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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
5
Athens week activity centers on guests visiting from Columbus Vincent Barberton Pittsburg Marietta Wellston and Logan with many relatives hosting. Notables include Miss Ina Beverage visiting C B Beverage, Dr. C L Jones hosting Robert Longstreth, and families from Rutland and Logan attending the Athens Fair and church events. Several funerals and travels mark the period as out of town relatives arrive and depart.
A submerged car graveyard is found near Summitt Illinois five miles from Chicago. The quarry cavity is filled with water three hundred feet square and ninety feet deep. Twenty cars have been recovered and divers believe many more lie underwater. Divers include Frank Blair of Chicago assisting in the salvage effort.
Raymond Burchard Taylor, a 16 year old from Cherokee Tennessee, is believed to be the youngest regular Sunday school superintendent in the world.
Construction of a super power gas and electric plant began at the Little Daisy Mine near Urichsville Ohio. Allied Power Industries officials attended the ground breaking with Mayor Kepers and other officials. Ward E. Waite described atomized coal gasification producing 100000 cubic feet of gas per ton versus 10000 with older methods.
A testimonial claims a wife cured bloating after four years by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The letter says a brother-turned-druggist sent the bottle and immediate help followed. The ad asserts the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach and intestinal ailments and offers a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co. and druggists nationwide distribute it.
Mrs Maria Young widow of Alexander Young aged 78 died Thursday at 6 A M at the family home two miles north of New Marshfield. Funeral services Sunday at 10 30 A M at the Christian church conducted by Rev Gardner. Burial in New Marshfield cemetery. She leaves two sons Charles Ottie on the home farm and daughter Mrs Letha Stewart of near Luhrig. Mr Young preceded her in death two years ago.
A. W. McBride of Coolville died at his home Thursday morning from heart trouble. His funeral will be held Saturday at 1 PM at his residence. He is survived by his widow Cora Davis McBride and two children Ruth Alberta and Harrold, plus three sisters and one brother. Burial will be in Coolville.
Sheriff’s office in Logan denies reports of a fight at Blair West Virginia. The content notes miners are gathering money and food south of Racine as per distant information.
A Parisian woman was seen strolling on a promenade carrying a parasol made of lizard skin, drawing attention from bystanders. The striking accessory showcases a bold fashion choice amid street activity.
Belgian engineer Anderheggen proposes sending Congo River water power by pipeline to Lower Congo generators then by high tension line to Europe via Senegal Morocco and Gibraltar. He claims 200 million horsepower could supply trains lights and factories, with half loss over six thousand kilometers yet enough for continental needs. He positions the scheme as rivaling the Panama Canal in scope and cost.
In Ohio, lawmakers and editors discuss road construction costs with figures in bushels of corn. The state highway department postpones contracts as railroads resist rate cuts on paving block amid a wider dispute over road materials and prices. Governor Davis promotes continued road work to aid employment.
This week at Chauncey a number of residents underwent successful tonsil and adenoid removals. Among those honored are Mary Adkins of Logan Mary Guerra of Millfield Lois McHarg of Athens Ella Kloh of Trimble Alfred Fink of Circle Hill and Margaret and Violet Harvey and Muriel Lester of Chauncey.
In 1835 born Ellen O Conner Casey left Ireland for Canada and then Wisconsin before settling in Athens. Her husband James Casey a railroad worker was killed leaving seven children. The family endured losses including a son shot at the gate and others injured. She cherished Athens and read The Athens Messenger daily.
An inquest was opened in Hull into the death of Lieut Charles G. Little U S N of Newburyport Massachusetts who perished when the airship exploded with 42 aboard on the Hum iiver event date.
Mrs. Kelley wife of New York financier John R. Kelley sailed from New London Conn to Cowes in the 21 ton auxiliary motor schooner Diablesse in thirty three days. She cooked for the crew stood watch at the wheel and described the voyage as exciting yet enjoyable. The couple traveled to watch British America Cup races and the Cowes regatta.
Pattern 3692 illustrated for a popular apron style in four sizes Small medium large and extra large. Medium size requires 3% yards of 36 inch material. Suitable fabrics include gingham percale lawn linen sateen alpaca and drill. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 12 cents in one cent stamps.
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