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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1922
Page
3
A broken water main cut city supply overnight with floods in East and West End streets. Efforts to secure water from Athens and Logan for emergency use continue as the Hocking River rises and Columbus reports six more feet of flood potential. A Knights of Pythias dance is planned for April 15 with Jack's Melody Lads performing.
Trials of George Baynham and Dana Nash charged with provoking breach of peace were moved from today in Mayor McCune's court to next Wednesday at the defendants' request. An attorney from the state prohibition commission is mentioned in the proceedings.
Dispatches from Ireland warn of a renewed Easter uprising with Irish on Irish fighting. The civil war between Free State troops and rebels or republicans is said to be in a smoldering state and could erupt again at any time.
A large market hosted by the Central and West End parent teacher associations will be staged tomorrow in this city. The Central market is at Ed Mij's Electrical Shop on The Square, and the West End Market at C G Sheppard's store. Baked goods, candy, and colored eggs will be sold to raise funds for placing manual training in the city schools this fall.
Mrs Ed Dean hosted the Needle club at her home on Columbus Street Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs W J Jones Miss Ruth Jones Miss Louise Jones Mrs Gay Aumiller Columbus Mrs F X Rauch Athens Mrs Edward Sharp and Mrs Herman Ruble. The gathering followed sewing with an elaborate three course luncheon served at neatly arranged tables.
Dr C W Cable with assistance from Dr J M Hyde performed a right thumb amputation on Mr Charles Matheny, an engineer at Hocking Valley Cereal Beverage Co. The operation followed weeks of severe infection after his thumb was mashed between two ice cakes.
Mrs W I Jones and her daughters Ruth and Louise of Columbus visit former in Columbus while Dr Jones plans to join them tomorrow for Easter at the Cable home.
Mrs Bess Fleck entertained the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters Wednesday evening after a business session. A two course luncheon was served to Mesdames Lenna White Myrtle Eddy Clara Bateman Grace Hall Florence Cookley Louise Pearce and Bertha Howard.
The Past Chiefs of the Poca hontas held a regular monthly meeting at their hall Wednesday evening. Mrs. Joe Hawk, president, called the meeting to order and after business, invited attendees to a dining room supper.
Mr. Clem Cable, 58, died yesterday at his home near Imperial Mine. funeral service Saturday at 1 30 PM at the residence, Rev. Johnson, burial Greenlawn. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Susan Stevenson, 74, died Thursday at her daughter Mrs. Isaac Conley’s home in Buchtel. Funeral Saturday at 190A.M. burial Whitmore Cemetery.
Birth announcements by Dr. Co C Butt Boys Tomas Cecil Adkins Wm Mary Klinebriel Chas Anna Kesterson Basil Sylvia Lama Lawrence Beatrice Lines John Emma Rife and girls To Chas Glenn Azbell Mike Mary Dezso Edward Edna Carter John Fanny Har rold Egbert Laura Reynolds John Goldie Jones Harry Naomi Bumgardner Walter Nellie Nixon list names of parents and newborns in Nelsonville and York township for March 1922.
A reader recalls avoiding surgery by taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming relief from liver and gall bladder issues and stomach ailments. The note describes the product as harmless and says one dose proves its effectiveness with refunds offered by McKee Drug Co and partner pharmacies.
Mrs. Anna Glickstein, widow of Dr. Abraham Glickstein, fell or jumped from a Brooklyn window at 511 New Jersey Ave. The tragedy follows acquittals in similar cases, including Olivia Stone, amid belief unwritten law would free Mrs. Lillian Raizen. Daughter Frances says mother became unbalanced by fear of justice. Police found her dead. a neighbor alerted by a police call. A missing girl, Karns, and separate court witness Miss Cable referenced in a Norris Goodman paternity case are noted.
Margaret Cable of North Court Street pleaded not guilty after being arraigned on delinquency charges in Athonse juvenile court. An affidavit by Prosecutive Attorney Bartels led to her Wednesday arrest by Officer Alderman. Final hearing is set for Monday at 9 o clock. Neva Karns, 16, was arrested as a companion in a similar affidavit.
The article reports Mary Landonaker declaring thrice failed wedding attempts with Allister McCormick. She sails on the Avuitani promising this time they will wed. McCormick awaits his bride while Nelsiee remains absent weeks after leaving him.
Anthony A Lavelle died Friday at 3 16 am at his home 127 Mill Street after five weeks with influenza developing into pneumonia He was 57Born in Cutler he lived in Glouster then Athens since 20 years ago Survived by his widow four brothers and four sisters Funeral services set for Monday at 9 am at St Pauls church with a solemn requiem mass Interment in the Catholic cemetery
At a Carbondale school board meeting, principal John L Sine was unanimously elected to serve another year. Additional teacher elections are planned in the near future.
Only nine women in Britain hold peerages in their own right and could sit in the House of Lords. The count reflects limited female hereditary or life peerages allowing autonomous membership.
A veteran optician promotes long practiced expertise and credibility backed by thousands of satisfied customers who wear the glasses he fitted.
An at home remedy claims Parmint double strength mixed with water and sugar can stop a stubborn cough within hours. It promises rapid relief from nose and throat irritation, mucus, and watery eyes, advising clear instructions to ensure proper purchase by the druggist.
Heavy rain and hail caused Glouster Sunday Creek to rise rapidly flooding lowlands. Water covered roads between Glouster and Trimble and delayed Ath ens jitney service though a Trimble bus may still run. East Branch reports show fluctuating water levels with crest expected this afternoon. Also, a Hungarian choir will sing at the Methodist church Sunday morning with Sunday school at 9.
A mixed dance will be held at the Red Men’s hall this Saturday night. Admission for ladies is 7 cents, children over six years old pay 10 cents.
Isaac Jones, Hugh Cunningham, Henry Echstenkamper and B. F. Achauer departed this morning for Lake Side Park to enjoy a brief stay.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Plantz and their three children traveled to Zanesville yesterday to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs L M Plantz, the elder couple.
Willam Clark of Coldwater and C. M. Clark of Worthington visited relatives in the city this week. Mr and Mrs Fred Hawk hosted them at Me Leish. A. M Bennett and two children went to Jackson to visit relatives over Sunday. Sunday school at the Church of Christ will discuss whose banker is safest for deposits. A master program will be presented. C S Fierbaugh of Ashland, formerly from Trimble, was in Glouster yesterday.
Spring fashion brings vivid colored lingerie to London with deep orange red purple and magenta shades plus magpie tones for evening wear. Corsets can be matched to these bold garments as styles shift away from pale colors. The piece also notes the nomination of the first woman candidate for a seat in the Spanish parliament.
In Norfolk on April 14 a head on collision between two fire trucks left three firemen fatally injured and others hurt. Both engines were wrecked and none of the occupants escaped unharmed.
Experienced steel workers can estimate temperature by color. Men with long judging experience claim they can tell how hot a metal is just by its hue, a skill developed in steel works.
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