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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1920

Page

2

Local Society and News Briefs Highlight Community Life

The Order of Eastern Star will meet in regular session Monday evening. Mrs. Charles W. Lawrence returns home from Columbus. Miss Linda Gibbs of Coolville R. D. visits. Clarence Roach attends Ohio Denison game in Granville. Mrs. C Shirley visits Stewart to see mother. Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff announce birth Hollie Kenneth Jr. in Columbus hospital surgery: Mrs. Alice Wise. Lancaster visitors to Millikan home. Joneses return from England after three months with Aquitania voyage from Southampton.

Order of Eastern Star Clarence Roach Granville Joseph Jones Herbert England States Southampton Aquitania

Throckmortons Plan Ohio Visit to I O O F Home

Mr and Mrs John Throckmor ton of New Marshfield travel to Columbus to visit daughter Mrs Edna B Nation then proceed to Springfield to tour the I O O F home.

John Throckmorton New Marshfield Columbus Edna B. Nation Springfield

Doctor’s Visit Marks Cincinnati Medival College Centenary

Dr. H. T. Lee travels to Cincinnati for the centennial celebration of the Cincinnati Medical College. A 1882 graduate, this is his first return visit to his alma mater, accompanied by Dr. A. L. Pritchard of Nelsonville for the festivities.

H. T. Lee Cincinnati Cincinnati Medival College Dr. Lee A. L. Pritchard Nelsonville

Nelle Laughlin Laughlin Weds Samuel Newman in Stewart

This morning at 10 o'clock Miss Nelle EK Laughlin of Stewart became the bride of Mr Samuel D Newman of Stockport. Rev C L Strecker officiated at the First M E parsonage. Mrs Addie Laughlin mother of the bride attended. Mr Newman is a school teacher at Stewart where they will make their home.

Nelle Ek, Laughlin Stewart Samuel D. Newman Stockport C. L. Strecker M. E Addie Laughlin Newman

Chart Opens Monday at McKees for Season Ticket Holders

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra announces ticket sales with season tickets available for holders on Monday November and special access for single ticket buyers on Tuesday and Wednesday.

McKees Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Special meetings set for Wingett Chapel weeklong

Beginning Tuesday November 9 special meetings will be held at Wingett Chapel every night at seven o'clock Rev James A Milled pastor will conduct the services.

Wingett Chapel James A. Milled

Quiet marriage of August Shark and Anna La Cowska

August Shark and Miss Anna La Cowska both of Buchtel were quietly married by Justice of the Peace P. W. Helwig on Saturday morning. Both were born in Poland.

August Shark Anna Lacowska Buchtel Justice of the Peace P. W. Helwig Poland

Dual Reproducer Phonograph Attachment Repeats Records

A newly patented phonograph device adds a dual reproducers setup on the tone arm. When one reaches the end of a record the other automatically starts at the beginning, enabling seamless repetition.

Nervous Dyspepsia Treated By Williams Pink Pills

Mrs. James Flynn of New Castle Pennsylvania credits Williams Pink Pills with easing two years of nervous dyspepsia. She reports reduced nerves, stomach improvement, less worry and headaches, and recommends the pills to others. The pills build up blood, repair tissue and stimulate digestion. They are non alcoholic and available by mail or local druggists for 60 cents per box.

James Flynn Court Street New Castle Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady Dr. Willams

Republicans Celebrate Election Victory in Glouster Trimble Parade

Glouster Trimble Republicans held a jollification last night with a large parade through High street. The event marked a March 4 start of GOP control following a landslide, as Jacksonville delegates joined later, and banners, drum corps, autos, and horns fueled a festive political display.

Trimble Township High Street Jacksonville W. H. Stahl Glouster-Trimble Trimble

Miner Hurt When Crushed Leg May Be Amputated

Wred Stansberry 27 of this city suffered a severe leg injury at mine 281 Modoc when a car toppled onto him. The flesh was badly crushed but no bones broken. He was taken to Columbus hospital on train No. 5 accompanied by Dr. von Scheele of Jacksonville.

Wred Stansberry Modoc Columbus von Scheele Jacksonville

Allen Family Guests Visit Hebron Over Sunday

Mr W G Allen his wife and two children traveled to Hebron this morning to stay with relatives for the weekend.

W. G. Allen Hebron

Glouster High Gridiron Beats Buchtel 20 to 6

Glouster high school defeated Buchtel on the local grounds yesterday afternoon by a 20 to 6 score. A fair crowd attended as players gave a solid showing in a hard fought game.

Glouster High Buchtel

Murray City to Host Wagner Pirates in Sunday Football Tilt

Murray City meets the Wagner Pirates of Columbus on Sunday afternoon at 2 15. The Columbus squad, once Bates Pirates, eyes the November 21 Columbus championship. Local fans can expect a fast game in Murray.

Murray City Columbus Murray Bates’ Pirates

Glouster Baptist Church Announces Time Change and Meeting

The Glouster Baptist Church lists Bible school at 9 00 a m morning prayer 10 15 a m and preaching 6 30 p m with a revised time for the evening service. The church holds its annual business meeting Thursday evening November 11 and the pastor urges all members to attend.

Glouster Baptist Church Bible School

Calvin Coolidge A Biography As Vice President Elect

Boston reports Calvin Coolidge elected vice president presents a reserved self made man from New England Born Independence Day 1872 in Vermont Amherst College graduate lawyer Northampton mayor state senator governor 1919 1920 He is a home loving craftsman who values law order and practical government and plans active aid to the new administration.

Boston United Press Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts New England John Mary Coolidge Plymouth Vermont Young Coolidge Coolidge Amherst College Sons of the American Revolution Northampton Mass Massachusetts House of Representatives State Senate Senate Law and Order Calvin Jr Cal Grace A. Goodhue Burlington Pop

Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cure Claim

An old advertisement touts Grove's LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a one day cold remedy. The pitch emphasizes authenticity with the signature of E. W. Grove and lists a 30 cent price.

Grove E. W. Grove

Young Teacher Quietly Leads Students Through Rural School Fire

Miss Winnie Martin instructed thirty two pupils at the Chase school house in Alexander township to exit calmly as flames broke from the roof. The one story rural building burned to the ground despite a bucket brigade and neighborly efforts. the loss is not yet estimated and the school is uninsured.

Winnie Martin Chase School Alexander Township Chase Martin Frank Carbaugh

Nelsonville-Buchtel road given surface treatment progress

County officials report healthy road work with improvements on the Nelsonville Buchtel stretch expected to finish before winter. Fred Baker notes the west approach of a nearby bridge is in bad condition and steps are taken to remedy it. Local culvert work, Dorr Run bridge excavation, and Margaret's Creek road progress in Alexander are advancing. rain is needed to aid coating, otherwise sprinkling may occur.

Nelsonville Buchtel Fred Baker Hocking Dorr Run Margaret’s Creek Alexander

Fighting over Ireland Brews New Terror Thrusts Across Country

Guerilla war across Ireland reported as Sinn Fein attackers clash with troops and Black and Tans. Cork says 200 Sinn Feiners surrounded near Macroom and surrendered. ambushes near Edgeworthstown and Dublin raid raids cause casualties among soldiers and civilians. Union Hill coast guard post attacked. several towns isolated by railway withdrawals. A Sinn Fein court in Ennis raided. police barracks burned. No official confirmation on prior massacres or ambush details.

United Press London Ireland Sinn Royal Irish Constabulary North Kerry Cork Rathkeal Newcastle West Abbeyfeale Listowel Ballybunion Macroom Sinn Fein Ennis Kilmihill Evening Star Sen Fein Ballinnalee Irish Office

Things Seen In Athens Ahnold and Athens Voices

Two young men clasp Athena at the courthouse corner while nollification speeches echo Friday evening. A defeated candidate vows to fight the new administration as others mock the timing with a general horse laugh.

Athena Nollification

Prominent Croix de Guerre Veteran Seeks Leaf Raking Jobs

A young man wearing a Croix de Guerre badge goes door to door offering leaf raking services to earn money for basic needs. He presents himself with pride and seeks work in the neighborhood.

Sorority Trio and Guest Travel to Denison Game in Old Ford

Three prominent Ohio University sorority girls and an out of town guest travel to Denison University for a game in a dilapidated Ford nicknamed The Little Fool.

Ohio University Denison

Elmer Stevenson Leads Family Band in GOP Parade

Elmer Stevenson and his nine musically inclined family members take part in the GOP parade with Elmer marching and shouting while the rest play in the marching band.

Elmer Stevenson Elmer

State Dept opens probe into Costello deportation

Secretary of State Colby said the State Department began an inquiry into the recent deportation from England of EB J Costello, managing editor of the Federated Press, as announced in Washington.

Washington Colby State Department Engaand EB. J. Costello Federated Press

Prisoner Whitaker Elected Judge in Kentucky Jail

Fess Whitaker, the county jailor who once escaped his jail, won an election against the judge who sentenced him. He readied his own candidacy from inside the jail, appointed himself trusty, and claimed to perform duties to the same standard as a judge.

Whitesburg Fess Whitaker Whitaker

Johnson and Hawk win four year terms in Athens county race

unofficial returns show John Hawk 10 802 A L Johnson 10 782 and Andrew Murphy 10 664 leading the three commissioner contest. Hawk and Johnson are declared elected for four year terms while Murphy takes a two year term.

Athens County John Hawk A. L. Johnson Andrew Murphy Hawk Johnson Murphy

Dahl Leigh Quiet Life Reported After Paper Exit

A Messenger reader claims the famed singer Dahl Leigh has faded from public life after reportedly being barred from writing for a Republican paper due to his wife's Democratic affiliation. The note says he is not allowed to vote and is now leading a very quiet life.

Messenger Dahl Leigh Dahl Courst the Messenger Lfe

Collapsible Nursing Bottle Patented

A nursing bottle has been patented featuring collapsible material that folds from the bottom. The invention aims to reduce bulk and simplify storage and travel while maintaining bottle function and cleanliness.

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