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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1922
Page
8
Ambiguous OCR fragment suggests city officials, including the mayor and council, discussing a redevelopment deal near a street location. Mentions of Jenkins Street, oil field implications, and a figure named Koster appear amid unclear references to appointments and governance actions.
A fragmented clipping recounts allegations against Benny Ki Dall of the Giants tied to an incident at bat. The report notes possible job loss or suspension and mentions Kauff’s firing amid negotiations. References to Oliver and others appear, with unclear dates and local details.
A Punxsutawney resident praises Nerv Worth saying it restored his ability to work after distress from stomach ailments. The testimonial claims benefits for nervous disorders and a run-down condition, noting a refund on first bottle and urging readers to try the product. McKee Drug Co sells Nerv Worth at $1 per bottle.
Mrs. Caroline Yost a longtime Bowman's Run resident died Sunday morning at 77 after a period of illness. She leaves a grown family including a daughter married and living in California. Funeral services are planned today with burial in Gilmore Cemetery.
Deputy Sheriff Ashworth served Mrs Mary P McHaffie in Columbus for contempt of court over child custody after her divorce from Clarence McHaffie of Hobson. The order required father visitation and custody for one week in three months, which she defied. Bond set at 500 dollars to secure return of the child to the father Tuesday. Mrs McHaffie, daughter of Ambrose Gibbs, formerly of Middleport, now resides in Columbus.
The Men’s Bible classes in Middleport are urged to attend a mass meeting next Sunday at Heath M. E. Church with Rev. Backus from West Virginia as speaker. A February 5 lecture by Bishop Anderson of Cincinnati is also noted. The Gibbs family welcomes a newborn son.
The first tank of oil from Syracuse was placed on the side track at the salt works on Saturday and prepared for trucking to the Hocking Valley railroad main lines. It consisted of 165 barrels from the Brocalsa well and moved by gravity to the loading point. Two more tanks from the Hallam and Bartels wells will be ready within a week, with Hallam oil also reaching the loading point without pumping. The total ready to go out, including the first shipment, will reach about 500 barrels.
A notice from Receiver Harry Hartwell of the O. R. E. R. and P. Co. has been sent to the company’s employees signaling an impending strike. Details on dates and terms remain unspecified in the readable fragment.
The January grand jury convened with members Wm. Smith Sr. and others including Ben H. Powell Carney Jones John M Nicholson A D McCormick Fagan Price Andrew Dye M C Keebough David R Will Wm. H Holter John Davis Rev L L Cherrington J BE D Hartinger W C Weaver and W A Compton. The court urged a public-spirited investigation to cleanse society as witnesses flood in and deliberations may take most of the week.
Miss Bertha Vining daughter of Zimer Vining marries Ami Whitmer of Jeffersonville Fayette County with Rev Cherrington officiating. The couple to reside in Jeffersonville as Mr Whitmer is described as capable and well to do.
George Rappold of B. F. Biggs Co. spent 16 days in Cincinnati after cataract removal and has been home two weeks. He resumed work yesterday and shows great health improvement, hoping for no further eye trouble.
Mrs. A. D. Weed fell at the Weed home on Butternut avenue and broke her leg between the hip and knee. Due to her advanced age the injury is expected to be severe. Her husband has been bedridden for years, but their children will arrange care and attention.
Mrs McShank of the second ward Pomeroy was taken to Holzer hospital a couple of weeks ago with a fractured leg and was brought home Monday. She is progressing very well.
Camp Gerber held a special meeting Sunday afternoon to admit Arthur Searles and Lon Durst from near Kyger. After the session the group was served oysters at Tewksbury's. The meeting took place in the American Legion hall in Millport, a facility used exclusively by the town's soldier organizations and auxiliaries.
Mrs John Phillips of Pomeroy who broke both bones in an arm four weeks ago while stretching a clothes line was able to attend Sunday school last Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Will Koester of Montgomery West Virginia visited to spend New Years with his mother Mrs Christena Koester.
Sherwood Smith of Williamson West Virginia was in town Saturday visiting his sister in Gallipolis and planned to go to Columbus to see his parents Mr and Mrs H F Smith.
Mr and Mrs Fred Church and their daughter Gladys spent the latter part of last week in Columbus where Mrs Church received medical treatment. They returned home on Monday.
A large congregation at the local Presbyterian church gathered Sunday morning for a memorial service conducted by the session in memory of Rev. H. Franklin Kerr who died at his Cadiz home recently. Participants praised his life and works with many eulogies from H. R. Harrington C. E. Bowen Miss E Rochester W. S. Kreig Miss Lucy Bowen Walter Becker Jr. JF. P. Martin and John W. Jones.
New officers took duties at a regular session Sunday morning. Harry Heinlein is the new president and outlined plans for the coming year urging members to seek Christ in life and work for success. Committee chairs were named with co worker selection allowed.
James Cremean of New Plymouth became seriously ill at home due to a gas exposure received while serving with the 307th field signal battalion in France. He had carried mail duties but his illness forced him to quit and remain confined at home. He is the son in law of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Harden and brother of W. F. Cremean formerly connected with the Hocking Valley Railway.
Mrs Lucy Kanode 53 wife of Robert Kanode died after a second stroke Saturday at 4 35 pm. She is survived by her husband and two daughters Mrs George Fetherold and Miss Hazel Kanode both of Logan. Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
City schools resumed Tuesday morning after a two week vacation. Many county schools also reopened Tuesday after a week off. Teachers who had been visiting relatives in other parts of the state began returning on Monday.
Mrs. Sarah George, 77, died at her home in Llesboro Thursday evening at 8 after suffering a stroke at 2 that afternoon. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 at the Llesboro M. E. church conducted by Rev. Cooper, with interment in Ilesboro cemetery.
H. M. Whitcraft was appointed executor of the estate of Mrs. Leah Smith by Judge Stephenson. He provided a $600 bond with EK Pettit and W. A. Lanning as sureties. The will was read in probate court and Whitcraft was named in the document.
One of Mayor Miller’s final official acts before handing over to successor F A Koppe at midnight Saturday was to hear the case of Gilbert Skiv. The proceeding marks a concluding municipal moment as the new administration prepares to take office.
An old advertisement urges Doan’s Kidney Pills for backache dizziness headaches and kidney trouble. It cites an Athens resident Mrs. T. H. McHenry at 7 Stimpson Ave who reports relief after using the product and recommends it to neighbors.
An affidavit charging failure to provide for a legitimate child was filed against a Haydenville man. Skivers was bound over to the grand jury. Deputy Sheriff Tide Huston brought him into court.
Motor Cop Farbean arrested Deible late Saturday for operating a motor vehicle without lights. He pled guilty before Mayor Miller, who imposed a $5 fine plus costs. This marked the outgoing mayor’s final case.
David Lonas 74 died at 4 AM at his home from pneumonia. Funeral arrangements to be announced. He leaves a wife and ten children, including sons Ed Charles John Pearl Dell Bert and daughters Ethel Beasley Nancy Bolin Lucy Hoisington Eva.
Richland Avenue residents recount weekend visits as Mr. and Mrs. George Shaffer visit Franklin avenue parents Mr. and Mrs. John Ator. Miss Elizabeth Martin home for holiday from Millfield. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Caine and son Herbert visit Iris Tubbs on route Marion to Pratts Fork. Mrs. George Lawrence calls on Mrs. Hannah Chalfant and Mrs. Clark. Will Smith family spend New Year with Bolin relatives. Mrs. Cline Cassel of Fisher returns from Columbus hospital to relatives. Community is shocked by the sudden death of Mr. W. Jones.
A vintage ad touts Cascarets as the nicest cathartic laxative for headaches biliousness indigestion and dizziness. One or two at night will empty bowels by morning and leave you feeling splendid. They work while you sleep and cost ten cents a box. Children love Cascarets too.
Mrs A K Newman of Jersey ville visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs HE C Kenney and family. Mr and Mrs G R K Lawrence entertained at dinner with Roscoe Orr and E W Goldsberry and families visiting Mrs J W Clark. Mrs Harry Seiple visited Barberton. Miss Helen Cross stayed with aunt Mrs C H Cox. Rev Moore preached at M P church. W F M P held monthly meeting at Mrs T W Gold’s home followed by program business and social hour then adjoined to meet with Mrs H Cox on January 27.
At Sydney the yawl Amaryllis of 28 tons, commanded by Englishman G H Mulhauser, finished a 15000 mile voyage begun in Plymouth. After stops in Spain Madeira Canaries Barbadoes Jamaica Colon Galapagos Marquesas Society Cook Friendly Fiji Suva the crew, joined near Suva by American engineer F Albercrombie, entered Sydney harbor.
At the Schuan residence honoring Harry Knupke of Sandusky an event featured music games and a contest won by Harold Caster and Harry Knupke. The Hudson group won the automobile race cup. Attendees included Guy C. Gorby Jasper Wood Gorbey Arthur Gibson and others as refreshments were served.
Carpenter Dennis Romine visited Parkersburg last week to see his daughter who was operated on for appendicitis. Miss Velmar Tewksburg of Athens State Hospital was a weekend guest of O. B. Woody and family. Armstead Mace shows rapid improvement from illness. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Knowlton of near Albany visiting relatives here. Mrs. Eldon Sisson and family returned to Albany after a week here. D. M. Sisson, wife, Guy Girby and wife were Sunday guests of Jesse Sisson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Starling Smith visited Columbus Saturday. Henry Steimetz tended farm interests in Scipio township last week. Citizens Telephone Co. held a meeting Saturday at 1 PM. Trustees of Columbia township met Monday. Bart Allen of Five Points visiting C. F. Steward and family. Miss Emma Wood and Mrs Schuan hosted the Young Folk's Class of Carpenter Sunday School Friday evening December 30.
United States Department of Agriculture issues Bulletin 1228 by Caroline I Hunt outlining five food groups and substitutions within each group for an average family. It explains cost comparison methods, adapting sample allowances to family size, and includes illustrations menus and tables.
No-To-Bac claims to end all tobacco cravings with a tablet placed in the mouth. It promises quick relief from smoking or chewing urges and offers a full refund if cravings return, emphasizing mental, physical, and financial benefits.
Housekeepers seek a simple plan to compare family foods by kind and amount with their needs. A standard model is proposed to guide food selection for any family, any season, and under varying conditions.
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