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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
5
The notice urges sharing guest visits on the page as courtesy and invites readers to mention their own visits. It stresses politeness when hosting and when turning in items, guiding readers to use the page to announce such messages.
Mr and Mrs Carl H Beasley announce the birth of a son Jack Stevens Beasley on Wednesday August 23 at Bethesda hospital in Cincinnati. The new arrival shares a fourth birthday with his brother Carl H Beasley Jr. Various visits and travel plans are noted, including families in Columbus Athens Groveport and Granville. Social visits include the Daileys Pattons Arnolds Hoyt and Gabriel and others with trips to Long Beach Chippewa Lake and Pittsburg.
Madrid dispatch reports August 24 that the Portuguese cabinet threatened to resign amid a deepening financial crisis. The government blames obstruction from political foes in the public sphere and in parliament for halting its constructive efforts.
Partial destruction by fire of the Western Pacific Railroad bridge over the Humboldt river east of Elko Nevada was reported to railroad headquarters. A rigid investigation of the cause of the fire was ordered. Western Pacific lines between Elko and Deeth Nevada stretch 20 miles.
Washington Aug 24 Republican Senator Sterling of North Dakota introduced a bill in the Senate to charge murder for any person causing death by the destruction of railroad property through strike violence. The measure aims to deter violence affecting rail transport and safety.
Glouster prepares for a three day chautauqua to be held September 4 5 6 with Radcliffe Lyceum Bureau support and a junior worker leading activities for youths. Local visits wrap up as Mrs James Berry and family return from a week in town and A McDonald returns from a three week trip west. Charline Funk’s fifth birthday party drew twenty four children at the Jonas home on Spring Street.
Chicago reports William Z. Foster held in custody as government agents seek more than twenty alleged communists linked to a Michigan woods raid. Rose Pastor Stokes identified as present at the raid site. 15 men captured. Foster denies attendance and calls the raid a plot against the Trade Union Educational League. Suspects to be arraigned in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Cleveland Bennett of Canton Ohio reports drastic relief from asthma and hay fever after one bottle of Kerker’s Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy. He says his choking condition was eradicated. The product is sold exclusively in Athens by McKee Drug Co.
Advices from the Guatemalan frontier report martial law in seven departments due to revolutionary movement spread. Censorship is said to be in effect on the border with Mexico. Also, nearly 150,000 women pay income taxes in New York.
Harmony Hill reports Parkersburg visitors on Tuesday afternoon. Emma Smith and Mrs. David Livingston visited Mrs. Tom Foster. The Foster family hosted a pleasant evening for G. K. Thorpe and others. Mil Truck: a baby boy was born to Milo Foster and his wife Saturday night. J. C. Coggeshall and daughter visited Coolville camp ground Monday. Emilie and David Livingston plan to return to Short Creek West Virginia soon. G. K. Thorpe and J. C. Coggeshall continue twice weekly trips to the curb market to sell fruit and vegetables.
Mrs. George Evans of Vancouver dives into the chilly water head or feet first and teaches neighborhood children the art of swimming after moving to Vancouver at 64. She learned the basics and finer points of swimming in middle age, becoming a familiar figure along the beach.
A survey of authors at work and new titles. Booth Tarkington Edna Ferber Julia Street Kath leen Norris Ralph Stock and others push projects and note social trends. Reviews cover Muriel Strode Zona Gale Miss Lulu Bett and a critique of its characters and style.
La Nouvelle Revue Francaise issues a new volume in the complete French edition of Joseph Conrad. The book titled Within the Tides translated by M. Jean Aubry carries En Marge des Marees as its French title and includes a preliminary note by Mr. Conrad defending the four stories against critical remarks.
A Curwood adventure introduces Jolly Roger McKay as a bold bandit chased by the Royal Northwest Mounted Police in a northern wilderness tale. Nada, a troubled love interest, drives the plot toward a suspenseful, dramatic finale. Also reviewed is The House of Mohun by George Gibbs focusing on a flapper era heroine and new freedoms.
The notice promotes a wedding gift shop with a complete line of silverware. It lists sterling silver patterns such as Portsmouth, King Albert, Mary Chilton, Mt. Vernon, Maryland, and old colony patterns. Also offered are silver plated lines like 1847 Rogers and Crown patterns with a promise to source unavailable designs within a few days.
The item mentions preparations for the Athens fair on Thursday and references a quarrel about crowd size. It notes about 400 paid admissions to the ball ground and over 300 autos at the community grounds, suggesting a large turnout and a final word by a woman.
Residents defend tax payments while seeking benefits. Canning season yields loads of fruit including plums and tomatoes. Miner friends rejoice at work as carbide lamps and caps arrive. Local social updates cover travel, health, and recent moves among families and neighbors.
Rain on Wednesday night and Thursday morning reduced fairgoers to 1,626, down from 1,662 last year. Adult tickets 60 cents, children 21 cents, with night admissions and memberships also recorded. Fireworks drew crowds despite the weather, while prize winners and stock exhibits awaited judge decisions. Readiness for Friday’s hoped for record turnout remained uncertain as soggy grounds and slippery roads hindered travel.
Lloyd George attends a garden party at Highgate hosted by Sir Arthur Crosfield while the Earl of Balfour watches a tennis match. Neat attire marks the day as notable guests mingle in early 20th century English society.
Mary Riley age 24 of Ottawa died in Athens August 18 after eight days in hospital. Glenn Throckmorton, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Throckmorton of Albany died Wednesday at Sheltering Arms hospital after surgery for appendicitis. Burial plans and services announced for both.
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