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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1919

Page

3

Hardy and Miss Bruce Wed Quietly in Nelsonville

Ernest Hardy and Mildred Bruce were married last evening at the home of the bride’s parents on High Street by Rev. Brillhart. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bruce of Nelsonville and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hardy of Birmingham. Only family and a few friends attended. They will reside in Nelsonville where the groom runs a garage business.

Ernest Hardy Mildred Bruce Brillharte Charles Bruce Nelsonville John J. Hardy Birmingham Ala Fred Batson

Local visitors and travelers tagged in Columbus Athens area notes

Miss Rhea Hoodlett business visitor in Athens. Rev D W Stiers, ex Epiphany rector, now Y M C A worker, visits Nelsonville after serving in World War I. Dr Stiers logged over 56000 miles with troop trains and camps. Mrs Roy Grace and child visit Columbus. Mrs Jane Kentner travels to Toledo to see daughter. D F Shafer of Columbus calls on locals. Mrs M E Stark returns to Detroit after visiting sister Mrs T W Attwood. Mrs Anna Courtney of The Plains stays in town with Mrs Henry Verity.

D. W. Stiers Epiphany Nelsonville Dr. Stiers Roy Grace Columbus Jane Kentner

Missionary Meeting Highlights Presbyterian Society

A Presbyterian church missionary society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. F. G. Cooley and Mrs. Leonard Cooley hosting. Program leader Mrs. Ben Martin guided a strong program, devotional services by Mrs. John Saltz and Mrs. George Johnson, a vocal solo by Miss Mary Pensyle, papers by Mrs. J. M. Hyde and Mrs. Putman, followed by discussion and a social hour with refreshments.

Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church F. G. Cooley Leonard Cooley Ben Martin John Saltz George Johnson Mary Pensyle Lon Price J. M. Hyde Putman

Nelsonville Classified Ads Notice and Lost Item Report

Notice asks all debtors to settle accounts with Manson Martin S C and M Martin or Cash Feed and Supply Co by December 31 1919. Lost leather suitcase described with reward offered to Mrs Lawrence Bailey between 793 Chestnut St and 604 Jackson. Contact Citizens Phone 1421. Classified line also advertises best prices on hides and furs by Al nto Eiman Bell Phone 587.

Manson Martin, S. C. & M. Martin Cash Feed and Supply Co Chestnut St Jackson Lawrence Bailey Citizens Phone Alnto Eiman Bell

Wanted Raw Furs and Hides For Highest Market Prices

Advertises payment for raw furs and hides with highest market prices. States will call on notice. Signed by Sam Raden of 557 Poplar St Nelnville C Bell phone 795. Dated 12:3-13.

Sam Raden Poplar St Nelnville Bell

Dancing Eve at Owls Hall with Joyce Orchestra

A Christmas Eve dance at Owls Hall features the Joyce Orchestra playing round and square dances. The event invites guests to enjoy dancing together on 12 11 14.

Owls Hall Joyce

Richard Underwood Watercolors for Christmas Gifts

Rich ard Underwood offers hand painted water colors ideal as Christmas presents. Bring pictures this week to have them framed for Christmas at T. E. Taylor on West Washington Street. Notice I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife James Arthur Glover.

Richard Underwood T. E. Taylor West Washington St James Arthur Glover

Moler Announces Christmas Specials on Timepieces and Silver

Chas Moler runs a Christmas sale offering special prices on watches jewelry clocks and silverware for the coming week. Local shoppers urged to visit the store for discounted gifts and festive items.

Chas. Moler

Grandanola Phonograph Offers Better Tone for Less Money

Sauter's Studio in Nelsonville promotes the Grandanola phonograph with wood fibre repro ducer Violin tone chamber and all steel motor claiming higher volume and superior tone than competitors. Advertises exceptional machines at great savings and urges quick action.

Sauter Nelsonville

Palmer testifies no surrender in coal strike talks

Attorney General Palmer told the interstate commerce sub committee in Washington that the government did not surrender to miners or alter the Wilson plan. He said after meetings with John Lewis and William Green, he drafted a memorandum given to the miners for submission to President Wilson. The panel adjourned until 3 p.m. after questions about changes.

Washington Indianapolis Palmer Interstate Commerce Subcommittee Wilson John Lewis William Green Garfield Indiaapolis Lewis and Green

Assassination attempt targets Viscount French in Ireland

In Dublin on December 19, an assassination attempt near Phoenix Park failed to hit Field Marshal Viscount French as shots struck his car. One attacker was killed by a policeman, another escort member wounded, and two tanks were deployed amid fears of a broader uprising. The incident underscored rising violence and Home Rule tensions.

Dublin Ireland Viscount French Ashtown Vice-Regal Lodge French Phoenix Park Lord French Lloyd George

De Valera comments on Lord French assassination report

Irish leader Eamon de Valera declined to comment on a United Press dispatch about the attempted assassination of Lord French. He suggested the act was retaliation for British actions.

Washington United Press Lord French Today de Valera Irish Republic

Saloonkeeper Seeks 2.75 Percent Beer Loophole

A Kansas City liquor shop owner asked Sam Hargus to arrange selling beer of 2.75 percent alcohol. Hargus teased that, as an old friend, he could arrange a choice of prison in the Western district of Missouri, noting several fine jails before the man fled to stay with near beer.

Kansas City Sam Hargus United States District Attorney Mr. Hargus Missouri

Kills More Than War Tuberculosis Threat Surges in U S

National Tuberculosis association executive committee reports 2 000 000 undetected sufferers and 150 000 deaths annually in the United States with over 1 000 000 active cases. A ten day Red Cross seal sale from December 1 aims to fund a national campaign and state budgets exceed 6 500 000.

New York United States National Tuberculosis Association Red Cross

Christmas Cheer Spreads Through Sharpsburg Area

In Sharpsburg Mt Hermon Lathrop and Plantsville Christmas entertainments are planned as a strike ends and cold weather keeps people home. Notable visitors include Ernest Hazleton from Columbus and Harry Brill from Amesville. Funeral services for Jonathan Fawcett of Plantsville are noted as he dies at home after a long illness.

Sharpsburg Mt. Hermon Lathrop Plantsville Ernest Hazleton Columbus Schuler’s Harry Brill Amesville

British Sell War Stores in Public Sale Abroad Effort

The British government offers in public sale auction or private bid a vast war surplus of goods stores and property, including whole factories equipped for manufacturing. A special "Surplus" publication is circulated, with plans to dispose of much of the property abroad and a bureau set up in London to attract export houses.

Washington London

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Irving Reader

Mrs. F. L. Newton of Irving N says her eight year old daughter recovered quickly from whooping cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes the family keeps a bottle on hand and has had good results since.

Chamberlain F. L. Newton Irving, N

Denial of cruelty charges in Detzer court martial

Captain Karl Detzer of the 308th Military Police faced trial on Governor's Island as defense witnesses deny cruelty and extortion. Oscar Jacob, a West Philadelphia mechanic, testified he never heard vile language or saw a pistol used to coerce confessions. Forty witnesses requested higher pay beyond $1.50 daily, with barracks housing at $1.25 daily. the court said Congress sets witness compensation.

New York Karl Detzer 308Th Governor's Island Oscar Jacob West Philadelphia Detzer Congress

Wilson Bravely Faces Snow Storm at White House

President Wilson endured a snow storm today sitting for over an hour on the south portico wrapped in furs. He later walked about his room, according to officials.

Washington Wilson White House

Albany M E Church Christmas Services Schedule

Sunday school at 9 A M Christmas service at 10 A M by the children Evening service Epworth League at 6 30 Christmas service and choir music at 7 o'clock

Albany M. E Epworth League

Entertained Young People At Athens Farm Event

Mr and Mrs Clarence Wyckoff invited a crowd of young people from the Athens State Hospital to their home at 12 First Street on Wednesday evening. Games and music provided a pleasant diversion.

Clarence Wyckoff First Street Athens State Hospital

McDonald and Elson sue over 271 dollar claim

The McDonald and Elson Co. of Columbus sue Herbert Mansfield and Herbert L. Kelley of Athens Tire and Vulcanizing Co. for 271.02 on an account. Dog tags are ready for distribution from the county auditor's office arriving this morning for Nelsonville Glouster and Hockingport residents.

McDonald and Elson Co Columbus Herbert Mansfield Herbert L. Kelley Athens Tire and Vulcanizing Co County Auditor's Office Nelsonville Glouster Hockingport

City Coal Deal Require US Currency Payment

Windsor mayor’s order for 600 tons of anthracite coal at 12 dollars per ton freight included must be paid in United States currency. The change may cost about 0.42 dollars per ton in Canada. Abeyance to learn if another American firm will accept Canadian money. In Bucyrus the Keh rer family clock passes to courthouse janitor after George J. Keh rer Jr. fell ill. The clock, tended by the Kehrers for decades, had kept time for townspeople for years.

Windsor Ont Winter United States Bucyrus, C Kehrer George J. Kehrer Jr Court House

Prize Fish Yarn of 1919 Comes to Topeka

Mr and Mrs Paul Lovewell brought the champion fish tale for 1919 to Topeka Kansas after a two month stay at Lake Reronis Minnesota with their family of four. They caught 108 pickerel and basa plus uncounted pickerels and displayed a snapshot showing a 40 fish catch averaging about two pounds each.

Topeka Kan Paul Lovewell Lake Reronis Minn

Pocket Hanger Supports 60-Pound Load Without Tools

A newly patented coat and hat hanger is pocket portable and attaches to any wooden surface without tools. It sustains up to 60 pounds, offering a simple mounting solution for coats and hats.

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