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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1920

Page

2

Standings Shift in Akron State Bowling Tourney

Two new names appear in doubles as Massillon’s R Allbright and R Taylor post 1215 to claim sixth. Martins Ferry’s Rumbarger and Upperman tie for seventh with 1213. J Oliver of Cleveland leads singles with 642. Miller Rubber Akron tops five man with 2742 as Moore nets 652.

Akron R. Allbright R. Taylor Massillon Allbright Taylor Umbarger Upperman Martins Ferry Rumbarger Uprt J. Oliver Cleveland Miller Maples Ohnefius Usleber Loach Moore

M and Circuit Services Schedule At Amesville Joy and Sharpsburg

Preaching at Amesville Sunday morning at nine with services by the pastor at ten. Joy at two P M has preaching services and Sharpsburg hosts evening services at seven. Public cordially invited to attend these services by L F Miller pastor.

Amesville Sharpsburg L. F. Mifier

Milne endorses Chamberlain tablets for biliousness

Mrs A W Milne of St George Utah praises Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness and constipation and urges readers to buy them at the drug store for a quarter.

A. W. Milne St. George Utah Chamberlain

Dinner for War Orphans Draws Theatrical Aid in London

In London 600 poor children were entertained by theater managers and artists. Among them were 400 war orphans and 84 twin girls under six years old, highlighting relief efforts during difficult times.

London Eng

Lost 50,000 Cargo Recovered From Alabama In Lake Michigan

The 50,000 dollar cargo was removed from the steamship Alabama after it ran onto a submerged concrete crib in Chicago harbor. The vessel, taking on water, lay stuck as Captain Reddenger tried to navigate an ice field in fog. The wreck is on the Muskegon to Chicago route.

Chicago Alabama Reddenger Muskegon

Property transfers list across several towns and lots

A sequence of land and lot transfers from Athens, Albany, Jacksonville, Nelsonville, Troy, Waterloo and Marion. Transactions include various parcels from 1 to 139 acres with nominal or specified considerations, including sherafts among heirs and corporate transfers. Names include Samson, Rowan, O Neal, Rauch, Howard, Hamilton, Southard, Linton, Bachelder, Brandeberry, Tucker, Penrod and Hester.

G. C. Samson John C William M. Samson John Saville Sr Jas. H. Rowan Alexander Tp Clayton Workes Chas. Y. O'Neal Athens City Chas. B. Henderson Frank Rauch Chas. Coen John E. Howard Ella C. Roach Elyra Stevens Isabel Hamilton Troy Bachelder Athens Lumber Co Chas E. Brandeberry Marion Chambers Chas. Tucker Waterloo Tp Samuel Penrod C. V. Hester

National junior swimming meet opens in Cleveland night

Nearly fifty women enter under the auspices of the A. A.U. tonight in Cleveland. A keen 100 yard dash drawing speed stars from Detroit New York Pittsburgh and possibly an entrant from Cleveland, promises a strong contest.

Cleveland, O Chuel Pateg Detroit New York Pitsburg Cleveland

Bootlegger’s $20 a Quart Alleged Spouse Support Flaw

A Knoxville divorce suit alleges the husband sold liquor at 20 dollars a quart and failed to provide for his wife. The wife seeks alimony and division of assets, arguing the high price reflects revenue used to neglect support obligations.

Knoxville Tonn

Court actions include breaches over deed and divorce ruling

Fahye Pierce as guardian lost to Catherine Pierce in a deed setting case due to undue influence with an appeal bond set at 500. George W. Shaner obtained a divorce from Mabel Shaner on adultery grounds after the defendant failed to appear. Effie M. Brown won a share in the Brown estate in her suit against Margaret McMillan and others.

Fahye Pierce Catherine Pierce George W. Shaner Mabel Shaner Effie M. Brown Margaret McMillan Brown

Bachelder Estate Law Case Involving Florence Bingham

Florence Bingham sues William E Bachelder over a sold estate now owned by Athens Lumber Co. She claims part of the estate was sold last year and seeks a division of proceeds. The court issued a restraining order against Wm Bachelder until the suit is heard with bond posted by the plaintiff.

Florence Bingham Wm. E. Bachelder Athens Lumber Co Wm. Bachelder

Hartley Pleads Not Guilty in Rape Charge Trial Set

Nick Hartley pleaded not guilty to a rape charge and his trial was scheduled for February 24.

Nick Hartley

Ohio to see Wood nominating drive and Cox strategy

Columbus officials weigh General Leonard Wood’s potential presidential bid in Ohio as William Cooper Proctor arrives to discuss support. Democrats plan to consolidate Cox delegates by nominating Campbell as a symbolic second choice while keeping Harmon, Pomerene, and Baker as at large delegates to the national convention.

Columbus Leonard Wood Ohio Wm. Cooper Proctor Cincinnati Wood Harding Cox James E. Campbell Campbell Harmon Pomerone Baker

Illness and bereavement touch local families

Mrs. Fred Slater is seriously ill with the flu. Mrs. Babe Coon, long troubled by cancer, has died. Miss Ruby Gabriel is on the sick list and schools were closed Tuesday. Miss Anna Scott of Salem visits sister Mrs. Emma Hawk. Miss Virgene Shields visited Beaumont inmate Hazel Wolfe who is very ill. Mira Alma Hale spent Monday with Virgene Shields.

Fred Slater Bertha Hardy Babe Coon Tuesay Ruby Gabriel Anna Scott Salem Emma Hawk Virgéne Shields Beaumont Hazel Wolfe Mira Alma Hale Virgene Shields

Local Social Notes From Amesville and Nearby

Mrs Ira Bennett and son William Doris visited the former's father for several days last week. Mrs Dow Marquis visited Amesville on Tuesday. Clyde Pinkerton of Athens stayed with Miss Ethel Colvin over the weekend. Mary Grandstaff, Jennie Grandstaff and son Dale visited Blanche Boudinot Friday. Margaret Hatch spent the weekend at Strouds Run. Chester Lawrence of Mt Carmel called on Orla Roberts Tuesday. Jed Linscott of Utley visited his mother Adelia Linscott Saturday.

Ira Bennett William Doris Dow Marquis Amesville Clyde Pinkerton Athens Ethel Colvin Mary Grandstaff Jennie Grandstaff Dale Blanche Boudinot Margaret Hatch Strouds Run Chester Lawrence Mt. Carmel Orla Roberts Jed Linscott Utley Adelia Linscott

Governor Cox Vetoes Drury Highway Board Bill

In Columbus on February 20 Governor Cox vetoed the Drury bill abolishing the state highway advisory board. He criticized granting plenary powers for disbursing large sums and noted the board had justified its creation. Also vetoed were the Morris bill abolishing the Hamilton insolvency court and the King bill allocating 79,262 dollars for repairs to the state house.

Columbus Drury State Highway Advisory Board Cox Highway Board Morris Hamilton King State House

Reliable Chamberlain Cough Remedy Endorsed by Mother

Mrs. C. O. Nesbit of Vandergrift Pennsylvania says she has given Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to her five children for fifteen years. She praises it as the only cure for coughs colds and croup and notes the children take it willingly.

Loyal Womans Bible Class Hosts Charity Evening

Despite bad weather the Ladies of the Loyal Womans Bible Class met at Mr. and Mrs. Sanders home last Thursday. They sang after the lesson and the class served an elegant lunch. Mrs. Sanders received a potted flower due to declining health. Attending were Mesdames Brookins McDaniel Wade Brewer Downey Boudinot Hill Howard Daugherty Nida Fulwider and Miss Evans.

L. W. Russell Loyal Womans Bible Class Church of Christ Charles Sanders

Amputation in Mine Injury Recounts Pearl Stump Return

Pearl Stump came home Sunday from Columbus hospital with his left leg amputated due to injuries from mine No. 6. He can walk on crutches. Various local residents were noted visiting and illness updates include flu cases and recovering patients.

Pearl Stump Columbus Percy Fulwider Mabel Matson Athens William Anderson Stewart C. BE. Stack Chauncey H. O. McDaniel R. H. Wade Orris Boudinot A. L. Brown Concord John Hartley Adda Kempton Garfield Grimes Amesville Warner The Plains Elmer Poling Lillian Linscott Faye Woolley F. E. Boudinot Wm. Hartley A. P. Werner and Son Nelsonville

Dr Burkhart’s Vegetable Compound Claim

Advertisement urges writing to Dr Burkhart for a 30 day treatment for liver kidney stomach issues constipation catarrh rheumatism and as a preventative for grip flu. Mentions address 621 Main St Cincinnati Ohio and sale at all drug stores with price 25 cents.

Lord Lytton Emerges as Possible US Ambassador Candidate

London reports on February 20 that newspapers add Lord Lytton to the list of potential appointees for the British ambassador to the United States.

London Lord Lytton United States

Akron University Faces Ohio Floor In Title Contender Clash

Akron University brings an undefeated two year run and a strong roster to Ohio’s arena. Expected starters include Davis King Van Sickle Newman Stockdale Earich and Krieger as the Rubber City squad aims to showcase its top form.

Akron University Ohip Akron Bunch Ohio Davis King van Sickle Newman Stockdale Earich Krieger

Sibley Leaves Galliopolis Tribune for Omaha Bee

W G Sibley longtime editor of the Galliopolis Tribune moves to Omaha to take over The Bee. His son Ellis Sibley succeeds him as editor of The Tribune. The father has long been regarded as one of Ohio's ablest editors.

Sibley Omaha Will Edst W. G. Sibley Gallioplis Tribune The Bee Ellis Sibley Tribune Ohio Ohio State Journal

Sharpsburg News Highlights Local Illness and Travel

Flu illness runs high with many bedridden residents. Lyle Harris family improves though still confined. Gail Harris and Nelle Gage families travel to Amesville and Bartlett to tend the sick. Lucile Carpenter leaves Plantsville to aid Grace Beckett in Portsmouth. Superintendent Dinsmoor surveys Bern area schools. Immense Army truck disrupted roads. Roy Bardin and his O20 Titan Tractor helped clear the way. Lena France serves as assistant postmaster. Mrs. Curry visits Glouster. Mingus visits Big Run seeking business opportunities.

Lyle Harris Gail Harris Amesville Nelle Gage Ella Gage Bartlett Ashland Lucile Carpenter Plantsville Portsmouth Grace Beckett Dinsmoor Bern Roy Bardin Sharpsburg Lena France R. C. Curry Glouster C. &. Mingus Big Run

Ashland County Man Named Chief Engineer of State Highway

Feb 20. T.8 Brindle of Ashland County was appointed chief engineer of the state highway department by Highway Commissioner Taylor. He succeeds H. D. Brunnings who recently resigned. Brindle, formerly Ashland County surveyor, also served as division engineer in the highway department.

Highway Department Columbus Brindle Ashland County State Highway Department Taylor H. D. Brunnings

Index to Athens County plat records planned by recorder

Recorder Hoisington works on an index to plats for towns and villages in Athens County. The project will ease the retrieval of real estate records by lawyers and others. It represents the most comprehensive plat index yet made in this county.

Piet Recorder Hoisington Athens County

Mason and Wid Boxed Nine Rounds to Draw in Indiana

Fran kie Mason of Fort Wayne and Zulu Wid of Brooklyn boxed ten fast rounds to a draw in Ter Re Haute Indiana last night.

Terre Haute Ind Frankie Mason Fort Wayne Zulu Wid Brooklyn

Woman is Shot Dead in Akron on Jealousy Motive

Akron police report Wilma Atkins megress shot and killed by Emma Allen on a downtown street. The assailant escaped and police cite jealousy as the motive in this downtown Akron homicide.

Akron Wilma Atkins Megress Emma Allen Iher Negress

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