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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1919

Page

3

Edith Stiers Returns Home After Week in town

Mrs Edith Stiers came back to her Haydenville home Tuesday following a weeklong visit with her parents Mrs and Mrs Henry McCulloch. Joe Davis spent Tuesday in Columbus. Mrs Isaac Coleman returned Tuesday to the G I S at Delaware where she is matron after visiting relatives and Athens. Mr and Mrs William Mills moved into a newly completed six room stucco brick home on Washington street noted as one of the city's finest. T S Green did business in Logan Tuesday. Mrs Frances returned to Columbus Tuesday after visiting her son James Frances Jeff Bowers and families.

Edith Stiers Haydenville Henry McCulloch Joe Davis Columbus Isaac Coleman Delaware Athens William Mills Washington Street New Mills T. S. Green Logan Frances James Frances Jeff Bowers

Slippers Make Fine Christmas Gifts From The Boot Shop

Slippers make fine Christmas presents the nifty kind that come from The Boot Shop. These cozy footwear options offer practical warmth and classic style for seasonal gifting in local shoppers' circles.

East End Children to Present School Entertainment

East End school pupils perform drills recitations and songs next Friday night at the school building with a small admission fee.

East End

Missionary Society to Meet at Two O'Clock

The missionary society of the Presbyterian church will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. F S Cooley and Mrs. Leonard Cooley. A good program has been prepared and a large attendance is anticipated. The meeting starts promptly at two o'clock.

Hose Wanted in All Shades at The Boot Shop

Local advertisement seeks ladies hosiery in a full range of colors and shades for immediate sale at The Boot Shop. Shoppers are invited to visit and select from varied stock.

P T A Meeting Urges Food Drive and Clothing Donation

The Parent-Teachers Association holds a regular Friday meeting at the Central building. Members are urged to bring a pound of eatables for a small pound party or clothing you no longer wear.

Parent-Teachers’ Association Parent- Teachers’ Association

Albert Neiman Ad Offers Best Prices for Hides and Furs

Local notice advertises getting top prices for hides and furs with contact at Bell Phone 587. Albert Neiman urges sellers to consult before making resale. The brief promo emphasizes value and direct trade.

Albert Neiman Bell Phone

Wanted Raw Furs and Hides Market Prices

Advertises top prices for raw furs and hides. Sam Raden will call on notice at 557 Poplar St Nelnville C Bell phone 795.

Sam Raden Poplar St Nelnville Bell

Dancing Christmas Eve At Owls Hall With Joyce Orchestra

Evening of round and square dancing at Owls Hall on Christmas Eve featuring Joyce Orchestra. Enjoy dancing and music in a festive venue. Event invites all to join the merriment. December 11, 1914.

Owls Hall Joyce Orchestra

Lost Purse Near Citizens Bank Recovered Reward

A lost purse with money is reported near or in Citizens Bank. A reward is left at Hoodletts Novelty Store for return or information leading to recovery.

Citizens’ Bank Hoodletts Novelty Store

Mrs Hyde Visits Columbus for Christmas Shopping

Mrs J M Hyde is spending time in Columbus and plans to browse shops. The Boot Shop is recommended for picking out a Christmas present suitable for anyone.

Mrs. J. M. Hyde Columbus

Parents Teachers Association Meeting At High School

A meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association at the high school auditorium featured Miss Laura Bridgman from the east end Athens school as the speaker. She discussed modern school problems and parental cooperation with teachers while the high school orchestra provided music.

Teachers’ Association Parent-Teachers’ Association Laura Bridgman East End Athens Bridgman

Local Residents Return and Visit Reports

Mrs Jennie Gouldner returns home to Lockburn after visiting her sister Mrs Albert Mann Mrs Fred Edington and others spent Tuesday at Lancaster Mrs Jacob Taylor and daughter depart for St Louis to visit her parents Mary Louise Fleck shows slight improvement after a period of scarlet fever illness

Jennie Gouldner Lockburn Albert Mann Fred Edington John Rider E. J. Rosser Hazel Rosser Lancaster Jacob. Taylor St. Louis Mary Louise Fleck

Boot Shop Offers Christmas Hose Gift Idea

A cheeky line promotes Christmas hose as a desirable gift from The Boot Shop, suggesting shoppers will please loved ones with seasonal hosiery.

Kasler-Bore Nuptials Unite In Parsonage Ceremony

Miss Fredericka Kasler wed Robert S. Bore yesterday at 3 30 p m in a Methodist Episcopal parsonage service read by Rev Arthur M Mann. Attendants were the bride’s father and sister Miss Gretchen. The bride wore taupe coat suit and black hat. The couple plans to reside in the city. Both are Ohio University graduates with strong church and social ties.

Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Fredericka Kasler Robert S. Bore Arthur M. Mann Gretchen Bore M. M. Kasler Hocking Valley Nelsonville High School Ohio University Athens

Hancock to Meet A. H.S. Tonight at 7 P.M.

Athens High School opens its big basketball schedule with a home game against John Hancock at 7 P.M. Coach Mackie has paced the Red and Black to top speed for forty minutes and relies on strong team play. Captain Collins returns from illness to lead, with Conner as defensive guard and Wise, Littler, Banks, or Kircher in the other forward/center spots. Gallipolis visits Athens next game.

Athens High School Red John Hancock Mackie Red and Black Battin Why Collins Conner Wise Littler Banks Kircher Athens High Gallipolis

A Good Suggestion for Digestion Tablets

A brief note recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion. They are easy to take and agreeable in effect, costing a quarter.

Chamberlain

New tak taker by Tate Tammy in Dansey Gate

Atlantic City N J December 17 Prosecutor Gaskill said new evidence points away from Charles White and Mrs Edith Jones in the Billy Danzey murder case The Hammonton van and housekeeper may be released soon Two suspects are under surveillance and to be arrested Mrs Danzey testified she heard cries from Billy in a weed patch and said the boy was taken to an abandoned house by two men whose identities were not disclosed.

Atlantic City N. J Charles White Edith Jones Billy Danzey Gaskill White Hercules Danzey Danzey Billy White Dahlia Dansey

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Shoppers

Hocking om Brooks and niece Miss Olive Brooks were guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Crippen of Luhrig. Mr and Mrs Raymond Rupe returned after a visit at Fisher. Mrs William Christian and Mrs John Shust shopped in Athens Friday. Ora West visited Lane Ely in Nelsonville. Ely recently returned from Columbus hospital and is recovering. Newman Worthman and mother shopped in Nelsonville last week. Nancy Hanning and Stedman of Beaumont called on friends Saturday. William Tate shopped in Athens Monday. Hanning, Ed Barker, Newman Worthman and Oscar Hanning on sick list. Eddie Barnes guests of James Barnes. Stedman and daughter Ella visited Albert Hanning. Homer Canter returned from Michigan.

Om Brooks Olive Brooks Mee Harry Crippen Luhrig Raymond Rupe Fisher William Christian John Shust Athens Ora West Lane Ely Nelsonville Ely Columbus Newman Worthman Nancy Hanning Stedman Beaumont William Tate Albert Hanning Ed, Barker Oscar Hanning Eddie Barnes James Barnes Ella Albert Hanning and Homer Canter Michigan

Home-Coming At Marshfield Draws Church Family Together

New Marshfield Ohio December 17. Last Thursday evening members and families of the Christian church gathered for a reunion to review the past and plan for the future. Pastor Murch Athens and former ministers W D Robinson and R Rans dall spoke while G Gardner offered future services. A German shell gifted by Dr S E G Pedigo and inscribed by Captain H Meyer honored the church. A social hour followed with refreshments and abundant handshakes as the group reflected on neighbors welfare.

New Marshfield Christian Church At Murch Athens W. D. Robinson R. Ransdall G. Gardner 8. BE. G. Pedigo France Ohio E. G. Pedigo M. C H. Meyer F. Ransdall Dr. Pedigo A. Shafer

Bolshevik Forces Seize Kieff and Kupyansk

Moscow wireless reports Bolshevik troops captured Kieff and Kupyansk from anti Bolshevik forces in southern Russia. Earlier dispatches noted General Denikin had taken Kieff from Bolsheviks earlier this month.

Kieff London Kupyansk Russia Moscow Deniken

Gulf Stream Nearer Coast Hurts Abbeville Cotton Crop

Abbeville La December 17 The Gulf stream is ten miles closer to the U S coast this year says L Vallee a leading planter He cites seamen reports of the current moving landward and notes adverse weather fettered this seasons cotton yield in the region.

Abbeville L. Vallee Vallee

Rhode Island Challenges Prohibition Amendment in Supreme Court

Rhode Island sues to block the federal Volstead enforcement, asking the Supreme Court to determine if the state can resist prohibition. Attorney General Rice argues the amendment is unconstitutional and usurps state police powers, citing historic licensing revenue and local self-government.

Washington Rhode Island Supreme Court Rice United States Congress

Labor leaders urge two year government control of railroads

Samuel Gompers and railroad unions urge the Cummins railroad bill be withdrawn and government control of railroads extended for at least two years. The 25 member delegation plans to press White House to keep roads under government operation while awaiting a peace time test.

Washington Senate Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Farmers’ Organizations Senate Interstate Commerce Committee White House Wilson Congress Gompers Senate Committee Anderson

Mine accident suit seeks 635 dollar claim and penalties

George Van Sickle and John Ketchenbach of the M. and N. Mining Co. Murray City are defendants in a suit by ex Attorney General Joseph McGhee. The claim stems from a June 21 1917 mine accident that injured Quincey A. Maness. The industrial commission awarded 408 dollars plus 23.25 for medical expenses. the defendants allegedly refused payment, prompting the action for the total plus a 50 percent penalty for nonpayment.

George van Sickle John Ketchenbach M. & N. Mining Co Murray City Joseph McGhee Quincey A. Maness Industrial Commission

Lunacy Question Raised in Case Involving Esther Blair

Atlantic City reports a lunacy commission will soon investigate Mrs. Esther Blair charged with the murder of her son Buddy. County attorney EBC Gaskill notes the commission's finding could shape state action in the case. Dr. Souder says Mrs Blair is paranoid and subject to periodic insanity. The drowned boy's body was transported to Baltimore by James Blake and Miss Maud Miller.

Atlantic City Esther Blair Buddy Lewis Soude EBC. Gaskill Coury Souder Blake Baltimore James Blake Maud Miller

Death by Her Own Action Linked to End of World Fear

Friends of Mrs. Samuel Heaslip say she inhaled gas at her Saratoga Springs home after suffering a nervous condition and worrying over a predicted world end. They report she took the action in response to the apocalyptic belief.

Saratoga Springs Dee Samuel Heaslip

Finland’s Mineral Resources Studied by Government Commission

A government commission continues a detailed study of Finland’s minerals of technical utility to assess reserves, potential, and strategic value for industrial needs and national development.

Finland

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