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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1926

Page

3

Council Back Two Mill Extra Tax to Aid Fire Dept

Nelsonville council favors adopting a two mill extra tax to fund current operations and fire department improvements. If approved, the levy would add about $19,000 annually, with bonds issued to rehabilitate the fire department and sinking fund provisions to retire debt. Funds would apply to general service and health divisions, not water or light. Council also notes existing bonds and unpaid assessments for street work, and public notices a future plan to honor veterans and local organizations.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Reports Low Bonded Indebtedness

City Auditor Sidney Cook and Solicitor Fred Reolt present a financial report showing Nelsonville's total bonded debt at 62 224.14 on October 1 with a sinking fund of 11 020.24. Debt matures mainly before 1928. if no new bonds issued in ten years the city could be practically debt free.

Nelsonvills Nelsonville Sidney Cook Fred &. Reolt

May Improve Lighting Plant in Nelsonville

Nelsonville officials consider further improvements to the municipal electric light plant. Service Director Burnell will submit detailed plans for adding an engine and generator and modernizing the plant. The council noted the plant’s current good condition and will vote on funding and bids at the next meeting.

Nelsonville Municipal Electric William Burnell Eneh Burnell Giat

Prize Winners at Nelsonville Fall Festival

Nelsonville prizes announced for exhibits at the West school building festival. Winners in Viewers and vegetables Roger Scott Mard Herrotd John Rizer. Joys hand work Jack Heffner Clyde Warren Lawrence Bateman. Girls hand work Helen Fisher Lillian Mae Campbell Loretta Chakley. Pets Bernice Skiver Annabelle By Paul Wolfe. Raggedy Anns Marjorie Holland Cynthia Hammond Robert Springer. Community thanks voiced by West Parent Teacher Association.

Nelsonville West School Roger Scott Mard Herrotd John Rizer Joy Jack Heffner Clyde Warren Lawrence Bateman Helen Fisher Lillian Mae Campbell Loretta Chakley Bernice Skiver Annabelle Paul Wolfe

Tanlac credited with health recovery in Nelsonville notice

Relieved of stomach trouble and nervousness. Mrs M Wagner of Norton Court Chronicle reports dramatic gains and energy after Tanlac use. In Nelsonville Fred Deer pleaded guilty to petit larceny. Lydia Barron arraigned for intoxication. Mayor Eberle set bond. Deer fined 100 dollars with costs. Local merchants meeting noted. mayor’s report and September fines summarized. Tanlac advertised with testimonial and sales figures.

Tanlac Petit Lang Nelsonville Fred jDeer L. J. Eberle Fool Oct foeMyrs Lydia Barron Herle Bonditt Grand Deer Rede Rota Merchants Association Yo MG A. Is Eberle

Chauncey Mine No 26 Delays Opening In Chauncey

Chauncey Mine No 26 of the New York Coal company did not begin operation Monday as announced. It is expected to be ready in a few days. The mine employs about 500 men and had been due for several months.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine No New York Coal Company

Barn Struck by Lightning Near The Plains

A Newton county area report notes a barn owned by George Gabriel near The Plains was struck by lightning Saturday night. The end barn wall torn, hay stored in the structure, no fire. Sixteen tons of hay reportedly saved. residence at Lower Paths near Gabriel home. Local events include Troop One meeting and Pythian Sisters session in Chauncey with guidance from Scoutmaster Pritts.

Chauncey George Gabriel Lita James Herdman Gabriel Plains Russell McHenry William Sanderson Nelsonsville Henry Smith Pomeroy Ular Chaun Rhoda Waymer Athens Harry Moore Hoys Melvin Pritts Henry Forte Jacksonville George Gabriel N. McHarg Union Brym

Hi-Y Luncheon Discusses Character at Athens High

The Hi Y club of Athens High School held its weekly luncheon at noon to discuss the theme Character. Maynard Downard led the discussion for about twenty members, who bring their lunches and meet every Tuesday at the high school building.

Athens High School Maynard Downard Cc. Scey Arthur Burchfield Ole

Services Held for Resident Vilda Worden

Funeral services for Mrs. Vilda A. Worden were conducted Monday at the Methodist church with Rev. Courtney of the Christian church officiating. A quartet sang three selections. burial followed in Nye cemetery. Neighbors served as flower bearers, and she leaves a son Earl Worden and two daughters Mrs. Frank Settles and Miss Worden.

Nelson Virgil Joy Columbus Carbon Hill Chauncey Get Vilda A. Warden Methodist Church Courtney Christian Church Effmciating Grockins Stella Carter Verna Six Charles Bradfield Jecille Bradfield Nye Worden Grace Smith Etta Schoonsver Charlie Garr George Nicholson Potes Earl Worden Frank Settles Iste Worden

Sick Man Proclaims Adlerika Stops Indigestion

A sufferer claims Adlerika cured indigestion allowing daily meals and heavy work. Testimonials praise relief from stomach and bowel issues, claiming old matter expelled and improved sleep. Experts and druggists endorse Adlerika as a cleansing compound, with various physicians cited.

R. Co. Culver Puckett

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