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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
3
Tonight's charity wrestling event in Nelsonville opens after 9 PM to allow business men to attend. Local favorite Sisson has won eighteen matches recently and will perform, donating his services to the Elk Charity Christmas fund.
The three year old son of William Hammond of New Floodwood was severely burned when his clothes caught fire from an open grate. He is considerably improved this morning and taking nourishment. His life had been despaired of and rumors of death circulated yesterday. Friends expect a rapid recovery.
George Barrows, long time faithful engineer at the municipal electric light and water works plants, has resigned effective Saturday. He plans to relocate to Galion to install and operate a New System Bakery.
All Nelsonville stores will be closed all day Monday December to permit enjoyment of the Christmas holiday.
Mrs Charles Linton entertained the St Agnes Guild at her St Johns street home. After an evening of poinsettias making she served a luncheon to Mesdames T Gibson J Warrington H Rodda C Shockley I Warner J Evans F Johnson F Wilds T Evans W Barber Miss Bryant and Miss Denny.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Wolf of Nelsonville honor their daughter Lulu on her sixth birthday at home Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed games music and a luncheon of ham sandwiches pickles cake and popcorn balls chaperoned by Miss Fanny B. Wolf.
The Glenford Dugan Post relief committee will staff post headquarters Friday evening from 7 to 9 to collect donations for Christmas baskets. They ask for information on any ex-soldier families in need to ensure help reaches those for whom it is intended.
On Tuesday December 20 the Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church met at Mrs Courtney's Chestnut street home at 10 am with baskets and then moved to Mrs Starkey's Ashton day home. She was surprised but recovered poise and welcomed guests. A long noon meal table stretched across the dining room with abundant foods. Mrs Starkey, the honored guest, was escorted to the head of the table with the class teacher.
Mrs Maggie Moore voiced thanks for blessings as classmates honor her work. Mrs Devore presented a birthday cake and potted plant. The afternoon featured readings by Mrs McMasters and Mrs Moore, a German reading by Mrs Maggie Evans, and three ladies singing the booster song.
Hubert Hyde of O W U Delaware and Louise Hyde a sophomore at OSU Columbus enjoy holiday vacation with their parents Dr and Mrs J M Hyde.
Harry Raden of the University of Cincinnati will spend the Christmas vacation with his parents, signaling a seasonal family reunion during the holiday period.
Dr and Mrs Bradford Acomb and their two children departed for Caldwell to spend Christmas with Acambhla Harenth atie Mrs Acomb's Paichis and gr and Mrs Daniel Quick.
Dr and Mrs E L Neff and son Lowell Jr of Wilkinsburg Pa will arrive tomorrow to spend the Christmas season with Mrs Elizabeth Stratten the mother and sister of Mrs Neff.
The Chamber of Commerce will handle auto tag distribution again this year with passenger and truck tags available starting 8:30 a m on Tuesday December 27 at the M C A. Fees mirror last year: 8 dollars for horsepower up to 25, 12 dollars for 25 to 35, and 20 dollars for over 35.
The Y M C A plans an open house for New Year's Eve with pyramid work games contests and drills. Intermediates schedule basketball games against Sam Johnson's Sunday school class boys, first game at Athens at 2 p m Saturday December 24, with a return on the local floor next week.
The Christmas entertainment for the Presbyterian church now starts Friday evening at seven o'clock rather than six, as previously announced. The change shifts the hour for attendees and participants.
Mrs Lieland Krieg hosted a Tatting Club Christmas party at the Public Square home. A grand decorated tree drew attention and a three course dinner was served at six. Guests included Mesdames Ed Rosser Gere Pritchard Jack Pritchard James Knight Frank Freer Fred Blizton Charles McCarty Joe Humphrey Edith Stiers Cecil Shafer Leonard Cody Gere Shafer and Misses Vorhes Karlin Lou Rice Verna Young Louise Price.
A gas line near Walter Grose's home at 736 Jackson Street was suspected of leaking. A child crawled under the house with a carbide light to inspect, triggering a minor explosion as the fire department responded.
A quick response found no injuries after an emergency rush to the site. Fire crews reported only light damage to the structure and avoided further harm.
William Young arrested by prohibition officers on charges of manufacturing and possessing intoxicating liquor. He initially pleaded not guilty before Squire Lines, but last night changed his plea to guilty. For possessing liquor he was fined 1000 dollars plus costs. The manufacturing charge was suspended on conditions.
Ernest Ailshire of Floodwood, jailed by Squire Lines for failure to pay a fine and costs, arranged payment yesterday and was released from the sheriff today.
Logan W. E. Shaw Gi he Frazure Geo Huston John Burgoon Charles G. Wright and Ed Eberst sworn in as newly elected members. Ed Hockman chosen president Irvin Krinn vice president Ed Eberst treasurer G W Christman to serve one year as secretary after last year’s two year term.
Clerk of Courts Robert C. Work received a letter this week from Fred Phelan a sergeant in the 14th Infantry now stationed at Fort Davis Canal Zone Phelan a Hocking County native served in the army in World War I reenlisted after the war and has been promoted to sergeant
Prohibition Officers George Baynham and Dana Nash visited Murray City on Tuesday night and found a large jar and keg in process of fermentation and a pint bottle with remaining liquid. Chas Marshall was jailed as a result of the discoveries.
John Kinent through attorney Eugene Wright files for divorce from Emma Kinnet on grounds of extreme cruelty. He alleges she demanded his real estate be conveyed on November 7 and forced him to sleep on a rug. He is crippled in his right leg and arm. They reside in Murray City.
Rev. H Franklin Kerr former pastor of the local Presbyterian church died at his home near Cincinnati Ohio Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 am He was called to the Logan work in 1913 and served until about a year ago He is survived by a widow and two sons Marcus and Samuel Logan friends mourn his passing
In a column last night the article noted F. H. Wharton acting as manager of the salary arrangement. The piece implied responsibility over pay scales and related personnel matters within the organization.
City of Miami correction reveals an overpayment to Fila of 70 000 dollars instead of the agreed 10 000 dollars. Officials say the discrepancy was identified and will be rectified through standard payroll procedures.
Officers George Baynham and Dora Nash arrested Earl Kern in Haydenville Tuesday night for possessing liquor. Police reportedly found two gallons of white mule during the search and Kern was jailed to await an early arraignment.
Commissioner A. J. Ulrich and wife with Logan friends sent a Christmas fruit basket to Judge Pettit. A note with the gift says the fruit was gathered from the trees, reflecting seasonal goodwill in the South trip diary.
Peter Rider 81 died at his son Peter Rider Jr home on West Second Street after a long illness. Born at sea on a voyage from Germany, he served in the Civil War. Funeral services were at St. John's Catholic Church and interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery with L. C. Yocum directing.
Two reports came into Logan police Wednesday about counterfeit five dollar bills passed as one. The bills were crudely altered from one dollar, easily detected by telltale signs.
The Hocking county fair board held a Wednesday afternoon meeting to organize activities and plans for the upcoming year. The gathering focused on structuring committee roles, event scheduling, and resource allocation for the fair season.
Three men drowned when the New York barge Dunmore sank off Minots Light. The incident was reported in Boston on December 22.
In Glouster Ohio at the Glouster Opera House a Friday and Saturday bill presents The Sheik starring Rudolph Valentino with Agnes Ayers. Special music to accompany this newsworthy silent film of the era.
Local items announce scattered happenings in Glouster Ohio including mail service on Sundays to handle Christmas rush, store hours, social events and anniversaries, awards for health funding support, and residents traveling to Columbus and nearby towns.
Marie Sayles reports for 1091 that Ohio State University extension work trains 131 home demonstration leaders at 110 meetings who then teach 2,328 other women. In dress form work 929 leaders in 66 counties made 14,449 dress forms. The program views home life as part of agriculture and aims to improve homes through clothing and design.
Liberty 7 taxes and market quotes show Liberty bonds at 93.30 with first 4s at 96.04, second 95.36, third 96.10, and Victory 8s at 10.00 with minor variations around 95.94.
The United States Senate approved a conference report on a relief bill providing 20 million dollars in foodstuffs and grain for famine areas along the Volga. The measure goes to the president for signature today.
In Chicago a letter from Mrs. Albert Wilhelm of Troy Ohio asked to ship her son by parcel post. Postmaster Lueder declined saying the request could not be granted.
Wheat and corn futures quoted with December and May terms. Cash oats and rye values listed. Seed prices for clover, timothy and alsike provided alongside butter and eggs. Hay price noted at one dollar per ton.
Cleveland markets report butter unchanged eggs steady with fresh gathered northern extras at 40 cents, extra firsts 60 cents, Ohio firsts 60 cents, western firsts 49 cents. Poultry ducks springs 80 cents to 32 cents, turkeys 65 to 58 cents, potatoes at 2 dollars 80 cents per 200 pound sack.
Chicago product price list shows butter grades from creamery and standard levels, with firsts and seconds quoted. Cheese items include Twins and Young Americas brands with 19 20 percent notes. Poultry live prices range 16 to 24 cents per unit.
Live stock receipts were light with a slow cattle market. Prime cattle sold from 7.40 to 7.50, common cattle 7.25 to 7.35, veal calves 11.00. Sheep and lambs were light with lower prices, wethers 4.76 to 5. Woods 4 to 5, yearling lambs 10 to 10.50. Hogs rose with prime heavies 7.26 to 7.60, mediums 7.80 to 7.90, heavy yorkers 7.90 to 8.00, light yorkers 8.00 to 8.25, pigs 8.0 to 8.8. Stags 3.
Cincinnati cattle market reports receipts of 400 cattle with slow demand and good to choice steers at 6.75 to 7.50. Calves steady at 9 to 9.50. Hogs receipts 4800 with prices 7.75 for good to choice packers and butchers. Sheep and lambs steady to higher. lambs 16.10 to 16.50.
At Chicago Union Stock Yards on December 22 hog receipts reach 32,000 with prices up to 7.40 and bulk sales around 7.20 to 7.40. Cattle receipts total about 4,000 with gains and values quoted from 6.25 to 8.75 for various grades and classes.
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