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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1919

Page

5

Local Social News Highlights From Athens Area

Mrs. E. C. Bibbee 87 and others attend social events as Harold and Bernard Brewster visit Athens. Irma Webster visits from Coolville. Frank Van Meter hosts guests from Mason City and Jerseyville. Lillie Class meets Tuesday. election of officers planned. Long list of visitors from Columbus to Detroit and Coolville. Child's Conservation League meets at 2:30 with quotations from Longfellow. Ohio University hospital project advances as Dr. Smallwood assumes supervision.

Child’s Conservation League J. A. Brown East Mulberry Street Longfellow

Russian Pope Leads Aid for End of Reds at South Canaan

On Liberty Day September 4 a Rus sian monastery near South Canaan Pa held prayers calling for the downfall of the Bolsheviks. Arch bishop Patron, now in the United States, is described as the Russian pope and head of the church with other high bishops said slain by the Reds. Archimande is named as head bishop in the U S.

Visitors and local gatherings throughout the Athens area

France as a nurse visiting Dean and Miss Voigt. Miss Brooks, an old college friend of Dean Voigt, may speak to University women if possible. Several guests visit relatives in Nelsonville, Charleston, Shawnee and The Plains. Troop 1 Girl Scouts invites applicants ages 10 to 16. Families travel between Columbus, The Plains, and Athens with multiple visits and shared meals.

France Dean Miss Voigt Miss Brooks Dean Voigt Troop 1 Girl Scouts Park Place Miss Swaim

Funeral attendees from out of town for MRaymond Featherstone

At the funeral for little MRaymond Featherstone of Clyde R and Mrs. Featherstone of 75 East State Street, many visitors from Stewart Albany Washington D C Little Hocking and Torch attended. Lieutenant Arthur L Moler arrived from New York to spend furlough with his parents after landing September 15 from overseas. He had served as agent for the U S food administration grain corporation in Roumania since April, the corporation importing over 100000 tons of food into the United States.

Little Mraymond Featherstone Clyde R. Featherstone East State Street J. W. Featherstone Ival Featherstone Thomas Featherstone Stewart Mary Stout Emma Stout Coolville George Jones Torch Curt Griffin Alfred Homer Stout Albany Dora van Cleave Washington, D. C Mildred Curtis Little Hocking Arthur L. Moler New York W. I. Moler Moler United States Food Administration Grain Corporation Roumania

Clester and Butts Wedding Solemnized at Central Avenue Church

On September 20 Joseph P. Clester and Alice Butts were married at Central Avenue M. E. Church with Reverend R. G. Bowden officiating. The brief ceremony united the couple in a Methodist setting.

Clester-Butts Joseph P. Clester Alice Butts Central Avenue M R. G. Bowden

Family Reunion Honors John M. Martin in Mechanisburg

A large family gathering on Hooper street Mechanicsburg Sunday September 21 1919 honored John M Martin of Pond Creek Oklahoma, brother of C W Martin. Attendees included numerous Martins and spouses plus extended families from Mechanicsburg Carbondale and Sugar Creek.

C. W. Martin Hooper Street Mechanisecburg John M. Martin Pond Creek Oklahoma John Martin Bernice Lucile Ray Martin David William Martha Ellen Phillip George Martin Claire Mildred Frank Hull Iva Golda Johnny Willis Wilma Sarah Ellen Mechanicsburg W. T. Martin Howard Lester Francis Lloyd Carbondale Clarence Stanley Maynard Paul Naoma Eugene Virgil Sugar Creek Cline Castle

Kin Gather for Large Family Reunion Near Basset

The text lists attendees from multiple families including Otho Earl and Cecil near Basset, T. J. Robinette and Edna, Mineral, and Eli Roush with wife from Athens. A total of 47 guests attended, with 25 grandchildren of Mr. C. W. Martin noted as present.

Otho Earl and Cecil Near Basset T. J. Robinette Edna Near. Mineral Eli Roush Athens C. W. Martin

Sunnyside P T A to Meet for September Session

The Sunnyside Parent Teacher Association holds its September meeting on Wednesday September 24 at 3 00 pm in Room 7 of the Sunny Side building. Dues of ten cents will be collected to affiliate with state and national bodies. Supt Morgan will address mothers on school matters. delegates for the state convention in Cincinnati October 30 to November 1 will be discussed. New officers are Mrs B B Young president Mrs C D Roush vice president Miss Jean Thompson secretary and Mrs J D Cooper treasurer.

Sunnyside Parent-Teacher Association Sunny Side State and National Association Cincinnati Supt Morgan Athens B. B. Young C. D. Roush Jean Thompson J. D. Cooper

Fortunate turn of events for Columbus Lady

Mrs. E Lahman of 546 Peck St Columbus reports relief from indigestion constipation and sleeplessness after taking Dreco a herbal remedy touted as safe old fashioned formula. She credits one bottle with lifting her health and recommends the product as sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co Athene.

Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Planes to Carry Mail and Passengers in Australia

Melbourne Sept 22 The Aerial Transport Company Ltd has been registered to establish an air passenger cargo and mail service linking principal cities of the Australian Commonwealth.

Melbourne Aerial Transport Company, Ltd Australian Commonwealth Treasury Department

County to Barthlow on detour obligations amid damage claims

Three detour damage claims filed with the county commissioners allege auto damage on the Athens Nelsonville detour. The commission says the contractor Barthlow must maintain temporary roads and signals per state contract and that claims will be rejected. Road work continues daily to improve the detour.

Athens Nelsonville Barthlow State Highway Department

Dixie Ga. man praises Chamberlain’s remedy for dysentery

R E Bower of Dixie Brooks County Georgia says Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is one of the best family medicines and the best for dysentery flux and similar diseases. He adds castor oil should be given when used for dysentery.

R. E. Bower Dixie, Brooks Co Chamberlain

Over 600 Attend First M. E. Sunday School

Attendance at the First M. E. Sunday School was recorded as 599 with 27 officers and teachers, 4 visitors, and 568 scholars. The breakdown shows 218 men 165 women 199 in the intermediate and 97 in the primary departments. Largest classes were Prof Copeland 205 Martzolf 125 12 55 total 80 Mrs Noss 67 Mr Porter 18 Mr Weavers 15. Total collection 22.80 with Class 6 contributing 12.

M. E Martzolf Mrs. Noss Mr. Porter Mr. Weaver

Cleveland business men to visit Canada

Ohio business leaders from the Manufacturers Wholesale Merchants board of chamber of commerce will tour cities north of the border for three days. They aim to study Canadian business and promote Cleveland products to Canadian manufacturers and merchants.

Cleveland Canada Cleveland, O Ohio Lower Canada

In Praise of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy

Mrs Carrie Fusner of Zanesville Ohio praises Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. She says she and her husband have used it for cholera morbus and other bowel troubles for fifteen years and it never fails to give relief.

Chamberlain Carrie Fusner Zanesville Ohio

Dependents of Two Prisoners Need Attention

Four men arrested for a box car robbery near Millfield August 31 were bound over to court but could not post $1,000 bonds each and returned to county jail likely until December. One prisoner, Jon Thompson, is father to nine and faces a distressed home with seven minor children. Stolen goods valued at $301.77 were recovered by deputies. some items were found at Thompson's home and others buried in a potato patch. The box car break and loot were linked to Green Joyce Co. of Columbus. next grand jury will decide.

Millfield Woodworth Jon Thompson Thompson McKinley Joe Thompson Modoc Green Joyce Co Columbus

Delayed Army Food Shipments Prompt Post Office Note

Postmaster Lash reports delays in delivering army surplus food orders due to heavy demand. Letters state 160 million pounds are on hand from Chicago Warehouse and shipments have begun, with progress by War Department and order queue. Readers told to stay patient and contact local postmasters. A gauze face mask for workers in crushing plants was invented to reduce inhalation of stone particles.

Lash War Department Chicago Post Office

Drying Seed Corn Keeps Good Stand

An Ohio Experiment Station study finds seed corn that dries well in fall with some artificial heat yields the best spring germination. Proper ventilation is needed, either by hanging ears in a shed or attic or by suspending them in a sling to avoid contact. Thorough drying before freezing weather generally leads to satisfactory spring germination.

Ohio Experiment Station

Ohio Foresters Meet for Tri State Conference

Ohio forestry officials plan a Tri State conference with Indiana and Illinois in Indianapolis on October 22 and 28 to shape forest policies. The Ohio Experiment Station says the aim is unified action on future forestry legislation and wood-using industries, with 1600 Ohio wood-using firms in focus.

Ohio Indiana Ilinois Indianapolis Ohio Experiment Station

Savings urged by Buckeye State Bus Loan Co

The article promotes savings accounts as a family essential, urging readers to start with any amount. It notes rainy days and reserve funds as comfort, and highlights Buckeye State Bus Loan Co at 22 West St Columbus Rankin Ridge. It encourages economy and warns against extravagance.

Buckeye State Bus Loan Co Rankin Ridge West St. Columbus

Balloon race to start in St Louis aims at new long distance marks

The national balloon race opening October 1 in St Louis is expected to set new and international long distance records. Current holder Allan Hawley of New is cited as having traveled 1,350 miles since starting from St Louis Northern Canada.

ST. Louis Allan Hawley New Ince Canada

Plant Built at Ian Rapids for Leather Belt Restoration

A plant at Ian Rapids Michigan was established to restore the usefulness of leather belts that have become worn. The facility aims to refurbish belts to extend their life and reduce waste.

Ian Rapids, Mich

Itchin Scratching Skin Diseases and Blood Cleansing

Eczema and skin troubles arise from impure blood and can be cured by cleansing the blood. S. S. S. has been promoted as effective for eczema and eruptions for decades. Write for full treatment advice to Swift Specific Co. Dept. 2 Atlanta Ga.

Aint Swift Specific Co. Dept Atllanta

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. C. Bibbee Harold and Bernard Brewster Irma Webster Coolville Frank van Meter May Avenue Henry Swartz Earl Bean Carthage G. L. Fenzel Detroit Michigan Hazel Pennybaker Lillie First Christian Church E. W. Ballinger Orville Wilcox A. B. Dye Fred Kiltan George W. Burson Mason City W. Va R. H. Burson Glenn Jerseyville Henrietta Keeton St. Maries Idaho J. B. Fulton Franklin Avenue Frank A. Harrington Bowling Green Harrington Miami University Ruth Foster Franklin E. Foster Doris Henry New York City Alice Henry Henry W. A. Carpenter Miss Edith Ena Nelson Parkersburg Marietta Miss Carpenter Miss Nelson Mrs. Carpenter C. W. Bonnell Erminnie H. Smallwood C. J. Hill Westerville C. H. Swaim Smallwood Ohio University Hospital President Street Fannie Brooks Wirthmor St. Nicholas Monastery Tay Archimande James Kelly Central Avenue W. W. Kelly Denver Hysell Ind J. D. Martin Charles Martin Helen Ellison Charleston, W. Va Mrs. H. P. Quest J. P. Tedrow John Cross Charles Mills Jane Holt Jane Vernon Walter and Charles New Straitsville Elizabeth Mathews Shawnee J. J. Sisler H. G. Danford Dent Sisler Glouster Ida Danford Charles E. Price Ellmore Columbus Lady Central Department Ohio Foresters Junod Rising Tide Junod Milling Company Allen Athens County C. D. Clark Cooley & Campbell's W. State Street THE Clark Motor Sales CO
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