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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1919

Page

3

Mexican Oil Wells and Cities Service Outlook

A London financial page notes Cities Service Co up to date on oil ventures. It references a great Mexican oil well with production estimates of 50 000 to 75 000 barrels per day and mentions Mexican properties valued highly though not yet fully described. The report reflects market interest in oil assets and valuation in mid June.

Financial London TRE Financier Cities Service Co North Texas Ranger Texas-Pacific Company Norwood Empire Comanche County North Texas Brown County United States Starr Zapata Liberty Counties Oklahoma

Empire Group Runs Vast Oil Empire Across States

The Empire Company of the Cities Service Group controls extensive oil and gas operations in Kansas Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Wyoming and more. Under Henry L. Doherty leadership the empire holds millions of acres thousands of wells pipelines refineries and storage facilities with rapid growth and nationwide impact.

Cities Service Company Empire Company and Associates Cities Service Empire Group Butler County Kansas Empire United States Mexico Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Wyoming Montana Nebraska Arkansas Colorado California Louisiana Alabama Mississippi Ohio New York State Canada Empire Company Missippi England Wales Scotland Kansas Properties Empire Enterprises Empire Companies Old Indian Reservation Osage Ready Bartlesville Kansas City Gainesville Burkburnett Henry %. Doherty Henry . Doherty and Company Wall Street New York City Henry L. Doherty London America Empire Oil

City Service stock offerings and preferred securities guidance

If you seek more information about Cities Service issues, including Common and Preferred Stocks Debenture B and C, and related securities such as Denver Gas Preferred and Empire 7 percent preferred, write or phone us for details.

Isues Denver Gas Empire East Broad Columbus Broadway

Nelsonville Entertainment Honoring Returning Soldier

Miss Doral Adamson hosted a Wednesday evening gathering in Nelsonville to honor her brother Jeffrey, recently returned from overseas service with Company F of the 308th Engineers. Guests included Misses Danford, Harper, Smith, Parry, Ruscoe, Eddy, Kaelin, Green, Stedam, Stratton, and Messrs. Preston, Jackson, Green, Hoch, Betts, Miller, Wilson, plus Mr. and Mrs. Hutchson, Higgins, Eddy, and Lancaster.

Doral Adamson Jeffery Company F 308Th Engineers Marie Danford Marie Harper Glouster Freda Smith Mary Parry Mamie Ruscoe Hazel Eddy Lucile Kaelin Leta Green Helena Stedam Mae Stratton Emmett Preston Frank Jackson Art Green Orlie

Weiner Roast Highlights Local Social Gatherings

Miss Marie Harper of Glouster attends a weiner roast at Crystal Springs with Mae Stratton Hazel Eddy Doril Adamson Miller and Tom Wilson and Jeffery Adamson. Roy Schnackenberg and Edward Toener of Cincinnati visit Mrs C H Roddabush in Columbus.

Weiner Marie Harper Glouster Mae Stratton Hazel Eddy Doril Adamson Miller Tom Wilson Jeffery Adamson Crystal Springs Roy Schnackenberg Edward Toener Cincinnati C. H. Roddabush Roddabush Washington Street Marie Danford Gaynelle James Logan J. B. Hanning Carl Hanning Columbus C. A. Storer C. E. Jewett Philadelphia A. L. Pritchard Marie Harper of Doras Adamson

Entertains for Returned Soldier Glen Mulligan

Mr and Mrs Harold Mechem hosted a six o'clock dinner Thursday evening for Glen Mulligan recently returned from overseas duty. Guests included Donald Shafer Roy Hawk Mr and Mrs Stanley Mechem and the hosts.

Harold Mechem Glen Mulligan Donald Shafer Roy Hawk Stanley Mechem

Nelsonville Gun Club Scores and New Members

The Nelsonville Gun Club reports strong early results with members scoring high on a trap shoot. Notable scores include Rauch 80 Cann 76 Poston of Athens 76 Poston 81 and guest P H Mutt of Winchester Arms scoring 86. New shooters welcome next Thursday include Dr C F Welch Eugene Pritchard and Frank Benson.

Nelsonville Harry Jackson F. X. Rauch W. H. Cann Julius Fisher James Sharp Anthony Wilson Joe Indersden John Poston Athens Don Poston P. H. Mutt Winchester Repeating Arms Co C. EF. Welch Eugene Pritchard Frank Benson

Playground Activities Grow As Weekly Hours Attract Crowds

The weekly play hours draw larger crowds with new games introduced at the West Side school. On Monday a record crowd enjoyed a lively play hour, and Wednesday saw East Side indoor baseball beat Doanville 13 to 12 in a close matchup. Next week the Doanville and East Side teams meet again.

East Side Doanville West Side

Ford Touring Car 1917 Model For Sale In First Class Condition

Classified ads from Nelsonville list several items for sale and services. A 1917 Ford touring car in first class condition is offered by Bert Young. Other ads include a 1918 Overland touring car with four new tires by Carl Charles Hankinson, plus job requests for machine men in Nelsonville. Also notices offer old magazines disposal, hog meal, potatoes, and old equipment buying by F Silberstein & Sons. A 10 room house at 436 Chestnut Street is for sale with a new 14 by 16 garage. Also vulcanizing services by Nelsonville Tire & Repair Co. and a lost traveling bag with reward.

Bert Young Overland Carl Charles Hankinson Poplar St Nelsonville Chestnut Street

Ford Says He Knew Little of Ads With His Name

Henry Ford testified in a libel suit against the Chicago Tribune that he did not know what appeared in advertisements bearing his name. He said his peace secretary Devaligne wrote no ads and he warned him to stick to facts. He admitted limited knowledge of military terms and faced questions over the advertorial content and its headline.

Mount Clemens Mich Henry Ford Millon Caicazo Tribune Ford Theodore Devaligne Devaligne Stevenson Weaver Mobile Chicago Tribune Lucking Tribune Tucker

Wage Increase Put Up to the State Officials

Two hundred employees of the state industrial commission sent a resolution to Governor Cox and both houses of the legislature demanding higher pay and better working conditions. They threaten a strike that could halt the department if unmet, as the legislature controls funds. The Employees League of Ohio formed to organize all state workers.

Columbus State Industrial Commission Cox Civil Service Commission The Employees League of Ohio

Sundry Civil Bill Passed by Senate After House Action

The Senate approved the sundry civil bill as reported from the House after rejecting multiple amendments. The vote finalized the measure in Washington with the chamber set to send the bill to the president.

Washington Senate House

New Arrival Mary Lou Ful ton Born This Afternoon

A daughter named Mary Lou was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fulton this afternoon. Mother and child are reported to be doing nicely.

Clifford Fulton Mary Lou

Marietta Homecoming end for Floyd McCle ad

Floyd McClead, returned from France with the Canadian Army, learns on a Stanleyville platform that his mother has died. His father and a brother had died earlier, two siblings welcome him as a seven member family is reduced by losses noted July 11th.

Marietta Floyd McClead France Stanleyville Floyd McClead

Confectioner Robert M. Me’s Habeas Case Ends

Columbus Ohio July 18 Robert M Me a confectioner who filed habeas corpus against his mother in law Mrs Della Woodcock over his bride of a week remains without a wife Ruth is back with her mother after the writ was dismissed by Judge Rathmell who said let Ruth decide for herself A peace meeting was planned this afternoon by the mother in law and others to settle the matter.

Columbus Robert M. Me Columbus Confectioner Della Woodcock Ruthis Rathmell Ruth

Party Given at Home in Buchtel

A delightful party was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. William Dearing home on July 16 in honor of Miss Anna Conley fifteenth birthday. Guests included Anna Conley Lottie Coakley Ruth Dixon Clara Conley Beatrice Phillips Laura Grimm Velma Wray Maye Oakley Delma Wetzel Olive Kenney Wilma Keeney Ruby Maye Margaret Wetzel Marie Marten Rosa Dearing Ida May Dearing Mrs. Charles Mohney Mrs. William Dearing Mrs. Frank Keeney Mrs. Alfred May Mrs. Charles Conley Clifford Sibole Belford Burgess James Jones Ernest Murray Otha Plat Everett Keeney Richard Shephard Floyd Turner Cecil Dixon Hubert Woods Elmer Dixon Frank Martin George Conkole Russell Rife Wilbur Wright Donald Keeney Gerald Shephard Ralph Andrews Bill Sheskey Howard Wright. Cream and cake were served and games were played for a most enjoyable time.

Gerald Shephard Ralph Andrews Bill Sheskey Howard Wright

Daylight Saving Rider Reattached to Agricultural Bill

Washington July 18 The house agricultural committee added a daylight saving repeal rider to the agricultural appropriation bill despite President Wilson vetoing the measure earlier over the daylight saving clause.

Washington House Agricultural Committee Wilson

Remarkable Cure Claim for Mayr's Remedy

A testimonial describes severe stomach trouble and drinking to cope, then credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing ailments including stomach and intestinal issues. The ad claims the product removes mucus and inflammation and offers a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Store is cited as a source and mentions druggists generally.

Mayr McKee Drug Store

Western Teacher to Speak This Evening

Prof. J. 8. Gaylord of the State Normal College Winona Minnesota is guest of Prof. and Mrs. W. H. Cooper He speaks on public speaking and the correction of speech defects at Ewing Hall auditorium tonight at 730 free and open to all interested in the subjects

J. 8. Gaylord State Normal College Winona, Minn W. H. Cooper Gaylord Ewing Hall Auditorium

Alienation Suit 18 Delayed Due to Judge Illness

The Tolliver Mahaffey alienation case was not held Friday due to Judge Worstell s illness. He is slowly recovering from a fractured limb and no date to resume court activity was provided.

Tolliver-Mahaffey Worstell

Keating Steenrod Wedding Permits Issued

Herbert A. Keating 24 a miner and Hazel Steenrod 22 both of Nelsonville received marriage licenses. Rev. E D Murch officiated. Robt L Ruth 24 a hospital attendant of Shade and Eunice F McCollina 21 a waitress of Athens also obtained wedding permits.

Herbert A. Keating Miner Hazel Steenrod Nelsonville E. D. Murch Robt L. Ruth Shade Eunice F. McCollina Athens

Clock Runs Two Years On Battery And Magnet Power

An inventor reveals a clock operated by an electric battery and magnets that can keep time for two years without maintenance or attenuation.

Glouster Council Sets First Month Meeting Tonight

Glouster city council plans the first monthly meeting this evening. A July 4 session was skipped in favor of a June 30 meeting. The report also notes a divorce suit filed by Mrs. L C Matthews seeking alimony and child custody, with the couple married in 1903 and seven children living.

Council L. C. Matthews Common Pleas Court

Local Servicemen Return and Travel Updates

Frank Dyson, son of Mr and Mrs Levi Dyson, has returned from overseas service after serving abroad since June 1918. Miss Esta Cunningham left today for Meigs to visit Mr and Mrs John A Goddard. Mr and Mrs Illiam Dugan left this morning for Columbus where Mr Dugan may undergo an operation.

Frank Dyson Levi Dyson Frank Esta Cunningham Meigs John A. Goddard Illiam Dugan Columbus Dugan

Gravel Breaks Plate Glass at Beshara Bros Store

Gravel scattered on the street near the Gibbs building was moved by a passing car, striking the Beshara Bros fruit store window and breaking a large plate glass. The hole in the glass was caused by a stone and the window is insured.

Resolution to bar negroes from railroad shops debated

Delegates at the Pennsylvania system federation convention discussed a resolution that would bar African Americans from employment in railroad shops and round houses in Columbus Ohio on July 18.

Texas scientist warns of 250000 horsepower wasted

A Texas scientist states that more than 250000 horsepower is going to waste in the state’s rivers, highlighting energy loss and potential efficiency improvements for water resources.

Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Claude Meeker Financial News Service North Central Gulf Coast Petrolia Corporation and Partnership C.E. Taggart Public Accountant P. Bidg Nelsonville Gun Club Jackson Street William Lohimier M. Shamanaky Watkins St. Bell Cash Feed & Supply Co Frank Tedrow F. Silberstein & Sons Nelsonville Tire & Repair Co Washington St Buchte and Kimberly Coal & Land Co Buchtel Glouster News W. A. Pride W. E. McCarty Jimmie Buckeye Lake K. of P. Bidg Theto Mesage Java Athens Glouster Nelgonville Chexuntvewsad Otor Company G. W. Hopkins & Co Athens, Ohio E. F. Martin Albany, O Ohlinger Wolf Callie Hams Lamb Veal Franklin Golden Sun Ohlinger & Wolf E. Chestnut ST
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