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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1920

Page

5

Marriage of Edythe Cromley and John L Reid in Columbus Ohio

The marriage of Miss Edythe Cromley to John L Reid was solemnized by Rev B D Evans on January 7 in Columbus Ohio. A Pallas Club meeting followed with Mrs P B Lawrence as hostess and Mrs W W Ackley leading. Mike Florence Hawkins sang a soprano solo with Miss Mary Ness on piano and Mrs F M Evans spoke on current events. Mrs W A Matheny led a discussion on What Women Should Vote inspired by an article in Good Housekeeping.

Edythe Cromley John L. Reid B. D. Evans Columbus Ohio Pallas Club P. B. Lawrence W. W. Ackley Mike Florence Hawkins Mary Ness Faculty of Music Ohio University F. M. Evans W. A. Matheny Good Housekeeping

Golden son to wed in military ceremony at Camp Bennings

Mr. W B Golden traveled to Camp Bennings Columbus Ga to attend the marriage of his son Captain James Brown Golden to Miss Elizabeth Long Nuttman daughter of Colonel and Mrs Louis Meredith Nuttman. The wedding will be held at the officers club at high noon on Wednesday January 28 with Captain Golden stationed at Camp Bennings attached to the Twenty Ninth Infantry United States Army.

W. B. Golden Camp Bennings Columbus James Brown Golden Elizabeth Long Nuttman Louis Meredith Nuttman Officers Club Golden Camp Beanings Twenty-Ninth Infantry United States Army

D A R Chapter Advances Americanization Efforts

Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R met at Mrs. Harry M. Roach home on Saturday to discuss Americanization problems. Papers on illiteracy, equal opportunities, and English language were presented. musical numbers followed by Miss Florence Hawkins. The group pledged support for schooling needy girls in Cleveland and Springfield, with a 275 yearly upkeep per girl and a two to three year program. A flag code committee was formed and 50 cards ordered for public posting. Helen Townsend reported funds for fourteen French orphans with more to come.

Nabby Lee Ames Harry M. Roach Emma McVay O. D. Dailey Florence Hawkins Mary Ness Ce Ae Cleve Cleveland International College Springfield Mass B. W. Chubb YD. A.R Ohio Helen Townsend

Delegates Named for Continental Congress from Various Areas

Local notices list delegates including Mrs T R Biddle regent and Mrs T W Craig vice regent among a group selected to attend the Continental Congress in Washington D C. Other items note visitors in Columbus and Athens, club meetings, dances, and a Sunnyside school enrollment call.

Continental Congress Washington D. C T. R. Biddle T. W. Craig I. M. Foster Minnie Dean Washington, D. C J. M. Hyde Nelsonville D. H. Moore H. Grosvenor E. W. Chubb J. T. Merwin C. D. Hopkins C. H. Welch Sarah Kahler Emma McVay

Sunday School Worker to Speak at Mechanicsburg Church

Mr George J Henderson of Cleveland will address a Rural Sunday schools meeting at the M P Church in Mechanicsburg Wednesday evening at 7 o clock as superintendent of the Central Avenue district for the American Sunday School Union. Be sure and hear this address.

George J. Henderson Cleveland M. P Mechanicsburg Henderson Central Avenue American Sunday School Union

River Stage Levels Report for Ohio River Locations

On the Ohio River the following stage readings: Point Bridge 4.8 feet rising Herrs Island 5.5 feet stationary Davis Island 7.5 feet rising Beaver Dam 7.0 feet rising Parkersburg 6.4 feet falling Point Pleasant 7.9 feet falling.

Pittsburgh Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Vienna's Decline After War Breakup Cuts Its Population

Vienna once a famed 2 million strong capital may shrink to under a tenth as the old Hapsburg empire dissolves. The city loses traffic work and money drawn by government power leaving a hollow urban center amid rising hardship and starvation.

Hapsburg

Accident on icy hill injures John Algeo’s finger

The second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. E. Algeo suffered a deep cut and a dislocation at the last joint when a grooved sled runner ran over his left little finger while coasting near home yesterday afternoon. Dr. Henry treated the wound. Temperatures hovered around four degrees as many residents faced slippery sidewalks. Local notes mention fewer pedestrians, hobble skirts, and upcoming lodge and National Guard events. the F and A M dinner and a National Guard banquet for new recruits were planned but weather affected attendance and scheduling.

John Algeo A. BE. Algeo Henry

Threats against Attorney General Palmer rise daily

Washington January 19 Threats against the life of Attorney General Palmer are reported daily due to his crackdown on criminal radicals Justice department officials say. Robert Scott Palmer secretary notes many letters are crankish yet real danger exists The Bureau of Investigation assigns top guard to accompany Palmer on all outings.

United Press Washington Palmer Justice Department Robert Scott Bureau of Investigation Scott Bureau

Distillery Seized In Louisville Fraud Case

Revenue agents seized the distillery of EB. R. Wathem near Louisville on Monday with 60 000 barrels of whiskey valued at 1 500 000. Authorities say 50 000 cases were transferred to a distributing company, some bottled as medicinal whiskey to dodge beverage tax. The government may confiscate the property if charges are proved.

Louisville Revenue United States EB. R. Wathem Wathem

Clemen ceau to Stay as Head of Council

Paris January 19 Georges Clemenceau retiring French premier will remain president of the supreme council until Adriatic issues are settled. Belgrade has not replied to the council's tentative Fiume solution and no resignation as head of the council has occurred.

Paris Georges Clemenceau Supreme Council Adriatic Belgrade Fiume

Health advice for parents on preventing and treating childhood colds

The notice urges parents to keep children home when sick to prevent spread. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for kids, claiming it contains no opium and works with nature to loosen coughs, aid expectoration, relieve the lungs, and help the body expel the cold.

Married two young women alliance arrest in Ohio

James Nixon, 28, a former soldier, and Baca Long, both colored, were arrested in Alliance Ohio on a bigamy charge. They wed in Youngstown on September 18. Long had prior marriage in 1911 and Nixon then married Melinda Pulman in Sharon Pennsylvania before deserting her. Police say the Pulman girl's mother provided the information.

Alliance James Nixon Baca Long Youngstown Long Nixon Sharon Melinda Pulman Pulman Sharee

Food Stuffs Aflame In Toledo Warehouse Fire

Fire swept through the Toledo Terminal Warehouse and the Toledo Paper Stock Co building destroying nearly 500000 dollars worth of foodstuffs including sugar flour and meats. Fire broke out in the paper section and flames spread rapidly despite efforts of firefighters. The two plants are separated by a brick wall and the paper concern suffered a total loss.

Toledo, O Toledo Terminal Warehouse Company Toledo Paper Stock Company Paper Company

Four Die in Edgewood Dormitory Fire

Four men were killed and one seriously burned when a civilian dormitory at Edgewood Arsenal burned early yesterday. Eleven others were slightly injured. The fire, which occurred before dawn, was not discovered until today and the victims were buried as they slept.

Baltimore Edgewood Arsenal

Supreme Court refuses rehearing in Stroud death case

The Supreme Court refused to grant a rehearing for Robert L. Stroud who is under death sentence for killing a guard at Leavenworth Penitentiary. His sentence was recently affirmed by the high court.

Washington Supreme Court Robert L. Stroud Leavenworth Stroud

Athens Woman Granted Divorce in Uncontested Case

Mrs Eva A Parker of Athens was granted a decree of divorce from John W Parker by Judge Worstell in an uncontested morning session. Married in March 1886 the couple have four children who have reached majority. Cruelty and gross neglect cited as grounds.

Eva A. Parker Athens John W. Parker Worstell

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Captain Gelden Clyde C. Bose Pres Jas. A. Bryan Sec Treas A. C. Russi Addie Marie Grones Alice Roush Patersburg, W. Va Alex Nelson Elmwood Place C. C. Millikan North High Street Jeannette Harris J. J. Henry East State Street Mildred Scott Grace Lawrence Gertrude Walker Alpha Xi Delta Dance Masonic Temple John J. Welch W. H. Eagan New York City Anna Tinker PF. C. Stedman Tinker Grant Hospital Emmet Baker Ohio Northern University C. V. Underwood H. D. Fritz Ohio Wesleyan Mackie Baker Alpha Delta Pi Underwood Fritz Alpha Xi Delta Sunnyside Miss Bridgeman F. W. Bush Bush Ohio River Vienna Austria Mother Earth E. R. Lash National Guard Stinchcomb Daly Cio GO See Ralph F. Couch UCAL Clemenceau Toledo Canaan Call Lostro Auto Willys-Knight Knight Motor Cialt NCEE Vanarrardranrraaarnaarnaarnras
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