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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
2
Radcliffe Chautauqua closed in Chauncey last week with strong attendance and broad educational value. The local committee thanks participants and supporters for aiding a splendid event across daily and evening programs.
Mr and Mrs Chas Shields entertained many guests Saturday night in honor of their daughter Margaret who leaves this week to enter the Catholic school in New Lexington. The gathering ended with refreshments and Miss Shields received a fine parasol as a gift from Chauncey friends.
Chauncey residents plan the Sixty third Ohio Volunteer Infantry reunion next month at Chauncey. Local veterans and families urge broad cooperation to make the gathering a success, noting Chauncey’s prior generous hospitality to the unit and the possibility this could be the last such event there.
Mrs War Dunlap and two sons Almont and Wesley and Mr and Mrs Harry Reed and daughter Mildred of Columbus were entertained by Mrs Blanche Brown at her Ellis avenue home on Labor Day.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield entertained at dinner Sunday at their Converse Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Young Mr and Mrs Howard Locke and their young son of Carbon Hill Mr and Mrs Owen Cronin of Jacksonville and Mrs Leonard Koenig of Murray City.
Mrs Minnie Shereffler and her daughter Florence have returned to their Canton home after visiting in Chavacoey with Mrs A L Preston and other relatives in the vicinity.
Mr L D Shields of Chauncey was struck by a machine while crossing from Con verse street to Main street and thrown to the pavement. He was treated by Dr W Y Sprague and later returned home on Mill street. Also noted were church society meetings and several local visits and stays by Chauncey residents over the weekend.
In Chauncey on Saturday September 4 a party honored her entrance to St. Aloysius Academy in New Lexington. Guests shared music and singing with ice cream and cake after, including Frances Golomb Mildred Leffler Hazel Leffler Laura Cunningham Lucile Bradfield Norma Ferguson Opal Six Elsie Wilson Susan Mary Clark Selah Loretta Shields Etta Shields Margaret McHarg Stella Carter Margaret Potter Bernard Syx William Trout Homer Shields Jr L D Shields Francis Romine and Mrs Homer Shields.
Mr Charles F McClure of Hamilton Ohio touts Dreco claiming it cured his catarrh after years of hawking and spitting and relieved rheumatic joint pain and severe constipation. He reports daily bowel regulation and better sleep. The Cline Pharmacy Co introduces Dreco in Athens and urges sufferers to try it.
A quiet sounding aircraft passed over Athens around six in the evening heading east, its muffled motor drawing attention. Residents observed it briefly before it disappeared from view as curiosity grew about the mysterious overhead craft.
Mrs John Gordon Battelle of Columbus Ohio continues her late husband John Gordon Battelles Republican reform efforts. She has volunteered time and funds to the party aligned campus committee and was recently chosen as its first woman member to support the party platform.
The text notes emigrants arriving in Ohio often exhausted from the long trip. It also lists a legal detainer case William Fred Carter versus R A Kennedy moved to the common pleas court from a justice of the peace. Miss Letitia Mills joins the Athens County Republican executive committee as stenographer. City teachers’ exam set for Saturday September 11 at Central High School starting 8 a.m.
The family of Ferdinand Reuther expresses deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for support, to the Loyal Order of Moose for attendance and flowers, to United Brethren Church members for assistance and music, and to Rev Belchar, Undertaker Andrews, pall bearers, L A No 202 U M W of A, floral drivers, and all who offered sympathy at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Reuther and Family.
Deputy Sheriff P H McKinley brought Alfred McClellan of Millfield to the county jail on a charge of stealing 25 dollars worth of lumber from Poston Coal Company. McClellan pled not guilty at arraignment. Hearing set for 1 o clock Saturday before Mayor T B Roush.
Cleveland, New York and Chicago edge into the final push with the Indians slight leader in the American race while Cincinnati and Brooklyn duel for position in the National.
A Dayton Ohio firm unveils the Air-Friction Carburetor Co new device claimed to cut gasoline use by one third to one half and boost power 30 to 50 percent. It enables easy cold starts and allows running on cheaper fuel blends. Trial offers via mail and local agent opportunities are advertised.
Dr W A Pride city treasurer made semi annual draw of funds for Glouster and Homer township Morgan county. Homer township board of education plans third grade high school at Mountville to relieve Glouster schools. Lyceum program Friday night includes Hollister A B church choir and poet Mollie Robinson with free admission. Bon Ton Millinery opens fall and winter hats Friday and Saturday. J W Schrohmeyer buys Lana Posey property and moves to Glouster. Worthy Parker Isaac Jones audit Conrad Wein miners sub district. Robert Bell also on committee. Lyceum season tickets at 1 50 for five numbers. George Eddy Sr Eldrige and Frank Peters depart for New Mexico by auto.
Robert Burns aged 35 escaped from the insane ward in a Denver hospital. He climbed a tree and announced he was a woodpecker, prompting firefighters to rescue him after about an hour and return him to his cage.
Pittsburg Pa Sept 9 Dr J F Berg said Bodie Franziscko Pizzola was taken to St Johns Hospital after fracturing his ankle while scoring from third on a wild pitch in yesterday's Pirates Yanks exhibition. He will rest and not attempt to walk today.
Amesville area updates include family travel and visits to Mt Vernon and Greens Run, birthdays and births, and school term notices. The Athens Presbytery opens sessions in town next Monday, with local pastors and families attending. The town ball team faced heavy losses at Parkersburg while near a win at The Plains, and Berkshire hogs earned top prizes at Wheeling fair.
An advertisement argues Dr Williams Pink Pills strengthen blood and nerves to guard against illnesses like influenza. Endorsed by several readers including Mrs J W Demmons of Cincinnati and Mrs Matilda Paquin of Malone, the copy claims improved appetite, sleep, and energy after a week to six boxes. It offers a health book and notes 60 cents a box with mail order option.
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