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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville Classifieds and Local Notices

Classified ads for sale include white potatoes in transit from Gadbury Nelsonville Ohio and two carloads of flour and feed with special prices. Lost keys on Nelsonville streets return at 21 East Washington. Phonograph Studio advertises better tone and volume. Restaurant for sale at Majestic Nelsonville or Central Athens. Capt Earl Findlay discharged and visiting his mother Mrs Byron Lamborn.

Gadbury Nelsonville Gadbury’s Eed Washington St Sauter’s Phonograph Studio Fulton St Majestic Central Athens Earl Findlay Byron Lamborn

Nelson Receives Discharge and Returns Home

Mrs. Mary Elum Mattox is granted a divorce from Guy Mattox in Richland county courts. Married in Columbus in 1917 the couple have no children. Mrs. Mattox, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Blum, is visiting them.

Mary Elum Mattox Guy Mattox Richland Columbus Mattox Tony Blum

Wesley Evans Dies After Operation in Columbus

Wesley Evans 44 died at a Columbus hospital after an operation. He was brought to the city Friday and funeral services were held this afternoon conducted by Rev. Will. He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Wesley Evans Columbus Will Evans

Local Social Notes From Thursday Evening Dinner

Mr and Mrs D M Gorsuch entertained with a 6 o clock dinner on Thursday. Guests included Mrs Louis Sanders and Mrs Ruth Brown of Akron and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Fluke with children from the city. Miss Mildred Merz visited Logan friends for the weekend. Mrs R C Hutchison returned to Columbus after a short visit. Mrs Dow Bowers Mrs Loren North and Mrs Clyde Anderson were guests of Mrs C A Hooper in Athens.

Pythian Sisters K. OF P P.’s K. of P.'s D. M. Gorsuch Louis Sanders Ruth Brown Akron Lawrence Fluke Mildred Merz Logan Friends R. C. Hutchison Columbus Dow Bowers Loren North Clyde Anderson C. A. Hooper Athens

Revival at Chestnut Street Church with Evangelist Slater

Evangelist Slater preaches at the APOSTOLIC HOLINESS CHURCH on Chestnut Street near Harper. Services run daily at 7:00 PM next week with Sunday schedule 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM preaching 2:30 PM old time class meeting and 7:00 PM evangelistic message. Slater spent years in South Africa and has preached in South America and West Indies. Witness a spiritual feast.

Apostolic Holiness Chestnut Street Harper J. C. Brillhart Slater South Africa South America West India Islands

Episcopal Church 15th Sunday After Trinity Services

The Episcopal Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 A M with Miss Mabel Poston in charge and a 7 P M service led by Rev C B Plummer rector in charge. All welcome, with special invitation to children not attending elsewhere.

Episcopal Church Mabel Poston C. B. Plummer

Rally Day at Christian Church October 5

Pastor L Johnson calls attention to Bible school at 9 30 a rally day October 5 for fall and winter work. Morning worship at 10 30, Christian Endeavor at 6 pm, evening worship at 7. All evening meetings now start at 7. Public invited to worship. C W E M in charge. Trimble church delegation expected.

Christian Church Co. L. Johnson Pastor Bible School Christian Endeavor Trimble

Presbyterian Worship Services This Sunday

Divine worship scheduled Sunday with services at 10 30 a m and 7 p m Professor A S Thompson of Ohio University will speak in the morning with the pastor delivering the evening sermon titled a message to the young man back from the war All are invited.

Presbyterian Thompson Ohio University

James Wickam Dies After Lingering Illness at 75

James Wickam aged 75 a prominent local Catholic church member died at his High street home after a long illness. He leaves a widow and five living children with seven preceded in death. Funeral services will be at St Andrews church Monday morning.

James Wickam High Street Wickam Barney Wickam Columbus Anna Welch Mathews Pat John St. Andrews Church

In Memory of Walter Edmund Bean Killed in France 1918

Remembrance note for Walter Edmund Bean who died in France on September 28 1918. Family memories express grief and longing as they note his death a year ago and hope for reunion in heaven. Parents and siblings mourn his loss with faith and enduring affection.

Walter Edmund Bean France

Notable Sermons by Rev Dr J Aspinal McCuaig at Local Churches

Pastor Strecker hosts a morning sermon by Rev Dr J Aspinal McCuaig on God s Need of Men. A 3 pm mass men s meeting discusses War Babies and marriage changes. McCuaig lectures to women and to men and women groups through Monday to Wednesday evenings at local churches.

C. Lloyd Strecker R. M. Slutz J. Aspinal McCuaig New York First Presbyterian Church McCuaig Epworth League Dr. McCuaig First Christian Church First Methodist Church

Church Schedule Announcement by Pastor Roberts

L. R. Roberts, pastor, announces Sunday School at 1 30 P M and preaching at 2 30 P M followed by an old fashioned class meeting. Evening service at 7 30 P M Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 P M All are invited to hear the old time gospel with the familiar Bible verse Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest Jesus

Apostolic Holiness Church L. R. Roberts Jesus

Religious notices invite university students to week events

Morning worship at 9:30. Sermon by Ray E. Gardner at 10:15. Union service at M E church 7:30. Christian Endeavor 6:30 and Junior Endeavor 6:30. Mid week prayers October 1 7:00 led by Mrs N K Alderman on The Lukewarm Church Rev 3 11 22. Annual Endeavor social Sept 27 7 00 to 10 00. Reception for University students. all city youths welcome. friendly fellowship and Bible lessons offered.

D. Murch Minister Bible School J. H. Burt Ray E. Gardner M. E. Church Christian Endeavor Junior Christian Endeavor N. K. Alderman

Church Services at Hocking Street Pastor Leads Day

The Church of God on Hocking Street invites all to attend Sunday events led by Pastor B F Timmons. Sunday school begins at 9 00 A M followed by a sermon at 10 00 A M Young Folk meeting at 6 00 P M and an Evening Devotional Service at 7 30 P M A Thursday prayer service is also announced for all members.

Church OF God Hocking B. F. Timmons Young Folk’s Meeting

Local Church Services Include Sunday Mornings

The First Baptist Church holds Sunday school at the Music Hall at 9 00 A M All welcome The Church of Good Shepherd at State and Carpenter St offers service Sunday at 10 30 o'clock Rev C B Plummer rector welcomes all families and parishioners to attend

THE First Baptist Church Music Hall All Welcome Church OF Good Shepherd State and Carpenter St C. B. Plummer

Ohio dry drive calls for renewed voter mobilization

Co H Porter, Dry Campaign Manager, urges readers to support two initiative petitions and two referenda to maintain nation wide prohibition in Ohio. He warns defeat after the November 4 election could set back ten years in the effort to end saloons and restore prohibition.

Ohio King Alcohol Athens County Dry Federation Co. H. Porter

Christian Science Service at Masonic Temple

The Christian Science Society holds Sunday service at 10 45 A M in the Masonic Temple. The Golden Text is Isaiah 64 4. The subject is Christian Science and the message emphasizes what God has prepared for those who seek Him.

Christian Science Society Masonic Temple Christian Science

Church Invitation Notices For Sunday School And Midweek

A cordial invitation to attend Sunday school at 7 30 A M and the Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M. The notice invites all readers to participate in the programme.

Presbyterian church reopens after extensive repairs

The congregation meets Sunday in the newly repaired church for a morning service. Activities include men's Bible Class led by Prof. Evans studying John and Acts, youth work, a large choir for Synod and regular services, Sabbath School attendance urged by Mr. Williams, and classes for college women and young men. A 3 p.m. mass meeting will feature Mr. McCuaig speaking.

Evans Synod Williams Tilly Stewart Arpee Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Supt Morgan McCuaig

Plans for the Coming Year Sermon and Services

Dallas L Browning pastor preaches at 9 00 Sunday school 10 15 public worship with sermon The Healer at 6 30 Epworth League 7 30 evening service titled Plans for the Coming Year Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 PM.

Dallas L. Browning the Healer Epworth League

Welcome Extended to All to Attend Services

A cordial welcome is extended to all to attend these services, inviting community members to participate and join in the scheduled religious observances.

Church of Christ meets for worship at Carnegie Library

J. A. Hines evangelist leads church of Christ worship in Y. M. rooms at Carnegie Library corner Mulberry street. Bible school 9:00 a.m. Lord's supper and preaching 10:00 a.m. Evening service preaching 7:00 p.m. All invited.

Church OF Christ J. A. Hines Y. M Carnegie Library Mulberry Street

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DELCO E. N. Early Athens, O Nelsonvil Elsonville U. S Poston Coal Co Consolidated Millfield Gerald Nelson Methodist Episcopal Church Arthur M. Mann Methodist Church U. S. Fuel Administration MR. Dry Man Central Avenue Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio G. W. Cupp N. High St Samare C. L. King CO Lancaster Iret J. E. Zeller Hyde Bldg S. E. Ohio
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