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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1919
Page
8
Postoffice notice explains exchange of 2c postal cards and three cent stamped envelopes for 1c postal cards and 2c stamped envelopes after July 1 when reduced rates take effect. No money for unused cards or envelopes. Exchange must occur in July per Postmaster General Burleson order.
Joe Brown, an uptown boy, beat Armen Potigen, an American boy. He was arrested yesterday by Chief of Police Schaal, charged with assault and battery. He pleaded guilty before Squire Diehl and was fined $10 plus $4.30 costs, paid by his family, and released.
The Lend-a-hand Society of Simpson M. E. Church met at Mrs. W. Jones home and elected president Mrs. H. W. Carl vice-president Mrs. Chas. Ebersbach secretary Mrs. W. Jones treasurer Mrs. Fred Leifheit assistant secretary Mrs. J. C. Chase for the coming year.
Sheriff Hartenbach jailed three men as suspects in the sensational car hold up at St. Albans West Virginia. They matched the description but proved they were at Armitage the night of the crime and were released yesterday.
Preparations for a new Masonic temple at Middleport proceed, with costs likely higher than first estimated. Promoters expect funds to be raised before the war and say the project will be a town credit and benefit the Masonic bodies involved.
Two new docket entries list EB A Myers Co.vs Frank Folis with a $347.11 judgment plus interest from July 1918. An infant plaintiff Helen Molden by her next friend Sheri dan Molden sues Ulyses Hutton for damages of $4,000.
Congressman Foster introduces a bill in Congress for a new public building in Pomeroy to match other towns. Pomeroy, busy with post office affairs, seeks a facility reflecting its status. Albert Nuller, a German alien who left the town at the outbreak of war, is jailed in Xenia Ohio on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He pleads not guilty with a $1000 bond. trial is scheduled for June 28.
Lillia Wilson, arrested on the same charge as others, will be tried on June 24. The case involves the ongoing legal proceedings and related court dates.
Vermilion Ohio residents include George Zier and wife visiting Mr Zier’s parents on Union Ave. The Weed property on Butternut St welcomes Arthur Fick and family after their purchase. Arthur Diebl returns from overseas. Local officials Judge Muller Deputy Sheriff Gee Beahrs and Mayor Shumaker travel to Columbus on legal matters. Eva Watkins from Shady Side Ohio visits friends. Oliver Hartley heads to Springfield for the Grand Lodge meeting of the 71st I O O F district.
Community residents and visitors are listed in a string of casual calls and weekend visits. Names include Janett White of Laurelville Colorado visiting Mrs. Faye Bennett, and multiple trips among families in Stewart, Athens, Marietta, Millfield, Mansfield, Belpre, and Sand Rock.
Results show Columbus 5 against Kansas City 1 and Toledo 5 over St. Paul 8. Louisville edges Milwaukee 3 to 2 while Indianapolis ties Minneapolis 4 to 2.
Wilfred Viau reports Omar Khayyam, imported son of Marcos Lisma and Kentucky Derby winner in 1917, will retire to stud after a disappointing season. The horse has long suffered from foot problems and a reopened old quarter crack was found after a recent race. Racetrack followers remember him as a great favorite during his peak years.
In 1917 Omar Khayyam edged Hourless in a Lawrence Realization type race that season. Lew McCarty recounts John Paul Jones’s early potential with Toronto and a fall from grace after a fast ball injury. Ringo Harrigan credits Frank Connaughton’s legs for Maranville’s rise as a stellar shortstop. Joe Engle finds a new home with Jersey City after release.
Walter Johnson held Cleveland scoreless as his teammates exploded for a 1 run win. Pittsburgh swept Brooklyn 3 to 0. Detroit struggles for success as Ty Cobb faces tough challenge. Eddie Cicotte nears pitching term as Babe Ruth and Heinie Zimmerman impact Cincinnati 3 to 2 win.
J W Selby of 68 EB State St reports kidney pain backache and bladder distress. After using Dean's Kidney Pills he says his kidneys regained function and he was entirely cured. 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the remedy.
Emmett Radford returned to his work in the service after a seven day furlough spent with his parents. Mrs Roy Radford and Mrs Fred Lee Tom visited relatives in Athens. Nila Woodyard of Shade visits Charles Daily. Carl and Fred Radford of Athens visit cousin Harold Radford. Attendance at Bertha Moore birthday party at White Hall noted amid storm.
Burglars raided William Murphy's saloon in Chicago stealing 200 gallons of whiskey during the night. No injuries reported as police investigate the heist and urge tips from the public.
A vintage recipe outline explains how to prepare pork tongues boiled till tender served on fried bread with water cress or olives and two sauce variations. It also covers pork tail stock and a brown gravy using parboiled tails with carrot onion and cabbage garnished with parsley.
Scald pork lips in cold water then boil and strain. Simmer lips until tender in their liquor, add two quarts spinach, drain, season with salt pepper grated onion juice or lemon, form on hot dish in a mound and surround with lips. Serve mustard sauce in a separate dish.
Clean pork feet and simmer until tender. Make batter with egg yolk oil milk and whipped egg white, fry to golden. Serve on fried corn meal mush with lemon garnish. Sauce: onions fried in bacon, tomato puree, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and cheese stirred in until boiling.
Amesville residents report J M Stevenson and family from Cincinnati returned home after a week with Wade Smiths. Will Adair of Mars Pa recuperates at his mother Lucy Adair's home. A World War helmet is on exhibit at the bank loan committee. O E Wooley presents medals to committee members. A Sand Rock mystery stirs George Brown as he discovers a long wheat straw pile near a ravine, prompting speculation about hidden booze amid farm lore.
The Easler farm reports wheat stalks over six feet long. Dr A F Linscott and daughters Martha and Mary of Marion visit his mother Mrs Mary Phillips and relatives. Townsfolk warned that mumps and measles are present in the village with outbreaks near. Luther Smith and family of Athens visit Thomas Day. Frank Finly and sons Raymond and James travel from McConnelsville to stay with Mr and Mrs Fred Shoop. Township board of education held a meeting with only part of teachers engaged for the coming year. Misses Hixon to teach in Phillips and Finch districts, Miss McGugan in Cone, Isaac Williams in McDougal district.
An advertisement extols Milks Emulsion as a cure for gas, stomach trouble, and weak lungs with claims of rapid relief and weight gain. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Isabella I. Wilbur of Webb Iowa and notes guarantee, price, and retail outlets The piece ends with a penultimate quip about women and pool.
Mrs A Male reports her son Kirby has returned from overseas. Albert King and Alice Male of Columbus visited the Males last week. Mrs Robert Goodman of Eyesville visits her sister near Millfield. Pennie Six of McDougall visited the Males. Jennie Six plans to visit Pomeroy with Floyd Stone King family.
Mr. and Mrs. Doris Grubb returned from a two week visit with relatives near Columbus. Mrs. Sarah Harris is convalescing at her daughter’s home, Mrs. Emerson Burton. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Petty spent Wednesday with his sister, Mrs. Samantha Frost, at Frost. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Caldwell were Sunday guests of the Burtons. Miss Isabel Petty and family visited Parkersburg on Wednesday. Mrs. Hoyt Love and her young son from Athens were recent guests of the Lightfoot family. Miss Florine Russell of Dayton vacationing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Russell.
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