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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1919

Page

3

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Clarence Sowers in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the funeral for Mrs. Clarence Sowers was largely attended on Wednesday afternoon. A sea of flowers showed the deep respect of friends and neighbors. Out of town attendees included Susie Strode and daughters Anna Elizabeth and Phylis, Elia Benbow, George Penbow, Merle Backus, Nellie McDonald, John and George Sowers of Columbus, Charles Wilson and daughter, Mae Backus and daughter of Bremen, Walter Sowers of Jobs, Chas. Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilson, Oak and Lavina Glass, James Backus and Beatrice, Harold, Furnace, Shaw family, and Vernon near Logan.

Clarence Sowers Susie Strode Anna Elizabeth Phylis Strode Elia Benbow George Penbow Merle Backus Nellie McDonald John George Sowers Columbus Charles Wilson Mae Backus Bremen Walter Sowers Jobs Chas. Frazier Walter Wilson Oak Lavina Glass James Backus Beatrice Harold Furnace Shaw Vernon Logan

Cosmopolitan Club Meets at Mrs. Harry Jackson Home

The Cosmopolitan Club held its regular meeting at Mrs. Harry Jackson’s home with roll call and current events. The study focused on Richard III by Shakespeare followed by a discussion. Mrs. Jackson served an elegant lunch to sixteen members.

Cosmopolitan Club Harry Jackson Shakespeare Richard III

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Andersons in Murray City

Mr and Mrs A C Anderson entertained with a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving day. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mooney and daughter Elma Gail, Mr and Mrs Ed Davis of Murray City, Mr and Mrs James Bland, John Mooney and daughters Loretta and Marie, Mr and Mrs Carl Coakley and daughter Rachel Catherine. Mrs Frieda Richards and baby of Columbus are visiting Mrs Hannah Parry this week.

A. C. Anderson Lawrence Mooney Elma Gail Ed. Davis Murray City James Bland John Mooney Loretta and Marie Carl Coakley Rachel Catherine Frieda Richards Baby of Columbus Hannah Parry

Chamber of Commerce Dinner Tickets On Sale Now

Men and guests are urged to buy tickets for the chamber of commerce dinner set for Thursday evening December 4. Tickets available at three drug stores and at Shaf- (incomplete listing).

Chamber OF Commerce Shaf

Thanksgiving gatherings fill city homes across town

Thanksgiving scenes are described with multiple family dinners and visits. Residents and guests include Miss Eva Cotton, Flossie Winkhaus, Capt. Thomas Hampton, Mrs. C. E. Fisher, Dorothy Ann, Vance Morgan, and many local families. The W R C plans its December 1 meeting and officer elections while several residents travel or stay with relatives for the holiday.

Local Thanksgiving Guests Across City And Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs C C Sharp and family hosted Thanksgiving guests. Henry Nutter hosted guests at Elizabet h street. Attendees included Cleve Hallet John Nutter and daughter Marguerite Lewis Nutter. Bertha Saunders visited Walter Saunders. Miss Marie Mooney, Laurelville teacher, visited her father John Mooney. Charlen Garner and niece Vivian Mae Hough returned from Wellsburg W V after a three week visit with Senator Elmer Hough and family.

Bertha Saunders Millfield Walter Saunders Marie Mooney Laurelville John Mooney Charlen Garner Vivian Mae Hough Senator Elmer Hough Wellsburg W. Va

Nelsonville Hides and Furs Wanted by Sam Raden

Wanted. Highest prices paid for hides and furs. Sam Raden, Nelsonville, Bell 795 will call on notice. 11-21-7. Notice that Springs Barber Shop on Fayette St. reopens for children after illness period.

Sam Raden Nelsonville Bell Phone Springs Fayette St

Pepto-Mangan Promises Health Bloom For Blood

Sallow complexions and languor are linked to watery blood and low oxygen. Gude's Pepto-Mangan, available in liquid or tablet form, claims to rebuild blood quality, improve vitality and restore a healthy complexion. Ensure the package bears the name Gude's to get genuine Pepto-Mangan.

Gude

Assault Charges Hit Marshal Hooks In Louster

Mayor Williams and three men escorted the marshal home when the mayor was struck multiple times. A warrant for Hooks arrest was issued but not served due to his illness. Williams suffered a broken bone in the right hand though injuries were limited overall. Also present were Constable Henry Williams and others. Additionally Ralph Puglina fractured his wrist in a street fall near the old light plant. EF F Skinner defeated Ward Allen in Lexington wrestling with disputed referee calls. Evangelistic meetings set at the Methodist church led by Rev. A W Orr in January during a week of prayer. Sam Peach returned to Senecaville after visiting William Fischer’s family and Trimble township ties.

Marshal Hooks Mayor Williams Lunsford Williams Charles Tippie Henry Williams Ralph Puglina Mike Nine Crawford New Lexington EF. F. Skinner Ward Allen Perry County Skinner Allen Methodist Church A. W. Orr Sam Peach Senecaville William Fischer Mr. Peach Trimble Township Guernsey County

Dr Miller's Sunday appointments announced

Rev James A Miller will conduct services at Albany Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville and Waterloos church with a congregational meeting at Albany after the morning service. He was received into the Presbytery of Athens and will be installed at Alexander Hebbardsville Waterloo December 11 12.

James A. Miller Albany Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Waterloos Albany

Brazil's new leader pushes vast irrigation plan in famine area

The president urged Congress to irrigate over two million acres in Brazil's northwest where famine has claimed more than a million lives, aiming to curb hunger and boost agriculture.

Brazil Republic

Four More Grocers to Be Arrested in Sugar Price Case

U S District Attorney Wertz announced four additional grocers in Cleveland will be arrested on Lever Act charges for selling sugar above government fixed price. Three arrests already occurred as beet sugar supplies rise and distribution nears 1,500,000 pounds by tomorrow night.

Cleveland ,Co U. S Wertz

Asbestos Deposits Found in China Prompt New Mine Openings

Extensive asbestos deposits have been discovered in China leading to three new mines being opened. Local officials say the find could boost regional industry and export capacity while raising health and safety concerns. Environmental and labor groups urged strict oversight during development.

China

Mrs Charles London Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy

Mrs Charles London of Clayville New York recalls her eight year old son Charles suffers croup and credits Chamberlain Cough Remedy with immediate relief when used as directed. She endorses the remedy highly citing dependable relief.

Charles Chamberlain Charles London Clayville, N. Y

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Kemp Sowers Funeral Cosmopolitan‘club Ers Sale Eva Cotton Delaware Flossie Winkhaus Wellston Capt Thomas Hampton Cincinnati P. D. McLaughlin C. E. Fisher Dorothy Ann Will Morgan Vance Morgan W. W. Gibson Daryl Gibson Cable Gibson Minnie Stoneburner Ralph Chidester Pittsburgh Charles Preston William Guy Henry Crawford Bob Smith Ohio Wesleyan George W. Shafer Little Daughter Athens Charles Moler Earl Moler W. W. Kelley Philadelphia I. P. Primrose Ella Smith Columbus Street John Roach Charles Coleman Sam Howe Fort Street Miles Howe Walter Howe Betty Ralph Howe George Johnson N. Hill D. A. Evans Miss Blake Stratton Stratton's Glouster Amesville Liberty Ford F. R. Beasleyesville Louster News DR. Miller the Cline Pharmacy Co G. W. Hopkins & Co., PLC F. Martin Atlas Store Vouaree Clothcraft and Hart,Schaffner & Marx Glouster, QO
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