FOR SALE ITEMS FROM NELSONVILLE CLASSIC ADS
Two classified sale notices list a cow and Maxwell car in first class condition for sale in Nelsonville with contact William Bruce plus a Smith Form A Truck and Cook gas engines from White Ash Coal Co in Nelsonville. A separate obituary notes sorrow in the Willis family, Miss Willis a Presbyterian church member, survived by her mother and two adopted sons, with no funeral plans announced.
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Maxwell
William Bruce
Madison St
Smith
B. P. Cook
P. Cook
White Ash Coal CO
Nelsonville
Willis
Miss Willis
Presbyterian Church
Guy
Lost Bay Horse With Halter Searched by Frank Evans
Notice seeks information on a bay horse with halter missing since October 18 1923. Frank Evans can be reached at Bell Phone 46W2 for tips.
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Frank Evans
Bell Phone
Car of new car corn due first of week
Notice mentions a car of new car corn and due date the first of the week with reference to Gadbury and an old ledger style notation 10 18 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadbury
Miss Gertrude Willis Dies After Short Illness
Miss Gertrude Willis daughter of Mrs. Mary Willis died yesterday afternoon after a brief pneumonia illness. She long served as a teacher in the city schools and was widely known and highly respected for her unusual ability. The obituary notes a great regard for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Willis
Mary Willis
Miss Willis
Our
Liberty Loan Progress Report in Nelsonville Drive
Chairman L J Eberle announced that 242000 dollars has been raised toward the Fourth Liberty Loan with only two days left and 80000 dollars still needed. A volunteer squad will work all day to urge residents to support the drive and lift Nelsonville over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Eberle
Nelsonville
Athens County
Gete Promotion John Scott Lowden News Note
The notice notes that John Scott Lowden has received a promotion. Friends and local circles are pleased by the advancement and recognize his continued service to the organization. No additional dates or locations are provided.
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John Scott Lowden
Captain Lowden Promoted in U S Army
First Lieutenant raised to Captain after about fifteen months of service. Son of Fire Chief and Mrs. John Lowden. Assigned at Camp Las Casas in Porta Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Lowden
Uncle Sam
John Lowden
Camp Las Casas
Porta Rico
Hyperion Club Meeting Details at Camp Las Casas
Theis statement notes a gathering of the Hyperion Club at Camp Las Casas tomorrow afternoon. Mrs L N Socte serves as president and directs the event with orders to comply.
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Hyperion Club
Camp Las Casaa
Howe Family Welcomes Daughter In New York
Dr and Mrs Chas Howe announce the arrival of a daughter on October 14 in New York City. Dr Howe is the son of Mr H B Howe of this city and serves with the American Expeditionary Force in France.
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Chas. Howe
New York City
Dr. Howe
H. B. Howe
France
Night drive to The Plains hosts dinner for locals
Dr and Mrs H L Heck Mr and Mrs Henry Verity and daughters Beth and Mabel motored to The Plains yesterday and were guests at a 6 o'clock dinner given by Mr and Mrs Z A Courtney.
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H. L. Heck
Henry Verity
Daghters Beth and
Mabel
the Plains
Z. A. Courtney
Miners Huddy and Howard Raise 7000 for Liberty Bond Drive
William Huddy and Robert Howard workers at Maple Hocking Coal Mine contributed to the Fourth Liberty Loan by raising seven thousand dollars through their efforts establishing a local fundraising milestone for the war effort.
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William Huddy
Robert Howard
Maple Hocking
Liberty
Funeral for Mrs. Jennie Wilson Held at West Wagington St
Private services conducted by Rev. Arthur M. Mann at the family residence on West Wagington Street at 10 o'clock. Burial took place at Greenlawn. Mrs. Jennie Wilson, a faithful member of her church, was laid to rest.
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West Wagington St
Jennie Wilson
Arthur M. Mann
Greenlawn
Surprise birthday party for Mr Van Pettit on Patton Street
Friends and neighbors gathered Wednesday evening at Mr Van Pettit's Patton Street home to honor his 48th birthday with a pleasant social evening. Lighting refreshments were served and Mr Pettit received several gifts.
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van Pettit
Patton St
Mr. Pettit
Dinner party honors guests from St Clair Michigan
Mr and Mrs Chas aKntner hosted a twelve o'clock dinner on Thursday. Guests included Mr J W Hampton of St Clair Michigan Mrs Henry Nutter Mrs James Bland and Mr and Mrs A C Anderson.
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Chas, aKntner
J. W. Hampton
St. Clair, Mich
Henry Nutter
James Bland
A. C. Anderson
Visitors and locals note week’s business and travel
Mrs S Secain returned to New York after visiting her son here. Harry Somers of Columbus made a business visit the first of the week. Miss Grace McGrath of Athens visited Miss Rhea Hoodleit. Mrs C W Siegfried of St Louis guests of daughter Mrs BE Rike. Gene Shafer and Will Lama of Columbus conducted business here. J B McCormick stayed with relatives in Minnerton. Sam Hanly of Columbus attended to business Thursday. Mrs Allie Dilcher returned after months in Iowa visiting her daughter. Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson of Dayton were here for the death of his sister Mrs Jennie Wilson.
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Grace McGrath
Athens
Rhea Hoodleit
C. W. Siegfried
St. Louis
BE. R. Rike
Gene Shafer
Columbus
Will Lama
J. B. McCormick
Minnerton
Ohio
Sam Hanly
Allie Dilcher
Clarence Johnson
Dayton
Jennie Wilson
Drowns in Jar of Water at Circleville
Iona Dowden four year old daughter of Sherman Dowden Circleville Ohio drowned in a jar of water on Wednesday. The text notes a moral reflection about virtue and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circleville
Ohio
Iona
Sherman Dowden
Letter From Corporal Nye Before Heading to France
Mrs. Orpha Nye receives a long letter from Corporal Fred C. Nye Co F 309 American Fr, en route to France aboard a ship on the Atlantic. He describes seasickness, censor restrictions, and hope to see the other side. He praises American resolve, asks for photos, and promises to return home. He notes safe arrival overseas and requests weekly letters while stating secrecy limits.
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Orpha Nye
Fred C. Nye
Atlantic Ocean
France
New York
Mother
Jon
Corporal Fred C. Nye
Dear Mother Farewell Note From Fred
A son writes to his mother urging she keep a good heart and enjoy herself. He asks her to tell the rest he sent his love and to write often. He signs off with goodbye and notes he will write again later.
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Fortam
Local Residents Visit Friends and Family in Albany Area
Albany notes list numerous visits and hostings among residents including Mrs. Clara Selvey with the Verhes family near Kisher and Mrs. Elmer Armstrong from Shreveport staying with John P. Coa. Athens visitors and influenza affected schools are mentioned along with various short calls at local homes.
European porous disk gas burner innovation
A grameless incandescent gas burner of European invention forces gas into a porous disk where it burns.
Quote on thoughtlessness and honor in youth
A reflection parallels a boy who ignores surrounding events with a man who relies on a scoundrel and heads toward becoming one, arguing that awareness shapes honorable living.
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Claire Gertrude Willis
Liberty Loan
Hawe Daughter
TES
Sam
Athens County Fourth Liberty Loan Committee
EC. L. Alderman
Athens County Fourth Liberty Lean Commit
Fred
Albany
Clara Selvey
Will Verhes
Kisher
Ralph Carpenter
Baby
Will Williams
Elmer Armstrong
Shreverport
Louisiana
John P. Coa
Clarence Cooley
Bernard
J. W. Lindley
Peter Morse
Grace Blake
Howard Cline
Orville Dailey
Zaleski
Irene Zimmerman
Lucile Bradford
Rutland
Rachel Hopkins
Thurston
Everett Cline
Clarence Murphy
Clement Caster
Dyesville
John Gillogly
Julia Cable
Stanley
M. R. Merritt
Ruth Welch
Louise Freeman
Faye Cline
East Liverpool
Will Coe
Harold
J. P. Coe
Davie Webb
Pt. Rock
Nelsonville Dry Goods Company
THE
Nelsonville Dry Goods CO
Washington ST
Nelsonville, Ohio
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