Nelsonville elects Barrows mayor and fills council
Peter Barrows a Republican won Nelsonville mayoral race by about 200 votes over independent H E Donley. Earl McCune was elected council president with no opposing candidates. Ray Linscott auditor and Odie Rider treasurer were unopposed. The council ticket won big and water works bond issue passed two thirds. Barrows known for long municipal service and pledged to focus on city interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Barrows
Nelsonville
H. E. Donley
Earl McCune
Ray Linscott
Odie Rider
Fred Scott
Edward C. Dugan
James Newman
Chas. A. Stover
Emmett Quest
Harry Edington
William Linn
George Dille
Nis
Missionary Society Meeting At Christian Church
The missionary society of the W B O F M of the Christian church will meet tomorrow night at 7 p m in the church social rooms. Mrs Ben James will lead the session with a focus on Oriental work among the Chinese and Japanese. Mrs Henry Poston reports on the recent state meeting in Cincinnati and Hyla Harrold presents Japanese Work on the Pacific Coast. Mrs Viola Kylar also contributes a paper.
Masquerade Party Hosted by Mrs Donley for Family
Mrs Harry Donley entertained for her daughter Mary and son Raymond with a Halloween masquerade at the Donley home. Guests included Blaine Evans and Lilian.
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Harry Donley
Mary
Raymond
Donley
Blaine Evans
Liluan
Local names listed in community directory
Readable fragments name Margery Moore Louise Dempster Andrew Hawk Monica James Coll West Leta Minner Ruth Murphy Louise Lucile Smith Jack Duckworth Charles Finst erwald Paul Dontey Ronald Dontey appear in the page’s list of residents and participants. The snippet presents multiple individuals without context or event.
Mrs Verity Hosts Noon Dinner for 64th Birthday
Mrs Henry Verity entertained with a twelve o'clock dinner today honoring her husband on his 64th birthday. Covers were laid for Mrs John Collins of Albany, Mrs C A Hooper of Athens, Mrs Grove Nagle of Athens, and Mrs Z A Courtney of The Plains.
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Henry Verity
John Collins
Albany
C. A. Hooper
Athens
Grove Nagle
Z .A. Courtney
the Plains
Chamber of Commerce Dinner Update and Obituary Note
The Chamber of Commerce reminds members of the dinner Thursday at six. Mrs Ruth Evans reports the Woodmen of the World grant life insurance for her son Wesley Evans. Mrs E R Lama and her daughter return from a three week visit with Mrs Kate Sauvage in Middleport.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Ruth Evans
Wesley Evans
The
Woodmen of the World
E. R. Lama
Middleport
Lama
Kate Sauvage
New Arrivals Named Jack Dempsey and Weekley Son
Little son born to Mr. and Mrs. William Lish on Franklin street named Jack Dempsey. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Weekley announce the arrival of a ten pound son on Saturday.
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William Lish
Franklin Street
Jack Dempsey
Otto Weekley
Birthday Party Honoring Richard Smith Held Monday
Mrs. John Smith hosted a birthday party for her son Richard with games and an elegant lunch. Guests included Mrs. W. J. Sanders and friends Mrs. Anna Anderson of Guthery Center Iowa Mrs. B. George of Chicago and Mrs. Bertha Sanders of Millfield.
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John Smith
Richard
W. J. Sanders
Anna Anderson
Guthery Center
Iowa
B. George
Chicago
Bertha Sanders
Millfield
Scout Meeting at the YMCA Tonight
Boy Scouts Troop 2 will meet at 7 p m at the YMCA. Local residents M M Kasler and daughter Ericka spent Tuesday in Columbus. Mrs Jay Hoodlett and little daughter are guests of friends at Jackson. Mrs Ed Fluke spent Tuesday at Logan. Mrs Edith Stiera is visiting Cleveland. Mrs Charles Saylor guests of relatives at Logan. Mrs George Merritt was in Logan on business Tuesday.
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Boy Scouts
Kasler
Fredericka
Columbus
Jay Hoodlett
Jackson
Ed Fluke
Logan
Edith Stiera
Cleveland
Charles Saylor
George Merritt
Nelsonville Classified Ads Find Deals on Cars Beans and Phonographs
Local ad page lists corn shipments and soup beans at low prices with contact for S. W. Gadbury Wholesale and Retail. Expert repair service at Bell's Garage announces prompt work. A closing out sale of phonographs at Sauter's Studio 56 Fulton St. includes table models from $10 and floor models from $59.00.
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S. W. Gadbury
Bell
Bell’s
Sauter’s
Fulton St
Nelsonville
Christmas Photo Portraits Ad At Sauter's Studio
The ad urges customers to book Christmas photographs now to avoid rush and last minute orders not being accepted. Local studio Sauter’s Studio promotes early ordering for holiday portraits.
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Sauter’s.studio
Local Teacher Ralph Dinsmoor Retires for Health
Ralph Dinsmoor of this city quits teaching due to ill health from overwork. He taught last year and this fall after attending college all summer. He will retire from teaching until he regains his former good health.
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Ralph Dinsmoor
Dinsmoor
$100 Prepaid Ford Car Offer Across Three Towns
A dealer solicits $100 deposits to secure a Ford car at current prices, claiming monthly allotments of twenty six cars for Nelsonville Glouster and Amesville territories. Purchasers are promised hold without storage or interest and Liberty Bonds accepted.
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Nelsonville
Glouster
Amesville
Liberty
Ford
Red Cross drive progress in county colorfully aided by women
Athens led county in a Red Cross fund drive with women and girls at polls securing nearly a third of the city quota in dollars. About one thousand dollars was raised countywide as volunteers faced coal strike obstacles and planned a house to house canvass.
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Athens
Red Cross
Hughes
Canaonville
Amesville
Williams Uric Acid Treatment Promises Kidney Relief
An advertisement urges readers to start the day strong and claims a Williams Uric Acid Treatment can relieve kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism, and pains. It offers a free 75-cent bottle and a free book, with parcel post delivery from Dr. D. A. Williams Co. in East Hampton, Conn.
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Dr. D. A. Williams Co
Dept. R
P. C. Block
East Hampton
Conn
Leopold Addresses Athens Lunch Crowd On Chamber Progress
Former Joplin Chamber of Commerce official Joseph F Leopold spoke at a midweek Athens lunch sharing Zincs and lead mining as Jasper county anchors and praising agricultural development by the Joplin chamber He urged Athens to adopt similar efforts and cited gains from a year of chamber activity.
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Joseph F. Leopold
Joplin
Chamber of Commerce
Leopold
Dayton
Robert B. Leopold
Athens
Jasper County
Miners Push For Public Hearing On Dispute
Indianapolis Nov 5 Officials of the United Mine Workers of America said the federal restraining order blocks the miners from presenting their side to the public in the coal strike. Ellie Searles cited requests from newspapers for information while warning the public may form judgments based on one side. Samuel Gompers urged dissolving the injunction. acting president Lewis said workers would seek immediate joint talks if dissolved to negotiate a wage agreement.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America Today
Ellie Searles
United Mine Workers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gas controversy looms as Athens fights to keep service
Athens will face the state public utilities commission next Tuesday as lawyers for Athens and the Athens Gas Company argue the city’s bid to withdraw gas service. Athens contends its twenty year gas usage and coal supply justify continued access while noting the impact on homes and local industry. Rabbits gain popularity in southern Ohio towns as a cheaper meat source. Two WWI veterans win city offices Major Sam M. Johnson and Captain Loring G. Connett, both unopposed, join Athens government.
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Athens
Athens Gas Company
State Public Utilities Commission
Chauncey Village
Glouster
Ohio
Sam M. Johnson
Loring G. Connett
Major Johnson
Connett
West Union Street
Athens Hi School Girls Help Red Cross Drive
Athens volunteers including Hi school and university girls aided the Red Cross drive yesterday. Many Hi girls were Girl Scouts and worked across the city. Local miners strike looms, coal supplies held by federal seizure, dealers report limited stocks and short relief.
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Athens
Red Cross
University
Ohio goes dry as returns stream into courtroom crowd
The Messenger reports a large courtroom crowd reacting to state returns last night. Ohio’s dry outcome is announced around midnight. Athens officials lag on state counts, and the Woman's Music Club hosts a Steinway piano tuner for Friday’s concert by Maude Powell at Ohio University.
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Ohio
Athens County
Athens
Woman's Music Club
Steinway Company of
New York City
Steinway
Ohio University
Maude Powell
War veteran injured by car backfire in a Ford
Dewey Root, a World War I veteran who fought in France and Belgium without injury, was hurt yesterday when a car backfired while he was cranking a Ford. He fractured his right arm near the wrist.
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Dewey Root
Dewey
France
Belgium
New Officer Takes Charge Of Work Here
Sergeant Lester C. Johnson, recently transferred from the Zanesville recruiting station, assumes command of the city recruiting office and announces Athens applicants William O. Atkins and Clyde J. Williamson. Atkins seeks infantry with Europe service, Williamson joins the quartermaster corps domestically.
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Lester C. Johnson
Zanesville
Athens
William O. Atkins
Clyde J. Williamson
Europe
Quartermaster Corps
Government Travel Opportunities Invited at Federal Building
The sergeant urges all men interested in travel to visit his office in the federal building to learn of excellent opportunities afforded by the government during this critical period.
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Federal
Dutch inventor's tiny device uses heat to vibrate messages
A Dutch inventor develops a compact heater driven vibrator device that converts heat into mechanical vibrations to transmit messages. The invention aims to create a simple, affordable communication method by exploiting temperature changes to generate audible or tactile signals.
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Price Right
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Fayette and
Gerat Bargain
J. E. Zeller
Hyde Bidg
F. R. Beasley
Heal OF Dane
Joe Leopold
Henry Eee
Bell Phone
Dover
York
the Cline Pharmacy
Nelsonville Tire & Repair
United States
Gates
Portage and
Chandler
America
AU Priess J. C. B. Cleveland
Bell Auto Sales Company
Lionville, Ohio
Chandler Motor Car Company
Cleveland, Ohio
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