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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1920

Page

4

Amesville News Highlights Local Residents and Activities

Amesville reports include landowner Thomas Johnson from Lynn Haven visiting Amesville, Parkersburg visitors F C Balderson and family, and Mrs Rosana Weiss Smith funeral at M E church with burial in Amesville. Local events cover pie social, travels of Wade Smith and Ada Chapin, gas well work by C H Meltzer, a modified game score at Floodwood, and visits by Colvin Ogg Heston Chapin Shoop families with relatives in Prospect Zanesville Beverly.

Thomas Johnson Lynn Haven Fla Broadwell F. C. Balderson Parkersburg Balderson Texas Rosana Weiss Smith Messenger M. E. Church Miller Amesville W. L. Hest Wade Smith Cincinnati Danesberry Smith George Waggoner Stockport Ada Chapin Abram Gifford F. M. Selby Berea Cow Run Floodwood N. W. Colvin Sand Rock Andrew Ogg Columbus Bern W. L. Heston Zanesville Heston Rey Chapin Prospect F. G. Shoop Beverly

Amesville visitors and family updates

Jones and son Earl of Amesville called on Mr and Mrs Carl Able Sunday. Fred Yyman, employed at Glouster, is spending a few weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs William Yyman.

Jones Earl Amesville Carl Able Fred Yyman Glouster William Yyman

Millfield News In Brief Local Social and Obituary Notes

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Camden Wines was laid to rest at Nye cemetery Chauncey after services at home. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tripplet of Trimble visited Mr. and Mrs. William Hartley for Sunday dinner. Mesdames J. R. Wade and Martha Smith planned a two week visit with Miss Lurene Wade in Cleveland, with trips to Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ogg hosted Tuesday guests, the W. W. Ogg couple from Sharpsburg. Lulu Hilliard of Athens visited her parents Friday. Ladies bible class met at Mrs. John Brewer’s for lesson study with refreshments for several attendees. Mrs. John Brewer left for Akron for a two week visit. Maude Henry and two daughters returned from Malta. Garfield Grimes hosted John Cowan and children of Sugar Creek for the weekend. Irene Boudinot returned to McDougal after visiting her brother F. E. Boudinot’s family. Bus Pyle of Floodwood visited Homer Tracy on Monday. Zenith Riley left for a week with relatives in Wellston.

Camden Wines Nye Chauncey Guy Tripplet Trimble William Hartley Mesdames J. R. Wade Martha Smith Lurene Wade Cleveland Niagara Falls Charles Ogg W. W. Ogg Sharpsburg Lulu Hilliard Athens John Brewer Leson Earl Downey Percy Fulwider P. D. Hill F. E

Democrats Split Over Lodge Reservations Shake Party Unity

The Record notes 21 Democratic senators backed Lodge reservations denounced by the party convention and 14 supported the Article X measure Wil son criticized as essential to the Covenant. It questions whether these orthodox Democrats align with the White House and ponders Governor Cox’s response to dissent.

Wilson Cox White House

Capital Striking or Labor Lockout in Wool Mills

The American Woolen Company has closed many mills in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, prompting charges of a capital strike aimed at keeping prices high. Labor representatives call it a strike by capital, argue it harms production and the public, and question bargain margins and orders. They urge a Justice Department look into possible profiteering and unfair practices.

American Woolen Company Massachusetts Rhode Island Woolen Trust Trust Federal Department of Justice

Keeping Headway on Amateur Sailors This Year

An article notes more amateur sailors than ever, driven by interest in the international yacht race. It emphasizes the old sailor’s first rule to beginners: keep headway, since no progress is possible without it.

Keep Your Way to Catch the Wind and Move Ahead

In this wartime era, the key is to maintain headway and keep working. Do not risk stalling by changing course prematurely. stay productive even in uncertainty. When the right moment arises, shift to seize new opportunities and resume progress without loss.

After Dinner Tales From Aggie Club

A collection of humorous vignettes recounts dinner table chatter about death notices insomnia and family peeps in the peerage. A punch line features a son teasing his father about bravery and brains in a playful domestic scene.

Obituary of Jasper N Long from Athens Ohio

Jasper N Long son of Isaac and Mary Long born near Guysville Ohio August 30 1842 died at his home Pratt street Athens Ohio July 23 1920 aged 77 years 10 months 23 days Married Charlotte Barrows October 26 1867 who died eleven months after their marriage He married Cordelia Vanbiber September 10 1871 who survives He had three children one son Herbert Long of Nelsonville one daughter Clara Love of Athens two grandchildren and other relatives He was a carpenter until illness 18 years ago He leaves a wife a son a daughter and grandchildren He bore his long illness patiently and died peacefully He is remembered as a good neighbor and worker with several Athens houses still standing He quotes lines from hymns in memory of his faith and rest in God.

Jasper N. Long Isaac Mary Long Guysville Ohio Pratt Street Athens Charlotte Barrows Cordelia Vanbiber Little Myrta Mr. Long Herbert Long Nelsonville Clara Love

Card of Thanks for support during illness and death

The family thanks neighbors and friends for kind ness during illness and death of their husband and father Rev Timmona for consoling words and Undertaker Baughman for attention and flowers. Mrs J N Long Mrs Clara Love Herbert Long.

Timmona Baughman J. N. Long Clara Love Herbert Long

Local Notes From Wrightown And Nearby Areas

Wrightown resident William Bolinger and his grandfather George Hazen visit Athens where Hazen lies seriously ill at the Mills home. Several locals make calls in Athens Glouster and Marietta while other residents attend services and family events. A tonsil adenoid operation is reported and a July 17 birth adds Carrol Thomas to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cornell of Deerfield.

William Bolinger Athens George Hazen C. C. Mills Arza Ball William Hogesett George Harper Everett Eddy Roe Watkins Glouster Ysaac Ball Gail Snyder Chesterhill M. L. Dulaney G. M. June Eldon Able Marietta Zion Edith Faires LeFever Eva Balderson Owen Linscott Amesville M. L. Duiatey Richard Ahle Otis Ball Everett Ball Mary Ball A. T. Archer Emory Ahle Harry Cornell Deerfield Carrol Thomas Forest Thomas Louisa Ensla

Local Gossip Notes From Mitchell and Athens Areas

New Marshfield guests Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Conkey from Mitchell Indiana sister of Mrs. Hunter. Agnes Cox and Nelsonville folk visit Mrs. Janet Russell and Mrs. John Smith over Sunday. Rev Dabritz held appointment at M E church. Johnson City Illinois trio visit relatives in Athens area. Amphibious vehicle powered by aerial propeller claims 60 mph on roads and reduced speed on water.

O. B. Conkey Mitchell, Ind W. V. Hunter Conkey Hunter Agnes Cox Nelsonville Janet Russell John Smith Dabritz M. E. Church Harry Carter Little Son Johnson City Ill Hiram Nanna Herron Athens Donald Rhorick New Plymouth Lizzie Duncan R. Hysell John Gilbert Will Trout Chauncey Harvey Nichols Lee McWilliams Luhrig Emmett Boden Indianapolis Fred Nice William Boden Lafe Hewitt Dasa Long L. Hewitt

Australian patent ties tighter wool bale bands to save steel

An Australian inventor patents a screw fastener for wool bale bands enabling tighter bales with narrower bands. The device reduces band width and uses less steel while maintaining bale integrity.

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