Birthday Surprises Mrs. Minnie Sams at 146 East Mill Street
Friends and relatives gathered Thursday evening July 15 to celebrate Mrs. Minnie Sams birthday at her home. A walk-out surprise, Victrola music, and a home feast of cake and ice cream followed a return visit. Dozens of named guests attended and remembrances were given.
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Minnie Sams
East Mill Street
Jess Sams
George Maxwell
Ed Maxwell
Dean Maxwell
Guy Carpenter
Charles Maxwell
Charles Dillinger
Ed. Hostettle
George Kaler
Calvin Cass
Henry Collins
Charles Robinson
Peter L. Fagan
Flora Williams
Jennie Dillinger
Helen Dillinger
Alice Robinson
Olive Sams
Helen Maxwell
Edna Maxwell
Jennie Maxwell
Cora Anderson
Bear Rincard
Garnet Rincard
Golda Everetts
Mabel Coss
Clarice Carpenter
Louise Carpenter
Clodythe Carpenter
Cleo Carpenter
Marie Kaler
Mary Collins
Martin Collins
Clinton Sams
Elmer Sams
William Robinson
Dan Downey
Owen Downey
Sams
Builders of New German Army urged to slow labor output
General von Seeckt and Otto Gessler at the Spa conference were told by the Allies that Germany is building a too strong army and must greatly weaken it at once.
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Spa
General von Seeckt
Otto Gessler
Families Visit in Crooksville and Athens
Margaret Hyde travels with Mrs Johnsons parents to Crooksville to visit Mr and Mrs C M King. Mrs R L Johnson and daughter stay as others return. Tom Johnson of Lynn Haven visits Athens en route to Amesville to tend his Federal Creek farm. Molers plan lawn fete Thursday 6 to 9 at 21 Morris Ave Mantz home.
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Margaret
Tom Johnson
Johnson Drug Co
Lynn Haven
Fila
Athens
Amesville
Federal Creek
Johnson
Pomeroy
South
Messenger Home News
M. B. Cooley
W. E. Moler
The
Friendly Society
Mantz
Morris Ave
Pioneer Athens County Life Described In Early Settler Days
The article recalls log houses with grease paper windows and large fireplaces used for cooking. It notes primitive tools and foods such as hominy, corn, venison, and prairie chicken, with wheat bread and coffee scarce luxuries. William J. Warrener returns from West Virginia claiming renewed life and denies moonshine involvement.
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Athens County
Linsey-woolsey
Mountain Folks Visit Messenger Office Amid Hat Tale
The article notes a Mountain Folks figure entering The Messenger office with a Panama hat. It also reports Spencer Baker, Civil War veteran and Athens truant officer, suffered a grave stroke and is recovering at his daughter's home. The piece mentions county road material plans and a possible trip by Athens Republicans to Marion to meet President Harding, plus a classroom debate among three summer fairy friends.
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Spencer Baker
Athens
Baker
Smith Street
Athens and Nelsonville shooters plan joint Thursday range meet
The Athens and Nelsonville go clubs will shoot together at the Athens club range on Mill street Thursday at two o'clock. Athens shooters are expected to attend and some Nelsonville members will come down. The Thursday half holiday will be spent this way by many members. Dr Will Martin of Detroit visiting in Athens at his father in law John T Hope's home. He is son of Henry Martin a Plains pioneer now in Lodi Ohio and in feeble health. Dr Martin once worked in the Athens post office and later practiced in Chillicothe. North Hill residents entertain nightly with mockingbird songs near Woodward avenue a rare Ohio sight this summer. Treasury July 1 1920 loans and currency report estimates U S continental population at 107 155 000 an increase of 4 000 from June and a rise of 16 792 000 since 1910. Money in circulation shown at 6 084 854 578 down 17 207 566 from June up 243 828 050 since 1919 and up 3 765 101 332 since 1910. Circulation per capita 56.79 dollars, 20 cents less than last month and 22 27 more than July 1 1910. Sheriff Parker went to Glouster and brought Ellwood Byers wanted in Guernsey county on a paternity charge. Marshal Cline Hook arrested Byers and placed him in county jail. An officer from Guernsey county plans to fetch Byers today to face the charge.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Mill Street
Will Martin
Detroit
John T. Hope
Dr. Martin
Henry Martin
Plains
Lodi
Ohio
Martin
Chillicothe
United State Treasury Department
Just
United States
Parker
Logan Team Aims for Strong Show Against Athens
Word says Logan, managed by Harry Newman former Ohio catcher, is strengthening for tomorrow’s game versus Athens. Logan reportedly rounds up top players from all parts of Hocking county for an unusually powerful squad.
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Logan
Harry Newman
Ohio
Athens
Hocking County
Wage Award Decision Looms For Rail Unions
Chicago July 21 Definite acceptance or rejection of the 600 million wage advance announced yesterday by the U S railroad labor board was expected today as 2000 union representatives met in conference. W G Lee urged no sporadic strikes while unions prepared to announce their attitude and press for possible new demands to avert a general walkout.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railway
Lee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Labor Board
Logan Nine Wins From Doanville
Doanville lost to Logan at Pastime Park on July 18 in a pitchers duel between Crabtree and Moore. Final score 2 to 4 with Logan scoring in the 3rd, 6th, and 9th innings. Batteries: Doanville Moore Bletcher Elliott. Logan Crabtree Newman. Umpires Katzenbaugh Fain. Time one hour fifty minutes.
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Doanville
Logan
Pastime Park
Crabtree
Moore
H. EB
Wheat deliveries begin in Lawrenceburg area
Wheat trashing has started in the county with the first delivery to the Lawrenceburg Roller Mills and Grain Elevator Co. The wheat sold for 2.63 dollars per bushel and weighed about 62 pounds per bushel.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Big Opportunity Perceptions Beyond Usual Places
A reflective note argues many seek grand chances in unlikely spots and overlook modest opportunities that offer room to grow. It suggests mindset shapes success and that the expected stage may not reveal true potential.
Los Angeles Woman Praises Taniac Gains
RS J M Craig of Los Angeles says she feels deeply grateful for Taniac noting she has gained twelve pounds and her wealth is now better than in years.
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Taniac
Woman credits Tanlac with cure after influenza illness
Mrs. J. M. Craig of Los Angeles recalls severe nervous prostration from influenza and notes rapid, sustained improvement after using Tanlac. She reports five bottles restored strength, sleep, and weight, and says she now does full housework. Tanlac sales and local distributors are listed.
Legion Post Organized In GLOUSTER With Parade Planned
About 60 people gathered to organize an American Legion Post in GLOUSTER. Officers include Dr. W. G. Danford as post commander and Ray Dulaney as vice commander. An executive committee and dress parade are scheduled with Major Johnson of Athens to speak at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. The post aims for 300 members and meets first Tuesday monthly. A Cambridge death closes this item, while inter vivos notes on local church events follow.
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American Legion
W. G. Danford
Ray Dulaney
Fred Carpenter
Otis Vernon
C. F. Danford
Danford
Lon Dulaney
Harry Richards
Frank Oldfield
Cecil Luns
Chappelear Cronin Wedding At Glouster Parish
John R. Chappelear and Miss Anna M. Cronin wed at the Glouster Catholic parsonage with Fr. Wm. Schaeffer officiating. Helene Frebault served as maid of honor and Austin Chappelear attended the groom. A three course dinner followed at the bride’s home with family present.
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John R. Chappelear
Mary Chappelear
Anna M. Cronin
Owen Cronin
Jacksonville
Glouster
Wm. Schaeffer
Helene Frebault
Austin Chappelear
Local Women Leave Train for East Visit
Glouster Mrs Albert Edwards and Mrs Chappelear rode an afternoon train east traveling to visit relatives. They will return to their home on Main Street after the trip and greet friends.
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Glouster
Albert ‘Edwards
Mrs. Chappelear
Main Street
Bible Teacher Lectures At Richland Avenue M P Church
Beginning July 25 for two weeks, Mr C E Putman will deliver daily Bible talks at 7 45 P M at the Richland Avenue M P Church. All are welcome to attend these instructional lectures.
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Richland Avenue
M. P. Church
C. E. Putman
Richland Avenue M
Courage and capital chase each other in life’s balance
A reflection on how courage attracts capital, and how capital without courage can erode ambition. The saying implies that boldness leads to resources, but without courage those resources may fail to sustain success.
A Cool Dress Pattern for Young Girls
Dress pattern 3289 shown in illustration offers sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10 years. A 6 year size uses 2% yards of 36 inch fabric. Finishing can slip over head with shoulder closing in pattern. Suitable for inexpensive fabrics like muslin calico and voile. Embroidery or outline stitch adds decoration. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
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Ociety
T. W. Craig
New York City
Rebekah
Jesse Moorman
Maplewood Drive
Cleveland
William Biddlingmeyer
J. P. Johnson
Columbus
A. L. Johnson
A. P. Linscott
Canaanville
Marion
A. F. Linscott
Senator Harding
Anna Pearl McVay
East Union Street
Miss McVay
Pittsburg
C. E. Skinner
Supt
Herbert McVay
Sidney
Urbana
R. L. Johnson
Brooks & Fierce
Caloric
William J. Warrener
West Virginia
Messenger Office
Harding
North Hill
Woodward Avenue
Atternept
J. M. Craig
Los Angeles
Calif
East
Fortieth Street
Cline Pharmacy Co
Coolville
Taylor & Son
F. W. Gibson
Buchtel
Allison K. Walker
Church of Christ
Pearl Murphy
Fletcher Murphy
Hollister
Andrew Murphy
J. Danford
Cambridge Yesteray
James Kearns
Lisbon
Arthur Ewing
Pythian Sisters
Richard Jones
Columbus, Pomeroy and
Corning
Supercar
Peeaend Bello
Brunswick
Blackford
Ford
MC Cune Tire & Accessory CO
Athens, Ohio
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