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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1920

Page

3

Young Woman Dies After Illness at Columbus Hospital

Mrs. Martin Johnson of Jelsonville died this morning at University Hospital Columbus after a three week illness. She is survived by her husband one child and her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Butts of Buchtel along with four brothers and two sisters. Ida Jewett visits Glouster Crawford home. EB Campbell returns from Glouster visit. Harry Matheny and two children of Cleveland stay with his father L G Matheny.

Martin Johnson University Hospital Columbus Johnson Robert Butts Buchtel Ida Jewett

Local Church Schedules and Welcoming Message

International church hours list Sunday school 9 30 preaching 10 30 and services at 7 P M and 7 30 P M with prayer and evangelistic meetings. First M E Church at 80 E Columbus hosts Sunday school 9 30 public As Epworth League 6 15 and worship 7 with themes True Freedom and The Sign plus Wednesday prayer.

International Etehurch J. C. Brillhart M. E Paul E. Kemper Columbus Street A. M Epworth League

Sunday church notices invite all to services and classes

Sunday school at 9 30 A M Miss Mabel Poston in charge Hearty welcome to all who do not attend elsewhere Church services at 7 30 P M Rev C B Plummer Cordial invitation given to all Instructive sermons and bright hearty singing.

Mabel Poston C. B. Plummer

Missionary Society Meeting Highlights at Methodist Church

The October meeting of the foreign missionary society at the Methodist church met at Mrs. Maud Bryan's home with assistances from Mrs. Chas Reynolds and Mrs. Clark West. Mrs. Freer led devotional thoughts on Ye Must Be Born Again. Delegates to the district convention were elected as Mrs. Poston and Mrs. Ama Wilson. The program On to the Villages featured India’s dense population and gospel outreach. A pageant Just Folks was performed by eight members and refreshments were served to 25 members and a guest.

Bible School and Services Schedule

Morning worship at 10 30 a m follows Bible school at 9 30 a m An official board meeting is set for 2 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 p m Evening worship at 7 p m Wednesday prayer at 7 p m and men's prayer session Friday night all noted for weekly church activities

Bible School Christian Endeavor

Wolverines of Columbus Open Season Against Fordster's Nelsonville

The Fordster's of Nelsonville arrive in good shape for the season opener against the Wolverines of Columbus. New players compete for spots as Columbus teams boast a strong start with three wins already. A good game is promised, encouraging local fans to attend.

Wolverines of Columbus Beasley’s Fordster’s Nelsonville Wolverines

Game Called At Pastime Park At 2 30

The boys game was halted at 2 30 prompt at Pastime Park leaving the outcome unclear. Officials cited ground conditions and time constraints as the reason for the early stoppage.

Pastime Park

Standard Bearers entertained at Miss McManaway home

The Standard Bearers of the Methodist Episcopal church were hosted at Miss Athlyn McManaway’s Walnut street home on Thursday evening October 7. A vocal solo by Ruth Wolfe and a piano solo by Edna Spencer highlighted the program. Eleven new members were received, with a long list of attendees. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. The Presbyterian Church announces sermons morning and evening. Mrs Hyde reports on the Women’s Synodical Society meeting at Dayton.

Methodist Episcopal Church Athlyn McManaway Walnut Street Ruth Wolfe Edna Spencer Katherine Kemper Ruth Powell Besse Ailes Fiorence Cook Loretta Mooney Edna Patton Lilliantewart Evelyn, Hartley Violet Iggins Mary Sharp Iva Murphy Gwendolyn Pidcock Thelma Cullins Marguerite Winchell Bernice Coope Lucille Somers Beryl O’mara Mabel Snowden Helen Collins Elsie Hodgman Eula Schuler Fay James Leah Huddy Lillian McNaughton Miss Rickards THE Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville Placed for Sale Brick Business Building

Nelsonville notice lists brick business building for sale by H. W. Stiers owner residing May denville with contact John Zeller. Also ads for mine rails arrivals and local services.

Nelsonville H. W. Stiers Maydenville John Zeller

A Real Sheep Story From Athens County

Nible Mills owned and ran a farm near Guysville. He sold his 1920 wool crop at fifty cents a pound from sixty sheep. One third of the wool belonged to tenant Chalfant who cared for the flocks. A check for one third was given to Chalfant, who bought ready made clothes and had to add fifty cents to the check to pay for them. The remark by the By-the-Way Man notes something is wrong with wool profits.

Nible Mills Guysville Chalfant Mr. Mills

Britton Narrowly Retains Title In Pittsburg Bout

Jack Britton world welterweight champion nearly lost his title in Pittsburg as Jack Perry dropped him in the third round with a left hook and the count reached eight Britton steadied in the fourth and rallied to weather Perry's late assault in the 12 round battle in Toledo on October 9.

Toledo Jack Britton Jack Perry Pittsburg Britton Perry

Juniors Organize Help for Harding-Coolidge Campaign

The Junior Harding-Coolidge club met in the court room with Attorney I M Foster and Judge J P Wood presiding. Nearly one hundred young Republicans elected officers and planned literature distribution, ushering, and future meetings. They will stage a parade and support the Longworth speech with a literature committee on hand.

Harding-Coolidge Club I. M. Foster J. P.wood Republican Party Joseph Edleman Walter Muir Franklin Murphy Secre Elizabeth Morgan Mary Stalder Athens Longworth

Co operative Company Announces Daily City Deliveries

The Co operative Company states that starting Monday October 11 deliveries to city trade will depart the store at 11 A M each day due to heavy out of town trade. Customers are urged to place orders early to allow staff to fill them efficiently.

Reba Co-Operative Coo

Women Show More Daring in Water at San Antonio

In San Antonio Oct 9 the community swimming hole saw 33 rescues this season with 27 women saved. Lifesaver Anthony Curreon notes women are harder to save and cites a safety rule: Do not go in water over your head. He says the rule would eliminate pulmotors lifeguards and first aid.

San Antonio Anthony Curreon Curreon

Late applications help wheat crop

An agricultural note explains limestone or phosphate can be applied to wheat ground after sowing if before-sowing application is impossible. Though less effective than incorporating into the root zone, these minerals still aid growth and are better than skipping application.

Antoinette Funk Stirs Athens Political Fray For Cox

Mrs. Antoinette Funk of Washington spoke Friday night in the Athens opera house for James Cox. This morning she addressed locals about Harding and Cox, amid loud exchanges and threats of violence as supporters clashed over the treaty. A Japan company now produces soda by electric process.

Antoinette Funk Washington, D. C Opera House James Cox Harding Cox Japan

Beckler Wins Athens Logan Highway Bid

Fred Beckler, local bidder, had his bid of 41 093 40 accepted for the Athens Logan highway improvement. The state estimate stood at 41 193 43, with Beckler underbidding by about 100. The targeted two thirds of a mile section, long neglected after Nelsonville’s split, will be tackled soon amid spirited competition from other Athens county and out of state firms. Beckler expects to start within a few days.

Fred Beckler Athens-Logan Nelsonville Corporation Athens County Beckler

Alexander Alexander and nearby townships redraw voting precincts

Athens county board approves new precinct lines altering Ames township division and creating Alexander east and west precincts. Rome and The Plains precincts assigned by a northern boundary line through Rome and The Plains road. Troy Township described with river starting point and section lines.

Athens County Board of Elections Alexander Ames Township Messenger Awee Township Ameston Hooper Ridge Alexander Township Alexander East Precinct Alexander West Precinct Rome Township Carthage Township Hocking River Miller Run Ronto Pike Road Pike Road Miller Run Road Stewart Precinct Guysville Precinct Plains Athens Township Pittsburg Plains Precinct Troy Township

Redistricting Lines Define Torch Hill and Troy Precincts

The document maps section lines dividing Torch Hill precinct from Troy township precinct and details ward boundaries in Nelsonville Ward 4. It assigns areas east and west of specified lines to precincts and notes Chauncey Village is split into two precincts by Converse Street.

Troy Township Torch Hill Coolville Village Nelsonville Grosvenor and Chestnut St Corporation Second St Second Street Grosvenor Chestey Street Chauncey Village Chauncey Converse Street

Count on Gowns And Bank Rolls

New York reports Dame Fanh fon embracing small fashion luxuries as a sign of status. Shops overflow with embellishments for street dresses and evening gowns, including jeweled ties, cameos, fur appliques, and elaborate headpieces. Sleeves and coats feature extreme designs with beaver and squirrel fur accents.

New York Dame Fanhfon

Best of Weather Eight Promised Today

Cleveland reports a fairly warm day as predicted for the fourth game of the world series. Weather outlook suggests mild temperatures and light winds shaping game conditions.

Cleveland Impros Brooklyn

Nine Meetings a Day Is Her Limit

A translated fragment notes Rewman, a South Dakota politician, limiting to nine meetings daily due to medical or political pressures. The text references audiences and rallies surrounding figures such as Harding, with mention of ardent speaking at stone and chiat events.

Rewman Fox Harding Weraen Chiat

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jelsonville Episcopal Church God E. F. Crist Junior Hall Ohio Cornwell’s Jewelry Store Majestic Charles Ray Sleuth Ray Comedy—News Hope-Jones Robert 8. Cordray Stuart's Opera House Ayaa Seate Callon J. H. Saltz Nelsonville, O Rebekahs Owls’ Hall Bert Coakley Bell Phone Christian Church Hocking Bell Ash Ave Watkins Street East Columbus St Raiload Christian Church Social Room Mrs. Ells A. Boole United States Ella A Prohibition Ni Olweya Theta Senate Gsatass Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bidg Nelsonville, Ohio Buckeye the Burger Bros. CO Main Street Cincinnati Onle J. E. Zeller Neil Chi Palmer’s Gardenglo Palmer Mary Garden Toilet Goode Hickman’s Pharmacy the Success Oil & Gas Co Well No Preston Oil Co
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