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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1920

Page

5

Tea and Aloquin Social at Mrs Richeson’s Park Place Home

A Saturday gathering in college circles featured Aloquin patronesses and the non fraternity guests. Tables for 36 were adorned in Aloquin gold and green with music and readings in the evening. Janet Hahn sang two numbers and Marie Krabill read. Rhyne of Ohio University joined as a new patroness alongside listed hostesses.

J. J. Richeson Park Place Janet Hahn Marie Krabill Rhyne Ohio University Aloquin Richeson Frank P. Phillips George McLaughlin W. A. Matheny L. J. Addicott Isaac Ash W. L. Gard

Local Society and Club Notices Highlight Week

Mr P G Moler leaves today for Galli polis on a week long business trip Eastern Star lodge meets at seven in regular session W A Moorhead returns from Cleveland L T N club gathers Tuesday at seven with Mrs W S Murray in Nelson apartment Mrs Clifford Williamson and son Leo of Rutland visit Mrs John Carter on West Washington Street Woman s Missionary Society holds all day meeting Tuesday relay class at 10 A M picnic lunch at noon good attendance urged L M Murphy traveling auditor with the State Industrial Commission goes to Columbus for field representative meeting

Clifford Williamson Leo Rutland John eCarter West Washington Street Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church L. M. Murphy Mill Street State Industrial Commission Columbus Industrial Commission

Mrs Riley Returns to Pittsburg After Visit

Mrs. D A Riley came back Saturday to Pittsburg Pennsylvania from a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs A P Reeder. Mr Riley accompanied her and returned mid week. Mrs Roy C Shirley leaves at noon for a two week visit to Cleveland and Akron. She will stay with Mr and Mrs Charles Graham in Cleveland and visit her brother Milton Russell and sister Stella Russell in Akron.

D. A. Riley Pittsburg A. P. Reeder Mr. Riley Roy C. Shirley Cleveland Akron Charles Graham Milton Russell Stella Russell

Veitch Family Leaves For Muncie to Continue Wire Service Work

Mr and Mrs J A Veitch and daughter Dorothy depart for Muncie Indiana where Mr Veitch will continue his leased wire operator duties for United Press The Messenger office vacancy is filled by Mr Claude Hawks of Newark.

J. A. Veitch Dorothy Muncie Indiana Veitch United Press Messenger Claude Hawkins Newark

Mrs Hatch Recovers From Fractured Hip in Columbus

A Columbus hospital reports Mrs Henry A Hatch had a fractured hip. The cast was removed and X ray showed the fracture mended and in splendid condition. She will use crutches for several days and plans to return home in ten days.

Henry A. Hatch Columbus

Fathers Meeting Move on Campus in Ohio University

The Fathers meeting of the Kindergarten Mothers Association of Ohio University has moved from Ellis Hall auditorium to Music Hall on the college campus. The gathering will start promptly at 7 30 o’clock Tuesday evening March 9 and promises to be interesting and helpful.

Kindergarten Mothers Association of Ohio University Ellis Hall Music Hall

Letter from Newark widow on Turks killing husband

Mrs Frank Johnson's letter, via Prof Frederic Treadley, says her husband was shot February 2 by Turks while on a YMCA mission to Avital. The Johnsons' bag containing 1200 YMCA funds and 600 personal dollars vanished. passports were taken. The couple were en route from Constantinople to Adena and Aleppo and are now in New Orleans.

Newark Frank Johnson Frederic Treachey Treadley New Orleans Johnson Avital New York France Constantinople Sailors Club Turkey Konia Asia Minor Adena Aleppo India

Last of winter? Athens county notes a thaw

The piece hints at winter ending in Athens county with signs of milder days on the horizon. It references a modest batting average of 10 to 15 and mentions five weeks of cold weather followed by hopeful changes as March begins and the proverb about lamb-like passage is invoked.

Athens

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Sets Wednesday Meeting

A called meeting of Clarks Chapel Ladies Aidwill be held at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Snow Wednesday afternoon at one oclock. Special work One Oms.

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Elizabeth Snow

Harding Forces Push For Wood Opponents In Ohio Delegates Scramble

After a Columbus meeting, supporters for General Wood and Senator Harding prepare to battle for Ohio national convention delegates. Harding dominates county party machinery in many areas, while Wood backers aim to win over lukewarm districts and seek women voters. The drive continues statewide with plans to press the Wood camp’s plan to attract women’s votes.

Columbus Wood Harding Ohio Wood Camp

Hardwick Inn Proprieter Endorses Chamberlains Tablets

George F. Daniels of Hardwick VI, proprietor of the Hardwick Inn, lauds Chamberlains Tablets as the best laxative after trying many. He notes his sedentary habits necessitate occasional use and praises the product highly as a model hotel owner.

Chamberlain George F. Daniels Hardwick Daniels Hardwick Inn New England

Guilford Sinks After Abandonment Off Nantucket Shoals

The Guilford, a Guilford steamer of the shipping board, is believed sunk after abandonment by her crew off Nantucket south shoals lightship. Five officers and 38 crew were rescued by the Pocahontas and later delivered to Newport by the destroyer Dale. Coast guard cutter Seneca assists Lake Ellithorpe, and Maine reports a jury rudder fitted after loss of their propeller in a gale west of Queenstown.

New York Guilford Shipping Board Nantucket South Shoals Information Bureau Naval Radio Station Pocahontas Antwerp Dale Newport Lake Ellithorpe Coast Guard Seneca Sable Island Maine Queenstown

Athens county Republicans rally for Harding club formation

Republicans of Athens county are urged to attend a mass meeting at 7 o clock this Monday evening in the main courtroom of the courthouse to launch a Harding for president club. Hon J P Wood and other noted party leaders are expected to speak as the movement gains momentum across Ohio.

Athens County J. P. Wood Harding Ohio

Cadomene Tablets Promised Health Energy For All

An advertisement touts 3 grain Cadomene tablets as supplying health red blood and energy to men and women. The copy emphasizes after taking the tablets and repeatedly asserts universal benefits.

Cadomene Tablets Promised to Restore Vitality

A pill ad touts three grain Cadomene Tablets as a remedy for headaches backaches rheumatic pains neuralgia and low energy. It claims quick relief and renewed vigor with a tube sold by druggists in sealed packaging.

Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Shaner in Chaungey

The Art Needle club and husbands held a surprise farewell party Wednesday for Mr and Mrs Fred Shaner who left for Bucyrus Ohio last week. Attendees included Neal Helsel Gardner Butts Nye Wilson Ferguson Ferrer Sell Jackson Mary Evans France Galomb Elsie Wilson and seven honored guests.

Guy Gardner Clarence Butts Floyd Nye Geo. Wilson J. L. Ferguson C. W. Ferrer Sell Jackson Mary Evans France Galomb Elsie Wilson Fred Shaner

Local greetings mark visits by area residents

Pete Fuller of Pomeroy recently visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Fuller on Ellis avenue. Mrs. Luther Cruikshank hosted a Chauncey dinner honoring Mrs. Jo Cheadle and her daughter Mrs. James Rathburn of Hocking.

Pete” Fuller Pomeroy I. R. Fuller Ellis Avenue Luther Cruikshank Chauncey Jo Cheadle James Rathburn Hocking

Mrs Williams Relocates to Logan After Mill Street Sale

Mrs. Della Williams sold property on Mill street and moved this week to Logan. She was active in the Church of God in Chauncey, led the Young People's Society, and filled the pulpit at times for the Saints' church.

Williams Della Williams Mill Street Logan Church of God In Chauncey Young People’s Society Saints’ Church

Illness Brings Visitors to Nelsonville Family

Mrs Luther Cruikshank and Mrs Doris Smith were called to Nelsonville recently by the illness of Mrs Zinnie Smith, sister of Mrs Cruikshank, who is now greatly improved.

Luther Cruikshank Susiece Doris Smith Nelsonville Zinnie Smith

Shaner Leaves Chauncey for Bucyrus Yard Chief Post

Fred Shaner former Chauncey yard master has moved to Bucyrus after a promotion. He sold his Chauncey property and, with his family, left this week for their new home. Neighbors bid them farewell and wish them well.

Bucyrus O. Fred Shaner Chauncey Mrs. Shaner Chaunney

Smarts Buy Shaner Property on May Avenue Move Planned

Mr and Mrs William Smart long time residents above town have purchased the Shaner property on May avenue and plan to move into their new Chauncey home next week.

William Smart Town Shaner May Avenue Chauncey

Christian Endeavor Social Meeting at First Church

The Christian Endeavor Society held a church social Thursday evening despite bad weather. Miss Lucy Len led a devotional and Rev. Courtney spoke on youth. Two musical numbers were performed by Miss Lucille Bradfield and Miss Norma Ferguson.

Christian Endeavors Christian Endeavor Society The First Christian Church Altho Lucy Len Courtney Lucille Bradfield Norma Fergu

Funeral of Harry Wannecott Held in Chauncey

The funeral for Harry Wannecott was conducted Saturday afternoon at the M E B church with burial in Nye cemetery. He died Thursday at the County Infirmary Chauncey after years in Chauncey and work in mining. (Includes notes on local visitors, hospital stays, and church activities.)

Harry Wannecott M. EB Nye Mr. Wannecott Chauncey

Aged Lady Dies at 80 at Mill Street Home

Mrs. N. H. Miller died this morning at 8 o'clock at her Mill Street residence at age 80 from infirmities of age. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 PM at the Church of God with interment in Green Lawn cemetery. She is survived by her husband and one daughter Mrs. George Katzenback of Mill Street.

N. H. Miller Mill Street Church of God Green Lawn George Katzenback

Interdenominational Evanglistic Drive Placed Under Campbell

In Columbus on March 8 the general direction of a major united evangelical campaign in Ohio churches rests with Rev. T. H. Campbell. He becomes superintendent of the interchurch movement plans for Easter and now and features of Protestant activity. Campbell has pastored in Toledo Lima Kenton and Bellefont and serves as trustee of Ohio Veseyan University and Protestant evangelism.

Columbus United Evangelistic Ohio T. H. Campbell Campbell Avenue M E. Church Oledo Lima Kenton Bellefon Ohio Veseyan Universi

J H Grayson Manufacturing to Open in Athens

Athens will soon host a new industrial concern the J H Grayson Manufacturing Company to produce Ray Glow gas stoves. A charter authorized by the secretary of state sets capital stock at 180000 with five Athens incorporators J H Grayson B W Simpson G R Grayson A A Wolfe and F W Bush. The firm has leased space in the old Hardwood Finish plant on East State street and will install machinery and power. The venture aims to provide employment and a ready market for its products.

Athens J. H. Grayson Columbus Couney B. W. Simpson G. R. Grayson A. A. Wolfe F. W. Bush Hardwood Finish Company East State Street

Calf Club Organized In Ames Bern Townships

Dr J Scusky eastern representative of the American Aberdeen Angus Association visited Athens on Saturday and assisted in organizing the Ames Bern townships calf club. The move stirred much interest and new ideas will be tried.

J. Scusky American Aberdeen Angus Association Ithaca N. Y Athens Ames-Bern Townships

Prohibition Officers Seize Cars Linked to Whiskey Theft

Government agents seized three automobiles in Portsmouth Ohio tied to transporting 125 gallons of stolen whisky from Jay Stevens of Mt. Joy. Under prohibition laws the government may sell the machines.

Portsmouth Jay Stevens Mt. Joy

Buckeye Mines Face Major Coal Output Shortage

Ohio coal output is less than half normal says W D McKinney of the southern Ohio coal exchange. Normal production runs about a million tons weekly, but current output tops 300 000 tons. Miners work half time and railroads divert or confiscate coal, limiting supply by rail car shortages used for automobiles.

Columbus Ohio W. D. McKinney Southern Ohio Coal Exchange McKinney

Moler Auto Sales gains new partner from Coolville

W E Moler announces sale of a half interest in Moler Auto Sales Company to J B Bailey of Coolville. Bailey, former vice president and cashier of First National Bank of Coolville, leaves to provide his children with Athens school advantages. W B Moler remains president. Bailey becomes vice president and treasurer. Harley E Moler secretary.

W. E. Moler Moler Auto Sales Company Hie Company J. B. Bailey Coolville Bailey First National Bank of Athens W. B. Moler Harley E. Moler Moler Auto Sales Ohio Moler

Arbitration of railroad wage dispute under Esch-Cummins law

Arbitration of the railroad wage controversy begins Wednesday with representation from railroads and about 2,000,000 workers. Experts say any rate increase would raise costs, while union leaders deny this claim.

Washington

Local Social Notes Mention Residents and Visits

Mr. Jewett Parmiter returns home after a couple of weeks in Cleveland. Blanche and Irene Boudinott visited Jennie Grandstaff Thursday. Mrs. Eva Marquis visited Music Run relatives last week. Mrs. Doran Robinson hosted Thursday guests Vinnie Van dyke Connie Vandyke and children Agnes Wells Otis. Hal Brawley and family and Orla Roberts family visited Utley with Charley Roberts. Charles Brawley and wife visited Andrews. Trissy Shannon spent Thursday with Anna Jacobse. Mary Grandstaff ill.

Jewett Parmiter Cleveland Blanche Irene Boudinott Jennie Grandstaff Eva Marquis Music Run Doran Robinson Vinnie Vandyke Connie Vandyke Agnes Wells Otis Hal Brawley Orla Roberts Utley Charley Roberts Charles Brawley Andrews Trissy Shannon Anna Jacobse Mary Grandstaff

Widespread Sheep Welfare Concerns and Local News Briefs

Wages disputes and pest damage alarm sheep men, with holes and injury across flocks. Social visits include Mr. and Mrs. Kasler with Sayres, Wooley's business trip, and several local callers. Muttenberg dogs show a strange malady amid Federal suburbia. Retirement news: H A Fleming to Athens after long farming and wool buying. Flu reports rise with new cases and widespread illness.

Arda Kasler Stacy Sayre Or. Wooley Rodney Sayers Williams Antle Pearley Keirrs Will Howard C. E. Robinson Edwin Carpenter Giouster Muttenberg Federal Beenie Mami Scott Hooper H. A. Fleming Athens Eke Norris Dick Lafolett J. W. Wilson

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