Card of thanks and local notices from Nelsonville
Card of thanks extends gratitude to Rev I am Mrs LeFever Mr Taylor and pallbearers for help during bereavement. Mentions donors and flowers and Sunday school classes. Also notes upcoming appearance of Rev Samuel Polovina Sept 17 19 at International Holiness church and a penny social by Rebekahs. Includes birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Charles Weiss. Annual picnic of New Pittsburg Coal Co office force at Wrights Grove with straw vote Harding 95 Cox 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Polovina
Sam
International Holiness Church
New Pittsburg Coal Company
Wright’s Grove
John Lawson
Billy Young
Harding
Cox
Misses Verity Host Monday Evening at Madison Street Home
Mrs. Helen Verity and Miss Esther Verity entertained a small group of friends on Madison street Monday evening. Music and games followed by a dainty lunch were enjoyed by guests Mrs. T. E. Taggert, Mrs. Robert Cordray, Mrs. Spencer Steenrod and daughter Barbara, Pauline Donley, Martha Keister, Sigrid Love, Beth Verity and Lucille Verity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Esther Verity
Madison Street
T. E. Taggert
Robert Cordray
Spencer Steenrod
Barbara
Pauline Donley
Martha Keister
Sigrid Love
Beth
Lucille Verity
Dinner Held at Mrs. L. D. Pierce Home on Oak Street
A Monday evening dinner was hosted by Mrs. L. D. Pierce at her Oak Street home. Guests included the hostess’s uncle and aunt, Mrn and Mrs. Ephraim Faulkner, and their son Frank.
Nelsonville for sale local ads mixed listing
A collection of small ads from Nelsonville and Deanville items include a charming six room brick home for sale with contact Bell 748, a driving horse, a mine pony, a Ford touring car recently overhauled for 300 dollars, two iron beds and furniture, clay mine posts wanted, and a September 14 dance at Red Men's hall with saxophone orchestra. Also notices on horse shoeing price changes after September 15. Local addresses given in Nelsonville Ohio and surrounding area.
Local Folks See Visits and Travels Across Ohio
Dayton relatives and Creole connections appear in a string of visits and departures. Cable Gibson left for Columbus to resume OSU studies. The Withers family from Barberton stayed with W. W. Kelley. Maria Creighton visited New Straitsville relatives. Ambrose Wade traveled to Pomeroy. Enoch Pugh joined his family in Columbus for Sunday. Earl Snake visited Sugar Grove. Blanche Craig returned to Middleport after a visit with Ephraim Allen. Corwin Andrews conducted business in Columbus. W. W. Gibson visited Columbus. Phoebe Clements hosted guests from Columbus for a weekend stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable Gibson
Columbus
Thos. Withers
Barberton
W. W. Kelley
Maria Creighton
New Straitsville
Ambrose Wade
Pomeroy
Enoch Pugh
Earl Snake
Sugar Grove
Blanche Craig
Middleport
Ephraim Allen
Corwin Andrews
W. W. Gibson
Phoebe Clements
Nellie Parks
Plains youth injured in crossing collision with railroad engine
Chauncey William Stalder of The Plains, son of Mr and Mrs Brad Stalder of Chauncey, was struck by a yard engine while crossing a K and M railroad crossing in a Ford. He was hurled through the windshield with facial and head cuts and bruises, but no bones were broken, and he received medical care from Dr Sprague. The Ford was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stalder
the Plains
Brad Stalder
Chauncey
Stalder
Sprague
Sunday School Meetings Set for Reunion Preparations
Two meetings are planned next Wednesday evening for local Sunday schools. The Methodist group gathers at 6 30 p m and the Christian group at 7 p m to discuss their roles in the sixty third O V I reunion in Chauncey next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Methodist Sunday School
Christian Sunday School
First Christian Sunday School Officers Conference
The First Christian Sunday school officers and teachers plan a Wednesday evening conference in the church Sunday school room to set Rally Day plans and discuss important business. Pastor-superintendent Gilbert B. Courtney urges full attendance. George Leffler of New Brighton Pa visits Chauncey with his parents. Nicholas Border departs Chauncey for Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Edward Robbinet and two children Dorothy and Edwin of Toledo visit Chauncey relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
First Christian Sunday School
Gilbert B. Courtney
George Leffler
New Brighton
Chauncey
Charles Leffler
Nicholas Border
P. Pendergrass
Wisconsin
Edward Robbinet
Dorothy
Edwin
Toledo
Stalder
Esther Class Meeting at Mrs Preston's Home
The Esther class of the Methodist church Sunday school will meet Wednesday evening at Mrs A L Prestons home for entertainment and important business. Mr and Mrs Earl Bridgewater and their son visit locally to see Mr and Mrs A H England and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Methodist Church Sunday School
A. L. Preston
Earl Bridgewater
Little Son
A. H. England
Chauncey Schools Crowded With 400 Enrolled This Year
Chauncey schools both high and grade report over four hundred pupils and nine teachers this year. Clarence Reese of Glouster visits uncle Edward Minister and family in Chauncey. A Christian Women’s Board of Missions meeting at the Christian church is set for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Clarence Reese
Glouster
Edward
Ohio University adds new enrollees and local business sale noted
At the home of Mrs. Harvey Nye Miss Dorothy Minister Lucile Bradfield Ruth and Pearl Wharton enrolled this week at Ohio University. The dry goods and clothing store in Chauncey owned by Harry Miles was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Luckoff who plan to locate in New York. The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian church will host a pot luck supper Friday evening with president Miss Pearl Wharton inviting strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Minister
Lucile Bradfield
Ruth and
Pearl Wharton
Ohio University
Chauncey
Harry Miles
Harry Luckoff
Nelsonville
Miles
New York
Christian Endeavor Social
Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church
Rebekah Lodge District Convention Planned in Chauncey
Chauncey prepares to host the district convention of the Rebekah Lodge next month bringing a large delegation of lodge workers. Abraham Solomon and Max Wilson of Chauncey are in Columbus this week for Jewish New Year services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Chauncey
Solomon, Abraham and
Max Wilson
Colubus
Obituary for James Franklin Wood Civil War veteran
James Franklin Wood, born October 19 1848 in Greenup Kentucky, died August 12 1920 in Meigs County Ohio at 71. He enlisted December 20 1863 with Company K 89th Kentucky Infantry and served through the Civil War. Survived by wife Lucy E. Carr and five children Zelda Gibson Charles Pearlie Wood Mary Haning Victoria Deem Bertha Warner, plus siblings and sixteen grandchildren. He joined Holiday Chapel Methodist in 1873 and helped build Pleasant Valley Church near Athens. He was loved for energy, kindness, and a cheerful Christian faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Franklin Wood
James
Eliza Wood
Greenup County
Kentucky
Ohio
Bedford Township
Meigs County
89Th Regiment of
Kentucky Infantry
Mr. Wood
Lucy E. Carr
Guysville
Zelda Gibson
Charles
Pearlie Wood
Albany
Mary Haning
Athens
Victoria Deem
Spirit Land
Bertha Warner
Winnifred
Canada
George E. Wood
Ida Russel
South Dakota
Methodist Church
Holiday Chapel
Athens County
Pleasant Valley
Bank Bandits Shot in Toledo Gun Battle
Two internationally known bank bandits Archie Denison and Cowboy Hill alias Johnson were shot in Toledo. Detective Steven Quinn was wounded. Denison was killed and Hill is dying after the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Archie Denison
Cowboy Hill
Johnson
Steven Quinn
Dennison
Hill
Homer S. Cummings Declines Senate Bid Against Brandegee
Homer S. Cummings former Democratic national chairman announced he will not seek the U S senate seat to oppose Senator Frank B Brandegee the Republican nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer !S
WISE
Bridgeport
Conn
Homer S. Cummings
U. S
Frank B. Brandegee
Mohican Sunday School Reorganizes Under Principal Rupp
The Mohican Sunday School class of the Presbyterian church reorganizes under Principal Rupp for the coming year and elects officers John Bolin president Paul Hall vice president James Basom secretary Harold Wise treasurer The class aims for progress under Mr Rupp's teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohican Sunday School
The
Presbyterian Church
Rupp
John Bolin
Paul Hall
James Basom
Harold Wise
Cotton consumption in August falls from 1919 figures
Washington reports August cotton consumption at 483193 bales, down from 497319 bales a year earlier. Of the total, 284474 bales were consumed in cotton growing states, up from 268583 bales last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Affairs at the Court House
A list of court actions includes a divorce granted to William Dodos from Helen Dodos and multiple civil cases. The State of Ohio vs Cornelius Williams orders $650 in child support payments. Sheriff’s reports note arrests for non support and a mistaken identity release in Sebring.
Crescent Ridge Social Guests Visit Glouster
Mr. and Mrs. John Weiss and family, Mildred Weiss, Edward Weiss, and Mabel Kittle were business visitors in Glouster on Saturday. Mrs. Patton and Misses Anna Patton Hazel Howard Woodrow Patton and Sam paper were Wednesday guests of Wilson Werner. Various locals visited and hosted at many homes including the Wemers and Pattons with several family and friend gatherings noted through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weiss
Mildred
Edward
Mabel Kittle
Glouster
Patton
S. C. Patton
Anna Patton
Hazel Howard
Woodrow Patton
Sam Paper
Wilson Werner
M.r
R. H. Wemer
Chas. Wolfe
Guy White
Orvil Boudinot
Wemer
Raymond Sayers
Clara Wemer
Nellie Sayers
Jacksonville
Mary Siders
Hazel Wemer
F. M. White
G. W. White
A. P. Wemer
John Wemer
B. F. Brown
Divorce Granted in Gallia County Case
Mrs. Effie May Harrison of Gallia County was granted a divorce from Charles W. Harrison a miner of The Plains Athens County in the common pleas court here. Willful absence was alleged. Harrison a World War veteran has been in an Athens hospital five months with amastoiditis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Effie May Harrison
Gallia County
Charles W. Harrison
Plains
Athens County
Common Pleas
Harrison
Athens
Hockingport School Opens with Miss Watler Sisters as Teachers
Hockingport schools opened Tuesday September 7 with Miss Watler sisters from Condit as teachers. Superintendent Gaskill of Athens visited early in the week. Julian Adams returned to Marietta to resume high school studies. Mrs Jeannette Knowles boards the teachers. Engagement announced between Harrison Buckley and Ada Taylor. Morrey Jackson died in Parkersburg. Margaret Jackson was summoned home. Local visitors include FE Parker and Ethyl Jessie Parker and three guests from Parkersburg. Curtis Sherman of Little Hocking visited Gunners. Hunters increasingly active without farmer permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Buckley
Ada Taylor
Morrey Jackson
Parkersburg
Margaret Jackson
FE. K. Parker
Ethyl
Jessie
Nestor
Spencer
W. Va
Lulu Layman
Fairman
Local residents motor to Athens and notable visits
The Plain s reports numerous social trips as families including the Hardy Shreves Graves Cook and Micheals groups travel to Athens and Nelsonville. Meetings with Frances Harrison and Abbie Graves appear amid weekend visits and a birth is noted with Alfred Whetlow’s son.
Widening of Garage Street Being Sought
City council adjourned until next Monday September 20 after a brief session. Officials discussed relaying Carpenter street sidewalks after recent paving and widening Carpenter Street from the armory to Grosvenor Street to ease heavy traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Street
Pratt Street
George Junod
A. L. Johnson
Armory
Grosvenor Street
J.D. Brown
Bank of Athens
Roush
Council
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
Women endure pain and strain while keeping others happy in a common heroism. The ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a simple remedy from roots and herbs, claiming it has helped women for forty years in overcoming obstinate female illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Local social notes from Athens and surroundings
New England Wallace Norris of Columbus was Sunday guest of L McDonald. Mrs Dora Worthing of Athens visited her grandmother Mrs Starlin Thursday and Friday. Lonnie Morrison and family were Athens visitors Thursday. Esther Hughes is on the sick list. George Hill of Athens visited JL Poston and family Monday. Addie Stephenson and son and Belva Almashy of Cananville visited Peter Van Dyke and family Sunday. James Summers and son Percy were Amenville visitors Saturday. Sarah Edgar returned home Monday after weeks at Athens with Mrs G L Hill. Hattie Dodds is visiting in Athens. Florence Wright returned to Canaanville after several days with Myrtle Stewart. John Bennett moved to Caldwell for work. James Summers bought the G P Jarvis property and plans to move next month. Stella Poston, at Stewart high school, spent Sunday with her father L E Poston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Morrison
Athens
Esther Hughes
George Hill
JL. E. Poston
Addie Stephenson
Belva Almashy
Canaanville
Peter van Dyke
James Summers
Percy
Amenville
Sarah Edgar
G. L. Hill
Hattie Dodds
Florence Wright
Myrtle Stewart
John Bennett
Caldwell
G. P. Jarvis
Stella Poston
Stewart
L. E. Poston
Device Enables One Armed Man To Use Hand Without Help
Of German invention is a device that allows a one armed man to use his hand and arm without assistance. The article highlights a functional aid that enhances mobility and independence for amputees.
Ohio M. E. Conference assigns Marietta district pastors
The Ohio M. E. Conference set assignments for the Marietta district. District superintendent F. M Evans remains in Athens. Numerous clergy are listed with churches and towns including Athens Albany Barrowville Coolville Gallipolis Jackson ville Marietta Newark Parkersburg Ripley and Syracuse among others with several posts indicated as to be supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Ohio M. EB
Marietta
F. M Evans
Athens
Albany
Howard Warner
Amesville
N. I. Miller
Central Avenue
Dallas Browning
First Church
C. L. Strecker
Barlow
C. W. Frey
Bartlett
M L. Woodward
Belpre
Bidwell
L I. Roush
Bucehtel
L. O. Lineberger
Chauncey
W. Ashbrand
Cheshire
L. C. Shaver
Chester
W. F. Wilson
Chester Hill
F. H Born
Coolville
H. W. Wilson
Corning
E. H. McCormick
Downington
Ewington
W. A. Lockwood
Haydenville
Gallipolis
BZ. L. Merrill
Louster
J. L Laudsettal
Guysville
L. C. Wills
Jacksonville
Trimble
H. L. Sheldon
Jerseyville
Jobs
L. A. Donnely
Letart Falls
F. N. Lynch
J. H. Windling
Gilman Avenue
F. O. Weed
Norwood
J. R. Stanforth
R. R. Weed
Middleport
Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo recommended for hair care
A vintage advisory favors Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless for steady use. Two teaspoons cleanse hair and scalp, produce rich lather, rinse clean, and leave hair soft, silky, bright, and manageable. Available at pharmacies and inexpensive for family use.
Birthday Party for Olive Keeney in Buchtel Ohio
A birthday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Mose Keeney's home in Buchtel honored Olive Keeney on her sixteenth birthday. Guests from Murray City included Clara Caley, Vanna Caley, Ruby Maye, and others. The evening featured games and Victrola music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel Buchtel
Mose Keeney
Daugher Olive
Misa Clara
Vanna Caley
Ruby Maye
Mary Tannihill
Grace
Laura Rafe
Wilm Keeney
Mr. Roy
Raymon Wilson
Clarence Hartman
Pooh Shuttleworth
Murray City
Reed Carsey
Lawrence Teansbill
Eldon Wheeler
Arthur
Six Tickets May Face Ohio Voters
Columbus September 14 There will be four state tickets on the Ohio ballot in November and possibly single taxers and socialists have qualified by petitions The secretary of state announced both parties surpassed the required 9979 signatures equal to one percent of the last general election vote Petitions from prohibitionists and farm labor parties are being tabulated but doubt remains on signatures totals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Prohibitionista
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Nelsonville News
Rebekahs
Owl Hall
Charles Weiss
Worth Clements
Ed Clements
Greendale
Bell Phone
Deanville
D. W. Harper
Bell
Mason City Hill
Charles Bruce
Iéiire Saber Ee
Edna Tat Deena Dea
Jae
Dee
Sieh Neds
Fred S. Scott
Columbus St
Red Men's Hall
Fred Lemley
Kentner St
Hocking Valley
Dayton
Joe Linn
A. C. Anderson
Faulkner
Lucy Law
Delaware, O
Frank Pendergrass
Peter Pendergrass
Louise Lawson
George Redd
Lancaster
Christian Women's Board of Missions of the Christian Church
M. A. Daugherty
Lancaster, Ohio
Opera House
Athens CO
Democratic Executive Committee
Harvey Nye
Rebekah Convention
Mohicans
Court House
Clyde Sedgwick
Bessie Hall
Harry E. Thomas
Pittsburg
Helen M. Woods
Charles Speelman
Fanny Weet
New Floodwood
Common Pleas Court
William Dodos
Helen Dodos
Woolley and Rowlands
State of Ohio
Helen Six
Cornelius Williams
Laura Evener
State of
George Mitchell
Rock Hysell
David Chesser
Emmett Parker
Charles Hashman
Thomas Beerman
New York Coal Company
Samuel Pearson
Sebring
Mahoning County
McKinley
Mine 21
Clarence Wolf
Cash Wolf
Crescent Ridge
Hockingport
Curtis Sherman
Little Hocking
Ralph Gunner
Luke Hardy
Orla Shreves
Baby
Hocking
Finook
Robert Graves
Irwin
Fred Schmidtt
Marie Schmidtt
Alfred Wetka
Saturne
Robert Noble
Fin Cook
Jeff Harrison
Frances
Coburn
John West Sr
Chillicothe
W. J. Hawk
Michigan
J K. Brown
Grant Micheals
Will Potts
Seiple
Ed Micheals
Joe Hutchins
Lon Humphrey and
Hazle Geisicke
Logan
Tom Baylis
Elza MacGranor
Zine Courtney
Alfred Whetlow
Abbie Graves
New England
Wallace Norris
L. McDonald and Family
Dora Worthing
Starlin
Grurghed
Strecker
Browning
Evans
Ali
Wm. Mills
Citizens Central
Bank Bldg
Nelsonville, Ohio
Lash
College
A. B
N. O
Athens Book & News Co
Rick
the Kimber Oil & Gas GO
Regula
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