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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1919

Page

5

College Club Disbands To Fund Ohio University Delegate

In a called session the College Club voted to disorganize due to member workload and similar clubs. The club will use its treasury balance to send a representative from Ohio University to the first international congress of industrial women in Washington October 28 to November 4. Dean Voigt departs Tuesday as the delegate. findings will be reported to the labor congress and the League of Nations.

College Athens Ohio University International Congress of Industrial Women Washington International Congress of Labor League of Nations Dean Voigt Congress of Industrial Women Labor Congress

First Birthday Celebrated for Lenna Lenona at Wood Home

Mr and Mrs C W Wood entertained relatives Monday at their West Union street residence for the first birthday of daughter Lenna Lenona. Blue and white decor framed the dinner with nine place settings. Floral arrangements featured white chrysanthemums. Guests enjoyed a two course meal followed by games and music.

C. W. Wood West Union Street Lenna Lenona

Birthday Party at Jones Home Celebrates Local Birthdays

A Friday evening party at D. L. Jones on Second Street honored Mrs. Jones, Winifred Jones, Hester, and Lester Edwards. The home was decorated with Halloween emblems and enjoyable activities filled the night. Out of town guests included Miss Gladys Bradfield, her brother Leslie, and Basil Buchanan.

D. L. Jones Second Street Jones Winifred N W Hester Lester Edwards Hallowe'en Gladys Bradfield Chauncey Leslie Basil Buchanan Circle Hill

Visit of Mrs Dailey and family to Albany

Mrs. Adeline Dailey of Albany arrives for a ten day visit with her son Earl T Dailey and family. This evening at 7 30 o clock Child's Conservation League meets with Mrs R A Allison of 71 Maplewood and Mr and Mrs G M Romine with children and Miss Alice Brown visiting New Marshfield on Saturday evening

Adeline Dailey Albany Earl T. Dailey Child’s Conservation League R. A. Allison Maplewood G. M. Romine Alice Brown New Marshfield Charles Graham Cleveland Athens James Price Graham Lewis Graham Mill Street

Esther Class Halloween Party At 53 East State Street

Mr and Mrs John Gilbert host the Esther Class of the Christian church for a Hallowe en party Wednesday evening at Grace James residence 53 East State street. The notice lists various weekend and Sunday visitors from nearby towns.

Grace James East State Street Esther The Christian Church

Potatoes and Hay Cars Ready For Track In Days

Gloster News reports five white potatoes and two cars of pea green alfalfa hay slated to arrive soon from L. E. Munden & Co. Also notes mine safety during high water and a tomato seed story from Squire Jones. Evangelistic meetings begin November 5 at Greens Run church led by John B. Dickson.

L. E. Munden & Co Hisylvania Squire Jones Greens Run John B. Dickson Church of Christ

Temperance Sunday Observed by Church of Christ

The Church of Christ Sunday school will observe World Temperance Sunday with morning and evening sermons on Ohio State Missions and New Testament Conversion. All are invited to attend. Also notes a final hoped baseball game between Jacksonville and Millfield at Millfield, weather permitting, to decide the season. Potatoes offered on track with special car prices from L. E. Mundew & Co. 10-28-5.

Church of Christ Sunday Ohio State Missions Jacksonville Millfield Milfield L. E. Mundew & CO

Robber Returns to Brooks Oil Station After Missing $125

A Cleveland bandit, angered by reports he overlooked $125 in a Brooks Oil Station robbery, reappeared to force the clerk to empty the till again. The incident prompts police to review prior thefts and chase new leads.

Cleveland Brooks Oi

Regulars En Route to Knoxville Riot Duty

Major General E. M. Lewis commander at Camp Gordon and three companies of regulars entrained for Knoxville to support riot duty after Governor Roberts asked for troops to prevent further rioting linked to the street car strike in the city.

Atlanta E. M. Lewis Camp Gordon Knoxville Roberts Tennessee

Brothers in discord and delight Yale Princeton clash in rivalry

In the November 15 grid clash Yale center Captain Tim Callahan faces his brother Mike who snaps for Princeton. Across college football rosters many siblings play together or opposite, including Harvard Horweens Ralph and Arthur, Wells twins at Yale, Miller brothers at Penn, and Northwestern Morrows twins.

Yale Princeton Tim Callahan Mike Tigers Harvard Horweens Ralph Young Arthur Wells Twins Miller Brothers Pennsylvania Heinie Ray Northwestern Morrows

Ohio man seeks action over landlords denying housing to family

Edgar R. Sibler, a salesman with three small children, says Columbus landlords refused to rent him a house. He appealed to Attorney General Price, who cited no current remedy, and urged a new law to curb rent profiteering and child discrimination. He has paid $28 weekly for a single hotel room and says fifteen landlords turned him away.

Columbus Edgar R. Sibler New York Price Sibler B. W. Waltermier State Utilities Commission

Farmer shoots hunter during training of dogs

Clarence Graney of Middlebranch is critically wounded with chest and head injuries after a shotgun blast. Aaron Grutz, a Canton-area farmer, is arrested on charges of shooting. Grutz says he acted against perceived thieves after mistaking the men for chicken thieves while training hunting dogs.

Canton Clarence Graney Aaron Grutz Graney Grutz

Ohio State Football Strong Title Hope for Big Ten

Ohio State appears poised to dominate the Big Ten and contend with eastern powerhouses. The Buckeyes, led by backs Harley and Stinchcomb, boast a heavy line, disciplined coaching, and a machine like teamwork as they challenge Wisconsin and Chicago at the forefront.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Ohio Buckeye Middle West Ohio State University Columbus Chicago Wisconsin Indiana Northwestern Minnesota Illinois Michigan Ohio State Harley Stinchcomb

Father of Six Killed in Argue ment in Niles

James Belcaster was shot and killed after an argument in Niles Ohio. Police said extortion may have been involved. James Usello is being sought in connection with the killing. Belcaster’s wife and six children survive him.

Voting directions on two referendum laws and amendments

The notice urges voters to support Yes on the two referendum laws and oppose No on the two amendments. It provides no dates or locations and focuses on how to vote in the upcoming election.

Moonshine Raid Nets Arrests in Akron County

Department of justice and county sheriff raid moon shiners south of Akron on Monday night. Two twenty five gallon stills were found in operation and over 300 gallons of raisin mash seized. Three men arrested. home of B Yankov in East Akron raided with a still and ten gallons confiscated.

Akron CO Department of Justice B. Yankov East Akron

Celery King Promises Health Tea for Winter Ailments

A vintage advertisement touts Celery King as a cheap laxative tea. It claims one package can brew many cups to regulate bowels purify blood and strengthen against influenza. The copy urges use for children and notes only a few cents cost.

Young Beasley and Family Suffer Tragic Loss

Leo Edward Beasley age one of Marietta avenue died after a two week illness. His twin Leona is critically ill with the same bowel trouble. Surviving siblings include Fauna 11 and Leona, with two older brothers Junia and Harland having died previously. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at First M B Church burial West Union Street Cemetery.

Leo Beasley Leo Edward Beasley C. A. Beasley Marietta Avenue Leona Fauna Junia Harland East Side M. B C. L. Strecker West Union Street

No Chance to Recall Strike Report from Springfield

Acting President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers said there is no indication the coal strike will be rescinded now. He left for Indianapolis to attend a miners board meeting that will likely reply to President Wilson, but the strike order is not being withdrawn.

Springfield Ill John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis Indianapolis Wilson

Looters Target Government Whiskey Warehouse

Six men prepared for drought looted a government bonded warehouse in St. Louis, stealing liquor stocks valued at 656 525 dollars. The heist occurred on October 28 as authorities investigated the significant loss of whiskey holdings.

ST. Louis

Floods in Missouri Claim Three Lives and Cause Wide Damage

In southeastern Missouri three people died as floods devastated the region. Ted Hixton and his two children perished when swept away in Smith Ford's creek at Tipton. The Meramec River reached a 17-foot stage and was expected to rise to 26 feet within a day, with many streams overwhelmed since Saturday.

Louis Misouri T. Hixton Smith Ford's Creek Tipton Meramec Weather Bureau

Athens to Host Sheep Bay for Wool Growers

Wool growers from southeastern Ohio will gather at the Athens fair grounds for a Sheep Bay event. Speakers include J. H. Hammond on cross breeding, Dr. L. B. Beachy on parasites, and J. F. Walker of the Ohio Wool Growers' Association on the business side. The event aims to boost sheep breeding and production in the hilly region.

Southeastern Ohio Ae Ohio Fair Grounds J. H. Hammond L. B. Beachy J. F. Walker Ohio Wool Growers’ Association Athens County Adjol

Dash Balm A Household Remedy Adverts Heals Sore Throats

An old ad touts Dash Balm as a universal cure for tonsillitis sore throat chest colds sprains strains and muscle pain. It promises night relief by topical application for throat chest back and feet with inhalation absorption and claims wide druggist availability for 35 cents a jar in Wheeling where rains forecast continue.

Phosphated Iron Promises Boost for Strength and Vigor

In a health ad the text urges men and women to "make good" and tackle tasks with pep. It promotes Phosphated Iron capsules as a remedy to build strength, improve sleep, and prevent fatigue, claiming rapid boosts in energy and nerve tone when taken as directed by McKee Drug Co. and druggists.

McKee Drug Co

Dean's Kidney Pills Homegrown Endorsement from Athens Resident

W W Baird of Athens credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing long standing kidney trouble after using them for nearly three years. He reports improved health and no new complaints since taking the product. The testimonial notes the price at 60 cents and cites Lash's Drug Store as the local dealer. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes.

Athens W. W. Baird W. Union &J Dean Lash Mr. Baird Baird Foster-Milburn Co Mtra Buffalo N. Y

Don’t Blame Him Declares Ace In City Slickers Race

Adam Snyder said he finished Mere P. Snyder to 600 man bonds amid a tense race in Los Angeles. The remark came as the ace addressed reporters after the event.

Los Angeles Adam Snyder P. Snyder

First Wolf of the Season Killed by Greyhounds

The first wolf of the season was killed here after a pack of greyhounds cornered and captured the beast.

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