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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville Classified Ads Summary

Classified notices list several sales including a 10 room house near the car barn at 436 Chestnut Street and an old livery barn on Fayette Street. Also offered is a 1-3 interest in a 320 acre Nelsonville farm with timber and pasture, near Poplar Street, and a Ford touring car in new condition at 11144 Columbus Street.

Chestnut St Fayette St C. L. Stout Nelsonville L. H. Aeom Ed. Reynolds Columbus Street Washington Street Back St Poplar St Monroe St Fayette Monroe Mill St

Newlyweds Clarence and Price Showered with Gifts

Neighbors and friends hosted a Friday evening shower for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Price at Mad Price's home. Guests presented linen, cut glass, and silver while Mrs. Price served luncheon.

Clarence Price Mad Price M. T. Brandenburg M. H. Ohlinger Abner Juniper B. R. Stuart A. Summers Frank Johnson Margaret Woolery Florence Lewis E. T. Spray J. W. Badenelle N. L. Horton Mary Frederick John Stocklin Geo. Hall Rose Deeds Raymond Summers Dave Seiberts L. F. Ely James McKee Otto Swirley Ed. Hite Lizzie McGill Henry Buntoff Clarence Stuart Hildred Goodspeed John Horton Margaret Hicks Misses Mildred Hutchins Grace Mildred Roberts Georgia Hickman Bernice Stuart James Hall Charles Price

Card of Thanks and Local Social Notes

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and assistance at a sister's death, mentions Prof Farree and faculty, Rev Mann, and singers. Notes visits from H H Supplee of Zanesville, Mr and Mrs Radford of Columbus, and other locals with travel to Albany and family ties. Also lists arrivals, work moves, and a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs William Evans.

Prof Farree Rev. Mann H. H. Supplee Zanesville Fred Schwab W. D. Radford Clare Columbus Radford James Nickols Watkins Street Athens County Hocking Valley David Casey Lake City Casey Ray Barron Buckeye Lake Edward Sharp Eleanore Scott Buchtel High School Anna Holtz Cincinnati C. H. Roddabush Mick Kathleen Scott Ohio University Athens William Evans Ashton Avenue

Local families listed in Middleport and Congo marriage notice

Mr. and Mrs. John Warner and daughter Barbara with two sons Frank and William of Middleport Ohio are joined by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dunlap and two daughters Ruth and Edna of Congo Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Scott and two daughters Margaret and Wilma of this city in a community notice of family ties.

John Warner Barbara Frank William Middleport Clyde Dunlap Ruth Edna Congo C. E. Scott Margaret Wilma

Birthday Surprise Dinner for Mrs. Wolfe in Logan Visit

Mrs. Walter Wolfe found her home filled with about eighteen guests after returning from down street to discover a bountiful birthday dinner spread. Her Logan family arrived with baskets, making Tuesday noon a most delightful anniversary celebration.

Walter Wolfe Down Street Logan

Hunting Out Of Season Fines In Eagle Township

Grover Gillespie James Losey John Wyatt of Trimble and George Neighborgall of Jacksonville were fined 25 dollars plus 21 83 costs each in Squire Timmons court in Eagle township Vinton county on hunting out of season. Deputies Shipley and Hibbard led the case and officials vow stricter game law enforcement to restore game in Ohio. Bee Mason Andrews grows as a local real estate figure with multiple sales and improvements in Glouster. Rev J W Orr is reassigned as Glouster Methodist pastor for a fifth year while Jacksonville Trimble church duties shift with Rev Weed moving to Powell.

Grover Gillespie James Losey John Wyatt Trimble George Neighborgall Jacksonville Squire Timmons Eagle Township Vinton County Sol Shipley Shipley Hibbard Athens Mason Andrews Bowkley Mary, Shust Hunterdon S. A. Cunningham Andrews John Roberts James Pico Main Street Gary Stephenson Indianapolis Ind Columbus Stephenson J. W. Orr Glouster Methodist Church Rev. Orr McArthur

Suspect Released in East Clayton Murder Case

The suspect picked up Sunday in Marietta in connection with the East Clayton murder was released Wednesday after a mismatch in description. Sheriff Parker said the man nearly matched the slayer but his hair and moustache differed, and he was freed. The Marietta trip by Sheriff Parker and Chief Porter lasted until about four o'clock Monday morning.

Marietta East Clayton Parker Porter Athens

Wife claims husband gave her seven dollars since 1908 divorce

In a divorce suit, the wife states her husband supplied only seven dollars from their marriage in 1908 onward, outlining the financial history of the union and requesting relief.

Funeral services announced for Friday at residence

Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o clock at the residence conducted by Reverend C L Strecker. Interment will take place in the West Union street cemetery. Friends may call at the home Thursday evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.

C. L. Strecker West Union Street

Giants Clinch Pennant as Reds Triumph in Cincinnati

Telegram from John J. McGraw to August Herrmann marks the climax of the tense pennant race. The Giants' manager congratulates Cincinnati Reds president on securing the National League pennant and looks ahead to the World Series.

Cincinnati John J. McGraw New York Giants August Herrmann Cincinnati Reds Giants Reds

County Schools Draw From 1918 Tax Duplicate Funds

Athens county schools will receive a total of 117 417 59 from the undivided general fund of the 1918 tax duplicate, with August receipts at 323 883 04 and disbursements at 528 543 67. The county balance stands at 121 974 43, with improved roads drawing 12 445 02. Names of townships and corporations and their allocations for the first half of 1919 are listed, including Athens city 6 447 46 and Nelsonville 9 801 69.

Athens County Athens Township Alexander Ames Bern Canaan Carthage Dover Lee Lodi Rome Troy Trimble Waterloo York Athens City Amesville Corp Chauncey Albany Coolville Glouster Jacksonville Buchtel Nelsonville Dov Daleton Amesville Murray City Carbondale Marshfield Mineral Happy Hollow

Athens schools fill vacancies after teacher appeal

The twelve Athens county schools delayed by closures are reopening as certified teachers respond to the Messenger appeal. County Superintendent Root says all vacancies are filled except the Carbondale principalship, where two applicants bid and the position will be filled soon.

Athens Coun Root Messenger Carbondale

Grange Meeting Set at Jackville School House

The Athens Grange will hold its next meeting at the Jackville school house on Friday evening at 7 30. A new member class will be initiated.

Athens Grange Jackville

Permit to Wed Delmont Skinner and Emma Snedden

Delmont Skinner a 20 year old miner of Glouster and Emma Snedden a 21 year old housekeeper of Buchtel were issued a marriage permit by Justice W. J. Warrener in Canton. Canton Council rejected Service Director Zink proposal to submit a street pay bond issue to voters.

Delmont Skinner Glouster Emma _ Snedden Buchtel W. J. Warrener Canton Zink

Ohio Huskies Open Practice With Largest Squad In Years

Ohio team members return to the gridiron for the first workout of the year. Captain Trone to join later as 30 players, including many returnees, show readiness under Coach Gullum and Assistant Finsterwald. Scrimmage set after pre-season conditioning with a schedule released for October through November.

Ohio Young Hageley Loomis Schleyer Gahm Emde Columbus Kreiger Shapter Fuller Boyd Wade Jefferson Newman Goddard Trone Davy Davis Ellis Earich Les Benson Brickles Hiram College Thor Oson Huskies Gullum Finsterwald Syracuse University Guilum Muskingum Athens Akron Heidelberg Kenyon Gambier Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Baldwin-Wallace Wittenbureg Springfield Dennison

Court Petition Seeks Removal of Overhanging Building

Bertha Graham and Clarissa Stephenson of Nelsonville sue in common pleas against Axie M Hyde seeking a court order to move part of a neighboring building. The petition notes about twelve inches of eaves and roof overhang onto the plaintiffs lot causing wetness after rain. Canton kindergarten will be taught by public schools next week.

Bertha Graham Clarissa Stephenson Nelsonville Common Pleas Axie M. Hyde

Veterans Honor Boyhood Friends At Downington Dinner

In Downington Oklahoma born veterans F Marion Cline and Dr J S Halliday were feted at a dinner by Mrs Margaret Hopkins. The gathering recalled school days and Civil War memories with talks by Col Brooks and Rev Dutton.

Downington Margaret Hopkins F. Marion Cline J. 8 Halliday Oklahoma Cline Columbus Muskogee Okla Marcellus Howell Carpenter Ohio Col E. P. Brooks Harrisonville William F. Townsend Carpenter, Ohio Henry A. Dickson Albany Josephus Cuningham Washington, D. C J. O. Clark Jane Townsend Margaret Townsend Sarah Cane Samaria Miller Dickson Sophronia Martin Mary Graves Mina Jewell Aura Hanlin J. 8. Halliday J. M. Cline Mattie Townsley J. Halliday Cline Will C. Merritt J. Haliday Cline Athens Pagetown W. P. Howell Col. Brooks Dutton Rev. Dutton Hopkins Mrs. Hopkins

Bluffton Hosts Eighth District Daughters of Rebekah Convention

Bluffton will host the annual convention of the eighth district of Daughters of Rebekah on October 1. Delegates from local lodges are scheduled to attend events, gatherings, and community service planning during the one day gathering.

Bluffton Eighth District Daughters of Rebekas

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C. C. Sharp Clark Higgins Lancaster Corwin Andrews John Lawson Pauline West Virginia L. Rice Marion Nelle Longstaff Willis Hickman Culver Military School P. W. Hickman C. E. Jewett Charles Saylor John Oakley Tom Oakley Annie Oakley Glouster News William Welshh Weed Powell Rev. Weed Lash Valdura Maud Muller Raymond Featherstone Ohio Onmnes Meigs J. E. Zeller Nelsonville, Ohio Chas, C. Gates E. M United States Nelsonville Tire & Repair. Co Bell Phone Washington
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