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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1919
Page
3
Neighbors and friends are thanked for acts of kindness during Mrs. Mary Ball’s illness and death. Appreciation extends to those sending flowers and automobiles, the singers, Rev. Johnson, and Mr. Stout for their services. Her Children.
Rowland Riley and Miss Anna Bateman were married Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. Arthur M. Mann. The couple, well known in the city, will reside with the groom’s parents this winter.
A masquerade social will be held at the Presbyterian church Friday from 6 30 to 8 30 pm with masks priced at ten or fifteen cents. The event welcomes all. The Tuesday afternoon group enjoyed a 6 pm dinner at the Bell Telephone rest room and kitchen followed by a theatre party at the Majestic and further treats at the Colonial hosted by Mr McBride along with Mrs Weiss and many named attendees.
A list of names including Bennett J P Brger Mrs B Z Hardgrove Geo Hare H A Henshaw John Lewis Mrs Nellie Six Edith Simpson Miss Esther Smith W W Smith W F Williamson Alexander appears as letters advertised dated November 17 1919 at 137 East Columbus.
The Tatting Club ladies enjoyed a Tuesday evening with Mrs FE Rosser offering an elegant luncheon. Members listed include Mesdames Harrold Mechem Eugene Bhafer Frank Freer Fred Edington Carrie Grimm Eugene Pritchard Jack Pritchard and Misses Hazel Rosser Irma Wilson Hattie Cooley. Several members and guests travel details and visits to Alma Columbus Akron are noted.
The G C C C Club enjoyed a November 18 gathering hosted by Miss Muriel Baugh and Miss Elizabeth Jenkins at Baugh’s home. After the business session, members joined in music and games followed by a late lunch. Attendees included Verna Hand Myra Higgins Helen Largent Georgia Warner Redempa Sines Frances Blake Lela Warner Doris Huddy Muriel Baugh and Elizabeth Jenkins.
Mrs. C. Smith of 421 North Second Street confesses she suffered chronic stomach trouble, poor appetite, bloating, headaches, and insomnia before using Trutona. After a few days she reports relief, better digestion, improved sleep, and taste, with the tonic being introduced at Hickman Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
Nelsonville Independents meet unbeaten Williamsport this Sunday in Southeastern Ohio action. Both squads weigh about 165 pounds with Williamsport facing tougher opposition this season. Nelsonville’s strong line and scrappy backfield are expected to challenge the visitors as tickets are on sale and the game kicks at 2 30.
Classified ads list a closing out sale for phonographs with table models from ten dollars and floor models from fifty nine dollars, Harps from German and Japanese producers at Sauter’s Studio Fulton Street Nelsonville, plus a photography notice from Sauter’s Studio for Christmas photos. Also hiding ads for a lost item, a Hudson Forma truck for sale, a Harvard piano, a gas range for sale, and pigs for sale with contact numbers. The Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge host a social and dance on November twenty second with admission ten and twenty five cents.
One man was killed and six people injured when a street car struck an ambulance in Philadelphia on November 20. The accident disrupted traffic as responders evaluated the scene. Authorities investigated the crash and the identities of the victims were not immediately released.
In Painesville Ohio two youths in a grocery truck were struck by a Cleveland, Painesville and Eastern interurban car. John Rippin 17 was killed and Raymond Shepard 16 was believed fatally hurt when the truck veered to avoid a curb and shot in front of the car.
A six bladed adjustable revolving shutter is introduced to regulate air entering an automobile radiator in cold weather, allowing precise control of cooling air and engine temperature.
Humored vignettes mix Christmas taxes rabbit hunting and barber banter as the season tightens wallets. A Utah tale of forty seven heirs and a surgeon joke headline a column of quick quips from Shrapnel Corner, ending with a playful prompt asking readers about their hardest day’s work.
A German opera provokes a riot in an eastern city as a jovial collector jokes about wood alcohol while a doctor denies a flu outbreak. Local rehearsals for Tangoland proceed with costumes from Columbus and evening dress rehearsals set.
W C Gear longtime state dairy and food inspector and former legislator has died in Upper Sandusky. Gear served as a state official and was known for his public service and involvement in agricultural regulation. He leaves behind a legacy in dairy and food safety oversight.
Governor W L Harding of Iowa telegraphed governors of soft coal states urging state seizure and operation of mines to end the miners strike He proposed guaranteeing strikers sixty percent wage increases to attract them back to work The message went to leaders in Illinois Indiana Missouri Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia Pennsylvania Kansas and Ohio Also Canton note Francis Gordon indicted for auto theft two years ago is arrested in Wellsville and brought to trial.
Sandusky and Norwalk friends rally around Thomas W. Latham as a state senator candidate for governor with an announcement planned at Port Clinton soon.
Former ambassador to Italy Thomas Nelson Page, just back from Italy, writes for United Press on how the Senate’s likely defeat of the peace treaty could influence American policy and international relations.
The former ambassador laments the U S Senate rejection of the peace treaty and the league of nations. He argues it risks chaos in Europe, heightens German and Bolshevik threats, and leaves the United States isolated with no credible ark of safety.
In Middleport Ohio voters organize a Foster Club aiming to back a Tenth District Congressman for Ohio's next governor. The effort proceeds without the knowledge or solicitation of Congressman I M Foster. Rev J M Hiler leads active organizing.
The Athens high team leaves tonight at 5 30 for Parkersburg amid a weakened lineup as accidents thin the squad. Coach Mackie plans to use many players in Friday's Marietta game to be ready for Huntington on Thanksgiving.
The Prince of Wales, after dancing at a ball, will review cadets at West Point and has praised the American spirit of advancement. He has already reviewed sailors at Annapolis and will return aboard the Renown for a dinner that evening.
The Times reports the Prince of Wales home reception in the United States as deeply appreciated by Britain. London papers note New York dispatches praising his warmth and regard his American tour as strengthening Anglo American bonds and imperial representation.
George Thompson of Glouster stood trial in common pleas court on a charge of making menacing threats against Glouster Chief Hook. State witnesses finished testimony at 1 45 pm before Thompson denied the charge. Defense called nine witnesses and jurors were to retire for deliberation after further proceedings.
Ohio faces heavy coal shortages as empty cars fail to reach non union mines. B F Nigh reports from G H Barker that Ohio lost thousands of tons daily, with 14 500 tons missing from Columbus Cleveland and Cincinnati as L N railroad did not send cars to Hazard field Kentucky. Toledo adds city official changes in leadership.
United States attorney general A Mitchell Palmer cancels plans to address Ohio prosecuting attorneys on the high cost of living as doctors require him to rest. Judge Charles F. Ames will fill in. The note also mentions Chile hosting the world’s largest iodine works with an annual output of 400000 pounds.
A bomb exploded under a bandstand in East Liverpool, blowing porch splinters but injuring none in the house. Authorities suspect gangsters behind the blast after Joseph Alexander received two extortion letters demanding 8000 dollars under threat of death. Friday meeting set for the Woman's Home Mission Society at 2 PM in church parlors.
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