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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
3
Doanville residents invited to a Saturday night dance at Doanville Baseball Club with good music and atmosphere. Local grocer M Shalmansky advertises a fresh produce and meat line including strawberries pineapples bananas potatoes and fish. Bell phone 376 for details.
Mrs. W. K. Crothers entertained at dinner Thursday at her Madison street home. Guests included Mrs. W. P. Sheppard of Columbus, Mrs. Emma Martin, and Mrs. Robert Hickman.
Mr and Mrs Orlie Rider announce the arrival of an eight pound daughter named Joan Primrose born Thursday afternoon at their Monroe Street home. Several residents return or visit: C A Stover and daughter Lillian from Lancaster for Henry Stover illness. John Mitchell from Columbus visiting his sister. Jessie Kerr of Marion visiting Eph Stratton family. T S Barron Will Bland return from Buckeye Lake. Elia Burnell back from Massillon to see sister Gladys. Charles Wright and J W Vance from Coshocton. Wilbur Webb of Toledo visiting Benson Preston. Velma Dowler an Athens visitor. Mrs Charles Preston and daughter Jane visit Columbus. Ruth Neiman returns from Columbus.
All members selling membership cards must attend the June 7 meeting at 7 30 PM in the Elks club rooms to pay the secretary for tickets sold. Membership buttons arrive by June 15. The picnic prize for oldest and youngest members plus the gent will be awarded July 5.
Nelsonville notice lists a penny social hosted by the Rebekahs at Owl Hall Tuesday evening June 8 with all welcome. Additional local ads include two girls wanted at Busy Bee restaurant, a heavy Buick truck for sale, a general housework position, a six room cottage for sale at 923 Chestnut Street, and a dance at K of P Hall on Friday June 4 with music.
Augusta Parker 69 widow of Andrew Parker died after a yearlong illness at her home 72 East Mulberry Street. Funeral services Sunday at 1 PM at Bates church with brief residence rites prior. Survived by children Pearl H Parker Harley Parker Mrs C S Moore Wade Parker Walter and Bess Parker plus sisters and brothers in Ohio. Preceded by husband and two sons Ca and Frank. Member of First M E Church and Woman's Relief Corps. Lived in Athens last 15 years, formerly Bates.
A Chicago theatre witnessed a disturbance as a girl usher was struck during a performance while the audience reacted. Police reported no serious injuries and the incident remains under investigation, with witnesses providing varying accounts of the events.
Ottoman Zar Adusht Hanish, known as Little Master of the Maz laznan cult, indicted by a Los Angeles grand jury last year for contributing to the delinquency of minor children, has been placed on trial in Los Angeles. Parents of the children say they have retracted their charges from juvenile court.
Fred Gunther drill near Moore farm on the Athens Albany pike expects completion next week as sand layer likely reached by late next week after drilling about 350 feet. Local residents monitor progress. the lease extends beyond Hebbardsville church. John Cox leased the land to the operating company and is a pioneer oil man in the area.
French foreign office dispatches from Trebizond report Moscow offered material aid to Ottoman Muslims to renounce claims to Constantinople and shield Persia from English domination, and to back a revolution against British rule in India.
In Galveston Texas opposition to state military involvement in the waterfront strike grows as a mass protest meeting is set for the night. Labor leaders condemn Guy Hobby's mobilization and a deadline looms for port control. Adjutant General Cope arrives to guard workers, not move freight, amid the open shop dispute led by the Texas labor movement. Morgan Line shows activity.
Hisylvania Coal Company has possession of the brick plant and will repair boilers for a state inspection before resuming production within two weeks. The owners may run the plant on electricity and have consulted Hocking Power Company. A note of local society follows with names and travels of residents, a lodge memorial service, and a power outage that halted moving picture show receipts.
Hocking residents and guests are listed visiting and calling in the region. James Barnes and Albert Hannings traveled Nelsonville area while Raymond Rupe and Dorothea Nida visited Floodwood and Athens. Carrie Six returned home, Carrie Brooks shopped in Athens, John Pidcock from Beaumont called on H Brooks family, Tate parents hosted visitors from Pomeroy, Shust family celebrated first Krevesti grandson, Brooks relatives from Luhrig were callers weekend.
Fred Curran 35, of Sheboygan Michigan, was positively identified as the man who killed Bert C. Dennis on February 15, 1919, after Curran held up a soft drink parlor and fled in a gun battle with police at the Superior hotel bar in Toledo. Dennis was danced upstairs nearby when Curran opened fire. Curran was killed Tuesday after the robbery netted $8.
A New York Republican representative chairs a House Judiciary subcommittee probing the sugar question. The panel has heard from Attorney General Palmer, New Orleans District Attorney Mooney, and former food commissioner Herbert Hoover during weeks of testimonies. The congressman once served in the New York Assembly, tracing his family’s political roots.
Carlyle Moore's Stop Thief was staged by the university public speaking department in Ewing Hall. The farce centers on two crooks who infiltrate a wedding gift scene, plant stolen items, and trigger comic kleptomaniac chaos among the Carr family with strong performances from Doc Cross Feral Strickland and Esther Kenney.
Chicago witnesses a rousing welcome as Senator Hiram Johnson arrives to lead his Republican presidential bid. A late train and massive crowd trigger jostling at La Salle Station, with police forming a guard as Mrs. Johnson plans to join later and several injuries reported among the eager crowd.
New York June 4 Senator Hiram Johnson was favored for the Republican nomination in betting on Wall Street today. Even money was wagered Johnson would win the convention. Odds on General Wood were 2 to 1 against, Lowden 8 to 5 against, Hoover 4 to 1, Coolidge 15 to 1, with dark horses at 10 to 1 to 15 to 1. Democratic candidates drew little betting interest as McAdoo led at 6 to 5 against.
Athens homeowners rush spring repairs as construction resumes after wartime pauses. Cement lime and plaster are scarce, with orders outrunning supply. Lumber is ample but bricks and steel are hard to obtain, delaying porches rooms chimneys and other additions. Carpenters bricklayers plumbers and tradesmen are in high demand as railroad and material delays hinder completion.
County School Superintendent Root received a state superintendent letter detailing March guidance on temporary certificates. It warns against issuing temporaries when regular certificated teachers are available, and notes minimal operating standards.
United Press reports from Chicago that Mary Garrett Hay, head of the Republican women's division, will urge a full party reorganization to grant women equal participation. She argues women deserve recognition in secret councils and equal responsibility after decades of suffrage battles, warning against token inclusion or exploitation.
Decoration day and memorial services will be held at Bates Church in Mt. Pleasant on Sunday June 6 at 2 PM Major Sam Johnson of Athens will speak. Public invited.
Mrs Jennie Parker passed away this morning at 1 35 oclock at 135 Central Avenue after long illness. She is survived by son Silas Parker of Athens a daughter Miss Mabel Parker of New York and a stepson John Parker Funeral arrangements will be announced when the daughter is available.
The ranking Republican on the Ways and Means Committee, Representative Green of Iowa, is praised as a hard working member who has studied soldiers bonus legislation and delivered a significant speech in the House as a counter to Democrat Rainey of Illinois.
Cleveland June 4 Gasoline and kerosene will rise one cent per gallon starting tomorrow by Standard Oil Company of Ohio. Gasoline at company stations today is 29 cents a gallon and kerosene 19 cents. Also notes a home remedy ad for Chamberlains Liniment claiming relief from rheumatic pain and muscle soreness aiding movement and sleep.
The State Industrial Commission acted on 17 509 state and public employee claims in May. An average of 875 claims were processed per hearing day over 20 days. In May 62 death claims and 13 519 injury claims were filed.
Ten thousand dollars will go to the winners of the Ever Ready Day contest. Get blanks at Kerr's for participation and entry.
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