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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1920

Page

2

Local Residents Attend Recitals and Visits in Nelsonville

Mrs Delia Lewis hosted by Mrs Anthony Pettiford in Nelsonville while Silas Dew of Columbus discusses real estate. A pupils recital at Music Hall Ohio University Friday at 4 PM with free admission. A busy note of visits, funerals, meals, and a church event featuring Rev A M Lamb and locals in Nelsonville Athens and Jeromeville.

Delia Lewis Nelsonville Anthony Pettiford Silas Dew Columbus Athens Music Hall Ohio University Ohio University Gymnasium

Party for Mothers Jewels at First M E Church

A Mother’s Jewels Band event will be held Wednesday afternoon in the parlors of the First M E church from 3 to 6. Mothers and grandmothers of the little Jewels are invited to participate in activities for the infant organization of the Woman’s Home Missionary Society.

Mothers Jewels Mother's Jewels M. E Little Jewels Woman's Home Missionary Society

Wedded in Athens Unites Miss Sna Merry and James Goldsworthy

Miss Sna Merry and James Goldsworthy of Chauncey were married Monday at 10:30 AM at the First Methodist Episcopal parsonage Athens. Rev. C. L. Strecker officiated. The bridegroom works in mining and the couple will reside in Chauncey.

Athens Sna Merry James Goldsworthy Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Parsonage C. L. Strecker

Bride Letha Sanborn Weds Roy Mitchell at First M. E. Parsonage

At the First Methodist parsonage this morning at 10 o clock Miss Letha Sanborn married Mr Roy Mitchell. Rev C L Strecker officiated. Both are from near Glouster and plan to reside there. The groom works as a miner.

M. E Letha Sanborn Roy Mitchell C. L. Strecker Glouster

Christian church dinner postponed to later this week

The cafeteria dinner at the Christian church scheduled for Thursday has been postponed for a few days.

the Christian Church

Underwood Elected Democratic Senate Leader

Senator John H. Underwood of Alabama was elected Democratic leader of the Senate by a unanimous vote in a five minute caucus. His opponent, Senator Hitchcock, withdrew. Underwood, the senior senator since 1915, supported the treaty with reservations to secure a two thirds vote.

Washington Underwood Alabama Senate Hitchcock America

Daubert Leads Reds Past Cardinals 7 6 in Tight Game

Jake Daubert collected four singles and a walk in five plate appearances as Cincinnati edged St Louis 7 to 6. Jimmy Ring pitched well through seven innings before the Cardinals rallied for all their runs in the final two frames.

Jake Daubert Reds Cardinals Jimmy Ring

Goitre Scarred Mrs Wilt Finds Relief at Home

Mrs D A Wilt of Washington D C Ohio describes years of exophthalmic goitre and nervous collapse and credits Sorbol Quadruple with a near cure after two bottles. She promotes the remedy and notes it requires ten minutes daily with no staining or irritation. Advertising copy cites McKee Drug Co and Sorbol Company in Mechanicsburg Ohio.

D. A.wilt D. A. Wilt Washington D. H Ohio The Washington Herald McKee Drug Co Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg

Just One Laxative Promises Perpetual Effect

Ad claims Just One is a non wearing out laxative with 206 tablets per box each a different action. It asserts stimulation of liver and lower bowel with varied doses to avoid habit. Ferritone Chemical Co of Council Bluffs Iowa offers prepaid mail order at 35 cents per box.

Ferritone Chemical Co Council Bluffs Iowa

Strike Ties Up Raw Materials

CHICAGO April 27 Manufac turers today declared the strike of St. Louis switchmen in the Chicago district has tied up raw materials and virtually prevented shipments of finished products Rail roads claimed freight was moving ninety per cent normal.

Chicago St. Louis

Alleged Wao Forger Kept Husband in Divorce Suit

Mary West filed for divorce in Athens common pleas alleging Clark West failed to support her during their marriage since April 25 1917 and that she bore household duties and caring for his three young children. She claims he has lived apart from her for about eighteen months at Lucy Hook's Oakdale home amid rumors of improper conduct.

Mary West Clark West Common Pleas Court of Athens Today

Timber cutting case verdict in Trimble township

A jury returned a verdict for plaintiff Dan McKinley in the Trimble township timber cutting case. McKinley claimed 355.97 dollars with interest. the jury awarded the principal sum only after about an hour of deliberation. McKinley is from Jacksonville and Elmer Lantz from Trimble.

Dan McKinley Elmer Lantz Trimble Township McKinley Common Pleas Court Worstell Jacksonville Lantz Trimble

Millfield Wins Narrowly Over Carlton Hill 3–0 in Tight Contest

Millfield defeats Carlton Hill 3 to 0 on Sunday fueled by two early runs and a sixth inning tally. Earich pitched effectively allowing only one runner to reach second, backed by error-free defense. Hillyer pitched well for Carlton Hill, keeping Millfield in check aside from two innings. Next week's opponent to be announced.

Millfield Carlton Hill Earich Hillyer Millfield AB. R. H. C. A. E Morrison Pompeon Iscie McDaniel Whitlatch Leveen Tah BeviCn Omen Ess Vasdl Carbon Hill AB R.H.O Ih. Coepe Fiewke Dan Aks Clancey

Employers face penalties under new workers compensation rule

Columbus April 27 severe penalties loom for employers with five or more workers who fail to pay premiums into the state insurance fund. The amended law takes effect May 10 and noncompliance may bring arrest and fines up to 500 dollars plus costs. The industrial commission will assess back premiums from the date coverage started, with immediate legal action to recover if unpaid within ten days.

Columbus Hayes State Industrial Commission General Assembly Industrial Commission

Funeral set for Mrs Addie Kempton in Millfield

Mrs Addie Kempton 57 died at home in Millfield Tuesday at 1 30 am after a yearlong cancer decline. Funeral services Thursday at 10 am at the Christian church Millfield with burial at Concord. She was widow of Grant Kempton and is survived by brothers Warren Linscott Millfield and Marshal Linscott Barberton.

Addie Kempton Millefield Addie Kempton Christian Church Millfield Concord Warren Linscott Marshal Linscott Barberton

Laura Thorniley Dies at 68 in Athens State Hospital

Laura E. Thorniley aged 68 died at Athens State hospital after a five week stay. The body was shipped to Marietta for burial by Newsom-Walburn Co. undertakers.

Laura E. Thorniley Athens State Hospital Marietta Newsom-Walburn Co

Federal inquiry probes New York strike conditions

Judge C B Ames led a federal inquiry into the railroad outlaw strike and the concurrent longshoremen and steamship clerks strikes in New York. The closed hearing summoned numerous national businessmen as witnesses while railroad managers reported ongoing improvements in strike conditions.

New York C. B. Ames United States Ames

Explosion at Des Moines Gas Plant Kills Six

Six men were reported dead after a blast at the Des Moines Gas Company plant in Des Moines Indiana. The city faced a total gas outage as investigators search the ruins for victims. Firefighters recovered the superintendent Phil DeVine’s body and one fireman was injured in a follow up blaze.

Des Moines Des Moines Gas Company Phil DeVine

Minister fails as Scotch expert. prisoner released

New York police released Thomas Healey, a restaurant proprietor, after Rev. Dr. John Slatton failed to qualify as an expert on Scotch high balls and the charge of violating the Volstead act was dropped. The incident centers on Healey’s arrest following a complaint.

New York Thomas Healey John Slatton

Hay farmer injured in holdup over fifty dollars

In Minneapolis Boris Tavolisky hit a sleeping man with a pitch fork during a hay feeding incident. The assailant was a robber who fled with fifty dollars after the confrontation.

Minneapolis Boris Tavolisky

Widow Sues Over Mixed Ashes in Urn

Mrs. Alvina P. Ahnert of New York sued U S Cremation Company for 10000 damages claiming the firm mixed the ashes of her two husbands when repairing her two compartment urn.

New York Alvina P. Ahnert U. S. Cremation Company

Pie and Ice Cream Supper at Dowler Ridge

A pie and ice cream supper will be held at the Dowler Ridge school house on Friday evening, April 30. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Dowler Ridge

Prominent Citizen Reports Dreco Benefit for Digestive Ills

A South Zanesville man credits Dreco with curing long standing stomach disorders including gastritis indigestion and constipation. He reports improved digestion gas relief nocturnal kidney issues resolved and overall wellness after using the medicine distributed by local druggists and Athens The Cline Pharmacy Co Champions Dreco as safe and effective.

Dreco William Mathem South Zanesville Creco Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Freezone Corn Treatment Promises Pain Free Removal

The advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap, finger lift off remedy for hard and soft corns and calluses. It claims instant pain relief without soreness, notes a tiny bottle costs only a few cents, and credits a Cincinnati genius as the discoverer.

Cincinnati

Friday Is Last Day for Property Tax Returns

The notice warns that Friday April 30 is the final day for residents to file property tax returns for the coming year. Returns filed in spring affect next December's levy. missing by May 1 could forfeit a $100 exemption and incur penalties set by tax officials.

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