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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
8
Eli Ebersbach about 21 suffered severe damage to left hand and wrist when a shotgun discharged while he was setting it by a post during a Christmas rabbit hunt. He was rushed to Dr Law’s office for treatment after the accident Tuesday morning.
Lawrence and Bing report a shattered arm after a accident. The wounded man, son of Mrs. Anna Ebersbach, was taken to a Gallipolis hospital in hopes of saving part of the hand, though bones are badly broken and amputation is feared. His father, Jacob Ebersbach, is deceased.
Ill Mr Thompson of Coe farm and various residents are noted with social visits births and travels. The report mentions deaths in Clarksburg W Va and multiple family gatherings including Moore Mohler Masheter and Vanderwort visits. Ina Davies recovers from a Columbus hospital operation as members visit Athens Nelsonville Centerstoke and Akron.
A Detroit inventor has created a single attachment that combines two automobile accessories into one unit. The device integrates a two tire carrier with a cylindrical gasoline tank, offering a compact storage and fuel solution for vehicles.
Emerson Story, a well known farmer of Midway Bedford township, died at his home about one o'clock Tuesday morning aged 56 after a brief illness. Mrs Story is confined to the house with a broken leg from a fall last week.
The partition suit of John C. Price against Norma Calkins Peoples and others was settled out of court. It sought to set aside a conveyance of a 25 acre property in Lebanon township and had a hearing scheduled in common pleas court.
Peter Botzel of Union Avenue slipped on an icy street near Sugar Run School Monday evening and broke his left wrist in two places.
William son of Mrs Stephen Martin manager of the Daily News and a faithful little carrier broke his arm Monday while coasting near his home. The same arm was broken last April while he played in the Central school yard.
A county children’s home seeks Christmas gifts from readers to brighten the holidays for resident or dependent children. Send candy fruit toys games books cakes or other goodies to the Whaley Denial Rooms for delivery.
Miss Mabel Lawrence daughter of Dr and Mrs A E Lawrence will leave her post at Pomeroy high school to join Cuahoga Falls high school as language and science instructor. She will finish the current semester at Pomeroy and then begin her new duties with a higher salary.
Miss Mildred Lewis returns from Emerson School in Boston for Christmas with the Lewis family. Arthur E Lawrence Jr. comes home from Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia for the holidays. Numerous others including Mrs. Bert Bowman and son Robert, Senator Tom Jones, Roy Sayre, Mrs. Henry McAdoo and granddaughter, Gladys Hamilton, George Ackley, Walter Franz, Edward Turnbull, Ima Elberfeld, Edna Howell, Florence Ford, Mary Moore, Howard Martin, Ella D. Smith, Gladys Joachim, Theo Fiselstein and family, Louise Ebersbach, W L Merritt, Dr W B Boggess, and many more visit relatives in Middleport for the holidays.
Athens Ohio December reports a man named Wm Hottel describing decades of constipation and indigestion relief after Dr Parker's Treatment started in 1914. He credits loss of fifty pounds and eased pain with two children also aided and guarantees a dollar return. Sold by local druggists Cline Conner Lash and McKee Drug Co.
Adolph returns home from Akron for the holidays. Mr Elza Osborne and daughter Beatrice visit Athens relatives with Winnie Russell. Henry Stansbery of Cincinnati and Phil Stansbery of Huntington visit Pomeroy relatives. Mr and Mrs N S Croy depart for Akron relatives for several weeks.
Members of Simpson M. E. Church and Sunday school attendants will gather at the church auditorium for a Christmas Eve program this evening. The event features a decorated tree, a cantata by Sunday school, good music, and candy treats for the children.
Mrs Bertha Charlton and Mrs Cosette Jarvis visited Parkersburg Saturday. Mrs Sarah Hatch was a business visitor in Athens Saturday. William Leeper of Ohio University is spending vacation at home. Mr and Mrs G A Daugherty and Rexford were Sunday guests here. Miss Clarys Smith and Miss Andrea Ludwick of Athens visited relatives Sunday evening. Prof Reeves was an Athens visitor Saturday evening. The second High School lecture course was given at the M E church Thursday evening. Fred McKay and wife and Mrs Leanore Smith were guests of Mr and Mrs L H Smith Sunday. Emory Montgomery of Columbus and Guy Barrows of Akron spent the holiday with relatives here. New officers were elected for the Sunday school at the M K Church. McBee secretary Miss Francis elected superintendent with Stella Russell as assistant. McBee secretary, Francis Hayes assistant secretary. Stella Russell treasurer. Francis Hayes pianist. Claire Olliver librarian. Christmas exercises at the M E church for the children planned for Wednesday night.
A suggestion promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion noting ease of use and agreeable effect. The text states a cost of a quarter per tablet and recommends the product.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave North of Chauncey visited Mrs. Matilda Bricker and Mrs. Myrtle Pidcock. Mrs. William Ryan is ill. Homer Durst and four children returned from West Virginia. Julia Wyant and Nettle (Net tie) Wyant returned from Orbiston. Ervin Pidcock and Barney Hill attended events in Nelsonville and Athens. Thedford Durst visits Homer Durst. Alfred Carr and two children visited Circle Hill relatives. Thomas Tittle and Edward Hook family guests at Salt Creek.
Ida May Carsey, daughter of Seldon and Maria Carsey, born September 22, 1882, died December 19, 1919, at her home in Athens Ohio. She married Simon Bartlett May 28, 1899, with four children, two surviving. A devout Christian, she encouraged others, endured a long illness, and is mourned by family and church members. She rests in the Lord with prayers and testimony cited.
General Pershing and his party arrived by special train to Laclede Missouri noon today. The town’s six piece brass band played to welcome the returning pioneer as the group paused at the little red station before continuing on from St. Louis.
Fire or blast at the Cleveland Brick and Clay Company plant caused about 50 thousand dollars in damage. Authorities investigated the incident and assessed the site for safety and repairs.
Funeral attendees gathered in Paris for the Emery service on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Cal Anderson plans to return home this week after weeks of treatment in Zanesville, reporting marked improvement. George Rambo of Cincinnati will vacation two weeks with his parents here. Gus Bell and wife of Alabama visit Mrs. Kate Wolfe during the holiday. Public schools close Wednesday for a two week break. Christmas programs planned for Christmas Eve at 7 P M in both churches. Attendance figures noted for U B S S and M E church events.
Berlin reports the Entente demands unconditional signing of the protocol and leaves for later consideration the amount of materials Germany must deliver as compensation for the Scapa Flow sinking. It is generally believed Germany will sign.
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