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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
2
Buckeye State Building and Loan Co of Columbus offers home loans on first mortgages with security, inviting Christmas and New Year accounts. The firm reports over 21 million dollars in assets and encourages mail business with a 5 percent return.
Ohio University's basketball team returned from a three game East trip after beating Baldwin Wallace at Berea but losing to Rochester 40 to 18 and Syracuse 21 to 14. The squad earned a scalp of an Ohio college five and faced top teams, with 1500 spectators at Rochester and over 200 at Syracuse. Players listed: Cowden Bell King Odaffer Van Sickle Burkett Earick Rds.
Columbus Ohio December 23 Ex professor J F Lyman of Ohio State University reports experiments on two white rats proving vegetable fats cannot replace butter fats Rats fed butter fat doubled in weight while those fed cocoanut oil weighed about one fourth less and died after three months He argues human bodies react similarly to fat type.
An old health snippet notes undigested food causing sickness and urges keeping bowels open. It extols Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing bowels sweetening the stomach benefiting the liver and aiding indigestion biliousness and constipation.
The United States Geological Survey concludes unified electric operation of U.S. railroads would cut trackage needs, raise capacity, and reduce costs. Electrification near major corridors could allow 20 hour locomotive operation, lowering future expenses and rates.
Presbyterian Rural Parish lists James A. Miller pastorals in Albany with a 10 30 Christmas service. Hebbardsville United Community holds Christmas exercises Saturday 7 pm with Sunday school at 1 pm and Christmas preaching at 2. Guysville hosts a 7 pm Christmas service. New England Union Methodist and Presbyterian plan Christmas exercises Saturday evening and Sunday school at 7 30 7 30 pm. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Carthage Mills school presents Presbyterian church exercises Saturday evening with no Sunday school this week.
GROVER HILL C December 23 Fur bearing animals in Ohio are more plentiful than for many seasons trappers in this vicinity declare. The season opened slowly due to excessive rains but colder weather has brought great increases in catches. Trap robbing has caused hunters to threaten to invoke the law of the north woods death for persons caught stealing from another man's traps. Principal fur bearing animals are skunk muskrat fox raccoon possum and mink.
In Moscow a reader notes Isadore Duncan praising Leon Trotsky’s aged father. The father recalls two profitable factories he once owned and laments that Bolshevism has left him without factories as his son leads the war ministry.
Mrs. Della Kunze of Chicago testifies that Taniac revived her appetite and energy after weight loss and indigestion. She reports a twelve pound gain and improved mood and strength, saying the medicine gave immediate, remarkable benefits. Athens retailer Cline Pharmacy Co. sells Taniac along with many druggists.
An advertisement from McKee Drug Co promotes Hyomel as a nasal and oral remedy for head cold symptoms with no stomach dosing. It offers a money back guarantee if the product fails.
The Athens Kiwanis Chapter plans a Thursday banquet after a postponement due to holidays. Women will supervise the meeting and serve the meal, with the likely venue the Students Union, once the Masonic Temple.
In New York Louis Adolphion sued after a tooth pulled during a dental procedure was found to be in his lung. The jury awarded him $17,231 in damages against the dentist.
Thomas Bergen sent a German sword to the home folks in New York from Germany and it arrived this week, rekindling wartime memories and presenting a symbolic artifact of distant conflict.
United Press reports Moscow has opened 1000 public libraries despite civil war. Librarian Levchenskova says branches vary from 1000 to 300000 volumes, adopting the American system but failing to attract workers due to long hours and cold evenings. Books come from confiscations, old libraries, purchases, and donations. Libraries operate six hours daily, six days weekly.
London foresees immediate gains across house furnishing, clothing, jewelry and related trades as Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles prepare for a grand royal wedding. Queen Mary inspected the prospective home, signaling a rush to furnish from mats to ice boxes and gowns, millinery, hosiery, and boots for guests and court figures. Emeralds rise in jewelry demand amid preparations for a ceremony with thousands of guests.
Pete Herman former bantamweight king loses a fifteen round decision to Midget Smith at Madison Square Garden. He competently holds his own for five rounds but is clearly beaten in the final ten rounds.
The Athens board of education held a brief 11:30 a m session to issue teachers' pay before the holidays. Two members, Mrs John Preston and Mr Harry Foster, conclude their terms. Dr L G Bean and Mr A B Roe are to succeed them. A new high school building is discussed with the incoming board and superintendent E C Stailey, action to be decided at future meetings. The first meeting is set for Monday evening January 2.
Notice of appointment and qualification as administrator for Antony Parafinowicz deceased with date December 14 1921 followed by appointment of Otto Stalder and Jewett Stalder as executors of Caroline M Brown deceased, all in Athens County Ohio. Judge J Fohrnan and Judge M Johnson presiding with dates December 16 1921.
Emmett Keenan appointed and qualified as administrator with the will annexed of Julius Simninski late of Trimble Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated December 16 1930. Judithson Baid County Probate.
Padge Pierce is appointed and qualified as administrator de bonis non of the estate of John Pierce late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated December 8 1930 at Athens Ohio. Probate Judge M Johnson signs the document.
In New York a former worker, Antonette, wrote a Christmas card to old employers. Detectives traced it and she reportedly admitted taking some of the $10,000 worth of articles missing when she left.
Saranac Lake reports guides urge New York State to post compass arrows on all ponds lakes and major trails naming waters and routes. The plan could help the many deer hunters lost in the Adirondacks find their way out, though it may face opposition for reducing wilderness charm.
Paris report says French delegates to Washington will not be instructed to hold a specific total of submarines or lighter craft. They may accept any aid deemed necessary for French security, a decision reached by Premier Briand and Marine Minister Guistau after their conference.
Walter Eckersoll, former University of Chicago star, George Varnell, Pacific coast referee, and C. H. Hubbell were selected to officiate the inter sectional game between Washington and Jefferson and California in Pasadena on January 2.
Postmaster EB Lash praises the Athens office for rapid handling of hundreds of packages with no congestion. He notes extra shifts and evening work by staff, ensuring all mail is filed promptly. Fred L. Tom offers Sunday delivery, guaranteeing all Sunday morning packages reach homes by 4 PM.
London readers see the hooster a new chicken novelty at the national poultry society exhibition. Once a rooster with male traits it is now fully female laying brown eggs and cackling. The Kent agricultural committee owns the bird along with other hybrids like swoose and curkey.
In New York on December 23 Henry L Farrell reports fans in Boston urge Ban Johnson to oust Harry Frazee from the Red Sox amid fears he has wrecked the franchise by trading away four star players. Frazee, a theatrical manager, has become a thorn in Johnsons side since acquiring the Boston club.
In Boston, long famed as a great baseball city, fans growl as teams continually trade and sell star players. The piece notes the ongoing friction between management moves and fan loyalty while promoting McCune Tire Co's Highest Speed Gasoline.
Just before Christmas in Altoona Pennsylvania Emma S Hadnish age 71 died after being struck by a Pennsylvania train while returning from a prayer meeting. She had planned to travel Thursday to Tiffin Ontario to visit a sister for the holiday.
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