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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville Stores to Close for Armistice Day

By order of the Merchants' Association all Nelsonville retail stores will close tomorrow November 11 at noon for Armistice Day observance. W. J. Sanders and sons spent Sunday at Millfield with his parents. Miss Freda Smith was weekend guest of Logan friends.

Merchants’ Association Nelsonville W.J. Sanders and Sons Ted and Jack Millfield Freda Smith Logan Mabel Campbell Columbus Isabel and Catherine McCann O. U Athens C. H. Bartlett

Logan Hi shuts out Nelsonville in a 35 to 0 football game

Logan High defeated Nelsonville High 35 to 0 Saturday at Pastime Park. Local residents visited relatives from Columbus Utica Guthery Center and Chicago while a Nelsonville pool room was advertised for sale at 101 W Columbus St.

Nelsonville HI Logan Hi Nelsonville Pastime Park Logan Columbus St

Ladies Aid Elect Officers for Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met at the church last night and elected officers for the coming year. Presiding officer is Mrs. T. S. Bush with First Vice Mrs. Chas. Green and Second Vice Mrs. Ed Crouse. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. C. E. Jewett. Treasurer Mrs. Eph Stratton.

Elizabeth Stratton S. J. Howe Miss Richards Fredericka Kasler Mary Sharp Elsie Hodgman Treas June Sibert Iva Murphy Ladies Aid Dane Methodist Church T. S. Bush Chas. Green Ed Crouse Gec C. E. Jewett Eph Stratton

Health Officer Bans Olive Brand After Fatalities in State

Dr C C Butt acting under Ohio State Board of Health orders warns grocers hotels restaurants and olive dealers in this city not to sell a specific brand of ripe olives following several deaths in the state recent weeks.

C. C. Butt Ohio State Board of Health

Nelsonville Classifieds Notice and Ads Summary

Notices request return of a baby's pull cart taken from Clarence Wemsley at 116 Jefferson Street. For sale items include a 5 passenger Overland Buick Ford lineup, ponies, and a 4 to 5 year old pony. Closing sale at Sauter’s Studio. phonographs tables to floor models, harps. Hay and potatoes on track for sale. nursing service offered. Christmas photos offered by Sauter’s Studio. Miller Rubber scaffolding incident with workers injured but to recover.

Baby Clarence Wemsley Jefferson Street Sauter’s Fulton St Nelsonville

Man Swears Trutona Relief Helps Rheumatism in Portsmouth

William Nichols of Portsmouth aged 50 reports two years of kidney trouble and rheumatism eased by Trutona after days of use. He says walking with one cane is possible and kidney condition improves. Trutona touted as tonic for stomach liver nerves sleeplessness and overall reconstruction. Introduction at Hickman Pharmacy Nelsonville.

Portsmouth Ohio Trutona William Nichols Seventh Street Mr. Nichols Nelsonville Hickman Pharmacy

Remains of E A Williams carried to Glouster cemetery

E E Williams 42 formerly of Glouster died by electrocution at Hocking Power Co substation in Athens last Friday. The body arrived in Glouster and was taken to the Bobo home, with funeral services in Nelsonville and Glouster. He leaves a wife six children and a father W H Williams. Williams had been engineered at mine 267 Hunterdon and later superintendent of transmission.

E. E. Williams Hocking Power Co Athens A. R. Bobo Williams Nelsonville Methodist Glouster Lodge Knights of Pythias Orr Woodmen Lodge Mr. Williams W. H. Williams Hunterdon T. J. Wilson Bishopville C. W. Wilson Trimble Mary Wilson Jessie Harvey Wilson Wilson

Foley Kidney Pills Relieve Backache and Rheumatic Pain

Mrs. David Henry of Washington New Jersey reports Foley Kidney Pills alleviate dreadful soreness caused by weakened kidneys and reduce rheumatic pains. The advertisement claims kidney pills improve kidney function and remove impurities from blood, selling nationwide.

David Henry Lincoln Ave Washington, N. J

Pie Social At Golden School Aims To Boost Library

Akron reports Donald Davis 23, a Goodrich employee, shot in the leg by John A. Harry, ex soldier, Sunday night while Davis spoke with Harrys wife. Harry is held on a charge of shooting to kill as investigation continues.

Golden School Akron Donald Davis Goodrich John A. Harry Davis Harry

New White Enamel Kitchen Cabinet Units Fit Any Space

A new white enameled steel kitchen cabinet is produced in modular units to fit any desired space.

Red Cross drive in Athens nears completion

A final push for Red Cross in Athens is set for Tuesday to visit homes without flags. Seventeen canvass teams raised 239.00 so far. Katherine McKee and Dorothy McCormick led with 51. Helena Woods and Anna Mae Fenzel were second at 35. Mrs. Carl Fuller’s Delco booth total reached 76. Citizens may subscribe at the Cline building headquarters.

Red Cross Athens Girl Scout M. D. Hughes Katherine McKee Dorothy McCormick Supt. Morgan Helena Woods Anna Mae Fenzel Carl Fuller Delco Fuller Cline Building

Supreme Court rules federal power over railroad safety devices

The federal government holds exclusive authority to regulate safety appliances on interstate railroad trains, a ruling by the Supreme Court reversing Pennsylvania courts and curbing state regulatory powers for the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Uncle Sam Washington Supreme Court Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad

Trespassers Shot by Neighbor in Henderson Texas

In Henderson Texas on Sunday, Mrs. Dixie Pool was killed and her husband and visitor Ernest Willard were seriously wounded when G. I. Rasberry and his son opened fire as they allegedly drove hogs from the Rasberry farm. The suspects were arrested and reportedly moved from the county jail for safety.

Henderson Tex Dixie Pool Ernest Willard G. I. Rasberry Rasberry

Prince of Wales to Visit White House Tea With Wilson

The Prince of Wales plans a White House call on Tuesday at three p m to tea with Mrs Wilson and to likely see President Wilson as his health improves. Dr Grayson reported the president's condition greatly better and able to receive the visitor.

Washington Prince of Wales President Wilson White House Grayson State Department Wilson

State Court Upholds Power to Raise Street Car Fares

In Washington on November 10, state public utility commissioners retain authority to raise street car fares in cities. The Supreme Court refused to review lower court decisions, backing Missouri’s fare increase in Kansas City. In Minneapolis the American Legion formed a permanent organization with Col Henry D Lindsey as chairman and Sgt Jack Sullivan as vice chairman.

Washington Supreme Court Kansas City Missouri Commission Minneapolis Minn American Legion Henry D. Lindsley Texas Jack Sullivan Bennett Clark Missouri G. C. Bason E. F. Wood

France develops process for noninflammable celluloid substitute

In France a process has been invented for treating gelatin or glue to create a noninflammable substitute for celluloid, signaling advancement in material science and plastics production.

France

Baby Betty Loyce Preston Born in The Plains

A daughter named Betty Loyce Preston was born November 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Preston of The Plains. The newborn weighed ten pounds and is at home with the family at Stimpson avenue, in the care of Mrs. Beatrice Heath.

Charles Preston Beatrice Heath the Plains Betty Loyce

California King of Laxatives Promoted for Children

An old advertisement touts "Syrup of Figs" as a safe child laxative. It emphasizes the product's fruity taste, easy dosing directions on every bottle, and urges mothers to say "California" to ensure a harmless remedy for the stomach and bowels.

California

Ohio River Stages Reported at Pittsburgh Area

River stage updates show Point Bridge 6.3 feet rising while Herr's Island sits at 6.7 feet stationary. Davis Island 8.1 feet rising, Beaver Dam 8 feet rising, Parkersburg 8.7 feet falling, and Point Pleasant 12.7 feet falling.

Ohio River Pittsburg Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Students Get Half Holiday at Ohio University

President Ellis announced that Ohio University students will receive a half holiday tomorrow afternoon for Armistice Day. Classes proceed in the morning, while students with little afternoon work are sent home.

Ellis The Ohio University

State Civil Service Exams Set For December Dates

Thirty state civil service examinations are called by the commission and will be held from December 12 to December 19 inclusive. A free bulletin with complete details on all exams including places and dates will be sent to applicants.

State Civil Service Commission The Commission

Foundry Head Hurt After Casting Drops on Foot

Supt. W. H. Hyde of the Athens Foundry and Machine Company dropped a heavy casting on his foot Monday forenoon. The toe was mashed and the injury described as very painful.

W. H. Hyde Athens Foundry and Machine Company

Divorce suit and damages filed in county court

The November term grand jury met as court business proceeded. Ruth Delia Hibbard sues Carl Joe Hibbard for divorce citing cruelty and seeks custody of two minor children. George Davis sues the B and O railroad for 1000 dollars after a car collision near Grosvenor on October 15. Dan McKinley files a wage suit against Elmer Lantz Frank Kempton and Rodney Phillips for 255 dollars.

Grand Jury Confederation of Court Ruth Delia Hibbard Carl Joe Hibbard Crulety George Davis B. & O. Railroad Davis Grosvenor B. O Dan McKinley Elmer Lantz Frank Kempton Rodney Phillips McKinley

Athens Chauncey road widening marks improvement to county route

The Athens Chauncey road near the county infirmary has been widened for a long stretch. Workmen on Floodwood road Sunday lay curb and prepare to complete the remaining gap on the Athens Nelsonville road. Sunday’s weather favored motoring though mud slowed speeds.

Athens-Chauncey County Infirmary Floodwood Athens Nelsonville Road

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