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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1925

Page

3

L. J. Eberle Wins Nelsonville Mayoral Race in Four-Corner Field

L. J. Eberle Democrat nominee elected mayor of Nelsonville in a four corner contest. He carried ten of twelve precincts amid a 2,900 vote city turnout. O R Rider and Willard Bartoe followed with 525 and 622 votes respectively. Council and school posts went to multiple winners with Cot ton, Pearce and Edington leading for at large seats. Local officials also filled auditor treasurer solicitor and board of education roles.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Eberle Bartoe O. R. Rider Willard Bartoe E. S. McCune Nelson- Ville I. R B. Beard Wm. H. Estle Sidney Cook Will {. Barker Barker Raymond Cook Henry Lancaster

Commerce Body Meets Thursday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville November 4 The Chamber of Commerce dinner will be served at 6 15 by the Hi Y club boys and mothers. Ed Morrell will speak on Opportunities of the user of Commerce with an open forum to follow. Members are urged to bring suggestions for the nominating committee and other business items will be acted upon.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Glock Ed Morrell Chamber

Rotary Club Meeting in Nelsonville Discusses Red Cross Seals

Nelsonville Rotary Club met Tuesday with perfect attendance. Due to election night no program was held and the gathering adjourned early. The sale of Red Cross seals was discussed and the club pledged support to the sponsoring organization this year.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Red Cross

Local visitors call on Corning and Akron families

Mrs W G Bennett and daughter Irene of Corning visited relatives with Mrs L Baker and Mrs Harry Kourt. Mr and Mrs Max Pergrin and their young daughter from Akron stayed with Mrs and Mrs W H Parks. Dave Gorsuch went to Joplin to visit his brother. Mrs George E Tifft of Columbus was here Monday and Tuesday and rode with Mrs Whitlatch to Columbus, where they plan to stay today. Dr J M Hyde will join Mrs Hyde after a federation meeting in Ironton and visit Portsmouth tomorrow.

W. G. Bennett Irene Corning L. Baker Harry Kourt Max Pergrin Little Daughter Akron W. H. Parks Dave Gorsuch Joplin George E. Tifft Columbus Walter Whitlatch Tifft Wysong Capital J. M. Hyde Hyde District Federation Ironton Portsmouth

Y M C A Drive Opens November 18 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville to begin a Y M C A drive November 18 with state officers and the state secretary present. A strenuous campaign will raise funds to support local work. Mr and Mrs E Inboden and son Max Hoskins and Miss Margaret Cook visited Columbus guests of Mr and Mrs W B Edgar.

Nelsonville E. Inboden Max Hoskins Margaret Cook Columbus W. B. Edgar

Mission Society Meeting Set for Tomorrow Evening

Woman's Missionary society of the Christian church will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Hubert Lancaster on West Washington street at 7:30 o'clock. A good attendance is desired.

Nelsonville Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Hubert Lancaster West Washington Street

Public Health Nurse Resigns in Nelsonville

Miss Ruth Hopkins, public health nurse, tendered her resignation to Health Commissioner C. C. Butt on Tuesday. The resignation takes effect November 15, and no action has yet been taken.

Nelsonville Ruth Hopkins C. C. Butt

Foreign Mission Society to Meet in Nelsonville

Mrs Retta Howe will host Thursday afternoon gathering of the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church in Nelsonville. Mrs Shirley will lead devotions, Mrs John Williams heads the program, Mrs Thomas Spencer leads the study, and Mrs Wesley Hawk reports on the district meeting at Glouster.

Nelsonville Retta Howe The Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Church Shirley John Williams Thomas Spencer Wesley Hawk Glouster

Mrs McDowell Called to Logan After Brother-in-law's Death

Jeani McDowell travels to Logan after the sudden death of her brother-in-law Sam Crow. Mrs Crow and Mrs McDowell are sisters.

Mrs. McDowell Logan Nelsonville Jeani McDowell Sam Crow

Klan Influence in 101 Municipal Elections Surfaces

The Klan backed candidates fared variably in the 101 municipal contests, winning in some locales and losing in others. In Detroit and Buffalo losses, in Virginia a Catholic Democrat barely defeated a Klan-backed rival, while many smaller cities showed the group’s significant role in local politics.

Page One Detroit Charles Bowles Buffalo Ross Graves Frank X. Schwab Virginia John M. Purcell John D. Bassett Indiana

Wet victory sweep reshapes nation politics

The capital wets celebrate results in New York and New Jersey. New Jersey elected A Harry Moore Democrat on a wet platform and Moore pledged to seek Volstead Act modification. New York chose Jimmy Walker as mayor, a foe of prohibition, boosting Democratic prospects while Virginia backed Democrats in state races.

New York New Jersey Jersey Harry Moore Edward S. Edwards Atlantic Ocean Congress Jimmy" Walker Virginia Roaston M. & Nichols

Toledo Election Results Bring Bond Approvals and Leads

Toledo voters approved bonds totaling 3.25 million dollars for street work police and fire alarm systems and grade crossing elimination. Fred Mery won the mayoral race with Grant Northrup leading the council ticket. Kirk, Reifsnider and Guinther were among defeated candidates amid reported klan influence on a board.

Toledo Walter F. Brown

Akron mayor Rybolt cruises to third term in 210 precincts

Unofficial returns show Mayor D. C. Rybolt, Republican, leading with a final plurality of 8,423 over Democrat Ross Walker and Independent Kyle Ross. J. Grant Hyde won the school board race with an endorsed slate but anti klan factions secured three board seats through Rob

Akron D. C. Rybolt Ross Walker Kyle Ross J. Grant Hyde Kis Rob

Proportional Balloting Yields Reform Winners in City Election

Unofficial tallies from Cincinnati’s first election under proportional balloting show three reform charter committee candidates and three of six Republicans elected, leaving the fate of the remaining three city council victors undecided.

Charter Committee

Moore Wins Narrow Gubernatorial Victory in New Jersey

In New Jersey on November 4, Democrat A Harry Moore narrowly defeats Republican State Senator Arthur Whitney who led the anti wet candidates. The race centers on liquor policy with Moore promoting Prohibition repeal opponents.

Trenton N. J A. Harry Moore Jersey City Arthur Whitney

Ohio completes unofficial returns in classification vote

The latest tabulation shows 35 of Ohio’s 58 counties reporting totals for the classification proposal. Cuyahoga and Hamilton counties register majorities of 36,637 and 32,178 votes respectively, with remaining counties contributing scattered returns.

Ohio Cuyahoga Hamilton

Miller to Seek Recount in Lorain Mayoral Race

Lorain on November 4 reports William Miller, Republican candidate who fell short of defeating former Mayor William F. Grall by five votes, will demand a recount as he sat today and Grall secured the mayoralty.

Lorain Wm. Miller Wm. F. Grall

Convicts Ordered Re-Arrested in Arkansas

Nine inmates including two ex state officials were convicted of defalcations and pardoned while away from Arkansas. Governor Terral ordered their rearrest and return to the state penitentiary.

Little Rock Ark State Terral Arkansas

Italy and United States open debt talks on war debt

Italy and the United States began a joint session of the debt negotiations to settle Italy’s 2.138 billion dollar war debt. No definite offers were presented by either side as Treasury officials detailed each nation’s position.

Washington Italy American Debt Funding Commission

Detroit Mayor Smith Reelected in Municipal Election

Complete returns from yesterday's municipal election show Mayor John W. Smith leading over Klan candidate Charlie Bowles. Smith reportedly secured 806,944 votes and Bowles 140,747 against Bowles 169,803 in unofficial tallies.

Detroit Mich John W. Smith Charlie Bowles Smith Bowles

Hartmann wins Galion mayor vote in local election

In Galion on November 4 Dr. H. H. Hartmann, a Democrat, was elected mayor. Road and Scholleviese carried the ballot for other local offices.

Southeastern Ohio election results show Perry Weaver leads

Continued from page one Perry Weaver, candidate C, 752 votes ahead Fred Sigon, citizen, 1904 votes. Treasurer: Dave Farmer, 221 votes. William Juhling, independent placeholder, 0 votes.

Southeastern Ohio Perry Weaver Fred Sisgon Dave Farmer William Juhling

Local Campaign Names and Totals in Community Ledger

A fragmented list shows candidates and numbers across a local election ledger. Notable names include Lord Hysell, H Mayer, A Bingham, and John Powell with various figures beside them, indicating votes or counts. The entry lists multiple individuals and groups such as the Republican and Democratic sides and community references, alongside dollar amounts and codes.

Dave Farmer Lord Hysell MH. Mayer H. Mayer A. BR. Bingham H. Church Allen Hardy Elmer Miller Albert Priodo Peter Weber C. L. Brooks James Harley

Local Officials and Trustees Elected in Unopposed Races

A list of elected officials and trustees with vote totals and unopposed races. Includes Mayor Elias Bright and James Shaw for council president, J A Keller as treasurer, auditor Mrs Delia Bishop, county board of education members Forest Wolf George Wyskiver Carl Poting Z A Person J Sanner and Joseph White, city street board Rolland Bright Weed Bowen George Fox, ward councilors Homer Redick C J Lanning C J Juergensmeir Fred Stracke, township trustees and board members J Keller J F Krimm W Howdyshell and B F Carpenter Otto Ties Russell Beery.

Elias Bright Phil Rochester James Shaw J. A. Keller Delia Bishop Willie Lehman County Board of Education Forest Wolf George Wy J. F. Krimm MM. W. Howdyshell B. F. Carepenter Otto Ties Russell Beery

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Fred & Scott City Solicitor Don R. McGill A. G. Cotton William Pearce John Edington Cotton Pearce Edington T. C. Green Frank Minnear Fred Johnson John Barrows Lucius Keplar Chas. A. Stoyer Frank Gibbs Byron Phillips Council Frank Anderson C. EE. Washburn Robert Huenefeld C. C. Sharp Board of Education Huenefeld Sharp Earl Alden Stilson Jr Clarence Sowers A. A. Gibson Wellston E. L. Morrell Ed Baker Bob Nice Athens Earl Baker Moore Whitney J. E. Zeller Mission Society Foreign Mission Society Fred Mery Grant Northrup Northrup Mery Ett Guinther Walter F. Kirn Roy Reifsnider George McCord Springfield Cincinnati Poe Treasury Democrat Ashland Charles E. Blue Benjamin F. Zeereher IPQGE N. Ossing N. Y J Otto A. Rauschenbach St. Louis Thomas O'Mella Sam Clan China Hong Kong James A. Walsh Mary K. Noll Seminary Bennett Messenger Cooking School Local Health Officer T. B. Tate Tr. W. Mahoney Dr. Fred Theatrte Boston, Mass Boston Mass Chicago, Ill Baltimore, Md the Athens Messenger Bennett Company KOTEX A. B. Bingham C. H. Church Oscar Moseman Albert Priode Cray & Reading Coata Bik This Is Real Cale You Paris Opera House Labmmle Amiles
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