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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1922
Page
10
Announcement of upcoming public services at Syracuse Presbyterian church next Tuesday at 7 pm with speeches by State organizer Clark and State Secretary J G A Lichter. Public invited to attend.
A single marriage license was issued this past week to Eber Warner 29 of Minersville R D and Essie L Frederick 29 of Long Bottom R D 4.
Mrs Edward Bird died Tuesday at her Bashan home after a long illness from dropsy aged 66. She is survived by her husband a son and two daughters.
The Old Salem school in Salem township is closed by the board of education due to mumps and scarlet fever illness. Eleven pupils are cut from attendance because of illness or exposure.
Uncle Dan McNaughton, aged 89, hosted his daughter Mrs. Vining and family on the Harrisonville road. His son Charley and daughter Mrs. Edgar Morris visited, noting he felt first class, read without glasses, and joked about reaching a hundred.
Rio Grande high school boys and girls teams travel to Rutland for Friday evening basketball at the armory.
Phil 8 Nation 47, former Pome roy boy and P. H. S. graduate who married Annie Joseph of this city, fell down a stairway at his Columbus place of business a day or two ago and died a few hours later from his injuries.
Miss Marie Wilcoxen, a Racine high school student, was taken ill last week and pronounced to have diphtheria by a physician. The town fears exposure of the entire school as the case raises concern over sanitary conditions and possible spread.
Ira Beegle, a Racine teamster, disposed of a fine team last week to make way for a faster modern conveyance a two ton truck purchased in Pittsburg.
Miss Lama Petrel returned from a two year stay with relatives near Los Angeles and left last week for Pittsburg to visit her sister Mrs. Hunter for an extended period.
The infant of Mr and Mrs Harry Curtis of Racine born two weeks ago died Friday after a brief illness. It was the couple’s only daughter and the bereaved parents received sympathies from many. Mrs Joe Cross and baby returned to Chicago Friday after an eighty day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs D R Roberts. Many out of town people attended the funeral of Mrs Catherine Smith Friday in Racine.
For several days the street car company's section crew quarrying stone below Monkey Run has hauled material to Minersville to repair the Dutch town culvert after its end caved in during the recent rise of the river.
Assistant County Superintendent Bahr limps after sustaining broken toes when a cow inadvertently stepped on his foot. The incident highlights farmyard hazards faced by officials during field inspections.
Advertises Baalmann's Gas Tablets as a cure for stomach and bowels gas, claiming relief from gas pressure, heart palpitations, cold limbs, drowsiness after meals, and restored breathing. Urges purchase of the genuine yellow package from Cline's Pharmacy or any druggist for one dollar.
Thirty three have been invited to Chauncey church meetings at the Christian church. Upcoming lectures include Mothers and Daughters, Its Thy Way For This Time, Twice Sanctified Children of God, and The Washing of Cups Inside and Outside. Sunday will include new member reception and roll call. Baptism of converts set for Saturday at noon in Nelsonville.
A noted skin specialist says breaking out on face neck arms or body is overcome quickest by Mentho Sulphur. He asserts no substitute works as a pimples remover and that Mentho Sulphur is harmless and inexpensive. Ask a druggist for a small jar and use it like cold cream.
Under English law, a clert man cannot be lawfully arrested in a civil suit while going to or returning from performing divine service. The rule shields religious duties from civil process, highlighting legal protections for ministers during attendance at worship.
Miss Vida Rothgeb of Cheshire married Frederick Dale Allensworth of Middleport in Gallipolis on February 1. Allensworth, a World War veteran and Hobson yard clerk, is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A E Allensworth. After a wedding trip they plan residence in Cheshire.
Amesville grange held its regular annual meeting last Saturday in the science hall of the Amesville High School. Since the grand lodge Knights of Pythias seized all property belonging to the Amesville lodge, the grange has no meeting place, as the K P hall is no longer available. Some Knights—also grange members—feel hurt after years of paying dues and losing access to their former meeting venue.
Nine year old Gladys Orr daughter of Mr and Mrs Earle Orr of Canal Street suffered a bad fracture of the right arm just above the elbow while playing at the Central School building earlier in the week. Drs Campbell and McGinnis reduced the fracture.
A belated note reveals the wedding of Miss Amy Dickson and Mr. John Iles occurred weeks ago. Mrs Iles teaches in Lancaster schools from Bartlett, Washington county. The groom is described as an exemplary Logan youth. They plan to live in Logan after she completes her Lancaster schooling.
Mrs. Fred Stracke Mrs. Anna Shriner both of this city join Mrs. Nelson Dowler and her little daughter Nelle of Nelsonville for a week long visit starting Friday. They will stay first in Toledo with Clarence Stracke and family then travel to Detroit to visit Mr and Mrs Adam Mahoney. They expect to return to Logan the following week.
Several wells in the Murray City area show oil and gas as Carter company completes a well on the Kernaham and Dunlap farm Tuesday. Carter uses a 45 horse power twin Bessemer gas engine for drilling on the W. C. Mahlon lease. Spudding continues as Plymouth drills on the C. B. Davis farm and Hudson prepares a well on the Grummen heirs lease in Murray vicinity.
Dr and Mrs M H Cherrington hosted a Tuesday night five course six o clock dinner for the Hook and Hoop club and their husbands. Hostess assisted by Mrs C F Ackers Mrs Blaine Johnson Mrs Rusell Berlin and Mr 8 C Clark. Outside guests included Mr and Mrs Claude Pettit Mr and Mrs H R Tipton Mr and Mrs Mac Cooley Dr Walter Brehm Dr and Mrs Harry Eastman and Mrs H W Hallenbeck of Paris France guest of Mr and Mrs Byron Wolfe.
Miss Audra Hellyer of New Pittsburg and Edward Stratton of Nelsonville wed at the probate court office with Rev. Blair officiating. Mrs. Stratton is a county school teacher and Mr. Stratton a local merchant. They hoped to keep the marriage quiet until their wedding trip south.
The appellate court met Wednesday morning with two cases on the docket. Steppa McDonald vs Henry T. Smith et al involved striking an amended filing from January 1, 1922, which was canceled and surrendered. Margaret Webb Williams vs Donald Williams et al grew from a contested will of Charles Williams, deceased, with numerous alleged errors cited for Supreme Court review.
Miss Irma Holl arrived home from Columbus after hearing the St. Olaf choir and staying for the funeral of relative Frank Merz. Local residents Fred Hack Robert Lee White A K Smith and Higgy attended the Frita Kreisler concert in Columbus. Prosecutor Blake of Vinton County visited Logan Wednesday to consult city officials on the traffic code.
Frank Kern, living in a rear office room of Esq Lappen, was taken to the county infirmary by Harden Undertaking Co. after officials failed to place him in a tuberculosis hospital. No space found, he will receive care and treatment at the county home.
Logan residents increasingly see Messenger want ads as effective for selling items. To place an ad call 2054 or contact Clinton Webb. Webb also accepts Messenger subscriptions.
The annual blessing by the Pope at Candlemas raises the value of candles to fifty thousand dollars. While most are burned, some are sent by enthusiasts to various parts of the world.
A son named Harry Raymond was born on Wednesday February 1 to Mr. and Mrs. John Kwatkosky. The Miss Mildred Moore item records the birth in McArthur. The Missionary Society meets at the M E church Thursday at 1 30 pm with hostesses Mrs G M Lewistonfi Mrs A A Turner and Mrs Don Steinbrook.
The estate of Lizzie A Finney shows gross value 8917.08 and net value 6552.19 for tax. Heirs Vernon 5 Finney and Jennie G Finney each face a succession tax of 138.80.
The Civic club will present a home talent program at the opera house on February 14. The show features musical numbers and short plays organized under club management.
The Taj Mahal in Agra India features the entire Koran inscribed on its walls in nosaois.
The piece notes polyandry as a Tibetan practice where a woman may have up to half a dozen husbands at once. It contrasts this with a claim that fair wealth distribution requires everyone to own an automobile as good as everyone else.
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