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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
3
The Nelsonville chamber session invites the public to a 7 15 program with Ohio University President Bryan as principal speaker. Women and men interested in schools are welcome. West End parent teacher association also meets at the West Building with a brief program and strong membership push.
Mrs Hazelton hosted a lively hard time party Sunday at her Fort Street residence. Attendees arrived in wash-day attire then gathered for a three course dinner in a dining room filled with flowers and festive decor. Guests included C L Johnson, Gertrude N, Herman Ruble, Anna Kourt, Mayme Coleman, Eva Skives, Edith Patin, Ina Knight, and many others.
The Woman's Community Club entertained the city ladies Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 6 in the Y rooms. The area was decorated with cut flowers and plants. The high school orchestra performed several selections while guests enjoyed punch. About one hundred ladies attended.
Mrs Julius Fischer will host a Hyperion Club sale Saturday afternoon featuring items from the club and community members. Proceeds support club activities and local projects.
The parent teachers association sets its meeting for Friday at 2 o clock in the afternoon.
Robert Kilpatrick born in Galston Scotland April 16 1855 married Agnes Lundie April 15 1875. They moved to America in 1881 with two sons and a daughter and he worked as a coal miner until blindness and locomotor ataxia ended his days. He left seven sons three daughters a sister in Trinidad Colorado. He faced illness with no complaint and spoke of going when called.
We thank those who helped during our father Robert Kilpatrick's illness and passing, and acknowledge the singers Rev Kemper and Mr Stout for their service along with friends who sent flowers. She Chidren.
Medora reports Chesterfield Electric Company president and Chesterfield Telephone head W. J. Finch married in St. Louis to Lulu Sutton formerly Lulu Tennihill of Ohio. The couple returned to Chesterfield to start a home and received congratulations from friends.
Nancy E. Thompson, 84, a former Nelsonville resident until a year ago, died early today at her son’s home. The obituary notes she had lived in this city prior to relocating and passes away after a period of illness.
Mrs Thompson, a highly respected Lancaster resident, is mourned by eight children including Mrs R A White of this city. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mooney of Logan were visitors here on Wednesday. The note records a brief social exchange and local courtesy.
Mrs Henry Nutter with Mesdames Shaw Stuart Pritts and Dempster entertained G B E G club members at the Nutter home on Elizabeth street Wednesday night. A three course chicken dinner followed by contests and social time. Thirty members attended.
Sixty one members attended a Tuesday evening event in Haydenville with the Nelsonville and Logan Reviews performing. The groups traveled by motor bus and were hosted by Haydenville Review members who served refreshments. District deputy Miss Inn Hoover was present and gave an engaging talk.
Glouster revival services progress at Free Methodist church West Jacksonville led by Rev. A A Price of Athens. Quarterly meetings begin Friday and run through Sunday with Rev J A Hopkins of Zanesville presiding. Murray City Tigers vs Nelsonville Independents clash moves to neutral Logan site for deciding championship game after each team won once.
Hundreds of crippled men and children seek treatment from Adolph Lorenz, the famed Avetriae bloodless surgeon, as he works in New York hospitals. He cannot see a tenth of those who flock daily, and age and fatigue mark his long hours as he tries to repay Austria's debt to America.
More than 100 boys and girls from the grades were entertained and instructed by W. G. Loucks at the Church of Christ Tuesday afternoon at 3 30. At 6 o'clock 45 high school students enjoyed lunch and an inspiring talk by Mr. Loucks.
Mrs. Clara Russell Anderson daughter of the late George Russell of Trimble will preach at the Trimble Christian church next Sunday morning and evening. She taught in Trimble schools about 30 years ago and was educated in Trimble. The Friendship Circle meeting for Friday evening is canceled and a new time will be announced later.
Mr and Mrs David Ellis and son John traveled from Akron for a visit with relatives and friends and headed to Shawnee for a few days before returning home. Mr and Mrs Arthur Vercoe welcomed a seven pound daughter born yesterday. Work in the second degree will be put on at the Odd Fellow lodge meeting tomorrow evening at 6:30. Misses Thelma Leadbetter and Helen Smith returned to Columbus after a visit with their parents. Glouster Hi plays Chauncey Hi on local grounds tomorrow at 2 pm. game postponed from Thanksgiving due to waterlogged fields.
MOTHER OF SEVEN SUES Lucy Patterson. she accuses husband Robert Patterson of repeated abuse over 23 years. Court granted a temporary restraining order. final hearing will address permanent alimony custody of children and child support.
The speaker contends that anxiety stems less from real hardship and more from unmet expectations of easier times. It suggests people fear not having the comforts they feel they deserve, turning concern inward rather than addressing actual difficulties.
Soviet government unveils a new taxation scheme stressing direct taxes on income profits and production with licenses already in use. Bogdanoff says revenue depends on four big industries with potential use of indirect taxes if profits run low. Peasants taxed by crop percentage while city firms face store licenses and graded taxes. no land tax yet.
The text indicates a plan to place a premium on improvements, aiming to encourage progress. It notes the expectation that incentives will bolster development efforts in the coming period.
The Parent-Teacher Association meets at the school Friday evening December 2 at 6 30. County Superintendent Dinsmore will attend. On Monday December 5 the play A Poor Married Man will be presented. Boys and girls teams play Nelsonville Friday at Nelsonville.
Local ad urges readers to buy Mi-O No Stomach Tablets at McKee Drug Co to relieve indigestion with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
A speaker notes that many men who fail claim they did their best and believe that settles the matter, but in truth it does not and instead leaves issues unsettled.
A reflective note on toil and greed suggests that almost every extra dollar earned is promptly claimed by some new demand or obligation, implying a perpetual squeeze on earnings. The line implies common economic frustration without naming people or places.
An old home remedy advertises Nash i Salve as a cure for chest congestion. Heat salve, inhale vapors, apply to nostrils and throat, cover with towels, and swallow a pea sized amount. Claims include instant clearing of sinuses and a cold ending by morning with sales at local drug stores.
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