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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1919

Page

2

Weekend social notes from Sand Rock area

Local residents and visitors are listed with weekend activities and travels. Merwin Bryson visits Ohio University in Athens while staying with his parents O. O. and Mrs. Bryson. Mrs. Grandstaff, Mrs. Bolin, and others visit relatives in Amesville, Columbus, Joy, Sharpsburg, and Broadwell. An August ice cream social at B W Linscott’s benefits the church invites all.

Merwin Bryson Ohio University Athens O. O. Bryson Frank Bolin Columbus Mary Grandstaff Andrews Amesville Art Copeland Wells Vandyke Henry Oggunday B. W. Linscotts Nora Crawford Sarah Copeland Faye Bennett Lelia Vandyke Susie Kellerman Branch Townsends Amos Townsend Carthage George Ogg Joy Sharpsburg Clyde Colvin Dana Broadwell

Local Corners News From Angel Ridge and Nearby Areas

Mr Leroy Nickason has gone to Akron for work. Mr and Mrs William Ball visited Dewitt Sloan family at Angel Ridge. Mrs Iona Smith and daughter Cledythe stayed with her father Alex Willard at Guysville. Others with Aaron Brown included C Kelley and Nora, Sylvia Ziggafoos, and Jewell Story. Arthur McCann and Elenor Scott visit Columbus while Leo Smith and two children stay with Alex Smith. Local farmers are cutting hay.

Leroy Nickason Akron William Ball Dewitt Sloan Angel Ridge Iona Smith Cledythe Alex Willard Guysville Aaron Brown C. Kelley Nora Sylvia Ziggafoos Shade Jewell Story Pratts Fork Arthur McCann

Cleveland mayoral bid pledges tough city cleaning

Dr. R. H. Bishop Jr. seeks the mayoral nomination after winning the Democratic executive committee endorsement. His campaign vows to attack Mayor Davis for not dedicating full time and effort, appointing best available officials, and for governance he calls unsafe and lenient toward city hall favorites.

Cleveland R. H. Bishop, Jr Democratic Executive Committee Davis Bishop

German Assembly Voters Back Ebert Government Majority

In Weimar on July 29 the German national assembly backed Chancellor Ebert by 243 votes to 63 defeating a rightist censuring motion. A state tribunal bill to try war responsibility aims to illuminate governance. Foreign Minister Mueller urged publicity of wartime conduct. London reports Bernstorff to succeed Mueller as foreign minister soon.

Weimar Ebert German National Assembly Party of the Right Mueller David Germany London Count von Bernstorff Hermann Mueller Berlin

Chauncey Dinner Honors Corporal Fuller Homecoming

Mrs. Mary Russell and Mrs. Clarence Russell hosted a Sunday dinner in Chauncey to honor Corporal W. P. Fuller recently returned from overseas. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fuller and family, Mrs. Blanche Brown and son Harold, and others from Chauncey, Poc, and nearby towns.

Mary Russell Clarence Russell W. P. Fuller Chauncey Ira . Fuller Blanche Brown Harold Annie Penn Ira Clarence Dottee Pontias Mich Carrie Palmer Kathleen Delores Pomeroy Ohio

Thule Meeting At First Christian Church Sunday Evening

Miss Lucile Duffee led a Thuse program at the Athens County Christian Endeavor Union meeting in Chauncey with visiting Endeavorers. Jean Thompson spoke on why Athens County should have a Christian Endeavor Union. Other talks and conventions were by Grace Riley Arthur Robinson Mor Salters. Families from Chauncey and Glouster traveled to Lowell for a visit. Undertaker T R Hamilton attended Logan auto races last week.

Funeral in Marshfield for Mr Young of Hamley Run

Mr and Mrs Harvey Nye Mr and Mrs Will Nye and Mrs Floyd Nye attended the Marshfield Christian church funeral Monday for Mr Young of Hamley Run The service was conducted by Revs W H Boden and F C Ransdell Mr Young was the last of ten siblings and nephew of Mrs Harvey Nye of Chauncey

Harvey Nye Will Nye Floyd Nye Marshfield Mr. Young Hamley Run

Longs Travel for Health and Rest Visit Eastern Seaboard

Rev and Mrs J A Long and child ren depart for Charleston West Virginia to visit Mrs Selah Nye Guthrie. They will then travel to a beach near Norfolk Virginia for several weeks for Mrs Longs health and rest for Mr Long. Mr and Mrs S Tippett and three children recently visited relatives in Corning and Congo. Mr and Mrs Herbert Cramer of Columbus were guests of Mrs Lee Schoono ver of Chauncey this week.

T. R. Hamilton Dean of Chauncey Hull Kittle Glouster Lowell Kate Stanley J. A. Long Charleston W. Va Selah Nye Guthrie Norfolk, Va S. Tippett Corning Congo Herbert Cramer Columbus Lee Schoonover

Chauncey group enjoys Buckeye Lake outing

Mr and Mrs Wm Collins with three children Mr and Mrs McMann with two children Mr and Mrs Dave Smith and son Albert and Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith spent a Sunday picnic at Buckeye Lake.

Chauncey Buckeye Lake Wm. Collins McMann Dave Smith Albert Arthur Smith

Chauncey Boy Scouts Plan Farm Camping Trip

The Chauncey Boy Scouts will enjoy a camping trip next week spending several days on the farm of D. O. Chappel at Shade.

Chauncey Boy Scouts D. O. Chappel Shade

Surprise party for Floyd Bridge at Circle Hill

Miss Gertrude Bridge hosted a gathering at Circle Hill on Saturday night to honor her brother Floyd who recently returned from navy service. Numerous relatives and friends attended including the Shay, Grace, Garlinger, Oakley, Coots, McBride, Fink, Locke, Duskey, Wadley, Sands, and Robinson families, with others from Nelsonville and Johnston City visiting. Local attendees and traveling guests shared a festive evening at W. L. Coots home, with various family updates noted.

Gertrude Bridge Floyd Bridge Navy Mary Emma Shay Grace Grace Ollie Garlinger Veretoria Oakley Muriel Nicholas Susan Freano Pearl Jordan Gladys Buchanan Ethel Coots Pearl McBride Alice McBride Luhrig Cecil Kirkendall Alfred Fink William Coots Harry Locke Jay Fink Carl Duskey Nelsonville Charles Wadley Herald Pearl Allman Joe Garlinger J. L. Skinner Athens George Fisher Wesley Hawk

Nanna Reunion Draws Crowd in Carbondale Ohio

A large gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frank in Carbondale Ohio featured a high noon lawn feast. Notables at the event included George Frank James E. Nanna and family members from New Marshfield and local households.

Nanna Henry Frank Carbondale Ohio George Frank James EE Cooper Sybil Margaret and Forrest Nanna Denver Nanna Carl and Maxwell Nanna New Marshfield Irvin

Glouster to Host Central Power Plant Amid Coal Fields

Glouster is selected for a new central power plant after securing land owned by L. R. Andrews on the north side near Urbancrest. Eastern capital backs the project to supply Sunday Creek valley and surrounding fields in Athens and Perry counties, with water from Sunday Creek and coal from The Pan American Coal Company. Railroad power may shift to electricity, expanding service and reducing costs.

Glouster L. R. Andrews Urbancrest Sunday Creek Pan-American Coal Company Stoecklein Athens Perry East Branch Field Santoy Federal Valley Federal Valley Railroad Beaumont

Local Family Guests Attend Nelsonville gathering

Nanna and daughter Gladys and son Harold Nanna of Nelsonville R. D. 3 visited by Mr. and Mrs. M T Brandenburg Forrest Nelsonville Mrs Ida Har per and Miss Tabitha Shawhan Mr and Mrs Edward Mackell Barberton Local guests were Mr and Mrs Henry Frank Mr and Mrs Carl Frank and their young son Henry Leroy and Mr Henry Shawhan.

Nanna Gladys Harold Nanna Nelsonville R. D M.T. Brandenburg, Forrest Ida Harper Tabitha Shawhan Edward Mackell Barberton Henry Frank Carl Frank Henry Leroy Henry Shawhan

Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Recalled

The article attests the remedy reduces deaths from disease and claims ninety nine out of a hundred recover with proper dosing and diet. Mr. W G Campbell of Butler Tennessee testifies it surpasses all prior treatments for summer complaints in children.

Chamberlain W. G. Campbell Butler, Tenn

Worthington Surprise Party Honors Mrs J R Worthington

Buchtel July 29 Mr and Mrs George Worthington of Buchtel hosted a surprise party for their mother Mrs J R Worthington. Music included dancing piano victrola and horn. A late supper was served at 11 PM. Attending guests included Mrs B F White Howard M White Columbus Mr and Mrs Ray Crosser Glouster Mrs Susie Taylor and several Worthingtons.

Will Bower Elmer Whitlatch Conkle Susie Taylor Marie Martin Ed Smathers Mae Worthington Master Karl and Walter Worthington

Despondent Women Cited as Result of System Imbalance

A prominent writer asserts that women are naturally despondent but notes mood dips may stem from a system imbalance causing nervousness backache headaches sleeplessness and sadness. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is said to restore tone strength and health.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Powers Funeral Service Set In M. & Church

Funeral services for Mr. F. M. Powers will be held Thursday afternoon at one o'clock at the M. & church. Interment will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Farmer George Wilkin Dies at 93 After Illness in Athens

George Wilkin a 93 year old farmer died July 27 at 5 55 PM in Athens State hospital after a pneumonia illness. He had been an inmate of the hospital for the last three years. The body was shipped to Hillsboro today for burial.

George Wilkin Athens State Hospital Hillsboro

Two youths attempt armed holdup at copper yard

In New York two young men armed with revolvers masks and other gear attempted to rob a copper yard watchman. Police headquarters report a close call with officers responding swiftly.

New York

Fire Tragedy After Desperate Act Smothers Eight

In Nelsonville a woman bound a cotton line around her body and lit lamp oil causing a fatal house fire. Eight people died as gas fumes filled the locked home. four children escaped to another room but suffocated. The mother and oldest son were severely burned. others lightly burned. Bodies await funeral arrangements at C. L. Stout’s parlors.

C. L. Stout Nelsonville

Elks to Play Millfield Here After Nelsonville Cancelled

Nelsonville cancelled Thursday’s game with the Elk outfit because a sister city twirler injured his back. Millfield was added at the last minute by Schimpf. The Elks will face a team they beat only once, with Millfield considered stronger than Nelsonville. A six o’clock practice game with the summer students is set on the Ohio University Field.

Nelsonville Millfield Schimpf Elks

Wedded in Columbus Vows Tie Sylvia Hoge to Joseph West

Miss Sylvia L Hoge of Columbus and Mr Joseph West of Glouster were married recently in Columbus The couple formerly lived in Glouster and will reside in Columbus after the ceremony

Columbus Glouster Sylvia L. Hoge Joseph West Marrage West

King Albert and Queen Elizabeth to visit America

In September King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium will visit the United States as guests of the President in Washington after his trip. They also plan a nationwide tour.

Albert America Washington Elizabeth Belgium

Oil empire expansion urged by confidential US letter

A confidential February letter to Dr. H A Garfield of the fuel administration urges government backing for American capital in oil, aiming to extend US control worldwide with a petrochemical company guided by American engineering and supervised by the US government. Also mentions Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy praised for summer complaint relief.

H. A. Garfield Fuel Administration United States

More Troops in Chicago Amid Race Clash

July 30 report notes a twenty sixth death in Chicago race violence as unrest continues. A white officer and an unknown Black man are wounded in the belt as patrols tighten. Arrests mount with numerous suspects, including eleven ex soldiers, some awarded Croix de Guerre. Refugees flood Evanston while southbound migrants are redirected to police stations. Loop conditions improve with new employment measures.

Chicago Ilis Berger Oolman Evanston

Negro Citizens Put On Special Police Role After Riot

Negro civilians serve as special officers during post riot calm in the loop while white mobs lose momentum. Some stranded blacks are sent home in vans, with police ready to remove refugees if needed. Negro business leaders distribute over 360000 handbills urging restraint and obedience to authorities. Leaders meet with the mayor and police chief to form a mixed race protection committee. Additional militia arrives and Adjutant General Dickson says troops may be sent home soon.

George F. Manns Dickson Black Belt

He Was a Girl Mystery on New York Train

In New York a mystery of a good looking boy who tried to board a Baltimore bound train was solved when his father intervened. It turned out he was a girl.

New York Baltimore

Midland beach bans bungalow aprons

The management at Midland Beach issued an edict forbidding the wearing of bungalow aprons at the resort. The action reflects the beach authoritys stance on modest dress and public behavior.

New York Midland Beach

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