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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1922
Page
2
Police hunt a suspect after George Emmons 23 of Gray Hawk Kentucky was shot in the back during a free for all fight. He was taken to the General Hospital in Cincinnati for treatment.
Detroit prisoner May Blemm Hallett Ford details bitter feelings toward her third husband Ney Ford and strong affection for her second husband Ora Hallett. She blames attorney Homer Ramey for past troubles and insists on her innocence as she faces a $25,000 bail for attempted murder in a Detroit jail interview.
John Quentin Armitage born February 5 1848 in The Plains Ohio died December 2 1922 aged 79 years 9 months 27 days He married Mary Alice Young October 10 1871 Their daughter Ethel Adair predeceased him He practiced medicine in Meigs county until the 1918 flood then lived with sisters at The Plains He leaves a wife two sisters four grandchildren and four great grandchildren He was quiet peaceful and read the Bible during illness he entrusted his burden to the Lord and his soul is believed safe Acknowledgments thank neighbors singers ministers and those who provided flowers and funeral assistance
In Tiltonville on December 11, 50 Highland City coal company miners struck to protest a plan to hire three more workers. Union officials ordered a return to work and the men complied.
Paris crowds gather to view a strange Far East couple strolling the Avenue de Opera. The man wears blue facial designs and carries two sparkling diamonds set in the woman's brownish skin below the eyes. Onlookers marvel at the eerie display as the scene draws attention.
A fragment shows Mary Pickford arranging gifts for Christmas with a lighthearted note that she is starting on holiday spending, leaving behind a dent in her husband’s finances as the season begins.
The Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs pushes health reforms including local health departments, more school nurses, undernourished child clinics, annual physical exams, and social hygiene lectures. A $15,000 Welfare association funds relief, Red Cross work, Americanization, and milk for children, with a superintendent and family aid index. Columbus lyceum bureau expands speaker programs as club women aim to broaden statewide influence.
The General Federation invites direct members to obtain the biennial report by sending postage for 40 ounces to its headquarters at No. 1734 N. Street NW Washington. The Art Club of Marion held a successful exhibition and tea at the federation club rooms in the Marion National Bank building on December 6.
In 1919 Mrs. B. Frank Mebane and Mrs. Kemble White joined Queen Marie at her Sanaia palace. The queen donned coronation robes and crown to give two American visitors a preview of the royal ceremony, with Princess Elizabeth adding a formal touch by wearing her dress.
In Glacier National Park a giant silver tipped bear wrecked Many Glacier Hotel after finding it closed. Watchman Cyrill McGill shot the bear when it returned for honey, the animal collapsing on a packing case. Damages near $5,000 include broken dishes, furniture, shelves, and windows.
Alexander S Campbell born August 16 1857 in Jutler county Pennsylvania died December 4 1922 at Grant hospital Columbus Ohio aged 65 years 3 months 18 days He lived in Scioto Hocking and Murray City areas He married Mary Catherine McCoy 1880 and Dora Radcliffe 1921 with six children Earnest Floyd Mrs Brown and Mrs James among survivors He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church and served on the Murray City church board Funeral held at Murray M E church with interment Greenlawn cemetery.
A unidentified Chicago woman died after leaping or falling from a station platform as an interurban train sped by. Witnesses on the platform saw her fall about 20 feet and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident drew hundreds of bystanders and prompted questions about safety and decency in public life.
Washington dispatch notes U S coal commission findings that the bituminous coal sector is overdeveloped with too many mines and miners. Estimates show 20 to 60 percent excess capacity, implying waste and potential overtaxing of rail car supply, urging deflation and halting new mine openings.
Tuesday at 2 30pm the women's missionary societies meet regularly. Wednesday evening the studies of Proverbs Ecclesiastes and Songs of Solomon will be led by Mrs Peters Mrs Haffey and the pastor. Friday at 2 30pm the Friendly Society holds its monthly meeting.
James Woodruff Elyria water works engineer was struck by a car that fled the scene. He obtained the license number and led Lorain police to arrest William P. Woods of Lakewood. In Woods’ Lakewood car police found 48 bottles of bonded whiskey and charged him with reckless driving and illegal liquor transport.
The County Treasurer will collect regular December taxes in Albany on December 19 Amesville on December 2 Coolville on December 28 Glouster on January 2 3 4 and Nelsonville on January 15 16 17 18. Bring your last tax receipt. Richard Pimes County Treasurer.
Selma Alabama paints Selma in large letters atop federal building to guide airmen landing from Montgomery depot. Officials cite safety in low altitude flight and suggest nationwide adoption of aerial signage. The plan aims to help pilots verify location from a safe height and reduce crash risk.
Alexander Alexanders was arrested in Newark Colorado and fined five dollars by a local court after the 8 P C A charged that live chameleons cannot withstand the climate. The court agreed with the society that the animals could not survive locally.
Mr. A Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that Britain will begin construction of two additional capital warships. The statement came during the afternoon session in London on December 11.
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