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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1920

Page

2

Prohibition In Ohio Takes Firm Stand Under New Officials

Columbus Jan. 17 James A Shearer Ohio s new prohibition commissioner said he would enforce the law impartially Faddiems and freakishness will be dispensed with Thomas E Stone district commissioner whose territory includes Ohio and West Virginia said The prohibition lid is on for good The public should be acquainted with the Volstead law Ignorance is now No excuse Stone will be here until next week instructing his deputies.

Columbus James A. Shearer Ohio Thomas E. Stone West Virginia Stone

World's Largest Coal Bin Begun by U S Steel at Clairton

United States Steel Corporation started construction of a vast coal storage basin at Clairton near Pittsburgh. The concrete bin will be 600 feet wide and 800 feet long, designed to hold enough coal for six months and kept full for emergencies, with completion expected by June.

Pittsburgh United States Steel Corporation Clairton

Stand jury clears Thrasher in frameup case

Geauga county jurors dismissed the case against H J Thrasher and the related arrest, ruling the charges lacked evidence of a frameup by adversaries. The woman's case was also dismissed.

Copple H. J. Thrasher Ates Geauga County

Four Die In Snowbound Freight Collision Near Hamlet Ohio

A freight train collision in a blinding snowstorm near Hamlet Ohio left four men dead and several injured. Victims include Harley Zinn and Isaac Wessner of Napoleon and Clarence Betts of Napoleon, with William Roddy dying of burns and internal injuries. Wrecking crews aided the scene as the engineer failed to see the oncoming train.

Hamler Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Harley Zinn Napoleon Isaac Wessner Hamiler Clarence Betts William Roddy Wauseon Hospital John Fabrer Henry Pacey Lee Shook Calvin Stout William Fackler Leipsic Hamlet

Letter From James W. Wolf Addresses Divorce, Privacy, and Reconciliation

James W. Wolf writes about his divorce, asking critics to mind their own affairs, defending his past, and thanking Athens State Hospital for a fair treatment. He offers openness to scrutiny and hints at possible government work for the anonymous letter writer.

Athens State Hospital James W. Wolf

Is Your Daughter Pale A Transcontinental Remedy Ad

An old advertisement explains inherited or environmental causes of anemia in young girls and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe tonic. It claims quick improvement, notes the greenish yellow complexion, palpitations, fatigue, and suggests requesting a booklet Building Up the Blood. Pills priced at 60 cents per box.

Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y Dr. Williams

Deschanel Elected President of France by Joint Assembly

Jan 17 Paul Deschanel elected president of France by the joint session of Senate and Chamber of Deputies succeeding Raymond Poincare. Deschanel, born 1856, longtime politician, French Academy member and author, has held multiple offices since 1898.

Versailles Paul Deechanel Chamber of Deputies France Senate Raymond Poincaire Deschanels Deschanel French Academy The Academy of Sciences

Higgins dairy herd passes tuberculin test in Athens County

The J. M. Higgins & Son dairy herd was declared perfect in the tuberculin test this week, one of two Athens County herds to test clean. Local farmers expect tuberculosis-free status soon as most dairymen have tested, with six month follow ups. A second clean test earns U S accreditation, avoiding inspections for interstate cattle shipments.

J. M. Higgins & Son County Farm Bureau Higgins Athens County U. S DeLashmutt

Birthday Party at Walden Home in Coolville

Mrs. Harry Walden of Coolville entertained nine ladies at her home on Thursday evening for her birthday anniversary. A four course dinner at six followed by music and social time filled the evening. Guests included Mrs. Wil Moore Mrs. John Custer Mrs. Laura Gunder Mrs. C B Harper Mrs. Clayt White Mrs. Ella Campbell Mrs. Mayme Roberts and the hostess who received cut glass as a gift.

Coolville Harry Walden Wil Moore John Custer Laura Gunder C. B. Harper Clayt White Ella Campbell Mayme Roberts

Four Union Pickets Arrested for Court Contempt at Toledo Plant

Four union pickets were arrested at the Willys-Overland auto factory in Toledo Ohio for violating a federal court order by picketing the plant. They face an immediate federal court hearing and no further picketing occurred after the arrests.

Toledo Willys- Overland Auto Killits

Sunday School Lesson on Apostles Courage

Sunday school lesson title The Apostles Courage In a Crucial Hour presented at the Chaicies on Sunday January 18. General Lesson aims at The Boldness of Peter and John based on Acts 5 8 21 31 focusing on courage under pressure.

the Apostle Jesson Peter John

Jacob and the Angel Morning Sermon Topic

In the morning sermon the subject is Jacob and the Angel. In the evening Plumer, Martin and Dean Voigt report from the Des Moines convention. Fred Plumer leads the six o'clock youth meeting. Sabbath School classes all meet and invite all attendees.

Jacob and the Angel Messers, Plumer Martin Dean Voigt de Moines Fred Plumer Tilley Stewart Prof. Cooper

Sunday Services at Masonic Temple

The schedule lists Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the topic Life and golden text Romans 8 6 the message emphasizes being spiritually minded brings life and peace Sunday school at 9 50 A M and a Wednesday service at 7 00 P M an invitation to attend is extended.

Masonic Temple

Revival and church services announced by W Ahlbrand

Pastor Chauncey leads revival Sunday evening with the text Where art Thou. Sunday school at 9 30 A M. The Plains 9 30 A M and preaching service. Epworth League 6 30 P M. Sugar Creek 1 30 P M class meeting.

W. Ahlbrand Chauncey Revival the Plains Epworth League Sugar Creek

Revival at Athens Promotes Old Paths Gospel

The International Holiness Church in Athens reports ongoing revival services led by Rev. Fleming. Three nights emphasize returning to the old paths and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Tonight's service is at 7:00 with Sabbath services at 1:15 and daily 7:00 p.m. next week.

L. R. Roberts Athens Fleming Jesus Christ

Revival Services at Free Methodist Church Continue

Revival meetings at the Free Methodist Church grow in interest and power. Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 A M led by W B Pruden Superintendent. Preaching at 10 A M, prayer and praise at 6 30 P M, and an evangelistic sermon at 7 P M.

Free Methodist Church B. Pruden

Revival meetings at M. E. Snyder church on Congress and Carpenter

A cordial welcome invites all to Sunday school at 9 15 AM and sermons at 10 45 AM. Evening services feature "Assurance" followed by "Excuses" at 6 30 PM and 7 36 PM. Revival continues this week with exhortations to contribute to the effort in His name. Salvation and seeking the Kingdom are urged.

Congress Carpenter Streets Charles C. Hart

Hocking Street Church Invites Attendance This Week

The Hocking Street church invites all to Sunday School at 9:00 A M and a sermon by Pastor B F Timmons at 10:00 A M. Evening service follows at 6:00 P M with another service Thursday at 6:30 P M.

Hocking Street B. F. Timmons

Church of Christ Worship Service Announcement

J A Hines minister leads a church gathering in the Y M C A room at the Carnegie library corner Court and Mulberry streets. Bible study at 9 A M, Lord's supper and preaching at 10 A M. Evening service with preaching at 6 30 P M. Everyone welcome.

Church OF Christ J. A. Hines Carnegie Library Corner Court Mulberry Streets

Good Shepherd Episcopalian Corner Service Invite

Sunday service at 10 30 in the Good Shepherd corner at State and Carpenter streets. Sermon by Archdeacon Joseph Dodshon of Zanesville. The Archdeacon is described as a fine speaker and brings a wonderful message. All are cordially invited to attend.

Crispiscopal Corner State and Carpenter Streets Joseph Dodshon Zanesville Belgium Begium Germany Antwerp Rent Bagen Sly Apri Ial

Bible School Decision Day at First Christian Church

Notice outlines schedule for Bible school and Endeavor societies at First Christian Church with 9 00 A M Bible school 10 15 A M morning worship sermons on Heave Shall We Know Each Other There and Gods Plea for the Soul 7 00 P M evening worship Senior Endeavor 6 00 P M topic My Favorite Psalm and Why Junior and Intermediate groups collectives with themes Chinese Children at Home and My Favorite Psalm and Why rally aims 500 in Bible School 150 in Endeavor per group and special music and chorus highlights.

First Christian Church E. D. Murch Minister Bible School J. H. Burt Supr Heave Christian Endeavor Intermediate Higley Bible School

Belgium's Postwar Recovery Aims at Industrial Revitalization

Belgium seeks rapid industrial restart after WWI destruction. The report notes vast coal and steel capacity, a strong railway network, and extensive foreign investments. It highlights reconstruction needs in railways port facilities and machinery, with Congo resources and agriculture framed as keystones for long term growth.

Central Industrial Committee of Belgium Rapid

Final Lord's Day of Special Meetings Draws Near

The church invites all members to attend the last Lord's Day of the Special Meetings with a worship service and a guest, promising a final Evangelistic service and a reception for new members Wednesday night. Forty four have joined so far and the meeting has been described as excellent.

Epworth League Party At First Methodist Church

The Epworth League hosts a church party this evening at 7 30 in the church parlors. All Sunday School and church youths are invited. Sunday School at 9. Morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon on Evangelism. Epworth League at 6 and the evening service at 7 features an evangelistic meeting and chorus.

M. E C. Lloyd Strecker Epworth League R. M. Slutz God Methodist Church

Deaths-Funerals Dana Walker

Dana Walker an inmate of The Athens State hospital died January 16 at age 35. The Newsom-Walburn Co had charge of the body and shipped it to Midland City for burial.

Dana Walker Athens State Hospital Newsom-Walburn Co Midland City

Death of Jane England 64 in Athens State Hospital

Jane England aged 64 died at Athens State hospital on January 16 after an 11 year stay. The remains were shipped to Ashville for burial by Newsom-Walburn Co. undertakers.

Jane England Athens State Hospital Ashville Newsom-Walburn Co

Obituary: Jarvis A Minear Dies in New Marshfield at 59

New Marshfield Ohio January 17 Jarvis A Minear lifelong resident dies at 3 30 this morning at his home from complications of disease He is survived by his wife two sons Ernest Minear Murray at home one daughter Mrs Frederick R Nice of Waterloo Iowa one sister Mrs Tillie Hunter and sister in law Mrs Julia Dickson of Athens Funeral arrangements to be set when daughter arrives from Iowa.

New Marshfield, O Jarvis A. Minear Ernest Minear New Marshfield Murray Frederick R. Nice Nice Waterloo Iowa Tillie Hunter Julia Dickson Athens

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Sor Hamier Boe Read Raymond Poincare Walden Presbyterian Church Christian Science Society M. E. Church International Holiness Church M. E. Snyder MT. Zion Baptist Church Church OF God Church OF the Good Shepherd Ruey Francis H. Sisson Saeeoty Trust Co. of Ork England Gerty United States Vermont Belum Industrations Luxemburg Thost Mons Congo Equatorial Africa Ongo River Katanga Conc DO Ducing Modern Agricul Cotton Agi Ronane Belg Conie Lys J. A. Minear
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