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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1920

Page

8

Omery Bead News Highlights Local Visitors and Events

Local notes report Ralph Gilmore's Akron visit and Harry Olinger's Columbus business trip. Winners of ornaments at the Electric theater include Hess Berry Carter Vale Mrs Gunther Lavish Thomas and Durst. A group attended Theodore Foss funeral from multiple states and cities.

Ralph Gilmore Akron Harry Olinger Columbus Electric Theater Art Hess John Berry Bert Carter Clair Vale Will Gunther Victor Lavish Margaret Thomas Will Durst Louise Joyce Stewart Dickson Parkersburg Joe Wright Cincinnati Richard Soulsby Detroit Theodore Foss Fred Foss Nelsonville Mary Hayden Buchtel Chas, McCullum Lillian Smith A. V. Howell Ashville North Carolina Poster Advertising Association United States Canada Howell James Mathewson Jacob Reibel Schaefer Glouster Rev Berry Athens Sacred Heart Church Albert Borham Herman Greuser Gallipolis Victor Neutzling W. J. Bramlage Charleston D. W. Hennessy Ralston Russell Rodney Downing M. P. Downing Blanche Kreig Court House Herb Edward Dan Sullivan J. M. Lama Logan Hocking W. J. O’brien Frank McDonald Second Street Marice Giles T. H. Davis Company Eugene Boyar Daisy Williams W. J. Donahue Huntington C. E. Smith Gladys Hamilton Holzier Hospital Clyde Belly Marie Buph Florence Copeland Pythian Sisters Middleport Lodge R. F. Maphail Marion French

Higher wages paid here says Mr Irvin

Edgar Irvin of the Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone Company says the firm pays the highest wages for operators in the southeastern state and notes a general service effort. He cites pay from 52.80 to 67.20 monthly and 22 to 26 cents an hour, while rivals in Gallipolis Jackson Athens offer lower rates. The company aims for 100 percent service soon and seeks three local and one long distance operator. Mrs Mitch says two discharged girls should be rehired. The operators’ committee seeks a meeting but is refused, urging business leaders to help restore order.

Irvin Edgar Irvin Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone Company Ervin Gallipolis Jackson Athens Mitch

Funeral services for William C. Newman Held at Middleport

The funeral services for William C. Newman, a prominent businessman, were conducted at his Middleport home yesterday at 7:30 PM. Remains were transported to Cleveland for burial following the service.

William C. Newman Middleport Cleveland

Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter O A R Luncheon

The annual luncheon will be held at Mrs. Chas. Rathburn's home in Middleport on Friday November 19 at 12 20 PM.

Jonathan Meigs Chas. Rathburn Middleport

Death of Colored Lady Jessie Hale Reported

Report states Jessie Hale a well known colored woman has died. The notice notes her standing in the community and requests attention to her passing.

Jessie Hale

California Syrup of Figs Ad and Local Social Notes

An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative with fruity taste and full directions on each bottle. The rest lists Sunday visits and social events across Zaleski Logan Haydenville Circle Hill and Athens including families and neighbors visiting and traveling.

California

Local Social Notes From Plains to Athens and Nearby

The bulletin lists residents and visitors in the region. Bert Adams traveled to Colum bus and back for a weekend to visit his Hartley parents, both recovering well. Ida Campbell and Mae Campbell spent Sunday in Athens with friends, and families including Burchfield Crane and Smith hosted meals in the area.

John Turner Zaleski Will Bobo Chris Herrold Near Logan James Bell Pennsylvania Mr. Herrold Bell Harry Nichols S. G. Nichols Arthur Burchfield Kenneth Davis-Burchfield Canaanville John Popovish Cleveland Steve Mary Elizabeth Kaufman Circle Hill Luhrig School Plains Luhrig Joe Hutchins J. W. Patton Haydenville Ward Jake Anderson Anderson Harry Porter Colorado George Merwin Stauffer Mary Stauffer Thelma Hawk Lela Potts Lucius Burson Athens Liz Guess Gus Heines Logan Lon Humphrey J. W. Hawk Frank Hamilton Bert Adams Columbus George Hartley Ida Mae Campbell E. D. Crane Smith W. C. Nichols Albany Flora McHarg Charles Baker Glen Jacksonville Bent Potts George Gabriel Sr James Chauncey Gabriel Abbie Graves Robert Graves Sergeant Thorne Chillicothe Marie Davis Miss Grimes Howard Lewellyn Noel

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Health

The text touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel to cleanse the liver and bowels and restore vitality. It links improved appearance and energy to regular bowel function and liver toning, noting olive color and pricing at 15 and 30 cents.

Edwards Ohio Oliver

Leather-lined metal tube aids neat umbrella rolling

A new device features a leather lining inside a metal tube to roll umbrellas tightly and neatly, promising cleaner storage and reduced fabric wear.

Local Socials Report From Athens Area

Wrightown and Athens residents visit relatives in Bartlett Glouster Chesterhill Joy and Amesville attend gatherings. Families include Ball Morris Mills Wade Ivers Hogsett Vincent and Faires with multiple Sunday visits and a farmers institute attendance.

Verl Phillips Athens Arza Ball T. E. Morris George Law Bartlett Mary Ball Effie Mills Thomas Ball Chesterhill Marie Morris Elsie Mills Ruth le Fever Glouster M. L. Dulaney Clyde Dulaney Joy Farmers’ Institute Amesville Grandmother Morris R. W. Wade William Balderson Emory Able A. T. Archer Ahle Arthur Vincent Cutler A. E. Justice Westerville Oca Ahle Leona Wade Elliott Fred Ivers Eva Ivers Aaron Ball Herbert Ball William Hogsett Edith Anna Faires

Machinery in Norway Makes Anchor Chains as Handy as Handcrafted

A report notes new Norwegian machinery for producing anchor chains matches quality of hand made work. It states the invention could streamline production while preserving strength and reliability.

Norway

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