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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1919

Page

3

York Township Schools Open Monday

Nelsonville notes list Mrs. Ross Huddy of Charleston WV as guest of Mrs. John Groce. Mrs. Nelsonville Dowler visits friends in Logan. William Riddle returns to Akron after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Wilford Edgell of Camp Sherman visit their parents. York Township schools open Monday. details forthcoming.

Ross Huddy Charleston VW. Va John Groce Nelsonville Dowler Logan William Riddle Akron Wilford Edgell Camp Sherman

Mispah Class Birthday Social At Greene Home

The Mispah Class of the M E Sunday School held its first annual birthday social at Mrs. Charles A Greene on Franklin Street. Music and reminiscences filled an enjoyable evening that raised 15.04 in Birthday and Centenary money. Attendees included Louise Pearce Bertha Howard Susie Margaret Clark Nelle Stratton Lizzie McGill Mary Spencer Minnie Humphrey Clara Caldwell Ambrose Wade Elizabeth Stratton Mary Brown Bertha Barker and the hostess.

M. E. Sunday School Charles A. Greene Franklin Street Louise Pearce Bertha Howard Susie Margaret Clark Nelle Stratton Lizzie McGill Mary Spencer Minnie Humphrey Clara Caldwell Ambrose Wade Elizabeth Stratton Mary Brown Bertha Barker Mrs. Greene

Past Chiefs Association Meets At Mrs Spray Home

The Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters spent a pleasant Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. E. T. Spray. They conducted some business and enjoyed social time together.

Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters E. T. Spray

Social hour two course hunch hosts and guests

The hostess served a two course hunch during the social hour. Mrs. William Hick and son Mark, and Mrs. Weaver Essex and nephew Orrin Mace, returned Tuesday from a two days visit at Columbus where they were guests of Mrs. Hick’s daughters Mrs. James Grant and Mrs. Fannie Shields. Walter Shields accompanied them home.

William Hick Mark Weaver Essex Orrin, Mace Columbus James Grant Fannie Shields Walter Shields

Birthday Party for Vore Boys Draws Family and Friends

Robert and Richard Vore hosted a birthday gathering Tuesday afternoon from 3 30 to 6 00 to honor their 9th and 10th birthdays. Guests enjoyed games a light lunch was served at six to fifteen attendees.

Robert Richard Vore

Funeral services for John P. Phillips held in Wellston

Funeral services were held at 1 o clock for John P. Phillips who died Tuesday at his daughter Mrs EE Zarley s home on Chestnut Street Wellston He was a former Buchtel man and well known throughout the county He belonged to the Masonic lodge at Pomeroy and the service was conducted by the local Masonic lodge He is survived by two daughters and two sons.

John P. Phillips Wellston

Nelsonville Classifieds Selling Bargains and Notices

Local classifieds in Nelsonville advertise a sale on phonographs at low cost from Sauter Phonograph Studio near the depot, a 7 passenger Maxwell with new tires, fresh daily fish in the Warner building on Fulton Street, a furnished room near Public Square, a 1920 Dart Touring car for $900 at Undertaker Stout's garage, and a debt disclaimer from J G Chapman stating he will not be responsible for his wife's debts.

Sauter Phonograaph Studio Depot Nelsonville Warner Fulton St Baxter Rosa Chapman J. G. Chapman

Young Violinist Cecillia Burke To Play In Nelsonville

Miss Cecillia Burke violinist will delight Nelsonville residents next Monday evening with the Thomas Murray Concert Company. Critics praise her refined piano mastery and natural talent as the youngest violinist appearing in legitimate concerts in America.

Cecillia Burke Nelsonville Thomas Murray Miss Burke America

Foreign Oil Men in Mexico Will Have a Hearing

Mexican officials promised prompt action on appeals by foreign petroleum companies as the supreme court began active consideration of oil leases without awaiting congress. Appeals were divided into eight groups amid tensions as the Mexico City Electric Company threatened a strike after five long-serving American employees were discharged. the firm is British-owned.

Mexico City Supreme Court Congress

Teachers certificates issued in Athens exam results

The Athens exam list shows One Year Elementary recipients including Addie Becket and Flora Boyles. Three Years Elementary and High School standings are named with graduates such as Goldie Boudinot Gerald Castle and Otis J. Barnhill. Renewals cover One Year to Three Years certificates under old and new laws.

Athens Addie Becket Flora Boyles Nellie Barnhill Mary Glancy Frances Goff Alice B. Hale Marie Harper Emma Hixson Garnet Hostatle Hazel Jones Jessie LeFever Sadie Luckett Effie Maxwell Nella A. Johnson Della Marrical Margaret McGucken Bertha Syx Mildred Vaughn G. O. Waderker Irene Z Estella L. Seaman Goldie Boudinot Gerald Castle Pleasant Davis Lulu M. Parker Lulu M. Sanborn Wayne Wingett Otis J. Barnhill Enzie M. Jones Elza Steele Vinton County J. E. Nesbit Lucile Duffee Fern Edwards Annie FE. Galbreath Gladys Florence E. Andrews Mary Cotter Adene Danford Audrey Goff Anna A. Jones Guy Secoy Ella LeFavor Minnie Kennard J. H. Bailey Jessie Doolittle Earl C. Downey Edna Harrison Oden C. Johnson M. O. Davis J. C. Hall Thomas Featherstone C. C. Sherward

Snowden Will Probate In Probate Court Today

Preston A. Snowden named administrator in the probate of the deceased Preston H. Snowden. Mrs. Snowden is to keep possessions as long as she remains widow. The will lists personal possessions at $5000 and named property at $1500, bequeathing to the children.

Popular Girl Pattern for Spring Seersucker or Chambray

A messenger pattern dept describes a stylish design appealing to growing girls. The pattern suits chambray seersucker plaid or serge outfits in four sizes 6 8 10 12 years. Size 8 needs 3 1 2 yards of 44 inch material. Pattern mailed for 10 cents silver or 1p 2c stamps. Bulgaria maintains a government technical school for weavers to aid its carpet industry.

Bulgaria

Austria Gets Two More Days for Treaty Consideration

Paris September 4 The peace conference granted Austria a two day extension to study the treaty. Austrian delegates are expected to sign the treaty on September 12.

Paris Austria

Trouble in Ireland Grows More Serious

Large military forces moved into the Tipperar district after rising clashes between residents and British authorities. A constabulary sergeant was killed and a constable severely wounded Tuesday night by assailants who fired from roadside shrubbery.

Dublin Tipperar

Telephone tragedy shocks Springfield crowd

A man answered by a telephone girl collapsed and died after hearing a busy line response in Springfield. Authorities report the incident occurred as Ling's busy line jangled and Itham Smith, an unnamed individual, listened and then suffered a fatal event.

Springfield Ling L&atham Smith

Love and debt in St Louis court case

Mrs Cora Fay sues Jacob K L Schoppe for $7,709.60 after six years of unpaid bills tied to their relationship in St Louis Missouri court records.

ST. Louis Cora Fay Jacob K L. Schoppe

Lady Lou winner at ceremony and show

Lady Lou the favorite saddle horse of Franz Woodworth was brought back to Athens by Hugh Meighen after placing second in the Ohio State Fair horse show. A patented bath tub seat allows bathers to recline comfortably.

Lady Lou Franz Woodworth Athens Hugh Meighen Ohio State Fair

Electric pads offer English cure for frost bite

An early medical note describes heated electrical pads as a cure for frost bite, noting their use by English physicians and potential to restore tissue warmth and circulation. The report highlights emerging at home medical devices and the push for practical treatment options.

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