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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1920

Page

8

Hocking Valley I O O F Elects Officers in Busy Meeting

Logan Ohio December special report notes a large turnout at Hocking Valley lodge No. 262 I O O F. Officers chosen include Noble Grand Charles Frasure Vice Grand Jacob Foreman Recording Secretary C B Hull Financial Secretary F P Starcher Treasurer Rolland Bright and Trustee William Poling amid extensive degree work.

Noble Grand Charles Frasure Jacob Foreman C. B. Hull F. P. Starcher Rolland Bright William Poling

Infallible Sign Umbrella Fixer Scatters Hints

An itinerant umbrella fixer in Logan raises talk as coming events cast shadows. A diviner of economic trends warns times will be hard amid chaotic industrial conditions and a growing number of such signs appearing in months past.

Logan

Miss P Brooke Visits Friends in Columbus

Miss P. Brooke spent today in Columbus visiting with friends and enjoying the day in the city.

Miss P. Brooke Columbus

Ten Logan women on train prompt Columbus shopper concern

A business traveler returning by steam train to Columbus counted ten Logan women with packages and bundles. He urged the Messenger reporter to note the issue, suggesting local business methods and pricing may push trade away to Columbus or other towns. He alleges many shoppers are railroad pass riders.

Columbus Logan Messenger

Bremen oil landowner Amos Blosser in Logan visit

Bremen based land owner Amos Blosser, known for his profits from the Bremen oil field, arrived in Logan yesterday on business.

Amos Blosser Bremen Logan Mr. Blosser

Euterpean Club Entertainment at Presbyterian Church

The Euterpean club presents tonight’s program at the Presbyterian church drawing strong local interest with popular performances.

Euterpean Club Presbyterian Church

Elks Ladies Club Plans High Order Entertainment

The Elks' ladies' club met at the Rempel National Bank Building to hold a regular gathering with strong attendance. The entertainment committee also met and is preparing a forthcoming program of high quality.

Elks’ Ladies’ Club Rempel National Bank

Junia Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Ambrose and Miss Blasius

The Junia Club was entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs H F Ambrose and Miss Helen Blasius at North Market street. Nearly all members attended for an instructive session and discussion of club matters.

Junia Club H. F. Ambrose Helen Blasius North Market Street

Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound for Dark Hair

An old time remedy of Sage Tea and Sulphur darkens gray hair and restores sheen. Wyeths Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound marketed for natural even coloring and gloss restoration via dampened sponge or brush. Also notes charitable work by Mrs. Anna Tannabhill and a December 23 operetta rehearsal by high school scholars.

Wyeth Anna Tannabhill

Pilgrim Fathers Talk and Holiday Party Planned

Miss Ella Rochester presented a paper on The Origin of the Pilgrim Fathers, followed by a full club discussion. Two visitors, Mrs. Ella Gaffney and Mrs. Nancy Work, attended. A four member committee was formed to plan the next meeting at Mrs. Will Strentz's North Market street home with holiday festivities.

Ella Rochester Ella Gaffney Nancy Work Will Strentz North Market Street

Sewing Circle Guests Dine After Tuesday Meeting at Ambrose Home

At the Sewing Circle gathering on Tuesday afternoon at the home of I. B. Fred Ambrose, guests included Mrs. J. Foster Waverly Mesdames Cherrington Gabriel Eberst Ambrose Watson Hack Burchfield. Supper was served at 6 by the hostess. Next meeting moves to Mrs Walter Klein Schmidt’s home.

Sewing Cirle Sewing Circle Fred Ambrose

Sons of Veterans District Meeting Set at Lancaster

The district S of V meeting will be held in Lancaster on Sunday December 12. Logan camp members are urged to attend in a body for a big time and Commander Ed Beck of Logan camp will be installed as junior vice commander of the Ohio division.

Sons OF Veterans Lancaster Logan Camp Ed Beck Ohio Logan

Ed and Mrs Ewing Visit Columbus on Thursday

Mr and Mrs Ed Ewing were Columbus business visitors on Thursday. They toured local firms and attended meetings as part of a civic outreach by their company.

Ed Ewing Columbus

J C McCloud of Amanda Heads to Logan on Short Trip

J C McCloud of Amanda traveled to Logan yesterday on a brief business trip.

J.C. McCloud Amanda Logan

Paid Fine and Kept Conscience From Hurting

Canton report says Marie Semagius pleaded guilty to carrying concealed deadly weapons. Sheriff Cathon confirmed the offense after a record search revealing a four year-old indictment. She received a $50 fine plus costs and paid it, claiming relief from fear of arrest.

Canton Marie Semagius Marie Cathon Yago

Mothers Need Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children

If mothers only knew how many children suffer headaches feverishness stomach troubles and irregular bowels these days. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders are easy pleasant to take and effective so mothers who use them tell others about them. Sold by druggists everywhere.

Presbyterian Rural Parish weekly services and meetings

Albany church holds Sunday service at 10 30 with James A Miller as pastor. Hebbardsville hosts Sunday school at 1 00 and church at 2 00. Winger's Chapel reports no meetings. Guysville offers Sunday school at 9 and church at 7. Carthage Sunday school at 1 30. Special evangelistic meetings led by the pastor run Tuesday to Friday evenings at 7. New England Sunday school listed with 00 missing.

Presbyterian James A. Miller Albany Hebbardsville Winger Guysville Carthage New England

Murray City Obituary and Community News Update

Murray City reports the death of Mr. Frazure of Longstreth on Tuesday morning with funeral at 9 am in the M E church led by Rev. Bishop and burial in Greenlawn cemetery. Also notes a successful school grade entertainment and local illnesses including Mrs. Castell, Mrs. Scott, and Mrs. Higgins with church ladies continuing charitable work.

Frazure Longstreth M. E Bishop Greenlawn T. A. Castell Chas Main Street Lydia Scott Columbus M. D. Higgins Ladies and Society M. FE. Church

Will iam P Hoisington 1861 1920 Obituary

Will iam P Hoisington born January 5 1861 near Amesville Ohio was a helpful son a farmer and teacher. He married Jennie Phillips in 1889 and worked in Amesville before moving to Columbus in 1915 where he lived the rest of his life. He died November 28 1920 at Protestant Hospital aged 59 years 10 months 24 days. He left widow and nine children Edith Ellis Ned P Harland Ellis Fritz Roger Leon and Charles in Columbus and others in Philadelphia Canton and Sacramento. Two sisters and a brother survive.

Amesville Ohio William P. Hoisington N. P. Hoisington M. FB Edith Ellis Athens Ned P Harland Philadelphia Ellis Canton Fritz Roger Leon Charles Columbus Lucy Potter Sacramento Calif Kittie Gillilan John B Tennessee Protestant Hospital

Card of Thanks for W. P. Hoisington in Athens

The Hoisington family thanks neighbors and friends for deeds of kindness at the funeral services and for support during the interment brought to Athens.

W. P. Hoisington Athens

Prison Term Inspires Paroled Man to Thank Judge

A man jailed for forging checks totaling 3600 dollars wrote Judge Dan B. Cull of the criminal court to say the prison sentence did him good. He was paroled from Ohio penitentiary before Thanksgiving and thanked the judge for the services, claiming the sentence improved him physically mentally and morally.

Cleveland Dan B. Cull Criminal Court Ohio

Girls Pass Bad Checks in Logan But Are Caught

Two girls aged 18 and 13 used multiple names to pass three bad checks at three merchants in Logan. Walter Rochester recovered the goods and brought them to the merchants. Checks drawn on Rempel Bank and signed by likely former citizens. Marion Eastman filed perjury charges against Grover Uncle. Uncle was later discharged.

Logan Logan, CO Judy Laurelville Walter Rochester Rochester-Lytle Strentz-Lappen Johnson-Beverage Rempel Bank Marion Eastman Grover Uncle Eastman Uncle Mayor Miller Squire Brooks

Mayo Leads Haiti Marines Inquiry to Report Next Week

Admiral Henry T. Mayo, appointed by Secretary Daniels to head the court of inquiry into the alleged misconduct of Marines in Haiti, began work on the report and said it would be completed by the end of next week.

Washington Henry T. Mayo Daniels Haiti

Carrie Ruth obituary notes life of faith and family

Carrie C. Ruth daughter of Asbury and Rowena Creamer born November 29 1958 in Shade Ohio died November 29 1920 in her home after sixty two years of service and devotion. She married L Auburn Ruth October 14 1877 and left four children D Q Chapple Athens OH O S Selle California Clifford Athens and Emmett Glendive MT. A devoted mother and educator she leaves husband four children sister Mrs A K Newman and brothers Harry and George with many relatives.

Carrie C. Ruth Asbury Rowena Creamer Shade Ohio L. Auburn Ruth Fou D. QO. Chapple Athens 0. S. Selle A. K. Newman Harry Lamar Colorado George Salt Lake City Utah

Acknowledgments After Loss From Auburn Ruth and Family

A note of thanks expresses gratitude for help during illness and death of Auburn Ruth’s wife and mother. The family lists floral thanks to The Martzolff Class Chauncey High School Pleasant Valley schools and others. They also thank Rev Timmons Mrs Sprague Mrs Drake and Mr Dowler for condolences singing and services.

Martzolff Chauncey High School Pleasant Valley Schools Timmons

Men Take Jobs As Housemaids

In Cleveland on December 10, men are filling household roles as domestics due to a shortage of maids and many unskilled men out of work. One applicant said he would do anything except washing, joining others who beat rugs, sweep, clean windows, and perform similar tasks.

Cleveland State City Free Labor Exchange

Alcohol lamp heats tray designed to keep dishes warm

An alcohol lamp provides the heat for a tray invented to keep dishes warm in cold weather, showcasing a simple warming device.

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