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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1919

Page

5

Social News Highlights From Rutland Area Happenings

Mrs L T Spires returns from a week with James Musser family. Deborah Class meets at 7 pm Thursday for officers election and social hour. Eva Parker back from Washington D C and Mt Vernon with Edna. stops in Parkersburg en route home. Womans Bible Class hosts a Halloween masquerade at 7 30 pm Thursday with Mrs W E Peters. Hazel Roach heads to Cleveland for Home Economics work with Marietta schools. Aldine Roach and Louise Roach to join. H S Lawrence and George Peters plan California winter visit near Los Angeles.

Eva A. Parker Miss Edna Washington, D. C Mt. Vernon Parkersburg W. Va First Presbyterian Church W. E. Peters Hazel Roach Cleveland Marietta Aldine Roach Mrss Louise Roach H. S. Lawrence George Peters California Mr. Peters Los Angeles Mr Peters

Unusual W R C meeting in Athens with initiations

In Athens a Friday W R C gathering plans initiations and a supper under the supervision of District Inspector Mrs Neff of Chillicothe. Visitors include Mrs Upton G Miller and sister Mrs Mackmillen of Chicago who came after attending their brother John O Neals funeral in Hillsboro.

Neff Chillicothe Upton G. Miller Mackmillen Chicago Ill Rosa Coats Miller John O’neal Hillsboro

Social Literary Club Hosts Meeting and Readings

Ss. L. C. Met Mrs. H. W. Cotner hosted the Social Literary Club Tuesday afternoon. Vice president W. E. Peters presided in the president's absence. Mrs. Robert L. Woodworth reported on the State Federation of Women’s clubs meeting in Cleveland. Mrs. T. N. Hoover spoke on Powers, Duties and Social Life of our President. Readings by Miss Marjorie Young and a musical program with Mrs. C. C. Millikan, Mrs. H. W. Conner, and Miss Margaret Merwin followed, ending with a social hour and refreshments.

H. W. Cotner W. EB. Moler W. E. Peters Robert L. Woodworth State Federation of Womens Clubs Cleveland T. N. Hoover Marjorie Young C. C. Millikan H. W. Conner Margaret Merwin

Fol ey Kidney Pills Praised For Kidney Health Claim

Mrs C J Ellis of Sioux Falls writes that Foley Kidney Pills strengthened her kidneys and cured back pain and fatigue. The ad claims relief from headaches rheumatic pains swollen joints puffiness under the eyes and floating specks.

Foley C. J.ellis 8Th Ave Sioux Falls S. D

Finch School Social This Saturday Night

A social event at Finch school is planned for Saturday October 26. Attendees will be served hot dogs pie and lemonade. All are invited to attend.

Finch School

Akron Joints Raided By Justice Department

Six men and one woman were arrested in raids on four soft drink saloons and a restaurant in Akron by Department of Justice officials. They will be arraigned before United States Commissioner Harter Wednesday afternoon on charges of illegal sale of liquor.

Akron Department of Justice United States Harter

Rural Ohio Police to Hold Annual Meet in Athens

The twentieth annual session of the Rural Ohio Police, the Ohio State Protective Association, will be in Athens at the First Christian Church next Tuesday and Wednesday. About 150 to 200 delegates from roughly 5000 members are expected. Mayor Woodworth and Chief Porter will speak at a banquet and public reception Tuesday evening. The group aims to protect lives and property, suppress crime, and arrest criminals.

Ohio State Protective Association Rural Ohio Police Athens First Christian Church Logan County Ohio Athens Protective Association Woodworth Porter

Miss Jessie McLaughlin Resumes Glouster Mail Route Post

Mrs Jessie McLaughlin has resumed duties as a mail carrier on Glouster R D 6. Nearby families visit and celebrate as townsfolk share Sunday gatherings at homes of friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Asa Robinson for Mrs Robinsons 59th birthday.

Jessie McLaughlin Glouster R. D Ida Bowman Carbondale D. W. Northrop Chas. Moor Orbiston Doris Wright Bert Robinson Des Robinson Harvey Edward Davis Opal Ermna William Bert Ray Anna Robinson

Ends Service in Navy with Well Earned Honors

Phon Adams son of Mrs W A Cas ley is in Athens after discharge from nearly three years in the navy. He will soon return to Cincinnati to resume work in a large shoe factory. Adams retired as a petty officer and holds a bravery citation from Secretary Daniels. He served aboard the U S S Charleston, helped avert a disaster by stopping engines during an explosion, and has seen five seas and ports worldwide. He underwent surgery with 79 stitches performed by Captain Wedigan, a German surgeon who later returned to the American navy.

Phon Adams W. A. Casley Athens Navy Cincinnati Adams Daniels U. S. S. Charleston Pacific Coast Asiatic Wedigan Germany England States

Death of Lois Curtis Ellis in Amesville

Lois Curtis Ellis 72, wife of B A Ellis, died Tuesday at her home in Amesville after a period of illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Presbyterian church, with interment in Amesville cemetery. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs George Fieming, and two sons Frank of Amesville and Fred of Athens.

Amesville Lois Curtis Ellis B. A. Ellis Ellis Presbyterian Church George Fieming Frank This Place Fred Athens

Martha Argo Dies at 78 in Athens State Hospital

Martha Argo aged 78 died Tuesday at Athens State hospital from arteriosclerosis after two years confinement. The body was shipped to Sinking Springs Highland County this morning for burial by Undertaker Dowler.

Martha Argo Athens State Hospital Sinking Springs Highland County Dowler

Martha J Reader Dies at 71 in Athens State Hospital

Martha J Reader died Tuesday at Athens State hospital from acute dysentery at age 71. She had resided in the hospital for two years and her body was shipped to Blanchester for burial by Undertaker Dowler.

Martha Reader Martha J. Reader Athens State Hospital Blanchester Dowler

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Advertises Cold Cure

An old ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab lets to cure a cold in one day. It urges callers to request by the full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove on the package. The price listed is 30 cents.

E. W. Grove

New Oil Company Formed in Columbus

New incorporations reported in Columbus include Cerry Run Oil and Gas Company based in Nelsonville Ohio with capital of 27000 dollars. Founders listed are Geo Juniper Chas F Myers Corwin Andrews and others.

NEW Oil Company Columbus Cerry Run Oil and Gas Company Nelsonville Ohio Geo. Juniper Chas. F. Myers Corwin Andrews Et al

Obituary Harold Featherstone Aged Two Drowned in Cistern

Harold Raymond Featherstone son of Clyde R. and Leah Griffin Featherstone was born February 9 1917 in Stewart Ohio and died September 16 1919 in Athens Ohio at age two years seven months seven days. He drowned after falling into a cistern left partly uncovered. The family thanks friends for sympathy and floral offerings and Rev Strecker for his words.

Harold Raymond Featherstone Clyde R. and Leah Griffin Featherstone Stewart Ohio Athens Samuel Rogers Cornelia Jesus

Medals Presented at Roosevelt Memorial Meeting

Prof T N Hoover awarded Eagle Scout medals to William Moler and Lewis Brown of Athens troops at a Sunday Roosevelt Memorial meeting in the First M E Church. Rev J Franklin Kerr of Logan delivered the principal address.

T. N. Hoover Athens William Moler Lewis Brown M. E. Church J. Franklin Kerr Logan

Hildebrandt Fined for Gambling Club Operation in Lorain

John Hildebrandt who opened the Trav elers Social Club in Lorain was fined 500 dollars after pleading guilty to operating a gambling house. Walter Leach, a companion, received a 50 dollar fine. Police estimated Hildebrandt possessed about 2000 dollars worth of gambling paraphernalia, which was confiscated.

Lorain John Hildebrandt Travelers Social Club Walter Leach Hildebrandt

TO VOTE DAY Vote Yes on the two referendum laws

Voters are urged to support both referendum laws with a Yes vote and oppose the two proposed amendments with a No vote. The notice emphasizes civic participation and following official guidance. It does not provide dates or locations.

Steamer Ashore Off Nantucket Reported

An unknown steamer is ashore off Nantucket with life saving crews dispatched to assist, according to a telephone report received in New Bedford on October 22.

New Bedford Nantucket

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Deborah The Christian Church F. R. Black J. L. Phillips Mary Loveland Charles Breinig John Kale Porter & Jones With National Woolen Mille D . Marquis West Union Street Francis Lee H. T. Lee Hi. T. Lee Clarence Roach W. W. Lee Mrs. Marquis Ss. L. C. Met Athens County County Council Ohio Good Roads Federation W. W. Ackley Chm Eoroe Hollister Odd Fellows’ Hall Rebekah Lodge Rev. Strecker Hutchinson & Stigkney DELCO Athene, O J. Early the Athens Messenger Lima Toledo Jeas Jackson Jess Aia Brewer and Distiller Gang U.S. Senate Overman King Wolcott Nelson Sterling Hghtene American Alliance General Assembly Athens County Dry Federation H. T. Phillips C. H. Porter Mgr Pearl Helwig Sec
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