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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
3
Nelsonville readers are urged to check the special classified page headed by the department chief where Jiggs and Gas Buggies are advertised prominently, appealing to The Messenger audience.
Fire at the Deanville mine is now under control after two days of fighting. Crews say it will take several days to extinguish completely with estimated losses between 2000 and 3000 dollars.
Funeral services for Charles Gibson aged one were held this afternoon at 11 30 at the residence. Burial followed at Greenlawn cemetery with the family in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Will Merz hosted a surprise party on December 18 for their daughter Hilgred Merz eleventh birthday. Guests enjoyed games music and a two course luncheon. Attendees included Marceline Wallace Doris Wallace Lucile Huddy Grace Patton Marie Bay Mildred Bryan Esther Clark Beatrice Clark Dorothy Hazel Wareham Thelma McGiffin Katherine Welling Mary Pierce Gay Ervin Florence Lewis Louise Caldwell Marie Posphical Elizabeth Mechem Helen McKibbins Tassie Nelva Walker Hilgred Merz.
Walter Shields of Columbus visits his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hick. Mr. and Mrs. James Grant of Columbus stay with the Hicks family. Roy Primmer of Logan visits his sister Mrs. Harry Edgell. Miss Evelyn Hick of Norfolk Virginia enjoys a two week vacation with her parents the Hicks.
Misses Margaret and Catherine Spencer of Ohio University Athens visit parents Mr and Mrs Joshua Spencer. Miss Doris Parks freshman Oxford visits her parents Mr and Mrs W H Parks. Mrs Page Morris and Mrs Ad Uhrig spent Monday at Lancaster. Mrs Frances Parry visiting sister Mrs George Schwenk at Logan. Ad Uhrig spent Monday in Columbus on business. Mrs N Hill spent Monday and today in Columbus as guest of friends.
Miss Flossie Johnson visited Nelsonville last Friday for Christmas shopping. Mr Harold Nanna and Mike Danning called on friends in Athens over the weekend. Miss Mildred Wend, a Nelsonville high school student, is…
A Nelsonville notice reports families visiting, shopping trips, and a Christmas entertainment at Connett church on Christmas Eve. Roscoe Nanna and Irwin Nanna are among attendees with parents Mr. and Mrs. William Wend and Mrs. A. B. Figgins.
NEW YORK Dec 21 Mme Walska Polish prima donna stays isolated in her apartment as servants attend her. Opera fans in Chicago speculate on her absence from Zaza in tonight's performance. Her Paris marriage to Alex Smith Cochrane last September sparked retirement rumors, which she denied saying art matters more than money.
In Macon Georgia a midnight conference involving two members of an alleged murder cabal and others is linked to the death of Frederick Shepard the wealthy Georgia peach king. In the preliminary hearing defense witness D McCrain admitted the meeting after Shepard’s corpse was exhumed for poison traces attended by Mrs Ione Henry and Mrs Annie Cutts.
December 21 marks the shortest day with sunrise at 7 21 and sunset at 4 36. The day aids shoppers and clerks as darkness falls earlier, though it narrows the hours for holiday preparations and Santa duties.
Cleveland today reports that the secret auxiliary police have aided traffic enforcement. Chief Smith says sixty five violators were cited in one day, a two week average, with 250 men and women under his direction. The corps assists regular patrols to catch violators and curb traffic violations.
Columbus report shows the new general assembly dominated by farmers and lawyers with forty six farmers and thirty nine lawyers. The senate totals twenty nine members with one democrat James A Reynolds from Cuyahoga county and five farmer Republicans among the Republicans.
In Lorain on December 21, Louis Egensberger heads the sewer department and keeps the force at full strength. Prohibition has not reduced demand for the job, with liquor linked to sewer clogs from illicit whiskey and thrown bottles found during cleaning.
New York secretary Joseph O Brien said the Giants have not purchased Roger Hornsby and are not anxious to acquire him at present. He noted three bids were made last summer with a flattering price, but they needed him then and do not now.
A large week night audience at First Christian church heard Dr Yeuell during an exemplary baptismal service. He delivered an intense sermon on Petrified People warning educated non believers miss salvation by neglect. A unique tonight service with Sunbeams and the fountain talk will conclude with refreshments and the Ben Hur lecture tomorrow night.
The liner Aquitania arrived at Cherebourg on December 21 with no sign of Eamon de Valera aboard despite London newspapers reporting his en route from New York to France. Passengers and crew underwent thorough examinations as the captain voiced surprise at the rumors.
In Erie Pennsylvania M C Schwartz trusted a friend who borrowed seventy seven dollars. He cashed the check a week ago and the bank returned it yesterday as no good. The friend disappeared.
In Chicago the wages of waiters are cut by twenty percent at a major Loop hotel. Wages drop from $90 a month plus board to $70 and board starting January 1, a return toward prewar levels. Poor business and lower meat prices are cited as reasons.
Three coal companies Lanning-Harris Coal and Grain Corporation National Fuel Company and Sheridan Coal Company were indicted in Kansas City Missouri for Lever Act violations. Prosecutors charged unjust and unreasonable coal and coke prices with profits claimed up to 100 percent in many cases.
Col. T. L. Huston president of the New York Yankees charges Ban Johnson has long opposed Judge Landis and aims to embarrass him, urging removal of Johnson from baseball.
Two prospective passengers in Cincinnati borrowed an empty car after waiting for an owl car and drove to their destination. Traction employees later found the vehicle blocking traffic in another area. no tickets were left in the fare box.
Madrid reports a likely government majority after Sundays elections. Early returns show 187 conservatives and 45 from other right groups, plus 80 liberals, 17 republicans, 15 nationalists, six Catholics and three Socialists elected to the chamber of deputies.
Premier Lloyd George told the commons Britain is fully considering discussing naval building plans with the United States and Japan before deciding on a program. The aim is to explore possible expenditure reductions while keeping national safety intact.
Gerry Hermann president of the Reds said no trade or sale of Heinie Groh will occur under any circumstances. The Giants offered $150,000 and a catcher for Groh amid rumors of a three cornered deal involving Rabbit Maano, Boston shortstop, for the Reds.
An ultimatum from the Italian government orders Gabriele D An nunzio to disband his army and release his warships within hours. He replies he will hold his position by force. Roller and ice skates noted as suitable Xmas gifts. Kerr How, Co.
McAlester Okla Dec 21 Twenty eight inmates in the state penitentiary will be released as pardons granted by Governor Robertson. Most had only days or weeks remaining before Christmas and the Oklahoma legislature approved the clemency.
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