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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1919
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Earl Lama and their young daughter with guests Mrs Kate Sauvage and Miss Grace Sauvage of Middleport spent Friday and Saturday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs F X Rauch and family left to make their future home at Athens.
Eastern Star Endora Chapter No 72 will hold its first meeting in the new Masonic Temple Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Officers will be elected at the session.
Raymond Matheny left Sunday for Wallbridge where he has accepted a position. C A Stover spent Friday in Columbus. Miss Mary Keys of Lancaster spent the weekend here with friends. John Baird transacted business in Columbus Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs E Whitmore announce the arrival of an eight and a half pound daughter. Granddaughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Pensyle of Riverside. Ben Smith of Lancaster visited his wife here one day last week. Gerald Nelson spent the weekend in Wheeling West Virginia with friends.
Miss Mary Pritchard entertained thirty three guests for her ninth birthday anniversary. A theatre party at the Pastime from two to four preceded a luncheon at her Columbus street home. The children reported a delightful time and Mary received many beautiful gifts.
Mrs L J Murphy hosted Hyperion Club at West Franklin street. The program covered charity efforts for the needy, a "house by the side of the road" theme, current events by Frances Socie, a Russia topic by Mrs M H Lutz, and a report on Christmas Seals sales. The group praised business support and hoped Nel sonville meets its fundraising goal.
Mrs. Lee McDowell is visiting her sister Mrs. Ed Rhodes in Colum. The note suggests encouragement and confidence that a goal will be reached.
The Elks lodge on Hocking Street held annual memorial exercises Sunday afternoon before a large audience. Exalted Ruler H. F. Mechem led the event with assistance from officers. Dr. N. J. McTeague of New Lexington Lodge spoke on the order’s principles and remembered absent brothers. Mrs. F. X. Raveh and Mr. E. F. Rosser sang solos as the Masonic orchestra played throughout.
Special price on hats and half price hats. Raw furs and hides wanted with high market payment and notice call. Indebted persons urged to pay at J E Zeller office. Ford Touring Car for sale in Nelsonville with good tires and running condition. I O Dresher contact for quick sale.
In Tarnopol Poland the German Kaiser monument from 1917 is now a allied memorial. Instead of destruction the inscription was augmented to note that on July 4 1919 the Sixth Division of American Chasseurs entered the town and stayed.
American liners Philadelphia New York and St Louis and St Paul to resume passenger service February 7 after extended army transport duty. Ships will sail weekly between New York and Southampton.
Two men died and eight were seriously injured with eighteen others cut or bruised when a scaffold collapsed at Standard Oil Bayway refinery in Elizabeth New Jersey. Several injured were in danger of dying officials said.
A Friday and Saturday meeting at the Deshler Hotel Columbus established the Ohio Council on Women and Children in Industry to investigate legislate and educate on problems faced by women and children in industry. Officers include President Amy Mayer Toledo and Secretary Miss Gallagher Columbus.
These tablets target indigestion and constipation, toning the stomach and aiding natural function. They gentle ly affect the liver and bowels, restoring comfort and easing dullness. try them for a pleasing effect.
If Mothers Only Knew during these days how many children complain of headache feverishness stomach troubles and irregular bowels Mother Gray's Sweet Powders are praised for easy pleasant taking and effective action Mothers who have used them tell others about them Sold by druggists everywhere.
A Pennsylvania water company reports a method to prevent moisture on pipe exteriors by applying ground cork as a coating after cement paint. The process aims to reduce condensation and corrosion in piping systems.
Cincinnati police hunt a thief described as tall with large feet and a long neck after a downtown shop robbery valued at 15000 dollars. The thief escaped via hotel room floor breach using timer shears to drop into a wall case, leaving towels to mask prints. 720 silk shirts and many socks were heavy losses alongside a safe and cash register. Meanwhile Mrs. E. H. Osborne of Athens died Sunday at 5 25 am from injuries in a five week automobile crash near Myers Crossing. she was 46, survived by husband, daughter, and siblings. funeral Wednesday at two at her home with burial in West Union cemetery.
In Xenia the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans Home may run out of coal for seven hundred children unless fuel arrives soon. The Norfolk and Western Railroad will cut two trains between Portsmouth and Cincinnati to conserve coal. Jackson Center schools near closing from coal shortage. Fifty Grafton families reported fuelless.
Mrs A M Saunders of Coolville dies at home aged 72 after a long life as a New Hampshire born pioneer and Athens county teacher. She married Charles Saunders in 1860. he died two years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs Eva Shields and Ida, and son Arthur. Funeral set for Tuesday at 9 30 am at the M E church with interment to follow.
In the New Asbury cemetery an afternoon gathering is noted with a small ceremony and attendees expected to include local organizations and residents. The event signals a community remembrance or dedication taking place in the outdoor grounds.
Mrs. J A Howard of Hooper Ridge died Sunday at 11:00 AM at age 70 after years of asthma followed by pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the home with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Survived by husband and eight children including Mrs Joe Morris Athens and Mrs Herb Dowler Strouds Run.
A joint resolution by Senator King Utah calls for presidential authority to use US military naval and air forces with Allies to enforce Germany’s observance of postwar peace terms. The measure notes Germany’s bad faith and went to the foreign relations committee amid questions from Senator Thomas about enforcing a treaty not yet ratified.
In Cleveland today fresh eggs rose to 1.01 per dozen the highest price recorded here. Wholesalers blamed the recent cold snap for the jump and said extra quality eggs are in strong demand, worsening the shortage.
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