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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
3
Twenty eight Athens county districts will vote in the coming primaries on an extra levy for school purposes. Law provisions set that the state fund will distribute more to counties with large enumerations and smaller valuations, so Athens stands to gain. Nelsonville will receive nearly double what it contributes.
The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold its annual picnic at Harry Jacksons this Friday. The party will leave on the 4 oclock car. The Jandara Bearers The King Guards and all junior missionary societies will join the event.
City Council met Monday night with all members present except Dille. Minutes of July were approved. Mayor's July fines totaled 168.20 and were accepted. A resolution for the 1921 municipal budget was read, third reading completed, and adopted. Council adjourned.
After months long, the Reds defeated the Blues in the membership contest. Last Sunday the Blues honored the Reds with a banquet in the church social rooms, where games and refreshments followed a late and enjoyable gathering with a large attendance.
Mr and Mrs Robert D McManigal announce the marriage of their daughter Nelle Williams to Edward C Cooley on Tuesday June 3 at Logan Ohio. The groom is a leading Nelsonville businessman and Blue Lodge master in Masonic circles. The bride is a Logan social figure who has many local friends. They will reside at 28 East Washington Street after a wedding trip.
Ten laborers wanted with good wages and clean work. Also listings for moving services, a china closet, a broke mine pony for sale, walnut folding bed and divan, Nel sonville Foundry stock, and a live grocery store purchase request in Nelsonville Ohio with details to send to Messenger care. Bell phones and local addresses included.
Notice to electors states a proposed five year levy of three mills for Nelsonville district school purposes. Election date is August 10, 1920 at the regular voting place in Athens County Ohio.
Local items report Hemstiching at Morr is Music Store in Glouster. Charles Lafollett returns from a three month western trip, with some companions later separated in Kansas. Trimble Township appoints Hazel Kalt and Glenna Penrod as teachers. two vacancies remain at Hunterdon and Little Greens Run. Street paving contracts set for August 14, with two bid packages and 500 dollar bonds. A weiner roast honors Margaret Fenneken with many attendees and a Columbus trip for medical examinations involving Kostaty Suhak and Mrs. Walters’ visit.
Mrs C E Campbell guests of Glouster friends. Mrs Oscar Bates returns from Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus after a major operation. Picnic hosted by Mrs Lawrence Fluke and Mrs D N Gorsuch on New York farm with many friends and Victrola music. Attendees include Ray mond Fluke Fred Evans Charles Price Pauline Wagner and others. Clergy couple Rev A M Mann leave for Mountain Lake Park Md for vacation. Several families take outings to Buckeye Lake and Indian Lake. Miss Helen Sharp visits near Lancaster. Families travel to Springfield and extended relatives tour Tinois and Indiana. Lucile and Helen Verity with Mrs C A Malone Akron.
Purchasers of a 50c bottle of Thurber's Quick Relief receive a free full sized Thurber & Yeo's Herb Wonder, a stomach liver and kidney remedy, with the offer valid until Monday August 9. The promotion targets buyers of the Master of Pains product in the sale.
The article argues against emergency bonds to fund schools and urges approval of a 3 mill levy. It outlines York Township finances under the new law, showing expenditures of 20,700 with 28,649.98 in receipts and a projected surplus of 7,949.98, while noting a 14 percent net gain from state and county funding and potential reductions in local levies.
In Coolville on August 2, the Buds of Promise Class No 1 from the M E Sunday school hosted a farewell gathering for Victor Starkey and his parents as they prepare to move to the West. Fifteen children attended with Florence Tilton as teacher.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nagle near Mineral a birthday party honored Mrs. Nagle on her forty seventh birthday. A noon dinner followed by social time drew many friends and relatives including the Daves and Duhs from nearby towns and several Nagle family members.
Breckinridge Long, third assistant secretary of state, led his nearest opponent Judge H. S. Priest by 3,350 votes in the Democratic race for the United States Senate. Early returns from yesterday's primary were reported from St. Louis.
Baseball score roundup reports the Giants defeating the Reds 11 to 1 after dropping a barrage of runs. The Pirates edged the Braves 3 to 2, the Cubs swept the Phillies 3 to 1, and the Yankees fell to the White Sox 3 to 1. Indians bested the Senators 10 to 6 while the Red Sox beat the Tigers 3 to 1. Athletics piled nine runs off four Brown pitchers in a 9 0 victory and the Robins topped St Louis 10 to 4.
Athens county physicians and their wives enjoyed a social picnic at Athens State hospital grounds. Supt Berry arranged hospitality. Dr J M Higgens gave the welcome, Congressman J M Foster spoke on Washington happenings. Awards, music, poetry, and a Red Cross nurse talk complemented the event.
Naval athletes bound for Antwerp report strong physical condition during the voyage. The Princess Matoika carries army and civilian contingents for the US team and is about 200 miles behind the Frederick as of today. They expect to arrive in Antwerp Friday and wireless reports say they are standing the trip well and will be in excellent shape on arrival.
In Rutland Ohio two aging former classmates nicknamed Nub bins and Slivver reminisce about days at the little red schoolhouse. They recall barefoot walks to class, whip games, marbles and McGuffey Readers, cherishing My Mother's Grave memory. They plan reunions at Parker Run August 6 Parker August 27 and Welch August 14 Flower Hill August 21.
Athens resident L. D. Wilson, 78, reports breathing freely again after taking Dreco for chronic catarrh. He describes hearing noises, throat dripping, sleep issues, and systemic symptoms before relief. The drug is sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Mrs M J Hamlin of Little Hock ing stayed with her brother R R Hueston last week. Mr and Mrs H Miller and child ran visited Mr and Mrs W S Sutton and were escorted home by Mrs N B Dutton. Grace Melrose of Rockland visited her uncle R R Hueston. Ethel and Gladys Parker of Hoeckingport stayed with Mrs N Button on Thursday. Leona Six and son of Chauncey visited Thursday to Monday with her parents T J Foster. S H Noland and family spent a day with W A Bingman at Coolville.
Edward Foreman of Racine visits family nearby. Mrs John Lake and son Jesse return from Delaware after visiting daughter Mrs Ralph Gillilan. Edith Rice of West Virginia visits Lorena Lake. Vern Bails travels to Athens with Mrs Mary Worthin, returning to Columbus from Gale Ridge. Dorothy Gilbert comes home from Nelsonville. Marvin Fair goes to Columbus on business. William Chase visits Howard Lake. Clarice Chase spends time with Fay Foreman. Edward Foreman visits Mrs 8S M Blackburn. Oriana Davis spends days at Coolville with relatives. Lorena Lake and cousin visit Mildred and Clarice Chase Monday evening.
Rutland fans boast after Amesville was blanked 5 0 by our boys last Sunday. The Plains in Athens county next Sunday hosts a three game series challenge by Manager Jackson. A Grange picnic at Musser's grove is planned for next Saturday.
A hotel man from De Pu yer Mont shares his strong endorsement of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy four years after using it with wonderful results. He recommends the remedy to friends and notes its well known merits in relief.
Circle Hill Mrs. Fred Smith and son of Millfield visited relatives here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Mede Stanley spent Sunday at Millfield. Miss Katherine Thomas was the guest of relatives in Meigs county last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sam McDonald were Sunday guests of Will Coots and Mrs. Joe Garflinger’s family. James Hallett was in Logan Monday evening. Gertrude Nola and Dartha Lock of Chauncey called on friends here Sunday. Will Clineman moved to Wellston Monday. Phyter Cunningham of Chauncey visited Mrs. Elzia Cunningham here Sunday. A cablegram from Ukraina misheard as bringing back nine orphans.
Farmers report two weeks of drought harming crops across parts of the county. Although storms have threatened, little rain has fallen, leaving corn at a critical stage and requiring imminent rainfall to prevent damage. Weather forecasts offer uncertain hope of rain within the week.
In Columbus on August 4 Charles Q. Hildebrand of Wilmington former secretary of state said he rejects charges he helped get Harry C. Smith of Cleveland into the race in the Republican primaries next Tuesday. He blamed Frank Ransbottom of Roseville for circulating the accusation and called the statements malicious and false.
Farmers stay busy with hay as Miss Freda Swartz hosts guests including Miss Mildred Chase from Vanderhoof. Mrs Emma Jones departs for Parkersburg hospital with her mother Mrs Spargrove of Cambridge. Freda Swartz and Lorena Lake join an ice cream social at The Mills school house. Charles Ackley and Fred Warner travel to Marion seeking work. Edson Swartz works at the Frost sawmill. Guy King attends Fairview Children's Day services.
Crescent Ridge notes list several social visits from Mr and Mrs Bage McAule and family to Mr and Mrs Werneér Thureday evening. Other guests include Mr and Mrs F M White and Edna, Mr and Mrs G W White and Verne, and Mr and Mrs John Weiss with Mildred and Edward. Additional gatherings feature the Brown and Kittle households with multiple visitors.
A series of social visits and gatherings are noted across Hooper Ridge with families such as the Linscotts, Andersons, Keirns, and Kaslers hosting relatives and friends. Activities include a church supper, a basket dinner, and upcoming preaching with a recently purchased piano at the church. mentions of visitors from Athens and Glouster.
Crowds of anxious investors form long lines before Charles Ponzi’s office at Bell- In-Hand tavern in Boston eager for refunds. Police presence tightens as dawn light spreads through Pie Alley and Court street crowds, with many women among the persistent guests camping overnight.
Archbishop Daniel Mannix may land at Liverpool from New York as movements of the prelate are not to be interfered with once he becomes obnoxious. If he seeks to visit, however, he will be halted amid Sinn Fein sympathy angering British authorities. The item is described as a war tax with no war.
The text explains certain diseases originate from tiny blood-borne runs that form colonies in muscles or joints and multiply rapidly. It advocates thorough blood cleansing as a treatment, mentioning a purifier sold by a Georgia adviser and urging medical action.
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