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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1920

Page

2

Weather Woes Grip Wheat Farmers Amid Rain Delays

The weather forecast warns of rain causing farmers to delay harvesting wheat and hay while seeking to weed partly. Sheriff McKinley intercepted a suspect, Ralph, 21, on burglary charges and posted a $1500 bond after a grand jury. Reports from Athens cite railroad troubles harming industrial centers with Akron’s rubber sector laying off workers due to transport shortages.

McKinley Jair Ralph Hoover Athena Eay Shee Akron

Akron Housing Signs Signal Easy Credit Years

An Akron resident reports a surge of Rooms for Rent signs on many homes in recent weeks. He notes a shift to a loose money culture with few workers saving for hard times, describing a era of come easy go easy in Akron over several years.

Bayer Akron

Remarkably hale Athens residents contrast in age and life

The evening Hocking Valley train to Athens was delayed hours after a Canal Winchester freight mishap. Elderly residents Herbert Byard, 88, and BE Clarke, 82, are described as astonishingly healthy and active, with Byard walking weekly to Athens from three miles away and Clarke praised for his vigor and civic interest.

Hocking Valley Athens Canal Winchester Herbert Byard Mr. Byard Derbyshire England United States Cincinnati Byard East Washington Street BE. B. Clarke Hocking Valley Railroad Clark

Stunt Flying Draws Crowds Over Athens Air Show

Bud Hamiel of Columbus wowed residents with aerial stunts over Athens on Monday afternoon and evening. The plane carried passengers and staged daring maneuvers from a Ryoma farm landing site east of Athens on the Canaanville pike. A baby adoption inquiry was discussed as a local couple sought a boy under court supervision. Congressman McCulloch’s governor bid altered routes, with the party delaying a Athens appearance as teams moved from Chillicothe to Waverly and Portmouth.

Bud Hamiel Columbus Athens Ryoma Farm Canaanville Pike McCulloch Chillicothe Waverly Portsmouth

Love Affairs of Murderer Probed

Chicago July 13 Police probed the love affairs of Lieutenant Carl Wanderer the confessed murderer of his bride of eight months and their unborn child Wanderer’s alleged companion Julia Schmitt 17 was released as innocent of the murder Wanderer on further questioning refused to add to his signed confession saying he had told all he has to tell and he wants time to read his Bible

Chicago Carl Wanderer Julia Schmitt Wanderer

Tells Needs of Czechoslovakia by Dr Alic

Dr Alic, daughter of ee ne, explains Czechoslovakia's woodlands and aspirations. Miss k endured persecution by Austria during the war, spending nine months in prison.

Alic Jin Thich Miss K Austria

Mysterious double tragedy near New London

Bernard Geisler, the De Cordova family's chauffeur, died from a self-inflicted head wound after police say he shot Mrs. De Cordova on a lonely road near Burlington. Mrs. De Cordova, staying at the Hotel Griswold with her two children, was killed in the same incident.

New London Conn Bernard Geisler Arthur de Cordova New York Macaine de Cordova Mystic Geisler

Marriage Licenses Granted in Nelsonville Pairs

Harry Matheny and Virgie Marsh both of Nelsonville apply for marriage licenses. Lester M. Harden and Blanch Barron, also of Nelsonville, seek licenses. Parents consent required as both parties are under age.

Harry Matheny Virgie Marsh Nelsonville Lester M. Harden Blanch Barron

No To Bac Helps Break Tobacco Habit Easily

No-To-Bac claims to halt tobacco cravings with a tablet you place in the mouth. It promises complete relief from tobacco desire and offers a money back guarantee if it fails, from the Cascarets owners.

Illness Fatal To Ira B. Sedgwick

Martins Ferry July 13 Ira B Sedgwick aged 46 secretary treasurer of Sedgwick Printing Company publisher of the Daily Times died this morning after nearly a year with stomach trouble He worked with his brother Alvin L Sedgwick and served as a director of the Select List of Ohio Daily Newspapers He leaves his parents eight brothers and sisters his wife and four young children.

Martins Ferry Ira B. Sedgwick The Sedgwick Printing Company Daily Times Alvin L. Sedgwick Ohio Daily Newspapers

Typist Dies From Jealous Rage in Dayton Killing

Pretty Georgia Ooten 22 of Danville Kentucky died at a Dayton hospital from five bullet wounds inflicted a week ago in a downtown office. W Wy song 64 widower admitted love at first sight and jealousy. he faced arraignment for first degree murder.

Dayton Georgia Ooten Danville Wysong

Youth Burglar Escapes from Probation Officer in Nelsonville

Lawrence Davis a 17 year old Nelsonville youth held on burglary charges escaped from Probation Officer Charles Moore near Herrold Place. Bloodhounds were used in the search as volunteers aided officers. Davis had confessed to the Cable Hardware Store burglary and remains held to next term with a 500 dollar bond.

Lawrence Davis Nelsonville Charles 0. Moore Herrold Place Davis Moore Cline Congress Street Foundry and Lumber Company Lumber Company Edmundson Henry Gutherie

Dreco credited for gallstone relief in Athens woman

A Athens, Ohio case describes a woman operated on for gall stones who then uses Dreco with dramatic improvement. The husband credits Dreco for relief from rheumatism kidneys and digestive issues while promoting its blood purifying effects and variety of root and herb ingredients. The ad notes local availability at The Cline Pharmacy Co.

Dreco L. Cooper Route 7 Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Mexico Names New Ambassador to United States

Don Fernando Iglesias Calderon arrives in Washington to help advance talks on a possible agreement between the Villistas and the Huerta government as tensions ease in Mexico.

Mexico U.S Don Fernando Iglesias Calderon

Just One Laxative Promises Perpetual Relief

An old advertisement touts Just One laxative with 20 tablets per box each of a different composition. It claims one tablet targets a different digestive function and that the product never wears out or overuses a single organ. Ferritone Chemical Co. markets it in Council Bluffs Iowa with prepaid orders offered.

Ferritone Chemical Co Council Bluffs Iowa

Isaac Johnson Dies at 82 in Athens After Seven Week Illness

Funeral plans for Isaac Johnson of Athens outline a July service schedule. He died at 98 University Terrace after a seven week paralysis illness. An Athens resident for four years, he previously lived near Portsmouth and was a replica of pioneer stock. The elder son of James Okey Johnson and Phoeba Johnson, he married Rachel Kendall in 1867 and leaves three children Idora B. Thomas Burley Idaho Elmer E. Johnson Athens and Bessie M. Lawton Cleveland. The Lucasville lodge F and A M conducts services. burial at Lucasville follows.

Isaac Johnson University Terrace Lucasville Athens Lucasville Lodge F A. M Johnson James Okey Phoeba Johnson Clifford Elmer E. Johnson B. & O. Railroad

City Grants Eight-Cent Fare To Northern Ohio Traction

Massillon July 13 The city council unanimously approved an ordinance to grant Northern Ohio Traction an eight cent fare in cash or four tickets for a quarter, up from five cents. Mayor Vogt reportedly plans to veto the ordinance.

Massillon Northern Ohio Traction Company Vogt

Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Aches

Athens resident A R Ely reports dull kidney pains and backache vanishing after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises the remedy as the best, noting he has remained in good health since a box cured him. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo N Y, makers.

Athens A. R. Ely Prop. Grocery W. Union St Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs Buffalo N. Y

Tax Dodger Pays $3285 After Audit Discovery

Athens County auditor Fred Cornwell collected 3285 from a taxpayer who admitted underreporting 30000 in taxable property. The finder had not returned assets, triggering taxes due for the current year and the previous five years as permitted by law.

Fred Cornwell Athens County

Murray City to Play Here in Athens Thursday

The Thursday afternoon ball game in Athens will be between Athens and Murray City. Start time is 3 PM. Murray features the Taylor brothers Joe and Bump plus Wolfe of Ohio University, while Barstow and Ed Finsterwald handle Athens pitching and catching duties.

Athens Murray City Murray Taylor Brothers Joe Bump Wolfe Ohio University Barstow Ed. Finsterwald Athens Battery

Child of McVays Undergoes Tonsil Adenoid Removal

Bernice McVay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. McVay, underwent a successful operation for adenoids and tonsils removal at Copeland- Howe hospital this morning.

Bernice McVay O. C. McVay Copeland- Howe Hospital

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