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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
3
Last evening at Castle Halls the Nelsonville K of P lodge conferred knightly rank on 25 new members. The ceremony was praised as splendid with a large luncheon for members and visitors from Carbon Hill Carbondale Chauncey and Murray City.
Funeral services for Charles Rosser will be held at the residence on Monroe street Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
A brief notice reports the disappearance of four year old Freda Mae McKnight. The item provides minimal details and lacks further context or location.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. McKnight died Wednesday at her parents home on High street. She is survived by her parents and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at the International Holiness church at 14 o'clock. Burial will be made at Carbon Hill.
Large crowd of relatives and friends attended Wednesday afternoon services at two o'clock in the Methodist church for Mrs. John Simmons. Rev. Mann conducted the funeral.
Washburn and Gibson's bakery adds a solid glass front as Dr. N Hills office moves to the rear and Baird Bros. set to occupy the former Hill space making room for a handsome new brick building by A G
Mechem plans an adjoining dry goods storefront project that aims to improve Columbus Street atmosphere and accessibility. The initiative promises enhanced storefront presence and potential local economic uplift through improved streetscape.
Mrs Julius Fischer attended the Southeastern District Convention of Woman's Federated Clubs in Portsmouth today appearing on the program.
Mrs Sam Longley is spending a few days in Columbus. Mrs Arden Allen of Kenton is the guest of friends and relatives here. Co C Sharp transacted business in Columbus Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Will Devol and children Leona Nelson and Ralph Mrs Frank Higgins attended the funeral services of Nora Elizabeth Johnson in Carbon Hill Tuesday Rev C L Johnson conducted the services.
D F Shafer of Columbus was a business visitor here on Wednesday. Mrs Dow Bowers and daughter Mary Joe, Mrs Loren North and Mrs Arden Allen of Kenton attended a gathering with Mrs C A Hooper in Athens. Dr and Mrs A L Pritchard and daughter Mary spent the day in Columbus. C J Sanders of Akron visited a few days here. Mrs John Rhodes is visiting relatives in Columbus. Mrs Roy Spears and son Blake of Sparks Nevada and Mrs Dave Evans of Columbus stay with Dr and Mrs N Hill. Mr and Mrs D W Bartlett of Newport Ky visit their son C H Bartlett en route to Kansas City Mo.
A Nelsonville notice asks return of a lost pearl strand with a reward offered at 811 Woplar Street. The column lists items for sale including woven rag rug, bracelet watches at the Elgin Store, and six properties on Adams Street. A K of P dance is announced for Friday at the hall with music.
Sheriff Parker was warned to seek two men after a hotel disturbance in Jackson County. One man shot the sheriff in the head, the bullet grazing the skull but not penetrating. The incident followed an altercation that prompted deputies to respond.
An advertisement for Just One laxative promotes a box containing twenty tablets, each a different laxative formula. It argues no constant dosage is needed as the product “never wears out,” and offers mail order from Territone Chemical Co. Iowa.
Property owners are notified that water rents are due May 1 to May 10 with a 10 discount on flat rates. From May 10 to May 20 a 106 penalty will be added on meter charges. After May 20 services will be discontinued if unpaid. Change of ownership should be reported. R D Williams, Director Public Service.
Colonel Enrique Berceda arrived in San Antonio reporting revolts across 20 states. He denounced Carranza, pledged support to General Obregon, and forecast Mexico City isolation and a possible provisional president after an emergency congress.
A. L. Johnson, owner of a taxicab, was injured when the crank backfired while starting his car near the court house. He suffered a broken right arm, a cut and bruised hand, and was treated by Dr. McDougal before returning home on Morris Avenue.
Alva Chilcote of Hocking reported his Jackson touring car stolen from his garage. Police located the five passenger vehicle in Columbus before noon with thieves not yet captured. The car was found near a curb in the capital after Athens authorities were notified. Local officers continue the investigation.
An Australian inventor patents a device that combines the opener and spout for square cornered oil cans. The design aims to simplify pouring and reduce spills by integrating access and flow control in a single tool.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce approves the Athens Home Building Corporation plans with temporary offices in the chamber. Articles of incorporation will be filed, capital stock of 1000000 authorized, and ten new homes planned for renters and others. T. J. Tulley is the architect in charge and contracts for at least ten homes may be let soon.
The service department will receive bids on Saturday May 15 for paving High street from State to Carpenter and Carpenter street from Congress to Lancaster. Legal work is complete and the project is expected to be finished by fall.
Five men died in a collision of two Chicago and Northwestern passenger trains near Lamberton Minnesota. Conductor Edward Clark Engineer S Fuller Fireman E K Larson two railroad laborers and several passengers were injured none seriously. Trainmen misunderstanding of orders said to be cause. relief train had not yet arrived. Most injured believed taken to Tracy. Passengers were sleeping at the time of impact.
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