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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1919

Page

2

Ohio University Faces Key Weekend Against Ohio State and Wesleyan

Ohio University baseball prepares for two pivotal home games this weekend. Captain Chapman Matchel and Harry Barstow headline a three pitcher rotation as Gullum targets wins over Ohio State and Ohio Wesleyan. The Buckeyes visit Friday for a major conference clash while Wesleyan comes Saturday. a potential June 14 make up exists if Miami or Denison agree.

Ohio Unversity Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Gullum Chapman Matchel Harry Barstow State Ohio Chapman and Gatchel Barstow Guilum Columbus Dispatch Ohio University Miami Denison

Floodwood Loses Eleven Inning Game To Buchtel

Floodwood fell 10 to 8 in eleven innings as 566 spectators watched. Both Floodwood and Buchtel slugged well with several long hits. Floodwood seeks a rematch and invites Millfield to contact H V Worden, Nelsonville, R D No 1 Box 47.

Floodwood New Floodwood Buchtel Millfield H. V. Worden Nelsonville R. D

Power Plant Upgrades Cause Several Power Breaks

New machinery is being installed at Flood Wood central power station. A turbine and switch boards are moved creating hot work on live wires. Breaks occurred yesterday, electricians worked until midnight, and interruptions are expected to lessen as work continues with a final shutdown unlikely beyond accidents.

Floodwood

Athens county schools to receive state aid under Freeman bill

State Auditor Donahey advised county educators to identify weak districts for aid in the coming school year. County boards will meet in June, with many districts likely to appeal for funds. The Senate passed the emergency relief bill for cities and school districts authorizing bond issues to cover deficits with votes set for August 12.

Athens County Athens County Teacher's Association Freeman Donahey Root Columbus Senate House

Days and Nights of Terror Part of Boss Regime

Berlin report describes Baltic fighting around Riga between Bolshevik mercenaries and German Baltic army volunteers. Americans note brutal violence, mass murders, and starvation of civilians as Balts oppose Bolsheviks and the former German administrators cling to power.

Frank J. Taylor United Press Berlin Baltic Courland Riga Germany Russia Sintente Libau Mem

Glouster News: Local Notices and Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Jank Danford and their daughter of Elizabeth New Jersey visit E F Danford and family. Glouster candidates may obtain primary petitions at Union Telephone Co office or Glouster Press. AthensNelsonville petitions sent for candidates. Dr and Mrs H G Gibson and Harriet visit New Straitsville. C A Beall begins work on new garage beside Corner Grocery. Ethel Kell leaves for Bluefield West Virginia after two week stay with Mr and Mrs Emory Burns.

Jank Danford Elizabeth N. J E. F. Danford Glouster Th Union Telephone Co Glouter Nelsonville Candates Athens Fr. Bougher John Finsterwald Jaber Morgan Board of Education Ethel Kell Bluefield W. Va Emory Burns

Local Society Notes and Decoration Day Plans

Mrs Cecilia Walsh and Miss Mollie Walsh of Shawnee visited the family of Margaret Walsh. Mrs Elma G Bell stayed with friends in Athens. Household goods including furniture for sale. J L Goldberg Jacksonville. A social dance in Red Men Hall Friday with Richards orchestra. Carl Pico and Leo Dennison will work in Akron this summer. G A R asks all to assist in Decoration Day. Veterans meet 8 am at K P hall to go to Bishopville for graves, then Glouster cemetery, then Horlister cemetery. Flowers needed. notify G A R members.

Red Men’s Hall Richards K. of P. Hall Bishopville Glouster Horlister

Indigestion Relief with Chamberlain's Tablets

An ad claims Chamberlain's Tablets strengthen the stomach and aid natural digestion. The remedy is said to cause gentle bowel movement and leave users surprised by quick improvement after a few doses.

Millions of Catarrh Germs Afloat in the Air

An advertisement urges readers that catarrh is bloodborne, not just local. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier that targets the disease at its source, claiming it has cured catarrh for over fifty years and offering free medical advice from the Atlanta address.

S. S

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Aia H Sport Maxwell Square Deal Grocery State ST the Ladies Bazaar Featuring McHenry & Sister Ladies’ Store Glouster News H. G. Gibson Harriet New Straitsville C. A. Beall Main Street Cecilia Walsh Mollie Walsh Shawnee Margaret Walsh Elma G. Bell J. L. Goldberg Jacksonville Carl Pico Leo Dennison Akron House of Kuppenhoig Gettysburg Kuppenheimer THE Scott Haney CO
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