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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1921
Page
3
A vintage advertising spiel urges mothers to seek the product labeled California on laxative bottles. It claims the syrup provides a safe, fruity tasting remedy for a child’s stomach liver and bowels and promises full directions on each bottle.
A brief notice notes that Nelsonville classified ads appear under a dedicated department head on the regular classified page and mentions a strong appeal to Messenger readers for Gas Buggies.
The First Methodist revival opens with Singing Evangelist H. J. Kurtz assisting the pastor. A young peoples chorus forms, morning sermon by Rev. Paul E. on a new way, and an evening service features Kurtz with a full house and a chorus. Rev Kemper speaks on Just Hints That’s All with a goal of personal responsibility for the meetings.
The first Lord's Day of the year at the Christian church drew a large crowd with 400 in Bible School. The pastor received four new church members and the fund treasurer will collect notes today. Evangelistic meetings start next Tuesday with O R Oakley, whose long pastorate at Ports is well known.
A small notice notes a New Year Eve watch party hosted by Mr and Mrs Coaries Xiein at High Street featuring their daughter Edry Vies Huddy and Carl Kileiry.
Fragmentary social notes report Clara Pritchard returning home after a night with relatives and business visits by Kiu Frecher at Grant Hospital. Mrs Ray Cole hosted guests of relatives in Columbus.
Amise Connors and daughter spent Friday in Logan visiting Ruth Mibert Boyd of Cleveland as a guest of her sister, details sparse but notes the family gathering.
Rhoda Conn has returned home after a two weeks visit in Columbus with relatives Mr and Mrs Shepard and two children of Los Angeles Cal are guests of the Freer family Mr and Mrs Fred Freer Mrs D A Ferree has returned from a visit with relatives near Cincinnati
Mrs Mildred Shaw will host Busy Bee Marathon Club members on Tuesday evening. They will depart on the 7 oclock car.
The old year ended with a city wide youth celebration as whistles rang and bells chimed from 11:30 to 12 amid lively watch parties and festive cheers.
Churches held prayer services Friday night with the Presbyterian hosting hourly segments from 8 to 12 under a rotating leader and the Methodist church offering a prayer service followed by a social hour and watch party.
Messrs Walter Mechem Stanley Mechem and Harold Mechem spent New Year's in Columbus. Mr and Mrs E C Cooley spent over New Year in Logan as guests of her parents. Mrs McGrath and daughter Grace of Athens were Sunday guests of Mrs George Johnson and daughter Margaret. Miss Mary Eckles returned after visiting her brother and family near Connett.
Mr and Mrs Willard Bartoe entertained guests at a New Year dinner at their Monroe Street home. Seated were Mr and Mrs Thomas Spencer and daughters Edna and Ruth Marie, Master Willard Bartoe Jr, and the hosts.
Mrs Laura Spencer and Misses Edna and Marie Spencer attended a dinner hosted by Mrs Carl Shafer and her mother Mrs Wilson at Chauncey.
The family expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for support during their mother’s sickness and death. Gratitude is extended for consoling words from Rev Johnson the choir service by the choir lodges and Undertaker Stout for conduct of the funeral.
Miss Elizabeth Mechem hosted a Thursday evening with a small circle of friends. Games and contests enlivened the night while a luncheon was served. Attendees included Ruth Eberie, Louise Kennard, Audrey Alles, Ruth Chap, Esther Erwin, Mary Anderson, Elizabeth Smith, Josephine Porter, Cliff Williams, Fred Preston, Paul Kemper and guest Bernard Clogget of Newark, Bob Jewett, Ralph Williams, Dallas Bay, Floyd and Blake Mechem.
Mrs Thomas Mathewson will entertain the Circle of Ruth at her home 424 Chestnut Street. All members are urged to be present for the gathering.
At both services Sunday the Presbyterian church was full to hear the new evangelist Rev. Harry Dunlop and his wife who have charge of them. Two fine services were enjoyed yesterday with interesting meetings, fine music, and a very pleasant evening. The Dunlop meetings continue for the next three weeks.
Mrs. Roy Morris plans a Milwaukee home departure to join her husband in California for a winter sojourn. Emma Martin hosts Mrs. Morris. Ferree returns from Columbus after attending Teachers' convention in ton. Miss Mulligan and Lena Leden of Columbus visit over New Year with Mrs N Hill. Miles Sheppard and daughter visit Washington relatives. Alice Anderson hosts grandson Lawrence sy and family in Logan over New Year. Gibson returns to Columbus after holidays with parents. Mabel Katzenbach visits Columbus friends. Mrs Dick Brown and son visit former parents for weekend. Mrs Frank Lowery and daughter and Miss Alice James stay with Columbus parents. Frank Seibert of Columbus spends New Year with mother. Esther Wallace returns to Columbus after holidays.
The Colts defeated their city rivals in the second game to claim the championship on Strand Alley. A deciding third game is planned for January 6 with teams listed and scores partially shown in the box score.
Morgan of Syracuse seeks $210000 from New Hampshire for a 1774 state loan note to John Winslow. The state refuses and will fight the suit. Morgan plans to keep his factory job if he wins. The note, issued in 1774, is reproduced above and Morgan claims it plus compounded interest. The case centers on heritage and historic debt.
The Lostro Auto Sales Co celebrated 1920’s end at the Lostro Building in Athens with 60 guests including employees and partners. The evening featured cabaret style dining, an orchestra, a burlesque program, novelty dances, and a 40 verse tribute song to each employee.
Mrs. Izetta Brown widow of Representative William Brown of God West Virginia drew attention at the Democratic national convention in San Francisco last summer when she spoke and her presidential campaign effort brought her more notice. now she says she has tired of politics and turned to dairy farming and plans to see model or
Logan Ohio Jan 3. Hon William Armstrong of Leavenville attended a meeting of the Farmers and Merchants Bank board in Logan where he serves as a director. Armstrong is a prominent West Hocking County citizen and a former county commissioner.
Fragmentary text references a New Year event and mentions Marcus, a couple named Mr and Mrs A Brooke, and a Zanesville road context. No clear date or full identities.
A large group of local teachers attended the annual meeting of the Ohio State Teachers' Association in Columbus last week.
The Hocking Valley railroad restarts operations on Monday with about 300 workers after a series of cuts that reduced the force twice during December. Repairs to cars are underway at two separate points, with work performed at the company shops.
The Sewing Circle met Thursday evening, entertaining attendees with a pleasant social hour. Delicious refreshments were served and a general good time was had, though many members could not attend due to illness.
In August Hocking Valley Lodge I O O F appointed two teams to secure candidates. On New Year's night the contest ended with 16 candidates each. A large turkey dinner for Odd Fellows and their spouses followed, and Rev Spear of the U B church presented the group with an important task.
The Venus chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star installed its officers for the year. Miss Ida Steinman served as installing marshal and was presented a bouquet by Mrs. T. R. Walburn. New officers include Worthy Matron Clara Soliday and Worthy Patron Clarence Heine, among others.
A historic health claim notes that mberlain's Tablets not only move the bowels but improve appetite and strengthen digestion. They contain no pepsin or other digestive ferment and claim to peform their functions with ease.
Rhoda Arthelia Stanley born August 16 1889 died December 28 1920 aged 31 4 13 was married to Harmon Rorick November 24 1909 and leaves daughter Grace mother and sisters. She joined the Christian faith and was an affectionate mother and neighbor. The notice offers deep sympathy and faith in God for her family.
Harmen Rorick and daughter thank friends for many acts of kindness during illness and death and for the floral tributes.
Senator Medill McCormick reaches Paris after touring all Middle European capitals and is greeted as an unofficial representative of President-elect Harding in several capitals.
Harry Reeves age 19 of Downington died from gunshot wounds received while hunting near his home Saturday. Funeral held at his father's home this morning at 10:30. Further particulars of the accident were not available.
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as the official aspirin with the Bayer Cross and urges consumers to follow package directions. It claims 21 years of physician tested dosage, lists uses from colds to toothache, and notes affordable tin boxes of twelve tablets and larger packages.
A young men class from ae BE church and a young ladies school class joined for a New Year’s Eve dance and games at Trimble. Fred Wemer, who resigned as superintendent of the mine, received a fine watch from attendees at his home in Jackson as thanks for his popularity.
George Love and Mrs Spillman were married Saturday at 10 o clock in the Church of Mr J B El. Attendants included Mrs Asa Fa Mr and Mrs Arthur Verooe, Mr and Mrs Price, and others. The Love couple were first to sign.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions pine and bir trees with unclear action. No coherent events or names readable to form a full news item.
In Goa the events of the day include a stay with Mrs. T. B. Skinner and Mrs. Oldfield visiting acquaintances. The notes record social visit details and local hospitality during the stay.
A brief notice states William Bill One of the U M W A week with iS Gate Ree Ue left this morning for Birmingham, Ath, vines 50 5 ARES DS.
Dean LeFavor traveled yesterday to Philadelphia to resume his studies at a medical college after spending the day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. LeFavor.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Jacksonville M. E. Church moved its regular meeting from Tuesday this week to Tuesday evening next, January 11, 1921.
Fire destroyed the Lewisburg Seminary for Girls early today causing about 1000000 dollars in losses. Four girls were in the building at the time. Residents plan to open their homes to students returning from questions.
Chief of Police Smith asks the American Protective League to help fight crime in Cleveland. The league has about 300 members, and Smith proposes arming volunteers to patrol the streets at night in automobiles.
Several Rhode Island mills reopened today after one to three weeks of closure. Most employees returned to full time schedules as operations resumed across the state.
Malisea Mitchell Semons aged mother of Frank Semons and La Fayette Mitchell died Saturday after long illness. The funeral party departed on the 9:48 train and burial followed at Bean cemetery in Guysville.
Cardinal Gibbons arrived back home in Baltimore today after a illness at Union Mills Maryland. The move was said to indicate some improvement in his condition.
The American Legion schedules a meeting tonight at seven o'clock inviting all members and prospective members to attend. Officials announce a new initiative linked to ex soldiers and sailors and stress urgent dues to ensure receipt of the American Legion Weekly, mailed free to paid-up members.
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