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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

5

Popular Couple Wed In Ohio Ceremony

Audra Maria Ludwick and Silas J. Biddison married at the First Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Rev. C. L. Strecker officiating. The couple, from Stewart, plan a September home in Stewart after a motor trip to Columbus Cleveland and Niagara Falls.

Methodist Episcopal Parsonage C. L. Strecker Audra Maria Ludwick Silas J. Biddison Stewart Myrtle M. Mitchell Fred Sands Ride Thomas Biddison Glouster Sands-Biddison Biddison Columbus Cleveland Niagara Falls Nelsonville Mitchell Mr. Sands

Chamberlain’s Tablets Recommended for Bilious Attacks

A Pattonsburg Missouri resident reports relief from bilious attacks and chronic constipation after his wife used Chamberlain’s Tablets for about a year. The endorsement highlights rapid relief and long term benefits.

Chamberlain Willis Browning Pattonsburg

Coal Field Complex Drains Vast Hocking River Area

Early pioneers explored the streams forming the Hocking river in Athens county. Monday Creek and Sunday Creek along with East Middle and West Branches drain Perry Morgan and Morgan counties. Coal mines line these tributaries and a 13 foot coal block was taken to the 1876 Centennial in Philadelphia.

Hocking River Athens County Rush Creek Hocking Perry Athens Perry County Sugar Run Lost Run Doris Run Sand Run Snow Fork Brush Fork Case Run Morgan Counties Morgan County Moxahala Centennial Philadelphia Trimble

Newman from Logan faces Athens Parkersburg game later

Harry Newman a Logan three letter athlete at Ohio University and student, was caught for Athens yesterday in the Parkersburg contest. Logan planned to come yesterday but secured a Parkersburg game and will visit later. Newman plans to teach and coach at Wellsville next year.

Harry Newman Logan Ohio University Athens Parkersburg Newman Wellsville Ohio

Obituary for Rosanna Weiss of Dutch Creek Community

Rosanna Weiss born May 12 1825 died July 20 1920 age 95. Wife of John Smith mother of seven. three generations of relatives survive including sister Mrs Sarah McHarg and daughter Mrs Gabriel South. Longtime Methodist member praised for patience faith and kindness in life and in death.

Rosanna Weiss Jacob Rosanna Stalder Weiss Switzerland de Steiger John Smith Lydia Ann Betsy Hiram Methodist Church Sarah McHarg Gabriel South Lewis Peter Smith

Deaths and Funerals: Hoyt Mansfield and Mrs Bircher Doanville

Hoyt Mansfield died at Logan hospital after a July 12 mine accident at Canaanville. His body was moved to Athens for services and burial remains at his home. He was 61. Mrs. Robert Bircher of Doanville died July 3 from paralysis. funeral at Doanville residence with Green Lawn interment. She was 62 and survived by husband and four children.

Hoyt Mansfield Canaanville Logan Hospital Athens Hocking Valley Canaanville Pike Dowler Charles DeWeese Frank Robert Doanville

Jasper Long Dies at 78 at Pratt Street Home

Jasper Long aged 78 died this morning at 10 o clock at his Pratt Street home. Funeral services will be held at the Long home Sunday at 2 PM with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children Mrs Clara Love of Athens and Herbert Long of Nelsonville. Long was born in Canaan township and lived in Athens most of his life, working as a carrier for many years. He had been in failing health recently and was the last of his family, preceded by a daughter Myrtle in infancy.

Jasper Long Pratt Street Long West Union Street Mr. Long Clara Love Athens Herbert Long Nelsonville Canaan Township Myrtle

Salvation meaning at Richland Avenue Church

A church talk addresses what the Bible means by salvation to a reader named Mr. Putnam at Richland Avenue Church, discussing faith and interpretation.

Mr. Putnam Richland Avenue Church

Democratic Club Elects IT Officers

The Athens Cox Roosevelt Club met in the Cornwell Building South Court Street and elected permanent officers led by President Dr Scott Allen and First Vice President Emmett Keenan The club reports nearly 500 members added and adopted a constitution and by laws. next Thursday will feature committee reports and a larger attendance.

Athens Cox- Roosevelt Club Cornwell South Court Street Scott Allen Emmett Keenan Frank R. Gross Henry Colins Guy Carpenter Frank P. Phillips John Stauffer Committee On Athens Club

Great Bible Conference to Open Here

Athens welcomes C E Putnam of Moody Bible Institute Chicago for a two week series at M P Church Richland Avenue starting July 25 at 7 45 pm Free services with a final Sunday offering for Moody Bible Institute and additional offerings to cover conference costs Reverend William Genheimer invites all to attend with a possible outdoor talk from the church steps if needed

Athens C. E. Putnam Moody Bible Institute Chicago Ill M. P Richland Avenue Putnam William Genheimer M. P. Church

West Virginia Chemist Invents Disease Germ Squeezing Press

A West Virginia chemist pioneers a hydraulic press to kill disease germs in liquid foods by exposing them to high pressure ranging from 20 000 to 2 pounds per square inch, a method promising safer beverages.

West Virginia

Results of Examination for Teachers in Athens County

The July 3 teachers examination in Athens County lists Elementary Certificates by examination and by years of training, with names such as Eva Gibson, Helen Haning, Dorothy Covert, Clar fece Daugherty, Tempie Glass, and Marie Harper. High School Certificates show one year and three year qualifiers, including Ralph Dinsmoor, Lois Glancy, Osa Wilcox, Dwight Barrows, and Audrey Mesighen, with renewals noted for several holders.

Eva Gibson Helen Haning Dorothy Covert Clarfece Daugherty Tempie Glass Marie Harper Ruth Hursey Nella A. Johnson Hazel Jones Jessie le Fever Adeline Luther Anna L. Martin Ella V. Marrical Della V. Marrical Mary Matthewson Glenna Penrod Nettie Watkins Mabel Matson John Mourn Elizabeth Murphy Esther Saylor John H.boraque Ethel Steinmetz Ray Strickler Ralph Dinsmoor Lois Glancy Osa Wilcox Dwight Barrows D. I M. Bryson Audrey Mesighen Durward Skinner Lucy Sutton John M. Williams

Can You Be Christian and Do Many Arts at Church?

The note asks if a Christian may play cards dance attend theatre and perform other common church activities. It mentions hearing Mr Putnam at the M P in Church on Richland Ave inviting readers to consider these questions.

Mr. Putnam Richland Ave

Strikes Put Illinois Mines On Verge Of Closure

Springfield July 28 coal mine shutdowns loom as unions say every Illinois mine could close by Monday due to company men strikes. Frank Farrington of the Illinois Miners union says 25 000 to 30 000 miners are out of work and expects all company men to be out, threatening a total halt. He also seeks $8 a day pay for company men instead of the $6 daily award from the federal coal commission. The pause follows limited work weeks caused by a coal car shortage since the armistice.

Springfield Ilinois Frank Farrinton Illinois Farrington Federal Coal Commission

Ohio Electric workers back wage demands with return

J H McClure vice president of the Ohio Electric railway company returned demands for higher pay better working conditions and a closed shop from 1100 conductors and mayormen. He asked the men to extend the current wage agreement due to the company's financial condition. Union leaders said no action until after the Springfield executive committee meeting whose date is pending.

Lima J. H. McClure Ohioelectric Railway Company Ohio Electric System Springfield

First Divorce Act In Ten Days Filed

Alma Vore filed a legal separation suit against Vint Vore in Athens county common pleas court alleging gross immorality. Married in 1911, they have a five year old son. She accuses him of consorting with other women. Minnie Love and Garnet Lyons are named in the complaint.

Athens County Common Pleas Alma Vore Vint Vore Vores

Memorial fund to aid Ohio war trophies display

A memorial fund arising from the film The Making of a Nation will support an addition to Ohio’s war trophies at the Ohio Historical and Archaeological Museum on the University campus. Governor Cox announced the plan, noting Major Glenn turned over the fund after the 83rd division went to France. Former Governor Campbell proposed the use, and General Glenn approved the idea in a recent conference.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Historical and Archaeological Museum University Cox Glenn France James B. Campbell

Paris Jeweler Markets Tiny Toe Ring Mounted Devices

Census reports describe a Paris jeweler crafting small toe mounted rings. The unusual pieces are advertised as discreet wearable devices suitable for fashion and novelty use.

Paris

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