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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1920

Page

3

T. G. Steinle to Speak at the Dew House Monday

T. G. Steinle of The Knox Tire and Rubber Company will be at the Dew House Monday for calls by appointment. Presbyterian Church notes highlight Sunday services and a push to involve children in worship. Elders plan to meet after morning service to discuss uniting members by confession or letter. In Nelsonville on March 13 Edward Fluke Jr., 28, died in Columbus from flu complications. He was a bookkeeper at Hocking Valley in Columbus and leaves a wife and two children. Funeral service is Monday at 2 pm at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fluke, 180 Myers Street. he is survived by his parents and seven siblings.

T. G. Steinle Knox Tire & Rubber Company Dew House Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Mar Edward Fluke Columbus Fluke Hocking Valley R. R Lawrence Fluke Myers St

Doctors Dine at Hyde Home for M D A Meeting

A notable six o clock dinner hosted by Dr J M Hyde at his Fort and Franklin Street residence brought together local M D s and physicians. Attendees included Drs W N Alderman C E Welch N Hill A L Pritchard C C Butt S E Butt Walter Howe McGrath W S Rhodes and L J Kobelle. A fruitful post dinner meeting followed.

J. M. Hyde M. D’s Hyde Fort and Franklin Sts W. N. Alderman Athens C. E. Welch N. Hill A. L. Pritchard

Father and Son Banquet Announcement

The report of ticket sales will be given at tonight's meeting and orders must be in by 9 o'clock. Banquet date is Tuesday March 46 at six, with venue depending on ticket numbers. Call the Y or Scotts store to order. delivery by Monday.

Father and Son Scotts

Athens Social Guests Journey With Local Friends

Mrs. Fred Lemley and daughter Lorrettabell visited Athens friends on Friday. Miss Doras Cameron accompanied them home and remains their guest.

Fred Lemley Lorrettabell Athens Doras Cameron

International Holiness Church Services Schedule

Pastor J C Brillhart leads Sunday School at 9 30. Morning sermon slows. old fashioned praise at 2 30. Evening song service begins 7 with evangelistic sermon on The Inside. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Psalm 34 8 quoted.

International Holiness Church J. C. Brillhart

Epiphany Church March 14 Lenten Service and Sunday School

The Church of the Epiphany invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 A M with bright lessons for children including younger classes and kindergarten work. The 10 30 A M service features a special Lenten address by Rector Rev C B Plummer and a Guild of St Agnes notice to be announced.

Church of the Epiphany Cc. B. Plummer Guild of St. Agnes

Methodist Church Services with Evening Epworth League Program

The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor Arthur M. Mann offers Sunday school at 9:30 A M and morning worship at 10 30 A M The Epworth League meets at 6 15 P M with evening worship at 7 P M The morning theme is Some Big Words of the Gospel The Standard Bearers will lead the evening service A warm welcome is extended to visitors who worship elsewhere or have no church home.

Methodist Episcopal Church Arthur M. Mann Epworth League

Millinery and hair goods ad seeks Mrs. L Pickett

Classified ad invites women to visit Mrs. L Pickett at 36 East Columbus Street for right prices and styles in millinery and all kinds of hair goods. Dated March 13 with 7p marker.

For Sale Eukelele Attachments at Green's Music Store

Piano tuner E M Norris offers ukulele attachments for any piano guaranteed to work. Also proposes a plan to refresh old pianos at far less than buying new. Call Green's Music Store for details at 3 1 percent to 4 10.

E. M. Norris Green’s Music Store

Largest line of fine woolens for Spring and Summer Wear

Wanted notice from Chas Wright at 78 West Columbus Street Nelsonville Ohio announcing the largest and most complete line of fine woolens for Spring and Summer wear. Also rental notice: two furnished rooms for $8 at Short Street with Bell phone 474.

Chas. Wright Columbus St Nelsonville Short Street Bell

Wanted dining room girl for Majestic Restaurant Nelsonville

Help wanted advertisement seeks a dining room girl at once for the Majestic Restaurant in Nelsonville. Includes in person application details and contact note.

Majestic Restaurant Nelsonville

For Sale Bulldog and Oak China at Madison Street

Short classified notices advertise a bulldog for sale by Elza Turner at 455 Madison Street, and oak china in good condition with Bell in 3, plus a mine horse offered by FR R Stalter with cell phone 308, dated 3-12-83.

Bulldog Elza Turner Madison Street Mine Horse FR. R. Stalter

Beaumont Texas The Nation’s Fastest Growing City 1910 1920

Riverside scene of Beaumont in 1900 contrasts with a modern view of the Naches river area after dredging and clearance. U S census data cite Beaumont as America’s fastest growing city with a 71 percent population gain from 1910 to 1920 bringing total to 35,351 and a rise of 14,711 residents.

Beaumont Texas America

Bible School and Worship Services Schedule

The notice lists a Bible School at 9 30 A M with place and department for all. Morning worship at 10730 with Christian Endeavor at 6 for juniors and seniors. Evening worship at 7 features song service and preaching and invites participation in an Easter campaign.

Bible School Christian Endeavor

France Seeks Basis for Wilson's Charge on France

The French government asked the United States for an explanation of President Wilson's statement that a militaristic party now leads France. The inquiry, sent via the French embassy through the State Department, seeks the basis of his assertion. Jusserand would not confirm or deny.

Washington United States Wilson Hitchcock France State Department Jusserand

Miners Lead County Marriages in Probate Court Totals

The Probate Court shows miners leading this year with 29 marriages, far ahead of farmers with five and laborers tied at four. Notable unions include Thomas Wort and Beatrice Graham, and George Woods with Grace Erwin, all in Pittsburg and Nelsonville areas, as licenses were issued for Cecil Dixon and Grace Vees of Buchtel.

Dan Cupid Thomas Wort Pittsburg Kansas Beatrice Graham Athens George Woods Grace Erwin Nelsonville Cecil Dixon Miner Buchtel Grace Vees

Ambassador Wallace seeks Russian policy details for U.S. on Russia

Paris March 13 Ambassador Wallace has sent a note to Premier Miller requesting more detailed information on allied attitude toward Russia. The American government will require specific knowledge of allied intentions toward the Soviet government before agreeing to include its representative in any investigating commission to Russia.

Paris Mar Wallace Miller Russia

Anita Stewart Stars in Human Desire at Opera House

Anita Stewart headlines the Saturday program featuring her late production Human Desire at the opera house with a big comedy in support. Ticket prices are 10 cents and 25 cents with no tax.

Opera House Anita Stewart

Power woes spark contest to end Hocking service

Glouster residents express frustration with The Hocking Power Co amid repeated outages and low voltage. They note storms routinely knock out service and seek bids from another supplier as Corning readies electric options. The city council and board of public affairs plan to negotiate in the people's interest.

Glouster Mar Hocking Power Co Nelsonville Corning Board of Public Affairs and Council

Council transfers funds for water plant electric motor

A special Friday meeting saw $600 moved to the water and light fund to cover a new electric motor for the water plant compressor. From the general fund $400 and from the safety fund $200 were also shifted to support the purchase. The motor replaces one that burned out several weeks ago and is expected to arrive soon.

Water and Light Fund

Windstorm Leaves Minor Damage Across Glouster and Trimble

Glouster escaped major damage with only a few poles blown over. A portion of Trimble school roof was torn off during the storm, but all pupils were inside the building and unharmed.

Glouster Trimble

Athens Attorney Geo W Rose Conducted Business Yesterday

Atty Geo W Rose transacted business in Athens yesterday. The note records routine legal activity by a named attorney in the city.

Atty. Geo.w. Rose Athens

Gloucester bowling team heads to Logan for key match

A Gloucester bowling team travels to Logan tonight to face the Log team. Several supporters accompany the squad to cheer the locals and help the Gloucester boys secure a win.

Logan Glouster

Mine Car Runaway Injures Modoc Man Alva Cunningham

A horse hitched to a mine car released an runaway in mine 281 at Modoc yesterday. Alva Cunningham was thrown from the car and injured though not seriously. He resides in Modoc and suffered internal injuries described as non life threatening.

Modoc Alva Cunningham Cunningham

Boy survives six story fall after clothesline saves him

New York report states Tommy Burke, age six, tumbled six stories but landed on a clothesline and snow bank. He was bruised but alive, with his mother warned for lateness.

New York Tommy Burke Cix

Longshoremen Strike Ties Up New York Ports

More than six thousand longshoremen checkers stevedores and coopers struck in New York demanding wage increases of 65 cents to $1 an hour straight time and $1 to $1.20 overtime A broader walkout from Boston to Galveston could occur if employers resist within 24 hours Thirty two ships including Mallory Clyde Old Dominion Savannah Morgan linen tied up in New York harbor as unions warn of a complete port shutdown.

New York United Press Boston Galveston New York Harbor Mallory Clyde Old Dominion Savannah Morgan Linen International Longshoremen’s Association of The American Federation of Labor Checkers Coopers Union

Akron Wins Ohio Conference Title With 24 19 Victory

Akron Municipal University captured the Ohio conference title by beating Wittenberg 24 to 19. Akron led throughout but faced a late challenge before pulling away as Wit tenberg star Dietrich scored 15 points for the visitors.

AKRON Municipal University of Akron Wittenberg Dietrich

Kaiser But Not Bill Is Setting the Pace

New York March 13 Seven teams led the six day bicycle race as eleven riders entered the final lap. Kaiser led at the 128th hour with 2 138 miles. the record 2 506 miles four laps was set by Camer on and Kaiser in 1914. Riders tied with Kaiser and Hill included Goulet and Magin Egg and Madden Coburn and Dopsy Buyzee and Speigsens Godivir and Vanneck and Dupuy and Manley.

New York Mar Kaiser Cameron Hill Goulet Magin Egg

Dreco Herbal Remedy Endorsed by Bank Clerk in Chillicothe

Central National Bank of Chillicothe endorses Dreco the herbal remedy as a health booster. A bank clerk reports gaining twelve pounds after three bottles and notes improved digestion, liver function, sleep, appetite, and energy. Doctors and professionals cite Dreco as restoring natural body functions and vitality.

Shackelford Snodgrass Central National Bank of Chillicothe, O Athens Clina Pharmacy Co

Local residents visit relatives and friends this week

Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Lobdell of Columbus visit Mrs. Lobdell’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bingman. Miss Etta Dunfee guests in Athens, Mrs. Moda Staten and daughter from Portsmouth visit Mrs. Henry Morrigan, and Archie Dunfee of Athens spends two days with his parents. Various locals travel and host across Athens, Columbus, Parkersburg, Steubenville, and San Jose as the week ends.

L. H. Lobdell Columbus John Snider Fannie Guner A. R. Swartz W. F. Kampf Parkersburg H. V. Barnett Jane Lew West Virginia R. J. Barnett George W. Dean Steubenville Stella Smith E. B. Dumlavey San Jose Calif

Asthma Healed After Milks Emulsion Use, Claims Ad

A testimonial describes long asthma suffering ending two days after starting Milks Emulsion. After eight bottles at 60c and 3.20 each, the writer claims complete recovery nine months ago and no symptoms since. Ad touts digestive and appetite benefits, a moonlike ice cream emulsion, and a money back guarantee with Terre Haute, Athens, and Clin t Co. guarantees.

Geo. W. Baker Latrobe Terre Haute Ind Clint Co Athens

Wilde Defeats Mason in Toledo Arena Boxing Show

Jimmy Wilde the flyweight world champion defeated Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne in twelve rounds in Toledo Ohio. Wilde led early and finished strong while Mason fought hard and forced a late rally. the bout drew a record 32387 dollars in gate receipts, with Wilde seven rounds to Mason four and one even.

Toledo Ohio Jimmy Wilde Frankie Mason Fort Wayne Mason Wilde

Man Slays Himself in Akron Despondent Over Ill Health

Charles A. Prettyman aged 50 of Kenmore died from self inflicted wounds after slitting his throat with a razor. He was despondent over ill health and died late yesterday in Akron, Ohio.

Akron Charles A. Prettyman Kenmore

Newberry Trial Delayed by Defense Witness Illness

Grand Rapids report says further delay possible in the Newberry trial due to illness of Paul H. King the chief defense witness. Attorneys want to end soon but have not decided to proceed without him. Physicians warn King may be out for weeks after collapsing during examination.

Grand Rapids Mich Newberry Paul H. King King

Edwards declines presidential ballot in Indiana petition

New York March 13 Governor Edward I Edwards will not have his name on any state presidential primary ballot. In a letter to Ira A Bawin who filed Edwards nominating petition in Indiana he said he favors unpledged delegates free to choose the man who best represents the Democratic Party principles.

New York Mar Edward I Edwards Ira A. Bawin Edwards Indiana

Phantoms Accused Woman Fights False Defendants

In Vincennes Indiana Mrs Rosa Biggs told a justice court she charged persons said to be spirits. The accused names Sadie McDonald Rosetta Baker and Margaret Dugan do not exist, authorities report.

Vincennes Ind Rosa Biggs Justice Court Sadie McDonald Rosetta Baker Margaret Dugan

Construction of the Factory Displayed in Cline Window

A photograph shows the Factory under construction in the Cline window. Groundbreaking occurred January 3 with completion and operation planned for May 1, 1826. The plant capacity is 15,000 tires daily, and current orders will sustain production for three years or more. W. A. Moorhead, Investment Securities, 6 and 8 Cline Bldg, Athens. Phone 362.

Cline W. A. Moorhead Investment Securities Cline Bidg Athens

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