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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1922

Page

18

Athens bank financial statement snapshot 1922

J F Alderman cashier swears the bank's financial statement is true as of March 15 1922. It lists loans and discounts totals and various deposits including United States government securities and postal savings. Notary public witnesses attest to the document with two directors named.

State of Ohio Athens M. Walden Ll. M. Walden J. F. Hartnell Davis F. Cc. Taylor Frank RB TIDD

Flood conditions close roads and disrupt Glouster service

Heavy rain swelled Sunday Creek and Congress Run, flooding areas around Glouster and Trimble. Roads into Trimble were impassable, rail traffic faced washouts while the Athens-Glouster auto bus could not run. Some mines operated sparse, and a rail trestle near Trimble depot was hooved up. Nearby residents and officials awaited improvement as crews planned repairs.

Sunday Creek Trimble Congress Run Greens Rup Burr Oak

Organize Sunday School at Concord March 19 1922

There will be an organization of Sunday school at Concord on Sunday March 19 1922 at 2 o'clock. Everybody invited.

Concord

Natal Indian Congress Strikes Attempt Amid Gandhi Arrest

Dispatch from Durban reports the Natal Indian Congress aims to stage a general strike in protest of Mohandas Gandhi’s arrest. The effort is described as partially successful and signals rising non-cooperation tensions in London and Durban.

London Natal Indian Congress Mohandas Gandhi Durban

Isiah Moore Turns Evangelist After Marriage Trail

Indianapolis report notes Isiah Moore once dubbed husband to thirteen women confesses a plan to become an evangelist. The article catalogs his past marriages and describes the alleged shift in life direction as he seeks religious work.

Indianapoli Isiah Moore

Paris Government Says Unable to Reply

Joint action reports from Paris indicate the French government considers itself unable to reply at this time. The development comes as officials weigh possible responses to unsettled diplomatic issues.

Paris

English Heiress Edwina Ashley Rumored Engaged

London society awaits news of Edwina Ashley daughter of the Ashley family and granddaughter of Sir Ernest. She is in India visiting the viceroy. Rumors place Lord Louis Mountbatten as her choice while the grandfather is said to have left an estate near 100 million dollars.

London Edwina Ashley Ernestassel India Louis Mountbatten Prince of Wales

American claim on Rhine army expenses linked to reparations

Officials say payment from German reparation funds for expenses of the American army on the Rhine hinges on an inter allied agreement. The stance reflects wartime finance and postwar settlement considerations as Allied powers seek consensus before reimbursing costs.

America Rhine

Winter kills wheat across Ohio report says 14 percent loss

Ohio wheat damage rises to 14 percent per C J West agricultural statistician. Previous estimate was 10 percent. Planting intentions favor corn area similar to last year. Spring pig crop reportedly larger in some areas, overall near normal with some pig losses noted.

Columbus Ohio C. J. West Federal Mr. West West

Trotsky Warns Russia On Genoa Conference Threats

Soviet War Minister Leon Trotsky spoke at a Moscow workers’ rally marking the revolution’s fifth anniversary. He warned against hoping for Genoa. He cautioned Finland and Poland union would risk war and praised U S aid to Russia.

International Moscow Leon Trotoky Genoa Russia Trotsky Finland Poland American Relief Association United States Europe General Wrangel

Ohio River stage crosses danger mark at Pt Pleasant

A 40 foot stage was reached on the Ohio River at Pt Pleasant West Virginia today, surpassing the danger level. Lowlands were flooded and substantial damage was reported.

PT. Pleasant Ohio River

Arbor and Bird Day Proclaimed in Ohio for April 7

Governor Davis announced April 7 as Arbor and Bird Day urging all schools and affiliated groups across Ohio to observe the day. The proclamation highlights youth kinship with nature and joy in its manifestations.

Columbus Davis Sdols Ohio Ail Emic

Man Struck by Auto While En Route to Funeral Home

Cincinnati March 15 Chris Schlie of Norwood was on his way to an undertaking establishment to select a coffin for a relative when an automobile struck him. He sustained serious injuries.

Cincinnati Chris Schlie Norwood

Marshfield Grange Meeting Program Summary

The March 18 program includes Roll call Something for which I am thankful and a discussion on whether corn can be planted without testing and the best corn varieties. Mrs J N Boden reads and Mrs Clara MehKibben covers St Patrick's day history. Tile usage inquiry features F J Wilson Nobe Collins and L H Efaw.

J. N. Boden St. Patrick’s Day Clara MehKibben F. J. Wilson Nobe Collins L. H. Efaw

Fire destroys Riverside Hotel in Reno

Fire marshal reports no lives lost after blaze at the Riverside hotel a four story brick structure that housed Reno's fashionable divorce colony.

Reno Nev Riverside

Maryland Senate backs statewide prohibition enforcement bill

The Maryland Senate in Annapolis after hours of bitter debate adopted the state wide referendum amendment to the Anti Saloon League bill. The measure imposes strict city enforcement and is among the most drastic in any state.

Baltimore Maryland Senate Annapolis Anti -Saloon League

Western Normal Girls Barred From Men for Three Hours Daily

Kalamazoo March 15. President Waldo bans female students from keeping company with any man more than three hours at a time or twice a week. The rule sparks student uproar on campus.

Kalamazoo Mich Western Normal Waldo

Mrs Olive E Murphy Stewart Dies at Stewart Ohio

Olive E Murphy Stewart dies at home in Stewart Ohio at noon Tuesday aged almost 82 widow of J W Murphy former owner of Guysville mills and longtime county commissioner. Funeral set for South Canaan at 1 PM Thursday afternoon.

Olive E. Murphy Stewart Olive Murphy Stewart, O J. W. Murphy Guysville Mills South Canaan

Debt Plan Considered by Allied Finance Ministers

Sir Robert Horne presented a German debt reduction plan to the allied finance ministers reducing the total German indemnity from 182 billion to 45 billion gold marks. British and Italian representatives reportedly agree on the proposal.

London Mar International News Service Robert Horne

Spanish warships bombard Moroccan coast

A Madrid dispatch reports Spanish warships bombarding coastal Morocco. The latest word says Moorish forces were repulsed in the prior encounter.

London Morocco Madrid

Widow of London council chief dies after burglary attack

Lady White widow of Sir Edward White former London county council chairman died today from injuries suffered in a burglary attack.

London International News Service Lady White Edward White London County Council

Rescuers Save 45 From Burning Hoboken Apartment Fire

Police and fire crews rescued 45 persons including 14 children from a burning apartment house early today in Hoboken New Jersey.

Hoboken N. J

Women Marshals Escort Federal Prisoners to Louisville

Miss Elsie Platz secretary to U S attorney in Cleveland and Mrs Frances Strain deputy marshal escorted several women federal prisoners from Cleveland to Louisville. This is believed to be the first time women have escorted federal prisoners in the country.

Elsie Platz Mra Frances Strain Cleveland Louisville Joseph Breitenstein U. S

Don’t Spoil Your Child’s Hair by Washing It

An old advice column warns that common soaps have alkali that dries the scalp and brittles hair. It promotes Malsified coconut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless, easy to prepare with warm water, and claims its use cleanses, rinses well, and leaves hair soft and manageable.

Weight limit violation affidavits to be filed in Athens court

Prosecuting Attorney Cartels will file affidavits charging weight-limit violations for loaded coal trucks in Athens county common pleas court. District road supervisor E. W. Davis announced the action after finding loads exceeded the 10 ton limit on a wet Nelsonville Haydenville road. He cited potential road damage and a $120,000 rebuilding cost if the road is ruined.

Athens County Davis Ons State Highway Department Davis Ess

United States to Decide on Genoa Observer Role

President Harding will determine whether the United States will send an unofficial observer to the Genoa economic conference upon returning from a Florida vacation. A line about a girl seeking an ideal man at twenty versus thirty appears as unrelated OCR text.

Washington Mar International News Service United States Genoa Harding Florida

Central figure in Athens court case described as child’s father

A five year old child sits in Athens county common pleas court as the state of Ohio with Emma Landis as prosecuting witness pursues Clyde Woodruff as the father of the child born in 1916. The case reveals multiple men named, and mentions a jury of twelve with local names. A separate verdict awarded George Hutchinson $197 against Lostro Auto Sales Co for a misrepresented automobile.

Athens County Common Pleas Court State of Ohio Emma Landis Clyde Woodruff Athens J. J. Sissler C. O. Grimes Robert Zimmerman Jacob Craham George Meighen James Featherstone F. H. Nice Owen Beebe Carl H. Stickney W. H. McKee J. L. Beckley Carpenter George G. Hutchinson Murray City Lostro Auto Sales Co Hutchins

Small Fine Is Given Riley in Helwig's Court

W. F. Riley, superintendent of Chauncey and Dover township schools, was fined 8.5 and 9 costs after pleading guilty to drunkenness in Magistrate Helwig's court. He had been jailed earlier for inebriated condition at the old First National bank building fire. Helwig said the $11.20 fine and costs reflect a low penalty but noted the need to maintain fairness amid prior intoxication penalties.

W. FE. Riley Chauncey Dover Township Helwig Squire's Court First National Bank Riley Costa

West Storm Warning From Stir Hits Far West coast

Weather Bureau reports a developing storm in the far west may intensify. Storm warnings remain in effect along the Atlantic coast from Norfolk Virginia to Atlantic City New Jersey.

Washington Mar Far West Weather Bureau Atlantic Norfolk Atlantic City N. J

Bank Statement Summary for Athens County 1922

T 1 Deposited to secure circulation U.S. bonds. Cash in vault and due from national banks total 1 000 000 plus. Total assets tallied at 5 665 52 with circulating notes outstanding 12 000 60. Individual deposits subject to check 266 726 71. Cashier’s checks on own bank 1 002 846. Bank officials certify the figures as true to the best of knowledge dated March 14, 1922.

GMS L. S C. BH United States Amvnees Dante Federal Reserve Trust Cor Ae Iinpitel Eensee S.cextiae Ruel Bop Ete Reeves U. S Eeeeeses U.S Ees Reese Pinos Lawfual Reserve Federal Reserve Bank Ee-Eress U. 8 CS Ee Ee Aes Isvese Ceee CERO Porrawen

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