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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1921

Page

3

Poor Mr Jones in Nelsonville Rumor Ends in Blank

Citizens suspect John Jones of bootleg activity after a farce arrest at a local store. Police detain him as a plan to use dynamite timed grip collapses when opened, revealing only religious items. He is released. luncheon follows for guests including Mrs Joe Figgins.

Prohibition John Jones John Jones Corporation Bill Halle Walter Warner Old Cap Collier Pearson Smith Mike

Holiday Travels Highlight Local Families

Mrs. Lydia Johnson spends the holidays in Louisville Kentucky while Mr. and Mrs. G E Faries visit Newark for the season.

Lydia Johnson Louisville, Ky G. E. Faries Newark

Students and families spend Christmas holidays locally

Norval Nixon a Culver Military School student is guest of his parents over Christmas. Vance Morgan of Columbia New York City is spending the holidays with his parents here.

Norval Nixon Culver Military School Vance Morgan Columbia New York City

Mrs Clyde Littler Guests of Howe Family for Christmas

Mrs Clyde Littler and her children from Athens visit Christmas with Mrs Littler’s parents Mr and Mrs J R Howe.

Clyde Littler Athens

Mooney Called Home For Grandson Illness In Charleston

John Mooney was summoned to Charleston West Virginia due to the serious illness of his young grandson John Neal Mooney son of Mr and Mrs Logan Mooney.

John Mooney Charleston W. Va John Neal Mooney Logan Mooney

Nee dle Shuttle Club Christmas Party Delightful Exchange

Mrs Ralph Henry hosted the Nee dle Shuttle Club ladies for a Christmas party Wednesday evening. A pretty Xmas tree decorated the room and guests exchanged gifts matched by numbers concealed in a nut shell. The gift exchange was a pleasant feature of the event.

Ralph Henry The Needle Shuttle Club

Cosmopolitan Club Enjoys magazine party and readings

Mrs Walter Wolfe hosted the Cosmopolitan Club gathering on Thursday. Members responded to roll call with Our favorite magazine. Mrs Harry Jackson read a paper titled The First Xmas Tree. A magazine party hosted by Mrs Oril Griffin Mrs Martin Ohlinger and Mrs Eugene Hohenadel delighted attendees. Participants included Mesdames Gene Hohenadel Ed Humphrey Harry Jackson S S Lane A G Mechem Martin Ohlinger Ralph Waillar W J Sanders Oris Griffin and Misses Lane Nixon.

Walter Wolfe Cosmopolitan Club Harry Jackson Oril Griffin Martin Ohlinger Eugene Hohenadel Gene Hohenadel Ed Humphrey S. S. Lane A. G. Mechem Ralph Waillar W. J. Sanders Oris Grifffin Misses Lane Nixon

Shrine Meeting In Athens Sets Election Of Officers

There will be a White Shrine meeting in Athens on Monday evening with a 6 o'clock picnic dinner. At the gathering the officers for the coming year will be elected.

Athens

Schools Close Today in Nelsonville Notice

Nelsonville schools announce closure for today and remain shut until Tuesday January 3, 1922.

Nelsonville

Teachers Home for Xmas Holiday Plans

Professors and teachers from the local high school will spend Christmas with relatives near Cincinnati. Miss Rick etts goes to Frankfort Ohio Miss Hall to Lebanon Miss Barber to Beaver Ohio Mr Gribel to Freemont Miss Sandusky to Gathanna Ohio Miss Shellhamer to Columbus and Miss Evans to Athens.

D. A. Ferree Cincinnati

Local women attend memorial hall reception for West Supreme Commander

Fifteen members of the W E O O T S M gathered at Memorial Hall in Columbus to honor Miss Bina M West, whose home is listed as Port Huron Michigan.

Memorial Hall, Columbus Bina M Port Huron Michigan

Logan Child Born to Bruce Iles Family

Announcement notes the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Iles on Thursday morning.

Bruce Iles

Pottery Plant Shuts Down For Repairs

Logan Pottery Company plant here closes for repairs after a year of operation. About 50 employees lose their jobs as the facility halts production.

DOW Logan Pottery Company

Men discuss buying revival tabernacle for community use

A Methodist church meeting on Thursday noon considered purchasing the tabernacle from the recent revival. The plan is to move the structure to a new site for public gatherings and indoor sports. Committee members C F Rilgley, George Goulding, and Wm Loomis were appointed to work out plans, with a larger community meeting likely soon.

Methodist Church Tabernacle C. F. Rilgley George Goulding Wm. Loomis

Logan Legion Post Opens Membership Campaign

At a Wednesday meeting Logan Legion post began a membership drive with teams of fifteen chosen by captains Barton Hall and C F Lauer. The contest runs until January 1 with the losing team supplying oats to the victors. A Christmas cheer effort will aid disabled comrades, and Clinton Webb was named legion representative for county adjusted compensation claims.

Logan Legion Post Baton Hall C. F. Lauer Clinton Webb Legion

Youth Jailed for Intoxication Receives Probation

Jake Searles aged 17 of Coonville was arrested by Sheriff Larimer on intoxication charges. Before Judge Stephenson on Thursday he pled guilty and was fined seven dollars and forty cents, given a court lecture, and placed on probation.

Jake Searles Coonville Larimer Stephenson

Stalter Family Plans Columbus Visit For Holiday Season

Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stalter and son Bob travel to Columbus today. Miss Lucile, a Delaware student, will join them there before returning home for the holidays. Mr. L. S. Martheny visits Cleveland with his son Harry and family. Mrs. C. A. Stover spent Wednesday in Columbus.

R. R. Stalter Bob Columbus Lucile Delaware L. S. Martheny Harry Martheny Cleveland C. A. Stover

Christmas Tree Planned for Striking Workers in Yorkville

A community Christmas tree will be erected Monday afternoon in Yorkville for children of men who have lost earnings due to a strike at the town s tin plate plant which has been idle most of the year.

Yorkville

Annual report compares district spending to revenue

The document outlines total instruction expenses of 407 039.87 dollars and auxiliary costs of 153 581.42 dollars. Revenue receipts amount to 619 209.23 dollars, less than expenses, with non revenue receipts 54 725 dollars and 3 409.91 dollars plus a 128 931 dollar year end balance making 806 275.84 dollars available.

Superintendent of Public Instruction

Wednesday Club Meeting in Albany with Gift Exchange

The Wednesday Club met at Mrs. Alvin Cline's home on December 21 in Albany. Members shared anecdotes and participated in a fishing pond gift exchange. Christmas cheer flowed as remembrances were exchanged and refreshments were served.

Albany Alvin Cline

Xmas Candies and Cigars in Glouster Notice

An item from Glouster Ohio notes sale of Xmas candies and bulk cigars and cigarettes by Campbell's. A local drunk was jailed by Marshal Williams last night, given a bed, and released this morning.

Campbell's Glouster Ohio Marshal Williams

Christmas Programs Highlight Holiday Break Across Local Schools

Special Christmas programs were presented in several local schools yesterday. Schools closed for holiday vacation and will resume on January 2.

Prosecutor Mary K Davey invited to speak at conventions

Prosecutor Mary K Davey received an invitation from J A White state superintendent of the anti saloon league to address the law enforcement convention in Cleveland on January 16. She was also asked to speak at the state convention in Columbus on February 10.

Mary K. Davey J. A. White Anti-Saloon League Cleveland Columbus

Death of Mrs Marion Chevalier in Coolville

O. B. Chevalier and sons Rolland and Horton returned yesterday from Coolville after being summoned by the death of Mrs Marion Chevalier, who died Tuesday at age 77. She nearly reached a 50 year residence in Coolville.

O. BE. Chevalier

Revival planned at Union Furnace church

Rev. 8. O. Altbough of the U B church at Union Furnace announces an old time revival campaign to begin January 2.

O. Altbough U. B Union Furnace

Fireworks cause alarm from high tension line contact

An early morning fire department call reported fireworks in evidence near a telephone office after an Ohio state trunk line touched a high tension wire between Columbus and Athens. No injuries are mentioned. The incident prompted a response and investigation into the cause of the spark.

Ohio Columbus Athens

County schools cost Athens district $660,921 in 1921

The Athens county schools cost the district 660921.29 dollars for the year ending August 31, 1921, according to a report prepared in the county auditor's office today.

Athens County

Christmas programs set for Sunday at two churches

Special programs will be rendered Sunday evening at the Church of Christ and the Methodist church. Fine programs have been prepared and those who attend are assured a rare treat. The public cordially invited to witness the programs.

Church of Christ Methodist Church

Pride Family Trip For Christmas Visit To Greenfield

Mrs. C. A. Pride and her infant went to Greenfield yesterday to visit Mrs. Pride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Wilson. Dr. Pride plans to join them tomorrow and stay through Christmas.

C. A. Pride Baby Greenfield

Mrs Pride and Father Travel to Cleveland to Visit Relatives

Mrs. W. A. Pride of this city and her father L. G. Matheny of Nelsonville left this morning for Cleveland to be the guests for several days of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Matheny.

W. A. Pride L. G. Matheny Nelsonville Cleveland Harry Matheny

Fines Set for Trespass on Game Preserve North of City

Martin Hill of Paros and Wilfred Cooley of this city were fined in Mayor Wallace's court for trespassing on the game preserve north of the city. Charges were filed by Game Protector B. T. LeFever.

Martin Hill Paros Wilfred Cooley Wallace B. T. LeFever

Schwalbach Leaves City for Akron After Brother's Death

Fritz Schwalbach left this morning for his Akron home, following his brother Jacob's death. Mrs. Schwalbach and their daughter will stay in the city through Christmas.

Fritz Schwalbach Jacob Akron Schwalbach

Protracted meeting and travel tales from Sharpsburg

The Sharpsburg town notes report a protracted meeting at Town House and Mt. Carmel giving social entertainment as roads stay muddy. Prof Gaskell walked from town to town while residents comment on education costs, local farming, and a Christmas tree at Plantsville amid travel hardships. Ernest Dille reaches Mexico on honeymoon, Asa Dille visits Chester to see a sick father.

Mt. Carmel Prof. Gaskell Frank Lillian Bardin Gaskill A. D. Selby Mr. Glover Selby Heights Ernest Dille California Mexico Asa Dille Chester Plantsville Banta

Gasoline Thief Strikes County Road Roller

A ten ton road roller between Guysville and Stewart had gasoline siphoned and water put in. Authorities investigate whether it was a prank or deliberate theft as legal penalties for such acts are severe.

Guysville Stewart

Liberty Bonds Market Quotes in New York

Liberty bonds prices listed for several series with bid and ask figures as of December 21 in New York trading. Notable entries include Liberty 314s at 93.90 and Victory bonds around 100.02, with various 4s and 4 8s showing fractional pricing.

New York Liberty Victory

Grain-Produce Cleveland Producer

Grain and produce markets show no change as Cleveland area producer Deco 23 remains steady amid steady supply conditions and stable pricing signals across regional trade.

Cleveland

Toledo Grain Prices and Futures Snapshot

Grain and feed prices listed for Toledo include Wheat cash at 1.25 and May at 1.20, Corn No. 3 yellow 58, Oats No. 2 white 40% 42, Rye No. 2 89, Barley No. 2 68, Clover seed 13.36 cash with Sec 18.6, Jan 13.25 and 13.35 Mar, Timothy 8.12 44, Dec ent Jan 8.12 4, Feb 3.17 3, Mar 8.15, Butter 45 46, Eggs 62, Hay 1.00.

Toledo Timothy

Cincinnati Eggs Market Steady, Prices Noted

Cincinnati December 23 eggs market steady with extra firsts 68 cents per dozen, firsts 49 cents, ordinaries 48 cents.

Cincinnati

Chicago Produce Prices and Poultry Rates Record

Chicago market brief lists butter creamery 30 32 cents, firsts 32 42 cents, odds 45 cents, eggs 19 20 cents, and live poultry 15 28 cents. Includes standards and various quality grades with regional pricing.

Chicago

Hog and cattle prices at Union Stock Yards Chicago

Receipts hogs 22 000 market steady top 7 65 price ranges 6 95 to 7 65 for heavy and 7 10 to 7 80 for medium. light hogs 7 25 to 7 65. sows and pigs priced. Cattle receipts 2 000 market steady price bands from 3 25 to 10 00 for various grades. calves, feeders, and stockers listed. Sheep receipts 8 900 market steady lambs 10 25 to 11 40. yearlings and ewes priced down to 1 60.

Union Stockyards Ill Chicago

Pittsburg Cattle and Sheep Market Slow and Mixed Prices

Pittsburg market reports slow cattle trade with choice grades around 7.40 to 7.50 and common near 7.36. Receipts include five cattle lots and fifteen hogs with primes around 7.45 to 7.55 and lighter pigs at 8.08 to 8.26. yearling lambs quoted near 11.00.

Pittsburg

Cincinnati live stock market report on Dec 23

Cattle receipts 250 slow market with steers and heifers dull. calves steady around 11 to 11.60. hogs receipts 460 strong up 26 cents with good to choice at 8.00. sheep and lambs receipts 150 steady with good to choice around 3.50 to 4.50 for sheep and 10 to 10.50 for lambs.

Cincinnati

Wheaton Hardware Co Versus Charles F Carpenter

Attachment issued by S E Hedges Justice of the Peace Athens Township Athens County Ohio on December 17 1921 for $56.79 in favor of Wheaton Hardware Co as plaintiff represented by attorney Co R CLINE with date 12-23-80tw filed.

Bishop Donahue Stricken in Wheeling West Virginia

Bishop P J Donahue head of the West Virginia Roman Catholic church is reported in critical condition at his Wheeling home after a paralytic stroke. He had recently returned from a visit to Rome.

Wheeling W. V P. J. Donahue West Virginia Rome

Veteran backs Watson charges on French front killings

Washington reports Grayson H. Withrow, a war veteran, says Major Heireme Ople shot a man while in action in October 1918 at the Argonne, backing Watson's inquiry. Withrow, summoned for January 4 hearings, claims his testimony supports Henry L. Scott's statements. He served until June 1919.

Washington Tom Watson France Georgia Grayson H. Withrow Baltimore Heireme Ople Staunton Virginia Withrow Senate Investigating Committee Major Ople Henry I. Scott Kenmore Ohio 116Th Infantry Opte Argonne Henry L. Scott

Siberian Gase Talks Highlight Japanese War Debates

Japanese soldiers in Siberia long to return home as costs loom in the budget. Analysts cite pressure from taxpayers and possible internal shifts, with Hara factions considered but no withdrawal decided. Deadlock at Dairen talks with the Far Eastern Republic centers on troop withdrawal terms and regional stability.

Japan Chita Moscow Tokio Vladivostock Siberia Nippon Clarence Dubose United Press Hara Far Republic Far Eastern China Siberian Russia

Novel hat trimming using cleaned fish tails explored

Fish tails cleaned and dried are being tried as a new trimming for women's hats by milliners, illustrating experimental materials in millinery.

Ohio to aid law enforcement and curb food prices

The Ohio legal department will cooperate with Attorney General Daugherty to aid law enforcement and help bring down retail food prices, as stated by Attorney General John G. Price on December 23 in Columbus.

Ohio Columbus Legal Department State of Daugherty John G. Price

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