Bell family visit and Barker illness update
Mr. BH. O. Bell of Missoula visits his mother Mrs. Susan Bell at the Tick Ridge family home. Mrs. E. Bethel of Columbus returns home Sunday after a week with her father Mr. A. W. Barker at 91 Central Avenue, who has been ill with bronchitis but is now able to be out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. O. Bell
Missoula, Montana
Susan Bell
Tick Ridge
E. Bethel
Columbus
A. W. Barker
Central Avenue
W R C Officers Installed At Red Men Hall
The Woman's Relief Corps installed its officers for the coming year at the Red Men's Hall. Miss Alice Shott led the ceremony with help from Mrs. Lucy Burchfield. Seated officers included President Sadie Salters and Secretary Lydia Fenzel among others. Emma Morrison of McArthur attended. Refreshments followed as 32 members gathered for a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
I Ts
Red Men’s Hall
Alice Shott
Lucy Burchfield
Sadie Salters
Clara McAdoo
Anna Shirley
Lula Cross
Augusta Finsterwald
Lydia Fenzel
Mary Fryburger
Local Revival Draws Large Congregation At First M. E. Church
Growing interest in revival services at the First M. E. church drew a large crowd last night. Pastor-evangelist delivered a powerful message on Habit Is a Cable, citing Elisha and Haziel with emphasis on youth’s influence on character. The hour-long testimony meeting followed in old-fashioned Methodist revival style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
T. N. Hoover
Elisha
Hazael
Elijah
Elijah’s Predictions. Dr. Strecker Said, the Evil Conduct of Hazael
Torch Baptist church adds new member after revival
Reports describe Rev J M Turner leading baptisms in Parkersburg with Goldie and Richard Carter among those joining First Church. Torch Baptist church continues revival, and the Ladies Aid of Torch hosts a large gathering at Little Hocking with many Torch and Harmony Hill members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MelLaughlin
Porterfield
William Watson
S. Underwood
Athens R. D
J. E. Fultz
Torch Baptist Church
J. M. Turner
The
Baptist Churches
Parkersburg
G. E. Bartlett
Goldie
Richard Carter
Floyd Morris
Carlos Bean
Alice Coleman
Richard Nixon
Cyrus Jones
H. 8. Dye
Allen Bean
Fannie Coleman
Clara Baker
Freida Gillilan
Turner
Will Robinson
Little Hocking
Coolville
R.D
Lydia McLaughlin
Mary Gillilan
Mary Elizabeth
Addine Jones
Fern Dye
Wm. McGrew
Hattie Bean
Samantha Mickle
Mabel Dewees
Torch
Emma Smith
Harmony Hill
Frank Knowles
Lucy Palmer
Helena
Julian
Addie Palmer
Aid
Sunday Socials Reach Brookville and Nearby Towns
Sun day afternoon guests included Miss Stella DeWees with the McBrides in Brookville and Mrs. Richard Jones of Union visiting T. A. Burkett and local families. Other calls came from Athens residents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shepard and Cameron Crossen with a mix of shopping and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella DeWees
Agnes
Mabel Veronica McBride
Richard Jones
Union
T. A. Burkett
Cleveland Almbuster
Selby Cox
Joseph Shepard
Athens
William Beckle
Norma
Luhrig
Joseph McBride
Victor Beckle
Guy Burkett
Newton Russell
New Marshfield
Cameron Crossen
George Beckle
Anna Scott
Near Salem
Victor Beckle Mondey
William Sherman
Chapman
Bremerton Wins Title of World’s Largest Dry Dock
Seattle reports Bremerton Washington now hosts the largest dry dock in the world after dedicatory exercises. The launch of US munition ships Pyro and Nitro, built there in the dock, marks the facility as the nation’s biggest yard. The dock measures 950 feet long 130 feet wide and thirty feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Germany
Bremerton
Washington
United States
Maud Powell Dies on Concert Trip in Uniontown
Maud Powell America's renowned woman violinist died Thursday in Uniontown Pennsylvania while on a concert tour. The cause given was nervous breakdown. Powell had performed at the Athens college auditorium on November 7 1919 and was married to H Godfrey Turner of New York since 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Powell
America
Uniontown
College Auditorium
Athens
H. Godfrey Turner
New York
Amesville Notes Move and Work Changes
Mr and Mrs Harry Turner and Mrs McMillin plan to stay in Williamstown West Virginia if Mr Turner proves suitable at Marietta Silo Company Burt Roberts moved with his family to Broadwell to join Little New York railroad work Ira Bennett took the railway engineers exam at Parkersburg H H Henry reports farmers bureau meeting was lively with broad county representation Charles Gardner family visited Circleville and Zanesville Jess Justice plans to remain with O M Justice on the Clark farm Mrs Sumner Wyatt suffered a head cut and bruises from a Tuesday ice fall Homer Chapman was knocked out from a fall last week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Turner
Parkersburg
H. H. Henry
Farmers’ Bureau
Charles Gardner
Circleville
Zanesville
Samuel Justice
Jess
Westerville
O. M. Justice
Clark Farm
Sumner Wyatt
Homer Chapman
Hard Times Social Planned at Porter Hotel
The meeting of the ladies society notes Austen of Gloucester visiting. The group reports a member is recovering, while a hard times social is planned at the Porter Hotel on the 29th with a call to bring old clothes and mark the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen
Glouster
Ladies and Society
Porter Hotel
Scouts Win Close High School Tournament Game 4 3
Most Everything Troop Two edged Troop One 4 to 3 last evening at the Armory in a lively high school tournament game. Scoutmaster Dupler plans a trip to Nelsonville tonight for a rematch with Troop One.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Armory
Dupler
Nelsonville
Belpre Mayor-Elect Refuses Office Over Low Pay
In Belpre, mayor-elect Murphy declines the post citing a $110 yearly salary. residents discuss funding options while keeping current mayor Tabb in office as A. B. E. possibly. The situation centers on whether the village can raise pay and maintain leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belpre
Murphy
A. BE
Tabb
Taxi Service Shortage Hits Train Timetable
A telephone booth for taxis was installed yesterday near the court house corner. Those needing a taxi in the courthouse area can call 19 to reach one quickly, aiding travelers aiming to catch or miss trains or meet visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Corner
Ohio University Girls Basketball Opens With 4-0 Victory
Two student teams from Ohio University played a preliminary game at the university gym last evening. The Black team led by Mrs. Thor Olson defeated the White team 4 to 0 as a large crowd cheered the players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Gym
Ohio University
Thor Olson
Athens Hi School Interclass Tournament Winners
The senior girls team led by Marian Bush and the junior boys team captained by Kenneth Sharp won the first interclass tournament held yesterday afternoon and evening. Both groups played with enthusiasm and a second tournament is planned before the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Bush
Kenneth Sharp
Athens Hi School
Miss Hayes Injured After Fall on West State Street
Miss Carrie Hayes fell Wednesday evening in front of Dr Henry's office on West State Street tearing ligaments in her right wrist. She continued her errands after the fall but required medical aid before returning home. She is recovering as rapidly as possible but will be unable to use her hand for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Hayes
Dr. Henry
West State Street
Miss Hayes
Grange Growth Rapid in Last Quarter 1919
The National Grange secretary reports a booming quarter from Oct 1 to Dec 31 1919 with 64 new granges organized across states including Pennsylvania Washington Ohio Michigan Colorado Idaho New York Oregon Indiana Oklahoma and Maryland Missouri Vermont and Wisconsin. Ten granges were reorganized in Kentucky Pennsylvania Oregon Massachusetts and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Freeman
National Grange
Pennsylvania
Washington
Ohio
Michigan
Colorado
Idaho
New York
Oregon
Indiana
Oklahoma
Maryland
Missouri
Vermont
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Porter Suffers Concussion At High School Tournament
Julia Porter fell during a high school basketball tournament striking her head. She was unconscious for several hours and the attending physician said she would recover after a day of rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Porter
Tuberculin Tests Reported Across Athens County Herds
Results announced at the county farm bureau show no tuberculin cows in the Children’s Home herd of twenty or more, two in Theodore Rypma’s twenty six head herd, none in Dr. Pedigo’s, and none in Arthur Boyles’ herd. Applications for tests were filed by Joe Bowles J W Higgins and Son and Frank Cone. Tests are expected soon and district supervisor W W Brownfield praised cattle owners for tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
County Farm Bureau
Theodore Rypma
Dr. Pedigo
Arthur Boyles
Joe Bowles
J. W. Higgins and Son
Frank Cone
W. W. Brownfield
Columbus
Ohio
County Bureau
DeLashmutt
Army Store Reopens in Columbus After Holiday Rush
The War Department reopens its Columbus retail store at 241 North High Street after a December closure due to the postal rush. Surplus army supplies including food and clothing were sold before Christmas. material lists will be mailed or available at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Department
Columbus
North Hich Street
Death of Ellen Mellott at Athens State Hospital
Ellen Mellott aged 70 died Thursday night at Athens State Hospital where she had been a patient for three months. The remains were shipped this morning to Mendola West Virginia for burial by Undertaker Baughman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Mellott
Athens State Hospital
Mendola
W. Va
Baughman
Funeral held for Mrs B P Sprague at McArthur home
Relatives and friends gathered Friday at 2 p.m. at the late residence of Mrs. B P Sprague 14 Morris Avenue to pay last respects. Rev Charles B Taylor of McArthur conducted the service with Miss Florence Hawkins of Ohio University faculty singing. Interment followed at West Union Street Cemetery with many out of town relatives attending from Columbus Wellston Zaleski Norfolk and Detroit among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Sprague
Morris Avenue
Charles B. Taylor
McArthur
Florence Hawkins
Faculty of Music
Ohio University
West Union Street
W. R. Sprague
W. Sprague
H. W. Atkinson
Mary Sprague
F. V. Lantz
George Lantz
J. D. Gill
Hattie Gill
D. G. M. Swepston
Ida Swepston
J. C. Gill
A. J. Martinden
L. R. Sprag
Thomas J. Tully
Norfolk
W. W. Beck
Detroit
Michigan
Weekly Washington weather forecast for January 10 to 17
The Ohio valley and Tennessee expect fair weather then rain or snow by midweek. Fair weather near week’s end with temperatures near normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Ohio coal car congestion prompts inspector to Toledo
Railroad inspector L. C. Smith of the state public utilities commission heads to Toledo Monday to study car congestion. He warns that Ohio mines may be tied up if rapid action is not taken, with about 5000 cars believed held near Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
L. C. Smith
State Public Utilities Commission
Toledo
Ohio
Smith
Notice of suit against Hogg Harris and Narre firm
William Gebhardt filed a petition in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio case No 111865 seeking $10000 damages and a writ of attachment. Defendants George R Hogg C J Harris partners in Narre at Suite 1003 Fullerton Building St Louis Missouri must answer by January 24. William K Williams attorney for plaintiff 12-18-6otw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Hogg
C. J. Harris
Page- Narre
Fullerton Building
St. Louis
Missouri
William Gebhardt
Court of Commond_ Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Appointment of Florence Patterson as Executrix
Florence Patterson has been appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of James A. Patterson, deceased, of Athens County Ohio. Dated December 23 1919. H T Pure Probate Judge of Said County. 12-26-Sotw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Patterson
James A. Patterson
Athens County
Ohio
H. T. Pure
Said County
Piano tuning and road wear complaints noted
An ad for Bronsdon at Henry Gee's Music Store lists piano tuning and phone orders. A local complaint about a new road strip between the Redtown covered bridge and Millfield cites wear from drivers using the center of the lane, causing water-filled ruts after rain and higher upkeep costs. Fourteen OSU Columbus engineering students visited local coal mines with an instructor, ending with a dance hosted by Glouster youths at the Red Men hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronsdon
Henry Gee
Redtown
Millfield
Columbus
Glouster
Red Men Hall
Mines resume work with few accidents in valley
After a suspension of work accidents have been few since resumption, a good record given hundreds of miners in the valley. Mrs A R Bobo and Miss Picinely visit Columbus. The M I church revival led by Rev J W Orr promises special music and an evening gathering for men with Roger's memorial class members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Bobo
Picinely
Columbus
M. I
J. W. Orr
Roger's Memorial
Sunday Creek Spreads After Night Rain
Sunday Creek covered wide fields after heavy rains last night but by morning had returned to normal levels though thin ice remained where it had spread across the area during the downpour.
Wrestling bout leaves Johnson defeated and Matsuda dominant
In Glouster Ohio on January 10 a crowd watched Matsuda overpower Johnson after a close finish in thirteen minutes. Johnson showed little pep and retreated on defense before Matsuda’s pressure ended the match. Skinner then sparred Matsuda for a 30 minute display of top form while a separate subplot followed a local glove artist Ramsey and boxing instructor Thor Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Matsuda
Johnson
Skinner
Chick” Taylor
Oriental
Waldeck
Cleveland
Mr. Johnson
Magic City
Perry County
Hemlock
Jasper
Ramsey
New York
San Francisco
Eber
Ernie Gibbs
Ohio University
Athens
Thor Olson
Leary
Jess Willard
Toledo
Redtown
Glousier
O. U. Gym
Warm UP Your Heart Revival at M E Church
A church event invites attendance tomorrow morning and again tomorrow night at 7 o’clock. The revival at M E Church aims to uplift the community with singing sermons and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Bessemer Oil Company Formed in Buchtel Ohio
New corporation: Bessemer Oil Company organized at Buchtel, Ohio with $35,000 capital. Directors include Harve Sayre C. J. Whitmore and J. B. Whitmore among others. Formation announced in Columbus on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Bessemer Oil Company
Buchtel
Harve Sayre
C. J. Whitmore
J. B. Whitmore
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Columbus, O
Charles Lewis
Osborne
Warscipel
Lash
Parker Bros
Bank of Athens Building
Athens, O
Eera
Brookville
Amesville
Army Store
William K. Williams
William H. Beth
Order of Eastern Star
Buchtel Oil Company
Central Ave. M. E
First National Bank
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
Ben Otal U
Cnesnone Wens
Tose Cares
T'tod
Mae
UL. Thomas
W. Gibson
Peoples OF Bank Bank
Biesinne Haken
Sikiersske
Ake
Postal Savings
Jno
V. Wood
Do Celemniy
Fay Porviodor
State of
Wright
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Ford
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