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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1919

Page

2

Parry Returns to Columbus After Visit with Grandmother

Nelsonville resident Cornelius Parry came back to Columbus Wednesday after a two week stay with his grandmother Mrs. Mary Parry. Miss Susie and Miss Margaret Clark are visiting Columbus. Forrest Brandeburg and Richard Gibson visited Chillicothe with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Garber. Mrs. Frank Murphy, recently operated on at Grant Hospital, thanks friends for books flowers candy and letters.

Cornelius Parry Columbus Mary Parry Susie Margaret Clark Forrest Brandeburg Richard Gibson Chillicothe C. E. Garber Frank Murphy Grant Hospital

Local Residents Listed in Public Notices

Ruth Cook, John Courtney, Elsie Need, Bessie Rizer, Margaret Rawlins, Maggie Hicks, Wm L Johnson, Lucile Johnson, Harry Williams are named in a community notice listing residents and a street address 459 Edward St.

Ruth Cook John Courtney Edward St Elsie Need Bessie Rizer Margaret Rawlins Maggie Hicks Wm. L. Johnson Lucile Johnson Harry Williams

Ohio Mothers Conference Set for Cincinnati in Late October

The 17th Annual Child Welfare Conference of the Ohio Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations will be in Cincinnati October 30 to November 1 at Hotel Linton. Each PTA should send delegates and partake in sessions deemed vital for child welfare. Helen C. Walters serves as press chairman. Other items note Mrs. D Y Murdock of Elgin Illinois visiting Mrs. S L Poston, Malvern Wilson leaving for Carnegie Tech in Pittsburg, Alva Johnson in Columbus, and Miss Lulu Parry with Miss Nelle Longstaff visiting Mrs. George Schwenke in Ogan.

Ohio Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations Cincinnati Hotel Linton Helen C. Walters D. Y. Murdock Elgin, Ill S. L. Poston Methodist Church Malvern Wilson Pittsburg Carnegie Tech School Alva Johnson Columbus Lulu Parry Nelle Longstaff Middleport George Schwenke Ogan Ohio Congress

Adlerika Glycerine Mixture Claims Quick Gas Relief

Simple glycerine and buckthorn bark mix advertised to relieve gas and sour stomach. The copy claims action on both upper and lower bowel, removal of foul matter, possible constipation cure, and even prevention of appendicitis. Henry W. Cotner, druggist endorses a single dose as effective.

Henry W. Cotner

Zemo Offers Quick Relief for Itching Skin

An advertisement promotes Zemo the Clean as a dependable treatment that relieves itching and soothes the skin. It advises asking a druggist for 35¢ or 1 bottle and using as directed, promising relief from irritations.

Noel Foons Rana Maernr

Fall and Winter Brings on Aches and Pains

Suffering from lumbago backache and rheumatic pain prompt relief is possible. J R Wilkinson of Belma Ohio recounts quick aid from Houstonia Liniment with a warm cloth, enabling two hours of recovery. The advertisement touts Houstonia for burns cuts bruises and healing ease. Dr Jones Co South Charleston markets include The Original Jones Liniment with varied sizes.

J. R. Wilkinson Belma Houstonia Dr. J. C. Jones Co Charleston

Crown Council Meets Today Amid Fiume Tense Debates

Rome reports the crown council convenes for the first time since 1882 as Italy weighs drastic options to curb Gabriele D Annunzio amid Fiume tensions. Premier Nitti and Foreign Minister Tittoni hold plans. D Annunzio reportedly gains support and occupies Toguire on the Dalmatian coast.

Rome Fiume Crown Council Nitti Tittoni Gabriele D'Annunzio Corriere Delta Serra D’annunzio Trieste Messaggero Toguire Dalmatian

Canada appoints Tolmie minister of agriculture

Dr Simon F Tolmie is named minister of agriculture in Canada. He is a farmer and breeder of pure bred livestock and has served as representative of the livestock commission for British Columbia. Tolmie's father was an early Pacific coast pioneer arriving at Fort Vancouver in 1832.

Simon F. Tolmie Canada R. Tolmie Pacific Coast Fort Vancouver Wash Tolmie Livestock Commission British Columbia

Gunfire Near Clairton Steel Plant Guards Payout

A group carrying $200,000 in wages for Clairton Steel workers was fired upon by unknown shooters near Pittsburg. No injuries occurred and a policeman joined the employees to the mill before the assailants fled. He later searched the surrounding hills for clues without success.

Pittsburg Clairton Steel

Gold storage limits agreed to by Congress

Washington D C September 25 The house agriculture committee approved a bill to regulate cold storage to curb living costs The measure limits storage to twelve months and requires clear marking of stored food The agriculture secretary can order immediate sale or seizure if food deteriorates to raise prices

Washington House Agriculture Committee Secretary of Agriculture

No Major Disturbances Amid Sharon Steel Strike

Sharon Pennsylvania reports indicate limited unrest near the North Carnegie works with minor gunfire and patrols at Farrell. Authorities rejected claims of Bolshevis visits from Ohio, noting ongoing searches and more than fifty arrests for concealed weapons while workers return to the Carnegie plant in Farrell.

Sharon Carnegie Shenango Valley Farrell Ohio

Woman in Plane on Transcontinental Flight

The Lawson airliner departed Washington for Dayton as its next leg across the country. Among the passengers was Miss Mabel E. Fishwick of Cincinnati. In London deaf patrons now use head phones connected to megaphone transmitters to hear stage sounds.

Washington Lawson Dayton Mabel E. Fishwick Cincinnati London

Flo-Flo at Nelsonville and Athens Opera Houses

Slaughter and DeMolet announce Flo-Flo John Cort production a guaranteed hit with forty two cast Broadway stars and lavish scenery. See Stuart’s Opera House Nelsonville Monday Sept 29 and Athens Opera House Tuesday Sept 30 with tickets at Fountain Pharmacy and McKeeps Drug Store. Mail orders accepted.

Slaughter & DeMolet Opera House Nelsonville Athens John Cort Adn Beauty Paris Stuart's Opera House Athens Opera House Fountain Pharmacy McKeep's

Nelsonville to vote on $15000 water works bonds

City of Nelsonville Athens County Ohio will ask voters at the November 1919 general election to approve issuing bonds of fifteen thousand dollars to improve water works by securing a water supply, wells, and equipment. Voters to mark For the issue of bonds or against the issue of bonds. Dated September 11, 1919. Mayor H. E. Donley signatures.

Nelsonville Athens Ohio A. D State of Ohio Athens County State of Pieter Barrows A. W. Linton H. E. Donley T.w

Nelsonville Resolution Proposes 15000 Bond for Water Works

The city council of Nelsonville Ohio votes to issue bonds of fifteen thousand dollars to improve water works by securing a water source and wells for better supply. The measure will appear on the November 4 1919 ballot for qualified electors. Public notice and proper certification procedures are outlined.

Melsonville State of Ohio

Bitter trial begins as DeWees stands accused of assault

The case of Hamilton T. DeWees opened in criminal court with the defendant on trial for allegedly assaulting his fifteen year old daughter Ruth. The defense argued the case is a plot by Ruth's grandmother and cited a family history of illness and loss. Ruth DeWees testified, hesitating before recounting the incident.

Hamilton T. DeWees Ruth Woolley DeWees New Marshfield Columbus Marshfield Ruth DeWees

Court debate delays testimony as grand jury issue looms

Attorneys spar over legal points while a murder trial proceeds with little evidence as Woolley moves to dismiss the indictment for an allegedly unlawfully empanelled grand jury. The same tactic had been raised during arraignment and was denied. Jurors include Hatch Athens Warden Athens McPherson Alexander Coe Athens Chaq Rome Ed Black Athens Deler Ames Russell Troy Haning Lodi Dais Athens Vorhes Lee Wheatley Trimble. Prosecutor Bartels leads the state’s case.

DeWees H. A. Hatch Athens Tim Warden Ath Ens F. M. McPherson Alexanders George Coe F. W. Cha Rome Ed Black Frank Doler Ames Tim Russell Troy W Haning Lodi B. F. Dais Vern Vorhes Lee J. W. Wheatley Trimble Bartels

Nelsonville ordinance fixes department salaries in Public Service

City of Nelsonville Ohio passes Ordinance No 531 detailing monthly wages for Water Works Electric Light and Service Department staff including engineers, linemen, clerks and laborers. The measure repeals inconsistent ordinances and takes effect at the earliest legal date following approval.

Department of Public Service Nelsonville Ohio State of Ohio Water-Works Department Electric Light Department Director of Public Service Electric Department Everest A. Prier Barrows A. W. Linton H. E. Donley J.W

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Parent-Teachers Congress Zemo Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio Basnett Price Basnett Ointment Co Nelsonville, O Henry W. Conner E. R. Lash Hickman Pharmacy Camillo Simon Fraser Tolmie Mars O.t.w Ford F. R. Beasley Glouster Amesville Tion Senate Crabbe 83Rd General Assembly of Secretary OF State United States OF America United States X Wes General Assembly OF Nets Athens County Day Federation C. H. Porter Athens, Oo
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