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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1920

Page

5

Local Nuptials Feature Carbondale Couple Mated at Court

Miss Elsie Jolly and Mr. Eli Mace of Carbondale wed at the Court House at 10:30 AM with Rev. L O Dabritz officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jolly of Allenville. they will reside in Carbondale where he works as a miner. The ceremony was witnessed by the groom’s brother George Mace and wife of New Marshfield.

Elsie Jolly Eli Mace Carbondale Court House L. O. Dabritz New Marshfield Charles Jolly Allenville George Mace

Parkersburg couple wed quietly at home

Mrs. George McPherson and Mr. William Runyon married in Parkersburg West Virginia on Tuesday May 25 with Rev J. L. Fisher officiating. After returning home a wedding supper awaited them at 20 Sunnyside Drive and later 35 neighbors gathered for an old fashioned bell ring.

Parkersbur George McPherson William Runyon Parkersburg W. Va J. L. Fisher Sunnyside Drive

Miss Louise Baughman Graduation Recital Set

Miss Louise Baughman mezzo alto presents a graduating recital on Tuesday June 1 at 8 PM in the college auditorium. She is joined by Miss Oramay Ballanger violinist and performs works by Brahms Grieg Masse Ponchielli Burleigh among others with violin solos and a tambourine finale.

Louise Baughman Oramay Ballanger Miss Baughman Voice Brahms

Athens Social Notes and Visiting Locals Highlight Weekend

In Athens today several families and dignitaries visited from Coolville Columbus and Chicago en route to Arkansas. The Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees plans a 7:30 pm meeting to arrange a convention. The Social Literary Club held its annual dinner with Prof. T. N. Hoover hosting and yellow iris centerpieces.

Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees

Birthday Party for Raymond Scott in Marshfield

Mr and Mrs George Scott hosted a birthday celebration for their son Raymond in Marshfield on May 22. Attendees included many relatives and friends such as Tara Goff Nevelyn Goff Nora Price Evelyn Price and Raymond Ervin with games music and light refreshments.

Dorcas Herron Bridge Mildred Bridge Ethel Howell Everett Baughman John Price Glen Scott Clift Roas Vaughn Ross Belland Smith Raymond Ervin Carl Ferguson Richard Wilson Walter Howell Chandos Llewellyne Raymond Scott A. L. Carpenter George Woodrow J. Scott Dent Athens Grandma Grey George Scott

Ohio towns study show Findlay top growth and Wilmington rise

Census Bureau reports Findlay Ohio population 17 015 up 2 157 from prior figure an increase of 14 5 percent and Wilmington Ohio population 5 087 up 546 or 12 2 percent. An Ohio inventor unveils a two wheeled child go cart that folds to suitcase size with wheels braces and rods enclosed.

Washington Census Bureau Findlay Ohio Wilmington

Debs to Receive Presidential Nomination in Prison

Eugene V. Debs, Socialist, serving an espionage law term at Atlanta Federal Prison, was to be formally notified of his fifth presidential nomination by a standard committee. Seymour Stedman of Chicago led the delegation to Debs with an official welcome arranged, no Washington authorization needed.

Atlanta United States Atlanta Federal Eugene V. Debs Seymour Stedman Chicago Debs Zerbst Washington

Local social notes from Harmony Hill and nearby towns

Harmony Hill residents Mrs. Carleton and Tom Gardner visited Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Hueston on Monday. Nellie Lavelle returned to Athens after visiting Mrs. Mary Ward and friends. Adam Brandeberry of Ireland visited Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Noland. Mamie Ashby of Parkersburg spends days with her mother Mrs. Ward. W. S. Bingman and baby of Athens were guests of the Nolands.

Carleton Tom Gardner Coolville R. R. Hueston Nellie Lavelle Athens Mary Ward Adam Brandeberry Ireland S. H. Noland Mamie Ashby Parkersburg W. S. Bingman Baby

Thieves Loot Federal Whiskey Warehouse

In Dalton on May 29 federal authorities found a break in the government warehouse at the federal building with 280 quarts of contraband whiskey missing. The loss followed orders to return 462 quarts seized last November without a warrant.

Dalton

Longworth Seen as Chicago Convention Favorite

Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati a Republican congressman figures to play a prominent role at the upcoming Chicago Republican national convention. Though son in law of the late Col Roosevelt, he did not join the 1912 belt and has long been a steadfast Republican.

Nicholas Longworth Cincinnati Chicago Col Roosevelt Longworth

President orders release of Mrs Kate O'Hare from prison

Washington May 29 President Wilson ordered the immediate release from prison of Mrs Kate Richards O'Hare a political prisoner. The action follows petitions from the Socialist party convention and citizens committee and echoes demands for release of Eugene Dybs Rose Pastor Stokes and others who had been jailed since April 14 1938 at Jefferson City Missouri.

Washington Wilson Kate Richards O’hare

Pocketbook Recovered but Money Missing After Street Fair

J. E. Barnhart advertised a lost pocketbook in Theenger and has recovered the article. The wallet was found near Athens after being lost near Plains. Only a small check and some remaining items were found inside, suggesting the money was likely spent at the street fair.

J. E. Barnhart Thenger Athens Jost

Repairs Move On Ira Marshall Farm Home Rises With Four Rooms

Ira Marshall of Lodi township widens his residence by four rooms and adds a new barn roof. Summer plans include further improvements on his farm. Cincinnati news notes a saloon theft where Frank Neil reports $400 missing after a nap during closing time.

Ira Marshall Lodi Township Cincinnati Frank Neil

Obituary of Tirzah McLain Cottrill 1836 1920

Tirzah McLain Cottrill daughter of Abijah and Mary Porter McLain was born June 1 1836 and died May 11 1920 aged 88 years 11 months and 10 days. She leaves husband Nimrod Cottrill six children two daughters deceased and three living Thomas Butler Braden near Springfield Cordelia Oldaker and many grandchildren great grandchildren and others. She was a loving mother neighbor and helper and rests in humble submission to God.

Tirzah McLain Cottrill Abijah Mary Porter McLain Braden McLain Seattle Washington Nimrod Cottrill Thomas Butler Pennsylvania Braden Springfield Cordelia Oldaker Point Rock Ohio Mary Emily Hill Elizabeth Nichols

Public notice of thanks for sympathy after death

The family of Mrs. Tirzah Cottrill expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and assistance during illness and after her death. Signed by J. B. McLain and the children.

Tirzah Cottrill J. B. McLain

D Annunzio On Warpath Again In Yugoslav Claims

Paris dispatch reports Gabriele D Annu ndzio leading Arditti forces occupying Kavelaj and Sussak. Jugoslav Government warns Italian authorities that the poet will respond by force to violations of Yugoslav territory.

Paris Gabriele D'Annunzio Arditti Kavelaj Sussak le Journal Today Jugoslav

Wilde on Ring Punishment and Crowds

Welsh flyweight champion Willy Wilde discusses nonphysical punishment in boxing from crowd taunts at ringside. He notes razzing hurts as much as punches and explains American audiences use gooting, shaping fighters’ mental toughness. Wilde favors fifteen rounds and two judges, criticizing referees as sole arbiters of decisions.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Vimmny Wilde America England Jimmie United States Kilbane-Walger Kilbane Wilde Jack Sharkey Amaia Ita Avery

Wilde denies collecting data for indictment of American fight game

Oscar Wilde dismisses claims he gathered material to indict the American fight game upon returning to England. He says the story originated from enemies and defines a real fighter as a boy who can fight and endure hardship.

Wilde England

Cincinnati Wins Ohio Conference Basketball Championship

Cincinnati University clinched the Ohio Conference title by beating Miami 15 to 2 in Cincinnati. The undefeated Bearcats beat Miami twice and defeated Wesleyan Ohio and Denison once each, often by lopsided scores. On June 10 they face Ohio State at Redland Field for the collegiate championship of Ohio.

Cincinnati Cincinnati University Miami Cinncinnati Wesleyan Ohio Denison Ohio State Redland Field Reds

Stores Will Announce Decoration Day Event at Athens Retail

Athens Retail announces a Decoration Day event on Monday as part of local observances. The agenda includes specials and community recognition by the organization.

Athens Retailation

In memory of the brave of the past wars

Memorial Day closure notice states that the business will be closed all day in honor of veterans and fallen soldiers. Local shops in the area observe a day of remembrance with reduced or no service.

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