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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1919

Page

8

Pomeroy Bend for Sale and Divorce Granted

Pomeroy Bend restaurant and six furnished rooms offered as a good 11 year business opportunity retire. OBBS and MITCHELL Middleport Ohio advertise and prices. Nellie Sponagel granted divorce from Victor Sponagel custody of daughter Lucille in Common Pleas Court. Alimony was settled by agreement.

Obbs & Mitchell Middleport Ohio Nellie Sponagel Victor Sponagel Lucille Common Pleas

Jubiliee Week at St John Church Pomeroy Highlights

A week of jubilee activities at agelical Lutheran St John Church Pomeroy marks its seventy ninth and seventy fifth anniversaries. The new pipe organ donated by Mrs Bernhart Koehler is delayed and the dedication is postponed. Rev Hunziker leads three months of planning with church committees as former pastors attend. The schedule includes sermons by Prof Wm Schmidt, an August 31 reunion service, an organ recital by J F Hunziker, and an address to the Sunday.

Hunziker Wm. Schmidt St. Paul Minn J. F. Hunziker Golden, Ill

School events call Lutheran pastors to Philo schedule

Rev A J Kiindworth announces a Sept 3 reception for visiting pastors and friends at 7 30 P M followed by Sept 4 address by a visiting pastor. Sept 5 features St Pauls Congregation sermon by Rev F J Schellbase. Sept 7 10 00 A M marks 79th anniversary of St Johns Congregation in Chester Township with sermon by Rev A J Feeger, Dayton Ohio and 2 00 P M Mission Festival sermon by Rev L Hess at St Johns Church Pittsburg Pa.

A. J. Kiindworth Philo St. Paul's F. J. Schellbase Youngstown Ohio St. John’s Chester Township A. J. Feeger Dayton St. John Church Rev. L. Hess Pittsburg

Former Syracuse Teacher Weds Miss Prather in St Louis Home

Fred McDaniel a former Syracuse school teacher, married Miss Prather of St Louis at the bride’s home. He later worked for Westinghouse in Pittsburgh and graduated from a Peoria business college. He directed a commercial college in Iowa before enlisting in the war and returning from France. The bride taught at the school he was connected with, and they plan to reside in St Louis.

Fred McDaniel Syracuse Prather St. Louis

Death of Clark Chevalier in Cincinnati

Former Bend resident Clark Chevalier dies in Cincinnati Friday morning. He leaves a wife, a daughter, and a son. The remains will be laid to rest in Long Bottom cemetery.

Clark Chevalier Clark Chevalier the Bend Cincinnati Long Bottom Cemetery

Edward Baer in Critical Illness as Fear Grows

Edward Baer a coal operator and farmer from Minersville is reported critically ill with brain disease. Peter Baer of the same locality is mentioned in connection with his condition.

Edward Baer Minersville Peter Baer

W C T U Convention Held at Rutland Church

The County W C T U held its annual convention at the new M E church in Rutland with delegates present. Morning business, basket lunch, Reminiscences of the Counade, early org in 1897, duett and address by state worker Mrs Vankirk highlighted the day. Officers elected include Margaret Miller president Grace White vice president B H Sanborn secretary and Hartley Russell treasurer. An evening session followed with Mrs Vankirk addressing attendees.

Huntington M. E Rutland Patten Pomeroy Middleport Margaret Miller Grace White B. H. Sanborn Hartley Russell Vankirk

Farewell parties mark departures for Columbus scholars

Wednesday evening Miss Louise Franz was surprised at her Pomeroy home before leaving for Columbus to attend school. Mr and Mrs William Andrews hosted a farewell for their son Earl bound for business college in Columbus. About thirty guests attended. A photo locket was presented to the honoree. Both gatherings were filled with enjoyment and good things.

Louise Franz Pomeroy Columbus William Andrews Earl Business College

Local visitors and travelers head to nearby towns

Andrew Winters of Huntington visits Middleport. Mr. and Mrs. Davis and children of Liberty Avenue depart for Columbus to visit relatives. Gerald Wise leaves for a Columbus trip. Mrs. John P. Coe of Albany visits her son Charles Tedrow and family. Mrs. Vance Stewart and children go to Nelsonville for a stay.

Middleport Andrew Winters Huntington Davis Liberty Avenue Columbus Gerald Wise John P. Coe Albany Charles Tedrow Vance Stewart Nelsonville

Wyatt Visit to Relatives in Crabb County

Mr and Mrs George Wyatt of Glouster are guests of her mother Mrs Martha McCoy visiting relatives.

George Wyatt Glouster Martha McCoy

Giants Trounce Dodgers 6 1 In National League Clash

Friday results show the Giants defeating the Dodgers 6 to 1. Phillies beat Braves 4 to 3 while Braves win 6 to 4 in another game. Reds vs Pirates set for today and Sunday in Cincinnati.

Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Philadelphia Phillies Braves Reds Pirates Pittsburg Cincinnati Wupvacs New York Chicago Brooklyn Essetesss St. Louis

Baseball Standings and Openers Across Leagues

In the American League Chicago beat Cleveland 3 to 2 while Detroit defeated St Louis 5 to 2 keeping Indians and Tigers tied for second. The Yankees won both ends of a Washington series 4 1 and 5 1. Boston beat Philadelphia 7 to 1. American Association results include Louisville 6 Columbus 3 and Indianapolis 12 Toledo 0.

Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Indians Tigers Yankees Washington Boston Philadelphia Orxese Estes Esse Oes New York Rat Ae Tera

Fire destroys Children's Home barn. hay and tools lost

Twenty years ago on August 24 1899 a large barn at the Children’s Home burned completely. Fire started when boys smoking corn cob pipes in the hay mow ignited the structure. Elza Armstrong superintendent and Athens fire department responded with a bucket line and water.

Children's Home Elza ‘Armstrong Athens

Labor Day Closure Notice From The Messenger

The Messenger announces it will close for Labor Day next Monday September 1 in recognition of organized labor. The paper states it supports unions and operates with union men, avoiding radical leaders.

The Messenger

SWWAT KINGS HOLDING SAFE AS LEADERS IN BATTERS AND PITCHERS

New York metrics show Ty Cobb leading major league batters with a .380 average, followed by Bobby Veach, Joe Jackson, and Ed Roush. Murphy tops in RBIs in limited games. In pitching, Cicotte holds the AL lead with .718, while NL leaders include Walter Reuther and Giants’ Barnes.

New York Ty Cobb Eddie Roush Swat Kings Georgia Peach Ben Johnson Bobby Veach Joe Jackson Murphy White Sox Pat Moran Gardner Rousch Max Carey Fleet Pirate Meusel Philly Heinie Groh Red Cicotte Davis Detroit Williams Chicago Coveleske Cleveland Walter Reuther Barnes Giants Luque Sallee Ring Eller Reds

Democrats Ready for Big Doin in Columbus

President Wilson will headline a major rally in Columbus Ohio on August 29 as he prepares to launch a nationwide tour promoting the league of nations. The event signals strong Democratic support ahead of the travel kickoff.

Democrats Columbus Wilson League of Nations

Presidents Plans for Noon Campaign Meeting in Memorial Hall

A noon day gathering in Memorial Hall will unite state county and city Democratic organizations for a large escort from Union Station to the hall. The Chamber of Commerce will back the meeting with city business interests while the President plans to speak in Columbus at 11 30 A M and depart west at 1 o clock.

Memorial Hall Union Station Chamber of Commerce Columbus West

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