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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1920

Page

4

Mr. Cox retreats in disputed fund debate

The piece critiques Mr. Cox for lowering his own subscription estimate and failing to show corrupt funds. It argues a local campaign fund shows far less than claimed, notes Tammany Hall could outdo him, and contends voters may remember results by November. It also cites improved economic outlook with cheaper raw materials and stronger buying power.

Cox Pittsburgh Harding United States Tammany Hall Tammany Fourteenth Street Cooper Union Carnegie Hall Coliseum Chicago Warsaw

Real Reductions as Prices Begin to Fall

The Federal Reserve Board notes a downward tendency in prices across most commodities and confirms a broad-based decline. Food costs lagged but now align with the trend as summer reductions prove sustainable due to good crops, improving labor efficiency, and transportation factors.

Federal Reserve Board

Mothers by the State in a New South Wales Plan

Edith E. Moriarty argues that after the nineteenth amendment women may press for state recognition of mothers. She cites New South Wales creating a ministry of motherhood and proposed support for families with more than two children, urging progressive laws to invest in healthy children and working mothers.

Edith E. Moriarty New South Wales Labor

Bride Trades Pigs For Freedom In Irish Tale

After dinner, an Irish husband orders his wife Biddy to feed the pigs. She refuses, citing her dowry. He boasts, she leaves, and returns with a bold claim that since the pigs were her property she has sold them and will not feed them again.

Biddy

Sugar Dealers Get No Relief From Government

Washington readers learn that the department of justice will not grant relief to Ohio sugar dealers and jobbers facing a declining market. A telegram from Talbot Wholesale Grocery Co. cites multi million losses and blames margin rules and press guidance, urging use of sugar equalization board funds and stronger government control.

Washington Department of Justice Ohio Pomerene Department A. P. Black Pomerone B. &. Talbott Talbot Wholesale Grocery Co Middleport Talbott Fair Price Commissions Sugar Equalization Board

The Presbytery of Athens 1870 1920

The Presbytery of Athens as constituted results from two reunions, 1870 and 1907, listing churches from Old and New School branches and Cumberland church. It notes church dissolutions since 1870, new formations, and the 35 church roll, with history of early Presbyterian presence in Marietta, Beverly, Athens, and Gallipolis. It highlights rural mission challenges and early vacancy and supply efforts.

Athens Old School New School Cumberland Church Athena Alexander Hebbardsville Barrow Beech Grove Bristol Crossroads Decatur Deerfield Grandview New Matamoras McConnelsville Millfield New Plymouth Pleasantview Waterloo Barlow Beverly Marietta Gallipolis Jacob Lindley Ohio University Presbytery and Home Missions Committee

Vacancies and Supply Through Presbyteries Struggle

The text traces vacancy and supply management in the Synod of Columbus and its Presbyteries from 1877 through 1920. It notes frequent vacancies, shifting plans, and the evolution of committees including the Home Mission Committee, Vacancy and Supply, and a rural Presbyterial missionary concept, with key figures like Hart, Taylor, and Bates.

Terial Home Mission Committee Home Mission Committee Synod of Columbus General Assembly Presb Tery Chas. C. Hart Charles B. Taylor Samuel C. Bates

POMEROY MIDDLEPORT NOTES

Miss Helen Zeise returned to Columbus after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hecox. Theodore Reed left for Akron. Heritage Lewis family returned from Mt. Gilead and Cincinnati. Dan Newby and two Youngstown children visiting Dana Daniels. Tom Lewis visiting Cincinnati on business. Maurice Davis spent two weeks at Winona Lake and returned home. William Swisher left for Columbus for the State Fair. Mrs J Rust and Frank Vrooman left for Columbus on business.

Helen Zeise Columbus Ray Hecox Theodore Reed Akron Heritage Lewis Mt. Gilead Cincinnati Dan Newby Youngstown Dana Daniels Tom Lewis Maurice Davis Winona Lake William Swisher J. Rust Frank Vrooman

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Reflect Local Travel and Visitors

Mrs. George Schlaegel and daughter Eleanor return from Columbus. Miss May Genheimer back home after a two week motor trip. James Hall of Fremont and John Hall of Fostoria visit. Mr and Mrs William Stiff with granddaughter Flossie Hysell return to Logan after visiting Mrs Stiff's sister, Mrs James Beckle. A W Caldwell district supervisor of state children's welfare returns to Columbus. Bernice Cook visits Athens yesterday. J L McFadden of Nashville Tenn leaves for Cleveland after visiting sister Mrs F G Pierce. Mrs Gay Boston of Letart Falls returns to Akron. Mrs Stella Elder and three children return to Cincinnati. A L Johnston leaves for business trip at Columbus. George Meier Jr arrives home for visit. Marie and Regina Becker return home after Columbus visit. Earl Dawson and William O'Neil return from Kanawha River canoe trip. George K Bradford leaves yesterday for Columbus.

Pomeroy Bend George Schlaegel Eleanor Columbus May Genheimer James Hall Fremont John Hall Fostoria William Stiff Flossie Hysell Logan Stiff James Beckle A. W. Caldwell State Children’s Welfare George Meier Miss Marie Regina Becker Earl Dawson William O'Neil Kanawha River George K. Bradford

Elevator falls ten stories in New York building

Investigation into the Clarendon building accident shows an overloaded elevator collapsed when the cable snapped. Two men died, fifteen were injured, including several girls. The deceased are Albert Kaplan and Max Luter.

New York Clarendon Building Albert Kaplan Max Luter

Business Men Are the Final Winners

The Athens volleyball match at Ohio Gym Tuesday saw a business men’s team defeat the summer school students in three games 21-9 15-21 21-10. Captains Doric Hutchenson and Howard Hutchenson led the student side, while R Lamborn and H Coke nougher starred for the business men. Prof. Olson refereed and kept the pace high as several hundred students created an electric, tournament-like atmosphere.

Athens Thor Olson Ohio Gym R. Lamborn H. Cokenougher Siigley F. McCoy Lee Cameron

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