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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1920

Page

6

Funeral for W K Vanderbilt Held in Paris

The funeral of W. K. Vanderbilt will be held in Paris at 11 a.m. today, according to a dated dispatch from the city.

Paris W. K. Vanderbilt

Suffragist Delegation Demands Harding Action Before Nomination

A militant suffragist delegation including Mrs. John Gordon Battle of Columbus Miss Sue White of Joliet Tenn and Mrs. H Havemeyer of New York called Senator Harding shortly before his nomination. They pressed for stronger action and threatened to use a club to force Tennessee Republicans to back suffrage.

Harding John Gordon Battle Nounced Tennessee Sue S. White H. O. Havemeyer Senator Harding

Warrant Threats Cloud West Virginia Assault Case

In Pomeroy a warrant was sworn by Lant Archer against Howard Howell for assault and battery after a scuffle near the Essex mine. Howell denies starting it, says Archer was the aggressor, and warns of his own potential warrant for Archer. A hearing is set for next Saturday. Howell claims Archer was the aggressor during road work disputes. Also noted is a job move for Mr. McCroba from Apple Grove to Ripley, West Virginia. A Friday Five Points picnic hosted by Pomeroy youths featured Miss Frances Smith and others, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Eberbach.

Essex Thomas Fork Archer Stephen Martin Howard Howell Squire’s Howell Lant McCroba Apple Grove Ripley West Virginia Pomeroy Frances Smith Helen Ebersbach Marie Richman Mary Virginia Crow Elizabeth Locharg Marcia Miller Henry Crow Karl Elberfeld Edward Stark Raymond Goegline Edward Eberbach

Man Drops Dead at Essex Mine Start of Work

Clarence Smith aged about 38 and married collapsed while beginning his shift as a machine operator in the Essex mine at Thomas Fork on Saturday morning about 7 o clock. He died from apoplexy almost instantly. His wife was visiting her father in the Hocking Valley and was caring for him during an illness when he died.

Clarence Smith Essex Thomas Fork Smith Hocking

SQUIRE STEVE MARTIN RETURNS HOME AND BOOMS MARRIAGE MARKET

The Messenger notes Meigs County marriage license market loosened when Squire Stephen Martin was away. Judge Martin returned Friday night and Saturday three couples wed in Probate Court. Marion Nelson 22 and Cela Chasteen 20 from Rural Route 3 Pomeroy. Gladys Russell and William Russell near Bradbury. George D. Phillips and Arvilla Garnes, a colored couple, completed the trio.

Squire Steve Martin Meigs County Squire Stephen Martin Columbus Squire Judge Martin Marion Nelson Miner Cela Chasteen Pomeroy Gladys Russell William Russel Bradbury George D. Phillips Arvilla Garnes

Former Pomeroy Boy Appointed County and Federal Engineer

Wright McCroba, recently leaving Meigs county survey work, is named county and federal engineer for Jackson County West Virginia. He will oversee the federal highway project under construction, poised to join the Columbus Charleston route. McCroba has prior extensive experience in public works.

Pomeroy Dixe Wright McCroba Meigs County Survey Jackson County West Virginia Columbus Charleston McCroba

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Local Social Visits

Althea Custer of Mason visits friends in town. Myrtle Philson arrives from Cincinnati to stay a few days. Mrs. Ray Smith returns from Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Starkey and Mrs. Roberts visit Columbus on business. Harry Sayre of Huntington visits brothers in Mid dleport. Everett Dailey returns to Pekin. Frances Smith returns home from Logan after visiting. Mrs. W. E. Jones and Mrs. Jane Jones move to Cincinnati. Mrs. Josephine Heater returns to Columbus. Miss Fern McNamee and Miss Gretchen Wadworth go to Columbus. Sadie Miller returns to Columbus. Albert Woll leaves for Circleville. Miss Zella Pullins visits then returns home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank De Rose visit Cincinnati guests of John Schaefer. Miss Sarah Hamm returns from Columbus and Cleveland. Everett Sayle departs for a Columbus visit.

Pomeroy Bend Althea Custer Mason Myrtle Philson Cincinnati Ray Smith Columbus W. D. Starkey W. G. Roberts Harry Sayre Huntington George Charles Sayre Middleport Everett Dailey Pekin Frances Zella Pullins Frank de Rose John Schaefer Mulberry Avenue Sarah Hamm Cleveland Everett Sayle

Dear Mrs Thompson Advice On Smoking Husbands And Weddings

A reader asks if a mother is right to oppose a fiancé who smokes three cigars daily and a second note explains the second wedding anniversary as paper and suggests inexpensive crepe paper gifts for a shower. Another letter mentions an eighteen year old with a twenty year old sister and suitors, but details are incomplete.

Mrs. Thompson Tam Gracrh Fellows

Fair share of evenings for sisters in a parlor

MAD OLIVIA suggests equal hosting rights for two sisters. Each should have designated nights to entertain, with alternating Sundays. She proposes Tuesday Thursday and Saturday for one and Monday Wednesday Friday for the other, limiting visits to twice weekly and avoiding nightly calls.

Olivia

Picnic Dinner Etiquette With Boyfriend's Family

Dear Mrs Thompson asks about bringing lunch to a picnic with her boyfriend's family. Kate advises asking the boy, but suggests he will likely say no since the mother will provide in this family affair.

Mrs. Thompson Kate

Proper Tea Etiquette With Utensils

After stirring the tea, lift the spoon from the cup and rest it on the saucer beside the cup. Do not leave the knife or fork on the plate edge or on the tablecloth. Place both knife and fork completely on the plate when not in use.

Mrs. Thompson

Murray City Beats Millfield 7-2 In First Inning Sweep

Murray City toppled Millfield 7 to 2 as seven first inning runs propelled the victory on a Sunday. Heath Whitlatch and Wright led with multiple hits while Brooker fielded well and Simmons made a noted catch. Pitchers Heath Earich Lanning and Earich worked the mounds with several walks and strikeouts.

Murray City Murray Millfield Murray Jook Brooker Simmons Corbin Wright Heath Whitlatch Earich Lannings

Ohio Plans Census of Crippled Children for Care

The state health department asks district health commissioners to list crippled children for a statewide census. The goal is to assess numbers and types to aid treatment, plan a state institution, and reduce handicaps. A $90,000 appropriation exists but has not been used due to missing data.

State Department of Health Ohio

Zemo Eczema Remedy Promoted In Ad Claim

Advertisement touts Zemo antiseptic wash as a safe effective eczema treatment. It urges readers to try a trial size or larger bottle for a dollar and notes ease of use and suitability for skin and scalp issues. The copy mentions She & W. Rose Co., Cleveland, Ohio.

Hold Aviator In Probe In Murder Plot

Chicago authorities prepared to identify Roy Millen a 29 year old ex aviator as E Leroy after a trunk found in New York City held the nude body of a murdered woman. Millen was arrested by a police informant and admitted other names and a Detroit visit but authorities doubted links to the trunk murder. His wife formerly Helen Lorraine Smith was named as a corroborating witness.

Chicago Roy Millen E. Leroy New York City Millen Detroit Helen Lorraine Smith Wheeling W. Va

White to assume control of Democratic party reins

Washington observes the arrival of Geo White from the Democratic national committee to take over party leadership from retiring Homer S Cummings. White will confer with Representative D Flood on campaign management and division of duties between the national and congressional committees.

Washington Geo. White Democratic National Committee Cox White Homer S. Cummings Democratic D. Flood Democratic Congressional Committee Flood National Committee Congressional Committee

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