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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1920

Page

5

Womans Relief Corps Meet Friday Evening

The Womans Relief Corps will gather Friday at 7 30 in their hall for a meeting with important business to transact. Mrs C H Welch travels to Cincinnati to visit her son Wilson J Welch and family. Mrs Charles Shields of Chauncey attends the funeral of her niece Lillian Masterson in New Lexington. The Pythian Sisters also meet Friday at 7 o clock.

Womans Relief Corps C. H. Welch Cincinnati Mr. Wilson J. Welch Charles Shields Chauncey Lillian Masterson New Lexington Pythian Sisters

Mrs. Flegal Joins Husband in Zanesville Move

Mrs F G Flegal after a week's visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry M Roach has joined Mr Flegal in Zanesville where they will reside.

F. G. Flegal Aldine Harry M. Roach Mr. Flegal Zanesville

Mrs Stalder to Attend Funeral for Alfred Ashman

Mrs Harry G Stalder left for Cincinnati to attend the funeral of Alfred Ashman age 88 brother of Mrs Fred Stalder of 14 Franklin Avenue. He died Tuesday evening.

Harry G. Stalder Cincinnati Alfred Ashman Fred Stalder Franklin Avenue Mr. Ashman

Grover Family Attends Colwell Birthday Reunion

Mrs H W Grover and her son Brandon visit Rutland to see Mr and Mrs John W Colwell and to attend the 77th birthday reunion of Mr Colwell. Rev F M Evans and Mrs Evans dine with Rev and Mrs V Ahlbrand then attend Chauncey district quarterly conference at The Plains M E church.

H. W. Grover Brandon Rutland John W. Colwell Mr. Colwell F. M. Evans Marietta

Miss Vivian Hayborn Visiting Relatives in Broadwell

Miss Vivian Hayborn of Broadwell is spending the week with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs I R Rathburn at 41 Wolfe Street. Mrs J R Rathburn, Rathburn's mother, is at her son's home ill with influenza and convalescing.

Vivian Hayborn Broadwell I. R. Rathburn Wolfe Street Mr. Rathburn J. R. Rathburn

Fruit box from Florida reaches Roach couple home

Mr and Mrs Harry M Roach receive a Florida fruit box sent by their son in law and daughter during a southern wedding trip. Weather delayed shipment until after a cold wave. Mrs Mary Balis returns to 58 Lancaster Street after weeks in Cleveland and Mansfield visiting relatives.

Harry M. Roach Florida F. G. Flegal South Mary Balis Lancaster Street Cleveland Mansfield Cleven T. Ridsdale Carl Balis

Sunny Side School Pageant Portrays Europe Visit

The seventh A class presented a pageant at a literary meeting built around an American girl visiting Europe before the war. On return she portrays customs of each country by selecting a native to tell of their land and lead groups in songs and dances.

Sunnyside Europe

Canderine for Falling Hair Advertises Quick Results

A vintage advertisement promotes Canderine as a hair treatment that stops hair loss and dandruff with a small bottle purchased for a few cents. It claims scalp application will halt shedding after several uses and help hair grow thicker and longer, enhancing beauty.

Athens students host program with Supt Morgan remarks

Country singing and a tribute to the work of Athens schools open with the American girl praising the success and inviting Supt. Morgan to speak. He recalls his school days in a bright cheery manner as children perform well and the event proceeds with smooth, precise handling.

America Athens Supt. Morgan

Miss Elsie Mae Mariner Hosts Birthday Party

Mrs. E. C. Mariner invited a group of young people to 20 Lancaster Street on Tuesday evening March 9 to celebrate the 19th birthday of Elsie Mae Mariner. Guests included Elsie Goldsberry Lucille Carr Blanche Butcher Eva Collins Ethel Chappel Pearl McHarg Corporal C. M. Grable and Edwin Higgins. The evening featured a taffy pull and late refreshments.

E. C. Mariner Lancaster Street Elsie Mae Mariner Elsie Goldsberry Lucille Carr Blanche Butcher Eva Collins Ethel Chappel Pearl McHarg Nelsonville C. M. Grable Edwin Higgins

Missionary Rally Planned at Bates Church Saturday

Local notes report a missionary rally scheduled for Bates Church on Saturday evening March 20. Residents mention church attendance at Mechanicsburg, social calls among neighbors, and a revival held by Rev. Roberts and Mr. Liggett at Angel Ridge with locals planning to attend. Also updates on travel and relocations include Mr. Herb Ruth ill with flu, goods sent north of Columbus, and Mr. Wilkin Allen moving near Plain City.

Bates Church Alvira Kenney Tippie Tuesay Mechanicsburg Mary Vera Tippie Irene Ator B. H. Pugh Herb Ruth Columbus Ruby May Tippie Lena Frances Sams J. C. Harner Mr. Gorby Don Kenney Athens Rev. Roberts Mr. Liggett Angel Ridge Rev Genheimer Wilkin Allen Plain City

Local Residents Note Visits and Moves in Community

Mr and Mrs E Swarts entertained a few people Saturday evening. Mrs Lissie Dixon spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Vern Dixon this week. Several people in this vicinity attended the sale at Jasper Georges recently. Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson and family of Elizabeth West Virginia are moving back to Ohio and are visiting Mr and Mrs Addson Sussell of this place. Mr and Mrs Moses Bailey and family are moving away from this vicinity. Miss Martha Foster has returned to her home at Hockingport after an extended visit with her brother Forest Foster of this place. Mr and Mrs Forest Foster spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Roy Bond.

E. Swarts Lissie Dixon Vern Dixon Jasper George's Frank Nelson Elizabeth W. Va Ohio Addson Sussell Moses Bailey Martha Foster Hockingport Forest Foster Roy Bond

Mystery of Floating Packages Solved in Des Moines

Two large packages drifted on the river prompting police to deploy boats. Officers traced the mystery to its source and found the items harmless, ending the river chase.

Des Moines

Cadomene Tablets Praised By Dr. W A Kitzberger

A letter from Dr W A Kitzberger endorses Cadomene Tablets, asserting they are effective for nervous fatigue and stomach trouble. He testifies to using the third tube and offers his name as a witness. The tablets are described as a tonic for vital organs and sold by druggists in sealed tubes.

W. A. Kitzberger

Esperanza Ashore Off Madagascar Reef Near Progreso

The 4,760 ton steamer Esperanza of the Ward line with about 100 aboard is ashore on Madagascar Reef near Progreso, Mexico. The engine room is flooded and engines are disabled after a distress radio indicating danger. last word on March 7 said she sailed for Vera Cruz and was to visit Progreso and Havana before returning to New York. Naval officials report no further word from the disabled vessel Tyee, which sent a call for help and has two assisting ships.

New York Esperanza Ward Line Madagascar Reef Progresso Mexico Tampico J. R. Curtis Esperangza Vera Cruz Havana Tyee

Sale Prohibition on Ripe Olives in Glass

Helena Mont March 11 A state board of health ruling bans sale of ripe olives and olive regions in glass containers after five deaths in Java from botulinus bacillus.

Helena Mont Montana State Board of Health Java

Bryan Cannot Quit Michigan Primary

William Jennings telegraphed Secretary of State Vaughan to withdraw his name from the Michigan presidential primary on April 5. Vaughan said state law prohibits withdrawal after certification.

Bryan Michigan Lansing Mich William Jennings Vaughan

Dog Proof Fence Sought to Shield Australian Flocks

Australian sheep owners report heavy losses from wild dog packs. A New South Wales delegation presented statistics showing 60,000 sheep killed in months and urged government aid to build a dog proof fence guarding a 40 000 square mile district.

Washington Minister of Public Lands of New South Wales

Strong argument for constitutional route to Volstead law

In Washington on March 9, P H Kelly arguing for George C Dempsey a Massachusetts liquor dealer pressed that the Volstead enforcement statute must be a constitutional amendment. He stressed the word concurrent in the amendment and argued such power requires Congress to submit a measure to the states for approval as a constitutional amendment.

Washington Mar P. H. Kelly Supreme Court Kelly George C. Dempsey Massachusetts Congress

Anita Stewart Stars in Human Desire at Opera House

Anita Stewart appears in her late production Human Desire at the opera house this Saturday March 18 along with a big comedy in connection. Ticket prices are 10c and 36c.

Opera House Anita Stewart Human Desire

Revival at First Baptist in Glouster gains strong support

The First Baptist church in Glouster hosts a revival aligned with the InterChurch World Movement. Dr Good speaks nightly with the Volunteer Choir growing in numbers and inspiration. Attendees welcome, events run toward Easter with continual community activity and promotions in class programs. Deacon Curtis returns after flu.

Glouster First Baptist Church Dr. Good Randolph Curtis Harry Tucker M. B. Tucker Camp Chase J. 4. Tyler Rendville Lasterry Francis Price Rutland William Right George Hawsett Anna Fuliz Athens Dorothy McCarter Walter Saunders Nelsonville Ora Viney

Federal Land Bank Man Visits Athens for Farm Appraisals

Mr. W. T. Copeland of the Federal Land Bank of Louisville conducted farm loan appraisals in Athens. Work lagged due to ste off the pikes delays. He plans a return in April to finish and will address the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Charter members of the Athens County National Farm Loan Association will receive loans promptly regardless of Supreme Court ruling.

W. T. Copeland Federal Land Bank of Louisville Pikes Copeland Chamber of Commerce Athens County National Farm Loan “Association Supreme Court

Arctic Birds Seen in Connecticut During Severe Winter

Deep snows and a harsh Arctic winter trigger migration of thousands of birds rarely found in Connecticut. John Burroughs notes similar arrivals in New Hampshire and Maine and links them to abnormal Greenland and Labrador conditions. Weeks of cold weather and heavy snowstorms bring snow buntings grosbeaks shrikes and woodpeckers to the state.

Hartford Conn Arctic New Hampshire Maine John Burroughs Burroughs Greenland Labrador Connecticut

Local items note road work and hires amid accidents

A. B. Taylor plans to improve the dirt road with coats of cinders after inspecting it. Leota Brill moves within Herman Ridge area. Seaman and O. T. Harkins suffer injuries in a Utley mines accident while motors were being repaired. An airplane flies over Broadwell. oil wells are being drilled nearby. Mrs L B Foutch reports a home store venture in town.

W.W. Jackson Taylor A. T. Harkine Leota Brill Herman Ridge Seaman O. T. Harkins Utley Mines

Local Family News and Arrivals Reported

Mrs. W. A. Webb of Columbus visits her daughter Mrs. Howard Coe while Mrs. McClanahan joins a wintering relative in McConnelville. Mrs. F. B. Goldsberry and daughter Mary Frances stay in Cincinnati. Abe Harmon ill prompts absence from work as Cooley becomes mail carrier on Albany route. Janet Bowers returns home after months away. Logan hosted by the F. Martin family over Sunday.

Oberholster Akrém W. A. Webb Colum Howard Coe McClanahan McConneleville F. B. Goldsberry Mary Frances Cinop Dyesooley Abe Harmon Mr. Cooley Albany Janet Bowers Logan Y. F. Martin Sunny

Not all divorces tragic some are merely wui are madie

A fragmented line notes that not every divorce is tragic and suggests some cases are simply mild or routine. The wording is unclear but implies everyday separations may lack strong drama.

Athens Soprano Honored After Sidney Recital

Mrs. Elizabeth Farmer Daniels, dramatic soprano and pupil of Ohio University, sang a recital at the Sidney High School Auditorium last Thursday evening under Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Young People auspices. Her performance earned praise and a return engagement in Sidney May 1 and a Middletown appearance on the 20th.

Daniels Ohio University School of Music Sidney Sidney Baptist Church Middletown Elizabeth Farmer Danis Young Peoples Society Mt. Vernon Baptist Church DeKoven Elizabeth Farmer Daniels

Penn and Chicago to Play Intercollegiate Championship Series

The University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chicago will play the first game for the intercollegiate championship in Chicago with a $2 stake. The return game will be in Philadelphia on March 26 and the deciding game in Princeton March 27.

Penn University of Chicago Chicago University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Princeton University

Deaths-Funerals Margaret Barnhart

Mrs. Margaret Barnhart died after apoplexy at her Lancaster Street home at age 72. Survived by sister Mrs. Sarah Steed and stepdaughter Mrs. Mary Kennedy of California, with brothers A Weak ed Sand Ridge and Ambrose Weakley Rock Bridge. Husband preceded her in death. Funeral plans not set.

Margaret Barnhart Mar. Barnhart Lancaster Street Sarah Steed Mary Kennedy California A. ©. Weaked Sand Ridge Ambrose Weakley Rock

Mary Russ Dies at 78 in Albany Township

Mrs. Mary Russ, aged 78, died today at her home in Albany Township. She was the widow of a Civil War veteran and left two daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held at the Lower Baptist Church east of Albany.

Albany Mary Russ pSgetander Township Miles Walter Chase Athens H. C. Brooks

Rooms Needed for Girl Students at College

Letters from girls nationwide pour to Dean Voigt seeking rooms for the spring term in May. She has exhausted room lists and cannot reply quickly. All A will notify Dean Voigt with any available room information at their earliest convenience so she can advise correspondents.

Dean Voigt May Dean Votet

Allizd Soldiers Threatened by Germans in Bremen

Paris dispatch reports two hostile crowd members on the Bremen piers menaced by Germans, with police protecting the area as Japanese, Italian and French forces are praised for keeping order in the tense scene.

Paris Bremen

Obituary of Elisabeth Van Hall and Family Ties

Elisabeth Van Hall formerly Elisabeth Wits, daughter of Anthony and Wil Wits, died after a long life. She was first married to John Miller, who preceded her in death, then to William Van Hall with whom she had children. She leaves a large family including one brother, six sons, and four daughters, plus many relatives.

Wm. van Hal Elisabeth Anthony Wil Wits John Miller Cent.chilren Wm. van Hall Etree P. H. Willeke

Card of Thanks from Van Hall family

We thank friends for kindness during the death and burial of our wife and mother and for the floral offerings. William Van Hall and children.

InventionClaims Milk Temperature Clamp

An unknown device claims to regulate milk temperature with a clamp design, promising correct heat levels for dairy preparation. Details are scarce and no inventor or company is named.

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