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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1922

Page

3

Christian Women's Missionary Society Hosts in Nelsonville

Jessie Lackus led a Women’s Missionary Society gathering at Adams Street with 41 members and five guests. C Johnson presided. program on “hibet” discussed by Hyla Harrold and Lydia Johnson. May Adams Ford spoke on missionary work in southern missions. A two-course luncheon followed.

Ristian Women’s Missionary Society Jessie Lackus Evans Vers Cope James and I. Wright Women's Missionary Society Adams Street C. Johnson Revecca de Pr Hyla Harrold Lydia Johnson Irs May Adams Ford United Sionary Society Southern 0

Evans and Patton civil suit settles over plumbing bill

In Squire Donley court a jury awarded Charles W. Evans thirty two dollars and thirty four cents plus costs of twenty six dollars and five cents. Patton plans an appeal to the common pleas court. The same session covered the G K W Club meeting with officers elected for the coming year and a supper served.

Charles W. Evans Frank Patton Squire H. E. Donley Harry Kelly Foreman Ed. Knight C. Thompson David Gorsuch Joe Figgins Oliver Welling Evans Atty C. W. Juniper Atty. A. B. Wells Athens Patton Common Pleas Court

Missionary Society Meeting Delights Guests

Twenty five members of the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church were entertained by Mrs L D Martin and hostesses on Thursday afternoon with the president Mrs Retta Howe presiding. A program led by Miss Nelle Stratton featured a paper on The Prayer of The Yangtse and a chapter outline on India. Mrs Catherine Graham Laurier sang, and a short devotional was led by Mrs Harriet Freer. A dainty lunch closed the gathering.

Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church L. D. Martin R. R. Stalter Hubert Leysh Retta Howe Harriett Freer Laura Spencer League of Intersessors Nelle Stratton M. E. Stratton Catherine Graham Laurier

Death of Mr Thomas Shelton Ends Long District Life

Mr Thomas Shelton aged 67 died last night at his home in District 29 after failing to recover from flu and injuries from a porch fall two weeks earlier. He was a respected longtime resident and Mason. his wife died two years ago and he leaves seven children. No funeral plans yet. Invitations go out for a Woman's Community club picnic next Tuesday at the YMCA with dinner at 5 30. dues and officer elections will be held.

Karnak Grotto Jarts Opera House Edington’s Thomas Shelton District 29 Shelton Masonic Lodge Woman’s Community Club Y. M.C

Naturalization Examinations Set for Thursday

Final naturalization examinations will be held Thursday instead of Monday. Twenty three applicants gather at 8 30 in the morning to be examined by H J Giff of Cincinnati, a federal agent dispatched to conduct the process.

H. J. Giff Cincinnati

Strunk May Go to N Y Yankees

In Chicago on February 3 reports said Amos Strunk veteran White Sox outfielder may be traded to the New York Yankees. The Yankees need outfield help for Babe Ruth and Bob Meuser while their suspension for barnstorming is lifted. The White Sox would trade Strunk for pitching talent.

Amos Strunk White Sox New York Yankees Yanks Babe Ruth Bob Meuser Lup Strunk

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Stomach Health Cure

An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments claiming big fines paid to those refunded after a single dose. It cites a personal testimonial of prior medical bills and urges readers to try the preparation, available at McKee Drug Co and other pharmacies.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville Mastin von Cos Mastro

First Woman Reporter Georgia Hopley Joins Haynes Staff

Washington Feb 3 Miss Georgia Hopley of Bucyrus appointed to join the educational staff of Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes Her father was John Hopley longtime Bucyrus editor and she is the sister of Senator James R Hopley Her career includes being the first woman reporter in Columbus and service with Pan American Exposition boards and Ohio campaigns Her affiliations include the WCTU Eastern Star and Ohio Newspaper Women's Association

Washington Georgia Hopley Bucyrus Haynes John Hopley Bucyrus, O James R. Hopley Columbus, O., Field Nash Buffalo Ohio Miss Hopley Willis James J. Thomas Hopley Harding Chicago Congress Hotel George H. Clark Republican State Executive Committee Bucyrus Journal The Evening Telegraph James Hopley John Tom Frank L J. W Journal

House Concurres on Foreign Debt Funding Bill

The House concurred with Senate amendments to a 11 billion foreign debt funding bill. The changes impose a 25 year maturity limit on bonds from foreign governments and set minimum interest at 4 1 2 percent.

HOUSE Washington International News Service Senate

Second Deal in Restaurants Completed Here

Atheneon restaurant sold by N J Baker to Harry Barstow and Ed Finsterwald Thursday forming the second restaurant transfer in the city within a week. Baker planned an addition including a new kitchen and dining room while retaining adjacent store space now used by his brother for a pool room. Barstow and Finsterwald plan renovations and a temporary closure with repainting and remodeling next week.

Atheneon N. J. Baker Harry Barstow Ed Finsterwald Athenean Resaurant Co-operative Baker W. E. Baker The Athenean Ohio Central Resaurant

Epsom Salts Market Swap Ties to Lemonade Idea

A quirky note suggests a fruit derivative mix elevates Epsom salts to a lemonade like product. The piece hints at consumer curiosity over a novel use for the mineral salt.

Ohio milestones and notable births from the 19th century

A chronology notes a Territorial tax for a Cincinnati university in 1807, Wyandot County formation in 1845, and figures tied to Ohio history. It lists Judson Harmon born in Hamilton County, Samuel Williams founder of Ohio Wesleyan University, plus Allen Trimble’s birth and death details with places and dates.

Cincinnati Wyandot County Crawford Marion Hardin Hancock Judson Harmon United States Ohio Hamilton County Samuel Williams Ohio Wesleyan University Carlisle Allen Trimble Hillsboro Augusta County

SUSTO Nutritive Tonic Promoted by Medical College Expert

An advertisement touts SUSTO Nutritive Tonic as tested and approved by a famous physiological chemistry professor at a leading American medical college. It claims to boost appetite, weight, and energy in run-down conditions, convalescence, and in undernourished individuals with a money-back guarantee. Sold by McKee Drug Day.

Susto McKee Drug Day

Deaths and funerals recount Civil War veteran W S Baker

W S Baker of Athens dies at 78 after four years of paralysis. He served four years in Company C, 80th O. V. I., wounded at Vicksburg with jaw and leg injuries. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM from his home, burial at West Union Street cemetery. Survived by two sons, two stepdaughters, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and wife Margaret Pierce predeceased him. Also notes the deaths of William McCune of Bern township aged 77 with funeral at Mt Herman church Saturday at 11 AM. He leaves wife, three daughters, one son, a brother and a sister.

W.S. Baker Smith Street J. B. Allen Athens Colonel Brooks Harrisonville Zenas A. Hull Soldiers Home Sandusky W. F. Townsend Pagetown Baker Vicksburg Mr. Baker West Union Street Cincin ‘Nati Ross ‘Baker Pleasanton Margaret Pierce David Pierce J. Baker B. B. Baker Buffalo N. Y Maria Ellis Albany Elizabeth Brownlee William McCune Amesville Bern Township Mt. Herman Co. B. McCune J. H. Townsend Chillicothe

Coal firm judgment awarded in breach of contract case

Huntington, Feb 3. Judgment for 11086 was awarded to the Virginian Coal and Coke Co. against the Lake and Export Coal Co. Breach of contract alleged as Lake Export refused to buy when prices fell. Application for new trial taken under consideration.

Huntington W. VA Virginian Coal and Coke Co Lake and Export Coal Co Lake

Fights in Boston Newark and Jersey City Highlight Round Wins

Last night’s boxing results include Boston heavyweight Tommy Gibbons knocking out Pat McCarthy in the fourth round in Roxbury. Sailor Friedman from Chicago won a popular decision over Benny Cohen in Newark in 12 rounds. Billy Moore of Harrigan earned a popular verdict over Harley Hutchinson of Newark in a 12 round bout in Jersey City.

Boston Tommy Gibbons Bt. Paul Pat McCarthy Roxbury Mass Newark N. J Sailor Friedman Chicago Benny Cohen Orange Jersey City Billy Moore Harrigan Harley Hutchinson

Ford to Have Competition at Lincoln Sale

Detroit February 3 two bidders beside Henry Ford will compete for the Lincoln Motor Co property in a receivers sale set for tomorrow at 10 o clock Studebaker Corporation and Dupont interests are among bidders George B Judson represents Studebaker and BE T Berger represents Dupont The court allowed entrance of bids after closing time and Ford plans to bid at least eight million dollars for Lincoln.

Detroit Henry Ford Motor King Lincoln Motor Co Studebaker Corporation Dupont Tuttle George B. Judson Studebaker BE. T. Berger

Armed Troops Arrive In Newport To Quell Strike

In Newport Kentucky 350 infantry and cavalry join state troops guarding the Newport Rolling Mills Co plant. Armored tanks patrol the danger zone amid nightly gunfire and wounded reported. protests surround the deployment as officials urge calm and law enforcement.

Newport Newport Rolling Mills Co

Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For Any Fabric

Buy Diamond Dyes and follow the simple directions. The advertisement claims perfect home dyeing even for beginners, restoring worn garments and draperies to like new, with no streaking or color loss. It instructs customers to specify wool or silk or linen cotton or mixed fabrics.

Open field report hints at final match outcome

Fragmentary notes describe a wash and open teld scene with references to a final and projections. Names and specifics are unclear, but the text suggests a decisive win or culmination, mentioning teams or figures and a concluding event at a world stage.

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