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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1919

Page

8

Pomeroy Boys Join Camp Roosevelt For Training

William Davis age 16 and Charles Davis age 16 both of Middleport have gone to Camp Roosevelt near Muskegon Michigan for six weeks of military training under federal supervision. Also listed were Centenary visitors from Middleport at Columbus including Mr and Mrs Fred Schreiner and daughter Edith and other local families.

William Davis Elmer Daive Charles Will Davis Middleport Camp Roosevelt Muskegon Mich Columbus Fred Schreiner Edith C. F. Rathburn W. H. Beeson Elmer Wysong Homer Cook Burnas Cook Nora McCoy John O'Neill Vada Ruth Mia Albert Faehnie Frieda Tom Jones Robert Miller David

Dennis Sayre and Lida Van Wagner Wed in Visit Then Return

Dennis Sayre of Plants and Miss Lida Van Wagner of Jackson Michigan married Monday. They traveled here for a visit and will return to Jackson to establish their future home.

Dennis Sayre Plants Lida van Wagner Jackson Mich

Soldier Boys Return From War In Europe And Camp Sherman

George Lewis son of Val Lewis returns home Tuesday from Camp Sherman after serving in France with the 802nd Division. Peter Stark Jr son of Peter Stark is home after being in Germany since the armistice. James Fugate former grocer at Sugar Run is at Camp Sherman and expected home today.

George Lewis Val Lewis Camp Sherman France Peter Stark, Jr Peter Stark Germany James Fugate Sugar Run

County Chautauqua Schedule Promises Strong Lineup

The committee aims for Monday meetings until the chautauqua opens with all chairmen present next week. Programs debut July 19 and window cards go to townships this week. July’s program includes Capt. Victor Heintz of Cincinnati with the Distinguished Service Cross to speak August 7 at 2 30. Col Ralph D Cole of Findlay, ex congressman, will speak August 8. The event is touted as the county’s best value and urges strong community support.

Victor Heintz Cincinnati Ralph D. Cole Findlay

Loyal Legion Posts to Organize at Local Armories

Friday evening meetings at the Pomeroy armory and Middleport YMCA aim to organize Loyal Legion Posts. All who served in the World War are eligible to attend.

Pomeroy Middleport Loyal Legion

County to Advertise Bids for Infirmary Painting

County Commissioners have directed the Auditor to advertise for bids to paint the County Infirmary buildings. The old paint will be removed and two new coats applied over about 1300 square yards, with an estimated cost around 0.

Edward McGuigg Dies After Bowel Operation

Edward McGuigg, 27, died Wednesday after an operation in a Toledo hospital to remove a bowel obstruction. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John McGuigg, he was unmarried and survived by his parents and three brothers. He was regarded as a fine, sterling member of Pomeroy. The remains with his father arrived home last evening.

Edward McGuigg Toledo John McGuigg Pomeroy

Hannas Custer Couple Wed in Cattlesburg Ky

On July 4 a marriage license was issued to Hal Hannas and Ella Custer in Cattlesburg Kentucky and they were married there. Mrs. Hannas is the daughter of Alonzo and a Mrs. Custer of Minersville. They will reside in Pomeroy.

Cattlesburg Hal Hannas Ella Custer

Grange Meeting Postponed in Rutland

Meigs and Gallia County Pomona Granges cancel the July 12 Rutland session due to peak farm work. A new date will be announced later.

Meigs Gallia County Pomona Rutland

Beatrice Roberts Hosts Evening Party in Pomeroy

Miss Beatrice Roberts of Pomeroy entertained a party of girl friends Monday evening with a six o'clock gathering.

Beatrice Roberts Pomeroy

Dinner and Slumber Party Attended by Five Guests

A social gathering included Miss Adine Bing Miss Gladys Johnson Miss Libby JLochary Miss Dorothy Chase and Miss Maria Miller as guests for an evening of dinner and casual activities.

Adine Bing Gladys Johnson Libby Jlochary Dorothy Chase Maria Miller

Miner Injuries From Essex Mine Foot Crush

A mine accident at the Essex operation left Floyd Stoneking with a crushed foot after the motor ran over it. He was moved home by ambulance to Lincoln Hill. Doctors now expect amputation, a change from earlier hopes.

Essex Floyd Stoneking Lincoln Hill

Obed visits and family gatherings mark weekend in Chase

Mrs Francis Coon and children from Woodwood return home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J T Helwig. Jed Oberholzer shops at county seat. Herbert Carbaughs and children visit J F Hooper in White Hall. George Reeves and Downington pair join Cliss Woodyard family. Winnie Martin from Ohio University returns home. Everett Carbaugh and Elmer Searles host Center Stake families. Chases and Sargents visit Snowville and Center Stake relatives. Rain and wind damage wheat in shock nearby.

Francis Coon Woodwood J. T. Helwig Jed Oberholzer Herbert Carbaugh Phillis James A. J. Carbaugh J. F. Hooper White Hall George Reeves Downington Cliss Woodyard Winnie Martin Ohio University Everett Carbaugh Elmer Searles Albany Charles Chase Mildred and Merzl Center Stake Lewis Sargent Charles Sargeant Snowville Henry Roades

Irish republic link to German plot exposed in war era pamphlets

A Philadelphia meeting planned a 2 million dollar drive for Irish freedom and Irish American delegates went to Paris. The piece details German plots, Irish aid to sabotage, and allied diplomacy including von Papen, Bays, and Casement contacts, illustrating an alleged German-Irish alliance against Britain and the United States.

Philadelphia Paris United States Senate Wilson Clemenceau France Cork United States Ireland New York Friends of Peace German-American Alliance of Greater New York United Irish Societies United German-American Societies State of Wm. J. Bryan Frank Buchanan House Committee On Naval Affairs Henry Vollmer Congress Iowa Jeremiah O'Leary Dumb von Papen Boy-Ed Canada Great Lakes Dominion England Bridgman Taylor Buffalo Hans Tauscher Welland Canal House of Commons United States of America Secrtary Lansing von Bernstorff Berlin Waltz von Igel Wall Street Great Britain Zimmerman Canadian Pacific Railway Joseph McGarrity John P. Keating Michigan Avenue Chicago Park Row Sir Roger Casement

Favorite Prescription Promoted by Dr Pierce for Nervous Weakness

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for worn out women suffering pain, nervousness, or dizziness. It describes root remedies, claims effectiveness, and invites readers to send 10 cents for a trial package from Buffalo New York. A testimonial from Mia J F Biglow of Illinois praises relief after three bottles and regained health.

Conan Pierce Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo, N. Y Wascon Ohio

Relatives Travel Pause in Athens on Albany Visit

Mrs Della Finn and her daughter Margaret Adele of Cleveland visited Athens en route to Logan then Columbus and Newark to visit relatives, stopping with Aunt Mrs Della Ator after spending time with her grandmother Mrs Margaret Graft. Hulda Russell has left for a month in Jackson county.

Della Finn Margaret Adele Cleveland Albany Margaret Graft Athens Della Ator Logan Abe Graft Columbus Newark Iliff Hulda Russell Jackson County

Egg Laden Bushes At Alaska Shore Spawn

Native Alaska Indians harvest fish eggs that cling to brush in shallow nearshore waters. They place brush into the sea during spawning season, then scrape and sun dry the eggs for food.

Coaeh Alaska

Not a News Item But a Shaw Quotation

A quotation discusses money as a societal curse when it is cheap for some and dear for others, asserting it becomes a curse only under foolish social conditions where life itself is seen as a burden.

George Bernard Shaw

Circle Hill and area residents visit relatives over the Fourth

Local families from Circle Hill and nearby towns such as Glouster Chauncey Nelsonville and Meigs county were described visiting relatives during the Fourth of July period. Various households including the Wamsleys Fishers Savages and Thomases were noted with travel and visits across Athens Canaanville and McArthur.

W. M. Gordon Glouster Gertrude Bridge Mary Shea Clemence Wamsley Athens Ruth Rice Thomas George Fisher Circle Hill John Fisher Nelsonville P. J. Fisher James Carr Chauncey Frank Kirkendall James Davis Cecil Kirkendall McArthur William Savage Lewis Devore Canaanville Joe Garlinger Jess Skinner Henry Lock Wesley Hawk Avas John Grim New Marshfield Arthur Thomas

Freckles Vanish With Othine Double Strength

Advertised freckle remover promises clear complexion with Othine double strength. Guarantee refunds money if ineffective. first applications claim visible improvement with some freckles fading entirely. instruction urges asking a druggist for double strength.

National League standings and rain affects schedule

No NL games were played Thursday due to rain. Standings show New York 66 wins 46 losses leading Brooklyn 65 45 and Chicago 54 49. American League results include Philadelphia 2 Chicago 9 and New York 1 Cleveland 0 with various other scores.

New York Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Washington Detroit Cleveland Bostom American Association Toledo Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City St.Paul Cesses

Ice Cream Social For Methodist Centenary At Factory

An ice cream social to benefit the Methodist Centenary will be held at Factory church on Wednesday evening July 16. Proceeds support church anniversary activities and community outreach.

Factory Church

Church Social Promoted by Youth Group Draws Public

Young church members promote a social event inviting the public with arrangements planned to handle a large crowd.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Young Gotch D. U. Gymnasium Thor Olson Dr. Schoemaker Cline’s Drug Store Rhodesia Pomeroy Pend Sayre-Van Wagner Hannas Custer the Chas. DeMolet Co S. Court St Chase. “Obed Irish Republic Wm. J. Warrener Niagara Falls John Ryan Ryan Taylor Nature Rere Zaleski the Majestic Ethel Clayton Dana Burnet Saturday Evening Post Burton Holmes Peggy Hyland Miss Adventure Columbia the Fresh Air Theatre Vitagraph Albert E. Smith and Earl Williams the Usurper Nat Goodwin Mack Sennett Ford Sterling Chautauqua Sibyl Sammis-MacDermid Paul Bensher Hero Katharine Ridgeway Frank L. Mulholland International Association of Rotary Clubs Knight MacGregor Baritone Elizabeth M. Walsh Red Cross Col Lou J. Beauchamp Weber Henry A. Adrian The Burbank Clarissa Harrold Althea Murray City Murray Murray—Simpson and Mitchell and Edington
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