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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1919

Page

3

Phonograph Studio Ads Promote Superior Sound in Nelsonville

Nelsonville classified ads touts special cash prices and a better phonograph to prove value. Sauter's Phonograph Studio at 66 Fulton St promotes tone and volume with a 9 20 1r date mark. For sale a five year old Welch pony with buggy and harness, height 42 inches, well broke, cheap if sold at once. Charles Hankenson at 1057 Poplar St advertises the item with a 9 29 7t stamp.

Sauter’s Phonograph Studio Fulton St Nelsonville Charles

Wanted: reliable man to farm on shares in Nelsonville Ohio

Wanted a good industrious man with family to move on and crop farm on shares. Part time by the day also. Good proposition for the right man. Write to C. W. Juniper K. P. Bidg Nelsonville Ohio 10-3-3.

C. W. Juniper K. P. Bidg Nelsonville Ohio

Birthday Surprise for Martha Davis Honored by Needle Craft Club

Mrs. E. W. Allen hosted Friday afternoon for the Needle Craft Club honoring Mrs. Martha Davis on her birthday. The gathering featured a large birthday cake with candles as twenty ladies attended.

Needle Craft Club E. W. Allen Ladies of the Needle Craft Club Martha Davis

Hy perion Club Mounts First Meeting of Year

Miss Hattie Baird chaired the Hy perion Club’s first year gathering with a program featuring Response Resolutions for higher ideals, war poetry, and current events led by Mrs J M Hyde and Mrs Julius Fischer. Local residents, including Ww J Sanders and the Siddle family, enjoyed weekend activities. Dr and Mrs Walter Howe traveled to Rutland Vermont after the death of Mrs Howe’s brother Albert Bucklin.

Hattie Baird Hyperion Club J. M. Hyde Julius Fischer

Minor fined for permitting a minor to play pool

Emmanuel Bill was fined 20 dollars plus costs in Mayor Donley's court on Saturday for allowing a minor to play pool. The notice also records a series of social visits and travel, including Ed Shafer's Cleveland trip and several family visits across Columbus and Athens.

Emmanuel Bill Donley

Local social notes from the Shafer household

Mrs Davis stayed for a longer visit. Miss Harriett Pensyle visited Columbus over the weekend. Mrs Fred Williams of Athens visited her parents here Sunday. Miss Flo Hutchins a Columbus teacher spent the weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs Zale Kemp were guests of the Kemp family here.

Ed Shafer Cleveland Ohio Hazel C. B. Reynolds Leah Clint Shafer Hazel Shafer O. W. Athens D. F. Shafer Columbus Marion Coakley Henry Crawford William Guy O. W. Delaware N. Hill Dave Evans Otto Kaelin Toledo W. W. Gibson Cable Eugene Shafer Davis Harriett Pensyle Fred Williams Athens Flo Hutchins Zale Kemp

Bryan to Speak in Nelsonville on Prohibition Efforts

William Jennings Bryan, three time presidential candidate and former U S secretary of state, will address a Nelsonville audience at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon October 8 at the Christian Auditorium. The event is directed by the Anti Saloon League of America and the League in this state with Prohibition as the subject. He will urge enforcement of federal and state laws and amendments and the election of officials who will not wink at violations. Dr Howard H Russell founder of the Anti Saloon League will also speak briefly.

Howard H Russell Westerville, C Anti- Saloon League

Gymnasium Class Schedule Announced at C C A Dileher

Physical director C A Dileher announces all gym classes start this week with a planned timetable. Business class at 7 30 Tuesday and Thursday Juniors 3 00 Monday and Thursday 9 A M Saturday 3 30 Tuesday and Thursday 10 00 Saturday Seniors 7 30 Monday and Tuesday 2 30 Saturday High school 6 to 7 every evening Now is the time to start when the classes start.

Cc. A C. A. Dileher

Nelsonville church reports grand Sunday with record attendance

A Nelsonville church celebration highlighted a Sunday of record Bible School attendance nearing 812, with C M Yocum addressing Bereans, a large evening meeting, and a drive by volunteers to fund current expenses. Reports showed increased giving and strong city support, plus welcoming visits from Miss Mattie Deeney, Gretchen Hardy, and Miss Alice Mulligan.

Mob Seizes Prisoner In Washington County Killing

In Washington GA a mob killed Mose Martin and seized five other Black prisoners. They demand Jack Gordon be turned over to them for Gordon’s murder charge after deputies failed to release him. Will Brown is jailed for safekeeping as an alleged Gordon accomplice.

Washington Mose Martin Jack Gordon Gordon Red Freeman Martin Will Brown Lincolntown

Child Hit by Taxi in Front of Grandmother’s House

Walter Wilson Davis three years old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Davis of 22 Central Avenue is reported improving after an automobile accident Friday evening. He ran across the street to his grandmother’s and into path of a taxi driven by Mr Pruden. The wheels passed over his body but did not injure it. He sustained a fractured collar bone and a gash above the left eye requiring two stitches.

Walter ‘Wilson Davis Walter Davis Central Avenue

Supreme Court Opens October Term Faces Antitrust, Prohibition

Washington October 6 The Supreme Court reconvened for its regular October term amid appeals on big business antitrust prosecutions and wartime questions on prohibition enforcement. Nine justices returned as government seeks rapid decision on what alcohol content makes a beverage intoxicating and on Mary land beer ruling. Basle reports Vienna confirms General Petlura has declared war on Denikin in south Russia.

Washington Supreme Court King Maryland Basle Vienna Simon Petlura Deniken Russia

Boy Lies Dead for 28 Days Then Recovers in Dayton

John C. Ramby Jr., 14, of Dayton, was struck by an automobile on August 26 and lay unconscious for 28 days. He regained consciousness at home and soon recovered his usual vitality though very weak.

Dayton John C. Ramby Jr John C. Ramby

Ohio Meat Seizure Case Reaches Highest Court

The Supreme Court was asked to rule on whether Ohio may seize and sell food in cold storage beyond six months under the state act. Columbus Packing Company appeals a state Supreme Court ruling adverse to packers. A decision on whether the high court will hear the case is not expected for weeks.

Washington Supreme Court Ohio Packing Interests

Loot Recovered After Store Theft in Toledo

A dozen fur coats and silk dresses valued at $5,000 stolen from Meyer Jonasson and company in Altoona, Pennsylvania, were recovered in Toledo after Charles Smith was shot in the leg escaping a police attempt. Smith was captured after a train arrest pursuit following a station master’s report of a passenger robbery from Pittsburgh. another suspect escaped.

Toledo Meyer Jonasson and Company Altoona Charles Smith Smith Pittsburgh

Gladiator Glouster: Opera Show and 14 0 Football Loss

Glouster news notes a Wednesday Opera House show A Little Mother to Be. The Glouster football team loses to Murray 14 to 0 in season opener with new players. Local visits include Mildred Cunningham from Grant hospital and multiple regional residents. Glouster defeats Hollister 8 to 1 in baseball, second of three games.

Opera House Ile The

Local Investor Buys Interest in City Hotel Building

Mason Andrews of this city has bought F. M. Koons’s interest in the hotel building occupied by J. M. Gordon. Gordon had previously bought Des Antle’s stake, making the current owners Gordon and Andrews. Andrews also purchased Koons’s Sunnyside lots in Athens and plans to build a home there next spring for his family to occupy.

Mason Andrews F. M. Koons Columbus J. M. Gordon Gordon Des Antle Gordon and Andrews Andrews Mr. Koons Sunnyside Athens

Tollivers Visit Ends as They Leave for Akron

Grace and Sarah Morris of Columbus visited their parents Mr and Mrs Georg Morris of Trimble for a Sunday stay. Isaac Wilson a merchant of Chauncey aged about 52 died at Grant Hospital Columbus after gall stone removal operation.

Eugene Tolliver Akron Grace Sarah Morris Columbus Georg Morris Trimble Capital City Isaac Wilson Chauncey Grant Hospital Wilson

Jacksonville Wins First Game of Series 5-4

Jacksonville defeated Millfield 5 to 4 on Millfield’s ground in the opener of a three game series. Millfield pitcher D Earich allowed three hits but unraveled with four errors in the fourth inning enabling Jacksonville to score five runs. E Swindle starred in left field and on the mound, while Millfield’s Morrison Whitlatch and H Earich produced solid three base hits.

Millfield Jacksonville D. Earich E. Swindle Basse Kempton H. Ginnan McDaniel Rasp D. Swindle Withem Wee Hallam Brown A. Earich A. Ginnan Morrison Whitlatch H. Earich First Simpson

Stout pitching leads to close high school baseball outing

Two base hits by McDaniel highlight a game where Morrison Whit latch and H Earich managed three base hits. Ginnan and Simp son delivered sacrifice pieces while Swindle and Rasp added steals. D Earich fanned eight with one hit by pitch, Ginnan fanned one as the game lasted 1 hour 20 minutes with Anderson and Grimes umpiring.

McDaniel Morrison Whitlatch H. Earich H. Ginnan Simpson E. Swindle Rasp Kempton D. Earich D. Swindle A. Ginnan Pier—D. Earich Anderson and Grimes

Waste Land Will Grow Fine Walnut Trees in Ohio

The Ohio Experiment Station forestry department suggests growing high priced black walnut on waste land. Seedlings can be started from nuts planted this fall and mixed with maple for best results. Pure walnut plantings thrive until about 30 years, then growth differs from other trees.

Ohio Department of Forestry Ohio Experiment Station Wooster

Bulletin on Growing Black Walnut Mailed Free in Ohio

A notice reports that some trees die and that a bulletin on growing black walnut is mailed free to residents of Ohio. The item highlights ongoing concerns with tree health and a public information effort from an Ohio outreach program.

Ohio

Remains of W. W. Scott Returned for Burial in Nelsonville

The body of W. W. Scott who died at his Nelsonville home Tuesday evening was moved to Zaleski for burial Friday. Funeral services were led by Rev. Prior and interment took place at Oak Grove cemetery with Stout of Nelsonville in charge. Local residents attended a McArthur baseball game and several neighbors visited family ties in Athens and Gallipolis for funerals and greetings.

W. W. Scott Nelsonville Prior Oak Grove Cemetery Stout Anna Ansel Hazel Harvey Fri Athens Ralph Herrold Mary O'Leary Gladys Scott McArthur Zaleski Warren Ross Harold Phil Hill Ulysses James West Jefferson Eleanor Boal A. . Boa Amanda Robinson Gallipolis

Grand Ball Hosts Notable Local Guests in Zaleski

A grand ball at the Yceum features Mrs John Sweet and Mrs Hiram Johnson among attendees. Guests include Mrs Ben Sands of Chillicothe and Harry Sands of Cincinnati, with Mr Pennybacker of Athens in town for business. Mrs George Mace from Newfield visited for the day.

Yceum August Field John Sweet Hiram Johnson Ben Sands Chillicothe Harry Sands Cincinnati Zaleski Pennybacker Athens George Mace Newfield

American King Albert Flight Sparks Rain at Niagara Falls

King Albert of Belgium and party flew over Niagra Falls causing rain and storm. The royal group arrived from Boston and visited the station where a first American kiss was noted. Fire of incendiary origin destroyed two storage buildings and a dwelling, with losses around 10000 dollars.

Niagara Falls N. Y Albert Belgium Boston H. A. Stone, Jr Rafferty

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cr. J. Sanders Florence Glouster the Christian Church Bible School C. M. Yocum Yocum Kingdom of God Roush Nenlsonville Christian Church Mattie Deeney Gretchen Hardy Alice Mulligan Supreme Court Dinotodok Gloster News Murray Mildred Cunningham J. E. Jones Banning John Angle Uniontown Malcolm Waldie Lalla Dunnett J. A. Goddard Meigs Arthur Vercoe Goddard Church of Christ Hollister Fiel Earich Boise Whitlate He Il Rich Cash Shoe Nelsonville Tire & Repair Co U. S. Pat Fair Grounds Service Avation Co Wabash, Ind Stuart's Opera House Athens Opera House
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