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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1920

Page

2

Guysville Fourth Celebrations Shine With Parade and Races

In Guysville Ohio July 8 the town hosted a robust Fourth of July celebration. A large crowd gathered for a parade featuring the Coolville Band floats ponies and participants. Speakers included Rev Smith Prof Mardis and At yy Pierce. James Crawford won a pack race for red lemonade while John Marshall and John Poston failed in the greased pole race Ed Kimes survived a sinking craft and Pearl Bean claimed top in the pole climb Alton Buck of Lodi sprinted to victory in the foot race.

the Observer Ville America Coolville Guysville South Cox Nuoit Rev. Smith Vegetal Prof Mardis Athens Yy Pierce James Crawford John Marshall John Poston Kimes Stewart Pearl Bean Coon Bean Alton Buck Lodi

Man Without Car Boasts Of Not Owning One

A man who has never owned an automobile proudly claims his lack of a car. He emphasizes frugality and freedom from vehicle ownership in a city where others rely on autos.

The Truth About Eczema and Piles

Peterson of Buffalo advertises Peterson's Ointment to cure eczema and piles. Readers from Pittsburgh and Chicago report marked relief after use, praising the product for skin diseases and related itching. Pills, ointments, and mail orders are offered by Peterson Ointment Co. of Buffalo.

Peterson Buffalo Breas Mary Hill Third Avenue Pittsburg A. B. Ruger Washington Avenue Eterson Ointment Co., Inc Buffalo, N. Y

Past Matrons and Patrons of County to Be Organized

The Past Matrons and Past Patrons of the Order of Eastern Star in Athens county will meet and organize in this city on Wednesday July 14. The ladies of the Christian church will serve a banquet for about fifty charter members at 6:30 in the church social rooms, after which they will proceed to the Masonic Temple for the organization. Several grand officers for the state are expected to attend.

Order of Eastern Star Athens County Ladies of the Christian Church Masonic Temple

Elwell Death Probe Fails to Clear Alleged Contradictions

New York July 8 District Attorney Edward Swann sought to resolve contradictions in statements by William Pendleton and others linked to the Elwell murder inquiry. Pendleton and Mrs Pendleton Mrs Oliver Bird and George Post were summoned for questioning over June 10 11 movements while Elwell master whist player was killed. Federal officers planned to arrest two men on liquor violations tied to the Elwell probe. An alleged $50 000 crooked game involving Elwell was reported to authorities.

New York Pendleton Bird Jamaica Manhattan John Dooling Elwell

Kentuckian Stirred by Cox Nomination

Dayton July 8 Governor James M Cox received a message from Henry Watterson praising his nomination. The note says the nomination revitalizes Democracy and will stir the Democratic heart with memories of a glorious past and a forecast of radiant victory for Kentucky.

Dayton James M. Cox Henry Watterson

Three Divorces Filed in Athens Franklin and Summit Courts

Belle Six of Athens sues William Six for divorce alimony and child custody alleging repeated cruelty threats to kill and desertion since 1917. Ernest F DeLauder of Columbus sues Doris B DeLauder of Nelsonville for gross neglect and desertion. they wed in 1915 and have no children. Cora Smith now in Akron sues Robert Smith of Nelsonville for gross neglect and desertion. they married in 1888 and have three grown children. Smith enjoined from disposing of property in Summit court pending hearing.

Athens County Athens Ella Dewey Six Ernest F. DeLauder Columbus Doris B. DeLauder Nelsonville Cora Smith Akron Robert Smith Summit County Smiths Smith

Warren Suit Dismissed Over City Treasurer Embezzlement

In Warren, a suit by Mrs. Lillian Wilson Jorge against the city was dismissed by Judge Vine. The action stemmed from the arrest and embezzlement conviction of former city treasurer Charles B. Kistler, who was sentenced to years in prison.

UIT Cleveland Lillian Wilson Jorge Warren Charles B. Kistler

La Follette Sought as Third Party Presidential Nominee

Chicago dispatch reports Democratic and liberal groups expect Senator Robert La Follette of Wisconsin to be the Liberal party standard bearer if he accepts. The Labor party pushes for the name The Labor Party while liberals seek a unifying title. A committee of forty eight and the Labor party prepare for weekend conventions and joint planning.

Don. E. Chamberlain United Press Chicago Robert la Follette Wisconsin National Labor Party Committee of Forty-Eight la Follette Frank P. Walsh Kansas City Committee of 48 Labor Party

Officers 60 on Wild Ride Seek Stolen Auto

Marietta police were dispatched to Sharpsburg district to chase a supposedly stolen car without license tags. The pursuit ended when officers learned the vehicle belonged to an Utley man taking it to Plantsville until his tags arrive.

Marietta McKinley Cady Sharpsburg Sharpsburg Hill Utley Plantsville

Notions and notions prices update for shoes and crochet

The fragment lists shoe laces and buttons with old style pricing, mentions crochet cotton and related numbers, and notes new values. The text is garbled but signals a price update on sewing supplies including laces buttons and crochet cotton.

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