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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1919

Page

7

Foster to Attend Republican Caucus in Washington

Hon I M Foster congressman from the 10th District plans to leave Athens mid next week for Washington to attend the Republican caucus on May 16 before Congress meets May 19. He will stay at The Grafton Hotel and travel by car with chauffeur Thomas Morgan. Mrs Foster and their youngest daughter accompany him. eldest daughter stays in school.

I. M. Foster Congress Athens Washington Grafton Hotel Foster Thomas Morgan

Market gains lift stock indices at opening

New York May 7 The stock market showed strength at the opening with nearly all leaders advancing. U S Steel was unchanged while Central Leather opened at 81% up, American Beet Sugar 82% up, Marine Preferred 111% up, and American Smelting 74 up. An Dutch invention uses fresh sea fish as a chief ingredient in artificial rubber.

New York U. S. Steel

Y Policies Defended by the Y M C A Finance Chief

George W. Perkins, chairman of the Y M C A war work council finance committee, says of 11 299 workers sent to France less than five percent failed. Fourteen killed and 126 wounded. The report covers England France Germany and Italy and notes canteens do not give away free supplies but sell at low cost and send items to front lines when possible.

New York George W. Perkins War Work Council France Perkins Europe England Germany Italy

Athens Junior play Mr Bob shines at opera house

The Athens Hi Junior play Mr Bob staged Tuesday evening at the opera house wowed audiences with a sparkling comedy. Marian Bush as the title role and Blanche Riley as a French maid drew applause for versatility. Several cast members delivered strong lines, while cats and kittens provided light stage by play. A girls quartet and a Swedish dance added lively numbers under Mrs Thor Olson. Principal P F McCormick earned praise for training and direction by Lucile Henry.

Athens Hi Bob Opera House Marian Bush Blanche Riley Ralph Davidson Dorothy Kircher Dorothy Slutz Joshua Zeigler Llewllyn Evans Misses van Dyke Jones McCormick Riley Thor Olson P. F. McCormick Lucile Henry

Greens Run Party at Williams Home

A pleasant surprise birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams in Greens Run Ost May 6. Attendees included Lena Leake Martha Snyder Hugh Minnie Taylor Maude Vere O C Lantz Martha Sorrell Edward Edith Maxine Virgie Huxson Donald William Minnie Love Iva Treva Marie Frances Hanley Katherine Angeline Love Maggie Hartman Effie Cartwright Blanche Gaskalla Elizabeth Daniels Minnie Maynard and the hostesses.

Greens Run Thomas Williams Edward Edith Maxine Virgie Huxson Donald William Minnie Love Iva Lantz Treva Marie Frances Hanley Jessie Tenan Katherine Angeline Love Maggie Hartman Effie Cartwright Blanche Gaskalla Elizabeth Daniels Minnie Maynard Hostess

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss

We thank friends for kindness and sympathy during our daughter’s sickness and death and for flowers. Special thanks to the quartette, the undertaker, and Rev Shaver. Mr and Mrs R L Smith.

Shaver

Black Maria Jail Wagon Falls Apart in New York

A historic jail wagon known as the Black Maria, famed for transporting Sing Sing inmates, collapsed and broke apart in New York. The vehicle carried numerous prisoners over its long service.

New York Black Maria

Wives Oust Husbands From Front Rows at Fashion Show

In New York a fashion show featured Eve in a fig leaf while husbands watched from rear as their wives occupied the best seats. The scene highlighted wives taking the prime spots and husbands left standing.

New York

Coolville folks travel as C B Harper visits Parkersburg

Dr C B Harper and daughter Beulah and Lucile toured Parkersburg Monday to view the Tank a visit that did not occur. Miss Vermah Hardman and Miss Virginia Ryland left for Spencer Monday. Mrs W A Bingman and daughter Doris return Thursday from Columbus after visiting Mr Tom Calaway and wife.

C. B. Harper Beulah Lucile Parkersburg Vermah Hardman Virgina Ryland Spencer W. A. Bingman Doris Columbus Tom Calaway Defance Ward Frame A. M. Frame Madge Cook Elizabeth Peters Lila Campbell Jasper George Mary George A. A. Merritt F. G. Runi Orlaff McKimm John Runion Calawaf Emma Stout Cincinnati

Yeggs Make Poor Robbery Swap In Chicago

In Chicago the burglars cracked the William Dee company safe but took only a twenty cent cigarette package and left a seven dollar sledge hammer. A new patented toy soldier design allows a figure to hold a rifle in multiple positions including firing.

Chicago Ill Yeggs William Dee Company

Home James Akron Beatrobbed in Night Trouble

Lemis King of the Fast End was robbed by two Black men who beat him, stole $9 and his clothing then left him to hide behind a barn. A patrol wagon brought him home wrapped in a blanket after cries drew neighbors and a policeman lent a blanket.

Akron Lemis King James

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