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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1920

Page

7

Colby Aide Picked as Secretary of State Faces Senate Fight

The appointment of Colby as secretary of state triggers expectations of a bitter Senate confirmation battle. Republican critics, including Calder and Wadsworth, opposed Colby in earlier roles and may press objections tied to his stance on the League of Nations. Senator Reed declined to comment.

Roosevelt Hughes Wilson Coley New York Lanning F.L. Polk Supreme Council Adriatic Polk Lansing Colby State Department America Langing Senate Commerce Committee Calder Wadsworth League of Nations League Missouri Reed

Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers Officers Named

The Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers lists committees led by members in Advisory Public Health Schools Kindergarten Extension Recreation Public Aid Mothers Circles and Speakers Bureau. The council invites anyone interested in welfare work and meets the third Thursday monthly at 3 30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.

Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers N. Hobson E. D. Sayre T. R. Biddle W. L. Gard N. Hoover Jennie O'Dell John H. Preston E. B. Young W. E. Moler Frank McKay Williams Townsend M. H. Flexner W. W. Lee T. W. Craig Carl Fuller Dean Irma Voigt Frank Gullum F. W. Cone Ralph Woods M. Haffey Miss Bridgeman G. J J. A. Brown Sam Sommer Mothers Circles Field Scott Clarence Roach Arthur Boyles L. G. Worstell H. M. Taylor

Delegates Named for DAR State Conference in Columbus

At a Nabby Lee Ames Chapter meeting held February 21 at Mrs. T. R. Biddle’s residence, delegates to the Twenty first Annual State Conference in Columbus March 16 to 19 were elected. Delegates: Grace P. Biddle Eva D. Chubb Clara D. Thompson Lavenia W. Sloane. Alternates: Addie T. Merwin Addie C. Hopkins Lena G. Armstrong Minnie C. Gullette Harriett L. Hyde Bertha P. Junod Emma C. McVay Alice P. Roach Inez K. Dick.

Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution T. R. Biddle New Southern Hotel Columbus Grace P. Biddle Eva D. Chubb Clara D. Thompson Lavenia W. Sloane Addie T. Merwin Addie C. Hopkins Lena G. Armstrong Minnie C. Gullette Harriett L. Hyde Bertha P. Junod Emma C. McVay Alice P. Roach Inez K. Dick

Farewell Party for Major and Mrs Johnson at Grosvenor Street

Major Major and Mrs Rafel Johnson were honored Tuesday at 87 Grosvenor street by Mr and Mrs D M Murphy. Major Johnson departs for Mansfield to work as traveling salesman for a packing house. Mrs Johnson and daughter Margaret plan to join in two weeks. Pedro entertained guests before a luncheon. Others present included Mr and Mrs W H Moree KE Selby Deputy Sheriff and Mrs P H McKinley Sheriff and Mrs Herb Parker and Mr and Mrs Roy C Shirley.

Major Rafel R. Johnson D. M. Murphy Grosvenor Street Major Johnson Mansfield Johnson Margaret Pedro W. H. Moree KE. Selby P. H. McKinley Herb Parker Roy C. Shirley

McKinstry Honored In Albany Reminiscence Event

Albany residents hosted an evening at University Terrace in compliment to K T McKinstry of Atlanta. The gathering recalled past days and school life as Harry McKinstry’s brother hosted the visit lasting two days despite the motor car efforts.

Albany C. L. Jones University Terrace K. T. McKinstry Atlanta Harry McKinstry McKinstry

Pleasant Evening Gathered at Albany Home

A social gathering at a Albany home featured a fish trip and camping reminiscences, photos of group members, and musical duets by Ruth and Robert Jones. Attendees included J. Howard Cline, Orville D. Dailey, T. W. Hamilton, Earl Dailey, J. N. Brown, Frank Murphey, Harry McKinstry, W. E. Moler, plus the hosts.

Albany Ruth Robert Jones J. Howard Cline Orville D. Dailey T. W. Hamiltton Chauncey Earl T. Dailey J. N. Brown Frank R. Murphey Harry Mc. Kinstry W. E. Moler Evens

Local residents make short visits and travel plans

Mr and Mrs Hiram Frost of Hebbardsville visited Athens on Tuesday. Mrs Ju V Brown departed for a several weeks stay in Waukesha Wisconsin. Dr and Mrs T R Biddle leave tonight for a few days stay in Columbus.

Hiram Frost Hebbardsville Athens Mrs. T. R. Biddle Columbus

Local Social Notes and Club Schedules

Mrs. Richard Moyer of Nelsonville visited Mrs. Walter Davies and family on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Haning moved to Athens from Akron. The Womans Music Club skips Thursday meeting. next gathering is March 4. Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge meets Thursday at 7 for initiation and refreshments. Mrs. Edward H. Cropley and daughter Elinore of Washington DC were guests of Mrs. E. W. Howe. The Deborah class of the Christian church meets Thursday evening at F. F. Kittle’s home, 176 North Congress. Everett Clendenin has returned to Youngstown to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Frances Clendenin of Manay.

Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Edward H. Cropley Elinore Washington, D. C E. W. Howe Poplar Avenue Deborah The Christian Church F. F. Kittle North Congress Street Everett Clendenin Youngstown Frances Clendenin Man Ay

U C D Club Meeting Postponed Until March

The U C D club meeting for this week is postponed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 11 at Mrs. P G Hibbard's home.

U. C. D. Club P. G. Hibbard

Mrs Dorr Leaves Athens for Akron Visit

Mrs. William Dorr departed this morning returning to her Akron home after a two week stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jess Henry and other relatives and friends in Athens.

William Dorr Akron Jess Henry Athens

VanDyke Family Visits Akron and New England

Mr. Frank VanDyke returns to Akron after a brief stay with his mother Mrs. N. T. VanDyke at 16 Stimpson Avenue. He concludes a five day visit with his grandmother Mrs. Mary VanDyke, who is seriously ill at her New England home.

Frank VanDyke Akron N. T. VanDyke Stimpson Avenue Mary.VanDkke New England

Mrs Delbert Z Robinson Attends Charleston Judge Miller's Wife Funeral

Mrs Delbert Z Robinson was in Parkersburg West Virginia Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs W N Miller wife of Judge Miller of Charleston West Virginia Mrs Miller will be remembered by Athens people who met her and Judge Miller at the Poston Robinson nuptials Mr Robinson attended the funeral and accompanied his wife to Athens returning today to Charleston

Delbert Z. Robinson Parkersburg W. Va W. N. Miller Judge Miller Charleston Miller Athens Robinson

Dr. James A. Miller to Speak at Presbyterian Church

In the absence of the pastor tonight Dr. James A. Miller will conduct the mid week meeting at the Presbyterian church. His subject will be The Interchurch Movement. A joint meeting of the Session and the trustees will be held at eight o clock following the prayer service.

James A. Miller Presbyterian Church Interchurch Movement Miller

St Louis Woman Travels to China for Marriage

Lowisa Bohente of St. Louis sailed to China to marry a prospective groom who had changed, then backed out. She wired home reporting the developments.

ST. Louis Lowisa Bohente China

93 Year-Old Cincinnati Resident Praises Vola-Tonic

James Dryer of 425 Clinton Street Cincinnati aged 93 says Vola-Tonic rebuilt his strength after influenza. He claims it let him walk two miles to the city library without rest and improves sleep and nerves. The testimonial promotes Vola-Tonic at Cline's Pharmacy in Athens.

James Dryer Clinton Street Cincinnati Dryer Mr. Dryer Athens Cline

Dreco touted by Columbus plumber in testimonial

A Columbus, Ohio plumber, J. T. English, proclaims Dreco medicine gave relief from kidney trouble, indigestion, and stomach disorders after years of cramping gastritis and back pain. He credits Dreco with improved digestion, reduced drowsiness, and overall renewal, urging others to try it via Cline Pharmacy spokesman Mr. Stout.

Dreco J. T. English South Columbus Creco Stout Cline Pharmacy

Ohio’s Pan American opportunity urged by Bar rett

Akron Ohio February 25 Ohio’s great commercial opportunity in Central and South America was urged today in a Chamber of Commerce luncheon address by John Barrett director general of the Pan American Union and former US minister to Argentina Colombia and Panama Barrett said two million dollars of Ohio capital and about 200000 Ohio workers are tied to Pan American export trade and investment could double in twenty years if businessmen act

Akron Ohio Central South America Chamber of Commerce John Barrett Pan- American Union United States Argentina Colombia Panama Barrett

Reliable Cough Remedy Praised by Vandergrift 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 that the children take willingly.

Chamberlain

Diamond Dyes Guarantee for Rich Fade-Resistant Color

The Diamond Dyes brand promises a new, rich, fadeless color for any fabric including wool silk linen cotton or mixed goods. The directions enable dyeing over any color and a Diamond Dye Color Card helps match materials.

Newberry Expense Account Said to Have Been 175000

Government attorneys in Grand Rapids pursue links between Paul H. King B Frank Emery and James W Helme in the Michigan election fraud trial. They claim Helme was recruited to oppose the Democratic machine and Henry Ford to aid Newberry nomination and election with a 175000 expense figure discussed at a Grand Rapids conference.

Grand Rapids Mich Paul H. King B. Frank Emery Truman H. Newberry James W. Helme Adrian Michigan Helme Henry Ford Newberry William Mickel Dairy King Claire Higbee

Million Dollars Suit Filed in Ohio Courts

B. F. Burkhart sues Wayne Coal Company of Pittsburg and others for 1 million dollars in damages alleging conspiracy to gain control of coal lands in Tuscarawas county where he held options. Case filed in common pleas court in Canton Ohio.

Ohio Canton Common Pleas Court B. F. Burkhart Wayne Coal Company Pittsburg Tuscarawas County

Glouster Sportsmen Club Banquet and State Pictures Event

A. C. Baxter and N. E. B. Shaw of the state game commission will attend the Glouster Sportsmen Club banquet at the M. E. church social rooms. A program of banter talks and moving pictures of state game work will follow at the opera house with no admission. Also reported are injuries to Cecil Morgan from a 30 foot fall, a water system outage at the city plant, and the death of Mrs. Sam Rutter from pneumonia.

M. E. Church State Game Commission Lake Erie State Patrol Indian Lake Opera House Sportemen Club Gnesé Geo.w. Rose Cecil William Morgan

Mrs Hooper Recovering After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. Fred Hooper of Corning formerly of this city recently underwent an appendicitis operation in a Columbus hospital and is getting along nicely according to relatives.

Fred Hooper Corning Columbus

Dancing lessons offered in Gibbs hall this week

Dancing lessons will be given Tuesday and Thursday nights in Gibbs hall by Misses Helen Gibbs and Maude Chevalier.

Gibbs Hall Helen Gibbs Maude Chevalier

Asquith Wins Commons Seat From Paisley District

Herbert Asquith former premier is elected to the house of commons from Paisley. Official tally: Asquith 14,694. Biggar 11,840. Mackean 3,778.Election announced in London February 25 United Press.

London United Press Herbert Asquith House of Commons Paisley H. H. Asquith J. M. Biggar J. A. D. Mackean

Hand Picking of Delegates Sparks Republican Split

In Columbus Ohio on February 2, Edward C. Turner former attorney general announced support for the Republican at large slate opposing the Harding endorsed group for delegates. Turner said the move gives voters a choice between Daugherty's politics and his own. The Harding slate for at large reportedly includes Willis Harrick Galvin and Daugherty.

Columbus Harding Franklin County Edward C. Turner Leonard Wood Turner Daugherty Harry M. Daugherty O. K Willis Harrick Galvin Cincinnati

Lightweights In Action Tonight In Cleveland Card

Charlie White veteran lightweight meets Cal Delaney of Cleveland in a ten round bout at 120 pounds. Billy Weeks of Cincinnati faces Billy Mercer of Cleveland in another ten rounds. Also featuring Blocky Richards of Dayton versus Johnny McCoy of Rochester N C in two more ten round bouts.

Cleveland Charlie White Scrapper Cal Delaney Billy Weeks Cincinnati Billy Mercer Blocky Richards Dayton Johnny McCoy Rochester N. C

English Invents Glass Cup Pen Wiper with Glycerin Sponge

An English inventor has devised a pen wiper using a glass cup filled with a sponge saturated with glycerine and preserved with a tonic chemical. The device aims to clean and refresh nibs while keeping ink from drying.

Community Notes From Pomeroy And Surroundings

Mrs Horace Reeder and Hazel of Pomeroy visited Henry Reeder’s home. Mrs Carrie McPherson leaves for Pickerington to stay with her brother William Knowlton before returning to work in London. Mrs Maggie Graft sold her eyee cee on Railroad Street. Mr and Mrs Ray Martin with Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooley of Athens spent Monday with Ceph Lindley and family.

Horace Reeder Hazel of Pomeroy Henry Reeder Carrie McPherson Pickerington Wm. Knowlton London Maggie Graft Railroad Street Ray Martin Clarence Cooley Athens Ceph Lindleyw

Albany Visitor and Local Family Travel Updates

John Carpenter of Carpenter visited Albany on Monday. Mrs. Della Cline hosted guest Mrs. B. T. Dailey of Athens on Tuesday. The Clines escorted Dailey home Tuesday evening. Mrs. F. M. Falkner returned Tuesday from Columbus hospital after a three week stay. Florence Strong came home Monday from Florida after six weeks away. Mr. and Mrs. Oberholser, away since last November, are now back at home.

John Carpenter Carpenter Albany Della Cline Athens

Home Rule Bill Introduced in Commons by Lloyd George

Sir Ian MacEwen appears in London to introduce in the house of commons Premier Lloyd George's home rule bill for Ireland.

London Ian Macelway House of Commons Lloyd George Ireland

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Ociety T. McKinstry Regulator CO. Perr Atlanta, Ga Fivtchinson Stickney Oru Wes Phe Kecsotcen Richard Moyer Nelsonville Walter Davies J. A. Haning Womans Music Club Vola-Tonic Breco Ap Armature Sam Rutter Asquith Commons Turpo McArthur X. L Armory Lash the Cline Pharmacy Co Fulton’s Pillsbury’s Navy Bare P. & G. Soap Kellogg Hoosier
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