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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1919
Page
3
Nelsonville advertisement offers four acres or more of cultivable land at Whitmore's Greenhouse with wartime independence appeal. Separate note invites knitters to join a scarf program led by Mrs. Verity, with yarn provided at the knitting headquarters this week.
Wrestling card for Monday February 10 1919 at Owl's Hall features Japanese champion light weight Matsuda vs James Prokas of Cleveland Ohio. Prokas backed by Logan Ohio promoter aims to beat the Japanese star with training in Logan until fight night. Matsuda belt on display at Arcade pool room. Ringside tickets one dollar with ladies free. Three preliminaries on the card.
Masquerade Valentine party set for Thursday evening in the social rooms of the Christian church hosted by the Endeavors group. Everyone invited. Masked admission ten cents, unmasked fifteen cents. February 10, 1983.
Local write up extols HOOKING VALLEY KRAUT made with care and cleanliness. Cans are full and quality is described as better than any other canned kraut. 2-10-M. T. W.
A masquerade social will be held at the Junior Hall on February 11 with 10 cent admission. Prizes await the best dressed and the ugliest dressed. Everyone is invited.
An open house and reception at the association tonight runs from 6:80 to 7:80 with John Scott's orchestra providing music. Beginning about 7:30 a gymnasium exhibition will showcase work from regular classes, inviting parents of the boys in the program to drop in briefly if unable to stay the full evening.
The body of Mrs. Clara Kennedy was taken to Lancaster Sunday morning where funeral services and burial will be held. Lancaster was her former home.
Mrs. John Fick died at her Jackson Street home after a recent operation she could not survive due to age. She leaves a 72 year old husband, one daughter, and one son. The funeral arrangements have been made.
The United States Bureau of Education compares earnings of boys who left school at 14 with those who stayed to 18. At 25 the 14 year old averages $12.75 weekly and has earned $5,112.50 since leaving school. The 18 year old earns about $31 weekly and has $2,000 more in earnings, an implied $18,000 investment at 5%. It asks if a boy can grow his capital faster another way.
Scout Week began with a joint service at the Methodist church attended by 200 girl and boy scouts in uniform. Miss Tarbell and Mr. A P Scott spoke for the groups and the pastor delivered a Scout themed sermon.
Over Sunday guests visited families in Columbus Logan and Athens. Elizabeth Zeller of Columbus as well as Louise Vornholt and Jay Trowbridge joined relatives here. Several locals including Dr J M Hyde and Ensign George Stuart spent time with kin while Miss Flo Hutcheson and Miss Elizabeth Inman visited parents and grandparents in the area.
The Childs Conservation League will convene Tuesday afternoon at the YMCA at two oclock. The meeting will discuss important business and every member should attend.
The Eastern Star will hold a regular session on Tuesday at 7 o clock with two candidates. Attendance is urged for a strong turnout.
Mazie Will Mattie Mann daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mann born November 29 1918 died February 3 1919 of flu and pneumonia aged 2 months 5 days Precious one from us is gone with tender words of faith and longing for reunion Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness sympathy offerings and consoling words from Rev Mann Mr Stout and neighbors
The Buckeye State Building & Loan Company advertises quick appraisals and rapid loan closings for mortgages on Columbus homes and Central Ohio farms. Terms are described as the best with low rates, and borrowers may repay $100 or more toward principal anytime. Location is Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus.
Mrs. Pierce Stratton and daughter Ruth visited her parents in Logan on Saturday. Miss Blanche Linton a teacher in the Athens schools spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Linton. Will Rieck spent Sunday in Columbus with his father who is ill at Grant Hospital.
Glouster news lists a for sale notice for an eight room house and two acres on Front street by C G Faires Glouster Ohio. A masquerade dance is announced for Thursday at the Red Men hall with music and prizes for best dancing couple and best masked person.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the U. B. church at Jacksonville will meet at the Church Tuesday evening. An exceptional good program has been arranged and the public in general is cordially invited.
Revival services at Hollister U B Church led by Rev Mills draw large crowds each night. The pastor announces the meetings will continue throughout the week with strong attendance.
The Athens school superintendent Morgan spoke to a packed opera house yesterday afternoon marking the ninth anniversary of the Boy Scout movement in the United States. He traced the movement from its conception and highlighted the organizations' work. Local pastors delivered special sermons yesterday for the Scouts, with a banquet planned tonight for scouts and parents.
Geo Williams, who pleaded not guilty to a Friday afternoon fight charge and demanded a trial, changed his plea to guilty before the trial date. He received a $5.00 fine plus $3.60 costs, totaling $8.60, which he paid.
EK. F. Skinner, the local wrestler, beat George Landus of Toronto in Cardington last week. Skinner won the first fall in 14 minutes with a headlock and the second in 11 minutes 40 seconds with a jack knife hold. The following night he wrestled Cyclone Bill of Cleveland at Merion for 40 minutes with no falls. A finish match is planned with Cyclone Bill, who defends the Police Gazette belt against $200 in cash.
Tonight at the Opera House a two part program presents No 2 chapter Iron Test followed by the Fox feature Tell it to the Marines. Local patrons expected a lively mixed bill with action and adventure.
The American transport Arakan, formerly Dutch, arrived in New York with nineteen crew and explosives. Lieut. Ernest Chase of Shannon Ohio, formerly with the first aero squadron, now serves in grave registration. Relatives can write to Grave Registration Service, France, for grave location information.
Washington February 10. The United States Senate defeated a resolution to submit a woman suffrage constitutional amendment to the states for the fourth time. The roll showed 55 for suffrage and 29 against, not reaching a two thirds majority. The voting list names numerous senators on both sides.
London officials report subway settlement ends transit disruption as electricians union votes on a forty hour work week affecting 3000 workers. Irish labor congress seeks forty hour week and 50 to 100 percent wage hikes with a $13 weekly minimum. Glasgow strikers reportedly return to work while London tube losses run into millions. In Chicago, Duncan McDonald warns of a general strike if a state bills passes.
A resolution introduced in the Senate by Senator Smoot proposes a memorial naming the Roosevelt Canal at Ponce in honor of Colonel Roosevelt. The wording reflects a formal acknowledgment set within the Panama project context. The proposal emphasizes commemorative recognition rather than immediate action.
Mrs. Philip N. Moore of St. Louis, heading the National Council of Women, calls for defeat of vism and immediate deportation of agitators in the United States, while campaigning in Chicago Illinois.
A 400 strong Berlin mob attacked government troops in a poor district as they hunted for weapons. After overpowering the troops, the mob used the captured arms against reinforcements but the assault was dispersed. Five killed and about a dozen wounded. Weapons found in continued searches.
The navy department announced by cablegram that the Atlantic Fleet has arrived at Guantanamo for winter maneuvers.
An English army officer patents a flexible false bottom that fits any truck bed enabling rapid unloading by turning two cranks. The mechanism allows quick discharge of loads without unloading through the usual rear or sides.
Judge L G Worstell assumed the Athens County Common Pleas bench after 25 years as a prominent local attorney. He outlined courtroom rules, met with bar and officials, and indicated plans to continue diligent, independent judicial conduct.
Alliance police captured three suspects in the fatal shooting of Mattie Hayes at Alliance. A woman, Mary Hepline of Cleveland, was found among them dressed as a man and staying at Hayes woman’s resort. The two men identified were Alfred Blettner and Marty Byrnes, both of Cleveland.
Washington Feb 10 Great Britain eases its embargo slightly by agreeing to allow shoes sent from here to enter the country. The move marks a minor shift in trade hurdles as officials assess shipments and potential economic impact.
A fragment from the Toledo record notes the federal legislature examining a central office inquiry. The unreadable lines hint at ongoing hearings and official scrutiny of the matter.
Fragmentary text hints at January events with missing dates and unclear details. Likely a brief note referencing a unit or organization and announced topics, but specifics are unreadable.
Police rounded up about 100 protesters after the threat to burn President Wilson. Thirty six are listed in the alert as officers and guards intervene to prevent an incident.
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