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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1919

Page

3

Modern Chiropractic Ad Claims Nerves Key to Health

An ad from John Matson of Nelsonville Ohio promotes chiropractic as a modern science focusing on spine adjustments to relieve nerve pressure. The notice is followed by multiple sales and auction items including a 10 room house near the car barn, a request to buy a body for a 1918 Ford runabout, a 1918 Harley Davidson with sidecar, and a public sale of livestock at a Nelsonville area farm with cash terms.

John Matson Chiro Nelsonville, O Hoodlet Bldg America Ford FF. R. Beasley Nelsonville

Nelsonville Widow Mrs Mahala Conant Dies at 76

Mrs. Mahala Conant of near Beebe widow of Ambrose Conant died in Nelsonville Tuesday at 3:10 PM while visiting her son W. W. Conant. Funeral in Beebe Friday at 10 AM then Mt Liberty Church service at 11 AM with interment. She leaves eight sons and two daughters. Also notes visitors G D Evener hosted John Blackburn of Marion visiting Mushrun.

Mahala Conant Beebe Ambrose Conant Nelsonville W. W. Conant Mt. Liberty Church

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Elects Officers

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met with Mrs. S. L. Post on Tuesday evening September 9. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs. Jesse Backus first vice president Mrs. Starkey second vice president Mrs. Hyde third vice president Mrs. Barker recording secretary Mrs. Laura Spencer corresponding secretary A. G. Mechem treasurer Mrs. Flora Ledlie. Twenty three attended and a social hour with light refreshments followed.

Private Harry Schrader Arrives at Camp Mills New York

Mrs. Emma Schrader announces the safe arrival of her son, Private Harry Schrader, at Camp Mills New York. He serves in the famous First Division of the AEOF.

Emma Schrader Harry Schrader Camp Mills New York Private Schrader First Division The AEOF

Pettit announces birth of daughter Bejy Jane

Mr and Mrs Carl Pettit announce the arrival of a daughter at their home. She has been named Bejy Jane.

Carl Pettit Bejy Jane

Arrived From Overseas Duty Aboard Camp Merritt News

Mr and Mrs Charles Tedrow learn of their son Will s safe arrival at Camp Merritt New Jersey after he sailed for France four years ago last Sunday Frank Siebert of Columbus visits his parents Mr and Mrs Dave Siebert E R Rike travels to Toledo on business Miss Beulah Scott departs for Akron to teach Vesper Shafer returns to Columbus after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Marion Coakley Gale Fedler of Detroit visits relatives en route home after overseas service.

Charles Tedrow Camp Merritt N. J Will France Frank Siebert Columbus Dave Siebert E. R. Rike Toledo Dave Seibert Frank Seibert Will Bechtold Will Edgar Athens Beulah Scott Akron Manson Martin Columbua Vesper Shafer Marion Coakley Gale Fedler Detroit Michigan Joshua Spencer Fedler

Miss Eileen Stratton Hosts Seventh Birthday Party

Miss Eileen Stratton entertained twenty children for her 7th birthday with games and a luncheon. Guests included Miss Gladys Partlow of Athens and Mrs. Will Fleck. Local families from Wendell West Virginia and Ohio visited relatives and friends in the area, while Rev. Leon Arpee returned from a Presbytery meeting in Decatur Ohio.

Eileen Stratton Gladys Partlow Athens Will Fleck Gates Trout Marietta Ed Crouse Leon Arpee Presbytery Decatur Ohio Charles Bartells Jeanette Wendell W. Va Joshua Spencer Waldo Chute Logan Dora Hickman Cleveland George Johnson Margaret Johnson Fred Johnson Edward Sharp Columbus Charles Howe Eph Stratton Carl P. E

Birthday Celebration for Donald Kentner with 27 Guests

Donald Kentner observed his 13th birthday anniversary on Tuesday afternoon from 3 30 to 6 with twenty seven friends. A delightful afternoon was spent playing games and holding contests. At six o'clock guests enjoyed lunch. Mr and Mrs James Nole and two daughters of Fayette City Pa were guests of Mr Nole's sister Mrs William Lax.

Donald.Kentner James Nole Fayette City, Pa Mr. Nole William Lax

Mrs Elizabeth Green Dies After Illness at 58

Mrs Elizabeth Green aged 58 wife of Henry Green died at her home beyond Mason City Hill after a heart illness. She is survived by her husband and several children. Rev Brillhart will conduct funeral services Friday at 1 PM.

Elizabeth Green Henry Green Mason City Hill

Clerk Morgan Offers Ohio Hunting Laws to Early Visitors

Morgan Clerk of Courts has several sets of the Ohio hunting laws received from the state fish and game department. He will hand them to the first comers who arrive.

Morgan Ohio State Fish and Game Department

Hope to Secure Red Gauss Aid for The Home

The story follows a mother in poverty awaiting word of her son Samuel Matthews who died at Fort Thomas Kentucky from measles and pneumonia after enlisting in aviation. Attorney Hughes of the Red Cross helps secure government insurance benefits for the bereaved family.

Samuel Matthews Matthews John Stout Pomeroy Columbus Fort Thomas Treasury Hughes Red Cross

Steel workers prepare nationwide strike call for Sept 22

Union leaders in Pittsburgh estimate 160000 workers in the district will join the nation wide strike. They expect about 85 percent of United States Steel Corp and leading independents to walk out. Companies offer no comment and foremen may keep plants running. Youngstown reports only 10 to 15 percent unionized with most employees opposing the strike and some manufacturers threatening plant closures.

Pittsburg Steel and Allied Industries United States Steel Corporation Washington Youngstown Ohio

Fairview Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings

Fairview residents share Sunday visits with the Rus sells and the Dixons. The West and Dixon families report trips home from Cincinnati and Stewart. Local residents attend the Rock Springs fair and a Saturday eve gathering hosted by Rev. West with many neighbors attending.

Monster chicken hawk caught in steel trap in Alexander Township

Liberty Hudnall of Alexander Township recently displayed a giant chicken hawk on city streets. The bird measured 61 inches across the wings and was praised as the largest of its kind by witnesses. A common catch method involves a steel trap set atop a pole in a field.

Liberty Hudnall Alexander Township Hawk

Ohio River Stages and Cabell County Road Link Opened

Ohio river stages show Point Bridge 5.8 feet stationary Herrs Island 5.9 feet falling Davis Island 8.9 feet stationary Beaver Dam 7.9 feet stationary Parkersburg 9 feet rising Point Pleasant 6.9 feet stationary At Barboursville West Virginia the missing link in Cabell county near Milton along the Putnam county line was completed and opened to traffic.

Pittsburgs Ohio River Point Bridge Herr's Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant Barboursville W. Va Cabell County Milton Putnam County

Two Civil War Veterans Visit Athens County

Hiram Watkins and George W. Icker of Shelby Iowa, veterans of the Civil War, traveled to Columbus then halted in Springfield Ohio to see their old general J Warren Keifer, president of Logonda National Bank. They were warmly welcomed in Athens County and praised local hospitality.

Hiram Watkins George W. Icker Shelby Iowa Columbus J. Warren Keifer Springfield Ohio Logonda National Bank Ickers Watkins Athens County Mr. Watkins Mr. Ickers

Local residents arrive and travel notes from Vales Mills area

Mrs Ida Hobbs and son from Upland California arrived Tuesday evening staying with Mrs Mary Lee. Mrs Clarence Dickson left for Akron after army discharge. James Dickson and family moved to Mrs Elliot's home. Everett Cline ill. William Irwin at Columbus for national encampment. Mr and Mrs C B Renshaw of Fairbury Nebraska visited Vales Mills. Mrs Renshaw is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ide Tewksbury. Mrs Eli Rife visiting Dyesville with son Tom Bosworth. Clarence F Vorhes returns home after months away, much of it overseas.

Ida Hobbs Upland California Mary Lee Hobbs Travis Lee Clarence Dickson Akron Hanford Dickson James Dickson Elliot Everett Cline William Irwin Columbus C. B. Renshaw Fairberry Nebraska Bundy Martin Vales Mills Renshaw Ide Tewksbury Eli Rife Dyesville Tom Bosworth Clarence F. Vorhes

Glouster News for Sale and Local Obituary Notes

Classified listing for a six room frame dwelling in Glouster with cistern and city water, plus brief local social notices. Items include Mrs. Wm. Giffin undergoing gall stone surgery in Columbus, a three year old’s funeral in Athens, and residents traveling to Athens, Columbus, and Sterling for visits and family matters.

P. O Glouster

Canton Army Food Car Expected This Week

A military supply truck carrying rations is anticipated to arrive in Canton by the end of the week, promising fresh provisions for troops stationed nearby.

Canton

Either will do in Chicago cheers for Johnson and Borah

In Chicago on September 11 both Senators Johnson and Borah faced chorus of support with audience shouts of “for president” as Borah mused on possible actions. He and Johnson drew cheers and interruptions as a heckler cried “Either of you will do.”

Chicago Ill Johnson Borah

Aunt Lucy Haycock Dies at 95 in Salem Center Ohio

Aunt Lucy Ann Haycock died at her home near Salem Center at ninety five. She spent most of her life on a large estate with her two daughters and was known for Quaker piety and hospitality. She was laid to rest in Salem Center cemetery with hundreds mourning the loss of “Aunty Lucy.”

Rutland Lucy Ann Haycock Salem Center Meigs County Lucy

Engine piston motion driven by gas explosion and steam

The piston of a new English engine is moved in one direction by the explosion of gas or an oil and air mixture and in the opposite direction by steam produced by the heat of the first explosion.

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Stuart Opera Kill Eagle Tribe Frank Skivers Robt. Bircher S. W. Gadbury Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio Chiropractic Chestnut St P. O. Box William Jacobs George B. Allen Mrs G. D. Evener John Blackburn Marion Mr. Blackburn Mushrun J. C. Pettit Kathleen Ervins P. E. Lama Stratton Red Bird Coffee O O. R. Coffee Stratton's Fayette and Hocking St Mrs. Green Fairview Frank Nelson Willow Creek Adson Russell Hattie West Laura Dixon William Dixon Aaron Congreve Stewart Wellington Barnhart William Griffin Cincinnati Rock Springs Ethel Evalina Clark Alice West Dave Russell Alice Russell Guy Griffin Clayton Johnson Ansel Gilbert Arthur Johnson Vansel Clark Emerson Clark West Add Russell Art Cole Frank Caplenger Vern Dixon Clarence Johnson Clark Bailey Evaline Clark Ellen Mildred Johnson Dave Alice Winnie Russell Cornelia Bailey Ralph Bailey Ivan Bund Ray Malone Fred Cole Albany Glouster News Wm. Giffin Hunterdon Grant Hospital Crawford Herman Jones W. F. Bolinger F. H New Matamoras Miss Mae Cook Montgomery Chas. Cook Jennie Cook L. ©. Burns Miss Helen Ward Forrest Mr. Sterling Ogden’s Grocery and Trimble Esther Hamburger Peggy Paris Peggy Paris ATLAS
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