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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-05-01

Troy Churches:-HSly Trinity
Episcopal, Methodist, st. Mary's
Catholic, Sevents Day Adventist,
Assembly of God.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-05-01

Troy Girl Scouts meet Fridays
at 3:15 p. m. Leaders Mrs. Har-
old Nelson and Mrs. Roy Sales.
Troy Woman's Club meets 1st
and 3rd Tuesdays of month. Pres.
Mrs. Maurice Nelson; Secretary,
Mrs. ]. B. Farris.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-05-01

w. S. c. S. meets alternating
Thursdays. Mrs. John Sagen,
President; Mrs. RogefN Kensler,
Secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-05-01

Ladies' Aux. to John E. Free
man Post, v. F. w. No. SSl4
meets on the End and 18th Tues
\day of each month. Elizabeth
Burns, president; HELEN Lindsey,
secretary; Alice Coffman, treas
urer.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-05-01

John E. Freeman Post No. 55l4
Y. F. w. meets LIST Thursdays Of
month, 800 p. m. in the Moose
Hall. Frank French, Coxnrnan-
der; Leo Starr, QuarterKnaster;
Ray Lindsey, Adiutant.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

Prominent among the progressive
institutions of this community is
this up-to-date grocery where ma
tionally known and advertised
brands of staple and fancy groceries
are featured.
The popularity of this store is not
alone due to these well known
brands of canned or packed goods,
but in a very great measure to the
personality of the management. 1t
is not only their aim to carry at
all times a complete line of these
commodities, but to do so in such
a manner that the people will en-
joy their periods of marketing
which so many find such an irksome
task.
Sikora Brothers, lat South End
street, Byesville, Ohio phone 63l1,
IGA Super Market, has sold groc-
cries to the people of this commun-
ity for many years. That they have
been most successful is shown by
their wide patronage. These patrons
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL REVIEW
Phone 6311
Sikoro Brothers-Byesville, Ohio

know that they will receive the best
qualities at all times. They know
that their orders will be filled
equally, promptly and efficiently,
whether they 60 to the grocery or
telephone their orders to the store.
The watchword here is service.
The whole atmosphere is one of
courteous, pleasant and efficient at
tention, that at once wins you to the
store. You will find it not only
pleasant but profitable to buy your
groceries and. supplies at this store.
They know that for quality their
line of quality groceries and canned
goods canot be excelled. You will
always find the select and unusual
at this reliable store.
We take great pleasure in this
business review in complimenting
the management upon their high
class grocery and their efficient and
dependable service. We desire to
urge our readers if they are not
familiar with this grocery, to pay
them a visit.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

a reasonable price. Moreover this
firm has, from the inception of busi-
ness, given conscientious service at
profit that is only a fair one. AS
a matter of fact we know of no busi.
ness in town that gives more real
value than this enterprise To be a
good plumbing and heating expert
requires many years of study and
practical experience and it pays to
entrust such work to a man of that
caliber such as the manager of this
business for then one knows what
they are getting and the high re-
pute stands back of every job done.
1t is such business men that are a
credit to this section of the state.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Mosaic Tile Company CoOpermil Rd-Zanesvile, Ohio

much a part OF the every day lie
of the people of this community that
some have come to think of it as a
matter of course 1t might be well
to pause and take into consideration
what this manufacturing establish
ment really means to the city where
it is located. Its removal from the
local field would be disastrous, but
its maintenance means the uniter-
rupted continuance of the encOur-
agement of all in the community,
and the onward march of industrial,
commercial and social development
of this part of the country.
In this business review we are
pleased to compliment the manage
ment of the Mosaic Tile Co. Cooper
mill road, GAINESVILLE, Ohio, of their
efficient conduct of the business and
meeting the needs of the problems
of the hour in a most thorough
manner. We predict for this modern
establishment continued prosperity
and a great future.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Richard L. Barron Furniture Co. -

In considering the accomplish
ments of the business and industrial
interest of GAINESVILLE and their re-
lationship, one must give recogni-
ton to the home owned firms. The
money spent with them will work
for each of you again and again.
When you are contemplating fur
nishing your home or any part of
your home it will pay you to go by
and look over Richard L. Barron
Furniture Co., 217 Main street, in
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, and see their quail
ity furniture. Even if your are look
ing for just one or more old pieces,
they have just what you need.
The manufacturers have come to
know that this firm will buy only
products which they can stand be-
hind for years, so they offer no
other.
Prices are always consistent with
conditions of the market. They will
feature you saving over the stores
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Zane Furniture Mart Company

The Zane Furniture Mart Com
pany, So South 9Th street, Zaneville,
Ohio, enjoys an extensive patron
age from all over this section be-
cause of the convenience of shop
ping. A large stock of suitable furni-
ture for every type home can be
found in this we'll managed furni-
ture store. Articles are offered at
prices and service that are unex-
celled.
The management offers the most
accommodating service and will be
glad to assist any man or woman
in the selection of proper furniture.
The idea that it takes a fortune to
furnish a home is not true. A man
making an average salary can fur
nish home comfortably and COM
pletely if he will come by this store
and consult them on his furnishing
needs. They carry standard makes
of all furniture at reasonable prices.
They have the necessities of the
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
GAINESVILLE. Ohio

home as well as those articles that
help to make the home more attrac-
tive
Zane Furniture Mart Company is
a prominent establishment and men
are in charge who thoroughly
understand the business in which
they are engaged. Such a place as
this firm adds to the attractiveness
of any community.
1t is hardly possible for us to give
a concrete idea of the excellent stock
that this firm carries for the ac-
commodation of the public, or the
high quality offered at a reasonable
price. The selection of proper fur
nishings is one of the very import
ant problems of the day for the
home maker who desires things that
are good looking and serviceable.
We are glad to compliment them
on their high standing in this COM
munity and the manner in which
they serve the public.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Phone 297

ly INTO thlS SectlOn.
This well known establishment
started its business career upon a
solid foundation, knowing that sue
cess in this advancing business
could only be fully gained by selling
quality products upon a fair margin
of profit. Fair and honest business
methods at all times, individual
service to every patron, have es-
tablished for them a trade that has
extended in every direction. All rea-
son for their success and with these
methods in mind they have always
been successful in business. They
have always been consistent boosters
for all things adding to the growth
and prosperity of this community at
all times, knowing that a firm that
did not possess solid business
methods would wither and die.
Parts for all makes of cars, tires
and batteries.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

Ross Auto Parts, 701 Elm street,
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, phone 297 is one of
the leading automobile houses
whose large custom is increasing
rapidly increasing over this part of
the state.
This section of the country, as a
whole, has an added business ad-
vantage by having in its midst such
a we'll known establishment whose
commendable business methods and
products of the better quality have
gained for them an ever increasing
business.
The prosperity of the city is great
ly increased by the extent of their
trade which extends for miles
around which is their chosen field
of endeavor and brings new people
to the community. Through the ex-
tended trade channels of this active
firm many dollars are brought year
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

Service is not only the motto at
this popular service station, but is
backed by reputation, proving they
render motorists of this section a
real service. 1t has been the result
of years of good workmanship by
men of recognized skill along these
lines.
Experienced automo OBJ lie me-
chanics are employed at this garage
to insure you ease of control and
the best in riding comfort.
An automobile is only machine.
A machine will not run forever
without some repairs. So everyone
of you car owners at some time or
other must seek a reliable repair
man to put your car in order.
Muskingum Garage, R. F. d. No.
4, East Pike, GAINESVILLE Ohio, phone
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Phone 1899

7199, gives you from Bumper to
Bumper service-All skilled me-
chanics and all new equipment.
1t makes no difference what make
of car you may be driving or what
reputation it may have for service
or suitability, the years of service
obtainable from it depend largely
upon the care that has been taken
of it and the class of service it re-
ceives in the hands of mechanics.
The careful motorist will not wait
until he has a breakdown to bring
his car in for inspection, but will
at the end of 500 miles or less have
the car oiled, creased, and carefully
inspected for any trouble.
This shop is on the job at all
hours of the day. The autoist re-
ceives here quick and efficient serV-
ice in the fact of any mishap.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

Electricity runs all the home if
not the world. You have heard this
statement often and every modern
housewife will almost testify to the
truth of it. The advances made in
recent years in applying this force
to practical use particularly around
the home that experts are demanded
to attend to the installation and care
of electrical equipment. When a
home is constructed today, it is the
common thing to let the electrical
work to a special electrical contrac-
tor who is especially equipped to
take care of it. To fulfill such func-
tions is the business of this we'll
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
1Over 4 Johnston Company = Cambridge, Ohio

Those who are about to build will
be wise if they pay particular at
tention to the kind of plumbing fix
lures that they will install and like
wise to the dependable character
and proven expertness of the
plumbing concern that will be en-
trusted with the work. No matter
how fine home may be, it is never
comfortable unless the bath room
is all that it should be. A visit to
the splendid establishment of Brant-
hoover & Johnston Co., in Camb-
bridge, Ohio, at 1T w. 9th street,
phone 255O, will provide profitable
visit and will be revelation as to
what is is possible to procure for
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Byesville Electrical Appliance Company

Buying new electric appliances for
your home is only one step towards
greater thrift and economy. Buying
them from Byesville Electrical Ap-
pliance Co, I'll End street, Byesville,
Ohio, phone 5841 assures you of
these qualities
The strong demand and the
present shortage of appliances Gre
ates a special reason for selecting
them with care.
This store, seeing an opportunity
to serve the homemakers of this
section, have secured the sales and
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
GAINESVILLE, Ohio

IN the larger cities because of the
cheaper overhead, and will give you
the same quality furniture which
will be just as modern and up-to-
date.
For the last few years they have
not been able to secure at all times
every type of furniture that they
would like to offer you. They hope
to be able to do so in the near
future.
The management of Richard L.
Barron Furniture Co., is always
willing to show and give you sug-
geStions for the latest word in home
furnishings. The sales force is al
ways polite and courteous.
Remember this is the firm
where Friendship is valued high
ly." 1t is pleasure for us to direct
your attention to this concern.
Used furniture bought and sold. A
complete line of household appli-
anceS
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
ShedIock Home Appliances s-Byesville, Ohio. Phi

Electricity is no longer conven-
ience but is also a necessity in the
modern household and this estab-
lishment has provided large stock
of modern electrical merchandise
from which to choose including
modern appliances which are de-
signed not only to tighten the work
but also to lessen the cost and turn
housekeeping from an unpleasant
job into an attractive task. There is
no modern electrical convenience or
necessity that they will fail to pro-
vide for you and a visit to this cleo
tricaI merchandising department
will prove a revelation in regard to
the low expense of electrical serv-
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Phone 62O1

ceptlon by any means, 1t is pleas
ure to have such a modern and up
to-date place as this to which to
refer the stranger as well as local
people.
The manager has made a special
study of the business and conse-
quently is striving to give the people
just little better all the time. They
have arranged the place so that it
is very attractive and insist that the
service be kept prompt and court
eOuS.
We take great pleasure in compli-
menting City Restaurant upon the
high order of their establishment
and refer it to all of our readers
without hesitation.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
CITY Restaurant-ByesViIle. Ohio

City Restaurant, ITS South End
street, Byesville, Ohio, phone 62O1,
Mercedes Nichols and Forest c.
Lewis, owners, is one of the most
popular cafes in this section and
merits the large patronage it re-
ceives, for it is one of the cleanest,
most sanitary cafes serving pala-
table foods, to be found in this
section. 1t is very popular with the
travelling public as well as the
people of the city and adjacent terri
tory.
This restaurant has gained name
that has spread far and wide as a
place where local and travelling
people can more than satisfy their
demands in the manner of obtain
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Rodgers Auto Wrecking

This we'll known establishment is
one of the most progressive in this
territory and is a firm that has saved
its patrons many a dollar. In this
day of high prices it is most import
ant that every community have an
establishment of this kind where the
public is able to obtain necessary
articles at low prices and thus the
management is rendering a most
valued and essential service.
There is a great economy in buy
ing here as you save many dollars to
start with and then get the part
right away and do not have to wait
for days for it to come by express
from some busy distant factory.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Nick's Dependable Cabs-Cambridge Ohio-Phone 2376

One of the greatest necessities of
the commercial life of today is the
modern and rapid service of the
public taxicab. Brevity is the soul
of business now and rapid transit
is an important factor in its trans
action.
Nick's Dependable Cabs, 401-A-
Long street, Cambridge, Ohio, phone
1916, recognized the need of such
transportation and has since the be-
ginning maintained service that
has been most satisfactory.
They serve the residents of the
rural districts and surrounding vii
lagos as thoroughly as they do their
many patrons here in the city.
The taxicab is most essential
element not only in the business
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

known electrical contractor.
Perhaps you are contemplating
building a house. Nothing could be
wiser than to consult these men re-
garding the electrical equipment.
Proper planning of the wiring, light
ing and other details will save you
a thousand inconvenience when the
house is built. Perhaps you wish to
rewire the house in which you live
Did you ever stop to think that
the current saved by having two
way switches soon pays for the in
stallation of those switches What
about the lighting effects in your
home? Have you ever talked these
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

The rapidly increasing demand
for their products throughout the
country is being met here easily on
account of their plant being well
equipped with the most approved
appliances for the production of
mosaic tiles.
Their years of experience coupled
with the practical knowledge of
manufacturing, has won for them
the recognition of the entire coun-
try.
The real sincerity, high quality of
materials, together with manufac-
turing efficiency and rare business
acumen distinguishes this concern
and it is rarely if ever equalled else
where in any line.
This company gives employment
to our people, always has at heart
the best interests of the community
and continually eXerts its influence
for the best interests of its home
town.
This industry has become so
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

ing food. The display of food con-
sists of not only the prime necessi-
ties of life but many delicacies are
offered that are inviting and tempt
ing to the taste of the most fastid-
ious.
Cleanliness is one of the outstand-
ing features of this modern restaur-
ant and is not confined to tables
and the silverware and food that is
brought to the attention of everyone
but extends to the kitchen where
the dishes are all sterilized.
The food is prepared in such a
way that to the uninitiated the
thought at once comes that there
never was such a good place to eat
Poor restaurants are not the eX-
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

This up-tO-date cafe IS one OF
the leading establishments in this
part of the state and enjoys large
and we'll satisfied patronage,
The Manhattan Grill, AL Wheel
ing avenue, Cambridge, Ohio, phone
34611, is the place to go when the
appetite loses its edge and life be-
comes monotonous. Here the drinks
and food are excellent. The service
is speedy and courteous.
This social center is conveniently
located for the people of this sec
ton, being very popular with all
who enjoy fine food and drink.
You will find the Manhattan Grill
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

cOrdlng to late and modern Ideas OF
science and thus offer the public
the best of service. Every device and
article of equipment has been ap-
proved by the trade is here installed
for the convenience of the public.
Here students are trained who are
thoroughly competent. Every phase
of beauty culture is featured which
gives the customers a full and COM
plete service. 1t is in fact a modern
beauty school in all essentials.
The graduates of this school have
an advantage from the fact that they
have an excellent standing wherever
they GO Many of them are now
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Libby's Beauty ShOp-ByesyilIe. Ohio

You not only feel at home in this
attractive and refined beauty parlor,
but the work done here is so sat-
isfactory that once you visit the es-
tablishment, your return is assured; :;
you become regular patron of the
Libby's Beauty Shop, 229 High ave-,
Byesville, Ohio, phone 6791.
They are adept in all phases of
this work and cater to the discrim-
mating, those who desire the best
in the latest methods of beauty cul-
ture. They keep in touch with all
new developments in this line and
you are assured of that personal
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

thoroughly equipped and ones that
offer the highest type of service and
consideration.
They have a modernly furnished
mortuary, being perfectly appointed
and tastefully decorated and its very
appearance bespeaks quiet solem-
nifty. There is no extra charge for
the use of the chapel and private
can be conducted.
They specialize in a very COM
plete service. From the time that
they are called on the phone-day
or night-the relatives and friends
are relieved of all details. They take
complete charge and have the most
able assistants in all departments
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

services for many reputable appli-
ances and thus as the models come
in are able to furnish you with the
best for your money.
This store is the authorized deal
er for household appliances, and for
Philco and Stromberg radios and
many others. They also carry for
your convenience a complete and
very modern stock of smaller appli-
anceS.
Though some models are not
available for immediate delivery,
you may be sure that as they do
come in YOUR dealer will distribute
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Baker Funeral HOme-ZanesvilIe, Ohio.

Baker Funeral Home, 706 Pine,
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, phone 1886, offers
the people twenty-four hour ambul-
ance service. They have the latest
of auto equipment and are prepared
to keep their place right abreast of
the times. Offer their Chapel which
is splendidly equipped.
They have been successful in the
conduct of this business by reason
of the fact that they offer most
complete service and keep the place
right up to-the-minute.
The day when it was necessary
to have an undertaken at every
cross roads has passed. In place of
this we have establishments that are
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09

AT this modern and up-to-date
factory you will find the best to be
had in cement products. Their
blocks are made of the properly pro-
portioned ingredients that make
them of uniform quality and fore
most among products in this line.
Their factory is equipped with the
latest and best machinery for the
production of cement products of
surprising quality If you want the
best in this line go to tAe Dresden
Block Co., GAINESVILLE, Ohio, phone
2044.
For buildings there is no more
durable material than cement
blocks. They not only give you a
beautiful and imposing structure
but one that requires practically no
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
Phone 2O44
Dresden Block Company-Dresden, Ohio

upkeep. They give you a tlre-proot
building which requires no painting.
If you would build substantially,
building that will stand for years
to come, build with cement blocks.
They are especially adaptable to
the farmer, requiring less time to
erect buildings than any other one
material and no time is required on
annoying details of fixing up this
or that If you think of erecting a
building of any kind get in touch
with Dresden Block Company.
We are pleased to compliment this
institution in this business review
upon the quality of their products
and their superior service. We wish
to direct your attention to them and
suggest that you familiarize yourself
with their products.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-09
USED CARS
REQ TRUCKS
DENISON'S USED CARS
Route y - GAINESVILLE, Ohio
Phone 5273-J-

Frank Roe is digging coal at Earl
Moores.
Blaine Day is now. speeding
around in his new Ford. He says he
can now go places and sure to get
back.
Some petty thieves have been
operating in our neighborhood for
the past week or two. We are on the
lookout for them.
G. P. Moore sold so bushels of
peaches for Leonard Lashley last
week.
Sheridan Bates is in a serious
condition at this writing.
Joseph Carpenter had blood poi
son in his hand and is very bad. He
is in the hospital for treatment.
Chester Bates and family were
shopping at Barnesville Saturday.