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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
2
Choose Men's Gloves for Christmas gifts without asking his size. Select gray mocha tan light tan or gray kid gloves priced 2.50 to 3.50 and we handle the rest. If the size is off he may return them. Wool gloves kid gloves silk and canvas are available in large stock nearby.
The Ohio National Guard company in Athens launches a campaign to recruit 150 contributing members at five dollars per year. Capt Stinchcomb notes members gain jury duty exemption and highway labor relief, with exhibitions and a $5 prize for best drill. The unit currently lists 65 men and 25 recruits needed to meet federal quota. Contributions provide recruitment funds and support for drills and equipment.
Advice promotes moderation in eating and thorough chewing. It recommends a five hour gap between meals and taking Cham berlain's Tablets after supper to improve digestion and make meals more enjoyable.
In Pittsburgh Kansas on December 3 volunteers from Kansas miners prepare for full operation in coal fields. First carload of fifty tons coal shipped as steam shovels thawed and camps set. Wilson mine produced yesterday while Acme and Carbon mines scheduled to begin under guard of Kansas state troops.
Finney Brothers jazz orchestra entertained the Athens Chamber of Commerce midweek lunch. President Zenner and Dr. Alderman urged larger Red Cross Seal purchases, noting Athens quota of 800 dollars and slow sales. The chamber adopted a resolution to boost buys, while Capt. Stinchcomb announced drills and efforts to form Co. L Infantry with a 100-man strength and potential pay implications. A $150 contribution option and $5 annual dues were highlighted, with a resolution praising military organization benefits for the community.
In New York the six day bicycle race reached the 56th hour at 8 am with 13 teams tied for the lead at 1056 miles. Hill held the lead while Tiberghein and Chardon were one lap behind. Carman and Lang dropped out last night after Carman retired early in the second day due to indigestion.
New Marshfield Grange schedules an all day meeting for Saturday December 6 with degree work followed by an oyster dinner. All members urged to attend and enjoy the day.
Akron officials report ten days of coal for the city while seven factories close and twelve hundred men are out of work. Dealers say the coal supply for homes is very serious and the city is not taking steps to conserve.
Mrs J P Sedwick and Mrs Ray Priest visited John and Henry Sedwick. A G Jennings and son Gould arrived from New York. W W Jackson improving after illness. Goldsmiths spent Thanksgiving at Athens. Florence Sedwick and George Lent guests of Freda Linscott at Thanksgiving. J R Rathburn family back from Athens after a week with Mrs Rathburn. Don and Weimer White went to Dayton for work. Zuella Knowlton at Athens. Jerry Connett ill for a week. William Whitel and family plus Alvin White visited Mrs Viola Tuttle. Leota Brill visiting friends. Jennings Coal Company suspends repair work amid miners strike. Federal Creek highest in years. Two bridges washed out on Marietta Run between Broadwell and Utley. J L Fouteb and C T Harkins in Athens on business. John Sprouse moved into new house. Parker Johnston, ex chief engineer at Jennings Coal, joins Jeffrey Company in Columbus.
Coal operators in Washington discuss a new wage scale aligned with a 14 percent increase urged by fuel administration officials. The conference may last ten days and applies to miners returning to work in the central competitive field.
John M. Phillips of Wooster dies after paralysis on Friday, funeral in Wooster on Monday. Notables attend as relatives from Cleveland and Wooster travel. local notices include O E S election, Masonic installation, and farm group meetings.
Two American explorers, part of a Smithsonian and Universal Film expedition, died in a railroad wreck in Engo Forest, Belgian Congo, with several others gravely injured. The cable from Elizabethville, Belgian Congo, reported the incident to the Newspaper Enterprise Association.
The federal trade commission heard from C L Hilton attorney general for Minnesota that ending Pittsburg as the single price basing point for rolled steel would save the public millions yearly on freight and related costs.
Washington December 3 actions moved to apply President Wilsons reconstruction message to Congress. Many bills already pending from last session stalled by the treaty delay.
Toledo council in a special session adopts an amended street car ouster plan. The ordinance delays ouster to April 1, 1920, sets six cent fares and two cent transfers, and awaits a federal court order for enforcement. The Toledo Electric Light Company has three days to accept.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Frank B. Willis former Ohio governor visiting for a three day dry campaign received a letter signed A Member of Bolsheviks warning there will be a revolution and he will be shot first.
The Athens County Duroc Jersey Swine Breeders Association will hold a meeting on Saturday December 6 at 1 PM. The venue is County Agent DeLashmutt's office located in the Athens National Bank building.
In Steubenville a tin plant shuts down leaving 2,000 workers idle due to coal shortages. Two additional plants report only an eight day coal supply, prompting urgent production questions.
Secretary Glass told Congress that a deficit of over three billion dollars will appear on June 30 1920 and a one and a half billion deficit next year. He urged strict economy and tax reform to curb deficits while noting optimistic long term finance. He called for repeal of excess profits tax and against broad tax cuts.
The senate adopted the Watson resolution ordering an investigation into charges that federal trade commission employees have advocated Bolshevism. The move signals heightened scrutiny of agency staff amid Cold War era fears.
The Senate on December 3 ordered an immediate investigation into the Ford Newberry election contest in Michigan from 1918.
Washington reports four railroad brotherhoods led by J. J. Forester and Rail Director Hines negotiating a national agreement to raise wages. Proposals include time and a half after eight hours, one day off weekly, and a 26 day month. Disputes over slow freight rates and arbitrary extra pay were raised.
Due to last week’s bad weather the pie and box social at Factory school in Athens township is postponed to Friday evening December 5. Attend and bring a pie or box to help boost the school.
Seth Balderson eighty two, though looking twenty years younger, visited Athens today. A blacksmith in and near Amesville from 1865 to 1917 for fifty two years, he was struck powerless one night after a hard day’s work and could not work the next day. He then moved to Washington County where he now lives.
In Perry County on December 3 officials report Wagon coal mines near New Lexington supplying ample coal while Crooksville faces shortages. Pottery operations run on reduced rations with a risk they may be forced to close.
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