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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
2
It is a progressive institution known throughout Ohio for tempering advancement with discreet conservatism. It is careful in handling deposits, inviting inquiries to Columbus at 22 West Gay Street.
An advertisement claims a simple nightly scalp treatment using ordinary liquid arvon will moisten and rub in, dissolving dandruff after a few applications. It asserts relief from itching and an improved hair appearance, with four ounces enough for any amount of dandruff.
A parade of residents leaves the Athens area for visits and vacations. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, and Mr. and Mrs. Moore return from Buckeye Lake and Magnetic Springs. Several travel to Detroit, Temple Oklahoma, Charleston West Virginia, Coffeyville Kansas, and Portsmouth. Belva Kenney and Walter McGuire wed at St Pauls with post wedding plans at the Kenney home.
Lorain county results show Cole leading for governor with 1102 and 1783 votes, McCulloch 187, Wood 103 across 37 of 69 precincts. For senator, Brown 727, Walcutt 49, Walser 63, Wanamaker 498, Willis 1445 sail toward victory.
Lester Brown of Athens underwent a successful operation at the Athens eye ear nose and throat hospital today for removal of tonsils.
John C. Temple of Toledo says five year struggle with rheumatism improved after using Tanlac. He reports weight gain from 128 to 148 pounds, renewed appetite, and energy, with no pains for three weeks. Sold in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel Federal.
Sheriff Parker received a hurried report of a large clash at Sugar Creek. On arrival no one claimed knowledge of a fight though several names were given. Cal Coss was alleged to intervene and was assaulted. John Bradley, drunken at the scene, was jailed awaiting arraignment.
Dayton reports early returns showing Harry L. Davis with a clear lead for the gubernatorial nomination and Montgomery County GOP control. Davis has 6,173 to Cole 3,690 with 15 of 212 precincts in. United States Senate race shows Willis ahead by 789 over Brown in the precincts counted. Representative to Congress results list Fitzgerald 5,765 and Banker 3,278.
A hotel man from Dupuyer Montana recounts using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy four years ago with wonderful results. He now recommends it to friends and shares his experience to promote the product.
Mayor Dan Diehl age 72 died at his home after a brief illness. A Civil War veteran, he had served as mayor for a second term and moved to Pomeroy in 1850. Funeral arrangements awaiting definite details with services likely Friday.
National chairman Will Hays sent telegrams to Tennessee lawmakers urging immediate ratification of the suffrage amendment. He called it simple justice to American women and warned that denying it would be a governmental blunder. He pressed leaders to vote favorably and argued the issue transcends party lines.
President Wilson recalls the joint scale committee of operators and miners of the central competitive coal field to consider the wage award of the bituminous coal commission. The group will meet in Cleveland August 13.
In Glouster about 300 votes were cast in the Republican primary with Dr. E. LeFever winning state senate support at 276 of 299. Fred Hamk led for commissioner with 243 votes, and C. W. Wilson beat S. M. Johnson for probate judge 155 to 114. The three mill school levy passed 260 to 93. Central committeemen were chosen in four precincts. Local notices mention a Mt. Carrie camp meeting, travels of residents, and family visits in nearby towns.
Cincinnati voters backed candidates endorsed by the local Republican organization led by Rud Hynicka. Key races included Governor between Ralph D. Cole and Harry L. Davis with Davis leading. other state posts and judiciary showing strong party support though several precincts were missing.
Early Meigs County returns show several close contests after the primary. R B Carson and J D Blair lead for Representative and Pgma Judge, while a large field vies for county commissioner. Beahm leads sheriff race by 145 votes with Smith and Reeves close behind.
In Franklin County Tuesday Republicans nominated General John C. Speaks for Congress while Democrats chose City Councilman A. P. Lamneck. Harry L. Davis narrowly beat Ralph D. Cole for the Republican governor nomination by 15 votes as Columbus approved the schoolbooks issue and a tax proposal.
Complete returns show Davis leading for governor with 6 434 votes and Cole at 4 841 while McCulloch has 1 028. Brown leads for lieutenant governor with 7 599, Hurst 1 217, Kimball 2 606. Hildebrandt tops secretary of state with 6 980, Harvey Smith 4 198, Harry Smith 2 262. Brown leads for senator with 7 908, Will s 1 951, Wanamaker 1 021. A 7 million bond for municipal streetcars was defeated and party splits are shown in lieutenant governor and secretary of state races.
Athens approved a special three mill levy for schools, adding about $30,000 annually to the budget for five years, by roughly 721 to 237. The levy carried in most townships and villages including Nelsonville, Chauncey, and Ames, with several precincts opposing or split.
United States teams dominate on paper for the Olympic games with strong entries across track events. Canada, Sweden, Greece, Italy, and others expect tough competition in hurdles boxing fencing and marathon as Americans aim to sweep events up to the mile.
Detectives surround Nazareth House near London to prevent Archbishop Mannix from leaving for Ireland amid government pressure against travels to Ireland. Scotland Yard stops and questions every person and vehicle linked to the prelate during the night patrols. The scene evokes a tense security drive following his arrival from America.
Fragmentary state memo from Harry L. Davis indicating a strong campaign push with plans for Columbus and state chiefs to outline strategy. The note mentions continuing an active campaign and focusing on key issues, with expectations of rapid progress in coming days.
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