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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville Family Moves to Akron

Mrs. Mattie McKee and her son Wilbur departed for a new home in Akron. A group including Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Washburn and several others attended an Eastern Star inspection in New Marshfield on Tuesday evening. Ralph Parks family and W. H. Parks daughters Florence and Dora were enjoying an outing at Lake Side.

Mattie McKee Wilbur Akron C. E. Washburn Isaac Warner Phil Kelch C. H. Bartlett Eastern Star New Marshfield Ralph Parks and Son W. H. Parks Florence and Doras Lake Side

Chamber to Hire Engineer for Nelsonville Water System

At a Chamber of Commerce meeting last night directors moved to hire a competent water works engineer to inspect Nelsonville and prepare a report for permanent plant improvements. An Athens plant visit is planned today by H H Iler Burnell and Dr Rhodes to review the system and seek temporary relief meanwhile.

Chamber of Commerce Nelsonville H. H. Iler Burnell Rhodes Athens

Safety Director Lutz Resigns Effective July First

Safety Director M. H. Lutz has resigned his post effective July 1. Mayor Donley will announce a replacement appointment in a few days.

M. H. Lutz Donley

Logan Ladies of Maccabees Entertain Nelsonville Group

The Logan Ladies of Maccabees hosted Nelsonville members Monday night with a fine program and light refreshments. The trip came in D W Gorsuch's truck and attendees included Mr and Mrs D W Gorsuch and children, and numerous ladies and misses such as Lon Corbin Milton Baylis Hazel Thompson Mabel Hefner Bert Young F G Maxwell William Smith James Bland John Briggs Hoyt Davis Amos Ailes Anna Coleman Earl Campbell Anna Court Gladys Linton Bernice Cope Gladys Nelson and Gladys Runion.

Logan Ladies of Maccabees Nelsonville D. W. Gorsuch Mesdames Lon Corbin Milton Baylis Hazel Thompson Mabel Hefner Bert Young F. G. Maxwell William Smith James Bland John Briggs Hoyt Davis Amos Ailes Anna Coleman Earl Campbell Anna Court Gladys Linton Bernice Cope Gladys Nelson Gladys Runion

Raymond Matheny Fined for Reckless Driving

Raymond Matheny was fined five dollars and court costs by Mayor Donley last evening for reckless driving.

Raymond Matheny Donley

Allan Graham Named New Fire Chief by Mayor Donley

Allan Graham has been appointed fire chief by Mayor Donley and began his duties immediately.

Allan Graham Donley Graham

Scouts Enjoy Hike Near Buchtel

Troop Two of the Boy Scouts hiked in the woods near Buchtel last night. Sixteen boys joined the trip and they roasted wieners, ran races and performed stunts.

Boy Buchtel

Crum Rites Held Pending Son's Arrival

Jacob M. Crum, 69, died Tuesday at his daughter Mrs. David Hale's home on Poplar Street. Funeral plans await the arrival of his son from South Carolina. no service details were announced.

Jacob M. Crum David Hale Poplar Street South Carolina

Rebekahs Install Officers and Local News

Rebekahs install new officers at the regular meeting with Ellen Ervin as Noble Grand and Sylvia Newton as Vice Grand among others. Harley Notestine reports arrival in New York en route to this city. Local guests include Clyde Myers family and Mrs Evelyn Scatterday of Columbus. Also notes travel and visits from Tom Evans, Harriet Freer, Ruth Hall, W W Gibson, Hannah Parry, Waldo Chute, James Cooley, and S L Poston and daughter.

Rebekahs Noble Grand Ellen Ervin Sylvia Newton Posphidal Freda Smith Forrest Nichols Sophia Mann Emma Edwards Lena Snowden Della Nichols Clyde Myers Billy Evelyn Scatterday Columbus R. H. Jackson Tom Evans Alfred Hot Springs Ark Harriet Freer Ruth Hall W. W. Gibson Hannah Parry Magnetic Springs Waldo Chute James Cooley New York City G. F. Cooley S. L. Poston

Centenary guests and local visits noted in Columbus

Miss Lulu attends the Centenary in Columbus. Mrs. C. A. Stover and daughter Lillian visit relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Floyd Vore and two children are guests of Logan relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hudson and family visit Lebanon for Mrs Hudson's parents Fourth of July. Mrs. John Lawson and Pauline and Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Morris with Marion attend Centenary today. Lena Burgoon returns home to Richwood after visiting Mrs. Maggie Linscott.

Lulu Columbus C. A. Stover Lillian Floyd Vore Logan Walter Hudson Hudson Lebanon, Co John Lawson Pauline P. C. Morris Marion Lena Burgoon Richwood, O Maggie Linscott Clyde Gatchel Cleveland Freda Vance Crooksville C. M. Vance Harry Skinner Miss Anna

Pershing vows support as U S divisions to return from Germany

Paris reports General Pershing declaring Our flag is here Our honor is here Our work is here to show the world the United States will uphold the peace. American forces in Germany to be reduced gradually with five to six thousand soldiers remaining. General Liggett to be replaced by General H T Allen as the Second Division heads home followed by the Third and then the First. Release of the three divisions depends on German conduct of the peace terms.

Paris Pershing America Germany Army of Occupation Liggett United States

Auto jumps curb kills Milwaukee man at safety post

Walter War zala died when a car leaped the curb and struck a concrete safety signal post head first in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Wis Walter Warzala

Booze Not a Cure for Colic Says Ames Intelligencer

The Ames Intelligencer warns that drinking whiskey is not a remedy for colic or stomach pain. It urges seeking a doctor or using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy instead, debunking the belief that booze can cure these ailments.

Ames Iowa Intelligencer Chamberlain

General strike called in foreign lands

Paris July 2 The French British and Italian federations of labor agreed on a two day general strike for July 20 and 21 of international character. The action aims to secure immediate demobilization and non interference with the Russian and Hungarian soviets.

Paris Midi Today

Uncle Eben Sets End To Long Arguments

Uncle Eben says after an argument lasting an hour and a half it is either about finished or there will be no end to it. The remark captures a folksy view on domestic quarrels and resolution.

Uncle Eben

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Advertising Appeal

A Columbus financial ad highlights the Buckeye State Building and Loan Co Rankin Building 22 West Gay Street. It emphasizes careful handling of money inviting deposits or loans with safety and 5 percent interest paid by check semi annually. Assets exceed 17 million dollars.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bldg West Gay St Columbus

Apples Scarce In Athens County And Camp Train Movements

In Athens county apples are scarce with poor harvests in Carthage Dutch Ridge area and heavy losses for farmers. Wheat remains in some quantities while fireworks appear among youths as theft and sales rise near South Bridge. July troop trains to Camp Taylor Camp Sherman and Camp Pike are listed with multiple coaches.

Athens County Carthage Teriiory Athens Altho South Bridge Corporation Line Camp Taylor Ky Camp Taylor Camp Sherman Camp Pike Arkansas

Mrs Claudia Wheeler Sues For 12500 From Fidelity

Mrs Claudia Carlstedt Wheeler, formerly an actress, sues Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland in New York for recovery of 12500 after separating from Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr several years ago.

Claudia Carlstedt Wheeler Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland New York Wheeler

Iva Marshall Dies After Brief Illness at 29

Iva Marshall daughter of Sylvester Marshall of Athens died Monday July 1 in a Columbus hospital after a brief tuberculosis illness. Funeral services set for Friday July 4 at 10 A M at the M P Church Richland Avenue with interment in Hebbardsville Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her mother four years ago and by a sister Mrs James Sipel.

Iva Marshall Sylvester Marshall Athens Columbus M. P Richland Avenue Hebbardsville James Sipel

Brothers and sister of Athens listed

A family trio and sibling named Wilbur are noted with brothers Lyman and Hazel all residing in Athens.

Wilbur Lyman Hazel Athens

Card of Thanks from Reeves family for help after loss

Local notice from Mary E. Reeves and Ethel Reeves expressing gratitude to neighbors and friends for generous aid and financial support in replacing cows killed by hogs. They thank those who solicited funds and acknowledge the community’s kindness.

Mary E. Reeves Ethel Reeves

Obituary for Isaac Eddy Pioneer Resident of Trimble

Isaac Eddy aged 84 years and 6 months died at his Trimble home yesterday. Survived by his wife 82, married 64 years May 17 last. Children include B. F. Eddy Athens Ellsworth Eddy Amanda Mrs Kate Palmer Sugar Creek John Eddy George Eddy Mrs W A Brammer Mrs William Lantz Trimble. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at residence with burial Sands cemetery Trimble. Also notes on W C T U meeting and town bonds sale and local arrivals.

Isaac Eddy Trimble B. F. Eddy Athens Ellsworth Eddy Amanda Kate Palmer Sugar Creek John Eddy George Eddy W. A. Brammer William Lantz Sands

Prince Aage of Denmark Visits U S but Dismisses Prohibition

Prince Aage second son of the king of Denmark inspects Detroit automobile plants and says he knows nothing about prohibition. He adds I do not know I never tried it. He has visited New York Chicago Washington and other cities describing New York and Chicago as some towns.

Detroit Mich Prince Aage Denmark Prince of Aage New York Chicago Washington

Missouri Special Session Ratifies Woman Suffrage Amendment

Jefferson City MO July 2 a special session of the general assembly convened at noon to consider ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment.

Jefferson City General Assembly

Was Too Real: Subways Guard Mistaken for Pickpocket

In New York City a subway security man named William Klein, hired to watch for pickpockets, was so vigilant that he was mistaken for a thief by a real officer and himself arrested as a crime suspect.

New York, N. Y William Klein Subway

For Sale Old 1918 Overland in good repair

FOR SALE Overland 1918 model in good repair. Call at 1037 Poplar St. Chas, Hankerson, 7-1-3. FOR SALE Seven room house 518 E Chestnut street by owner. Gas city water and sewerage garage good outbuildings shade in good neighborhood. Also cheap vacant lot and cheap house and lot. Mrs. Lena B Port. 630-7 HAVE 40 Bushels of Potatoes that I will sell at 1.40 a bushel. Frank Tedrow. 628ff FOR REPAIRING Pumps and putting down drove wells call Lawrence Young 108 Jefferson street 6-26-6p.

Poplar Street Overland Poplar St Chas Hankerson Chestnut Street Lena B. Port Frank Tedrow Lawrence Young Jefferson Street

Higher shoe prices seen for next fall in leather cost rise

Columbus report states the National Shoe Travelers Association notes sharp leather cost increases. Demand from France and England for hides and shoes continues. Experts monitoring the situation say they cannot yet predict how high prices will go.

Columbus National Shoe Travelers’ Association Neil France England

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