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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1919

Page

2

Dinner honoring Sergt Dean Linscott in Chauncey Wilkesville

A Wilkesville Chauncey gathering at Mr. and Mrs. William Cameron home celebrated Sergt Dean Linscott’s return from overseas. Attendees from Chauncey included the McCaffertys and Don Lamberson visiting relatives. Mrs. O. M. Russell joined from Wellston.

William Cameron Wilkesville Ohio Wilkesville and Chauncey Sergt Dean Linscott J. N. McCafferty Vlora McCafferty Don Lamberson Columbus O. M. Russell Wellston Chauncey Jaml Robert Hixon

Freckles Gone With Othine Double Strength

Advertises Othine double strength to remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning with a money back guarantee if it fails to deliver results. Claims most freckles disappear, lighter spots vanish, one ounce enough in many cases.

Two Boys Arrested Over Auto Theft Ring Near Loganville

Two youths tied to a theft ring moved stolen car to Nelsonville then worked on Jerseyville farms. They stole from A. K. Newman in Jerseyville and were later arrested. Edward Finn, 16 to 17, and Frank Harris, about 18, claimed different origins and denied Boys Industrial School ties.

Logan Nelsonville Jerseyville A. K. Newman West Virginia Lancaster Finn Lodi McKinley Phillips Youngstown Edward Finn

Monthly meeting at country home with picnic supper

The -monthly meeting of the class was held at Mrs. M. J. Gardner's country home on a rainy Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass led the program in Mrs. Neal Hessel's absence, and a fine picnic supper followed on the lawn. Members and guests listed include numerous Mrs. Gardner family and visitors from several towns.

M. J. Gardner Neal Hessel Lloyd Pendergrass Gardner Mesdames Sarah Nye Blanche Gardner Miriam Butts Emma Strausbaugh Rose Ferguson Inez Nye Mollie Gardner Minnie Jackson Sarah Stalder Bess Wilson Myrta Osborne Susan Gardner Isabel Bradfield Ethel Ferrel Lena Parry Leslie Law Hattie Karns Florence Pendergrass Myra Six Martha Shafer Maude Fiske Mozella Tanthony Matilda Ferrel Nettie Henry Mary Sayers Thomas Corning Surtees Cincinnati Nelson Indian River City Florida Jas. Day Jones Allie Kingman Athens Lenore Lahugh Chauncey

Women's Class Held Meet at First Christian Chauncey

The Women's Sunday School class of the First Christian Church Chauncey held their regular semi community gathering. Members discussed upcoming Bible study plans and upcoming charity activities.

First Christian Church of

Treatment Claim for S. S. S. Blood Purifier Promoted

An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a 50 year tested blood purifier free from minerals. It claims proven merits from others' experiences and invites readers to consult reputable druggists or write Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia for guidance.

Swift Specific Co Atlanta

Social Guests Honor Mrs Hauf and Mrs Turner in Toledo

Mrs Charles Syx entertained at her home honoring her sister Mrs John Hauf and daughter Mrs Mae Turner of Toledo. The evening featured games music and luncheon served by the hostess to Neva Ferrer Kate Noble Lucile Bradfield Irene Watkins Hazel Leffler Ruth Harris Helen Porter Opal Syx and the two honor guests.

Charles Syx John Hauf Wm. Turner Mae Syx Toledo Neva Ferrer Kate Noble Lucile Bradfield Irene Watkins Hazel Leffler Ruth Harris Helen Porter Opal Syx Hauf Turner

Chaplain Hoon to Speak at First Christian Chauncey

Rev. M F E Hoon, WWI chaplain who served two years with time overseas around St Mihiel Le Mans Argonne Forest and wounds received, will speak at the First Christian Church Chauncey Sunday morning and also preach at the evening service. All are invited. Mrs Ella Tedrick and daughter Mrs Wm Hines were in Mansfield Ohio this week visiting Ralph Lewis. Mrs Austin Parkhurst spending week with sister Mrs I N McHarg and family Union. Mr and Mrs BF Wharton and family visited relatives at Longstreth Ohio last week.

Chaplain Hoon M. FE. Hoon St. Mihie le Mans Argonne Forest Chauncey Ella Tedrick Wm. Hines Mansfield Ralph Lewis Austin Parkhursts I. N. McHarg Union BF. C. Wharton Longstreth Ohio

Congress urged probe of Leech contempt case

Representative Baer of North Dakota asked the House to investigate the confinement of Edward T. Leech editor of The Memphis Press in jail for alleged contempt of court over an editorial. He urged study of possible infringement of a free press by the court.

Washington Edward T. Leech Memphis Press Baer North Dakota

Cooling Temperatures Lead to Short Jail Term

In Cleveland on Aug 7 Mrs. Harry Whitely testified her husband’s high temperature caused him to beat her regularly. the judge sentenced Harry Whitely to ten days in jail.

Cleveland Harry Whitely Harry

Just What She Needed From Chamberlain's Tablets

Mrs. Volta Bankson of Chillicothe Missouri writes that she used Chamberlains Tablets a while ago and they proved to be just what she needed. They relieved her indigestion toned her liver and rid her of backache and dizziness she had suffered from for some time. She says they did her a world of good and she will always speak well of them.

Mrs. Volta Bankson Chillicothe

Flour Prices Set by Grain Board Across Regions

New York reports Julius H. Barnes states the U S Grain Corporation will sell flour through normal channels at 12 to 12 ¼ a barrel to the public. Deliveries to wholesalers east of the Mississippi at 10 ¼ and west at 10 with caps on markups for wholesalers and retailers. Barnes argues price adjustments may help consumers while noting world wheat prospects and bread costs.

New York Julius H. Barnes United States Grain Corporation Mississippi Pacific Coast Territory Athens Barnes Russia Grain Corporation Europe Britain France Italy Chicago

Stockyard Workers Threaten Strike Over Guards

In Chicago on August 8, thirty three thousand white stockyard workers from forty two unions threatened to strike unless police and armed guards are removed from the yards. Extra police and 1,200 guards were stationed as 3,000 black or mixed workers returned after a ten day layoff due to race riot fears. two hundred deputy sheriffs were also deployed. The decision to strike was made at a meeting last night.

Chicago

Thief Steals Badge From Fort Worth Probation Officer

Ungallant thieves stole the badge of Mrs. Ollie Hargrave, Fort Worth Texas, who serves as city probation officer. The incident underscores security concerns for local officials.

Fort Worth Tex Ollie Hargraves Faar

King Ferdinand Enters Budapest on Aug. 8 Dispatch

Paris reports that King Ferdinand of Hungary has entered Budapest the dispatch from that city stated today.

Paris Ferdinand of Hungary Budapest

Hold-up Man Shot by Akron Officer

Alex Stamper of Cleveland, recently released from the workhouse, lies dying at City Hospital after a bullet wound to the abdomen fired by railroad detective Tony Spazer during a holdup in East Akron. Stamper confessed at the hospital to staging three holdups the prior Thursday night.

Akron Alex Stamper East 71St Street Cleveland City Hospital Tony Spazer Stamper East Akron

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Vicks Vaporub Paredes Gil le Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co H. W Cotner E.R. Lash Chauncey Newo Sergt. Linscott Saints Church Church of God Young Peoples’ Society of the Church Mildred Boyd Neva Wilson B. F. Timmons Leona Six and Sons Little Hocking B. L James Thimmes Ruth of Lash Curry’s Restaurant Opera House Congress United States E. Norris Over Auto Sales Co Martins Garage Albany Eddie Banks Motor Car Co Chapman Brothers Guysville F. H. Gifford Amesville Webster & Sutton Canaanville W. E. Baker Coolville Bert Wolfe Jacksonville R. J. Hellman Circle Hill the Plains Usco Grain Board East State Street East State ST Merry Wedding Bells Sue Henry Burr Irving Jack Kaufman Estekes Lucille Life and Love Wailtz Sweatman Bert Williams Columbia Orchestra Columbia Records Columbia Graphophone Company Hibbard’s Music
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