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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville notes on a liquor search and church progress

Local column reports Bill Roberts defending his legal right and praising the city officers after a search for a still yielded no contraband. The piece also notes church attendance, youth program success, and weekly church growth including three new members and higher Sunday school turnout.

Nelsonville, O Messenger Bone Hollow Helwig Athens Ciry Bill Roberts

Heavy Fine For Furnishing Liquor To Minors

Donald Nester of Circle Hill was arraigned before Squire Donley. He pled guilty to furnishing intoxicating liquor and was fined 250 dollars plus costs. The charge included supplying liquor to minors.

Donald Nester Circle Hill Squire Donley Nester

Plumber Wins Judgment Against Barron After Hearing

Evans, a local plumber, was awarded the full claim against T. S. Barron after a hearing before Justice Donley on Friday night. C. W. Juniper represented the plaintiff and Don McGill the defendant.

Pries Evans Barron Donley C. W. Juniper Don McGill

Arraignment Set For Liquor Charge On Ernest Glass

Ernest Glass will be arraigned before Mayor McCune today on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor. He was arrested at his Circle Hill home Saturday night by Officers Pearson and Warner.

Ernest Glass McCune Circle Hill Pearson and Warner

Local Girls Basketball Set at YMCA Friday Evening

The New Straitsville and Nelsonville girls meet at the local YMCA Friday evening in a highly anticipated game. The visitors enter undefeated this season after a recent win over Athens. A prelude game features freshmen and senior girls.

Straitsville Nelsonville Vsitors Athens

Extension class at Commercial Ark planned by faculty

An extension class in commercial work is being organized by faculty members of NHS. It is expected to begin about the first Monday in March and run three months. Evening sessions will cover shorthand typewriting and bookkeeping with about three to four evenings weekly. Membership is open to all. tuition to be announced.

Commercial Ark

Have New Son for Ralph Parks Family

Mr and Mrs Ralph Parks announce the arrival of a son at their home Sunday morning Mrs Arthur M Mann and Peggy Ann of Pastahula Ohio have stayed with Dr and Mrs Wilbur Johnson for several days Clifford Sanders and his wife and their little son from Columbus were weekend guests of his parents

Ralph Parks Arthur M. Mann Peggy Ann Pastahula, O Andrs Wilbur Johnson Clifford Sanders Little Son Columbus

Mrs. W. A. Sniffen Dies in Marietta

Mrs. W A Sniffen died at her Marietta home after a short pneumonia illness. She had visited Nelsonville with the Sniffen and Hawkins families. Her son Parker Sniffen and his wife arrived from Ingwood West Virginia shortly before her passing. Several relatives left for Marietta to attend the funeral.

W. A. Sniffen W. Aniffen Marietta Orly Sniffen Nelsonville Parker Sniffen W. L. Hawkins Ingwood W. Va

Will Conduct Revival in Harden County

Rev. Johnson left today to conduct a two week revival meeting in Harden County. Mary Elizabeth Kessinger was a weekend guest of her cousins Margery D Poston at the Poston home in Athens.

Will Johnson Harden County Mary Elizabeth Kessinger He and Margery D. Poston Poston Athens

Card of Thanks for Fire Rescue and Memorial Event

Card thanks friends and neighbors for aid after a store fire on Friday afternoon February 17. They name Elliott Pyle, Frank Curry and Cather Blackbourn for timely help. They also note W C T U memorial for Francis Willara at 19 East Columbus Street on Tuesday evening February 28 with a fine program and welcome all.

Elliott Pyle Frank Curry Cather Blackbourn J. A. Isselstein Rancis Willara D. L. Wallace East Combus Street

Barron Family Thanks for Kind Flowers at Loss

Mrs J C Barron and Mrs Elmira Barron express gratitude for the beautiful flowers sent after the death of their husband and son.

my _ husand and son J. C. Barron Elmira Barron

Going Up at Bible School Tests Sunday Attendance Rise

Attendance at the Christian Bible school grows weekly with 62 people in attendance this Sunday bearing witness to the trend.

The Christian Bible School

Ladies of Hyperion Club Meet at East Franklin Home

Mrs. Harry Kelly hosted the Hyperion club Saturday afternoon on East Franklin street. Twenty two members answered roll call and after the business session they enjoyed a good program. Mrs H D Kreig presented Lincoln as a Politician while Mrs James Knight spoke on Our Nation's Minerals.

Harry Kelly Hyperion Club East Franklin Street Lincoln H. D. Kreig James Knight

Miss G Cline to Speak on Women in Politics Tonight

The Presbyterian church is expected to be crowded tonight for Miss G Cline of Cleveland to discuss Women in Politics. A practicing lawyer, she is linked with many state and national women’s political organizations, and men are invited.

Miss Cline Presbyterian Church Miss G. Cline Cleveland

Time of year health advice and Gude's Pepto Mangan

A national health column urges keeping fit as a defense against illness. It promotes Jude's Pepto Mangan to raise red blood cells and bolster defenses, noting both liquid and tablet forms share the same medicinal value and are sold by druggists.

United States Boards of Health Jude Gude

Ladies Aid to Meet at Clarks Chapel Ohio

The Clarks Chapel ladies aid meets Wednesday at 1 PM with Mrs Ray Salters. Since she plans to leave the community this is the last chance to meet her. Bring thimbles. All welcome.

Ladies Aid Clarks Chapel Ray Salters

Musterole Advertises Soothing Sore Throat Relief

An old fashioned mustard ointment Musterole promises fast throat relief for raw sore throats and congestion. The ad touts its blisterless strength, mentions oil of mustard and hospital sizes, and claims better results than mustard plasters.

Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Compound

Sage and Sulphur Compound restores natural color to faded or gray hair. A bottle from drug stores offers the old recipe improved with extra ingredients at low cost. Apply with sponge or brush to a strand at a time. by morning gray hair darkens and after a few applications hair becomes glossy and attractive.

Wyeth

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentler Calomel Alternative

Pimply skin and dull mood touted to improve after a few nightly doses. Olive Tablets cleanse blood bowels and liver, touted as a safe substitute for calomel with no bitter taste or discomfort. Available in 15¢ and 30¢ packages.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

Better Food Conditions in Europe Improve Conditions

Herbert P. Howell of the National Bank of Commerce argued that improved European food conditions will raise physical health and reduce harmful attitudes, leading to better social and political climates. He said the domestic outlook is improving as Europe reforms, with 1922 expected to show gradual real gains despite cautious business in the near term.

New York Europe Herbert P. Howell National Bank of Commerce America

Charges allege lawmakers paid per diem and expenses

Attorney General Price receives claims by Columbus attorneys that State Representative Carpenter of Steubenville and State Senator Miller of Muskingum County, chairs of the legislative finance committees, were paid ten dollars daily for attending sessions of the state emergency board. Records show Miller received 950 per diem and 1061 expenses, Carpenter 760 per diem and 921 expenses since May adjournment.

Columbus Price Pealer Walton Carpenter Steubenville Miller Muskingum County Legislative State Emergency Board Tracy

President Harding Receives Landis Resignation

President Harding today received Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis resignation as U S district judge in Chicago. Resignation to take effect March 1.

Washington International News Service Harding Kenesaw Mountain Landis United States Discourt Court Chicago

Harding May Send Reply on Secret Pacific Treaty Talks

President Harding likely will dispatch a reply late today to the Senate's demand for details on the secret negotiations that culminated in the four powered Pacific treaty.

Washington Harding Senate

Chauncey Entertained at Logan Hotel Dinner Party

Miss Hazel Ruth Lahugh and George Strausbaugh with Guy Os borne were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Strausbaugh at their Logan hotel on Sunday.

Logan Miss Hazel Ruth Lahugh George Strausbaugh Guy Osborne L. C. Strausbaugh

Chauncey Mine No 25 Resumes Operations After Idle Period

Chauncey Mine No 25 that had been idle for several weeks began operation this morning marking a restart of mining activities at the site.

Chauncey Mine No. 25

Rev Courtney in Wreck at Greens Run Church Stop

Rev G B Courtney of Chauncey escaped injury after his car left the road and plunged down a fifteen foot embankment above Millfield while returning from Greens Run church service. He believes the cabal steering error occurred as he attempted to close the back door.

Courtney G. B. Courtney Chauncey Greens Run Christian Church Millfield

Chauncey PTA to Meet at High School Tuesday Evening

The Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting at the high school Tuesday at 7 o clock. President Mrs E C Wharton will preside and present an interesting program. Superintendent Dinsmoor is expected to attend.

Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association E. C. Wharton Dinsmoor

Program Notice Urges Interested Persons to Attend

A fragment from a public notice invites all interested in the program to be present. The call emphasizes participation and mentions a scheduled meeting or event. No further specifics are readable.

Chauncey Sunday School Sees 170 Attendance and Bible Reading

The First Christian Sunday school of Chauncey reports 170 attendees, a collection of $.95, and 915 Bible chapters read the past week. Mrs Nida and Mrs Butts provided a vocal duet. Women meet Wednesday at Logan, carpooling from Mrs Butts home. Local choir sang at Millfield revival. Hazel Henry Dorr visited Chauncey. minstrel rehearsal planned for early next month.

First Christian Sunday School Chauncey Nida Butts Strausbaugh Logan Butt

Kentucky Beats Ohio Wrestlers at Lexington Meet

Kentucky defeated Ohio in a wrestling meet at Lexington with one fall for each side. Most bouts went to Kentucky by referee decision. Ohio’s team from Athens faced new scoring rules complicating the match.

Thor Olson Ohio University Grapplers University of Kentucky Lexington Kentucky Olson Athens Cincinnati University Ohio

Ruth's Bid for Season Contract Raises Big Money Idea

New York reports say Babe Ruth may visit Yankee offices to demand a season 1922 contract. Ruth seeks about 50 000 dollars while noting six weeks suspended players cost the club an estimated 200 000 dollars and arguing six months would be worth more.

New York B. Ruth Yankee Ruth Til Huston Bob Meusel New York Yankees

Deaths-Funerals Albany Mrs Ferguson

The body of Mrs. Almira Auntie Ferguson arrived from Columbus. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Baptist church with burial in Hebbardsville cemetery.

Albany Almira Ferguson Columbus Baptist Church Hebbardsville

Salathian Shafer Dies In New Marshfield At 85

Salathian S Shafer a Civil War veteran and respected resident died at his home Sunday at 1 20 am after a brief paralysis illness aged 85 Funeral services will be at the M E church Tuesday at 10 am led by Rev Leslie Dabritz Burial in New Marshfield cemetery He served in Company F Ninth Virginia reenlisted as first veteran of West Virginia Company F and leaves his widow and one daughter Mrs Harlo Hysell of Luhrig

Salathian Shafer New Marshfield Salathian S. Shafer M. EB Leslie Dabritz

Influenza Epidemic Warning Prompts Patent Remedy Use

The article warns that the influenza outbreak targets the weak and run-down in New England and New York. It recommends beginning Father John’s Medicine to build strength and resist the flu, citing its pure food elements as easily absorbed to boost vitality.

New England New York Father John

Cure a Cold in One Day Promote Bromide Tablets

Early 20th century dental or patent medicine pitch urges taking laxative bromide qunine tablets for a cold. Warns buyers to ensure genuine product bears E. W. Grove signature and BromO 30a mark.

E. W. Grove

Ohio University alumni plan memorial drive for larger university

Alumni speakers urge stronger support for state universities citing Kansas and Harvard as models. President Bryan praises cooperation with Athens Chamber and stresses university growth, while T. W. Craig and W. B. Dickinson outline a nationwide memorial campaign with 2100 Ohio alumni and county chairs set to begin May 16 and end June 9.

Lindley Friends of Colleges State University Harvard University Harvard University of Kansas Bryan Athens Chamber of Commerce Masonic Temple Ohio University T. R. Biddle T. W. Craig Board of Control W. B. Dickinson Dickinson Georgia Ohio University Memorial Ohio Marizolff

Nominations Approved by Assembly for Board and Committees

The assembly unanimously approved the nominations of the secretary-treasurer TL W Craig and members of the board of control Mrs. John Preston Harry Beckley and Anna K Price along with the executive committee.

Kins TL W Craig Board of Control John Preston Harry Beckley Anna K Price

Ohio Defeats Marietta 39 to 12 In Conference Game

Ohio University beats Marietta College 39 12 at the Ohio gym. Ray O Daffer scores seven field goals to lead the Green and White as Ohio improves to thirteen victories and one defeat in the season. Marietta struggles and fails to score a field goal until late in the second period.

Ohio University Marietta College Ohio Gym Ohio Marietta Ray O'Duffer Drum Ray O'Daffer Green White Cincinnati Finsterwald Bear Cats Denison Granville Mt. Unien Tne Ieeleeies Herrom Fi Vecescune O'Daffer Wanemnawend Ia ‘Karick I Ry Sete Manadanie Pure Ooo Wilson Pat Ee Oc Littler Ee Es NMR Ensemienes Pee Eae Cpawigtg Tibi Cccciiuci WATE Ceasuie Intone Aml Ineinmenini Ptint Stults P. B. Onemeewnwen Rogge Pes Ah Amiseuemenaets

Tournament to Bring Hundreds Here This Week

Reserve seats for the Ohio university basketball tournament will go on sale Tuesday at 7:60 o clock at Cline's Pharmacy. One hundred seventy six high school athletes will be entertained with housing scarce and Athenians urged to help. Fraternity houses will host two teams each as schools draw Thursday night after the wrestling match and games begin Friday at 9 AM.

Ohio University Cline’s Pharmacy Grover

Free 85 cent Acid Bottle Offer for Kidney and Urinary Ailments

An advertisement touts The Williams Treatment for kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, and chronic ailments caused by excess uric acid. It offers a free 32 dose trial bottle and promises relief, with mail-order details to The Dr. D. A. Williams Co. and a request for ten cents to cover postage. The copy notes an 1892 establishment and mentions color blindness in men versus women.

Williams D. A. Williams Co Block East Hampton Conn

Local Visitors and Illnesses Reported in Coolville and Nearby Areas

Torch Harvey Brokaw George Dewees and Cyrus Jones were business visitors at Coolville Tuesday Arthur Watson spent Wednesday in Athens with his mother Mrs Alma Jones visited the missionary conference at the M E church in Athens Richard Nixon and sister Amanda Forester returned home Wednesday from an extended visit with Fred Nixon in Columbus Mrs Mayme Graf returned home Saturday from Parkersburg hospital Brooks Russell of Athens visited relatives here Mrs George Gladwell of Little Hocking will stay with Mrs Ethel Johnson who has been ill Dr Prunty of Parkersburg called on James Scarlett Mr and Mrs Sherry Basim and three children were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Duntee George Dewees and Cyrus Jones visited James Scarlett Roy Dunfee, son of Mr and Mrs Dunfee, is confined at home with appendicitis.

Harvey Brokaw George Dewees Cyrus Jones Coolville Arthur Watson Athens Alma Jones Stout M. E. Church Richard Nixon Amanda Forester Fred Nixon Columbus Mayme Graf Sherry Basim Thomas Duntee James Scarlett Thomas Dunfee Roy Xenia

Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Townships

A list of property transfers including Athens Township Rose Lb Smith to Lottie Mans field lot 25 for 500 dollars and various others across Athens, Dover, Rome, Trimble, York, and York townships with multiple lots tracts and parcels transferred for nominal or specified sums. Names include Mary Harris Oscar and Isa belle McClure, Perry Wood, Elton Pedicord, Mary E Taylor, Trimbie Corporation, and Irwin Nanna among others.

Athens Township Rose Lb. Smith Lottie Mans Athens City Mary Harris Oscar Isabelle McClure Harry J. Campbell Joseph Basem Francis Kiva Olds E. M. Jones Trimble Elton Muriel Pedicord Warl Pedicord Mary E. Taylor Sophie Satred Trimbie Corporation A. Compton Samuel McDaniel S. L Withers York Irwin Nanna Orville Margaret Crow

Bergdoll Rights Challenge Hits Trading with the Enemy Act

Colonel Thomas W. Miller, alien property custodian, challenged the rights of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll to recover property valued at 750000 held from him by his mother Emma C. Bergdoll. The action hinges on Bergdoll’s conviction as a draft dodger and his loss of citizenship rights.

Washington Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Thomas W. Miller Emma C. Bergdoll Grover

Bonus fund plans to be studied by House committee

Washington February 20. A sub committee of the house ways and means committee will begin tomorrow consideration of various proposals to raise funds for the soldiers’ bonus, announced today by committee chairman Representative Fordney of Michigan.

Washington House Ways and Means Fordney Michigan

Private concerns contest Ford lease plan for Musele Shoals

Washington February 20 The American Cyanamide Company and its Air Nitrates subsidiary protested to the House Military Affairs Committee against congressional acceptance of Henry Ford's offer to lease and operate government property at Muscle Shoals Alabama.

Washington Henry Ford Musele Shoals Ala American Cynamde Company Air Nitrates Corporation House

Call for Impeachment of Campbell County Prosecutor

Four Newport churches urge Kentucky lawmakers to impeach Lawrence J. Diskin commonwealth attorney of Campbell county for failing to prosecute gamblers and criminals indicted by the county grand jury.

Cincinnati Newport Kentucky Lawrence J. Diskin Campbell County

Foreign-born residents seek admission to Bucyrus classes

About 20 foreign-born persons in Bucyrus gathered at the Lincoln school building for admission to the Americanization classes to be held Monday and Tuesday evening. Miss Lillian P. Clark of the Americanization bureau in Columbus attended the opening.

Bucyrus, CO Lincoln School Lillian P. Clark Americanization Bureau Columbus

Missing Toledo clerk William Galvin sought by police

Police in Toledo issued a search for William Galvin clerk of the board of elections and private secretary to John O Dwyer a well known political leader missing since Friday authorities asked the public for any information on his whereabouts

Toledo William Galvin Board of Elections John O'Dwyer

Tobacco growers win WFC aid for up to 10 million

The War Finance Corporation approved an advance not to exceed 10 million dollars to the Burley Tobacco Growers association of Lexington Kentucky to aid hard-pressed growers. The relief aims to stabilize Burley tobacco production and support farmers facing market pressures.

Washington War Finance Corporation Burley Tobacco Growers Association Lexington

Funeral for John McGlone 81 at Holy Cross church

John McGlone aged 81 died after complications of old age. Funeral held at Holy Cross church with Rev Fr Shaffer. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Survived by widow and seven children including Mrs Pat Fagin, Joe Wolf, Mrs Kate Bartels, Mrs Anna Bailey, Patrick Fade ward and James. O A McDonald moved his barber shop to space once used by The Toggery with a partitioned area.

Patrick, Fadeward James

Death of Fred Kelly at Hollister 77

Fred Kelly, 77, died at his Hollister home about 7 yesterday morning after recent illness. Survived by widow and children Amma Priode of Pomeroy, Clara Chamberlain of Cannonsburg, Louise Algever of Cincinnati, Alice Kelly of unknown address, and sons James, Fred, Joe of Hollister, Geo Funk of Columbus. Several relatives traveled to Columbus yesterday. Glouster Chamber of Commerce to meet tonight at American Legion club rooms with mayor and clerk. Members urged to attend.

Fred Kelly Hollister Amma Priode Pomeroy Clara Chamberlain Cannonsburg Louise Algever Cincinnati Alice Kelly James Fred Joe Glouster Chamber of

Fire destroys barn near Frank Andrews residence

A barn near Frank Andrews residence by the old mine 2 burned down around 1 am. An Overland four touring car owned by Mrov Andrews was stored inside and burned. No further details about the fire were available this morning.

Frank Andrews Old Mine 2 Mrov Andrews

Mrs J W Orr and family visit in city

Mrs J W Orr and three children Ralph Charles and Miss Rath of New Straitsville visited old friends in the city Saturday and Sunday. Dr BE W LeFever formerly of Marietta who spent winter in Florida arrived Saturday evening to attend his ailing mother Mrs B J LeFever. A meeting of Frank McCann Post American Legion will be held at the American Legion rooms Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock.

J. W. Orr Ralph Charles Miss Rath New Straitsville BE. W. L. LeFever Marietta Florida B. J. LeFever Frank McCann Post American Legion

Plans for The Plains dealings moved to Nelsonville rumor

The Plains residents including Herman Humphry and Evelyn Aleshire are ill. Rumor circulates that if roads aren’t fixed soon the community will conduct business in Nelsonville. Taxpayers have spoken without effect and Athens Chamber of Commerce is urged to act quickly.

Herman Humphry Evelyn Aleshire Nelsonville Athens Chamber of Commerce Harry Moore Ed. Anderson Charles Moore Will Nash Esther Scott Salem Scott Fletely Hawk Elza McGranor Athens Zine Courtney Joe Hutchins Will Bowlby Webb Summit George Gabriel Grippe

New Rules for 50,000 Train Dispatchers Announced

Chicago February 20 the United States railroad labor board issued a decision outlining new working rules for about 50 000 train dispatchers who belong to the American train dispatchers association the order aims to regulate shifts rest periods and duties across rail routes.

Chicago American

House extends three percent immigration law to 1932

Washington reports the house approved an extension of the three per cent restrictive immigration law from June 30 1922 to June 30 1932 by a vote of 2830 to 36. The action keeps current quotas in place for a decade amid ongoing national debate.

Washington House

Kenton County Grand Jury Returns 133 Indictments

Cincinnati Feb 20 Kenton county grand jury handed up 133 indictments this morning. Of these 73 charge gambling and related offenses. Names and exact charges not provided in available text.

Cincinnati Kenton County Grand

Burglars Loot Covington Church During Theft

Burglars broke into the First Christian church in Covington last night and ransacked the pastor's studio in search of Sunday night’s collection.

Cincinnati First Christian Church Covington

Young pastor dies in Cincinnati pneumonia claim

The Rev Arthur M. Campbell age 30 pastor of the Sixth Presbyterian church in Cincinnati died today of pneumonia. A St. Louis native, he had led the local church for less than a year.

Cincinnati Arthur M. Campbell Sixth Presbyterian Church St. Louis

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