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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1922

Page

2

Disabled World War Veterans Face Hospital Care Debate

Dr E B Smith of Columbus criticizes state hospital care for disabled veterans. He blames Brigadier General Sawyer as an obstacle to hospitalization efforts led by the American Legion. Arthur Burkett vows to campaign for Sawyer's removal.

Columbus EB. E. Smith State Smith Franklin County Post American Legion Sawyer Arthurs. Burkett Pranklin County

Telephone Again Handles An Emergency

In the Amesville flood, telephone circuits to Amesville held while bridges failed and residents queued at the Athens exchange to reach homes in and beyond the flooded area. The article notes a single message can be worth a year's service for homes with telephone access.

Amesville McDougal Athens Exchange

Miners Resume Operations at Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal

F. M. Clark, president of the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal & Tron Co., announced that 90 percent of the company's mines are operating today. The shutdown affects more than 20,000 miners in the region around Punxsutawney and surrounding areas.

Punxsutawney, Pa F. M. Clark Rochester and Pittsburge Coal & Tron Co

Don’t Fear Glasses Says Optometrist

A thoughtful note urges wearing properly fitted glasses when needed. It warns against delaying eyewear, notes early requirements, and recommends annual or biennial eye examinations by an optometrist to detect changes and ensure strong eyes.

Bunco Artists Arrested in Denver City Raid

Thirty two bunco artists who fleeced Denver tourists for the last year were arrested in a city wide raid. Colorado Rangers under Col. P. J. Hamrock led the operation, with 53 other persons taken in raids and the deportation of William Z. Foster.

Denver Colo Bunco Colorado Rangers P. J. Hamrock William Z. Foster

Community Notes From Green’s Run Social Gatherings

Mrs. J M Cartwright hosted a birthday surprise with ice cream and cake after returning from Glouster. Mrs Nicholis Kontis and two children left for New York after summer with the Strasbaughs. Several local visits and family gatherings are reported including Miss Garnette Daniels returning from Athens and various guests at Cartwright and Gaskella homes.

J. M. Cartwright Glouster Nicholis Kontis New York James Strasbaugh Lottie Cannon Dr. Baker Hebbardsville John Chappilear Jacksonville M. Cartwright Richard Nutter Columbus Fred Leake William Harry Oakdale Edith Sawyer M. Grimstead Earl Grimstead Clara Grimstead Jobs Boynton Duffee Freda Daniels Thelma Freeman Chillicothe Helen Duffee Elizabeth Daniels Garnette Ed Cartwright Joseph Gaskella, Jr Hunterdon Garnette Daniels Athens Teachers’ Institute PD. H. Cannon Lancaster Camp Grounds Knight Millfield Freda Silas Hooper Alviria W. H. Fierbeugh

Lightning Kills Farmer Near Delaware

John Brown, about 64, a farmer near Delaware, was likely killed instantly when lightning struck a tree he stood under during a storm. He stood in the doorway of a small granary beneath the tree.

Delaware John Brown Here

Willard Group Talks Collapse in Shopmen Strike

Negotiations by the Willard group of railway executives representing 52 American railroads and the heads of five railroad brotherhoods for a settlement of the railway shop men’s strike have collapsed, an official announcement stated this afternoon in New York.

New York Willard Group

One Dead in Louisville Storm

One man was killed and 12 others injured in a severe wind and electrical storm in Louisville Kentucky. Property damage was about 200000 dollars as the storm struck early today.

Louisville

Unloved Wife Faces Tough News in Arizona Plan

Neel and Sarah Ann struggle with a secret marriage as Jimmie Van derveer weighs his own loyalties. The group debates Neel's future and the hoped escape to a ranch in Arizona while Alec remains a fixed longing for the narrator. The saga of love, power, and a father’s ultimatum deepens.

Sarah Ann Jimmie Vanderveer Neel Young Grant Nee Jimmie Arizona Alec Alee Mr. Grant Cornelius Sr

Mixed bathing sparks city police order in Riga

Baltic bathers formerly bathed without suits until mixed bathing began. Police now designate separate hours for men and women to bathe au naturel. The incident has driven up field glass prices and led to over seventy arrests for lingering near beaches while women bathe.

Riga Baltic

Prosector Exposes Corpse Ring Shipping Bodies Abroad

In Berlin a Budapest firm allegedly sold hundreds of corpses and body parts to medical institutes overseas, earning about sixty thousand kronen per body. About twenty workers were paid 2000 to 4000 kronen each. bodies stolen from fresh graves and Berlin morgue. They face charges of robbery and desecration of dead bodies.

Berlin Budapest

Albany Tent Meeting Draws Crowds Despite Rain

The Albany tent meetings attract strong attendance as Rev. Erskine and Rev. Loveless deliver stirring gospel messages. Three services remain Sunday at 10 A M 2 P M and 7 P M with Rev C R Chilton District Superintendent of the Nazarene Church of Ohio attending Friday to Sunday.

Albany Revs Erskine Loveless C. R. Chilton The Nazarene Church of Ohio Columbus

Vacancy on State Supreme Court Sparks November Election

The resignation of Judge James G. Johnson from the Ohio Supreme Court creates a vacancy to be filled at the November election. State Supreme Judge George H. Clark was appointed until a successor is elected, with a next general election to fill the unexpired term. Any candidate must file by September 8 or rely on write-in voting. Democratic leaders expect no opponent if Clark runs.

Columbus James G. Johnson Springfield State Supreme Court George H. Clark Canton Clark

City Imposes $50 Fine on Reservoir and Hatchery Fishing

Wellington August 25. Village issues orders banning fishing or wading in the city reservoir and fishing in the hatchery pond. Violators face a $50 fine under the new rules.

Wellington City

The Shin Bone Stands as Longest Human Skeletal Element

The shin bone is the longest bone in the human skeleton, extending from the knee to the ankle and supporting body weight across activities such as walking and running.

Father Arrested for Son's Offense in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on August 26 Fred E. Crawford senior spent three hours in jail after a warrant against his son was mistakenly issued. Mamie Crawford 24 sought arrest for assault and battery, naming the wrong man at his parents home. He was released when the daughter-in-law identified the error.

Cincinnati Fred E. Crawford Inlaw Mamie Crawford

Train derails near Elyria tearing ties on route

A car on a moving train through Elyria derailed and tore up railroad ties for four blocks before the accident was discovered. The remaining coaches stayed on the track.

Elyria

Last of Union Services to Be Held Sunday

The final joint union service by Athens churches will occur Sunday morning at the First Christian Church. Rev. John Thomas Newell of Greenfield Ohio’s First Presbyterian will preach, known for delivering a message with notable appeal to Athens church members. The First Christian, First Methodist, and First Presbyterian have co operated for weeks. Regular services resume in each church starting next Sunday.

Athens First Christian Church John Thomas Newell First Presbyterian Church Greenfield Ohio First Christian First Methodist First Presbyterian

Suttons Buy Baird Farm Name Home Valley View Farm

The Sutton family of Canaanville has purchased the Baird farm and will move in on September 1. They christen the new residence Valley View Farm, noting the view of the Hocking River is exceptionally pleasant.

Sutton Canaanville Baird Valley View Farm Hocking

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