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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1920

Page

3

Twice Five Club Entertainment at Mrs Patton Home

Mrs George Patton entertained the Twice Five Club at her Poplar street home on Thursday afternoon. Members present included Mesdames William Maffin Martin Johnson Paul Duncan Morris Albaugh and the hostess. Refreshments were served during the afternoon.

Twice Five Club George Patton Poplar Street Mesdames William Maffin Martin, Johnson Paul Duncan Morris Albaugh

Marine Will Be Given a Medal for Gallantry

Ex Private John Passen of Nelsonville Ohio received notice from the U S Marine Corps recruiting division that he has been awarded the Croix de Guerre Silver Star and a French citation for gallantry in action in the last World War The presentation will be at a public meeting in Nelsonville near month end with First Lieut Jacob Lienhard Cincinnati to make the presentation and a suitable program planned The local chamber of commerce and the American Legion are handling the arrangements

Nelsonville John Passen U. S. Marine Corps Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce American Legion Jacob Lienhard

Cosmopolitan Club Elects Officers At Regular Meeting

The Cosmopolitan Club met on Chestnut street Thursday with all members present. Officers elected include President Miss Lou Lane and Vice President Mrs. Mechem. Other posts filled: Recording Secretary Mrs. Jackson Corr. Sec. Mrs. Gibbs Treasurer Mrs. Ohlinger Librarian Mrs. Stout Executive Committee Mrs. Hohen dal Mrs. Weigand Miss Nixon Social Committee Mrs. Sanders Mrs. Ferree Miss Moore. Mrs. Lane won first prize in contests and Mrs. Johnson won consolation. An elegant supper followed at 8:30.

Cosmopolitan Club Eugene Hohendal Chestnut Street Lou Lane Mechem Jackson Corr Gibbs Ohlinger Stout Hohendal Weigand Nixon

Mrs. Minner Mary Elizabeth Stitt 1847 1919

Mary Elizabeth Minner born April 18 1847 in West Middlesex Pennsylvania died December 21 1919 at Nelsonville aged 72 years 8 months 3 days. She married Elijah Minner in 1866 and had seven children two sons Frank Dye and Nelle and Maud in Columbus survived by two sons and two daughters five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She joined the M EF church and served the community with kindness. She lived with her daughter Mrs W S Rhodes after her husband died ten years earlier and had been bedfast since September.

Mary Elizabeth Andrew Mary Stitt West Middlesex Penn Elijah Minner Minner Nelsonville W. S. Rhodes M. EF Frank Dye Nelle Maud Columbus

Mary Kelly 1858 1920 Obituary From County Down Ireland

Mary Kelly born in 1858 County Down Ireland died January 4 1920 in Grafton West Virginia aged 61 years 2 months 2 days. She married Jim y Dauherty in 1881 and they had six sons. Survived by five sons three sisters one brother and many relatives. A faithful member of St Andrew's Church she was a loving mother and neighbor with faith expressed It is well with my soul.

Mary John Kelly County Down Ireland Grafton W. Va Jimy Dauherty St. Andrew’s Church

Bereavement Notice for Mary Kelly Daugherty

In our said bereavement in the loss of our dear mother and sister Mary Kelly Daugherty we express heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during her sickness and death and for the beautiful flowers. We especially thank Father Byrne for his service and comforting words and Undertakers Cook Taylor Sons Sisters and Brother.

Mary Kelly Daugherty Father Byrne Cook & Taylor, Sons

Advertised Letters For Nellie Athey And Ivalon

Local postal listing shows two advertised letters awaiting recipients: Nellie Athey and Ivalon. No further details provided on origins or dates.

Allen Nellie Athey Ivalon

Chiropractic Ad Promotes Spine Adjustment Claim

An advertisement from January 6 1920 lists names Barker Lillian Chamberlain Miss Elizabeth Chapman Russell Henshaw John Hunt Dr Kirkindall John Owens Eugene Pickett Mrs Nellie Shields Mr and Mrs James Skiver Elmer Smith Julius Tipton Mr Frank Tucker Mrs Lizzi g urging readers to seek chiropractic care first to relieve spinal pressure and restore nerve health. John Matson Nelsonville Ohio signs the notice.

James Sharp P. M John Matson Nelsonville

Y M C A Plans Membership Week and Fund Drive

The Y M C A announces a week of membership drive from Monday to Saturday with free memberships ending. All new members will pay the old rate and several mining firms already pledge monthly support. The association will be turned over to the Boy Scouts this evening for a basketball game and social activities with a small admission fee.

Nelsonville Brick Company Nelsonville Foundry and Machine Co Boy Scouts Athens

Edleman Guests and Horton Return to Duties

Mr and Mrs W E Edleman of Mt Vernon are guests of Mr and Mrs N L Horton of this city. Florence Horton who has been quite sick has now returned to business duties.

W. E. Edleman Mt. Vernon N. L. Horton Florence Horton

Basketball Tonight at YMCA features Athens Troop 1 and Nelsonville Troop 3

Two Boy Scout teams from Athens Troop No. 1 and Nelsonville Troop No. 3 meet for a doubleheader at the YMCA Saturday evening January 10. Fans are urged to cheer for their home squads.

Athens Nelsonville

Christian Church announces school and evangelistic plan

Pastor C. L. Johnson invites all to Bible school at 9 30 A M with a forthcoming special announcement. Morning worship at 10 30 A M with a sermon titled The Volunteer Spirit Evening worship at 7 00 P M with The Desire of Pauls Heart. Five home prayer meetings start Thursday night ahead of evangelistic meetings beginning January 18 culminating in a joint prayer service at the church.

Christian Church C. L. Johnson Christian Endeavor Paul

Nelsonville Classifieds List Shows Jazz Orchestra Event

Lost wrist watch with octagon Swiss movement on Hocking Valley train Saturday at 3 30 reward if turned in at local depot. K of P Hall event Friday night January 9 features Showalter's Jazz Orchestra.

K. of P. Hall Showalter’s Jazz Orchestra Hocking Valley

For Sale Conover Piano in Good Condition

Ad lists a Conover piano in good condition with contact Bell Phone 977 for inquiries. Includes a dated purchase tag 1-7-3p implying a local classified notice.

Conover Call Bell Phone

Grandanella Phonograph Promises Best Value for Money

Notice touts the Grandanella phonograph with wood fibre reproducer Violin tone chamber and all steel motor as superior value compared to other makes. Claims greater volume and tone at lower prices with a call to act quickly from SAUTER'S STUDIO in Nelsonville.

Friday Meeting Aims to Arouse Membership Spirit

The text describes Friday night as a time to awaken the entire membership for a vigorous meeting. Miss Mary Agnel White of Kentucky, a singing evangelist, will assist in the gathering.

Mary Agneil White Kentucky

International holiness church weekly schedule

J C Brillhart pastor leads services with Sunday School at 9 30, sermon at 10 30 on Our Fathers Care. Praise service at 2 30, long service 7 with evangelistic sermon. Prayer meeting 7 Wednesday. Come and enjoy these services.

J. C. Brillhart

Methodist Church Services Here This Sunday

Arthur M Mann pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 am with divine worship at 10 30 am and 7 pm Epworth League meets at 6 15 pm Morning sermon titled One of the Saviours Musts Evening sermon on The Separating Power of sin Those who do not attend other churches will find a hearty welcome at this church.

Methodist Episcopal Church Arthur. M. Mann Epworth League

Evangelistic Meetings Announced at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church begins a home talent evangelistic series tomorrow led by the pastor. It is his third season in ten years with seven including evangelist-assisted events. Dr. Moses Breeze praised the church spirit after visiting last Sunday and Monday. Communion will open Sunday morning. Come. We will watch for you.

Visitors and guests report across cities

Waldo Chute was a business visitor in Columbus Friday. Mr and Mrs Belford Carpenter are guests of the latter s father in Chicago Ill. Mrs George Merritt returned Friday evening from Columbus.

Waldo Chute Columbus Belford Carpenter Chicago Ill George Merritt

Quiet Thursday Home Wedding Unites Miss Goldie Marsh and David Burns

On Thursday evening a quiet home wedding was held at Mrs. Marsh home uniting Miss Goldie Marsh with David Burns of Chillicothe. Rev J C Brillhart officiated and a supper followed. The couple will reside in Chillicothe where the groom trains in the regular army.

Nelsonville Hi opens season with alumni loss 32 to 10

Nelsonville High's basketball debut sees the alumni defeat the Scarlet and Gray 32 to 10. Stratton in his first game gives a strong effort at center while Wood and Patton suppress their marks with tight guarding. Substitutes include Smith Hartley and Miller as the lineup features Burnell Lowden Stratton Wood Patton. The team plans games with Gallipolis and McArthur this weekend.

Nelsonville Hi Altho Scarlet Gray Boys Geome Lowden Burnell Stratton Wood Patton Subs Smith Hartley Woods Miller Burnell Rf. F. Lowden Lowden If

Scout Lectures Series for Troop No 3 Boys

A schedule of fifteen minute lectures for Troop No 3 Boy Scouts of America starts January 20 at the Y M C A. Topics cover duties to God and country and elements of the scout oath and law with speakers including Rev Mann Rev Johnson and others through April 27.

Troop No. 3 Boy Scouts of America Mann Johnson W. L. Hudson Lawrence Kelch Father Byrne C. C. Sharp Professor Ferree Rev Arpee Thrifty Ralph Parks Miller Wilson Dr. Welch

Departure of American Forces Ends Presence in France

Start for Home Paris reports Brigadier General Connor and his staff left for Antwerp to board a ship for America. Their departure marks the removal of the last American forces stationed in France.

Paris Connor Antwerp America France

Ohio bill to curb stolen car trafficking

Fred H. Saley of the Ohio State Automobile Association launched a campaign to push a law requiring sellers of new and used cars to provide a bill of sale that would be registered, aiming to curb auto theft in Ohio.

Columbus Fred H. Saley Ohio State Automobile Association Ohio

Water levels rise on Pittsburgh area bridges and islands

On January 19 in Pittsburgh, Point Bridge stands at 10.7 feet and rising. Herr's Island at 11.0 feet, rising. Davis Island at 11.6 feet, rising. Beaver Dam at 13.4 feet, rising. Parkersburg at 16.4 feet, falling. Point Pleasant at 25.5 feet, rising.

Pittsburgh Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Teaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Peter and John Heal a Lame Man Lesson

Sunday lesson outlines Peter and John healing a lame man as described in Acts 3 1 16. The general lesson centers on faith in Jesus and the power granted to apostles to perform healing in early Christian ministry.

Peter John

Church of God Sunday Schedule and Sermons

Sunday school at 9:00 A M with a sermon by the pastor at 10:00 A M Long service at 6:00 P M followed by a sermon by H A Sherwood at 6:50 P M Thursday evening meeting at 6:30 P M all are cordially invited to attend.

Church OF God H. A. Sherwood

Christian Science Society Service and Schedule

The Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple invites attendance at Sunday service 10:45 A M with the Sacrament and Golden Text Romans 14 17. Sunday school begins 9:30 A M and a Wednesday meeting is held at 7:00 P M. You are cordially invited to attend.

Christian Science Society Masonic Temple

Pastor Sets Morning Sermon On Divine Providences

Tomorrow the pastor will preach on The Divine Providences with reference to recent disasters in Mexico. In the evening the topic will be Do Our Boys have a Chance aimed at the younger set. Clark Williams leads the youth discussion How Gain a Strong Character. Mrs Tilley and Mrs Stewart conduct their classes as usual.

Mexico Clark Williams Addicott Cooper Tilley Stewart

International Holiness Church Revival Opens in Athens

The International Holiness Church in Athens begins its annual mid winter revival on Monday January 8 with Evangelist Rev Bona Fleming of Ashland Kentucky preaching. Fleming who spoke in the summer meeting returns and is expected to draw locals. Services start at seven each evening with regular services over the Sabbath.

International Holiness Church L. R. Roberts Athens Bona Fleming Ashland Fleming

Central Avenue M. E. Church Revival Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9:00 with classes for all ages including specialized Bible classes led by Mrs St Clair and the pastor. Worship at 10:00 features Yearning Souls and at 7:00 Evening Worship with Where is the Kingdom of God. Epworth League at 6:00. Revival continues nightly except Saturday, with cottage prayer meetings and Scriptural preaching.

Central Avenue M. E Kingdom of God

Revival and church services at Chauncey and surrounding towns

M. E. Church v Ahlbrand pastor reports revival improves nightly at Chauncey with services each evening. Sunday school at Chauncey 9 30 A M class meeting Epworth League in session. Millfield and Sugar Creek also hold Sunday schools at 9 30 A M and 1 30 P M with preaching and Epworth League meetings.

M. E. Church V. Ahlbrand Chauncey the Plains Epworth League Millfield Sugar Creek

Prayer and rally mark First Christian Church services

Morning worship at 9 00 with The Prayer That Prevails Evening services at 7 00 and 2 30 afternoon feature Delight in the Lord Rally of all church forces announced including Mobilization of classes and groups Junior Intermediate and Senior Endeavor units Ladies Aid C W B M and concerted effort urged.

First Christian Church E. D. Murch J. H. Burt Junior Christian Endeavor Ladies Aid

Church of Christ meets for worship at YY M C A room

Minister J A Hines leads Bible class at 9 00 and worship at 4 00 in the Carnegie library corner Court and Mulberry streets no evening service all are invited to attend

Church OF Christ J. A. Hines Carnegie Library Corner Court Mulberry Streets

First M E Church Announcement

Sunday school begins at 9 with R M Slutz as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 with Dean Irma Voigt address. Class meeting at 2 30 Epworth League at 6 topic A Strong Character and How It Is Attained. Evening service at 7 with evangelistic meeting and sermon Worldliness. All invited.

M. E C. Lloyd Strecker R. M Slutz Irma Voigt Epworth League

Sunday School at First Baptist in Music Hall

The First Baptist Church announces a Sunday school session in Music Hall at 9 A.M. Readings or lessons to follow, with attendance encouraged for all ages.

First Baptist Church Music Hall

Free Methodist Revival Services Continue at Church

Revival meetings at the Free Methodist church attract growing interest with services this evening at 6 30. Sunday events include Sunday school at 9 A M and a Prayer and Praise service at 6 15 P M led by Mrs Chappelear of Jacksonville. preaching by M E Snyder pastor at 7 P M.

Free Methodist Free Methodist Church Chappelear Jacksonville

Soul Prosperity Revival At Mt Zion Baptist Church

Mount Zion Baptist Church on Carpenter and Congress streets invites all members and friends to a revival week. Sunday school at 9 15 A M sermons at 10 45 A M and 7 30 P M with a focus on Living Stones. Week includes daily topics Sinfulness of Sin Sin as Separation from God Making Light of Sin Intruder at The Feast A Wise Investment services start at 7 30 sharp each night.

MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets Charles, Hart

Man Hops Through Window to Hospital in Dallas

In Dallas a man named George Bottle Blackboot leaped through a plate glass window into a hospital. He told the doctor it was not time to use the door, saying he had no time to wait.

Dallas Tex George Bottle Blackboot Hospital

League of Nations Inauguration Meeting Set

Paris January 16 date fixed for the league of nations inaugural session at 4:30 PM local time. Leon Bourgeois of France will preside and deliver an address, as will Earl Curzon of England.

Paris Supreme Council League of Nations Leon Bourgeois France Earl Curzon England

Thieves Loot Oklahoma City Drug Store

Thieves raided Fred Gergo’s drug store in Oklahoma City stealing cigars tobacco face powder perfume street car tickets and cash. All floormounted fixtures were screwed to the floor and items valued about 670 were taken.

Oklahoma City Fred Gergo

Five Ton Buoys Built For Jamaican Harbors

Concrete buoys weighing five tons each have been constructed to float and serve in Jamaica’s harbor system. The project aims to improve waterway marking and safety for vessels docking at Kingston and Montego Bay.

Plan Revival Service at M E Church Sunday Night

Plan to attend the special revival service at M. E. church Sunday night with a song service and sermon at 7.

M. E. Church

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