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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1919

Page

3

For Sale Maxwell Automobile at 792 Walnut St Nelsonville

Classified item notes Maxwell Automobile for sale at once in Nelsonville Ohio with street address 792 Walnut Street. Includes date stamp 10-8-7p and an improving contact point for interested buyers. Also mentions Bell's Garage expert and piano tuning services nearby with Green's Music Co. and an office-suitable job ad.

Maxwell Automobile Walnut St Nelsonville E. M An Care Green's Music Co

Nelsonville Schools Open Week Promote Youth Training

In Columbus the W C T U conference is noted. Nelsonville schools invite parents to visit during October 20 to 24 to judge whether youth training leads to future success higher wages better health and a happier life. D A Ferrer.

Nelsonville D. A. Ferrer

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Promotes Safe Banking

A Columbus based association highlights its role as a safe public lender. It offers deposits and loans to help buy or build homes. Located in the Rankin Building at 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio. Assets exceed 18.2 million dollars.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bldg West Gay St Columbus

Rug Factory at 18 Chestnut Street for Sale

Rug factory at 18 Chestnut Street rear of lot offers colonial rugs and ingrain carpet converted into rugs. Owner Mrs Lena Port advertises sale. Also offered for sale a good three year old cow at 398 Poplar Street.

Chestnut Street Lena Port Poplar Street

Nelsonville Trustee Hopeful Promises Road Fairness

Irvin Nanna announces run for York Township trustee promising fair treatment of public roads. The notice appears alongside a local social column listing residents visiting Columbus and attending events, including weddings and business trips.

Irvin Nanna York Township

Water works bond debate at chamber dinner

The chamber of commerce will discuss water works attomorrow’s dinner and launch the campaign for a $15000 bond issue. The bond goes to Nelsonville voters in November with two thirds approving required. All chamber members should attend the Elks club meeting Thursday at 6 PM.

Chamber of Commerce Nelsonville Elks’ Club

Dinner guests fill Edgell home in Sunday gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edgell hosted a noon dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. David Wilkins and daughter Lillian, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Edgell of Logan, Mrs. Eulalia Hock and sons Arlie and Garrett, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Betts and Gladys and Donald Betts. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kontner with guests Mr. and Mrs. Gail Chase and Mr. and Mrs. Forest Kontner and two children of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sprouce of near...

W. O. Stout Coolville Columbus Co. L. Stout M. M. Easler Arthur Hawkins Capital City C. C. Sharp Rebecca John Charles Baird Pearl Davis A. Davis New Straitsville Harry Mounts Joe Davis Leonard Cooley Emmett Preston Lotta McMillen John Wood Charles Edgell David Wilkins Lillian Clarence Johnson Harry Edgell Logan Eulalia Hock Arlie and Garrett C. E. Betts Gladys Betts Donald Betts Charles Kontner Gail Chase Forest Kontner W. A. Sprouce Near

Insurance Offer Promises Quick Settlements to Ease Burden

A consumer plea urges insured individuals to seek prompt, satisfactory settlements from their companies to relieve worry over claims. It advises contacting insurers if coverage is not at full value.

Advertised Letters Nelsonville Ohio October 14 1919

Letters advertised October 14 include W O Baker Raleigh Foreman N B Hanm T B Hammond Jess Harrison Grace Eli Johnson Krautter John D Nellie Lock Nellie Minnis Wyman Tucker Alice Walters Geo Warehime George. James Sharp Postmaster.

Nelsonville Ohio Baker W. O. Bateman Raliegh Foreman N. B. Hanm T. B. Hammond Jess Harrison Eli Johnson Grace Krautter John D. Lock Nellie Minnis Wyman Tucker Alice Walters Geo. Warehime Geo James Sharp P. M

Mayor's Court Fines For Horse Abuse And Intoxication

Two men appeared before Mayor Donley this week. Floyd Barlow paid a $7.80 fine for abusing his horse while Daniel Drain was fined $13.20 for intoxication.

Donley Floyd Barlow Daniel Drain

Mrs Mary Cooley Remembered By Community At Funeral

A large crowd gathered yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church to honor Mrs Mary Cooley. Rev Arpee spoke a touching tribute to her memory and her body was laid to rest at Greenlawn.

Mary Cooley Presbyterian Church Rev Arpee Greenlawn

Dubrow and KoonWed at Atlantic Hotel in 1919

Arthur Edward Dubrow and Clarice Estelle Koon wed on October 2 1919 in San Francisco with home reception after October 10 at Atlantic Hotel Chicago Ill The bride has connections in Nelsonville and is sister of Mrs L B Staley Also an advertisement extols Foley Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for croup based on customer testimonials.

Arthur Edward Dubrow Clarice Estelle Koon San Francisco Atlantic Hotel Chicago Ill L. B. Staley Nelsonville Foley T. J McCall Athens

Ohio Labor 15 Endorses Light Beer and Wines

At Zanesville Ohio October 15 the Ohio State Federation of Labor favored light wines and beer after morning debates. Resolutions include restricting strikebreaker agents to residents of operating counties for five years and bonding each operative with $10000. The body also backs steel strikers and notes new coal deposits in northern Chile estimated at 40 million tons.

Zanesville Ohio State Federation of Labor Woman's Ohio State Board of Administration Chile

Ohio Federation of Women Clubs to campaign for public health

In Cleveland on October 15 the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs launches a comprehensive health and efficiency campaign led by Dr. Josephine L. Pierce. The program includes a health crusade in schools and homes, seeks war department land use for the U S Training Corps for Women, and bills to oppose civil service exemptions for soldiers while backing women on county boards and civil reform measures.

Cleveland Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Josephine L. Pierce Federation Baker U. S. Training Corps For Pierce United States Committee On Legislation Civil Service Reform Committee Smith Towner

Nervy Woman Traps Highwayman in Akron Store

Mrs. Robert Kelso a bookkeeper at Henry Green's near beer saloon in Akron Ohio outwitted a lone highwayman. George Jones 35 Tulsa Oklahoma confessed to police after she wrestled his revolver from him and escorted him to the street for arrest.

Akron Robert Kelso Henry Green Beer Saloon North Howard Street George Jones Tulsa Okla

Ballot numbering deemed legal by Ohio official

Secretary of State Smith issued an unofficial opinion finding no illegality in printing a number on the back of official ballots for the November election. He will not order reprinting in Cuyahoga Summit Stark or other counties that already numbered ballots finding no impact on ballot secrecy.

Columbus Smith Cuyahoga Summit Stark

Friendship Circle Meeting At Glouster Methodist Church

The Friendship Circle will meet at the Glouster Methodist church Thursday evening with Mrs. Bulloch in charge. Also notes of local residents including Fred Collins re enrolling in the navy for two years seven months and service on the battleship Minnesota. Eratten of several residents visiting relatives and attending state gatherings appears in this community update.

Methodist Church Thursdy Fred Collins Philadelphia Minnesota

Fifth Year Cooperation Shown At Church Meeting

Ethel Ledbetter led a church gathering with prayers and a music program. Members pledged continued support for the coming year, sharing food and gifts, with about fifty families present. Regular services and revival schedule announced for October 19 including Sabbath school, Junior League, and preaching.

Ethel Ledbetter Cox

Ohio plants resume operations with limited work force

Massillon Ohio October 15 work was resumed today at the Central Steel Company and the National Steel Company plants. At Central Steel 300 of 3000 workers returned while several hundred came back at National, which employs about 1500. A force of special deputy sheriffs and police guard the plants with no disorder reported.

Waterloo Township Board Votes Bond to Aid Schools

The Waterloo township board of education voted a 5400 bond to cover deficits in school funds at a special meeting. Martha Robbins was elected to teach at Robinett Ridge, which had closed due to lack of certificated teachers. The board budgeted 400 for anticipated donations to school libraries and will match library donations under Kreider law.

New Marshfield, CO Board of Education Waterloo Township Martha Robbins Robinett Ridge Waterloo Kreider Gaskill Hocking Waterloon Township

Rich Ohio Man Charged in Death of Youth

Steubenville Ohio October 15 George Green a prominent Brilliant resident is charged with first degree murder after the body of 12 year old Wesley Selich was found on his lawn. Green allegedly shot the boy when he trespassed on the property. The body lay in the rain all night before discovery.

Steubenville George Green Brilliant Ohio Wesley Selich Green

Giants plan new stands at Polo Grounds next season

New stands to raise seating capacity from 45 000 at the Polo Grounds are planned by the Giants management for next season. Eventually the entire field will be surrounded by steel and concrete stands.

New York Polo Grounds Giant

Akron man shoots self. dies instantly

Akron, Oct. 15. S W Keller, 56, of the International Harvester Company, committed suicide Wednesday morning by shooting himself through the chin. The bullet entered his brain and he died instantly. He is survived by a wife and two daughters. No motive was given.

Akron W. Keller International Harvester Company

Reynolds wins Reno to Presidio air race in 55 seconds

Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds wins the Reno to The Presidio air derby race by 55 seconds over Lieutenant Sheridan. The cross country flight started in Reno at 9 A M and ended at Mather field then the Presidio with arrivals around 10 55 to 10 56.

San Francisco Cal Colonel Reynolds Reno Presido Reynolds Lieut Sheridan Sierra Mountains Matherfield Presidio

Illiterate inmates ordered to attend class at Moundsville prison

Orders issued at the West Virginia penitentiary in Moundsville require all illiterate convicts to enroll in reading and writing classes.

Moundsville W. VA

Rush Too Heavy Wheeling Surplus Food Sale

In a rush to buy surplus army food today several women fainted at the Wheeling sale. Authorities quickly aided the shoppers and restored order as the crowd pressed toward limited supplies.

Yar

Perfect Baby Still Missing From His Hammonton Home

A week after little Billy Danzey vanished from the Hammonton outskirts, state and county detectives join local searches. Reports circulate of a possible arrest within 24 hours, while theories emerge from both professionals and amateurs. An eagle sighting near Hercules Danzey’s property fuels speculation of abduction or accidental death and concealment.

Harold D. Jacobs Hammonton N. J Little Billy Danzey Loest Hercules Danzey Billy

Tragedy in Bucyrus as man kills himself during standoff

William McBride of Lykesville reportedly fired at a deputy sheriff and threatened to shoot others before shooting himself in an upstairs room. A fleeing mob of about fifty had surrounded the home after an infant injury and threats. Deputy Stuckman entered unarmed to find McBride dead from a head wound.

Bucyrus,o William McBride Lykesville Here Gay Stuckman

Canton man escapes after shooting landlady in Ohio

Canton Ohio October 15 Authorities pursue Philip Mepos key who escaped Thursday night after shooting his landlady through the week Mrs Heber, his victim, is reported somewhat better and will recover.

Canton Philip Meposkey

Vote for T. B. Roush for Athens Mayor

Athens voters head to the polls on November 4 1919 to elect T. B. Roush as mayor. The campaign promotes his leadership for the city government.

T. B. Roush Athens

Polite Gunmen Rob Detroit Bank Vault for Bonds and Cash

Three well dressed men robbed the Gratiot Avenue branch of the Commonwealth Federal Bank in Detroit at 1 PM. They forced employees to the vault with guns, apologized for the inconvenience, and escaped with 22 000 in liberty bonds and 8 000 in cash in a bag.

Detroit Mich Gratiot Avenue Commonwealth Federal Bank

Ohio River Stages Rise Shifts Traffic at Pittsburgh

Ohio River stages rose with Point Bridge at 6.6 feet and rising as of dawn, prompting monitoring of river traffic and potential impacts on riverfront operations in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburg Point Bridge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bell J. D. Backus Building and Loan Zeller J. E. Zeller Nelsonville, Ohio Eatonics Nelsonvile Tire & Repair Co U. S. Pat Glouster News E. L. Shrieves Camp Dix New Jersey W. R. Dewland Shrieves Germany Clayton Armstrong McArthur U. S. Forest C. E. Handley Middleport West Virginia Jessie Shafer Independence Oklahoma C. A. Post Elza Morris Magic City Lodge Odd Fellows BE. H. Taylor Frances Jacobs Hila John G. Myers Athens County Board of Elections W. S. Thomas L. W. Ley Glouster M. E. Church Westinghouse MAZDA Mill T Gleueter Neleonville Ohio River Elestale E. N. Early Athens, O Prone Herr’s Island Sta’ Vis Burg Six Hole Brie Clark Piorea Mediem Dry Goods Co
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