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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
3
Ridge Sayre will present the second lecture in a course at the Presbyterian church tomorrow at seven o'clock. He will discuss Slavs Italians and Jews, comparing home country customs with immigrant experiences in America.
Attorney M. D. Hughes will be at Dr A. L. Pritchard's office Friday afternoon from 1 30 to 4 30 in the interest of Red Cross duties.
Dr Lockhart and Dr Shafer from Ohio Department of Health examined every pupil at Nelsonville school yesterday for trachoma. They found the school largely free of trachoma but numerous conjunctivitis cases were found. Parents of affected pupils will be informed and urged to seek treatment from a physician or eye specialist. The state emphasizes its investment in children's eye health and school authorities will cooperate fully.
Troop Two of the Boy Scouts held a farewell party for Max Lowden at his Scott Street home. Twenty eight scouts attended and presented him a Scout cooking set before he and his parents move to Columbus. Mrs Lowden served lunch to the group.
Mrs A R White hosted the past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters last evening. After a brief business session, games and rag racing followed into a late hour. A two course luncheon concluded the affair with attendees including Mesdames Clara Hellyer and Bertha Bateman.
Adenotes sale of eukelele attachments for pianos and piano tuning service by E M Norris at Green's Music Store with spring dates. Also a woolens sale by Charles Wright at 73 W Columbus St stating a large line for spring and summer wear. For rent two furnished rooms at 38 Short Street with Bell phone 474.
Public listings include an old-time dance at Junior Hall on Friday March 12 with five piece orchestra, refined floor, lunch, and admission for men 50 cents women 15 cents. Also various classifieds: lost fountain pen near Colonial and Elizabeth. rentals at Just-Rite Millinery. sale ads for cottage and car. new grocery on Watkins Street. two waitresses needed at Olympic Restaurant. and a livery cart for sale.
Myrtle Eddy Maggie Johnson Florence Coakley Nelle Spray and Misses Lessie Johnson Bertha Howard and Louise Rearce appear in a list read during a community gathering. The page notes these individuals as attendees.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at two o'clock for Albert Supplee at the home of Mrs. Fred Swab on West Franklin Street. The Masonic fraternity and Rev. Johnson led the rites. Burial followed at Greenlawn cemetery.
The Episcopal Church will hold Lenton services on March 11 at 7 00 p m with address by Rev C B Plummer and litany All are welcome to attend
Andrew Howard enjoyed a party Tuesday evening with a host of young guests. Games, contests, and a dainty lunch followed as he received many gifts from Leonard Parry Jim Duckworth Jack Duckworth Charles Finsterwald Lawrence Dempster Ronald Donley Billy Kinney Orville Mellinger and Charles Mellinger.
Supt D A Ferree traveled to Pomeroy to serve as judge for an interscholastic debate this evening between Pomeroy and Lancaster.
Mr and Mrs Fred Voigt return from Cleveland and Columbus after a visit. Mr and Mrs David Quick enroute to Caldwell spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs E F Acomb. Acomb and two children visited. Several locals travelled to Columbus Logan and Maggie W Va for visits and family illness drew others to Columbus.
Nelsonville and area firms back the Y M G A with monthly payments of 25 dollars. Total members reach 325 with 46 sustaining members from local business and professionals. The report details a packed schedule of rooms, junior and senior practices, and various community meetings.
Dr H A Walkup and his family narrowly survived arsenic poisoning after he promptly treated them. A 14 year old reportedly admitted placing the poison under the urging of a man, with details emerging in Mt Hope, West Virginia.
Advert reads Milks Emulsion as a cure for stomach pain gas indigestion and constipation with claims of rapid relief and lasting benefit. Testimonial from C E Heinricks of Indianapolis plus guarantees and pricing 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by druggists nationwide with Athens and Nelsonville distributors.
Washington observers report a vigorous drive to shift Congress away from prohibitionist policies. If the Supreme Court upholds Congress’s power to define intoxicating liquor, wets plan to push light wines and beer and possibly amend the Volstead Act to permit higher alcohol limits. The decision could spur a broader campaign before next November elections.
Mrs. Clifford Kirkendall and Mrs. Hershel Kirkendall visited near Chauncey and Poston. Several Athens residents hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beck and Misses Alice and Agnes McBride. Frank Risley ill for two weeks but improving. George Beckle and others hosted visits. Risleys and Burketts attend family affairs.
Harry Greb of Pittsburg edged Clay Turner of St. Paul in twelve rounds here. The Indian displayed a sharp left hand and a stinging right. Eddie Avery of Akron knocked out Patsy Young of Pittsburg in two rounds in a ten round bout scheduled. Shortly after Greb’s bout, word came that Jack Dempsey signed for a ten round bout in December.
Sunday visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Orley Saylor, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Grimes, and Earl Howard of Columbus. The Gospel Team from Athens First M E Church spoke on Friendship at Millfield M E Church, with songs and remarks. Sunday School at 9:30, preaching at 10:30, and weekly events listed. Mrs. Fremont Riley shopped in Athens Thursday.
Anna Norris Bean born January 19 1886 died February 16 1920 at age 34 married Grover Bean. She left five daughters Mil dred Marie Violet Isabelle Thelma Luvan Elnora May Melba Ruth and two sons Grover Clessin Ernest Ray with one daughter Elnora May preceding her. Survived by mother five sisters two brothers husband six children and many relatives. Her devotion as wife and mother is noted amid a poetic tribute.
We thank friends neighbors and Local Union 281 for kindness flowers and support after our sad loss Grover Bean and children express gratitude to the physician and minister for their comforting words.
Salem residents note the passing of Mrs. George Linton. Others report illness or recovery including Mrs. John Burt with double pneumonia and Mr. William Harvey after flu. Mary Burt returns to work in Athens as neighbors visit and help from Mrs. Elsie Six and family continues.
John Russell 67 died Monday at his home north of town. Funeral Wednesday. A double header basketball game Racine vs Rutland high schools at the Armory Wednesday evening with girls at 7 and boys at 8 PM. Lyceum humorist Herbert Leon Cope comes Thursday. Beatrice Pond and Bertha Kincaid celebrate tenth birthday Monday. Blanche Williamson and Mrs Stansbury of Parkersburg visiting. Paul Bean of Ohio State spent Sunday at home. Ladies Aid met last Wednesday. Rutland Theatre shows Back to God’s Country Friday and Saturday. B M Taylor sold his feed and produce business to W J Lanning.
Four men found guilty of highway robbery were sentenced to 12 strokes with the cat in addition to imprisonment. Justice Horridge warned that law and order must be upheld and he would not hesitate to inflict corporal punishment.
John Campliman of Columbus Ohio praises Earle's Hypo Cod for four years of nervousness headaches and stomach gas ending after use. His wife endorses the remedy as well. McKee Drug Co and other local druggists sell it for 1.25 plus 6 cents war tax.
Mr and Mrs Hermon Grubb of Columbus visit his parents Mr and Mrs Doris Grubb. Clyde Moore of Athens returns home after visiting Jobe Moore's family in Stewart. Hert Lonice and daughter visit Dave Lones in Stewart. Phylis McLane weekend visitor in Athens. Charley Norris spends days in Stewart with son Mearl Norris. Herbert Moore visits brother Clarence in Stewart. Last two weeks with Mrs Jobe Moore then home in Decatur. Elmer Brandeberry a Guysville visitor. Harley Moore visits Athens and Stewart brothers. Clyde Richardson moves to new house. E C Russell visits in Guysville.
Mrs. Burke hosts and guests travel between Carthage and Guysville. Elizabeth Leeper returns to Columbus, Nellie Laughlin visits family, and Mrs. Laughlin tends relatives sick with flu. Ladies Aid elects officers. Odd Fellows hold oyster supper at M. E. Church. School exhibit and pie social draw crowds. unknown man injured by a train roof remains hospitalized in Parkersburg.
T C Green of Nel Sonville showcases The Universal phonograph praised for playing all records without changes and delivering top tone. Demonstrations attract many as prices range from 100 to 280 dollars at his West Washington Street showroom.
Washington report notes the commission forwarded a portion of its wage control report to the White House. John P. White, representative, did not respond in today’s session and offered no additional remarks.
It will pay you to consult Brown Bros. about that new suit you are GO ing to need. Brown Bros., Clothiers.
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