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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
5
Anis tien Searls and Everett Carbaugh wed at the Hebron home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Adair on June 11, 1919. The couple, high school graduates, plan to reside in Chase after a visit with the bride’s relatives in Steubenville, with reception to friends after July 1, 1919.
A Friday tea at the Phillips home in East Lansing, Michigan, honored Miss Mae Poston, fiancée of Delbert Thomas Robinson of Charleston, W. Va. Hostesses Mrs. W. R. Phillips, Mrs. Verne E. LeRoy, and Mrs. Frank Stout arranged pastel floral decor in wicker baskets. About fifty guests in elegant gowns attended, with Miss Poston wearing turquoise georgette and a corsage of sweet peas and roses. Tea was served at 5 30 in the living room, vergola and front veranda.
Three couples announced intimate weddings. John Thorp of Athens wed Flossie Longfellow of Dexter City on June 16 at the bride’s home. they will reside at 53 East State Street. Harry H. Mathews of Athens with Muriel Graff of Nelsonville and Arthur M. McPherson with Mildred Smith of this city linked in a double ceremony June 17 in Newport Kentucky.
Mr E H Cooley of Washington D C visited his grandmother Mrs E W Howe on Friday. A Bohemian supper at 6 precedes a White Shrine meeting with 40 initiates planned for Washington D C during a three week visit with cousin Miss Ina Miss Helen Salters left this morning for government service. Mrs W E Fields returned from Grant Hospital Columbus after an appendicitis operation. The Wolfe family and Stacey took a trip to Buckeye to Millersport for a cottage outing. Dr and Mrs F D Campbell visited from Ironton to see relatives Minor notes: Major Randall in the dental corps escorting Lieutenant Hendrickson to Norwalk wedding. Mrs Randall and Mrs Bartels sisters. update on First Lieutenant Nelson of son.
The seller states if a purchased watch fails to perform for the stated time customers should return it. They emphasize their years of experience in meeting watch needs for the people of Athens County and urge buyers to look for service where they purchased.
Don Nelson of the 6th Division arrived yesterday in New York from Camp Mills and plans to move to another camp soon. Week-end visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Bowers and daughter Marjorie of Chicago with their niece Mrs. Milton Kennedy from Cincinnati staying with local families. Mrs. Sommers of Aberdeen Mississippi is visiting Mrs. Eva A. Parker and traveled to Albany to visit her former home. Ray E. Lippincott, class of 1919 Athens High School, left for Philadelphia then Long Branch New Jersey to work as an assistant engineer at Monmouth Memorial Hospital.
Dr. W. A. Matheny of Ohio University left Friday for Fayetteville Arkansas to deliver five lectures to the entire student body of the University of Arkansas. The president of the university has invited teachers statewide to attend these talks. Matheny will also visit the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis and explore Ozark country sites.
Six miles of Chauncey Glouster highway will be repaired starting Monday under County Engineer Anderson. A. E. Falloon of the state highway department will supervise as a force account project saving about two thousand dollars by skipping surveying. Work extends from Chauncey north to Jacksonville line and will take several months.
Hocking Valley railway announces revival of parlor car service on its passenger trains with Pullman service re installation on trains 32 33 34 and 35. Train 32 will depart Columbus at 1 PM reach Athens at 4 PM replacing 34 while train 34 leaves Columbus at 5 PM and arrives Athens at 8 PM replacing 38. Trains 30 83 and 87 keep original schedules with 10 35 AM etc.
Frank Walsh and Edward Dunne urge Premier Lloyd George to intervene for Countess Markievicz jailed in Ireland. They claim her arrest stems from supplying information on atrocities and fear jail life could kill her. The letter notes her roles as Irish parliament member and labor minister and cites alleged outrages to be revealed to a peace commission.
A dromedary arrived in Columbus to join the Methodist Centenary celebration. The animal said it had traveled a long distance and enjoyed the North Africa exhibit. It will appear in foreign country exhibitions and rides for children during the exposition.
Columbus Ohio hosts the Methodist Centenary celebration at the Coliseum from June 20 to July 13. The former livestock barn has become a premier auditorium with a $50,000 pipe organ and seating for 8 000. The stage fits 2 000, orchestra pit for five, and daily pageants and concerts feature 1 000 performers, organ recitals, and symphony performances.
Investigations in Ireland allege the countess was shadowed by British spies and faced direct threats. The claim, reported amid ongoing inquiries, highlights security concerns surrounding a prominent Irish noble.
All 250 passengers aboard the steamship Northland were brought to New Bedford by small boats and tugs after striking a ledge off West Island. They were sent to Boston by special train. Passengers awoke about 2:50 am to the collision with no panic or danger reported.
A 100 piece choir will perform along with lectures by Lowell Thomas a famed traveler and writer from the Holy Land. The Coliseum architecture guarantees an unobstructed view and clear acoustics for every audience member during stage events.
A major Centenary celebration in Columbus Ohio runs June 20 July 13 with daily programs for all ages. Noted figures Taft Wood Daniels Bryan Roosevelt Allen Lane Barrett Fletcher Bonilla and Chaplain Tiplady will speak in the Coliseum alongside music recitals and pageants featuring 500 children and a 1000-voice chorus. The event includes elephants camels burros and a Wild West show each day.
Twenty eight New York Republicans sign a petition asking the United States Senate to ratify the peace treaty quickly and without amendment. Leading signers include George W. Wickersham Henry W. Tailf Oscar W. Straus and former Governor Whitman.
Washington reports the British dirigible B-34 will not begin its transatlantic flight to the United States before July 4. If a German peace treaty is signed the start is expected around that date.
Washington June 21 The Senate military affairs committee agrees on an army appropriation bill for about 400000 men and total appropriations near 900 million. The House bill proposed 731 million for 300000 men. The full committee approved the sub committee report with no major changes and will report today or Monday.
In Manchester England on June 21 an expected 300000 cotton mill workers plan to strike at noon for higher wages and shorter hours. An additional 200000 workers are scheduled to join within a few days.
London June 21 The Russian cruiser Oleg was sunk on Wednesday by a British submarine according to a Russian wireless dispatch received today.
Washington June 21 The internal revenue bureau will continue selling tax stamps for intoxicating beverages after July 1 in line with the attorney general’s opinion. Commissioner Roper said sales will be made with the understanding that manufacture or sale of prohibited beverages remains unauthorized.
In Holdsworthy near Sydney six hundred German civilians in a concentration camp killed all dogs and cats after a food and water cut off in a dispute over two inmates seeking escape. Pets were eaten or pretended to be, with animal remains displayed on pikes as nine ringleaders were arrested and rations reduced.
Charles Furrer Jr. 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Furrer, broke his left thigh. He has 17 prior fractures in his left leg and right arm and a chalky bone condition. His father, a Western Union foreman, is away often. The family lives with Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Brown, along with siblings Howland aged 12 and Charles.
North Wales police force resigns leaving Constable Stephen Constable as the sole officer seeking other work as his name amuses residents.
The statement argues that stable states rest on sound laws and capable defense. It suggests learning from history though we cannot change it, using lessons to strengthen governance, governance, and security. It emphasizes the practical balance of legal structure and military readiness.
Detroit street railway commission urged city council to back a raised transit system and proposed a conference. President Lodge accused Mayor Couzens of lying and challenged him to remove his glasses after accusing the council of selling out to the D U R in hastily naming an arbiter in the street car settlement.
Secretary of State Smith received a Paris cable from President Wilson acknowledging a legislative resolution urging support for a separate Jewish state in Palestine. Wilson stated he is in full accord with the request.
A truncated passage references the wishes of the Jewish people and the attitude of the legislature, suggesting an ongoing debate or official stance without clear context or details.
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