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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1918

Page

7

Co Op Store for Sugar Creek Proposed at Public Meeting

Poston Ohio July 22 A public mass meeting is planned for Sunday July 28 at 2 PM in the Grove hillside of 211 mine Sugar Creek to discuss starting a Co operative Store for all interested in the cooperative movement Local unions No 2737 mine 209 and No 1834 mine 210 will attend and speakers from the state are expected The movement is tied to alleged profiteering and invites the public including non miners.

Poston Sugar Creek Anaanville Hocking

Sixty days leave for farm work for Navy recruits

United States naval recruits at Providence Rhode Island are being granted sixty days of leave to work on farms, a policy reflecting wartime manpower needs and agricultural support.

United States Naval Providence, R. L

Athens Man 9 Ducked for Talk by Draft Draftees

A July draftee, Harley Nice of Morris Avenue, was ducked in a Flatiron Square horse trough after allegedly telling Ellis West I hope a German bullet gets you. West and Pearl Helwig were involved, with more than forty draftees aiding in the event. Nice admitted the remarks to West but denied malice, claiming a joke. The crowd urged a verdict of ducking, witnessed by about five hundred locals, including two ministers. An affidavit to take the matter to Federal court was discussed but not signed.

Harley Nice Morris Avenue Flatiron Square Ellis West Athens Mr. West Davenport Iowa Nice West Ellis Pearl Helwig Helwig Mill Street Athens County Nico Federal

Miners to Work on Funeral Days In Coal Fields

A Fuel Administration statement reports collieries will operate on funeral days to avoid tonnage loss. Six workers form a funeral committee with wages paid by the company, and the deceased’s heirs receive 150 dollars beyond legal compensation. The policy marks growing cooperation between operators and miners to boost production.

Fuel Administration

Political Announcements for Ohio House Nomination Candidates

A series of early 20th century political notices solicit support for Republican primary candidates. Names include Bert M. Thompson, Thomas N. Hoover, and Henry A. Hatch, all seeking the Ohio General Assembly seat representing Athens county before the August 13, 1918 primary.

Tam Athens County General Assembly of Ohio

Totman Seeks GOP Nomination for Representative

M. P. Totman seeks re nomination as Representative before the Republican primaries dated August 13 1918. Support solicitation note dated 7 19 1f appears on the card.

M. P. Totman

Candidate announcements for state senate bids

Benj F Dutton declares candidacy for Republican nomination in the 9th 114th district subject to August primary on August 18. M B Archer announces candidacy for State Senator 2nd term in South 14th district subject to Republican primaries decision.

Benj. F. Dutton Sth M. B. Archer

George W. Ford Portrait for Recorder Race

Campaign appeal for George W. Ford running in the Republican primary for Recorder on August 18, 1918. Solicits support and mentions dates and contact line.

Adams Seeks Republican Nomination for Athens County Recorder

H. Be. Adams announces candidacy for the office of Recorder of Athens County subject to the Republican Primaries on August 18 1918. He asks for support from voters and party members in the upcoming election.

Athens County F. H. BE. Adams

Sidney A. Cook Announces Run for Recorder of Athens County

Sidney A. Cook of Nelsonville Ohio announces candidacy for the Recorder of Athens County subject to the Republican Primary election on August 18 1918. He urges party voters to support his bid and build local records management.

Hoisington Seeks Republican County Recorder Nomination

Otto L. Hoisington files for County Recorder as a Republican candidate in the August 13 primary. He announces his candidacy in the notice dated July 16.

Otto L. Hoisington T.f

Potter Announces Auditor Candidacy in Republican Primary

A. B. Potter files to run for Auditor in the Republican primary on August 12. The notification appears as a formal candidacy statement for the upcoming election season.

Prosecutor George W. Rose Seeks Support in Athens County

A political appeal highlights George W. Rose as prosecutor candidate. Born and raised in Athens county, he emphasizes twenty three years of experience and Republican affiliation as reasons for voter support.

George W. Rose Athens County

George M. Jones Coal Co files case in Athens County court

In Athens County Court of Common Pleas The George M. Jones Coal Company sues to quiet title to 1077.29 acres of land in Dover Township including sections 17 18 23 24 29 30 with Sunday Creek meander line and surface excepted. Defendants unknown heirs and residents must answer by August 24 1918 or default judgment. Barton Griffith attorney for plaintiff.

United States Mortgage and Trust Company New York Newark Cedar Street Samuel P. Aildreth A. G. Brown Edmond D. Harper J. G. Potter Georgiana Steffy A. F. Ogg Ebeneaser Daings Silas M. Shephard Henry Brown William J. Miller Dudley Woodbridge Jr Martha J. Hoppes Mary I. Hoppes Elijah EF. Brown William H. Brown Robert B. Brookins Jedediah Withem J. P. Weeathen Lewis Andrews W. P. Wyatt Sarah Pratt Abraham Pugseley Jane Fuller True Samuel P. Wildreth Edmond J. Harper Daniel Fuller Hannah P. Larent Paul Dudley Sargent P. Daniel Aller Benjamin Fuller Archelous Fuller Hannah Hilton Lucy Dale Fuller Clariesa Gwynn Fuller Mariah Chase Almira Woodworth Sallie True Harrold Ebeneger Dating Lydia Porter Mary Jane True Lucy W. Fulton Mason True Sally True Samuel Brown Herman Bilennerhassett Axel Johnson Jr Samuel B. Johnson Sally Campbell John B. Johnson Rebecca L. Tinker Jonas J. Clark Azel J. Clark Thomas Fuller Jacob Mitchell Charlies Southerton James Boudinot W. R. Wilson State of Ohio Court of Common Pleas Athens County Athens Dover Dover Township N. KE Sunday Creek Spence Calvary Morris Said Barton Griffith Plaintr

Ordinance No 214 Sets City Salary Schedules Athens Ohio

The Athens Ohio city council adopts salary scales for 1918. Police chief $125 monthly, patrolmen $100, water works reader and installer $9, streets and alleys fund lead $95, water works bookkeeper $65, public service $36, water works linemen $3.50 daily, director of public service $144.862 3 monthly with portions to Water and Service Depts, chief engineer $125, assistant engineers $110, day laborers $3.0, clerk to City Auditor $30, city fire crew $80, public service mechanic $3.50, water works day laborers $0.80, with sections on consistency and effective date.

The Ce of Athens State of Ohio Ysle Water Works Department Public Service Department Director of Public Service Water Dept Works Department Ie Oak Department of Public Service T Maxing Fund

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

Notice of sale of real estate in Athens County Ohio by sheriff on June 27 1918 at 1 PM at the courthouse Athens. Property lies in Ohio Company Purchase in Athens County described by section township and range with bearings and distances summing to 1.389 acres. Auction price set at 1000 dollars with sale to satisfy a judgment in favor of Waward as Executor on an order from the Common Pleas. Cash in hand on day of sale.

Lsthe Court House Athens Onia Ohio Company At County Ohio Runnin John Standall Waward The Common Pleas Athens County Onlc

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