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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
5
Mrs Edna Wiley 26 from Cincinnati sits in jail lacking 500 dollars bail for carrying concealed weapons. A revolver handle showed from her skirt pocket and a long knife was found after a restaurant patron alerted police. She said she bought the knife and pistol because they looked pretty.
The funeral of Thomas Kilpatrick of Chauncey was held Tuesday afternoon at his son's home on High Street. He died at a Cambridge hospital after an operation. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville.
A Monday evening lecture on marriage by Rev. J. B. Pickel drew a modest crowd in Chauncey. Special musical selections by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cohagen received warmly with Mr. Cohagen singing baritone solos and Miss Ann Lucile Bradfield providing piano accompaniment.
Mr and Mrs Ira R Fuller of Chauncey received a card from their son Pierce Fuller stationed at Camp Spurr Le Mans France with the provisional headquarters company. He is in good health enjoying himself and expects to be home before many weeks.
Funeral held Wednesday for Thelma Ferguson 13 of Chauncey Ohio daughter of Mr and Mrs Ferguson. The Church of Christ conducted the service with Rev Damon Watkins. burial at Greek Lawn Cemetery. Thelma, an eighth grader, died after falling into Sunday Creek near her home during floodwaters. She is survived by her parents and many relatives.
Chauncey High School announces a pie social Thursday evening at Millfield. Many students will ride to Millfield for the event, promising plenty of pie and enjoyment for attendees. Public invitation extended.
Mr Riggins is noted as a member of a temperance study session titled Lost By Looking held Sunday evening at the Church of Christ. Miss Gladys Bradfield led a temperance recitation and two tunes were played on piano by Miss Bradfield and Minister Aevee by Miss Osborne and Leigh.
Alex Blackford of Chauncey was injured in a slate fall at the Chautney mine on Wednesday. He received painful injuries to his head and shoulders but is being treated locally.
Report states the man suffered a not serious injury en route to his home on Mill Street. He will be laid up for several weeks, with a leg injury feared to be the main issue though not considered serious.
Mr. and Mrs. Jasper A. Drake of Chauncey are visiting Cincinnati this week as guests of their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Allison Drake and their children.
A fine daughter was welcomed at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul A Courtney of Springfield Ohio last Sunday The child is named Lilyam Hall Owey and is described as a valued addition to the family.
Earl Johnson and Mabel Conrad wed in Chauncey with Rev. Wilson officiating at the Athens Presbyterian parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Martha Conrad, plans residence in Chauncey after the ceremony.
Chauncey Boy Scouts hosted parents friends and visiting scouts at the K of P hall Wednesday. Scoutmaster Sweeney led the program with songs bass solos a piano duet and stunts by the Nelsonville group. Banquet followed in the lower room with speeches by Scoutmasters Whitlaich Beott and guests from Athens and Nelsonville.
Revival services at the church draw good attendance as Rev Hisea leads the evening gatherings. The series continues this week with daily meetings inviting the public to attend.
Chaun cey Pecaliea reports the death of Mrs aunt, an elderly woman, with notice expected this week. The item mentions the family connection and nearby events but lacks full details.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions a telephone operator and Chaunééy with a dated tone. Contains names and vague court house context but lacks readable actions or outcomes to verify.
The court of common pleas was occupied yesterday in hearing the plaintiff's case in a divorce suit. Proceedings focused on the request for dissolution and related motions as the judge reviewed evidence and arguments presented by counsel.
Fragmentary clippings from Glouster news list brief local items. Readable lines mention community notes and possible notices, with key names and places obscured.
March 13 dispatch notes a united group of union men from a local railroad in Pennsylvania or nearby state, signaling labor solidarity amid regional tensions and potential bargaining activity.
Queen Esther Circle at the M. E. Church hosted a Tuesday evening program for honorary members with St Patrick themed amusements. Forty attended a contest driven by Irish lore and a paper vegetable guessing game. Macbeth Beatty won an onion and prize for best story.
R Smith makes a business visit to Wolconille today, meeting local officials and firms to discuss potential collaboration and investment opportunities.
Mrs C W Stone and her young daughter Betty Jane returned yesterday from a visit with relatives in Gallup scattering hometown news notes and family chatter from the trip.
Mrs Edward T Gillette of business has arrived for a few days to vie with her parents Mr and Mrs C T Moore at 88 Carpenter Street.
Mrs T W Craig will host the Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R at 101 South Court Street on Saturday at 2 30 pm The program includes mention of a month s trip with literary items featuring New Mexico and Oklahoma Miss Hasel Swisher and Mrs Min are among guests Elisabethtown wintering with her son referenced in fragmentary text.
The state funds a macadam Chauncey Glouster road extending several miles. Work begins as soon as conditions allow and will continue over multiple miles under maintenance programs. Local officials note planned improvements and service provisions for the area.
Ré geek walked beside a heavily loaded wagon at the Junod mill scales when a bale stack toppled and scattered most of the load. He was caught by several bales and bruised in the back and legs though the overall weight did not strike him.
London reports renewed trouble in the Balkans between Italians and Jugoslavs. Jugoslav forces forced an Italian ship to haul a flag at Tran. An Italian destroyer was sent to Tran for apology and protection of residents. At Spalato clashes occurred with Italian patrols and Serbian troops aided the Jugoslavs. Allied sailors restored order after attacks on Italian marchers in Tagara.
In Atlanta March 13 Champ Clark refutes attribution that he endorses the league of nations covenant. He denounces quoted remarks as a malicious lie and asserts he has never expressed opinion on ratification, challenging critics who cite the Ananias class comparison.
A pie social is set for Wednesday at Wore Creek School. Everyone is invited to attend and bring a pie to share.
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