Hallowe'en Birthday Party at Miss Lon Bowers Home
A happy crowd gathered at Miss Lon Bowers on Madison Street Saturday evening to celebrate her birthday with Hallowe'en decor, games, music, and fortune telling. Guests included Lena and Gladys Bowers, Helen, Lucile and Father Verity, and many others, while society visitors and relatives were noted in Columbus Athens and Oakland connections.
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Lon Bowers
Madison Street
Lena
Gladys Bowers
Helen
Lucile
Verity
Fern Parry
Harriet Barber
Dorothy Allen
Olive Gilbert
Lucile Fisk
Miss ‘Tipson
Wellston
Messrs
John and
Virgil Brown
Claude Evans
Glen Alen
Don Bowers
Raymond Raine
Merrell Wiggins
Ray Sayre
Edgar Stedwelll
Carbon Hill
Sarah McVickers
Columbus
John Rhodes
Fred Stracks
Logan
Nelson Dowler
Jesse Backus
Athens
J. Svans
Hame
Oakland
Cal
W. 7. Hudson
C. E. Jewett
Lottie Pickett
Claudia Earl
Belford Carpenter
Irvin Keeney
Lancaster
C. A. Crooper
Henry Verity
Eliza McLaughlin
Carrie Gillespie
P. D. McLaughlin
Adams Street
Floyd Clark
Pittsburg
W. W. Gibson
Darrell Gibson
Cosmopolitan club opens year with Shakespeare readings
The Cosmopolitan club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Ed Humphrey’s Chestnut street home. Mrs. S. S. Lane led a literary program introducing the year’s work. Thirteen members and two guests attended and the hostess served refreshments.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Ed Humphrey
Chestnut Street
S. S. Lane
Mrs Pidcock Surprised by Gathered Friends and Baskets
Mrs. James Pidcock enjoyed an unexpected Sunday gathering at her home as her children and friends delivered well-filled baskets to celebrate. The event featured warm thanks and cheerful moments among attendees.
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James Pidcock
Cele
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Pidcock at Home
The party celebrated Mrs. Pidcock's 58th birthday with an elegant chicken dinner. Roses adorned the table and potted plants decorated the home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gus Pidcock and daughters Gwendo line and Kathleen, Mr and Mrs Fir am Pidcock and grandson John Riley Jr, Mr and Mrs William Freck and children Ralph and Ruth, Mr and Mrs Alva Sims and Mrs William Pennell of Athens.
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Brate
Gus Pidcock
Gwendoline
Kathleen
Firam Pidcock
John Riley Jr
William Freck
Ralph
Ruth
Alva Sims
William Pennell
Athens
Prof Thompson Speaks At Roosevelt Memorial Program
The Nelsonville high school Roosevelt Memorial program featured Prof. Thompson of Ohio University delivering a thoughtful talk on ex President Roosevelt. A vocal solo by Lieut. Paul Parks, recently returned from overseas, drew a hearty response from the audience.
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Thompson
Roosevelt
Nelsonville High School
Ohio University
Lieut
Paul Parks
Advertised Letters list dated October 21 1919
The notice lists names of individuals with letters awaiting pickup including Baldrige J B Carnes Harvey Coon Harry Collins F A Craig W A Crabtree George Davis Ernest Green Chas Hall Chas Hayes Ed Johnson Camp Kenewell Bessia Keplar Donald Kettles C M Miller F W Nixon James Peters John Smith H B Vincent John Webb Jasper.
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Baldrige J. B
Carnes
Harvey Coon
Harry Collins
F. A. Craig
W. A. Crabtree
George Davis
Ernest Green
Chas. Hall
Chas, Hayes
Ed Johnson
Kenewell
Bessia Keplar
Donald Kettles
C. M. Miller
F. W. Nixon
James Peters
John Smith
H. B. Vincent
John Webb
Jasper
Nelsonville Classifieds Include Corn Deals and Repairs
Nelsonville ads list corn at 1.50 a bushel in five bushel lots with delivery options and 10 cents per bushel for fodder. Drescher Bros. solicits corn buyers, Bell 275. Also notices expert repair at Bell's Garage with prompt service. A closing out sale offers phonographs from 10 dollars and floor models from 59, plus harmonicas at Sauter's Studio 56 Fulton St.
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Drescher Bros
Nelsonville
Bell
Bell’s
Sauter’s
Fulton St
Announcement by John Mourn and Chas Levering for York township
Candidates John Mourn and Charles Levering seek votes for York township clerk and trustee roles. Mourn promises convenient office access and public service. Levering asks for support ahead of the November election dated 10 23 9 and 10 24 11 3.
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John Mourn
York Township
Chas. Levering
Red Men Notice Adopts Warriors and Chiefs In Nelsonville
The Kill Eagle Tribe No. 179 I O R M of Nelsonville Ohio calls a special meeting for Saturday evening November 1 at 7 pm to confer Adoption Warriors and Chiefs degrees on twenty palefaces. Great Sachem BE W Emery attends. Refreshments served. By order Frank M Shiver Jr Attest Robt Birtcher C of R
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Eagle Tribe
Nelsonville
Ohio
W. Emery
Notice of business move and political candidacy
Public notice states the shop moved from Public Square to John Farrow property across the railroad at end of Hocking Street, signed by U M Price. It also proclaims Sidney A Cook as a candidate for York township clerk in the November 4 1919 election, and Earl Tippid reports a lost twenty dollar bill between Chestnut and Harper and his residence. Robert Russell offers a sanitary couch and gas heating stove for sale at 450 Pleasantview Avenue.
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Public Square
John Farrow
Hocking Street
U. M. Price
York Township
Sidney A. Cook
Chestnut
Harper
Earl Tippid
Robert Russell
Pleasantview Avenue
Charles Levering for Trustee of York township
Voter appeal urging support for Charles Levering as Trustee of York Township in the upcoming election. Includes a date stamp and a compact campaign note. Minor additional items list J V Bennett as a second trustee candidate and a brief rental and sale notices from local merchants.
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J. V. Bennett
York Township
Woman’s Faith in Remedy Restores Health After 15 Years
A man credits his wife for finding Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy in a newspaper ad. After 15 years of stomach and liver trouble with failed treatments, he reports the medicine as a godsend. It claims to remove catarrhal mucus and reduce inflammation in the intestines and liver with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co. and druggists nationwide sell it.
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Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Food Probe Expands in Youngstown Food Case
Food dealers faced the grand jury in Youngstown Ohio investigating profiteering. Managers from local branches of Chicago packing houses were questioned yesterday and may be recalled today.
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Youngstown, CO
Grand
Chicago
Water Works Bond Issue Urgently Backed for Nelsonville Upgrade
A bond issue of 15000 aims to overhaul Nelsonville water works with four deep wells air lifts and new pumps to ensure fire protection and public health. The plea warns of imminent system collapse, high insurance premiums and benefits from improved water, streets and sewers, urging a two thirds vote at the November election.
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Chamber of Commerce
Nelsonville
Worthington
International labor congress faces seating disputes and delays
The federation of national trades unions meeting was postponed due to foreign delegates' arrivals. German and Austrian delegates plan to attend next, though not entitled under the peace treaty. The international labor congress opens with working women and national unions in advisory roles while seating rules remain contested.
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Bulletin
Washington
Federation of National Trades Unions
International Labor Sessions
International Labor Congress
United States
Germany
Austria
Working Women's Congress
Federation of National Trade Unions
International Labor Conference
Raymond Robbins
Chicago
Louisa Landova-Stychova
Marie Majerova
Municipal Council
Prague
Georgette Bouillot
Embroidery Workers’ Union
Paris
Poland
England
Canada
Sweden
Italy
Argentina
Japan
Norway
County Grangers to Elect Officers
In Athens County a Grange meeting will be held Saturday November 8 to discuss sheep farming and elect officers. Also reported, George Akers of Dubois Pa. was jailed on a $500 bond for alleged begging in army uniform and Peter Olgren of Youngstown pleaded guilty to petty larceny for stealing gloves and rubber boots from Firestone Steel Products.
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Athens
Akron
George Akers
Dubois
United States Army
Department of Justice
Peter Olgren
Eagle Street
Youngstown
Firestone Steel Products Company
New Canton Mayor Takes Charge After Governor Suspend
Henry A. Schrantz assumed the Canton mayoralty Tuesday morning succeeding suspended Mayor Charles E. Poormen. Schrantz pledged municipal administration without fear or favor and signaled possible comments on the strike situation after a two day calm. No violence occurred. Picket lines at United Alley and Berger plants showed orderly conditions with numbers reduced to comply with injunctions. Foreigner workers were withdrawn from picket duty per steel strike guidance.
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Canton
Henry A. Schrantz
Charles E. Poormen
Cox
Schrantz
United Alley
Berger Plants
John M. Bingham
W. W. VanGeison
Berger Plant
Bert Evey
Health in Ohio rural schools under Hughes Act
In Ohio the Hughes Act funds a shift to school based health supervision. Local district health boards will oversee child health in schools with state promotion of cooperation between health and education authorities. Public health nurses will work in districts, aiding early disease detection and epidemic control.
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Columbus
Little Red
Ohio
State Department of Health
Ohio Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Sheep Meeting Calls For Action In Athens County
A Athens County sheep man urges a hearty turnout for a Saturday meeting in Athens. He advocates a general killing of worthless curs harming the wool trade and urges dog owners to chain pets at night and watch them by day.
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Athens
Athens County
Farmers Faults Reap Losses From War Wool Market
A reader laments Athens County farmers for missing wartime wool profits due to unreliable transportation and indifference. The missive blames worthless cars and inaction, urging accountability for lost earnings and delayed cash flow.
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Athens County
Townships Busy Organizing for Red Cross Drive
Canaan township led by W. D. Baker becomes first fully organized for the Red Cross campaign opening November 2. Chairman Crawford of Trimble Township, aided by Bryson Smith and Rose, pushes planning. Hughes tours county to rally leaders and distribute supplies. Ernest Martin chairs Albany and Lee township with rapid organizing. P. D. Hill in Millfield ranks second in township organizing. A mass meeting at the courthouse Wednesday at 1 p.m. will outline the peace program and elect officers as the Red Cross expands civilian and military relief efforts.
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Canaan
W. D. Baker
Red Cross
A. J. Crawford
Glouster
Trimble Township
Crawford
M. M. Bryson
L B. Smith
George Rose County
Hughes
Ernest Martin
Albany and
Lee
P. D. Hill
Millfield
Hill
Offcera
Ohio River Stages Rise Across Key Points
Ohio river stages show rising levels at Point Bridge 7.6 feet Herrs Island 7.6 feet Davis Island 9.4 feet Parkersburg 12.4 feet and Point Pleasant 15.1 feet with Beaver Dam steady at 9.7 feet Oct 28 in Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Point Bridge
Herr’s Island
Davis Island
Beaver Dam
Parkersburg
Point Pleasant
Water Driven Harbor Recedes After Offshore Wind
Buenos Aires reports harbor water fell ten feet after a strong off shore wind late yesterday. Minimal harm to ships reported as this rare event occurs only once every eleven years.
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Buenos Aires
Vote for Good Roads in Ohio County Nov 4 1919
Citizens are urged to support a two mill levy to fund road improvements. The message stresses county pride, local responsibility, and the need to extend aid to townships and corporate villages while noting funds cannot be used for state or federal programs.
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Ohio
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Nelguavile
Mrs. Pidcock
Sauter
Wm. Mills
Citizens Central
Bank Bldg
Nelsonville, Ohio
Violet
Lash
Jame Sharp, P. M
Frank M. Shiver, Jr
Robt. Birtcher, C
Charles Levering
Gadbury’s Feed Store
County Grangers
Ohio River
N. Court
Swanson
Porter & Jones
National Woolen Millis
Cline Pharmacy
Nelsonville Tire & Repair Gas
Washington Street
Gates
Portage
Athens County Council
Ohio Good Roads Federation
W. W. Ackley
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