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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1919

Page

3

Missionary Society Event Moved to Friday Evening

The foreign missionary society of the M. E. church will be entertained on Friday evening, October 31, by Mrs. Elizabeth Stratton, instead of Saturday as announced yesterday. Also notes several local visits and travel including injuries, recoveries, and social visits across Columbus, Athens, and neighboring towns.

Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Elizabeth Stratton Robert Dalrymple Kimbery Welch-Howe Hospital Lowery Hattie Weekley Hazel Hall Columbus John Duckworth Middleport James Duckworth Ben George Chicago Clarence Saunders Millfield Edna Rutledge Elm Rock Walter Saunders Don Dugan Logan Mabel Rachel Ruble Lagan W. H. Steele Reena Larimer New Straitsville

Changes Mind About Going Away

A man recalls doctors advising his wife to move for her stomach and liver issues and gallstone surgery. After using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy on a neighbor's recommendation, she improves greatly, with the ad claiming the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation. Money-back guarantee offered by McKee Drug Co. and druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Co

More Good Roads For Athens County

Athens County voters are urged to approve a two mill levy for road improvements. The message, from the Athens County Council and Ohio Good Roads Federation, calls on every citizen to vote yes on November 4 1919 to fund road extensions and maintenance not covered by state or federal aid.

Ohio Athens County Council Ohio Good Roads Federation W. W. Ackley Corm

Trutona Tonic Promoted At Hickman Pharmacy

Local druggists advertise Trutona the perfect tonic now at Hickman Pharmacy in Nelsonville. The ad touts Trutona as a stimulant for digestion liver and bowels and a safe laxative. It claims quick liver action and benefits for catarrhal affections and recovery from pneumonia influenza and severe colds.

Hickman Nelsonville Hickman Pharmacy

Local notes from Athens and Columbus area

I J Angle of Logan visited Athens on business Thursday. Mrs William Morgan visits her daughter in Columbus. F G Maxwell was a Columbus business visitor Thursday. J M Bennett seeks York township treasurer seat and asks for support for the Tuesday election. 10-31-3.

Athens I. J. Angle Logan William Morgan Columbus F. G. Maxwell York Township J. M. Bennett

Masquerade Party Teems With Games For Youths

Mrs. Alva Johnson hosted a masquerade party Thursday evening for her daughter and friends. The home glowed with pumpkins and Halloween decorations. Guests included Betty Juniper Rachel Wilson Jennie Terry Alice Beasley Louise Kennard and others.

Alva Johnson Mrs. Johnson Elsie Hodgeman Betty Juniper Rachel Wilson Jennie Terry Alice Beasley Louise Kennard Charres Taggert Elsie Bailey Frances Lawson Marian Morris Jo.Barnecut Mary Pritchard Thelma Mills Frances Newton Kathleen Salts Dale Roscoe Rolland Mills Frank Edward Minner Hal Quest

Win-One Evangelistic Campaign At Local Methodist Church

The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. Arthur M. Mann will launch an unusual evangelistic drive from next Sunday through November and December. Members pledge to attend all services and to win at least one new member, emphasizing personal outreach over traditional revivals.

Methodist Episcopal Church Arthur M. Mann

Nelsonville Gun Club Shooting Highlights Local Event

The Nelsonville Gun Club held a Thursday afternoon shoot at the Jackson farm below town. Frank Roach from Athens led with 93 of 100 birds, followed by Julius Fischer at 84, Dr. Cann 66, Anthony Wilson 60, Joe Inderrieden 54, James Sharp 36, John Owens 25, Ralph Wallar 24, and Paul Fischer 24.

Nelsonville Jackson Farm Frank Roach Athens Julius Fischer Dr. Cann Anthony Wilson Anthony Congress Joe Inderrieden James Sharp John Owens Ralph Wallar Paul Fischer

Masonic Lodge Officer Election Set Next Monday

The Philadorean Lodge F. and A. M. will hold its annual officer election in the K of P hall next Monday evening.

Philadorean Lodge K. of P. Hall

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health Says Mrs Ellis

Mrs. C. J. Ellis of Sioux Falls writes that Foley Kidney Pills invigorate and heal inactive weak kidneys and bladder. She suffered severe back pains and fatigue before using the pills and reports she is well now with no kidney trouble. The product is said to relieve headaches rheumatic pains and swollen joints.

C. J. Ellis 8Th Ave Sioux Falls Foley

Strouds Run Church Revival Planned by Pastor Snyder

Strouds Run M. E. Church announces revival starting Thursday evening November 5th led by Pastor Snyder. Sunday school at 1:30 P. M and preaching at 2:30 P. M with a cordial invitation extended to locals in the vicinity.

Strouds Run M. E. Snyder

Nelsonville Classified Ads Mix Local Trade and Notices

Corn at 1.50 a bushel five bushel lots and fodder in field or delivered. Corn buskers wanted 0.10 a bushel. Drescher Bros Nelsonville Bell 275. Also Bell's Garage repair service. Closing out sale of phonographs table models from 10 dollars floor models 59 dollars. Sauter's Studio 56 Fulton St. Nelsonville. John Mourn candidate for York township clerk. Chas Levering candidate for York township trustee. Nov. 4 election.

Drescher Bros Nelsonville Bell Sauter’s Fulton St John Mourn York Township Chas. Levering Charles Levering

Eagles Lodge Special Meeting in Nelsonville Ohio

Kill Eagle Tribe No. 1791 in Nelsonville Ohio codes a special meeting for November 1 at 7 pm to confer Adoption Warriors and Chiefs degrees on twenty members with Great Sachem E W Emery visiting and refreshments served. By order Frank M Shiver Jr and Robt Birtcher 10 27 6 notice for lodge.

Nelsonville Ohio E. W. Emery Frank M. Shiver, Jr Robt, Birtcher, C

Ghosts Masquerade at Christian Church Halloween Night

A ghostly Masquerade revelry will be held Thursday evening October 30 at the Christian church. Attendees are invited for Hallowe en decorations and good eats. Admission is masked ten cents if not fifteen.

Christian Church

Wade announces candidacy for York Township clerk

A voter notice states J W Wade announces candidacy for Clerk of York Township in the upcoming Election on November 4. The terse message asks for support from readers.

Pape's Cold Compound Claim Quick Relief

The advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick relief for a nasty cold. It promises two hour dosing up to three doses to relieve nasal congestion headaches feverishness sneezing and runny nose at drug stores for a few cents. The ad emphasizes its independent action without quinine and urges insistence on the Pape's label.

Pape

Local Visitors and Departures Around Greenfield

Residents note guests with Mr and Mrs Boyd Wilson and Mrs J R Williamson and baby visiting from Red Sulphur Springs. E Atlas returned to Cleveland after a week in town on business for his city store.

Greenfield Boyd Wilson J. R. ‘Williamson and Baby Red Sulphur Springs E. Atlas Cleveland

Ohio Mining Strike Shuts 1200 Mines Across 31 Counties

More than 40 000 Ohio miners await word as the largest coal strike in U S history halts operations. About 1 200 mines in 31 counties would stop producing nearly 250 000 tons daily. State institutions say coal reserves can last a month. Many industries could run six weeks to two months. Commercial activity will suffer though the worst impact falls on unprepared miners. Daily miner salaries exceed 300 000 in Ohio.

Columbus Ohio

Harding Rumored As Candidate For Senate And President

Close friends of Senator Warren G. Harding say he plans to seek reelection to the Senate while remaining a potential candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. With a secure senatorial renomination, Harding would keep the presidential option open, awaiting the committees in Columbus to set his stance in a forthcoming letter.

Columbus Warren Harding Republican State Central and Advisory Committees Harding Senate

Dr. Carters K and B Tea Great Tonic Laxative

An old advertisement promotes Dr. Carters K and B Tea as a gentle vegetable laxative for the whole family. It claims to improve digestion liver activity and energy with a nightly brew and notes a French scientist link between book leaf spots and fungi.

Coal Strike Looms as Miners Plan One Day Work Pause

Valey communities brace for a mass coal strike with miners to walk off after today unless a wage agreement is reached. Only essential workers stay to protect mines while fuel shortages grow possible for winter. The report notes expectations of a short stoppage as talks continue. Bryan Gormley, son of ex postmaster, heads to Logan to manage a new store opened by United Woolen Mills of Parkersburg.

United Mine Workers of America Bryan Gormley Gormley Logan United Woolen Mills Parkersburg W. V. Bryan

Christmas Photo Portraits Ad by Sauter’s Studio

Photographs New lo the time to have your Christmas photos made. Order now and avoid the rush. No last minute orders will be accepted. Sauter’s Studio.

Sauter

Court urges vote yes on two referendum laws and no on amendments

A legal notice urges voters to approve the two referendum laws while opposing the two amendments in the upcoming election. It stresses the legitimacy of the ballot and directs residents to cast the specified choices.

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