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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1920

Page

2

Local society notes list visits and outtings across Ohio and neighboring states

A stream of visits and trips unfolds from Athens to Akron and Columbus. Families and individuals including Miss Louise Roach, Dr. and Mrs. Chubb, Mrs. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Swingle, and Mrs. Harris with relatives and friends are noted traveling to Buckeye Lake, Trimble, Sylvania, Coffeeville, and Youngstown. A land lease relates to Mies Peterson planning oil and gas ventures in Ames township. A motor party plans a ten day Buckeye Lake outing at Summerland Beach with relatives joining from Akron. A Honolulu cablegram arrives for Mr. and Mrs.Dalley ahead of the Albany reunion.

Mies Peterson Detapa Ameville Athens Wm. J. Warrener Ames Township George L. Fenzel L. L. Detsele Kenneth Goodspeed H. J. Brown Will B. Cline Little Wit Jones Akron Cline Mary Cline Gg Og Ae Dalley Albany

Local Family News and Scout Outing Notes

Harry McKinstry and family report safe arrivals from San Francisco aboard the Madawaska. Thirty Troop II members and Girl Scouts with leaders prepare for a weeklong summer outing at Sum merland Beach. Miss Margaret Rowland travels to Columbus to join her parents en route to Brazil Indiana. Doris Henry hosts a 14 guest social at South College street in Athens.

Girl Scouts Maria Grover Grace Webb Ruth Henry Beatrice Osborne Marie Jewett Summerland Beach Margaret Rowland Dori Henry Columbus R. Rowland Brazil Ind Miss Rowland Athens Doris Henry South College Street

Trouble Brewing In Yanks Camp At Antwerp

In Antwerp August 14 the American Olympic committee faced protest as Dan Ahearn world hop step and jump champion was disqualified for not training per schedule. The action spurred a mass meeting where critics challenged the committee and threatened to oust the Athletic Union. Also barred were boxers Bob Grant and Ted Ohneider for professionalism.

Antwerp Sorel Ot Sa Cos United States Dan Ahearn Ahearn Agr Barlow S. Weekes Hat

English Golf Meet Yields Narrow Victory at Toledo

Ray wins by one stroke over a crowded group including Vardon, Deigel, Barnes and Hutchinson with a 295 for 18 holes. Jones leads amass after topping a 70 in the morning round as others struggle on the English coast course.

Toledo Leo Deigel Jack Barnes J Hutchinson Chicago Secreilc Bane Amay Jones Osee

Thirteen Sentences Mark Unlucky Night in Lawrenceburg

Harrison Miles, 39, a junk buyer, pled guilty in police court to intoxication. Mayor J C McCullough fined him and set costs plus 13 months and 18 days. He was sent to the state prison farm at 10 18 after a 9 18 sentence on his thirty ninth anniversary. Miles claimed he drank 13 bottles of lemon extract. He was the thirteenth prisoner sentenced this year and the twenty sixth confined in the county jail, occupying cell 13.

Lawrenceburg Ind Harrison Miles J. C. McCullough Miles

Miner Fatally Crushed In Hunterdon Mine Incident

Ferdinand Ruthar, 17, a driver on mine 267 at Hunterdon, was crushed between a car and a rib while setting brakes during a three car trip. He died instantly, with a neck fracture and severe injuries. Funeral services will be held.

Ferdinand Ruthar Hunterdon Ruthar Oz Man Wag & Son Jacob Ruthar

Funeral notices and mine safety rules in Ohio Valley district

Obituary items note interments at Hollister and Jacksonville for Chas Wisecup and a 19 year old worker injured at a local brick plant. The piece lists Loyal Order of Moose and Mooseheart Legion participation, funeral details, and the mine shutdowns and work stoppages following a fatal accident. Ohio Collieries Co mines 901 302 209 255 281 266 256 210 211 idle while rules require mine closure during funerals.

Hollister Kathar Loyal Order of Moose Mooseheart Legion Derthick Sunday Creek All Ohio ‘Collieries Co Don Ohio Collieries Co Sugar Creek Drydock Modoc Nollister Me City Ohio

Campaign to end one man government urged by GOP group

The Republican Publicity Association statement denounces a one man government and urges voters to elect Republicans to the Senate and House. It argues for a cabinet chosen from competent men and a Congress that cooperates with the executive, contrasting Harding and Cox positions with constitutional government and party responsibility.

Washington Republican Publicity Association Jonathan Bourne, Jr Harding Republican Party Democratic Party Itelf Congress Senate House of Representatives Mr. Harding Cox Wilson League of Nations House

Ohio Electric tram workers sign new wage contract

Springfield Aug 14 A new wage agreement was signed by Ohio Electric tram company officials and employees. The contract increases average pay with rates varying by service length and job type. Newark and Zanesville city line men receive 48 to 67 cents. interurban workers see 46, 68, and 60 cents an hour. brakehands gain 37 to 44 cents.

Springfield Ohio Electric Tron Company Portal 9 Interurban Catoestean Newark and Zanesville

Miners Conference Deliberations Stall on Wage Demands

Miners from across the country gathered at the conference called by President Wilson to discuss pay. Ohio and Pennsylvania delegates caucused without deciding on exact increases, with a typical demand around two dollars above the current six dollar daily wage. The existing coal commission agreement runs until April 1, 1922.

Cleveland Aporsine Pennsylvania Ohio Wilson's Coal Commission

Medicine of Merit Propriety Claim to Public Benefit

A discussion notes that proprietary medicines like yihing must prove their value under law of survival and health benefits. It emphasizes remedies derived from roots and plants and targets women's ailments as a health claim.

Harding to Speak at St Paul in 1 State Campaign

Marion Aug 14 Senator Harding will speak at the state fair in St Paul Wednesday following an official announcement after a conference here. He will campaign with Will Hays in the plan for the senatorial race.

Muskingum County Officials Praised in State Audit

State Examiner Carl M. Bowman reports Muskingum county officers work eight hours daily and are not chair workers. Minor criticisms cite township debts of 6971 dollars for election expenses, with favorable findings against Zanesville city for the two years 1917 to 1919.

Columbus Muskingum County Carl M. Bowman Donahey Zanesville

Goodyear Tirea announces stock dividend to holders

Aug 14 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company officials announce directors have declared a dividend of a stated stock amount for the company. The announcement notes the dividend is payable to stockholders of record as of a specified date.

AERON Goodyear Tireanaera Company S ‘S Cent Mon Temper

Surrender talk as Amur Chieftain Amor Hitch drives talks of final ceremonies

Reports describe Amor Hitch negotiating surrender terms near Durango as Pancho Villa’s forces threaten action. Villistas are claimed to have surrendered arms in crowd scenes while authorities weigh where ceremonies may occur.

Raneh Vine Durango Pancho Villa Gomes Palicie Anton

Chauncey Visit and Local Church Notices

Elsie Wilson visited Wells ton and family. First Christian Church services noted with Bible school at 9 30. Rev J A Long of Mount Vernon visiting Chauncey, along with local residents and relatives. Party at Syz home among extended guests from Bellaire and Chauncey.

First Christian Church Uncey -Church J. A. Long Mount Vernon Chauncey Harvey Nye New York

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