Nelsonville Social Evening at Mrs Murphy’s Home
A refined gathering hosted by Mrs Frank Murphy on Poplar street featured music and social chat. Guests included Hanna Evans Florence Horton Velma Dowler and several others. a late luncheon in yellow and white followed. The event’s completion will be welcomed by local citizens.
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Frank Murphy
Poplar Street
Hanna Evans
Florence Horton
Velma Dowler
Robert Honeyfelt
M. Gillian
R. Frederick
T. Henry
L Cramner
Ralph Howe
Joe Figgins
Vorkes Wins Contract for Jackson Street Bridge
Chas Vorkes receives the contract from Service Director Lax to build a concrete bridge at the upper end of Jackson street. The wooden culvert cave failed months ago and the street has been closed since. the director is authorized to proceed with the improvement and the department moves ahead with prompt ness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Vorkes
Lax
Jackson Street
Council
Taxi Driver Dowler Arrested for Possessing Liquor
Everett Dowler a local taxi driver was arrested by Officer Mike Smith around 10 PM on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor. A quart of bonded liquor was reportedly found in his pocket during the search and he is due to be arraigned today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Dowler
Mike Smith
Dowler
Circle of Ruth Meeting at Presbyterian Church Tonight
The Circle of Ruth will meet at the Presbyterian church tonight at 7 39. A good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle OF Ruth
Presbyterian Church
Mrs Beagles Hosts G E G Club At Myers Street
Mrs Oma Beagles entertained the G E G Club at her Myers street home on Wednesday evening. Assisting were Mrs Elsie Kreppel Ethel Farrow and Thcia Dilcher. Thirty seven members answered roll call with guests Mrs Marie Sanders Akron Mrs Grace Weiss Mrs Fannie Maffin and Sylvia Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma Beagles
G. E. G. Club
Myers Street
Elsie Kreppel
Ethel Farrow
Thcia Dilcher
Marie Sanders
Akron
Grace Weiss
Fannie Maffin
Sylvia Howard
Social Evening Ends With Handkerchief Exchange
Members exchanged handkerchiefs and admired a beautiful example for Hach. The night continued with social chats and music then concluded with a late two course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hach
Mrs. Hornbeck Visits Keplars in Columbus
Mrs. H B Hornbeck of Columbus joined her parents Mr and Mrs Barney Keplar for a weekend visit Saturday and Sunday with family reception and local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Hornbeck
Columbus
Barney Keplar
Death of 15 year old Miss Abel Harper
Miss Abel Harper dies at home on Adams Street after a short illness. A Nelsonville High sophomore, she leaves her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Harper and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Harper
Edward Harper
Adams Street
Nelsonville High School
Mrs Lalia Bryon Sullivan Dies in Columbus Funeral Held
Mr and Mrs Jack Bryon returned from Columbus where they were summoned by the illness and death of Mrs Lalia Bryon Sullivan. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St Francis church. Mrs Sullivan leaves a husband and a 16 month old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bryon
Columbus
Lalia Bryon Sullivan
St. Francis Church
Death of Jack Terry Reported in Woodstock NY Home
Telegram states Jack Terry was killed at his Woodstock New York home. The accident details are not provided and a trial occurred in New York on Thursday. He was the youngest child of Mr and Mrs H Terry formerly of Nelsonville. He leaves two brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Terry
Woodstock
N. Y
New York
Jack
H. Terry
Nelsonville
Charles Baird Departs Tuesday for Hot Springs
Charles Baird left Tuesday for Hot Springs Arkansas. The brief item notes his travel to the Arkansas city likely for business or personal reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baird
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Bartlett Home Hosts Two Afternoon and Evening Socials
The Bartlett home on West Washington hosted two social gatherings on Thursday. Mrs Charles H Barlett Mrs Lorenzo Dow Martin and Mrs Walter Blake Mechem entertained fifty two guests at a 1 PM luncheon and fifty six ladies at a 5 PM tea. The color scheme was yellow and white with yellow sunburst roses featured on the tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
West Washington Street
Charles H. Barlett
Lorenzo Dow Martin
Walter Blake Mechem
Nelsonville Want Ads Consolidated Under Classification 42
Nelsonville readers will find all local want ads under classification 42 starting today. Patrons urged to use this single classification for ads and to read classification 42 each evening for lost and found rooms for rent items for sale and other daily notices. Call Bartletts Printery to place ads and use Messenger Want Ads for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bartlett’s
Bartlett
Community meeting notes big turnout and local actions
Last night’s gathering drew the largest attendance since vacation time. Rev Paul E Kemper introduced a resolution backing the conference on arms limitation. A highway intercounty road plan from East Nelsonville to New Straitsville is urged. The American Legion bond issue is endorsed for the November vote. Next chamber meeting scheduled for November 38rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Paul E. Kemper
Harding
American Legion
Athens men meet locals for Hocking Valley volley series
Local and Athens business men clash in a volleyball series at the Y gym as they chase the Hocking Valley championship. Teams include Logan and Athens and other locals in a head to head contest for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Logan
Hocking Valley
Social visits and oil progress in Whitehall area
Whitehall residents hosted relatives from Orland, Leo Hooper, Columbus and Pleasanton with numerous local guests. Families including Braley Pratt and McPherson attended a sale at Harner’s. Mrs. Allen visited Virginia relatives. The C S Moore farm oil well nears 1000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Hooper
Orland
Leo
Clyde Ballinger
Angel Ridge
Mack Braley
Wellston
Charles Browne
Bernard
Columbus
C. S. Moore
Charles Pratt
Mort McPherson
Rev. Davis
Pleasanton
Arthur Adair
Hebron
Frank Hooper
H. H. Brannon
West Virginia
P. E. Harner
W. H. Allen
Virginia
Moore Farm
Blue Devil Foot Bath Imagined by Writer Abbb
A hazy line from a historic column imagines a hot foot bath at Blue Devil, written by Abbb. The fragment hints at sensory memory and period mood from mid twentieth century journalism.
Corning to Pave More Streets as Contracts Let
Glouster Stuart Beatrice and Reiner contractors handling sewer work here expect completion next week if weather holds. A paving contract is set to be let in Corning today with several streets to be paved, boosting the town’s standing in Perry county streets. Mr and Mrs Spero and two children return from Cleveland visit after weeks there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart, Beatrice & Reiner
Corning
Perry County
D. Spero
Cleveland
Regular council meets on street assessment action
A regular council meeting is held this evening to consider the street assessment ordinance determining each property owner’s payment for street paving recently completed.
Glouster Hopes For Stable Market Road Plan
Glouster residents welcome state highway officials decision to keep the main market road between Glouster and Corning unchanged reversing prior attempts to alter the route. The next step is to secure a contract for actual road work while noting no real progress on construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Corning
Mrs Walters and Mrs Ferguson Leave City for Los Angeles
Mrs Anna Walters and Mrs J W Ferguson with two children, who spent the past weeks in this city with M F Achauer and family, departed yesterday for Los Angeles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Walters
J. W. Ferguson
M. F. Achauer
Los Angeles
Calif
Mrs Isaac Perdue Returns Home From Visit
Mrs Isaac Perdue has returned to her Chillicothe home after spending a couple of weeks with relatives in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Perdue
Chillicothe
Zanesville Visitors Stay With Sticksdales
Mrs William Thombe and her son visit Zanesville relatives as guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Stickdale and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thombe
Thomas Carr
Zanesville
Charles Stickdale
Columbus man visits brother-in-law and sister this week
Emmett Bridge of Columbus spent a couple of days this week with his brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs Harry McDaniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Bridge
Columbus
Harry McDaniel
Mrs Grey and family return from Columbus visit
Mrs. Phil Grey and three children returned yesterday from Columbus where they were guests of friends for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Grey
Columbus
Tone of Ohio courts declines, Toledo speaker says
In Toledo on Oct 21, Dr O O Fordyce of Toledo State Hospital warned that the tone of Ohio courts has declined. He cited judges not following prosecutors, political attorneys pressing prosecutors, and perjury being winked at in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo, O
Ohio Welfare Council
O. O. Fordyce
Toledo State Hospital
Ohio
Cleveland
School Grounds Improvement Planned at Marshfield
October 21 report from Marshfield notes Prof. R. B. Cruishank of Ohio State University surveyed the school grounds and proposed improvements. Grading and building of walks will start immediately, and local farmers and volunteers are urged to assist Saturday morning with plows scrapers and wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Cruishank
Ohio State University
Local Visits And Sunday Gatherings Reported In Sand Rock
Sand Rock residents visited with neighbors and relatives across Steward Broadwell and Athens. Mr and Mrs George Brown attended Broadwell preaching services Sunday evening. Jess King and family called on Miss Teresa Shannon Sunday afternoon. Carl Grandstaff hosted Edgar McLeod from Athens and Urbella Smith for Sunday. Charles Brawley visited S R Andrews and wife Sunday. A M Fellows returned to Columbus Monday after months away. Several locals attended Ray McCune sale Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Joe Frost
Lucinda Copeland
Steward
George Brown
Broadwell
Jess King
Teresa Shannon
Edgar McLeod
Athens
Marcella Smith
Carl Grandstaff
Charles Brawley
S. R. Andrews
A. M. Fellows
Columbus
Ray McCune
Teachers Called For Special Meet Before Conference
All Athens county teachers and superintendents are urged to attend a Friday morning meeting at 10 30 A M on October 28 prior to the Southeastern Teachers Association gathering that Friday afternoon and Saturday. Teachers dismissed for attendance will be paid. those who skip the meetings without a dismissal should not expect pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Southeastern Teachers’ Association
Funeral for Gerald Maxwell Held at Conn Church
The funeral for Gerald Maxwell aged 20 son of Sullivan Maxwell near Hartleyville was held this afternoon at 1 30 at the Conn church. The service was conducted by Harry M Wilson of this city and interment followed in Conn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Maxwell
Sullivan Maxwell
Hartleyville
Conn Church
Harry M. Wilson
Conn
Eagles Open Dance Season at Local Hall This Saturday
The Fraternal Order of Eagles invites all to the season opening dance at their hall this Saturday evening. Gents pay 1.00 while ladies enter free. A cordial invitation is extended to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Trainmen Strike Looms on Texas Line
Palestine Texas October 21 Indications show between 700 and 800 trainmen on the International and Great Northern will walk out at noon tomorrow. Union leaders say all train men are in sympathy and will quit their jobs at midday unless plans change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Texas
International & Great Northern
Mountville M. E. Church Sunday Services
Sunday school begins at 9 30 with preaching at 10 30 delivered by M E Snyder at Mountville M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountville
M. E
M. E. Snyder
Pisgah M P Church Sunday Services
Sunday school begins at 1 30 with preaching at 2 30 led by M S Snyder.
Mi O Na Stomach Tablets Featured at McKee Drug Co
Stomach relief promoted with a money back guarantee. Readily available at McKee Drug Co. offering Mi O Na Stomach Tablets to stop indigestion distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee Drug Co
Guard at Judge Thayer's Home in Boston
Police guard the home of Judge Webster Thayer in Boston today amid European communist agitation in the Sacco and Vanzetti case. The judge presided over their trial for murder and radical ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Webster Thayer
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Venzetti
Europe
Moonshine Boom With Blue Devil Boost Cited
A brief note dated October 17, 1916 mentions bootleggers adopting a product called Blue Devil to help moonshine production. The item highlights illicit alcohol activity and dated references to local temperance concerns.
Oklahoma Governor Demands Railroad Operation During Strike
Governor J B A Robertson declares railroads must run despite a strike in Oklahoma addressing mayors and chamber of commerce heads. The ultimatum warns state-wide disruption would be unacceptable as tensions rise between labor unions and railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
J. B. A. Robertson
Chambers of Commerce
Two Men Convicted in Patrolman Sprosty Murder Case
In Cleveland Ohio on October 21 two men were convicted in the murder of Patrolman Elmer Sprosty. Bobby Hunt and William Conton alias Murphhy were found guilty with only one possible perpetrator. Conton received life for first degree murder with mercy recommended. Hunt drew life for second degree murder, setting up a possible new trial for Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Elmer Sprosty
Bobby Hunt
William Conton
Murphhy
Conton
Hunt
Athens business men clash with Nelsonville volleyball team
The Athens Business Men's team Olson's pride travels to Nelsonville tonight to face the Nelsonville youths at the Nelsonville Y M C A. Athens players listed are C. H. Horn, Chas DeMolet, Chas Cameron, R. W. Lambert, and Ray Gardner in the traveling party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men
Athens
Nelsonville
Olson
Nelsonville Y. M. C. A
C. H. Horn
Chas. DeMolet
Chas. Cameron
R. W. Lambert
Ray Gardner
Packers Prepare for Railroad Strike Stock Meat Nationwide
Chicago oct 21 Packers plan nationwide meat distribution from key centers to keep supply steady as rail workers strike looms and dispatch plans direct fresh meat to processing points and markets across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Amesville and Guysville Residents Visit Townsfolk
Mr and Mrs Wilson Inman and Mrs Emma Bryson of Amesville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C C Bryson. Mrs George Brown visited Mrs Sabra Morris of Amesville. Mr and Mrs Amos Townsend and daughter Ora and Mr Reasoner of Guysville visited Mr and Mrs Branch Townsend. Clyde Colvin returned to Greens Run work Monday after a week with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Inman
Emma Bryson
Amesville
C. C. Bryson
George Brown
Sabra Morris
Amos Townsend
Ora
Reasoner
Guysville
Branch Townsend
Clyde Colvin
Mrs Roberts Visiting Son at La Thrope
Mrs. Robert Roberts is spending a few days with her son at La Thrope, visiting relatives and enjoying the local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roberts
Lathrope
Opium Prices Rise Sharply In Ohio Trafficking
Ohio narcotics inspector J B Timberman notes opium costs have climbed from one dollar to one dollar twenty five cents per drachm since 1916. He says the drug traffic is extensive across the state and that only those with deep purses can afford fiendish use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Timberman
Ohio
Dr Orth's Stomach Remedy Promises Refund If Not Satisfactory
Walter L Main of Geneva Ohio testifies after years of stomach troubles that Dr Orth's Stomach Remedy relieved his symptoms quickly and fully. The ad states all druggists will refund money if the product fails to deliver instant relief as claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Orth
Walter L. Main
Geneva
Ohio
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Wwe Eest
Wade
Store OF Quality & Serv
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Whitehall
Glouster
Texas Line
Pisgah M. P
M. &. Snyder
Lash
George Kouri
Columbus and
Fulton
Kaelin
John McCormick
Klenzo
Gibson’s Pharmacy
Luckoff
Chauncey
Buick
Roader
Sedan
Roadater
G. M. A. C. Plan
Nelsonville Buick Co
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