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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1920

Page

3

Masonic Degree Plans Highlight Nelsonville Meeting

Haybrok Council R S H prepares to confer the beautiful super excellent master degree in late April with a large cast. Also noted are new hats at Miss Mayme Keplar’s Millinery and local social events including Cosmopolitan Club and M E Sunday school gatherings. A juvenile case in judge’s court ended in acquittal, and several residents host visitors from nearby towns. Nelsonville forms a fish and game association as state officials outline likely egg and bird distributions to support local enthusiasts.

Haybrok Council Fish and Game Nelsonville Jos. Hibbard Athens

Queen Esther Meeting Adds Three New Members

Miss Alta Crouse entertained Queen Esther on Thursday at her Jefferson street home. Twelve members attended with a business session followed by a social hour and refreshments. A fine display of dresses and street hats appeared at Miss Mayme Keplar's millinery shop. Twice Five Club Met at Mrs. Car los Ogg on Kentner street with ten attendees and a social hour plus a dainty lunch.

Cosmopolitan C.usb Cosmopolitan Club Bertha Nixon Myers Crossing Miss Loftborrow Mesdames Gibbs Stout Hohenadel Lane Humphrey Johnson Mechem Griffin Ferree Jackson Saunders Wolf Patton Loffborrow Moore Harvald M. E. Sunday School Hoch Chestnut Street Mesdames Stella Betts Nettie Stewart Willard Bartoe Sam Robertson Creed Duncan Josephine Murphy Margaret Jones Flora Ledge Elizabeth Green Eulalia Hoch Thomas Spencer Alta Crouse Queen Esther Jefferson Street Twice Five Club Twice Five Carlos Ogg Kentner Street Dave Gorsuch Charles Farrow William Maffin Harry Saylor Morse Albaugh Elza Hillyer Ralph Henry George Patton Martin Johnson Don Lowden

Arbor Day Observed At Local High School

The high school held Arbor Day with a devotional led by Rev. Brillhart then a pupil program of speaking and reading. Prof. Matheny of Ohio University delivered a fine talk on birds.

Brillhart Prof Matheny Ohio University

International Holiness Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with a sermon John Wesleyan class at 2 30 p m lively song service at 7 p m then evangelistic sermon Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p m cottage prayer at home of George Dow Jer Fayette street Friday 7 p m cottage prayer meeting. Mrs Hyde left today for Pittsburg to attend next events.

International Holiness Church John Wesleyan George Dow Jer Fayette Street Matthew Hickman H. T. Sutton Lillian and Madalena Minois Anna Tennihill Straitsville J. M. Hyde Pittsburg

Christian Endeavor Meeting At Presbyterian Church

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church meets at six with Mrs C H Bartlett as leader. A good program is arranged and a large attendance is expected.

Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church C. H. Bartlett

Church Meeting Debates Repair Or New Building Sunday

Sunday morning at 10 30 the church will discuss repairing the old house or constructing a new one. Every member is urged to attend and express opinion. Members must pay the bill and decide the action. Sunday school 9 30 Junior League 2 Epworth League 6 15 Preaching 7

Epworth

Church Schedule and Mothers Day Note

Pastor C. L. Johnson announces bible school at 9 30 A M morning worship at 10 30 A M junior and senior Endeavor at 6 P M and evening worship at 7 P M Remember Mothers Day is approaching and the church will observe it fittingly.

C. L. Johnson Bible School

Nelsonville Retail Ads and notices blend in local roundup

Local notices list safety razor deals at Fountain Pharmacy with prices 25c and 35c per dozen, piano accessories sales, a studio building sale to E F Taylor with public auction on April 12, and Evener's cleaning services for sewing machines clocks and phonographs. Also includes a penny social by Rebecca Lodge on April 13 and rental, job, and service notices for Nelsonville, Ohio.

Sauter Fulton Street Nelsonville E. F. Taylor B. Allen

Government weighs options in outlaw railroad strike

Justice department officials faced with demand for immediate action had not decided policy on the strike. Assistant Attorney General Ames said no public statement would be made while awaiting report from Chicago and potential use of injunctions under the Lever Act remained under study. White House expected a transportation board under the Cummings law to investigate but not order workers back to work.

United Press Washington Justice Department B. Ames Ames Cooper Ohio Lee Brotherhood of Railway Clyne Chicago Robert Scott Palmer Justice New York Agriculture Department United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation G. W. W. Hanger Hanger White House Transportation Board Whte House

Coal mine and multiple city properties for quick sale in Minerton

Coal mine at Minerton underlayed 135 acres with two veins and potential output about 200 tons daily. Money-making properties listed include several dwellings on High Street Chestnut Walnut Poplar and Fayette Streets, a business block in Buchtel yielding 14 percent, vacant lots, and two double frame houses. Owner leaving city. Prices from $750 to $1,500 and up.

Minerton Station

Marshall Lifts 4 0 Win Over Ohio In Opener

Huntington April 10 Marshall College defeated Ohio University 4 to 0 in the season opener here yesterday afternoon. Ohio’s Young fanned 13 with five walks while Marshall’s Evans struck out 12 and issued two walks. Batteries Young and Newman for Ohio. Evans and Hollandsworth for Marshall.

Huntington W. Va Marshall College Ohio University Young Ohio Evans Marshall

Funeral Services for Mrs Woodard Held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. William Woodard are set for 10 a m Monday at the home of Mrs J W Woodard 73 East Mulberry Street with interment in West Union Street Cemetery. Mrs T E Maxwell of Lancaster died Friday noon after a three week illness with influenza leaving three children two step children and a step granddaughter.

William Woodard J. W. Woodard East Mulberry Street West Union Street T. E. Maxwell Athens Lancaster Wesley Sharon Jacksonville Frank Sharon Sand Run Amzy Beal A. L. Maxwell Canton Minnie Burnfield L. E. Carpenter Maxwell

Tippie, Mary Elizabeth dies at 63 in Athens

Mary Elizabeth Tippie aged 63 dies at Athens State Hospital on April 8 from pulmonary tuberculosis. Burial is planned at New England on Monday with Newsom Walburn Co. funeral directors in charge.

Mary Elizabeth Tippie Athens State Hospital New England Newsom-Walburn Co

Shortage of meats foretold by packers

Armour and Company reports meat shortages in large centers due to the switchmen strike. Chicago stockyards receipts halted, few carloads sold to local butchers, and beef shipments severely curtailed. Branch houses hold ample provisions, but unless shipping improves a fresh beef shortage is likely.

Chicago Armour and Company

France Urges United Allied Policy Over Germany

Paris reports say the alliance to enforce the Versailles treaty in Germany faces strain as Britain signals possible council withdrawal. French officials warn the treaty hangs in the balance and urge a revived allied program with Germany. France aims to secure united action and a new series of talks to restore trust among the allies.

Henry Woop United Press Paris Rgent Germany Foreign Office France

3 Grain Tablet Promises Weight Gain and Color Improvement

Ad copy touts S-grain hypo-nuclane tablets as a home remedy for weight gain and better complexion. Claims include red lips and pink cheeks with increases of 10 to 30 pounds after months of use. Mentions Japanese pearl divers as largely female.

Bardin to Erect Fine Home in Athens

Mr D A Bardin buys a large Cable estate home site at Morris and May avenues and plans an imposing new residence. Construction begins immediately with Kragstone stucco and white quartz and brown granite finish, aiming for completion by early fall.

D. A. Bardin Cable Morris and May Avenues Athens

Police Chief Quits to Lead Home Coal Co

Chief Carl H. Porter resigns to become manager of Home Coal Co in Chauncey near the Infirmary. He served six years as chief and eighteen years in sheriff and deputy roles. He cites higher age prospects and better pay as reason for leaving the city post.

Carl H. Porter Roush Home Coal Co Chauncey Porter

New Utility Rate Rules Issued By Public Utilities Commission

Columbus April 10 the public utilities commission issued new rate making regulations in line with the law effective April 16. Utilities must file changes 30 days ahead and publish ads weekly for three weeks. Rates must be shown as reasonable and the commission may suspend if they are not.

Columbus Public Utilities Commission Commission

New York Telephone Company Hires Out-of-Town Operators

New York City faced railroad strike disruptions as the New York Telephone Company secures 400 downtown hotel rooms to house operators who live outside the city.

New York New York Telephone Company

Reverend Seaborn Crutchfield's second honeymoon ends in tragedy

Reverend Seaborn Crutchfield 83 on his second honeymoon after marrying Esther Schroll the previous night through his son Reverend James Crutchfield of Newport Kentucky Esther Schroll is the daughter of a Newport bank president The report notes the double nuptial occurred Friday night and Crutchfield died Saturday in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Seaborn Crutchfield James Crutchfield Newport Esther Schroll

Hudson Super Six Car Leads In Endurance And Speed

The article touts the Hudson Super Six as a durable car with peak endurance. It claims the motor reduces vibration and nears the ideal frictionless standard, increasing power by 72 percent and efficiency by 80 percent, with endurance effectively doubled. Deliveries remain in high demand.

Hudson

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Elsonville S. W. Merrell Wallace Arnold Mayme Keplar Jesse Beverage Phillip Red Men‘s Hall Alexander Lamb Martha S. Robinson Wellston Benn James John Howell Woodbine Iowa R. D. Mitchell Sandusky Bernard Romell High Street Wilbur Edgar Nelsonville Fish and Game Association Julius Fischer A. C. Waxter Division of Fish and Game M. E. Church Fountain Pharmacy E. M. Norris Green’s Music Store Evener’s Rebecca Lodge Owl's Hall Fort St Bell Majestic Restaurant Will Finnigan’’ With Nelsonvile Tire & Repair Co Ralph F. Couch Minerton Walnut St Poplar Street Myers Street Franklin Street Parkdale Fayette St Buchtel Columbus Street Nelson Fayette and Hocking Back Street Windon & Graham Livery Barn Monroe Street Oak Street Public Square Nelsonville, Ohio Oulu Holgaye Mrs. Maxwell Mary E. Tippie Herg Japan Athens County Buick CO Athens, Ohio Ray Rohn Frank Godwin Philadelphia St. Paul Mississippi Hester Massachusetts Man N. S N.S Plain Goodyear Racine F. R. Beasley Glouster Amesville Hudson Super A. C. Stratton Nelsonville, O
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