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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1920

Page

3

Nelsonville Chamber Seeks Higher Attendance and Levee Work

An active Nelsonville chamber meeting cites a goal of six ty attendance and assigns a special attendance committee. The group reports trips to Columbus and Athens to secure a truck for levee repairs, and promises to let a contract after the Dorr Run cow bee date. Several committees were formed with a naming rule for nonperforming members. The article also notes a sudden death of Harry Mounts in Texas and social events hosted by parish and civic groups.

Chamber OF Commerce Washington St

Mrs Lampman to Be Buried Here Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. L. D. Lampman will be held in Columbus Monday morning at 10 a.m. at the family residence. The remains will be brought to this city Monday afternoon on the three oclock train to Greenlawn for burial.

For Sale Brick business building in Nelsonville

Multiple small items and notices: sales of a brick business building in Nelsonville by H W Stiers. two cars of mine rails arriving. masquerade social by Rebekahs in Owls Hall October 13. lost black and white pig. janitor wanted for Christian church. dance at Macabee Hall Thanksgiving night. Buick touring car 1913 model for sale with pony for sale. three poodle dogs for sale. silver mesh bag lost. fireroom house for sale at 495 Jackson Street. dance at K of P hall October 8. sewing and hem stitching service noting Just-Rite Millinery in Nelsonville.

Rebekahs Owls’ Hall Jackson Street

Cafeteria Luncheon and Parcel Post Sale at Christian Church

Esther class at Christian Church Auditorium invites families to a Tuesday Evening luncheon and parcel post sale. serving begins at 5 PM. Also notices seek a janitor for one day a week at Just-Rite Millinery in Nelsonville and brick wheelers for Hocking Valley Hive Day Co in Nelsonville, Ohio.

Esther Christian Church Auditorium Just-Rite Milinery Nelsonville Ohio Hocking Valey Hive Day Co

Klein and Wolfe Families Visit and Birthday Observance

A Wednesday afternoon celebration honored Katherine Jennie Klein on her second birthday with little guests and a luncheon at four to six. Mr and Mrs Chas Klein and daughter Nellie traveled to Pittsburg for a relatives visit, while Mr and Mrs Frank Wolfe and Oscar Rogers from Columbus spent the day here.

Katherine Jennie Nellie Pittsburg Frank L. Wolfe Oscar Rogers Columbus

Japan faces editorial clash over anti Japanese agitation

Viscount Kato, leader of the Diet opposition, told a Sendai Ken Sei Kai convention that Japan should be condemned forever if it yielded to anti-Japanese agitators in America. The remarks were reported by United Press staff correspondent Henry W. Kinney in Tokio on October 7.

Henry W. Kinney United Press Tokio Japan America Viscount Kato Sendel Ken- Sei-Kai Kato

Lydia E. Pinkham Woman's Vegetable Compound Ad

A Victorian style endorsement claims many women suffer backache dragging pains headaches and nervousness due to displacement. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a simple herbal remedy that brings health to suffering women.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Prices Should Come Down Says Swanson Furniture Co

The Swanson Furniture Company urges lower prices as they anticipate only limited reductions from factories this winter. They expect 5 to 10 percent cuts on some lines at January markets but aim to buy 10 to 15 percent cheaper, enabling 16 to 20 percent retail cuts. They plan to act now, even at a loss this year, to restore normal prices. An anecdote praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick relief from a severe lung cold.

Swanson Furniture Company

Boys Find a Real Bomb Near Hutchinson Viaduct

A cylinder bomb was found in Cow Creek at the west approach of Main Street via duct in Hutchinson by several boys. The device measured 15 inches in circumference and contained giant powder capable of blowing up the viaduct and causing extensive damage, authorities said.

Hutchinson Kan Cow Creek Main Street Knowles

Doubt Casts on Rodriguez Confession in Denton Murder

In Los Angeles on October 8 police questioned Joseph Rodriguez’s confession in the J. C. Denton murder case. Authorities said Rodriguez made other confessions previously and they had been disproved. Denton, a wealthy mining promoter, was choked and his body hidden in a sealed cellar room.

Los. Angeles Cal Joseph Rodriguez San Francisco J. C. Denton Rodriguez Denton

Presbyterian Rural Parish Schedule

James A. Miller ministers the Presbyterian rural parish with New England and Carthage Sunday school times at 9 and 1 30 respectively. Preaching at 10 16 in New England and 2 30 in Carthage. Guysville holds Sunday school at 9 and preaching at 7. Albany has no meetings. Hebbardsville and Winger's Chapel offer 9 o'clock Sunday school.

James A. Miller New England Carthage Guysville Albany Hebbardsville Winger's Chapel

Card of Thanks for Neighbor Help with Corn Cutting

We thank neighbors and friends for the kind surprise cutting our corn in our neighborhood. Those present were Fred Elliott Lawrence Ross George Scott Sam Scott Arthur Lewellen Ray Elliott Frank Clark Glen Scott Vaughn Ross Emmett Clark Clif ford Roses Edward Savier and children.

Fred Elliott Lawrence Ross George Scott Sam Scott Arthur Lewellen Ray Elliott Frank Clark Glen Scott Vaughn Ross Emmett Clark Clifford Roses Edward Savier

Shimming Song Leads to Fall Into Gallery

In Kansas City a man named William Frum stepped from a theater gallery to the floor after a pretty girl on stage sang Come and shimmie with me. He suffered a broken leg and was rushed to the hospital.

Kansas City William Frum

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Inut Margarin F. C. Stedman Co Athens God E. F. Crist Junior Hall Cornwell’s Jewelry Store Stuart's Opera House Nelsonville News Tveater Harry Mounts Kestland Texas R. A. White Pythian Sisters West Columbus Street Mesdames Carl Coakley Peal Bateman W King Clarince Farrow Eli Johnson Isaac Illyer Robert Eddy E. T. Spray Louise Pearce Harding-Coolidge Club Cura As Aaa the Pah UU Seate Mrs. Earl Lama H. W. Stiers Kaydenville John Zeller Callon J. H. Saltz Bert Coakley Bell Christian Church Anda Macabee Hall Busy Bee Maraphone Club J. P.tedrow Bell Phone Etsy Colonial East Washington Steet Earl Campbell Citizens K. of P. Hall Just-Rite Millinery James Brown Clark Milla N. Y Swift Laboratory Scole Stuart Katzenjammer Kids Hans and Fritz Polonia Velour al Pettybackers Jersey Pettybackers Buster Brown Comfort Charlie Cotton Battin Hoodlet’s Store Public Square
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