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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1919

Page

5

Lionville Endeavor Society Holds Executive Meeting

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church met at president Royal Linscott’s Columbus street home Friday evening. Members present were Miss Verna Hand Cleo Williams Grace Kinny Sigrid Love Ruth Love Myra Higgins Royal Linscott and visitor Helen Sargent. Plans for upcoming months were discussed then a music filled evening followed.

Entertain Endeavors Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church Royal Linscott Columbus Street Verna Hand Cleo Williams Grace Kinny Sigrid Love Ruth Love Myra Higgins Helen Sargent

Maccabees Entertains Logan and Athens Friends

The Benefit Association of the Ladies of the Maccabees hosted a six o'clock dinner at the Methodist church for the Logan review and Athens review. About 150 covers were set. After dinner the ladies gathered in their hall for the work demonstration with the Ohio state grand commander as the honored guest.

Maccabees Ladies of the Maccabees Logan Review Athens Review Methodist Church State of Ohio

Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Services and Needfuls

Joe M. Mann as pastor invites all for Sunday school at 9 30 with a goal of 600 in attendance 300 men and 400 in other departments plus 200 missionary money. Divine worship at 10 80 a m and 7 pm Epworth League 6 15 pm. Morning subject The Jubilee. Evening Rev C H Fowler D D of California will preach a centenary leader in the movement all members should hear him.

Methodist Episcopal Church Joe M. Mann Epworth C. H. Fowler D. D California

Christian Church Announces Women’s Day Services

Pastor C L Johnson invites the public to a second special service at Bitie school with 600 in attendance expected. The day features sermons on "The Tie That Binds" at 10 80 a m and "A People Somewhat Peculiar" at 7 p m, with Christian Endeavor at 6 p m.

Christian Church C. L. Johnson Bitie School Christian Endeavor

Episcopal Church Fourth Sunday in Lent Service

Church school at 9 30 a m welcomes all. Service at 3 30 p m officiated by Rev W Plummer. Sermon on another Lenten subject. All not elsewhere worshipping invited. Choral services with hearty singing.

Episcopal Church W. Plummer

Presbyterian Church Social Tops Campaign Appeal

Last night at the Presbyterian church a social with light refreshments by the Ladies' Aid preceded campaign solicitors reporting strong totals for the new era movement. Prof. Cooper of Ohio University will fill the pulpit Sunday as Rev. Arpee serves at his brother’s bedside in Madison Wisconsin. Herbert Harrington of Logen will speak in the svaatet.

Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid New Era Movement Prof Cooper Ohio University of Athens Presbyterian Arpee Madison, Wis Herbert Harrington Logen

Christian Endeavor Meeting Plans March 23

Do not read this if you plan to attend. Special speakers from Hiram College will address the gathering on Sunday evening March 23. The meeting starts promptly at 6 o'clock.

Christian Endeavor Hiram College

Presbyterian Church to Host Dual Sermons Tomorrow

With Rev Leon absent due to a family illness, the Presbyterian church will be led tomorrow by Prof W H Cooper from Ohio University Athens in the morning and by Herbert Harrington cashier of the First National Bank of Logen in the evening. Two strong services are anticipated.

Leon Madison Wis Presbyterian Church W. H. Cooper Department of Public Speaking Ohio University Athens Herbert Harrington National Bank of Logen

Funeral Held for Elmer Van Ferson in Columbus

Mrs Elmer Coakley Mrs Peart Skivers and Mrs Minnie Skivers attended the funeral of their cousin Elmer Van Ferson in Columbus on Thursday.

Elmer Coakley Peart Skivers Minnie Skivers Elmer van Ferson Columbus

Athens girl Ruth Davis guest of Miss Rhea Hood

Miss Ruth Davis of Athens is the honored guest of Miss Rhea Hood at a social gathering. The event highlights local social circles and features the two young women as principal hosts.

Ruth Davis Athens Rhea Hoodett

Captain Cable Injured in Fall at Home

Friends learn Captain C A Cable fell in his rooms this morning breaking his left shoulder and bruising his hip. His age and frail condition make the injury serious. Mrs Bert Young spent Friday in Athena.

Cable Capt. C. A Cable Bert Young Athena

Grandchild Ruth Stratton Visits Conaway Family in Logan

Ruth Stratton is the Sunday guest of grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conaway in Logan. Mrs. J. L. Wilson and Mrs. Clarence Washburn visited Athens on Thursday. Mrs. W. L. Hudson and daughter Mary Lou are staying with her parents in Lebanon.

Ruth Stratton Mrs Charles Conaway Logan J. L. Wilson Clarence Washburn Athens W. L. Hudson Mary Lou Lebanon

Reverend Johnson Returns from Richmond Wedding

Rev. C. L Johnson came back Friday from Richmond Virginia where he officiated at the wedding of his youngest sister.

Rev C. L Johnson Richmond

Local residents visit Columbus and area

C H Sisson of Columbus is spending a few days in this city. Mrs C A Stover and daughter Lillian spent Friday in Columbus. Mrs Phil Kelch is the guest of her brother Mr and Mrs James Dow in Columbus.

C. H. Sisson Columbus C. A. Stover Lillian Phil Kelch Mrs James Dow

Mrs. R. BIBB Returns Home From Kansas City Visit

Mrs. R. BIBB returned Friday to Kansas City Missouri after visiting her sister Mrs. W. W. Poston. Neil Preston of Athens is the weekend guest of his mother.

Neil Preston Athens

Nelsonville Classified Ads Highlight Local Deals

GADBURY offers low priced goods and fresh country produce. Hocking Valley Kraut dominates local sales. Insurance policies ranging from 500 to 20000 dollars are advertised by Miles Brandenberg of Nelsonville Ohio with multi year options.

Miles Brandenberg Nelsonville Ohio

For Sale Linoleum and Seed Potatoes at Gadbury's Feed Store

For sale 7 percent yardage of linoleum. Call Bell phone 652 W. Seed potatoes in stock this week at Gadbury's Feed Store for low prices. Dial 3-208.

Call Bell Gadbury

Gas Tax Fight to Keep Oil Prices Steady Discussed

Plans to oppose an eighty percent oil production tax to maintain gasoline prices and prevent government control will be discussed at the national petroleum congress opening in Chicago next week.

Chicago National Petroleum Congress

Danzig Given to Poland by War Council

The supreme war council decided to award Danzig to Poland with a corridor from the Posen district to the Baltic Sea. The decision was announced today by an authoritative source.

Danzig Paris Supreme War Council Poland Posen Baltic

Postal Wire Heads Removed From Jobs

Postmaster General Burleson removed Clarence H. McKay president W. W. Cook general counsel Wm 8 Deegan secretary and the board of directors of the McKay Company operating the Postal Telegraph off Cable System for failing to follow orders and for conduct damaging government interests it was announced in Washington on March 22.

Washington Burleson Clarence H. McKay W. W. Cook Deegan McKay Company McKay Group

Athenian Doctor Develops Choro Meter to Predict Weekdays

W F Mader of Athens State Hospital announces a method to determine the weekday of any date using a choro meter. He classifies years into cycles with a small numerical cycle to guide the calculation, claiming practical results through his dated system.

W. F. Mader Athens State Hospital

Other Party May Be Woman in Ohio Murder Case

Hillsboro Ohio police questioned a woman about possible involvement in the murder of merchant John Moses. Harry Lovett killed himself when pursued by officers leaving a note saying another party was involved and he did not get the money. Police consider the questioned woman a potential other party and say she offered to provide information from Lovett’s father. Suspicions grew from reports of Lovett’s friendship with the woman.

Hillsboro John Moses Harry Lovett Lovett

Athens County Home Telephone Company Stockholder Meet

Notice is given of a stockholders meeting at 11 1-2 North Court Street Athens Ohio on April 24 1919 at 1 pm to consider increasing capital stock from 60000 common and 90000 preferred to 75000 common and 150000 preferred or another amount set at the meeting. Directors A F Holmes S M Goodrich W E Moler C L Jones Vera M Jones.

Athens County Home Telephone Company North Court Street Athens Ohio A. F. Holmes S. M. Goodrich W. E. Moler C. L. Jones Vera M. Jones

For Sale Items from Nelsonville and Fort Street

Two classified notices: two pigs under three months old offered at 15 dollars for immediate sale by B. L. Inman of Railroad Street Nelsonville Ohio, and a cook stove with gas range advertised with reasonable price at 288 Fort Street or Citizen phone 199.

B. L. Inman Railroad St Nelsonville Fort St

Monumental Works ad offers five room house for sale

For monuments see D N Gor such Nelsonville representing Wy man Gorsuch Monumental Works McArthur Ohio. 1Mo For sale five room house and two lots inquire at 923 High St Nelsonville Ohio James McManaway.

D. N. Gorsuch Nelsonville Wyman & Gorsuch Monumental Works McArthur Ohio High St O. James McManaway

Box Supper and Social by Odd Fellows

The Odd Fellows invite all to a box supper and social in the Junior Hall on Saturday night March 29. Admission is 10 cents. Music will be provided by a skilled violinist.

Odd Fellows

Krasy Kolum Recovers With Old Almanac Humor

The Krasy Kolum returns after illness with a mix of bits. L A Koons recalls Captain Allen in New York at the Waldorf Astoria and a brusque night out. FE Wolfe offers a rural church motto tale about a 4x6 or 4x8 feet sign and a Bible lesson misfire.

L. A Koons Capt. Allen Old New York Waldorf-Astoria Red Leathers FE. V. Wolfe

Prohibition Foe Poeems May Turn Bars into Player Pianos

When prohibition goes into effect next July the state legislature may force mahogany bars to be converted into player pianos. The playful line imagines a sea change in tavern interiors as a humorous forecast of policy.

Local Social News From Taylor Ridge Area

Mr and Mrs Charles Wah] traveled to Athens on business. Mr and Mrs Carl Welling and daughter Vernice visited James Mates near Trimble. Mr and Mrs Joseph Gaskalia hosted guests from Jacksonville Greens Run and Edward Cartwright. William Coey returned to Glouster after weeks with Dora Heffken. John Kempton has been ill. Ladies attended a birthday dinner at TM and Mrs Gus Haning Green Run. James Taylor improves from rheumatism. Mrs Rachel McDonald visiting daughter Clara Butcher ill in Glouster. Mrs William Dalton hosted a quilting gathering. Noon dinner served for Clara Golding Iva Johnson Katherine Winn Cora Davis Emma Heffken Etta Davis Ida Chafant Della Olbers Lela Welling Emma McClellan Lillian Judson Goldys Davis Bertha Dalton Grace Mates and others. Mrs Roland Marplas visiting relatives in Jacksonville.

William Coey Glouster Dora Heffken John Kempton Gus Haning Green Run James Taylor Rachel McDonald Clara Butcher William Dalton Clara Golding Iva Johnson Katherine Winn Cora Davis Emma Heffken Etta Davis Ida Chafant Della Olbers Lela Welling Emma McClellan Lillian Judson Gldnys Davs Bertha

Frost Bitten Shades Signal Winter Back In Spring

Weather shift returns to colder air as light hats give way to darker, heavier winter shades. The change follows a spring feature and downdraft in temperatures, prompting a wardrobe shift among men and women.

Pilot to Cross Atlantic in Seaplane Flight

Lieutenant Commander Bellinger who commands the Hampton Roads naval station will pil ot the U S naval seaplane attempting an Atlantic crossing. He is expected to begin the flight within a few days.

Bellinger Naval Operating Base Hampton Roads Fifth Naval District Atlantic Ocean

Athens social notes include weddings and visits

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Aleshire and Mr. and Mrs. George Ball with son attended events in Athens on Wednesday. Mrs. Margaret Wharton and Bert Adams wed in Athens Wednesday. Guests included Mr. Jeff Harrison and daughter Mrs. Lon Humphrey. Ed Orrison of Wisconsin visited relatives near Glouster and aunt Mary Michaels. Sam Darnell purchased the Chas Loomis property. James Hardy visited Athens Wednesday.

Dave Aleshire George Ball Athens Margaret Wharton Bert Adams Jeff Harrison Lon Humphrey Ed Orrison Wisconsin Mary Michaels Glouster Sam Darnell Chas. Loomis James Hardy

Marshall denies crash claim amid wife’s injuries

Lyman Marshall denied being in an automobile accident on Thursday evening. He said Roy Marshall was the driver and Mrs. Roy Marshall was injured. Mrs. Marshall was improving today and expected to recover.

Lyman Marshall Roy Marshall

Early 19th Century Joke Printing Escalates

A movement to ban the joke from newspapers failed despite opposition to mother-in-law and talkative barber bits. The narrator describes requesting a kiss on the cheek and the woman granting permission. They proceeded to print, yielding a large edition.

Music with his meals at Colseben Cafe

A young man entered a Colseben cafe and asked for the first menu item. The waiter refused saying the orchestra was playing that.

Colseben

Local residents visit and guests listed by families

Pat Quinn of Orbiston visited this place for business. Mrs. Walter Bradshaw and five children stayed with her sister in law Mrs. William Ryan for several days. Mrs. Alfred Carr and two sons Warren and William from Circle Hill visited Mr. and Mrs. J. Wyant. Roy Bricker and Clarence Bricker attended a Chauncey show. John Wyant was a business visitor in Athens. Myrtle Pidcock and Paul Fiske with Ruth visited Chauncey. Clarence Bricker of Orbiston stayed with his father. Al Carr went to Beaumont on business. William Mace of Corning visited his mother Mrs. Julia Wyant. Alfred Carr and family visited the Wyants Sunday. Alma Bricker of Columbus visited her mother and sister over Sunday. James Carr was in Beaumont Sunday.

Pat Quinn Orbiston Walter Bradshaw William Ryan Alfred Carr Warren Wiliam Circle Hill J. Wyant Roy, Bricker Clarence Bricker Chauncey John Wyant Athens Myrtle Pidcock Nelsonville Paul Fiske Ruth Clarence Bricker o'Orbiston al Carr Beaumont William Mace Corning Julia Wyant William Circlé Hill Alma Bricker Columbus Matilda Bricker James Carr

Sunday School Lesson Topics and Bible References

Sunday school outlines for March 23 cover Compromising With Evildoers and Joshua’s Farewell Message from Joshua 23 1 to 24 28. It also lists Christian Endeavor on The Art of Eye Character with 1 Corinthians 3 10 17 Epworth League on a War Footing Hebrews 13 1 2 16 1 Peter 4 9 10 and Matthew 7 12.

Joshua Epworth League

Church of God Services and Feet Washing Ordinance

The Church of God on Hocking Street led by Pastor B F Timmons invites all to Sunday school at 8:00 A M devotional service at 10:00 A M and an ordinance meeting at 5:00 P M followed by the evening sermon at 6:30 P M The feet washing and communion supper will be observed. All who love the Lord are welcome.

Church OF God Hocking Street B. F. Timmons

Apostolic Holiness Church Service Schedule

Pastor L. R. Roberta invites attendance at Sunday school 1 30 P M preaching 2 30 P M and evening service 7 00 P M Prayer meeting Wednesday at seven o clock If you are not attending elsewhere come and worship with us

Apostolic Holiness Church L. R. Roberta

Christian Science Society Sunday Services Invite

The notice lists a Sunday service at 10:46 A M with subject Matter and a Golden Text Romans 13 2 Be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind Sunday school at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 30 P M You are cordially invited to attend.

Christian Science Society Masonic Temple

Morning sermon outlines New Era fund uses

The pastor will explain how New Era funds will be used at morning service. A canvass occurs in Presbyterian homes from two to five o'clock. In the evening an engaging talk will present tidings of the can vases.

Presbyterian Church

First M E Church Announces Fifty-Second Anniversary Events

Pastor C Lloyd Strecker leads Sunday school at 9 with Ray mond M Slutz as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 features Rev H Fowler D D of Southern California and a Centenary speaker. Epworth League events, class meeting, special 7 o clock service, and a Missionary Society anniversary sermon with pictures conclude the day. cordial welcome with no special collection.

M. E C. Lloyd Strecker Raymond M. Slutz H. Fowler D. D Southern California Epworth Joe Epworth

Sunny Side Church invites all to gospel meetings

Free Methodist Church at Stimpson Ave and Campbell St announces Sunday school at 9 AM preaching at 10 AM praise service at 6 30 PM and cottage prayer at 26 Hocking St next Tuesday evening all are invited to attend these meetings led by Pastor O M Shaw.

Free Methodist Church Cor. Stimpson Ave Campbell St Sunny Side O. M. Shaw Albert Frost Hocking St

Central Ave M E Church Service Schedule

R G Bowden pastor leads Sunday School at 2:00 A M and public worship at 10:16 A M Epworth League at 6:00 P M and evening service at 7:00 P M with the pastor preaching at both services All are invited to attend

Central Ave. M. E R. G. Bowden Epworth League

Beer water declared safe for drinking by health officer

Columbus officials report after bacteriologist tests that water drawn from the city supply is perfectly safe for drinking. Health officer Dick emphasizes no health risk and urges continued use without fear.

Columbus Mar Beer

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Lionville J. E. ZeHer Nelson Ville Hocking Valley Krazkolu Krasy Kolum Court House Moses Johnny Taylor Ridge Charles Wah Carl Welling Vernice James Mates Trimble Joseph Gaskalia Charles Swartz Jacksonville Edward Cartwright Greens Run Atlantic Patrick N. L. Bellinger Pthens Pleasant Hill Pike Henry Bobo Athene R. D Bell Nelsonville Tire & Repair Con St. First Clase Nesatvis Goodrich E. Carpenter S&t New York Yvonne Darie Hudson River Miss Darie Rey Lash West Virginia THE Gold Nursery CO Mason City Mason County Defailtlon
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