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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1920

Page

3

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Meeting Set With City Officials

Nelsonville Ohio March 3 Tomorrow evening at 6 30 supper will be served for the regular Chamber of Commerce meeting City officials have been invited and promise to attend Important business will be discussed including street cleaning paving and levee work Daughters of America will serve refreshments Regular meetings are the first and third Thursday Each member may invite a guest to attend the meetings

Nelsonville Chamber of Correct Daughters of America Chamber of Commerce Levery

Y M C A Open House Showcases Strong Athletic Program

A large crowd attended the Y M C A open house last night praising the association’s athletic progress under physical director Mr. Ditcher. Homeboy Mr. Dilcher receives broad recognition for his local impact and leadership in the event.

Ditcher Dilcher

Fire Loss Meanings for the Average Victim

A newspaper quotation notes that a total fire loss leaves the victim much worse off than expected, highlighting the heavy personal and financial impact on individuals and households.

Athletic Department Boosters Acknowledged By Local Ed

The entertainment last evening showcased a fine display while John Zeller and Chas Sisson provided splendid help to the athletic department.

John Zeller Chas Sisson

Mrs Cline Hosts Floodwood Guests Tuesday

Mrs McDonald of Floodwood and Mrs Ailes of this city were guests Tuesday of Mrs Tom Cline.

McDonald Floodwood Ailes This City Tom Cline

Mrs Huffner Hosts Six OClock Dinner Monday Night

Mrs Mabel Huffner entertained with a six o clock dinner on Monday night. Covers were laid for Miss Shilling of Sandusky, Mrs Orland Gandee and Mr and Mrs Kourt and Misses Anna and Grace Kourt.

Mabel Huffner Shilling Sandusky Orland Gandee Kourt Anna Grace Kourt

Mrs Dudley Campbell Hosts Eva Burfield Visitor

Mr and Mrs Dudley Campbell hosted Miss Eva Burfield from The Plains as a guest on Tuesday.

Dudley Campbell Eva Burfield the Plains

Rizen Funeral Thursday at Connett

Funeral services for Mr. Jefferson Rizen will be held Thursday at one o'clock at Connett. Burial will follow at Connett.

Residents Travel and Visitation Routine Around Columbus

Local notices show several residents traveling for business and visiting relatives. Mrs. C A Stover spent Tuesday in Columbus while Mr and Mrs Ray Davis with two children left for Massillon after a visit with Rays parents.

C. A. Stover Columbus Ray Davis Massillon R. R. Staler W. L. Hudson Mary Lou Hudson Lebanon Ray Linscott Flint Mich Nelson Dowler Logan Don McGill Elza Hellyer George Merritt Detroit Leighton Aumiller Susie Clark Arlie Rider Charles Klein

Nelsonville Classified Ads Read

RENT three furnished rooms with private entrances inquire 321 Oak street. WANTED at once to rent or buy a modern house. Lewis Schultz Nel sonville call Freight Depot between 9 30 AM and 5 PM.

Oak Street Lewis Schultz Nelsonville

Fuller Brush Co Ad Promises Helpful Home Goods

Our representatives will call within a few weeks to present a useful brush advertisement from Fuller Brush Co. The notice mentions product highlights and a sales outreach plan.

Fuller Brush Co

For Sale Notices and Social Event

For sale five room double house in excellent condition listed under Roy Davis. Dining room set with large oak table and six chairs offered by Mrs J M Hyde. Livery reed baby busay call Bell phone 668. Wanted all to attend the Rebekah Penny Social Tuesday evening March 9 at Owls Hall with pews expected to donate something.

J. M. Hyde Reed Baby Busay Call Bell Phone Rebekah Owls Hall

For Rent Ten Rooms Upstairs on Columbus Street

Newly finished upstairs rental offering ten rooms suitable for a rooming house or large family at 122 Columbus St. Contact John Duckworth for details. Also a lost truck chain between Nelsonville and Murray City with a reward offered.

Columbus St. John Duckworth Nelsonville Murray City

French Dry Cleaners Promises Low Cost Garment Care

A local ad invites customers to save on clothing costs by cleaning and repairing items from suits to curtains. Services include dyeing and repair for ladies and gents clothing, with pickup at 21 Hocking St and contactable by two phones.

French Dry Cleaners Hocking St

Railroads order new locomotives rush in

The American Locomotive Company announced on Tuesday orders for 20 mikado engines from the Boston and Maine Railroad. The Lima Locomotive Company reported contracts for 50 engines from the Missouri Kansas and Texas and 30 engines from the Union Pacific.

New York American Locomotive Company Boston & Maine Railroad Lima Locomotive Company Works Missouri, Kansas & Texas Union Pacific

Dual Navy Probing in Washington On Sims and Fletcher

A two fold inquiry opens in Washington next week. The senate naval affairs committee investigates Rear Admiral Sims charges of navy inefficiency prolonging the war. A court of inquiry, at Secretary Daniels request, examines Sims removal of Rear Admiral Fletcher from Brest in 1917. Fletcher contends for proof of unjust removal while Sims cites Fletcher’s unsuitability.

Washington Navy Senate Naval Affairs Sims Navy Department Daniels Fletcher Brest Naval Court of Inquiry Rogers Oliver, Hoogerwerff K. M. Bennett 14Th Naval District Hawaii Admiral Fletcher Vera Cruz

Dont Risk Bad March Weather Protect Your Home

For March weather uncertainty protect your home with Duffee's Cough Syrup the old time remedy that breaks up colds stops coughs and has thirty years of proven efficacy A disinfectant Killo cleans up prevents moths kills insects Roaches ants chicken lice Your grocer or druggist can supply you.

Ohio Women to Back Wood as Primary Push Starts

Columbus dispatches declare General Leonard Wood's campaign teams will place women in prominent roles at state headquarters and district units. The move assumes Reynolds bill becomes law April 20 and seeks early female support ahead of rival candidates.

Columbus. O Mar Ohio Leonard Wood Wood Wood State Harding Reynolds General Assembly

Foley Kidney Pills Back Pain Relief Endorsed

Mayfield Kentucky resident James Carman states his back pain eased after using Foley Kidney Pills. He reports he could not straighten up for half an hour before, but has not had the trouble since. He credits the pills with aiding kidney function in removing waste from the body.

James Carman Mayfield Foley

Admiral Horthy Elected Regent of Hungary

Paris March 3 report confirms Admiral Miklós Horthy elected regent of the Hungarian army by the national assembly in Budapest. He was named commander in chief of the Hungarian forces, signaling a new political role amid ongoing upheaval.

Paris Mar Horthy Budapest

Rum Rebellion Flare: Grand Rapids Officer Arrested

Iron county s rum rebellion flared as George F. Cummerow chief of the Grand Rapids Officers of the department of justice was arrested here for alleged liquor law violations. He faced a hearing after returning from Iron county where he had investigated the rebellion for U S attorney Myron H Walker. Nowack charged Cummerow invited him to his room and served whisky.

Grand Rapids Mich Iron County George F. Cummerow Department of Justice Cummerow Edward A. Nowack State Food and Drug Department

Oldest Athens business site sold for battery firm upgrade

East State street site once home to Brooks and Fierce was bought by WU. F. Rowland J. T. Fritipo and Hugh Meighen. A new company handling batteries and electric equipment has possession and added a glass front. Ground floor is a single large room with an office enclosure. The frame building previously sold farm implements and later gained a brick basement.

Athens East State Street Brooks and Fierce WU. F. Rowland J.T. Fritipo Hugh Meighen

Thirty-Eight Defendants Cleared in Michigan Election Fraud Case

Judge Clarence W. Sessions dismissed charges against fifteen minor defendants for lack of substantiation. Government attorneys also had charges against twenty-three defendants dismissed yesterday. Eighty-five defendants remain to stand trial.

Grand Rapids, Mich Mar Michigan Clarence W. Sessions

Tax commissioners maintain no reappraisal this year

The state tax commission and Athens county commissioners say there will be no real estate reappraisal this year. Property will be assessed under the post appraisal system, so real estate taxes are expected to stay about the same for the year.

Tax Commission Athens County

Akron Probes Rent Profiteering Among Landlords

Akron city government moves to curb rent profiteering as housing strains grow amid rapid postwar expansion. A three member committee is being formed to investigate complaints and the city council empowered the panel to prosecute.

Akron

Senate Rejects Cocky Probe Vote In Liquor Fight

Albany march 3 senate refuses to join assembly probe of the anti saloon league as Cotillo resolution is defeated 26 to 15.

Albany N. Y Senate Assembly Anti-Saloon League Cotillo

Store Robbed in Miami Miss Ida Boerstier Victim

In a letter from Miami Florida Miss Ida Boerstier formerly of Athens reports a burglary at her infant clothing and linen shop. About 250 dollars worth of goods were stolen from her stock. Boerstier had left the Athens D Zenner millinery department after winter to join her brother in poor health and start anew in Miami where she has found success. The robbery occurred about two weeks ago with few further details released.

Athens Ida Boerstier Miami Florida

France Gant Sign Treaty

Paris reports France will not accept the London council of premiers invitation to treat with the Russian Soviet government. France says it will not move beyond the allied position outlined February 24 in relations with Russia.

Paris France Council of Premiers London Letemps Russia

Arb or Day Proclaimed for Ohio on April 9

Ohio Governor Cox issues a proclamation designating Friday April 9 as Arbor Day in the state. The measure establishes the statewide observance and encourages tree planting and related activities.

Columbus Ohio Cox

Ohio Wrestlers Readied for Virginia Trip

Ohio University wrestlers depart Thursday for Charlottesville to face the University of Virginia with trainer Thor Olson. Team members include Amilio Barrows Leslie Thomas Ed Dabritz Bobby Lowther Virgil Pope and Lee Ferguson. A return bout is planned at Ohio University gym after spring vacation.

Ohio University Charlottesville University of Virginia Thor Olson Ohio Amilio Barrows Leslie Thomas Ed Dabritz Bobby Lowther Virgil Pope Lee Ferguson

Wilson to Send Adriatic Note Reply by Cable

President Wilson finished a reply to the British and French premiers note on the Adriatic question. The message was completed late Monday and sent to the State Department for transmission on the cables tomorrow.

Washington United Press Wilson Adriatic

One Way to Break the H C L Follows Woolen System

In Lawrence Massachusetts the price of food and other staples fell sharply after the American Woolen Company's plan to sell essentials at cost to its 15 000 workers. Merchants elsewhere kept prices high, but local retailers say lower carryover costs and sustained demand have kept the system in effect for six weeks.

Lawrence Mass United Press American Woolen Company

National Lawn Tennis Ranking Shifts Announced

Richard Norris Williams, champion in 1914 and 1916, is moved to fifth place in the United States Lawn Tennis Association first ten. Walter F. Johnson of Philadelphia drops to seventh after the committee reorders rankings. The adjustment reflects oversight of the Church Cup match where Howard Vossell defeated Johnson 7-5 6-0.

National Board New York Richard Norris Williams United States Lawn’ Tennis Association Walter F. Johnson Philadelphia Howard Vossell Johnson

Committee Hearing Near Fight Over Legion Claims

In a Ways and Means Committee session today a near fistfight erupted as members debated veterans affairs. Edward H. Hale of the Veterans of Foreign Wars criticized statements by Franklin D Olier the American Legion national commander, calling them erroneous.

Legion Washington United Press House Ways and Means Committee American Legion Edward H. Hale Veterans of Foreign Wars Hale Franklin D’olier

Comptroller Seeks Banking Condition Report February 28

The Comptroller of the Treasury issued a call for the condition of national banks as of the close of business Saturday February 28. This request applies to all federally chartered banks and aims to summarize assets liabilities and capital positions for a nationwide financial snapshot.

Washington Comptroller of the Treasury Today

State Banking Dept Issues February Bank Condition Call

The Ohio state banking department issued a call for the condition of state banks as of February 28, detailing financial standings across the sector.

Columbus. O State Banking Department

Marmola Prescription Tablets Claim Quick Fat Loss

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as harmless fat reducers that shrink two to four pounds weekly without exercise or dieting. It urges readers to visit a druggist or mail for a large case at $1 from Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

West Virginia senators reconsider national suffrage vote

Charleston March 3 a resolution to reconsider the national suffrage amendment was expected before the special legislative session after defeat Monday President Wilson urged Senators Burr of Jefferson and Frazier of Putnam to swing support. Burr’s friends say his stance won’t change while Frazier’s position remains uncertain.

Charleston W. Va Wilson Burr Jefferson County Frazier Putnam County

Janitor Says Apartments Kept Piping Hot Cat Found

New York report says a sanitation inspector found a cat asleep in the furnace area of a heated apartment. The janitor was fined for conditions discovered during inspection.

New York Joseph Hardart

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