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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
8
The text states that Ohio is expected to raise 32607 dollars as its share of a national campaign aiming to allocate 7 million dollars from a 100 million dollar nationwide fundraising effort.
The new franchise sought by the Ohio River Electric Railway and Power Company was referred to the ordinance committee at a special adjourned council meeting. A joint meeting of Middleport and Pomeroy officials was proposed for general franchise discussion as petitions were read and company representatives spoke. The ordinance committee will reprise the matter at the next regular council meeting.
An article explains rheumatism rises with poor health and low vitality. It cites blood thinning and the need for rich oxidized blood to remove poisons. It recounts Mr. Alonzo Dash of Newark Ohio who improved after two weeks of Williams Pink Pills and credits them with curing his rheumatism. The ad notes pills cost 60 cents and can be mailed from the Dr. Williams Medicine Co. and offers a free booklet on building up the blood.
Reminiscence recalls the old athletic grounds near the college, the first mowing machine south of the hospital gate, the older armory by the market house and the outside stairway, John King at the market house, Meat Market Mondays and past favors echoed by the Messenger, Mr. Martin building the first new house across the cut, and children's trout spots by the O A field and Armitage crossing.
Canaanville hosts a two week protracted meeting at the M. BE church. Local residents Miss Helen Hull of Athens and Miss Marie Cavanaugh visited Mrs. C. W. Sutton. A high school teachers’ meeting discussed matters of interest. Marie Cavanaugh announces a pie social at Clifford Run school on Sunday night April 10.
Recorder T. H. Knight lists council members B. J. Lerner J. F. Ginther George Biffle Rob Rea Sr. and J. Morris Chapman as part of the updated meeting roll call and duties for the city council proceedings.
Officers W. W. Thompson arrested Frank Maddox who lives back of Racine on Friday and jailed him to await a hearing on petty larceny. Maddox is accused of taking a shotgun and revolver belonging to George and Belle Jones in the vicinity.
New Marshfield Dowler Ridge church hosts a highly successful revival with local families visiting from Athens and Marshfield. A new baby Beatrice arrives to Ernest and Mrs. Minear while Mr. and Mrs. Kurkett relocate to Charles Barker's property. Careful moves include Jones family on John Ross farm and Ancil Davis returning from Kentucky after two years in service.
George Butcher of Rutland was arrested and presented before Justice Wyatt Watson on a charge of assaulting Laura Mae Jackson, a five year old Rutland girl. Bound over to the grand jury in 400, he was jailed in Pomeroy after failing to post bond.
The live wire short stop known as Bib Cook, who played for Stratford and closed the season with Pomeroy, has transferred to Bethany College in West Virginia. He will attend Bethany and join the regular college team for the coming summer season after considering several offers.
In Hartford West Virginia on Thursday the Citizens party swept the village election defeating the Peoples party ticket. Mayor J M Hensley leads the Citizens victory with the decisive win for the town leadership.
Pomeroy Lodge Knights of Pythias announces a banquet set for the evening of Wednesday April 14. Members anticipate a fine time for all eligible attendees.
In Mexico City on April 10 the government issued an arrest warrant for General Benjamin Hill a leading Obregon supporter for violating the constitution by engaging in politics while in uniform. Obregon resigns his army commission to run against Ignacio Bonillas and faces charges of dealing with rebel factions. He reportedly admitted receiving about 50 rebel emissaries in Cuba but destroyed their offers and urged surrender. His court martial hearing has begun.
Washington reports the House, at the request of Representative Campbell of Kansas, agreed to delay the peace treaty vote from 5 to 5 30 this afternoon.
Oregon Ridge Miss Zennith Varden visited Miss Hazel Wemer while Mr. R. H. Wemer traveled to Nelsonville and Athens. Families from Glouster hosted relatives and a social dance gathered Saturday evening with cake and apples served. A birthday party honored Helen Mae Cope with friends in attendance.
Racine High School schedules commencement week from April 18 to 23. Baccalaureate sermon April 18 at the Baptist church by Rev. Smith of Jacksonville. Class night April 19 in Roberts Hall. Commencement April 23 with class songs addresses and presentation of every student. Class of 1920 has 21 members listed.
Zaleski residents report road improvements led by R D Zaleski and Wm Fischer. J M McCatherine buys Charles Whitlatch property in Zaleski and plans to move. Ralph Peck visits from White Cottage. Dr Hawk sells farm to Edward Allen and eyes Harrisonville near Meigs county. Mrs Allman travels to Columbus. Mrs Martin improving. Emma Hawk returns from Barnesville visit. Easter hosts for Townsend family. Frampton family visits J W Brewer. Brewer family hosts George Brewer and wife. Dr Hawk to spend a few days further plans noted.
A new device measures typing speed and effort for stenographers, recording keystrokes and time usage. The invention aims to quantify efficiency in transcription work and could aid in training and performance assessment.
The note presents luck as the ability to spot a chance in rubber stocks. It touts Tirenox Tire & Rubber Company preferred stock at 100 dollars, 8 percent yield, redeemable at 110, plus a free liberal bonus of common stock. It urges quick investment on easy terms before the offer ends.
W A Moorhead Investment Securities advertises services from 68 Cline Building Athena Ohio with evening hours and phone contact 362.
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