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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1919

Page

6

Athens Concert Delights Audience Despite Downpour

Miss Marie Tiffany of the Metropolitan Opera Company and violincellist Jacques Glockner performed at Ewing Hall on Friday for the Edison phonograph fund. The program ranged from Mozart to Taylor, with Tiffany praised for her voice and Glockner for his cello.

Ewing Hall Marie Tiffany Metropolitan Opera Company Jacques Glockner Edison Phonograph Miss Tiffany Glockner Athens Mozart Greene Goddard Taylor Mr. Glockner Airs of the Allies

First section of 166th Infantry arrives in Cleveland

The first section of Nickel Plate troop trains bearing the 166th Infantry of the Rainbow Division arrived in Cleveland Ohio at 9 15 this morning. Two other sections were due to arrive around noon. The men were allowed a brief hike before boarding for Columbus where a large homecoming demonstration awaits.

Cleveland Ohio 166Th Infantry Columbus

State rejects road matters submitted Friday

The highway advisory board refused two requests from county commissioners and the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce to pave the Athens-Logan highway a short distance north of Nelsonville with brick and to brick pave the Chauncey Bailey Run road. No state funds were available to cover the extra costs, implying the projects will not proceed this year unless funding appears. The Chauncey proposal, backed by New York Coal Company, would use brick instead of tar-bound pavement and hinges on state aid and maintenance funds.

Athens-Logan Nelsonville Chauncey-Bailey Run Highway Advisory Board State Anderson New York Coal Company Bailey Run Chauncey Athens-Nelsonville Northern Corporation

Afghanistan Delegation Reaches Moscow to Seek Ties

A mission from Afghanistan arrived in Moscow on Thursday to establish relations with the Russian Bolshevik government. The dispatch notes Afghanistan borders India, covers about 240,000 square miles, and has a population near 4.5 million.

London Afghanistan Moscow India

Shadowed Patrolman Shoots Self at Start of Shift

Twenty minutes after Police School graduation Patrolman Tennant was en route to the hospital when he saw a shadow and shot himself in the leg. The incident occurred in New York City and details followed.

New York N. Y Tennant

St Patrick’s Day tale of found abandoned baby

A passerby noticed a white object and a niche intended for a saint near St Patrick’s. He investigated and found an abandoned baby crying faintly. Local authorities were alerted to care for the infant.

St. Patrick’s

Milks Emulsion touted as cure for lung trouble

An old advertisement recounts Otto Morgan of Terre Haute credits Milks Emulsion with curing severe lung illness after 1908 coughing fits and hemorrhages. It markets the product as a nutritious emulsion that improves digestion, appetite, and strength, and promises refunds if not satisfied. It lists price and available sellers in Athens Ohio and Terre Haute Indiana.

Otto Morgan Pearl St Terre Haute Ind Milks Emulsion Co Cline Pharmacy Co Athens Ohio

Great Derby Run on Muddy Churchill Downs

Louisville May 10. The Kentucky Derby faces a heavy track with fourteen horses named to start. Eternal and Regalo are the two fillies in the field, both regarded as top contenders. The East field and West pick promise a most open race with no clear monopoly by a single horsed contender.

Louisville KY Churchill Downs Eternal Regalo

Boys Suit Pattern for 3 to 8 Years Opens Too Much

Pattern details describe a versatile boys suit for sizes 3 4 5 6 and 8 years. It lists suitable fabrics khaki drill galatea gingham flannel serge corduroy velvet and notes sleeve options. The pattern costs 10 cents and 20 yards of 40 inch fabric required for size 4.

Doan's Kidney Pills Celebrity Endorsement in Athens

Athens resident W I Reynolds reports severe lumbago and kidney issues improved after taking Doan's Kidney Pills from Cline's Pharmacy. He credits three boxes for lasting relief and urges others to use the same remedy priced at 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the product.

Athens Reynolds Painter Union St Doan Cline

Annie Steals Carriage and Faces Shocking Loss

In a neighborhood tale Annie hatches a shop spree with the baby carriage missing after a day of conspicuous buying. She confronts the grim truth when Tony and the grocer reveal no carriage, leaving Annie to ponder a drastic plan as the stolen child’s transport vanishes. Dorothy Minister narrates the country bound twist.

Annie Tony

Sunday Socials and Visits Around McDougal Area

Local families including Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Dowler and relatives hosted guests such as Mr. Herb Howard and Mr. Leo Duncan. Mrs. Alva Junod visited with Cleyth, and several others attended a circus in Athens. Casual gatherings continued with neighbors and relatives across the area.

H. P. Dowler Herb Howard Leo Duncan Glayds Howard McDougal Alva Junod Cleyth C. L. Smith Ralph Cledyth F. W. Queal Athens

Music lessons spark trouble for a girl in class

A mother asks if her daughter should sing with the girls or stand while others sing. Mrs Thompson advises investigating the teacher, avoiding home disruption, and speaking with the teacher then principal if needed. The second letter asks about a married woman visiting. guidance urges patience, not confronting the husband or the other woman, and letting time resolve the situation.

Mrs. Thompson Sweet Violet

Local Gossip Notes From Chauncey And Surrounding Areas

Last week guests included Mr E J Karns at Wellston with sister Mrs Adam Jenkins and family. Mr and Mrs E M Daugherty and Miss Eleanor Minister stayed with Mr and Mrs O N McHarg at Union. Mrs Nathan Miller of Chauncey is ill in Mill street. Mrs Miller is mother of Mrs Geo Katzenback. Deputy A W Shinn visited Chauncey in support of the K O T M. Mrs Nancy Saxon visited Chauncey. Mrs Guy Brokins and Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass were in Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Jas Barnowmen visiting relatives in Columbus. James Pencilli of Cabin Creek W Va visited Chauncey to see brother Gabriel Pencelli. Mrs William Hines visiting relatives at Burr Oak. Mrs Edward Minister and Mrs Parkhurst visited relatives in Glouster.

E. J. Karns Adam Jenkins Wellston E. M. Daugherty Eleanor Minister O. N. McHarg Union Nathan Miller Chauncey Mill Street Miller Geo. Katzenback A. W. Shinn McConnellsville Nancy Saxon Guy Brokins Lloyd Pendergrass Jas Barnowmen Columbus James Pencilli Cabin Creek W. Va Gabriel Pencelli William Hines Burr Oak Edward Minister Parkhurst Glouster

Pleasant Evening at Church of Christ by Christian Endeavor

A Tuesday program at the Church of Christ by the Christian Endeavor featured Maurice Guthrie in charge. The lineup included opening song piano solo by Miss Pearl Wharton recitations by Paul Fiske and Miss Lucy Law, solos by Lloyd Wharton and Lucille Bradfield, and piano numbers by Miss Sarah Guthrie.

Christain Endeavor Church of Christ Christain Endeavors Maurice Guthrie Miss Pearl Wharton Paul Fiske Peetagien Eas Apelle Lloyd Wharton Lucy Law Biddy Sarah Guthrie Lucille Bradfield

Ohio Senate weighs 48 million dollar finance bill

The Ohio senate considered for final action the 48 million dollar appropriation bill approved 99 to 2 in the house. It will pass with senate amendments then return to the house, which will likely not concur, sending the measure to a conference committee. A cities financial relief bill awaits the governor's signature. The voting date moved from August 12 to November 4 by 22 to 5 vote with five senators opposing.

Columbus Ohio Senate House Senate Snyder Wagner Beebe Norris Holden Wright Cleveland

Hun Delegates Prepare 24 Hour Translation Effort

In Versailles on May 10, Foreign Minister Brockdorff Rantzau heads the German peace delegation and will travel to Berlin once the treaty translation is finished. The German commission operates in shifts around the clock to complete the translation work.

Versailles Brockdorff Rantzau Berlin Brockdorff-Rantzau

Sons of Veterans Seek Memorial Day Observance Ban

The Sons of Veterans adopt resolutions urging Memorial Day be observed as intended and urging the public to refrain from games of sport and amusement in Wooster on May 8.

Wooster Sons of Veterans

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Caida Waror Apor Mr. Morgan Fountain Pharmacy Dorothy Minister Brother Helen Bradfield Jessie Smart Guy Brookins Mat Kilpatrick Wm. Burdette M. E. Church Burdette Akron Poop Es Stroud Ak Ak al Ia Art Charles McKinley John McKinley Canaanville Bessie Hubler Harvey Cone Austin Cone Mildred Lucile Pearlie Smith Rimer Everett Charley McKinley David Matteson Vol Victor Columbia Emerson Home Furnishing Co Athens Furniture Exchange Washington Union of Scientists and Technologists Congress American Federation of Labor Goodrich C.E. Norris E. Carpenter Senreco
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