Mrs Elizabeth Preston Hosts Emmett Preston Birthday Dinner
Mrs Elizabeth Preston entertained Friday at six with a dinner honoring her son Emmett. A large birthday cake with twenty three candles graced the center of the table. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wilford Edgeil Mr and Mrs Leonard Cooley Miss Clara Mulligan Miss Lucile Kaelin Jane Preston Don Dugan and the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Preston
Emmett
Wilford Edgeil
Leonard Cooley
Clara Mulligan
Lucile Kaelin
Jane Preston
Don Dugan
Social gathering at the Kelly home includes Lancaster guests
Mr and Mrs Harry Kelly entertained Saturday with guests Mrs Harry Furness and son Jack and Major Ross McCracken and wife from Lancaster. Mrs Will Fleck and her young daughter visited Athens to spend the day with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kelly
Harry Furness
Jack
Major Ross McCracken
Lancaster
Will Fleck
Athens
Sale ofmas Seals Soon to Start Hyperion Club Notice
The Hyperion Club plans a Red Cross Xmas seals sale with a city canvass. Business and residential districts run December 1 to 10, schools December 11 to 20. Eighty percent of proceeds stay locally to aid neighbors in need.
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Hyperion Club
Red Cross
Nelsonville
Local social notes from Columbus visits this weekend
Mrs. Phil Kelch visited Columbus this weekend as guest of her brother. Miss Bess Lutz, a student at O W Delaware, stayed with her parents. Mr Louis Ripple and Miss Phyllis Strode of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Backus. Miss Michael Betts of Columbus spent the weekend with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Kelch
Columbus
Bess Lutz
O. W., Delaware
Louis Ripple
Phyllis Strode
Clarence Backus
Michael Betts
Funeral for Chas E Johnson Held in Columbus
Mr and Mrs Ed Faires returned from Columbus after the death of Mrs Faires brother Chas E Johnson formerly of Columbus now in Dallas Texas Funeral services by Rev Lowe of the Church of Christ were held at the home of his son 223 Chittenden avenue Burial followed at Greenlawn cemetery Johnson who visited his sister here often left many grieving friends in Columbus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Faires
Columbus
Chas. E. Johnson
Dallas
Texas
Lowe
Church of Christ
Chittenden Avenue
Greenlawn Cemetery
Johnson
Local social notes list weekend visits and Thanksgiving plans
Miss Filla Burnelle spent the weekend at Glouster as guest of Miss Mary Herbert. Miss Hazel Rosser visited Columbus relatives on Sunday. Miss Bertha Higgins, a University of Oklahoma student, spent the weekend here. Mrs. W. H. Cann and three children and Mrs. Wilbur Johnson left Friday for Huntington, West Virginia, to spend Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filla Burnelle
Glouster
Mary Herbert
Hazel Rosser
Columbus
Bertha Higgins
O. U
W. H. Cann
Wilbur Johnson
Huntington
W. Va
James Johnson
Surprise party at Mrs Emish’s Franklin Street home
A surprise party was held at Mrs. Frank Emish’s home on Franklin Street on Wednesday evening November 19. Guests presented a fernery to the honoree. Miss Louise Kennard performed a pretty dance and Sara Goodwin sang two songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Emish
Franklin Street
Louise .Kennard
Sara Goodwin
Elegant lunch hosts and guests report a good time
An elegant lunch was served at a late hour. Attendees included Mesdames C. H. Newton and daughter Francis, Frank Tedrow and daughter Violet, E. P. Quest and daughter Derryl, Garnet Powell and son Jack, Charles Farrow and daughter Nellie, plus many others. All reported a good time.
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Mesdames C. H. Newton
Francis
Frank Tedrow
Violet
E. P. Quest
Derryl
Garnet Powell
Jack
Charles Farrow
Nellie Pritz
Dale Edward
Charles Matheny
Wm. Evans
Wm. Price
Clarence Price
Blanche Juniper
Bess Bland
Don Juniper
Josie Smith
A. B. Johnson
Amos Steward
Emery Shaw Nattie Daft
Bert Young
Nora Weiss
Eugene Millinger
Anna Coleman
Bertha Staratt
George Nye
Albert Barber
Elizabeth Fluke
D. N. Gorsuch
R. F E. Williams
Edith Briggs
Mabel Haffner
BE. E. Rosser
Ralph Parks
Misses Mae Bunion
Gladys Bunion
Lessie Johnson
Sara Goodwin
Bernice Colpe
Margaret
Kathryn Emish
Chamber of Commerce Dinners Tickets On Sale Today
Tickets are on sale for the Chamber of Commerce dinner to be held Thursday December 4 in the Presbyterian church social rooms at 6 30 PM. The event features a program and discussion with ladies and other guests. tickets are 1.00, available at three drug stores and Shafer's News Stand, with sales closing Monday December 1 to aid planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Presbyterian Church
Shafer’s
Mrs Hattie Shafer Returns After Visit At Barbertown
Mrs. Hattie Shafer and her son Walter have returned home after spending several days with her sister Mrs. Ella Michael and family in Barbertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Shafer
Walter
Ella Michael
Barberton
Young Nelsonville Woman Dies of Pneumonia
Mrs Clarence Sowers 23 died at Adams street home Sunday at 1 am after prolonged illness. Only daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Backus she lived in Nelsonville most of her life. Survived by husband and parents and two brothers Eugene and Earl Backus. Funeral services likely Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Sowers
Adams Street
Jesse Backus
Nelsonville
Eugene
Earl Backus
Mrs Hoch entertains Sunday school class at Chestnut Street
Mrs Hoch hosted the Laura Spencer Sunday school class of the M. E. church at her Chestnut street home. The evening featured quilt block piecing for a class sale and piano selections by Mrs Hoch. Guests included Mrs Lottie Pickett and Mrs Clara Inboden. members listed include Gertrude Frank J D Ledlie Dora Moler Anna Huddy Jennie Edgell Nettie Stewart Lucy Reynolds John Murphy Maria Evans Elizabeth Duncan Lottie Allen Emma Farrow Anna Bartoe Mary Burnell Grace Dugan Ralph Bateman Hattie Anderson Adda Neirk C K E Betts Eulalia Hoch and Laura Spencer teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Moler
Anna Huddy
Jennie Edgell
Nettie Stewart
Lucy Reynolds
John Murphy
Maria Evans
Elizabeth Duncan
Lottie Allen
Emma Farrow
Anna Bartoe
Mary Burnell
Grace Dugan
Ralph Bateman
Hattie Anderson
Adda Neikirk
C. K E. Betts
Eulalia Hoch
Laura Spencer
Death Takes Only Child Keith Stillwell
The death of Keith Stillwell aged two marks the loss of the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Stillwell. The local family mourns as authorities prepare the obituary notice and funeral arrangements.
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Keith Stillwell
Adam Still
Portsmouth Woman Praises Trutona For Sleep And Health
Miss Pearl Lewis of 601 West Market Street Portsmouth Ohio says Trutona cured her chronic constipation nervousness and kidney derangement. She reports better sleep and steadier nerves after taking the tonic for several days and notes it aids digestion and general health. Trutona is being introduced at Hickman Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Ohio
Trutona
Nelsonville
Hickman Pharmacy
Local Child Dies From Scalding Burns
A young child died at his parents home Saturday after suffering burns received Friday. The funeral is set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. as sorrowing parents and community offer condolences.
Columbus Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Miss Alice Mulligan of Columbus visited her parents over Sunday. Elton Smith of Columbus spent Sunday here with friends.
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Alice Mulligan of
Columbus
Elton Smith
Nelsonville Defeats Williamsport 6–0 In Rain Spoiled Game
Nelsonville wins seventh game of the season defeating Williamsport 6 to 0 in a downpour. A Wright pass set up a four yard line play and Lowden scored on a quarterback sneak but the kick failed. Williamsport, though defeated, played a strong game as Nelsonville’s defense held firm all day. Logan urged to contact Lowden for a potential Thanksgiving game.
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Nelsonville
Williamsport
Williams Port
Wright
Lowden
Williamsport Altho
Logan
Nelsonville Classifieds Photographer Ad
Photograph orders for Christmas at Sauter’s Studio run from November 6 to December 7 with a rush avoidance note. No last minute orders accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauter
For Sale Notices and Wanted Ad Fragments
Classifieds list items for sale including a gas range in good condition priced at 10 dollars and pigs eight weeks old. Also a repeated call for hides and furs with an offer to call on sellers.
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Bell
Bell Phone
For Sale and Lost Notices from Nelsonville
Community notices list multiple local ads. Sam Raden and Carl Bell advertise houses for sale on Chestnut Street. A gondola body go cart is offered via Mrs Ed Crammer. Barber shop reopening on Fayetts Street and fur buyers Albert Neiman advertise. A pocketbook with lodge receipts is missing, and rewards or returns sought at Scott's Novelty Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut St
Nelsonville
Carl Bell
Ed. Crammer
Bell
Thanksgiving Dance in K. of P. Hall Nov 27 1919
Announcement for a Thanksgiving Dance at K. of P. Hall on Thursday night, November 27, 1919 with good music. Also notes a for sale item a 4 foot mine fan and engine complete and a lost pocketbook with money and lodge receipts offering a reward. © J. W. Vance with Cornwell & Co. 11-24-3p
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
J. W. Vance
Cornwell & Co
White pushes recount bid after statewide ratification loss
Ohio political figure James A. White collects affidavits from election officials alleging errors favoring wets in about twenty precincts. He says a recount will test the statewide result which already shows dry defeat by official figures. If approved, a special judge would oversee transporting disputed ballots to Columbus for recounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
James A. White
Ciry
White
Cincinnati
Smith
County Board of Elections
Common Pleas Court
Nichols
Supreme Court
Frange Opposes Moving Yankee Dead In France
Paris reports that if the United States pushes for exhumation of American soldiers buried in France the French government would likely consent but official opinion favors keeping the war dead where they lie. France argues it is more democratic for all nations to rest together in France and vows to care for graves with reverence. Exhumation costs could burden relatives, risking discontent among the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Iiala
Sailors Clash in First Major Incident for New Police
The fray broke out as sailors fought with clubs and fled, leaving eight in police hands. This marked the first serious attack requiring the new police force to demonstrate their mettle in public.
Baffling Bill Carlisle Still Missing From Wyoming
The suspected train robber Bill Carlisle remains absent without leave from Rawlins prison. Clues include telegrams from Claremore and letters from Denver and Omaha suggesting he heads toward Texas. Detectives search Denver and Wyoming tracks as guards monitor passenger trains for Carlisle’s possible escape.
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Denver
Col
Bill Carlisle
Rawlins
Wyo
Claremore
Okla
Texas
Omaha
Union Pacific
Carlisle
Calisle
Wyoming
Freshies to Take on Sophomores for Sack Rush
Freshman footballers known for strong play this fall will face the Sophomores in a sack rush tomorrow at 3 45 P M at Ohio field. Twenty five players will participate per side with five sacks in a hot, rivalry match officials from Torch. Notable Freshmen include Walsh from Athens Daughterty Stoker Handley Wolfe Fisher Armstrong Bobo Burkett and Kindade.
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Sophs
Ohio Field
Torch
Ohio
Bill Walsh
Athens
Daughterty
Stoker
Handley
Eight sailors arraigned after riot in Scollay Square clash
In Boston on November 24 eight sailors were arraigned on riot charges after a free-for-all between more than 100 sailors and 25 policemen and state guardsmen. The trouble erupted in Scollay Square during a police strike when a sailor tried to rescue a comrade arrested for drunkenness. The flotilla then charged police after being ordered to halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Scollay Square
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Fayetts Street
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Frange
Carpenters
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Stuarts
Rod
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Alan
Adale
Stuart’s Opera House
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