, mentions awaiting a big word and hopes to return home by July. He reports John Leake is well in a casual company and will be home soon. He and a friend Dick enjoyed a walk over the hills in the afternoon.

Henry J. Heffken 808Th Engineers Co. B Dora Heffken Gler R. D Argheitm Germany Mother John Leake

Train wreck near Norwood Young stalled in snow kills one

A Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad wreck at Norwood in Minnesota left one man dead and 14 injured when a second train crashed into a stalled train in heavy snow. The accident occurred near Minneapolis on February 28. Emergency crews responded and transported the injured to local hospitals. Further details on the cause and conditions were not immediately available.

Minneapolis, Minn Minneaplis and St. Louis Norwood Ming Here Aet

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