Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1919

Page

5

Social News Briefs From Marietta and Nearby

Mrs Alston Ellis makes a Saturday visit in Marietta. Morris Cartwright of Green Run is in the city today on business. Mrs Lena Burgoon of Richwood visits Mrs F W Cone at 123 Franklin Ave. Maude Sanders stays in Wellston visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Rice. Dr and Mrs Milo Wilson motor from Gallipolis to visit relatives here yesterday. The Kings Heralds and Little Light Bearers meet Sunday at 2 pm at the First M E Church.

Ry Morris Cartwright Green Run Lena Burgoon of Richwood F. W. Cone Franklin Avenue Maude Sanders Wellston Mrs Fred Rice M. E

Business visitors at Court House and Athens call

Fred Corney a resident of Bessemer and veteran aged sixty one to sixty five was seen at the Court House today. Mr. Trone assistant postmaster at Circleville visited in Athens yesterday with his sons Messrs William and James Trone.

Fred Corney Bessemer Court House Mr. Trone Circleville Athens Messrs William and James Trone

Local Families share Decoration Day visits and news

Miss Edith Ford of Charleston spends the weekend with her parents on Walker street. James P. Wood and S. J. McCune of Cleveland greet Athens friends over Decoration Day. George Parks hosts Ethel Riley of Washington and Perry Riley of Akron. Roy Moore, 315th artillery, landed safely at Newport News from overseas. L W Kelsey and sister J W Hudson return from New York City after a week away. Mrs. J H Holmes of Carroll visits Mrs. James A. Palmer for Decoration Day. Mrs. Holmes formerly Marie Evans, daughter of Rev. Evans, once pastor of the local church. Edwin Musgrave visits his brothers, recently discharged from service in Atlanta after living in the south, previously near Tampa.

Edith Ford Charleston W Va Mrs George Ford Walker Street Frank Moore North Lancaster Street Roy Moore 315Th Artillery Newport News J. H. Holmes Carroll James A. Palmer Holmes Marie Evans Evans M. E. Church Edwin Musgrave Walter and Howard Musgrave Musgrave South Atlanta Tampa Fla

Pi Beta Phi Honor Tea Hosted by Mrs. Ellis

Mrs. Alston Ellis hosted a 5 o'clock tea Thursday for Pi Beta Phi active chapter and patronesses. Thirty were served with tables trimmed for the occasion and guests included Mrs. Lenna Slattery and Mrs. Henry Zenner along with out of town alumna Mrs. J. F. Barker visiting from Iowa State.

Alston Ellis Pi Beta Phi Sorority Lenna Slattery Henry Zenner T. R. Biddle T. W. Craig J. F. Barker Iowa State College Prof. Barker Ohio State University

Rossi Concert Highlights Ewing Hall Recital by Young Trio

In concert last evening in Ewing Hall Miss Helene Turner soprano and Miss Lois Neilly pianist performed as Miss Turner, a Zanesville native and Cincinnati Conservatory graduate, with Miss Neilly a Martins Ferry resident. The audience of several hundred applauded, as Turner plans a New York winter to further study with Florence Hinkle while Neilly trains under Marcian Thalberg lineage.

A. C. Rossi Helene Turner Zanesville Lois Neilly Martins Ferry Ewing Hall Auditorium Clyde Reasoner Charles Geis Rossi Albert C. Rossi Ewing Hall Miss Turner Russi Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Ery Lulek

Presence Delights in a Graceful Vocal Recital

The performer displays a fine soprano voice with a mellow tone and strong upper range. Her selections, especially Ah mon Berger and Sweetheart thy lips are filled with flame, excited enthusiastic encores. Miss Neilly accompanies superbly on piano and shines as a soloist with Chopin and Lichmann pieces.

Berger Ward Stephens Miss Neilly Chopin Lchumann

Former Ohio footballer Holly Flits Returns for OSU Game

Holly Flits, once a well known local footballer, rejoined the Ohio State squad for yesterday’s game. He served overseas with the Guards, joined the 180th Keystone unit, fought in six heavy battles, and was near Metz when the war ended. He played tackle and guard and plans to graduate next year, fitting into the line next fall.

Holly Flits Ohio Holly Keystone Metz

Bowen Family Birthday Dinner Reunion Surprises Parents

Bowen family members gathered at the parental home last Sunday for a birthday celebration and reunion. Relatives from Athens Logan Murray Jobs Orbiston and nearby areas attended with baskets and gifts for the honored couple.

Virginia Jobs James Blazer Hazel Mary James Athens Elizabeth Watson Murray Bowen B. F. Blackford Logan Joe Anderson John Homer Anderson Annabell Orbiston Walter Bird Earl Moore Tillie Bird Mary Bowen

Deaths Funerals Mrs Barnhill in Jerseyville burial at Marion

The remains of Mrs M F Barnhill arrived with her husband two sons and daughter from Marion and went to Jerseyville to the home of Mr Myers father of the deceased. Funeral services were held there this morning at 10 o clock and burial made at that place.

M. F. Barnhill Athens Marion Jerseyville Myers

Parkersburg Youth Named Editor in Chief of The Green and White

R. E. Danegfitt Junior, a Parkersburg native and veteran, has been chosen as editor in chief of the University paper The Green and White for next year. He attended multiple West Virginia schools and served as a sergeant in the regular army.

R. E. Danegfitt the Green and White Parkersburg West Virginia Regular Army

No soldiers were discharged from Camp Sherman Memorial Day

Memorial Day passed with no discharge at Camp Sherman as reports noted there were no soldiers discharged on the holiday or the following Saturday.

Camp Sherman

Chillicothe forms guard unit led by three distinguished sergeants

In Ross county Chillicothe organizes a new guard company with three distinguished sergeants at its head claiming a unique status. Athens county reports at least two D S C men Major S M Johnson and Charley J Hayden both noted as esteemed veterans.

Chillicothe Ross City Athens County M. Johnson Charley J. Hayden Russia

Superintend Morgan to display Wise school photos

Next week Superintendent Morgan will present photographs by Wise across all schools. The images, captured in the last week, feature subjects from first grade children at play on the lawn to the entire high school student body in the assembly hall.

Morgan Wise

Athens Scouts Victory Over Millfield 10-0

Athens Scouts Troop One defeated Millfield 10-0 yesterday morning. Hl. Wise pitched for Athens with ten strikeouts and few hits. H. Thiesen started for Millfield fanning eleven. The teams meet again today.

Athens Millfield Hl. Wise H. Thiesen

Athens Memorial Day Sees No Arrests As Police Steps Noted

The Athens report states no arrests were made on Memorial Day and none since Monday, contrasting with a 1917 May 380th date notes. It recalls two years ago seven drunks were arraigned before Mayor Rowland and fines totaling $165.85 were dropped, with one drunk paying a fifty dollar stipulation.

Athens Rowland

Glouster Beats Millfield 15 to 6 in Opening Series Game

Glouster defeated Millfield 15 to 6 in yesterday’s first game of a five game series. The second game will be played at Millfield tomorrow afternoon amid a promise of a different outcome by Millfield players. Decoration Day passed quietly with Civil War veterans in charge of ceremonies and local stores closed.

Glouster Millfield

Death of Daniel H. Lewis at Athens State Hospital

Daniel H. Lewis aged 36 died May 29 at Athens State Hospital from dementia paralytical. He had resided there eight years. Brother Joseph Lewis of Columbus arrived yesterday and accompanied the remains to Oak Hill for burial. Dowler undertaking company in charge of the body.

Daniel H. Lewis Athens State Hospital Joseph Lewis Columbus Oak Hill Dowler

Mrs Rudolph Randall Funeral in Plantsville Sunday

The remains of Mrs Rudolph Randall arrived from Delaware Oklahoma and were taken to the home of her daughter Mrs Fred Shuler on First street. The funeral cortege will proceed to Plantsville this afternoon for services Sunday at 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs Harris and interment will be at Mt Herman.

Rudolph Randall Delaware Okla Fred Shuler First Street Plantsville Harris Mt. Herman

Davis Case Nears End in Highland Coal Suit

Harry Power sues The Highland Coal Company with Joe B. Davis as principal. Proceedings opened at nine with Attorney Williams accusing Davis of using the Highland mine for personal gain. Defense by Attorney Wells followed and continued into the afternoon session.

Harry Power Highland Coal Company Joe B. Davis Williams Worstell Davis Highland Wells Jones Armstrog of Columbus

Bronsdon at Home Finishing Co and Park Hotel

June 3 4 5 event details include Bronsdon at Home Finishing Co and Park Hotel with contacts for Roth on 5 31 3. Unclear context but reads as notices of location and date related to businesses and a telephone line.

Bronsdon At Home Finishing Co Park Hotel Roth

Ice Cream Supper At Jerseyville School

Social event planned at Jerseyville school tonight invites all residents to attend an ice cream supper and enjoy a community gathering.

Jerseyville

Buying A Watch

A watch should be chosen for long term use and pleasing appearance. The seller urges selecting a case that suits you and guarantees the movement to perform as represented.

Local visitors and family guests travel through town

Corning residents Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hermey visited relatives in the city and returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Norris and two children plus Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Vernon of Athens were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Vernon. Mrs. Spero spent days in Zanesville with Louis and Mrs. Webber while Mr. Spero returned. Mrs. J. Thornton and daughter Jeanette went to Akron for Will Thornton’s illness. Mrs. Wagner and Miss Minnie Williams visited Bellaire with Geo. Pyle family. Miss Minnie Duncan of Columbus visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Duncan.

W. T. Hermey Corning Geo. Norris Clyde Vernon Athens A. Vernon D. Spero Zanesville Louis Webber

Chicago livestock men declare market holiday after Memorial Day

Chicago operators in the livestock trade announce a market holiday due to light business following Memorial Day inactivity.

Business Light Chicago Ill

Cincinnati Produce Prices for Eggs and Poultry

Cincinnati produce report lists eggs steady with losses off at 38 cents for firsts and 37 1 2 cents for seconds. Live poultry shows steady fowls at 88 cents per 41 pounds and over, 33 cents under 44 pounds, broilers at 50 cents, and roosters at 18 cents.

Cincinnati

Children Gave Parents Surprise in Buchtel May Day

In Buchtel on May 31 the sons and daughters of Mr and Mrs Thomas surprised their parents with an event or gesture depicted in local notes. The brief item highlights family affection and a community setting with no further details available.

Buchtel Thomas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fitchinson Vol Phillip Phillips Talking Machine Records Victor Columbia Emerson Home Furnishing Co Evehanno MILL Social Marietta Milo Wilson Gallipolis James P. Wood 8S. J. McCune Cleveland George Parks Ethel Riley Washington, D. C Perry Riley Akron L. W. Kelsey J. W. Hudson New York City Hazel Morris Harry Crayne Theodore Dean Paul Hayes Toledo Nettie Penrod Mineral Madge McAdoo Penrod Hayes Girls Glee Club Ohio University A. S.S. Thompson Isolde Menges Keileen Beattie College Auditorium Bertha Moore Leffler Ellis Hall Mrs. Ellis Mrs. Barnhill Daniel Lewis Davis Case Selec Tion Nelsonville Cornwell Parker Bros Bank of Athens Building Athens, O Bernstorff Rome Berlin Corriere D'Italia Count von Jernstorff Italy Optometrist Paul Jones Han On Royal Navy Royal Cadet P. J The F. L. Preston Co the Cline Pharmacy Co Easley Estakes Jetter All Good Grocers F. J. Beasley Milling Co
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication