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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

3

Various Nelsonville For Sale Notices and Presses

Nelsonville listings advertise a Columbia phonograph with 15 records for 80 dollars, a mahogany piano, U S army field shoes at 2.75, two 6x12 window sash sets, a 1920 Chevrolet roadster for 600, a five room house with ten acres for 1200, rail cars, a house on Hocking Street for 900, and farm produce shipments with prices and contact details in Nelsonville Ohio.

Nelsonville Columbia Phonograf Gilbert Shivers Juniper's Mine Pike Road Bell

For Sale 45 ft Boise counter at Hickman’s Pharmacy

For sale a 45 ft Boise counter listed by W Hickman of Hickman’s Pharmacy in Nelsonville. The ad notes the price as $50 and is dated October 14 1983.

Call P. W. Hickman Or Hickman’s Pharmacy Nelsonville Boise W. Hickman Hickman’ S Pharmacy

Train trip to Jackson for Republican rally

Nelsonville residents prepare for a special Ath ens to Jackson train Wednesday October 20 to join a county wide Republican rally led by Senator Harding and other leaders. Women should notify Mrs Julius Fischer or Mrs C H Bartlett by October 16 and men should contact Mayor Barrows or C H Bartlett by the same date to aid accommodations. Miss Clara Evans returns from a month in Cleveland and London.

Jackson Ohio Athens Harding Nelsonville Julius Fischer C. H. Bartlett

District school attendees and local injuries reported

Mesdames Gus Pidcock and a long list of women attended the Pocahontas district school at Logan on Wednesday. Mrs George Hall returned from Grant hospital Columbus recovering after a recent operation. Mr Thomas Auflick injured by slate fall in Wolfe mine is recovering at home on Ashton avenue.

Mesdames Gus Pidcock Brooker Linton Jessie Backus Jessie Williams Margaret Bagley Charles Bagley Emily Clark Charles Linton Lizzie Scott Julia Green Bertha Bateman Gertrude Hill Ida Green R. A. White Blanche Black Anna Coleman Joseph Mathewson Dollie King Maud Evans Leiland Pierce Charlotte Shivers Floyd Kidd Cora Pritts Bess Bland Christine King Maggie Susie Clark Mabel Trude Dalton George Hall Grant Hospital Columbus Thomas Auflick Wolfe Mine Ashton Avenue

Esther Class Luncheon and Parcel Post Sale Draws 400

The Esther Class of the Christian church Sunday school held a well attended luncheon and parcel post sale Tuesday evening. About two hundred packages sold with lively activities. A parade of children followed as the class motto Work and Win was displayed in blue and gold embroidery. Guests included Mr. and Mrs John Zeller and Mrs N L Horton with Florence.

Esther Christian Church Sunday School

Chauncey Guests Include Bailey and Horton Family

Mr and Mrs Henry Bailey and daughter Nin of Chauncey visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs N L Horton and family. Miss Maude Reynolds and Miss Ruth Sweeney of Logan joined Florence Horton for Tuesday evening calls.

Henry Bailey Nin Chauncey N. L. Horton Maude Reynolds Ruth Sweeney Logan Florence Horton

Divine Healing Service at International Holiness Church

A Friday afternoon healing service at 2 oclock at the International Holiness church will be led by Rev F W Cox from Lisbon Ohio. He preaches strong faith in Jesus Christ’s ability to heal and asks the sick to attend. the gathering is not a Christian Science meeting.

International Holiness Church F. W. Cox Lisbon Jesus Christ

Masonic Lodge Plans Friday Degree and Supper

A Philadorian Lodge meeting is set for Friday at seven with the Masten Mason Degree to be conferred. A supper will follow the work. All Masons in good standing are urged to attend. Ivaney secretary Ed C. Cooley worshipful master.

Philadorian Lodge Ivaney Ed. C. Cooley W. M

Williamsport Faces Beasleys Fordster at Pastime Park

A large crowd is expected Sunday October 17 as Williamsport meets Beasleys Fordster’s in a hard fought game at Pastime Park. The previous year Nelsonville barely won in the final minutes after a tough, constant battle.

Williamsport Beasleys Fordster’s Pastime Park Nelsonville

Local Social Notes From Columbus and Nearby Areas

C E Bennett visiting Chicago on business. Mrs Henry McCollough and Mrs Edith Stiers guests of Middleport relatives. Mr Blackburn and daughter spent Wednesday in Columbus. Mr Poston and daughter Lulu guests of Athens relatives Wednesday. Miss Nixon in Columbus on business. Mrs Charles Ray spent Wednesday in Logan. Mrs George Merritt left Wednesday noon to attend the funeral of Mrs H C Wood in Harrison Ohio.

C. E. Bennett Chicago Henry McCollough Edith Stiers Middleport Blackburn Columbus Poston Lulu Athens Mis Nixon Charles Ray Logan George Merritt H. C. Wood Harrison Ohio

Ex-Con Corrigan arraigned after jewelry theft in Glouster

Frank Corrigan of Rochester N Y was arrested after smashing a window at Sanders jewelry store and stealing small articles. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Wallace and was bound over to the grand jury with $500 bond, jailed in Athens when unable to post. A republic meeting on depot square was addressed by Hallie Q Brown.

Frank Corrigan Rochester N. Y Sanders Jewelry Wallace Corrigan Athens Iil Marshal Williams

Dreco Promises Swift Relief For Stomach Ailments

Joseph Cunningham of Steubenville says he lived on milk and mush for five weeks due to burning when eating solid food. He reports quick relief after taking Dreco, which he credits with ending gas, constipation, liver sluggishness, and dizziness, and says he has returned to work. Dreco claims to aid digestion, reduce bile, and strengthen kidneys. The Cline Pharmacy Co. promotes its Athens introduction.

Joseph Cunningham South 6Th Street Steubenville Ohio Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Revival and hospital notes mark local day in Wilberforce area

Music by the Wilberforce University drum corps drew a fair crowd. Z Z Bridge traveled to Columbus for a hospital visit while his brother D S Bridge from Circle Hill undergoes stomach surgery. J L Gibbs and Miss Helen Gibbs joined Ambrose Gibbs in Columbus after recent operations. Mr Gibbs remains seriously ill from injuries suffered last June when struck by a traction car at Dead Man's Crossing. Revival meetings at Fairview church led by Rev J M Moore feature holiness services, a 9 30 a m session, 2 p m question box, and 7 30 evangelistic service. G A Patton of Sandoval Illinois returns to Trimble. Friendship Circle convenes at Methodist church with Mrs L R Andrews' committee. A Hollister man faces a rabbit hunting charge before Mayor Wallace next Monday after arraignment and not guilty plea. trial set for Monday evening.

Wilberforce University Z. Z. Bridge Columbus Grant Hospital D.S. Bridge Circle Hill J. L. Gibbs Helen Gibbs Ambrose Gibbs Mr. Gibbs Dead Man's Crossing Lancaster Fairview Church J. M. Moore G. A. Patton Sandoval Ill Trimble Patton Athens County Methodist Church L. R. Andrews

Reward Offered for Florence Barton Slayer in Kansas City

Junior League members posted a $900 reward for the arrest and conviction of Florence Barton’s killer after her murder on the night of October while she rode with her fiancé. The amount brings the total reward to $5,400. Barton was active in the Junior League and supported the league’s class ey blind and baby clinic initiatives.

Kansas City Florence Barton Miss Barton

Irther Stern Step Urged on Transport in Ireland

London Oct 14 Irish railway transportation may be abandoned if workers refuse to carry munitions. Sir Eric Geddes minister of transportation, back from Ireland, reportedly favors sterner government action to settle the Irish question. Newspapers note amendments to the home rule bill but seek only Ulster independence and preservation of the United Kingdom.

London Eric Geddes Ireland Ulster United Kingdom

Italy proclaims broad amnesty for pre September 1919 crimes

Rome October 14 Italy announces an amnesty covering political and military crimes committed before September 9 1919. The act effectively exempts most army deserters from usual penalties, signaling a broad clemency measure.

Rome Italy

Whiskey gang may be caught in federal net

Chicago October 14 Expose of an alleged whiskey trust operating in major cities from Chicago to New York and in western centers was expected before a federal grand jury. William Sadler a New York stock broker named as a principal has confessed and will testify. Distilleries in St Louis and Louisville were to be reviewed and trust members reportedly traveled to these cities. Federal agents bribed for quota permits and runners kept city representatives informed.

Chicago New York William Sadler St. Louis Louisville The Trust Sadler

Stewart Harding Club Organizes in Stewart

Major S M Johnson of Athens spoke at the Harding-Coolidge club meeting in the L O O F hall Stewart. A large crowd joined as charter members and signed the petition. The canvassing committee will cover Stewart precinct Athens county with officers elected: President M B Copeland Vice President S J Biddison Secretary Eva Norris.

M. B. Copeland J. Biddison Eva Norris

Bulgarian Blood Tea Promises Fair Complexion Elixir

Public notice-style ad touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a cure for pale skin acne and blotches. It claims to cleanse the body and blood, regulate bowels and liver, flush kidneys, aid digestion, and prevent colds and pneumonia when taken at bedtime. Sold by druggists and grocers nationwide.

Burglary Suspect Locked in Athens County Jail

A man calling himself Frank Corrigan from Glouster was charged with breaking the Sander’s jewelry store window and stealing two vanity cases. He was jailed after confession, bonded at 500 dollars, and awaited grand jury in November.

New anti red Army effort reported in Russia

Entente sources say a new push to raise an anti red army in Russia has begun. Recruits remaining from Bermondt and other tired groups are to be used in the effort.

Berlin Entente Russia Remante Leutenant Bermondt

Lord Mayor MacSwiney Quiet in Brixton Prison

Relatives report Lord Mayor MacSwiney did not respond to messages while on hunger strike in Brixton prison. They describe a cloud hanging over his mind and question if he is still alert.

London MacSwiney Brixton Prison

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Nelsonville News Bell Phone U. S. Army Albert Wneiman Chestnut Street Callon J. H. Saltz Nelsonville, O Hocking Street S. W. Gadury Clara Evans Cleveland John Zeller Florence McArthur J. E. Zeller Masons Glouster Depot Square Hallie Q. Brown Womens McHenry & Sisler E Store Creco Irther Stern Whiskey “Gang Stewart Sander Henry Williams Ee Grand Jury Wm. Mills Citizens Central Nelsonville, Ohio the Boot Shop Hallowe'en Public Square the Fashion Park Fashion “Park Fashion Fashion Park Clothiers
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