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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for multiple periods though text is garbled. The item notes a small local publication with pricing for yearly half year and monthly copies, indicating a handwritten or scanned classifieds note from a Cincinnati paper. Street address 420 McAllister Street is shown.
In a January 27 letter from Pine Bluff Arkansas W S Martin and Mrs Martin report they are well and have lived in the South for nearly two years. They praise the Union for keeping them connected to home and note they send a one dollar check and a clipping from the leading town paper the Graphic. They discuss shifts in national politics and say they have not missed a copy of The Union or Times Star.
The Gallian Fishermen No 8339 celebrated their sixth anniversary at the residence of Mr and Mrs Henry Williams on Armory avenue January 30 1920. Attendees included Mrs Fannie Overton Mrs Eila Sims Mrs Sophia Hale Mrs Mary Monday Mrs Annie Thomas Mrs Mary Miles Mr and Mrs J Van Turner Mr and Mrs Chas Baker Miss Vena Payne Miss Ruth Peniston Miss Selma Overstreet Mr John Jones Mrs Bessie Brooks Emma King and others. Arrangements were led by Chairman Mrs Fannie Overstreet Mrs Cora B Stimpson Mrs Nannie Sams Mrs Lucy Sigall Mr Robert Ellison Mr James Payne with Toastmaster. The blue and pink decorated table featured flowers as guests enjoyed solos and recitations before departing pleased with the evening.
New York report says the Black Star Liner Yarmouth carrying 4.8 million dollars in whiskey will be seized and stored under Government supervision tomorrow. Prohibition officers observed workmen taking liquor from the ship near the water front as it returned from Havana for repairs. The vessel, owned and operated by Black Star Line, was sailing toward Havana when the prohibition amendment took effect and turned back.
The Inter national Favorites Miller and Lyles head their own company at the Lyceum in a special engagement starting Sunday February 8. They have long toured on Keith and Orpheum circuits and appeared in England Ireland and Scotland. They recently completed six weeks at the Grand Theatre Chicago en route east.
A 1919 letter recounts Hon. Geo W. Hays steady support of Union Baptist Church from 1872 as trustee and rescues building loans in 1895 and again in 1912. It notes donations facilitated by Robert C. George and describes Hays as an example for youth amid social concerns, closing with correspondence from Wm L Stevenson and Bookwalter on church matters.
W M Stevenson praises service at Union Baptist Church and notes strong donations to the Orphan Asylum while sending a five dollar cheque. He mentions John W Peck replacing Judge Hollister and reflects on community ties in Cincinnati dated December 20, 1919. A G Bookwalter writes of leaving Cincinnati after seven and a half years and thanks Mr Hays for support.
Mrs Myrtle Burns is improving. Rev. Ross's brother is critically ill in the South. Mrs Mary Carr entertained the Sewing Circle Thursday evening.
Local notices advertise printing services cheap for tickets and invitations, with prices listed. Family health updates note several individuals improving or ill, including Walton, Blanton, Beasley, Cavanaugh, and Wallace, plus church listings such as Brown Chapel and Antioch Baptist.
Madame C J Walkers Hair Goods are now sold at the new supply station 406 Milton Street, residence of Mrs Gaither Styles. Agents for Mme C J Walker may obtain goods at regular prices. Also offers military hair goods by Miss Carrie Mason and printing services by K Ebersole Printing Co. Various phone numbers and addresses listed for orders and calls.
Style, Economy and Gees Dit. Lig Clothes. Miss Bessie Keller, dressmaker, announces a new location at 1297 Chapel Street near Alms Place Walnut Hill. Woodburn 3438-Y for appointments and inquiries.
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