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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1922

Page

6

Dont Have to Get Up Nights Any More

Dayton Herald report features John Lumpkins describing relief from bladder trouble after using Lithiated Buchu. He claims nightly urination drops from 15 to 20 times to zero, with passage of gravel and beansized stones. The Keller Laboratory and McKee Drug Co advertise the remedy nationwide.

John Lumpkins Carrie §&T The Dayton Herald Keller Formula McKee Drug Co Athens Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg

Crestline Man Files Candidacy for Supreme Judge

Crestline resident Daniel Bebst declares as a Democrat and files with the secretary of state to seek the supreme judge position in Columbus.

Crestline Columbus Daniel Bebst

Ralph Dicken of Coolville Undergoes Second Operation

Ralph Dicken son of W. C. Dicken of Coolville submitted to a second operation at the local hospital Monday evening for complications. He was brought in earlier and the second operation was deemed necessary to try to save his life. He is reported in a very critical condition.

Ralph Dicken W. C. Dicken Coolville

Logan Residents Fish Unusual Floodwater Catch**

Residents of Logan enjoy an odd fishing venture as high waters strand carp and suckers in bottom land north of the city. Pitch forks replace gear and several large fish are trapped, though they are said to be poor eating.

Logan

Local Merchant Marcus Cohen Heads to Germany for Pleasure Trip

Marcus Cohen, a New York merchant, departed Tuesday at noon for a three month vacation in Germany. He sailed on the Stockholm and will land at Gottenberg before proceeding to Berlin to visit relatives and other regions. The trip is for pleasure and he travels alone.

Marcus Cohen New York Germany Stockholm Gottenberg Berlin

Hudson Granted Temporary Alimony in Pettit Court

Isabella Hudson received $35 temporary alimony from husband John Hudson by Judge Pettit on Tuesday morning with payment due within five days. Margaret Columbus vs Stanley Ohlinger ended in a plea to bas tardy and Ohlinger deemed the father liable for child maintenance, bond set at $550. The case, originally to be heard Tuesday, reached an agreement avoiding a jury.

Isabella Hudson John Hudson Pettit Margaret Columbus Stanley Ohlinger

Berta Trips Hamilton in Moose Hall Wrestling Match

Bobby Berta of Virginia pinned Butch Hamilton in 1:06 then won the match in 25 minutes before a small Moose Hall crowd. The rugged bout featured two falls by Berta and strong showings from Harrison in two falls over Moore. Leach and Howe drew in ten minutes of the preliminaries.

Bobby Berta Virginia Butch Hamilton Moose Hall Berta Dale Harrison Moore Lancaster Leach Howe

Annual reception for new members at Methodist church

A Monday evening gathering at the Methodist church in Logan drew about 350 attendees. Rev. Blair, 8. C. Bright, and District Superintendent Sparks spoke. the choir and Methodist orchestra, directed by Joe Smith, provided music. Refreshments were arranged by the Union Bible class which led the event.

Methodist Church Blair 8. C. Bright Sparks Logan Methodist Joe Smith Union Bible Class

Presbyterian meeting at church with health talk

The Frank lin Kerr chapter met at the church Monday afternoon and evening. From four to supper time members worked on fancy tasks. A serving committee included Mrs. Tschappat, Sprankle, Webb, and Campbell. Afterward the group gathered in the parlor where Mrs. Tschappat spoke on Health Conditions of China. Mrs. Don Ackers resigned as secretary. Mrs. Curtiss R. Douglass was elected. Thirty-five young ladies attended.

Franklin Kerr The Presbyterian Church Tsehappat Sprankle Webb Campbell China Tschappat Don Ackers Curtiss R. Douglass

Fight Ends in Police Court on Main Street

John Horton of New Straitsville appeared in Mayor Koppe's court on Tuesday to answer disorderly conduct and assault and battery charges filed by Albert Reddick after a Saturday Main street fight. He pled guilty to both, was fined $10 and costs in each case, and given 30 days to pay or face workhouse detainment.

Main Street John Horton New Straitsville Koppe Albert Reddick

Wiggins and Maddux Wed in County Probate Court

Wayne Wiggins and Miss Mildred Maddux of the western county were married in probate court Tuesday morning by Rev. J. W. Blair. They headed to their home near South Bloomingville where Wiggins works in the gas field.

Wayne Wiggins Mildred Maddux J. W. Blair South Bloomingville Wiggins

Administrators Appointed for W. Poston Estate

Administrators B. C. and Emerson Poston were named for the estate of their father W. Poston late of Green township. They posted an $80,000 bond with Judge Stephenson, with H. M. Whitcraft D. M. Soliday and John A. Wellman as sureties. The deceased had disposed of all real estate by deed before death, and the estate was among the largest in Hocking county.

B.C Emerson Poston Poston Green Township Stephenson H. M. Whitcraft D. M. Soliday John A. Wellman Hocking County

Post Lent Dance at Logan Club Draws Fifty Couples

The Logan Club hosted a social Monday evening with fifty couples in attendance. Music by the Ed Mitchell orchestra of Columbus powered the dancing, followed by a late meal organized by the committee in charge.

Logan Club Ed Mitchell Columbus

In Consistory Class E A Gutliph and C W W Doll

In consistory class E A Gutliph and C W W Doll were noted for official duties with the church body. Details specify their roles within the session and likely appointments during the meeting period.

E. A. Gutliph C. WW. Doll

City Masons Prepare for Columbus Masonic Meet

Local con sistory members depart Tuesday afternoon for Columbus to join the large class and take part in three days of work at the Scioto consistory with several members planning to attend the weeklong event.

Marsch Columbus Scioto

Luncheon Honors Akron Visitor Four Generations Represented

Mrs Guthrie of North Walnut hosted a one o clock luncheon over the weekend for her daughter Mrs Earnest Brown of Akron during a short visit. Guests included Mrs Walter Harned Mrs 8 C Bright Mrs D E Harsh Mrs Hansel Mrs George Hengst Mrs R C Work Mrs Adda Sheperdson Mrs Linton Miss Ruth Brooke Miss Minnie Moore and Mrs A C Tipton. Four generations were present among the attendees including Mrs Linton nearing 90, Mrs Guthrie, Mrs Brown and her son and daughter.

Guthrie North Walnut Street Earnest Brown Akron Walter Harned 8. C. Bright D. FE. Harsh Hansel George Hengst R. C. Work Adda Sheperdson Linton Ruth Brooke Minnie Moore A. C. Tipton Brown

Musterole Quick Relief Advertised for Colds

An advertisement promotes Musterole as a clean white ointment that relieves colds faster than mustard plasters. It emphasizes easy application with fingertip massage and lists 35 65 cent jars and tubes and a hospital size $3.00.

Ohio River recedes after 35 foot flood stage at town

River level tops 35 feet prompting floods that submerge almost all exits from the town leaving only one road open as water recedes.

Ohio

Jury awards $900 to Blake couple over offset well delay

Damages totaling 900 dollars were awarded to Andrew and Sarah Blake by a common pleas court jury on Monday. The award reflects the jury view of losses from Carter Oil Company's failure to drill an offset well on their property, while a near-by well existed on the adjoining farm. The defendant has three days to file a motion for a new trial.

Andrew Sarah Blake Common Pleas Carter Oil Company

Carbondale Man Fined for Drunk and Disorderly Conduct

Geo Johnson of Carbondale was fined $5 plus costs for drunk and disorderly conduct and $100 plus costs for illegal possession by Mayor Koppe after an auto wreck near Wolf's Basin last week. George Daugherty his companion also received $5 and costs for drunk and disorderly conduct.

Geo. Johnson Carbondale Koppe Wolf’s Basin George Daugherty

Free Trial Method Promises Asthma Relief

An asthma and hay fever advertisement offers a free trial of a breathing method at no cost or postage. It targets long standing or new cases, including hopeless ones, claiming to end difficult breathing and wheezing and urging immediate mail-in coupon submission.

Ohio Club Women

Mrs Corne lius S Selover Cleveland president of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs sends a letter from Los Angeles praising California club women while noting long travel to district meetings. She describes California hospitality and the spirit of women in the Buckeye State with reference to state presidents and the West's work.

George Elliott McCormick California Cornelius S. Selover Cleveland Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Los Angeles Golden Gate State Buckeye West Ohio Federation Uch Selover W. J. Fitzgerald

Peace and civic clubs highlight California visit

The speaker praised California school buildings and women’s clubs, noting clubhouses from 3,000 to 150,000 dollars. She recalled addressing the Ebell club of Los Angeles after a radio concert and reception of a full outfit, and credits a San Diego clubwoman for pushing 100,000 toward Balboa Park’s exposition buildings. She expects to return to Ohio by April 25 and spoke on moving picture censorship in Santa Monica.

California Ebell Club Los Angeles San Diego Balboa Park Ohio Santa Monica

War memorial plan seeks delegates with authority

Mrs. John MacKee, chairwoman of the Springfield war memorial committee, urges clubs to send delegates empowered to act on the proposed Ohio federation war memorial at Camp Sherman. The memorial will honor all Ohio soldiers in World War I, training or frontline. Questions should be addressed to Mrs. MacKee.

John MacKee Springfield War Memorial Committee Ohio Federation Camp Sherman Ohio

Noted Local Loss and Community News From Little Hocking

The bulletin records a fatal truck accident involving an 18 year old boy near Wolf Summit, W Va, and lists various social visits and domestic activities in Little Hocking and Parkersburg. It notes William Sovel's death on April 12 and mentions families visiting relatives in Akron Marietta and Athens.

Easter supper shared by Ireland Ladies Aid at H L Rogers home

Ireland the Ladies Aid held an Easter supper at the home of H L Rogers Saturday evening with a bountiful meal and joyful attendance. Mrs Alfred Rogers made a business trip to Athens Thursday. Miss Sylvia Cubbison has taken employment in Athens. The Hornsby family bought the Hayhurst farm and plan to move soon. Emerson Sleith has gone to West Virginia for work.

H. L. Rogers Floyd Russell Harmony Hill John Hornsby M. Bingman Alfred Rogers Athens Lela Wilma Dunfee Myrtle Mildred Hornsby Sylvia Cubbison Henry Osborne Everett Bingman Jim Eliza Hornsby Frank Hornsby C. W. Hornsby Hayhurst Harry Barnett

Ohio Millers Conclude Two Day Convention at Hotel Peshler

Ohio Millers association wraps up a two day convention at the Hotel Peshler in Columbus with officer elections round table talks and addresses. A Wooster experiment station presentation on Bread from wheat produced in Ohio caps the program. Mabel L. Corbould speaks as part of the closing agenda.

Ohio Millers Meet Columbus Mabel L. Corbould Wooster Ohio Ohio Millers’ Association Peshler

College Girls Tell About Case

In Kalamazoo Michigan on April 18 Miss Emallene Kwakernak a Kalamazoo Normal co ed testified in court about the incident that led to the arrest of John Duval Dodge and Rex Hart for violating the prohibition law. She said Earl and Dodge urged her and companions Ethel Clemens and Sue Stegenga to drink gin from a bottle in the car.

Kalamazoo Mich Emallene Kwakernak Kalamazoo Normal John Duval Dodge Rex Hart Earl Dodge Ethel Clemens Sue Stegenga

Jazz composer Melville M. Wilson dies amid jazz dispute

Medina April 18 Melville M Wilson 72 bachelor River Styx native and noted musician and composer suicided at 124 East 34th Street New York due to despondency over jazz inroads he refused to play. After a nonfatal gun wound he inhaled gas through a tube from a jet in his room.

Medina Melville M. Wilson River Styx East 34Th Street New York New York City

Union subdistrict to file charges after guard attack

In Bellaire Ohio the Eastern Ohio miners union reports that William Hemsley will press charges against a non union West Virginia mine guard once he recovers. Hemsley alleges the guard assaulted him during the incident.

Bellaire Eastern Ohio Miners’ Union William Hemsley Subdistrict Union West Virginia Hemsley

Kneeling Traditions in Medieval Worship

In medieval practice kneeling on two knees signified divine worship, while homage to the sovereign used a single knee. The distinction reflects evolving ceremonial forms and religious and secular authority.

Ohio university to form Men's association for all male students

Student leaders at Ohio University plan a Men's association to unite all male students under a campus wide body. It aims to improve relations across groups, foster cooperation in academics athletics and social life, and strengthen camaraderie while extending the student body’s mission beyond cliques. George Stuart named temporary chairman with a committee to study models at other colleges.

Ohio University Bryan Wescott Roach Paul Andrews Ralph Beckett George Sands East Middle West

Ohio University gym exhibition under Thor Olson April 21

An Ohio University gym exhibition directed by Thor Olson will showcase boxing fencing wrestling fancy swimming and rescue work with the Swedish drill and gymnastic dancing. The event on Friday April 21 at 7 30 pm will benefit the Red Cross and feature assistants Lee Ferguson William Walsh Laurence Keller Grow Moriiz Barber Wolf Geis with Edith Kasler as pianist.

Thor Olson Ohio University Red Cross Lee Ferguson William Walsh Laurance Keller Grow Moriiz Barber Wolf Geis Edith Kasler

Athens Countian Becomes Famous in Middle West

Judge R F Harper of Bates county Missouri, a native of Athens county Ohio, celebrated his eighty first birthday on March 23. He left Athens in 1864 for gold camps in the west, traveled with oxen to Denver, served in the army, and after the war settled in Missouri. A longtime Republican leader, he is described as a leading citizen of his district.

Butler Missouri Republican R. F. Harper Athens County Ohio Harper Bates County Far West St. Joseph Dentver Plains

Clouds Keep Frost King Out in Athence County

Clouds shielded Athene s county Tuesday night preventing frost as the state department of agriculture warned of a drop in temperatures. The mercury fell but cloud cover stopped frost, and no frost was reported to the farm bureau office by Wednesday morning.

Athens County State Department of Articulture Farm Bureau

Dr Tullis Delivers Final Brotherhood Dinner Talk

The Brotherhood of the Presbyterian church holds the final of six monthly meetings with a dinner at 6 o clock. Dr Tullis, now with the Y M C A in Indianapolis, will give the closing address to Athens friends eager to hear him. Tickets urged for the year’s last gathering.

Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church Tullis Indianapolis

Dear Annie Laurie Advice Column Dilemma

A girl 18 asks whether to heed her mother’s preference for an older suitor or stay with the younger man she loves. Annie Laurie urges respecting the mother’s experience, while suggesting a way to keep both relationships friendly to please herself and her mother.

Annie Laurie

Miners, Railroaders Return to Farm Amid Shutdown

In Bridgeport Ohio on April 18 miners and railroad workers idled by mine suspensions join the back to the farm movement. Many will seek work on their own farms or relatives' lands as they adjust to unemployment.

Bridgeport

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