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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1920

Page

5

Local News Notes From Columbus and Surrounding Areas

Maldrow Mitchell and infant Betty Jane of Columbus visit at Charles Bardin’s home. Mrs. Matilda Yeakle of River visits sister in California. Mrs. McKnight near Athipa and Mrs. Dan Hawk host guests from Cadiz Columbus. Mrs. Huldah Russell travels to Ashland Kentucky. Mrs. Biddle joins son Clinton P. Biddle en route to Boston. Miss Mamie M. Morgan enters Buckhannon horses school in Buckhannon West Virginia. Mr. Curtis Harwick visits his mother for a week.

Maldrow Mitchell Betty Jane Columbus the Rivier Charles Bardin Matilda Yeakle River Calif Iman McKnight Near Athipa William Hawk Dan Hawk David Cadiz Robert Shapiro Bobbie Thomas R. Biddle Clinton P. Biddle Boston Mass Mamie M. Morgan Johnson Buckhannon, W

Local society notes and arrivals in Kokomo area

A. W. Harwick returns to Kokomo to supervise the Kokomo Rubber Co. chemical department. Sigma Pi auxiliary officer elections are set for Saturday at Mrs. Fred Wenzel’s home. Supt. J. B. Christman and baby Mary Helen of Brewster take a four week vacation from Athens. Miss Derre Moore arrives with Miss Bettina Hobbey for a Moore home visit. Miss Mary Lou Ford departs to Rupert Idaho after visiting relatives in Athens and New York. Mrs. Cuckler and daughter plan a Park Place visit, guests from New York. Mrs. Mary Graham Noss and Miss Mary Noss sail July 3 on La Savoie for France with Mrs. J. C. Hockenberry and Miss Helen. Prof. Giovanni Terzana and son also aboard en route to Italy. Terzana formerly taught at Ohio University.

J. B. Christman Mary Helen Brewster Athens Dutch Ridge Christman Derre Moore Mary Lou Ford A. D. Ford Rupert Idaho Miss Ford Comstock School For Girls New York City J. E. Hartnell Coolville Beverly J. Halliday Cline John Cuckler Alfred G. Farmer Margaret Louise Dayton J. M. Higgins Park Place Mary Graham Noss Mary Noss J.C. Hockenberry Helen New York la Savoie France Giovanni Terzana Italy Terzana Ohio University Helen Smith Albany Gladys Andrews Clophia Smith Cleveland Harold Mechem Nelsonville B. W. Hawk Bill Burns John Ray Akron Mary A. Davis Earl Faires

Eastern switchmen strike cripples inland shipments

The big eastern terminal strike halts all shipments east of Cumberland Maryland, affecting Athens and inland cities. No wage award has been issued by the labor board, and none is expected soon as the strike worsens in eastern ports while easing in the Midwest.

Athens Cumberland Seaboard Middle West Labor Board

Chamberlain's Tablets Ease Indigestion Effectively

Good for indigestion if you are troubled with indigestion take a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. They also cause a gentle movement of the bowels. You will be surprised when you see how much better you are feeling after taking a few doses of them.

Crowd fills Athens street carnival and grounds upkeep praised

Last evening crowds gathered for a big street carnival with autos parked along East State Carpenter Lash and Kern streets since cars were barred from the grounds. The B and O and Union Depot yards are kept spotless by two diligent workers. Dr. Alderman, back from Europe, notes unrest abroad while trials continue as Joe Thompson Sr. is captured in Redtown and jailed after missing testimony.

East State Street Carpenter Street Lash Street Kern Street Union Depot Athens

Ohio professor helps feeble old man in Athens streets

In Athens yesterday a college professor from Ohio University aided a frail elder man struggling home, offering a ride when several autos passed. The act, observed by none, stood out as kindness amid busy traffic. Nearby residents report another accident in Huntington, West Virginia.

Athens Ohio University

Glouster Board to Put Three Mill Levy to August Voters

At last night’s Glouster Board of Education meeting a resolution passed to submit a three mill levy to the voters at the August primary. The levy is needed as new state law voids prior special levies and requires a new vote to continue school funding. Deputy Henry Williams reports four more Nelsonville dog owners cited for lacking 1920 license tags.

Glouster Board of Education Henry Williams Nelsonville Deputy Williams

Five robbers fail to loot Peninsula Bank in Akron

Five men attempted to crack the Peninsula Banking Company safe in Peninsula. They labored until daylight and fled without opening the vault. Chester Lee, a local farmer, was struck and bound during the break in. Police later rounded up five suspects, two of whom resembled the attackers. The safe reportedly held 6000 to 10000 dollars in currency and Liberty bonds.

Akron Peninsula Banking Company Peninsula Chester Lee Lee

Jailed bank bandits thwarted in Fulton County jail raid

Five armed men tried to free Edward O Neill 27 from Fulton County jail early morning Webb Stowe 60 night watchman shot in shoulder as he called for help O Neill faces July 7 trial for May 20 Delia Ohio bank robbery worth 22000 Elmer Snyder 30 Athens held by juvenile authorities for delinquency aiding 17 year old Sarah Cach Buffalo West Virginia Police say Snyder and companion were en route from Athens Akron notes a generous act worthy of mention

Wauleon Fulton County Edward O'Neill Webb Stowe Neill Delia Columbus Elmer Snyder Athens Union Station Sarah Cach Buffalo W. Va Snyder Akron

Londonderry Condition Discussed by Ulster Unionist Committee

Londonderry scene as Ulster Unionist council meets to consider the situation. General Sir Nevil MacReady has left for Londonderry after a conference with Lloyd George and will not discuss government plans, saying precautions are in place to prevent renewed trouble. Government action on Ulster volunteers offer to maintain order remains undecided.

London Ulster Unionist Council Londonderry Nevil MacReady Llyod George Ulster Volunteers

Pension Plans for Baptist Pastors Considered

The Northern Baptists convention in Buffalo discussed pensioning pastors at thirty five years of service. The ministers and missionaries benefit board proposed pensions equal to half the average salary during the retirement period. The plan covers pastors missionaries and ordained ministers in approved denominational work.

Buffalo N. Y Annual Convention of Northern Baptists Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board

Carries Case to Supreme Court

May Wind of Steubenville filed an appeal in the supreme court seeking review of Jefferson county court of common pleas judgments affirmed by the court of appeals. She alleges her constitutional rights were violated as she was convicted and sentenced without a jury trial. Her petition in error was filed by Attorney Jay Paisley.

Columbus

Crum Withdraws From Ohio Attorney General Race

Phelps Crum, a Cleveland attorney, withdrew as a candidate for attorney general in Columbus. His action leaves incumbent John G. Price without opposition as the party seeks harmony.

Columbus Phelps Crum Cleveland John G. Price Crum

Tennessee Suffrage Drive Aims at Ratification

Officials at national headquarters announced a campaign in Tennessee to secure ratification of the suffrage amendment by the state legislature. Although no polls exist, suffragists expect a favorable vote with Tennessee's 97 Democrats to 35 Republicans in the two houses. Mary Garrett Hay said ratification is virtually certain.

Getic Tennessee American Woman Suffrage Association Mary Garrett Hay

Board of Education to seek tuition fund increase

Hamilton board requests voters in August primaries to raise the tuition fund to the one mill limit. The move aims to bolster school financing through a property tax levy.

Hamilton Board of Education

Funeral Services for Mrs Ellen McBride in St Pauls Church

Funeral services for Mrs Ellen McBride will be held at St Pauls church Saturday morning at nine oclock. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery. Lindley Dickson Albany June 25 Lindley Dickson died this morning at Athens State hospital aged 68. Remains brought by Undertaker T W Coe. Funeral Sunday at 10 30 at Town House. Survived by widow one son Charles and two brothers Cyrus and Newton Albany R D

Ellen McBride St. Pauls Church Lindley Dickson Albany Athens State Hospital T. W. Coe Dicksos Charles Cyrus Newton R. D

Spray the Garden with Pyrox Kerrs Have It

Kerrs advertise Pyrox garden spray in stock for home use. The notice implies availability for immediate purchase through their store.

Kerr's

Hoover argues for league covenant reforms and disarmament

In a keynote on the league's role Hoover defends Article Ten while urging arms reduction and possible treaty revision. He presses continued U S membership tied to disarmament progress and warns against a new treaty replacing the Versailles framework.

League United States Hoover League Council Europe Republican Party Oe Io

Disarmament as a Bond for League Policy

A passage arguing that league membership should hinge on disarmament within a set period. It claims such policies protect American independence and reduce entanglements while leveraging moral and economic strength to press for peace, warning Democratic allies against relying on military alliances that weaken the league’s value.

League

Oil shuts off gas flow at Lancaster well

A gas well on the John Shuman farm near Lancaster produced 400 feet of high grade crude oil Thursday. The unexpected oil rise halted the gas flow and the well will be shot to restore pressure.

Lancaster City Municipal Gas Works John Shuman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Mitch M Jewett Huldah Russell Ashland Otto Russell Mr. Curtis Harwick Mrs Roach’s Square Deal Grocery W. State Street Harvey M.roach Herbert Roach Kodak Eastman Athens Book & News Co Fulton Coe Cline Pharmagt A. W. Harwick Sigma Pi Fred Wenzel West Washington Street Anil Alderman Switzerland Germany England Joe Thompson Sr Redtown Charles Palmer Common Pleas Court Parker Thompson Bolin Joe Thompson W. J. Wolfe Trimble Huntington Ford BE. V. Welfe Factory Glouster Will Miller Jim Rice Marshal Hooks State Industrial Commission Council Industrial Commission Supreme Court RACE Cash Shoe Store Hutchinson & Stickney Ohio The Kerr Hardware Co Emmet H. Cotton Meigs Vinton Hocking Perry the Carpenter Hardware Co Glouster Logan Nelson Ville
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