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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1919
Page
3
Official tabulation shows a spirited contest for peace without ticket candidates as Squire William Jack is named the youngest justice in the world. Trustees and township officers are listed with vote totals, while church notices report services and active Win-One Campaign growth.
The pastor will preach morning and evening on subjects Imported Goods and The Chief End of Man. A midweek Sunday school institute for officers teachers and interested persons opens at 3 30 with a song service. Prof Copeland of Ohio University will speak at 7 during the prayer meeting hour.
Bible school at 9 30 morning and 10 30 subject Do We Believe John 3 16. Evening worship 7 with topic The Vine Summons. Mid week prayer on Wednesday 7. Apostolic Holiness Church Bible class 9 30 sermon 10 80 Joy Un speakable and Full of Glory. Class meeting 2 30 with altar service and peace found. Rev William Dean to preach 7 30. Wednesday prayer 7 30 study. Editor notes potential court item clarification follows.
A man identifies as John W. McManowry of 974 Chestnut Avenue declares he owes no bills. The note appears as a personal affidavit or declaration within a local notices context.
Classified notices from Nelsonville list a pool room for sale at 101 W. Columbus St. a closing out sale of phonographs at Sauter’s Studio 56 Fulton St. Christmas photos by Sauter’s Studio. corn for sale from Gadbury’s Feed Store. and auto repair by E H Moler with guaranteed work. Lost gold brooch or half inch long, with three garnets, return to Mrs Ray Ashby for reward.
An old advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine to prevent influenzal illness and cites E. W. Grove's signature. It lists services for auto repair and estimates, and includes multiple classified notices for items, a lost gold mesh bag near Carnes store, and farm livestock for sale at Myers' Farm Deanville.
Nelsonville advertiser Sam Baden offers to buy raw furs and hides at high prices and will call on notice. Phone Bell 795.
The first hunting accident of the season occurred about 9 o'clock Saturday morning in Mechanicsburg. Fred White, 21, shot himself in the right leg above the knee when he struck a cow with the gun butt and it discharged. He was treated at Copeland Hospital by Drs Henry, Howe and Merwin. The wound passed through the inner leg muscles and is serious but limb may be saved.
A roundup highlights hunting woes and social pie events while road detours shift to Hauncey Glouster. County commissioners approve a December tax levy increasing admin work for Auditor Cornwell and Treasurer Woodworth. Residents back road improvements with willingness to work extra. A sugar supply boosts a merchant’s popularity.
Ohio river stages report Point Bridge at 9 feet and falling, Herrs Island at 6.2 feet and falling as of November 15 in Pittsburgh area.
In Brownsville Pennsylvania on November 15 radicals promote a new miners union to continue the soft coal strike. Chicago is listed as its headquarters with a meeting planned there today. Only one small Pittsburgh District mine operates and operators expect miners back Monday.
New Haven crowds pack the Yale Princeton game as 60 000 spectators gather for the Big Series II showdown. Yale favored 7 to 3 by odds with some stating Princeton will fail to score on a muddy field and poor surface conditions.
Frank C. Mitchell was found dead in his Cleveland office after being reported missing for 24 hours. Police believe heart failure caused the death. Mitchell had changed offices recently and the new location was checked after a friend recalled the move.
Kingsport Tennessee workers across ten large concerns are insured against death sickness and accident under a group policy. About 2 600 people are protected and every family stands to gain financial support. a health center nurse oversees sanitary conditions and poor housing will be demolished as part of improved public health efforts. The plan has attracted attention from municipalities and insurers as a model of community service.
A four inch fish, resembling a catfish in color and shape, is on display in Osceola Iowa. It has gills and fins on the tail top and horns on its head with four leg like fins. Despite examination by many, no one can identify it.
London reports recall of King Edward visiting Balmoral in a drafty castle stables scene. A household member found Edward seated in harness near the stables and joked about needing warmth, reflecting on royal leisure moments during holidays.
Fort Omaha balloon instructor Leo Stevens says Prof. David Todd will try to communicate with Mars this fall. A largest ever balloon, 50,000 feet ascent, 140000 cubic feet capacity, and a two compartment design using hydrogen above air will enable reaching the height.
Joseph landle of Eddystone was pulled overboard while fishing at Silver Lake near Austin pulling a big fish. He sank into quicksand head first but was freed and brought to the surface where he was revived and taken home.
Nov 14 delayed dispatch reports that the blockade of Fiume has ceased. The note mentions extensions that could be attached to pedals of bicycles and items related to efficient use, though the text is partially garbled. The readable portion confirms blockade termination and a mention of pedal extensions.
Amesville's quiet was broken when workers on Main Street found a large bundle of ladies' wearing apparel in a bucket. Marshall Fox conducted a swift investigation and determined the items were lost from a laundry bucket. The town returned to calm.
Canton Ohio November 15 Jim Thorpe led Canton Bulldogs face Messilion Tigers at League Park in a key 1919 championship race. Both teams bring strengthened lineups and strong betting with all seats sold and odds at 5 to 4 in favor of Canton.
Mr Bert Smathers called in Nelsonville last week. West Virginia visits by Mrs Lewis Uncle and daughter and by Mrs Oakley in the coming four weeks. John Smith and John Oakley were guests of Cecil Pummel. William Morman recovering from five weeks typhoid fever aided by Carrie Culp of Floodwood. Girl Scouts party on Tuesday November 4 with games and refreshments. Joseph Shesky welcome a daughter born Nov 4. John Simmers hosted James Kinnear Sr and granddaughter Alzika in Orbiston. George O Dixon and daughter visited Lathrop. Clinton McKee and daughter guests of Nelsonville friends. J R McColough and Anne Dixon guests of Leslie Dixon of Murray City. George Sayre called to Wheeling WV to ill mother. Henry Bardin and George Worthington hosted at Nelsonville on Sunday. Ada McQuaid visiting relatives in Murray City Friday. Cash Stratton and Joseph Shesky visited by Nelsonville Tuesday November 11. John Schwars and
The family stayed with Mr and Mrs William Carr of Nelsonville on Sunday. Miss Irma Metcalfe visited her home Sunday. Mrs Ray Crosser of Chauncey was a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Mitchel Martin for two days. Mrs Frank Rife left for Columbia Monday evening for a several weeks visit with her daughter.
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