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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1919
Page
7
Three trains of the 92nd Division passed through Athens yesterday heading to Texas. The first at 1 80, the second at 2:00, both eight coaches, and the third at 4:16 with twelve coaches. The 872nd Infantry attached unit brigaded with the French, arrival expected 10:30 Monday evening. No more trains today.
Carrie Cheney, formerly Carrie Carrion, won a divorce from H. Brooks on grounds of neglect and extreme cruelty. The court restored her maiden name Carrie Cheney.
C Pierce of Chicago field superintendent of the International School Association will speak at the prayer meeting this evening at 7 o clock at the M E church. Pierce is well known in this circuit for his experience. Everyone invited to attend.
The event drew hundreds of attendees including many ladies. Chocolate gifts were distributed to guests. The scene featured music and a refined social atmosphere with dancing on polished floors during the store opening.
Thursday afternoon at 4 o clockMusic Hall hosts a pupil's recital with voice piano and violin selections. A notable item is Moskowlake's Walls in A flat performed by four players on two pianos. Admission is free and all are invited. Lillie Class meets tomorrow at seven in the Christian church basement with important matters on the agenda and an old fashioned taffy pulling during the social hour.
New Marshfield reports a social and entertainment program at the Townhouse school on Saturday evening March 16. The event invites residents to enjoy the community gathering and activities.
CFAVIGE letters from a U S soldier in Germany to Freddie Tokoc of Jacksonville describe a small town of about 600 people, friendly German families, and a strict social scene. He mentions misfired hopes of return, notes changes in his unit, and recalls serving with the 336th Infantry before transfer to the First Division and the 5th Infantry.
Washington dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan in much improved condition with expectations he can resume his work in a few days. The brief note says he has improved and shows signs of recovery.
Legal notice announces a probate petition for the estate of the deceased with last residence in Garden Road, Duan. It seeks court authority to sell real estate Lot numbers 178, 184, 185, 190 to pay debts. Alice Wilt and Amanda Cone are named defendants and must respond by March 9. Woollyk Rowland represents the plaintiff.
B A Ellis appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Lydia Clark late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Dated March 10 1919. H T Phillips Probate Judge of said county. 3 12 30tw.
Herbert B Dunkle and Anna Dunkle appointed and qualified as executors of the estate of Dunkle late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Dated February 26, 1919. H Uphill Probate Reist Said County 227-30tw.
A vintage classified-style ad touts Lubricant Carbon Remover to restore power after carburetor issues. It claims pouring two to four tablespoons into each spark plug hole cleans plugs and improves gasoline mileage. Includes a prepaid $1 price and agents wanted for Woodland, WA.
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