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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1920

Page

3

Nelsonville Social Notes Travel and Visits

Mr John Mooney and Mrs Carl Coakley with daughter Rachel returned from Charleston W Va where theywere guests of Mr and Mrs Logan Mooney Mrs John Rhodes visits Columbus with her daughter Mrs Leona McVickers Mrs Frank Rhodes and son Lawrence returned to Newark after visiting Mrs John Rhodes C E Weltzheimer and two sons will spend two days at the State Fair Mrs Harry Hinman and three children and Miss Mary Woodard return to Bridgeport after two weeks with the Woodards family Cash Stratton visits Columbus E C Campbell spends a day in Columbus on business Mr and Mrs Charles Pensyle and daughter Mary are spending some time in Columbus.

John Mooney Carl Coakley Rachel Charleston W. Va Logan Mooney John Rhodes Leona McVickers Columbus Frank Rhodes Lawrence Newark C. E. Weltzheimer Harry Hinman Mary Woodard Bridgeport W. N. Woodard Cash Stratton Zale Kep Logan E. C. Campbell Charles Pensyle Mary

Bicycle Party on Robbins Hill Hosted by Mrs Farrow

Mrs Dail Farrow hosted a bicycle party on Robbins Hill on Wednesday. The afternoon featured games and wading followed by ice cream and muskmelons.

Dail Farrow Robbins Hill Farrow

Infant Helen Louise Westfall Dies at Week Old

The week old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Westfall died at the parents home on Franklin street this morning. Julius Shamansky visits his brother Dr Harry Shamansky in New York City. Miss Nellie Bashore of Charleston WV visits her aunt Mrs William Barker. Mr and Mrs M Shamansky and family motored to Columbus.

Helen Louise Westfall Henry Westfall Franklin Street Julius Shamansky Harry Shamansky New York City Nellie Bashore Charleston W. Va William Barker M. Shamansky Columbus

Nelsonville Classifieds for Sale and Help Wanted

Local Nelsonville notices list items for sale including a mine pony and a four room house with easy terms. Also jobs advertised for a dry goods clerk and piano rentals with events like dances at Red Men Hall and Ik. of P. hall for Labor Day.

Local Church Collects Mite Boxes for Missionary Work

Readers are urged to turn in mite boxes for the foreign missionary society of the Methodist church. Women are asked to bring boxes to Mrs Retta Howe or Mrs Waldo Chute and Mrs Sam Starkey and daughter. Gredys left for Columbus for Gladys to undergo adenoids and tonsils removal at Grant hospital.

Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Retta Howe Waldo Chute Sam Starkey Gredys Columbus Gladys Grant Hospital

Well Known Couple Weds in Athens at Arpee Home

Miss Rhea Hoodlett and Burns Coakley wed in a ring ceremony at the Arpee home in Athens on Thursday at 9 am. Rev Leon Arpee officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hoodlett, is a 1917 city schools and Columbus Office training School graduate and stenographer at Standard coal. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Marion Coakley, is a noted electrical engineer and architect who attended Ohio University. The couple will live at 189 West Washington Street after a two week motor trip.

Arpee Athens Rhea Hoodlett Burns Coakley Leon Arpee Leo Hans Chicago John Hoodlett Our City Columbus Office Training School Standard Coal Office Marion Coakley Ohio University Washington Street

Sweaty reunion draws broad attendance at Wrights Grove

Heavy rain did not dampen the Sweaty reunion. Relatives and friends from Columbus Glouster McConnelsville New Straitsville Murray City Logan Chauncey and Nelsonville attended and reported a good time. Organizers invite a return next year.

Wright's Grove Columbus Glouster McConnelsville New Straitsville Murray City Logan Chauncey Nelsonville

Irish in Columbus Urge Help to Save Cork Mayor

Twelve hundred members of the Friends of Irish Freedom telegrammed Secretary of State Colby seeking friendly aid to save the life of Mayor MacSwiney of Cork who is on a hunger strike in a London jail.

Columbus Macswiney Friends of Irish Freedom Colby MacSwifiey Cork London

Old Men Today Bring Back To Their Places

Five hundred strike sympathizers clashed with police as Brooklyn Rapid Transit officials tried to boost transportation. A detective was badly cut and two men arrested after milk bottles were thrown at a street car. One hundred forty six older employees returned to work and more cars were in operation.

New York Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company

Claims Oil Well Shows Promise Near White Hall

Athens township anticipates a promising oil well from the Frank R. Gross site on the George W. Lawson farm near the White Hall school house. The well is being cleaned after a recent shot and oil has flowed twice through the casing. Tests will estimate value soon, with Gross predicting 25 to 30 barrels per day when pumping begins, no less than ten barrels in the meantime.

Athens Township Frank R. Gross George W. Lawson White Hall School House Gross

Brooklyn Longshoremen Refuse to Load British Ships

About 2,000 Brooklyn longshoremen protested British policy on Ireland by refusing to load ships on Friday. Officials of steamship companies said the strike did not affect them though many workers did not report for duty.

New York Ireland Brooklyn

Deschanel Nears Resignation as Elections Loom

Paris dispatch says the French foreign office denies a resignation letter by President Deschanel. Confidence held he will resume duties in November. He was to meet Peruvian and Austrian ministers at Rambeville and receive credentials. Some leaders expect a resignation when international conditions allow new elections.

Henry Wood United Press Paris Foreign Office Deschanel Rambevillet

Gasoline and Oil Prices Inch Upward to New Highs

Prices for gasoline and refined oil edge higher with a one cent rise. Saturday retail gasoline at 31 cents and refined oil at 21 cents.

Bandit Train Theft Sparks Chicago Yard Quarrel

In Chicago on September 3, bandits seized a Milwaukee freight train from its crew using a red lantern, then fled five blocks where the engine and cars were found with the cargo valued at 500000. Officers suspect strikers were involved in a recurring yard conflict.

Chicago Milwaukee

Child Is Killed By Girl Driver In Ashland Ky

Ray Hicks age 23 son of Smith Hicks of East Greenup avenue Ashland was instantly killed when run over about 11 am by an automobile driven by Miss Marjorie Kercheval daughter of prominent physician C K Kercheval. The child played in the street near his home and was not seen. Death was instantaneous with a broken neck. The mother carried the body home where a physician declared him dead.

Ashland Ray Hicks Smith Hicks East Greenup Avenue Marjorie Kercheval C. K. Kercheval

Dairy Products Plant Burned in Cleveland Fire

A fire at a dairy plant in Cleveland injured two men, with one possibly fatally hurt. Firefighters battled flames through the night as authorities investigated the cause and assessed damage to the facility and equipment.

Cleveland

Dissension Feared Over Presidential Election in Mexico

United Press reports political tension rising as the new Republican party protests General Pablo Obregon's candidacy, claiming constitutional violations. Robles Dominguez supporters urge President de la Huerta to block Obregon, sending a memorandum to Congress.

Mexico City New Republican Party Pablo Obregon Robles Dominguez Obregon de la Huerta Congress

Farmers withhold half billion bushels wheat from market

Washington reports that about 500 million bushels of harvested wheat remain off the market as farmers seek price gains. Grain expert Beasley says current supply restraint aims to lift prices, with wheat around 2.50 a bushel and rumors of 3 potential. 1920 crop totals show 93.2 percent harvested and large 1919 carryover. Old editor Bruice, longtime Piedmont Herald associate editor, dies in Keisyer West Virginia.

Ralph F. Couch United Press Washington Beasley Bureau of Markets

Murder Trial at Defiance Full of Horace

In Defiance a crowded courtroom heard Joshua Botkin 60 charged with the murder of Arthur Gerald Bullock seven. Prosecutor describes a brutal beating while defense says Botkin punished the child and did not intend to kill him. Doctor Huffman performed the autopsy.

Joshua Botkin Arthur Gerald Bullock Winn Earl Wesley Bullock Botkin Earl Arthur Hart Gerald Peter Kintner Kintner Wthel Sarquharson T. R. Hamilton Hamilton G. W. Huffman Arthur Bullock

Polish delegates reject Bolshevik proposals at Minsk conference

The War Office announced that Polish delegates at the Minsk peace conference formally rejected all Bolshevik proposals today. The Polish delegation will depart Tuesday for Riga, Latvia, where the conference will resume.

London Minsk War Office Riga Latvia

Fined for Using Obscene Words Pleading Guilty

Mrs. Mary Judson of Jacksonville was fined $5 and costs after pleading guilty to using obscene and licentious language before Justice of the Peace Pearl W. Helwig. The charges, filed by neighbors Mary Lehridan and Catherine Talbert, stem from August 31 quarrels over a line fence and children's disputes.

Justice of the Peace Pearl W. Helwig Mary Judson Jacksonville Mary Lehridan Catherine Talbert Judson Cuarrela

Cox Attacks The Hague Tribunal In Western Tour

Governor James M. Cox declared in Jackson Michigan that the Hague tribunal is a flawed idea replacing the league of nations. He attacked Senator Harding's proposal and said he would name Republican campaign contributors soon. He noted labor dispute backers appear in the Ohio list.

Jackson Mich Hague Harding League of Nations James M. Cox Cox Ohio

Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praise in Michigan

Mrs A H Hall of Caseville Michigan says the remedy saved her baby's life this summer and they always keep it on hand. Mrs Mary Carrington of Caseville Michigan notes it has provided prompt relief for years. A Florida inventor has succeeded in making news print paper from native saw grass.

Chamberlain Michigan A. H. Hall Caseville Mich Mary Carrington Florida

Twin City Fires Cause Over 100000 In Damages

Two fires today caused more than 100000 in damage. An oil explosion at the Standard Oil Company plant injured workers. A blaze at the Telling Belle Vernon Company dairy plant caused about 100000 in damage and forced the evacuation of over 100 employees. An electric drink mixer is described as a clamp on device for table use.

Standard Oil Company Telling-Belle-Vernon Company

German plan to export nitrogen free of duty

Berlin dispatches report the German government intends to release from 50 000 to 80 000 tons of nitrogen produced from air for export without any duty.

Washington Berlin Department of Commerce

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Fostum Cereal Nelsonville News Bicycle Party Bell Phone Rissa Triplett Gen. del Monroe St Mason City Hill Red Men's Hall C. E. Scott West Call C Mediem Grover Street Walnut Second Walnut Street Columbus Street Ik. of. P. Hall Labor Day Amy Watkins Cincinnati FENGH Rome Milan Turin Dairy Products Carter Menda Athens Book & News Co Cline Bldg Fulton—Coe Ralph H. Turner Keyser H. Bruice Piedmont W. Vas Horace Joshua Bodkin R. R Badbury E. B. Acomb Columbus St Nelsonville, C Guysville Ivers and Pond Singer Davenette Mill Street
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