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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1922
Page
3
Word comes to friends in Nelsonville of the death of Civil War veteran Mr Ivid Casey in Lake City Iowa. He suffered a stroke paralysis in November from which he never recovered. About ten years ago he moved with his family to Lake City from Sisonville. Many local friends regret the news.
Mr and Mrs A G Mechem report the death of J John Schuler who died Tuesday night at a Columbus home after six months illness. A traveling shoe salesman, he married Jessie Mechem in this city about a year ago and leaves a widow one son and two daughters. Funeral arrangements are pending as the Mechem family travels to Columbus.
Henry Stratton of Murray Station and Miss Audrey Hyller of New Pittsburg wed Monday in Logan and left Tuesday for New Smyrna Florida to spend the winter.
Next Tuesday the Woman's Community Club marks its first anniversary with a picnic dinner at the Y M C A. Dues are due at the first meeting of the new year. Members should attend and bring a favorite dish. Dinner served at 5 30.
Jefferson Street Terrace in Merritt hosted a midweek social event with Mrs. George Merritt and Miss Donnley Merritt in attendance. Guests enjoyed sewing and chatting followed by a three course luncheon at 5 pm. The Christian Woman's Missionary Society will meet tonight with Mrs. Jessie Backus.
Mrs Cecelia Clark has returned from a business trip at Zanesville. Mrs Maud Nixon of Columbus is the guest of her sister Mrs H E Johnson.
Mrs R A White hosted the Past Chiefs on a Wednesday evening at her West Columbus street residence. After a brief business session, she and her daughter Murial Simington offered a two course luncheon to attendees including Clara Bateman Grace Hall Bess Fleck Nelle Spray Rose Farrow and Clara Hillyer.
Mrs Della McMasters learns Tuesday of the death of her son Edward Bols in a railroad accident near Slaton Texas He was 45 and left a wife three Texas children his mother and two brothers Winfield and Arl of this city in mourning.
The West End Parent-Teacher Association will hold a regular meeting Friday at 2 o clock in the west building. The event is described as very important and all mothers are urged to attend.
The trial of Charles Tolliver before Mayor McCune was postponed to next Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the request of his attorney.
Young Tolliver, charged with selling intoxicating liquor, was released on bond after counsel McGill represented the defense.
Chief of Police Pearson captured a large illicit still setup at the abandoned New York mine 37 near Cawthorne. Three copper wash boiler stills, three barrels of mash, and several containers were confiscated, with a five gallon jug of corn whiskey found. The owner fled through a small exit. Two barrels of mash were destroyed on the return leg at mine 31. The plant likely supplied Nelsonville.
Nelsonville residents Emmett Cagg and his brother eight M Cagg spent Saturday to Tuesday visiting relatives. Estella and Ruth Davis visited sister Mrs Mabel Barrows in Athens. Garrett McKee taught at Bates for a few weeks. Andy Kavlish visited Athens. Mr and Mrs Coat Pickett called in Nelsonville Thursday. Mr and Mrs Charles Wachnstwatz and children of Carbondale visited Floyd and Mrs Floyd Lowery. Miss Ollie Lowery visited sister Lena O Hara at Marion.
Glouster Ray Hogsett faces possible escape from punishment as his insanity defense is argued in McConnelsville after a forged checks case including items on the First National Bank. A certificate by a local physician claims he is not sane, and a jury will rule next Monday. W P Johnston Post G A R installs new officers with John L Stahl as Commander and others in key roles. J L Gibbs leases Nemo theatre from Dewey Jones, resumes responsibility after prior ownership changes involving Ambrose.
Mrs. Clara Russel Anderson of Ada will fill her regular appointment at Trimble Christian Church next Sunday morning and evening. She spent her girlhood in Trimble and is the daughter of the late George Russel, a former Trimble businessman and once postmaster of the village.
Mrs. Fred Mooney and two children of Corning visited her mother Mrs. Anna Rice this week. James Gibbs returned from a several week stay with relatives in Hainois. William Hardy, badly injured in a Millfield mine on December 29, should return to Millfield soon from a Columbus hospital. He suffers a crushed hip, broken leg, broken arm and several fractured ribs. Mrs. Hardy, with him, said he will be sent to Chester Sanders home in Millfield for now. local residents are asked to donate clothing at Miss Bess Harper’s office over the First National Bank for distribution to the needy, with children’s underwear and shoes especially needed.
A local notice promotes Nerv-Worth as a remedy for heartburn and constipation. It cites a Muskegon, Michigan case where a woman found relief after drinking gas pains and sleeping better. The ad claims quick relief after less than one bottle and offers a money back guarantee.
Four northwestern states endure a severe new storm crippling telephone and telegraph lines. Between Minneapolis and Duluth all lines are down and Duluth reports 24 inches of snow in 24 hours. Mitchell South Dakota suffers its worst storm since 1881 with heavy livestock losses. A Soo Line passenger train with 75 aboard is stuck in North Dakota and rescuers work to free them.
Critics claim future generations will be weak but so far they have shown resilience and fairness despite alarmist predictions.
Athens county commissioners review revised highway bids for a 2.811 mile stretch on the Athens-Pomeroy road in Lodi township. The plan shifts from a brick to bituminous macadam option with a 16 foot pavement and 26 foot roadway, with a county share of 57,400 and a total bituminous cost of 114,800. The state bids will be opened February 21 and decisions follow Monday’s meeting as $60,000 bond money awaits.
Representative W Bourke Cochran of New York attacked the armament conference works today in the house calling naval limitation and the four power Pacific treaty an invasion of congressional rights. He introduced a resolution denouncing the conference and its activities.
Raymond Poincare, former president, succeeds Armand Briand as premier of France after Briand resigns amid antagonism to his policies.
The International scale committee of the United Mine Workers is summoned to meet in Indianapolis on February 8 to draft a wage scale program. The plan will be presented to the international convention opening February 14.
George FE Whipple 70 a Hocking Valley railroad engineer born and raised in Athens is near death at his Columbus home after a paralysis stroke. Telegram late Wednesday said he was not expected to live many hours. Whipple has suffered paralysis for about six weeks and moved to Columbus about fifteen years ago.
The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell of Lancaster Street, welcomed a son on Wednesday February 1.
Youngstown Ohio Feb 2 Mayor Oles turned over his first salary in 32 years a $500 check to the Community Corporation. He said 100 five dollar grocery orders would be issued to needy families with the money.
Local residents report visitors and gatherings as Mrs J R Baker and son Wilson ceiling on Mrs Lee Pierce. George Lawrence hosted dinner with Hugh Meighen family. Mrs D H Edwards spent Sunday with J W Clark and family. ER W Goldsberry visited Pratts Fork. John Ator hosted family, Ray Burris building barn for Ator. Funeral for Mrs Alfred Hummel held. distant relatives attended. Rural training school PTA entertainment. seventeen members attended. Miss Carrie Newman and Korea paper noted.
A fire in the Home Furnishing company truck behind its Court Street store was stopped by two small chemical extinguishers from the Athens fire department. A passerby alerted authorities after noticing smoke near the Model restaurant on East Washington street. No cause or crew were determined and no one was in the garage at the time. Damage to the truck was slight.
A heavy Thursday wind at Ohio University toppled an ancient elm on the college green around 11 am. The fallen tree blocked the path from the alumni gateway to University Terrace but caused no injuries after investigators found the landmark badly decayed.
William Desmond Tailor, a renowned motion picture director and former head of the Lasky studio in Hollywood, was found dead at his West Lake district home. The coroner is investigating a murder report. Tailor previously worked with D. W. Griffith and led efforts for many noted stars.
Branch Bean, former restaurant proprietor, escaped serious injury when his Buick touring car jumped a creek bank near Coolville Wednesday evening. The car was badly damaged after leaving the road at a bridge, possibly due to steering gear failure. Bean was found asleep in the front seat when garage workers arrived around midnight.
Kansas farmers face a new pest as star thistle spreads in wheat fields. Authorities identify the weed as a foreign invader after samples were sent from Manhattan to the Kansas State Agricultural College and then to Washington for confirmation.
The Paris court denied Henri Landru’s appeal in the case of ten women and a boy murdered by the French “bluebeard.” Landru was condemned to the guillotine after the state argued he wooed the victims, pledged marriage, then killed them for their money.
Rescue workers battle slate falls as eight or more men remain unaccounted after a deadly mine explosion. Sam Brown led the first rescue efforts while thousands gathered above the shaft. All recovered bodies were severely burned and identified only with difficulty.
The article notes Ford remained first and Dodge Brothers second in total car production for the year. Dodge finished with 92,476 cars, about 12,000 more than the next competitor, confirming Dodge as the industry leader after Ford.
Salem area residents gathered in Athens for a surprise party honoring Mrs. Lewis Gloeckner. Guests arrived with full baskets and shared a generous dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Dana Williams of Athens, Mrs. William Horn, Mrs. Charly Fitzer, and several Horn and Turner family members among others.
Mrs L Glotkher sends many Mars birthday greetings to Anna May and Ruth along with Ceciel Perry Mia Wes Branden burg Dick Russel Bryson and William Lanning.
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