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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1921

Page

2

Local Notes and Society News from Athens Area

Mr BR M Laird of Lancaster returns to Athens. The Childs Conservation League will meet Tuesday evening at 730 with Mrs Homer C Clark. Mrs Fannie Wells of Amesville returns home after visiting the Palmers. Edna Endly Mabel Hagemeyer and Louise Eckel from Economical department Chicago drive to Columbus for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Don Chadwell announce the birth of Flora Jean on Friday April. Glenn F Blackledge of Ohio State University returns home.

Childs Conservation League Homer C. Clark Grosvenor Street Edna Endly Mabel Hagemeyer Louise Eckel Chioty Columbus Don Chadwell Dorothy DeMolet The Congress Flora Jean

Zemo Promises Clear Skin With Tubes and Bottles

The ad touts Zemo as a non greasy cure for pimples eczema and ringworm. It claims easy access at drug stores with a 35 cent small tube and a one dollar extra large bottle offering a clean penetrating treatment for healthier skin.

Zemo

Athens visitors flock to see Lightnin in Parkersburg

In Athens and nearby towns residents traveled to Parkersburg W V Saturday evening to view the American comedy Lightnin Others returning home include Rose Blanche and Martha Price and Mary Frances Lawhead who joined family in Parkersburg Roach family member J Chapman Ward Jr and his wife visited Marietta for their daughter Mrs J Chapman Ward Harold Wells left for New York City to train in wireless telegraphy and join The Movie Weekly staff Eli Foster returned from Washington DC visiting his mother and meeting his congressman brother I M Foster

Athens Parkersburg W. Va W. W. Ackley L. V. Brown F. M. Hutchinson A. B. Wells Rose Blanche Martha Price Mary Frances Lawhead A. C. Roach J. Chapman Ward ‘Jr Marietta J. Chapman Ward Seal Harold Wells E. Wells Kurtz Avenue New York City Movie Weekly Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Eli Foster Milwaukee Franklin E. Foster Washington D. C National Capitol I. M. Foster

Alpha Sigma Alpha Honors New Patroness at Park Place Tea

Compliment to patroness Mrs Fordyce Stewart featured a Sunday afternoon gathering at Mrs E M Garretts 5 Park Place from 2 to 4 with songs readings and refreshments. Pink and white carnations were given as favors and patronesses included Mrs Garrett Mrs Frederic Treachey Mrs W F Peters and Mrs Ralph P Jennings.

Fordyce Stewart Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority E. M . Garrett Park Place Garrett Frederic Treachey W. FP. ‘Peters Ralph P. Jennings

Pallas club honors Mrs Hobson on 86th birthday

The Pallas club held a Saturday program on Tendency in Manners and Morals with Mrs James A Palmer hosting. Mrs W F Mercer gave current events while Mrs A B Price led and presented Mrs S N Hobson with a corsage for her 86th birthday, noting her role as founder and two year presidency.

Pallas Club James A. Palmer W. F. Mercer A. Y. Wilcox Mary Kahler A. B. Price N. Hobson

Logan High Mourns Johnson Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery

Nathan Johnson aged 66 died after weeks of illness at a Columbus home and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery. He formerly lived in Logan and leaves three daughters in the city, Mia, Beatrice, and others. The report notes his funeral occurred Monday. Logan High gains second win as Soliday leads 16 to 6 victory over Murray High at the fairgrounds Saturday.

Nathan Johnson Hig Columbus Logan Oak Grove Johnson Jac Iles Mia Harry Warner Beatrice Johnson L. H Logan High Murray High School Fairgrounds Soliday Logan Boys Murray Simons Kardest Ward Roberts Foreman Lauer

Logan Road Work Presses On As Fall Access Improves

Three main roads out of Logan show rapid progress with contractors Barthlow and Son on the Logan Lancaster road E N Turner on the Logan Nelsonville pike and James Petrie on the Logan New Straitaville road all are Logan men The projects aim to ease travel before fall through Logan and surrounding areas

Logan Barthlow and Son Logan-Lancaster E. N. Turner Logan-Nelsonville James Petrie Logan- New Straitaville

Shooting on North Market Street Ends in Wounding

A serious shooting occurred on North Market Street at 8 P M Saturday when William Nunemaker shot Ervin Gordon through the abdomen with a 25 calibre revolver. Nunemaker, described as intimately involved with Gordon's wife, allegedly fired after Gordon resented the advances. Several onlookers witnessed the incident.

North Market Street Wm. Nunemaker Ervin Gordon Nunemaker Gordon

Fatal shooting as Nunemaker surrenders to sheriff

Witnesses could not describe the moment of the fatal shot. Nunemaker surrendered to Sheriff Larimer after driving to the Lanning Motor Company salesroom. The wounded man was treated by Dr. Campbell, transported to Columbus hospital, and remains in critical condition. Nunemaker is jailed.

Nunemaker Lanning Motor Company Larimer E. Ed. Campbell Columbus

Licenses Issued by Judge Stephenson Many from Logan Area

The record lists licenses granted by Judge C. T. Stephenson including William Lanning 46 carpenter Logan Ada Woodruff 50 housekeeper Logan Rev Spears Emmit Swain 26 farmer Fairfield Bessie Julian 18 at home Perry township Rev Mr Blair Sherman Poling 24 laborer Marion township Rosalee Christian 22 housekeeper Logan Rev Mr Spears George T Wine 33 farmer Bloomingville Estella Starkey 37 housekeeper Bloomingville N D Hill justice of peace Raymond Achauer 22 laborer Haydenville Gertrude L Moore 13 at home Haydenville Rev Mr Spears

C. T. Stephenson William Estella Starkey Bloomingville N. D

Epsonade Salts Lemonade Cure Promoted by Association

A novelty product called Epsonade Salts blends genuine Epsom salts with fruit derivative salts to taste like sparkling lemonade. Sold by druggists as a tastier remedy for biliousness headaches or constipation, it is touted as a notable discovery of the American Epsom Association.

American Epsom Association

Solons Near Close of Eighty Fourth General Assembly

Columbus April 25 The eighty fourth general assembly likely ends this week as governor aims for an adjournment date. lawmakers passed meritorious measures aiding business and labor and addressing world war veterans concerns. Archer district realignment changes affect Tenth Twelfth and Thirteenth districts including Fairfield Hocking Athens Jackson Vinton Gallia Meigs Lawrence Morgan Guernsey Noble Monroe and Washington counties.

Columbus Eighty-Fourth General Assembly Davis House of Representatives Senate House Fairfield Hocking Perry Athens Jackson Vinton Gallia Meigs Lawrence Morgan Guernsey Noble Monroe Washington

Golden Rule in Industry Shown by Cincinnati Firm

Arthur Nash of Cincinnati spoke in Athens on applying the Golden Rule to business and labor relations. He described starting the A Nash Company in 1916 with low pay, then sharing profits and boosting wages as output rose, showing workers and owners under one rule.

Arthur Nash Cincinnati Athens First Nash Athens A. Nash Mr. Nash A. Nash Company

Back State Building and Loan Offers 5 Percent Time Deposits

Savings message touts 5 percent on time deposits as the highest rate while claiming absolute safety. Back State Building and Loan Co located at 422 West Gay Street Columbus reports assets over 21 million dollars.

Back State Building and Loan Co West Gay &T Columbus

Cooperation as Golden Rule in labor and capital

Mr. Nash argues the capital and labor problem is solved by the Golden Rule. He says labor unions protect circulation and improve health, while union doctors should not harass workers. He warns of radicals among labor leaders and quacks among doctors, urging cooperation as applied Golden Rule.

Mr. Nash

Deaths-Funerals M M Gardner Athens Father in Law of Fred Pickering

Marcus M. Gardner a well known Morrow county and Athens figure died in Columbus early last week. He leaves a wife a daughter Mrs Fred Pickering and two grandsons. A former Mt Gilead banker and farmer he had recently built a fine home in Columbus and planned to spend his days there. He was long a prosperous businessman with various interests.

Marcus M. Gardner Athens Fred S. Pickering Columbus Morrow County Fred Pickering Mr. Gardner Mt. Gilead Banks

Chamber seeks site for government aviation station at Lorain

The Lorain Chamber of Commerce is negotiating the location of a United States government aviation field in the city. Officials discuss suitable sites and potential impact on local business.

Lorain Chamber of Commerce

Nervous People Promise Weight Gain With Bitro-Phosphate

A drug claim asserts that haggard and depressed individuals will recover vitality after a short course of Bitro-Phosphate. McKee Drug Co. guarantees the results.

McKee Drug Co

Combined Patterns 3579 and 3570 for Shirt Waist and Skirt

Two separate patterns mailed on receipt of 12 for each pattern in one cent stamps. Shirt waist sizes 34 through 46 with 3 yards of 36 inch material for medium. Skirt sizes 25 through 34 with 3 yards of 54 inch material for 28 inch size.

Billy Whiskers and Stubby Plan Escape From Army

Billy Whiskers Jr. and Stubby, a goat mascot, discuss leaving their regiment amid food shortages. They overhear soldiers plotting to capture the goat for meat, prompting a nighttime escape attempt toward a river for rest and relief, before a planned departure is thwarted.

Billy Whiskers Jr Stubby Billy Jr

Gwenda's ParisianDinner with John, Secrets and smiles

Gwenda reunites with John in Paris as he flirts and plots influence over her career. He boasts of his connections and a possible start for her in Europe while she contends with guilt over deception. They ride through sunset woods and plan a celebratory dinner before the scene ends.

Gwenda John Fern Bois Paris Europe Comtesse Miss Miles

Sunday Was Great Day for Churches

Hebbardsville churches united under evangelist A. C. Hakim held a crowded service. Twenty five children and sixteen adults pledged themselves to the Christian life. Meetings continue for two weeks with nightly prayer at seven and evangelistic services at 7 30. Starting Thursday the second half moves from the Methodist to the Presbyterian church.

Hebbardsville A. C. Hakim Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Mr. Hakim

ANP A P A CONVENTION OPENS IN NEW YORK

The American Newspaper Publishers Association holds its annual convention in New York with publishers from across the United States in attendance at the Waldorf Astoria. Topics include labor costs newsprint prices advertising rates relations taxation and postal regulations.

New York American Newspaper Publishers’ Association United States Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

Ladies Aid Meeting Set at Mary Snow Residence

The Ladies Aid plans its regular meeting at secretary Mary P. Snow's home in Clarks Chapel C April 27 at 1 PM. Special work to be done and members urged to attend with thimbles.

Ladies Aid Clarks Chapel Mary P. Snow

Also Mentioned on This Page

BR. M. Laird of Lancaster Fannie Wells Amesville Glenn EF. Blackledge Ohio State University Tre Selel Bree Dept Baltimore Bayer Nhe Paline Club William McCormick Margaret William Bort John Pettitl Clayton Schiede Buckeye Lake Harry Shaw East Hunter Street Fred Willeye Dayton Frank Harden Emily Brown Lancaster Lawrence Adcock Logan Man EPSOM Cox Iive Industrial Commission E. R. Lash By Beck M. M. Gardner Pattfan AFP Billy Whiskers Billy Saalfield Publishing Co Akron, O Chichester Siey B H.W. Brooks Brooks & Fierce Lash Suede Ideal Shoe Shining Parlor Stacy Boyer Cash Shoe Store Gline Pharmacy Co Athens, Ohio
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