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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
5
A cleaved exchange centers on alleged allied war guilty as reply to surrender demands. The statement frames the accused as targets of international legal action and signals a contested legal stance amid heightened tensions.
Joe Stecher world wrestling champion defeated Jack Dwyer of in two straight falls in Springfield Massachusetts on February 12.
Mr. Charles Seidenfeld of Murray visits Athens on business. Miss Addie Marie Grones returns from Cleveland. Womans Relief Corps to meet Friday at 7 in Red Mens Hall. Thelma Lehew Marie Carr and Jessie Mulligan visit Columbus Thursday. Pi Beta Phi alumnae meet 7 30 at Mrs Roe Zenner 20 West State. Ernest Conkey family slowly recovering. Dr and Mrs F P McVay back from Columbus. Stewart Decker and Daugherty left Ohio University for Akron jobs. Ethel Chappel returns from Columbus hospital after appendectomy.
William Cook died in June 1919 at the Hunter home where he and his wife lived in retirement. He is survived by two sons William Cook of Columbus and Charles Cook of Newtown.
The Glouster Opera House presents Mickey across February 13 and 14 with a matinee on Saturday. Matinee admission 15c and 30c. Evening prices 25c and 50c plus war tax. Shows listed as 24 10.
Mrs P D Hill and Mrs Howard Brookins visit Mrs William Matson. Eben Gillispie returns from Columbus after attending a brother’s funeral. Mrs Squire Brown ill with flu. Ladies Bible class holds monthly meeting at Mrs Percy Fulwider’s home with papers by Mrs Howard Brookins and Mrs Linton Daugherty. Light refreshments served to several ladies. Friends and relatives surprise Mr and Mrs Arthur Sission with a miscellaneous shower. F E Boudinot hosts Valentine party for Queen Esther class with guests and games. Luncheon guests include Lena Farrel Eleanor Hill Mabel Matson Loretta Stout Florence Dennis Grace Knight Florence Brewer Zenith Riley Catherine Adams Mary Evans Audrey Fitzer Muriel Hartley and others. Elmer Poling and family attend funeral of his mother Elizabeth Poling at Happy Hollow.
Miss Flossie Mansfield has come back to Chillicothe after visiting her home here. She was summoned by her father Clay ton Mansfield whose condition is improved. Attendees at the funeral of John C. Hunter and Ann Eliza Cook include Mrs. Charles Gilmore Kilsythe W Va, Miss Gertrude Mayhugh Columbus, Albert Wilhelm, Mrs. Robert Barry, Fred Hunter Portsmouth, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cook Newtown, Walter Hunter, Allen Hunter, I V Minear, Grace Beverage New Marshfield.
Frank Lefty LeRoy son of Dr and Mrs B R LeRoy of Chick Springs S C formerly of Athens marries Miss Goldie Emmons at her Kenton home. He served overseas with the 136 Machine Gun Company as a lieutenant and she worked in the millinery department at D Zenner Co. They will reside in Cleveland where he works for Standard Oil Co.
Jos A Lugar special representative of The Owen Tire and Rubber Co will be in Nelsonville Dew House February 16 17 in Athens Berry Hotel February 18 19 Call or write for appointment includes dates and locations
J A Taylor a Penn Ry Shops machinist in Columbus Ohio reports twenty years of bronchial trouble ended after a few days of Earle's Hypo-Cod He says his cough improved he can breathe freely and has gained weight He recommends buying from McKee Drug Co and other local druggists at 1 25 plus 5c tax
A public notice from Arthur Williams of Buchtel Ohio declares he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Orletta Williams. Dated February 10, 1920.
Mrs. Ge or gia Anne Frum Casley died Wednesday night at 7 at 301/2 N Court Street after a week with flu. She was toll supervisor for the Home Telephone Co for 15 years. Survived by husband, mother Miss Malinda Frum Albany, three sisters Mrs Brown Albany Mrs Grifith Mrs Gray Morgan Town WV, and two brothers Jesse Frum near Albany Major Frum Mechanicsburg. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the residence Hebbardsville Cemetery burial.
Frank Baker aged 78 a patient at the Athens State Hospital for four years died Tuesday night at the institution of bronchial pneumonia. The remains were shipped this morning to Torch for burial by Undertaker Dowler.
Death visits the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Hunter as son John C Hunter dies Tuesday evening and Mrs Ann Eliza Cook sister of Mrs Hunter dies Wednesday at age 80 after two weeks illness. A double funeral was held at 3 pm at the Mill street residence. John Hunter buried at West Union street cemetery. Mrs Cook to Columbus Friday morning for services at the undertaker chapel with Maccabees and Order of Eastern Star. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery. Mrs Cook was widow of Lutel.
In London on February 12 Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons he would oppose any move to enforce minority rule through nationalization efforts. He said the proposed amendment would threaten free government and respond to trade union calls for nationalizing mines and railways. The Commons backed him 329 to 64, defeating the labor amendment about the King's speech.
Dr. E Shaffer outlined plans at a Chamber luncheon as the district board of health meets in the county auditor's office Friday at 11 to design an application for the new state health law. The Griswold amendment to the Hughes bill is law and Dr Shaffer explained its articles to Athens county officials. The county may form three health districts or one coordinated district, with the meeting to decide.
Major General Wood arrives in Cleveland for two key addresses tonight. He will headline the Lincoln American Alliance conference and also address the Exchange Club in the evening.
Marie Roberts' Ouija board fails to work as a dozen patrons await readings in Pittsburgh. Police wait nearby to arrest Marie as the séance goes quiet and the crowd grows tense.
A Pittsburg advertisement for a rental asks applicants to have at least one child and notes the owner is fond of children. The unusual requirement is described as the eighth wonder of the world.
Paris February 12 Raoul Perit was elected president of the French chamber of deputies succeeding Paul Deschanel who has become president of France.
John Barton Payne was named secretary of the interior in Washington on February 12. The appointment elevates Payne to lead the interior department amid national governance.
Elizabeth Blackburn state manager of NuBone Corset Co will visit Ath ens next week to offer services. She will be available at 2446 W Broad Columbus Ohio for consultations and fittings.
Cold and grip germs strike the weak and run down first, while Father John’s Medicine builds energy to resist. The medicine’s gentle laxative helps drive out impurities and is guaranteed free from alcohol or dangerous drugs.
Two youths were wounded and one man captured in a Cleveland gun battle with police last midnight. Police, tipped that property from about a score of homes was hidden at a garage, closed in with detectives. When the suspects tried to flee they were fired upon. property valued at 2000 dollars was recovered.
Mrs A E Hager of 909 London Road Duluth Minnesota reports Cadomene Tablets cured her nervous sickness enabling her to perform housework and feel well. Her daughter and son in law also benefited. Thousands report Cadomene as a tonic and builder with a refund offered if not satisfied. Sold by all druggists.
Vague chatter suggests college officials may pursue an arrangement with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra though no formal announcement has been made. Commerce High basketball edged West High this week after West High had defeated the local team last week. An automatic device keeps a meter’s arc light constant for testing fabric colors.
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