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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1919

Page

3

Mashed Hand Incident at Lower Factory

Frank Barber injured his hand at the lower factory this morning when it was caught in a machine. He was taken home by Stout’s ambulance and Dr. Butts provided medical aid. Mrs. Jane Ayres and Mrs. Charles Rosser are visiting the Ayres couple, who have returned from overseas duty and are now at Camp Sherman base hospital. Miss Elizabeth Inman of Athens Ohio University is visiting her parents.

Frank Barber Stout's Dr. Butts Jane Ayres Charles Rosser Clyde Ayres Camp Sherman Elizabeth Inman O. U Athens

Local Notables and Guests Connected to Nelsonville Post

At the Nelsonville post office on May 6 1919 Carl W Brown Miss Hazel Hatton Mrs Helen Johnson R G Millican Miss Frieda Warg and Mrs Ed Knight are noted as guests of her parents at New Plymouth C A Stover visits Athens business Tuesday Mrs C R Wyman and her little son guests of her mother Mrs Catherine Gallapher Dr N Hill in Columbus for a state medical meeting Mrs Hill accompanying him as guest of relatives Mr and Mrs Stanley Barstow and their little girl of Columbus visit here over Sunday Miss Grace Ross spends a few days in Columbus.

Leon Arpee Athens Pearl Taylor Pittsburgh Will Fleck James Pidcock Nelsonville, O Carl W. Brown Hazel Hatton Helen Johnson R. G. Millican Frieda Warg Ed. Knight New Plymouth C. A. Stover C. R. Wyman Little Son Catherine Gallapher N. Hill Columbus Hill Stanley Barstow Little Girl Grace Ross

Funeral services for Mrs Jane Hartley held in District 29

Funeral services were held at 10 30 this morning for Mrs Jane Hartley at the family residence in District 29 Rev Arthur M Mann officiated the service and burial followed at Green Lawn cemetery

Jane Hartley District Arthur M. Mann Greenawn

Funeral for Mrs. Anna Shelotn Set at 1:30 P M

Rev. Arthur M. Mann will conduct the funeral service tomorrow at 1:30 P M. Burial will be at Greenlawn. The service will be held at the family residence in District 29.

Arthur M. Mann Anna Shelotn Greenlawn District 29

Delegation from Murray Welfare Association travels to Logan for good roads meet

A large Murray Welfare Association delegation will pass through Nelsonville Thursday around 12:30 en route to Logan for a good roads meeting. Nelsonville is expected to send a delegation to the same event.

Murray Welfare Association Nelsonville Logan

West End PTA Hosts Pie and Cake Sale Saturday

The Parent-Teachers Association of the West End building plans a sale of pies and cakes on Saturday in the soon to open ice cream parlor space occupied by Floyd Vore.

Parent-Teachers Association of West End Floyd Vore

Nelsonville Classified Ads for Cottage Homes and Plants

Classified notices offer six room cottage on Walnut Street with water gas and electricity by John E. Zeller and a five room cottage with basement on Fairview Street plus a six red dwelling on two lots both with water gas and electricity by John E. Zeller Also tomato and cabbage plants for sale by J W Scott and a feather bed conversion service by Bell Mattress Works with pickup and delivery in Nelsonville Ohio.

Walnut Street John E. Zeller Nelsonville Ohio Public Fairview Street Nelsonville O

Yankee Army to Leave France by August Says Baker

Secretary of War Baker stated most of the American army except the occupation force will sail for the United States by August. He said the army of occupation will be separated from forces in France soon and liquidation efforts in Europe will dispose of hundreds of millions in equipment and buildings. The millionth man to return could be aboard this week with the first 1000 replacements likely to depart from New York.

Washington Army of Occupation France Baker United States U Kk. F American Liquidation Commission Europe Liquidation Commission New York

Water pump auto starts and stops for private plants

The system uses water pressure to automatically start and stop a new electric pump serving private plants.

First Degree Murder Indictment by Grand Jury

The grand jury returned a first degree murder indictment against William Perkans Jr for the slaying of James P Cassidy in Nelsonville. Five other indictments followed including Delia Bean for keeping a house of assignation and James Mc Clelland and Albert Werner for rape. Others face burglary larceny and related charges.

William Perkans, Jr James P. Cassidy Nelsonville Delia Bean Ohio Hotel James McClelland Albert Werner William Dearing George Smith Arthur Sohn Wash Gircher Charles Rizer Idney Baker J. M. Knowlton William Anthony F. J. Caldwell Frank Bardin 4. C. Linscott C. E. Anderson C. E. Dupler C. O. Grimes M. Bingman O. S. Fierbaugh George McWhorter Ui. I. Lawrence C. M. Pierce L. A. Sprague

Common barberry placed under quarantine nationwide

The common barberry is banned from interstate shipment after May 1, 1919, into states north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania to Montana. Nurserymen in these states agree to stop growing or selling it. The bush spreads black stem rust of grains via leaf spores in May and June, with outbreaks traced to barberry in many states.

Secretary of Agriculture Ohio River Pennsylvania Montana

Birthday Party Honoring Bernice Young in New Marshfield

A Sunday afternoon event at the home of Mr and Mrs O L Young marked Bernice Youngs fourteenth birthday. Guests included Mildred Hunter Lily Collins Adrian Townsend Sarah Deweese Ruth Deweese Stella Deweese Isabelle and Edna Russell Mary Ross Maurice Allen Helen Howell and Hobart Delbert Young plus the hostesses and the young honoree.

New Marshfield O. L. Young Bernice Mildred Hunter Lily Collins Adrian Townsend Sarah Deweese Ruth Deweese Stella Deweese Isabelle Edna Russell Mary Ross Maurice Allen Helen Howell Shelby Collins Hobart Delbert Young Bernice Young

Athens Youth Shot During Joy Ride: Orland McKee Dies

Orland McKee, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. George McKee of Charleston, W Va, formerly of Athens, was shot Sunday while riding with friends in Charleston. He died of wounds. His body will be brought to Athens Thursday at 10 o clock via the K and M for burial. The funeral will pass to West Union street cemetery for interment after viewing by relatives. He had recently returned home from service in the navy. The shooter and motive are unknown. Orland’s family background includes ties to Athens and Charleston, with Darrell his elder brother and Mrs McKee’s lineage noted.

Orland McKee George McKee Charleston W. Va Athens West Union Street Young McKee Navy Darrell McKee Mary Woodruff Merrill Woodruff C. M. Pierce

Victory Loan Drive Faces Last Four Days For Athens County

Leaders report only 557 950 raised of the county goal with 531 900 still to subscribe in four days. Officials urge every eligible resident to purchase bonds, with about 80 000 more needed daily to reach the objective and prevent a historic failure.

Athens County Alredman

Twelve certificates awarded to teachers at Ewing hall

County Superintendent Root announced twelve certificates issued to applicants who took the teachers examination at Ewing hall last Saturday. Recipients include Leah G. Featherstone and C. J. McCullough for three years high school certifications. Maud Lopez Faye Marshall Belle McDonald Mdna Rodehaver Helen Vennison Sabra Armstrong Sibyl Gabriel Lelia G. Barnhill for renewals for three years. Mack R. Braley for three years elementary. Anna L. Martin for one year elementary.

Ewing Hall Root Leah G. Featherstone C. J. McCullough Maud Lopez Faye Marshall Belle McDonald Mdna Rodehaver Helen Vennison Sabra Armstrong Sibyl Gabriel Lelia G. Barnhill Mack R. Braley Anna L. Martin

Knights of Pythias Honor Service Members at Castle Hall

The Knights of Pythias hosted a reception at Castle Halls honoring 26 members in military service, many still in France. Prof H R Wilson welcomed guests and gave medals from the Supreme Lodge, Captain J H Comstock spoke for the service members, and Hon I M Foster offered remarks. Musical performances and a Swedish dance followed, with about 250 people in attendance.

Knights of Pythias France H. R. Wilson Supreme Lodge P's J. H. Comstock Erma Comstock Gladys Jones Mary Helen Lee Thor Olson

Summit Grange Plans Year of Community Efforts

NEW MARSHFIELD C May 6 Summit Grange met in Modern Woodmen Hall. Three candidates were given first and second degree obligations. A literary program followed with Life History and Habits of the Fly by L. H. Efaw. A discussion on leaks in the farm business was led by John Swaim. A lecturer formed a committee to plan programs for the year.

New Marshfield Summit Grange Woodmen Hall L. H. Efaw John Swaim

How to Relieve Chronic Rheumatism with Liniment Massage

Simple guidance suggests massaging affected areas with Chamberlain's Liniment for chronic or muscular rheumatism to achieve noticeable relief and satisfaction.

Chamberlain

Union of South Africa Produces Millions of Gallons of Wine

The Union of South Africa annually yields between four and five million gallons of wine reflecting its substantial wine industry.

The Union of South Africa

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