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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1919
Page
3
Mr. Clarence Reece and Miss Ethel of Akron and Miss Besse Richards and Mr. Harry Richards of Gloucester were Sunday guests of their aunt Mrs. I. W. Gadbury.
Robert Rinnick former Murray City resident died at his Crooksville home Saturday. Remains to be brought here Tuesday to P. N. Miller’s home at 80 Chestnut Street. Services Wednesday at 1 PM at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. Arthur M. Mann with Masonic rites.
Mrs. Mary Minner age 72 widow of Elijah Minner died Sunday morning. She lived in Nelsonville eighteen years and was active in the M E church. Funeral services Tuesday at two from her daughter's residence, Mrs W S Rhodes, with Rev A M Mann officiating. She leaves two daughters and two sons. Rev G W Heins to begin prophecy meetings at the International Holiness Church Tuesday night with chart lectures through Sabbath.
Miss Clara Pritchard a Mt Vernon teacher spends vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs J S Pritchard Miss Beulah Scott a Kenwood teacher is guest for the holidays at her sister Mrs L R Kelch's home both in the area
Mrs. Will Powell entertained the Priscilla Club Friday evening for their annual Christmas party. Gifts were exchanged among members and an elegant luncheon was served, with the event described as a most enjoyable time.
The Hyperion Club ladies gathered Saturday afternoon with Mrs Frances Secle. The program was thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees.
Royal Linscott Muriel Gilbert and Nelle Matews students at Hiram spend holidays with parents. Mrs Parker Sniffen of Columbus visits with Mr and Mrs W L Hawkins. W H Bennett stays in Columbus. Walter Thompson of Lancaster visits with his mother. Mrs George Dille travels to Columbus for Xmas with Mr Dille and daughter Ada joining Thursday. Nellie Keeley and Margaret Fox of Logan visit J W Duckworth family. Anna Harris Conservatory of Music Cincinnati spends holidays with her parents. W J Sanders and son Ted visit Millfield. Mrs Will Webb of Toledo visits relatives for the holidays. Meas Grace Duckworth of Columbus business college with parents for Xmas. Lessie Johnson spends Sunday with Athens friends. Mrs Bertha Sanders of Millfield visits Mr W J Sanders.
The Sunday school led a Christmas program titled Christianity and the Nations. Many participants contributed, but the paper cannot name each one due to the large number, and printed programs were distributed on entry.
Wanted notice for a dance at the K of P hall in Nelsonville with good music and a social under way. Community residents invited to attend and enjoy entertainment.
All persons indebted to Manson Martin S C and M Martin or the Cash Feed and Supply Co are requested to call and settle their accounts on or before December 31 1919. The notice is dated December 19 1919 and appears in the local record.
Advertisement offers quality shoe repair by John Clouston at 998 Chestnut Street Nelsonville Ohio with honest prices. Follow up note urges remember the name and place. Also an ad by Al Albert Neiman offering best prices on hides and furs with Bell Phone 587.
WANTED Raw furs and hides. Will pay highest market prices. Will call on notice. Sam Raden 557 Poplar St Nelonville O Bell phone 795 12-3-1-3.
Festive event at Owls Hall features Joyce Orchestra for round and square dancing. Enjoy dancing on Christmas Eve with live music and a welcoming atmosphere. Date shown as 12 11 14.
Hand painted water colors by Richard Underwood touted as fine Christmas presents. Bring your pictures in this week to have them framed for Christmas. T. E. Taylor, West Washington St.
Chas Moler announces a week of special prices on watches jewelry clocks and silverware for Christmas. The notice urges shoppers to visit the shop during the sale period ending soon.
The announcement drew many participants from the primary department and beyond with no hesitation or breaks in the program. The committee in charge is praised for the smooth conduct even as the church could not accommodate all attendees and standing room was scarce.
Robert Pinnick a well known Murray resident died at his Crooksville home last Saturday. The body will be brought to Chestnut street Tuesday for funeral services at the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Arthur M. Mann will preside and the Murray Methodist Episcopal Sunday school class, of which Pinnick was a longtime teacher, will provide music.
The Ohio district lists Athens county men placed in institutions by the federal board of vocational education. Names include Glenn S. Jones at Ohio University and John M. Cooley at Nelsonville, plus several others from Athens, Nelsonville, and surrounding towns in Ohio, with institutions such as Ohio State University and the University of Kentucky noted.
At the Ellis Island Ferry office four women argued over line positions for visiting the immigration station where several reds still await transport. One woman, said to be wife of a red, was arrested after berating a police officer who restored order.
Lida Buck born June 9 1866 died November 28 1919 after brief illness aged 53 5 9. Born in Athens County she married James Holland on February 12 1885 and had four sons and six daughters living. Survived by husband James and numerous children, siblings, grandchildren, and relatives. Card of thanks from James Holland and children expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death.
Mrs E Leslie and Miss Anna Johnson residents of the Brittany apartments guided occupants through smoke filled upper floors after a basement fire spread through the building. Firemen, blocked by dense smoke, ordered evacuation but the women stayed to ensure all tenants were accounted for. The blaze confined to the basement caused about 3000 dollars in damage to the six story building housing 100 people.
Mothers hear how Mother Gray's Sweet Powders ease headaches fevers stomach troubles and irregular bowels in children. Easy pleasant to take they become a staple moms share with others. Sold by druggists everywhere.
A color ed divorce action drew court attention on Saturday with Mrs Anna Fults as plaintiff and George Fults as defendant. Cruelty was charged by Mrs Fults while the husband countered with adultery naming Hayes Male and George Green of Gloucester. Judge Worstell took the case under advisement.
Charles L. Brown of Athens filed suit against Eugena Brown alleging desertion as the divorce action opens. The defendant presented numerous contentions as the case moves forward. The courthouse closes on Christmas Day and local notes report heavy dog tag sales and a slow Saturday with no real estate transfers or new marriage licenses.
Advertises a laxative product named Bromo Quinine with E. W. Grove signature on the box. Claims to prevent influenza colds and grip by removing the cause. Priced at 30 cents.
The defense vows to seek vindication for Captain Karl Detzer on trial in New York for inhuman treatment of military prisoners while commanding police at Le Mans France. Eight former comrades traveled from the Midwest to testify for the accused, including Leland A Stevenson of Akron Ohio, former lieutenant in the A B H F ae.
Julius Fleischmann of New York former Cincinnati mayor will file an answer to his wife’s divorce suit. The surprise move comes as it was expected he would not contest the decree. Attorneys did not reveal the nature of the answer.
Dublin observers call yesterday raid on The Independent a major blow to government prestige. Armed men captured the plant smashing linotypes and presses causing over 100000 dollars in damage and delaying publication for months. Editorial staff were held at gunpoint as the attackers claimed a grudge over recent articles.
Glouster voters face a 50 percent rate increase starting January 1 with meter customers at 30 cents per thousand gallons and 60 percent added to flat rate based on taps. The board says current costs exceed revenue and will shut off service for hydrant-running users. Also reported: funeral for Chas Henry of Palos at his home on Monday with interment at Bishopville Cemetery and survivors including widow, two children, siblings.
A force from Athens razes the old company store building at Hunterdon. Materials will be moved to Modo where a new store will rise to replace a structure destroyed by fire weeks earlier. J L Goldberg of Cleveland visits his brothers Adolph and David Goldberg.
Mrs. W. W. Bryson and her daughter Bernadine traveled to Columbus to spend several days with relatives. Miss Ruth LeFever from the Schuster Martin School for Girls in Cincinnati is visiting her parents Dr and Mrs BE Le Fever for the holiday vacation.
Bail set at 7500 for Charles White in murder case of Billy Danzey at habeas corpus hearing in Mays Landing New Jersey. Edith Jones bonds set at 2500 as accessory after the fact. Edward White, father of the accused, left for Hammonton to arrange posting bonds.
London modifies demands for Scapa Flow sinking and prepares a note to be added to the German emissaries’ terms. The note will go to all allies tonight and, if approved, released to Germany tomorrow to allow negotiations to start December 27.
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