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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1921

Page

5

Society and Local News Local residents travel and meet

Mrs S S Winters returns from a week at Lancaster Camp Grounds. The Daughters of America plan a 7 30 pm meeting Tuesday. Mrs Lillian Fuller visits relatives in Marietta Parkersburg and Vincent. Mr James W Georner returns from Cincinnati visit. Funeral crowds attend Mr C C Hulbert and George Holsington services with out of town relatives listed. Dr and Mrs C L Martzolff and companions depart for an extended Virginia auto tour visiting Gettysburg Antietam Staunton Richmond and Old Point Comfort with Civil War battlefields en route back via Washington DC.

C. L. Martzolff Julia Cable Clara Blume University Virginia Hagerstown National Pike Shenandoah Valley Staunton Gettysburg Antietam Blue Ridge Mountains James River Richmond Old Point Comfort Washington D. C

Choir Practice Notice for Wednesday Evening

The Christian church choir will meet for practice Wednesday evening at 6 30 o clock. All members are urged to be present.

Christian Church

Mrs Herbert Downey Returns Home After Operation

Mrs. Herbert Downey is back home following a very serious operation at a Athens hospital.

Herbert Downey Athens

Ida Boerstler Returns to Batesville Post

Miss Ida Boerstler of Batesville Indiana has returned to her position after a vacation at home and a business trip in Cleveland.

Ida Boerstler Batesville Ind Cleveland Camilla Bellman Grace Baird Trimble Miss Baird

Travelers Return From Western and Eastern Trips

Mrs Eva Gibson of Mineral and her mother return from a weeks long visit with relatives in Denver Fort Morgan and other Colorado points. Mr and Mrs Ray Richey return from a motor trip to Columbus and Akron visiting Harold H Sams. C G Knight of Albany leaves for State College Pennsylvania to visit son and daughter in law Prof and Mrs C A Knight. Rev Dr and Mrs James A Miller return from the east with daughter Mrs W M Symonds of Elmira New York joining them for a visit.

Eva Gibson Mineral Denver Fort Morgan Colorado Ray Richey Columbus Akron Harold H. Sams C. G. Knight Albany State College Pennsylvania C. A. Knight James A. Miller W. M. Symonds Elmira N. Y

Mrs. Delbert T. Robinson Arrives for Charleston Visit

Mrs. Delbert T. Robinson known as Mae Poston visits Charleston West Virginia with aunt Miss Elizabeth Nelson and other relatives. Mr. Robinson plans to join later.

Delbert T. Robinson Mae Poston Charleston W. Va Elizabeth Nelson Mr. Robinson

Amesville Family Plans Buckeye Lake Outing

Mr F W Gibson and family and Miss Dorothy Potts of Amesville depart Wednesday for a one week motor trip. They store a cottage at Buckeye Lake Park. Fred Cornwell, county auditor, recovering from appendicitis in an Athens hospital. Mrs C P Martin returns from Akron visit with Brent and Charline Metcalf.

F. W. Gibson Dorothy Potts Amesville Buckeye Lake Buckeye Lake Park Fred Cornwell Athens

Miss Nettie Watkins Returns Home From Illinois Trip

Miss Nettie Watkins returns from Manteno Illinois where she stayed with Rev and Mrs A F E Linfield. She continued her journey visiting Sidney and spent several days at Lewistown Reservoir before returning home.

Marriage of H. H. Blackstone and Miss Margaret Loffer

Announcement of the marriage held at the bride’s Degraff home last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Blackstone reside at 60 North High Street. The groom works at Poston Consolidated Coal Co. He earned an A B from Ohio University in June and is a Commons club member from Baltimore. The bride was a student at Ohio University the past year.

H. H. Blackstone Margaret Fileen Loffer Degraff Blackstone North High Street Poston Consolidated Coal Co Ohio University Commons Club Baltimore

Blue Devil in Bath Tub Steals Rings Mystery

A strange note suggests a Blue Devil figure appears in a bath tub and promptly steals rings. The quirky item references an 8 8 6 clue pattern.

Card of Thanks We Thank Friends and Neighbors

Card of thanks published to express gratitude for kindness shown during a difficult time. The note acknowledges support from friends and neighbors and hopes the sentiment is shared by all who offered aid.

Nerv-Worth Promises Quick Pep and Sleep Aid

A testimonial from J B Wilson of Sidney Ohio claims Nerv-Worth eased nervous unrest and fatigue after two weeks, improving sleep and energy. The ad urges readers to choose the tonic during a season needing renewed vigor and offers a money back refund if unsatisfied. McKee Drug Company endorses and sells the product along with other leading druggists.

J. B. Wilson West Poplar St Sidney Ohio

Funeral thanks for cars and flowers from Eddy family

Expressions of gratitude are offered by Everett D. Eddy and son for the illness of their wife and mother and for the kindness of those who furnished automobiles for the funeral. The family appreciates the beautiful floral offerings.

Everett D. Eddy and Son

Local Man Suffers Arm and Head Injuries in Stair Fall

Fred Bartels of this city fractured his right arm and sustained a badly cut head after missing a step and tumbling down the stairs at his No 6 addition home Sunday evening. He was treated for his injuries.

Fred Bartels Mr. Bartels

Local Notes On Family Visits And City Politics

Mrs S L Carpenter of Athens visits relatives today. Elmer and Mrs Andrews of Hollister announce the birth of a son Sunday. Primary day passes quietly with no Democratic opposition and little Republican contest as Mayor C F Wallace seeks a second term against Harry iyi of Trasin Bros Tailoring.

Carpenter Athens Elmer Andrews Hollister C. F.wallace Harry Iyi Trasin Bros

Mr and Mrs Z Bridge Guests of Friends

Mr and Mrs Z Bridge visited New Lexington yesterday, staying with local friends during their outing.

Z. Z. Bridge New Lexington

Mrs Jinkins Visits Relatives in Coalton Jackson County

Mrs. Rachel Jinkins is spending a few weeks with relatives and friends at Coalton in Jackson County.

Rachel Jinkins Coalton Jackson County

Miss Bryson Heads on Auto Trip to Cedar Point and Canada

Miss Bernadine Bryson leaves Columbus with Mr and Mrs M D Morgan and daughter for a tour by car visiting Cedar Point Cleveland Niagara Falls and various Canadian points.

Bernadine Bryson Columbus M. D. Morgan Cedar Point Cleveland Niagara Falls Points Canada

Sunday Visit Binds Local Figures At Trimble

Roy Burton and several relatives from Athens Bartlett Guysville Glouster spent Sunday with Mr A W Cole and family at Trimble joining Miss Goldie Burton Miss Ernestine Bean and Miss Mabel Woodard in the social gathering hosted by the Cole household.

Roy Burton Goldie Burton Haymond Reynolds Guysville Ernestine Bean Athens Mabel Woodard Bartlett Leonard McCullough Glouster A. W. Cole Trimble

Dam Tender Calder Drowns at Lock 17

Philip C. Calder, 48, dam tender at Lock 17 on the Ohio River, accidentally drowned after falling into the river at Marietta. The incident occurred near the dam site with authorities investigating the accident.

Marietta Philip C. Calder Ohio River

Athens Casting a Very Light Vote

Voters in Athens cast a very light ballot for mayor and board of education with only 11 counted at four precincts by 1 pm and only about 12 women voting across four booths. Officials expect turnout to remain light throughout the day.

Board of Education

Divorce Case Dismissed In Hartley Dispute

Lucy Hartley sue d John Hartley for divorce and alimony amid claims of repeated abuse and cruelty. Hartley denied all charges and said he provided a good home. The judge dismissed the case for lack of evidence after a heated testimony.

Lucy Hartley John Hartley

Packer Control Bill Passed by House Without Vote

Washington August 9 The packer control bill was finally passed by the house without a record vote and sent to the White House for executive action. The measure gives the secretary of agriculture power to regulate meat packing and faces possible veto over campaign pledge of less government.

Washington Congress House White House Secretary of Agriculture

Aetna-Standard Plant to Open Tomorrow in Martins Ferry

The Aetna-Standard plant of the Sheet and Tin Mill Company, with 300 workers, opens tomorrow. The Laughlin plant will start 12 of its 23 mills next week, adding about 800 jobs after a four months shutdown.

Martins Ferry Aetna-Standard Sheet and Tin Mill Company Laughlin

Prestons Message to the Stranger Man

A terse line addressed to a nameless man declares distrust and nonexistence, signed as Prestons. The note hints at a confrontational or defiant stance without further context.

San Jose Steamer Grounded Off Baja Coast for Help

The passenger steamer San Jose of the Pacific Mail is aground on San Pablo reef off Baja California and in immediate danger. It carries 66 passengers and 36 crew, with passengers calm and no panic reported. The steamer Griffin is en route from Ensenada to assist, about 300 miles away and due to arrive by 8 a.m. Wednesday.

San Fancisco San Jose Pacific Mail San Pablo Lower California Griffin Ensenada Lower California

Germs in Print Attack Blue Devil Cleanser Theme

A humorous line notes germs would invade print and targets Blue Devil Cleanser, likening attack to lye on hands in a playful quip.

Blue Devil Cleanser

Soldier Roland Addie Addie Sted Will dies in World War I

Obituary honors Roland Addie Sted Will born December 7 1890 Carbon Hill Ohio died October 12 1918 near Génes France from wounds in action A brave son brother and friend who sang with his band and served in Machine Gun Company 125 Regiment 32nd Division His body returned to Carbon Hill for funeral at the M P Church August 1918 with military honors at Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville Ohio

Roland Addie Frederick and Elizabeth Addie Stedwill Carbon Hill Ohio Geanes France Roland Sherman 32Nd Division Argonne Dorothy Edgar

Community thanks for support after the burial

The Stedwill family expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors friends and groups including the American Legion Juniors ministers and those who provided music and flowers for the burial of their son and brother Roland. Special thanks to undertaker T W Wallace for assistance.

American Legion T. W. Wallace Roland Frederick Stedwill

Party at Salem Honors Young Folks on Friday

Mr and Mrs Curtis Wilson hosted a Salem home party for the young crowd Friday evening with music games and early candy. Attendees included Alta Wilson Alice Wilson Susan Laughlin Jennie Laughlin Naomi Young Nellie Riggle Stella Malone Eula Malone Mary Burt Cyrina Burt Celestia Graham Ruth Pollard Fern Brandenberry Maggie Morgan Mary Lohse Grace Willson James Houscons Evan Morgan Birgie Morgan Bennie Frazer Chester Malone Howard McDonald Harold McDonald Ellis McDonald Charles McDonald and Ernest.

Salem Curtis Wilson Alta Wilson Alice Wilson Susan Laughlin Jennie Laughlin Naomi Young Nellie Riggle Stella Malone Eula Malone Mary Burt Cyrina Burt Cecil Burt Celestia Graham Ruth Pollard Fern Brandenberry Maggie Morgan Mary

Resolutions of Respect for Charles C Hulbrt

Savannah Lodge No 466 F A M Guysville mourns for Brother Charles C Hulbrt who died August 6 1921 He is honored as a true and faithful member and his family receives condolence The lodge drapes in mourning for thirty days and a copy of these resolutions is sent to the family.

Charles C. Hulbrrt Tressio Grand Lodge of the New Jerusalem Savannah Lodge No. 466 Guysville

Hulbert C. C Hulbert Dies at 63 in Grove City Funeral

Hulbert C. C Hulbert longtime Guysville agent of Deaths & Funerals Co died at his Grove City home. Burial was Monday at Guysville with Masons in charge of services. He belonged to I O O F and Modern Woodmen. Survived by widow and son Harry, who operated at New Marshfield. He served in the B and G service over 30 years.

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. S. Winters Lancaster Camp Grounds The Daughters of America Lillian Fuller Parkersburg Vincent James W. Georner Cincinnati E. C. Mariner E. J. Shannon J. F. Shannon Grove City C. C. Hulbert George Holsington John Lones William Holsington M. Baker Robert Baker John Robinson Circle Hill Charles Wires Thomas Wales Lakeview American Legion Club Chamber of Commerce L. E. Munden C. G. Faires American Legion Rooms Nerv. Worth New York Trang Sw Mae Ane Mr. Edison Rachmaninoff Edison Cornwells Athens Ohio Athens County H. C. Ramsower Canaan Township Heber Henry Bern John McClanahan Canaanville H. H. Henry Walter Porter Porter Packer Harding Michaels Stern Palm Beach Prestons Memoriam No Man’s Land God Paul E. Kemper L. A. Donnelly M. PB Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville C. FE Kincade F. H. Sands G.W. Pierce Committee Lash’s Drug Store England Paris Woyi George Great Britain Upper Silesia Lloyd George Silesia Au Preme Sunray Gas Nerrick Shine Chemical Mitten Rawling Winchester
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