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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1919

Page

8

White Sale Event Announced For Saturday March First

Readable fragments indicate a white sale event scheduled for Saturday March first. Details on items or discounts are not provided in the fragment.

White Sale in Dry Goods Department Featured Items

In the dry goods section a white sale showcases long cloth, Indian linen, heavy pajama checks, striped and checked waistings, lingerie crepe linen, poplin yard, smock cloth, percales, fine shirting madras, bleached muslin, and various notions. Prices include 27 to 60 cents, with side board skirts and pound talcum on sale.

Atone Somons N. Merceriz Poplin Madras Aioe

Remarkable White Sale on Waists and Lingerie

Our higher grade waists are offered at one dollar off regular prices with strong values across the line. Muslin drawers in sizes 25 to 29 show robust savings with exceptional garments priced around 60 cents. Silk camisoles in white and flesh crepe de chine and satin covers are featured with appealing White Sale pricing.

Rose net and cambric flouncings for skirts and babies

A short sale listing notes rose net 12 inch cambric skirt flouncings and 27 inch fine batiste baby flouncings priced per yard. The item emphasizes fabric types and dimensions for sewing needs.

Batiste

Pomeroy Bend Receiver Appointed and Service Resumes

United States court appoints Supt. Harry Hartwell as receiver for the O. R. BE. R. & P. Co. and orders resumed service under federal supervision. The move aims to shed prior burdens and restore modern equipment and reliable service as traffic returns.

United State Court Harry Hartwell P. & M. Electric Co Pomeroy Bend

Prominent Racine Lady Dies After Third Stroke

Mrs. Bessie Ellis widow of W. A Ellis of Racine died yesterday at age 76 after a third stroke last Thursday evening. She was highly regarded in Racine where she had lived many years and was described as a good mother in Israel. Surviving children are Thad, John, Mrs. Laura Bake of Racine, Wilbur and Tom of Clairton PA. Funeral service set for Friday afternoon.

Racine Bessie Ellis W. A Ellis Israel Thad John Laura Bake Wilbur Tom Clairton

Birthday Box Opening by Middleport Church Ladies

Last evening Hon Edgar Erwin's class of lady bible students at Middleport Presbyterian church held their annual birthday box opening at Mrs J P Rice's home. Members deposited a penny for each year of life, and this year the box totalled 23.03 dollars, representing equal years lived by contributors. A pleasant social evening followed with apple pie and ice cream.

Edgar Erwin Lady Bible Students Middleport Presbyterian Church J. P. Rice

Neary Escaped On Defect Mamaux Indicted in Sedition Case

Jack Mamaux, who earlier caused a stir here with his actions and was indicted in U S court on sedition remarks, was released from the court.

Jack Mamaux U. S

Erroneous Reports on Wiliam Jacobs Condition

Persistent reports claimed William Jacobs died from his Saturday shooting near Gallipolis. Last evening residents reported he appears to be holding his own though in precarious condition.

Wiliam Jacobs Gallipolis

Man from Racine Undergoes Foot Surgery in Gallipolis

Lou Gibbs of Racine underwent surgery at a Gallipolis hospital to remove dead bones from a foot injured in a mine accident about a year ago. He will stay for further treatment as the injury has caused him extended loss of work and ongoing trouble with the limb.

Lou Gibbs Racine Gallipolis

Brisk Congregations Grow at Syracuse Church Revival

The MEB church in Syracuse reports its largest congregations in quarter century times. Sunday services and Sunday school attract many, aided by a seven piece orchestra during revival services.

Syracuse Good Brethren

Ebersbachs Return to Pomeroy to Start Coal Business

Raymond Ebersbach returns with his bride after discharge from the army and will help his father Captain Fred Ebersbach in the coal business in Pomeroy. They plan to establish a home here.

Raymond Ebersbach Pomeroy Mr. Ebersbach Capt Fred Ebersbach

Pomeroy Tent 422 Plans Banquet After Meeting

The Pomeroy Tent No 422 of the Order of Maccabees looks forward to a big banquet and a general good time following their regular business meeting this evening.

Pomeroy Tent No. 422 Order of Maccabees

Scouts Reorganize Elect New Leaders

The Pomeroy Boy Scouts elect Rev. Thomas Turnbull as Scoutmaster with Elmer Goodwin and Kessell as assistants. C. A. Peregoy retires after years as Scoutmaster due to pressing personal affairs and is praised for loyal service to boys and the public.

Pomeroy Boy Scouts Thomas Turnbull Elmer Goodwin Kessell C. A. Peregoy

U.S. Experts Authorized to Study Montevideo Underground Phone System

United States experts are authorized to conduct studies for an underground telephone system in Montevideo Uruguay. The move signals cooperation on urban infrastructure and network modernization under potential local adoption.

United States Montevideo Uruguay

President Support for League Run Continues at Boston Dinner

President Wilson defends league neutrality and withdrawal rules while rejecting a hasty constitutional amendment. He notes neutral nations seek membership and warns serious worldwide consequences if the league fails. Senators and representatives press questions as committee chairs speak.

Ireland League Boston United States Wilson Sennent Hitchcock Oonnte America Nothng Europe Brandegee Hitchcock Foreign Relations Committee Lodge Knox Senate Flood House Committee

Local residents noted in Nelsonville and nearby towns

Beaumont reports Mr. John Wyant visiting Chauncey while Mrs Myrtle Pidcock and Miss Marloe were in Nelsonville Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Charlie Shaffer visited business in Nelsonville. Monday Mrs Mary Durst and four children visited her parents Mahlon Bradshaw and sister Eerste Lee at The Plains for several days. Mr and Mire Alfred Carr and two

Myrtle Pidcock Miss Marloe Nelsonville John Wyant Chauncey Charlies Shaffer Mary Durst Mahlon Bradshaw Eerste Lee the Plains and Mire Alfred Carr

Local visitors and business guests from Ohio towns

Sons Warren and William of Circle Hill visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs John Wyant on Sunday and Monday. Mr and Mrs Ervin Pidcock were Athens business visitors Thursday. Mr and Mrs Clifford Courtney of Chauncey were guests of Harve Courtney and family on Sunday. Mrs Emma Ryan was a Nelsonville business visitor one day last week. Mrs Julia Wyant was a Nelsonville business visitor Saturday.

Warren William Circle Hill John Wyant Ervin Pidcock Athens Clifford Courtney Chauncey Harve Courtney Emma Ryan Nelsonville Julia Wyant

Fellowship Meeting At First Christian Church

The First Christian Church fellowship meeting Wednesday night drew a large crowd. The program spanned devotion, a financial report, and a year ahead outline by the pastor. In the basement the program included music readings dialogues and fan making with a minstrel feature by church women. Rev Murch has strong support from the congregation including many men and dedicated women workers.

The First Christian Church Murch Tis Church

Congregation Sees Prosperous Year Ahead Under Rev Murch

The congregation pursues all church activities with Rev Murch leading, envisioning a prosperous year ahead and progress across all branches of church work.

Murch

Remarkable New Pain Killer 20th Century Liniment

A claim it relieves rheumatic and other pains instantly with a simple rub from the bottle. The advertisement urges buyers to take a bottle home tonight and says any druggist can supply it.

Eva Belmont seeks separation amid odalisque parties

Mrs. Eva Belmont files for separation from husband in St. Louis alleging too many odalisques at parties meant to rival oriental potentates revels. The divorce action centers on social excesses and marital strain caused by the conduct.

ST. Louis Eva Belmont

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