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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
6
The Danish king and queen visit colonial possessions in the Arctic region touring Iceland and Greenland. This marks the first royal tour in years with a warm reception at each stop. The photo was taken in Prist, capital of the sub arctic Faroe Islands.
Washington August 11 The Republican Publicity Association argues the public wants government savings without sacrificing honesty. It cites President Wilson's railroads takeover pledge to return carriers in as good repair and equipment as at the start, and says returning them in worse condition would violate the spirit of the agreement.
An American Greek claims King Alexander of Greece spared the monkey blamed for his son's death. The Weeping Capuchian allegedly bit the king and was kept alive in a palace cage after Constantine intervened, despite public reports of execution.
Geneva Aug 11 Brazil has completed its panel of nominations for judges of the League of Nations international court at The Hague via the Brazilian legation in Berne But the death of Luiz Maria Drago creates a vacancy and Brazil will withhold the list until a replacement is chosen Siam was the first to submit nominations for the court.
Ad touts Grove's Laxative BromOQuinine tablets as curing colds to relieve headaches. Promotes authenticity with E. Grove signature and warns buyers to ensure genuine product, priced at 30 cents.
During a recent London visit the Amir of Katsina marveled at a traffic police officer who could halt an entire street with a single raised hand, joking that the man must have four eyes as he impressed the visitor with his authority.
Estimates by the U S department of commerce show Athens County needs 1000 new homes to properly house every family. Only one in six families lacks a home, and $3 million is required to build them. Financial limits hinder progress as local building and loan assets of about $200,000 are largely loaned, urging savers to fund home financing and boost residential construction and employment.
Sand Rock resident Miss Luella Manning of Columbus attended gatherings on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs W S Taylor hosted and other locals including Merwin Bryson of The Plains and George France of Broadwell visited. Several guests from Athens Cleveland and Columbus were noted with friends and relatives.
In Maynard Ohio a man arrested this morning over a Wellsville car theft is questioned in the murder of Harry Cummins a Steubenville ex service man and auto dealer killed a month ago. Officers say the suspect resembles the Cummins slayer and he was taken to Steubenville where he is believed to be the wanted man. The arrestee’s name is Wallace Ray.
The first continental congress assembled in Philadelphia beginning September 5 to discuss colonial grievances and united response to British policies. Delegates from thirteen colonies debated rights, governance, and coordinated steps toward common measures.
Enoch Dean born August 18 1840 in Mongan County Ohio lived in Bedford township Meigs County over fifty years then Akron until his death August 2 1921 at age eighty years eleven months and sixteen days. He married Mary Ward at twenty four and left eight surviving children plus twenty one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and one sister Ruth Bowers of Albany. He is remembered as kind and faithful with a Christian farewell.
Relatives neighbors and friends express gratitude for kindness during illness and death of husband and father Enoch Dean. They thank Rev Alkire for comfort and the singers and Mr T W Coe for conducting the funeral, from Mrs Mary Dean and children.
Lottridge Mrs. L. H. Allen and son Ralph Allen visited Parkersburg recently. C. D. Swartz and Charley Day attended Charley Halbert's funeral at Guysville Monday. Mrs. Flossie Harris and children from Springfield visit the Caldwells. Maud Haubert of Marion was guest of Florine Ackley. Clarence Swartz spent a week with relatives in Toledo. Rexal Boggs of Vanderhoof spent Sunday with the Boggs family. L. H. Allen hosts his mother from near Clarksburg. Carson Boggs and Florence Tilton were married last Saturday at Athens. Boggs is a farmer. bride worked at Coolville White store. Edson Swartz and children visited John Leake of Vanderhoof Sunday.
Sinn Fein representatives based in Rome Paris and Washington were summoned to Dublin for the Dail Eireann conference on British peace proposals. The Sinn Fein cabinet and President De Valera issued the call, and the British government agreed to issue passports for the representatives.
London reportage notes British film buyers resist American dominance while European producers press to win over UK audiences. The piece skewers exaggerated aristocratic images, mocks Lord Algie and his entourage, and contrasts real and staged appearances in imported cinema.
Water tennis emerges as a rapid growing sport along the Pacific coast, drawing new players to this aquatic game and boosting local recreation options.
Harmony Hill and nearby towns share a flurry of visits and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs G K Thorp travel to Coolville on a business trip while, nearby, Mr and Mrs H H Noland host friends from Athens and Chauncey and a D A Lodge gathering in Little Hocking. The T J Foster family reunion near Little Hocking draws many relatives, baskets, and stories, as Millard Foster returns from Imperial Park Canada to share ball memories with kin.
A humorous fragment describes a Blue Devil in a bath tub causing mischief by stealing a fan. The note hints at a playful, whimsical incident without formal details or consequences.
Henry Minor aged 34 from Washington Pennsylvania robbed a Poland Avenue car during the morning run then suffered a blow to the head when Motorman George Hitchcock struck him with a controller handle. Police seized Minor and he remained in jail in Youngstown Ohio.
A series of testimonials claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound treats female trouble and backache suffered after childbirth. Women from Providence Fayette Bloomington and Illinois praise relief, urging others to consult the pamphlet on ailments peculiar to women and contact The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for a free text book.
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