Athens County Fair at Athens draws huge crowds
The seventieth Athens County Fair attracts thousands from across the district. Wednesday admissions reach 3,362 with 1,009 paid and 650 children, plus 1,354 night tickets and 349 weekly memberships as fears of record attendance grow. Horse racing shows strong entries and fast times, while organizers promise two more busy days with a large horse show and entertainment in the grandstand. Local officials note improving weather and rising interest in all departments.
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Athens County
Richard Imes
C. M. Gill Sems
Green County
Great
B. m
Pavey Sales
Columbus
Native Worth
Buxton
Murphy
Bobby Onard
G. P. Curry
Coshocton
Pavey Sales Stables
Br. G
Groves
H. M. Groves
Rainsboro
Ohio
Ettawah the Great
B. G. Roof
Deersuem
Ivees Eecees
Lee McKerron
B. G. Clark
Clark
Doylestown
Worth
B. G
Roush Buxton
Athens
Seas
Bobby Onward
McKee
C. P. Curry
Ruth Todd
Blk. m
Wallace
John Singer
Marietta
Shandon
van Atta
N. E
Newark
Peer
Annie Hathaway
Nate Croy
Croy
Trixie Bowers
William Bowers
Roush
Herb Parker
Prince
Jim Smith
Annie Hathaway Croy
N. Choy
Br. m
Mary Reed
Benny Buck
Bege de See Ees
Isaac Daughter
Welsonville
Dayton
Otway
Delaware
Tippen
Medicinal Beer Battle Ends With Dry Defeat in Congress
Dry forces lose their bid to ban medicinal beer before the recess as pro beer advocates claim victory. Secretary Mellon will decide if medicinal beer can be sold, while lawmakers anticipate further battles on searches and seizures after Congress reconvenes September 21.
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Frazier Edwards
United Press
Washington
Congress
Mellon
Prohibition Fights Debated as Beer Bill Sails Through House
The final effort of anti drinkers to pass the beer bill failed in the House 146 to 129 as Mondell pressed a recess resolution and Volstead urged a roll call. Democrats largely supported recess while Senate filibuster ended and the chamber adjourned midnight. Senator Reed spoke five hours opposing the measure amid a reading of court decisions. County fair exhibits attract attention with record display of advertising value and large livestock judging. Bern Berkshire hog section draws visitors. Amesville group led by W R Wells hosts prized hogs and seeks fairs beyond Ohio.
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House
Mondell
Volstead
Minnesota
Dty
Drys
Senate
Reed
Athens
Ernest
J. Rankin Paul
Dayton
Gill
Bern Berkshire Breeders’ Association
Amesville
W. R. Wells
H. H. Henry
M. M. Merrick
West Virginia
Disaster of the ZR-2 ends in fiery hull collapse
The ZR-2 airship exploded over Hull causing 43 deaths including 16 Americans and 27 British. Only American survivor Norman O. Walker recalls the moment as the ship buckled and split in five seconds. Rescue teams recovered 12 American bodies as investigators probe the mystery of the tragedy.
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Hull
Eng
Humber
United Press
A. H. Wann
Norman O. Walker
Wann
O. Walker
Commerce
Texas
Louis Maxfield
Washington
William Julius
William Steele
Army court to probe $10 million Hoboken blaze
In Hoboken New Jersey an army court meets to determine responsibility for a fire that destroyed transport headquarters and damaged three piers. The Leviathan liner escaped major damage as flames threatened five thousand recovered American soldier bodies stored on Pier 4 and Wheaton.
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Hoboken
N. J
France
Wheaton
Pier 4
King George Expresses Sympathy Over ZR-2 Wreck
King George sends sympathy to the Royal Air Force commander in chief for the officers and men who died in the ZR-2 disaster. The note conveys condolences to the families and relatives affected by the wreck.
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London
George
Royal Air Force
Sinn Fein Replies to British Peace Offer Nearing Public Release
In Dublin the Sinn Fein reply to the British peace offer was to be forwarded to London tonight. A Dail Eireann member said the response is coming out all right and the Dail plans a public session tomorrow after De Valera confirms to usage. The reply is described as a small step forward.
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Clyde C. Beals
United Press
Dublin
Sinn Fein
London
Dail
Dail Eireann
de Valera
Lloyd George
Pail
Rioting in Malabar Leaves Over a Thousand Dead
In Bombay a report estimates more than a thousand white residents of the Malabar region were slain during rioting. Mad mobals murder and burn while advancing toward Calicut as troops rush in to quell the violence.
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United Press
Bombay
Malabar
Moplalis
Calicut
Successful operations at Shelterings Arms Hospital
At Shelterings Arms Hospital 17 Clark Street the new hospital performed major operations on Mrs Virgil Davis Clifton Easler John Laughn Walter Nestor and Frank Kidd Minor operations included Mary Virginia Starkey Lucile Van Dyke Eva and Ethel Swift Franklin Henry Miss Ethel Ruth Miss Naomi Kinz and Miss Lucile Potts A son was born Friday to Mr and Mrs W F Drake
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New Hospital
Clark Street
Virgil Davis
Nelsonville
Clifton Easler
Athens
John Laughn
Poston
Walter Nestor
Amesville
Frank Kidd
Hocking
Mary Virginia Starkey
Carpenter
Lucile van Dyke
Albany
Eva and
Ethel Swift
Franklin Henry
New Marshfield
Ethel Ruth
Jerseyville
Naomi Kinz
Jacksonville
Lucile Potts
W. F. Drake
Plot to Kill Obregon Leads to Arrests in Mexico City
Four ex officers were arrested in Mexico City on August 25 for conspiring to kill President Obregon. Five men drew lots to choose the assassin, with General Perez of the Mexican army designated. Perez fled to the United States after penning a letter detailing the plot to Obregon.
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Mexico City
Obregon
Perez
United Stats
Dance at Red Men’s Hall Nelsonville on Labor Day
Community announcement for a Labor Day dance at Red Men’s Hall in Nelsonville with afternoon and evening sessions. Music provided and refreshments served.
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Red Mens Hall
Nelsonville
Labor Day
County taxes tallied for last half of 1920
Deputy County Auditor Harry Riley completed the August settlement showing total taxes of 443 605 75 for the last half of 1920 including state county township school city Ohio University and special assessments. The report compares first and second half totals and notes inheritance and auto tax figures.
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Harry Riley
Ohio University
Survivors of ZR-2 Disaster Narrow to One
Only one of the 17 Americans aboard the ill fated ZR-2 survived the Hull England disaster. Norman CO Walker from Commerce Texas is the sole survivor. The others perished in the explosion or from injuries.
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Washington
Navy Department
Hull
England
Norman CO. Walker
Commerce
Texas
Peace Treaty With Germany Expected to Be Signed Today
Washington anticipated formal signature of a peace treaty with Germany today. After signing, the text would be made public, with the Knox resolution guiding the pact. Germany reserves rights no longer applicable if Versailles had been signed, and no war guilt clause appears. Senate ratification was not expected to face strong opposition.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Germany
Ellis Loring Diesel
Berlin
United States
Sligth
Senate
Masonic Bodies Favor Temple Sale to Ohio University
At a special Athens meeting of Commandery No 15 the proposal from Ohio University trustees to lease and purchase the Masonic Temple was unanimously accepted. The decision completes Athens Masonic bodies votes and Ohio University will assume the temple for its use.
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Athens Commandery No. 15
E. T
Ohio University
Masonic Temple
Masonic Bodies
Athens
Sinn Fein Delivers Reply To British Peace Terms
Sinn Fein sent its reply to the British peace terms to Downing Street at 1 o'clock this afternoon in London. The move confirms a formal exchange amid ongoing negotiations.
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London
Sinn Fein
Downing Street
Treasury Chief Delays Medicinal Beer Rules Awaiting Congress
Secretary Mellon announced no regulations for medicinal beer will be issued until Congress takes definite action on the anti beer bill.
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Congress
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon Today
German American peace treaty to be signed today
Berlin reports the German American peace treaty was to be signed this afternoon at 6 o'clock. The agreement aims to end hostilities and formalize postwar relations between the two nations.
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Berlin
Albany and Lee Township Aid Drive Ends This Week
Residents should bring clothing donations for Near East sufferers to Goldsberry's in Albany this Friday or Saturday. Mrs. Orville Dailey oversees the drive, the final call before the campaign ends.
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Lee Township
Albany
Near East
Goldsberry
Orville Dailey
Will Close for County Fair This Friday
Our Grocery and Packing Plants will close Friday at noon August 26 to attend the County Fair and Races. Everyone is urged to attend and help boost the big fair. F. C. Stedman Co.
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F. C. Stedman CO
Hospital Patients Enjoyed the Fair
Over three hundred patients from the State Hospital spent a joyful afternoon at the fair. They arrived in formation and hay wagons, were allowed free time on the grounds, and enjoyed rides on the merry go round with hospitable treatment from Fair Ground authorities. Children from the Home also attended as guests.
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State Hospital
Berry
Fair Ground
Marshfield Bank Resumes Business in Ohio
The Marshfield Bank of New Marshfield, Ohio, taken over by the state banking department in July at the owners’ request, will resume operations today. The bank was turned over to H. E. Scott, banking superintendent after the cashier William Sturgill disappeared and later returned after days missing.
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Columbus
Marshfield Bank
New Marshfield
Ohio
State Banking Department
H. E. Scott
William Sturgill
Dance at Lamborns Pavilion in Glouster Ohio
A social event at Lamborns Pavilion Glouster Ohio on Thursday August 25 features Howard's Snappy Six from Columbus Ohio. The band performs a lively set for attendees continuing into the evening with dance music.
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Lamborns
Glouster
Howard
Columbus
Ohio Memorabilia Dates From Yesterday’s In Ohio
Chronology from 1828 to 1920 notes Henry Neal birth and death dates for public service figures. Garfield attended a regiment reunion in Ashland in 1880. Steubenville marked Baron Steins memory in 1890. 1902 special legislative session enacted a new municipal code. 1920 Akron juror becomes first woman to sit in an eviction case.
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Henry 8. Neal
Congress
The
Treasury
Gallipolis
Ironton
Gen. Garfield
Ashland
Steubenville
Baron Stein
Nash
Ohio
Akron
Navy Ready to Seek Funds to Replace ZR-2 and Build ZR-1
Navy officers pursue Congress funding to replace the destroyed airship ZR-2 and proceed with ZR-1 construction near Lakehurst, while House and Senate committees urge delaying dirigible funding. Helium lifting gas cited as safer. passengers would have had parachutes if explosion occurred over Hull. Estimated ZR-2 cost stands at 2.5 million with a Lakehurst hangar costing about 3 million.
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Washington
Navy
Congress
Hull
England
Lakehurst
N. J
House
Senate Naval Affairs
Used Car Ownership Statements Under New Law Explain
Clerk T L Morgan explains that duplicate sworn statements and a 25 cent fee must accompany ownership filings for used or second hand cars. The process funds state costs, not the clerk, and new law prompts questions from motorists at the county courthouse.
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T. L. Morgan
Duplicata
Court House
Clerk of Courts Office
Men Refuse Wage Cuts in East Liverpool Pottery Plants
East Liverpool workers in cooperage shops tied to the potteries walked out today after refusing a ten percent wage reduction. A further seven percent cut was proposed for November 1, under a new scale signed by the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters and the United States Potters Association.
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East Liverpool
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
United States Potters Association
Banks Set Half Holiday for County Fair
Banks in Athens will close at noon on Thursday August 25 and Friday August 26 for the County Fair. Institutions include Bank of Athens N A The Athens National Bank The Security Savings con
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Banks of
Athens
Bank of Athena N. A
Athens Nati’. Bank
Security Savings Con
Moonshine Still Found in West Virginia Schoolhouse
In Charleston on August 25 police found an improvised liquor setup in a school basement. A ten gallon fire extinguisher served as a boiler with a copper coil to a granite kettle. More than sixty gallons of mash were located in the basement and over fifty gallons elsewhere. No arrests were reported.
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Charleston
W. Va
Foster Visits His Home Town for County Fair
Congressman I M Foster arrived in Athens for a county fair stay during Congress recess. He will visit multiple county fairs in the district and has duties with the Athens Chamber of Commerce. He pressed freight rate briefs and urged a new intercounty highway with Governor Davis backing the project.
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I. M. Foster
Athens
Congress
Foster
Columbus
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Federated Boards of Trade
Ohio
Public Utilities Commission
Ginnan
Davis
Nelsonville
Glouster
New Straitsville
State Highway Department
Miners Army Falls Back as Protests Ease in Marmet
In Marmet West Virginia the armed miners camp began dispersing after days of protest against martial law. The marchers had planned an 80 mile hike to Mingo County coal fields but many drifted away while a remaining group debated whether to heed Mother Jones's advice and return to work.
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Jones
Charleston
W. Va
Army of Miners
Marmet
Mingo County
New Dentist Opens Office in Albany Swett Building
Dr. J. W. Shreve has opened a dental office in Albany at the Swett buildings. This new practitioner begins serving local patients in the third floor suites as of August 24.
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Albany
J. W. Shreve
Swett Buildings
Is Your Fire Trap A Home Safety Message
The Fire Prevention Manual from the national board of fire underwriters warns that most fires arise from careless use of matches lamps rubbish and other common items. It urges every household to keep a booklet illustrated in plain language and to request a free copy via Washington Information Bureau by sending the two cents return postage and the applicant's name address city and state.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Washington Information Bureau
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New York
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Eveald
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Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
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