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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1919

Page

3

Social visits and travels linked to Cleveland residents

A string of people from Cleveland travel and host in Columbus and nearby, including Mr. and Mrs. Fuller and daughter Frances Louise visiting Chris Evans. Jim and Frank Cooley returning from New York. Harley Noustine discharged. Mrs. John Rhodes and Mrs. Liona McVickers in Columbus. E E Rosser and Louise Kennard, Fanny Bryant, Margaret and Susie Clark at Centenary in Columbus. Earl Lama on business in Columbus. Mrs. M E Stratton and Nelle at Centenary. Dr Campbell and family returning to Cleveland after visits with relatives.

R. S. Fuller Frances Louise Cleveland John Rhodes Liona McVickers Columbus E. E. Rosser Louise Kennard Fanny Bryant Margaret Susie Clark Earl Lama M. E. Stratton Nelle Dr. Campbell

Son Lands Safely Bailey Passes Message Home

A brief local item reports Mr and Mrs James M Bailey celebrate the safe arrival of their son. The notice notes family relief and thanks from the household.

Mrs James M. Bailey

Adams Street Family Welcomes Son Charles Home

Adams Street residents announce their son Charles has landed safely from overseas on July 7 aboard Transport Luckenback. The family celebrates his return and notes the voyage's completion.

Adams Street Charles

War trophies on display at Howe Market window

A splendid display of war trophies in the Howe Market window on Columbus street attracts attention. The trophies represent many selections and are worth seeing. They were brought to this country by Lieut. Charles Howe.

Howe Market Columbus Street Charles Howe

Dance at K. P. Hall Friday Night Event

A dance is scheduled at K of P Hall on Friday night with admission priced at 15 and 50 cents.

K. of P. Hall

Saint Denies Entry to Paradise for Sinful Life

A wistful figure pleads before gates of Paradise asking why he is barred. The gatekeeper replies that those who create hell on earth must face the fiery harvest of their deeds and be consigned to the realm below with the weary and distressed.

Paradise Earth

Open mufflers spur mortals and lead to hellish torment

A fragmentary verse excerpt condemns loud mufflers in streets as a path to rage and torment. It mentions Lucifer and Fort Street Nelsonville as the setting, illustrating the narrator's warning about noise and unrest.

Lucifer Hell P. S Fort Street Nelsonville

Nelsonville Chautauqua Back On Track This Summer

Citizens now expect a chautauqua in Nelsonville with George Johnson as chairman after a delay caused by the former chair’s resignation. Solicitors report strong ticket sales as the event opens July 20 and runs six days with afternoon and evening programs.

Nelsonville George Johnson

Miss Evelyn Jack Visiting Columbus Family

Miss Evelyn Jack of Columbus is the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jack.

Evelyn Jack of Columbus Mrs J. L. Jack

Elks Grand Lodge Convened in Atlantic City

Ray Linscott attends the Grand Lodge of the Order of Elks meeting this week in Atlantic City as representatives gather for the annual session.

Ray Linscott Grand Lodge of the Order of Elks Atlantic City

Classified Ads Lucerne Valley Nelsonville

Items for sale include 40 bushels potatoes at 1.40 per bushel by Frank Tedrow and two sewing machines in good condition from Red Cross at A P Scotts. An Overland touring car with four new tires is offered cheap for immediate sale at 1037 Poplar St. A furnished room for rent at 118% W Washington St with private entrance and Bell 629.

Frank Tedrow Red Cross A. P. Scott’s Overland Poplar St Washington St Bell

Ice Cream Social at St Andrews Church Planned

The young ladies of St Andrews Church invite the public to an ice cream social on Mulligan lawn at Myers street Friday evening. Everyone is welcome to attend.

St. Andrews Mulligan Lawn Myers Street

Wanted old factory and coal mine equipment

An advertisement from F Silberstein and Sons of Columbus Ohio seeks to buy worn out factory and coal mine equipment. The notice lists two phone numbers and is dated July 7, 1910.

F. Silberstein & Sons Columbus Ohio

Walter Sanders Named Nelsonville Safety Director

Mayor Donley appoints Walter Sanders as Safety Director for the City of Nelsonville, marking a leadership change in local public safety administration.

Walter Sanders City of Nelsonville Donley

French Women Gave Lives for Their Country

Paris reports on the final war tally of Union des Femmes de France. Forty five women nurses died on battlefields or from war related diseases. The society with 90,000 members ran 365 auxiliary hospitals and numerous shelters and schools. It spent about 85 million francs and relied on women for all work.

Henry Wood United Press Paris l'Union Des Femmes de France Union Des Femmes de France American Red Cross Red Cross

Local Residents Visit Relatives and Change Homes

Guysville and surrounding towns report a series of visits and moves. P W Lockhart and children visit relatives in Palestine West Virginia. J J Henry and Edna Thompson with Blanch Light of Athens spend time with Mrs W C Light. Dr Frey buys Mrs Perry's home. Perry plans a California winter. F E Kimes and son Paul travel to Columbus for Centenary exposition then return. Paul stays longer. Olive Murphy visits from Stewart with Mrs Fred Coleman. F L Gunther of Marietta visits daughter Emma Schneider. Cathryne Minnameyer of Athens visits aunt Mrs J E Lawrence. Henry Geisendorfer moves into Dr McLaughlin property formerly of Mrs J W Fellows. Carl Joe and Walter Stewart spend Fourth at home.

P. W. Lockhart Palestine W. Va J. J. Henry Edna Thompson Blanch Light Athens W. C. Light Frey Kimes Paul Olive Murphy Stewart Fred Coleman F. L. Gunther Maritta Emma Schneider Cathryne Minnameyer J. E. Lawrence Henry Geisendorfer Dr. McLaughlin

Camp Roosevelt Established for National Cadets in Muskegon

War Department cooperates with Chicago Board of Education to open Camp Roosevelt in Muskegon Michigan. Fifteen thousand youths from across the United States will train this summer under Capt. F. L. Beals with 50 officers and 20 supervisors. Recruits aged 12 to 45 may enroll for two to eight weeks starting July 7, paying $1 per day plus a $1 enrollment fee.

Muskegon Mich Camp Roosevelt Chicago Board of Education War Department United States F. L. Beals United States Army Chicago Captain Beals North LaSalle Street

Dance in the opera house and Red Men Hall tonight

Glouster hosts a dance at the opera house with Jimmy Richards' orchestra and refreshments. A separate Red Men Hall event features jazz music. Mrs J H Henshaw travels to Utica as a guest of relatives. Death of Mrs Ben Theophilus in Akron noted from July 3rd burst vessel. Lieutenant Fred C. Thomas, son of local residents, recently returned from overseas and sent to Kansas. discharge timing unknown.

Jimmy Richards Red Men Hall Ben Theophilus Akron Glouster Fred C. Thomas W. C. Thomas Kansas

Committees Delay Homecoming Report on July 4

The homecoming committees in the city say they will not be ready to file a financial report until next week. They believe once all pledged money is paid in they will break even.

Red Cross Official Schedules Athens Visit Change

M. D. Hughes of Athens field secretary for the Red Cross cannot visit the city on Wednesday afternoon due to duties at Cleveland headquarters. He will return the following week at attorney George W. Rose's office from 2:30 to 7:30 P. M. to provide information and aid for soldiers and dependents.

M. D. Hughes Athens Red Cross Cleveland Hughes George W. Rose

Miss Elsie Campbell Guest Of Mrs Tillie Campbell

Miss Elsie Campbell of Columbus is visiting as the guest of her mother, Mrs. Tillie Campbell, in town for a brief stay.

Elsie Campbell Columbus Tillie Campbell

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