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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1922
Page
3
Nelsonville Christian church enjoyed a festive weekend with 500 Sunday school attendees and a 700 strong evening audience for a Christmas cantata led by Donald Brown. The service ended with White Gifts totaling 400 dollars in food clothing toys and money benefiting nearly 70 families and essential community members.
Douglas arrested on warrants from Nelsonville court with four affidavits by his wife charging intoxication possessing intoxicating liquor giving away liquor and assault. He pleaded guilty to intoxication with a $100 fine and costs, not guilty to other charges and released on bond. Cafe Douglas likewise pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined five dollars and costs. Auto tags distributed at YMC A office with same price as last year plus 25 cent distribution fee.
The Athens merchant junior team faces the Y All Stars in the Y gym on Wednesday evening for an annual season highlight. Both teams average about 100 pounds. the Y team also plays at McArthur Friday with a return in Athens on January 1.
Mr Woodard aged 80 and longtime Nelsonville resident died suddenly this morning on West Washington street after a heart attack. Civil War veteran and devout Christian, he leaves a widow four orphaned grandchildren and three daughters.
Mrs J M Hyde to entertain the Presbyterian missionary society ladies Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock. A good attendance is desired.
Class No. 62 of the Presbyterian Sunday school led by Mr. C Sharp entertains all adult classes Thursday evening in the church parlors. The invitation includes the Circle of Ruth Woman's Bible class Men's Bible class and Miss Roberts' class.
A Sunday 8:30 p.m. dedication on the public square marked Nelsonville’s first community Christmas tree erected by Glenford Dugan Post. Dr. C E Welch chaired as Rev. Arpee Father Rouane and Rev. Johnson spoke on Christmas spirit. Church choirs led songs. crowd and speakers urged an annual event.
Mrs. Sarah Dugan aged two died suddenly at the home of her son FE E Dugan where she had lived four years. formerly of Hemlock Ohio. Her only living child is Mr. E C Dugan. Rev C L Johnson to conduct funeral at the Dugan home Wednesday at 10 AM. Burial in Greenlawn.
Darrel Withem Otto Russell and John McHarg of Chauncey and James Barrows of Nelsonville face arraignment Wednesday evening in Mayor McCune s court on petit larceny charges. They allegedly took about 14 salt shakers from McBride s restaurant with a pint of liquor found in McHarg s car prompting a transporting charge.
At a special meeting of St Bernard Chapter at the Masonic temple Thursday at 7:00 p.m. the Mark Master degree will be conferred upon three candidates.
In Nelsonville numerous intoxicated individuals filled the city jail Saturday night. Chas Ballard, Albert Nelson, Ed Spray, and Lucius Fiske are charged with intoxication and possessing liquor salts. Loring Bennett faces intoxication charges before the Mayor Saturday night. All four to be arraigned in Mayor's court Tuesday night.
Mrs Rhoda Young wife of George Young died Sunday evening at her home on The Plains road awaiting definite funeral arrangements. The notice notes her death and the family awaiting further details of the service.
Funeral services and burials reported for The Plains Hocking Carbon Hill and Deanville areas. David Christian held today at The Plains church with burial there. Ernest LeRoy Bucher and Mrs. Josephine Young deaths noted with services planned.
The Tatting club held a Friday Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Edith Stiers with a decorated tree and a six o'clock dinner. Guests included Mrs. Fred Brown, Mrs. Charlies Bartels, and Misses Lane and Spencer. members listed with numerous attendees and highlights of gift exchange and favors.
The Needle Shuttle club held its annual Christmas party Thursday evening with Mrs. Ralph Henry. A Christmas tree and gift exchange provided festive features. Refreshments followed, ending a pleasant, novel evening.
Officials probe the death of Jerry Lynch a 57 year old vagrant whose body was found in the debris of a shanty destroyed by fire at a dump on the west end of West Spruce street Cleveland Ohio December 26.
The fad begins in New York under Earl Carroll and has spread through Broadway as black collars and ties paired with white shirts become fashionable attire.
Dry officers Baynham and Nash with Harvey Lines raided Nelsonville and Athens areas, arresting about twenty people. Fines ranged from ten to four hundred dollars, with several defendants pleading guilty and awaiting further hearings.
The Athens post office reported the heaviest mall traffic in its history as six carriers worked all day Sunday and by Monday morning all city deliveries were completed. Postmaster McKinstry said holiday trade was well handled with only short congestion on outgoing mail while local and incoming mail ran smoothly.
Monday evening at the Athens State hospital auditorium a picture show was presented for the inmates as part of the Christmas program. Dr. Berry announced the event on Tuesday. The patients enjoyed the program and a radio concert followed the show.
Mrs Rhoda Matheny died at her home in The Plains after a months long illness. She was 67. Survived by husband George Matheny and three sons and one daughter. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 in the Methodist church.
Five minutes after his house burned in Troy New York on December 26 Charles Trumpail leaped from the Delaware and Hudson bridge into the Hudson River and killed himself.
A city report shows New York spent 22,135,884 in one year on public schools while 86,145 children remain in part time status. The board of education leader George J. Ryan notes 818,399 students attend public schools, with part time enrollment rising faster than school construction.
The twelfth annual Southeastern Ohio Poultry Show begins December 27 with birds from Chillicothe Lancaster and other cities. The Athens association expects its largest exhibit yet with six silver loving cups and $75 in cash prizes. Judging by F A Poertner of Berea will determine the winners as the show runs through next week.
Joseph Barker of Union received a Christmas box of citrus from his son Dolph farming in Texas Mag ic Valley. Lemons oranges and grapefruit of unusual size filled the box including a lemon 17 inches in circumference weighing 2.5 pounds. A Paris insured gold lace hat with diamonds was valued at 85 000 dollars.
In New York the days of chorus girls arriving in limousines and being met by wealthy suitors are said to be over. Charles B Dunningham notes the shift to disciplined boarding school lifestyles and college trained performers, with 30 percent from colleges and convents.
An ad claims a hot Bulgarian Herb Tea increases circulation flushes bowels stimulates the liver and wards off flu grippe and pneumonia sold by druggists everywhere.
An Ulster constabulary member was accidentally shot and killed at a Listurn dance in Belfast on December 26, with two other officers wounded. The incident occurred during the event, prompting inquiries into the accidental discharge.
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