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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
3
Lost two items described as nose glasses with tortoise rims in a black case on Columbus or Washington streets. Return to Naomi Steenrod. Also a vest lost on Washington Street last week with reward at French Dry Cleaners.
The D A Lodge invites members and guests to a masked masquerade at their hall above Cornwell's Jewelry on Friday evening February 7. Admission is 10 cents for all. Everyone is welcome to attend.
An Oldsmobile and a Victor typewriter are offered for sale in good condition. Inquire of Mrs. Isaac He Yer, 2 5 3.
Every member should attend the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday evening. The nominations committee will present 26 names from which nine directors will be elected to form the new board. This will be a very important meeting.
A special meeting of Philadorean Lodge F. and A. M. will be held Friday evening at 6 30. The Masters degree will be conferred upon five candidates. Light refreshments after. All Masons should attend. Visitors welcome. C. H. Bartlett W M I V Kinney Secy.
Mr and Mrs Elwood Reeves hosted a surprise party Monday for their daughter Helen celebrating her 12th birthday. Guests included Margaret Ridenour Frances Huffman Esther Ervin Ruth Chapman Leatha Pedigo Jelena Pedigo John Pedigo Regina White Allie Bumgardner Nellie Bumgardner Esther Clark Gernet McMann Louise Caldwell and Helen Reeves.
W. S. Cook longtime pastor of the Christian church will preach this evening at 7. Thursday at 6 p.m. the Berean class holds a class supper. R. A. Dean will address the men during the meal. Following this banquet there.
A general reception for the entire congregation will start at 7 30 P M with a short musical program preceding speeches by W S Cook and R A Doan.
Governor Cox warns against lax governance during the crisis urging preservation of proven educational standards. He emphasizes training youth for future responsibilities and opposes letting temporary needs erode long studied reforms after the emergency ends.
Advertised letters include Myon Dean R D 1 Isiah Figgins Miss Nora Coakley Donald Nester Cecil Pickens Mrs Joe Sell Wm Thomas Miss Sadie Wilson and Mrs Chas Wartenbe awaiting delivery at local post office.
Miss Dorothy Allen entertained in honor of Mr Claude Evans nineteenth birthday last Monday evening with guests Miss Ellen Riley Bertha Allen Mr Brownie Quigley and Belfred Hawk attending.
A 7 year old boy Ed Pearce died Monday night at St Anthony Hospital Columbus after a three weeks illness with dropsy and heart trouble. He lived with his widowed mother at 179 West Franklin Street and was her only support. He is survived by his mother one sister Mrs Lucy Keplar and one brother Will. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the family residence on Franklin Street.
City Council met in regular session with President H E Donley presiding. Members Linn Dugan Dille Barrows Martin and Newman were present. Linscott was absent. Minutes from January approved and the mayor’s January report of 274 75 in fines and costs read and accepted. Linn spoke on pool rooms staying open all night. Adjournment followed. Local social notes mention guests and visits in Columbus.
Mrs. E C Dugan hosted Tuesday guest Miss Ruth Davis. Mrs Marie Hirtley and Miss Wilma Hazel of Charleston W V were over Sunday guests of Miss Margaret Clark. Howard Warner returned to Camp Gordon Ga after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Warner. Mrs Richard Gibson is staying a few days in Columbus with friends.
Athens County Medical Society met to name and install a county health officer within ten days. The chosen physician will be an Athens County member, not from outside. Current township officers report to Columbus, a method deemed inadequate after the flu outbreak. Dr. Sheridan spoke on compulsory health insurance and county versus state policy. Society elected officers including Dr. Sprange as president and Dr. Higgins, Copeland, McDougall, and Pritchard attended with physicians from many areas present.
The society elected several members namely John Sprague C S Hill N Hyde Biddle McDougall and T Copeland. Dr Porterfield of New Marshfield was chosen as a member of the society.
Emma McLaughlin narrowly escaped a gunman in Detroit as an unknown woman fired. the bullet missed her but struck and killed a dog across the street. No further details on injuries or motive provided.
Louis F. Swift sought White House intervention with the Federal Trade Commission probe into the packers. He wrote two letters after an interview request failed, alleging unfair treatment and asking action to modify commission facilities. Henry Veeder read the letters to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Wilson's replies showed no interference.
About twenty five parents attended a meeting to form a local parent teacher unit aimed at improving school rooms and community. County Superintendent Root and District Superintendent Vernon praised local schools. Miss Bridgeman explained the unit’s goals and potential state and national connections. Officers elected were Mrs. George Ball president, Mrs. Harry Tipton vice president, and Miss Mary Devlyn secretary. A follow up meeting is planned.
Bailey Run residents report visits among neighbors with families dropping by on Sundays. The White Ash mine has halted work since New Year and may not reopen until May. Flu affects several households, including Mr. and Mrs. Slaten.
Director General Hines told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that wartime wage advances for railroad workers must be maintained and that watered capital must be wiped out. He noted the government still owes railroads about 381 million dollars in rentals, while senators protested extending government control.
Washington February 5 The senate after hours of condemnation of the recent embargo on American goods deferred action on Senator Weeks resolution asking the state department for information on steps taken to meet it. Discussion to be resumed tomorrow.
Fifty six men wounded and ill who arrived last night from Hoboken New Jersey were assigned to base hospital today. Ohio men included Harry C Shirer of Zanesville Roy Kelley of Zanesville Arthur Une of Zanesville and Dean Gilfillan of Norton.
Aspen wood is used in Sweden almost exclusively for matches and is easily cut and porous enough to be impregnated with sulphur or paraffin.
Miss Helen Keinse and John Miller wed in Glouster Catholic church. Several locals attended Alex Sunday’s trial in Athens. The Christian Endeavor Rally at Church of Christ in Millfield Chauncey drew leaders Guy Osborn and Golda Boudinott. The Werners family, stricken with flu, slowly improves. The ladies Bible class at Church of Christ organized for the new year.
In Lawrence Massachusetts today I W W agents worked to organize striking textile workers. The strikers general committee repudiated the American Federation of Labor and local textile workers unions but has not joined the I W W.
In Patterson New Jersey on February 6 I W Winters attended mass meetings as strikers opposed an IWW device. Officials report that the IWW efforts to gain control are being met with resistance from workers and local organizers.
Miss Goldie Boudinott of near Millfield has received letters from Emmett Lee Byers now in Germany. The notes describe Christmas dinner with their hosts, a five course meal, and abundant fine must wine.
The passage records a diary style account with references to travel, occupation, and language learning. It notes being in a wet location, cold weather, and limited assurances of return, with mentions of war secretary and veteran status, plus attempts to learn German.
A brief, unclear fragment references plans today by the American meat industry inquiry group. It notes voluntary offers to testy and non ities of the field.
A fragment mentions former Queen Marie Theresa of Bavaria at a château event, with a diplomat or envoy's telegram noting the occasion. The readable text is sparse and lacks full context or dates.
Fragmentary clipping notes war costs, listing an unclear sum of four million and a larger figure in pounds. The text mentions London and February but lacks complete details or context, leaving the specific event or date uncertain.
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