Nelsonville Mine Accident Claims Curtis Webb at 39
Curtis Webb was instantly killed by a slate fall at the Skivers Mine in Dorr Run yesterday morning. He lived with his parents and leaves a son Leonard 18 serving in Hawaii, and daughters Doris 10 and Retta 11. Funeral for Webb likely Monday at his brother B. C. Webb’s Fairview Street home.
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Curtis Webb
Skivers
Dorr Run
Mr. Webb
Leonard
Hawaiian Islands
Doris
Retta
B. C. Webb
Fairview Street
Special Meeting Held For Curtis Webb Funeral Plans
Kill Eagle Tribe No. 179 will hold a special meeting Saturday July 31 to arrange the funeral of Bro. Curtis Webb. Harry Harvey, fachem.
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Kill Eagle Tribe No. 179
Bro
Curtis Webb
Harry Harvey
Fachem
Weiner Roast Brings Presbytery Class Together
Members of Class 4 of the Presbyterian church joined a weiner roast on Kentner Hill Friday evening supervised by teacher Miss Grace Roberts. Attending students included Virginia Wolf Bernice Backus Faye Petit Lucile Hartley Ruth Hyde and Violet Tedrow. Guests were Ruth Evans Anna Rosser Corrine Krepple Philema Nelson Margaret Emish Omer Welling Merle Nelson Frank Tedrow Raymond Roberts Charles Beard and Gerard Powell.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Grace Roberts
Weiner
Kentner Hill
Virginia Wolf
Bernice Backus
Faye Petit
Lucile Hartley
Ruth Hyde
Violet Tedrow
Ruth Evans
Anna Rosser
Corrine Krepple
Philema Nelson
Margaret Emish
Omer Welling Merle Nelson
Frank Tedrow
Raymond Roberts
Charles Beard
Gerard Powell
Remains Arrive for Dorothy Nuttre After Fatal Crash
The remains of Dorothy Nuttre, 35, arrive following a deadly automobile accident near Mounds. Local authorities investigated the crash and prepared the body for funeral proceedings.
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Dorothy Nuttre
Mounds
Funeral Services Held for Local Resident
Ville West Virginia residents were brought to the city to the home of her cousin Mr L H Nixon on Fayette street. Funeral services were held this morning from St Andrew's church conducted by Rev Father Byrne and burial was made at Grenlawa.
Remains of Homer Russell Brought for Funeral Service
The 25 year old Homer Russell of Chillicothe was brought to the city to his uncle E. S. Higgins home on Mill street. Funeral services were held this afternoon conducted by Rev. C. L. Johnson. Burial followed at Fort Street cemetery.
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Homer Russell
Chillicothe
E. S. Higgins
Mill Street
C. L. Johnson
Fort Street
Circle of Ruth Hosts Shower for Mrs Earl Snoke
The Circle of Ruth honored Mrs Earl Snoke at a Franklin Street home with a surprise shower. She received a cut glass tea set as a gift, and several young ladies were served refreshments including Mrs Edward Juniper and Mrs Don Davis among others.
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Cirle
Ruth
Earl Snoke
Mary Howe
Margaret Schuler
Franklin Street
Shower honors Mrs Blair Adams with a Tatting Club surprise
The Tatting Club hosted a pleasant shower at Miss Hazel Edington’s West home in honor of Mrs Blair Adams for her recent marriage. The event featured friends and a warm community welcome.
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Blair Adams
Hazel Edington
West
Nelville rental and sale notices in local ads
Nelsonville items list for rent and sale including a light housekeeping room at 343 Fort Street with Mrs Emma Martin, furnished cottages at Crystal Springs Sugar Grove Ohio by W M Baumgardner, Nelville Foundry stock 12 1 2 shares via Evener's Repair Shop, and a four room house with yard space on Mason City Hill sold by James Ellis Box 294.
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Emma Martin
Fort Street
Crystal Springs
Sugar Grove
O. W
Nelville Foundry
Ulars
Evener
Mason City
James Ellis
Nelsonville School District to vote on 3 mill levy
Notice to electors announces a primary election on August 10 1920 in the Nelsonville Ohio district to decide a proposal to levy three additional mills for five years above the maximum tax rate. Clerk J E Zeller states voting will occur at regular district polling places in Athens County.
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Nelsonville
Athens County
State of Ohio
J. E. Zeller
Notable Columbus Club Hostesses Dinner Guests Listed
Mrs Adams received pretty gifts at a gathering on Columbus street. A dainty lunch was served to Mrs Carris Grim Mrs Eugene Shafer Mrs Cecil Shafer Mrs Leland Kreig Mrs Fred Edington Mrs Frank Freer Miss Hazel Edington and Miss Hirma Wilson along with Mrs Gay Aumiller and Mrs Sam Hanley of Columbus as guests of the club.
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Columbus Street
Adams
Carris Grim
Eugene Shafer
Cecil Shafer
Leland Kreig
Fred Edington
Frank Freer
Hazel Edington
Hrma Wilson
Gay Aumiller
Sam Hanley
Columbus
Brother Ill As Ira Huffman Lies Serious in Columbus
Guy Huffman learned Friday night of his brother Ira Huffman’s serious condition after a Thursday surgical operation at Grant Hospital in Columbus. He traveled with his brother's daughter and Mrs. Burns to be at the bedside. Mrs. Huffman remains with her husband at the hospital.
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Guy Huffman
Ira Huffman
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with divine worship at 10 30 a m There is no evening service scheduled.
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Methodist Church
Holiness Church Announces Daily Services Schedule
The church lists a sermon at 10 30 a m testimony at 2 30 p m song service then preaching at 7 00 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 00 p m. The notices reflect a full week of activities led by the holiness congregation.
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Stsrineneinish Hoeey Roe
Christian Church Weekly Service Times
Bible school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 p m evening worship at 7 p m
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Christian Church Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Sunday Service at No 4 Cemetery Row Buchtel
Christian Science service announced for August 1 1920 at No 4 Cemetery Row Buchtel Ohio with likely parish attendance. Event details suggest a local church gathering organized by the Christian Science community.
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Christian Science Service
Cemetery Row
Buchtel, O
Presbyterian Church Sunday School and Prayer Sessions
Sunday school led by W L Hudson with sessions through August at 9 30 a m Mid week prayer meetings on Wednesday at seven In the pastor absence prayer meeting leaders are C C Sharp L R Kelch W L Hudson Mrs J W Scott Mrs J M Hyde August dates listed September 1 listed
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Presbyterian Church Sunday School
W. L. Hudson
C. C. Sharp
L. R. Kelch
J. W. Scott
J. M. Hyde
Episcopal Sunday School Set for 9 59 A M and Picnic Plans
Sunday school at 9 59 a m final arrangements for the annual picnic on Thursday August 5 will be discussed. Choice location to be announced after services. No church services in August due to the minister's vacation. Mrs Alice Anderson returned home Friday from Charleston W Va. Mr and Mrs R R Stalter visiting Indianapolis. Mrs P D McLaughlin hosted by sister Mrs George Lyons at Carbon Hill. Miss Olive Morrison returned home from visit to relatives today.
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Episcopal Church
Alice Anderson
Charleston
W. Va
R. R. Stalter
Indianapolis
P. D. McLaughlin
George Lyons
Carbon Hill
Olive Morrison
McArthur
Fever and oil rumors mix with town news in Athens area
The item notes a feverish sign of activity in York township near Buchtel with painting seen as a real economy against rising home costs. It reports a Harve Sayre farm well abandoned in salt water, plans for a new well, B Stratton starting oil development with five holes, and Athens post office summer school strain as newcomers arrive then depart. Eagle Scout honors for Arthur Howard and Arthur Vercoe, both from Troop Two, are recorded. Mayor T B Roush returns from Cleveland with Knights of Pythias state encampment. Athens company to come home soon.
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York Township
Buchtel
Harve Sayre
B. Stratton
Athens
Post Office
Arthur Howard
Court of Honor
Arthur Vercoe
T. B. Roush
Knights of Pythias
Cleveland
Roush
Self-Reliant Women Healers of America
In a portrayal of pioneer women nurses and healers, the article highlights how many households rely on root and herb remedies passed from mother to daughter. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is cited as a successful example widely used to restore health across towns and cities in the nation.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
America
Shower for Recent Bride Hosted by Mrs Edward Minister
Mrs Edward Minister entertained at her Ellis avenue home on Wednesday evening from seven to ten with a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Gilbert Courtney the bride of last month. A large company of women attended and enjoyed refreshments. Gifts included cut glass china and linen amid expressions of good wishes. Names of guests and attendees listed among the fragrant social event.
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Neeneue
Edward Minister
Ellis Avenue
Ifig
Gilbert Courtney
Helen Bradfield
Carl Gardner
Neal Helser
Harvey Nye
C. Wharton
Floyd Nye
Branche Brown
L. C. Stansbaugh
Clarence Butts
Guy Gardner
B. F. Ferrer
Lloyd Pendergrass
Dorsey Bolin
Ed. Daugherty
Matt Kilpatrick
Sarah Stalder
Lama Russell
Charles Daugherty
Wilford Henry
W. V. Sprague
Peter Pendergrass
J. A. Drake
Alva Karns
Charles Bradfield
Mary Russell
W. B. Koons
Ron R. Hamilton
Guy Brookina
John Shafer
Guy Smith
Charles Fiske
W. D. Hines
Thos. Hayden
Dane Osborne
Charles Leffler
Friend Love
J. L. Ferguson
George Wilson
D. Jackson
Henry Osborne
Carl Shafer
Edw
Lenore Sprague
Jess Smart
Ruth Fiske
Naomi Fingland
Edytha Trickett
Frankie Howard
Gladys Bradfield
Lucille Bradfield
Dorothy
Early Athens Homes And Labor Market In 1800s
The narrative details Athens Ohio’s first houses built near St. Paul’s and Mill College streets from 1798 onward, noting figures like Joel Abbott and Aaron Burr visitors. It describes early dwellings, taverns, and notable sites, plus a surge of youth workers taking up day labor with wages from four to seven dollars daily, amid shifting wage dynamics.
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Athens
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Joel Abbott
John Hayner
Mill
College Streets
M. H. Wickham
Mill and
College
William Durr
Aaron Burr
Tiffin
Ohio
Ohio University
Judge Barker
John Johnston
Sloane
Jared Jones
Leonard Jewett
Capt
Silas Bingham
H. D. Henry
Bank of Athens
Street Fair Opens in Chauncey Behind Lower School
The Miller Amusement Co. hosts a Chauncey street fair in the field behind the lower school building. Large crowds attend nightly to try stands watch the show and visit Fatima in her den of reptiles, enjoying the event.
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Chauncey
Miller Amusement Co
Fatima
Tent Theater Opens on School Grounds After Fire
Chauncey resumes cinema life as Mr T R Hamilton sets up a large seated tent on local school grounds for shows during construction of a new Globe Theatre. The first tent performance drew a big crowd Friday evening with guests including Mrs JD Reese of Glouster visiting Edward Minister and family.
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Chauncey
Globe Theatre
T. R. Hamilton
JD. Reese
Glouster
Edward
Chaungey
Community Notes From Chauncey and Nearby
Mrs Nettie Evans is seriously ill at home in Chauncey. Miss Royal Rivers shows great improvement after a serious illness. Edw Minister Jr and Hamilton visit Columbus. Esta McPherson of Delaware Ohio visits Chauncey. Williams store upgrades. Phillips returns to Columbus. Over Sunday guests include Mrs Elbert Johnson and Mrs I N McHarg. Rev Courtney will preach at First Christian Church Chauncey Sunday.
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Nettie Evans
Chauncey
T. R. Hamilton
Columbus
Esta McPherson
Delaware
Clark Williams
William Phillips
T. WD. Schoonover
Chauheey First Team To Play Zaleski On Local Diamond
The Chauheey first team will face Zaleski on the local diamond Sunday afternoon.
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Chauheey
Zaleski
Mrs Charlotte Andrews Dies at 78 in Murray
Mrs Charlotte Andrews died at her daughter Mrs M D Stahl’s home in Murray on Friday afternoon aged 78. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 PM at the M E church with burial in Green Lawn cemetery.
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Glousrer Eagles
Floodwood
Lessonvile Tire & Repair Co
Russell Services
Sam Starkey
Rumley
G. C. Barton
San Francisco
Cal
Mia
L. B. Staley
Red Men‘s Hall
OLE Auto Sales Co
Lash
Verna Is
Henry W. Conner
Athens Mountain Pharmacy
E. Drury
Ohio Casualty Insurance Co
Atock Company
Mutual
Hyde Bidg
Cheney
Treasi
Pat
Hickman’s Pharmacy
Charlotte Andrews
Pilling
Sugar Creek
the Plains
Crue Peer Aoe Sa
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