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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1922

Page

3

Arrests Highlight City Police Case On Illicit Liquor

Robert Keplar was arrested at his Madison street home on a liquor furnishing warrant. Ellis England, found with bottles, confessed Keplar supplied him. England fined, Dayton work house sentence, and arrest warrant for furnishing issued. Mayor McCune presided as details tied to Dorr Run and old slaughter house area emerged. Also attended Fairfield county poultry banquet in Lancaster with L J Eberle Ed C Evans George Whipple and Dr Sprague.

Robert Keplar Madison Street Jack Pearson Keplar Ellis England England Dorr Chief Pearson Dorr Run McCune Slaughter House Dayton Couar L. J. Eberle Ed C. Evans George Whipple Dr. Sprague Athens Lancaster Fairfield County Poultry Association Mr. Eberle

Cosmopolitan Club elects officers and hears papers

The Cosmopolitan ladies met last evening with 15 at roll call replying Our Old Valentines. Officers were elected: President Mrs A G Mechem Vice President Mrs Walter Wolfe Ree Sec Mrs Oril Griffin Treas Miss Lu Lane. Miss Lane presented Oklahoma's Congress Woman Miss Robertson while Mrs S S Lane spoke on Progress of Science. Mrs Harry Jackson spoke on A Trip Thru New Mexico and Miss Bertha Nixon discussed Old New Orleans.

Cosmopolitan Club W. J. Sanders A. G. Mechem Walter Wolfe Col. Lee Ella Patton Oril Griffin Treas Lu Lane Oklahoma Congress Robertson Progress of Science S. S. Lane Harry Jackson New Mexico Bertha Nixon New Orleans

Miss Anna Babst Guest of Beverly Couple

Miss Anna Babst of Beverly is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Voigt, visiting at their home.

Anna Babst Beverly Fred Voigt

Betty Eileen McNabb Born to Delaware Couple

A baby girl named Betty Eileen was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mc Nabb of Delaware Ohio. The birth announcement notes a healthy infant and the family welcome. FULL HOUSE

Alvin McNabb Delaware Ohio Betty Eileen

Rip Van Winkle opens at Stuarts Opera House with Jefferson

Last night the first show of Rip Van Winkle filled Stuarts Opera House and a full house is expected tonight on pay day. The production stars Thomas Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle with a matinee for children after school. Evening performances are at 6 30 and 8 15.

Stuarts Opera House Rip van Winkle Thomas Jefferson

Mrs. Mae Poston to Speak at City P T A Meeting

Mrs Mae Poston of Columbus vice president of the Columbus district of the State Parent Teachers Association will address a joint meeting of the three associations of our city and all interested.

Mac Poston Mae Poston Columbus State Parent-Teachers Association

Local Firms and Listings In Ohio Regions

Readable fragments show Danford and Danford in Trimble O Eddy Hardware Co Glouster Ohio F H Gifford in Amesville with a zero value noted. The text lists multiple Ohio business names and places without further context or actions.

Danford & Danford, Trimble O. Eddy Hardware Co Glouster O. F. H. Gifford Amesville

Mrs. Poston to Speak at High School Event

Patrons at the High School auditorium Friday evening February 17 will hear Mrs. Poston speak. A former teacher with three Columbus school children, she will discuss her subject while the High School orchestra provides music and students from all three buildings participate.

Poston Columbus Nelsonville

Huddy Resigns from City Council Fourth Ward

Mayor McCune reports the resignation of Councilman William Huddy from the Fourth Ward. Huddy has already left the city and the vacancy will be filled by the council at its adjourned meeting Monday night.

Huddy McCune William Huddy

Bible Class Entertains Presbyterian Men Social Evening

The Men’s Bible class at the Presbyterian Sunday School hosted a social in the church’s social rooms. Rev. Frederick Kirker of Oakland Park Presbyterian church in Columbus spoke on Abraham Lincoln and his mission. Brief talks by Postmaster Jackson and others followed.

Presbyterian Sunday School John Saltz Frederick Kirker Oakland Park Jackson

Berean Bible Class Fathers and Sons Banquet Success

The Berean Bible Class hosted a Fathers and Sons banquet for over 300 attendees. Charley Barron earned top eating honors after requesting more, while Owen Morrison presented Nelsonville’s debut newspaper. The event featured music, plans for future class work, and a push to grow Sunday attendance toward 200 in church and 700 in the school.

Fathers and Sons Berean Bible Class Bereans Charley Barron Grover Cleveland Jim Sharp J. S. Pritchard Charley the Messenger Owen Morrison Nelsonville Gimlet George Beagle Mellinger Bowers Gilbert Albert Dilcher The Christian Sunday School

Explosion Claims Two at Hudson Fireworks Plant

Akron Ohio February 10 two men were instantly killed in an explosion at a fireworks plant in Hudson near Akron at 12 20 today authorities reported a blast occurring during daytime operations with fatalities confirmed at the scene and investigators beginning inquiries into cause and safety measures

Akron, O Hudson Here

Eleven Become Real Citizens in Athens County

Thorvald Olson of Ohio University athletic director and trainer became a U S citizen after a class of naturalization Thursday. Mary and Dora Antorietta also gained citizenship, the second and third women in Athens County to do so. Eleven other petitioners were granted citizenship while some were reexamined or refused. the oath of allegiance followed favorable rulings.

Thorvald Olson Ohio University United States Mary Antorietta Dora Antorietta Athens County Lst Thor Olson Rheinhold Miller John Walezah Mike Palyah Louis Alfody Thomas Goodfellow Steve Gyure Ballazo Konesar

Glaciers in Switzerland Cover Over One Thousand Square Miles

About fifteen hundred glaciers exist in Switzerland and collectively they span more than one thousand square miles. The vast icy landscape highlights the scale of Alpine glaciers and their regional significance.

Switzerland

Speaks Highly of This Home Made Cough Remedy

An irate reader touts a home made cough remedy that anyone can prepare. Mix Parmint double strength with sugar and water to make a half pint medicine that calms throat and nose irritation, stops the cough quickly, and clears mucus within a day for many catarrh sufferers.

Bethlehem Steel to lay off 3000 workers in naval build

Following navy department orders, Bethlehem Steel Co suspended work at its Bethlehem plant and will lay off 3000 men today. The cut is tied to material for battleship and battle cruiser being produced at the Fore River plant.

Bethlehem Navy Department Bethlehem Steel Co Fore River

Dr Miles Free Treatments Offer for Nervous Disorders

Public notice from Franklin Miles offering free trials of medical treatments for a wide range of nervous and physical ailments. The ad claims 30 years of scientific experience and includes testimonials from clergy, officials, editors, and workers. Readers are urged to write describing their case for a two pound free treatment and book.

Miles Franklin Miles Dept Franklin St Elkhart Ind

Bandit attack on Mexican express repelled by guards

An expedition of 35 heavily armed Mexicans crossed from Texas into Mexico and attacked the Mexico City express. The assault, timed after wrecked bridges halted the train, was defeated quickly by the train's military guard.

el, Paso Tex Texas Mexico Mexico City

Woman's Ills Make Unhappy Home

Ladies describe domestic strain caused by female ailments. The article cites headaches backache and nervous fatigue as common, urging readers to consider Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after other remedies failed. It presents testimonials of restoration to health and happiness through the product.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Union Defenders Day Observance at Frost

Sickness runs high in the vicinity as local groups plan a Lincoln Birthday program. The Sons of Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary organize an entertainment for Union Defenders Day at 2 PM in the Frost church with Rev. Plummer to speak. Funeral held for Mrs. Monte Welch in Parkersburg after death in a local hospital. Parkersburg trip noted for O Richardson and Fred Johnson.

O. Richardson Fred Johnson Parkersburg Monte Welch Bret Sons of Veterans and the Ladies’ Auxiliary Lincoln Plummer Frost America Abraham Lincoln

Fire damages insurance buildings in financial district

A late Thursday incident damaged insurance buildings and threatened other major structures in the financial district with an estimated loss of 1.5 million dollars.

Surance Financial District

Local Social Notes From Plains Area

The Plains community hosts visits and illness notices with Ed Micheals and son Karl in attendance. Maud Thorn and Helen Riley traveled to Columbia to see Grant Micheala in hospital. Ward family members attend Athens shopping and a Queen of Sheba showing. Roy Swart and Miss Millis wed near Amesyville at McConnelsville last Thursday.

Ed Micheals Karl Russel Maud Thorn Helen Riley Columbia Grant Micheala Doug Lewis Circle Hill Goldie Gabriel Ed. Anderson Everet Jake Anderson Millfield Quince Zaleski Ward Fin Cook Alfred Wetlow Fred Slater Athens George Swart Edna Chauncey Joe Barstow George Thorn Roy Swart Millis Amesyville McConnelsville

Fire Damage Estimate at Standard Life Building

Montreal detectives and city officials assess fire losses after a blaze gutted the Standard Life Building in Montreal. Authorities count damage figures and inspect remaining structure as teams salvage valuables and secure adjacent areas.

Montreal Que

Local Visitors and Relatives Gather at Amesville Notices

Weeklong visits and guests fill the Amesville area as Earl Roush stays with the Charlies Burns. Illness affects Mrs. Dave Aleshire and daughter Marie. Several families hosted relatives from Logan, Chauncey, Warden and Athens over the weekend. Saints church announces February 12 sermons by Elder Francis May on the Four Fold Gospel and related themes.

Amesville Earl Roush Charlies Burns Dave Aleshire Marie Charles Loomis Walter Gelsicke Baby Logan A. M. Humphry Hazel Geisicke Gallipolis Ruth Miller Chauncey J. C. Hillyer Warden Levi Smith W. Boring Millie Tillie Athens Fred Boring Floodwood Harley Boring Bessie Whetstone G W Shafer Elmer Stanley Harry Moore Floyd Barker the Saints Church Francis May

Postcard Reaches Miss Jennie Switzer After Six Years

A card mailed from Los Angeles by Rev. E. C. Switzer on October 4, 1915 arrived in Huntington West Virginia yesterday. The recipient is Miss Jennie Switzer of the city.

Huntington W. Va Los Angeles Jennie Switzer E. C. Switzer

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