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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1920

Page

3

Inventor's Sponge Spiral Envelope Moistener

A Seattle inventor patents an envelope moistener using a sponge placed inside a spiral metal coil held by two rings on the back of the finger.

Seattle

Hospital Trip For Ira Huffman After Gallstone Issue

Ira Huffman of Chestnut Street was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus Tuesday noon for gallstone surgery. He was escorted by his wife and mother Mrs Lucy Huffman. Nearby social notes mention visits from Gene Weymueller, Mrs Walter Thompson, Mrs Ella Patton, and Mrs Mary E Smith plus a seven birthday lawn party for Jo Barnicut with many local children. Columbus visitors include Dudley Campbell family and Miss Jeane Rauch. Leighton Aumiller and John Edington were weekend visitors. N Hill and guests motored to Lancaster. G L Steenrod and Naomi returned from Marietta. J E Kelley and son from Athens also visited.

Ira Huffman Chestnut St Grant Hospital Columbus Gall Stone Lucy Huffman Gene Weymueller C. A. Stover Walter Thompson Delaware Aaron McKnabb Ella Patton Logan Mary E. Smith Lee Smith Jo Barnicut Columbus Street Helen Jackson Virginia Lou Kessinger Ruth and Jean Freer Mary Pritchard Frances Lawson Adda Frances Butt Billy Kinney Mary Margaret Mechem Dix Cox Rachel Catherine Coakley Tom Sheppard Louise Johnson Ruth Backus Mary Farrow Betty Howe Eileen Stratton Billy Rhodes Mary Allen Mary Coleman Jennie Cook Mabel Lucile Johnson Bernadine Woodard Dudley Campbell Lillian Mae Jeane Rauch Athens Harry Sisson Leighton Aumiller John Edington N. Hill Guy Juniper Sparks Nevada Lancaster G. L. Steenrod Naomi Marietta J. E. Kelley Agnes Dowler Stanley Dew Gladys Burnell Vivian Kelly Buckeye Lake Audrey Ailes Eileen Raich Florence Wood Stella Edwards Charleston W. Va Elizabeth J. R. Koch N. Till C. C. Sharpe A. G. Mechem Walter Mechem Harold Mechem Stanley Mechem Wright's Grove Pierce Stratton Denver Colorado J. E. Mourne Billy Will Hall Wilbert Stanley Wolfe E. B. Acomb C. A. Hooper Henry Veritys Eli Matheny Haydenville Land Samuel Dresback Tom Evans Alice Townsend Bay City Michigan Jane Ayers Agnes Evans Otto Weekley Dave Wallace Father Mattingy Father Byrne George Dille Will Keeton Mercedes Keeton Octo Power Janet Oneida Gene Smith Jane Geoge Dille Ruth Chapman Oneila Smith Esther Evans Charles Dorst Loretta Northrop

Nelsonville Hosts Owls Dance Friday July 30

The Order of Owls plans a big dance at their Nelsonville hall on Friday night July 30 with music by Pidcock King and Brown Jazz Orchestra. Local classifieds list multiple homes for sale in Nelsonville and nearby townships, along with assorted goods and services.

Order of Owls Pidcock, King and Brown Jazz Jazzers Orchestra

Local Society Notes Mint Julep at Wrights Grove Outing

Mrs Agnes Dowler and family along with dozens of relatives share a merry picnic at Wrights Grove on Thursday. Numerous Dayton and Columbus guests including Mechem and Koch families visit Buckeye Lake and Athens venues during a lively week of outings and visits.

Feather Champion to Defend Title in Cleveland Show

Artie Root aims to dethrone featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane in a ten round open air bout in Cleveland tonight. If Kilbane’s supporters are right, Root faces a Kilbane knockout like the Miller defeat. Other bouts include Cal Delaney and Willie Beecher in ten rounds and Blackie Richards versus Jimmie Kane.

Cleveland Artie Root Peter Root Johnny Kilbane Lorain Kilbane Alvie Miller Root Miller Cal Delaney Willie Beecher Blackie Richards Dayton Jimmie Kane New York

Revenge note ties shooting to enmity in Columbus

Police say a note found on a want ad page claims the shooting of J. A. McDowell and Betty McCarrick on Courtright road was meant to threaten McDowell rather than rob him. The unsigned message warns that if McDowell dies the shooter will strike again. Authorities expect extra deputies to be sworn in to curb crime on Columbus outskirts.

Columbus Courtright Road J. A. McDowell Ironton Betty McCarrick McDowell French Bill Slack Columbus Automobile Club

Attempt to Reduce Traffic Accidents in Cleveland

Cleveland July 28 With traffic deaths near 100 so far this year Inspector May plans drastic steps to cut accidents. Through 1919 there were 145 fatalities. If six month 1920 rates hold, totals would exceed 1919 by about 75. Police will flood busy streets with enhanced enforcement and heavier sentences. Pedestrians urged to cross streets with more care.

Cleveland May

Health nurse in Athens campaign aids crippled children plan

Miss Anna C. Munn, Red Cross supervising public health nurse in Athens county, works from the city building to help physicians in a state wide effort for crippled children. An appropriation is ready to fund care until a dedicated institution is built, with the state board of charities and juvenile courts directing treatment. The Ohio society for crippled children forms a census under state and local health departments with further cooperation from the Ohio medical association. Miss Munn distributes census blanks to physicians.

Anna C. Munn Red Cross Athens County Ohio State Board of Charities Ohio Society For Crippled Children State Health Department Ohio Medical Association Miss Munn

Villa Ready to Settle Down as Quiet Rancher

Mexico City authorities report Francisco Villa and his Villista force of about 600 are to surrender soon with immunity. General Eugenio Martinez has arrived at Sabinas to supervise the handover and Villa plans to retire to ranch life after the surrender.

Villa Mexico City Francisco Villa Eugenio Martinez Sabinas Martinez

Texas Democrats brace for Bailey run off primary clash

In Dallas on July 28 the pro adminisation effort against Senator Joseph Bailey fo governor contender continued as reports say a run off primary will revive attacks on his criticism of the Wilson administration. General M M Crane charged Bailey is a Texas non resident for ten years and not a true Democrat, urging support for Pat M Neff who placed second in the primary.

Dallas Tex Joapeh Bailey M. M. Crane Bailey Wilson Crane Texas Pat. M. Neff

Victory of suffrage delayed in Tennessee ratification

Columbus July 28 The National Woman's Party rejects premature claims of Tennessee ratification victory. Mrs James M Rector of the militant advisory council warns that Mrs Catt's repeated anticipatory declarations mislead supporters and may hinder efforts. She urges continued fundraising political outreach and persistent campaigning by suffragists and leaders across parties.

Columbus National Woman’s Party Currie Chapman Catt National Woman Suffrage Association James M. Rector National Advisory Council of the Militants

Obituary for Mary A. Birtcher of Deanville Ohio

Mary A. Birtcher born April 11 1858 in Pomeroy Ohio died July 21 1920 in Deanville Ohio aged 62 years 2 months 16 days wife of Robert Birtcher mother of nine children Edward killed in mines and two others died in infancy survived by husband two sons and two daughters sisters and a brother She joined Church of Christ Gloucier Ohio after conversion under Rev W A Roush remembered as a patient kind and loyal community figure with a long verse of mourning by kin and friends

Mary A. Birtcher John Catherine Gloeckner Pomeroy Ohio Deanville Robert Birtcher Edward Middleport Birtcher W. A. Roush Church of Christ Gloucier Robert Frank T. E. Blackburn Roanoke Virginia C. F. DeWees Athens

Card of Thanks for sympathy after mother’s illness

The DeWees family thanks neighbors for expressions of sympathy and deeds during their mother’s illness and passing. A new electric light fixture offer notes versatile use and adjustable lamp heights.

I. Dewees

Blimps May Carry Air Mail From New York to San Francisco

Washington July 28 The post office department considers a proposal to use blimps to carry parcel post from New York to San Francisco. A New York firm claims a blimp can carry 15 tons and may travel faster than trains. Bids for air mail routes Cleveland to Detroit Pittsburgh to St Louis New York to Chicago and New York to Atlanta will open September 10. A Cleveland bidder bought eleven seaplanes for the Cleveland Detroit route. Routes include Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis stopovers and Harrisburg Pittsburgh Fort Wayne. Portable X ray gear now works in homes with electric light.

Washington Post Office Department New York San Francisco Cleveland Detroit Pittsburg St. Louis Chicago Atlanta

Ohio orders price tags on installment clothing sales

Columbus July 28 Merchants selling clothing on installment or weekly plans must attach price tags showing cash price installment price and cost price in code. The rule, forwarded by Ohio commissioner John Pfeifer, takes effect August 1 and limits the installment price to 15 percent above cash price to cover overhead. Pfeifer asks fair price commissions to supply merchant names and addresses in the counties.

Columbus John Pfeifer Ohio Pfeifer

Harding Praises Coolidge Acceptance Speech

Marion July 28 Warren G Harding lauded Governor Coolidges acceptance address as sterling and said it boosts confidence in republican aims to restore government to the people He urged active vice presidential participation and noted Coolidges official duties should match the second highest place in the republic.

Marion Warren G. Harding Coolidge Harding Hartling Hardy

Two Glouster Wives Seek Divorces for Cruelty and Neglect

Elizabeth Ray of Glouster sues Albert Ray for extreme cruelty claiming curses, threats, torn clothing, attempted harm with a poker, and failure to provide care around 1918 birth of their child. She seeks divorce custody and return to her maiden name Elizabeth Bland. Garnet Lyons of Gallipolis sues Andrew Lyons for gross neglect affecting two children over three years, seeking divorce and child custody.

Glouster Elizabeth Ray Albert Ray Elizabeth Bland Garnet Lyons Andrew Lyons Gallipolis

Marriage Licenses and Inventor Claims Water Wheel Power

John Henry Blackford a miner of Poston and Jarnet Hostettle a teacher of Athens wed. Willis Rose a mechanic and Leona Atkinson both of Athens obtain parental consent. William Lyons a civil engineer of Akron and Frances McCollister of The Plains marry. An Indiana inventor claims a more powerful water wheel with alternately curved blades than a straight blade wheel.

John Henry Blackford Poston Jarnet —_ Hostettle Athens Willis C. Rose Leona M. Atkinson William C. Lyons Akron Frances McCollister the Plains Indiana

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