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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1921

Page

8

Local divorce filings reveal multiple cases over cruelty and neglect

Friday docket shows three year absence and neglect claims in several divorces. Mary and other minors cited as custody issues as spouses allege cruelty and abandonment while others accuse partners of failing to provide necessities.

Lulu Leona McKinley Mary Dana Blumenauer Bessie Blumenauer Mice J. Murray Er L. Murray Sarah Howard Bixler Fordoskie Rebecca Skie Sarah Green Rebecca Mamie Hartley Hartley

The Christmas Tree That Laughed at Danger

Dicky visits Australia and discovers a cone shaped tree in Joyland that glows with red candles and hides deadly thorns. Squee dee explains the thorn can cause excruciating pain and even kill animals. the magic elf warns Dicky away while noting that glitter hides danger. Dicky narrowly escapes and returns to his aunt’s yard safely.

Dicky Australia Santa Claus Joyland Excini Saucedeo Newspaper Feature Service

Muloo Osu Horoscope for June 14

The forecast notes a interesting gay era with Mercury in affliction bringing risks from careless letters or contracts. Quarrels and deceit may arise, yet advantages could come from corporate deals or secret societies. Those born today face restless traits and potential artistic gifts.

Mercury

Billy Whiskers Chases Goats Across the Meadow

Billy, Button, Stubby, and Billy Jr pursue a flock of goats that has escaped the corral. They deduce the goats might be driven toward Salt Lake City and follow dusty tracks, hoping to rescue Daisy while the others face uncertain fate. The pursuit ends with an exciting chase as the chums trail the fleeing herd.

Button Stubby Billy Billy Jr Salt Lake City Bill Daisy Lake Shore

Social Visit Roundup From The Plains To Athens

The Plains residents Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and their children Pat Moore and Mrs. Ed McCall visited Athens Wednesday. Other families including Mrs. John Blask Wilmuth Roberts and Mrs. Jennie McKinney and Mrs. Tillie Anderson joined Friday dinners at local homes. Dory Nagle family and Harry Porter family traveled to Athens Friday while Ray Boice stayed ill at his mother’s West Union street home. Lydia Nagle of The Plains visited her daughters William Pierce and Mary Knox.

William Moore Pat Moore Ed McCall Athena John Blask Wilmuth Roberts Athens Jennie McKinney Buchtel Tillie Anderson Roscoe Shields Henry Pollard Luhrig Lon Humphrey Dory Nagle Harry Porter George Porter Ray Boice West Union Street Lydia Nagle the Plains William Pierce Mary Knox

Inventor Fits Phonograph Inside Player Piano Case

A creator halves floor space by inserting a phonograph into the cabinet of a standard player piano. This clever modification allows two instruments to occupy the space of one, showcasing ingenuity in compact design.

Cherry Randall Hunkers Down With Aunt Phoebe's Blues Cure

Aunt Phoebe hides Cherry in a spruce clearing with books and home news while Cherry battles a lingering distemper of homesickness. Sally Stirred, Ned fusses, and Miss Arline Bates, once Kansas City, reappears, stirring curiosity among the Randall family.

Cherry Randall Phoebe Cherry Randall Chicago Sally Ned T’se Mis Miss Arline Arline Bates Kansas City

Lottridge Ladies Meet at Rylmer Ackleys

Members of the ladies and society of Lawrence Chapel visited Mr and Mrs Rylmer Ackley on Thursday June 9 for quilting and conversation. A noon dinner served twelve members and visitors followed by devotional and business talks and a short program. The society will meet with Mrs Elza Rice July 14.

Ladies and Society of Lawrence Chapel Rylmer Ackley Elza Rice Leslie Morris West Virginia Pennsylvania Harriett Jeffers Vanderhoof Asaeffers Guysville Ray Windsor France

Evangelistic Meeting At U B Church Under Way

Mrs Excell Fair and children of Athens stay with Aylmer Ackley for several days Rev Cole with Rev Mit chell leads evangelistic meeting at the U B church The meeting began Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs Fred Varner host Freen Varner and cousin from West Virginia as guests

Excell Fair Athens Aylmer Ackley Rev Cole Mitchell U. B. Church Fred Varner Freen Varner Cousin West Virginia

Bread pattern for caps in three sizes 18 20 and 22 inches

Instructions describe a ladies cap pattern in three sizes with fabric requirements for lining and outer portions. No. 1 uses four percent yards of No 1 and No. 2 uses a fraction yard for lining and outer portions. Suggested materials include embroidered silk linen or lawn for No 1 and silk voile batiste lawn net or crepe de chine for No 2. A mailed pattern costs 12 cents in stamps.

Royal Diary Tradition Among European Monarchs

The article notes that nearly all European royalty keep diaries, suggesting widespread practice among kings and queens to record personal events, duties, and reflections for posterity and public interest.

Agricultural Year Book May Be Secured

The 1920 yearbook of the department of agriculture will be ready for distribution within 30 days. Free copies available to residents of the Tenth Congressional District who request by mail before July 15. Address requests to I. M. Foster, House of Representatives, Washington D. C.

Department of Agriculture Tenth Congressional District I. M. Foster House of Represenatives Washington, D. C

Obituary of Annas West Angell Widow of West and Three Marriages

Annas West Angell born October 10, 1869, died June 7, 1921, at Grant Hospital after an operation. Survived by husband William M. West and sons Clyde Ewart West and Thomas Elmer West, plus relatives. She expressed readiness to die, asked for hymns at funeral and was visited by J A Gaskins.

Annas Angell Robert Sarah Butts) Angell Grant Hospital Annas Frank Mitchin Mr. Mitchin David Dobbin William M. West Clyde Ewart West Thomas Elmer West Sylvia Hill New Lexington

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