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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
3
Local saloonists sold out Friday and Saturday with many buying for months ahead. Pilgrims from dry areas stocked up. few disturbances. Upcoming five game Glouster Millfield series set for Decoration Day weekend with strong Millfield lineup. Notables include visits by Gillett and Humphrey families and a Akron trip for Reese family. Beatrice Cook visited Velma Embrey.
Bridgeport Ohio reports Wheeling’s Acorn saloon preparing to close its 113 foot long bar as residents visit for final opportunity to drink. Early sales brief put Ungerleider license revenue at 305 dollars with extra cashiers and staff aiding a rush of customers. Cars allegedly carried whiskey in gas tanks during the swan song of Wheeling’s famous bar.
Sam Minkin announces a new Nelsonville blacksmith shop offering horseshoeing, woodwork, and wagon repairs with rates for horseshoeing and 25 years of experience. Painting varnishing paper hanging and carpenter work are specialty services and estimates are available via call to 437 Bell.
A garage available for rent suitable for one car located at 198 West Columbus Street. The notice provides the address and the rental purpose without additional terms.
Lieutenant Fritz Kenney of Athens led a nine coach 82nd Division troop train through Athens Saturday at 5 PM bound for Camp Sherman Taylor and Funston. Guy Stewart of Hebbardsville rode aboard. Sunday saw two trains with Ohio Indiana Texas Kansas troops and 32nd Division men including Ernest Boelzner of Hillsboro. No trains Monday.
Ohio farmers remain two weeks behind planting as continued rain forecasts threaten progress. Athens county reports wheat in good condition with potential for a record price, while Clerk of Courts Copeland grows corn on a Rome township farm. A power outage darkened Court street briefly as gas lights failed. The First M E Sunday School drew 824 attendees with 255 men 232 women and 337 children across departments, and a total collection of 26.27 dollars.
Ohio leaders name Major Johnson to form a veteran organization across four regions. Lt Col James C. McDermott from Wellington will organize Northeastern Ohio, Private John E Priddy of Findlay Northwestern Ohio, Major Sam John of Athens Southeastern Ohio, and Sgt Major H W Snodgrass of Springfield Southwestern Ohio.
Columbus May 26 The Ohio House will take up Representative Crabbe’s two new dry bills as special order tomorrow afternoon with emergency clauses. Drys claim enough votes exist. some previous opponents may switch to support rush legislation. The measures would extend local dry endorsement laws to the entire state.
Fred G Williams age 48 of Martins Ferry leapt from the Union Bridge into the Ohio River at Wheeling West Virginia after his hat blew off while he and his daughter rode in a car. He disappeared under the water and was drowned when he followed the hat.
A Texas inventor patents a metal rocker chair featuring rubber cushions as shock absorbers. The design focuses on enhancing comfort and stability while rocking. The patent outlines the chair’s frame joints cushioning system and ergonomic seating.
The fourth patrol of Troop II gathered at June Seibert's home for a business meeting Friday evening. After the session light refreshments were served to Loree Waltz Margaret Andrews Lillian Stewart Fanny Shamansky Lillian McLaughlin and guests Eva Frederick and Virginia Seibert.
The public is invited to attend an especial meeting of the W C T U at the Presbyterian Church at 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev Leon Arpee Rev Johnson and Miss Nelle Stratton will speak brief talks. Miss Kaelin will sing vocal selections.
The annual alumni banquet filled the K P hall with 250 guests in green and white. D W Gibson gave the welcome and William Smith answered. tributes to those who sacrificed were followed by musical selections and dancing until late. Numerous locals and visitors were listed as guests, with many leaving for weekend travels and visits to Columbus, Athens, and Cincinnati.
Civil War veterans and the Woman's Relief Corps in full uniform led a procession to the Christian Church for the annual memorial service. The church was decorated with flags and the pastor delivered a moving address to Sallant soldiers.
A penny social is planned for Tuesday evening at the D A R hall. Proceeds will support local activities. attendees are invited to attend and participate in the event.
Admission 10 cents to all announced for Cornwell's Jewelry store event.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Wells for Mrs. Poston, aged 80. She had lived in and near the city many years and was highly respected. burial followed at Greenlawn.
Charles Cavanaugh died Saturday after a lingering illness in his longtime city home. He was respected by many and leaves a wife and six children. no funeral arrangements have been made yet.
John Oliver aged 59 was buried at Greenlawn after funeral services held Sunday afternoon at his father in law Reid's home on Poplar street. He died after becoming ill while visiting friends in Columbus and is survived by his widow and three children.
Committees of the various secret societies are asked to meet at the Junior Hall on Thursday evening May 29 at 8 PM to arrange the joint memorial and homecoming. Chairman's order calls this gathering.
The Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church and Sunday school started a Centenary Movement campaign with a $19 000 church quota and $2 500 for the Sunday school. Local efforts led by W H Parks before evening service raised the full amount, a notable achievement given local conditions.
Hon. C. R. Cary, a leading state lawyer, spoke on the Centenary Movement to a large Nelsonville congregation. His address drew lengthy attention and spurred several non subscribers to donate. A platform jubilee followed with speeches by W. H. Parks, C. E. Jewett, D. A. Ferree, Frank Allen, and Rev. Arthur M. Mann. The Methodist Episcopal church raised nearly nineteen thousand dollars in a challenging economic period, proving Methodism’s earnest Christian spirit.
Immense Nelsonville crowd marks the passing of John Barleycorn with revelry and disorder as jails fill and taverns stay busy. Athens friends aid the ceremonies while dealers sell stock and locals brace for a dry spell. Some predict revival, others say the state will never again permit sales.
A permanent organization of congressmen from California Oregon and Washington was formed to boost Pacific coast interests. Their initial effort will address steel shipbuilding on the coast affecting about 120000 workers across sixteen yards.
The House Agricultural Committee reported the agricultural appropriations bill with a rider to repeal daylight saving. The repeal would take effect on the second Sunday after the bill becomes law.
State official in Columbus ruled that all municipal and township aspirants in free August primaries must file petitions with the secretary of state. The ruling, dated June 13, outlines deadline expectations for candidates seeking office.
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