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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1919
Page
8
The Columbia township schools and art union will be held at Dyesville Gataday March 15. All friends of education are urged to attend. Examine the exhibits in the forenoon, eat dinner with the Pythian Sisters, and hear speeches.
Capt. Tom W. Jones and Hon. R. B. Carson are specially invited to attend along with a number of soldier boys for an upcoming event.
Miss Lillian Schreiner a Middleport trained nurse who was sent to Moe last May has reached New York on her return trip. She will spend a month in Middleport before resuming duty.
Mrs Herman Bartels daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Bartels of Syracuse died in a Cleveland hospital by telegram to local relatives The deceased who years ago married Herman Bartels of Minersville lived in Cleveland She is survived by the husband and a six year old son The remains arrived here today.
Clarence McDade Meigs County deputy sealer of weights and measures issues a notice urging all articles including cranberries onions beans peas corn and related items to be sold by weight or rising dry measure. He notes a quart dry measure holds 67.20 cubic inches while a quart liquid measure holds 57.75 cubic inches, stating the use of liquid measures for dry goods is illegal and violators will be prosecuted.
A newborn son to Mr and Mrs Dwight Kennedy is announced with family links to Elza Haley. Mrs El Nelson re injured her broken limb in a fall on ice the previous fall and again on Monday. Jud Bradford suffered a facial injury when a stretched fence wire snapped and struck him above the eye. Burrell Barton is reported critically ill from influenza. Rutland high school literary society debated military training for 18 to 25 year olds and the negative side won. Grace Kincade hosted her Sunday school class Tuesday evening.
Frank Paige 50 son of Mrs. Paige Middleport died suddenly in Louisville Kentucky on Monday. He was born and reared at Rutland.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Pomeroy Baptist church will meet tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock with Mrs J C Ford at the parsonage. All members of the society and congregation are invited.
The fine home of Dr. H. L. Ward in Middleport’s upper Bend has reportedly sold to Martin Ohlinger, a baker. The modern brick residence is noted for its conveniences.
Mr and Mrs Horwitz of Cincinnati are guests of Mr and Mrs Louis Hor- Byron Bramlage left for Grand Island Nebraska. M B Lend Me a Hand society held a social at Earl Chase home on Lincoln Hill many attendees. Allen Hartley from Mandetta College visiting family. Attorney and Mrs M S Webster left for Columbus and Delaware. Louis Carr returned from Newport News after government service.
Meigs County records show nine of the final dozen marriage license applicants were farmers. The note suggests farmers face no evident panic over feeding brides, with rural workers among the remaining lovers completing licenses.
Garfield Russell plans a move to a farm near Danville. Raymond Vale traveled to Akron on Monday. Ray Warner hosted a birthday party at his home on Saturday evening March 8 for many friends. Floyd Clelland and his Akron wife attended John Lyle’s funeral here on Saturday.
Mrs. Jessie Gittins of Wilkes-Barre credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her strength after a decade of stomach problems. She reports improved sleep, appetite, skin, and energy following a week of treatment and urges others to try the remedy. Available through local druggists or direct orders from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady, N Y, with price details and free booklets offered.
Mrs. W. H. Hixson has been very ill the past week but is improving rapidly. Mines in the area are working poorly but hope to resume daily operations soon. Miss Besse Leake hosted Sunday guests including Orpha Nunter Eva Gill Frank Shannon and Rufus Dorozzewski. Hazel Fierce visited Hagoe Simons Sunday. Minnie Maynard Ralph Phi William Cartwright Garnet Daniels and Frank Smith attended the show in Jacksonville Saturday evening. Mrs. Francis Hanley spent Monday with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Gus Haning on Little Greensun. Mrs. Fred Leake spent Tuesday on Taylor Ridge visiting her mother Mrs Dora Heffken.
White Hail reports various visits as Mrs. Floyd Nye and two sons stay with Chauncey and Mrs. B A Van Den Broek in Athens. Mrs. Isaac Kern and Homer Graves Jr. visit Columbus relatives. Others include Mrs. Charles Moore with relatives in Athens and Melvin Cuckler’s family hosting, plus attendances at funerals and visits to Homer Graves, Nellie from Athens visiting, and fellows of Pleasanton Valley and Mineral area staying with Kin.
Mrs. Amy Wade Fox and Mr and Mrs Wade Fox of Lancaster visit relatives Mr and Mrs James Hartman and family. Mrs Celina Simons is confined at home by illness. Mrs Garnet Leake visits Taylor Ridge with grandmother Mrs Dora Heffken. Donald the infant son of Mr and
An advertisement urges parents to choose California Syrup of Figs noting a child friendly laxative with fruity taste. It claims the dosage directions are clear on each bottle and promotes it as safe for little stomachs and bowels.
Lucy Ann Hill Poston born November 15 1878 in New England Athens County Ohio died March 6 aged 40 with 3 months and 18 days. She married Lewis Poston October 18 1897 and had seven children Mary Georgia Emery Stella Earl Harold and one daughter Luta who preceded her. She joined the New England Church and was a loving mother and neighbor. Survived by husband eight sons three daughters one sister Mrs Hattie Ogg Vincent two brothers Austin and George two half brothers M N Linart Athens and W P Hill Bell. May the Lord bless the bereaved family and comfort them in the life beyond.
Those on the sick list are Sanford Bentley’s children Vernice and Eunice Cannon. Miss Gladys Border visited Chauncey with sister Mrs Homer Harvey. Vernal Rescoe stays Bailey Run. Able Wagner spent Sunday with parents near Bishopville. Nyie Cannon visits grandparents Mr and Mrs D M Sawyer. Mr and Mrs John Bescoe traveled to Jackson Friday night. Mrs H H Border and daughter called on Mrs Dow Cannon Monday. Roads in this vicinity are worse than earlier this year.
New York March 12 Tex Rickard promoter of the Willard Dempsey championship contest favors ten rounds in New York over twenty in Reno. Rickard, fresh from the southwest oil fields, hints the west may be out of the running but admits a strong preference for the east.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our wife and mother’s illness and death. We also thank Rev Woodard for consoling words and the New England school for their floral offerings.
In Chicago Illinois a teller asks for the name and the robber replies with a Colt and his card showing blue steel. The customer collects 800 dollars without further formality, signaling a bold bank theft in a street scene.
Police report Joseph Pius five was found bound to a tree with a bonfire beneath him in Detroit. He said a jealous friend lashed him as punishment and started the fire, leaving the other boy who vanished.
A small 60 cent classified ad by Everett Parker for 1060 fruit trees attracts a distant buyer in Hockingport, 30 miles away, prompting another order for 1064 trees. The piece highlights the persistent effectiveness of small classified salesmen and poses a question about cheaper sale and rental notices.
Doctors warn Columbus residents about an outbreak described as trench itch, urging sufferers to seek medical care. The message emphasizes not scratching and notes physicians identify it as a common skin ailment rather than a new disease.
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