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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1920

Page

5

Local clubs and social visits fill Athens schedule

The Pythian Sisters plan 7 PM practice. W B Johnson attended Mr C D Eddy funeral in Gloucester. L T N club at Mrs Homer Wolfe 139 Franklin Ave at 7 PM. Woman's Benefit Association initiates at 7:30 followed by picnic lunch. Numerous visits and motor trips include Mr Mrs Frank Hamilton in Middleport Rutland and Mr Mrs John Henry Ironton. W C T U meets 2 PM at Mrs Luella Wise 26 South College. Dr E A Secoy of Darbyville motored to Athens, family returning from relatives. Multiple families visit Marietta Buckeye Lake Columbus and Niagara Falls. Numerous social events and theatre trips noted.

E. A. Secoy Darbyville Athens

Wedded Today At First M. E. Church In Athens

The wedding of Fred Evener of Millfield R D and Miss Maye Carter of Athens took place at 9 30 this morning with Rev. C L Strecker officiating. Attendants were the brides sisters Faye and Julia Carter. The couple will reside at Sand Rock with Evener a miner.

M. E Fred Evener Millfield R. D Maye Carter Athens C. L. Strecker Faye Julia Carter Evener Sand Rock

Explosion at Wall Street Bank Sparks Auto Theory

Officials at the sub treasury scene after the blast near J P Morgan Co bank pursued a car collision theory based on two wrecked autos. The theory fell apart as it was noted a load of explosives would not pass through the city center. A statue of Washington was damaged by debris from the explosion.

J. P. Morgan & Co. Bank Wall St Sub-Treasury Washington

Athens Bride Weds at Franklin Avenue Church in Cleveland

Miss Ethel L. Gott of New York City married Harley E. Moler in a Franklin Avenue Methodist Episcopal ceremony conducted by Rev. W. E. B. Eglin. The couple, both long active in church and civic life, plan to reside in Cleveland after a Great Lakes wedding trip.

Arthur L. Moler Cleveland W. E. Moler Florence Adeline Randall Frederick J. Randall Randall Case School of Applied Science Franklin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church W. EB. Eglin Ethel L. Gott New York City Harley E. Moser Aaron Ward Briley Richards Martha Eglin Franklin Avenue Theride Moler Athens Athens High School Ohio University University of New York Sigma Pi Fraternity

Lyons Ninth Birthday Party for Gertrude Lyons

Nine girls gathered Saturday afternoon at Mr and Mrs W A Lyons home at 185 West State Street to celebrate Gertrude Lyons ninth birthday. Games and refreshments were enjoyed by attendees Neta Stuffer Jessie Tom Mary Harris Nell Weber Ira Knox Henrietta Watkins Katherine Hunt Katherine Minnemeyer.

W. A. Lyons West State Street Gertrude Lyons Neta Stuffer Jessie Tom Mary Harris Nell Weber Ira Knox Henrietta Watkins Katherine Hunt Katherine Minnemeyer

Nurses of the County Active in Red Cross Work

The Athens chapter Red Cross nursing committee reports rapid progress since July. 34 sick calls in July 84 visits in August and 168 in September to date. Two nurses currently with plans to reach five. two baby clinics set for October 1 in Athens and Nelsonville. county charity group planned and school survey underway.

Athens The American Red Cross Chamber of Commerce Athens County Misa Anna Munn Red Cross Uectober 1 Nelsonville

Marshal Hooks Bound Over After Disorderly Night

Mayor Wallace bound Marshal C E Hooks over to the grand jury on charges including drunkenness disorderly conduct and using profane language after an entry into the Ley home during a dispute. Hooks surrendered his revolver to the sheriff and a $500 bond was set. Meanwhile Mrs Dock Thompson pleaded guilty to profane language with a $10 fine, and 17 year old Ray McClelland was released after costs were paid. Several locals faced dog license fines in Latrobe and Broadwell and Tablertown.

C. E. Hooks Grand Jury Wallace L. W. Ley Mr. Ley Marshal Hooks Ley Parker Athens McKinley Dock Thompson Thompson Ray McClelland Millfield O. D. Eddy Phillips Mulfield

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Indiana Woman

Mrs. H E Timberlake of Indiana Pennsylvania says a past pneumonia left her throat and lungs weak and bronchitis painful. She learned of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from a neighbor, bought a bottle and found immediate cough relief.

Chamberlain H. E. Timberlake Indiana

Funeral for O. D. Eddy Held at City Church

The funeral service for O. D. Eddy was conducted from the Church of Christ in this city at 2 PM with Glouster Lodge F. and A. M. in charge and J. A. Goddard of Meigs delivering the sermon. Burial followed in the city cemetery. all local stores closed 11 AM to 4 PM as a mark of respect.

O. D. Eddy Church of Christ Glouster Lodge

Judge Mauck Speaks on The League of Nations

Gallipolis judge Mauck addresses the Athens county women at seven in the court room under Harding Coolidge club auspices. Ward 2 women arranged the meeting inviting all county women to hear the Republican discussion on the important subject.

League of Nations Judge Mauck Gallipolis Athens County Harding Coolidge Club Ward 2

Italian Slain This Morning in West Side Ambush

Joseph Tizzo, 38, an Italian, was shot multiple times while crossing a West Side commons on the way to work. Police believe blackhanders were responsible, with no clues found. He is survived by a son and a daughter.

Marion Joseph Tizzo Tizzo

Died at Sugar Creek John Settle West Athens native

John Settle a well known Englishman of West Athens died Sunday at 11 30 at Sugar Creek from hardening of the arteries. He lived with C F Gandee since last May and was a loyal member of Class Six. His funeral is set for Wednesday at 10 at First M E church with Rev C L Strecker. Burial will be in West State street cemetery. He recalled coming to Wisconsin with his parents about eighty years ago as a baby.

John Settle West Athens Sugar Creek C. F. Gandee Settle M. E C. L. Strecker West State Street Mr. Settle Wisconsin

Death of Mary Ellen Anderson at 26 in The Plains

Mary Ellen Anderson aged 26 died at her Lower Plains home Saturday evening from diabetes. Funeral services will be held at Dundas Tuesday with interment at McArthur. She is survived by her husband Quince Anderson and two children.

the Plains Mary Ellen Anderson Lower Plains Dundas McArthur

MacReady Attacks Sinn Fein Troops Near Dublin

Major General Sir Nevill MacReady’s forces surprise Sinn Fein drill near Ennis Kerry, capture forty men and kill one, signaling a new push to crush the republican army. Prisoners are moved to Dublin as authorities cheer the operation. Separately, 400 Sinn Feiners raid Tyrone county homes and commandeer autos during Sunday drives.

Dublin Nevill MacReady Sinn Fein MacReady Ennis Kerry Sinn Ennis Kerry Aus Tyrone

Chicago Factory Output Value Report

Chicago’s annual factory output is valued at 3 billion dollars, reflecting the city’s manufacturing capacity and economic activity across its industrial base this year. The figure highlights the scale of production in Chicago’s diverse sectors.

Chicago

Grange votes on state delegate candidates at Cleveland meeting

Rome grange in Stewart County held a Saturday session voting on delegates and alternates to the upcoming state grange meeting in Cleveland. Three new members received third and fourth degrees and county deputy conducted the annual inspection with guidance for written work. Several members are active in the Athens county farm bureau seeking to reduce middlemen and profiteering impacting costs for producers and consumers amid a 107 million population. The grange roster lists 74 members.

Car Causes Minor Damage at Carpenter Filling Station

A light accident this afternoon around one o'clock involved a car that failed to stop at the Carpenter filling station, knocking part of the station away and slightly damaging a car fender. The article notes the U S as the largest wood using country in the world.

Carpenter United States

Emancipation Day Orator Named for Rendville

Dr. J. W. Tate of Cincinnati chosen by the national Republican committee as the Emancipation Day orator at Rendville on Tuesday September 22. He will address a mass meeting of colored citizens.

J. W. Tate Cincinnati National Republican Committee Rendville

France names new envoy to Germany

Charles Laurent, newly appointed French ambassador to Germany, is praised for a long career mainly in finance. He previously served with the Sabene 6 artillery before entering public finance.

France Charles Laurent Germany

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ociet Y W. B. Johnson Glouster C. D. Eddy Homer Wolfe L. T. N. Club Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Frank Hamilton Middleport Rutland John Henry Ironton Jesse Henry Walker Street Luella Wise E. B. Clark South College Street George Whipple Marietta Jack Nolan Ella King J. D. Haskins B. M. Taylor E. L. Church Blaine Johnson Dr. Johnson Niagara Falls J. R. Harvey West Washington Street Athens Needle Club the Majestic Fred Slaughter Natalie Anna Bolinger McConnellville C. H. Horn Robert and Clinton Columbus Lou Telligen Hartman Theater B. B. Ireland Charles Breinig F. M. Spitsinger Eleria Spitsinger Swift and Co J. S. Gaston Ira and Okey Itha Ralph Allen Addie Dye Carthage L. A. Townsend Beulah Buckeye Lake Clara Atkinson Grace Blake Congress Mabel Fisher Miller Morganton N. C John Fisher Hebbardsville Elza Armstrong Washington, D. H C. C. Millikan Grand Commandery Miss Miller Arthur Moler Cline Pharma Jth Ensilage Brooks & Fierce Caloric Tiytshinson Stickney Athens CMO Ime Passi F. R. Calvin Jackson Ohio Calvin H. V. Ry Thomas J. Tully Edna Sprague New Holland Nellie Lou Brown Hospital Homer Cooksey George T. Koch Cooksey J. H. Gross Lancaster George K. ‘Shuler George K. Shuler New York State Serena E. Payne Shuler Norman J. Gould Copteie Shuler Party Nurses Henry Williams Broadwell Tablertown Squire Wells Latrobe Mike Tabler David Tabler John Males Vinton White Edward Duke Ned Nicholson Ben Sorrell India Judge Muck Mrs. Anderson Thomas F. Osmond Co. L. Bean Athens City Charlies B. Wilson Albert Bolin C. A. Niel Francis M. Evans Sr Isabelle Galbraith Robert King Dover Gertrude Males Charles B. Ayers Jacksonville Corporation R. G. Wolfe Guy Lee Wied @ay &t Columbus, O Cotton Monarch Eac T H. Cotton Ash Grocery Friedman Oak Grove Friedman Mfg. CO Charnere Factory No Tet Biscion Si & Capretta Water &T Chillicothe Organized Labor Samuel Gompers League C. E. Wells G. C. Nicholson E. B. Radford Gee, Burley R. E. Linton A. F. Rowan W. C. Nichols Ernest Conkey
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