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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
3
The ladies of the W R C held their annual memorial service on Flag Day with a ceremonial program at both cemeteries. Graves were decorated and Miss Clara Richardson of Westerville visited Mrs C D Sháfer and planned to attend her daughter's commencement in Athens.
Mrs J M Hyde travels from Evanston to attend Northwestern University alumni event. Mrs Will Powell and son head to Blackwell Oklahoma for a visit. Mrs E R Putnam attends as a guest in Athens. Mrs S H Mathews and Grace visit Cal Bunt Summers in Athens. For sale a dandy horse in High Street Athens. Mr and Mrs Robert Green with children visit Athens. Mrs Thomas Green returns from weeks away to Athens. Mrs J Warrington and Wayne visit Buckeye Lake with Mrs Frank Bean and James Pitts.
Local notices list items for sale in Nelsonville Ohio including a wart Overland roadster at 425 dollars from Harry Sisson a 74 Myers address and a carload of Fourth of July joy from J A Idselstein Deanville plus six buggies steel and rubber tires and driving harnesses from Mies Howe's Livery with contact phones.
Coolville June 15 Mrs Elio nore Brenan Duinlavey hosts guests Joseph Stryker Stone of Wichita Kansas and Mary Wilson Groves of Marietta Ohio Stone’s parents were Butler County residents who moved to Kansas in 1873 This is his first Ohio visit since leaving the state Stone is a leading Wichita citizen en route to Washington D C and New York City to visit a brother.
U S Senator James E Watson of Indiana accepted the invitation of the arrangements committee for the Republican state convention. He will address the G O P gathering on the night of June 29 in Columbus.
Charles Kettering of Dayton announced a $400,000 donation to Ohio State University Homeopathic School. The gift funds research expansion and a new building to house the medical college, with Kettering serving as a trustee.
Vice President Thomas Marshall neared San Francisco to lead the White House push for the League of Nations at the Democratic convention. William Jennings Bryan opposed with reservations while Senator Robert Owen of Oklahoma fired up supporters promising independence from bosses. Other attendees included Wilbur W. Marsh and E. H. Moore with national committee members and aids arriving as observers predicted upcoming bureau leadership and committee chair appointments.
Columbus June 15 The bid to succeed Warren G Harding in the Ohio Senate heats up with Former Governor Frank B Willis W F Brown of Toledo and Judge R M Wanamaker Akron as leading contenders J Walser Akron also seeks a spot and Mech cutt Fairfield County rounds out five candidates The split among rivals grows tighter asBrown’s supporters hope Wanamaker will win the nomination.
SE GIBNEY TT and SE GIBNEY TT as People's Party join socialist faction to form a new ottim with President perteat. Trimborn urged an effort to bridge factions but failed. Herry Mueller’s militariats and extreme Majority socialists were told Trim born would not enter the cabinet until the right war esked. Volkspartei leaders showed willingness to join a bourgeois government despite minority status. A new favored organization orgeais cabinet is described as probable.
C M Kennedy killed his wife Catherine 68 by striking her over the right ear with a hammer as she slept at their home in Findlay. He 69 was taken into custody after returning from a Marion sanitarium for the insane and will be taken back to the Marion Institution. The couple had moved from Spencergill Ohio.
A powerful storm last night near San Juan in north western Honduras caused extensive damage with bridges washed away and authorities fearing a major disaster. Five inches of rain fell, and numerous lives were lost along with significant property destruction.
New York police broaden the arson murder inquiry into Palm Beach Florida Louisville Kentucky Lexington Ky and Latonia Ky and Beach New York where Joseph Elwell spent time. Elwell known in Kentucky racing circles and Long Beach society. His funeral set for today in Cranford New Jersey. Over $62000 in unlisted securities were found strengthening belief the death was not suicide. Pieces of women’s lingerie were found in Elwell’s living room.
Census figures show 915 of 1000 infants survive their first year with infant mortality down 14.9 percent since 1915. Among eleven largest cities New York reports 81 deaths per 1000 with an 18.2 percent drop, Washington 85 with a 23.4 percent drop, and Cleveland 96 with a 12.9 percent decline.
The Montrea union congress approved a labor section resolution under the Bach-Cummins transportation act. The body backed the demand for general support and criticized the lack of financial assistance in the measure.
At French Lick Indiana on June 15 Democratic leaders gathered at Tom Taggart’s resort. Notable attendees included Senator Watson Virginia Governor Smith New York and Chas Murphy Tammany Hall boss. Conversations centered on future bids with McAdoo as kingmaker and possible Ohio Governor Mox as nominee.
San Francisco June 15 Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion was found not guilty of conspiracy to evade the draft laws. His manager Jack Kearns faces a similar charge and a trial was set for tomorrow after Dempsey's acquittal.
In French Lick Indiana on June 15 reports say Governor James M Cox of Ohio gained the backing of Charley Murphy Governor Smith of New York and Thomas Taggart Indiana Democratic leader. They planned to back the Cox bid at the San Francisco convention after Marshall decided not to run.
Senator Hiram Johnson remained at his Riverdale Maryland home with aides saying he would likely not brief reporters on politics for a day or two. Johnson himself offered no statement about his plans when arriving in Washington last night.
Suffrage beat from Baton Rouge reports the Louisiana House of Representatives passed a ratification resolution for woman suffrage on June 15. The action aligns with national momentum as state lawmakers vote to support the amendment and advance equal voting rights.
The retirement of Frank L. Polk as under secretary of state reduces top officials who conduct U S diplomacy. Secretary Lansing and other wartime figures depart, with no clear successors named for key posts. Gibson Morris and Long loom as potential replacements amid a broader reshuffle. In sports, Ohio State alumni prepare for the varsity alumni game as Russ Finsterwald leads a ready lineup in a contest that could test new mound talent while campus construction advances on a heating subway project on University Terrace.
Twenty members visited Mrs. John Cross at the Maples on June 14 for a program arranged by the hostess. They then decorated the graves of deceased members at the cemetery and returned to Mrs Cross’s home for a bountiful lunch in her hospitable style.
Dublin reports Captain P. A. Wilson police inspector was shot in the street today. Five men who cared, an automobile aces seated, riddled the scene as local authorities launched an investigation.
Mrs. J Q Hull of 176 Milton received a telegram announcing the death of Wil a ta the in aeibeee west ens un away. Funeral services will be held at the South Laneen church Wednesday at 10 30 AM. The deceased was 31 years old. Interment at adjoining cemetery. The obituary notes the survivor Mrs Lucy Poston of South aon and Mrs. Canaan.
Retail notice from the Plain Dealer advertising items at Siisteing's Book & Mews store. Public sale details are partially unreadable due to damaged text.
Tax collector will visit Amesville on June 24 at the Bank from 6 to 9 P M and depart June 25 at 1 30 P M Amensville O Coolville July 2 1920 at the Coolville National Bank Glouster July 7 8 9 1920 at the First National Bank Nelsonville July 13 14 15 16 1920 at The Peoples Bank Please present last tax receipt at the window for prompt service.
In Montreal the AFL convention opened a push to back government ownership of railroads via the Plumb plan. Leaders Johnston and Franklin spearhead the effort with twenty unions behind it. The committee recommended no action on endorsing the plan, while Gompers and allies resist, seeking repeal of the Web-Cummings act provisions.
Johnson, a Black boxer and former champion, must depart Lower California. Immigration officials state he has 24 hours to leave. the American offer awaited, while an Austrian scientist has reportedly enhanced microscope power using ultraviolet eyes for pictography.
Advert says Gunther Humidifier and Carbon Remover cuts carbon buildup and raises mileage by about four miles per gallon. It cites satisfied customers in Athens Ohio and nearby towns, with testimonials from L D Poston and J J Sister and a California tenant. Distributor J C Hewitt invites orders and agency inquiries, charging 12.50 installed.
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