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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
8
Miss Fay Webster remains at home at Naylors Run with a grippe. Several local notices report births, travels, and illnesses such as influenza. Gallipolis defeats Pomeroy 26 to 20 in a local Independents game. many residents attend or attend events in nearby towns.
Word reached Pomeroy Friday afternoon that Rev. W F Wilson county commissioner was seriously ill at his Chester home.
A New York woman shares her recovery from influenza using Dr Williams Pink Pills, noting improved strength, appetite, and mood after months of weakness. The piece urges tonic treatment during convalescence to prevent neurasthenia anemia or rheumatism and promotes free booklet and mail order options.
A Columbus official fell ill with uremic poisoning while in the city last week with Commissioners Besserer and Lasher for good roads work. He recovered enough to attend the mid-month commissioners meeting on Monday.
Forty friends gathered at the home of Mrs Enos Smith Thursday evening to celebrate a passing birthday. The guests enjoyed a pleasant time and Mrs Smith received many handsome gifts.
Attorney H C Fish who served a two year term as city solicitor under Mayor C B Shoemaker was again elected by council to fill that office for two years or during the life of the present council.
The remains of Mrs. Collie Davis died at her Columbus home were brought to Middleport and then to Bradbury for interment. She died Thursday at a hospital and was a former Bradbury resident, daughter of Mr and Mrs E F Bailey. She is survived by her husband four brothers and three sisters.
A Pomeroy firemen committee led by Herbert Giles told the council on Thursday evening they want one dollar per call and seventy five cents per hour while on fires. They note other towns pay these rates and ask Pomeroy to adopt them. The matter was referred to the fire committee to confer and report at the next council meeting. Everett Phillips of Naylors Run sprained his ankle during a basketball game between Gallipolis and Pomeroy Independents.
Mrs. Joan Carsey of Albany visits her son Charley Carsey and family. Ira Haning family ill with influenza all week. Emmett Sauters loses cow to a straw stack accident. Mrs. Sarah Young and son Frank visit Albany. Mrs. Chas Chase visits with son-in-law Robert Coats of Athens who welcomed a baby boy on January 29. Miss Cleo Williams visits Jerseyville. Everette Haning returns from Athens. Homer Ellis and wife of Gilkey Ridge visit Granville Ellis. John Helwig of Lonesome Peak travels to Meigs County on business.
The M. E. ladies met on Tuesday with a program by Glouster Christian church. proceeds were about $50. The Standard Bearers gathered Wednesday with Pearl Woodgerd, Chinese themes and charades. Services planned at U B church and an evangelist will aid Feb 12. Mrs Collins improving, hospital stay noted. new baby for Henry Drapus family. several others mentioned with varying health and visits.
Carl Sayre visited Mr and Mrs R H Wemer and family Tuesday. John Weiss and family ill with diphtheria. Mrs Wm Wemer granddaughter Helen and Sam Sayers guests of Mr and Mrs E A Sayers Wednesday. Numerous local residents attended parties and visits across the Wemer Sayers circle including Miss Hazel Wemer Maude Say ers Sam Sayers Floyd Bennett James Meseher Faymond Fred Sayers and Milford Sayers.
Revival in progress at Bates with Rev Genheiner assisted by Rev Limburger in recent evenings. Everyone welcome. Family moves: Herb Ruth rents a farm near Columbus and plans to relocate soon. Others visiting or traveling include Donn Kenney in Athens and Helen Sams with Irene Ator. Local school progresses under Mrs Kin Allen.
Soviet Russia asked for opening trade relations with the United States. Martens testified before the Senate subcommittee that sixteen political proposals had been made by the Soviet government and that an economic understanding would be scrupulously observed. He stated that it is in Soviet interests to establish economic intercourse and that the pledge would prevent U.S. disruption of economic ties.
Ida Roberts White died January 28 1920 at age 53 years 4 months 29 days. Born near Big Run Ohio she married Elmer E White April 4 1889. She leaves husband a sister and two brothers and a daughter who died in childhood. She joined United Brethren Church at Marietta Run then Broadwell and endured years of illness with faith.
Tombstone Ariz Feb 6 County officials report a severe jury manpower shortage in Cochise. Lawyers fear only eight to ten defendants can be tried in the Bisbee deportation cases due to lack of jurors. Deputies roam the county to summon long‑split residents. Jim Wolf of Wolfville was called but excused for age over sixty.
I express gratitude to those who kindly helped during my wife’s illness and death. E. E. White.
District Attorney Cline filed with the appellate court a brief petitioning that Victor L. Berger be sent to federal prison immediately to serve the ten year sentence for violating the espionage act. The 308 page brief claims Berger violated his pledge to the court to refrain from acts underlying his conviction.
Paris Feb 6 The French ambassador J J Jusserand has advised the American government that France’s stance toward the American senate’s peace treaty position mirrors Viscount Grey’s letter to the London Times as reported by Echo De Paris.
Troy Grange No 905 schedules an open session on Patriots Day February 14 1920 with songs including America Yankee Doodle and The Star Spangled Banner. Members will impersonate Washington and Lincoln with brothers Bert Conkin Frank Tucker and sisters Arnold presenting biographies.
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