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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1919

Page

3

Nels Onville Nels Onville Irvin Nanna for Trustee

Irvin Nanna, candidate for York Township trustee, promises a square deal for public roads if elected. Editorial note from the Nelsonville high school paper The Scarlet and Gray hints at a promising year with strong business support and student effort. Local social notes mention Dr. Pickett visiting, Goldie Nye returning home, and several residents visiting Columbus and Athens.

Irvin Nanna York Township Nelsonville High School the Scarlet and Gray Dr. Pickett Harrisburg C. E. Jewett Goldie Nye Columbus W. B. Evans Frank Primmer Sophonia Martin C. H. Halliday Little Daughter Akron W. M. Price E. F. Heasley New York E. N. Haynes Frances Keys Frank Keys George Merrit Athens

Nelsonville High School PTA Organizing Meeting

Parents and others are invited to Nelsonville High School Friday at 2 PM to form a Parent-Teacher Association and discuss welfare and school improvements.

Nelsonville High School

Clermont Howelle Omitted From Bronze Tablet Unveiling

Yesterday's Messenger failed to include Clermont Howelle in coverage of the bronze tablet unveiling at the high school. His name appears on the tablet as a World War hero for Monday morning's ceremony.

Clermont Howelle

Surprise Shower Honoring Miss Iva Katzenbach Before October Wedding

Mrs. D. L. Wallace and Mrs. A. L. Barker with Hazel Wallace and Bessie Deer hosted a shower at Chestnut street for Miss Iva Katzenbach, honored for her October 27 marriage in St. Paul Minnesota. Gifts included china, cut glass, silver, money and linen. Groom Mr. Boor resides in Forsythe Montana where they will live.

D. L. Wallace Chestnut Street Wallace A. L. Barker Hazel Wallace Bessie Deer Iva Katzenbach St. Paul Minnesota Boor Forsythe Montana

Nelsonville Classified Ads

Safe in good condition listed by Dr. J. M. Hyde plus expert repair at Bell's Garage offering prompt service. Wanted several good loaders for steady work at Valley Fire Clay Co. with dates shown.

J. M. Hyde Bell’s Wee Valley Fire Clay CO

Closing Out Sale of Phonographs and Harps in Nelsonville

FOR SALE Up to date shoe re pairing at fair prices. Take your work to John Clouston, 998 Chestnut street, Nelsonville, O. Shop in fear of dwelling. CLOSING OUT SALE of Good Phonographs. Table models from $10 up, floor models $59.00 up. Also German and Japan professional French harps. Sauter's Studio, 56 Fulton St., Nelsonville. FOR RENT Three rooms with bath furnished for light housekeeping. Inqu?e Just-Rite Millinery or call Bell 628.

John Clouston Chestnut Street Nelsonville Sauter’s Fulton St

John Mourn Campaign for York Township Clerk

John Mourn seeks the York Township clerk position promising office accessibility and public convenience. He asks for support ahead of the election.

John Mourn York Township

Fall Hats Sale at Mrs Picketts on Columbus Street

An early season sale of smart fall and winter hats in all desirable shapes and colors. Friday and Saturday October 24-25 at Mrs L Pickett 36 East Columbus Street. Potatoes and feed store ad also mentions Minnesota delivery from Gadbury's Feed Store.

Minnesota Gadbury

Wonderful Opportunity Open for Everybody Save the Miner

The Commonwealth Casualty Company offers affordable life and sickness policies with yearly dues of 6 10 or 16 dollars for varying coverage including life, weekly sickness benefits and emergency payouts. They paid 125000 to flu victims this year and aim to help working young ladies in Ohio. Contact Mrs W W Kelly at 334 W Washington St Nelsonville Ohio or visit in person.

Commonwealth Casualty Company East Ohio Washington Street Nelsonville W. W. Kelly

Special Meeting for Juniors in Nelsonville Ohio

John Logan Council 119 announces a special meeting on October 25 1919 for all Juniors. Two candidates will be presented and an oyster supper will follow. All Juniors are urged to attend.

John Logan Nelsonville, Ohio

Joint Memorial Service for Junior Order and Daughters of America

A joint memorial will be held at the Christian church on October 26 1919 at 7 p.m. Juniors and D A are urged to attend meeting at the hall at 6 30 p m All members are requested to be present.

Order of American Mechanics and Daughters of America Christian Church D. of A

Potato seller announces upcoming carload sale prices

Albert Neiman advertises a potato sale for last year’s buyers, promising a car load next week and inviting inquiries for prices at Bell Phone 587. Dated 10 23 38.

Bell Phone Albert Neiman

Scout Troop Two Meeting at Y M C A

Boy Scouts of Troop Two will meet at the Y M C A on Friday night at 6 30. Scoutmaster A P Scott announces the gathering for troop activities and planning.

BOY Scouts A. P. Scott

For Sale Dwellings in Nelsonville Ohio Listings

Four room single at 81 Mill street with garage gas electric lights public hydrant cistern cellar priced at 1400. Four room single at 130 Edward street with extra adjoining lot priced at 900. Six room frame single or double at 481 West Franklin street priced at 1400. Eight room frame double at 243 245 Canal street with gas electric lights cistern priced at 2000. Six room frame single with about one acre on Nelsonville Carbon Hill road priced at 1000. A few other residences for sale by C W Juniper K of P Building Nelsonville Ohio. 10-23-3.

Mill Street Edward Street Franklin Street Canal Street Nelsonville Carbon Hill Road

Stealing Ride Ends in Fatal Truck Tragedy

Cleveland man Lewis Step ic six was killed when he fell under the wheels of a motor truck he was riding in an alleged theft. The driver was released.

Cleveland Lewis Stepic

Adjustable focus spectacles for cinemagoers debut

A Michigan inventor introduces spectacles with adjustable lenses to help movie patrons obtain the best view, especially for those seated close to the screen. The device aims to enhance clarity and comfort during film showings.

Michigan

Kidney Flush Promises Relief for Back Pain and Urinary Crises

An advertising claim urges meat eaters to use Jad Salts or Rad Salts to flush kidneys. It asserts high meat intake causes uric acid buildup and bladder irritation, and that daily doses of a lemon grape lithia solution cleanse kidneys, improve urine, and prevent complications.

Hearts of Humanity shows at Pastime Theatre in Jacksonville

The Pastime Theatre presents The Hearts of Humanity with afternoon and evening showings on Saturday October 25. Matinee at two o'clock with 17 and 28 cent admission. evening performances at 6:30 and 8:15 at 28 cents for all. Bronsdon to tune piano at Henry Gee’s Music Store for a few days. Funeral of A S Robak held at Holy Cross church. One week notices: Willing Workers bake sale. W H Stahl to move to Zanesville. I O O F lodge homecoming November 1. Athens County Automobile Club drive meeting at mayor’s office 7:30 PM. local social notes and visitors.

Pastime Theatre Jacksonville M. E. Church E. P. Dulaney and Sons C. A. Pride Athens County Automobile Club

Taxation Amendment Debate Planned at Troy Coolville Grange

Troy Grange schedules an open meeting for October 25 at 1 PM in Coolville Grange Hall to discuss a proposed State constitution taxation amendment. Dr. B. K. Mardis of Ohio University will speak for the Home Protective League opposing the amendment.

Troy Coolville Troy Grange Coolville 8. K. Mardis Ohio University Home Protective League Columbus L. J. Taber State Grange Dr. Mardis

Fifth Akron pharmacy robbed this month

Dope fiends broke into Johnson and Moore Pharmacy in East Akron overnight grabbing $50 worth of morphine and heroin.

Akron Johnson and Moore

Akron Talks Gas and Time Change in Special Session

Akron city council meets in special session to grant a ten year gas franchise to East Ohio Gas Company and to act on changing the time. Industrial interests oppose the clock change. A New Hampshire poultryman has created a motor time clock to scatter feed over more than 4500 square feet.

Akron East Ohio Gas Company New Hampshire

Photographs for Christmas Portraits at Savter's Studio

Now is the time to have your Christmas photos made. Order early to avoid the rush and ensure your portraits are ready for the holiday season. Savter's Studio invites customers to schedule sessions in advance.

Pescphes. Savter

Arrested man shown as left handed eggs thrower at opera

A man identified as John Doe was arrested in New York during unrest in Germany riots. He reportedly threw six eggs with his left hand at opera singers, with none of the missiles registering.

New York John Doe

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Davis O. K. B Stratton's Ohlinger & Wolf Callie Hams Red Bird Coffee Golden Sun Coffee Franklin Coffee Arbuckle’s Coffee Lancaster GingYm Ohlinger WOLF Glouster News Bronsdon Henry Gee A. S. Robak Holy Cross Church Fr. B. Shafer Trimble Zanesville Magis City Lodge Marcellite Rebekah Lodge J. W. Drake Hebbardsville W. Acraft J. A. Thiele Kenneth Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet Christmas Club Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Arron. O Harry Gustavel Albert Deeb OurlFoot Rogharesfond the Boot Shop Nelsonville Dry Goods Co W. Washington St Mufti
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