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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1919

Page

3

Local residents visit relatives and travel notices

Mrs Henry Lancaster left Friday to spend Mother's Day with her two sons at O W U in Delaware. Mrs Jonas Patton visits her daughter in Logan. Mrs Lillian Aughree and her daughter return to Detroit after visiting here. Miss Ruth Stratton stays with her grandparents in Logan. Mrs Warner Green visits relatives in Columbus. Stanley Dew travels to Columbus for business. Dr G B Maxwell and wife return to Fredericksburg after visiting the Maxwells. Mrs W S Rhodes and son Billy visit Columbus relatives. Mrs Floyd Vore and children stay with her parents in Logan.

Henry Lancaster Delaware Jonas Patton Logan Lillian Aughree Detroit Ruth Stratton Warner Green Columbus Stanley Dew G. B. Maxwell Fredericksburg F. G. Maxwell W. S. Rhodes Billy Floyd Vore

Funeral for Charles McNamee Set at Home

The funeral services for little Charles McNamee will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 at his parents home on Walnut street. A special Boy Scout meeting Friday evening drew about seventy five Scouts who pledged support to a benefit play by Athens high school's junior class at the opera house on Friday May 16.

Athens High School Opera House Glouster Soldier Boys Order of Eagles

Mother's Day Services at the Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church invites worshippers to special Mother's Day exercises in Sunday school with music at 9 30 am. The pastor will preach in the morning and in the evening. Morning Son evening.

THE Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville Classified Ads: Cottage and Dwelling Listings

Classifieds describe one new six room cottage on Walnut Street with water gas and electricity priced reasonably. John E. Zeller of Nelsonville Ohio also lists a five room cottage with basement and fruit trees near Public Square and a six room dwelling on Fairview Street with full utilities.

Walnut Street John E. Zeller Nelsonville Ohio Public Fairview Street

Tomato and plant sales and local listings

A mix of notes advertises tomato, cabbage, and mango plants for sale by J. W. Scott at 73 E. Franklin St. Another ad offers a private room for rent at 11842 West Washington St with Bell phone 629. Also announced is a new blacksmith shop by Sam Minkin at the W. J. Haybrow stand offering horseshoeing and wag on repairs with 25 years of experience and listed prices.

J. W. Scott E. Franklin St Washington St Bell W. J. Haybrow Sam Minkin

Thanksgiving at the sources honor soldiers families

A large community gathering is planned to celebrate and thank all mothers families and friends of returned soldiers. Miss Dorothy Hoodlett of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Hoodlett for the occasion.

Dorothy Hoodlett Columbus Mrs John Hoodlett

Hyperion Club Picnic Postponed To Later Date

The Hyperion Club announces postponement of its annual picnic dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Davis in Kimberly scheduled for May 16. A new date will be announced later.

Hyperion Club Joe Davis Kimberly

Audrey Menders Fourteenth Birthday Party

Mrs. H Mender entertained many girls Thursday afternoon at 3 30 in honor of her daughter Audrey s fourteenth birthday. Piano Victrola music and games provided entertainment and a two course luncheon was served. Attendees included Audry Mender Marjorie Mender Margaret Juniper Eunice Juniper Bob Juniper Freda Shaw Dorothy Shaw Helen Shaw Marie Parpichel Alberta Keating Margaret Keating Hazel McManamay Helen Stewart Marguerite Stewart Nellie Picket Nellie North Dorothy Hilton Grace Asebell Bill Matheny Jr Rachel West.

H. Mender Audrey Audry Mender Marjorie Mender Margaret Juniper Eunice Juniper Bob Juniper Freda Shaw Dorothy Shaw Helen Shaw Marie Parpichel Alberta Keating Margaret Keating Hazel McManamay Helen Stewart Marguerite Stewart Nellie Picket Nellie North

Mother's Day Observed At Methodist Church

The Methodist Episcopal Church announces a Mother's Day program with a goal of drawing 200 men from the Men s class and replicating the Easter attendance of 800 to 1 000. A 10 30 a m service features a Mothers Day sermon and a portion of Easter music, with ushers at 10 00 a m. Evening sermon titled Some Nelsonville People Who Are Robbing God invites all to share a warm welcome.

Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church Nelsonville

Mother's Day Services at Episcopal Church May 11

On Mother's Day May 11 the Episcopal Church invites all to a 9:30 A M church school led by superintendent Miss Mabel Poston and a 3 P M service with Rev. C B Plummer. The address will discuss "Mother The source and foundation of all men's belief" and all members are urged to attend.

Episcopal Church Mabel Poston C. B. Plummer Motther

Apostolic Holiness Church Sunday Services and Gatherings

Chestnut Street near Harper Street pastor J C Brillhart invites the public to Sunday school at 9 30 and a 10 30 sermon on Why Are Sin and Satan Permitted A 2 30 old time class meeting followed by a 7 00 song service and 7 30 evangelistic service with theme Running Water Midweek prayer meeting at 7 00 Wednesday described as a time of great refreshings All welcome for a stirring religious gathering

Co. L. Johnson Christian Bible School E. A. Johnston Living Link Africa Christian Endeavor Chestnut Street Harper Street J. C. Brillhart

RAZZKING MET DEATH AT ANI OF A MUSIC

Jimmy Europe known as King of Jazz is dead after being stabbed by drummer Herbert Wright during a Boston concert. Europe led the 369th infantry band and popularized ragtime overseas. Wright is accused of the stabbing as Europe reprimanded him for disobeying orders. A Chicago inventor created portable hospital cot lifting apparatus.

Europe Foch Herbert Wright Jimmy Europe 369Th Hell Fighters Arcanne Forest

Ohio troopers return wounded aboard six coach train to Camp Sherman

A morning train of six coaches carried sick and wounded to Camp Sherman stopping at Union depot at 10 35. Among the evacuees were George Steward son of E M Steward Athens R D 1 attached to veterinary unit 10 and Ray Mickey Donnells of Chillicothe a Ohio University student and Phi Delta Theta member. The group represented nearly every service organization including the Rainbow Division with one Richmond recruit from the 166 Infantry and a gassed soldier from the 42 division awaiting demobilization. A second eight coach train was due at 1 15 P M east bound for the new army occupation.

Ohio Camp Sherman Union Depot George Steward E. M. Steward Athens R. D Young Steward Ray Mickey”) Donnells Chillicothe Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Rainbow Richmond

Balloon distance race over Wingfoot Lake pilots vie for record

On May 10 seven hydrogen balloons piloted by naval men will race from Wingfoot Lake Flying Field at four PM to set new distance records. The winner will be the balloon that lands farthest from the start, with pilots sending messages to towns passed. The current records are 1700 miles by a German pilot in 1913 and 1500 miles by a French pilot in 1912.

Akon Wingfoot Lake

Governor Cox Names Appointees Sent to Senate

Columbus Ohio May 10 Governor Cox sent to the senate today for confirmation the following appointments L Pomerene Coshocton county trustee Ohio State University J A McDowell Ashland county and David J Rockwell Portage county trustees Kent State normal school John Weld Peck Hamilton county trustee Miami University and Frank C Trentman Hamilton county as member of the state pharmacy board The appointments were sent to a committee on rules.

Columbus Senate E. Pomerene Coshocton County Rustee Ohio State University J. A eDowell Ashland County David J Rockwell Portage County Kent State Normal School John Weld Peck Hamilton County Miami University Frank C. Trentman State Pharmacy Board

Glouster News: Fish Arrival and Community Events

State Game Director announces car of fish for East Branch arriving on train No 4. Rain blocks road travel with transport limited to Bishopville by auto, then horse drawn rigs to streams. Glouster hosts alumni banquet and prepares Fourth of July homecoming with multiple committees.

Glouster Sportsmen Club A. C. Baxter East Branch Bishopville

Reverend J C Arbuskle to Speak at Jacksonville and Trimble

Announcement states Rev. J C Arbuskle of Columbus will speak at the M E church in Jacksonville next Sunday morning May 11 at 10 o'clock and at Trimble that evening at 7 30. All are invited to attend.

J. C. Arbuskle Ch. D Columbus M. E Jacksonville Trimble

Minnesota inventor echoes snow fence rails shield

A Minnesota inventor develops a blizzard fence for railroads with panels that slide up posts to adapt as snow depth rises from fierce storms or the impact of passing trains.

Minnesota

Wilson to present peace treaty message to Congress

President Wilson will deliver his peace treaty message to Congress after returning to the capital. The extra session will hear a shorter message focused on domestic questions with a long treaty address expected to review the international situation and key proposals. He will meet the foreign relations committee upon his return for detailed discussions.

Washington Wilson Congress White House

NC-4 Seaplane Repairs Under Way at Chatham

The NC-4 seaplane, forced to return to Chatham after engine trouble on its Rockaway Beach to Halifax flight, undergoes repairs. One engine is back in service and mechanics work on the other. officials now expect a Sunday departure for Halifax.

Chatham Mass Rockaway Beach Halifax

Key Men Favor a Wage Strike

S. J. Konenkamp of the Telegraphers Union said he would publish early next week the outcome of the strike vote among commercial telegraphers nationwide. He stopped here en route to Chicago where he would announce likely Monday and stated returns show an overwhelming vote in favor of a strike.

Washington S. J. Konenkamp The Telegraphers Union Konenkamp Chicago

McArthur Named Superintendent of West Point

Brigadier General Douglas McArthur, a noted World War II hero and former commander of the Rainbow Division, was appointed superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He will assume duties June 12 following the graduation of the current senior class.

Washington Douglas McArthur United States Military Academy West Point McArthur

May Deport 'Em Cleveland Bolsheviks

Federal immigration inspector A J Fluckii said he would ask Secretary Wilson to deport seventeen Cleveland bolsheviks to Russia and Hungary. Most were arrested by police as marchers in the Red May Day parade and are now in county jail.

Cleveland, CO A. J. Fluckii Labor Wilson Cleveland

Former Ames Resident Dies in Mitchell South Dakota

Mrs. Sarah Henry Gilligan aged 78 died in Mitchell South Dakota. Widow of Walter Gilligan she lived in Ames township most of her life. She moved to live with daughter Mrs Harry Hoisington in South Dakota. Daughter Mrs Jizzie Owens survives. Funeral party will arrive in Athens Monday night with burial at home.

Amesville Mitchell South Dakota Sarah Henry Gilligan Gilligan Walter Gilligan Ames Township Harry Hoisington Jizzie Owens Athens

Pittsburg Street Car Strike Threat Looms

Pittsburg May 10. Union street car men issue a twenty four hour strike notice to Pittsburg street railway receivers. The ultimatum says workers will walk out at midnight unless wage demands are submitted to the War Labor Board.

Pittsburg PA Pittsburg Street Railway Company War Labor Board

Hungarian Soviet Republic Rejects Romanian Terms

The official Voerces Usag announces Hungary will not accept Romania's terms and will continue fighting. A note on a new guard for incandescent lamps describes a split wooden handle that closes around a socket and extension cord.

Budapest Romania Voerces Usag

Heavy Rain Floods Areas North of City.

A heavy rain storm spared the Federal Valley district but caused flooding along the McDougall farm creek. Crops along the bottoms suffered damage and some roads were flooded. The downpour was the heaviest in years.

Amesville Federal Valley District McDougall

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