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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1920

Page

3

Nelsonville Chamber joins United States National Chamber

The Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce is elected to membership in the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. A National Councillor will link the local group with the National Chamber in Washington. The move lets local business voices reach federal policy discussions and national referenda.

Chamber OF Commerce Hudson Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce of United States National Chamber Washington Congress

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Conference Notice

Sunday school at 9 30 a m divine worship at 10 30 a m with preaching by the Rev F M Evans district superintendent At the close of the morning the last quarterly conference for the conference year will be held Official members urged to be present.

Methodist Church F. M. Evans

Christian Church Bible School At Nine Thirty

The notice lists Bible school services at Christian Church indicating a 9 30 a m start and no additional details.

Christian Church Bible School

Community events highlight Athens district notices

The piece notes Evening worship at 7 The Real Profiteer Junior and Senior endeavors at 6 County convention of Disciples of Christ on Wednesday Mrs Bess Bland and others hosted a party at Athens fair Mr and Mrs Ed Crammer visit relatives in Athens Mr and Mrs Henry Steigerwald and Mrs Anne Sheppard guests Miss Ida Campbell visiting The Plains A truck ride chaperoned by chaperones for Christian church youth to the Athens fair Endeavor services every Sunday at 6 in the church auditorium Dinner hosted by Stella Reigle honoring Martha Keister leaving for Cleveland Walter Shields visiting Columbus for ten days with Fanny and Mary Shields

Ao Endeavor Disciples of Christ Bess Bland Bess Corwin A. Dempster Cora Pritts Bert Young Athens Fair Ed Crammer Crammer Athens Henry Steigerwald Anne Sheppard Tulsa Okla C. H. Bjartlett Dudley Campbell Ida Campbell the Plains Harley Mitchell The Christian Church Endeavor Stella Reigle Martha Keister Cleveland Paulin Donley Ethel Rosser Walter Shields Columbus Fanny Shields Mary Shields

Brillhart Pastor Schedules Sunday Services

J. C. Brillhart, pastor, leads 9:30 Sunday school, 10:30 sermon, 2:30 praise service, 7:00 p.m. song service, and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic event. Community church calendar lists these activities for the day.

J. C. Brillhart Evangelis

Nelsonville Classifieds Includes Sells Lost Item Listings

Multiple notices offer items for sale including a Willow chair at 650 Poplar street for 15 dollars. Other ads include furniture shelving and store fixtures, two cars described, a lost pay envelope with a reward, and dance events at various halls with dates in August.

Willow Poplar Street

Prayer Meeting Services This Wednesday at 7 P M

A notice invites the community to attend a prayer meeting and related services at 7 P M on Wednesday. The message encourages participation and participation in the gathered worship.

Canada plots trap to end seal menace in fisheries

Vancouver dispatch details Canadian plan to curb seals damaging Fraser River nets and salmon stocks. Governments toyed with bounties and explosives, now proposing long lines with barbed hooks to impale seals as they chase salmon, while some doubt the tactic.

Vancouver B. C Fraser River Gulf of Georgia Fshing

Failures and Lessons in 1920 Road Construction

Traffic surges in 1920 exposed road defects and the need for durable, resilient highways. Experts note potholed pavements, truck depreciation, and the shift to sturdy concrete foundations with thick asphalt surfaces to absorb shocks and protect taxpayer investments. Progress continues as miles of improved roads are added to the system.

Britten to push inquiry into Cox fundraising links

Congressman Fred Britten of Illinois said he would urge the senate sub committee investigating campaign expenditures to inquire into alleged British and international banker backing for Governor Cox. He cited Chicago as a focal point and said the panel meets Monday to hear evidence.

COX Chicago Fred Britten Illinois Senate

Mine accident at Hunterdon injures car coupler John E Cavey

John E Cavey a car coupler at mine 267 Hunterdon was crushed between a car and the car’s rich and hip injuries are painful but not considered serious. Cavey is a Trimble township trustee. Mines in the valley observe Saturday as a holiday with few workers reporting for duty. Local social notes mention visits and travel plans among residents.

John E. Cavey Hunterdon Mr. Cavey Trimble Township

DePalma Leads Eighth Annual Speedways Race Start

Ralph DePalma opened the eighth annual road race at Elgin Illinois with the Ballot special at 12 02 pm Jimmy Murphy in a Dusenberg started at 12 03 pm followed by Joe Thomas in Revere Tommy Milton Dusenberg Eddie O'Donnell Dusenberg Gaston Chevrolet Monroe Special Perry Ford Frontenac Special and Ralph Mulford Monroe Special starting at one minute intervals.

Speedway Elgin Ill Ralph DePalma Jimmy Murphy Dusenberg Joe Thomas Revere Tommy Milton Eddie O’donnell Gaston Chevrolet Monroe Perry Ford Frontenac Ralph Mulford

DeValera vows hunger strike if Cork mayor dies

Eamon DeValera told thousands of Irish sympathizers at a mass meeting that he will starve himself in England if Terence MacSwiney, the Cork lord mayor, dies. He warned the British government against prolonging the hunger strike.

New York Eamon DeValera Irish Republic England Terence MacSwiney Cork

Barn Burns with Contents on Cornell Farm Near Beaumont

A large barn owned by Charles and William Ryan on the old Cornell farm near Beaumont was destroyed by fire last evening. The 40 by 60 foot structure held hay, wheat, oats, and farming equipment. it was fully loaded with crops and implements. The blaze started in the hay mow and could not be stopped, with partial insurance carried by Ohio Farmers.

Beaumont Charles William Ryan Cornell Farm Here Ohio Farmers Company

Americans Win Olympic Team Title in Catch Wrestling

United Press reports in Antwerp show the United States clinching the Olympic team championship in catch-as-catch-can wrestling with 9 1/2 points. Finland is second with 5, Sweden 6, Switzerland and England 2 each. Bouts finished near midnight.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Antwerp America Finland Sweden Switzerland England Delaval Rayner Sears Belgium American Oarmen France Norway

Czar Nicholas Body Lies In State In Shanghai

The body of the late Czar Nicholas and his family lie in state at Shanghai after being moved from Harbin. Morris Nemoroffsky of the American Red Cross announced the state has been established following his visit to Siberia.

Czar San Francisco Nicholas Russia Shanghai Harbin Morris Nemoroffsky American Red Cross Siberia

Oversubscribed Irish Republican loan hailed by Sinn Fein

London reports that the Irish Republican loan promoted by Eamon de Valera in the United States was oversubscribed by 50 000 pounds against a 250 000 pound goal. Sinn Fein cites mass arrests raids and censorship by the Royal Irish Constabulary as hindrances yet notes heavy support in Ireland and America.

London Eamonn de Valera United States Sinn Fein Ireland Sinn Bulletin Bar

Peace Talk Is Started Anew

Russo Polish armistice negotiations resumed at Minsk official statement says talks continue. Poles rejected conditions but offered no alternatives, relying on front victories.

Moscow London Minsk

Russian Columns Beaten Back at Brest-Litovsk

Warsaw dispatch reports three Russian columns attacking Brest-Litovsk were routed with 650 prisoners taken. The battle on the north front was nearing an end, according to the Polish communique. The Bolsheviks had attacked Brest-Litovsk in an August 26 Russian statement.

Warsaw Brest-Litovsk

Undertaker’s Wife Taken to Hospital in Amesville

In Amesville on August 28, Mrs. RE. P. McDaniel, wife of the local undertaker, was taken to a hospital after an unspecified incident.

Amesville RE. P. McDaniel

McDaniel Taken to Columbus Hospital for Acute Appendicitis

McDaniel of this place was taken to a Columbus hospital Friday with acute appendicitis. The outcome of the surgical operation has not been learned.

Funeral services for Mrs. G. W. De Wees

Funeral services for Mrs. G. W. De Wees were held at Sand Rock church at 1 PM. Rev. Miller presided with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was 76 years old and is survived by her husband.

Amesville G. W. de Wees Sand Rock Miller

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Nelsonville News J. E. Zeller Nelsonville Hyde Bell Phone International Holiness Church Nelsonville Junior Order Red Men's Hall Jack Pritchties Matheny and Mulligan Citizens Central Bank Jasper Anderson C. E. Scott M. E. Street Nelsonville, Ors Hickman’s Pharmacy Deanville Canada Chiropractor Athens National Bank Building Bel Nelsonville Tire & Repair Co Glouster Clyde James Robert James Wm. Dunnett Mrs. Dunnett Capital Mary Hedfelt William Welsch Will Harry Will Heiser Jacksonville Buckeye Lake D. R. Griffith Ironton Ashland Harold Mechem B. W. Hawk William Biddison Carrollton J. H. Henshaw D. J. Thornton John Angle Uniontown Pennsylvania Monay Emmett Bridge Akron DE Wees Wm. Mill Citizens Central Bank Bidg Nelsonville, Ohio Hudson Super-Siz C. L. King CO A. C. Stratton
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