Chauncey Road Bid Wall Opened By State Talks
County commissioners and surveyor Anderson met in Columbus with the State Highway Department to review bids for the unpaved Chauncey road. Fred Beckler submitted a bid using river gravel, not meeting specifications calling for high grade gravel, adding about 1000 dollars. Officials urged the department to consider Beckler's bid to close the gap, and a decision is expected soon that may accept his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Columbus
State Highway Department
Chauncey
Fred Beckler
Beckler
War-time assessments set for AFL members and bodies
On law committee recommendation AFL members face a 1 percent wartime assessment. State bodies pay $5 and central bodies $10.
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Law Committee
Amercan Federation of Labor
Six London Firemen Trained in Smoke Helmets at Colliery
Six London firemen will be trained in the use of smoke helmets at a colliery rescue station. The session aims to improve safety in underground fires and rescue operations.
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London
Eng
Music for Doughboys in the trenches gains morale
In France June 18, soldiers beg for new sheet music from America to lift spirits in the trenches. Officers note the American army is very musical as troops sing while marching or digging shell holes. Send sheet music in a sealed envelope first class to ensure delivery.
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France
America
Broadway
Coal traffic climbs at Nelsonville yards in Ohio
An immense tonnage of coal is shipped up the Hocking Valley with trains northward. In Nelsonville yards 2 5000 loads of coal and miscellaneous freight are handled every twenty four hours with nine yard engines on eight hour shifts. Traffic comes from branches to Nelsonville and is distributed to Columbus Toledo and other points. Good heads and system manage the busy yard.
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Lancaster
Hocking Valley
Nelsonville
Columbus
Toledo
Parker's Liver Tablets Offer Relief for Indigestion
Dr Parker's Liver Tablets advertise a vegetable tonic to aid inactive liver and digestive symptoms. Priced 28 tablets for 25 cents and 60 doses for 50 cents, prepared by Geo B Parker M D Athens Ohio, sold by Cline's Pharmacy and druggists.
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Geo. B. Parker
M. D
Athens
Cline’s Pharmacy
Ohio War Savings Stamps urged for pledges before month end
Headquarters urge realization of pledges before month end to boost government needs. Redeeming pledges now converts to War Savings Stamps with a one cent return per stamp. The Ohio War Savings Committee touts safety, convertibility, return, and secure title as key investment virtues.
Thompson Hoover Hatch Seek Ohio House Nomination
Political notices from Athens county announce candidates for the Ohio General Assembly. Bert M. Thompson and Thomas N. Hoover seek the Republican nomination for Representative with August 13 1918 primary dates, while Henry A. Hatch campaigns ahead of the August 18 1918 Republican primary.
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Athens County
General Assembly of
Ohio
Thomas N. Hoover
Repulican
T.f
Totman seeks renomination in August 13 1918 Republican primaries
Campaign notice from M. P. Totman requesting support as he runs for re nomination as Representative in the upcoming Republican primary on August 13 1918.
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M. P. Totman
T.f
Candidate Declares Candidacy for State Senate
Benj F Dutton announces run for Republican nomination for State Senator in the Ninth to Fourteenth district subject to the August primary decision on August 18.
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Benj. F. Dutton
Archer Declares Candidacy for State Senate
M B Archer announces candidacy for a second term as State Senator for the 9th 114th district subject to Republican primary decision.
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M. B. Archer
Candidacy notices for Athens County Recorder in 1918 primaries
George W. Ford H. E. Adams Sidney A. Cook and Otto L. Hoisington announce their intentions to seek the Republican nomination for County Recorder of Athens County. Notices specify August 13 or 18 1918 deadlines and request support from Republican voters in Nelsonville and surrounding areas.
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George W. Ford
Recorder
Athens County
F. H. E. Adams
Otto L. Hoisington
T.f
Edgar W. Miller Car Address Listed Ironton Ohio
The notice lists Edgar W. Miller at 121 Car, 6th and Park Ave in Ironton Ohio. The fragment identifies a personal address without further context or filing details.
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Edgar W. Miller
6Th & Park Ave
Ironton
Ohio
Notice to Petitioners on Change of State Highway Route
Petitioners and abutting property owners in Trimble Township Athens County Ohio will be heard by State Highway Commissioner Clinton Cowen at Athens County Commissioners office August 22 1913 at 1 PM. Hearing requests location change of New Lexington Athens Road I H No 158 from established route to proposed route along section lines 10 and 4.
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Trimble
Athens County
Columbus
Athens
Ohio
Lexington-Athens
Trimble Township
Ely Family Reunion at New Marshfield Grove
The Ely family invites friends to an annual reunion on August 1 at New Marshfield Grove. Attendees will spend the day with relatives and enjoy the community gathering.
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New Marshfield Grove
Buying in July Will Save One Several Cents
Columbus July 27 In buying War Savings Stamps before July 31 midnight residents of Ohio can save 20 cents on each 100 invested. The final July day also marks the last time 1000 of United States government four and one half year ten day demand tax free War Savings Stamps can be bought for 836 dollars. War Savings Stamps yield 4.27 percent interest and appeals have gone to every War Savings organization in Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States
War Savings
Potter Announces Candidacy for Auditor in GOP Primary
A. B. Potter declares candidacy for Auditor in the Republican primary on August 13. The announcement notes Potter seeks the party nomination and references a formal filing on the date provided.
Prosecution Bid by George W. Rose Seeks Support
Campaign appeal from George W. Rose a Athens county native and Republican prosecutor notes twenty three years in office urges continued backing as he seeks votes.
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George W. Rose
Athens County
Rowland Seeks Ath ens County Prosecuting Attorney Post
O. F. Rowland runs in the Republican primary for Ath ens County Ohio prosecuting attorney on August 13 1918. The candidate cites business and legal experience and pledges impartial law enforcement in the public interest.
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O. F.rowland
Athens County
Ohio
Milton Rathburn Faces State Central Committeeman Race
Rutland Republican Milton B Rathburn seeks State Central Committeeman for the 10th district after five years representing the 8th senatorial district. The message asks to look up his record and notes the July 27 tag.
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State Central Committee
Milton B. Rathburn
Rutland
State Central
Buckeye State Building and Loan promotes Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company urges Government bond and thrift stamp purchases. It invites savings accounts at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio with assets of 14.8 million dollars. All loans are secured by first mortgages on homes and farms. Five percent interest on time deposits.
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To An. Liberty — and Stamps
The
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Buckeye, Rankin
West Gay St
Columbus
Employers Move to Hire Minors After Court Ruling
Hundreds of mill, mine and factory owners plan to recruit minor children in areas not protected by state laws following the Supreme Court's invalidation of the child labor law.
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Supreme Court
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Floodwood
J. E Judd
L. Mazer
S. Fifth St
Philadelphia
Athens Messenger PY Fice
West Side
D. A. Bardin
Bardin Bros. CO
N. G. Cheadle
R. D
ED Hayden
N. Madison St
Sugar Creek
Athens Furniture Exchange
Mill St
New Hocking Valley
Ibrick
H. Oakes
Hocking, Ohio
Amesville
Evans & Henry
Plains
F. W. Webb
Standard Tire
Union St
Messenger
Coolville
Ford
Ross County Motors Company
A. L. Fortener
Chillicothe
Mce- Carter
Athens Real Estate CO
M. R. Merritt
Bell
COE Bros
Albany
Home Furnishing CO
ALDEN
WM. Burk
North Cemetery St
J.f
P. D. Kokes
Bell Phone
G. M. Kasler
Call Messenger Office
Mary Hibbard
George McCollins
Richland Ave
Address V. A
Care Messenger
Athens Feather Mattress CO
West Union St. Elk Hotel
John F. Butts
Gallipolis
H. O. Townsend
T.F.S
Bath
South Court St
W.S. Blackwood
Main Street
College Campus
G. K. Campbell
Coolville Camp
A. B. Saunders
Ext
Liberty Hospital
Henry Fairfield Osborn
American Museum of Natural History
Ghauncey Road
B. & Me Tires
W. S. Blackwood
Arthur McPherson
Parker
DR. Parker
Ohio War Savings Committee
Bert M. Thompson
Henry A. Hatch
Sidney A. Cook
Athens, C
Surrey
P. D. Fagan
Fred Laughlin
A. B. Potter
Sue
Dilurep
Edison
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