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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville Classified Ads

Classified notices from Nelsonville list sale items including a 10 room house near car barn offered as income property, an old livery barn on Fayette Street for immediate removal, a 320 acre farm with partial locking bottom land near Nelsonville with oil lease negotiations, a Ford touring car with new tires and spot light in first class condition. Listings include contact details and dates.

Nelsonville L. H. Price Poplar St Ed. Reynolds Columbus Street

Local families host birthday dinner for Mrs Dorst and Hazel Auldine

Mr and Mrs Charles Dorst entertained with a Sunday chicken dinner honoring Mrs Jacob Dorst and granddaughter Hazel Auldine. Guests included families from Athens Columbus Wheelersburg and Logan with several traveling students and relatives in attendance.

Charles Dorst Jacob Dorst Hazel Auldine Athens Sarah Ferrer Little Mary Adaline James Hattie Love Wheelersburg Charles, Jr Esther Cornelia Edison

Local Births and a NYC Visit Report

Mr and Mrs Gene Shivers announce the arrival of their eight pound daughter born Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Barron welcome a new daughter born Saturday. Miss Sylvia Cooley left today for her home in New York City after visiting sister Mrs R H Jackson and father F G Cooley.

Gene Shivers John Barron Sylvia Cooley New York City R. H. Jackson F. G. Cooley

Farewell Party for Troop 1 Member Henry Crawford

Twenty seven boys from Troop 1 gathered at Henry Crawford's home for a farewell party as he left Thursday to enter school at Delaware. A social evening followed with an elegant lunch late in the night.

Henry Crawford Crawford Delaware

Corn Roast Draws Needle Craft Club Members

The Needle Craft Club held a corn roast on Kentner's Hill Friday with twelve ladies in attendance. Harry Dupler of New Lexington visited his aunt Mrs. Clarence White for the weekend. Ted Sanders and Lawrence Lyons visited Millfield relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lama attended the Woodruff reunion in Logan. Columbus guests stayed with Millfield relatives and other locals joined the Roch House visit with Eph Stratton family and P. E. Lama relations.

Ladies of the Needle Craft Club Kentner's Hill Harry Dupler New Lexington Clarence White Ted Sanders Lawrence Lyons Millfield Bernard Lama Woodruff Logan Clifford Sanders Columbus Eph Stratton Carl P. E. Lama Roch House

Purchases Clothing Store In Public Square Deal

Jeffrey D. Adamson has purchased the L. D. Martin clothing and men's furnishings store on Public Square. Adamson takes possession Monday morning and is a local young man with many friends wishing him success. Martin will focus on coal and oil business. For sale a 12 room house near Fast End school with Bell phone 829. Miss Eli Johnson and daughter Jessie were guests of Logan friends.

Jeffrey D. Adamson L. D. Martin Clothing Public Square Mr. Adamson Mr. Martin

President Wilson attacked as a crown of quitters in world policy

Senator Sherman denounces Wilson as the crowned monarch of quitters and accuses Hitchcock of serving Europe. He says Wilson shifted from neutrality to internationalist aims and warns the Senate against ratifying any treaty that would spend American blood and money in European quarrels.

Washington Wilson Senate United States Sherman Illinois Hitchcock Lusitania League of Nations Western Hemisphere Europe

Treasury faces deficit of 3.6 billion in current year

Washington reports a deficit of 3,591,273,845.26 for the present fiscal year as Representative Good warns of looming obligations. He cites total government needs outside urgent bills at 10.83 billion and revenues near 7.24 billion, urging economy and a national finance officer.

Washington Representative Good Iowa House Appropriations Committee House Good Treasury Wilson Postal Service

Earle's Hypo-Cod touted as tonic remedy

Ed. Grosholz of Columbus Ohio praises Earle's Hypo-Cod as a tonic that restored his health after years of weakness and digestive trouble. He claims improved appetite and kidney function, recommending readers buy the product from McKee Drug Co. at 1.20 dollars plus tax.

Searle Ed. Grosholz American China Co Columbus Ohio Mound 81 Earle Chemical Co Earle McKee Drug Co

Millfield Notes on Local Meetings and Events

The Ladies Bible Class reorganized at Mrs. Brewer's home and will meet next at Mrs. J R Wade's. Damon Watkins preaches his last sermon before entering college. School opens with Miss Fry as principal and teachers listed. Mrs Clorinda Cole's funeral held at her son's home with Nye cemetery burial. Mrs C H Boudinot hosts Loyal Boys and Queen Esther in Parker's eighteenth birthday celebration with many attendees and gifts.

William Nye C. H. Boudinot F. E. Boudinot Parker Hose Eleanor Hill Muriel Hartley Grace May Knight Thelma Sams Mabel Matson Mary Evans Zenith Riley Florence Dennis Florence Brewer Eva Dunkle Nellie Sayers Inez Wemmer Goldie Boudinot Vera Fulton Loretta Stout Bonnie Walters Messrs Donald and Dwight Post Burr Oak Guy Sams Leonard Elmer Matson Walter Hartley Raymond Sayers Jess Wemmer Herman Vaughn Farich Allen Boudinot Ray Wemmer Damon Watkins Theodore Ray Knight Orris Boudinot

Children Urged to Boost War Savings Stamps Drive

Supt. Morgan of Athens public schools calls on teachers and students to actively participate in the War Savings campaign this fall. Ohio officials press for higher school based stamp sales, noting total school sales exceed 5 million dollars this year with last year's 15 million pushing grand total past 20 million. The Ohio First Club focus is to Americanize America by investing in War Savings Stamps through schools.

Supt. Morgan Athens Public Ohio United States H. W. Pearson Ohio War Savings Committee Morgan

Gompers Says He Will Not Intervene in Steel Strike Row

Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor stated he has no plans to travel to Boston to handle the police strike situation or to Pittsburg for the steel workers presidents meeting. He refused to discuss reports that union heads may postpone the September 22 steel strike.

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Boston Pittsburg Steel Workers’ Union Gompers

Naval Recruiters to Visit Athens

Navy recruiters will be at the Athens Post Office September 19 and 20 1919 inviting enlistments in all branches. Short terms of two three or four years are favored and men may be transferred directly to the U S S Minnesota for duty without a training station. Open only for two days in Athens be ready September 19 20 1919.

U. S. S. Minnesota Athens

Fletch Hawk Family Touring Towns in Ohio Visits

Fletch Hawk and family motored to Millfield and Athens on Sunday. Mrs Liz Guess was in Athens Monday. Joe Hutchins visited his mother Mrs Seth Robinson at Logan Sunday and attended the Snyder Rodman reunion then supper with J W Patton at Haydenville. Hawk family also traveled to Albany Sunday. Kate Jones and brother of Athens called on Mrs Tom Davis Sunday. Cliff Wolfe of Connett spent Saturday with Liz Guess. Bob Howard and Merwin Stauffer hosted Sunday evening in Logan. William Roberts and family visited relatives at Murray City.

Fletch Hawk Millfield Athens Liz Guess Joe Hutchins Seth Robinson Logan Snyder-Rodman J. W. Patton Haydenville Hawk Albany Kate Jones Tom Davis Cliff Wolfe Connett Bob Howard Merwin Stauffer Llagon William Roberts Murray City

Local Social News from New Marshfield Area

Leslie Buck and family visited relatives in Guysville and Chauncey while Floyd Bretz Delmo Bretz and kin spent weekend with Amos Bretz in Guysville. Lydia Nanna from Athens stayed with her parents in Guysville as Peter Winning hosted relatives from Indiana. Sciatic rheumatism patient Fred Herron shows improvement. E J Shannon and children visited Athens relatives. Mrs. John Elliott from Albany visited her daughter in Athens. Mrs Grace Beverage and Mrs Minear shopped in Athens.

Leslie Buck Plwood Buck Guysville Floyd Bretz Delmo Bretz Amos Bretz Rock Hysell T. R. Hamilton Chauncey Middleport Garrison Hamilton Lydia Nanna Athens Wm. Nanna Peter ‘Winning Mr. Winning Indiana Fred Herron E. J. Shannon John Elliott Albany Gerald Siders Grace Beverage J. V. Minear

Arrest Saloon Men Canton Ohio

Four more former saloonists are arrested charged with illegal sale of liquor in Canton Ohio.

Canton, O

Grandmiola Phonographs Offer Superior Tone and Value

A local ad promotes Grandmiola phonographs with claims of unmatched tone and volume. Cash sales only, new machines guaranteed, no extended trials, and a $10 reward for the first phonograph produced at the studio with greater volume and tone.

Sauter's Phonograph Studio in Nelsonville

Nelsonville repair shop Sauter's Phonograph Studio offers servicing for all makes and models. Local business advertises repairs and maintenance for phonographs and related equipment.

Nelsonville, O

Visitor Roundup Touches Athens Area Names

Mr and Mrs Samuel Crossen and son Kendall of Athens visit relatives here Mrs Clara Holmes of Payette Idaho visits her father E K Carpenter and sisters Esther Bowers and Marguerite Carpenter Hanford Dickson and wife Athens visitors Saturday Mrs Wilson Gustin nee De Camp of Cleveland visits Mr and Mrs Harry Brown and will see friends Caroline Halliday of Dyesville visits Hetty Rife Warren Sisson of Carpenter Albany visitor Sunday evening T W Coe and daughters Mabel and Alta motor to Radcliffe to spend the day with Eddie Fitzpatrick family Dr A F Holmes of Athens State hospital spends Sunday afternoon with his mother.

Samuel Crossen Kendall Athens Clara Holmes Payette Idaho E. K. Carpenter Esther Bowers Marguerite Carpenter Hanford Dickson Wilson Gustin

Arson Charge Put Against Malone

William Malone of near The Plains faces an arson charge tied to a Sunday night blaze at Edward Cobert house. Malone pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Justice Helwig. A $1000 bond was set. unable to furnish it, he remained in county jail awaiting trial in common pleas court.

William Malone Near the Plains Edward Cobert Helwig Malone Common Pleas Court

Wheat Carrier Lost in Gulf Storm

The British steamer Bayronton of 3,370 tons sank in the East Gulf after a storm. Survivors were rescued by the steamer Fagan, with 250,000 bushels of wheat aboard. No crew losses confirmed yet. Also noted is a World Series schedule meeting in Cincinnati to finalize dates for the Reds and White Sox.

Galveston Tex Bayronton Marseilles East Gulf Cincinnati, CO Herrmann National Commission Cincinnati Reds Chicago White Sox Ban Johnson

Buckeye Democrat Debuts In Ohio Political Coverage

The Buckeye Democrat, issued by Ohio Democratic leaders, launches as a monthly paper guiding readers to Democratic outlets. Homer S. Cummings writes the lead, criticizing the current Republican legislature and outlining campaign aims.

Columbus Buckeye Democrat Democratic State Executive Committee Ohio Homers. Cummings Democratic National Committee

Scout Meeting Planned at Presbyterian Church Thursday

Scoutmaster Morgan calls Troop One meeting at 7 o clock Thursday evening at the Presbyterian church. All Scouts old and new are urged to attend as patrols may be reorganized and new leaders elected. Prospective Boy Scouts are invited as well.

Morgan Boy Scouts Presbyterian Church

Ohio River Stages Updated For Pittsburgh Area

Ohio river stages show Point Bridge 5.7 feet falling and several sites steady or falling. Herrs Island 6 feet stationary Davis Island 9.2 feet stationary Beaver Dam 8 feet stationary Parkersburg 10.4 feet falling Point Pleasant 7.5 feet falling.

Pittsburgh Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Pershing Honored as Congress Passes Thank-You Resolution

The House approved a joint resolution praising General John J. Pershing and the American Expeditionary Forces. The vote stood 227 to 1 with Representative Schall of Minnesota the sole dissenter, prompting a commemorative demonstration in Washington.

Washington House Congress John J. Pershing Pershing Schall Minnesota

Hanging Rock woman praises Trutona cure all

Mrs. Mary Watkins of Hanging Rock aged 69 declares Trutona cured her rheumatism kidney trouble and heart pains. She reports stomach relief and overall improved health after one bottle and plans to continue use. Trutona being introduced at The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.

Portsmouth Mary Watkins Hangingrock Trutona Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Boston Unions Vote on General Strike Question

Boston labor leaders and unions moved to vote on a general strike as the city faced police strike tensions. Guy Oyster, Samuel Gompers aide, said he did not expect a general strike, while telephone operators began a twelve hour ballot and other unions weighed their positions. Fire officials stated the Boston fire department would not pursue a general strike.

Boston Mass Guy Oyster Samuel Gompers Washington Oyster Daniel J. Looney Firemen’s Union Boston Fire Department

Peace Delegation Endorses German Treaty and League Covenant

Paris September 16 Members of the American Peace delegation endorsed the German peace treaty and the League of Nations covenant without qualification. They stated this in repudiation of William Bullitt's testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington.

Paris Wm. Bullitt Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington

Red Cross to Boost Public Health Drives in November

Attorney Hughey announced a nationwide Red Cross campaign in November to renew memberships for 1920 and promote public health. The plan involves extending nursing resources to rural areas with bedside care, school hygiene, and home nursing, in cooperation with other health groups to reduce preventable deaths.

Red Cross Hughey United States

Court House Criminal Docket To Be Set

The criminal docket will be set in the morning session on Wednesday with Prosecutor Bartels listed.

Bartels

Contempt Charge Against Albion Thomas B for Support

Attorney 8 M Johnson prepared papers against Albion Thomas B for failing to pay twelve dollars monthly for the support of their two minor children. Cora May Brown now Bays was ordered to appear in court Wednesday morning to answer contempt of court charges.

Albion Thomas B Cora May Brown Core May Bays 8. M. Johnson Brown

Names and Ages in Albany Cassondale Blakely Athens Champlin

A list of local residents with ages and occupations appears, including James Bolin a 21 year old farmer of Albany Pauline Potter 18 of Albany Howard Featherstone 32 a miner Lena Allbough 20 of Cassondale Jesse Mapes 31 plumber Blakely 22 bookkeeper Athens Raymond a miner Meada Taylor 17 Walter Lang 26 Dosnville Ethel Champlin 90 Chauncey Calvin Stevens 22 civil Elizabeth Deer 19 Sonville.

James C. Bolin Farmer Pauline Potter Albany Howard Featherstone Miner Lena Allbough Cassondale Jesse Mapes Po Blakely Athens Raymond Ee Meada Taylor Bot Moles Walter Lang Penny Dosnville Ethel Champlin E € Chauncey Calvin Stevens Civil Elizabeth Deer Sonville

Camp 5 to be retained as a permanent camp

Chaotic clipping notes that a committee from the national commission will not inspect the original schedule and that Camp 5 may be kept permanent. The text suggests inspections apply only to camps with doubt about permanency. The article cites CHILLICOTHD O and references dates in September with unclear phrases about the commission’s actions.

Chillicothd, CO Tional Commission On

Rameey Delivers Medical Supplies to Texas Storm District

Dr. E Rameey assistant city flier departed Houston by air with medical supplies for the storm district. Columbus Ohio State University marks registration day amid record crowds with a freshmen Sophomore cane rush on campus.

Houston Tex Dr. E. Rameey Anl Texas Storm District Columbus Ohio State University

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Chestnut St Fayette St C. L. Stout Bess Lutz Leta Green Rowena Washburn C. E. Washburn Ti Rosser Bert Angie Chas, Conaway Pierce Stratton Cable Gibson George Johnson Walter Howe Ralph Howe J. D. Ledlie Byron Davis Salem Center James Long Wilkesville Sid Shergard Mollie Russell Hollis E. S. Higgins Nellie Mathews Ethel Bagley Mary Lane Muriel Gilbert Royal Linscott Hira Richard Gibson Kansas William Guy Bob Smith O. W Ruth Conaway Marcell Inman Christinia Lowery Greensboro N. C Bell Phone Eli Johnson Jessie Logan Friends Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio United States Treasury Ghildren Guy New County Board the Plains Sauter’s Phonograph Studio BOY Scout Meeting Ohio River Hanging Rock Court House Shereta Stuart OPERA Barker Mechem Dry Goods CO
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