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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1919

Page

3

Petty larceny case and minor injuries in local incidents

In Nelsonville a woman who picked up a pocketbook at Johnson's Grocery Saturday night is identified and urged to return it. Joe Butt faced petty larceny charges for stealing a ring from Charles Carnes. he returned the ring and paid $5 plus costs. A car crash near Circle Hill left Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and Mr. Nixon with cuts from flying glass. the car suffered limited damage. Miss Lucile Wells and Miss Gertrude Bartlett were visiting locals from Columbus and Athens respectively.

Johnson’s Geo. E. Johnson Grocery Joe Butt Donley Butts Charles Carnes Circle Hill Lou Nixon Dave Wallace Buckeye Lake Nixon Lucile Wells Columbus Aera Gertrude Bartlett O. U Athens C. H Bartlett

Vacation Planned by Rev Leon Arpee and Local Visits

Rev Leon Arpee of the Presbyterian church leaves today for a month long vacation visiting his mother in Athens and then Cincinnati. Edward Arpee of Athens spent Sunday with his brother and spoke on the Northfield Mission conference at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Chas Weltzheimer and four children returned from Ironton after a two week visit with relatives.

Leon Arpee The Presbyterian Church Athens Cincinnati Edward Arpee Northfield Chas. Weltzheimer Ironton Elizabeth Crabtree Columbus Orphin Casey Lake City Iowa D. A. Ferree Lake Side Leona McVickers John Rhodes Mabel Barnehart Joe James Cooley New York City Michael Betts Stella Cappell

Birthday Dinner Honors Six Birthday Anniversary

Miss Joe Barnecut hosted a six o clock dinner Saturday at her Columbus street home for her sixth birthday anniversary. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Welch and Mrs. Mabel Barnecut, Misses Florence Cook Elsie Hodgman Ruth and Virginia Eberle and Billy Rhodes. Afterward the children, chaperoned by Miss Hodgman and Miss Cook, attended a Majestic theatre party.

Joe Barnecut Columbus Street C. E. Welch Mabel Barnecut Florence Cook Elsie Hodgman Ruth Virginia Eberle Billy Rhodes The Majestic

Classifieds Offer 40 Bushels Potatoes at 1.40 a Bushel

Local ad lists 40 bushels of potatoes for sale at 1.40 dollars per bushel by Frank Tedrow dated 6 28. A nearby phonograph ad proclaims extraordinary tone and volume at below cost from Sauter's Phonograph Studio near the Depot in Nelsonville. Names Marie Spencer Dorothy Hilton Nellie North Johnny Nuter Leola McMary appear in a separate listing. The afternoon was spent in music and a mix of notices.

Frank Tedrow Sauter Phonograph Depot Nelsonville Tf Marie Spencer Dorothy Hilton Nellie North Johnny Nuter Leola McMary

One Word Review Shake Passed Judgment on Book

An American paper recently gave a one word review of a book. It named the title author and publisher, then simply judged the work with the single word Shake.

Dagger Murder of Lakewood Publisher Remains Unsold

Police in Cleveland and Lakewood Ohio have found no leads in the stabbing death of Dan Kaber publisher. He was attacked in bed, stabbed twenty four times with a file dagger, while his mother in law step daughter a friend of the step daughter and a nurse were present. Kaber died several hours after the attack and he told police a woman planned it and to get the man with the cap.

Cleveland Lakewood Dan Kaber Kaber Cedar Point

Pat Crowe Aviator Book Honors Fallen Fliers

The piece notes Pat Crowe, aviator who flew and fell in France, left behind a letters book now a monument to brave fliers. James Crowe, Alabama native and former Evening Sun writer, sent home his letters about France and Jacoline. William Chase of the New York Times compiled the book Pat Crowe Aviator for friends and the public. Colonel Arthur Woods assists displaced soldiers with reemployment, while many veterans return to old jobs or fill vacancies. The article touts Crowe’s record of human endeavor as an inspiration to veterans and the nation.

Pat” Crowe France America James Crowe Alabama Evening Sun Jacqueline William Chase New York Times Pat Pat Crowe Army Navy Crowe New York Arthur Woods Secretary of War

Bolin Ready to Aid Ohio Food profiteering Probe

Columbus Ohio July 28 Cooperation of federal authorities in the probe of food profiteering in Ohio was assured today when Federal district attorney Stuart R Bolin said he was ready to do all in his power to assist in the investigation He offered the services of his staff to Governor Cox and Attorney General Price and said a federal grand jury probe could be conducted if needed.

Columbus Ohio Stuart R. Bolin Cox Price Bolin

Guerilla War Outcome in Chicago Riots

Race rioting in Chicago today subsided into guerilla warfare as extra patrols and mounted police controlled spasmodic clashes. The Stockyards district with many Black workers remained a flashpoint, while big plants dispatched additional workers to keep order. Fist fights erupted despite police efforts.

Chicago Ills Black Belt

Abdication of Kaiser Reported by Pan-German Papers

Spa proceedings recount Kaiser Wilhelm's abdication amid Hindenburg pressure and a claim that Baden prince Maximilian altered a dispatch to announce total abdication. Wilhelm later agreed to leave for Holland after proposing to lead an army against the revolution. Vorwaerts calls for Michelis to be tried for failing to pursue an early peace.

Berlin Spa Germany Kaiser Hindenburg Wilhelm Prussia Maximilan Baden Wolff Bureau Holland Erzberger National Assembly Vorwaerts George Michelis

Congress Must Act Not Investigate To Curb Prices

Minnesota representative Oscar Keller urged rapid action to lower living costs announcing he won his seat on that pledge. He warned profiteers and speculators could drive prices up with next winter near, calling for laws to curb them or food relief. The House Rules Committee moved to dispose of war department food reserves in coming months.

Washington League of Nations Oscar Keller Kellar Minnesota Congress House Rules Committee War Departments Graham Baker

Madam Walker Dies Wealthy Hair Restorer Pioneer

Madam Walker reputedly the wealthiest colored woman in the United States, dies at her Irvington New York country home after a long illness. She built a fortune rumored over a million dollars from a hair restorer. The piece notes odd optimism about rabbits in business districts and Alaskan orange groves.

Irvingtonson Hudson N. Y Madam Walker United States Alaska

Cozy Corner hosts large family picnic for Emery V Wolfe

Relatives and friends from Athens and nearby towns gather at Emery V Wolfe’s Cozy Corner home for a Sunday picnic. About 63 nieces and nephews attend along with siblings in law and other visitors. Wolfe receives a money gift and is noted for thrift and integrity.

Cozy Corner Emery V. Wolfe Athens Wolfe Columbus Glouster Trimble Millfield Hooper Ridge Federal Mr. Wolfe Ames Township

Alum Creek post office clerk arrested in mail theft case

Charleston July 28. Mrs. George Allen a clerk at Alum Creek post office has been arrested by postal authorities on charges of stealing from the United States mails. Decoy letters and packages traced the crime to her.

Charleston W. Va United States George Allen Alum Creek

Publisher's Wife Sole Beneficiary Under His Will

Mrs Catherine Raber widow of slain Cleveland publisher Daniel Kaber is sole beneficiary under the will offered for probate in Cleveland Ohio. Three employees receive 250 dollars each and 500 dollars to another. A Cedar Point cottage and lot go to stepdaughter Marion McArdle. Coroner awaits county chemist report on arsenic allegedly found in Kabers stomach.

Cleveland Ohio Catherine Kaber Daniel Kaber Cedar Point Marion McArdle Raber

Memorial service and local notices in New Marshfield

Large crowd attended the memorial service at Carbondale for World War heroes Dr. K. T. Crossen and James Gabriel. The column also lists deaths, visits, travels, and family events including Evelyn Marie Graham's death, showers, and relatives visiting in various towns.

Carbondale K. T. Crossen James Gabriel Evelyn Marie William Graham Salem M. E. Church Leslie Dabritz Ed Robinett Barberton Cora Zeigler Charles Athens R. S. Dinsmoor Ruth Lewellyn Floyd Beverage Lancaster Newton Russell Middleport Fred Herron George Mace Gladys Brewer Zaleski John Brewer Frank Prattsville Trimie Russell Cheshire Alex Rusell

Woman Kills Self in Ohio County Home

Coroner T. H. Kirk ruled Hazel Caruso formerly Miss Hazel Schwender died by her own hand after an investigation. She was found with a bullet wound to the head in Yorkville. No arrests were made.

Stubenville T. H. Kirk Hazel Caruso Hazel Schwender Yorkville

Trust firms outside Ohio must meet new bank law ruling

Columbus July 28 Attorney General Price ruled that trust companies incorporated outside Ohio wishing to operate here must conform to the new state bank law. He added that foreign trust firms may settle Ohio estates without complying with all state bank statutes.

Okio Columbus Price Ohio

Mexican bandits release kidnapped American boy

Phillip Thompson, a U S boy abducted about 30 miles from Mexico City by Mexican bandits, has been released after payment of 1500 pesos. The state department was advised and the Mexican government approved payment of the ransom.

Washington Phillip Thompson Mexico City State Department

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W. H. Parks Florence and Doras Ralph Parks Carpenters F. W. Utterback J. A. Brickel Marian McArdle Nstrictatty Chicago Mounted Police Kaiser Bill Solon Charlies C. Gates E. M Nelsonville Tire & Repair Co U. S. Pat Bell W. Washington Sailie Clark's Clark Armatrong Mechem Dry Goods
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