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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1919

Page

8

Sevelt Memorial Service Nears With Athens Speaker

Public memorial service set for February 9 at 2 30 PM in the opera house with Prof C L Martsolff of Athens as speaker. A committee includes A V Howell Rev Medford and Rev Ford. O H Sewart leads a parallel service in Midleport and county committees have been named for other meetings as part of national defense efforts. A rifle unit from Meigs county served last August and the speaker expects discharge to join the Giants on March 6 for southern Texas training. Pomeroy Bend supporters will follow old box score interest in the National League.

Meigs County Giants Texas Pomeroy Bend

Veteran Middleport Merchant W. J. Hobart Dies

After a long illness W. J. Hobart a veteran Middleport merchant died yesterday crossing the border aged man. He was identified with the towns civic interests and strong moral welfare. Further particulars of his life will be given in this correspondence.

W. J. Hobart Middleport

Bond Granted In Malicious Theft Case

Elmer Pickens and his wife were released on bonds of 5000 each after custody, with weak evidence against the accused. The judge held them for the grand jury and warned heavier evidence may be needed. The stolen money remains unrecovered as the case proceeds.

Elmer Pickens Ing

Benny Kauff Rejoins New York Giants Hit Parade

Benny Kauff signs again with the New York Giants after a layoff and returns to the baseball diamond with his trademark bat ready for action.

Benny Benny Kauff Parercallence New York Giants

John Wyer to Move to Columbus on March First

John Wyer former Middlepot merchant has sold his local property and plans to move with his family to Columbus around March 1 where he has secured a new business connection.

Columbus John Wyer Middlepot

B OF L F OFFICERS ELECTED FOR ENSUING TERM

The auxiliary of the B of L F and the ladies society have elected officers for the term. President Mrs B C Gillfillin. Vice President Mrs D L Lansbury. Secretary Mrs Tom OLeary. Treasurer Mrs Raymond Saxton. Chaplain Mrs Carl Lansbury. Conductor Mrs Raymond Saxton. Colonel Mrs Bird Romine. Warden Mrs Ben Erwin. P P Mrs C L Kennan. G Mrs Ben Erwin. Mag Cor Mrs Bird Romine.

B. OF L. F Ladies Society of the B. C. Gillfillin D. L. Lansbury Tom O'Leary Raymond Saxton Carl Lansbury Bird Romine Warden Ben Erwin P. P C. L. Kennan G Mag Cor Bird Romine

Local notices and student exams in Pomeroy

Mrs. C W Hines left for Columbus after a week with her sister Mrs H C Power. Schools will be dismissed all day Monday to grade exams. Mrs George Hetzel returned from a visit with Mrs Kaspar and family in Columbus. Fimmett Foutz, who talked himself into the penitentiary, began a one year term. Fred Harper came from near Chester with a wounded big toe after an axe incident.

George Hetzel Oo Kaspar Colum Fimmett Foutz Bor Fred Harper Chester Aresa

Local Family News Highlights World of Births Visits and Meetings

The clipping records a sequence of family notices and social updates. It mentions Little Cecil Skinner living with grandparents Jens Skinner, activity surrounding a revival meeting led by Mr. Joe Arhinger, and birth announcements for a son of Mr. and Mrs. Will. It also notes visits between George Jo and Wel’s relatives, plus social greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Mike and others including Frank Kidkendall and Bessie Hi.

Cecil Skinner Jens Skinner Hollett Nelson Furiday Joe Arhinger Will Hoigh George Jo Mike Swiitsans Frank Kidkendall

Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Athens Resident Health

An Athens resident reports a severe bout of lumbago followed by kidney trouble. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, he claims rapid recovery and no further kidney issues, praising the product and noting it costs 60 cents at dealers.

Rey Painter W. m Athens Doan My.ee Oe Co Mtsrs Buffalo

Local Social Guests and Visits Across Plains Community

The Plains notes list Mr and Mrs Frank Smith as Sunday guests of her brother George and family in Athens. Colonel Getseal Lene rra attended Athens on Monday. Mrs Sarah Seiples and children with Mrs Orpha Sarorn and child visited Ed Michaels. Mrs Scott and daughter Anna of Balem visited Mrs Fletch Hawk it. Karl Michaels and Clyde Shipley attended a basketball game in Athens Wednesday night.

Frank Smith George Ale Gustase Getseal Lenerra Athens Sarah Seiples Orpha Sarorn Ed Michaels Scott Anna of Balem Fletch Hawkit Karl Michaels Clyde Shipley

Cullums Named Retail Sales Manager at Lostro Auto Sales

Local man AS Shles Chee O. B. Cullums becomes retail sales manager for Lostro Auto Sales, replacing the post left vacant after Dix Preston's death. He previously led the local plant of Cline Ice Cream and recently managed Shelpless Cream Separator in Morida. President J R Lastro and Cullums attend the Chicago auto show, noting Lostro’s growth and expanding distribution.

O. B. Cullums Lostro Auto Dix Preston Cullums Cline Ice Cream Y Shelpless Cream Separator Company Morida

Chorus Girl Peggy Marsh Settles Field Estate Case

Peggy Marsh, chorus girl, said her lawsuit against the Marshall Field estate has been settled. She claimed Henry Eld, Field’s grandson, fathered her child and will receive an income of 100000 dollars for life. She plans to return to England. A separate note mentions an inventor’s curved back rest for car seats.

New York Peggy Marsh Marshall Field Estate Chicago Henry Eld England

Milks Emulsion Promises Relief for Constipation

An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a cure for constipation and a builder of flesh and strength. It claims regular morning bowel movements after using two bottles, notes benefits for nervous people and lung tuberculosis, and offers a money back guarantee with six bottles trial. Available at The Cline Pharmacy Athens and The Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville.

Fimner C. Brooks Washington St Peoria Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Ind Cline Pharmacy Company Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

Officer Charged in Discharge Schemes at Camp Grant

Rockford Illinois February 1 Civil or military action was expected today after Capt Edward A Smith of Camp Grant charged that army discharges were bought for 100 to 200 dollars each from First Lieutenant Wiley H Dohrer now out of service Twenty men in his medical supply unit were said involved Six men allegedly signed statements saying their discharges were not forthcoming after payment

Rockford, Ill Edward A. Smith Camp Grant Wiley H. Dohrer Dohrer

Transport Narragansett Runs Aground Off Wem Bridge Point

The American transport Narragansett, sailing from Havre to Southampton, ran ashore near Wem bridge Point. Troops were evacuated by car ferries. Vessels from Southampton and Portsmouth aided attempts to refloat the 3359 ton steel steamer built in 1913 at Wilmington and registered in Portland Maine.

London Havre Southampton Wembridge Point Portsmouth Wilmington Del Portland Maine

Baby dies after swallowing lead toy dog

Chicago authorities report Harry Smith a year old died after swallowing a small leaden dog from a toy Wednesday.

Chicago Harry Smith

French Phonograph Shows Words by Sound as Records Play

A phonograph for language teaching displays printed words and phrases as they are spoken by records. The setup helps learners match pronunciation to text by listening and reading simultaneously.

Cure for Indigestion Promised With Dr Parker’s Treatment

Mr Curtis reports twelve years of indigestion and constipation improved by Dr Parker's Treatment. He claims relief from stomach pain bloating vomiting and constipation and offers a dollar back guarantee. George B Parker MD of Athens Ohio endorses the remedy priced at one dollar.

Curtis Dr. Parker Ling

Court to Hear Suit Over Unpaid Board Bill in Pasadena Case

The California Hotel Company representing Hotel Maryland of Pasadena sues Mr and Mrs Jack Cudahy for 10000 dollars asserting unpaid board charges. The case to be tried in court features Mrs Cudahy and her three daughters Anne Edna and two others in a courtroom photograph.

California Hotel Company Hotel Maryland Pasadena Jack Cudahy

Yankee Victory improved pace at Paris peace talks says Wilson

Paris February 1 The peace conference moves toward applying the fourteen principles and expediting work. President Wilson believes major goals near, hints he may not return after two weeks in the United States. He pushes a system of committees to speed treaty framing and upholds the Monroe Doctrine within the league of nations.

Robert J. Bender United Press Paris France United States League of Nations Wilson Peace Bureau

Everyday Etiquette On Public Verandas And Benches

A guidance note advises that a young woman should avoid any mannerisms on public verandas and park benches that might attract attention.

Questions Answered by Marie Riley Column Note

Marie Riley offers etiquette guidance in a newspaper column. Readers may send questions with a self addressed stamped envelope for personal replies. This notice invites inquiries and outlines submission instructions for etiquette topics.

Marie Riley

Mourning Etiquette Shapes Personal Taste in Outward Dress

A private American soldier classed as Mr Smith is discussed along with mourning customs for Miss M A H. Mourning wear is noted to vary with current conditions and personal taste. A simple black hat and face covering may suffice in certain cases.

John

Plenary session delayed to speed up League of Nations framework

Paris reports the peace bureau delaying its usual plenary to push action on the League's framework. The bureau signals progress in applying league principles to German colonial issues and to territorial disputes between Czechs and Poles, with possible consideration of the Philippines and Panama Canal.

Fred Ferguson United Press Staff Paris Burenu League of Nations League Bureau Association of Nations Panama Ca

Dogs and courtbusy county see large docket now

County affairs unfold as Deputy Fred Hoisington handles dog roundups with 3200 dog tags sold at the auditor’s office. Court duties and fee coupons swell clerical work while two murder trials boost witness activity and real estate transfers fill the docket.

Fred Hoisington Institute of Bologna Packnology Presenta

Clerk of Courts Copeland’s Nightmares Dominate Dreams

The article notes Copeland, a clerk of courts, retreats from dreaming as nightmares abound. It highlights the prevalence of painful memories and the impact on daily life. Copeland’s reflection underscores a burdensome burden of extensive past cases.

Copeland Cope

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Plains AS Shles Chee Mr. Brooks T. N. Curtis Patton Seros Marietta, Ohio Athens Opera House Anne Edna Maria Yankee Court House Thurman the Athletic Thunderbolt George Walsh Billie Burke Columbia Helen Holmes Montgomery Rock Fox Lillian Walker David Graham Phillips Enone Christ Tomorow M. E. Church
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