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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
2
United Press reports factions within the Republican race showcase rising support for Wood and optimism across sectors. Lowden, Johnson, Butler, and Sproul factions outline strategies and expected ballot progression toward an eventual nomination.
Murray City welcomes a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs Park Mun cie on May 30. Alma Gale Mooney celebrates her sixth birthday. Reverend Bishop attends district conference in Rutland and Herman Bishop visits Murray. John Waiters, recovering at Magnetic Springs, plans to attend Campbell U B minister’s address. Children’s Day service set for June 18 at 7 PM in the M B church.
Roy Ellington of McCroy and Harold Crowley of Mildred lost their lives when their aircraft spiraled from Kelly Field Texas and plunged twelve thousand feet bursting into flames upon impact. Both cadets were stationed at Rockwell Field California.
June reports four bubonic plague cases with deaths in Vera Cruz. Officials expect medical aid arriving from New Orleans to curb the epidemic and improve sanitation, with hopes the disease will be eradicated.
An Athens desk ownership quarrel stemming from the sale of the Athens Real Estate Co.围 to Augustus and Mary Reeves triggers a replevin suit in Squire Helwig jurisdiction. The Merritts claim ownership and had the desk in their office for years. The Reeves contend the entire office equipment was included in the deal and seek restitution. The case proceeds with a Saturday hearing.
Mexico appoints Iglesias Calderon as Special Envoy to Washington with plans to become ambassador once the United States recognizes the revolutionary government. Observers deem this a key early step toward formal recognition from the United States.
Police seek a slender man, 25 to 30, who rented a bay mare Columbus buggy from Athens Livery Company owned by B. P. Sprague on Wednesday afternoon. He was last seen near Union Street cemetery en route to Strouds Run and has not returned with the outfit. Officers in nearby cities are notified. description notes black harness with white mountings.
Governor Cox announced the appointment of Coleman Avery of Cincinnati as Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court to replace Judge Stanley W. Merrell who resigned to join the New York Central Railroad as general counsel. Avery is expected to qualify immediately and fill the vacancy until the upcoming election.
Chicago June 10 New York will be virtually solid in voting for candidates and party planks, Senator James Wadsworth, chairman of the delegation, said after a two hour caucus of the state's representatives. There undoubtedly is a strong tendency toward solidarity in the delegation.
June 10 in Columbus John E. Harper of Coalton state Budget Commissioner filed his declaration of candidacy for the Democratic nomination as State Auditor.
Sidney Nova Scotia June 10 A 14 year old Belleville Brennan was badly hurt after a fishing rod found in a German dugout in France exploded when his friend Charles McKinnon attempted to assemble it police report high explosives in the rod caused the blast in Belleville Brennan was hospitalized with injuries from the incident marked as a hunter trick gone wrong.
In Woodsfield Ohio on June 10 a two year old boy Carl Bolten of Beallsville fell into a rain water barrel just feet from his mother who did not see him drown until it was too late. The mother was prostrated upon finding the body.
Report from Chicago notes a colorful mix of dignitaries in town for the convention. Senators governors and politicians mingle with curious spectators as President De Valera gains cheers in a lively scene.
Lee Jarvis of the Cascade Agency club in Dallas Texas challenges Robert Fouraker who claims the world title in the 100 yard race Jarvis says he is the real champion after shaving a second from Fouraker's record.
Picketing at the convention featured banners urging voting rights for women. In Athens county court, new partition suits involve Edward H. Walker seeking one sixth of property on President street, while Oliver F. Rowland sues for 175 and interest on a promissory note. Iran Willie case transcript shows Mrs. Willie not guilty and freed on 500 bond.
The state emergency board approved a grant of 151000 dollars to the state board of administration to cover a shortfall in state institution food bills caused by rising living costs.
The Plains residents and guests visited relatives and shopped in Chauncey Athens and Nelsonville. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel Mr. S Shaw Mr. Harry Moore Mrs. Fannie McCathran Miss Rhoda Waymer and many others.
Multiple entries record visits and shopping trips in Athens with Abbie Graves, the Cudtar and Brown families, Notestine and Moore households, and Aleshire Connett groups. Obituary for John B West details his 1849 birth, 1920 death, war service, marriage, children, survivors, church ties, and a memorial including a poem. Card of thanks from West family for funeral support.
Mrs. Peter Oleson has been chosen as a Democratic delegate at large from Minnesota to the national convention in San Francisco in July. She was the sole woman speaker at the Jackson Day dinner in Washington and calls the campaign a crusade for progressive American life.
Arrangements for a joint memorial service of the Odd Fellows Red Men and Knights of Pythias are set for Sunday June 13 at West Union Street cemetery The assembly will meet at the courthouse at 1 3 P M and proceed to the cemetery to decorate departed brothers graves The procession will be led by the Ladies band Music by Class Six chorus and Congressman I M Foster will give an address
The Hisylvania Coal Co. closes a deal to move Richardson machine shop equipment from Corning to mine 23 at Trimble to establish a complete shop serving Hisylvania mines and the Glouster brick plant. Also notes Silas Hooper family’s move to New Hampshire for Mrs Hooper’s health and local obituaries.
Mrs. Wm Welsch and three children Harry Dora and Will with Miss Anna Hedfelt left yesterday for Buckeye Lake for a ten day visit. A light colored cap and a pint bottle half full of alleged raisin jack were found behind the Hotel Gordon. The owner may reclaim by contacting Frank Matthews with proof of a matching head.
Miss Florence West visits Athens with Miles Audrey and Jeanette Beal. Mike Shaneen travels to Pennsylvania due to his daughter's illness. Fred Hooper of Corning sells his barber shop to Glen McDonald and moves his family to Columbus to continue barbering. Hooper is son of Mr and Mrs Ben Hooper of Glouster.
A Buffalo testimonial touts Peterson's Ointment as curing eczema and itching after a month of use. Advertises a money back guarantee and nationwide druggist refunds, urging mail orders to Peterson Ointment Co. Inc.
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