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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1920
Page
3
An informal farewell reception honoring Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Mann is hosted by Nelsonville Methodist members at Mrs. Elizabeth Stratton’s home Tuesday evening from seven to nine. All friends invited regardless of church affiliation.
Murray City defeated Nelsonville White Sox 23 to 2 Sunday afternoon at Nelsonville in a one sided contest. Frank Neikirk family visits Emery Virginia and Kentucky. Mrs. Ben Martin attends the National Encampment in Indianapolis. Frank Anderson called to Ironton for ill brother. Edward and wife honeymooning with B F Martins in Huntington West Virginia. NOW OPEN.
Classified items from Nelsonville Ohio cover sale offers for a Chevrolet model and a Maxwell car, employment for two wall machine men, lost keys and a lavalier chain, a local dance event, visits by guests, and a stockholders meeting notice for Altman Coal Co with date and location details.
Several hunters say they saw none while out for two days then killed 36 squirrels. Chub Bates boasts two in one shot last Friday. A meeting is set for 7 o clock tonight September 20 at Cox Bros grocery Washington street where he will explain. Ed Keating claims a rogue squirrel prompted fear of overshooting the limit. Members note crowds in Big Sand woods near Carbondale drove some to leave before noon.
Yesterday the Presbyterian Church held a day of rededication after clearing the building of debt. Elders on the platform presented the key as Dr. Charles B. Taylor preached on patriotism and faith, and in the evening spoke on work among deaf-mutes and Sunday school children. Mrs. J. M. Hyde offered a brief prayer in reflection of McKinley’s dying words.
Yesterday’s meetings were thrilling and successful with seven responding to the call. This morning he preached on holiness and in the afternoon shared his life story to a packed crowd. Hearts were moved to tears and laughter as the converted heathen from Austria speaks again tonight. Seats are free and all are welcome.
The Republican ladies led by Mrs. N. Hill plan a house to house canvass to recruit members for the Ladies Republican club. Each ward lists precinct captains and contact numbers for enrollment and a rally is planned with Miss Hyde directing. Mrs. Eli Johnson returns from McArthur relatives visit and Mrs. Will Burnell visits her father, Isaac Tedrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shafer hosted a six o'clock dinner Friday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Williams and son, R. L. and Florence Conley of Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Alfred Conley of Buchtel.
Gen Marie Emile Fayolle will attend the American Legion convention in Cleveland Ohio from September 27 to 29 as the French government representative. Fayolle influenced direct American troop deployment and is noted for his role among French commanders.
Warren G. Harding told Ohio Civil War veterans and visiting Kentucky and Tennessee Republicans that he would rather break the heart of the world than destroy America's soul. He attacked the league of nations citing Article Ten and warned against a world compact with ambiguities. He praised veterans at the McKinley flagpole and recalled his father in faded blue.
A postal card warned the New York customs house would explode tomorrow. W H Edwards reported to justice and post office. guards were increased. The morgue identified Elmer W Kehrer as an explosion victim pending family verification. Russian journalist Brailovsky released after being questioned. seen nearby after blast.
Mrs Talla Harrold and family of Columbus were weekend guests of Mrs W N Woodard. Mr and Mrs E J Cable hosted Mr and Mrs James Scannells and Miss Gertrude Vance of Manhattan Kansas. Mrs Ralph Henry spent the week at her parents home at McArthur.
Mr Burtyof Carpenter of near Athens and Miss Della Mingus of this city were united in marriage by Rev Mann Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage. They will reside near Athens on the E Carpenter farm. Mr and Mrs Clifford Sanders and their young son from Columbus along with Mr and Mrs W J Sanders and son Jack spent Sunday at Millfield visiting Mr Sanders' parents.
Halifax Nova Scotia Sept 20 Five lives were lost in Sampsons Corners from a quarrel over property rights. Havelock Veniot killed his father Havelock Veniot Sr Archibald Ritchie Mrs Archibald Ritchie and Abner Snider then fatally shot himself half an hour later. Authorities say he showed signs of mental imbalance worsened by a lease arrangement with the Ritchies.
Emma C Bergdoll James Romig Charles Braun and Albert Mitchell face trial in federal court on charges of conspiracy to aid Grover and Erwin Bergdoll evade the draft and helping Grver escape to his home. Erwin Bergdoll is moved to Philadelphia from Leavenworth under military guard.
Washington reports speedy hearings will be sought for suits against Kentucky coal operators charged with price fixing. A Covington grand jury found mine prices at $4.50 and $5.00 unreasonably high and the Justice Department announced action. The Kentucky court has refused an injunction to restrain proceedings under the Lever Act.
In Columbus Edward A. Brown, a 2 tailor, died in hospital from a fractured skull after a quarrel at his home. Police hold his son Harry Brown 20 for investigation. Mrs Brown is in serious condition after learning of the death. The son claims self defense.
Ideal weather and large crowd greet the opening of the two weeks grand circuit meet in Columbus. The program features a 2:11 trot with six entries a 2:06 pace with eight starters a 2:14 race and a two-year-old trot purse totals. Nelson Dillon set a new season mark winning the first heat of the two-year-old trot in 2:07 1 4.
Vice President Candidate Franklin D Roosevelt will begin a third intensive campaign tour from New York. The itinerary includes East Orange Newark Jersey City Martinsburg Grafton Clarksburg Morgantown Fairmont Mannington Cameron Moundsville Wheeling Parkersburg Charleston Huntington Oct 1 Mount Sterling Winchester Jackson Louisville October 2 Guthrie Hopkinsville Madisonville Owensboro Bowling Green.
Fragmentary note recalls the ancient transmission of imperial power in Japan with a reference to the throne taking shape in B C. The passage hints at a historical timeline and the dynasty's early origins though details remain unclear.
Ant. Te miners resumed work today ending their vacation strike over the wage award of President Wilson's coal commission. The walkout started September 1 and most companies reported all mines with normal forces today.
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