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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1922
Page
3
A business notes 27 years in operation with 54 000 satisfied customers and assets exceeding 21.5 million dollars. It holds a 1 000 000 dollar blanket bond against burglary or employee theft and pays 5 percent on time deposits with mail checks every six months. All business by mail if desired.
Miss Helen McCarthy a nurse at a Columbus hospital returns home after visiting her parents while convalescing from a recent diphtheria illness. In Nelsonville a man named Hammond admits possession of a quart of white mule liquor. fined 150 dollars and costs and sent to Dayton workhouse until paid. John Naughton pleads guilty to intoxication. fined 10 dollars and costs for liquor found in Carmel Alley.
Mrs Frank North celebrated her 58th birthday with a Sunday morning home gathering. A bountiful dinner and supper followed as friends and relatives presented a parlor lamp and gifts. Attending were Charles North and family, Joe North and family, Ora North, Frank North and son, Julius Fischer, and Mrs Francis Locie. They had just returned from Bartow Florida after a six week visit with Dr and Mrs Paul Fischer.
The Loyal Women of the Christian church announce a social and business meeting led by Mrs Charles Maday this Monday evening. Members are urged to attend and bring a favorite sandwich. attendees traveling by streetcar will alight at Third Street.
Miss Forrest Brandenburg spent the weekend in Columbus as a guest of relatives and friends enjoying local hospitality and social visits.
Miss Ruth Masters a Red Cross nurse returns from her home near Dove O where she was called by her mother's illness.
The Circle of Ruth invites all class members to a crucial gathering at 7 o clock tonight. The event is hosted at the home of Mrs Bradford Acomb on West Columbus Street and emphasizes full attendance.
Three city Parent-Teachers Associations unite to bring Mae Poston of Columbus to the high school auditorium Friday evening to celebrate Father’s Day and share insights on school issues. As vice president of the Columbus district State PTA, she will address all interested community members.
At the first Methodist church service the events drew good crowds with Sunday school and youth groups showing new life. Rev. Paul B. E. Kemper delivered a stimulating morning sermon on Strength and Weakness and an evening talk on Abraham Lincoln highlighting the martyr’s greatness. Several events are planned for the coming week.
A Messenger ad for Mr. Steenrod's moving picture house carried January 15 to 18 as show dates. The editor explains the dates should have referred to February and blames a newspaper office error for the mix up.
The city police drive to curb bootlegging shows in Mayor McCune court hearings with rising fines. Peg Wallace was arraigned Saturday, pleaded guilty, fined 150 dollars plus costs and sent to the Dayton workhouse until payment. Russell Hammond was arrested.
Ed Kenney, of Jacksonville, suffered severe injuries when his motorcycle collided with a small Overland touring car driven by Mrs. Fred Ellinger at Chestnut and Harper streets. Kenney sustained a broken mangled right leg, face and head injuries, and was rushed to Shelter ing Arms hospital in Athens. Ellinger was shaken but uninjured. The crash left both vehicles damaged and Kenney trapped beneath the wreckage before being freed.
The chamber holds its regular meeting Thursday with dinner served promptly at 6 15 PM. Members gather for updates and community business planning in the evening program.
An Albany drugstore promotes SUSTO Nutritive Tonic Tablets as a dietary aid for aging or weak vitality. Claiming approval by a physiology professor, the ad says the tablet mix uses yeast rice eggs milk beef protein and iron to aid digestion sleep appetite and overall strength. The ad ends with a note of guaranteed efficacy. The same paper briefly notes the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Lowther died after birth with burial at Hebbardsville.
Mrs William Peacock of near Albany passed away Sunday night at 8 o'clock at her home.
Mrs. Joe West and two daughters Lena and Florence were in a Ford that collided with a northbound passenger train near the Athens Lumber company crossing. The car was destroyed but all escaped serious injury though Florence required six stitches and a head wound. Lena nearly fell onto the tracks as the train passed. Injuries treated by Dr. Crawford. the crossing has a blocked southern view, making it dangerously obscured.
Miners in the valley mark Lincoln’s birthday with all mines idle and the labor train halted. Delegates from the area head to Indianapolis for the miners conference, including Ben Anderson Vern Mills Frank Szallar Fred Hemsley Geo Thompson Joseph Richards Robert Marshall Fred Burgess C Marshall Charles Robinson John Moore. Part left yesterday. sessions begin tomorrow.
W. T. Stahl and W. G. Allen spend the day in Saspection while Clark Kinder, a Columbus business visitor, tours the area.
Frank Davis of the Cook-Wilson Company based in Pittsburg spent Sunday visiting his father J L Davis, continuing a brief weekend stay away from his travel duties.
John Price visited Columbus last week to consult a eye specialist about an eye problem that has troubled him for a week. He plans another trip to the specialist next week.
A Lincoln and Washington program is being prepared for the Friendship Circle meeting scheduled for Thursday evening this week at the Methodist church.
William Mead a 45 year old state prohibition officer was slain in an ambush in Dunlow West Virginia while awaiting a train. Mead had conducted a raid at Wells Branch the previous afternoon and captured three stills. He was married with seven children and resided in Huntington.
Diamonds, once seen as mere glass by Manchu women, have become fashionable in Manchuria over recent years. The shift reflects changing tastes and rising status symbols in the region.
County Farm Agent Raymond led a session at Athens State hospital as Jersey and Holstein calf clubs from Guysville Coolville and Athens prepared for dairy judging contests at the Athens county fair. Attendees included Brady Ashcraft Frank Russell Worthy Tucker and leaders O C Richardson K W Hayes and others.
January dairy totals show strong performances from Ohio Holsteins led by John Gillett of Athens County with an 83.1 pounds butterfat from 2,210 pounds of milk, an eight gallon cow by traditional measure. Another Holstein logged 2,160 pounds milk and 74 butterfat. A Muskingum County cow, Honietje Pietertje Bonnie, produced 2,018 pounds milk. Jersey LaConan Queen from Muskingum County produced 76 pounds butterfat.
Pearl Fleisch er sues for divorce from Martin Fleischer accusing him of desertion 15 times since 1910. She says she forgave him fourteen times and took him back but will not reconcile again.
In Cleveland on February 13, Nellie Mitchell 34 lies near death from knife wounds in charity hospital. Her husband Christopher Mitchell suffering a throat wound hovers nearby, saying she made me do it in a grim, fatal domestic incident.
Middle western independent oil operators asked the senate to launch a federal investigation into the Standard Oil Company. The request was filed in resolutions announced on February 13 in Washington.
Dr. Wm. H. Peters the health commissioner in Cincinnati says cancer will yield to preventive measures similar to tuberculosis when ignorance and concealment give way to early diagnosis and treatment. He urged public cooperation in vigilance and education.
Cornelius Scully, 31, just freed from a Michigan asylum, killed his father with a hammer and severely beat his sister Mrs. John Toles. He then attacked bystanders with hammer and knife before being overpowered and arrested.
Officials of the Ohio Good Roads federation announce plans for a series of conferences in cities across Ohio. The aim is to promote better economic investment in road building and reduce tax outlays for construction and maintenance.
Rutland area notes include the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Yobo of Athens, and greetings for Evelyn Braley visiting Charles Crate. Mr. Parmelee is ill and unable to move to Seville. other residents travel or seek medical care in Bellefontaine Cleveland Huntington and Dexter. A Valentine social is planned at the M. E. social rooms Tuesday evening.
An ad urges reading about influenza vulnerability and how to bolster immunity with Pepto Mangan. It claims the tonic builds red blood and is physician endorsed, available in liquor or tablet form with the Gude's Pepto Mangan name on packaging.
McKee Drug Co invites anyone suffering with catarrh to try Hyomei with a money back refund if relief is not achieved.
Oscar Graves, a Civil War veteran from Harrisonville, died at 79 from Brights disease. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 AM at the Presbyterian church. Surviving sons Fred Graves of Athens and Will Graves near Albany. Wife predeceased him eight years. Graves served in Co H 386th regiment. a battlefield cannon ball crippled his right leg.
Relatives and friends of Mrs. Minor Robbins of Cleveland mourn her sudden death Sunday afternoon at her home. The body will be moved to Athens for burial. She leaves her husband and two children, a five year old son and a three week old daughter. Mrs. Robbins' mother Mrs. S. B. Winters visited her son Saturday. Mrs Robbins was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Secoy of near Pittsburg, Pa., and recently lived in Lancaster before the family resided in Athens.
Helen Baughman daughter of Mr and Mrs JL H Baughman died this morning at 9 at the family home after a 16 month illness. She leaves two brothers Howard and Bruce. Born in Athens she made many friends with her sweet disposition. No funeral arrangements have been made.
In Indianapolis 2300 delegates of the United Mine Workers converge for the convention opening tomorrow. They aim to defend the present wage contract and press for a substantial raise when the current agreement ends in about six weeks. Sealed scale committee recommendations will soon be opened for approval by 4,009,000 bituminous coal miners.
Senator King of Utah in the senate accused the Harding administration of continuing the Wilson watchful waiting policy toward Mexico. He said 800 Americans had been killed in Mexico and charged that $500,000,000 of American property had been seized with no reparations due to the administration's hesitant stance.
Washington Feb 12 veteran Illinois congressman and former speaker Joseph G Cannon announced he would not seek another term after 23 congresses. The 86 year old lawmaker cited age and health as reasons for stepping down from public office.
Editor Messenger reports United Mine Workers and public debate over a 1920 wage dispute. miners demand higher pay, oppose 40 percent cuts, urge government fairness, and call for West Virginia union recognition to strengthen collective bargaining and resist operator exploitation.
The article notes Princess Mary prefers blue as her favorite color. It highlights her fondness for the hue in royal styling and public appearances.
Reports indicate Albert Mattox, truck driver, injured last week when run over by his truck, is rapidly recovering. His injuries are not as serious as first believed, with the right side badly bruised. He should be able to resume duties in another week.
About forty members and guests gathered Friday evening at the Presbyterian church dining room for a six o'clock dinner prepared by Kathryn Yontz Mrs. Robert Johnston and Mrs Don Ackers. After the repast a social session featured vehicle themed skits performed with schoolgirl enthusiasm.
Dean Arps of Ohio State University College of Education will speak at a meeting of the southeastern Ohio school masters club. The event, at the First Presbyterian Church this Friday evening, includes a banquet prepared by church ladies.
J. F. Hammon of North Walnut Street hosted Friday guest J. Gould Hobson a salesman by trade who also writes short stories for magazines in his spare time.
The report notes Mr Hobson being taken to the field to observe drilling activities he had never previously approached, marking his first close exposure to the operations.
Marietta Ohio February 13. Reverend M Woesman longtime pastor of St Mary Catholic church here for 30 years died Sunday after a lingering illness with liver trouble. He was born in Cincinnati November 1854.
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