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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1919
Page
2
A garbled collection of names, place hints, and brief actions appears. References include Athens, Millfield, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Tom Davis, and Mr. Mike Kolister with a son born on a Monday. The text is incomplete and lacks a clear single event.
The Prince of Wales enjoys a relaxed day at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia before a New York trip. He attended church and golf, and locals greeted him warmly as a guest. He expressed regret at not seeing more of the United States and hoped to tour incognito in New York. A mountaineer’s dog remains bonded to his suite.
Centralia Washington, Nov 17 John Haney, a posse member in a battle with fugitive reds near Centralia Saturday afternoon, is still missing with officials losing hope of finding him alive. A second posse searched the woods for the reds believed cornered in a cabin about twenty three miles northeast of Centralia.
New York Nov. 17 Removal of six women public school teachers for alleged Communist Party membership was sought by city school superintendent William L. Ettinger. Three are said to have confessed Bolshevik ties. the others were to be examined. Martens, agent of the Russian soviet government, turned over Lusk committee papers claiming U S packing interests aid Soviet efforts. An offer to ship radicals home rather than deport them was reported. Martens’ hearing to trace funding channels for Soviet influence continued.
Six men were killed and seven injured when a truck carrying workers to Hog Island shipyard was struck by a Philadelphia and Reading train at a grade crossing in fog. The driver said he did not see the approaching train.
Canton Ohio November 17 John Schifferly 22 is held on $1000 bond as coroner investigates the killing of George W. Biddle aged watchman for the B & O at Massillon Saturday night Biddle was struck from behind and killed instantly by an automobile driven by Schifferly
An illustrated health notice warns that regular meat consumption may cause kidney trouble and back pain. It promotes Jad Salts, four ounces daily in a glass of water, as a remedy to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acidity, and prevent bladder disorders.
The Athens chamber of commerce noon luncheon Wednesday will feature a large turnout of ladies. Supt. Morgan will speak on New Schools for Old. Reservations are required by calling phone 43 to manage expected crowds.
Vintage medical ad touts Syrup of Figs as a laxative for children and promises to remove poisons from stomach, liver, and bowels with a tongue shown for emphasis.
Cambrai Steel Company's plant reopened in Johnstown on November 17 after a strike began September 22. Several thousand workers reported for duty with no disorder observed.
Solomon Bequette of Flat River Missouri says Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney troubles after two years of severe illness. The ad claims the pills relieve rheumatic pains aching joints and sore swollen muscles by helping the kidneys filter impurities and promises quick relief for painful irregular and sleep disturbing bladder troubles.
Pp J Quealy president of the Wyoming Coal Association told the labor department operators in Wyoming would accept in advance as a basis for negotiations the new scale to be negotiated for the central competitive field covering Indiana Illinois Ohio and eastern Pennsylvania. Wyoming is the first district outside the central field to agree to the advance.
The Handley Page giant bomber, on a non stop flight from New York to Chicago, was damaged in Cleveland when it lost about thirty feet of wing during a landing at the North Randall race track. The pilot mistook field location and steered toward the track, tearing off wing ends as it touched down. Navigator Colonel Archie Miller cited wrong directions from another aviator.
Washington November 17 Carter Glass plans to resign as secretary of the treasury to accept a Virginia Senate seat offered by Governor Davis after President Wilson urged the move. White House officials say Hamlin of Boston, a Federal Reserve Board member, is a leading candidate, with Warburg and Price also discussed.
Public health warns influenza may return this fall and winter. Building up blood with Gude's Pepto Mangan claimed to boost resistance, appetite, and color. physicians recommend it and warn to buy only with Gude's on the package.
Harvard defeats Yale and a proposal suggests a playoff with Princeton to decide the big three championship next Saturday at the Polo Grounds. The game would determine the tie winner between Harvard and Princeton for the title.
The 1920 national prohibition act allows private home possession of liquor for personal use and guests in a dwelling. Private dwellings include rooms in apartments or hotels used as residences. Interstate shipments of liquor remain restricted by state laws, with Ohio fully prohibiting such beverages. Transfers of legally withdrawn liquor to other residences are allowed if not violating laws. Further transportation instructions will be issued to the collector.
Basillo Faranno 28 is holed up in a boarding house after a reported shooting. Police surround the house as a woman exits and eludes guards, later revealed to be Faranno in disguise.
New York November 17 miners accept peace talk with majors. Al Tearney Chicago head of the committee for the national association of minor baseball leagues says an amicable agreement may restore the draft and all former relations once the committee meets with majors and the national commission.
Ohio considers a quarantine on the common barberry to stop black stem rust threatening wheat oats barley rye and grasses. Secretary N E Shaw will convene a public hearing November 20 at the State House Annex Columbus for comment and possible quarantine action. A tractor binder is added to motor farm implements.
The State of Ohio Insurance Department certifies The Hanover Fire Insurance Company of New York is authorized to transact insuring property against fire and related risks in Ohio for the year ending December 30. The statement shows assets of 80,184.60, total facilities 4,216,174.49, net assets 1,624,010.11, paid-up capital 600.00, cash receipts 3,969,421.88, cash expenditures 3,739,000.
Trimble Grange at its meeting Saturday evening elected officers for the ensuing year led by Master Aaron J. Dew Overseer Roy Kasler Lecturer Ervin Kasler Steward George B. Thomas Assistant Steward Eldridge Eddy Chaplain G L Antle Treasurer David Sawyer Secretary Mrs Annie Thomas Gatekeeper George Antle Ceres Mrs David Sawyer Pomona Mrs Clara Cameron Flora Mrs Bessie Pettit Lady Assistant Steward Nellie Johnson Business Agent Roy Easler The session conferred the third and fourth degrees on one candidate with talks questions and advice during inspection work The grange numbers 85 members and owns a fine hall and property.
People everywhere speak well of Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constipation. If troubled, give them a trial and you are certain to be benefited by them.
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