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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1919

Page

3

For Sale Notices and Chamber Plans in Nelsonville

Local notices advertise hardware stock for sale on Hocking Street and a five room residence on Church Street with three percent acres. Other sales include a seven room house with two acres and various consumer goods. The Nelsonville Chamber discusses well water and city needs with health board input and plans a March 20 meeting to boost business cooperation.

Hocking Street Nelsonville Ohio Church Street Manson Martin

Junk dealer buys magazines at yard and delivered price

Michael Shamansky a junk dealer at 185 Watkins St offers 40 cents per hundred magazines or 50 cents delivered to his yard. Prices good pry ag 14. Bell Phone 262R.

Michael Shamansky Watkins St Pry Ag Bell Phone

Masquerade Social at Red Men's Hall This Saturday

The Pocahontas degree hosts a masquerade social in Red Men’s Hall Saturday evening with masked attire. Admission is 10 cents for children and 16 cents for adults, with refreshments served.<Event details provided as read>

Red Men’s Hall

Lost gold wrist watch in Nelsonville streets

A lost gold wrist watch with Hall mark movement was taken Saturday on streets of Nelsonville. A reward will be given to the finder returning it to 323 Poplar St. Nelsonville. 3-6-3.

Hallmark Movement Nelsonville Poplar St

Notice to settle debts to Dr. J C Pickett deceased

Persons owing Dr. J C Pickett for medical services must call at Mrs. J C Pickett’s Bean Block residence within 15 days to pay. If absent, payment may be made to L G Matheny Insurance Agent at the same block. 7-8-p.

J. C. Pickett Bean Block L. G. Matheny

First Dinner for Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Held

The Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce hosted its first dinner at the Elks club rooms with Presbyterian Ladies serving. Speaker Lou J. Beauchamp urged home loyalty and criticized mail order dollars as Jim Jeffries dollars, while Maguire discussed Y M C A plans and the ongoing water-supply talks continued by the board.

Nelsonville Beauchamp Jim Jeffries

Masonic Inspection Tonight in Local Lodge

Local Masons prepare for the annual inspection of the order tonight. Session begins promptly at 7 o'clock and the Master’s degree will be conferred upon a candidate.

Missionary Society Session At Mathoodist Church

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Mathoodist Church held a Thursday session with Mrs. John Murphy assisted by Mrs. Ida Jewett Mrs. J. R. Wilson and Mrs. Noah Fillinger. Leaders Mrs. H. L. Heck and Mrs. S. L. Poston led the program.

Foreign Missionary Society of the Mathoodist Church John Murphy Ida Jewett J. R. Wilson Noah Fillinger H. L. Heck S. L. Poston Nelle Stratton Poston Lena Spencer Isabelle Thoburn

Charles Cook Sustains Leg Injury At Circle Hill Mine

Charles Cook suffered a broken leg in a fall at Circle Hill mine on Friday. He was transported to his home where Dr. Hill arrived to set the fracture.

Charles Cook Circle Hill Mine Cook Dr. Hill

Nelsonville Church Seeks $922 Local War Chest

The Athens Presbytery targets $18,597.68 for thirty five churches with Nelsonville sixth in size. Last year the church raised $4,083.41 for war relief. the plan allocates funds among the church departments including missionary society and Sunday school.

Presbyterian Church Athens Nelsonville Missionary Society Eneavor Society

New Era campaign launched by church leaders this week

The church, after debt reduction and property improvements, forms a New Era campaign committee at a spirited meeting of officers and auxiliaries. The aim is a new seat and renewed purpose as the church enters its second half century with a push toward victory by March 23.

Nelsonville teams heads to Ohio Wesleyan tournament

Coach Wheeler and Nelsonville High basketball team left yesterday noon for Delaware to take part in the annual Ohio Wesleyan tournament. Numerous local residents visit Columbus and Lancaster while others travel for business and family events. Burial plans and illness details are noted for several local residents, with flu continuing as a concern.

Wheeler Nelsonville High Delaware Ohio Wesleyan H.V. Terry Columbus J. Strickler Myrtle Loebsack Washington, D. C L. B. Staley George Johnson John Saltz Lourie Sanders Lancaster Will Keton L. A.‘ Whitmore Will Lama Nelsonville Dudley Campbell Charlies Campbell Anita Gladys The Plains F. Mattingly Lou Nixon T. C. Green Logan Shorty” Rizer Charles Rizer Cresta Butte Colorado Ross Huddy Charleston W. Va John Grose R. R. Stattern Martin Ohlinger George M. Hawk St. John St Lafayette Hawkins Nora Sydells Bernice Hawk Bertha Aufflick June Sibert Edna Fiske Daile Figgins Frank Skiver D.D. Blake Barbara Elsie Jacksonville Misa Bernice Wilson Pauline Wagner Ted Evans Pauline Martin Helen Hammond Helen McCarthy Bernice Wilson Clifford Hartley Lee Pritchard Charles Price Buck McKee Martin Lutz Raymond Fiuke James Collins Vern, Vorhes Frank Benson Capital City James Birge Zanesville John Cooley Lon Rice John Wood Joe Verity Wellston

How Colde Are Contracted Colds

How Colde Are Contracted Colds are due to bacterial germs that are usually present in the air passages of the throat and nose of healthy persons. Under ordinary conditions of do no harm but when you get chilled very tired or eat too much so as to weaken your resistance they are quick to take advantage of it and almost be fore you know it you have a cold. Get a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and take it according to the plain printed directions and you will soon be rid of it but when you neglect it look out. Some of the most serious diseases result from neglected colds.

You May Lead A Hoss To Water Eyewear Info

Improperly fitted eye glasses may look ok yet fail to correct refraction. The eye will not accept them. Visit us to have your glasses adjusted and assessed. We can tell you if you need glasses or a better solution.

Constable Henry Williams Arrested for Slander

Henry Williams of Glouster was arrested and arraigned before Justice Helwig on a slander charge brought by Mrs. Mable Richards. He pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and is held for court as reforms occur. B C Mariner of Athens appointed acting constable after Burris release. mines report light work and a regular constable to be appointed soon.

Henry Williams Glouster Helwig Mable Richards Williams B. C. Mariner Athens Pittsburg Burris Woodworth Mariner

Bassett School House Fire Destroys Books and Coal

Several days ago the Bassett school house burned destroying all student books, teachers’ books, and the school library. The coal house and seventy five bushels of coal were also destroyed. Classes are now held in the church. The fire was discovered about four o'clock in the morning. The cause is unknown.

Bassett

Foster to Return to Downtown Office Tomorrow

Hon I M Foster is expected downtown to his office tomorrow after notable health improvement, enabling him to handle minor duties.

I. M. Foster

Deputy’s Prank: Old Baby Cart Stirs Athens County

Deputy eeegy found a three wheeled baby cart inside county grounds and hung it on the sheriff’s porch with a large “For Sale” sign. Villagers stared as Parker exposed the joke, keeping clear of the sheriff’s residence that afternoon.

Athens County Eeegy Noah Parker

Vinci tonic claims strength for feeble seniors

Civil War veteran Nelson H. Pease of the National Soldiers Home Tennessee testifies that Vinci cod liver and iron tonic restored his appetite, sleep, and strength at age 74. He recommends the product for old people and life prolongation. Also mentions Saxol Salve for itching.

Vinci Nelson H. Pease National al Soldiers Home Tennessee

Mrs. L. E. Poston Dies in New England at 40

Mrs. L E Poston aged 40 died at her New England home on Thursday evening from tubercular trouble after six weeks bedfast. She leaves a husband and six children Mary Emory Stella Earl Gerald and a five year old. one child Lutie preceded her in death. Survived by sister Hattie Ogg Watertown two brothers George Hill Bassett Austin Hill New England and half brother M M Linscott Richland Ave Athens. Funeral set for Saturday at 1 PM at MBE Church with burial in New England cemetery.

L. E. Poston New England Mary Emory Stella Earl Gerald Lutie Lutie Preceded Mrs. Poston Hattie Ogg Watertown George Hill Basset Austin Hill M. M. Linscott Richland Avenue Athens M. BE New England Cemetery

Death of Howard Runion at age fifteen in Lottridge Ohio

Howard Runion aged nearly sixteen, son of Mr and Mrs L T Runion, died Wednesday night at 11 following a three week illness from pneumonia. He leaves two sisters. Funeral services will be held here at 10 o clock standard time Sunday morning, with burial in Bean Cemetery near Guysville.

Howard Runion Lottridge Howard Runion L. T. Runion Bean Cemetery Guysville

Farm Labor Service Expands Local Offices in State

H S Lewis of the Farm Labor Division of the U S Employment Service in Columbus announced plans to select community representatives to link state service with farmers. The service has thirty eight local offices in thirty cities, each with a farm labor department aiming to place experienced workers. Athens county Farm Bureau backs the effort and farmers can contact their county agent or representatives to secure qualified labor. Uncle Sam seeks to help farmers obtain a sufficient supply of capable farm help.

U.S. Employment Service Columbus Lewis State Service Employment Service Athens County Farm Bureau

Athens praised for hospitality to soldiers

Five coaches of colored troops and civilians, seen in transit, were greeted with doughnuts and cookies at Athens yesterday. Red Cross volunteers organized canteen service with daily workers, baskets of fruit and popcorn bells, packing and labeling boxes for soldiers bound for departure. Soldiers praised the reception and letters arrive praising Athens hospitality, putting the town in a class by itself.

Athens Come Ladies and Society of Stewart Red Croes Dovehnuts Cnoiier The Red Cross

Roof Garden Revue at Athens High Sees Strong Crowd

The Athens High School play last evening drew a crowded house with faster, sharper numbers. Proceeds estimated between 400 and 600 dollars will benefit the organization and possibly fund uniforms. Morgan served as interocutor. eight basketball players attended the Pensware event. teachers plan to Delaware to watch games. Supt. Morgan heads to Dayton for a teachers institute address before returning to Columbus for a Deshler dinner with the team. Llewellyn Evans notably replaces Je Jordan in the duo and dance. Edward Wise scores big again.

Athens Ne Sieh Pasons Morgan

Real relief through below surface skin treatment

The text argues that true skin relief comes from treatment reaching the disease source rather than surface care. It claims that blood remedies cannot match S.S.S. for real efficiency and that skin diseases stem from a disordered condition requiring deeper intervention.

S.S.S

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