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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
3
Last Thursday evening a pleasant surprise was held at Mr and Mrs Will Carrs home at 85 Williams Street to honor Mrs James Carr. More than a hundred friends assembled for a jolly evening with a bountiful lunch and gift presents for the honored guest.
About fifty relatives attended the Lama reunion at Rising Park Lancaster on Sunday. Nelsonville family members included Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Lama Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lama Basil Lama Miss Allie Lama Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Lama and daughter Katherine Jeanne.
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church invites all ladies to the annual Thank Offering meeting and guest day at 2 30 P M Thursday. The event will be held at the president Mrs N Hill home with a special program and guests urged to attend.
After the benediction last night seekers came to the altar and prayed through to victory with shouts of glory and praise. The message and timing remain unknown as the event continues tonight at the same venue.
Donald Shafer and Stanley Mechem traveled to Columbus for races. Mrs. Elizabeth Preston and Miss Lucile Wells attended a Friday luncheon at the Lancaster Country Club hosted by Mrs. Tears Turner. Mrs. Charles Tedrow visits relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Theodore Levering and Mrs. Clarence Stage mourn the death of their son-in-law and brother, Mr. James Lyons, in Lancaster.
Mrs Delbert Davis entertained a small circle of friends last night with a dancing party. A dainty luncheon was served at a late hour. Guests included Mesdames Clara Backus Evelyn Sours Sarah McLaughlin Bertha Raine Clyde Anderson C A Hopper Misses Nellie and Forrest Nickels Lou Bowers Beth Verity Lucile Verity and Esther Patton.
New stock mouldings available for selection and same day framing service offered. T. E. Taylor provides undertaker and picture framing with notice to those who left pictures for Mr Maxwell to reclaim. One Overland Touring Car for sale with tires and accessories. contact numbers and addresses listed. Trade orders for Nelsonville Brick Co. merchandise good for Hoodlett's Novelty Store.
Charles Vorkes, local contractor, begins constructing a brick fireproof addition to the Hocking Valley Bottling Works Co plant on Columbus street. The facility will be modern with latest automatic machinery to ensure prompt sanitary manufacture of high grade ice cream and soft drinks.
James Lyons aged 33 died suddenly at his Lancaster residence on Tuesday morning. Formerly from this city, he is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cox hosted a 6 o'clock dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Bran non of Chattanooga Tenn Miss Ida Lazarus of San Pedro Cal Mrs Ida Cox Mr and Mrs S S Lane Dr and Mrs C C Butts Mrs Boyles Mr and Mrs Charles Kentner Thelma and Donald Kentner and Dr. and Mrs S S Butts.
Mrs. Tom Bowlin of Bremen visits sister Mrs. J D Bass. Mrs. Noah Patton travels to Detroit after weekend with Eden Patton. E R Lama in Columbus on business. Winnie Owens returns to Akron from time with family. Murday family attends funeral in New Straits ville. Mrs. Ralph Hostetter moves to Columbus with daughter. Mrs. W W Kelly visits Athens with sister Mrs. John Cross. John Love of Emmett Idaho visits sister E L Wallace. Love attends G A R Encampment in Columbus. Mrs. Elmer Devol and daughter of Burlington N Ca guests of Wallace. Devol is Wallace niece. Arthur Knight of Delaware on business. Will Tedrow visits Carl Barth in Coolville. Berry Pritchard in Columbus. R E Brannon of Chattanooga Tenn with S E Butts visits Zanesville and Circleville.
Special cash prices advertised by Sauter's Phonograph Studio in Nelsonville Ohio. The ad claims the store offers a phonograph "much better and more up to date" with a reward for improving tone and volume, highlighting its 56 Fulton Street location.
For sale Ford touring car in good condition. Call Bell at phone 186. Classified notice from the local newspaper segment dated 9 24 3p.
For sale fast growing restaurant with solid business. Good reason for selling. Inquire at Majestic Restaurant Nelsonville or Central Restaurant Athens. Sale notice dated 9 24 7p.
Describes a garment pattern featuring a sleeve integrated into the front and back, suitable fabrics including Cheviot serge velvet and corduroy, and coat fronts that may be rolled high or low. The pattern offers four sizes 6 8 10 12 year and yardage for size 10 is 3 percent yards of 44 inch material. A illustrated pattern mailed for 10 cents silver or 1e 2c stamps.
For rent a large furnished front room with option for light housekeeping. Inquire at 59 E Jefferson St. September 24 ad listing.
Five men arrested near the Sharon Steel Hoop Co plant after disturbances in the steel strike. Two men hospitalized with fractured skulls. Police say attackers clubbed and stoned by strikers. Three more arrests linked to the incident. Mahoning Valley mills remain paralyzed with about 5000 workers idle.
A thief left a bag containing diamonds at a victim's home and hung the bag on the door knob. Police investigated the unusual delivery as part of the case in Cincinnati.
St Thomas Virgin Islands regains maritime prominence after war delays. Local residents pressed Washington to boost port facilities including 3000 foot channel, 31 feet water, coal fuel oil depots. Darwin Curry carried resolutions to the Shipping Board, promising support from congress and business leaders.
Earle L. Ovington and J. W. Forse achieved a swift skim over the water at 77 miles per hour earning a prize for pioneer flying fishermen. They used Curtiss Seagull, a pleasure craft capable of carrying 769 pounds of gear, passengers, and camping equipment.
Claire MacDonald of New York proposes to commodify marriage by selling a handsome young man as a husband to a Chicago woman. The manager touts him as from a fine family and willing to marry a white woman regardless of age or background, a plan illustrated by a profile photo.
Berlin report says Chancellor Bauer has fallen ill with heart trouble and cannot perform his official duties. The delayed dispatch notes the Prime Minister’s condition and ongoing duties are affected.
Huntington West Virginia report: Luther Chick, aged 17, was electrocuted after grabbing a chain hanging from a street arc light. Investigators described the fatal incident as an accidental contact with high voltage.
The Glouster Opera House shows Nazimova in Toys of Fate on Thursday September 25 with admission 10 and 25 cents, tax included. Coming Saturday September 27 features Auction of Souls. Local election judges and clerks lists detail Democrat and Republican presiding officers across Glouster township precincts. Dr and Mrs C W Irish visited. Dr Irish discharged at Camp Sherman and plans to practice in Barberton after two years in service. Mrs Irish and son visit Salem before joining him.
Mr and Mrs J D Thomas return to their Columbus home today after a week visiting relatives and friends in this city.
Reverend Miles Hoon has returned to Bishopville after a trip through West Virginia and Maryland.
Fahye Pierce as guardian of John Pierce sues Catherine and Charles Pierce to cancel a deed dated 1916 that transferred real estate to Frank Pierce, husband of Catherine Pierce, and seeks recovery of the property now claimed by the guardian on grounds of improper transfer. Frank and Paul Pierce are deceased.
A brief court record states the plaintiff was aged and firm in stance and that actions were not in accordance with his will at that time.
Health Officer Higgins states he knows nothing of a flu outbreak at The Plains and claims there is no influenza in Athens township as cases would be reported to him.
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