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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
3
Red Men of Kill Eagle Tribe No 179 announce the Loft of Hay Makers to be instituted Saturday evening March 28 1919. CHAS H DALTON Collector of Straws closes with Yours in Fun and Good Fellowship. Mr and Mrs Gus Pidcock and two daughters visited Sand Run over the weekend guest of Mrs O W France.
The sale of War Savings Stamps to March 21 amounted to 3047.75 or 2.08 per pupil. The banner room this week was Miss Sharp's second grade of Central building with 20.25.
The Majestic theatre has purchased a new Wurlitzer Motion Picture Orchestra to be installed at once. The instrument is larger than the old Majestic player and is described as the finest of its kind in this section.
Ohlinger and Wolf, proprietors of the East End store, have purchased the Reynolds building on Chestnut street. They plan to occupy it after remodeling and repairs, using the entire two story brick structure as an ideal modern home for their progressive business.
R C Morris a well known dairy man in the county died after a brief illness at his Maple Hill area home. He left a wife and several children. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 PM at his residence with burial in Athens conducted by Rev. Arthur M Mann. Herbert Hyde of Delaware visits during spring vacation with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Hamilton were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Hysell at New Marshfield. Rev. D. F. Koch of Akron spent Sunday here.
Miss Nellie Mathewson of Columbus spent the weekend here as a guest of her mother, enjoying the family hospitality and local events.
Mrs. F J Sauters spent Monday as a visitor in Athens, arriving for a day of activities and meetings with local residents.
Mrs. C. H. Bartlett departed today for Marietta to inspect the Eastern Star Chapter there. She plans to review chapter activities and organizational details during the visit.
Dr. Allison Jones of Columbus arrived as a business visitor here on Monday to observe local operations and discuss opportunities with regional partners.
Misses Beatrice Smith and Mabel Robson hosted a March Hare party Friday night at the former's Poplar Street home. Orange and green decor, games, music, and a late two course luncheon accompanied a guest list including Muriel Baugh Doris Huddy Olive Gilbert Regina Wryte Imelda Smith Ella Gilbert Redempa Luces Georgia Warner Lillian McKee Nell Rosser Mesars Stanley Wolfe Noel Smith Redempa Snces Allen Riley Clyde Rodda Carl Hartley Henry Crawford Rudolph Bryan Raymond Patton and Don Macklin.
Mr and Mrs Ed C Cooley received a telegram Sunday confirming the safe arrival of their son oo Mac Cooley in New York. He serves with the 37th Division and is reported to be in the city for a brief period.
Reverend Henry Such passed through Nelsonville Monday en route to Columbus to visit his wife who is ill in a hospital there.
T C Green departed Monday for Cincinnati to buy a new assortment of pianos. He plans to select several instruments for local customers and expects to return with a curated collection.
Miss Marszella Webb of the Columbus Office Training School was the weekend guest of her parents Mr and Mrs B C Webb.
Charlies Hill of Logan speaks to friends during a part week gathering. The brief note highlights social activity and community ties in Logan.
C A Stover spent Monday in Columbus on business. He was noted for his routine visit to the city, conducting unspecified professional tasks and meeting contacts during the day.
Mrs L B Moore of Huntington West Virginia is the guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Moore. She visits their home for an informal stay and social engagements in the city.
Mrs W J Jones of Columbus spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs KE J Cable in this city as part of a family visit.
Mr and Mrs Nelson Dowler of Logan visited over Sunday here with family friends and shared news of their travels and local events.
Lawrence Kellar a student from Athens spent the weekend here as the guest of Herbert Hyde.
A home dry cleaning method claims savings by using gasoline and Solvite soap to clean fabrics including suits and coats. Instructions describe soaking items in gasoline, washing with Solvite soap, and drying outdoors away from flame for best results.
C. A. Stover spent Sunday at Lancaster as a guest of his parents. Donald McLaughlin of Columbus visited his parents here over Sunday.
Mrs C A Stover and her daughter Lillian returned Sunday night after visiting in Columbus as guests of Mrs Stover’s sister.
Mrs. Martin Ohlinger and her son visited Logan on Saturday. Mrs. B. W. Lawson and Miss Laurie Webb spent Saturday afternoon in Logan.
Miss Lucile Kaelin spent the week end in Columbus. J. M. Lama of Logan spent Saturday here.
Miss Bertha Higgins of Lancaster spent Friday and Saturday here on business.
Miss Geo Putman of Athens was the weekend guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. M. Hyde, staying at her home and sharing family time over the days.
Miss Helen Sargent of Columbus spent the weekend here with her parents.
Mrs. Lewis Shultz of Albany spent the weekend here. Mrs. Helen Schmidt of Athens was the Sunday guest of relatives. Mrs. Chas. Thompson Carroll spent Sunday with Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson. Mrs. Sell Maxwell, formerly of this city, spent Sunday here with friends.
Miss Margaret Clark spent the weekend in Columbus visiting friends and sightseeing. She attended local gatherings and stayed with a local host during the short trip.
Miss Louise Pearce was the weekend guest of her sister in Logan, visiting relatives and enjoying the community hospitality during her stay.
Miss Anna Bateman of Columbus was the weekend guest of her parents, enjoying leisure time and social visits in the city. The brief note highlights a family gathering and local hospitality without additional events.
Miss Elisabeth Inman of Athens spent Sunday with her parents in town, enjoying a brief family visit and local company.
Joe Kelch of Columbus spent Sunday here with his family, enjoying a quiet outing and time with relatives.
Donald Betts was in Columbus on Sunday visiting friends. The event appears casual with no further details on activities or outcomes.
Mrs Pearl Davis has come back after visiting New Straitsville where she stayed as a guest of her mother in law.
Miss Flow Hutchson, a Columbus schools teacher, spent the weekend with her parents at a local residence.
Miss Clara North of Columbus was the guest over Sunday of her parents. The visit highlighted family time and shared affection in the household.
Mr and Mrs Chas Wettzsheimer and family spent Sunday afternoon visiting friends in Logan and enjoyed time together with local residents.
Mrs Will Cline of Albany spent the latter part of the week here with her husband.
Mrs Walter Green and Miss Marie Hickman returned Sunday evening after a visit in Columbus with relatives.
Prudential agent C W Shockley relocates to 198 West Columbus Street after purchasing the property, confirming his new business address and ownership.
Hocking Valley Kraut leads local sales surpassing others. Advertises life insurance policies from 10 to 30 year terms. Offers coverage from $500 to $20,000. Listings include Miles Brandenberg of Nelsonville, Ohio. Dated 3 10 1949 and 3 18 1947.
Reference notes identify D N Gorn of Nelsonville as representing Wy man and Gorsuch Monumental Works of McArthur Ohio for a monument project. The fragment cites a 1Mo mark and associates a contractor with the company.
Odd Fellows present a box supper and social in the Junior Hall on Saturday night March 29. Admission ten cents. All welcome with music by a good violinist.
Lost pay envelope containing 75 dollars. finder to return it to Beasley’s garage to claim a reward. The notice dated March 24, 1904 requests the finder to locate John Owens cigar store vicinity and deliver the item.
Mary Pickford stars in Miss Ford at the Glouster Opera House tonight with Ford Weekly offering coverage and reviews of the program.
Charles Robbins a well known resident and pioneer merchant of York township died at his Nelsonville home at five this morning after illness of a few days. Born September 14 1832 he was active in local commerce in earlier days. Survived by sister Mrs Julia Baird Nelsonville brothers H C Robbins Hastings Iowa Frank Robbins Malvern Iowa nephews John C Baird C L Baird Nelsonville and niece Miss Hattie Baird Nelsonville and Mrs W J Stuart St Paul Funeral services not announced by late hour today.
Estimates from government reports place more than four hundred millionaires made from rag, bone, bottle collection. The waste reclamation service cites over 200 plants in major cities, each turn ing over about 2 billion dollars annually, with around 1,000,000 workers in 1918.
In Washington on March 25 the industrial board plans to break down coal coke cement and lumber prices under the price stabilization program. A meeting with the national coal association is set for tomorrow to boost coal sales and confidence for next winter. Cement building hardware lumber and brick follow on the schedule later this week.
Wood ship makers met with the Shipping Board to settle unfinished contracts worth about 120000000. They warn of a financial crisis amid protracted disputes over revisions, cancellations, and suspensions. Chairman Hurley was absent for three months, delaying final settlements on most contracts.
Katherine Penrod files divorce against Jesse Penrod in Illinois court. Married March 1917, no children. Separation requested on grounds of wilful absence and adultery with unknown persons.
Mike Gyure 52 and Nick Gyure 22 of Hollister appeared in the clerk of courts to file first papers for naturalization. Both were born in Austria-Hungary.
Travelers from Budapest to Vienna report the Hungarian government has interned all erterie commissioners, an Exchange Telegraph dispatch said today.
Lingoh Wang, former second secretary of the Chinese legation, is named head of the Chinese educational mission in the capital. He succeeds Dr. T. C. Wong, who was murdered weeks ago, as the mission oversees more than a thousand Chinese students educated under the Boxer indemnity program.
The National Woman's Suffrage Association approved a new organization plan calling for a league of women voters to finish the suffrage battle. The executive committee urged non enfranchised members be guided politically by the board, with no party endorsement by the national body unless directed by the directors.
Sarah Sharp of Little Hocking R D 1 receives two letters from Lewis Tippie of the 6th Division Grenoble France. He reports a seven days furlough at a snow capped Grenoble hotel after long hardship, noting weight gain to 180 pounds and comradeship with a West Virginia man.
A British military order bans all meetings and processions tomorrow in Dublin. Sinn Fein earlier announced that Prof Edward DeValera, fled from Lincoln prison, would reveal himself publicly and claim leadership of the Irish republic.
The War Department will issue bids on April 15 for thirteen camps Bauregard Bowie Cook Hancock Hendrick Logan Sevier North Camp Jackson Shelby Sheridan Wadsworth Wheeler, including all buildings and infrastructure. Land remains leased to government for the emergency period.
Milwaukee March 25 George O Bell a Black actor said to be the leading figure on the legitimate stage was shot and killed in a rooming house early today Miss Mazie Ealy a Black woman said to be Bell s common law wife is held in connection with the killing she pleads self defense police said
Sergeant A M Milliron writes from the Rhine expressing longing to return home, noting improvements in housing and comfort, while recounting the death of Jesse and the toll of wartime. He signs from the 76th Company of the 6th Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces.
Dr. Frederick R. Smith, a nationally known Mason, died in Rochester today of pneumonia at age 49. He was elected imperial potentate of the A. A. O. N. M. in Atlantic City in 1914 and served one year.
A patent describes a method to cast certain alloys under pressure. The process aims to produce denser castings with fewer blowholes and higher tensile strength than sand castings.
The peace conference weighs the fate of Germanys submarines amid debate over wasting metal if sunk. A photo shows interned U boats in English ports as discussion continues on naval disarmament and the German fleet.
Editor Messenger analyzes the paying of teachers and funding for public schools in Ohio. He argues salaries are too low to retain and attract quality instructors, risking poorer education and larger costs for teachers' families, urging state leaders to address the crisis.
Federal Judge Bledsoe rules Hindus are eligible for naturalization in the United States. The decision settles a long standing dispute over whether Hindus could become American citizens.
Mexico seeks entry into a League of Nations treaty as discussed by its foreign relations committee chairmen. The article notes Mexico's intention to align with international diplomacy and the patchwork of participation in global governance.
Rev Hamund Gibbens was consecrated Bishop of Albany at the cathedral this morning. The consecrator was Most Rev Gi Bonsano apostolic delegate to the United States.
A laundryman named Cost Him En Dourt faced a police court fine of seven dollars and twenty cents for an offense. The case details are sparse in the OCR snippet.
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