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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1920

Page

3

Harding at Stuart's Opera House Nelsonville

United States Senator Warren G. Harding spoke to a large Nelsonville crowd at Stuart's Opera House addressing high living costs the peace treaty and labor unrest. He defended the Cummins railroad bill noting its aim to supply cars to all mines with pro rata distribution and heavy fines for violations to prevent mine closures and unemployment.

United States Warren G. Harding Ohio Stuart Nelsonville W. S. Rhodes Harding Senator Harding Cummins

Marriage of Sheldon Scott and Ethel Rummer in Marietta

Sheldon Scott of Steubenville and Miss Ethel Rummer of Marietta wed at the First Presbyterian church Marietta with Rev. John M. Goss officiating. Attending were Scott family members from Nelsonville and Athens, and Mrs. C J Rummer. Ceremony occurred at 8 a m Saturday March 20. The groom, a Nelsonville native and Marietta College alumnus, is city chemist in Steubenville in charge of water purification.

Sheldon Scott Steubenville Ethel Rummer Marietta First Presbyterian Church of Nelsonville Marietta College Marietta High School Scott

Funeral attendance list for Columbus residents

Attendees at a Columbus funeral include Mr and Mrs George Johnson, Mrs E J Cable, Miss Mae Stratton, Burns Coakley, Mrs Fred Edington, Mrs P B Verity, Mrs Lee McDowell, Mrs Elizabeth Kaelin, Miss Hazel Rosser, Miss Ruth Jones, Miss Louise Jones, Mrs R R Stone, Mrs W S Gadbury, Miss Margaret Johnson, Mrs Rhea Hoodlett, Mrs E J Cable, Mrs Leland Devore, Mrs Mae Stratton, and others. The notice lists numerous relatives and friends in a formal obituary notice.

George Johnson Margaret Johnson Burns Coakley Rhea Hoodlett Fred Edington P. B. Verity Lee McDowell Elizabeth Kaelin W. S. Gadbury Hazel Rosser Ruth and Louise Jones R. RR. Stoneburner Columbus E. J. Cable F. Dean Leland Devore Mae Stratton

Funeral attendance cited at Miss Margaret McGrath rites

Roy Valkinburg Mrs Lucile Gordon and Miss Edna Rhodes were among attendees at the funeral of Miss Margaret McGrath held in Athens on Friday.

Roy Valkinburg Lucile Gordon Edna Rhodes Margaret McGrath Athens

Mrs Frank Murphy Hosts Sunday School Class Luncheon

Mrs Frank Murphy entertained her Sunday school class of twelve members and two guests after a business session with an elegant luncheon and social time.

S. S Frank Murphy

Mrs Morris Albaugh Hosts Twice Five Club Meeting

Mrs Morris Albaugh hosted the Twice Five Club Thursday afternoon with Mesdames Patton Ogg Henry Lowden Farrell Sailor and Johnson in attendance. A dainty luncheon was served and members enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.

Morris Albaugh Mesdames Patton Ogg Henry Lowden Farrell Saylor Johnson

Presbyterian Church Offers Morning Sermon by Colvin

Rev. Frank Colvin of Columbus will speak at the morning service at the Presbyterian Church. The pastor preaches in the evening. The second New Era canvass begins tomorrow and visitors will call on members to take pledges for benevolences and local support.

Presbyterian Church Frank Colvin Columbus Synodical Worker

Christian Church Service Schedule

Bible school at 9 39 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m follow with Christian Endeavor at 6 p m then long preaching service at 7 p m

Christian Church Bible School Christian Endeavor

Evangelist J L Bond to Speak at Local Church Service

Tonight at the old Independent Holiness church on Poplar and Watkins streets the backwoods evangelist J L Bond of Wilmore Ky speaks on We Are Accountable for the Environment We Throw Around Our Children. A large attendance is expected.

Old Independent Holiness Church Poplar and Watkins Streets J. L. Bond Wilmore

Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule and Lectures

Episcopal Church sets Sunday school at 9 30 a m and services at 7 p m Rev C B Plummer will lead and for several weeks deliver addresses on the church history teachings and meanings instead of standard sermons.

Episcopal Church C. B. Plummer

Methodist Church Service and Report on Improvements

Divine worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth League 6 15 p m The committee on church improvements will report at the morning service All Nelsonville Methodists will want to hear this report

Methodist Church Epworth Nelsonville

Sunday church activities and services schedule

There will be Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by reception of members and sermon. Class meeting at 2 30 p m. Long service 7 p m. Sermon at 7 30 p m. Church prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m. Cottage prayer meeting Friday 7 p m.

Arrival of a Big Son Brightens Earl Wolfe Household

The article notes Earl Wolfe smiling with pride at the birth of a large son at their home last night, dated April 23. It also reports Mrs Will Devol traveling to Carbon Hill today due to illness of a young niece named Elizabeth Johnson.

Earl ‘Wolfe Will Devol Carbon Hill Elizabeth Johnson

Multiple Classified Ads From Nelsonville Market

For sale eggs from Brookfield Penn and Cycle farm Elmira N Y with white leghorn lines at 1 50 for 15 eggs. Four houses and 19 vacant lots offered for sale or lease by Mrs Thos Robson Buchtel Ohio. Special next week sale on all trimmed hats by Mayme Keplar Barron building. Dance events at Owls Hall and Red Men Hall with music and door invites. Cafeteria lunch at Christian church April 27. Horses ponies buggies surreys harness Ford car bargains from Howe's Livery Nelsonville Ohio.

Brookfield Farm Penn Elmira N. Y J. W. Scott E. Franklin Street Buchtel Thos. Robson Ohio Mayme Keplar Barron Building Howe Nelsonville

Harding Appeal Draws Record Athens Crowd

Observers say Warren G. Harding attracted a large friendly audience in Athens and the opera house overflowed with supporters. The party soon moved to Nelsonville to keep schedule, marking one of the best political gatherings in years for the city.

Warren G. Harding Athens Opera House Nelsonville Coech

Ben Buck Returns from Craig County Business

Ben Buck returns from Craig County Virginia where he assisted his father in managing the Craig Healing Springs property near Newcastle. The elder Buck has been selling substantial land holdings in recent years.

Ben Buck Craig County Mr. Buck Craig Healing Springs Newcastle

Nelsonville invites sealed bids for waterworks and air compressor units

The City of Nelsonville Ohio invites sealed proposals for furnishing labor and materials to construct wells and a water system and to furnish and install two steam driven air compressors. Bids due noon May 12 1920, opened publicly. Include bidder details and provide certified check and 50 percent performance bond. Plans available at the mayor's office. Dated April 16 1920.

Nelsonville Public Service Ohio New

Unseasonably Cold Weather Persists Amid Windy Conditions

A cold spell continues with a Thursday night shower, a west wind, and a falling temperature. Friday brought windy, disagreeably cold weather, and today remains even colder with fair conditions still distant.

More Carp In Hocking River After Flood Floods

Fishermen report unexpected fish in the Hocking river after floodwaters backed up the bottoms. Carp dominate catches Friday with several over ten pounds. Young anglers continued probing ponds today and finding many fish.

Hocking

Hocking Valley seeks yard workers in Columbus

The Hocking Valley Railway Company advertises openings in Columbus yards for yard conductors and brake men to replace workers who resigned on April 10.

Hocking Valley Railway Company Columbus

Ohio Wheat Prospects Fade in April Crop Report

The State Federal crop report for April 1 shows Ohio wheat at 68 percent of normal conditions, down 22 points since December 1. Last year on April 1 the rating was 164 percent with an estimated 63,480,000 bushels. the ten year average is 84 percent. The current level is the lowest since 1916.

Ohio

Spectacle Man John Settle to Stay With Gandee Family

John Settle of West Washington Street was moved to the Charles J. Gandee home on Rowe No. 2 on Friday and will live with the Gandees for life. The self-styled Spectacle Man, who sold glasses across the region, has been ill and asked the Gandees to care for him in his final years.

John Settle West Washington Street Charles J. Gandee Rowe No. 2 Gandees Mr. Settle

Weather Notice Warns of Frost Then Warmup Tonight

Weather word cautions gardeners to protect exposed spots as frost threatens tonight followed by a warming trend. Forecasters say early starters should cover tender patches to prevent damage before temperatures rise.

Miners and Operators Joint Scale Committee to Meet Next Week

Reports from Logan say the joint scale committee of miners and operators in the Hocking district will continue deliberations into next week. The panel has worked for several days without a announced result and will reconvene today, adjourning this evening until Monday.

Logan Hocking

Stomach Relief Through Pink Pills Proved in Johnson City Case

A noted stomach debility case from Johnson City New York shows improvement after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. Frank M Adams reports regained appetite sleeping well and less pain after a week and credits the tonic with restoring strength and digestion. The company offers a booklet and sells the pills for 69 cents per box.

Frank M. Adams Cottage Avenue Johnson City N. Y Mr Adams Dr. Williams Benefit Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady

Nelsonville Seeks Bids for Large Dug Well Casing Cleaning

City of Nelsonville invites sealed proposals for casing and cleaning the large dug well of its water works. Bids due May 3 1920 at 12:06 PM, with labor and material prices shown separately. Plans available at mayor’s office. performance bond required. right to reject bids reserved.

Nelsonville Ohio Council Chamber Cto Nee City of City Toe Cliw Public Servion Aoe Resi

Five-Cent Cigar Fame Reverses Pocket View

It was once believed fame followed a man after a five-cent cigar bore his name. Now a person earns fame if he can produce a worthy five-cent cigar, reflecting a shift in what constitutes notoriety.

Mountain Ash Welsh Quartet Concert At Ohio University

Glouster and Welsh communities look forward to a concert by the famous Mountain Ash Welsh male quartet in the college auditorium at Ohio University Athens next Friday evening April 30.

Glouster Mountain Ash Ohio University Athens

Street Car Crash Injures Four In Anton

Four people were injured when a Market street street car was struck by a Pennsylvania train late last night. J Q Leonard and Williams are in Aultman hospital with severe injuries and two other passengers have minor injuries.

Anton J. Q. Leonard Williams Aultman Hospital Market Street Pennsylvania

Plan to Curb Shoe Profiteering Introduced in Senate

Washington April 24. Senator McNary to introduce a bill to curb shoe profiteering. The measure would require manufacturers to...

Washington Senate McNary McNarvy

Shoe Retailer Price Stamps Imposed for Soles

The report notes that ers shall stamp on the soles the price for which shoes are sold to retailers, detailing a standard pricing practice affecting commerce and retail display.

Professors estimate fruit yield before tonight’s frost

This morning Professor Dunlap of the University and the M. I. Man inspected fruit trees near the campus on an east exposure to judge expected crops before the frost. Cherries and peaches show potential for at least a half crop, while most pears and apples appear safe.

Dunlap University M. I. Man

Fuller Pension Bill Adopted by Senate

The Senate approved the Fuller pension bill granting a minimum pension of 50 dollars a month to all Civil War veterans. The measure is estimated to cost 65 million dollars and drew Democratic criticism as a vote bait while also increasing pensions for dependents and adding new pensions for qualified survivors.

Washington Senate

Iowa Republicans pick delegation for national convention

Des Moines Iowa Republicans meet to choose twenty two delegates and four delegates at large for the national convention. Early indications show Iowa will send uninstructed delegates to the convention.

Des Moines Ila Iowa

See Why Essex Sets a World Selling Record

The feature describes an Essex car breaking a 3037 mile 50 hour endurance mark and covering 5870 miles at over a mile per minute. It argues larger cars add no value, claims lightweight Essex offers comfort and style, and promises uninterrupted service and repair freedom, urging readers to buy now.

Ficial Essex

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