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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1920

Page

3

Columbus Attendance Ties to Regional Business Trip Pack

Nelsonville and Detroit visitors report business in Michigan and Ohio. J. I. Murphy and Mr. Murphy’s wife travel to Columbus for several days. J. C. Pickett, T. C. Green, Ray Linscott, and Dr. C. E. Welch also engage in trips to Columbus and nearby cities. Charles Baird and John Baird spent Tuesday in Columbus on business.

E. R. Lama Detroit Michigan J. I. Murphy Columbus J. C. Pickett T. C. Green Logan Ray Linscott Flint C. E. Welch Ohio Good Roads Association Deshler Charles Baird John Baird

McKee Funeral Held Here Burial at Greenlawn

Funeral services were held for A. M. McKee on Monday. He was in his sixty first year and was buried at Greenlawn cemetery.

A. M. McKee Greenlawn Mr. McKee

Mayor Court Fines Two For Profane Language

Laura McCollister and Luella Erb each drew fines of five dollars plus costs from Mayor Barrows on Tuesday for using profane language.

Laura McCollister Luella Erb Barrows

Local business visitors travel in Ohio towns

Harry Edington and Sam Hanley of Columbus visited Athens on Tuesday. C. W. Juniper and Clarence Juniper also traveled to Columbus for business on Tuesday. Mrs. Ida Haning returned to Columbus on Tuesday after attending a death in the Juniper family, that of her father Mr. A. J. Juniper.

Harry Edington Sam Hanley Columbus Athens C. W. Juniper Clarence Juniper Ida Haning Colmbus A. J. Juniper

Rebekahs Install Lodge Officers After Meeting

Last evening Mrs Clara Hell yer acted as installing officer for the Rebekah lodge officers named Noble Grand Sylvia Newton Right Support Clara Hellyer Left Support Gertie Werz Vice Grand Anna Pospichael etc. The ceremony included an installation lunch.

Rebekahs Clara Hellyer Rebekah Lodge Noble Sylvia Newton Gertie Werz Anna Pospichael Belle McMara Forrest Nichols Minnie Werz Nellie Nichols Lena Snowden Ethel Huffman Sadie Nixon Violet Kepler Emily Stevenson Eliza Smith Ellen Ervin Martha Davis Ida Ruflick Lizzie Austin

Funeral of John Lowden at Methodist Church

A large crowd attended funeral services Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church for John Lowden. Rev. Arthur M. Mann conducted the service. Floral tributes reflected his prominence, and burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Methodist Church John Lowden Arthur M. Mann

Still Growing Audience Draws Larger Nightly Crowd

Still Growing attracted a larger audience last night than the previous evening, signaling rising interest and steady turnout. The crowd appeared sizable with visible attendance gains noted by observers and organizers.

Pervious

Evangelistic Meetings Stir Audience as Music Leads

The Christian church hosts evangelistic meetings with an infant orchestra expected to grow into a strong worship element. Pastor Cr Johnson preaches a stirring sermon on Natural and Revealed Religion. Miss White sings Open Mine Eyes as part of a noted musical program drawing attentive crowds.

Christian Church Cr. Johnson Miss White

Mrs Horton Hosts Social Evening At Home

Mrs John Horton entertained honoring her mother Mrs Anna Levering with a social evening Thursday night. A luncheon followed for guests including Mesdames Bean Huddy Siebert Frank Evans Hall Warrington Price Barnes Leah Siebert Sommers Patton E Horton Woolery Spray Silecott Dowler Cline W Evans Ball Mourne of Athens and Misses Hanna Evans Florence Horton Edna Patton Harry Ball and Ralph Higgins.

John Horton Anna Levering Mesdames Bean Huddy Siebert Frank Evans Hall Warrington Price Barnes Leah Siebert Sommers Patton E. Horton Woolery Spray Silecott Dowler Cline W. Evans Ball

Classified ads for sale and notices in Nelsonville

Classified ads announce a chiffoniere for sale at Bell 857, a found ladies purse to claim by owner, and a bone coal delivery offer at 3.00 per ton with minimum 2 tons, 4 tons preferred, from Ray Shafer The Plains.

Third St Nelsonville Ray Shafer the Plains

Dance K of P Hall Friday Night Jazz Orchestra

An Owls Hall program lists shows on Friday January 23 featuring Showalter's Jazz Orchestra and a prize waltz. The following night January 24 offers good music and dancing floors with admission terms noting the right to accept or reject any parties and entries.

P. Hall Showalter’s Jazz Orchestra

Mayor Davis Improves Slightly After Illness

Cleveland Ohio January 21 Mayor Harry L Davis was reported slightly better as his temperature fell from 104 to 101 though his physician said he remains seriously ill with bronchitis.

Davis Setter Cleveland Harry L. Davis

Cincinnati Man Dies From Wood Alcohol Poisoning

Clifford O'Neil aged 30 dies from wood alcohol poisoning in Cincinnati. Friends report he drank the poison believing it to be a cold remedy, marking the city's first known victim of such poisoning.

Cincinnati, O Clifford O'Neil Cincinnati O'Neil

Heavy rains push Hocking River toward flood levels

A heavy rain worsens river conditions as ground stays frozen. Water runoff rapidly raises streams toward banks with the Hocking River rising three to four feet in a day or two. Large ice flows are breaking up today.

Hocking

Prohibition stubbornness sparks end‑time doubts in city

A subscriber argues the world won’t end soon because Isaiah’s imagery of lions and lambs differs from local behavior. He cites a sick neighbor and an icy episode where neighbors did not assist the invalid’s wife, using the incident to claim people still lack helpful spirit and a long window to enjoy prohibition.

Bowling Fans Hold First Messenger Contest Victory by 72 Pins

Bowling fans in the Messenger area held their first contest last night. The Preston team, with Lamborn 190 137 79 and Ramsey 136 1445 414, topped opponents 72 pins. Other scores include Cokonough 153 126 102 and Dew 145 176 156.

the Messenger F. L. Preston Co Preston Lamborn Ramsey Cokonough Dew Daily Messenger Veitch Bolton Shirley Barnes McKay Owen Eenee

Bowling duel yields high scores for Oldfield and Baker

Hammy Oldfield and Eddie Baker posted four game totals that reached 240 and 246 respectively. Baker averaged 209 across four games while Oldfield averaged 204.

Hammy Oldfield Eddie Baker Baker Oldfield Hammy

Athens Humane Society Spends on Bird Feed

The Athens county Humane Society has expended 5.25 dollars for feed in recent weeks to feed town birds. Humane officer Roach stated today the feed is spread daily for the winged creatures.

Athens County Humane Society Roach

Messenger Team Challenges Bowling Rival in Athens

The Messenger bowling squad challenged any rival in Athens after a slow start last night. A player said momentum should come in another game as the team eyes improvement and a stronger showing.

Athens

F Hunter Sues for 1500 in Gambling Losses

In Chillicothe 8S F Hunter files a petition seeking $1500 from rivals he gambled with, claiming losses incurred over the past weeks.

Chillicothe F. Hunter

Hancock Athens Game Sparks Ticket Backup Plan

Excitement surrounds the Hancock Athens game this evening. Season tickets do not apply to these games, requiring separate tickets for the second game of the series.

Hancock-Athens

Perfume Spill at Cline Pharmacy Closes Aisles

A clerk accidentally caused a shelf collapse at Cline Pharmacy when bottles of perfume shattered on the floor. The incident spilled scent across the area, but no customers were charged for the loss. the store bears the cost of the damage.

Cline

Superintendent Morgan invited to speak before Buffalo scouts

Supt. Morgan received an invitation yesterday to address a large Boy Scout gathering in Buffalo New York but could not attend due to his duties here.

Supt. Morgan Buffalo N. Y

State Building and Loan Co. Praised by Thousands

State Building and Loan Co earns high regard for safety, fair dealing, and prompt service. It offers quality loans on homes and farms with competent appraisers, fair interest on deposits, fair loan rates, and 6 percent certificates of deposit with semiannual interest checks. Located at Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus.

State Building and Loan Co Rankin Bldg West Gay St Columbus

Andrews Briefly Sees Daughter's Goiter Operation

L R Andrews left for Columbus to be with Miss Florence Andrews at Grant Hospital as her goiter operation is performed. Flor ence and her mother traveled to the hospital last Friday with doctors expecting the operation to proceed today. A Glouster Sportsmen Club meeting is set for Thursday in Gibbs hall to elect officers and review past work. The club advocates strict game-law enforcement and has a large, active membership with low annual dues.

L. R. Andrews Columbus Grant Hospital Florence Miss Andrews Mr. Andrews Glouster Sportsmen Club Gibbs Hall

Professor Thompson to discuss extension classes at Glouster

Prof Thompson of Ohio University will speak at Glouster high school Thursday at 5 30 to organize extension classes under the Normal College. Four credits will be awarded two thirds of spring term Athens costs and work done at home saves at least 100 dollars.

Thompson Ohio University Glouster High School Normal College of the University Athens

Athens Attorney Monitors Red Cross Matters at Rose Office

Attorney M D Hughes of Athens is at the office of Geo W Rose this afternoon handling Red Cross matters. Hughes plans to stay until about 7 30 tonight.

M. D. Hughes Athens Geo. W. Rose Red Cross Hughes

Mrs Hermey Guests Of Corning Relative

Mrs. Wm Hermey of Corning visited her mother Mrs Mary Hatfield for two days Tuesday and Wednesday staying at the Hatfield home.

Wm. Hermey of Corning Mary Hatfield

Mrs Deborah Lewis Visits Columbus For Short Stay

Mrs. Deborah Lewis of Columbus is spending a few days with friends in this city, enjoying a brief visit and social engagements during her stay.

Deborah Lewis Columbus

Funeral services for Henry Kellner at Holy Cross Church

The funeral of the late Henry Kellner of Jacksonville will be held at Holy Cross church Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with Rev Fr Schaefer officiating. Services will be in charge of the Knights of Columbus, of which the deceased was a member, and Kellner was also a member of the Holy Name Society of the local parish.

Henry Kellner Jacksonville Holy Cross Church Fr. Schaefer Knights of Columbus Kellner Holy Name Society

Birthday Dinner Honoring Miss Carrie of Columbus

Mrs Ruth Grissett attended a birthday dinner hosted by Mrs Bessie Rowan at her Paris home on Sunday in honor of Mrs Rowan’s daughter Miss Carrie of Columbus. Mrs CO A Brawley and her Amesville family joined relatives and friends for the celebration.

Ruth Grissett Bessie Rowan Paris

Local Health Updates and Church Meeting Tonight

John Hartman of Modoc was taken to Grant hospital in Columbus for treatment this morning by Dr. Von Scheele of Jacksonville. His condition is extremely serious. Mrs Nannie Davidson and Mrs Gladys Olney were called out of town on account of the illness of her son Birt Davidson. Andrew Murray remains under a physician’s care with hope for recovery. Mrs Ethel Riley is in the capital city and plans to return soon. Mrs Lina McCarter is on the sick list though the illness is not yet described. A church meeting is scheduled tonight with the pastor urging attendance and urging late arrivals to come anyway.

John Hartman Modoc Grant Hospital Columbus von Scheele Jacksonville Nannie Davidson Gladys Olney Birt Davidson Andrew Murray Lina McCarter

Wife of Fleischmann Divorced in Cincinnati Settlement

Mrs. Lily Fleischmann was granted a divorce from Julius Fleischmann former Cincinnati mayor. She receives 25 600 a year alimony and the Eastern Point Connecticut summer home. He agrees to provide his two children their share of the estate and a large settlement between 1 900 000 and 2 000 000. Mrs. Fleischmann named the possible second wife as Mrs Hemenway and cited attorney George B. Lester in New York.

Julius Fleischmann Cincinnati, CO Lily Fleischmann Cincinnati Fleischmann Eastern Point Conn

Masons Celebrate Washington Lodge 164 Centennial

Three hundred Masons from Ohio western Pennsylvania and West Virginia gathered in Washington Pennsylvania to mark the 100th anniversary of Washington lodge 164 F. A. and A. M. with solemn rites and fellowship.

Washington, Pa Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Washington Lodge 164

Gompers Accused of Courting Extremist Favor

Washington January 21 Samuel Gompers faced charges that he sought support from extreme radicals in opposing pending sedition legislation. Senator Sterling of South Dakota, author of the measure, cited arrests and imprisonment of Gompers associates for crime and murder in recent years.

Washington Samuel Gompers Sterling South Dakota Senate Gompers

Disabled Powhatan towed toward Halifax after malfunction

Wireless messages from Charleston navy yard report the disabled transport Powhatan 320 miles south of Halifax in tow by Western Coast. About 271 passengers may be transferred to the army transport Northern Pacific, which will head to New York, expected Thursday. Destroyers O'Leary and Sharkey standby as weather moderates.

Boston Charleston Navy Yard Halifax Western Coast Navy Yard New York Navy O'Leary Sharkey

Canton Mayor Orders Immediate Police Action on Gambling

Canton Ohio January 21 Mayor Herman R. declared gambling and vice rampant and summoned the entire police force. He ordered strict reforms with full cooperation from Safety Director Ankefer and Police Chief Gauchat, warning that any officer failing to perform duties would be discharged.

Canton, O Canton Herman R Ankefer Gauchat

Kinney Committed to Athens State Hospital

Rev Bill Kinney of Chillicothe was brought to Athens to be committed to the Athens State hospital after a probate court arraignment in Chillicothe. A small mob gathered as Kinney was escorted to the jail and then to the asylum by Jailer Trego and Assistant E Talbott.

Bill Kinney Chillicothe Athens Athens State Hospital Kinney Ross County Trego E. Talbott

Northwest Seattle round up targets union and revolutionary groups

Federal and city authorities arrested nearly four hundred suspects in Seattle during the last twenty four hours. Forty eight were detained for deportation on telegraphic warrants and more than sixty remain in custody pending investigation of their activities.

Seattle Wash Union of Russian Workers The Communist Party and Allied Revolutionary Organizations

Steubenville Man Sentenced in Interstate Theft Case

G R Michaels of Steubenville was sentenced by a Federal Judge in Atlanta to one year and one day in a federal prison for stealing from an interstate shipment.

Atlanta Columbus G. R. 1Chaels Steubenville

Dentists seek divorce after shared office splits

Dr Guy Numbers and his wife, both dentists, occupy the same office but will not continue working together. They are pursuing a divorce.

Los Angeles Cal Guy Numbers

West Virginia Clothiers Meet in Huntington Session Opens

The third annual convention of the West Virginia Retail Clothiers Association opened at the Frederick Hotel in Huntington on Tuesday for a two day session.

Clothiers Huntington W. VA The West Virginia Retail Clothiers Association Frederick Hotel

Multiple Real Estate Bargains In Town Listings

For sale items include a double dwelling on Chestnut Street with a 560 by 100 lot and a new garage at the back, a three room dwelling on Back Street for 800 dollars, a store building on Poplar Street, and a double dwelling with modern conveniences offered separately or together. Also listed is a Fayette Street property opposite the high school, a business block in central Nelsonville, a 16 room frame dwelling on Poplar Street, and a lot with two business buildings sized 52 by 120 on West Columbus Street.

Chestnut Street Back Street Poplar Street Fayette Street Nelsonville West Columbus Street

Braley Divorce Action Filed in New York

Mrs Marcia Rubincam Braley files for divorce from Berton Braley poet and author. Papers ordered sealed. The couple wed aboard the Ford peace ship Oscar II before its December 1915 Europe voyage. both were members of the Ford party.

New York Marcia Rubincam Braley Berton Braley Braleys Europe Ford Party

Exchange Going Down as Foreign Currencies Slip

New York January 21 opening shows sterling, francs and lire at record lows. Demand sterling opened at 3.62 3 4, down 2 1 2 from its low, francs at 11.97 off 17 centimes, and lire at 14.07 down 28 centimes.

New York Sterling Frances Lire

Oklahoma City Patrons Try Patented Ham Cure Drink

In Oklahoma City a new intoxicant draws local imbibers who sample a liquid patent cure claimed to assist ham curing. The item appears as a novelty beverage linked to curing meat processes.

Oklahoma City Okla

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