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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
3
C H Bartacett is business manager and editor while Mrs C H Bartlett handles social reporting and circulation. Delinquencies by carriers should be reported promptly to this office via home phone 98 or Bell phone 290W.
For sale all kinds of choice geraniums at Sauter's Art Gallery near the Depot. Also wanted housekeeper for family of two, with references, GEO. S. DILLH, Nelsonville Ohio. Also wanted a school girl to work mornings, Mrs. E. R. Rike, 128 Columbus Street. Dates show 5-23-6p and 5-23-8.
The forty first annual commence ment was held last evening at the High School auditorium. Miss Elizabeth Zellers opened the program with a match, the High School orchestra performed Il Trovatore and Mendelssohn marches, Rev. W B Hendershott gave the invocation, WHart Walter presented a $100 Liberty Bond, a Service Flag and an American flag as a memorial to the class of 1918. Dean H W Chubb spoke, diplomas were awarded to fifty nine seniors, and Rev. Leon Arpee delivered the benediction. A social hour followed with the orchestra playing national selections.
Mrs Julius Fischer hosted the Needle Club at her East Franklin street home Thursday afternoon. Members and guests contributed to Red Cross work then enjoyed an elegant luncheon. Guests included Mrs John Owens Mrs Earl Lama and Mrs L D Johnson of Logan with members Mesdames Mabel Parnecut Ed Deana L J Eberle Harry Edington J L Murphy Harriett Preston W W Poston Lon Rice R R Stalier C G Sheppard C B Welch and Misses Abbie Benson and Mabel Poston.
The Hocking Valley Christian Endeavor convention opens tonight at 7 at the Christian church auditorium with a half hour song service. Delegates arrive to be assigned to places, Rev. Leon Arpee leads devotional, Rev. W B Hendershott welcomes guests, C R Line contributes vocal music, and a social hour follows the nine o'clock main service. The event runs all day tomorrow and Sunday with a call for Nelsonville residents to attend.
i L. F. Carpenter spent Thursday in Columbus on business. Doris Nye and Chas. Woodruff, of Athens, attended the class play here Wednesday night. Mrs. M. H. Lutz is the guest of her daughter, Bess, who is a student at O. W. at Delaware. Miss Hazel Cline, of Albany, is the commencement guest of Miss Eva Cotten, Russell Mapie, Misses Marie Jossen and Ruth Davis and Melba Harwick of Athens, motored here and were guests of friends Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs James Hoye and family thank the Lady Mac Cabees, K P and Pythian Sisters and Forresters for their sympathy after the death of their son and brother. They also appreciate the beautiful flowers and the many people who donated their cars for the funeral service.
Mr and Mrs Joe McGruder and Mr and Mrs Jack West visited Camp Sherman with their two children Catherine and Hinman during a recent trip, sharing time at the base facility.
Mrs L Cline entertained with a twelve o'clock dinner Thursday guests included Mrs Ben Hooper and Hetty of Gloucester Mrs Robert Willams and son Clifford and Essie Cline in attendance.
Mr and Mrs William Fleck joined Mrs R H Jackson Mrs T C Galvin Mrs F G Maxwell and Mrs C H Bartlett as they motored to Logan on Thursday evening to attend the Eastern Star inspection and related activities.
Students and teachers in Nelsonville are on a three months school break. Classes paused Wednesday afternoon and resumed today when pupils collect their grade cards.
Mr and Mrs James Hove and family of Columbus along with Mrs Chas Hove and son of Cambridge Mrs Hart Robinson and Misses Kate and Nellie Robinson of Columbus came to attend the Hove funeral.
A. Thompson of Col umbus visited the city on Thursday and today drawing interest from residents and merchants.
Lawrence Hoye son of Mr and Mrs James Hoye born October 15 1892 Nelsonville Ohio died May 19 1918 aged 25 years 7 months and 4 days He served in the U S Army heavy artillery at Camp Sherman and was praised as a model youth He attended the Methodist Episcopal Church in Murray City and Linden Heights with active roles in religious and fraternal orders He died after a brief home visit and a fatal accident while returning to Camp Columbus barracks His death brings sorrow to his parents four brothers one sister and many friends and relatives He is remembered for duty faith and devotion to country and God
Tonight at 7 30 the war talk by Captain H L Lambkin opens in the Methodist church under the Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds after expenses go to the War Chest fund. Word of his Wednesday speech drew crowds in Nelsonville and Glouster. He served with the Seventh Canadian Dragoon Guards and earned the British War Cross in a trench raid. The talk promises vivid accounts of the war and prison camps.
The French war office reported the repulse of a German surprise attack, along with successful French raids and intermittent artillery fighting.
Washington officials said Crowder’s draft order will be used against the I W W and related groups. Local boards gain power to curb I W W activities and prevent work stoppages seen last year during harvest.
Copenhagen fishermen claim a German Zeppelin was shot down over the North Sea and that a British destroyer rescued the crew. The report adds no corroboration from official sources.
Public notices list names Mrs. Jake Guggenheim Mrs. Geo Jones Mr. Luther Moore and Mrs. Jessie Walker with advertising date May 21 1918. James Sharp P M oversees the notices in Nelsonville Ohio.
Chicago Count James Minotto was refused bail in the Federal Court of Appeals and remanded into the custody of United States Marshal Bradley to Fort Sheridan guardhouse. A habeas corpus writ was denied by Judge Carpenter, beginning internment proceedings as a dangerous alien enemy.
Treasury Department informed Representative Kitchin that a tax bill must be forced through this session. The instruction followed a conference between Secretary McAdoo and President Wilson.
Albany’s Mrs. Walter Chase of Athens visited relatives here. Carol Webb arrived from Columbus for an alumni banquet and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Coe. Akron guests Clyde Bowers and Sidney Wilson visited family. Mrs. Esther Teeters hosted Sidney. Mrs. W. B. Martin and daughters from Wales Mill were in town for business. Clyde Whitlarch and Carol joined family in Columbus where Mrs. M. W. Howery underwent surgery. Wm. Stanley of Snowville spent the weekend here. Will Coe of Athens visited his father John P. Coe. The Presbyterian Missionary Society met at Mrs. John Hursey’s. next meeting planned for Mrs. Henry Masketer’s in June. Rev. and Mrs. Myers vacationing in Columbus.
A member of the B and O freight train crew was killed and two others injured when the locomotive derailed near North Bend this morning. The incident disrupted service and prompted an investigation by railroad authorities. The dead and injured were identified by officials as crew members aboard the derailed consist.
The Methodist church hosts free afternoon lecture recital Songs of our Allies by Mr Bentley Ball for 700 to 800 students from John Hancock High School Training School Athens High Central East Side schools and other upper grades. An evening program at the Presbyterian church is also planned under Troop 1 BSA with no admission charged.
J H Beckler born near Chauncey died last Saturday at his Maxwell Ohio home. Funeral services were held Monday at 9 am with interment at Greenlawn cemetery. He never married and lived with his sister. Survived by brothers J F of Kimberly G L of Hiram and Wm of Chauncey. sixth family death in just over a year.
Mrs. Conrad entertained at dinner Sunday with her daughter Mabel. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Conrad and their children, Mrs. Mary Huff man, Mr. Everett Johnson, and Miss Mary Dew, all from New Lexington.
Sunday and Monday guests at Camp Sherman included Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Courtney Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Courtney Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass Miss Helen Bradfield Miss Naomi Fouty Mrs. Homer Shields Mrs. John Rivers Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ferrer and family Miss Mary Evans Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shaner and family and Miss Frances Galomb.
Mr and Mrs Frank Pendergrass of Middleport were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs P Pendergrass in Chauncey and with other relatives. Miss Gladys Biggins visited sister Lenna Biggins at Chillicothe. Mr and Mrs BE C Wharton spent Sunday with relatives in Orbiston.
The Christian Endeavorers hosted a twin meeting at the Church of Christ on Sunday evening led by Miss Dorothy Minister and Lucile Bradfield. The discussion centered on Education, the Doorway to Service, with a piano solo by Miss Wharton and a Quiet Hour led by Miss Law.
Mr and Mrs I N McHarg and daughter of Union were guests of Mr and Mrs Edw Minister in Chauncey Mrs Wm Katzenback and daughter of Chauncey and Mrs John Loper of The Plains visited Gillespleville with Mr and Mrs Timmons. Florence Lax of Nelsonville stayed with Miss Mary Dawson in Chauncey.
Mrs. Belle Wiance died unexpectedly early Sunday in the home of her son Harry Wiance at Beaumont. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Chauncey M. E. Church with Rev. W. H. Arthur officiating and burial in Nye cemetery. Survived by sons Harry and D. W. Wines, sister Mrs. Priscilla Barton of East Liverpool. Husband John Wines died about three years ago. She was 67 and long a Methodist Church member.
Mr and Mrs Chas Leffler and Mrs Edw Leffler visited Columbus to see sons George and Carl before transfers to a Southern camp. Wm Beckler called to Maxville by brother J H Beckler's death. Mrs F K Shirkey of Toledo visiting Chauncey. Mary Eisler in Columbus to see son John Wisler now enlisted and at a Southern camp. War Johnson and Miss Mabel Conrad guests in Amesville. Miss Mary Matthews of Peach Ridge visited Miss Lucy Dorr. Elsie Worden of Columbus visiting Chauncey. Ida Hayden visiting Akron sister. Mrs J N McCafferty left for Columbus to visit daughter and family.
Word from Indian River City Florida reports a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Adolph Nelson at their home. The mother is Verna Gardner formerly of Chauncey daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Gardner.
Mrs. Sarah Stalder of Chauncey welcomed her week’s guests including her daughter Mrs. Cecelia Siman and children of Green's Run, Mrs. Fierce of Trimble, and Mrs. Shafer of Rockbridge.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ met at Miss Lucy Dorr’s country home near Chauncey for a monthly social gathering. Thirty-three members and one visitor attended. The program included a society talk by Lewereeermotambe, a talk by Miss Lahugh on creating interest in the C E Society, and vocal duets by James 8. Day and Miss Osborne with Miss Biggins.
The successful C. B. Meet included a waterfeel event as Charles Bradfield hosted a luncheon served with assistance from Grace Day Gladys Bradfield Pearl Wharton and Mozella Lahugh. Miss Royal Rivers visited Camp Sherman this week to see friends. Mr and Mrs Fred Lawrence (Anna May Drake) stayed with Mr and Mrs J A Drake in Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith of Pomeroy traveled to Columbus to visit Mr and Mrs Wm Collins.
Mr and Mrs W F Ferrell and family Mr and Mrs Fred Shaner and family Miss Evans Miss Frances Golomb and Miss Fouty traveled to Camp Sherman and Chillicothe on Sunday. They hoped to dine with the boys from home but could not locate any. Returning home they had supper in Lancaster and took photos of the sights including the crowd.
A linen shower was held for Miss Ruth B England of Chauncey in anticipation of her forthcoming marriage to Mr. Earl Bridge water next week. The note also reminds readers of Memorial Day services and flag raising in Chauncey.
Two masked men believed to be German agents held up James Varley night watchman at the Irvin Robbins Company auto bodies plant. They demanded if war supplies were being made, pored over the plant and papers, then fled in a car. Officials say the plant was not under government contracts.
Charles Gubac from Canaanville, Austro-Hungarian, was brought to Athens on a West Virginia board’s complaint for failing to fill a questionnaire. He completed the form and was released.
The Athens post office and public buildings across the country fly Italy’s red white and green flag today marking Italy joining the war on the side of the Allies three years ago.
Harry Kettell of Nelsonville has been placed in the current draft quota to depart May 27. He had earlier been granted a release to enlist in the navy, but his application was rejected by that service.
A brief urging readers to purchase war savings stamps, presenting the stamps as a superior investment that yields value beyond money and supports wartime financing. The message emphasizes action and patriotic duty.
Reading message for Wheaton and Crooks highlights paint care guidance this week. It urges customers to follow proper application and maintenance tips while promoting product lines.
On a Galveston to Galveston bound trip Brigadier General Paul Wolf, famed disciplinarian, attempted to discipline a nine year old passenger who commandeered the coach. The boy resisted, teased with the general, and finally slept with him after sharing a berth. The pair’s odd bedtime arrangement ended with the boy escaping in his night clothes.
An unnamed boy crept through a train car yelling like an Apache, woke a general’s aide, dumped ice on the general’s mother, swapped shoes with porters, and tried on medals before sleeping again. General Wolf, departing Galesburg, supports universal military training with a caveat about age. Ad for Wheaton & Crooks promotes a 5 gal. paint offer.
Consular reports note Manchurian barbers replace old Chinese equipment with modern American barber supplies signaling a rise of tensorial artistry and techniques in their salons.
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