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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1921

Page

3

Greek reverses in Asia Minor threaten premier’s fall

In Asia Minor military reverses spark calls for Premier Calogeropomlos to resign. Reports say Smyrna is at risk as Greeks recruit more men, with General Gounaris blamed for failed promises to capture Angora. Turkish nationalists and discontent among officers widen the crisis.

Asia Minor Smyrna Calogeropomlos Angora Constantin Asia Searce Littoral

Huckeye State Build & Loan Co Ad Promotes Thrift and Home Ownership

A historical advertisement from the Huckeye State Build & Loan Co. in Columbus Ohio touts friendly prose and sincere, calculated claims. It promotes thrift and home ownership with a five percent interest on time deposits and advertises its Columbus address at 22 West Gay Street.

Phoper Huckeye State Build & Koan Co Akin West Gay Columbus Ohio

Nelsonville Court Dockets Drunkenness and Liquor Cases

Charles Casey was fined ten dollars plus costs and Robert Dalliaple fifteen dollars plus costs for drunkenness. Chas Stillwell pleaded not guilty to furnishing liquor and meets hearing Wednesday. Harry Matheny on Fulton Street pleaded guilty to keeping a place and awaits sentencing.

Charles Casey Robert Dalliaple Chas. Stillwell Harry Matheny Fulton Street Matheny

Ten-year-old Osee Smith Dies After Short Illness

Osee Smith died Saturday after a brief illness at the Diamond. She was 10, leaving her parents two brothers and a sister, one brother having died a year ago. Rev. Kemper to conduct the funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at the Spencer home on Chestnut Street.

Osee Smith Mart Smith Diamond Pierce Spencer Chestnut Street Osee Rev. Kemper Spencer

Child Burned In Syrup Spill Accident

Six year old Joe Pedigo son of Mr and Mrs Morey Pedigo was badly burned Saturday night when he pulled a kettle of hot syrup from the stove. He suffered burns to the chin throat and chest and was resting as comfortably as possible today.

Joe Pedigo Morey Pedigo

Weekend Guests Reported Across Columbus Area

Mr and Mrs William Morgan spent the weekend in Columbus. Miss Clara Pritchard a Columbus Business College teacher was weekend guest of her parents Mr and Mrs J S Pritchard. Henry Crawford a Delaware student visited over Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Crawford. Carl N Lorey of Mt Vernon was guest of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J W Scott over the weekend. Mr and Mrs J E Zeller had Sunday guest Mrs Emma Foreman of McArthur. Mr and Mrs Clifford Sanders and their young son of Columbus were guests over Sunday of their parents here. Mrs Stella Cappel of Columbus spent weekend with her mother and sons. Miss Colletta Bighouse and Miss Helen Bell of Columbus were guests Saturday and Sunday of Mr and Mrs John Welsh. Mr and Mrs Ed Mills and two children spent Sunday at Millfield.

William Morgan Columbus Clara Pritchard Columbus Business College J. S. Pritchard Henry Crawford Delaware Oliver Crawford Carl N. Lorey Mt. Vernon J. W. Scott J. E. Zeller Emma Foreman McArthur Clifford Sanders Little Son Stella Cappel Colletta Bighouse Helen Bell John Welsh Ed Mills Millfield

Married at Athens Miss Jessie Johnson and Joe Hannas

Miss Jessie Johnson and Joe Hannas were married Saturday at 3 PM in the Methodist parsonage in Athens with Rev. Strecker officiating. The bride is the daughter of Eli and Mrs. Johnson, a longtime saleslady at Wilson Bros. grocery, and the groom works for the Bell Telephone Co. They will reside with the bride’s parents at 46 Short Street.

Athens Jessie Johnson Joe Hannas Strecker Alva Johnson Eli Johnson Wilson Bros. Grocery The Bell Telephone Co Short Street

Hyperion Club elects new officers after meeting

The Hyperion Club held a Saturday afternoon meeting with Mrs. N Hill elected president and Mrs. R H Jackson as secretary. Mrs Ed C Cooley became social committee chair, with Mrs Charles Preston added. Miss Florence Parks chosen librarian. Twenty two members attended as delegates reported on the Federated Clubs district meeting in Logan.

Hyperion Club N. Hill Julius Fischer R. H. Jackson Ed C. Cooley Charles Preston Florence Parks Walter Whitlatch Nelsonville

Women’s W C T U Institute Held in Athens Church

The county institute of the W T U will meet in Athens at the Presbyterian church on Thursday April 21. State president Mrs Florence D Richard will be the principal speaker. Organizers seek strong turnout from all parts of the county.

County Institute of the Athens Presbyterian Church Florence D. Richard Couny

Chamber plan to keep city clean with student role

A Chamber of Commerce committee outlines a program to maintain cleanliness after a thorough cleanup. The scheme relies on student participation, with cards issued to pupils who sign and commit to uphold the effort.

Chamber of Commerce

Woman's Relief Corps Meets at K P Hall Tonight

The Woman's Relief Corps will gather at 7 30 this evening at the Knights of Pythias Hall for their meeting.

Woman’s Relief Corps K. of P. Hall

Elaborate Social Evening at Newman Home

The Newman home at 123 East Columbus Street hosted a Saturday evening gathering hosted by Mrs. Ann Newman and Miss Catherine. Jonquils and white carnations adorned the rooms as guests enjoyed the elegant affair with flowers in profusion.

Newman East Columbus Street Ann Newman Catherine

Local Tea Honors Young Hostesses With Penny Contest

The Newman home hosted a luncheon where five young ladies in white organdy welcomed guests. Thirty attendees enjoyed a six o'clock three course dinner with yellow and white decor. A penny contest followed, won by Mrs A C Anderson and Mrs A L Pritchard who awarded pennies to the guests.

Newman Helen Jackson Pauline Lawson Elizabeth Kessinger Mary Pritchard Jeanette Bartels A. C. Anderson A. L. Pritchard

Akron Youth Guest Weekend Visit Reported

Charles Lowden of Akron was the guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Lowden over the weekend. C. A. Thompson spent Sunday in Columbus.

Charles Lowden Akron George Lowden C. A. Thompson Columbus

Debaters Split Decisions in Local Contest at Nelsonville and Logan

The Nelsonville affirmative team defeated Logan in a public debate on the five year ban on European immigration while the Logan team won the negative side in a separate session at Logan High School.

Nelsonville Logan High School Congress N. H

Cemetery Donation to Fort Street Repair Fund

Checks received in the latter part of the week for the Fort Street cemetery repair fund include gifts from Dr. Charles Howe of Athens for $10, Mrs. Mary J. Coakley $5, Mrs. Frank Anderson $5, Mary E. Bartlett $5, Mrs. Julia Baird $5, and J. M. Wemm Jr. of Carbondale $5 to Mrs. F. G. Cooley.

F. G. Cooley Fort Street Charles Howe Athens Mary J. Coakley Frank Anderson Mary E. Bartlett Julia Baird J. M. Wemm Jr Carbondale

Doan Honored by Bereans Class at Christian Church

Robert A. Doan spoke to 249 men in a Berean class at the Christian Church. His lesson talk was well received and musical numbers by Eugene Mellinger on cornet and Clarence Jack on saxophone impressed the audience. Sunday school attendance reached 662 with a $31 offering.

Bereans Robert A. Doan Christian Church Mr. Doan Eugene Mellinger Clarence Jack

Mrs J E Lee Improves After Columbus Hospital Appendectomy

Mrs J E Lee of 389 Oak street Nelsonville Ohio undergoes appendectomy at a Columbus hospital and shows improvement.

J. E. Lee Oak Street Nelsonville Columbus

Ohio Governor Eyes Cabinet Posts in New State Plan

Governor Davis tentatively selects appointees for a restructured cabinet. Key picks include Floyd Waite as Finance Director, William Phipps as Commerce Director, and Dr. Edmund H. Baehr or Dr. H. H. Snively for Public Health, with several others from Cincinnati, Norwalk, Columbus, and Marion named for Public Welfare, Highways, Industrial Relations, Agriculture, and Education. Final confirmation expected within a week.

Columbus United Press Harry L. Davis Floyd E. Waite Cleveland William H. Phipps Paulding Edmund H. Baehr Cincinnati H. H. Snively Edward A. Anderson Leon C. Herrick Norwalk Fercy Tetlow Washingtonville L. J.taber Barnesville C. A. Dyer Coalton Tetlow United Mine Workers Taber New Agricultural Department Ohio State Grange Dyer Ohio Home Protective League Davis

Harding Pledges Steps Toward Disarmament

President Harding promised definite steps toward disarmament, conveyed by members of the women's peace committee who visited the White House. He explained such actions cannot occur until a state of peace exists.

Harding Washington Women’s Peace Committee White House Mr. Harding

Drunken man linked to death of 8 year old Nadine Kramer

Pittsburgh awaits coroner findings as detectives review John Miller's confession. Miller, a stable worker, says he placed the frightened child in a floor pit while intoxicated after she wandered into the North Site stable. Authorities report no assault. death attributed to fright.

Pittsburgh Nadine Kramer North Site John Miller Miller

Federal Trade Commission urges price relief and market reform

The commission recommends laws to curb unnecessary beverage transactions and to widen access to market information. It criticizes open price associations for keeping members hidden price data and argues retail price resistance slows consumer relief. It urges reducing costs of essentials like fuel and housing to restore normal prices.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Harding White House Commission

William Graham obituary and Dent family notices

William Graham aged 54 died at his Salem home Saturday morning leaving a wife and five children. Burial at Salem Cemetery beside the Cumberland Presbyterian church. The Dent family note recalls Mrs. Dent who spent life in Alexander township and Athens area with children Rev B A Dent and others, long respected in the community.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Dent Amesville Alexander Township Chauncey Athens County Infirmary Millfield L. W. Russell Athens C. M. Higgins A. B. Dent Jane Gift Fisher Florida Vorhes Iowa

William Graham 54 Died at Salem Home

William Graham aged 54 died at his Salem home Saturday morning after a long illness. He is survived by his widow and five children including Mrs. Thomas Wort of New Marshfield plus four others at home. Two brothers Marion and George of Salem also survive. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the Salem church by Rev. Leslie and burial followed in Salem cemetery.

William Graham Salem Thomas Wirt New Marshfield Marion George Dabritz Thomas Wort Leslie Rite

Mrs. R. S. Dent Dies at 80 in New Jersey Home

Mrs. R. S. Dent died Sunday morning at 11 30 at the home of her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Wiley T Sprague 50 Morris Avenue after a long illness. Funeral services will be held on.

R. S. Dent Wiley T. Sprague Morris. Avenue

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Arrives for Statue Unveiling

Dr Esteban Gil es foreign minister of Venezuela arrives in New York to present the statue of Simon Bolivar to the city on behalf of the Venezuelan government during a special ceremony.

Esteban Gil Es Venezuela New York Simon Bonyar

Officer murdered on orders of another officer in Washington

Attorney General Daugherty will review evidence gathered by the Justice Department concerning the death of Major Alexander Cronkite at Camp Lewis. Two former soldiers, Captain Robert Rosenbluth and Sergeant Rolad Pothier, were arrested after Rosenbluth allegedly ordered the shooting during target practice. The case ties to Major General Cronkhite.

Washington Daugherty Department of Justice Alexander Cronkite West Point Cronkhite Robert Rosenbluth New York Rolad Pothier Rosenbluth Camp Lewis Wash

Allies likely to plan peace terms meeting this month

Premier Lloyd George told the commons that allies probably will meet this month to plan ways to force Germany to observe the peace terms. He said the meeting place had not been chosen.

London Germany Lloyd George Commons

Local notes on farms, visitors and road work in Albany area

Carpenter J W Sheppard bought Claude Hoyds Chestnut Ridge farm last week. Albany residents visit kin and farms. J D Steward, Armstead Mace and others were active in farm and road work. Fishermen and fertilizer plans surface with Hart cattle and bone meal factory talks.

Weather and scores from baseball matchups across leagues

In the American League Cleveland played Detroit in snow, Washington beat Philadelphia 3 to 1, New York won 4 to 0 against Boston, while Chicago faced St. Louis in cold. The National League saw Boston 4 Brooklyn 2 with rain in St. Louis Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh at Chicago in cold. In the American Association Toledo hosted Indianapolis in cold conditions, Minneapolis beat Milwaukee on wet grounds 14 to 9, and Columbus visited Louisville in wet weather.

American League New York Washington Cleveland N.ca St. Louis Detroit Chicago Boston Philadelphia National League Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn American Association Toledo Indianapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Columbus Louisville

Heavy hitting marks early 1921 baseball contests

New York reports note heavy hitting in early 1921 games. The Boston Braves Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox show fight, resisting easy defeats and signaling potential strength. Giants, Pirates, Browns, and Indians display varied form, with Gibson's pitching trio dominating Reds in a series win.

New York Boston Braves Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Athletics Philadelphia Braves Brooklyn Robby Giants Pittsburg Gibson Cooper Ponder Hamilton Pat Moran Reds Pirates Browns Cleveland Swans

Dempsey Favored In Early Wall Street Bets For Title Fight

In New York on April 18 early betting places Dempsey as a 3 to 2 favorite over Carpentier. The largest bet so far is $3,000 to $2,000 predicting a knockout in 12 rounds. Odds on Dempsey are expected to rise before the July 2 showdown in New Jersey.

New York Wall Street New Jersey

Johnson holds A's to eight in win as Yankees beat Red Sox

Walter Johnson pitched eight innings allowing ten hits as Washington defeated Philadelphia 1 0. Wally Pipp drove a double and two singles while Meusel hit a triple as the Yankees shut out the Red Sox 4 0. Mays allowed four runs as McQuillan left two on base in the ninth but a double play ended it. Braves win 4 2 over Robins in Brooklyn opening game amid bad weather elsewhere.

Walter Johnson Husky Washington Athletics Wally Pipp Yankees Murderers Row Meusel Yanks Reds Mays McQuillan Braves Robins Brooklyn

Ohio Buckeyes Split Set With Miami and Cincinnati

Ohio University baseball returned to Athens after a 4 to 2 win over Miami and a 4 to 3 loss to Cincinnati, last year’s conference champions. Loomis struck out 15 and allowed four hits versus Miami, Skinner had two hits, Stockey added a triple, while Cincinnati capitalized on timely hitting to edge Ohio.

Ohio Ohio University Athens Miami Cincinnati Loomis Skinner Stockey King Queen City

Athens High to Stage Play Based on The Admirable Crichton

Miss Anna Pickering and Superintendent C E Stailey coach the Athens high school senior class production titled A Man's Man based on Barrie's The Admirable Crichton. Tryouts occur later this week before Superintendent Stanley Principal Russell Rupp and A H H English teachers.

Anna Pickering C. E. Stailey Athens High School Barrie Crichton Stanley Russell Rupp

Danish engineers test turpentine from fig tree parts

Danish engineers experiment with producing turpentine from fig trees using roots, twigs, and trunks to extract resin. The project explores alternative forest products and value from different fig tree components.

Cotner Drug Store Sold to Gibson to Reopen as Gibson Pharmacy

Henry W. Cotner sells Cotner Drug store on North Court street to T. E. Gibson of Glouster. Gibson will take over today and open tomorrow as Gibson Pharmacy with interior improvements and a wider stock. Cotner plans unsettled future possibly East trip. Gibson has seven years in the trade and Army service in World War I. He previously ran drug businesses in Lima Columbus and Middleport. Invoicing complete this afternoon with M W Bentz of Brown and Price Drug assisting.

Henry W. Cotner Cotner Drug Court Street T. E. Gibson Glouster Gibson Gibson Pharmacy Conner Lima Columbus Middleport Cotner Borigade M. W. Bentz Brown and Price Drug Store

Supreme Court Upholds Washington Rent Law

The United States Supreme Court ruled the District of Columbia rent law, enacted by Congress during the war to protect tenants, valid and enforceable. The decision strengthens protections for renters in the capital.

Washington United States Supreme Court District of Columbia Congress

Hospital News Reports Adenoid and Tonsil Removals

Several patients at Copeland-Howe hospital recently underwent adenoids and tonsils operations and returned home. Names include Annie Glander Davis Jacksonville R Bennett New Marshfield M Stalder Parkersburg Theodore Poston Flossie Williams Luhrig Lois Bateman Nelsonville and Harvey Calentine who had an appendicitis operation and is back home.

Copeland-Howe Hospital Cedannie Ghlander Davis Jacksonville R. Binett New Marshfield M Stalder Parkersburg Theodore Poston Flossie Williams Luhrig Lois Bateman Nelsonville Harvey Calentine

Complaints of Dog Depredations in Local Gardens

Residents report dog incursions damaging new gardens along Grosvenor Street and near Franklin Avenue. Both well bred and mongrel dogs are blamed for spoiling flower beds and plots in the area.

Sp Gardens Grosvenor Street Franklin Avenue

Weather forecast for east of Mississippi warms slowly

The Weather Bureau predicts a gradual temperature rise on Tuesday and Wednesday in the territory east of the Mississippi. Tonight will require furnaces and heavy blankets as Cold air lingers.

Washington United Press Weather Bureau Mississippi Weat Bureau

Resolution protects Cork lord mayor from deportation

A House resolution introduced by Rep. Sabath of Illinois declares Donal O Callaghan lord mayor of Cork a political refuge and says deporting him would violate American principles.

Washington Donal O’callaghan Cork Rep. Sabath Illinois O’callaghan

Revival services continue under Pastor Wi at of Christ

Evangelist Henry conducted meetings at the church and left for Akron. Baptisms will follow tonight as the services end. Public cordial invited. Mrs. Wm Shaw, 30, died yesterday near the city after a three month illness. Survived by husband and three children. Daughter of Mr and Mrs James Love of Oakdale. Funeral Tuesday at 6 pm at home, burial in city cemetery.

the of Christ Harry M. Wi Evangelist Henry Akron Wm. Shaw James Love Oakdale Reydsitte

Local Merchant J Danford of Maxville Quietly Remembered

J Danford of Maxville a former general store operator for several years in the town is calling friends and relatives in this notice indicating his past business venture and residence.

J. Danford Maxville Mr. Danford

Z. Z. Bridge Sells Property to Jacob McCullough

In Moxahala Z. Z. Bridge sold his rent ant and the building to Jacob McCullough who plans to move on June 1. Bridge will likely relocate to Columbus after finalizing the purchase.

Z. Z. Bridge Jacob McCullough Pest Mr. Bridge Columbus

Pauls Ment Store Buys Haneen Pool Room and Alleys

Jacob Paul owner of a local store has purchased the Haneen pool room and alleys and the adjacent building. The hall opened recently with Paul's brother in charge.

Jacob Paul Paul ¢ Ment Store Argue Paul

Porter Family Heads to Columbus for Ralphs Medical Procedure

Mr and Mrs Porter take their two children Carma and an unnamed son to Columbus for Ralphs surgery to remove an ailment.

Porter Carma Columbus Ralph

Bates Family Mourns Grandparents in Local Obituary

The Bates family announces the passing of Mr and Mrs Samuel Bates, long time residents, with services held to honor their memory and contributions to the community.

Vo Stiff Samuel Bates

Ben Miller as Guest of Day and Saturday

Ben Miller appeared as a guest on two consecutive days, with Saturday also included in the visit. The remarks or activities tied to his appearance are not specified in the fragment.

Ben Miller

Jones Family Guests Over Weekend

Mrs B L Jones and her two children Dorothy and [one name unread] were guests for the weekend at the home of Mrs James, sister of the Jones party.

B. L. Jones Dorothy An Soon

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