Mrs J E Lee Rushed to Columbus Hospital for Appendicitis
Mrs J E Lee was rushed to a Columbus hospital Friday to undergo an operation for appendicitis.
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J. E. Lee
Columbus
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1921
Page
3
Fire Destroys Chicken House and 200 Chicks
Fire discovered Thursday night at Sidney Cook’s home destroyed the chicken house and 200 young chicks. Firefighters limited further damage after the blaze broke out, sparing other structures. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Cook
Miss Bertha Nixon Heads to Chicago for Southern Trip
Miss Bertha Nixon left Friday for Chicago where she will join a party and together they will travel through southern states. They plan to be absent about two weeks.
Central building PTA meeting applauded by pupils
The Parent-Teacher Association of the Central building held a splendid Friday afternoon meeting. Teachers planned a fine program which the pupils carried out. A business session followed. There will be one more meeting May 0 for this school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Local visits and social guests travel through Athens area
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Zeller spent several days in McArthur this week. Miss Florence Horton and Mrs. Grace Wright of Nelsonville were Athens visitors Thursday evening. Miss Mildred Vorkes will be the guest of friends in Columbus over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Zeller
McArthur
Florence Horton
Grace Wright
Nelsonville
Athens
Mildred Vorkes
Columbus
Knights of Pythias reopen stylish new home
The Knights of Pythias reopened their quarters after weeks of repairs. About 300 guests and families attended the event. The redecorated rooms featured spring flowers and a short musical program with Virgil Brown and Melvin Harbaugher. Rev. Paul E. Kemper gave an address. A social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. OF P
K. of P.’s
Virgil Brown
Melvin Harbaugher
Paul E. Kemper
O. O. F. Attend Anniversary Service at M. E. Church
Hock Hocking Lodge No. 339 of the I O O F will attend the morning services at the M E church on Sunday April 24 at 10 30 A M. The anniversary sermon by Rev Kemper will be given. Members should be at the hall by 10 o'clock under committee orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hock Hocking Lodge No
M. E
Kemper
Sunday School Change at Episcopal Church
Sunday school 9 30 A M with Miss Mabel Poston as superintendent will be held. There will be no church service due to Rev C B Plummer delivering the graduation address at McArthur on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Mabel Poston
C. B. Plummer
McArthur
Independent Holiness Church Services Schedule
Pastor P Munson leads Sunday school at 9 30. Worship at 10 30 in morning and 7 30 in evening. Class meeting at 2 30. Young People gather at 6 30. Open air meeting on the Square at 6 30 tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Holiness Church Co
P. Munson
Sermon Themes Set for Sunday and New Sunday School Officers
"The Walls of Jericho" and "The Samaritan Leper" will be the Sunday sermons. The new Sunday school officers have taken hold well under Superintendent C. W. Backus. Remember Wednesday night prayer meeting where presbytery delegates from Logan will report. Choir practices Friday at 6:30 directed by Mrs. Edward Cooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jericho
C. W. Backus
Logan
Edward Cooley
Still Raid Near Snake Hollow Nets Evidence
Officer Pearson raided a whiskey still near the 307 mine in Snake Hollow on Friday. The outfit including mash was confiscated and brought to Nelsonville for use as evidence as arrests proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Old 307
Snake Hollow
Nelsonville
Hocking County
Trustees Dismiss York Special Constables
York township trustees met in special session Friday night and annulled the appointments of George Bagnum and Jack Taylor as constables after finding the appointments exceeded their authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
George Bagnum
Jack Taylor
Missionary Society Meeting at Methodist Church Hosts
The W. F. M. S. regular monthly gathering met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. L. A. Whitmore's home with assistants Mrs. Charles Green and Mrs. A. C. Anderson. Mrs. S. J. Howe led devotions and the business session. program leader was Mrs. Harriet Freer. Readings and solos by Mrs. George Evans, Mrs. Thomas Spencer, Mrs. Freer, and Mrs. Clarence Farrow complemented a dainty collation for about twenty-five members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Spencer
Excell
Freer
Girls of India
Clarence Farrow
Mission Study Class To Meet At Mrs Stratton Home
On Tuesday evening April 19 at 7 o'clock all members of the W F M S interested in the Mission Study book Bible and Missions are to meet at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Stratton to devote time to reading and study. A social hour will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible and Missions
Elizabeth Stratton
Dinner and Cards at Mrs Newman Home
Mrs Anna Newman and her daughter Miss Catherine hosted a refined dinner for guests, with jonquils and white carnations decorating the Newman home. A three course meal was served at 6 o clock at carefully arranged tables, followed by cards and social chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Newman
Catherine
Newman
Charming wedding reception with jonquils and cards
Guests numbered 24 enjoyed a dinner decorated in yellow and white with jonquil accents. The party continued with card games into a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charming
First M E Church Services and Evening Theme
The First M E Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 A M and morning worship at 10 30 A M with the theme The Religious Life. League at 6 15 P M class meeting at 6 O clock and evening worship at 7 P M with The Kindness of The Prayer meeting at 7 P M on Wednesday. A special notice states a class to be received into church at morning service and invites all to try the friendly church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Paul BE. Kemper
Sunday Bible School and R A Dean Day at Nelsonville
Pastor C. L. Johnson leads a large Bible school at 9 30 with Bereans reminded that next Sunday is R A Dean day when he will teach. Jr and Sr C E meet at 6 with Arthur Whitney Ohio Christian Endeavor secretary addressing both. At 7 Judge L G Long of Dayton will speak on the eighteenth amendment urging every Nelsonville voter to hear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Johnson
Bible School
Bereans
R. A. Dean
Ephesus
Arthur Whitney
Ohio Christian Endeavor Organization
L. G. Long
Dayton
Ohio
Nelsonville
Miss Bertha Nixon Hosts Cosmopolitan Club Dinner
Miss Bertha Nixon welcomed twenty two Cosmopolitan Club members at her country home on Thursday evening. A yellow and white spring decor theme featured a three course dinner at styled tables. The program included roll call anecdotes and papers on My Home Town by Gene Hohendel and Athens County Its History and People by Mrs Weigand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Nixon
Cosmopolitan Club
Nixon
Helen Sharp
Ruth Masters
L. A. Whitmore
L. H. Nixon
Fred Seen
Gene Hohendel
Athens County
Weigand
Ills of Overlegislation Warned In Tariff Debates
In Washington on April 16, Burke Cockran warned that trying to cure all ills with laws will fail and lead to long lines of hungry people at soup houses. He contrasted calls for unity with Republican pleas to support the emergency tariff bill, noting a split in the Texas delegation despite a Democratic caucus binding resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burke Cockran
New York
Cockran
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Cochran
Representative Young
North Dakota
Texas
Problems of the Foreign Traders to Be Discussed
The National Foreign Trade convention in Cleveland May 4 to 7 will address foreign trade issues. American export interests seek federal tax exemption for investments abroad beyond China, expanding beyond the Dyer bill that ties exemption to foreign operations. The Dyer bill would federally incorporate and tax-exempt U S investments in foreign firms, a response to China trade growth since World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
China
Cotton seed receipts at mills by March 31
Census Bureau reports total cotton seed received at mills excluding reshipments from Aug 1 to Mar 31 at 3,789,039 tons, down from 3,896,156 tons for the same period in 1920. Pressed seed shipments reached 3,519,147 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Lorain Raids Arrest 30 In Prohibition Sweep
Don V. Parker reports to Governor Davis on Lorain raids that netted 30 arrests including two women. Authorities seized wine gin whiskey alcohol and red ink while Mayor Grall seeks governor review as he claims repeated attempts to oust him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain, O
Don_ V. Parker
Davis
Parker
Fred C
Cleveland Prohibition
Geo. P. Southwell
Cleveland Anti-Saloon League
N. D. Backts
Lorain County
W. F. Grall
Grall
Lorain
Rural county high schools stage first field and track meet
The first field and track meet for county rural high schools drew a large county turnout at the fairgrounds. Glouster won with 51 points, Amesville 44, Canaanville 40 1/2, Chauncey 34, with Taylor of Glouster and Foraker of Glouster among standout performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Amesville Hi
Cannansille
Chauncey
Taylor
Miss Foraker
Music Hall
Marshall
Canaanville
Farrell
Harrison
Potter
Amesville
McDaniel
Shirley
Cannonville
Farris
Seel
Porter
Foraker
Eel
Smart
Keirns
Smith
the Plains
Chapman
Stewart
Carpenter
Linscott
After-War Times In South Africa Affected
A letter from Walter Thomas Warrener, living in Johannesburg, describes wartime depletion of men under 45, with about 90 percent English born or descended. He notes East Africa casualties, intermittent fever affecting the heart, and English meaning including Scots, Welsh and Irish. He reports slackening business, lower wages, mine closures, and miners accepting wage cuts as necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Thomas Warrener
Johannesburg
South Africa
Wm. J. Warrener
Mr. Warrener
East Africa
Warrener
Carpenter
Buchtel Man Fails to Furnish Bond in Non-support Case
A Buchtel man could not furnish a $300 bond set by Justice Helwig. Saturday morning George Hale, living near Buchtel, was returned to the county jail after being arrested on non support charges for eight legitimate children. Hale pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Justice Helwig, with charges filed by A C Roach for the Athens County Humane Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
Helwig
George Hale
Hale
A. C. Roach
Athens County Humane Society
Tornado Slams Train Near Nashville Ark
Engineer E. W. Mills and Fireman Fairfield describe clinging to the locomotive cab as a tornado ripped through southwestern Arkansas near Nashville. The Missouri Pacific line from Nashville to Hope saw two passenger cars filled with people and freight cars toppled. Despite broken glass and wreckage, none of the passengers were seriously hurt. Mills and Fairfield recovered what remained of the train and cleared the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Ark
Arkansas
Washington
E. W. Mills
Missouri Pacific
Hope
Mills
Fairfield
House Won’t Agree on Sales Tax Say Mondell
Rep Mondell of Wyoming, the House Republican leader, said today no sales tax would be enacted by this Congress. He predicted the House would never agree to it even if Senate approves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Washington
Congress
Rep
Mondell
Wyoming
Senate
State Department Prefers Unofficial U S Representation
Washington reports the state department favors unofficial American representation in upcoming allied councils to study reparations and other Versailles treaty issues. The move signals readiness to participate without full formal status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Allied Councils
Gompers Takes Bride in New York City Marriage
Samuel Gompers aged 71, president and founder of the American Federation of Labor, wed Gertrude Ansley Gleaves Neuscheler, 38, a New York artist formerly of Zanesville, Ohio, in New York today. Announcement came from Gompers' office in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
New York
Gertrude Ansley Gleaves Neuscheler
Zanesville, C
Medals for Ex-Service Men Urged as Decoration Day Nears
Milton Hughes, local Red Cross agent, says he has all forms needed to obtain the Victory Medal for ex-service men. About 1800 county veterans, only 300 have applied. Veterans must file personally with discharge in hand at the Cline Building. a future regret motive cited as medals gain value with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Adjutant General's Office
Milton Hughes
Red Cross
Local Plains Folks Visit and Travel Notes
The Plains residents Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Wolf and child spent Tuesday night through Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Shields. John Hawkins improved his home with a new porch. August Olson and family along with Gil Hartman and family motored to Athens on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hawk and Robert Noble and family visited Athens on Thursday. John Martin and family spent the weekend in Columbus. Mrs. William Whitlatch and Mrs. Ernest Whitlatch went to Athens Friday. Margaret Noble, student in Athens, returned home for the weekend. Ed Micheals and son drove to Athens on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Wolf
Near
Connet
Roscoe Shields
John Hawkins
August Olson
Gil Hartman
Ralph
Walter Nyda
Athens
Robert Hawk
Columbus
Robert Noble
John Martin
William
Ernest Whitlatch
Margaret Noble
Ed Micheals and Son
Weather Outlook Frost Risk In Ohio Valley This Week
Forecast for April 18 to 23 calls for colder start with frosts in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region, then normals mid to late week. Local rain expected toward week’s end with generally fair conditions elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio Valley
Great
Remembering Nancy D. Withers Cotton Pioneer Woman of Ohio
Nancy D. Withers Cotton was born November 17 1846 in what is now New Marshfield Ohio. She married Horatio M. Cotton on April 29 1917 celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1917 and he died the following September leaving six children Emmett H Ora E Henry L and T A Cotton and six grandchildren. She lived through railroads electricity three wars and Prohibition and devoted her life to family church and neighbors. Her faith was strong and her passing was described as a peaceful sleep on the shining shore leaving a legacy of piety generosity and steadfast service to God and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy D. Withers
New Marshfield
Athens Co
Ohio
Horatio M. Cotton
Mr. Cotton
Henry
Ernest
Emmett H. Cotton
Ora E
J. L. Henry
H. L. Cotton
T. A. Cotton
Better Land
House of God
Mrs. Cotton
Council delays paving bid over five thousand dollars
F H Beckler of Athens bid for paving Summit Maple and Monroe streets was read and postponed to the next regular meeting due to its amount and attached conditions. Finance committee to seek funds and possible bond issue to cover summer work. An ordinance to ban litter on streets passed after three readings with fines from five to twenty five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Beckler
Athens
Summit
Maple
Monroe
Council
Gobler’s Knob
Madison Street
D. Spero
Spero
Glouster Baseball Team Sets Opening Game vs Mandel Champion
The Glouster roster lists Leo White as catcher Loomis and Cunningham as pitchers Feller at first base B White second base Finsterwald third base Herron shortstop Schwalbach left field Skinner center Withem right Zimmer and B Skinner as utility. The opening game is expected Sunday May 1 against the Mandel champion team of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Leo White
Loomis
Cunningham
Feller
B. White
Finsterwald
Herron
Schwalbach
Skinner
Withem
Zimmer
B. Skinner
Columbus
Local residents travel for visits and rest
Dr. W. A. Pride B. W. Hawk and Earl Faires depart this afternoon for Lakeside Park to stay several days at Mr. Hawk's cottage. Mrs. B. F. Achauer has gone to Chicago to visit her mother Mrs. J. L. Walters and her sister Mrs. J. W. Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Pride
B. W. Hawk
Earl Faires
Lakeside Park
Mr. Hawk
B. F. Achauer
Chicago
J. L. Walters
J. W. Ferguson
Gasoline Ad Promises Speed and Value
An old advertisement touts "More pep more speed" with Peerless gas at 26 cents a gallon. It credits F F R Beasley of Glouster as the seller or promoter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Beasley
Glouster
Revival services near end as evangelist departs
Revival meetings at the Church of Christ wrapped up last night. Evangelist Henry, who led the services, returned to Akron this morning. Following Sunday night’s services, eight or more will be baptized. A special musical program is planned for Sunday night and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Henry
Akron
Beasley Announces Repair Ability in Glouster
F R Beasley of Glouster states they are equipped to perform satisfactory repair work, signaling readiness to handle repair services for local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Beasley
Glouster
Calvary Baptist Church Sets Sunday Schedule and Demonstration Day
Calvary Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 16 a m and morning devotional at 10 1b led by Mrs William Powell. Preaching at 7 p m. The Northern Baptist convention has appointed April 17 as Demonstrational Day with the pastor speaking on a denominational principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
William Powell
Northern Baptist Convention
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