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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1919

Page

5

Local Visitors Leave for Detroit After Weekend Stay

John Bulloch secretary C F Jonas ryler Geo W Rose trustee H A Rogers ends a city visit with his parents Mr and Mrs A F Rogers and departs for Detroit Ralph McCarty visits from Columbus staying over Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs F D McCarty

Urer John Bulloch C. F. Jonas Ryler Geo. W. Rose H. A. Rogers A. F. Rogers Detroit Ralph McCarty Columbus F. D. McCarty

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits Across Town

J C Lewis and wife of Athens visited relatives here on Sunday. Walter Hampton and wife of Dexter spent part of last week with local relatives. Mrs G C Gorby ended the week by visiting her parents D M Sisson and wife.

J. C. Lewis Athens Walter Hampton Dexter Mrs. G. C. Gorby D. M. Sisson

Local Notes From The Village Visit And Weather

Miss Efe Wood of the Ohio State Hospital spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs. G. D. Swett of Albany visited part of last week with Co M Radcliff’s family. Sylvester Marshall of Athens called on A L Tewksbury Wednesday. Harold Romine, recently employed in Columbus, returned home as the coal mine shutdown affected work. Rev. Parmalee visited C B Woodyard Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Rebecca McWhorter of the Children’s Home spent the weekend with relatives here. W W Jordan carpentered for W E Harman last week. S H Smith was an Athens business visitor Thursday. Heavy rain Saturday caused high waters. several houses narrowly escaped flooding with no major damage. Mrs. Kate Collins of Columbus spent the weekend here. she returned home with daughter Reba who had been visiting aunt Mrs. William Dudgeon. Mrs. William Hull of Harrisonville is visiting her daughter Mrs S Flowery.

Efe Wood Ohio State Hospital G. D. Swett Albany Co. M. Radcliff Sylvester Marshall Athens A. L. Tewksbury Rebecca McWhorter W. W. Jordan W. E. Harman H. Smith Atheny Kate Collins Columbus Reba William Dudgeon William Hull Harrisonville Flowery

Ames Social News Highlights Visits and Trips

Mr. John Hixson of Ames township is spending the week with relatives in Athens. Mrs. H. T. Lee and daughter Mrs. D. E. Marquis, and son John Lee, spent Saturday in Columbus.

John Hixson Ames Township Athens

Mrs Stella Woodruff Visits Charleston Friends

Mrs Stella Woodruff of Charleston West Virginia is visiting Mr and Mrs Albert Woodruff on Franklin Avenue for a social visit with local acquaintances.

Mrs Stella Woodruff Charleston, W. Va Albert Woodruff Franklin Avenue

Miss Woodruff Guest of Mr. and Mrs. Roach in Charleston

Miss Frances Woodruff of Charleston West Virginia is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A C Roach on Morris Avenue as their guest.

Frances Woodruff Charleston W. Va Mrs A. C. Roach Morris Avenue

Nel sonville Visit By Dugan and Landis Families

Mr E C Dugan and family of Nelsonville visited Sunday with Mr W H Landis and family on Stimpson avenue.

E. C. Dugan Nelsonville 8. W. Landis Stimpson Avenue

Missionary Society to Meet at Presbyterian Church Parlors

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 in the parlors of the church.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

Doctor Siigley Returns From Barrie After Father’s Death

Dr. H. S. Siigley travels from Barrie Ontario to attend his father’s passing and burial arrangements following the family summons.

Business Visitors From Taylor Ridge And Trimble

John Kempton and Ira Conaway of Taylor Ridge and Jonas E Vore of Trimble are visiting the Court House today on business.

John §. Kempton Ira Conaway Taylor Ridge Jonas E. Vore Trimble Court House

Mrs C B Beverage Heads to Washington for Year With Daughter

Mrs C B Beverage leaves tonight for Washington D C to spend the remainder of the year with her daughter Miss Ina who is in government service there.

Miss Gladys Scott Joins Preston Store Clerical Staff

Miss Gladys Scott has accepted a clerk position at the Preston store for the holiday season. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Scott of Zaleski.

Gladys Scott Preston Miss Scott W. J. Scott Zaleski

Family Visitors Called By Illness In Columbus And Washington

Dr. E H Bean of Columbus and Miss Fannie Bean of Washington D C arrived to visit their mother Mrs Sarah Bean who is ill. Mr and Mrs L V Brown of University Terrace hosted over the weekend Mr and Mrs Walter Brown and son Dent and Miss Dorothy Eldridge of Jackson. Mrs Frank W Cone will entertain the Childs Conservation League Tuesday at 2 PM with roll call answered by quotations from Whit tier.

E. H. Bean Columbus Fannie Bean Washington D. C Sarah Bean L. V. Brown University Terrace Walter Brown Dent Dorothy Eldridge Jackson Frank W. Cone Franklin Avenue Childs Conservation League Whittier

Logan Family Visits On Brown Avenue

Mrs. David McKee and daughter Nellie of Logan spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. George Carsey on Brown Avenue. Mrs. McKee is a sister of Mrs. Carsey. Both are cousins of Mr. J. W. Hines.

David McKe Nellie Logan George Carsey Brown Avenue McKee Carsey J. W. Hines

Warrener Attends State Grange Meeting in Columbus

Wm. J. Warrener left this morning for Columbus to attend the State Grange and Deputy Masters Association meeting, which begins this evening and runs until Thursday. He will then travel to Cincinnati to spend the weekend with Mrs. A. C. Warrener and their son before returning Sunday night.

Wm. J. Warrener Columbus State Grange and Deputy Masters Association Cincinnati A. C. Warrener

Chi Omega Dance Lights Masonic Temple Social

Chi Omega sorority held a 150 guest dance at the Masonic Temple from 7 30 to 11 45 pm with cardinal and straw colors. Ices and cakes were served during intermissions by Theodora Lawhead Frances Picker ing Margaret Sprague and Helen Burson. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs L V Brown and Mrs E B Morrison. Out of town alumnae and guests included Rachael Higgins Fauntichelle Lattimer Walter Brown and others.

Chi Omega Chi Omega _ sorority Masonic Temple Theodora Lawhead Frances Pickering Margaret Sprague Helen Burson

Pallas Club Study On National Education And Internationalism

Saturday afternoon the Pallas club met with Mrs. Julia Friday as hostess. Mrs. L. G. Worstell led the session while Miss Elizabeth Cochran handled current events. Mrs. A. O. Sloane was reader and Mrs. A. E. Price closed with a discussion praised as one of the strongest and most comprehensive, with members showing great interest.

Pallas Club Julia Friday L. G. Worstell Elizabeth Cochran A. O. Sloane A. E. Price

Couple United in Marriage in Canton Ceremony

Miss Estella M. Shumway of Jacksonville and Arch L. Stanley of New Marshfield R. D. 2 were married on Monday December 1 in Canton. They will reside at 1417 Second Street Northeast Canton.

Estella M. Shumway Jacksonville Arch L. Stanley New Marshfield R. D Canton

Surprise birthday surprise at Mrs Robinson’s home

Despite a heavy rain, friends gathered at near Clarks Chapel to honor Mrs Charles Robinson for her birthday. Daughter Miss Alice Robinson staged the celebration surprising the hostess. Guests included Bert Riley Frankie Konkoskia Fauna Linscott Jennie Helen Mabel Dil linger Bessie Hubler Oscar Dillinger John Dillinger and the Robinsons. Refreshments were served and midnight found the party still in high spirits.

Charles Robinson Clarks Chapel Alice Robinson Robinson Bert Riley Frankie Konkoskia Fauna _ Linscott Jennie Helen Mabel Dillinger Bessie Hubler Oscar John Dillinger Alice Will

Enjoy Your Meals With Chamberlain's Tablets

Advice on improving digestion urges eating in moderation and thorough chewing. It recommends a five hour interval between meals and taking one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper to restore enjoyment of meals.

Chamberlain

Magic City I O O F elects 1920 officers at Glouster lodge

Friday night at Magic City Lodge I O O F officers for 1920 were elected with James Roberts as noble grand Ona Dew vice grand J L Davis recording secretary Elza Morris financial secretary and E N Hoon treasurer Nine candidates received the third degree and after the meeting forty lodge members attended refreshments will install remaining appointive offices next month

Magic City Lodge Noble Grand James Roberts Ona Dew J. L. Davis Elza Morris E. N. Hoon Lodge

Township Trustees to Meet for Year End Business

The old board meets at 10:00 AM in the township building to wind up the past year's affairs. At 1:00 PM the new board convenes to organize. Current trustees are John Carey Fred Hawk and J H Henshaw. G L Koons will succeed Henshaw on the new board.

John Carey Fred Hawk J. H. Henshaw G. L. Koons Mr. Henshaw

Visitor Joe Beshara a brief guest in Wellston

Joe Beshara spent several days the past week at Wellston as a guest of Joe Estafen and family, former Glouster residents.

Joe Beshara Wellston Joe Estafen Glouster

Nazimova Stars in The Brat at Ambrose Theatre

Actress Nazimova appears in The Brat at the Ambrose Theatre this Tuesday and Wednesday, delivering a period stage performance in a live theater run.

Nazimova Ambrose Theatre

Social Visitors Spend Weekend in Athens and Corn ing

Mrs. Fred Harper and her baby visited the Lunsfords in Corn ing for a weekend. Mrs. Jay Gessell and Miss Temple Gessell also spent the weekend in Athens with friends.

Fred Harper Baby of Corning William Lunsford Jay Gessell Miss Temple Gessell Athens

Glouster Lodge Officers Installed for 1920

At the last meeting of Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M officers for 1920 were installed: M. Penman W M A M Bennett S W L R Lines J W Bert Ray 8S D Earl Peugh J D R J Thompson treas-

Glouster Lodge A. M M. Penman W. M A. M. Bennett S. W L. R. Lines J. W Bert Ray Earl Peugh J. D R. J. Thompson Treas

Red Cross Attorney to Visit Local Office Wednesday

Atty Hughes of the Red Cross will be at Atty Geo Rose's office Wednesday afternoon to discuss Red Cross matters, it was stated today.

Atty. Hughes The Red Cross Atty. Geo. Rose

Two-Piano Modern Mastery by Maier and Pattison

Guy Maier and Lee Pattison delivered a superb two piano concert in Ewing Hall as part of a Woman's Music Club series. The program featured exclusively modern two piano works, mostly French, with strong ensemble, expressive detail, and a notable Chabrier encore. They plan to sail for Europe in spring to perform with the New York Symphony Orchestra under Walter Damrosch.

Guy Maier Lee Pattison Ewing Hall Woman's Music Club Maier Pattison Mr. Maier Ropartz Saint-Saens Debussy Beethoven Schutz Arensky Ilyinsky Espana Chabrier

Building New Home On Carpenter Street

Ralph Woods of the F C Stedman Company began erecting a modern six room frame residence on Carpenter Street adjoining J R Woods former home. Clarence Heaton serves as contractor as the project mirrors the look of the earlier house.

Ralph Woods F. C. Stedman Company Carpenter Street J. R. Woods Fram J. R Woods Clarence Heaton

Weather cut crowd at Athens High Jitney Fair

The Athens High School Jitney Fair to support The Mega phone netted about 15 dollars but was sparsely attended due to heavy rain. The event featured Porter's clown troupe and Tangoland songs, with a brighter night likely yielding a larger sum for the school paper fund.

Athens Hi School Porter

Elks Charity Ball Plans Draw Big Local Crowd

The Elk charity ball starts at eight o'clock Wednesday night with music and a full hall. The committee is arranging seating and Secretary Alex M. Moore said many out of town Elks are sending in money for tickets despite not attending.

Alex M. Moore Elks

Ames Farmer Injured by Falling Tree in Ames Township

George W. Linscott of Hooper Ridge, Ames township, received severe injuries when a tree he was chopping fell and whirled, striking him across the head chest and arms. Dr. Weber attended to him at the scene.

Ames Amesville George W. Linscott Hooper Ridge Ames Township Linscott Weber

National Republican committee gathers in Washington for convention decisions

Republican leaders from states descend on Washington for the Republican national committee meeting to fix next summer’s convention date and city. Delegates discuss candidates and campaign issues while St. Louis and Chicago vie for the venue.

Coal car recovery tops eastern coal mine concerns in Chicago

Recovery of coal cars stranded at eastern mines is seen as the major challenge if miners return to work, says M J Gormley assistant to R H Ashton regional railroad director in Chicago. He notes cars must be sent back east not diverted for Midwest needs. Coal fuel restrictions remain statewide.

Chicago M. J. Gormley R. H. Ashton Northwestern Railroads Gormley Eastern Mid-Western Ilinois State Public Utilities Commission Railroad Administration Northwest Fuel Committee Hip Sang Chinatown Public Utilities Commission Chicago Laundry Owners’ Association F. C. Honnold Illinois Coal Operators Honnold

Women to Lead Open Meeting of National Committee

At the open meeting Wednesday morning Mrs Medill McCormick will speak. She led the special committee that proposed a women division for the national committee. Many women attend including Mrs Mary Garrett Hay and Margaret McCarter. The 1920 convention city is being bid by St Louis Asbury Park Chicago and San Francisco. An executive session follows the speeches and should finish by Wednesday night. On Thursday the national association of state chairmen meets with Mrs J B Hume representing California.

Washington Republican National Committee St. Louis Chicago Kiel Missouri City John G. South Kentucky John T. King Connecticut Wood Friends Harding Ohio James E. Watson National Committee Medill McCormick Mary Garrett Hay New York Maragret McCarter Kansas Preston Olympia Wash Asbury Park San Francisco Hays National Association of State J. B. Hume California

Scouts Celebrate Anniversary of Troop One Girl Scouts

Troop One Girl Scouts marked its second anniversary with a reception for mothers, local council members, and high school faculty at Miss Marie Swaim’s home 1 Park Place. The candlelit event featured a four course dinner for seventy five, with red rose decor and a birthday cake adorned with two red candles.

Marie Swaim Park Place Swaim Evans Salters Bertha Ridgeman

Paper Shortage Triggers Southern News Publishers Meeting

In Birmingham Alabama December 9 a special meeting of the Southern News paper Publishers Association assessed a critical print paper shortage. Findings show newsprint demand exceeds production, reserves drop below danger, prices up 195 400 percent since prewar, and a rate rise or newsroom closures loom. Paris Luxemburg Deputies adopt Verdun policy.

Birmingham Ala Southern

Rex the Bulldog Found After Months Away

Rex, the bull dog of Belford Nelson son of Mrs. Alex Nelson, has been located in McConnelsville. The dog wandered with two boys last summer and had visited several military camps, reputed to have more experience than A No. 1, the celebrated traveler.

Rex Belford Nelson Alex Nelson McConnelsville

American League to Meet in New York Next Wednesday

The American League annual meeting will be held in New York next Wednesday. Ban Johnson and loyal Cubs owners announced they will attend the session called by warning directors instead of the Chicago meeting set for the same date.

Chicago New York Ban Johnson Cub

Detroit Auto Makers Idle As Coal Strike Bites

Detroit industries halted or cut back sharply as the coal strike spreads. About 35,000 workers reported idled today with at least 200,600 more tied to early settlement of the dispute.

Detroit Mich

Germany's Decision on Peace Or War Stance Discussed by Times

The Times in London weighs Germany’s choice between war and peace after dispatches claim Berlin may refuse the protocol. It questions whether the move is bluff or a resumption of military action and notes possible effects on allied plans and public sentiment.

London Germany the Times Dispatches

Collision Floods Street as Beer Wagon Wrecks

In Sheffield England a damaged beer wagon crashed flooding a narrow street. Women and children rushed to gather bottles and jars from the spill while bystanders watched.

Sheffield Eng

Cures a Cold in One Day Ad For Bromo Quinine

An advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab lets with claims of a genuine product. It highlights E. W. GROVE’s Cures a Cold in One Day slogan and price of 50¢, urging readers to look for the full name.

E. W. Grove

Italian Foreign Minister Plans Fiume Settlement Talks

London dispatch reports Vitorio Sciolita arrives from Paris and will press for a definite plan to settle the Adriatic dispute. He is to confer with Premier Lloyd George as his visit continues.

London Vitorio Sciolota Paris Scioloia Lloyd George

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