Athens County Coal Output Falls Sharp Since 1918
Athens County produced 8 024 915 tons of coal in 1924 with 7 390 workers averaging 101 days. State totals reached 30 473 007 tons. Belmont led with 16 084 110. Since 1918 Athens shows declining output though 1920–1924 fluctuations occurred.
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Nelsonville
Athens County
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Mines
Belmont County
Jefferson County
Guernsey
Harrison
Perry
Tuscarawas
Hocking County
Ohio
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District Missionary Meeting Planned by New Plymouth Church
Nelsonville area women of the New Plymouth Presbyterian church will host the annual district missionary meeting this Friday. The district includes Logan, Union Furnace, New Plymouth and Nelsonville, opening at 10 30 a.m. Women from Nelsonville depart about 9 30.
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Nelsonville
New Plymouth Presbyterian Church
Logan
Union Furnace
New Plymouth
Pythian Sisters Host Chicken Dinner in Nelsonville
The Pythian Sisters held a Thursday evening event at their hall in Nelsonville. Fifty diners attended a chicken dinner followed by a tot social, with residents reporting an enjoyable evening.
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Nelsonville
Kimberly Man Burned Stopping Deep Well Pump
Pearl Glenn of Kimberly was severely burned Friday morning in Nelsonville when a flash from a starter ignited trapped gas in a pump house. He received burns to face and arms and was attended by Dr. C G Dew.
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Nelsonville
Pearl Glenn
Kimberly
Glenn
C. G. Dew
Services Draw Large Congregation in Nelsonville
In Nelsonville on Oct 26 church services at the Christian church drew strong attendance for both morning and evening gatherings. The morning feature included a solo by Miss Joy Cutler of Ohio University and a choir anthem.
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Nelsonville
Epworth
Methodist Church
Christian Church
Logan man pleads guilty to intoxication charge in mayor’s court
James Bowers of Logan pleaded guilty to intoxication in Nelsonville Ohio at the mayor’s court. He paid a customary fine of 25 dollars plus costs.
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Nelsonville
James Bowers
Logan
Hoskins Pleads Not Guilty to Possession Charge
William Hoskins of Deanville pleaded not guilty to possession when arraigned before Mayor Lax in Nelsonville. Hearing set for November 5 after officers alleged eight bottles of home brew were found on his premises.
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Nelsonville
William Hoskins
Deanville
Lax
Ben Roby Dies at Son's Home in Nelsonville
Ben Roby aged 68 died Sunday morning at the home of his son Frank Roby on Chestnut street after moving from Millersport two weeks ago. The Rev. O J Howearth to officiate at funeral Tuesday at 2 p m at the son's residence. Burial in Greenlawn. A group of Buchtel high students hosted a surprise farewell for Pauline Pearce leaving for Hemlock with music and dancing and a late hour of refreshments.
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Nelsonville
Ben Roby
Frank Roby
Chestnut Street
Roby
Millersport
O. J. Howearth
Greenlawn
Buchtel High
Buchtel High School
Pauline Pearce
Hemlock
Hallowe’en
Nellie Cupid
Georgia Statler
Lucile Glover
Lillian Tigter
Naomi Tolliver
Chester Wilson
Belford Rosser
Benson
Ig Colley
Bernard Colbert
Herjet Boles
Paul McConnell
Masked Halloween Party at Methodist Church
Senior Home Guards host a masked Halloween party Tuesday at 6 30 in the church parlors led by Miss Elda Crouse. A pot luck will be served and each girl may bring one guest.
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Nelsonville
Methodist Church
Elda Crouse
Weekend visitors and class party omissions noted
Leighton Aumiller of Columbus visited with his wife and son. Mrs. Mary Stout and Mrs. Earl Weiss were not listed at the October 20 Sunday school class party at Mrs. James Bland's Washington street home. Numerous Columbus, Cleveland, Athens and Canton guests visited locally from October 20 to 21, with several attending the Athens football game and Iowa State contest in Columbus.
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Leighton Aumiller
Columbus
Mary Stout
Earl Weiss
James Bland
Washington Street
Don Davis
Athens
R. W. Kreppel
Matt Stuart
John Hibbard
Cleveland
C. H. Bartlett
S. A. McDowell
Minnie McDowell
Corinne Sanner
Margaret Mitchell
Asbury
J. H. McSherry
Elm Brook Farm
L. A
Raymond Patton
Famous rifle shot set to perform in Nelsonville
Ad Topperwein the world’s greatest rifle shot will give an exhibition in Nelsonville Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock. The event draws attention as a major shooting display by a renowned marksman.
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San Antonio
Texas
Topperwein
Nelsonville
Cable Hardware Company
Kiwanis Club
Ad” Topperwein
Tanlac Health Boost Praised by Satisfied Customer
Joseph DeLarne reports repaying health gains from Tanlac with over a dozen improvements in return. He cites relief from ten years of backache rheumatic pain poor circulation cold feet and nerves stomach issues headaches and general discouragement. Tanlac claims over 40 million bottles sold and promotes Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation.
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Taniac
Joseph DeLarne
Cascarets Laxative Ad Claiming Global Best Seller
An old style advertisement touts Cascarets as a candy like laxative that eases constipation and headachy feeling. It emphasizes gentle liver stimulation, cleanliness, and a rosy tongue with no griping, claiming Cascarets as the world’s largest selling laxative for all ages. Sup a box at any drugstore.
Property Owners Challenge Nelsonville Street Assessment
The Sunday Creek Coal company and Clarence Stage filed temporary restraining injunctions in Common Pleas Court to halt the Factory street and Chambers street improvements in Nelsonville. They contend the $3,223.58 assessment for Factory street—and a corresponding Chambers street charge—overstate benefits and exceed one third property value.
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Factory Street
Nelsonville
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Clarence Stage
Chambers Street
Two Workmen Die in Steel Plant Accident
Lewis Leech aged 24 of Canton Ohio and James Skiles aged 22 of Dunbar West Virginia were asphyxiated at the Wheeling Steel plant in Steubenville. The electricians were repairing wires atop a furnace when natural gas escaped from a faulty valve. After hours missing colleagues found them dead.
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Steubenville
Lewis Leech
Canton
Ohio
James Skiles
Dunber
W. Va
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Joe Pepper Arrested in Cleveland Shooting Case
In Cleveland on October 26 Joseph Badlementis known as Joe Pepper was arrested on a charge of shooting Dominic Badlementis during a card game. A bullet was removed from Dominic Badlementis at the hospital.
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Cleveland
Joseph Badlementis
Joe Pepper
Dominic Badlementis
Badlementis
McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Health Gain
A letter touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as boosting weak children and invalids. Mrs. L. Babcock of Appleton Wisconsin reports her nine year old invalid gained seven pounds after eight boxes. The ad warns against imitations and guarantees refunds after thirty days.
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McCoy
Babcock
America
Cline Pharmacy Co
McKee Drug Co
L. Babcock
Appleton
Wis
Expert to Advise Athens Home Keeping Expert
Miss Ines Plotner, renowned home and cooking expert, visits Athens for four free talks at the new high school auditorium from November 3 to 6. The Messenger sponsors the event with domestic science classes and women’s groups assisting, offering practical budget tips, nutrition guidance, and live cooking demonstrations.
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Ines Plotner
Athens
The
Messenger
Plotner
Miss Plotner
California Fig Syrup Advises Genuineness for Babies
An old notice urges customers to ask their druggist for genuine California Fig Syrup with directions for babies and all children printed on the bottle. It warns that saying California is essential to avoid imitation fig syrup.
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Miss Viotner
California
Savings Bank
Ashead
Frank Firm of Toronto Ohio Killed in Incident
Frank Firm of Toronto Ohio was killed and Raymond Cuater was involved, according to the report. The article notes the two men as principal figures in the incident awaiting further details from local authorities.
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Steubenville
Frank Firm
Toronto
Ohio
Raymond Cuater
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs and Colds
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs, colds, bronchitis and related throat and respiratory issues. It claims creosote-based action soothes inflamed membranes, stops germ growth, and aids recovery with refund if not effective after taking as directed.
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Creomulsion Company
Atlanta
Tia
Toronto motorcyclist killed in pole collision incident
A Toronto man riding a motorcycle was fatally injured when his bike struck a telephone pole. The impact tore off the telephone line and left both legs severely injured.
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Toronto
Firm
Crisis Averted Again as French Cabinet Deliberations Continue
Paris report says the French cabinet crisis extended into the night with ministers under Premier Painleve unable to decide at the war ministry. A planned meeting with President Doumergue at the Elysee Palace was postponed until tomorrow.
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Paris
Painiere
War Ministry
Doumergue
Elysee Palace
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Athens Co. Snv. and Loan Co
F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co
CC. D Shafer Co
McPherson
A. D. McPherson
Rapid Shoe Repairing
W. Union
Mutual
Washington St
Security Savings Bank
PACD
Wheeling
Automotive Battery & Electric Co
Ad Topperwein
Winchester Guns and Ammunition
City Play
Nelsonville, O
Cable’s Hardware Co
Cable Hardware Co
Winchester
Nelsonville, Ohio
Mom’n Pop
Franklin
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