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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
3
The remains of Mrs. Carey Robb Stewart of Pittsburg were brought to Nelsonville Monday and buried at Greenlawn. She recently had an operation at Grant Hospital in Columbus but did not rally. Born and raised in Nelsonville, she left a husband two children her mother two brothers and one sister.
A Thursday afternoon league game features Barrows Sluggers led by Geo Barrows and H Ruble facing McCune’s Bankers with E S McCune and Babe Harmony. The lineup includes Charles Roudebush Stewart Hoodlet Harold Mecham and others. An Intermediate league schedule lists Central vs West on Wednesday and East vs North on Friday both at 2 PM.
The Nelsonville Sportsmen Association met at the Elks Club rooms with delegates chosen for the state meeting and July 4 picnic grounds assigned. The club notes new lady members and public concern over illegal rabbit hunting while listing local social visits and errands across Athens and nearby towns.
Multiple brief notices show new arrivals at Gadbury wholesaling flour and feeds and a millinery sale. Also selling: furniture, brick barn, a dray skid theft note, a debt disclaimer, and a dancing event at Owls Hall with a room lease for an army surplus store sales of wool blankets and reclaimed shoes starting May 20.
Columbus May 25 Joseph Hildebrand and George Carter proprietors of a soft drink place at Zaneaville were arraigned before U S Commissioner Frazer and bound over to the grand jury at Canton on alleged charges of having intoxicating liquor in their possession. Their bond was fixed at 2000 each.
President Samuel Rea of the Pennsyl vania Lines told the Interstate Commerce Commission that higher freight rates are needed to raise $1 617 900 000 in revenue for railways. Baltimore and Ohio vice president G M Schriver was to testify next as hearings before the commission continued. Shippers oppose the move citing higher living costs and argue the six percent return is based on a book valuation, not real property values.
Former Magistrate James E. Romig to be examined by the district attorney in connection with Grover C Bergdoll escape from federal guards. Romig was present at the Bergdoll home when the convict fled.
Home formula promises a quart of the strongest bug killer for 35¢ capable of killing roaches fleas bedbugs and more. Claims eggs survive only with proper use and notes hospital size option for five gallons. Distributed by a Terre Haute company with druggist availability.
May 25. Two men hunted by local police for an attempt to rob the Castalia Banking Company nine miles away. Ruth Reid, the telephone operator over the bank, was bound and gagged. An explosive charge under the gate failed to move the door and the men fled after the blast.
Cleveland residents F A Packer, president, and Harriet B Mills, secretary, are in federal custody on charges of using the mails to sell worthless stock. Officials say about 400 buyers invested around 60 000 dollars, with roughly 2 000 remaining. warrants were issued today after arrests earlier. The pair deny the charges.
In Dallas on May 25 Texas Democrats at the state convention planned to elect eight or sixteen delegates at large to the national convention in San Francisco. Each delegate would carry a fractional vote as the convention convened at noon.
Bryan Gormley of Logan dislocated his left leg while playing for Logan at McArthur. He is in Logan hospital expected to remain two to three weeks. A group including Sharies Lafollett and others plan a long automobile trip via Indianapolis to Oklahoma and the Pacific coast. Mine 256 idle due to gas. inspection clear but idle today. American Legion meeting planned. fire delayed initial organizing after Duncan Sarn fire. Glouster defeated by Millfield 3 to 2 after Millfield rallied in ninth. Miss Helen Crawford will visit relatives in New York City and Washington, D C.
London May 25 A Polish source denied Bolshevik entry into Kiev stating in Ukraine sector operations are satisfactory with advancing troops. It cited ten divisions in Berezina and wind sectors and noted heavy Bolshevik losses on counter attacks. a Red army division holds about 6000 men implying 60000 on the Dwina sector.
The Chicago based Seventh Federal Reserve Bank issues a monthly report noting continued price declines and tight loans. It warns farmers buying securities portend speculative activity as Iowa records over two hundred million dollars in new securities last month. The report cites railroad demoralization, a high credit demand, and a general price revision trend downward.
Judge James G. Johnson of the Ohio Supreme Court will present Governor James M. Cox for the Democratic presidential nomination at the San Francisco convention. Johnson, from Springfield, must secure convention committee approval to represent Ohio’s Buckeye delegation. He has served on the bench since 1910 and is noted as a forceful speaker with a commanding voice.
Eddie Fitzsimmons defeated Low Tendler in Philadelphia in an eight round bout last night. Tendler tired, Fitzsimmons scoring a knockdown in the eighth. Marty Brown outpointed Johnny Kilbane as Kilbane’s reach limited Brown’s damage. Germany patents suction device to fill barrels with powdered materials without dust exposure.
Sandusky May 25 Colonel Davis Wood, an inmate of the Soldiers Home, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. His platform emphasizes free speech, free press, right of assembly, and restoration of light wines and beers. He will limit every campaign expense.
Poor transportation, lack of raw materials, and strikes force shoe and textile plants to shut across New England. Mills in Woonsocket Worcester Marlboro and Haverhill suspend operations affecting over 2500 workers. New Bedford textile workers strike 16,000 strong, risking further closures.
Judge Worstell recessed court after a morning session. Divorces and suits are set for trial including Huldah McCoy versus Charles McCoy. Martha Warren seeks property money. case taken under advisement. Vina Anderson versus A A Bdal settled at plaintiff cost. Temporary alimony of 50 dollars ordered for Flora Holston with wages tied. order modified to allow immediate payment. Bessie Johnson versus Burg Johnson involves alledged misconduct. defendant claims deeded home and furniture. Chauncey residents. Johnson lost legs in train accident.
A reader reports in the Payton Daily News of a throat tightening episode after using a product advertised by Sorbel Company. She claims relief after applying a hot solution for about ten minutes daily and notes no interference with daily work. Contact details point to McKee Drug Co. Athens LeFavor’s Pharmacy and others for information.
Eleven young women will graduate from the Athens State Hospital nurses training school on Thursday evening May 27 at 7 30 in the hospital auditorium. Dean E W Chubb Ohio University will address the class of 1920 whose motto is Others and colors green and white. Diplomas will be presented by Hon L B Guthery Ohio State board of administration. The invocation and benediction will be given by Dr Abbott Y Wilcox. Music by Estella Allen with quartet and orchestra. Faculty members listed include John H Berry M D.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a cheap cure for hair loss and dandruff. It claims after use no fallen hairs remain and every strand appears renewed with life color and thickness.
Rome May 25. Senor Molment asked the government whether there is truth in the rumor that Germany is preparing a fleet of 47 000 airplanes to suddenly attack France and other nations aligned against the Central Powers in the World War.
Hockingport resident Herbert McCullock of Akron bought the Smith Dunfee farm on Saturday. A son was born May 8 to Mr. and Mrs. George Parker. Mrs. Hattie Sherman of Little Hocking visited sister Susie Gennell. Blake of Wellsville rented John Johnson’s farm and moved Saturday. Kihel and Jessie Parker of Parkersburg visited their parents. Dell Hall and Falith Parker and aunt Sally Landon were guests. A party planned a West Virginia trip to visit the farmer’s brother. Mrs. Smith Dunfee of Coolville called on Mrs. Otto Elliott and Mary A. Stone. Snyder children and George Sprouse have measles. Charles Haydale Ira Conly and families made a business trip to Coolville. E. A. Dutton attended the grange at Coolville. Dutton also made a Parkeraburg trip last week. Nelson Dutton of Little Hocking and Ralph Gun Nol were Sunday visitors.
May 25 1 1 000 violators of auto traffic laws will appear before the Safe Commission tomorrow afternoon. Almost 900 were tagged and more than 1 000 are expected to be given out by tonight.
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