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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1920
Page
4
The essay argues the new party is impractical and highly fragmented with earnest leaders. It notes internal quarrels among radical groups and doubts the party can win an election. It predicts possible disappearance or consolidation under a strongest faction.
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics records 9,268 strikes in 1919 affecting 4.1 million workers. Major actions include Tacoma Seattle with 60,900 workers, Chicago stockyards 65,000, Atlantic coast longshore towns 100,000, railroad shop workers 250,000, steel 367,000 and bituminous coal 450,000. Violence declined overall, workless days rose, wage gains tied to living costs, and calls for more precise cost-of-living data.
In spite of efforts by speed maniacs only one death in ten thousand is caused by an automobile.
Opinions printed in the St Louis Times condemn Mr. Cummings for false claims in San Francisco. The critique accuses him of misrepresenting the first administration and misusing statements about the League of Nations, and questions his charge about a Republican majority.
A Los Angeles woman formerly active in equal suffrage urges Tennessee lawmaker to oppose ratification arguing suffrage cheapens women. She cites rising crime and immorality in California and questions whether universal suffrage degrades women or society. The piece criticizes her stance as weak and unbecoming.
A Glasgow minister visits a munition worker, surprised she bought a new piano for 400 dollars “to outdo” a neighbor who paid 302. Asked if anyone plays, she replies a young man will come tonight to show them how it goes.
Local residents report social visits from Mr. and Mrs. Cox of Clarksburg W Va and Miss Lena Wilson staying with Mrs. W W Cox in Athens. Lawrence Robinson returned from Akron. Miss Ordie Chalfant went to Marion for employment. Ice cream social set at Mills School House Friday July 23 with a Winners class program at 8 30.
John Weaver son of Joseph and Mary Ann Bobo was born November 28, 1856 and died June 28, 1920 at age 63. He married Adaline Douglas March 23, 1876 and leaves eleven children, a wife, a brother Richard of Athens, and many relatives. He was a devout believer and described as a kind husband and loving father who will be missed by family and friends.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted during the illness and death of their husband and father. Gratitude is given to Rev. Snyder for consoling words, and appreciation is expressed for floral offerings and the choir. Wife and Children.
A compilation of land transfers shows multiple buyers paying small sums for parcels across Amesville and Dover Townships. Transactions include 3 acres to C H Howell, lots and parts to several buyers, and larger parcels like 5.88 acres for 300 dollars. Names include Moler, Howell, Graham, Dyson, Wiseman, Webb, Murphey, and Hariley among others. The list notes sums of one dollar in many entries and substantial payments in a few cases.
At Columbus on July 16 the annual convention debated attire with a resolution urging plain tailored clothes suitable for any occasion. Another resolution asserted that American women design their own clothing rather than defer to men’s organizations. Officers elected included Florence King of Chicago as president, Irma Behnke and Ora L. Froust as vice presidents, Ida O. Miller as secretary, and Emma May as treasurer.
Floodwood residents entertained Sunday guests from Alabama Logan Nelsonville Athens and The Plains among attendees were Mr and Mrs Thomas Hardy Mrs Joe Hardy and two children Mr and Mrs Burt Richards and two children Mr and Mrs Earl Hayden and four children Mrs Henry Reynolds and three children Ivan Dolman and Aurilla Hardy Mrs Harry Wallace Mrs Henry Reynolds and daughter Anna. Visitors from Nelsonville and Athens were also seen at events and gatherings summarized from community notices.
New Marshfield Mrs. Floyd Beverage hosted a Wednesday dinner at her home at noon to honor Mrs. Harold Stright and her sister Miss Catherine Powell of Groveport. Pink Tea Club members attended. Nelle Hoodlet of Columbus visits relatives here. Mrs. Alex Russell and Iowa-born daughter stay with Mrs. Janet Russell. Mrs. Austin Cundiff and parkersburg children visit. Rolland Dinsmore of Cleveland visits his father’s family.
The Plains Mrs. George Potts and children were at Athens Wednesday. Jeff Harrison Lon Humphry Dave Aleshire and Robert Noble and families motored to Athens Tuesday night and attended the movies. Mr. and Mrs. John Blarke Mrs. Cain Conner and daughter Mrs. Bernice Keeton and Mrs. James McNab were Wednesday Athens shoppers. Miss Anna Scott of Salem spent Tuesday night with her niece Thol ma Hawk. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Humphrey and sons were Wednesday guests of her.
Sisters Hazle Geisicke and Florence Smart visit Canaanville. Dr. L. D. Nelson returns from Columbus with George Porter who received asthma treatment. Mrs. Robert Graves and grandchildren with Miss Abbie Graves visit the McGraners in Athens. The Pattons of Columbus and Haydenville join Haydenville guests for supper. Mr and Mrs Newt Hoch return from West Virginia to settle here.
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