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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1920

Page

2

Katcha Koo to Be Staged by Allied Players July 8 9

Rehearsals complete under John B. Rogers Producing Company for Katcha Koo a lively extravaganza with Ho merid as an aviator turned fakir and a cast including Baker, Horton, Stone Carr Quest Woods and Susquehana Sue dancers. Sockets for tickets are on sale. admission is seventy five cents with movable seating.

India Hunga Baker He Dick Horton Harry Stone Dolly Frances Carr Pru- Be Angella Woods Solejah Urbanah Marence Carr Gail Quest Oriental Veil Lang Syne Renda ‘Tkins Athans

Summer program highlights at Molville celebration

In Molville on June 29 Mrs Tucker led a children's event with plans and ice cream. Several young participants including Ahrendt, Roger, Wendell, Brooks, Hazel Conley, May Daugherty, Irene Davis, Ellen Johnson, Mildred Johnson, Helen Keller, Edna Ventor, Jaelne, Clarice Root, and Nestor girls performed and Mrs Myrtle Fair presented degree work.

Molville Troy Ami Tucker Pet Ahrendt Roger Wendell Wx Brooks Hazel Conley May Daugherty Irene Davis Eapeth Wilma Dunfee Marie i Marie Harper Ellen Mil-dred Johnson Helen Keller Edna Ventor Jaelne Clarice

Rheumatic relief claim encountered in old liniment ad

A fragment promotes Chamber's Liniment as a cure for chronic muscular rheumatism. It asserts massage of affected parts brings relief and implies certain success without detailed evidence.

Harding and Coolidge Meet in First Conference

United Press reports Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge held their first conference since nomination to discuss campaign plans and acquaint themselves. Plans to move Harding headquarters to Marion Ohio were nearly complete with a homecoming planned and a July Fourth phonograph message distributed nationwide.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge Harding Marion Ohio America Council of Foreign Powers

Women delegates split over league of nations debate

In San Francisco on June 30 Kentucky delegates Laura Clay and Cora Wilson Stewart split over league support. Clay urged against endorsing Homer S. Cummings keynote on the league, while Stewart criticized her colleague and noted Kentucky's real endorsement via its state convention.

San Francisco League of Nations Laura Clay Kentucky Cora Wilson Stewart Miss Clay Homer Cummings Stewart

Storm toll in New York as woman dies saving child

Four violent storms hit New York causing injuries and flooding. Miss Adeline Henderson of Ashland Kentucky, 45, died at Lenox Hill hospital after she pulled a six year old girl from an oncoming car, sacrificing herself.

New York Adeline Henderson Ashland

Community Social Roundup At Pratts Fork And Jerseyville

Pratts Fork residents spent Saturday evening with Mrs Faye Wingett. Harold Jones and family visited his grandmother Mrs W H Williams Sunday. Several locals attended Jerseyville children's day exercises Sunday evening. A sizeable attendance from the area noted.

Pear O’brien Faye Wingett Harold Jones Robert Lloyd W. H. Williams Jerseyville

Women Delegates at the Democratic National Convention

The article highlights four women observers at the Democratic national convention. Mrs. C. P. Crosby represents Rhinelander Wisconsin as a delegate, Miss Jennie Lind seeks an alternate slot from Minneapolis, Mrs. Kate S. Morrow serves as a delegate at large for Missouri, and Lulu M. Barry also hails from Missouri.

C. P. Crosby Rhinelander Wis Jennie Lind Minneapolis Kate S. Morrow Missouri Lulu M. Barry

Athens street carnival draws attendees and July 4 events

Attended the street carnival at Athens last week. A picnic is planned in Sloane Grove all day Saturday July 3 followed by a dance at Woodmen Hall Saturday evening. Various locals visited Athens or stayed at home including Floyd and Richard Williams Floodwood and families. A children's day exercise is set for Pratts Fork church Sunday evening July 4 with all invited.

Athens Sloane Grove Woodmen Hall Floyd Richard Williams Floodwood Miller Bean Linnie Delbert Ghoul Daniel Slusher the Garden Delbert Williams Clark Blackwood Robert Emma Hawk

Local residents visit friends and family Sunday

Taylor Ridge and many surrounding households spent Sunday visiting relatives and attending family events. Several pairs of neighbors traveled to nearby towns such as Trimble Glouster and Jacksonville while others hosted guests at home, with updates on illness and travel noted.

Roland Mulpas August McDougal James Mates Trimble Lewis Creasbaum Glouster P. H. Willeke Frank Strubble Haydenville Fred Olbers Garnet Ada Velma Leek Greens Run Gus Gaskalla Rena Norman Redtown William Dalton A. M. Taylor Cambridge Harry Gibbs Will Mingus Greena Run Joseph Gaskalla Jacksonville Frank Davis Ira Conaway August Lemoine Dave Grimm Samuel Wyatt Audra Chalfant Vera Chalfant Edward Marshall James McClellan Felix Linholm Cleveland Herman Kempton Vern Kempton

Judge ONeil Declares He Is Not Acting As Bang Stopper

Judge A F O Neil of Akron launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination for United States senator in Columbus and said he will run to the finish. He denied acting as a bang stopper for any political clique and addressed rumors that Julian would withdraw if Cox failed to secure the presidential nomination.

Columbus A. F. O'Neil Akron United States W. A. Julian O'Neil Cox San Francisco Julian State Committee

Dayton Striking Street Car Men Propose Wage Schedule

Dayton workers present a wage plan offering 61 cents per hour for three months, 63 cents for three more, and 65 cents after one year. The proposal, submitted to city and companies, awaits action and aligns with an ultimatum to meet by noon. The city may revoke a seven cent fare increase and take over lines if talks fail.

Dayton

Storm Kills Man and Traps City in Lightning Blaze

A rain and electrical storm in Cleveland yesterday killed Otis Hammer, 32, struck by lightning while at his automobile, and ignited his home. The same bolt started a street car fire. the motorman and conductor escaped unharmed. Several others were hurt in various storm related accidents.

Cleveland Otis Hammer

Old Electoral Ticket Shown in 1864 Ohio Election

Constable Jacob Glenn shows a Civil War era electoral ticket dated November 8 1864 for the Union ticket in Athens County Ohio. It lists Lincoln and Johnson for president and vice president with a long line of electors and the motto Rally round the Flag Boys.

Jacob Glenn United States Athens County Ohio UNION Abraham Lincoln Ilinois Andrew Johnson Tennessee John M. Connell John P. Bichn John K

Baptist convention urges Versailles ratification with reservations

The Northern Baptist convention adopted resolutions urging President Wilson and the Senate to ratify the Versailles treaty at the earliest moment with suitable reservations and pledged Baptists to support strict enforcement of federal prohibition laws.

Buffalo N. Y Northern Baptist Convention Wilson Senate

Government To Exhibit Dairy Co operation At National Show

The Department of Agriculture will showcase cooperation in the dairy industry at the National Dairy Show in Chicago October 7 16. The exhibit contrasts coordinated local agencies with independent dairy operations and features model creameries producing butter cheese and condensed milk from by products. A Grove City Pennsylvania model community will be shown as a success example with European cheese making methods and a miniature factory serving Swiss and Roquefort sandwiches made in America.

Washington Chicago Department of Agriculture Grove City Europe America

Local social visits span Mannington to Albany

Chase and Mrs. Riley Martin bring two children from Mannington to visit Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sargent. Cora Calb and Ruth of Steubenville stay with KEK. H. Carbaugh. Blake Tubbs from Peach Ridge visits his wife at her parents Beecher Woodyard. Athens visitors include Fred Oberholzer, Charles Carsey, Emmett Santers and families. Elwood Chase and wife host Z. B. Ator and son Harold and others from Albany. Clyde Helwig comes from Charlestown to aid a convalescing husband. Everett Carbaugh and family spend Sunday with relatives in Albany.

Riley Martin Mannington W. Va Lewis Sargent Cora Calb Ruth Steubenville Kek. H. Carbaugh Blake Tubbs Peach Ridge Everett Carbaugh Albany

Republicans of Tenth Old Big Stool Rally at Columbus State Convention

A large gathering of Republican leaders from the tenth district met in Columbus at the Southern Hotel during the state convention. J M Foster chaired. J B Lindsey named tenth district presidential elector. Edwin Jones joined resolutions. A C Lowry on permanent organization. J M Wood on credentials. A C Safford as vice president. F R Copeland ran rules and order of business. A resolution backed Foster for a second term and Clarence Brown for lieutenant governor. A R Johnson delivered the keynote. Judge Wood offered a telegram of congratulations to Senator Warren G Harding and Governor Coolidge, sparking strong enthusiasm.

Tenth Congressional District Athens County Columbus M. Foster J. B. Lindsey Meigs County Tenth District Edwin Jones Jackson A. C. Lowry Lawrence J. M. Wood Athens A. C. Safford Gallia F. R. Copeland Vinton Foster Clarence Brown A. R. Johnson Ironton Warren G. Harding Coolidge Massachusetts

Operators Answer Union Claims in Anthracite Hearing

Coal mine operators in Scranton respond to union leaders at a presidential commission hearing on wage differences in the anthracite fields. They focus on arguments that profits in the industry are excessive.

Scranton Wilson

Brown May Quit Contest For Senator

A late night conference between former Governor Frank Willis and Walter F. Brown left the senatorial race unsettled. Rumors said Brown would withdraw leaving Willis to face Judge Wanamaker as the strongest rival. Brown and Willis offered no comment while Wanamaker was also silent.

Columbus Frank Willis Delaware Walter F. Brown Toledo Brown Willis Judge Wanamaker Akron Wills

Women Escape From Akron Jail

Three female inmates escaped the Akron county jail by sawing a ward door lock, freeing themselves from the second floor, sliding down a lowered window with blankets. The escapees are Mary Hamilton jailed for pocket picking, Pearl Anderson and Carrie Childs jailed for loitering.

Akron County Jail Mary Hamilton Pearl Anderson Carrie Childs

Postponed Hearing Alters Secretary of State Protests

Secretary of State Smith postpones this afternoons hearing on protests to avoid conflict with the Republican convention closing session. Protests concern candidacies of Harry Clay Smith Cleveland colored editor and Harold C. Smith Elyria for the secretary of state nomination. A New York resident invents ribless umbrella from stiffly crimped material.

Smith Harry Clay Smith Cleveland Harold C. Smith Elyria New York State

Brougher Chosen for Northern Baptist Committee

Rev. J. W. Brougher of Los Angeles was elected a member of the Legislative Committee of the Northern Baptist Conference meeting in Buffalo. He was opposed by Rev. J. A. Francis of Los Angeles, who supported a resolution opposing the marriages of divorced couples, which was tabled. E. L. Tustin of Philadelphia is expected to be chosen president to succeed L. D. Scull of Sioux City, with no opposition.

Buffalo N. Y J. W. Brougher Los Angeles Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Northern Baptist Conference Brougher J. A. Francis E. L. Tustin Philadelphia L. D. Scull Sioux City

Five Deaths in Family in Two Years in Lancaster

Miss Greer aged 38 died of pneumonia at her home in Lancaster on Monday. This marks the fifth death in the family in less than two years from different causes. She leaves three brothers and three sisters. Funeral is set for Wednesday at the family residence.

Lancaster

New Chief of Police Named by the Mayor

Mayor Roush names Lewis Graham of Mill Street as Athens chief of police to replace Ed Bolin who resigned to join Home Coal Company. Graham, currently on the Ohio University janitor staff, will start tomorrow July 1. salary rises to 140 from 125. Patrolman Cady remains night man.

Roush Lewis Graham Mill Street Ed Bolin Home Coal Company Bolin Carl H. Porter Graham Ohio University Athens Cady

City Sues Kistler Bondsmen Over Embezzled Funds

Warren City Solicitor R D Leffingwell filed suit in common pleas against Kistler's bondsmen to recover the $30,000 bond posting after Kistler, treasurer from 1913, embezzled $60,230.05 of city funds and failed to take oath or qualify for duties.

Kistler John C. Cratsley

Marriage Licenses Listed for Jacksonvill e and Nearby Towns

Robert Brown Jr a miner and Gladys Cox both of Jacksonville. John P DeMolet a plumber of Athens and Lillian Gibbs of Glouster. R D Graham a laborer and Mona Dalton both of Nelsonville. William H Shea a miner and Fios sie Durfee both of Chauncey.

Robert Brown Jr Gladys Cox Jacksonville John P. DeMolet Athens Lillian Gibbs Glouster R. D. Graham Mona Dalton Nelsonville William H. Shea Miner Fiossie Durfee Chauncey

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