NELSONVILLE MOURNS W W G CROOK JEWELER DIES
W W G Crook 72 once a prominent jeweler and watchmaker in the city died at his brother J N Crook’s home near Bremen after months of illness. His wife and three children died earlier. Surviving are a brother and a sister Mrs Mary Hubbard of Junction City. A Mason is in the local fraternity. Funeral at Presbyterian Church Friday at 1 pm. Buried Greenlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Crook
W.W. G. Crook
J. N. Crook
Bremen
Mary Hubbard
Junction City
Crook
Presbyterian Church
Greenlawn
Masons to Honor W G Crook at Presbyterian Church
A Masonic funeral for the late W G Crook will be held Friday at 1 PM at the Presbyterian Church. Masons will assemble at the R of P hall at 12 30 PM to attend in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Crook
Presbyterian Church
R. of P. Hall
J F Davis Burial Attended by Wide Circle of Relatives
J F Davis was buried after a funeral party from Columbus Westerville Athens and Missouri gathered. A motor arrival led to Greenlawn for a short service conducted by Rev Burns followed by dinner hosted by Mrs C G Sheppard. Charles Davis remained for a visit with C G Sheppard’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Davis
Elizabeth Davis
John Yontz
Charles
Columbus
Harry Smith
McDonald
W. Va
Mayme Davis
Charleston
George Moss
Freda
Westerville
Frank Davis
Burns
Will Armitage
Michael
Higgins
Athens
Charles Davis
C. G. Sheppard
Death of Lewis Coe Farmer Near Carbon Hill
Lewis Coe aged 68, a well known farmer near Carbon Hill, died today. A son Oscar Coe predeceased him. He is survived by his widow and two daughters and one son. No funeral arrangements have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Coe
Carbon Hill
Oscar Coe
Mr. Coe
Birthday Dinner Honors Margaret McCallenter at 60
Mrs. Laura Hill and Mrs. Margaret Coakley hosted a dinner at 413 High Street for Mrs. Margaret McCallenter’s sixtieth birthday. Gifts, attendance from Will Higgins Shell family Hamley Run Esther Warren Cincinnati guests Barbara Rider John Rider L. J. Eberle and Brillhart family noted. Travel plans mentioned for Betts brothers to Columbus and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hill
Margaret Coakley
Margaret McCallenter
High Street
Clarence
Anna Miller
Misa Barbara Rider
Cincinnati
John Rider
L. J. Eberle
Logan
J. C. Brillhart
Napoleon, O
Paul and
Charles Betts
Columbus
Local names listed in Nelsonville notice
Community notice from Nelsonville dated July 15 1919 lists individuals Archer Herbert Coakley Miss Cora Hartman W C Hammond Mamie King Gladys Miller Rev I lor J 1 Martin Clara Williams Mrs Retha at the close of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Archer
Herbert
Coakley
Cora
Hartman
W. C
Hammond
Mamie
King
Gladys
Miller
Rev
Martin
Clara
Williams
Retha
Woman's Home Missionary Society to Meet Friday Evening
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M E Church will meet at Mrs Lee McDowell's home Friday at 7 o'clock with Mrs Herbert Leyshon assisting and Mrs Freer as program leader. Many Nelsonville residents attend Lancaster camp meetings. A desk folder notes meetings begin July 24 and run through August 17 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Lee McDowell
Herbert Leyshon
Freer
Nelsonville
Lancaster
Dinner Honors Mrs. Ethel McCombs and Bridegroom John Hay
Mrs. McNickel hosted a 6 o'clock dinner Wednesday at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fillinger home. The event honored Mrs. Ethel McCombs and John Hay whose wedding was set for that evening. Also present was Mrs. Hay of Selby Ohio, mother of the groom, who attended to witness the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNickel
Frank Fillinger
Ethel McCombs
John Hay
Hay
Selby
Nelsonville Classified Ads Hear Old Magazines And More
Classified notices list jobs for machine men drivers and loaders in Nelsonville at 05 Jackson street after 6 PM. Other items include selling old magazines at 50c per 100 lbs and potatoes at 1.40 per bushel, plus a hog meal offer and a used equipment buyer in Columbus. A ten room house sale and a tire shop ad are included along with a lost travelling bag near Buchtel Nelsonville route and a reward offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
William Lohmier
Nelsonville
Runaway Horses Cause Bruising at Fulton Street Crash
A team belonging to Zeb Harris bolted from a freight wagon at the depot on Wednesday afternoon and dashed up Fulton street. At Columbus street they struck a telephone pole near Cables alley, tossing both horses. Officials said both animals were badly bruised but not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeb Harris
Fulton Street
Columbus Street
Cables Alley
Detroit couple hosts midday dinner for guests
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Musser of Detroit and Miss Barbara Rider were honored guests at a twelve o'clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ti Rosser at their Fort Street home on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Musser
Detroit, Mich
Barbara Rider
Ti Rosser
Fort Street
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Barron at Family Home
Mrs. Frank Barron hosted a dinner in honor of her husband’s birthday with all immediate family present. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wells of Athens visited the city on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green and son Edgar returned from a short stay in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barron
W. B. Wells
Athens
Charles Green
Edgar
Columbus
Soldiers to Be Served Brick Ice Cream on Trains
Red Cross serving committee to provide brick ice cream and cakes during the heated season for troops passing through Athens. On a recent troop train arrival at 4 55 PM, four hundred forty men were served in five minutes with eight piece bricks, five cent cost per soldier. A second train is scheduled for today at 3 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Red Cross
Ohio
Indiana
Camp Sherman
Sand Rock News Items Brighten Local Scene
Mr John McClure of Belpre visits Mr and Mrs George Brown. Born to Mr and Mrs George Ogg a fine boy on Tuesday July 15. Charley Moore Glen Robinson and A B Christman attend wrestling match in Athens Friday. Frank Wolfe and family visit Charley Brawley. Lightning damages Mrs Mary Grandstaffs cellar house Sunday. A B Christmas and family visit Charley Moore family. Luella Mildred Copeland visit Marie and Grace Dodds Sunday. Hal Brawley and wife spend Sunday at Westland with Walter White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McClure
Belpre
George Brown
George Ogg
Charley Moore
Glen Robinson
A. B. Christman
Athens
Frank Wolfe
Charley Brawley
Mary Grandstaff
A. B. Christmas
Luella
Mildred Copeland
Marie
Grace Dodds
Hal Brawley
Westland
Walter White
Circle Hill Social Notes and Visits
Mrs. Carl Bailey of Glouster and Miss Kathryn Thomas called on friends around Circle Hill and Athene areas. Mrs. Harry Boblitt visited Nelsonville. Ned Stanley stayed with his mother Mrs. Fred Smith. Floyd Bridge was discharged from two years in the navy. Mrs. Fred Smith and family returned from West Virginia. Miss Gladys Spillman visited Mrs. Charles Stewart. Miss Harriett Fisher of Nelsonville called on Miss Kathryn Thomas. Mrs. George Fisher and daughter Helen visited Nelsonville. Miss Mary Spea was in Nelsonville Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bailey
Glouster
Kathryn Thomas
Athens
Harry Boblitt
Nelsonville
Ned Stanley
Fred Smith
Floyd Bridge
West Virginia
Gladys Spillman
Charles Stewart
Harriett Fisher
George Fisher
Helen
Mary Spea
Norway Has Smallest Population in Europe
The report notes that Norway, in contrast to other European nations, has the smallest population among European countries. It highlights demographic size as a notable distinction within Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Notice to Contractors Athens Ohio East State Street work bid
Sealed bids for labor and materials to improve East State Street Athens Ohio will be accepted until twelve noon Saturday July 29 1919. Work includes draining curbing grading and paving with bituminous Macadam brick or block. Bids must include full names and a 10 percent bond or certified check. The director reserves right to reject bids. G M Romine Clerk July 3 1918 7-3-20 tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Director of Public Service
G. M. Romine
Everet Keller Honored With Postwar Party in Latrobe
A Saturday night gathering at C. E. Keller home celebrated Everet Keller returning from overseas. Guests enjoyed Victrola music and games with ice cream and cake. Attendees included Elzie Warren family, Frank Frost, E. A. Gaskins, T. E. Fitch and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Keller
Everet
Elzie Warren
Frank Frost
Ben
Post Parcel Post to Germany Resumes
Post Office announces the resumption of international parcel post with Germany effective today. The weight limit remains 11 pounds, unchanged from prewar limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Monumental marble designs from Gallopolis firm
Large stock at shop with latest designs for monuments. Material and prices unmatched. John F. Butts of Athens Ohio offers guaranteed satisfaction through Gallopolis Marble and Granite Co. July 10. tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Butts
Athens
Ohio
Gallipolis Marble and Granite Co
Local residents noted in Marshfield area social notes
Leonard Sturgill returned home from Nelsonville after months of work there. Emma Bridge is employed as clerk at R. Hysell's store. Anna Hamilton returned from Nelsonville and Athens. H V McLucus and daughter visited Lafe Hawk last week. E J Shannon and Floyd Beverage families spent Saturday in Athens. Callahan of Gallipolis visited here Tuesday and Wednesday. Dabritz of Carbondale filled his regular appointment Sunday. Mrs Jacob White visited Rev F C Ransdall in Athens Monday. Bert Davis returned from Grand Rapids with Marlette Davis. Clyde Jacoby and children of Columbus visited relatives here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Sturgill
Nelsonville
Emma Bridge
R. Hysell
Anna Hamilton
Athens
H. V. McLucus
Lafe Hawk
E. J. Shannon
Floyd Beverage
Callahan
Gallipolis
Er. Dabritz
Carbondale
Jacob White
F. C. Ransdall
Bert Davis
Ed Davis
Grand Rapids
Mich
Marlette Davis
Clyde Jacoby
Children
Columbus
Returned Glouster man may be mustered out at Camp Sherman
Headley Stahl, former Glouster boy, arrived from overseas via Newport News, Va, and is expected to be mustered out at Camp Sherman within days. Walter Love was discharged at Ft Bliss, Texas and returned home. The area notes several local and business matters including a retail clerks meeting at Odd Fellows hall and a Master Mason degree at Glouster Lodge No 607.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headley Stahl
Glouster
W. H. Stahl
Trimble
Newport News
Camp Sherman
Odd Fellows Hall
Glouster Lodge
Walter Love
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Clayton V. Whaley
A. Nevada
Frank Whaley
M. A. Reed
Columbus
Franklin County
Bemis Berman
Capitol City
Berman & Reed
Appointment of Administrator with Will Annexed
Geo. H. Hossington has been appointed and qualified as Administrator with the Will Annexed of the estate of Daniel Hosington late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated this 9th day of Tate Analy oes are aeaw. T. Phillips, Probate Judge of County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Hossington
Daniel Hosington
Athens County
Ohio
Tate
Two Women Killed by Train Near Bellefontaine
Two women died and a four year old child was seriously hurt when a buggy was struck by a Big Four passenger train at Trinway, east of Bellefontaine, Ohio. The victims were Mrs. James Paris and her mother Mrs. William McGinnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefontaine, O
Trinway
Here
James Paris
William McGinnis
Paris
Ohio River Stages Report From Pittsburg
Ohio River stages rise at several gauges with Point Bridge 7.6 feet and rising Herr's Island 7.6 feet stationary Davis Island 9.2 feet rising Beaver Dam 11.5 feet rising Parkersburg 14.2 feet rising Point Pleasant 17.7 feet rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Point Bridge
Herr's Island
Davis Island
Beaver Dam
Parkersburg
Point Pleasant
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Missionary Society
M. Shamansky
Watkins St. Bell
The
Cash Feed & Supply Co
Frank Tedrow
Silberstein & Sons
Chestnut Street
Nelsonville Tire & Repair Co
Washington St
Buchtel and
Kimberly Coal & Land Co
Sand Rock
Eoee- Latrobe
Everett Bingman
Chauncey
E. D. Morrison
Grace
Mant Mooney
Mrs. Morrison
Mrs. Russel
Harmony Hill
Everett
Bertha Keller
Lincoln Russel
Leigh Little
Frost
T. E. Fitch
James Thompson
Franklin
Bill
Berman
Mt. Vernon
Reed
Mr. Berman
Henry Heffkin
Taylor Ridger
C. E. Duncan
G. C. Fawcett
Wotich
T. Phillips
O, T
Ohio River
Rey
Lash
Desert
Ford
F. R. Beasley
Scott Haney CO
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