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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1920

Page

3

Pheasant Association Sees Full First Quota and Active Members

The association reports a full first allotment of pheasants and growing member participation. Mrs. M Wilson is the oldest member at 43, with several 100 percent families in the group. Don Martin Jr. is the youngest member at 1 year 8 months. Local game protector papers are out for signatures. Next meeting is Monday night June 7 at 7 30 in Elks Club rooms. organizers seek a large turnout.

M. Wilson Don Martin Jr Elks’ Cluo

J C Club Members Hold Social at Miss Curtis Home

A Tuesday evening party hosted by the J. C. Club at Miss Curtis on Mill Street drew a large group of members including Ruth Wallace Helen McCray Lena Wolfe Mary Goodspeed Ruby Evans Ada Klein Lillian McLaughlin Bonnie Walters Agnes Cavanaugh Hazel McCray Sylvia Juanita Frazee and several others. Numerous residents visited relatives and friends in Columbus Detroit and Akron with travel notes and family greetings reported throughout the community.

J. C. Club Missse Curtis Mill Street Ruth Wallace Helen McCray Lena Wolfe Mary Goodspeed Ruby Evans Ada Klein Lilian McLaughlin Bonnie Walters Agnes Cavanaugh Hazel McCray Sylvia Juanita Frazee Gilbert Lewis Robert Wrren Jack Harper Merwin Henshaw John Johnson Willard Williams Blaine Coope Carl Smith Fred McCray Robert Herrold

Wanted Two girls at Busy Bee restaurant Nelsonville

Classified notices list multiple items including wanted help at Busy Bee Nelsonville Ohio. selling a heavy Buick truck. housework needed. for sale six room cottage 923 Chestnut street. a dance at K of P Hall June 4. a stolen Ford car with rewards. bids for sawing and building work by Consolidated Fuel Co. lodge notice for Hocking Lodge No 339. baby bed for sale. town coal. roofing and repair services at 500 Poplar St Nelsonville Ohio by G L Brown

Busy Bee Restaurant Nelsonville Ohio Maple Mine Happy Consolidated Fuel Co Wm. Huddy

Local Visitors Schedule in Cincinnati and Hemlock

Mrs Ayteh Cotton and Miss Frances Scott visit Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Harry Betts and daughter Ruth, along with Mr and Mrs Ross Betts and sons Edward and Bob of Hemlock, stay with Mr and Mrs W T Bennett and family. Mr Ben Stalter is a business visitor in Pomeroy.

Ayteh Cotton Frances Scott Cincinnati Harry Betts Ruth Ross Betts Edward Bob Hemlock W. T. Bennett Ben Stalter Pomeroy

Community thanks for kindness after bereavement

Through these columns we express gratitude to neighbors and friends for their sympathy, floral offerings, and for the use of automobiles. Special thanks to the Eagle Lodge and Mr. Taylor for their services during our recent sad bereavement.

Eagle Lodge Mr. Taylor

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Friday Meeting Preview

Friday evening marks the first June meeting of the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce. A 6 15 refreshment is to be served by the Christian church ladies. Reports from the G A R post and fire insurance demands will be presented. News on road improvements and Fourth of July plans will be discussed. The piece notes a hopeful, lively organization despite rumors of decline and urges members to attend and pay dues.

Chamber of Commerce Congress Nelsonville

Central School Play Hour Welcomes District Children

Friday evening from 6 to 7 30 is play hour at the Central school all the children in that district will be welcome and given a good time.

Morgan

Youths Enjoy Day at Clark's Grove Amid Food and Pools

A crowd of happy young people spent Tuesday at Clark's Grove with plentiful food offerings and nearby bathing pools for amusement. Chaperoned by Mrs. William Mills the party included Lucile Hartley Faye Pettit Eva Minner Florence Wood Thelma Mills Frances Perry Phyllis Mills Letha Minner Doris James Virginia Wolfe Max Lowden John Longley Gerald Powell Raymond Hilt Willard Bartoe.

Clark's Grove William Mills Lucile Hartley Faye Pettit Eva Minner Florence Wood Thelma Mills Frances Perry Phyllis Mills Letha Minner Doris James Virginia Wolfe Max Lowden John Longley Gerald Powell Raymond Hilt Willard Bartoe

Past Pythian Sisters chiefs entertained by Mrs Coakley

The past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters were entertained Wednesday evening by Mrs. Florence Coakley. Guests included Mesdames Hellyer Bateman Eddy White Spray King and Miss Jessie Johnson. A two course luncheon was served.

Pythian Sisters Peniny Florence Coakley Mesdames Hellyer Bateman Eddy, White Spray King Jessie Johnson

Popular Young Folks Married in Nelsonville Wedding

Miss Mildred Hewitt eldest daughter of Mrs. Mattie Hewitt and Everett Kontner son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kontner wed at the bride’s mother’s Walnut street home Tuesday at 8 45 PM. Rev Arthur M Mann pastor of the Methodist church officiated using the church ring ceremony. Only immediate friends attended. The bride a popular Nelsonville teacher for two or three years. The groom Y M C A secretary in Middletown Ohio where they will reside.

Mildred Hewitt Mattie Hewitt Everett Kontner Charles Kontner Walnut Street Arthur M. Mann Methodist Church Nelsonville Middletown Ohio

Negro killed while resisting arrest in Columbus area

Otis Davis a 23 year old negro was captured in Gahanna near Columbus carrying a stolen automobile. Deputy Sheriff J B Sandusky and a county employee arrested him after a wrench strike and his escape attempt. Davis climbed a tree and after motions to draw a gun Sandusky shot him, killing him instantly.

Columbus Otis Davis Gahanna Here J. B. Sandusky Davis Sandusky Saler

Hypophosphites Tonic Promoted by McKee Drug Co

An ad touts a tonic described as lasting and effective for rundown health favoring Hypophosphites from McKee Drug Company with the slogan Once a Trial Always Nyal. It reads like a period medicines pitch.

McKee Drug Company Nyal

CANDIDATES FILE FOR RENOMINATION IN OHIO

Judge Ed ward S Matthias files for renomination on the Republican ticket after ten years on the common pleas bench in Van Wert county. W D Fulton of Newark seeks the Democratic nomination, former Secretary of State. Judge Thomas A Jones of Jackson files for renomination on the Republican ticket.

Columbus Edward S. Matthias Supreme Court Smith Matthias Common Pleas van Wert W. D. Fulton Newark Fulton H. C. Smith Thomas A. Jones Jackson, C Jones

Red Cross Service at M E Church Delights Town

Murray City gathers for Red Cross program at M E Church with a pageant Goddess of Liberty. The event receives praise as very beautiful. Also notes illness of Katherine Shuttleworth and John Walters seeking treatment. Ben Bess hosts family homecoming. Riggs visitors to Nelsonville. S J Bishop business visit. Children’s Day planned for June 13 at M E Church.

Red Cross M. E Liberty Katherine Shuttleworth The Junction John Walters Hackstreet Magnetic Springs Ben Bess Anthony Riggs Nelsonville J. Bishop M. KE

Peterson's Ointment Promises Cure for Eczema and Sores

Buffalo man Peter son urges families to use Peterson's Ointment with a money back guarantee. The ad features testimonials claiming cures for eczema, old and running sores, skin diseases, chafing, burns, sunburn, and more, including a leg case of long running sores cured after hospitals and amputation were considered.

Peterson Buffalo F. F. Root Michigan Street N. Y Peterson Ointment Co., Inc

Smith Enters Race for Secretary of State Nomination

Columbus June 3 Secretary of State Harvey C. Smith of Zanesville filed his declaration of candidacy for renomination on the Republican ticket.

Smith Columbus Harvey C. Smith Zanesville

Colver Attacks Excess Profits Tax At Cincinnati Meeting

William B. Colver of the Federal Trade Commission denounces the excess profits tax and decentralized railroads in a Cincinnati address to the Community Millers Association. He urges tax reform and argues for pooling railroads under unified control while criticizing the current income tax.

Cincinnati William B. Colver Federal Trade Commission Community Millers’ Association Colver

Divorce Granted To Mrs McCoy

Mrs Huldah McCoy of Union Athens county was granted a divorce from Charles McCoy for extreme cruelty. McCoy must pay 40 dollars a month alimony as a lien on his automobile. Mrs McCoy retains the home and a few acres. custody of the five children, three boys, awarded to the mother.

Huldah McCoy Union Athens County Charles McCoy McCoy

Kidnapping Report In Rochester Seizes 17 Year Old Mary Napoli

In Rochester New York on a June day Mary Napoli aged 17 was seized by kidnappers as she walked to work. Her aunt Mrs Anna Manzella and cousin Mary Deboni witnessed the abduction and the assailants drove off in a car.

Rochester N. Y Mary Napoli Anna Manzella Mary Deboni

Open Golf Champion Walter Hagen Sails for Britain

Walter Hagen, Open Golf Champion of the U S, sails for England to meet Britain’s best in the Open Championship. Up to a half million dollars in wagers hang on his performance as the event unfolds.

Walter Hagen U. S England Great Britain

Wood campaign funds probe centers on Horace Stebbins

Washington June 3 The senate campaign expenditures committee located Horace Stebbins eastern treasurer for Major General Wood and announced he would appear tomorrow after a week of searching. The panel also demanded sworn telegraphic accounts of expenditures from T A Huckmede of St. Louis related to a 2500 payment from Lowdon representatives.

Washington Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Horace Stebbins Wood Kenyon Stebbins Senate Committee T. A. Huckmede St. Louis Lowdon W. P. Buri William Cooper Proctor Wood National Charles H. Duell Yonkers N. Y General Wood Ambrose Monell Robert K. Cassatt Pennsylvania Cassatt Duell Woo Mondell

Troops Move to Engage Villa in Mexico

June reports note fifteen thousand government troops dispatched to engage Francisco Villa and capture him if possible in the ongoing conflict. Ignacio Bonillas and Gil Garias, former ambassador and Carranza aide, are freed by the revolutionary government. Rodolfo Herrero, accused in Carranza’s death, arrives in Tampico en route to Mexico City with alleged proof.

Mexico City Francisco Villa Ignacio Bonillas United States Gil Garias Carranza Tampico Rodolfo Herrero

Armenia mandate declined by House Foreign Affairs Committee

Washington June 3 The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted 7 to 6 to report favorably a joint resolution denying authority to accept a mandate over Armenia requested by President Wilson. The measure mirrors the Senate action from Tuesday with one present vote. The report notes coal from Angola is a poor fuel but South African chemists say oil and its products can be derived from it.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee Armenia Wilson Senate Angola

John Hancock high Class of 19? Graduation Events

Baccalaureate services Sunday June 6 at 7 30 p m in Ewing Hall with Dr C L Strecker as speaker. Alumni banquet Monday 6 45 at The Colonial. Class Day Wednesday 9 00 in Ellis Hall. Class play And Home Came Ted Wednesday 7 46 in Ewing Hall. Commencement Thursday June 6 at 7 30 in Ewing Hall with Dr C W Cookson delivering the address. Public invited to all events.

John Hancock High Ewing Hall C. L. Strecker First Methodist Church Colonial Ellis Hall Ted C. W. Cookson Columbus

Withdrawal Favored by Wife of Vice Presidential Hopeful

Mrs Samuel Adams wife of the only announced Republican Vice Presidential candidate wants him to withdraw fearing home life would break up Adams born in Westford Nass is editor of the American Fruit Grower in Chicago He says he will stay in the race and supports prohibition woman suffrage and a national court of relations He is a descendant of President John Quincy Adams and Mrs Adams is descended from Robert E Lee Charleston SS

Chicago Samuel Adams Adams Westford Nass American Fruit Grower National Court of Relations John Quincy Adams Mary Lee Charleston Robert Eb, Lee

Ohio University Baseball Schedule Involving Capitel and Delaware

Ohio University baseball hosts Capitel in Columbus on Friday and visits Delaware on Saturday to face Ohio Wesleyan. The Green and White, near the top of the conference, aim to keep teams guessing. Rain delays postponed previous games on Ohio Field. This trip ends their away slate with Wooster College visiting Athens June 11-12. OU has six wins and three losses after a slow start from bad weather hampering workouts. An English inventor has created a machine that analyzes muscle movements to identify criminals by their walk.

Ohio University Capitel Columbus Delaware Ohio Wesleyan O. U Ohio Field

Road paving near Athens Nelsonville nearing finish

State Road Inspector Charles Creamer said contractors would finish paving the Athens Nelsonville road between Floodwood and Circle Hill this week. The last culvert is done and only about 200 feet of brick remain before tar filler. Gardeners praise recent rains for boosting planted crops and seed beds as warm sunshine returns.

Charles Creamer Athens-Nelsonville Floodwood Circle Hill Hocking County Athens-Columbus Athens County

Touring party from Cleveland heads to Shinniston WV

A motor party from Cleveland travels with a two young women on a motorcycle to Shinniston West Virginia while others in Athens watch. The women wore blue flannel shirts caps visors army breeches and leggings.

Athens Parkersburg Cleveland Shinniston, W. V

Suffrage Bill to Be Reported Today

Baton Rouge report after a two hour hearing both supporters and opponents of the federal suffrage amendment watch as Senate and House committees on federal relations vote to report favorably the resolution to ratify the Susan B Anthony amendment today.

Baton Rouge Senate House Committees On Federal Relations

Athens Hi School Banquet and Dance Tickets On Sale

Tickets for the Athens High School banquet and dance next Monday at the Masonic Temple are available from Walter Musgrave at Cline's Pharmacy. A fair number of tickets have already been sold.

Athens Masonic Temple Walter Musgrave Cline

British Flag Burned Sparked Irish Sympathy Protest

Washington June 23 Secretary of State Colby announced he asked district commissioners for an official report on the burning by women Irish sympathizers of the British flag in front of the treasury building Colby would not say what action he would take.

Washington Colby Treasury

Kidnappers Sought in Norris Town Baby Theft Case

Philadelphia dispatch reports police and volunteers search hills around Norris town for Blakely Coughlin a 13 month old taken from his Norris town home. Fingerprints and footprints traced to a man and woman who fled in an automobile. A $1500 Montgomery county reward offered.

Philadelphia Blakely Coughlin Norristown Norris Coughlin Montgomery County Blakely

Postal Service Increase Granted

The house today unanimously passed a postal service bill granting increased salaries to post office department employees. The measure provides an appropriation of approximately $35,000,000 for the first year.

Washington House Postal Service Post Office Department

Indiana campaign cost of Major General Wood reported

A detailed expenditure statement shows Major General Leonard Wood's Indiana campaign cost 60 333 78 dollars. The filing was made with the county clerk on June 3 in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Ind Leonard Wood Indiana

Nelsonville to Issue Bonds for Water Works Improvement

City of Nelsonville Ohio invites bids to issue bonds totaling 15006 dollars for water works improvements including new water supply wells. Bonds run 15 years at 6 percent interest with bids due by May 26 1920. Bids must include number of heads bid and gross amount with certified check. The city may reject any bid.

Nelsonville Athens State of Ohio Ecloeck Meon Jane A. DD Bonda A. D State of Ohio Council OF the OF A. W. Linton Council

Probate notices filed in Ath pouty probate court

The following accounts have been filed for regal publication in the Ath pouty probate court. Final accounts listed include estate of Pied rae Tippie and others. administrators and executors such as J KE, Albinette BE Hunter, Michael Colling, and Le ft. dates include May 27 1936. notices announce final accounts and administrative actions. MT PAP NGER WANT AD.

Ath Regal J. KE. Nin oPied Rae Tippie Edeomne Hunter Michael Colling Mary Baber George Lue

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