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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1919
Page
8
A November chill settles on Athens with most miners absent from the streets. Talk centers on a joint conference over wage proposals as mines stay idle awaiting settlement. Old stories and local games fill the day as no unusual events occur.
Elliott whose place of residence is unknown is notified that he has filed a petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio alleging grounds. The cause will be heard on and after December 13, 118-tom. Foster and Wells, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Athens National Bank in Athens Ohio hosts a stockholders meeting this Saturday at two o'clock to consider the dissolution of The Athens Realty Company under state laws. President WM. N. Alderman presides as company head.
The splendid preparation removes inflammation and congestion. It treats colds sore throat and chest pain without blistering. Uses include rheumatism neuralgia and lameness providing soothing relief for head and chest soreness.
Attorney General Palmer begins mechanisms for government control of sugar under food administration authority. He aims to supply plenty of sugar at a fair price, roughly twelve cents a pound, while rejecting higher requests from refiners. New regulations will license wholesalers and refiners and allow license withdrawals to influence prices. Palmer will also supervise contracts for part of the Cuban sugar crop and continues a broad industry investigation.
A big charity ball to fund the Christmas offering for the Odd Fellows home at Springfield will be held in the L O F rooms December 3. The event is organized by LD K Seward George W Riley and D B Allen with Sereno Lodge Athens Encampment and the Rebekahs aiding. Five hundred tickets were mailed and the Rebekah women will serve two pie varieties and other eats.
Secretary Lansing said at 11 a m that William O. Jenkins American consular agent remains in Puebla Mexico peniten tiary as U S demands his release. The state department reports no change in his status.
Columns note Deputy Col lector Weidman of Columbus leads income tax collection in the district. Athens residents decorate storefronts with Beat Denison in a school town humor piece from the Athens High School Megaphone.
Cal gas Williams and his two young daughters were watching as a log rolled down a hill striking the two children. The daughter was severely hurt with a twig entering her mouth and neck pinning her to the ground. She will likely recover after possible surgery.
Delaware Ohio November 22 Miss Blanch Davidson 21 freshman at Ohio Wesleyan University was arrested on a charge of shooting Miss Gladys Racey 19 Caldwell Ohio sophomore with intent to kill Racey was shot in the hip while walking with Davidson in University Hall Davidson reportedly confessed jealousy over a man who favored both women. The case reportedly will not be pressed.
Athens High suffered a 45 to 0 defeat Friday afternoon at Marietta. The Marietta squad, the largest high school team Athens faced, outweighed Athens by 25 pounds per man and used their size to pull away after a close first half. Coach Mackie noted injuries to McKinstry, Edgar, and Fetch, but Athens fought hard throughout the game despite the lopsided outcome.
About 100000 pounds of sugar will be offered to Columbus shoppers today at 14.5 cents per pound. More sugar is expected in Columbus late next week as grocers predict additional releases after Washington ordered Michigan refiners to release held Ohio sugar.
The Training school auditorium hosted a program by the three lower grades featuring dramatizations music and folk games. First grade under Miss Morris presented a Mother Goose party with elaborate costumes and character sketches. Second grade under Miss Weiler performed a Swedish folk dance and a pantomime with six grandmas. Third grade presented The Land of Poetry using Riley and Field verses with readings and songs.
The London press reacts to Bonar Law's suggestion that Britain's part in a Franco British American defensive pact hinges on U S ratification. The Times questions the wording and urges clearer U S understanding of Britain’s obligations and the peace treaty’s implications.
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