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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

Page

2

No Risk With Diamond Dyes

Diamond Dyes promise simple steps so any woman can dye garments and fabrics into fadeless colors. Buy Diamond Dyes only and expect perfect results even for first time users. Druggist offers a color card.

League of Nations Assembly Opens as Debating Society

Geneva dispatch notes the League of Nations assembly starting its debate driven session. Elections commissions and messages to Wilson, greetings to King Albert, and Rosagan statue wreathing marked formalities before substantive work. The council begins final actions on projects as six major commissions are named.

Henry Wood United Press Geneva League of Nations Assembly Wilson Albert Rosagan Peru Chile Hymans

Convicts Fail Escape Bid At Missouri State Prison

Four convicts attempted a prison break at Jefferson City Missouri by opening all doors with a Brass bar key. They overpowered a guard and seized his rifle but were driven back when a coal car was locked to tracks, with one man wounded and surrendering.

Jefferson City Missouri Fou

Sugar Creek Ladies Aid Meets at Rhoda Augustine Home

The Sugar Creek Ladies Aid of the M. F. church met at Mrs. Rhoda Augustine’s home with Mrs. V. Ashbrandt as teacher. After business, they sang and heard a reading by Mrs. Cece Burchfield, then shared a fine chicken dinner. Members listed include Mrs. Carl Swartz, John Cowan, Mrs. Henry Augustine, Mrs. D. Coulson, Mrs. Orville Augustine, and others. The next meeting is set for November 23 at Mrs. V. Allbrand’s in Athens. Several local families visited relatives and neighbors over the weekend. Church services planned midweek and Sunday night.

M. F. Church Rhoda Augustine V. Ashbrandt Cece Burchfield Mra Carl Swartz John Cowan Henry A Agustine D. Coulson Orville Augustine Clint Augustine V. Alhbrand Athens Grace Burchfield Flora McHarg the Plains V. Allbrand Curran Drive Pike County R. A. Scott Fred Evener Sand Ridge W. Ashbrand Clinton Augustine Orville Cowan Hubbard Rivers R. Morris Arthur Burchfield

Ohio University to Honor Dr Ellis at Funeral Wednesday

Students will skip classes all day to follow the late president Dr Alston Ellis to his burial at West Union street cemetery. A public funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 PM in Ewing Hall with Dr A Wilcox officiating. Parking will be available along Court street for funeral procesion attendees.

Alston Ellis Ohio University West Union Street Cutler Hall Music Hall A. ¥. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Ewing Hall Court Street

Wilson to Eat a Prize Turkey Next Thursday

Cuero Texas reports President Wilson will dine on Cuero turkey for Thanksgiving. A bronze prize bird from the Cuero turkey trot parade was sent to the president, modeled coop, and noted as the largest of 7,500 birds. President-elect Harding has already eaten his turkey.

Cuero Tex Wilson Washington White House Main Street Pesident Wilson Harding Point Isabel New Orleans Panama

Happy Women in Athens Prompted by Kidney Health

Mrs. Samuel Woodruff of 113 Franklin Ave Athens endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for backache kidney pain and bladder trouble. She reports relief after a previous lurid back misery and dizzy spells with blurred vision then continued health since using the product purchased at Cline's Pharmacy. Price 60c. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY manufactures.

Athens Samuel Woodruff Franklin Ave Dean Cline

Opera Season Opens with Flash of Jewels in New York

New York marks its thirty sixth grand opera season opening with a diamond adorned audience. Debutantes attend their first opera night while army and navy officers add color. Enrico Caruso is hailed as Eleazer in La Juive with a long ovation.

New York Enrico Caruso Eleazer

Noon Lunch Honors Late Chief Ellis At Chamber Event

The Chamber of Commerce midweek luncheon Wednesday will memorialize President Ellis a charter member and faithful attendee. Vice President Craig transfers speaking duties to Attorney E J Jones for a round table on Dr Ellis and his community impact. Capacity attendance is expected to honor a distinguished member.

Chamber of Commerce Ellis Craig E. J. Jones Dr. Ellis

Alleged Slayer Benny Chester Escapes From Train Bound Detectives

An armed posse searches Nebraska near Broken Bow for Benny Chester accused of killing Florence Barton of Kansas City. Chester escaped from detectives as his train left town by jumping through a car window. a Confederate shooter fired to cover the break, and a detective on board was briefly knocked aside. He fled without his coat.

Broken Bow Neb Bennie Chester Florence Barton Kansas City Society Chester Kansas City

Couple Hides After Theft Charge Postponed in Capital

Captain and Mrs Beverly Grayson Chew东ecluded themselves today after the postponement of their arraignment in police court on charges of stealing costly fur and other garments from a fashionable apartment house and from the Army and Navy Club. They left their hotel and gave no new address.

Washington Beverly Grayson Chew Army and Navy Club

Francis Russell and Bessie Ailes Undergo Adenoids Removal

Francis Russell of Coolville and Bessie Ailes of Nelsonville had successful surgeries today at Athens Eye Ear Nose and Throat hospital for adenoids and tonsils removal. Both are reported to be recovering well this afternoon.

Francis Russell Coolville Bessie Ailes Nelsonville Athens Eye, Ear

Cleanup Shortage Hits Cleveland Vacuum Theft

Mrs. Margaret Paul of Syracuse informed police that the city’s criminal clean up campaign needs vacuum cleaners. She arrived early to park her machine near a hotel but found extra fire and other accessories stolen, noting she still had only the chassis.

Cleveland Margaret Paul Syracuse N. Y

Hoover Seeks Efficiency Plan From Engineers

November 16 report from THASTLINGTON states Herbert Hoover, in Washington, proposed to the AFL executive council a program from the American Association of Engineers. The plan aims to boost manufacturing efficiency by greater attention to the human factor in industry.

Thastlington Herbert Hoover Washington Guy American Federation of Labor American Association of Engineers

Madison Square Garden Hosts 35th Annual Horse Show Opener

Foreign nobility and American society mingle with Broadway stars and horse lovers at Madison Square Garden for the first night of the 35th annual horse show.

New York Madison Square Garden

Freezone Lift Off Coins Cascarets Ad

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a liver and bowel tonic with no griping. It claims quick relief for biliousness headaches and constipation, promising a clear head and fresh breath after use. Children are encouraged to use them as well with varying prices.

Kids Hail Snow With Glee Today

A morning snowstorm prompts children to bundle up for school amid slippery sidewalks. Mothers battle with boots and scarves as winter settles in with talk of many snows to come and forecasts of more flakes tonight and tomorrow.

Ratner Outpoints Downey In Slow Eight Round Bout

In Philadelphia Augie Ratner of New York defeated Bryan Downey of Columbus by decision after eight rounds. The bout was slow and uninteresting with Ratner earning the win on points.

Philadelphia Augie Ratner New York Bryan Downey Columbus

They Will Drink Anything These Cold Dry Days

Cleveland man Mike Boras, 35, sought a hot whiskey substitute by tasting mustard oil from a bottle. After several inhalations he grabbed his stomach and called for help. A doctor and stomach pump saved him from a dangerous burn. he vowed to quit experiments.

Cleveland Mike Boras Boras

Joyce to Testify in Cleveland Defense Case

The defense planned to place John W. Joyce on the stand in Cleveland Ohio as the trial proceeds. The proceedings on this day focus on Joyce’s testimony and its potential impact on the case.

Cleveland, CO John W. Joyce

Trial Aims to Prove Additional Shot in Kagy Slaying

Joyce 18 faces second degree murder charges in the Harold Kagy killing as prosecutors seek to establish an extra shot or motive in the slaying. The case centers on the political figure Harold Kagy and ongoing efforts to secure a conviction.

Harold Kagy Joyce Kagy

Edison marks new epoch in music achievement

Miss Clark and Mr. Phillips compared repeatedly with the same outcome. The narration praises the master achievement of Edison, claiming it marks a new epoch in music.

Miss Clark Mr. Phillips Edison

Official Laboratory Models Certificates of Authenticity Held

Ten of the famous Official Laboratory Models are certified by artists. Visit our store to see and hear the models that carry these artists certificates of authenticity.

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