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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
3
The fragment details visitors and family gatherings in Lancaster, Columbus, Athens, and nearby towns. It mentions Gene Berry’s discharge, Taggart family travel, and various Sunday guests. A commerce board note, a German treaty remark, and Missionary Society activities at the Presbyterian Church are also included.
Lison aged 42 died Sunday at his home near the city. Rev. Johnson to conduct the service and burial will take place at Green Lawn. He is survived by a wife and six children.
Glouster defeated Nelsonville 4 to 1 in the opening game at Pastime Park. Cunningham worked the mound and held Nelsonville to scattered hits while Glouster’s hitters peppered Simpson. Nelsonville visits Zanesville next Sunday. Nathan Clifford, son of Mr and Mrs L L Weiss, born May 19 1884, died June 15 1919 at 35 years. He leaves wife Grace Phelps, a daughter, and family.
FOR SALE Seven room house at 518 E Chestnut street by owner includes gas city water sewerage garage and shade in good neighborhood Also cheap vacant lot and cheap house and lot Mrs Lena B Port 6-30-7 HAVE 40 BUSHELS OF POTATOES 1.40 A BUSHEL Frank Tedrow 6-28 ALL SEWING MACHINES cleaned and adjusted yearly Singer machines from 10 up The Singer Store 116 W Washington St Bell 555 6-28-3p FOR REPAIRING Pumps and putting down drove wells call Lawrence Young 108 Jefferson street 6-26-6p
MUST BE SOLD All Phonographs for less than cost. What you save on these machines will buy many records. Don't delay long er, only a few left. Building, Phonograph and Talking Machine business for sale or building separate. Repairing of all American and foreign Talking Machines. Sauter's Studio, Nelsonville, O. 6-247. FOR RENT IN Nelsonville, O. A roomed house large rooms with electric lights city water good garden located at 893 High St. Apply IKE WARNER Nelsonville, O. 6-2317p.
A mourning verse laments absence and longing for a loved one. The speaker recalls a home emptied of warmth and presence, expressing grief and constant remembrance in intimate lines.
Mrs Nate Weiss expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and acts of kindness during illness and death. Special thanks to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen for services, to the singers, Rev Mann for comfort, and C. L. Stout for kindness and floral offerings.
Ohio state board of administration to meet to decide on bidding for portions of 143 million dollars of surplus government food stored in warehouses. If secured, the food would feed inmates in state institutions and cut maintenance costs. D S Creamer proposes buying all supplies if prices and deliveries are favorable.
Governor Cox announced he would let the general appropriation bill become law without his signature. He objects to the 54 million dollar appropriation claiming a treasury shortfall and that the budget was passed with full knowledge of this. He warns institutions may close if vetoed and urges a constitutional amendment to create a budget system.
The Messenger was appealed to today to locate Henry Stone also known as James York, 16, white, 5 feet 6 inches, 135 pounds with brown hair and eyes. He was last seen in this district and a $100 reward is offered for information. Parents live in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Paris report says Colonel House departed in a motor car for London last night and is expected to arrive this afternoon.
Columbus braced as war department expected to name favored path for the Great Lakes and Ohio River waterway. After a $250,000 survey, officials narrowed candidates to two routes: the central river way and the Miami and Erie canal route.
A foreigner arrested at Mine 209 for killing a fellow Italian in a Cleveland factory two years ago was returned to Cleveland Saturday evening by a city officer. Cleveland police, overwhelmed with work, delayed sending an officer, leaving the suspect in Athens county jail for several days.
An airplane traveling at high speed flew over Athens around 4 30 Saturday evening, its motor roar audible from the ground. The craft disappeared to the northeast and is believed to be bound from Dayton to Washington.
Floyd Cross son of Everett Cross of West Union street drove a Ford that went over the river bank at Herrold Bridge after claiming the steering apparatus failed. The car turned turtle, he escaped with bruises and scratches, while the top and front were wrecked.
Frank Pinckley, custodian of the Tumacacori ruins, uncovered the first clue to the padres treasure believed hidden by the Tumacacori mission foundations. The gateway to the mission cemetery allegedly marks the start of plans and maps leading to gold and silver caches. The region, tied to legends of the Seven Cities of Cibola, is noted for mineral wealth. A separate note mentions an English invention washing blankets with vacuum cups.
Washington reports twelve pre dreadnought battleships will be removed from active duty and scrapped or used as targets. The Oregon Indiana Iowa Massachusetts and eight others including Kearsarge Kentucky Illinois Alabama Wisconsin Maine Missouri and Ohio face out of commission after serving as training ships and coast defenses. Built 1893 1901 the hulls cost over 90000000 and the move will free about 10000 enlisted and 400 officers for new duties.
In Columbus Ohio on June 30 the prohibition day parade at the Methodist Centenary will feature William Jennings Bryan riding a camel with a banner reading I always did. The spectacle emphasizes Bryan’s famed quip as part of the event.
A congressional report on narcotics calls for strict enforcement of federal laws and coordinated action to curb dope trafficking from Canada and Mexico. It cites over one million addicts, warns prohibition may raise totals, and urges public education for medical professionals and citizens.
The Saturday evening performance by the Athens High School band drew a large audience from the courthouse steps. The program offered more variety than the first concert and was thoroughly enjoyed. Judging by past reception, many attendees expect further success.
Attorney Hughes says Red Cross nursing staff may secure a county nurse for Athens county during a coming visit by Red Cross nurse Miss Walsh. Athens has lacked a nurse for years and supporters cite benefits to residents. Hughes plans to ask Colville Bank Tuesday to discuss Red Cross matters.
A lighted cigar butt thrown from a Chamber of Commerce window started a small fire on the fourth floor of the Athens Na Bank Building. The flames burned an office of Jones & Jones law firm before Grace extinguished them with a fire extinguisher. no major damage occurred.
Baltimore authorities ruled saloons may stay open after midnight to sell light beer and light wines up to 3.76 cents per beer. The U S attorney said the office would prosecute anyone selling beverages above the prescribed amount.
Washington reports no American soldiers killed or died of wounds. Seventeen slightly injured as anti Kolchak forces and railroad guards clash near Romanovka in Siberia. The War Department announced today.
Athens guards form Company 1, Infantry under Captain Stinchcomb as 72 men meet the muster. One recruit failed physical by Eckstrom of the 146th Infantry. Lieut Col Caldwell of the 20th Infantry to inspect the evening. A note on sterile hair brush pads mentions a rubberized pad from the handle.
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