Sunday School Class Hosts Meeting At Presbyterian Church
Ruth Jones hosted the Presbyter ian church Sunday School class meeting last evening. Beatrice Mantz led 14 of 16 members through games including a George Washington contest won by Ilene Rauch with Eleanor Garrett as runner up. Solo dances by Ilene Rauch and Anna May Fensel were featured with a collation and Uncle Sam pins as favors.
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Ruth Jones
C. L. Jones
Presbyterian Church
Beatrice Mantz
Ilene Rauch
Eleanor Garrett
Anna May Fensel
Uncle Ago
Pupils Recital At Mrs West Home
A class in piano taught by Mrs. Ethel R. West offered a meritorious recital Thursday afternoon at her home. The event showcased the pupils’ progress and musical effort in a neighborhood setting.
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Ethel R. West
Athens music scholars honor Mrs West on birthday program
Mrs West hosted a recital at 64 West Carpenter Street with mothers of local music students in attendance. Performers under Mrs West included Jennie Moore Mary Brock Mary Jane Strecker Louise Cline Bernice Martin Frances Cline Paul Saylor and others in a varied program of piano solos duets and voice pieces. Ate refreshments marked George Washingtons birthday served by Jennie Moore Mary Brock and Mary Jane Strecker.
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West
Carpenter Street
Louise Cline
Bernice Martin
Frances Cline
Mary Jane Strecker
Paul Saylor
Mary Reeder
Blaine Roe
Esther Roberts
Martha Cline
Mary Brock
Mountain Zephyrs
Jennie Moore
Air de Ballet
Quietude
Louise Kerr
Mrs Alonzo Palmer Visits Charleston Guests Ned Bean
Mrs. Alonzo Palmer traveled to Charleston West Virginia to be the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Bean for the early part of next week.
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Alonzo Palmer
Charleston
W. Va
Ned Bean
Clendenin Family Notified of Ill Family Members
Mr W W Clendenin was called to his home Monday by the serious illness of his aged mother Mrs Frances Clendenin and brother Dolph.
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W. W. Clendenin
Frances Clendenin
Dolph
Washington visitors call on Leenhour family kin
Mrs A A Leenhour and son Pierce of Washington DC visit Mrs L Leenhour and Mrs Joseph Spooner on North Court Street while Mrs John Elder, formerly of Athens and now living on a Logan farm, spends Thursday night in town.
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A. A. Leenhour
Son Pierce
Washington, D. C
L. Leenhour
Joseph Spooner
North Court Street
John Elder
Athens
Logan
Local Notes on Visits and Illness Across Town
Route to her home today from Pome Roy where she has been visiting her daughter Mrs Roy Tracy. Frank Mansfield returned yesterday to Chillicothe after a few days here due to his father Clayton Mansfield’s serious heart illness. EF T Hayes and wife depart for Columbus for medical treatment. Mrs Hayes and children stay with her mother Mrs Ogg. Sidney L Parker of the U S Geological Survey visits family before heading to Washington D C. Parker has been stationed at Laredo Texas.
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Pomeroy
Roy Tracy
Frank Mansfield
Chillicothe
Clayton Mansfield
EF. T. Hayes
Columbus
Sidney L. Parker
U.S. Geological Survey
G. B. Parker
Washington, D. C
Parker
Laredo
Texas
Recruiting Progress Praised By Capt Flaherty In 1920 Letter
Capt Flaherty in charge of recruiting reports good progress and several Athens county boys have signed or are considering joining. A letter from Colonel at Camp Zachary Taylor dated January 31 1920 commends his zeal and urges continued effort to replace 900 old Division men furloughed to the Reserve by March 31.
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Flaherty
Athens County
First Division
Zachary Taylor
Kentucky
Stephen Flaherty
F. A
Europe
Obituary for Anliza Bellows of Athens Ohio
Anliza Bellows born December 26 1840 in Hebbardsville Ohio died February 11 1920 in Athens Ohio She married Lutelius Cook in 1859 and lived 60 years with 30 in Columbus They had three children Mary Will and Charles She joined the Methodist Episcopal church in girlhood Survived by sons Will of Columbus Charles of Newtown four sisters and one brother Her last hours included readings from the Bible and prayer and gratitude for life He is remembered for quiet gentleness and strength Retrieved family notes and religious reflections underscore a life devoted to home and community.
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Anliza Bellows
Hebbardsville
Ohio
Athens
Lutelius Cook
Columbus
Mary
Will
Charles
Newtown
Methodist Episcopal Church
Carolyne Mayhugh
Theodocia Minear
New Marshfield
Sarah J. Bean
Albinetta Hunter
Gard Bellows
This City
Special Free Offer From Knox Tire and Rubber Co
With authority from The Knox Tire and Rubber Co I offer five shares of common stock free on every share of preferred cumulative 8 percent stock for a limited time. Secure investment with easy terms and non speculative prospects. Factory rush to completion at Mt Vernon and twenty acres donated for location. 6-8 Cline Building Athens Ohio open evenings.
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Knox Tire and Rubber CO
Mt. Vernon
Davis Seeks GOP Nomination in Ohio
Harry L. Davis, mayor of Cleveland, announces candidacy for the Republican nomination in Ohio. Davis is entering his third term as mayor, having secured a wartime victory last fall.
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Harry L. Davis
Ohio
Cleveland
Unidentified 20 year old girl jailed for revolver act
In Cleveland a pretty unidentified girl, age 20, received a three month workhouse sentence from Municipal Judge Mc Gannon after declining to reveal her identity or explain why she carried a revolver. A theater manager saw the weapon fall from her muff and noted a card with a man's name and number. At a downtown rooming house a woman named Irene was said to have been calling.
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Cleveland
McGannon
Vie
Irene
Universal military training set for July 1 passage
The Washington report notes the house military committee approved universal military training to begin July 1 by an 11 to 5 vote. The item reflects wartime mobilization and national defense needs amid a broader push for conscription and training programs.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Smiling Jack O'Brien Hanged for Police Officer Murde
Chicago February 20 Smiling Jack O'Brien was hanged for the murder of Policeman Richard Burke. He kept his smile to the end saying give my regards to Spot Kelley his accomplice awaiting trial. The grand jury watched to ensure legality. prisoners were kept hidden and the trap sprung at 10 44 a m with death pronounced after 11 a m.
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Chicago
Jack O’brien
Richard Burke
O’brien
Peters
Hoyne
Burke
Prohibition Enforcement Bill Opens State Referendum Path
Rep Minahan of New Jersey introduces amendments to the Volstead law allowing states to decide dry levels by referendum. The bill would define intoxicating liquor as the limit for beverages, rather than banning all drinks above one half of one percent.
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Washington
Minahan
New Jersey
Congress
Prince of Wales to visit Australia and San Diego
The Prince of Wales will travel to Australia next month and is slated to arrive in San Diego on March 8. The voyage will continue to Honolulu on April 4 aboard the cruiser Renown, the same ship used on his recent U S and Canada tour.
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London
Prince of Wales
Australia
San Diego
Cal
Honolulu
Prince
Renown
United States
Canada
Inspection at Armory Receives High Praise
Company L of South Ohio under Captain Stinchcomb conducted a one hour and thirty minute drill at the armory for local civilian youths. Major Barrett of the 40th Infantry supervised the inspection at Camp Sherman and reportedly impressed, with Athens spectators present including Capt Flaherty. Only one member was absent due to illness, a notable attendance.
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South Ohio
Stinchcomb
L. Company
Barrett
40Th Infantry
Camp Sherman
War Department
Armory
Athens
Flaherty
Athens County
Mount Union Falls to Springfield In Rough Road Game
Springfield, Ohio February 20 Witt enberg defeated Mount Union 36 to 27 without star forward Derrick. Lutherans used sharp pass work to keep Mount Union off balance in the fast rough matchup.
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Mount Union
Springfield
Wittenberg
Derrick
Nerv Worth touted by Sidney resident in early ad
W. O. Shull of Sidney Ohio praises Nerv Worth claiming it strengthened nerves and improved sleep and appetite after a quick trial. The testimonial invites readers to try a dollar value trial bottle with a money back guarantee at local drugstores including Sxee's, Gem, Hickman Pharmacies and others.
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Mark Mr. Shull
Sidney
Ohio
WM. D. Shull
Miami Ave
Mr. Shull
Athens
the Gem
Hickman Pharmacies
Nelsonville
W. J. Johnston
Jacksonville
E. B. Drury
LeFavors
Glouster
J. Howard Cline
Albany
Taylor & Son
Coolville
Ohio River Stage Readings Near Pittsburg City
Feb 20 reports show Point Bridge at 6.8 feet, Herr's Island 6 feet, Davis Island 8 feet, Beaver Dam 8 to Park 7.8 feet, Point Parkers 10 feet and Pot Pleasant with falling levels amid river gauge readings.
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Ohio River
Pittsburg
Point Bridge
Herr’s Island
Davis Island
Beaver Dam
Lord Reading Not Likely for Post as London Rumors Shift
Lord Reading, ex ambassador to the United States, is not likely to accept the post. American diplomatic circles report progress toward naming an alternative. Americans expect Sir Auckland Geddes or H A L Fisher to be named instead.
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London
Lord Reading
United States
Sir Auckland Geddes
H. A. L. Fisher
Bloody towel key clue in Cleveland murder case
Police in Cleveland report a bloody towel found with three suspects after the stabbing of 24 year old Rose Lupico. Detectives say towel may link a suspect to the crime while awaiting blood analysis results to confirm murder charges.
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Cleveland
Rose Lupico
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