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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1919
Page
7
An ad urges readers to visit Moser's garage and hire Dan Carsey who can wash a car properly without damaging paint or varnish. The message emphasizes cleanliness and quality service.
Local column records visitors and happenings in Harrisonville including family visits, travel to Athens and Dexter, a Grange meeting, and a German frontline letter from Pvt. Wm. C. Hagle dated June 12 1919 describing life on leave, soldiers, and hopes of returning home in 1925. The item also mentions roaming visits by Bolin, Dutton, and Gorshire families, and various trips to Akron, Kingsburg, and Rutland.
In New York traffic court the case against Louis Scort was dismissed when a patrolman testified the defendant was dead and buried, negating the need for prosecution.
Ohio will spend 9 million dollars in the next thirty days for road construction. Bids on 116 miles of new roads and 247 miles of repairs are due July 11. July 18 sees bids on 42 miles of new roads and 43 miles of repairs, with August 5 letting 60 miles of new roads and 60 miles of repairs.
Olson has met many wrestlers before and after winning the Police Gazette middleweight belt. Young Gotch, a top contender from the spice lands, says he will defeat Olson. Friday’s match expects more female attendees than any prior event. Reserved ringside seats and gym windows keep the venue cool. Both fighters are in good condition and training lightly.
A Saturday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clark featured games and refreshments. Attendees included Norma Bingman Nina Gaskins Martha Wildman Lela Dunfee Wilma Dunfee and many others while visiting relatives and friends were noted including George Crothers Helen Rogers and Adison Baker.
Ten thousand Elks attended the annual meeting at Atlantic City New Jersey. Bruce M. of St Louis grand exalted ruler said more than 60 000 members served in the army and navy during the war and noted General Pershing belongs to the El Paso lodge. He condemned Bolshevism in a brief speech.
General Edwin Glenn commander of Camp Sherman was the feature speaker at the War Reconstruction and Army Day program in Columbus Ohio on the Metho dist Centenary exposition. He spoke on Americans in France.
Emma J Bean has been appointed and qualified as Administratrix with the will annexed of the estate of Charles J Bean late of Athens coven Ohio de 57. Dated this 7th day of July A D T PHILLIPS Probate Judge of a County 7 8 3 p t w.
James D. Brown is appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Charles Morris, late of Athens County, Ohio, deceased. Dated July 6, 1919, in probate court of the county.
The Ohio Athens County Court of Common Pleas orders a public auction on July 26 1919 at 1 PM at the courthouse door in Athens Ohio. The sale covers part of in lot 146 60 feet from the south end with a 50 foot strip, appraised at 800 dollars, for the action of John Rose versus William Rose et al. Cash is required day of sale.
In Albany area farmers report good progress with wheat and some fields headed. Community events include a cream supper at Dowington and visits by Mr and Mrs Guard Chase and Mr and Mrs Oscar Chase to the Jeffers home. Lawrence Woodyard returned from Diamond, W. Va., after the Fourth with his uncle. Pearl Ash of Carpenter and Marie Johnston with her sisters visited Alpha and Dexter for an evening drive.
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