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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1924
Page
3
Nelsonville news notes a resident paying a $100 fine and costs after release on a charge. Another Lancaster man pleads guilty to possessing liquor with a license tag issue. The column lists local visits and illnesses, with families and neighbors in Columbus, Lancaster, and Nelsonville referenced.
Nomination of officers for the coming year will be the feature of the regular meeting tonight at the Nelsonville lodge of Elks.
The committee in charge of the trotto dance issues invitations for a big dance Friday evening February 22 at the K of Hall.
Miss Susan Clarke, principal of the Central building, has been confined to her home by illness during the past week. Mrs. Malvern Wilson and Miss Mable Shafer have been substituting during the principal's absence.
Ferree notes that local schools finished testing and Dearborn intelligence test results for grades three through nine are now on record.
Nelsonville public schools will dismiss for the day on Friday February 22 in observance of Washington's Birthday.
The Willing Workers class of Kristian Sunday school met at Mrs. Orland Gandee on Fill Street. After an hour of class business, comedian Valentine Ox entertained. Red and white decorations adorned the room as 16 members were served refreshments by the hostess and assistants.
Lee McDowell, photographer, announces his studio deal collapsed and the business remains listed. He cites poor eyesight forcing him to scale back operations and disuse the studio.
Mayor Lax increases the traffic violation lesson fee from 1 to 5 dollars plus costs as violators are cited. On Sunday several locals were caught with taillights out or defective. In Nelsonville CC N Dorst of Danville and Clarence Tieder of Ardenville were among those cited along with others.
Ohio University announces a free Bureau of Appointments to connect students and ex-students with prospective employers. It will collect employer needs, nominate suitable candidates, and provide data to aid job matching for graduates and non-graduates with qualifications in commerce, English, science, languages, and business subject areas.
Mrs Dave Evans had an operation for golttre at a Columbus hospital Saturday and her many Nelsonville friends are glad to learn she is now recovering nicely.
Dave Gorsuch visited Sunday with his father at McArthur who is in very poor health. Baird Stuart is spending the week in New York City.
The Moose lodge invites all members and visiting members to a chicken dinner at the lodge meeting on Wednesday night February 29.
Margene Powell seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Powell died last night at the parents home in Greenlawn Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the family residence at 2 o'clock The parents have four sons and one daughter remaining
Funeral service for Mrs Sara Conley took place Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs Fred Coakley and was largely attended. Friends sent abundant flowers reflecting her love of blossoms. The body was laid to rest at Green Lawn Cemetery.
El-Karnak Grotto plans its spring ceremonial in Nelsonville on Thursday April 3 with a large neophyte class expected. W D McKinney of Columbus will inspect for the first time, designated by the Grand Monarch. A Grotto meeting to discuss ceremonial plans is set for February 29 at the Masonic clubrooms.
Ray Graham of Athens pleaded not guilty then pled guilty to furnishing information on where intoxicating liquor could be obtained. He received the minimum $160 fine plus costs and agreed to pay. He is the first in Athens to face this charge since it became punishable May 1, 1923 under the Crabbe Act. The court warned that future fines would rise as public awareness grows.
Director W P Hartman of the Michigan State Bureau notes soft drinks supply food value comparable to bread and milk. He cites federal data showing 1923 soft drink expenditures at 350 million and urges bottlers to showcase actual food and mineral value to the public.
Mrs T PD Krieg spent Monday in Athens with Miss Edith Evans. Evans taught at Nelsonville high school for two years, and friends here extend sympathy for the loss of her mother.
The Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet in the church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Hostesses are Mrs. A. G. Cotton, Mrs. Morris Wilson and Miss Frances Scott.
Ida Myrtle Partlow aged 29 died at White Cross Hospital Dublin Sunday at 12 45 PM from brain hemorrhage. She was wife of Frank Partlow, daughter of T H and Mrs McHenry of Athens. Survived by husband four children and two brothers J C McCann of Wheeling WV and William Nile at home.
Word comes of the death of Mrs. Jack Stoner Sunday at her Columbus home. Burial will occur there. Mrs. Stoner was born Miss Kipson Bell of Mineral and spent her girlhood days there. She was a niece of Winfield Scott of Columbus whose photo and article on long service with state institutions for the insane appeared in The Messenger.
Officers Pearson and Coakley raided Fred Shaner in Chauncey finding a complete still mash and paraphernalia for liquor. He pleaded guilty to manufacturing and was fined $600 plus costs, after arraignment before Mayor Lax. Shaner had aided officers in raids before, making this case notable.
In Washington on February 19 the Teapot Dome scandal is seen as the leading issue for the forthcoming presidential race as spokesmen from both major parties agree after a heated senate debate.
Flooding on the Segura River isolates multiple villages from Madrid, halting travel and disrupting daily life as authorities assess damage and coordinate relief efforts. Local roads are submerged and rescue teams mobilize to assist stranded residents.
Two licenses issued on Monday by the Athens county bureau list Charles Anthony Bell 24 brake man Corning and Mary C Parks 17 Glouster as well as Mike Bycofskie 22 miner, and Fasher Binderbasin 18 both of Jacksonville both.
Moscow officials announced that Nicolai Lenine's tomb will be reopened to the public on March 2. The decision comes as many pilgrimages are planned and expected to grow in number.
Columbus February 19. The Neil House Co plans to halt further work on the new Neil House across from the State House on South High street until a court decision resolves litigation alleging mismanagement of the company affairs.
The federal case against William G. Benham and Dwight Harrison of the R. L. Collings company proceeds with 313 exhibits including letters folios and telegrams. The government aims to close its case after five weeks with about 60 witnesses testifying. Defense counsel expect to complete their side in ten days.
Athens County teachers were informed of new Ohio law changes effective this year. Examinations for city and county certificates will follow the same rules with some district exceptions. Normal school credits will be evaluated by the State Education Department. Elementary certificates require at least one year of normal training. Renewal now requires five semester hours annually, with five hours sufficient for three year certificates this spring. Examinations five times this year.
Washington Feb 19 President Coolidge faces selecting a successor to Secretary of the Navy Denby after his resignation. Names include Patrick H Kelley Miles Poindexter and Charles Beecher Warren with Kelley favored due to Michigan ties naval committee experience and appropriations influence. Warren reluctant for the navy post preferring attorney general prospects.
Moscow officials announced 60 945 prohibition raids over the last three months. They said 19 328 stills were captured and 51 777 gallons of illegal vodka were seized.
In Madrid five anarchists and five police officers were killed when a house hosting a secret anarchist meeting was attacked. General Pri Rivera, head of the directory, suspended audiences for weeks due to heavy state duties.
H. Knoliman of Norwood Ohio, a B and O railroad sign department employee, says Tanlac restored his stomach and weight from under 100 pounds to 160 and more. He credits willpower and Tanlac for renewed energy and ability to work a full day. Tanlac is sold by all druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
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