Social and Local News Briefs From Athens Area
Miss Marguerite Carpenter of Albany visited Athens friends. Elroy McDonald and daughter Ina were in Albany Sunday. L. T. N. club to meet at 7 in Mrs. Brock’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Antle and son Dwight go to Zanesville to settle there. D of A lodge to meet for initiation Tuesday at 7:30. Mrs. Ida B. Devore closed Salem school and returns home for summer. Beck and Litle families visited from Logan. Child's Conservation League meets at 7:30 with Mrs. Cable. Eva Martin of Akron visiting C. P. Martin's family. P. Sylvester Gaynor returns to Parkersburg after with sister Agnes. Mrs. Arthur Werner, Red Cross worker, visiting Athens and Millfield relatives. Mrs. M. Rowan of Miss visiting sister near Luhrig. heads to Detroit then return. Dean Blackwood of Meigs County home from Columbus hospital stay improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rowan
Hattiesburg
Miss
B. P. Agnes Gaynor
Luhrig
Detroit
Mich
Congressman's Athens visit links to D A R delegates
Congressman I M Foster arrived in Athens Sunday staying with Mr and Mrs Harry Foster of East State Street. Mrs T R Biddle joined the Fosters after a Washington D A R national meeting as Nabby Lee Ames Chapter delegate. Mrs Biddle, Mrs Foster and Miss Minnie F Dean attended the convention from Athens. Mrs Biddle will visit her son Clinton P Biddle in Boston Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Foster
Athens
Harry Z. Foster
East State Street
Boston
Clinton P. Biddle
Pallas Club Hosts Study Session Saturday
Mrs. P. G. Dowler hosted the Pallas Club on Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Anna Price leading. Miss Bertha Bridgeman presented current events as Miss Helen Walker spoke on Italian Art. Mrs. Frederick Treadley read a chapter from A Call to National Service titled American-made citizens and led a lively discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Dowler
Pallas Club
Anna Price
Bertha Bridgeman
Helen Walker
Frederick Treadley
Dance of Saturday Draws Alumni to Theta Omicron Chi Dance
The second annual Theta Omicron Chi initiation dance drew 140 young people and out of town alumni. An inspiring music program and congenial guests made the social event a success with Prof. and Mrs. T. N. Hoover and Mrs. Jennie O'Dell as chaperons. E. Rey Lash, fraternity president, attended as a special guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Omicon Chi
T. N. Hoover
Jennie O'Dell
E. Rey Lash
Superintendent Morgan to discuss new school revenue law
Supt. Geoffrey F. Morgan will discuss the new school revenue law and its relation to Athens schools at the East Side Parent-Teacher Association meeting. The session is Wednesday evening, April 28 at 7 o'clock in the East Side building, aimed at letting both fathers and mothers hear the bill explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoffrey F. Morgan
Athens
East Side
Parent-Teacher Association
Arbolone Advertising Poem Promotes Anti Fat Tablets
A poem from Los Angeles praise promoting Tablets Arbolone as a cure for hunger and weight gain. It urges readers to visit drug stores to buy the anti fat tablets and credits the literary author for the testimonial used in advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Mother’s Association Seeks School Funding Plan from Morgan
The Mothers Association calls for a definite program of educational activities for Athens schools and explains how to secure funds. Mr. Morgan will present findings from years of supervision, detailing actionable steps and financing options. Parents’ cooperation is emphasized, with vocal selections by Frances Carr Marzuella Richards and Bessie Dickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mother's Association
Morgan
Frances Carr
Marzuella Richards
Bessie Dickson
Mae Murray Film At Athens Opera House For Charity
The film On With the Dance starring Mae Murray will play at the Athens Opera House Thursday through Saturday under Pi Beta Phi Alumnae of Athens. Half the profits aid the Gatlinburg Tennessee Settlement School run by the sorority for mountain children. The school with 100 pupils and six buildings, including a hospital, teaches reading writing sewing cooking and resource development to foster useful, honorable citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Murray
Athens Opera House
Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Association of
Athens
Gatlingburg
Tenn
Pi Beta Phi
How Ladies Improve Looks
A physician at a young ladies college urges that many women suffer frail nerves and bloodlessness and can improve health and appearance by taking three grain hypomelane tablets as directed, claiming the remedy offers happiness and fitness.
Resolutions of respect for Sister Barbara Treace
The Hocking Council No. 59 D of P Murray Ohio passes resolutions on the death of Sister Barbara Treace. It laments the loss of a loyal member and loving mother, orders the council charter draped in mourning for thirty suns, and directs copies to the family and Athens Messenger. Signed by Jane Chaney Jennie Bell and Mary Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Treace
Hocking Council
Pocahontas
Murray
Ohio
Hock-Hocking Council
D. of P
Athens Messenger
Jane Chaney
Jennie Bell
Mary Jenkins
McGrath Funeral Held at Presbyterian Church
Miss Margaret McGrath, member of Chi Omega, was honored at a Friday funeral in Athens with services at the Presbyterian church and a burial in West Union street cemetery. Attending out of town were numerous friends from Irwin Pa Columbus C Athens Millfield Nelsonville Albany Portsmouth and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Crookston
Carrie Lowash
Irwin
R. R. Stoneburner
I. A. Dowd
Ruth
Louise Jones
Columbus
George Johnson
Ie. J. Cable
Edward Dean
Lee McDowell
Elizabeth Kaelin
W. S. Gadbury
Leland Devore
Mrs Josephine Bobo Rites Planned At New Marshfield
Remains of Mrs Josephine Bobo widow of M Jasper Bobo of Zaleski will be brought to Athens Tuesday at 10 AM. Funeral services follow at 1 PM at New Marshfield Methodist Church. Burial will be in New Marshfield. She was stepmother of Mrs J R Lostro and aunt of Mrs Charles P Kircher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Bobo
M. Jasper Bobo
Zaleski
Martha McCoy
Middleport
Athens
New Marshfield
Methodist Church
Bobo
J. R. Lostro
Charles P. Kircher
Babe Adams Goes 15 Inning Victory Over Cubs
Ancient Babe Adams pitched 15 innings to defeat the Chicago Cubs 4 to 1 as a passing play and a trio of hits propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates to the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Adams
Cubs
Pirates
Dentist kills wife and sister in Louisville quarrel
In Louisville on April 26, Dr. C. E. Nary a dentist, killed his wife and her sister Mrs. M. H. Fenton of Carlinville Illinois over a dispute about household funds. Nary then killed himself by slashing his throat dying instantly. The crime occurred at the Nary home 3416 West Chestnut street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
C. E. Nary
M. H. Fenton
Carlinville
Ill
Nary
West
Chestnut Street
Raid Dogs Kill Sheep South of Athens
Farmers south of Athens suffered severe losses as dogs raided flocks on Saturday. G C Lawson on the Walsh farm near Fisher lost twenty sheep and Arthur Walsh on the Jerseyville road lost sixteen with six badly injured. The remaining sheep were confined to a barn to avoid further losses. The combined impact is substantial given wool and animal values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
G. C. Lawson
Walsh
Fisher
Arthur Walsh
Jerseyville Road
Albany Public School to Hold 8th Grade Commencement
Albany public schools closed Friday. The county superintendent met Albany Village and Lee Township teachers to arrange the 8th grade commencement at Albany on Sunday evening May 9.
Local families attend weekend movies and visits in Athens area
The Plains couple Mr. and Mrs. Fin Cook and others from the region attended the movies in Athens Saturday night. Ivy Nash of Nelsonville visited Mrs. W. J. Hawk and son Robert for Sunday supper. Charles Loomis and children from Logan joined Lon Humphry for Sunday guests. Joe Hutchins visited his mother Mrs. Seth Robinson in Logan. Roy Hawk spent Sunday at Buchtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin Cook
Orla Shrieves
George Ball
Dave Aleshire
Evelyn
Harry Harr
Athens
Ivy Nash
Nelsonville
W. J. Hawk
Robert
Charles Loomis
Ethel
Logan
Lon Humphry
Joe Hutchins
Seth Robinson
Roy Hawk
Buchtel
Five and Five and Costs: Sugar Creek Men Plead Guilty
Ed Solo, Pete Kava, Einar Friman, Pete Sarri and Mat Neskli pleaded guilty before Justice Helwig to intoxication and disorderly conduct. Each received a $5 fine plus costs after an incident described as a “five and costs” ruse inspired by Lightning hot drops. Sheriff Parker pursued the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Solo
Pete Kava
Einar Friman
Pete Sarri
Mat Neskli
Sugar Creek
Justice of Peace
McKinley
Bolin
Copeland and Howe Hospital Notes
Chas Bahr Sumner confined to hospital with mastoiditis Thus Goodfellow Hocking ulcer of cornea Wm Dailey Athens ulcer of cornea W H Worthman Athens operated on for removal of tonsils and adenoids Richard Marshall Glouster operated on for removal of tonsils and adenoids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland and Howe Hospital
Chas. Bahr
Sumner
Goodfellow
Hocking
Wm. Dailey
Athens
Nea
W. H. Worthman
Richard Marshall
Glouster
Bloodhounds Used in Ver a Schneider Murder Case
Bloodhounds were brought to Pontiac Michigan to track the suspected killer of Vera Schneider a 20 year old telephone operator. She was found dead on a porch of a half built house with two handkerchiefs tied around her throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
Vera Schneider
Court hearing on lumber dispute in Trimble township
The common pleas court jury hears cases over lumber sawing in Trimble township with about $350 at stake. Jurors include Wooler, Jewell, South, Austin, Steinmeyer, Duckler, Chapel, Dailey,Watkins, Meyers, Pratt, and Kincaid. Other actions involve Hilldoer dismissal, Dover township land, and alimony awards to Nash and Jeffers. Judgment by default of $253 in Patterson vs Stalling group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McKinley
Elmer Lantz
Common Pleas Court
Trimble Township
S. Wooler
John Jewell
Gabriel South
William Austin
Frank Steinmeyer
W. H. Duckler
J. M. Chapel
Lewis Dailey
J. L. Watkins
John G. Meyers
W. H. Pratt
C. E. Kinca
Robert Wheaton
Fred Hilldoer
Cae
H. Bryson
Arthur A. Campbell
William Smith
Dover Township
Wnde Nash
Thomas Nash
Esta Jeffers
Wade B. Jeffers
R. M. Patterson
J. W. Stalling
Grange Big Meeting Draws Farmers to Coolville
Troy Grange in Coolville Ohio held an open meeting under Athens County Farm Bureau auspices attracting a large audience of farmers and wives from across the county. Speakers included O D Owen Raymond H H Henry and Henry A Hatch with Master Bingman in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Troy Grange
Athens County Farm Bureau
Master Bingman
0. D. Owen
Ohio Federation of Farm Bureaus
Raymond
Jefferson County
H. H. Henry
Amesville
Patterson Held Not Insane in Police Murder Confession
Akron authorities report George Patterson, 23, self confessed murderer of a Tennessee police officer, not believed insane by county officials. Patterson was taken to police headquarters Friday for his strange conduct and confessed the crime. Tennessee authorities were notified but have not replied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
George Patterson
Tennessee
Patterson
House adjourns to honor late Congressman Nichols
The house adjourned today after convening to honor the late Congressman Nichols of Michigan who died suddenly last night. A committee was appointed to accompany the body back to Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Nichols
Michigan
Sluggers Win First Game in Kimberly Ohio
The Kimberly baseball club the Sluggers won their inaugural game Sunday defeating the Nelsonville Juniors. Notable performances came from Smith Kinsey and Mallon. The town reports a strong field and team prospects with contact options Bell phone 2331 R or A Farms Nelsonville R D 3 for games.
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Sluggers
Kimberly, O
Kimberly
Nelsonville
Smith, Kinsey and Mallon
Bell
A. Farms
Nelsonville R. D
Sunday Cars Crowded Streets Spark Gasoline Boom
A sunny Sunday brought more autos than seen on local streets this year. Gasoline stations reported booming business and joy riders enjoyed a lively day with plenty of traffic and activity.
River bottoms clog with dirt after receding waters
Receding waters leave a thick coat of dirt in river bottoms with wreckage and debris piled deep in areas. Playgrounds and athletic fields are covered but expected to be ready for practice and games soon.
County Engineer Baker Inspects County Road Work
County Engineer Baker began a trip through the northern and eastern sections of the county visiting Amesville and Coolville to review road projects either planned or under construction.
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Baker
Amesville
Coolville
Trains Return Slow Run Between Athens and Charleston
KX and M trains resume service between Athens and Charleston on regular tracks but run slowly where flood damage from last Tuesday persists. Tracks have been repaired for travel though ballast remains uneven and may take time to stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Charleston
John Hancock Players Stage Gypsy Rover at Athens State Hospital
The John Hancock players performed The Gypsy Rover at the Athens State hospital on Saturday evening in the amusement hall. The show drew a larger audience and more success than the prior Friday at Ewing auditorium. A dance for the young players followed the performance and the entire company enjoyed the evening.
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John Hancock Players
Athens State Hospital
Hospital
Amusement Hall
Ewing Auditorium
Attendance tops 800 at First M. E. Sunday School
Over 800 attended the First M. E. Sunday School, up 185 from last week, with 235 men 262 women 198 in the intermediate department 114 in the primary. Largest classes led by Prof. Cope land Martzolf Mrs Noss Mr Porter and Miss Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
Copeland
the Martzolf
Noss
Porter
Sam
Nose
Sama
Ohio War Savings drive urged to beat New York by May first
Mayor Roush says five days remain for Ohio to surpass New York and raise up to a million dollars. Citizens urged to buy war savings stamps and treasury certificates before Saturday May 1 as prices advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roush
Ohio War Savings Committee
Ohio
New York
War Savings
Treasury
Frost Hits Amesville Lowlands Saturday Night
Mr. Gibson, Amesville weather observer, reports a killing frost in the lowlands around Amesville on Saturday night. The thermometer fell to about 29 degrees. The frost is not believed to have harmed fruit and growing crops on the hills.
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Gibson
Amesville
Athletica edge New York as Perkins and Galloway power sixth
Perkins doubled and Galloway tripled in the sixth inning to lift Athletica to a 2 to 1 win over New York. The decisive stretch featured a pair of two base hits that broke the deadlock and secured the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Galloway
Score Athletica
New York
Victory Institute at Presbyterian Church in Athens
The Victory Institute will convene at the Athens Presbyterian church on April 29, 1920. The program includes devotionals, a jubilee talk, meetings of county and state units, discussions on the 18th Amendment, world prohibition, child welfare, and a closing adjournment, with speakers such as Mrs. J. M. Howard and Prof. G. F. Morgan leading sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Athens
Aeee Reece Reese
J. M. Howard
Emma C. McVey
T. U
Kate Blake
Helen Lawrence
Women In Industry
Sysse de
W. C
A Frank Smith
Emma Woodhouse
G. F. Morgan
Edwards
Metta Glazier
Lucile Linscott
J. M. Hyde
Ww. Co. T. U
Martzolff
J. F. Smith
Milliken
Mother Gray’s Powders Benefit Many Children
Thousands of mothers report benefits from Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children with headaches colds feverishness stomach troubles and irregularities. Used by mothers for over 30 years and sold by druggists everywhere.
Aspirin Facts to Know from Bayer Tablets
Aspirin created a sensation when Bayer introduced it. Physicians quickly proved its relief of many pains. The genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are sold for colds headaches rheumatism neuralgia earache toothache neuritis and general pain. Each package bears the Bayer Cross marking genuineness. Boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents with directions. larger Bayer packages are sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Crown Overall Company Opposes Clothes Ban Move
Cincinnati based Crown Overall Company began a campaign against the overall movement claiming clothing prices will stay steady while overall prices will rise to new levels due to the movement. The notice was issued Monday as the initiative gains traction in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
The
Crown Overall Company of
Reminiscences of Old River Town and Nearby Homes
A nostalgic tour recalls two ice houses on the riverbank at De pot street end, a crabapple orchard on Jordan farm between Athens and Canaanville, services in the Potter building, a former city hall roller rink, lightning rods on homes, race courses around the college, a wax flower display, a second floor gym in Preston building, shoe blocking with stove polish, Guysville once named Savannah, Hotel G. W. Hill site, B O railroad line near Canaanville, a bottle of red bananas and a tarantula, hospital gates with elevated bar and parasol spring, and hoop skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot Street
Jordan Farm
Athens
Canaanville
Episcopal Church
Potter Building
Sloane Block
City Hall
College Campus
Preston
Guysville
Savannah
G. W. Hill
Clinton and
Wilkes Streets
Albany
State Hospital
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Ociety
Marguerite Carpenter
Athens Friends
Elroy McDonald
Ina
8. R. Brock
Lancaster Street
L. T. N. Club
Allen F. Antle
Dwight
Zanesville
Mr. Antle
D. of A. Lodge
Ida B. Devore
Salem
Edward Beck
William Litle
Child’s Conservation League
W. B. Cable
Franklin Avenue
Brent G. Metcalf
Eva Martin
C. P. Martin
Mr. P. Sylvester Gaynor
Parkersburg
W. Va
Miss .B. Agnes Gaynor
Arthur Werner
Red Cross Society
Millfield
Dean Blackwood
Meigs County
Mr. Blackwood
Arbolone
Mrs. Josephine Bobo
Root
Albany Village
Lee Township
Everett Lewis
Sarah Dailey
James Richardson
McConnelsville
Peter Morse
Newton Knowlton
Richard Fouty
Wes Luckett
Ceph Lindley House
Wilkes Street
Thorn Cottrill
Carpenter
Henry Zenner
Cliff Graft
Newark
Wm. Higley
J. B. Gillogly
Frank Coe
Emma Blackwood
Wm. Blackwood
Coe
Rube Marquard
Judge
Blesson Seeley
Richard, Jr
Rube Aes
Brooklyn Dodgers
Rube
Blossom Ace
Joseph Cohen
Marquards
Ae Grange
W. State St
Fiutshinlow & Stickney
Athens, Ono
Afadi Druggists
Junod Mille
Junod Milling Company
M . Sens
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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