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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
3
Apsonate News reports permission to repair and use the Buchtel lake as a fishing site with plans to stock bass bluegill and croppies this fall. Only pole and line fishing will be allowed and volunteers are sought to donate team plow and scraper equipment for reservoir work.
Advertised letters include Chilcoat Inc Lowery Mrs Lew McGee Charley Rittenberry Paul. Announcement lists names bound for delivery and marks the June 14 1920 deadline for pickup or inquiry.
Pastor L. Johnson leads Bible school at 9 30 A M and morning worship at 10 30 A M with the sermon The Anchor That Holds. Evening services at 7 P M follow Junior and Senior Endeavor at 6 P M. The pastor will vacation in Richmond Virginia starting next week.
Sunday school at 9:30 followed by sermon. Class meeting at 2:30. Long service at 7 P M with evangelistic sermon on Time to Seek God. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 P M and Friday at 7 P M.
The Presbyterian Church schedules sermons titled A Strong Man Per plexed and Ventures of Faith at 10 30 A M and 7 P M. The Masonic fraternity attends the morning service in observance of St John’s day. Endeavorers addressed by John Saltz on Honesty in word and deed. Sunday school at 9 30 A M with lesson Twenty Third Psalm.
Arthur M. Mann pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship and baptism for adults and children at 10 30. Sermon asks are Christians a paying investment for God. Rev F M Evans district superintendent preaches and leads quarterly conference in evening.
Beginning Saturday June 26 term 12 lessons nine dollars. Eleanor Scott 73 Franklin St Bell 72. Dance Red Men's hall Tuesday June 22 bright invitations at the door. Questionable parties not admitted. Doanville dance Saturday night June 19. Ball game Amesville vs Doanville at Pas Time Park Sunday June 20. Fort street and local phone classifieds list rentals and sales.
Mrs Geo Dille hosted a Wednesday evening with guest Zoe Dille of Sharpsburg. Edna Spencer and Pauline Dawson played piano and arranged games, with light refreshments for a large group. Additional visits include Gladys Hannis and Marie Hannis of Wheeling, Leona Devol, and the Fisher family. Dr. and Mrs Welch depart for a western trip visiting New Mexico, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver, and National Park, planning to meet R A Dean in San Francisco on June 29.
The Lancaster fatality Elmer Rutter dies from injuries after a traction car collision. Funeral at his late home tomorrow at 1 39 PM with Rev. Orr of the Methodist church officiating and city cemetery burial. Eagles lodge to attend in a body. Ambrose Gibbs remains seriously injured. his broken legs were set and he is not out of danger for at least five days. Other notes report visiting relatives and a pending city council quorum shortage with a potential special session.
Findlay won the bid over Columbus Springfield and Put In Bay to host the Ohio Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows convention next year with the event set for June.
Early working fatigue and neurasthenia are described as run down nerve conditions worsened by overwork and worry. The text promotes Williams Pink Pills as a nerve tonic that builds up blood to feed nerves and claims relief when other methods fail. Available from druggists or by direct order for 60 cents per box.
William G. McAdoo ends his presidential bid, drawing Democrats to rally behind Homer S. Cummings. McAdoo delegates become fluid as Cox and Palmer prepare to campaign for uninstructed delegates next week.
A chestnut tree in Yonkers about thirty feet in circumference and said to be 800 years old was felled recently. The tree tied to local traditions including stories of Native Americans and Washington during the Revolution, with battles said to have taken place nearby.
Jersey City June 19 The annual G A R encampment planned for Atlantic City Sept 26 to Oct 2 faces relocation due to a clash between Governor Edwards state commission and the G A R encampment committee. The Edwards commission, chaired by Frank C Cole, controls a $25 000 appropriation and accuses the G A R panel of overspending.
In Columbus both Lillian Harding and George E. Hoover filed suits in common pleas court seeking divorces on grounds of gross neglect. The filings mark parallel actions in a single jurisdiction.
June 19 in London William M. Johnston the U S national singles champion and William P. Tilden II the American national indoor champion will meet tomorrow for the London lawn tennis championship. In the semi finals Tilden defeated Denzo Shimidzu 6 1 6 1 and Johnston defeated Major A Dudley 6 2 6 3.
Yale defeated Princeton 1 to 0 in a hard fought playoff at the Polo Grounds. Yale scored the lone run in the ninth inning after both teams had won one game this spring.
Clark's Chapel attends small gatherings as Eva Snow and Mrs. M M Snow visit Mrs. Carlos Sams of Lysander. Frank Pruden of Richmond Va visits friends, Helen Dillinger returns from Athens for summer. Church plans include an Angell Ridge Sunday School day and a forthcoming Children’s Day program. Henry Philips guests include Pruden, Elza Graham, Richard Philips and family, and Parkersburg visits with Mrs J C Tuttle. Prof John Snow of Chicago arrives to spend summer at East Hill home.
In memory of Marcella Cunningham who died June 20 1919. Dearest daughter we still miss you unseen tears flow memory keeps you near though you died a year ago. A bitter grief a shock severe to part with one we loved so a year gone but not forgotten. Mr and Mrs Homer Cunningham.
In Athens many residents report increased bird numbers and cat predations on young thrushes, prompting bird lovers to target felines. The column also notes Ohio National Guard rifle upgrades, probate court anecdotes, legal actions, and preparations for a Harding celebration with a new Athens show ground.
The campus sees a large influx of summer term students arriving early to secure dorm rooms and private housing. Regular term students remain unavailable to help families, while local vendors note heavy buy and sale activity including tomato and cabbage plants sold across several counties.
A Liberal delegation pressed Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin about leading a third party in the fall elections. He has not answered. Wisconsin groups including the Non-Partisan League and Equity League back a new national party aligned with the La Follette stance.
About five hundred Ohio chiropractors gathered in Akron for the seventh annual state convention. C. G. Taylor, the state representative, and Dr. A. L. Forrester of the National Chiropractic School of Chicago, will address attendees. The event will launch a campaign to establish a state board of examiners.
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