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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
8
A Honolulu Honeymoon drew a large Nelsonville audience last night and will tour to Athens for matinee and evening show. Standout moments included Ned Melroy the comedian the Royal Serenaders Hawaiian singing and striking scenic and electrical effects. The production was praised as a worthy entertainment.
Mrs. Cain Conner was a recent Athens shopper. Mr. and Mrs. William Moore were at Athens Friday. Mrs. Herman Potts visited Athens on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Colonel Locke of Athens called on Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins on Friday en route to Circle Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun and Mr. and Mrs. John Gabriel Jr were in Athens today.
In Marion Ohio a government weather observer reports the theft of a three foot thermometer tube containing a spill of alcohol. The incident is described as a crime against a dry nation, with no further details available.
Edward J. Bing notes that oil and petroleum production in Galicia Roumania and nearby regions could attract American investment. Postwar reconstruction is crucial as wells were damaged in battles and political tensions persist among Poles Ukrainians and Austrians. American capital could help restore output under favorable exchange rates and cooperative local governments.
The December 12 report shows Point Bridge at 8.9 feet and Herr's Island at 9.7 feet, both falling. Beaver Dam at 15.2 feet, Parkersburg 20.3 feet, and Point Pleasant 29.6 feet are also recorded as falling.
Ray Hicox spends weekend in Columbus visiting friends and handling minor business. Mrs. Wells recovers from quinsy. Judge C E Peoples to speak at Y M C A men's meeting Sunday. Mrs. Asel Hysell back to activity after illness. Miss Ethel Grimes returns to Charleston after home visit. Presbyterian Missionary Society met with Mrs. Knopp presiding. M E F Guild Bazaar held at Hotel Allen. PTA plans social Friday December 19 at 7:30 pm in new school building. Middleport washers claim Meigs Water Co supply requires deodorizing disinfecting and clarifying.
In a 29 year marriage near Flatwoods a 64 year old husband and 54 year old wife faced alimony claims. Mrs Smith took three minor children to Middletown, supported by washing jobs, while the farm was divided: the farm given to Mrs Smith in fee with a life estate to Mr Smith and $1199 from coal proceeds awarded to Mrs Smith. Court praised her care of eight children and granted mercy in property division.
Town hospital in the Athens National Bank Building reports a surge in pediatric cases over the last forty eight hours. Jack Gorham of Lathrop had a trachoma operation. Robert Srigley son of Dr H S Srigley of Athens had adenoids and tonsils surgery. Four youngsters and Vance McCance underwent successful tonsil and adenoid operations.
Forest Run residents stage An Old Fashioned Mother on Monday evening. The production runs over two hours and is described as entertaining and thoughtful. Organizers expect a large audience.
David Fox died at his home in West Shade Orange township Friday morning about six o'clock. He was about 50 years old and is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral is Sunday at 9 o'clock at West Shade church with burial at Beech Grove cemetery.
The Pomeroy Presbyterian church bazaar and supper on Thursday night drew many attendees. Plenty of cats were served and sold, with handsome items for sale and many buyers. The event boosted the treasury and left participants with a grand time.
A telegram from Senator Tom Jones in Columbus reports that state highway commissioners agreed next year to limit all state aid for Meigs County to four routes: Racine Chester Poveroy Harrisonville and Langsville Salem Center. The exact construction funds for these roads were not disclosed.
Peace Evangelical church hosted a Wednesday evening reception for the last returning soldiers. A fine program of music and elocution followed by social time and a luncheon capped the enjoyable event.
Wm. E. Peeples sues Peacock Coal Company for sixty thousand dollars with interest from May 6 1916 for coal mined beneath Peeples land on Thomas Fork near Laurel Cliff. The suit alleges unlawful trespass and mining of thirty thousand tons not discovered until May 6 1916.
George Cecil, a well known miners union official, will speak at the Opera House this Saturday at 7 pm to explain the settlement of the coal miners strike.
Special services at New Jerusalem church Pearl Street Middleport Sunday December 11 at 7 oclock led by Rev I Waelehli of Cincinnati on the topic Taking the Lords Name in Vain.
A reader letter questions President Wilson urging teachers to return to work with a 14 percent raise and a 60 day commission study to adjust salaries. The writer proposes Columbus meetings with teachers and public representatives and asks if Attorney General Palmer could issue an injunction or tap strike funds if talks fail.
Albany residents report visits and arrivals from Columbus Chillicothe and Morgan County. Mrs Guy Moore Bernice Moore and Mrs Florence Strong are among those mentioned with others hosting and attending gatherings at homes and farms. A reception for Rev Miller and family featured hymns solos and brief talks.
In Akron Ohio Louis Straga was duped by an unknown man who used his life savings. Straga held a stranger’s money bag as security for four thousand one hundred dollars while the man attended to business. The man vanished and Straga opened the bag to find only a roll of paper and three one dollar bills.
Troop One Boy Scouts held a productive meeting on Thursday as Eagle scouts outlined canvassing plans to sell tickets for a concert to be held next week at the Presbyterian church. Each team will cover assigned streets.
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