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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1922
Page
7
Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle, newly acquitted in San Francisco of Virginia Rappe's murder, plans an immediate return to films. His manager Joseph Schneck says Arbuckle expects the public to welcome him and restore his former fame.
George L. Haughran of Marietta was acquitted in federal court of robbing a post office. James O. Dennell of Tuscarawas County received a two year sentence at Atlanta federal penitentiary after conviction on a similar charge. A prior misstatement claimed Haughran confessed and O'Donnell's case was dismissed.
Dublin April 13 The truce conference seeking an armistice between the Irish provisional government and the mutinous IRA faction adjourned this afternoon with no accord and will reconvene next Wednesday.
John Clinton Parker a Philadelphia candidate for the Republican nomination flagged a fast passenger train and rode blind baggage to Harrisburg to participate in the drawing of candidates for the primary ballot positions.
Petersons Ointment promises relief for eczema itching skin and long standing sores. The ad urges readers to tell friends that the ointment will stop chafing and lists prices of 1.00 2.60 and 6.00 for quantities.
Senator Cummins of Iowa, chair of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, declared the federal railroad administration responsible for the 500 million dollar government guarantee paid to American railroads in 1920.
Curtis Jent of Montgomery Creek is charged with wilful murder after an indictment returned in Whitesburg. He allegedly shot and killed Will Smith in Smiths home after a drunken quarrel months earlier.
An advertisement touts Nerv Worth as a universal stomach health aid. It cites Elyria Ohio official F. H. Williams claiming rapid recovery after one bottle, noting benefits for digestion nerves sleep and bowels. Sold by McKee Drug Co at $1.00 a bottle with a money back guarantee after first bottle.
Community notices include a funeral in Centerville for Chauncey teacher Chauncey Miss Hester Edwards grandfather death. Easter program rehearsal at First Christian Church Friday, program Sunday at 9 30. Local visits and travel details follow with several residents attending events and personal visits.
Attorney Bettman defended the War Chest as solely for soldiers in Athens County noting the American Legion structure with four posts. He cited Legion prestige and national influence while witnesses from Nelsonville and Glouster testified funds were subscribed for soldiers. Judge Clevenger said the decision would be withheld and the case was taken under advisement.
The Stephens Natural Gas Company filed schedule No. 8 with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio proposing increased gas rates effective May 1, 1922 for Barlow Bartlett Cutler Guysville Stewart Vincent and nearby districts. A gross rate of 45 cents per 1000 cubic feet with a 6 cent to 1696 cubic feet discount if paid by the 10th, and a minimum charge equal to 2000 cubic feet per month per meter. Charges for lights 50 cents per light per month. Rules govern disconnection for nonpayment and meter placement. A copy of the proposed schedule may be inspected at Stephens offices.
Emily Cadle is notifi ed that Thomas Moyse Cadle filed for divorce in case 12422 in Athens County Ohio. Hearing set on and after May 18. Wood & Bartels represent the plaintiff. Crippled Children Week proclamation announces May 8 to May 15 observance. Ohio Governor Davis urged recognition during the week.
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