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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville Man Nate Weiss Dies After Illness

Nate Weiss 35 known railroad brakeman on the New Straitsville run died at his Chestnut street home after weeks of illness. Survived by widow and daughter, parents Lonnie and Mrs Weiss, brothers Charles near Athens and Earl of Nelsonville, sister Emma Burdette in California. Miss Burdette vacationing at Indian Lake Belfountaine and Akron.

Nate Weiss Chestnut Street Weiss New Straitsville Lonnie Weiss Charles Athens Earl California

York Township Announces School Teachers Hires

Teachers hired for York township schools include John Mourn Nevada Summers Katie Johnson Ella Murphy and others. Salaries are set under the new state aid law with figures 60 65 and 75.

York Township John Mourn Nevada Summers Katie Johnson Ella Murphy Mabel Katzenbach Iva Katzenbach Elizabeth Linton Ralph Barnhill Otis Barnhill Mildred Mourn Clara Fouty Cleo Williams Lucille Jones Isaac Williams Ralph Bailey Audry B. Goff Elizabeth Murphy Mary Williams

Central school play hour program invites all district children

The Central school play hour Tuesday starts at six with games contests and Dr Barker's exercises plus story time for youngsters. All district children are welcome and helpers are sought. The river class was delayed by high water but will resume when safe. Mrs Lottie Andrews resigns from the Y M C A after ten years and Mrs Georgia Springer takes her place.

Central Lottie Andrews The Andrews Georgia Springer

Local power worker burned by 2200 volt line

Tom May of Hocking Power Company Nelsonville sustained severe burns when a live wire struck him about 4 this morning after storms damaged lines on West Columbia Street. Authorities shut off power and May was taken to Dr. Cable's office for treatment.

Tom May Hocking Power Company Nelsonville May West Columbia Street Dr. Cable

Scouts Enjoy Weekend Camping Trip At Amesville

About thirty Boy Scouts with Scout master Walter Whitlatch and his wife and Mr and Mrs Elmer Bay enjoyed a weekend camping fishing party at Amesville. The group weathered a mixed forecast but reported a splendid time.

Walter Whitlatch Elmer Bay Amesville

Repair Man Faces Loss After Finger Amputation

George Butts, a Hocking Valley repairman, lost fingers on his left hand while working on the bank track. Dr. H. E. Butts treated him. he is now in a Columbus hospital facing total left-hand loss.

George Butts Hocking Valley 8. E. Butts Columbus

Nelsonville Classified Ads Buy and sell bargains

Everything must be sold including building and contents. Phonographs from six dollars fifty cents and up with a $250 model at half price. Studio Sautern offers large bargains. Also a six room house at 1048 Poplar Street in gas and electric with indoor toilet and two water kinds for quick sale. Hot dog five cents at Nick Litvna's, located at 101 Columbus Street.

Sautern Poplar St Nick Litvna Columbus St

Miss Grace Kinney Honored With Surprise Shower

A surprise shower for Miss Grace Kinney, a bride to be, was held at her mother's home Friday evening with about forty five guests. She received many beautiful gifts and refreshments were served. Misses Margaret and Anna Rosser returned from a week of camping with relatives near Amesville. Mrs Ollie Wilson and son James are visiting relatives at Circleville. Carl Allen of Anderson Indiana is visiting friends here. Misses Redempa Sives and Frances Blake are visiting relatives in Columbus.

S. L. Laden N. J. Barnecut Columbus C. E. Welch Edith Kelly Logan Clark Higgins Lancaster C. V. Beigel Welch-Howe Hospital Mig T. L. Cline George Crown W. Va F. G. Maxwell Wooster Charles Weltzheimer L. R. Kelch Amesville W. W. Gibson Magnetic Springs Lyle Springfield Fanny Mulligan Will Hartley Camp Sherman Hartley France C. D. Shafer Josephine Powers Grace Kinney Miss Kinney Margaret Anna Rosser Ollie Wilson James Circleville Carl Allen Anderson Ind Redempa Sives Frances Blake

Scouts Campaign Not Yet Completed

The Boy Scout campaign remains unfinished with efforts ongoing but not yet concluded. Organizers advance community outreach and fund-raising plans to complete the drive.

Nelsonville Scouts Aim For Two Hundred Members

Continued today for associate members. The Nelsonville Scouts had for their aim two hundred members. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Douglas and family of Glouster were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Cline. Mrs. G. A. Hamm and son Paul are guests of relatives at Pomeroy.

Nelsonville Eli Douglas Glouster T. L. Cline G. A. Hamm Paul Pomeroy

Surprise Birthday Party for Forrest Brandenburg

Mrs. M. T. Brandenburg hosted a Friday evening surprise party honoring her daughter Forrest. The guests enjoyed music, games, and were presented with cut glass and useful gifts before a late hour luncheon.

M. T. Brandenburg Forrest

Florence Parks Hosts Dinner for Upcoming Marriage

Miss Florence Parks entertained with a six o clock dinner at her Washington street home honoring Miss Margaret Mann whose marriage to Lieutenant Wilbur Johnson is set for next Thursday. The event drew many relatives and friends from nearby towns and colleges in a roses decorated setting.

Florence Parks Margaret Mann Wilbur Johnson Parks Washington Street Joey Coen Bowling Green Helen Mauch Mary Rosever Gallipolis Helen Sharp Ethel Gibbs Gladys Burnelle Gaynelle James Meta Johnson Nelle Reuter Frederick Kasler Cathleen Merritt Catherine Spencer Marguerite Nelson W. H. Cann Ralph Parks

Funeral services for Mrs Fye Patton held at Coakley home

Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. for Mrs. Fye Patton aged 75. She was sister to Mrs. Marion Coakley. Rev Johnson led the service and burial occurred at Greenlawn.

Fye Patton Marion Coakley

Flag Day Services Held by Local Elks Lodge

Sunday services at 11 o'clock were conducted by the local Elks at their Hocking street lodge rooms with Exalted Ruler Harold Mechem in charge. The Mechem family visited Buckeye Lake for a pleasant Sunday. Walter Lenox and sister Bessie along with Vivian McCombs traveled from Nelsonville to Mrs Maggie Keirns. Mrs Spicer Keirns and Mrs Jank Wolfe families attended at Mrs Tom Keirns home. The Browns and Odessa Brown assisted with chores while the Wolffs were away in Columbus.

Order of Elks Hocking Street Harold Mechem Walter Lenox Bessie Vivian McCombs Nelsonville Maggie Keirns Spicer Keirns Gertrude Punlavy Jank Wolfe Tom Keirns Clinton Brown Odessa Harvey Wolfe Mrs. Wolfe Columbus

Women Seek 9 Million for National Victory Memorial

Mrs. Henry F. Dimock of Washington heads the George Washington Memorial Association which plans to raise 9 000 000 by popular subscription for a national victory memorial building in the Mall Washington D C The project also involves Mrs Philip N Moore of St Louis as a key leader and envisions the structure as an auditorium for national gatherings.

Henry F. Dimock Washington, D. C George Washington Memorial Association Philip N. Moore St. Louis Mo National Council of Women National Capital

Mrs Hyde Leads Thrift Stamp Drive in Athens County

Mrs Winfield Scott of Athens oversees the women’s effort in selling War Stamps across Athens county inviting Nelsonville women to join Mrs J M Hyde. The campaign engages all city women’s organizations with June as the focal month and already many stamps have been bought by societies and individuals.

Hyde Winfield Scott Athens Athens County Nelsonville J. M. Hyde

Hooper Ridge Visitors Share Neighborly News

Mr. and Mrs. Hravey Wolfe and their son Irvin traveled to Columbus on Thursday to visit relatives and plan a return next week. Mrs. Maggie Keirns and family hosted Emma Smith of Columbus and Mary Lenox of Nelsonville as guests. Neighbors gathered at Don Easler's home Monday for ice cream and socializing before they left around 10:30 PM.

Hravey Wolfe Irvin Columbus Maggie Keirns Emma Smith Mary Lenox Nelsonville Don Easler

Van Denbroek alimony appeal bond set at $200

Edmund Van Denbroek's appeal bond in the alimony matter was fixed at 200 by Judge Worstell. This follows a divorce case filed by Mrs. Adda Van Denbroek, who was granted divorce and restored to her maiden name Adda Higgins. She received one thousand dollars alimony.

Edmund van Denbroek Worstell Adda van Denbroek van Denbroek Adda Higgins

Copper Divorce Granted Ends Marriage of Edward and Carrie Copper

A divorce decree was granted today by Judge Worstell to Edward Copper from his wife Carrie Copper. The plaintiff was awarded custody in the settlement.

Edward Copper Worstell Carrie Copper

Thompson Tender Leads to Deed in Adamson Case

John C. Thompson offered $1,190 in a reform of agreement and equitable relief suit against George Adamson. Adamson accepted and was ordered to execute a deed and pay costs. A new spoon with a hinged cover is described for sealing contents.

John C. Thompson George Adamson Adamson

Alleged Freight Car Thief Is Arraigned

Walter Morris of the West Side was arraigned in police court on a charge of breaking seals on two K M box cars near the Hocking Valley freight depot. Morris was captured after a search at a West Athens home Sunday afternoon by Chief Porter. A miniature typewriter has been invented for marking linen.

Walter Morris West Side Hocking Valley Morris West Athens Porter

Cement Plant Built by Danish Engineers near Bangkok

Danish engineers working for a Siamese capital have completed a large cement plant near Bangkok. The project involved new machinery and industrial facilities aimed at expanding local cement production capabilities.

Bangkok

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