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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1918

Page

3

Nelsonville News Notes and Local Notices

A compact Nelsonville column lists real estate for sale on West Washington Street Third and High streets and High street, plus a small farm near mines in Co. J. Sanders K of P Ridg Nelsonville. Community updates include guests from O U and naval enlistments in Lancaster, a B and O telegraph operator visiting, and several local transportation and sports details.

Washington Street Third High Streets High Street J. Sanders

Decoration Day Observed in Nelsonville with Services and Parade

Observances marked Decoration Day as Greenlawn cemetery received flowers on soldier graves. A large parade led by Chief Pearson moved through city streets with band, Boy Scouts, K of P, Masons, G A R and W R C members. At Fort street cemetery Rev Matheny spoke after G A R chairman G D Ridenour presented him. Flowers were laid at the river bridge for sailor graves. Also reported: Robert Bone and Miss Frederica Kasler attended a wedding in Xenia and Gretchen Kasler visits Mary Carpenter.

Nelsonville Greenlawn Pearson K. of P. Order Masonic Fort Street G. D. Ridenour Matheny River Bridge Stanley Dew BE. V. Moody Robert Bone Frederica Kasler Xenia Louise Bone Henry Deitz Gretchen Kasler Mary Carpenter

Deserter Roscoe Barker Arrested. Registration Soon Due

Roscoe Barker colored was arrested at the ball park by Officers Pearson and Dew on a desertion charge. He registered at Gary West Virginia last June but did not complete his questionnaire and is said to be evading his duty. All men 21 since June 5, 1917 must register next Wednesday June 5 at Nelsonville City Building from 7 AM to 9 PM.

Roscoe Barker Ball Park Pearson and Dew Barker Gary W. Va Nelsonville

Dinner Honors Lima Guests at Columbus Street Home

Mrs. W. T. Grose hosted a six o'clock Sunday dinner at her Columbus street residence to honor Mrs. Frank Primmer and her daughter Janice of Lima, Ohio. Guests at Camp Sherman this week include Mrs. Wm. Bumgardner and daughter Mildred and Mrs. Frank Primmer.

W. T. Grose Columbus Street Frank Primmer Janice Lima Ohio Wm. Bumgardner Mildred Camp Sherman

Bope-Hayes Club Ties Locals Then Tops Them in Afternoon

The Bope-Hayes club of Columbus tied the locals 4 to 4 in the morning game and shut them out 3 to 0 in the afternoon. Inability to hit in the pinches proved the undoing of the home team.

Bope-Hayes Club Columbus

Pitching duel notes from Chaffin game recap

Bases on balls favor Cassidy 4 and Simpson 1. Cassidy struck out 6 while Simpson fanned 10. Stewart keeper of the passed balls. White and Thompson hit by pitch. Time of game 1 hour 50 minutes. Um

Nelsonville Abrh Collins Anderson Kimble E. Stewart RIUM DU Eenmenbeed Farrow Spore DE Arnesensinin Gopienendl Chaffin Thompson Grady Rapp Andreson Smathers Taylor BE. Stewart Detwirler Myers Bartoe Valentine Mr. Shackert Bope-Hayes Aba Schenck Gbale Ae Rapp Ss Packard Rf Thompson Cassidy Damatl Nelsonville Simpson Stewart White

Priscilla Art Club Meets at Miss Howe’s West Franklin Home

The Priscilla Art Club meets this evening with Miss Mary Howe hosting at her West Franklin street residence. The gathering focuses on art activity and socializing in a neighborhood setting.

Priscilla Art Club Mary Howe West Franklin Street

Malone Hosts Dinner on Monroe Street

Mr and Mrs C A Malone entertained at their Monroe street home Thursday night. Guests included William Humphrey of Athens Lon Higgins and daughter Lulu John Adams Raymond Humphrey the hosts and their children. Mrs R L Tomlinson Mrs FB J Kessinger and daughter Mary Elizabeth accompanied Hubert Tomlinson as he leaves for Des Moines Iowa for the summer via Columbus.

C. A. Malone Monroe _ street William Humphrey Athens Lon Higgins Lulu John Adams Raymond Humphrey R. L. Tomlinson FB. J. Kessinger Mary Elizabeth Hubert Des Moines Iowa Columbus

Local Social News Highlights Steadfast Gatherings

Mrs G L Steenrod entertained at dinner for Decoration Day with Spencer Steenrod and family, Hyler Steenrod, Naomi Steenrod and Allard Hostetter. Visits from Marion Lynch of Columbus to the Junipers, and travel plans of Dr H Li Heck to Dayton. Birth of a daughter announced for Nelson Dowler. Parrys of Chauncey hosted guests Will Parry. Jennie Finney of The Plains visited. Humphrey of Athens visited daughter Mrs C A Malone. Robert Morgan of Columbus visited. Mrs Clayton Murphy celebrated birthday with silk handbag gift and light refreshments. Dave Thomas of New Straitsville and Will Hillyer of Jacksonville visited Mrs John Rhodes. Dana Starr and sons visited C E Starr in Athens.

G. L. Steenrod Madison Street Spencer Steenrod Barbara Hyler Steenrod Naomi Steenrod Allard Hostetter Marion Lynch Columbus A. J. Juniper H. Li Heck Dayton Nelson Dowler Ray Parry Chauncey Will Parry Jennie Finney the Plains William Humphrey Athens C. A. Malone Robert Morgan Clayton Murphy Clinton Street Murphy Mesdames H. Johnson Emma J. R. Howe Mary Ivan Kinney Joe Figgins Saunders James Delph B. Green Ed. Heselden John Murphy Iva Carl Coakley Dave Thomas New Straitsville Will Hillyer Jacksonville John Rhodes Dana Starr C. E. Starr Samuel Poston Gertrude Joyce Tom Joyce Cambridge B. L. Harrell John Charles Krizer Bremen L. P. Preston Carl Linton Mae Chas. Scott Asbury Wesley Six Carbondale John Barrows T. J. Davis Dow Magnetic Springs H. L. Heck Albert Barber Abram Rink Charles Newton Frances Logan

Cosmopolitan Club Hostess Leads Ladies Evening

Mrs. Harry Jackson entertained the Cosmopolitan Club at her country home. The program featured Reading The Hock Hocking Hills by Mary R. McGill and an original poem by Miss Ella Patton. Letters from a Red Cross nurse in France and a Belgian soldier were read, followed by a social hour and a cut glass bowl gift to Edith McCulloch Stiers. A two course luncheon was served.

Harry Jackson Cosmopolitan Club Hock Hocking Hills Mary R. McGill Martin Ohlinger Ella Patton Bertha Nixon Red Cross France Moore Lane W. R. Stiers Edith McCulloch B. 8. Hamilton Floodwood Miss Wilson Chauncey Mayme McNerney Mesdames Walter Wolfe C. L. Stout J. W. Johnson Walter Saunders Eugene Hohenadel Edytha ‘Trickett Myrtle Moor Daisy Rose Herrold

Doctors Urge Phosphated Iron Use For Vitality

Leading doctors nationwide praise Phosphated Iron as a reliable blood and nerve builder. The product, offered in capsules by McKee Drug Company and major druggists, is advertised to combat fatigue, poor blood, and lack of energy, promising renewed health and restful sleep.

McKee Drug Company

American Raid Penetrates German Line Near Toul

United Press reports an American raid in Lorraine penetrated the German third line north west of Toul after a heavy bombardment. Yanks crossed No Man's Land and swept enemy trenches, survivors fleeing. Americans then probed German positions and returned to their lines. Our losses were light.

Lorraine Toul No Man’s Land

Draft Call: 275000 Men to Entrain June 24

About 275000 men will be drafted to entrain June 24. The call affects every state in the union.

Washington

Sweden US Britain France Italy seal wartime shipping pact

London officials announce a wartime shipping agreement among Sweden the United States Great Britain France and Italy. The accord releases four hundred thousand tons of Swedish shipping for wartime use.

Washington Sweden United States Great Britain France Italy London

Washington says Foch lacks men for major counter drive

Army officers report the Allied commander cannot mount a large counter offensive. They warn reserves are so thin that the aim is to halt the German advance. Information indicates French troops were pulled from quiet sectors to bolster Flanders and Picardy fronts as March fighting looms. Strong defensive lines along the Marne are noted.

Washington Foch Flanders and Marne

Ward Destroyer Launch Sets World Record at Mare Island

San Francisco reports the destroyer Ward will be launched at Mare Island Navy Yard tomorrow, sixteen days and ten hours after keel laying, establishing a world record for rapid construction.

San Francisco Ward Mare Island Navy Yard

Carseytown Social Lights Diminished by Arrests

Sheriff Lowry and Deputy Parker arrest Ed Carsey and Lizzie Shatterfield in Carseytown. Carsey bound over to the Grand Jury on a felony charge with $300 bond. Shatterfield given a suspended 90 day sentence conditional on staying out of the county. Residents head to Chillicothe and Lodi news notes. Wheaton & Crooks Hardware promotes a wickless gas oil stove.

Lowry Parker Carseytown Woodworth Ed Carsey Lizzie Shatterfield Chillicothe Lodi Lizzie

No Relaxation In Grain Conservation Warned

Washington on May 30. The food administration warned there must be no relaxing in the vigorous conservation of wheat to meet the necessary shipments to American fighters overseas and allied peoples.

Washington Food Administration

Postal Clerks in Cincinnati Back Madden Bill Support

Telegraph reports from Washington indicate conferees in both houses agreed on the Madd en bill granting postal employees a raise for the next year. The decision marks a welcome climax to the eighteenth annual meeting of the state branch of the United National tion of Postoffice Clerks held today.

Cincinnati Washington House Senate United National Tion

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