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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1920

Page

2

Senators Tense Over Wilson Bryan Peace Treaty Split

Washington January 10 Confusion and division mark Senate views on the peace treaty as President Wilson and Bryan clash over reservations. Democrats split between backing interpretative reservations and repudiating Article 10. Republicans call the treaty dynamite for the campaign. Most expect mail from the country will reveal support for one side or the other.

Hitchcock Lenroot Fitchcock Wilson Bryan Lodge

Analysis fragment on rejection and accountability

A terse line argues that Wilson may reject a proposal if he wishes and must accept responsibility before the country. The fragment presents a political accountability theme without additional context.

Wilson

Stage figures Cort and Feely wed in Cincinnati

J E Cort son of John Cort theatrical producer and manager of Roly Boly Eyes married Miss Maude Feely actress in Cincinnati. The ceremony took place late Friday at the opera house with the treasurer serving as justice of the peace.

Cincinnati J. E. Cort John Cort

Treaty Battle Realignments Predicted Over Peace Treaty

James Hamilton Lewis, former Illinois senator, tells United Press the 1910s style party lines will realign over the peace treaty issue and Wilson’s potential third term. He predicts Republicans become Democrats and vice versa, with treaty supporters as Democrats and opponents as Republicans. He says Bryan opposes Wilson’s policies and could shift parties to block war and push prohibition.

Washington Wilson James Hamilton Lewis Illinois United Press Today Lewis William Jennings Bryan Bryan

Troop Two Defeats Troop One In Interclass Tournament

Troop Two overcame a 1 0 halftime lead by Troop One to win 4 3 at the Armory. Earlier, Troop Two beat the XL class of the Christian church 16 11. They travel to Nelsonville tonight to face the scout team after three games this week.

The Christian Church Nelsonville

Legion Claims Reds Have PR Legal Status

Members of the American Legion named as defendants in a $50,000 damage suit admit raiding Communist headquarters on November 18, 1919 and destroying printed matter. They contend the material had no legal property status as it served to further an alleged plot to overthrow the government. The Communists cannot recover, the ex service men say. They accuse the Communists of seeking a Soviet government through violence and terrorism. The raid was to prevent the alleged conspiracy from succeeding.

Cincinnati. O American Legion Communist Party Legion Communista America Legion Memers

Revival Service At M. E. Church Next Week

A revival series will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church every night next week at 7 oclock sharp excluding Saturday. The invitation extends to all members of the community to attend.

M. E. Church

Methodists Launch Global Drive For One Million Converts

The Methodist Episcopal church begins a worldwide campaign to convert one million souls by June 20 1920. Aimed at restocking after 60 000 communicants were lost in WWI, the effort is led by the entire denomination, with 800 000 targets in the United States and 200 000 abroad.

New York Methodist Episcopal Church United States

Taylor Ridge Social Notes Visit Guests At Home

Mr and Mrs Leo Lemoine hosted guests including John Gillet Charles Hiser Irene Jacksonville Mary Woods Flossie Gillet Mack McClutch and August Lemoine On Greens Run Mrs Edward Cartwright visited Joseph Gaskalla Raymond Mulpas and Mrs Alford Hountent called Monday John Davis and wife entertained friends at a watch party with music and social time lingering into the evening

Leo Lemoine John Gillet Charles Hiser Irene Jacksonville Mary Woods Flossie Gillet Mack McClutch August Lemoine Edward Cartwright Greens Run Joseph Gaskalla William Dalton Ironton William Swartz Ira Conaway

Notable Nelsonville Residents Named in Local Notice

Roy Sayers a miner and Harriett Barber a clerk both of Nelsonville. Ernest Butcher a soldier of Chillicothe and Elizabeth Ingerham a house keeper of Athens R. D. 2. David H. Burns a mechanic of Stonewell and Goldie Marsh a waitress of Nelsonville are listed in the notice.

Roy Sayers Harriett Barber Nelsonville Ernest Butcher Chillicothe Elizabeth Ingerham Athens R. D David H. Burns Stone- Well Goldie Marsh

Hard Luck New York Bride Missing Rooming House

Herbert Hills of Sanford Massachusetts left his bride in a rooming house and began a job search. He cannot locate the rooming house and police and newspapers are aiding in the search effort.

New York Herbert Hills Sanford Mass

Ohio Opens Season With 24 15 Victory Over Capital University

Ohio's season debut ends 24 to 15 as the Green and White defeat Capital University at home. Barich and Davis pace the offense, with strong team play and improved guarding guiding the win. next up are Kenyon Heidelberg and Denison before a January 30 home game.

Ohio Capital University Columbus Ohio Gym Gullum Wittenberg Capital Kenyon Heidelberg Denison Janary Davis Barich Athens Hi Earich Enuf van Sickle Guernsey County Stockdale King Ridenour Daegfoerd

Stivers Triumphs Over Athens Hi In Dayton High clash

In Dayton last night Stivers Hi defeated Athens Hi 44 to 30 before a crowd over 1000. The first half ended 22-18 with Athens rallying late, then the visiting team failed to hit baskets as Stivers pulled away. Athens coach Mackie received praise for a strong passing game in a banquet honoring the squad.

Dayton Athens Hi Stivers Hi Stivers Athens Mackie George Little Miami Blandenberg

Real Estate Transfers Across Athens Coolville Troy Waterloo York Townships

Transactions include John Call transferring .43 acres to Margaret Conrad for $1 in Athens Township, Coolville parcels to A. W. Baker for $1700, Elza H. Warren to Fred and Anna Warren in Troy Township for a quarter share of 47.5 acres, John C. Hewitt to Martin Luther Jones and others involving nine tracts totaling hundreds of acres, and Robert A. Dean to Joseph A. Isselstein for lots 67 71 and 95 in York Township with nominal sums.

Athens Township John Call Margaret Conrad Coolville F. S. Monahan A. W. Baker Troy Township Elza H. Warren Fred and Anna Warren Waterloo Township John C. Hewitt Martin Luther Jones Auditor's York Township Robert A. Dean Joseph A. Isselstein

Ohio Democrats plan special train to San Francisco convention

A special train under the Ohio branch of the National League of Democratic Clubs will carry Ohio Democrats to the national convention in San Francisco next June. Plans include visits to the Grand Canyon and a side trip to Yellowstone.

Columbus Ohio National League of Democratic Clubs San Francisco Grand Canyon Yellowstone

Minister Pursues Burglary Suspect After Shootout

In Cleveland, Rev Bartholomew Ponikvar woke to a burglary at his home and opened fire with a revolver. The burglar fled over a fence and escaped. the minister believes one of the bullets struck the thief.

Cleveland Bartholomew Ponikvar

Centre College scrappin team edges for national title hopes

Captain McMillan led Centre College to near perfection with two touchdowns from Bell and Van Antwerp sealing a season highlighting morale and prayer bonds. Moran hailed the squad as a united unit, describing battles against West Virginia and West Virginia’s injury hurdles while planning future prospects and recruitment.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Bo” McMillan Bell van Antwerp Kentucky College Charlie Moran Centre College Moran West Virginia McMillan Murphy Roberts

Drank Bad Whiskey Alliance Man Shot by Officer

Tolomein Budugau, 38, is in serious condition after a bullet wound in Drank Bad Whiskey Alliance, Ohio. Police Lieutenant James Coy says he acted in self defense as Budugau, allegedly intoxicated, became crazed by bad whiskey.

Alliance Tolomein

Miss Adrienne Russell Takes Charge at Athens Western Union

Miss Adrienne Russell from Pomeroy arrived yesterday to head the Athens Western Union office during manager Joe Pitzer’s visit to Cincinnati. She will be accompanied by her sister Mrs Mark Jenkinson of Van Vorhes street during the temporary posting.

Adrienne Russell Pomeroy Athens

Revival at Central Ave M E Church Draws West Athens Attention

Residents consider living in West Athens if a new church is built turning attention to the revival at Central Avenue M E Church. The event underscores community needs and potential growth in the area.

West Athens Central Ave. M. E. Church

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J. Hamilton Lewis Legion Claims REDS Lash Chiropractic J. D. Haskins Athens National Bank Ford Motor Company Ford G. W. Hopkins Accessories and Repairing Methodists Taylor Ridge, Theel Alan Olds Vtivuyuari Roselius Svaress Dagefoerd Kantzer Mr. Finsterwald Syracuse Miracle Man Kentucky Talking Machine Columbia Victor Edison Story & Clark Emerson Hubbard Choice Gas Range A. T. Nye & Son Cole Home Furnishing Co Athens Furniture Exchange
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