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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville Classified Notices and Upcoming Event

Classifieds include a job ad for a janitress at Bell Telephone Company and merchandise order pickup at Hoodlett’s Novelty Store. Also announces the Junior Order American Mechanics and Daughters of America picnic at Crystal Springs Park on Sunday Sept 21 with 7 AM departure. A store bargain week from 22nd to 27th promoted by Carpenter Howe Co.

Nelsonville Brick O Hoodlett’s United American Mechanic and Daughters of America Crystal Springs Park Real Bargains Carpenter Howe. Co

Local residents listed in partnership records

George Marcinks a 29 year old farmer from Long Bottom and Anna Schuler 26 from Guysville. W A Webster 55 carpenter of Stewart and Dessie Rowell house keeper of Albany. J P Clester 66 farmer of Millfield R D 1 and Alice G Butts 26 house keeper of Athens are named in the same notice detailing a rural community linkage.

George Marcinks Long Bottom Anna Schuler Guysville W. A. Webster Stewart Dessie Rowell Albany J. P. Clester Millfield R. D Alice G. Butts Athens

Grandmiola Phonograph Ad Promises Superior Tone and Reward

An advertisement touts a Grandmiola phonograph with claim of unmatched tone and volume. Cash sale only. no trials. $10 reward offered for first produced model with greater volume and tone, including dealers.

Phonograph Studio Offers Better Tone and Volume

E Rike returns from Toledo and Mollie Six news includes visits to Middleport Cheshire and Pomeroy. Save the difference with special cash prices at Sauter's Phonograph Studio 56 Fulton St Nelsonville Ohio.

E.R. Rike Toledo Sauter’s Phonograph Studio Fulton St Nelsonville

Outreach of the Soul for Others Sermon Theme

Arthur M. Mann pastor leads Sunday services at 9 30 A M 10 30 A M and 7 P M with the morning topic The Outreach of the Soul for Others The evening program features Hon J Sanford assistant state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League giving a vital message urging attendance by church members and others who support Ohio and national dry laws Mr and Mrs Jake Seiberts visited Columbus with their son Frank.

Arthur M. Mann Hon J. Sanford Anti-Saloon League Sanford Ohio Nation

First Lieutenant Shamansky Named Laboratory Chief at Rahway

Friends report that First Lieutenant Harry S. Shamansky NC has been appointed chief of the laboratory service with headquarters in Rahway New Jersey. James Sheppard of Columbus visited his mother Mrs Maria Sheppard Thursday. Frank Minner was a Lancaster business visitor. M M Kasler did business in Columbus. J Walker returned to Detroit after visiting his parents here. Arthur Knight of Delaware spent several days here on business. Mr and Mrs Geo Dille and family plus Ada Dille, Orval Steenrod and others visited Columbus. The Dilles and Steenrod were guests in Lancaster Thursday evening and more.

Harry S. Shamansky N C Servie Rahway, N James Sheppard Columbus Maria Sheppard Frank Minner Lancaster M. M. Kasler J. Walker Detroit Mich Arthur Knight Delaware Géo. Dille Ada Dille Orval Steenrod W. L. Smith

Revival at Apostolic Holiness Church Announces Slater Visit

Notice states Evangelist Chas L Slater a returned missionary from Africa South America and the West Indies will lead a revival at the Apostolic Holiness Church on Chestnut Street near Harper starting September 21 and running through October 6. The event features a singer and preacher expected to draw crowds with strong faith and welcoming message.

Ene Apostolic Holiness Church Chestnut Street Harper J. C. Brillhart Chas. L. Slater Africa South America West Indies

Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity Holy Communion Service

Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity announces a choral Holy Communion at 7 30 a m. All communicants asked to attend. Visitors welcomed. Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Miss Mabel Poston. Those not attending elsewhere invited. If weather is fine boys will bring baskets for a picnic in the woods near Rock Caves after dismissal.

Mabel Poston Rock Caves

Christian Church Announces Fall Schedule and Rally

Pastor C. L. Johnson leads Bible school at 9 30 with fall activities underway. A rally is planned for October 5. Worship services are 10 30 in the morning 6 in the evening Christian Endeavor at 6 and evening service at 7. Public invitation extended. Evening worship time updated to 7 o'clock.

C. L. Johnson Bible School Christian Endeavor

Presbyterian Church Sermons and Subscriptions Noted

The pastor will preach morning and evening with Sunday school and mid week prayer meeting. The fiscal year is half gone and New Era subscriptions are now half due, to be received by the benevolences treasurer.

Retail prices rise in August amid probe results

Washington reports August food prices up one percent from July setting a new high. Despite Justice Department notes of 12 states showing a 10 to 15 percent drop, Bureau of Labor Statistics says twenty two food items hit record costs.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics United Press Department of Justice Labor Bureau Crsco The Bureau

Presbyterians to Meet at College on Sunday

The Presbyterian congregation will hold all services tomorrow at Ewing hall on the varsity campus. Sunday school meets at 9 o clock with the Men’s class excluded. Dr. Wilcox preaches in the morning and evening on faith in scripture and grounds to accept Christ. Fred Plummer leads a 6:30 youth meeting.

The Presbyterian Church Ewing Hall Wilcox Fred Plummer Young People’s Society

Ohio Freshman football team begins scrimmage prep

Ohio Freshman squad under Coach Gullum starts scrimmage practice next week with workouts and signals as they prepare for an early game against Muskingum. Les Benson returns to form, Earich and Capt Bill Trone expected soon, while Hollie Ellis and Virgil Pope miss time due to injuries. Wheeler Dew suffers a dislocated shoulder in gym work.

Ohio Gullum Les Benson Elyria N. Y. Hi Earich Bill Trone Hollie Ellis Davis Virgil Pope Pope Wheeler Dew Athens Hi Punch

Surprise Party at Old Floodwood Seventeenth Birthday Observed

Miss Gladys Reynolds enjoyed a surprise birthday party Monday night when she returned home at 7 30 to a house full of friends. Guests included Lyda McDonald Allie McDonald Addie McDonald Nova Hartman Ollie Hartman Carr Sampson Mack Myers McDonald Reynolds family and others who presented gifts and well wishes.

Old Floodwood Gladys Reynolds Lyda Allie Addie McDonald Neva Ollie Hartman Addie Carr Mabel Elsie Sampson Goldie McLain Bessie Blanche McDonald Lena Smith Carrie Six Goldié Enos Ivan Hartman Evan Morgan Joe Russell Ellis Howard Harold McDonald Charley McDonald Mack Myers Gordon Tolliver John Stanley McLain Roy Six Williard Dishong Pat McDonald Mark Foughty Lewis Alva Rutter Elza Cullison Ralph Reynolds Iss Gladys

Ohio River Stage Report From Pittsburgh Area

River stages show Point Bridge at 6.9 feet and falling while Herr's Island remains at 65.8 feet stationary. Davis Island at 9 feet falling, Beaver Dam 8 feet stationary, Parkersburg 10.5 feet falling, and Point Pleasant 6.2 feet falling.

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

First convictions in Chicago race riot killings

In Chicago on September 20, Walter Cluvin, 16, and Charles Johnson, 18, both African American, were sentenced to life terms after being convicted of participating in the July race riots and killing a peddler.

Chicago Ill Walter Cluvin Charles Johnson

Alumni Drive Aids Ohio University AlumniSecretary

Prof. C L Martzolff, newly appointed alumni secretary for Ohio University, urges local graduates to join the Alumni Association. He calls for a strong home alumni base to energize loyalty and support. The annual membership fee is one dollar and enrollment is now open.

C. L. Martzolff Ohio University

White Sox slump marked by fraud confession

Chicago reports reveal Herbert Brown confessed taking five thousand dollars from his firm to place bets. The confession signals a lapse amid the team’s uneven performances and adds a legal turn to Chicago sports news.

Chicago White Sox Herbert Brown

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Chas. C. Gates E. M Nelsonvillire & Hepat Co U. S Bell Telephone Company Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bidg Nelsonville, Ohio Nelsonville, O Fayette St Washington Street Back St Pricy Poplar St Monroe St Fayette and Monroe Good _ investment Mill St J. E. Zeller Methodist Episcopal Church Jake Seiberts Frank Seiberts Episcopal Church the Presbyterian Church Ohio River Martzolff Ogden’s Grocery and Trimble Glouster, O Hamburger C. L. King Co. General House Furnishers Daner Stuart Matinee Opera Night House Marie Lozay Story OF Howard McKent Barnes Pan A & Play Childrent Ammimagene America Crupnewd Rad Aed
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