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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1919
Page
3
About midnight the fire department fought a small blaze at Barron’s bakery. Sparks from a coal heater started the fire. Damage is estimated at $200, partly covered by insurance.
Trains No. 33 and No. 34 resumed operations today on the main line with No. 33 arriving northbound at 6 34 A M and No. 34 arriving southbound at 7 25 P M. They were discontinued last week due to a coal shortage.
Mrs John Ross has returned after visiting friends in Orient. She traveled with acquaintances and reported a pleasant trip with no incidents to note.
Red Men's Club hosts a dance on Tuesday evening December 16 with good music and admission set at 15 and 25 cents.
Evening for Columbus where she has accepted a position and will make her future home. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Sanders of Columbus spent the weekend here the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edgell. J. H. Snook of Sugar Grove spent Sunday in Nelsonville with friends. Mrs. Will Wright returned today to her home in Columbus after a visit with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Betts. Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Rauch and family of Athens were guests of friends here Sunday. Miss Pansy Oldfield of Logan was the Sunday guest of her aunt, Mrs. Charles Krepple. Fred Price of Beverly spent Sunday in Nelsonville.
The Cordelle and Thress families express gratitude for kindness shown during illness and death. Thanks are given for automobiles, flowers, singers, Rev. Mann, and Mr. and Mrs. Stout. Kindness will not be forgotten.
Wanted notices call for attendance at a Pocahontas Wednesday Xmas fair and social at Red Men's Hall. Evening admission 10 and 15 cents. Dated December 15, year unspecified.
The remains of Joe Barnecut of Columbus were brought to this city Saturday and taken to Greenlawn for burial. Many Nelsonville friends joined the funeral party, and a wealth of flowers reflected the affection of numerous relatives and friends.
The Red Cross Xmas seal sale progresses through the week in schools and at business booths. Residents are urged to buy seals at the stations to help Nelsonville reach and surpass its quota this year.
Mrs. C. E. Jewett travels with her husband and mother to Columbus to enter Grant Hospital for treatment.
The High School P T A invites members to a Tuesday evening gathering at 7 o'clock. Miss Bertha Bridgman of Athens will discuss topics on school matters and the high school orchestra will perform several selections.
To ensure access, sale hours for the needle work sale at Athens State Hospital are adjusted. Shopping times are set from 1 to 4 p m and 7 to 9 p m on Tuesday, accommodating Christmas shoppers.
Car of corn arrives and will be on track Saturday to Tuesday at 1.40 per bushel. Albert Neiman lists hides and furs prices and contact Bell phone 557. Raw furs and hides wanted. Sam Raden offers high market prices and will call on notice at 557 Poplar St. Nelonville. Bell 795. Dancing Xmas Eve at Owls Hall with Joyce Orchestra for round and square dancing.
A purse reported lost near a car outside Citizens' Bank now has a reward left at Hoodletts Novelty Store. Police note no further details available.
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers says bituminous coal production should near normal as a White House visit clarifies the delay mainly stems from transportation. He notes mines will outpace rail capacity briefly. Lewis and Green will skip Indianapolis contempt proceedings, to be represented by lawyers.
Indiana coal miners were back on their jobs practically 100 percent today across the district, reports to the union head quarters indicate. Only a few mines without electricians and pump men to maintain property during the strike showed any delay in operations.
Washington D C December readers rush to subscribe to Pathfinder for 15 cents to receive a thirteen week illustrated review of the world. The editor says the offer remains open until circulation reaches 200000 and will mail the twelve week program to applicants at Pathfinder 701 Douglass St.
Thousands of mothers report Mother Gray's Sweet Powders ease headaches colds feverishness stomach troubles and other irregularities in children. Used by mothers for over 80 years and sold by druggists everywhere.
Hammonton New Jersey December 15. The defense for Charlies S White held for the alleged murder of Billy Dansey and Edith Jones housekeeper charged as an accessory changed his mind and said a writ of habeas corpus may be filed. The prosecutor said he would reveal the basis of charges in due time and predicted further arrests despite no new developments.
The Ohio Collieries Co reports all mines active with expected good tonnage. Mine 266 Hollister and Sugar Creek resumed today, Sunday Creek mine 10 and Independent mines are at work, aiming for normal output in Sunday Creek Valley. Trains 3 and 4 returned to service after being paused, restoring mail service to two daily mails north and south.
Miss Etta Duncan returns from Columbus after visiting her sister Miss Minnie Duncan. Miss Nelle Hemsley visits Nelsonville with Mrs. Harriett Williams and children. Mr and Mrs Gene Canale stay in Corning with Mrs. Canale’s parents. A letter from Iton Cox, census supervisor, names Glouster enumerators. Enumeration begins January 2 with two weeks to complete.
Mr and Mrs L B Lines were Sunday guests of relatives in Nelsonville.
Residents receive an invitation to a dance hosted by the M. C. Club at Red Men hall on Wednesday night. The notice calls members and guests to attend the social event in a local downtown venue.
John McHenry, 19, homeless from St. Louis, faces police court arraignment in Waitsiton for killing Wallace Mulcare 27, robbing him, and wounding Detective J. S. Armstrong in Thomas Circle. McHenry said he needed money for food and was cold and hungry.
The local guard company reports 52 members enrolled of a 100 goal as canvassing continues through December 1. Funds raised will fund recruit drives per the commanding officer. A Monday armory meeting will plan further recruitment efforts and praises citizens for prompt contributions. Names listed include Henry Zenner R O Williams J R Lostro Sammuell Siegel T R Biddle F W Bush and others.
Japan remains the sole country in the Orient producing sheet glass, highlighting its unique industry position amid regional glassmaking activity.
Boxes placed around the Ohio University campus fund three Christmas parties for Athens city children and Sunday school attendees run by the YMCA girls. The Woman's League also hosted an annual party for 200 girl students with games dancing and a playful indoor track meet.
In Meigs County near Dexter Edmundson's bloodhounds recovered a stash of fur valued at about $32 after following a trail to a country house. The owner, Charles Chapman of Dexter, had reported the theft. A father and son denied the burglary until the son reportedly admitted taking the fur.
Chicago December 16 The White Sox owner Charles Comiskey says rumors of players not trying their best in the World Series are unfounded after an investigation found no evidence of any double crossing by members of the club.
Point Bridge at 15.1 feet remains stationary while Herr's Island sits at 15.9 feet and Davis Island at 15.2 feet. Denver Dam rises to 22.8 feet as Parkersburg falls to 25 feet and Point Pleasant rises to 33.6 feet.
In Hammonton New Jersey authorities plan to seek the release of Charles White charged with the murder of Billy Danzey and Edith L. Jones charged as an accessory after the fact, with action expected late today.
Sunny Side School pupils raised 94.65 from Red Cross seal sales with the fourth grade totaling 419.99 and the third grade 21.16. Effie Logan led individual sales with 6.61 and Bertie Brown followed with 3.90, under Miss Frances Carr’s supervision.
James Hamilton Lewis former Illinois senator predicts a five party race next year with Republican Democrat Socialist Labor and Liberal. He says the last two will unite various farmers local political groups in the west and southwest.
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