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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1920
Page
8
The Meigs County Board of Revision, including County Auditor W. S. Hart Treasurer S. J. Deem and Chairman Charles H. Lasher, will meet at the courthouse Tuesday November 16 to hear complaints about real estate appraisals for 1920. The session will continue for one week.
An advertisement asserts skin diseases stem from blood impurities and promises relief through SS, a blood purifier that cleanses the blood to counter germs. It invites readers to start a regimen and send a case history for free expert medical advice from the Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
The report lists early women voters in multiple towns including Pomeroy Minersville Rutland and Middleport. Notable firsts include Mrs Grant Garrison in pre cinct and Mrs An thony Sigsell in Second ward Pomeroy Edna Roush camped at Minersville to be first, Clarissa Benedict aged 74 at Rutland, and several elderly voters in Middleport with ages ranging from 72 to 89.
Mrs Mena Gloeckner widow of Frank Gloeckner died Wednesday night at her home on Butternut Avenue Pomeroy age 67 after months of illness. Funeral services likely Sunday afternoon at Peace Evangelical Church.
Frank Neutzling Sr was arrested Wednesday evening on an assault and battery charge brought by Virginia Hall. The alleged attack occurred in the alley behind Massar's grocery. he waived examination before Police Justice Fish and was bound over to the grand jury in $300.
Della Barnett, a colored woman, received an indeterminate sentence in the state penitentiary at Columbus from Judge A. S. Miller after a Thursday afternoon court proceeding. She helped her husband, the man sought for moonshine charges, by seizing a Springfield rifle during a raid and firing at officers as they backed away toward the brush. Two officers narrowly escaped injury, while another man known as Shine was arrested in the raid and later released on bond.
Meigs chapter of the American Red Cross prepares a large pageant titled Red Cross In Peace. More than 150 cast members will wear imported costumes and scenery at the Pomeroy Opera House on Tuesday November 9 Middleport Opera House on Wednesday November 10 and Rutland auditorium on Friday November 12.
Charles Morton appeared in common pleas court on Thursday afternoon and on a guilty plea to assault and battery was fined ten dollars plus costs. The case grew from an argument between Morton and another colored man near the depot some time ago.
Rev W I Wilson resigns from his pastorates at Chester Alfred West Shade Pine Grove Fatwoods and Rock Springs M E churches citing nervousness and throat trouble. After preaching twenty three years he seeks rest from pulpit duties. He was re elected county commissioner last Tuesday and will serve a four year term.
Bert EB Williams of A A G O will present the second annual organ recital at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church on Thursday evening, November 23. The program showcases organ works as part of the church’s music series.
Federal Judge A B Anderson to investigate the connection of Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer with the conspiracy case involving 125 coal operators and mine workers in open court when the trial begins Monday November 8, as announced by the court.
When you rise with a bad taste and dull tired feeling and lack appetite you may need Chamberlains Tablets. They stimulate a pleasant bowel movement and cleanse and invigorate the stomach improving digestion.
Breaks up severe colds in hours with two hour dosing. First dose clears stuffed nostrils and head passages, stops runny nose and headache. Cheaper, tastier, and free of quinine, the remedy claims swift relief from grippe misery.
Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League reports that in 40 states the majority in both houses oppose any beer and wine amendment. He warns wets won’t quit and drys won’t rest, urging faster law enforcement and stronger state enforcement codes under new census figures to redraw reapportionment.
Lookout residents report arrivals and departures with relatives in Columbus and Michigan. The pie social at Lookout school house drew attendees, while Noble Collins and others visited Zion Court ney at The Plains and The Plains residents visited Sam Scott’s home. Will Bell and wife moved to a new home nearby.
Mineral Monday in the McWhxter house reports Mr. Harry Notestine and wife of The Plains will move into the house vacated by Mr. Bell. Hal lowe'en entertainment at Lively Ridge school house drew attendees including Mr. Glen Scott. Athens shoppers from here included Mrs. Mary Collins and Mrs. Freda Hawk. Lookout school progresses with Miss Helen Haning as teacher. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Knowlton is very ill at this writing.
The Plains society collects at Vivian Stage home Saturday for a Hallowe'en masquerade with playful costumes and a taffy pull. Local events include illness of James McHarge, hospital visits, and community visits among residents and their guests.
A reader notes that colds are often dismissed but can lead to serious diseases. It urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs to shorten the illness and reduce danger. The message emphasizes early treatment to prevent complications.
The Buckeye State Bus and Loan Co invites accounts from organizations for investment of idle funds. They advertise readily transferable funds to new officers and easy auditing. Located at Rankin Building 22 East Gay Street Columbus Ohio, assets over 20 40 00.
Dr Aaron S Watkins of Cincinnati says Scotland’s first prohibition election is an entering wedge for the cause. He notes English prohibitionists aim for a dry England by 1930, hindered by Lords with brewery ties, and observes the dry trend sweeping Canada and spreading to other British dependencies.
Mrs Clara Penrod left Thursday for Akron to visit daughter Mrs Oliver Steinmetz. Mrs Carl Phillips and baby visited Trimble guests of Mrs Charles Nichols. Despite Tuesday rain most women voted. Mrs Mary Fierce visits at Athens with Guy J Fierce and Emily. Mrs Sarah Stalder returns home after a week with relatives at Orbiston and Murray City.
Disjointed OCR fragment references Soviet bound Vand preparations, syndi ist activity, and federation linkages. The text hints at intere and prepa fringi efforts amid broader geopolitical tensions and covert operations, without concrete names or dates.
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