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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1919

Page

8

A Good Suggestion for indigestion tablets

A reader is advised to try Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion. The pills are described as easy to take and agreeable in effect and cost a quarter.

Trappers Urged to Follow New Licensing Rules

Deputy Game Warden Joe Hibbard warns trappers to obtain 1919 licenses before year end and store licenses like tax receipts. Officers will return unsold blanks to Columbus with the final clerk’s report. Avoid ignorance claims and play it safe by keeping proper paperwork.

Joe Hibbard Columbus Hibbard

Milady’s Shekels Go to Waste in Metallic Fashion Buzz

A fashion column notes the rise of metallic fabrics in day and evening wear with gold and silver brocades from China and Japan. It highlights metallic belts and ornaments, warns of overuse, and observes how shimmering materials dominate gowns, wraps, and accessories in a costly, extravagant era.

New York Dec China Japan

Miners Report Minor Accident and Holiday Weddings

One minor accident has been reported since mining began with Dr. Crawford noting a local worker named Douglas injured at work. He will be laid off for several days though the injury is not serious. Gloucester plans at least one wedding for the holiday season and possibly more, with the bride-to-be withholding details and the date not yet disclosed.

Crawford di Douglas Glouster

Bids Sought for 2400 Deficiency Bonds by City Clerk

Bids for a 2400 deficiency bond issue will be received until noon next Monday by Reuben Wagner city clerk. The bonds fund the city deficit from lost liquor revenue about 3000 yearly. The note explains Glasgow Ohio towns struggle with revenue and uses deficiency bonds as last resort.

Reuben Wagner Glouster Ohio

Glossier High School Principal in Columbus on School Business

M. I. Andrew, principal of Glossier High School, travels to Columbus today to handle matters related to local schooling and administration.

M. I. Andrew Glousier High School Columbus

Mrs Gordon visits Columbus for brief social trip

Mrs John M Gordon traveled to Columbus this morning for a short visit with friends. Mr and Mrs Oscar Moody of Hollister are announced to be the parents of a daughter born yesterday.

John M. Gordon Columbus Oscar Moody Hollister

Kilgore Beaus and Belles at Opera House Show

Kilgore presents Beaus and Belles at the Opera House on November 22 23 and 24 with a quality revue and connected pictures. Admission 15e, 8¢ war tax, total 12 shillings 19 2.

Opera House Kilgore

Smiling Billie Granted Wardship in Juvenile Court

In Columbus Ohio on December 19 1920 Billie Smith twenty months old was placed in the custody of his father William A Smith formerly of Huntington West Virginia. Judge Bostwick declared Billie a ward of the court and promised aid to secure a suitable home for boarding.

Billy Columbus Billie” Smith William A. Smith Huntington W. Va Bostwick Billie

Storms Predicted by Porta Boost Hope in Coast

On December 19 the Pacific coast saw bright sun except northward from Vancouver to San Diego. Prof Albert Porta named this day as the one for the worst storms in history with reports of a raging storm at Ketchikan Alaska offering some hope the forecast would come true.

San Francisco Cal Albert Porta Pacific Coast Vancouver San Diego Ketechikan Alaska Porta

Ohio lawmaker touts upcoming income tax to aid towns

Representative TI A Hatch of Athens County said the Ohio legislature would pass an income tax bill next month to fund distressed cities and towns. He argued the plan would raise revenue equitably, with exemptions for single earners with dependents and a cap of 1 percent on incomes up to 500 dollars a year. Relief would target Ohio districts, with 75 to 80 percent of collections returned to the localities.

Page Intangible Ohio Assembly TI. A. Hatch Athens County Hatch Joint Committee Ohio Tom Reynolds House Cleveland State Capitol

Excellence of AVAS Program at State Normal College

A Christmas program at the State Normal College Training School featured the fifth grade’s fairy tale The Village Shoemaker and the fourth grade’s The New New Year. Mrs Price Miss Hesse and Principal Miss Waite led a well organized show with strong student costuming and disciplined performances.

State Normal College Training School Price

Mrs. Charles L. Rardin Dies At 36 After Illness

Mrs. Charles L. Rardin 36 years old and a long time Athens resident died this morning at 6 30 from a complication of diseases. She leaves husband Lillian and Clarice at home Marie of Akron and Raymond of Columbus and sister Mrs Addie Shapiro of Columbus. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Rardin Charles L. Rardin Central Avenue Lillian Clarice Marie Akron Raymond Columbus Addie Shapiro

Mackie's Team to Meet Gallipolis at Armory Tonight

Mackie's high school squad, after a season-opening win, faces Gallipolis at 7 p m tonight in the armory. Gallipolis returns to the local schedule after two years as the teams renew rivalry. Captain Collins is out with a sprained ankle. Wise to start at guard. The game is expected to be fast with a 7 o'clock start.

Mackie Gallipolis Armory John Hancock Collins John Hancock Fame Wise

Wilson May Ask That Roads Be Retained

Washington December 19 Congress expects to hear from President Wilson on the railroad situation, possibly this afternoon or tomorrow. A two hour talk with W G McAdoo, former railroad director, strengthens the view that federal control should extend for at least several months and may last five years.

Washington Congress Wilson W. G. McAdoo McAdoo

Deportation of Reds Under Way at Ellis Island

Sixty one alleged communists from western states arrived at Ellis Island to await deportation after a special train from San Francisco ten days earlier. Deportees were collected in St. Louis Chicago and Pittsburg. Bolshevik ambassador Tudwig A Martens visited Washington to avert a local court order holding him in contempt for defying the Lusk committee investigation into bolshevism.

New York Ellis Island San Francisco St. Louis Chicago Pittsburg Tudwig A. K. Martens Washington Lusk Legislative Committee

Willard Eyes Return to Ring Says Promoter

Tex Rickard discusses Jess Willard plotting a comeback to boxing after the Toledo bout. Rickard notes Willard’s confidence and signals possible matches with Fred Fulton or a Dempsey option, while Willard trains in top condition and voices belief he is unbeatable when fit.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Toledo Jess Willard Tex Rickard Rickard Willard Tex Tomorow Wallard Ray Archer

Student nurses threaten strike for weekly day off

New York. Student nurses at New York Hospital announce their determination to strike unless granted one day off each week.

New York New York Hospital

Fate of Mother to Be Decided Today

Atlantic City New Jersey December 19 Prosecutor Gaskill awaits county judge Robert Ingersoll's ruling on Mrs Esther Miller Blake accused of drowning her five year old son. A finding of insanity by local alienists is expected to prevent a murder trial and likely commit her to an asylum rather than proceed to grand jury.

Atlantic City N. J Robert Ingersoll Esther Miller Blake Gaskill

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