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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1919

Page

5

Social Notes From Athens and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Will Coe host Mr O D McGrew of Parkersburg W Va now Mrs H F Poston of Columbus visiting Mr and Mrs James Learick on Lancaster street. Mrs Charles Briggs hosts guests Mr and Mrs John Hunt of Chillicothe on West Union street. Harry Bartlett arrive in Athens from Florida staying with Mr and Mrs F L Preston. Dr and Mrs Paul Thomas Hurt and son Paul of Indianapolis are guests of Miss Julia Norton. Reed photographer and wife plan winter in Florida. Miss Mary Poston leaves for Rydal Pa to resume studies at Ogontz School class of 1920. H G Householder and son Edward with Richard Fought and J J Considine spend Sunday in Parkersburg. Charles A Cornwell and daughter Maurine leave by motor for Cincinnati to attend World Series and vacation 7 10 days. Higley Study Circle meeting moved to Wednesday 2 pm at Mrs H S Srigley 27 North College. Mrs J H Mowry of Napoleon visits then goes to Guysville to see mother Mrs W C Light. News of death of Velma Dawson at Newell WV September 16 burial at East Liverpool daughter of former Athens sheriff John M Johnson. Mrs L A Koons travels to Cincinnati to join daughter Lena Koons and granddaughter from Mexico City en route home. J A Buck long-time night watchman at Athens State Hospital now visiting son-in-law and daughter Whit Beach at Guysville slowly improving.

Velma Dawson Newell West Virginia East Liverpool

Pratt and Roach Wed at English Lutheran Parsonage

Miss Helen Leona Pratt and Kilmer Ray Roach were quietly married Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the English Lutheran parsonage by Rev. H. E. Dummire. The couple plans to reside with the bride's parents at 73 North 9th street.

Helen Leona Pratt Kilmer Ray Roach H. E. Dummire Guy S. Pound Roach W. H. Mazeys Newark Electric Co

Athens Bride Maude Scott Weds George P Septer

Announcements list the marriage of Miss Maude Scott to Mr. George P. Septer on Wednesday September 24 at Indian Har— details indicate a local wedding notice from Athens society.

Maude Scott George P. Septer

Pallas Club Meeting Delves Into Civic and Home Problems

The Pallas Club met Saturday afternoon with hostess Mrs. L. J. Addicott at 55 Elmwood Place. Mrs. J. B. Clayton led, Miss Ford sang, and Miss Marie Swaim accompanied. Current Events head Mrs. Henry A. Hatch. reader Miss Maria Rose spoke on Civic and Home Problems Women’s Clubs Should Take Up. Mrs. Dowler presented the paper and a group discussion followed.

Pallas Club L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place J. B. Clayton Ford Marie Swaim Henry A. Hatch Maria Rose Womens Clubs P. G. Dowler

Shower Held For Mrs James C Bolin At Potter Home

A miscellaneous shower was given last Wednesday evening for Mrs James C Bolin Pauline Potter a bride of September 13 at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs A E Potter About seventy five guests attended and the bride received many beautiful and useful presents Ice cream and cake were served at 10 o clock.

James C. Bolin Pauline Potter A. E. Potter

Earle's Hypo-Cod Tonic Praised by Cleveland Elderly User

Mrs. A. Clinkner 66 of 1241 E 101st St Cleveland says Earle's Hypo-Cod tonic strengthened her when she was rundown and fatigued. She reports better appetite and sleep after using the tonic sold by McKee Drug Co and local druggists.

Earle A. Clinkner 101St St Cleveland Ohio Illuminating Company Mc- Kee Drug Co

Trutona praised by Ironton resident in local testimonial

Mrs. Rozzie Flemings, a well known Ironton resident, declares Trutona cured her nervousness and stomach trouble. She says her appetite improved, digestion better, and sleep at night restored. The tonic is being introduced at Cline's Pharmacy Co in Athens.

Ironton, O Rozzie Flemings Ironton Trutona Athens Cline’s Pharmacy Co

Court actions and custody dispute in Athens area

Court actions name Charles H. Russell of Athens Candy and Cigar Co as defendant in a suit by American Chicle Co for 519.50 on an alleged account. Robert Evener seeks divorce from Emma Evener citing neglect and cruelty and requests child custody for their three year old. Hesier Packing Co of Circleville sues Athens Junk Co for 1267.04 for damages from failure to honor a contract to buy hides from Hosler firm.

Charles H. Russell Athens Candy and Cigar Co American Chicle Co New Jersey Robert Evener Emma Evener Hesier Packing Co Circleville Athens Junk Co Hosler Firm

Nine Hurt in Clash Between Strikers and Strikebreakers

Nine were injured in the first clash between striking stevedores and strikebreakers in San Francisco. Police intervened and broke up the street battle.

San Francisco Cal

Extra police stationed along the water front today

Additional police were placed along the waterfront to curb further outbreaks and maintain order amid rising tensions.

Trouble with teacher leads to fines and warnings

A court in Hartville ville fined Mrs. Lucy Coffman ten dollars plus costs for interfering with a school, totals fourteen dollars. Officials warn that parental meddling with school management will invite arrests and fines.

Lucy Coffman Hartleyville Squire Jones Board of Education Henry Williams

Talk of High Cost of Medicine

The letter touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as inexpensive and effective for indigestion bloating and stomach issues. The writer claims two doses relieved threats of surgery, with a note of money-back refund and McKee Drug Co. distribution.

Mayr McKee Drug Co

Family Reunion at Home in Albany

A large autumn social event occurred at Mrs. Lucy White’s Albany home honoring Edward O. Coe of Wray, Colorado. A noon feast followed a gathering of relatives including J. D. Cooper and family from Athens, P. V. Coe family from Albany, J. E. Herron and sons from New Marshfield, W. W. Blake of Albany, and Mrs. White with Edward Coe as guest.

Albany, O Lucy White Albany Edward O. Coe Wray, Cole J. D. Cooper Jane Edwin Athens P. V. Coe Dorothy Albany R. D. No. 2 J. E. Herron Clyde and John Coe New Marshfield W. W. Blake Edward Coe Wray

Nerv-Worth Praise From Mansfield Couple

A Mansfield couple report Nerv-Worth eased five years of nervous strain for the wife and a sunstroke related dizziness for the husband. They urge others to try the tonic, with a money back offer at McKee's Drug Store Athens and availability at The Hickman and The Genies in Nelsonville. In Bellefontaine a 3 year old Rebecca Harrod died after a tractor accident while riding with her father.

Newlon John Newson Mansfeld McKee’s Athens Hickman Genies Nelsonville Bellefontaine Rebecca Harrod

Time changes October 26 as clocks stay set

Time changes are postponed with clocks not advancing tonight in preparation for October 1. The article notes the change now occurs on the last Sunday in October October 26 this year and that Congress has killed the change for next year and indefinitely.

Congress

Wrong Kind of Truck At Union Depot Injures Boy

A youth was hurt at the Union depot Saturday night when struck by a platform truck, not the city mail truck, according to driver Fred Lee Tom. The boy jumped in front of the platform truck and sustained injuries.

Union Depot Fred Lee Tom Tom

Grange Meeting at Jackville School House

Ath ens Grange holds a Thursday 7 30 PM session at Jackville school house. A large class will receive the first and second degrees and strong member turnout is encouraged.

Grange Jackville Athens Grange

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S. Fuel Administration Michad Michaels-Stern Preston Bischof Will Coe O. D. McGrew Parkersburg, W. Va H. F. Poston Columbus Mrs. James Learick Lancaster Street John Hunt Chillicothe Charles Briggs West Union Street Harry Bartlett Florida F. L. Preston Paul Thomas Hurt Paul Indianapolis, Ind Julia Norton Mr. Reed Mary Poston Rydal Ogontz School H. G. Householder Edward Richard Fought J. J. Considine Parkersburg W. Va Charles A. Cornwell Maurine Cincinnati Higley H. S. Srigley North College Street E. C. Bibbee J. H. Mowry Napoleon The Hom J. J. Henry East State Street Guysville W. C. Light L. A. Koons Clement Swaim Lena Koons Mexico City J. A. Buck Athens State Hospital Hallmark Athens County B. M. Covert With Hallmark ‘Store Mr. Covert Bor Ind Wilbur F. Scott Court House B. H. Pettit Trimbie Chas. Antle Mr. Pettit Chickamauga Zern Cunningham Mies Neva Raymond Cunningham Phyllis Craft Mildred Cunningham Grant Hospital T. R. Hamilton Chauncey Hull F. Kittle Clyde Barthlow Betty Logan Barthlow Caroline Schnur Wm. McClellan Stockport McLeish Geo. Wade Dr. Crawford Joan Newlon Mansfield Calumet, Mich Calumet and Hecla Lash Dalton Henry W. Cotner Cole Canby, Ach & Canby CO Dayton the Cline Pharmacy Co Maxwell Detroit Bales—Service
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