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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1920
Page
4
Judge Harvey C. Smith stands for re election as secretary of state amid claims of dirty politics regarding the petition of Henry Clay Smith from Cleveland. The supreme court recently ruled the petition lawful after previous rulings deemed it the result of intrigue.
Deserves consideration for a second term for state auditor EB M Fullington noted as one of the best state auditors, who served as budget commissioner and is familiar with the office. He is fair with southeastern Ohio claims and has aided highway and industrial measures, free from prejudice toward Ohio University.
The Chicago based railroad labor board will set wages for nearly all North American rail workers with its soon to be released report. Canadian Pacific plans to adopt the finding in its agreements with workers, signaling cross border economic integration that mirrors Toronto’s federation gathering. Businessmen note that commerce ignores borders, tying the United States and Canada in practice despite political lines.
Edmund H. Moore of Youngstown Ohio is profiled as a long time Democratic insider and lawyer who managed Gov James Cox's San Francisco campaign. A mayor of Youngstown from 1896 to 1900, he never sought statewide office and is described as a capable but unpolished lawyer with strong ties to Mahoning Valley industry and liquor interests.
In a humorous exchange Norah resists an extra chair as a guest visits. Three girls brag about silver spoons marked with Papa and Hotel Washington. Dobson and Godspur trade a light tax on brains quip as we ponder movie press agents' luck.
An ad claims Freezone quickly relieves corn pain with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents. It promises to remove hard and soft corns or between the toes and calluses without soreness or irritation.
Jacksonville edged Nelsonville in a marathon pitchers duel 16 innings. Smith allowed few runs for the visitors while William shutout Jacksonville until Hallam’s second two base hit sealed the win. Witham and Stewart shared batteries for Jacksonville, and Hallam collected two base hits.
Mrs. E. Kyle of Athens reports backache and kidney trouble improved by Doan's Kidney Pills after two years of symptoms. She later confirms lasting relief and notes only rare recurrences. The ad promotes 60 cent packs from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Floodwood Mr and Mrs John Dishong entertained many friends and relatives at a wedding supper for their daughter Vivian who married Mr Dave Matteson of Athens R D 2 The guest list includes L L Sweazy Lillian of Sand Run Walter Turvey Beal family and others Also notes visits by Bud Bittner Ernest McKnabb and Clyde Beal and a funeral in Deanville involving Harvey Robbinett.
New Asbury Mra. Jay Fortney and children from West Virginia spent last week with her brother Harter Fortney. Opal Fink visited Lancaster to see brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Fortney. Helen Fish burned by boiling water overturning a pot. Mrs. Otha Burson of Shade stayed with her mother Mrs. Co. KF Planders. Jim Williams hosted a party Saturday. Miss Anna Klingenburg of Columbus visiting sister Mrs. Emma Howard. Harry Howerd and son Walder and daughter Fannie spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Jones at Mt Fiag.
A township argument by A. E. Wagner explains the proposed revenue law benefits for schooling. It contrasts current expenditures and tax receipts with those under the new law, showing bond needs and potential relief via reserve funds and state/county contributions.
Strouds Run residents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Everett visited with Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hubler. Mrs. Lizzie Tinker and Harold of Hebbardsville returned home after a week with local friends and relatives. The Dowler family spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield of Willow Creek. The Burchfields spent Sunday with the Everett family. Dudley Copplinger hosted a Sunday gathering including Jeff Mansfield, Thomas Perry and family, Samuel Gillett and son, John Sprague and two children Velma and Susie.
Mrs Susan Fennett spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Herman Williams of Willow Creek. Visitors to Mr and Mrs Herb Linscott included Albert Wilkes Ronald Smith and Katherine of Athens. Mrs Leslie Brown and three children visited her mother in Parkersburg. A prayer meeting is announced at John Sprague's on Mrs Susan Bennett's farm next Wednesday evening. A Danish inventor claims to have perfected a meter for steam heat from central plants.
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