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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1920

Page

5

Local travel and visits noted in Columbus

Pr H S Singley visits Columbus on business. Frank Gross trips to Marietta for work. Mrs Orpha Herrold returns from Chicago with sister Mrs Hammill. Mrs Elizabeth Kern heads to Atlantic City for two weeks. Mrs H L Wheaton leaves for Columbus and Pisin City for ten days. Mr and Mrs William Cray relocate to 38 Mill St AJim Hope and others drive to Columbus for State Fair closing days. Joseph Basom and BH Batch join trip to the fair. Williams of Jerseyville travels to Columbus for the fair. Joseph L Bouchie of Vincennes visits son P J Bouchie at 150 Grosvenor St.

G. W. Hope Joseph Basom BH. A. Batch Columbus G. L. Fenzel Anna May Fred Fengelt William Fenzel Fred Fenzel Toledo Fred Fenzel Jr G.fenzel Det Mich Hazel Pennybaker

Mrs. Allen and daughter visit Nelsonville kin

Mrs. Frank Allen and her daughter Mary Kathryn are visiting Nelsonville for a week with Mrs. E. D. Cooley and family, the sister of Mrs. Allen.

Frank Allen Mary Kathryn Nelsonville E. D. Cooley

Local residents plan travels with fairs and visits

Mr O B Murphy leaves for Toronto to attend the One Hundred Thousand Club meeting. Clarence W Murphy and family enjoy a Columbus vacation. A party heads to the Ohio State Fair in Columbus for two days. Miss Mary Frances Creed visits Baltimore relatives. Prof Milo Kimball departs for Boston University. Others visit relatives or return from trips including Athens Sugar Grove and Atlantic City.

O. B. Murphy Toronto Canada New Y Life Tpaurangs Company

Ohio State Fair Impresses Visitor Claiming Best Ever

Agent based in Columbus returns from the Ohio State Fair noting it is the best ever seen in the state during the first three days. Mrs. Thomas E. Clark and her son Niam plan a Friday trip from Carpenter street to visit Charles Clark in Columbus before heading to Lodi for a week. Elizabeth Cochran accepts eighth grade teaching in Hopedale Harrison county schools with Blanche Howe, superintendent, as they prepare for the school opening next week.

Columbus Raymona Thomas E. Clark Niam Carpenter Street Charles Clark Capital City Clark Lodi Ohio Elizabeth Cochran Hopedale Harrison County Blanche Howe

Social notes from Columbus and Athens visits and travels

Mrs. A. C. Slodne and guests attended a reunion dinner at the Chittenden hotel with members of the Woman's War Savings committee in Columbus. Local families, church members, and visitors from Shelby, Athens, Toledo, and Indianapolis circulated through Athens and Nelsonville for hospital, family, and missionary events and regional tours.

A. C. Slodne South Court Street Columbus Chittenden Woman's War Savings Committee

Women join Athens County Republican Club in mass meeting

Over five hundred women signed a petition indicating their intent to join the Athens County Republican Club after a meeting in the Athens court house. Miss Carrie Florida of Dayton spoke on suffrage, party activity, and voting responsibility to mature voters.

Athens County Athens County Republican Club Athens Athens County Harding Coolidge Republican Club Carrie Florida Dayton Florida Staes Ohio Pennsylvania New York Republican I. M. Foster Republican Club A. B. Price Miss Villa van Dyke Miss Florida Columbuia Republian League of Nations

Police Captain Shot by Own Officer in Cleveland

Captain Edward B. Connolly of the Cleveland Heights police was near death from a bullet wound fired by Patrolman Ralph W. Newness who mistook him for a burglar at a drug store. Connolly was off duty in civilian clothes when Newness reported and fired.

Cleveland Edward B. Connolly Cleveland Heights Ralph W. Newness Barrows Newness

War saw on edge of fronts as Soviet forces advance

War news from Warsaw reports Soviet General Budenny's army is on the move with a likely push on the front lines. Details remain scarce as reports from the frontline areas filter in showing continued pressure and shifting positions amid the ongoing conflict.

Suffrage Leaders Celebrate Amendment Ratification

A Washington meeting last week brought prominent suffrage figures together to celebrate the ratification of the nineteenth amendment. Notable leaders include Mrs. Catt, president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, and other longtime advocates such as Miss Hay Harriet Upton and Mrs. Park, leaders in Republican and women’s voter organizations.

Washington Tion Miss Hay New York Arriet Upton Republican National Oene Park National League of Women Voters Mis Mary G. Hay Harriet Taylor Upton Maud Weed Park Marjorie, Shuler Carrie Gigeas Catt

Germany rejects calls to join Russia or Entente in war

Berlin reports Foreign Minister Simons said Germany refused proposals from both Russia and the Entente to collaborate against the other and break the Versailles treaty. He noted Russia was urged to collide with Bolsheviks and ally with the Entente, but the ideas were rejected.

Carl v. Groat United Press Berlin Germany Russia Simons Committee On Foreign Affairs Theg Si- Tiscates Magazinat

Family and Friends Visit in Ohio and Nearby Towns

Bethany Mr and Mrs Job Moore spent a few days with their son Clyde Moore in Athens. Wyatt Johnson of Baltimore visited the Johnsons. Lelia Lightfoot and son Garth of Stewart stayed with grandparents Lorn and Mrs Petty. Everett Russell and family attended the Athens fair. Everett Ross visited Parkersburg. Harley Moore visited relatives near Stewart. Charley Moore builds a new barn. Hue Poston from near Canaanville visited Mr. Graunt Russell.

Job Moore Clyde Moore Athens Wyatt Johnson Baltimore John Johnson Lelia Lightfoot Garth Stewart Lorn Petty Everett Russell Everett Ross Parkersburg Harley Moore Mrs. Featherstone Charley Moore Hue.Poston Canaanville Graaut Russell

Domini Republic Plans Agricultural Experiment Station

The government of the Domini republic will establish an agricultural experiment station to improve the quality of native livestock and promote agricultural development.

Dominican Republic

Polish Army Drives Reds from Poland Featured Women Warriors

A historic Polish army report highlights thousands of young women who helped push Soviet forces back. The piece emphasizes female courage and duty, noting the women’s decisive role in battlefield success and morale during wartime efforts.

Warsaw

Ohio State Stadium to House 63000 Fans

Columbus September 2 The new Ohio State football stadium will seat 83 000 or 63 000? The article states a capacity figure and notes a U shaped structure with two seating tiers. Construction has begun for the 92 acre Ohio Field complex adjoining the stadium, featuring baseball diamonds and football grids.

Columbus America Ohio State University Ohio Amoni Ohio State Athens County

Large list of new teachers for the county

Certificates to teach were issued after the August 27 examination. The county examiners granted one year elementary certificates to Adda Beckett Edwin FE Higgins Frances Mattie James Fannie Matteson Stella Aeman Bertha Syx Emme J Hix son Lloyd BE Sears John L Stine Cleo Williams E L Ferguson Arthur Hawk Edne Wharton three years to Erc Butcher Ray Strickler Ferne Byx Edith Brohard John Paynter R L LeMaster Eleanor Dunn and others renewals for two and three years under various sections.

Adda Beckett Edwin FE. Higgins Dinsmoor Frances Mattie James Fannie Matteson Fstella Aéaman Bertha Syx Emme J. Hixson Lloyd BE. Sears Jackson County John L. Stine Cleo Williams E. L. Ferguson Arthur Hawk Edne Wharton Erc Butcher Ray Strickler Ferne Byx Edith Brohard John Paynter R. L. LeMaster

Two Detectives Sought in Chicago Slaying Case

Chicago police sought two private detectives believed to have witnessed the slaying of Howard B. Rhodes, a Chicago merchant, who was shot while in an auto ride with Mrs. Virginia Jacobson. Investigators say the detectives trailed Jacobson amid a divorce suit and followed the couple to a hospital where Rhodes’ body was taken.

Chicago Howard B. Rhodes Virginia Jacobson Rhodes

Weekend visitors fill Guyville area homes

Listings note multiple guests and relatives visiting from Marietta Athens The Plains and Parkersburg over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Jewett Stalder Miss Margaret Snow and Charles Miss Edith Wetzel and Mrs Charles Inman Dr BE D Harper from Indianapolis Rev M L Woodard and families Will Morrison Dale Smalley and others visited or stayed with local residents in Stewart and surrounding areas.

Jewett Stalder Marietta H. Stalder Margaret Snow Charles Athens W. Wistner R. D BE. D. Harper Wilson Indianapolis Bruce Chapman Charles Inman Edith Wetzel Canaanville J. M. Bryson the Plains Bean Ryland Perr C. C. Cray M. L. Woodard Will Morrison New England M. E. Church Dale Smalley Parkersburg G. W. Calvert Eve Mr. Woodard Stewart

Picnic and church service invite in evening notice

A church notice invites all to a picnic supper on Tuesday evening on the church lawn and preaching at the M. and church Sunday evening for the final sermon of the conference year.

Rationing of Coal Supply Seen as Prospect for Ohio

In Cleveland on Sept 2 representatives from Youngstown Cleveland Akron and other cities plus the National Coal Association local dealers and railroad men planned talks on preventing a coal famine this winter. The Akron plan to pool supplies and distribute to homes lacking coal gained favor, while those with stock would wait. State reports urged rapid action to avert widespread fuel shortages.

Cleveland Ohio Youngstown Akron National Coal Association Interstate Commerce Commission

Protest in Chicago Over Starvation Hunger Strike

An American protest erupted in Chicago on September 2 as activists oppose allowing Terence McBwiney to starve himself and target Premier George Chris non for political reasons.

Chicago Terence acBwiney Ignerenes George Chris

Seventy Thousand Miners Idle in Anthracite Strike

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on September 2 fifty thousand workers in district No 1 Lackawanna and Luzerne counties faced a complete tie up as insurgent leaders protest Wilsons coal wage award. Forty five collieries closed. Authorities prepared to act and government agents kept plans undisclosed while United Mine Workers factions met with operators in Scranton to integrate new terms.

Wilkesbarre Wilson Anthracite Commission Lackawanna Luserne Commission United Mine Workers Scranton

Card of Thanks and Family Visit Notes

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors who protected property after a fire. The item mentions Mr and Mrs Colvin hosting Carlos and family, Vivien, and a Nelsonville family member Levi Ogg visiting, plus Mrs Qra Copeland. Comments include a brief social note on Monday and Thursday night fire incident.

Carlos Vivien Ag? d Nelsonville Colvin Levi Ogg Rs. Qra Copeland Chas. Ryan

Community Meet at New Marshfield Begins Sept 6

A series of community welfare meetings starts at the Church of Christ in New Marshfield on Sunday Sept 6 with an all day gathering. A noon basket dinner, Rev. March of Athens, and Prof. G. Mardin of Ohio University are slated to speak, with the county health nurse invited. The events aim to address rural life in the county and invite all residents.

New Marshfield Church of Christ March Athens Mardin Ohio University

Twelve Hurt in Dublin Bomb Explosion

Dublin reports a bomb blast severely injuring twelve people. Advices received here indicate a share of victims attacked or injured. authorities warn of ongoing danger as investigations continue.

Dublin

Sand Rock Social Guests and Local Visits

Sand Rock community notes weekend visits from Nelson Colvin and James and McDonald families of nearby towns. The article lists dinners and gatherings at several homes, names Thelma Colvin and Lydia Bowman among attendees, plus a cream social planned at Sand Rock school on Friday September 3.

Nelson Colvin Stanton James Athens Len McDonald New England Sabra Morris Amesville Jesse King Ethel Jerseyville Robert Roberts Carmel Hal Brawley Orta Roberts Jas Thelma Colvin Misa Dorothy Lotts Lydia* Bowman Chesterhill Will Marquis Sand Roc School House Frank Porter F. EB. McCune

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wociety Frank Gross Congress Street Orpha Herrold Chicago, Ill C. D. Hammill Elizabeth Kern Wedness Atlantic City H. L. Wheaton Pisin City William Cray Franklin Avenue No. 38 Mill Street Williams Joseph. L. Bouchie Vingennes, Ind P. J. Bouchie Grosvenor Street Clarence W. Murphy B. Murphy East State Street Herb Parker P. H. McKinley D. M.murphy Mary Frances Creed Lucille Creed Creed Florence Bish Milo Kimball Boston, Mass College of Business Administration Boston University Carl Ferguson Colum Ohio State A. D. Townsend Jellico, Tenn Charlies H. Townsend Ben Biddle Betty Sugar Grove A. B. Mackie Colonial Inn Coach Mackie Athens School R. M. van Dyke Harold Frederick 0. R. Ross Philadelphia Albany New York City Robert E. Nye Chauncey Buenos Aires Argentina L. A Roy Pilcher Valparaiso Gary Ind London Grace West Rose Price Alma Jones Ella Chapman Buckeye Lake E. R. Raymond B. M. Covert of Mr. Covert Elizabeth McGrath County Commissioners Office Miss Grace Kate Mulligan Shelby Iowa Elizabeth McCole Athens C. B. Ballenger Angel Ridge Orley Moore The Christian Church S. E. G.pedigo E. D. Murch C. Augusta Morse W. Duffee L. A. Koons J. O. Earick William Burke David Johnson W. D. Robinson and Son James Burke E. L. Church Knox Grace Riley Brsbagy Budenny Bethany REDS Poland Ohio Stadium Ocat Eleanor Dunn Nelle Laughlin Margaret McGucken Mary McGucken Naomi Kam Verrice Wolfe Carrie Smith Florente Smart Nellie Shafer Gertrude Seel Hazel Ryan Gladys Rhodes Mae Pierce Parl Barnhill Theresa Blackwood Gladys Bowers Gladys Brewer Lucile Bryson Lucile Carpenter Charles Christman Garnette Daniels Donna Fish Chloe Harris Mildred Howard Cecile McGrew Merle Norris Guysville Garden Court Gline Pharmagy Co Athens, Ohio All Day Church Mardis Ine Empire Phonograph
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