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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1922
Page
8
Women take control of financing in over a dozen Michigan villages following recent elections. The shift places economic influence in female hands across multiple municipalities and reflects changing local power dynamics.
Billy the mischievous goat flees the Dodge estate when pursued after a playful prank. He pauses to consider confessing, then wanders toward the grounds, avoiding a strict rule about dogs and guests as night lights illuminate the quiet streets. Tomorrow promises further Billy adventures.
In the Warburton household a family upheaval erupts as the mistress laments ingratitude and the theft of a pet car. Roger and Ilona observe the scene while guests arrive, and the scene hints at gossip about Jimmie’s reaction to the loss.
T. J. Shipley of Parkersburg visits on business. Mrs. W. P. Rutherford and Janet return from two weeks in Columbus and Belleville. Willard Clark visits in Columbus. William Morgan, living with his daughter in Tulston Arizona, returns to Allensville. his wife formerly from Athens moved to Arizona for health reasons. Mr. Morgan reports.
Torchbearers Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mauck of Coolville and daughter Mrs. Nicholson of Detroit visited the Joneses. William McGrew funeral held at the Baptist church with interment in the new cemetery. attendees included his sons Ted and Robert and daughters Mrs. Ethel Simpson and Mrs. Mary Hitchcock.
The Chas. Brown property on West High street is being relocated by Wes Woltz to improve his daughter's health. Claude Clark made a two day business trip to Columbus. Arthur Crow rented part of Pearl Dunkle’s Market street house. The Eastern Stars plan a pot luck supper Friday at 5 30 in the lodge rooms. Foster Lyle bought a Ford touring car from Reese Garage on Tuesday.
The W C T U marked its fifth anniversary with a Thursday evening gathering at J S Benner’s home. A surprise for Mr Benner delighted about 39 guests as the event honored the organization and its members.
Jackson high school stages And Billy Disappeared at the McArthur Opera House Friday evening April 7. Music will be provided by the Jackson high school orchestra. Proceeds benefit the McArthur high school library.
In the matter of the estate of Jesse W. Denney the court rules exemptions exceed the successions, so no inheritance tax applies. Clarice Clark as administratrix of John F. Johnson's estate seeks transfer of real estate devised to her. the court finds the will devised the property to Clark and orders the transfer for Rose Johnson estate as well.
Dr F M Edwards, an Ohio physician, publicizes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel remedy made from vegetable ingredients with olive oil. He claims they restore normal function, improve complexion, and replace calomel with a daily dose selling for 10c, 30c.
The change of road petitioned by G. R. Claypool and others in Richland township was granted by commissioners at their regular meeting on Monday. The group of officials viewed Huston read during a visit to Radcliffe on Tuesday.
Otis Scott received a 90 day provisional appointment as infirmary superintendent. The decision, made by the commissioners, was sent to the civil service commission in Columbus for review, and an open examination for the superintendent post will occur within the 90 day period.
The nine months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Graham died Wednesday morning. Funeral at Carpenter church Friday afternoon by Rev. Chilcoot of Green Bottom W Va. Burial in School lot cemetery. Relatives and neighbors from here and Athens called, with visits from several locals. A church fence was rebuilt last week and various residents were noted visiting or staying with families nearby.
Plows and sulky plows of the famous International make including fore carriage Superior and Hoosier Grain drills both hoe and disc. Get our price on these reliable implements from dependable brands.
Mrs Rebecca McWharter who worked at the Athens hospital spent the last of the week with A B Morrison and family. The state farm had a force of men shearing sheep last week. PD M Sisson and wife spent Friday with Guy Gorby and wife.
On Ohio field a large pool of candidates trains for a new Capital University baseball nine. Only four veterans remain, led by pitcher Chet Wolf and catcher Arden Bush. Others include Bud McGinley, Ray OCaffer, Dewey Goddard, Howard Knox, and Cady. First game vs Capital University set for April 22. coach Finsterwald seeks dry weather to develop the team.
An advertisement extols Baalmann's Gas Tablets as a cure for stomach and bowel gas. It claims relief from gas pressure, heart palpitations, numb limbs, and drowsiness after meals, and promotes the genuine yellow package sold by Cline's Pharmacy in San Francisco for one dollar.
Hockingport Waugh Ruth guest of sister Mrs. Janette Knowles. Dell Hall headed for Baltimore. Mrs. Jenny Taylor visited Parkersburg. Julian Adams of Marietta high stayed with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Adams. Edith Humphrey vacationing with parents. Mrs. Kirven of Reedsville visiting daughter Mrs. William Lovel. Mrs. McCormick from Broomfield visiting Janette Knowles. Otha Elliott guest of Mrs. Ralph Gunnel. Messenger visited Parkersburg. Bethel Jessie and Gladys Parker of Parkersburg guests of FE Parker family. Parker sisters moved to new home in Parkersburg. Rev. Wilson sold farm near here to Mrs. Miller of Harris Ferry. Logan Ice and two babies moved near Elkins with mother. James W. McLaren has new asbestos roof. F. M. Medley roofing with asbestos shingles. BE Parker and Sons handling roofing jobs. Mr. Miller of Harris Ferry moving onto Wilson farm.
A Manchester paper calls renewed cultivation of old fashioned medicinal herbs in English gardens. The piece notes herbs fall from favor in the US small gardens though large imports arrive from Turkey India and China for commercial use. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound uses tons of these herbs in its preparation promising a safe option for women's ailments.
Five executives from the National Cash Register company announced that sales of cash registers increased in March, marking the strongest month since the previous quarter and signaling robust demand for NCR products.
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