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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1920

Page

8

County Officials Exonerated by Grand Jury in Meigs County

Meigs County faces a political fallout amid sheriff nomination battles and a grand jury probe. The October term grand jury fully exonerated county officers from claims arising from statements by Frank Gloeckner while indicting him on charges of threatening and attempting to intimidate witnesses.

Meigs County Hell’s Half Acre Grand Jury Adam Frank Gloeckner State of Ohio Adam Gloeckner Grand

Fisher and Dillinger to duel Sunday at Syracuse Park

Baseball fans expect a Sunday showdown as Harley Dillinger and Albert Fisher oppose each other at Syracuse ball park. Dillinger, strong away from home, will start for Pomeroy while Harry Grimm moves to the outfield. Fisher brings a tougher lineup and proclaims he will win. The pitchers are evenly matched and the outcome may hinge on the breaks.

Dillinger Fisher

Dayton Woman to Talk Politics in Meigs County

Akron speaker Miss Annie McCully is set to address three Meigs county public meetings next week. She will speak at the Opera House in Middleport Monday October 18 at 7 30 pm the Rutland High School auditorium Tuesday October 19 at 2 pm and the Pomeroy courthouse Tuesday at 7 pm urging women of the county to engage in politics.

Dayton Meigs County Annie McCully Akron Ohio Middleport Rutland Pomeroy McCully

From Forty Five to Sixty Change of Life Remedy Ad

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound promoted for relief during menopause. Mrs Alice Barer of Morse Oklahoma endorses the remedy and notes personal use. Readers are invited to write to E Pinkham Medicine Co. for confidential advice answered by a woman.

Morse Okla Lydia Eene Alice Barer Oklahoma Lydia HE Pinkham E. Pinkham Medicine Co Qynn Mass

Women invited to campaign meeting in county

A campaign event invites women to hear issues from a female perspective. The speaker is Republican aligned, and organizers urge all county women to attend. The note stresses broad participation across the electorate.

Democrats Fail To Light Up Meigs County Meeting

The audience at the Opera House last evening was meager as Hon. M. A. Daugherty, billed as a great Democratic orator, failed to arrive. Members vented their frustration with phrases like It’s too bad and Shame on the committee.

M. A. Daugherty Meigs County

Miller seeks extra money for water supply

A Pomeroy Daily News item reports a Meigs Water Co meeting where President Miller and Dunbar discussed bills. Council agreed to pay about 2100 dollars after deductions he requested, with Miller guaranteeing service only while funds last and proposing additional revenue to cover running expenses.

Miller Pomeroy Daily News Meigs Water Company Dunbar

Wadsworth PEP Boosts American Legion Membership

Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion reports rapid gains as Commander Wadsworth energizes the drive. At the latest meeting eighteen new members were added to the roster and efforts for further recruitment continue steadily.

Drew Webster American Legion W. W. Wadsworth Legion

Link Fisher Named Clerk of Meigs County Election Board

William “Link” Fisher has been appointed as clerk of the Meigs county election board. A printer by trade, Fisher is described as likeable and up to date, with the new role bringing expected troubles, but the community congratulates him on the appointment.

Will “Link” Fisher William Fisher

Jesus Begins His Ministry at the Church Lesson

Sunday school lesson outlines Jesus starting his ministry from Matthew 4 12 25 with the Golden Text Repent ye for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand Luke 22 24 27 Christian Endeavor Topic Christian Principles in Politics Citizenship Day content notes on church activities for October 17.

Jesus Matthew

Exchange Sermons At Local Churches This Sunday

Rev C Lloyd Strecker of First Methodist will preach at Presbyterian Church in exchange with Rev Wilcox. Wilcox will lecture in the evening with about fifty slides. Public invited. Young people meet at six. Sabbath school at nine.

Christian Church service schedule and events

The Christian Church notes Bible school at 9 00 a m morning worship at 10 15 am sermon by Rev A C Hacke evening service at 7 00 pm Christian Endeavor 6 00 pm intermediate Endeavor 6 00 pm mid week prayer 7 00 pm Charles Day leads topic Great Preachers and Their Message Philip preaching Jesus Acts 8 24 40 all students welcome

He Christian Church E. D. Murch Bible School J. H. Burt Supr A. C. Hacke Christian Endeavor Philip Jesus Central Ave. M. E D. Ll. Browning Serwon John Epworth

Religious Services and Revivals Schedule

Sunday school and preaching times listed for First Methodist, Christian Science Society, and Central Ave Methodist Church. Revival meetings scheduled for one week at First Methodist. Sermons include themes from John and Psalms with evening worship and youth activities noted.

Church of the Good Shepherd Service Sunday

The Church of the Good Shepherd on Cor State and Carpenter Streets invites all to a Sunday service at 10 30 AM led by Rev C B Plummer Rector with a cordial welcome.

Church OF the Good Shepherd State and Carpenter Streets C. B. Plummer

Church notices outline services for M. E. Church

The Plains and Millfield schedules list Sunday school at 9 30 A M with preaching at 10 30 A M on baptism topics. Evening Epworth League sessions follow at 6 30. Sugar Creek also holds Sunday school at 9 30 A M with class meetings and preaching on sanctification in the evening.

M. E. Church V. Ahlbrand the Plains Epworth League Millfield Sugar Creek

Pastor H. C. Smith to speak at First Baptist Church

The pastor H. C. Smith will take to his work on Sunday October 24 at First Baptist Church Music Hall under the church schedule.

First Baptist Church Music Hall H. C. Smith

Sunday church services and events announced

C Lloyd Strecker invites all to a Sunday school at 9 A M with Mrs L G Bean meeting young college women and Prof Stailey greeting young men in Class Six. 10 30 A M sermon by Dr A Y Wilcox. Epworth League devotional at 6 P M on Spiritual Values of Bible Study and an evening stereopticon lecture at 7 P M on The Gospel for a Working World with industrial pictures.

C. Lloyd Strecker L. G. Bean Stailey A. Y. Wilcox The Presbyterian Church Epworth League

Unclear fragmentary health ad text

Fragmentary OCR text promotes relief from stomach upset and gas with a product named Eatonic. Includes garbled phrases about health and digestion and an implied guarantee.

Community Christmas Shower Hosted by Chan nels

A large gathering at the Ervin Channel home hosted a miscellaneous shower for Cana nville residents. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. John Stanley, Mrs. W R Rawlins and relatives, and many Cana nville families. The event featured dancing, ice cream, cake, and a long guest list spanning multiple households and friends.

Homer Stanley Ervin Channel Charles Cook Cleveland John Stanley Chauncey W. R. Rawlins J. D. We Isaac Price Coolville Canaonville J. D. Rowe Alma Billy Joe Joe Kim Joe Baker Velma Floyd Channel Phyllis Hugh Stephenson Jerald Neal Ira Stanley Doris Ruth Joe Walton James Eddie Agane Thomas John Edwards Vernard Mont Stanley James Ogle Jr Ray Ayers James Wayde Len Thompson Ellis Ayers Messrs Johnson Sweeney Norman Walraven Clarence Sutton Wm. Heir George Darnell Matt Smith Ivor Darnell Howard Vandyke Wayne Smith Oscar Darnell Gaylord Radcliff Willard Clark Jake Darnell Kenneth Wayde Willie Darnell Willie Clark Willie Heir Lysle Wayde Adrian Wayde Glendon Baker Clarence Thompson Jackie Anderson Harvey Davies William Baker Delver Quick Frances Baker Misses Margret Agan Freda Smith Mary Donaldson Margret Smith Mary McClay Lucile Donaldson Olive Stanley Gladys Ruth Baker Maretta Darnell Edyth Thompson John Stanley Jr

Columbus merchants cut cotton goods prices up to a third

Columbus dealers report a wave of price cuts on cotton goods totaling 25 to 30 percent in recent weeks. Managers credit reductions by New England manufacturers and jobbers, some as high as one-third, for enabling local deals.

Columbus New England

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