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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1921
Page
3
Dave Farrells was fined $50 and costs yesterday for operating a gambling joint in Nelsonville. The court action targets an illegal gambling operation and reflects local enforcement of gaming laws.
Mrs R C West fractured several ribs and sustained minor injuries while en route to church Sunday night. She is resting as comfortably as could be expected.
Mrs Don Andrews and daughter Marguerite spent the weekend in Zaleski. Mr and Mrs Alex Moore of Athens were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Dille. Mrs George Dilla entertained Miss Gertrude Joyce and Mrs Bess Silkot at dinner Thursday. Mrs Frank Bartoe is in a Columbus hospital for an eye operation.
John W Bennett born Maryland August 17 1849 moved to Ohio with parents near Connett M E Church in this county 60 years ago. He married Mary L Thornton April 20 1870 and had 10 children. He died February 17 1919 at his son Clarence Bennett’s home Columbus street Nelsonville aged 71 years 6 months. He leaves seven sons 22 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and sisters Mrs W D Halbert and Mrs Wm Dalrymple. He served as superintendent of Connett M E Church Sunday school for about 25 years and was mourned as a faithful Christian and church member.
The column notes Wolf's Basin near bank-full water signaling strong spring fishing with good prospects until July Fourth. It mentions a Columbus report on an Athens county game preserve and rapid membership card issuance. Members inquire about a new rabbit breed. Frank Benson and Dutch Shafer fear results. members should follow the Messenger for updates.
Miss Mary Adams of New Mata moras was called here by the death of Mrs. Robert Oakley and has been the house guest of Mrs. W. W. Evans of Ashton avenue the past week.
City students enjoyed a holiday in honor of George Washington's birthday, with teachers granting a day off to celebrate in their own way.
Out of town relatives and friends gathered in Deshler for the funeral of John W Bennett. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett and Mr and Mrs Charles Bennett from Deshler, Mr and Mrs Douglas Thompson of Lancaster, Mrs John Filley of Starr, Mrs William Phil lips of New Marshfield, and Mr and Mrs L R Andrews of Gloucester.
J G Snowden of Columbus visits and stays with relatives here. Mrs Mary Snake of Sugar Grove visits her parents Mr and Mrs J R Howe. Mrs Martha Stillwell and her son Frank return after a weekend with Mr and Mrs James Stillwell in Middleport.
Nelsonville high school basketball team travels to Gallipolis for a tonight game. The outing marks a regional matchup as coaches prepare strategies for the road contest.
The high school team and city events are noted with tickets on sale tomorrow for the class play Katcha Koo. The plat for the play opens Wednesday February 23 at 8 30 AM at Fountain Pharmacy with reservations for Thursday and Friday performances.
Parma residents vow to hire private detectives to aid in locating the slavers of Miss Louise Wolf and Miss Mabel Foote, school teachers. Police and the sheriff's office express temporary bafflement as arrests occur without linking suspects to the crime.
Physicians order Bitro-Phosphate for women lacking nerve force and vigor. Mc Kee Drug Co. reports strong demand as the remedy is said to feed nerve, brain and blood cells, bringing buoyancy and energy of youth and being a safe inexpensive up builder.
Athens Ohio hosts a high school basketball tournament this Friday and Saturday featuring 23 teams. Star Booby Battin misses games with grip and Sharp with blood poisoning. eligibility for the weekend remains uncertain. Reserve seats are sold at Cline's on Court Street and bleachers provide extra capacity for over 200 players with local fraternities offering housing. Athens High hopes to win.
Italian Senator Vittorio Rolando Ricci arrives in the United States to assume his role as ambassador. He is described as a seasoned diplomat and will begin official duties in Washington with his deputy.
New York editors report the Music Publishers Protective Association pushing the removal of suggestive lyrics from modern songs. Jesse Lasky leads a parallel drive to curb sexual content in films with a strict list of prohibitions on attraction scenes and nakedness.
Washington February 22 The Senate's emergency immigration bill limits new arrivals to three percent of nationals from any country in the United States over 15 months after April 1. Excludes Canada Mexico Orient and South America. Diplomats and officials exempt. The measure aims to curb what Colt calls public mood driven enforcement. England subjects lead the list of national entries with Germans Austrians and Italians following. Italy has self imposed limits.
Gov. Harry L. Davis named Chillicothe attorney Elisha A. Tinker Republican to the Public Utilities Commission, replacing Beecher W. Waltermire whose term ended February 15. The board gains two Republicans, Tinker and George H. Poor, as quorum. C. C. Marshall is ill.
Delegates from the Ohio federation of churches meet in Columbus and adopt resolutions urging rural communities with many churches to choose a single denomination for full responsibility. If no agreement is reached, weak congregations should federate under one church building and pastor while preserving original affiliations.
The Senate approved the Winston bill authorizing partial payment to railroads of sums due from the government under the Esch Cummins law guarantee provision.
Armed men abducted four election workers and stole all ballots from a polling place during Chicago's alderman elections on Tuesday. Three men linked to voter intimidation were arrested as shotgun squads moved toward the scene.
L. G. Nutt, supervisor of the federal narcotic field force, declared that federal and state governments should cooperate to establish clinics and dispensaries to cure a million addicts of opium, cocaine, morphine and other drugs in the United States.
Edgar L. Burkhardt was electrocuted while cleaning a electrical board at a Berkeley Springs plant and fell into a furnace door. A passing tramp whom he had sheltered rescued him, saving his life.
Richmond Va February 22 John Skelton Williams federal controller of currency has accepted the chairmanship of the board of directors of the Richmond Trust Co the position having recently been offered in recognition of his banking prominence and public service.
In Columbus Ohio on February 22 a thief stole evangelist Gipsy Smiths automobile while he spoke inside urging honesty. The vehicle was waiting outside the church to transport him to his hotel.
Henry Starr, infamous Southwest outlaw, died in Harrison Arkansas from a bullet wound to the spine. He was shot last week while leading his gang in a bank robbery.
Callie Veach used a fast horse to reach his home near Kessel West Virginia and save his wife and child as flames engulfed the building. He arrived after spotting the fire from a distance and the roof collapsed during the rescue.
In a tightly contested Swasey Gym thriller Denison defeats Ohio University 25 to 23 to hand OU its first conference loss. Brien hit a mid court basket with 10 seconds left to seal the win as Denison rallied from an 11 point deficit at halftime.
The 12,000 Alabama coal miners strike was put to Governor Thomas Kilby for arbitration. Both sides agreed to accept the commission's decision, troops were withdrawn, and the strike was called off. The operators accepted the union’s proposal for arbitration.
Dr. Carleton Simon says authorities battle the underworld and crackdown on smugglers. He warns that drug addicts face death from tuberculosis or pneumonia as federal state and municipal agencies join a sweeping campaign against drug traffic in multiple cities.
President Wilson asked Congress to approve accepting German bonds as payment for Belgian debts due to the United States incurred before the armistice. The White House announced the recommendation today.
Akron area rubber factories showed signs of a partial return to normal production as Henry Ford placed a 30 000 tire order with B F Goodrich. Several Goodyear departments resumed 1 to 1 time operations.
News from Monte Carlo reports the renowned singer Madame Melba dying from a severe attack of enza while the opera world mourns the illness of Enrico Caruso, the era’s leading tenor.
The Kinney family has assumed ownership of the F. D. McCary plumbing and tinning shop on Front Street after closing the deal yesterday. The new firm will focus on electrical appliances and stock electrical goods. McAfooes is an experienced electrician who led electrical work for the board of public affairs. Kinney is an experienced plumber with years in the trade. The McCarty family plans to relocate to Columbus soon.
A surprise party honored Robert Hooper for his 72nd birthday at his Trimble home last Sunday. A noon dinner was served and gifts were exchanged amid the celebration. An earlier spelling match at Bishopville drew a large crowd with Mrs. Dora Davis crowned champion speller.
A Gloster Sportsmen Club meeting is set for Thursday evening at the Mayor's office. A club financial report for the past year will be given and officers will be elected. Correspondence of importance will be read. Members are urged to attend and help start 1921 with strong membership. Mrs. J W Woodruff returned home after visiting Hemlock with her son in law and daughter.
Mrs Lucy Sawyer and her daughter Mrs Alfred Thomas of Nelsonville were guests of friends in the city yesterday, enjoying a brief social visit.
Foreign office dispatches report General Reza Khan captured Tehran without a shot fired and began negotiations with the Shah. Government in Persia toppled in peaceful coup.
In London on February 22 the Allied supreme council reconsidered Greece's claims to Turkish provinces. It was decided not to support those claims as submitted yesterday. Tomorrow the Turks will be asked to state their demanded restoration of terms awarded Greece under the treaty.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania crude oil prices fell by fifty cents a barrel with six eastern grades down from fifty cents. The Seep Purchasingly announced new prices for several varieties including Cabell Somerset heavy and light Ragland at various dollar amounts marking the sixth deduction of January and the fourth month.
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