Nelsonville News Notes and Local Notices
C H Bartlett Business Manager and Editor Mrs C H Bartlett 80cle Reporter and Manager of Circulation. Any delinquency on carrier payments should be reported to the office. Home phone 98 bel phone 290W. Imp'dt Order Red Men Chiefs and members of Kill Eagle Tribe 179 requested to attend regular meeting tonight. Visiting brothers welcomed. Robt Birtcher Sachem Chas Dalton of R 4-26-3-0 L w.
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C. H. Bartlett
Bel
Imp
Kill Eagle Tribe
Carnival aid to town or wartime thrift stamp lure
An editorial urges support for carnival activities to boost the town during wartime. It suggests residents spend surplus cash at thrift stamps and view the carnival as a constructive outlet while critiquing Eurocentric wartime attitudes and advocating patriotic spending rather than aggression.
Knights Templar Inspect Local Chapter and Royal Masters Plan
Athens Commandery members attended annual inspection in Athens last night. St Bernard Chapter No 156 R A M set a convocation at Masonic Hall Friday evening to work Past Master and Most Excellent Master degrees. Philadelfean Lodge F A M to meet Monday May 20 in regular session to work in the E A degree.
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Athens
Knights Templar
St. Bernard Chapter
Masonic Hall
Philadorean Lodge F. & A. M
Nelsonville Alumnae Banquet Set for May 24 at K of P Hall
Invitations go out for the Nelsonville High School Alumnae Association annual banquet to be held Friday evening May 24 in the K of P hall. Fifty eight members of the graduating class and the faculty will attend with an planned dance to close the program.
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Nelsonville High School
K. of P. Hall
Recital to Aid Red Cross in Nelsonville
Miss Mae Lines and four soloists plus violinist Miss Marguerite Nelson perform at the Methodist Church to raise funds for the local Red Cross. Proceeds fund a cutting machine and electric irons as volunteers continue sewing for the needy. Commencement week begins next week with a Baccalaureate address by Rev. Arthur M. Menn and ends with an alumni banquet at K. P. Hall. A rally for the Christian Church convention is set for this evening at 7 30.
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Mae Lines
B. H. LeFever
F. X. Raueh
Ralph Parks
Marguerite Nelson
Methodist Church
Red Cross
Miss Lines
Hocking Valley Christian Endeavor Convention Soon
A week remains before the Hocking Valley Christian Endeavor convention on May 24 25 26 in town. Local business leaders plan to decorate their establishments with flags and bunting for the event.
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Hocking Valley Christian Endeavor
Mine Accident Fatality Report at New Bloodwood No 28
Robert Thompson aged 18 was crushed between two cars at New Bloodwood New York Mine No 28. He died of injuries after being attended by Dr C W Cable.
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Robert Thompson
New York
New Bloodwood
C. W. Cable
Nelsonville to Host Christian Endeavor Convention
Nelsonville prepares to welcome about two hundred Christian Endeavorers from the Hocking Valley. The three day convention begins next week with locals urged to decorate homes and extend warm hospitality.
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Nelsonville
Hocking Valley
Local Notables Visit Columbus and Camp Sherman
Lieut S D Mann of Spartansburg S C visits family in town and his parents Rev and Mrs Arthur M Mann. W H Parks Bert Parks were recent visitors at Camp Sherman. Mrs Sarah McCall spent Thursday at Logan with her daughter. Mrs J M Arthur visits Columbus. Mrs F J Sauters a Logan business visitor. Lieut Phillip M Brown leaves for Columbus to report for duty. Brown lately guest of Mr and Mrs Chas Nelson recovering from an aeroplane accident. Ray Barron spent Thursday in Columbus on business. Dr and Mrs N Hill Mrs C C Sharp and two children Rebecca and William motor to Columbus to visit relatives.
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S. D. Mann
Spartansburg
S. C
Arthur M. Mann
W. H. Parks
Bert Parks
Camp Sherman
Sarah McCall
Logan
J. M. Arthur
Columbus
Friends
F. J. Sauters
Phillip M. Brown
Lieut. Brown
Chas. Nelson
Ray Barron
N. Hill
C. C. Sharp
Rebecca
William
Brothers Convicted in Nelsonville Burglary Case
Roy Evans was found guilty in common pleas court of burglary and larceny. His brother Joseph Evans testified against him, admitting involvement and detailing the March 4, 1918, break in at Dr. F G Bell’s building where $84 was taken. The case hinged on Joseph’s testimony. both brothers face separate indictments.
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Roy Evans
Nelsonville
Common Pleas
Joseph Evans
Roy
F. G. Bell
Joseph
Belgians Starving Food Relief Diverted Ships
President Wilson was told by Food Administrator Hoover that Belgium is starving and some Allied relief ships must be diverted. Hoover said the pooling plan causes other countries to receive food while Belgium is neglected.
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Washington
Belgium
Wilson
Hoover
Italian aviator Captain Resnati Killed in Hempstead Plane Crash
Captain Resnati, famed Italian aviator, died in Hempstead after a test flight in an American plane. The craft collapsed its wings and fell about 100 feet, ending the dangerous trial.
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Hempstead
N. Y
Resnati
Go To Church Campaign Expands in Jacksonville
Jacksonville C May 17 The second of eight campaign Sundays is expected to boost attendance across town churches. Sunday school totaled 181 and preaching services 154 at both churches last week. Services include 9 am Sunday school, 10 am A B church sermon by Rev Mills, 7 30 pm M BE church communion sermon by Rev J W Orr, 1 30 pm Junior League, and 7 pm Christian Endeavor and Epworth League. You are welcome at all services.
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Jacksonville
A. B
Mills
Court asks restore till two children custody dispute
Michael McMahon files a habeas corpus petition against John Hartley and Sylvia Hartley claiming they unlawfully confine his children Rachel Doris McMahon aged six and Josephine Marie McMahon near Salem in Athens county. He says his wife deserted eight months ago, joined the American Red Cross under an assumed name, and remains away. he seeks the children delivered to him, mentioning Mary Geary of Jacksonville as a potential custodian.
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Michael McMahon
John Hartley
Sylvia Hartley
Rachel Doris McMahon
Josephine Marie McMahon
John
Salem
Athens County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Hartley
Mary Geary
Jacksonville
Rain and hail legends from early reports
A French naturalist recalls a 1822 event where rain mixed with toads fell a league from any water source. The text notes occasional showers of fish in the United States and a 19th century hailstorm near Vicksburg that buried a gopher turtle in ice.
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M. Mauday
United States
Boving
Vicksburg
Miss
Veteran Pitcher Marquard Still Going Strong
The veteran hurler began his career in Canton in 1907 drawing attention from Indianapolis managers. Charles McGraw bought him for $11,000. He won nineteen straight in 1912 and has been with the Brooklyn Robins for several seasons, proving a steady presence.
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Marquard
Canton
Indianapolis
McGraw
Brooklyn Robins
German Editor Urges End to Warmongers Gloating
An English translation from Zukunft by Maximilian Harden argues against Pan-German triumphalism and calls for a new world order based on self government and sacrifice. It warns rulers to muzzle warmongers and to use Germany’s power to aid neighbor welfare rather than seek conquest.
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London
Zukunft
Maximilian Harden
Herr Harden
Dover
Germany
Man Uses War Savings Stamp To Forego A Drink
In New York a man at a Flatiron Building war savings booth buys two stamps with a quarter each and explains he drinks less by purchasing stamps. He says he buys a second stamp to prove he can resist the drink.
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New York
H. S. Collins
Messenger with Silk Hat Serves at Old Land Office
A Washington messenger at the old land office, now Crowder's headquarters, wears a black silk hat and a silver badge on his left lapel. Described as a gentleman of the old Southern school, his courteous manner elicits smiles while he performs duties at the doorway.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Land Office
General Crowder
Old Southern School
House of Seven Gables Becomes Soup Kitchen
The House of Seven Gables in Salem Massachusetts has renewed its purpose as a soup kitchen serving meat soup at 12 cents per quart. It now operates as the head quarters of the Liberty soup kitchens with two large wash boilers on a gas stove before the historic fireplace.
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Salem
Mass
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Liberty Soup Kitchens
Mother Gives Six Sons to Uncle Sam in War Aid
Mrs Adele Wightman of St Louis Missouri has sent six sons to service. Three sons Thomas J William R and Charles M serve in the flying service while Richard M Joseph B and Paul V enlisted in the infantry.
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St. Louis
Adele Wightman
Sam
Thomas J
William R
Charles M
Richard M
Joseph
Paul V
The Skit Show at Ohio University Rocked Ewing Hall
Ohio University girls presented The Skit Show at Ewing Hall last night to a full auditorium. Marie Richter directed a night of varied acts including colored chorus numbers, solos by Lucile Coombs and Grace Walker, and dances by Bessie Kampman and Marian Richeson.
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Ohio University
Ewing Hall
Marie Richter
Lucile Coombs
Bessie Kampman
Harriet Pelly
Dixie
France
Daddy
Alpha Gamma Delta
Gipsy Sweetheart
Grace Walker
Ruth Sudar
Betsy
Italy
Kindergarten Club
Aillene Yant
Chi Omega
Athenian Literary Society
Marian Richeson
Marzuela Richards
International Quartet
Smile
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Joan of Arc
Aloquin Society
Faugh
Health testimonials promote Dr Parker's Treatments
A Chillicothe Ohio resident reports health recovery after using Dr Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation. The ad claims rapid relief from digestive woes and nerves, urging use with Parker's Liver Tablets for cleansing, and notes availability via Cline's Pharmacy and other druggists.
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Ono
Liniments Won't Cure Rheumatism Says Advertiser
A vintage health ad condemns liniments and local applications for rheumatism. It urges addressing the underlying cause instead, claiming pain will cease once the cause is removed. The copy emphasizes a rational plan over topical remedies.
University Service Flag Display at Event Honors Deceased
In sailor costumes boys and girls marched and sang patriotic airs. A grand finale featured a Service flag with 300 stars, three with white stars for death in service, presented to the University by Miss Voigt and accepted by President Dr. Alston Bilis. The program credited Miss Richter and pianist Vera Nagle for the success.
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Voigt
Alston Bilis
Old Timers Inning At Club Shoot Chooses Two Qualifiers
At the Gun Club event, only two participants qualified as true old timers: Harry Starr of New Straitville and O. R. Rhecades of Cansonville. The gold prize was mentioned but details remain unclear.
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Gun Club
Harry Starr
New Straitaville
O. R. Rhecades
Cansonville
Starr Wins Trophy in Local Shooting Event
The trophy went to Mr. Starr while a 60 target old timer event produced a tie between J B Swanson and H R Clark, Swanson winning the shoot off by two tenths. Scores of 50 possible included Swanson 41 Clark 41 Poston 40 Baird 9 and others. next shoot is May 30 at 2 30 PM.
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Mr. Starr
J. B. Swanson
R. Clark
Mr. Swanson
Harry Starr
O. R. Rhoades
H. C. Clark
C. L. Holsington
J. BE. Baird
J. Garrett
Fred Graves
J. B. Poston
H. V. Porter
Ed Agan
Billy Williams
Special meeting of No 619 IUOE in Gloucester Ohio
A special meeting of the International Union of Steam and Operating Engineers No 619 is set for Monday evening at 7 30 in Red Men's Hall Gloucester Ohio. All members are requested to attend by order of the President.
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National Union of Steam and Operating Engineers
Red Men's
Glouster
Ohio
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K. P. Hall
Toad” Lawrence
Delaware
Pastime Park
Will L. Barker
C. E
Richard
Rube”) Marquard
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House of Seven Gables
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Dr. Parker
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American Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company
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