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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1920
Page
5
Republican candidate Copnetaston announces bid for another term as county commissioner before the August primary with support sought from D. M. Sawyer.
WANTED to rent a seven room house in Nelsonville R D 1. Ferguson. Phone 3142. Also washing and ironing to do at home. 4-2-3.
New York yacht club officials weighed an informal challenge from Canadian yachtsman A C Ross of Sydney Cape Breton for the Americas Cup. The proposed challenger would cost over a million dollars to raise by public subscription and would be named the Maple Leaf. An electric candle for bedrooms lights when lifted and shuts off when set down.
Basle dispatch cites Soviet terms for Poland including renunciation of Vilna Minsk Grodno and Chelm as well as immediate surrender of war material seven percent of rolling stock and military occupation for five years. Russians to control coal and salt mines as security until 1921 before Poland chooses its government.
Caspar reluctantly sells his prized goat Billy to a wealthy purchaser in Switzerland. Billy escapes from a strapped post at a Swiss inn and causes chaos as a waiting waiter chases him with a tray. Tomorrow’s tale promises the waiter’s fate.
The narrator describes signing a one year contract with a good salary after a lively day of news and celebration. The entry details a new home on Barrow Street with blue and gold decor and a romantic scene between Jean Harvey and a partner, ending with anticipation for the next chapters.
OMFETY is the best thing we have to offer our members and depositors. We loan funds on first mortgages on homes and farms, with careful methods and a sense of security. The Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. invites business from depositors at Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus.
Notice to electors of the Carthage Township School District that on August 9, 1920 a proposition to levy three additional mills for three years will be submitted. Voting places will be at the regular polling locations in Carthage Township Athens County Ohio. Parrill Bran, Clerk, Carthage Township School District Board of Education.
John C Tombaugh, residence unknown, is sued in Athens County for divorce by willful absence of duty for three years and child custody. Respond by July 30 as required by first publication. Audrey L A Koon, attorney for plaintiff.
Notice to electors announces a primary election in Lodi Township Athens County for a 3 mill levy for three years within the Lodi Township School District. Election at regular voting places within the district. Also mentions ex-governor Frank Hanley’s death in an auto accident near Dennison Ohio and his past lectures in Athens.
Arthur A. Campbell plaintiff and William Smith defendant witness a court ordered sheriff sale of a 30 acre tract in Athens township Ohio Company's Purchase including minerals excepted. The sale held at the Athens County Court House front door on a Saturday August 14 1920 cash in hand. Appraised value 1616 dollars with attorney Jones and Jones. A gasoline engine driven dynamo note references English invention.
Joey Stephen A Stilwell of Warren County Ohio pledges to overhaul the Bureau of Inspection and Audit. He cites county examiner payments, partisan balance, and over staffing as wasteful, urging a reform plan to reduce bills and restore fiscal rationality.
Daily trains depart and run southbound banners show No. 6 and No. 33 services. Local No. 1 and No. 4 operate daily with mixed arrival times and intermediate stops.
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