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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1919

Page

3

Wanted janitress at Bell Telephone Company

Notice to men employed at Nelsonville Brick Co. Merchandise orders may be obtained at the company office good for trade at Hoodlett's Novelty Store. The Junior Order United American Mechanics and Daughters of America plan a Crystal Springs Park picnic Sunday September 21. Members urged to bring baskets and families. depart hall at 7 AM.

Nelsonville Brick Co Hoodlett’s Novelty Store United American Mechanic and Daughters of America Crystal Springs Park

Nelsonville Advertised Letters Listing 1919

Nelsonville Ohio notices list names of residents and their letters awaiting in the post office as of September 16 1919. The roster includes Allison Elza Ashworth Harry Coon Jess Davis Frank Hall Raymond Hayden Gertrude Johnson Wm L Lightfoot Wilbur More Miss Gladis Payne Mrs Emma Peters Miss May Robinett Vern A. Somers Lizzie and others noted as returned or pending. Local secretaries for unions are also listed.

Nelsonville Allison Elza Ashworth Harry Coon Jess Davis Frank Hall Raymond Hayden Gertrude Johnson Wm. L Lightfoot Wilbur More Miss Gladis Payne Emma Peters Miss May Robinett Vern A Somers Lizzie West Floyd White

Entertained Mason Honoring 78th Birthday at Public Square

Mrs. B F Martin hosted Philadorean Lodge F A M at her Public Square home for her husband’s 78th birthday. Martin, a long time tyler, received a purse from the members. A luncheon followed. Funeral services for 7 month old Paul William McConaha were held Wednesday at Greenlawn, conducted by Rev. Marsh.

B. F. Martin Philadorean Lodge Martin Tyler Little Paul William McConaha William McConaha Marsh Greenlawn

Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Jewett Home

The Woman's Home Society will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Carl Jewett with Mrs. Ferree as hostess. Miss Bertha Nixon will lead devotions and Mrs. Carl Coakley will run the program. Four ladies will present a short playlet on Home Missionary work. Members are urged to attend. Mrs. Lafe Hawkins visits Cincinnati friends. Mrs. Clark Higgins and Mr. and ...

Local residents visit and travel notes from Lancaster area

Mrs. Merle Higgins of Lancaster and Mrs. J D Bass visit relatives. Mr. Charles Baird and Ed Young travel to Columbus on business. Mrs. Mollie Six and Mrs. Ida Lynch spend time with relatives in Middleport and Columbus. George Johnson stays on his Delaware area farm. D F Shafer, Nellie Hale travel for business. Families Figgins and McCoy motor to Columbus to see Mrs Figgins mother, Mrs Frank Murphy, who recently had surgery at Grant hospital.

Merle Higgins Lancaster Clark Higgins Charles Baird Columbus Mollie Six Middleport Cheshire Ed Young J. D. Bass Bremen George Johnson Delaware Ida Lynch A. J. Juniper D. F. Shafer Nellie Hale Jackson Michigan Joe Figgins Little Son Delbert McCoy

Nelsonville churchgoers attend Athens fellowship gathering

A large Nelsonville Christian church group joined the County Fellowship meeting in Athens, traveling by special car at 5:30 to attend and returning at 10:30. The list includes many Nelsonville residents such as Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Andrews and Mrs. Lydia Johnson among attendees. The Serbian government plans a 375 mile barge canal from the Danube to Saloniki to connect the Aegean Sea.

Nelsonville Christian Church County Fellowship Christian Churches Athens Nelsonville J. D. Andrews Lottie Anders Frank Betts James Birge C. O. Barron Roy Barron Frances Albert Corwin Lewis Courtney Henry Courtney Harry Dilcher Allie Dilcher William DeVal Mark Gettle James Harrold Hyla Harrold John Huddy William Hall Fred Higgins C. L. Johnson Lydia Johnson Clayton Jenkins Barney Keplar George Lewis Ida Rosser Sam Starkey T. E. Taylor Beth Verity E. A. Wallace Walter Warner Aegean Sea Danube Saloniki

Father John's Medicine Promises Weight Gain for Children

An advertisement urges mothers to send for a weight chart proving children should reach weight proportional to height. It touts Father John's Medicine as a safe, alcohol free tonic flesh-builder with 60 years of history and cites a Springfield testimony of a girl gaining over twenty pounds after use.

Father John Lowell Mass W. W. Smith Springfield Ohio

Pershing Receives Enormous Welcome Upon Return

World War coverage reports General John J. Pershing greeted by record crowds in Washington. Senator Cummins delivered a message of earnest welcome and hearty congratulations on his victorious return to the United States.

Washington Congress Black Jack Pershing Cummins Marshall General Pershing Cummings France

Grandmiola Phonograph Ad Promises Superior Tone and Cash Sale

An advertisement touts the Grandmiola phonograph with claims of unmatched tone and volume. It offers a $10 reward for the first phonograph produced at the studio with greater volume and better tone and states cash-only sales with no trial periods.

Pershing Visited by House as Symbol of American Army Spirit

Speaker Gillett welcomed General Pershing on behalf of the house, saying he embodied the courage and resolve of the American army. The ornate tribute noted the unprecedented scale and impact of the war effort and hailed Pershing as a model for the nation.

America Gillett Pershing House

Ohio corn crop improves in August forecast gains

Columbus Ohio September 18 The Ohio corn crop for August is estimated at 155 011 000 bushels up about 12 000 000 from the prior forecast. Oats 51 745 000 bushels potatoes 8 904 000 bushels peaches 28 percent of a crop apples and pears at 30 and 35 percent. Wool output up four percent from last year.

Columbus Ohio State Department of Agriculture Market News and Exchange Department

Five Bandits Steal 75000 From Mail Car on Ocean Limited

In Quebec and Montmagny district police hunt five masked robbers who boarded the Ocean Limited near Harlaka Station and bound clerks as they seized bags of 75000 dollars in silver en route from Montreal to Halifax. The bandits escaped at the next stop and are believed to be on the same train. In Mt Vernon George Petrie is robbed of 1839 by two fellow countrymen who vanished.

Quebec Montmagny Canadian National Railway Ocean Limited Montreal Harlaka Halifax MT. Vernon George Petrie Siberia

Ohio State Teachers Meet Over Faculty Salary Vote

In Columbus the Ohio State Teachers League, organized by 1560 Ohio State University faculty members, plans to push a salary increase question that will receive attention from educators and administration alike.

Columbus OSHO Ohio State Teachers’ League

Something to Recommend Them Mr. Longwed Silly

A clipped social quip notes a woman who values pets over a disappointing marriage prospect. The speaker remarks it is easy to part with a cat that does not suit her, hinting at lighter domestic humor and social norms.

Four youths linked to hotel burglary and assault attempt

Seventeen year old Will Gwillym was arrested near Gobbler's Knob for attempting to assault Arritta Sorrell as she returned from school in this city. He admitted being part of a four youth group that broke into the Gordon Hotel last Thursday, stealing a gold watch and other goods. Others named are Eldonnas, Cotton Love, and a Henshaw boy. All are under 18 and will be turned over to the probate court with the probation officer due today.

Arritta Sorrell Congress Will Gwillym Henry Williams Tom Blower Gobbler’s Knob Gwillym Gordon Hotel

Friendship Circle Meeting Postponed to Next Thursday Night

The Friendship Circle regular meeting at the Methodist church is postponed to Thursday night of next week. Charles D. Clark of Worthington plans to open a sub agency in town for Allen motor cars. A retail clerks meeting is set for this evening and all members are urged to attend. Co A Gardner and son Glenn of Mountville plan a winter auto trip west through Iowa Colorado and New Mexico. Eugene Tolliver of Akron visits the Andrews home this week. Republican officials endorse BE Skinner for city council to fill the May vacancy. the endorsement is filed with the elections board. A naval recruiting officer opened a tent recruiting station beside Handley s restaurant on High street. Chas Handley of Alliance visits relatives in town.

Friendship Circle Methodist Church Charles D. Clark C. M. Clark Worthington Glouster Allen Motor Cars Co. A. Gardner Glenn Mountville West Iowa Colorado New Mexico Eugene Tolliver Akron Loren Andrews Republican Central Committee BE. F. Skinner F. H. May Board of Elections Handley’s High Street Uncle Sam Navy Chas. Handley Alliance C. E. Handley

Patented Overalls Feature Convertible Leg Design

A new patent describes overalls with legs that can be worn loose like trousers or tightly laced to cover the legs with leg gings. The design offers adjustable coverage and versatility for varied work or outdoor conditions.

Woman inventor patents U shaped mop frame

A frame for a mop patented by a female inventor features a U shaped resilient metal body that spreads the fabric portion widely during use. Also described is a tire patch kit with clamps to hold a tire tight and smooth for repair, and Toledo reports the mayor selling 4000 more sacks of flour at cost.

Toledo

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