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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1919

Page

4

Wilson’s clash with Senate over peace output in Paris

A critical view of President Wilson’s handling of the peace commission in Paris argues he ignored the Senate’s constitutional “advice and consent” power. It accuses him of aiming for extra constitutional peace and dismissing collaborators, while praising McKinley’s approach and warning of the perils to constitutional processes.

Senate Mr. Wilson Washington Wilson McKinley Paris Spain Cushman K. Davis William P. Frye George Gray United States Colonel House Hotel Crillon Commission Robert Lansing Henry White Congress Tasker H. Bliss Army Woodrow Wilson Lansdng Ana Wilsen’s Tuttor Tatare Con Lincoln Cincinnati

The League of Nations Already Exists and Functions

The League of Nations is in existence and operating in Paris amid debate. It includes major powers and many smaller ones, winding up the war and planning for world welfare and safety. The machinery in Paris is concrete, aiming to turn hopes into practical action and ensure the League’s ongoing work and gradual expansion.

League of Nations Paris Tre League League Te League

Reform at Western Girls' Reformatory Draws Fire

An investigation into a western city girls reformatory details charges against the superintendent including petty espionage and harsh punishments for minor offenses. Critics urge selection of morally upright staff with reform training to ensure effective rehabilitation and public safety.

Reform

Debated Foreign Law Sparks School Language Debate

A fragment discusses emphasis on English over foreign law and education. The text references controversy and calls for focusing energy on teaching English rather than enforcing foreign legal criteria.

Dinner Stories From a Moonlit Camp in Slavery Era

A rustic tale frames a dinner vignette with Unc Windsor the shoemaker, a master and enslaved narrator. A joke about dawn battles and waking up triggers a sly exchange, ending with Windsor’s gingered wit about a possum in the pot and a moral peek at daily life under oppression.

Theater party hosts in Athens by Chauncey guests

Cauncey News reports a theater party in Athens recently hosted by residents including Porter, Russell, Neva Ferrer, Kate Noble, and Frances Galomb from Chauncey. TheGathering featured local guests and socializing in a community event.

Porter and Russell Athens Neva Ferrer Kate Noble Frances Galomb Chauncey

Wait Fing Club Holds Pleasant May Avenue Meeting

Mrs. Fred Shaner hosted the Wait Fing Club at her May avenue home for a regular meeting. A dainty lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Jas. J. Ferguson. Guests included Mesdames Tippett and Hamilton.

Fred Shaner Wait Fing Club May Avenue Jas. J. Ferguson Mesdames Tippett Hamilton

Reconstruction era meeting travels to Gallipolis church

A preacher journeyed from Chauncey to Hayienville to hold a revival in Gallipolis. The plan included Sunday school and preaching services at the local church.

Chauncey Hayienville Gallipolis

Kilpatrick Undergoes Gall Stone Operation

Mathew Kilpatrick returned Thursday evening from Cambridge with his father the Hon Kilpatrick to the city hospital where he underwent gall stone surgery. The latest report says he is progressing as well as could be expected. Mr Kilpatrick has been in ill health for some time.

Mathew Kilpatrick Cambridge Hon. Kilpatrick Mr. Kilpatrick

Missionary Society Meeting Hosted by Mrs Strausbaugh

Mrs L Strausbaugh entertained the Missionary Society with a hostesses' gathering at her home. Guests planned upcoming outreach, sharing reports on recent projects and noting attendance and contributions.

Missionary Society Meeting Highlights Local Event

Thursday evening at High street the Missionary Society of the Church of Christ hosted a gathering with talks by Mrs Pendergrase Mrs Trausbaugh and Mrs Nye on topics including the World War impact on Orient women and opening education to Orient women. Luncheon served by hostess Mesdames Day Stalder Law Butts Helsel Nye Pendergrass Fiske Gardner Six Kipatrick Brookins Lands Osborne and Strausbaugh.

High Street Missionary Society of the Church of Christ Pendergrase Turkey Trausbaugh Women of the Orient Pegram RM Floyd Nye The Orient Law Mrs. Day Missionary Story Mrs. Heise Mesdames Day Stalder Law, Butts Helsel Nye

Inscription From Columbus Capitol Stone Reflects Ohio Rights Creed

The 1860s Ohio Capitol site bears a stone with a Barlow’s Columbus inscription praising equality and free elections. The first Ohio constitution required special acts by the General Assembly to incorporate, a practice ending with the 1861 reform prohibiting special corporate powers.

Old State House Capitol Barlow Columbuiad General Assembly Ohio Patriotic Society of Skunk Hunters Weasel Township Common Pleas Court Supreme Court Secretary of State

Positive English instruction and true Americanism in schools

The text argues education should emphasize vigorous English instruction and true Americanism rather than merely opposing foreign language study. It urges educational institutions to be watched for constructive, competent English teaching and to avoid eliminating foreign languages outright.

US House Votes for Self-Determination in Ireland

The U S House of Representatives has voted to apply the principle of self-determination to Ireland. The move expresses support for Ireland to determine its own political future.

United States House of Representatives Ireland

Party At Shafer Home In Mill Street

Mr and Mrs Earl Shafer entertained with a party at their Mill Street residence Monday evening The guest list included Flossie Smart Emma Smart Kate Noble Neva Ferrer Frances Talbout Alonzo Hayden Andrew Jackson and Robert Hixon were also present.

Shafer Earl Shafer Mill Street Flossie Emma Smart Kate Noble Neva Ferrer Frances Talbout Alonzo Hayden Andrew Jackson Robert Hixon

Butterworth Visits Chauncey Relatives In Ohio

Mr. R. B. Butterworth of Columbus spent the week in Chauncey visiting his sister Mrs. William Noble and other relatives.

Mr. R. 8. Butterworth of Columbus Chauncey William Noble

Johnson brothers buy Chauncey lot for pool hall confectionery

Burge Johnson and his brother Earl purchase the lot from Mrs. Ella Tedrick on Converse Street Chauncey and begin constructing a building to be used as a pool room, confectionery, and dwelling spaces.

Burge Johnson Earl Ella Tedrick Converse Street Chauncey

Women’s Bible Class Enjoys Meeting at Mrs Harvey Nye’s

The Church of Christ women’s Bible class met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Harvey Nye’s home. Despite bad weather the gathering was engaging with a planned program and luncheon afterward. Members and guests included Mesdames Ferrel, Nye, Butts, Noble, Hamilton, Strausbaugh, Law, Six, Drake, Hessel, Nobile, Gardner, Ferguson, Osborne, Jackson, and the hostess plus several couples and Misses Galomb, Noble, Neva Ferrel, Ruth Osborne, Mae Six from Chauncey who attended a high school play in Athens Thursday night.

Church of Christ Harvey Nye Mesdames BR. F. Ferrer Floyd Nye Clarence Butts Wiliam Noble T. R. Hamilton J.C. Strausbaugh D. W. Law Leona Six J. A. Drake Neal Hessel Harry Nobile Guy Gardner J. L. Ferguson Henry Osborne S. D. Jackson C. W. Ferrel Fred Shaner Frances Galomb Kate Noble Neva Ferrel Ruth Osborne Mae Six Chauncey Athens

Births and Visits Near Chauncey and Columbus

A daughter born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Daniel Johnson Jr at their Chauncey home. Mother is formerly Miss Marcia Russe. Granddaughter to Mr and Mrs D T Johnson Sr of Chancey. Mr and Mrs Fred Shaner of Chauncey visited Columbus Friday.

Daniel Johnson, Jr Chauncey Marcia Russe D. T. Johnavan, Sr Chancey Fred Shaner Columbus

Lecture on Marriage at Church of Christ

A lecture and musical event will be held at the Church of Christ on Monday March 10 at 7 30 p m. J B Pickel will deliver his famous marriage lecture and the program will feature vocal solos duets and trios.

Church of Christ J. B. Pickel

Revival services open at M. E. Church led by Rev Elsen

The local M. E. Church held revival services starting Thursday evening with Pastor Rev Elsen in charge. Members and friends are urged to attend each night and all attendees will receive a cordial welcome.

M. E. Church M. E Elsen Everybhoy

Dinner hosted by Mrs William Phillipa in West Converse

Mrs William Phillipa entertained guests at her West Converse street home on Thursday. Seated for dinner were Mrs B S Stalder Mrs Nancy Bowden Mrs William Katzenbach and their daughters and Mr and Mrs Philip.

William Phillipa West Converse Street B. S. Stalder Nancy Bowden William Katzenbach Philpa

Church of God welcomes twelve after revival meetings

Rev B F P Timmons preached at the Church of God Wednesday avenue. Twelve persons united with the church during the meetings conducted by Evangelist Koch of Ravenna.

Church OF God B. FP Timmons Avenune Feivangelist Koch Ravenna

Cascarets Candy Ad Targets Mothers and Children

An old advertisement urges mothers to give Cascarets to children for a mild cathartic cleanse. It promotes the candy as harmless, effective for coated tongues, bad breath, biliousness, and constipation, with a dime price and directions for children aged one year and up.

Japanese Chemist Unveils Incombustible Celluloid

A Japanese chemist claims to have created an incombustible celluloid from soya bean cake. The breakthrough could impact manufacturing by providing a heat resistant plastic alternative. Further testing and certification are expected.

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