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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1920
Page
6
Canton dispatch reports Wheeling and Lake Erie yardmen strike began at seven this morning and Pennsylvania railroad workers plan a 3 PM walkout this afternoon with potential service disruptions across lines.
A delivery truck from Enterprise Grocery Company rear ended Hurl Hannas' auto near the Beegle building on Second Street, lifting the car momentarily on two wheels. Deputy Beards and Assistant Deputy Morris pursued the fleeing truck to Coalport, where the driver agreed to pay for damages and was allowed to return the vehicle to Pt. Pleasant. The truck lacked license plates, later produced from inside the top.
Les ter E. Brooks files suit Saturday seeking partition of the Frank Brooks Sr estate. Defendants include Callie Archer Robert E Archer Bertha Brooks Elizabeth Brooks Jr and Mae Brooks widow of the deceased. The estate centers on valuable real estate. Brooks Sr was killed by pistol shot in early March and Mae Brooks is on $2000 bond for the shooting.
Frank Maddox of Spiller was jailed on a petty larceny warrant for taking a shotgun and revolver from George Jones. He was released on Justice Stephen Martin's order after Maddox promised to return the firearms to Sheriff Jake Hartenbach and pay all costs.
The funeral for Mrs. Clinton Houdashelt will be at the Minersville M. E. church Wednesday afternoon with interment at Gilmore Cemetery.
Racine High School Alumni Association prepares for its first annual banquet on April 28 at the I O O F hall in Racine with more than 100 of its 162 members expected to attend. Officers are President Presley W Clarke Secretary Ann Coe and Treasurer Carolyn Curtis. The organizing committee promises an elaborate program.
Jacob Maag aged 80 died at his Hinersville home early Saturday after several years of poor health. He is survived by children Mrs Henry Bartels and Clinton of Cleveland, Mrs.
A vintage advertisement touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a blood builder and tonic. It claims iron-rich blood improves complexion and health, urging readers to choose the genuine product with "Gude's" on the package and offering tablet or liquid forms.
Clinton Spence and Ernest of Columbus, Mrs. Guy Thomas of Middleport, Fred Theodore and Mrs. Boyd Dilgard of Minersville are mentioned in a death notice. His wife died about four months earlier. Services took place Monday at 2 PM at the family residence with burial in Beech Grove cemetery.
Prof G F Morgan superintendent of schools at Athens will speak Friday evening April 16 at the Rock Springs Community meeting on Why People Leave the Farm. A large turnout is expected as Morgan is a noted speaker praised for his masterly handling of the topic.
The Sophomore class held a pleasant party at the High School Auditorium with teachers present. Rob Webster traveled to Columbus for a 87th Division Overseas World War fighters meeting. Ed Hennessy went to Cincinnati for his sister-in-law’s funeral. The village ordinance committee will meet Tuesday to discuss the street car franchise. Wright McCroba attended his grandmother’s funeral in Bellaire. Mrs. Jessie Mitch moved to the Remington property on Lincoln Hill. Mrs. L. J. Higginbotham returned to Charleston. Attorney John V. Wood visited Pomeroy. J. L. Mourning hosted by Mrs. P. Seyfried. Emmett Mahugh returned to Bedford after visiting his mother. Typ Dye visited from Harrisonville. Mrs. L. D. W. Hennessy took a job at Red Anchor Millinery. George Kraus returned to Columbus after visiting Pomeroy. Miss Susie Nease joined Weaver Auto Supply.
Five thousand good roads supporters from states nationwide gathered in Hot Springs Arkansas for a four day convention of the United States Good Roads Association. Early arrivals swelled the crowd as delegates from Arkansas Oklahoma and many other states prepared for events April 12 through 17 including Bankhead National Highway and Albert Pike Highway meetings.
Pattern 3185 used for this style comes in sizes 4 6 8 and 10 years. It pairs chalice and silk with serge and plaid suiting or gingham and pique and chambrey and organdie. The do sing appeals in shantung and taffeta among others. For 6 year size 254 yards of 42 inch material required. Pattern illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 12 cents in one cent stamps.
A group of about 50 Arkansas women attended the conference with speakers including Mrs Claudia Quigley Murphy of the New York bar and Mrs Louise Lindsay of the Southern Commercial Congress. The program featured John W. Overton on road building in Alabama and Cyrus G. Avery among others. A government exhibit highlighted wartime machinery and materials. Delegates included several governors and state executives invited by Governor Brough.
Youngstown April 12 Twenty thousand steel workers were idle today due to coal shortages halting several plants. Yardment strike continues and freight movement is paralyzed, threatening long shutdowns in the valley district if coal cannot be obtained.
Ohio University and Marshall College opened a two game set under wintry conditions with neither side showing full strength. Evans pitched a shutout for the river team allowing two hits and striking out 12, while Cy Young matched with a strong effort on the mound. Davison's shoestring grab and Holly’s line drive to center highlighted the contests.
Huntington scores first in the second game as Echols and Evans drive in a run. Barstow’s Crook pitches superbly through six innings but errors in the sixth spark two unearned runs, giving Ohio the decisive 2 1 victory despite Tallman’s strong effort with eight strikeouts.
The final exams for grades 1 through 7 occur on Tuesday April 28 in all schools running eight months. The final eighth grade exam for eight month schools is on Saturday April 24 at Rutland Harrisonville Racine Pomeroy Chester and Long Bottom with locations listed.
A reader from Zahl North Dakota credits Foley's Honey and Tar with ending a winter long cold. He says after taking one bottle the illness disappeared and he would not be without the remedy.
Twenty five Wabash railroad switchmen joined the strike on Sunday in Toledo as trainmasters and yardmasters operate switches on several roads. The walkout has left 5900 railroad workers idle in Toledo, including 2025 switch men.
Revival meetings are now in progress at the Church of God on Hocking Street. Due to strong interest, preaching will be held every night through Thursday evening this week. Further notices will be given as the meetings continue. H. A. Sherwood of Anderson, Ind.
Diana will remain throughout this series of special services. Sunday morning his theme was The Christian s Inventory. Sunday evening he preached from the subject Some Things We Believe and We Believe There. Services begin each evening at seven o'clock.
The piece explains pneumonia damage to lung air cells and heart strain, notes possible long term congestion and persistent cough, and recommends frequent medical checkups. It promotes Vicks Vapo Rub as a nightly treatment, details application methods, and offers free samples from Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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