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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1922

Page

2

Local Society Notes and Meetings Across Town

Miss Theresa Blackwood spent the weekend at her home on May Avenue. Mrs. Lavina Campbell and Miss Mae Parrin plan to return to Cynthiana Kentucky after visiting relatives and will stop in Cincinnati due to Miss Parrin’s family illness. The Lillie class of the Christian church meets Tuesday at 6 30 PM at Miss Mildred Banks’s Franklin Avenue home. Miss Jennie Blakeslee from Grand Rapids arrived for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Muir. The Hobson Study Circle discusses plans at Mrs. Fred H. McCoy’s 65 North Congress Street Tuesday at 7 PM. Mr. and Mrs. O F Rowland announce the birth of son William Oliver Saturday January 7 weight nine pounds. A report from the National Pi Beta Phi convention in Charlevoix Michigan last July delights alumnae. Frances Leonard delivers the active chapter’s delegate report and Pi Phi songs accompany a luncheon.

Lavina Campbell Mae Parrin Cynthania Cincinnati Miss Parrin Lillie The Christian Church Mildred Banks Franklin Avenue Pi Beta Phi Charlevoix Mich Frances Leonard Pi Phi

Local Clubs Schedule Meetings This Week

Troop II Boy Scouts move to Tuesday 6 30 PM at the M E church. Mrs James A Jones hosts Childs Conservation League Tuesday 7 PM with New Year quotes. Mrs E D Sayre speaks to the Womens Missionary Society Tuesday 2 30 PM at the Presbyterian church on China and the Disarmament Conference.

E. D. Sayre Womans Missionary Society Presbyterian Church

Logan Committed to Asylum after Lunacy Inquiry

Complaint by a brother against David Canfield 38 of Perry Township led to a probate lunacy inquest. Doctors C O Allen and D A Mannells found him mentally deficient and ordered commitment to Athens State Hospital. Sheriff Larimer transported him to Athens.

Clinton Webb David Canfield Perry Township C. O. Allen D. A. Rannells Athens State Hospital Larimer Athens

Mrs Ackers Ill At Home Through Bronchial Illness

Mrs Ackers wife of William Ackers reporter at the Logan Republican is seriously ill at home with a chronic bronchial disorder. The illness has troubled her for years and the current attack is severe.

Ernest Van Atta Joins Logan Pottery as Traveler

Ernest Van Atta has taken a position with the Logan Pottery Company as salesman. He will leave Monday on an extensive tour of southern states, traveling through West Virginia Virginia Georgia Tennessee and Kentucky.

Ernest van Atta Logan Pottery Company West Virginia Virginia Georgia Tennesee Kentucky

Needle Club Hosts Mrs W E Clark On Mulberry Street

The Tuesday Needle club will be entertained by Mrs W E Clark on Fast Mulberry Street at 7 o clock Tuesday evening. Mr J B Swanson has left for Grand Rapids Michigan to spend time at the Furniture Market.

W. E. Clark J. B. Swanson Grand Rapids, Mich

Robinson and Landis Attend Lincoln Life Convention

Mr. W. D. Robinson and Mr. W. BE Landis left today for Columbus to spend the week attending the Lincoln National Life convention.

W. D. Robinson W. Be, Landis Columbus Lincoln National Life Convention

Athens Needle Club Meeting Promises Officer Elections

Mrs. G. Fenzel will entertain the Athens Needle club at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at 28 West Washington street. There will be election of officers.

Hibbard and Norcroft Return from Florida Holiday Visit

Mr. John Hibbard returned home yesterday from Deland Florida where he spent the holidays as a guest of Mrs. J B McCann. Miss Mildred Norcroft a student at Ohio University also a guest at the McCann home accompanied him. They visited Jacksonville Daytona and other points during their trip.

John Hibbard Deland, Fla J. B. McCann Mildred Norcroft Ohio University McCann Hibbard Florida Jacksonville Daytona

Woman's Auxiliary Phi Delta Theta to Meet Tuesday

The Woman's Auxiliary of Phi Delta Theta will hold an important meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the chapter house on West Mulberry Street.

Woman's Auxiliary Phi Delta Theta West Mulberry Street

Miss Eleanor Russell Returns Home For 16th Birthday

Miss Eleanor Russell returns to the Deaf school at Columbus after a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs George Russell. Her 16th birthday was celebrated by a party hosted by her grandmother Mrs Mollie Campbell. Also visiting were Miss Julia Porter who will enter Ohio University and Miss weeeee Pickering resuming high school in Yonkers. Mrs Francis Lavelle leaves for Chicago to visit her ill sister. Pi Phi Alumnae hold a meeting at Mrs Gullums home to plan a benefit for the Gatlingburg Tennessee settlement school run by Pi Beta Phi.

Eleanor Russell Columbus George Russell Miss Russell Mollie Campbell Julia Porter Carl Porter Athens Yonkers, N. Y Ohio University Weeeee Pickering Charles Pickering Yonkers

Divorces and crimes highlighted in year end clerk’s report

An analysis of the clerk of court records shows 57 divorce petitions filed, 234 marriage licenses issued, and 30 divorces granted. Alimony petitions numbered three, while the criminal docket lists 103 prosecutions from first degree murder to intoxicants, with 36 illicit liquor cases and 11 each for burglary and larceny and for abandoning legitimate children.

Banquet Offered by Yaw Class Guests Tipton Bible Group

Mrs Fred Carpenter extended an invitation from the Yaw class to the Tipton Bible class and their spouses for a Thursday evening banquet at the M. E. church. The event rewards summer favors and praise the Yaw class for its well earned reputation for hospitality and good organization.

Tipton Bible Class Fred Carpenter M. E. Church

DIES AT ADVANCED AGE

Mrs. Kathryn Smith age 95 widow of J. W. Smith dies at her Walnut Valley home six miles southwest of Logan. Survived by three daughters Lizzie Randolph Anna Brown Amelia Conaway and four sons Jacob Edward Charles and James. Funeral held Monday at home with Rev. J. G. Spears and burial at Scotts Creek Cemetery.

Kathryn Smith J. W. Smith Hocking County Smith Walnut Valley Logan Lizzie Randolph New Lexington Anna Brown New London Amelia Conaway Arcadia Ohio Jacob Smith Colorado Edward Smith Texas Chas. Smith Paulding County James Smith J. G. Spears UV. B. Church Scotts Creek L. C. Yocuma

Three-Year-Old Poling Child Dies of Pneumonia

The three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poling died Sunday morning after a brief illness from pneumonia. Rev. Spears will lead funeral services at the U B church Tuesday with interment in Oak Grove cemetery by L C Yocum.

Charles Poling Spears U. B. Church Oak Grove L. C. Yocumn

Local Hospital Performs Hernia Operation on Lawrence Cullison

A successful hernia operation was performed at the local hospital on Lawrence Cullison, 21, of New Plymouth, after years of affliction and a lifting injury at a mine. Medical staff report his condition as favorable following the procedure.

Lawrence Cullison New Plymouth

Logan Club Fights Set for January Card

The Logan Athletic Club prepares a January 25 program headlined by Aid Smith of Terra Haute and local fighter Ted Carrigan in a ten round bout. Davie Fling and Carmie Spires meet for a ten round finale after two prior draws, with Armory hall as the venue and more preliminaries in the works.

Logan Athletic Club Aid Smith Terra Haute Ind Ted Carrigan Davie Fling-Carmie Spires Armory Hall

Reverend G C C Fohner Fills Local Presbyterian Pulpit

On invitation of the public supply committee of the local Presbyterian church Rev. G C C Fohner of Sharpsville Pennsylvania preached at both the morning and evening services Sunday filling the pulpit.

Presbyterian Church G. CC. Fohner Sharpsville

Two sermons heard by large congregations at visiting pastor

Large congregations attended both meetings and heard two good sermons delivered by the visiting pastor. Before the morning service W I Krieg read a letter from Mrs Franklin Kerr expressing appreciation to the entire membership for kindness during Rev Kerrs illness and death.

W. I. Krieg Franklin Kerr Kerr

Churches Invite Public for Supper on Tabernacle Center Plan

An invitation via churches asks all interested to a supper at the M. BE. Church Wednesday to discuss converting the tabernacle into a community center. The committee aims to gauge public opinion. approval would provide the city with indoor athletics and large meeting space.

Tabernacle M. BE

Chester Love Arrested in Counterfeiting Case

Deputy McKinley of Athens and Marshall Williams arrested Chester Love at Mrs Mc Cance’s home near Jacksonville for charges arising from testimony in Pearl Elliott counterfeiting trial. Love was taken to Athens yesterday afternoon and will face the grand jury this week.

McKinley Athens Marshall Williams

Williams and Eddy Attend Athens Grand Jury Session

Marshal Williams and Emmett Eddy travel to Athens today as witnesses before the grand jury.

Marshal Williams Emmett Eddy Athens

Drury Heads to Columbus for State Pharmacy Board Meet

W. R. Drury traveled to Columbus to attend a state board of pharmacy meeting where denatured alcohol handling for radiators is on the agenda. The board will consider a law restricting denatured alcohol handling to drug stores and a protest argues garages are better suited to serve car owners.

W. R. Drury Columbus State Board of Pharmacy Board of Pharmacy

Kosty Daughter Undergoes Appendectomy in Columbus

Susie Kosty a 16 year old of Hunterdon entered a Columbus hospital for an appendectomy accompanied by her father Frank Burns of this city a member of the miners district auditing committee Burns left for Columbus to audit the books of G W Savage district secretary treasurer The audit aims to be finished before the Ohio miners state convention in Columbus next week The miners national convention will convene in Indianapolis starting February 14.

Susie Kosty John Kosty Hunterdon Columbus Frank Burns Miners’ District G. W. Savage Ohio Miners Miners Indianapolis

Funeral for Walter Hoodlet Held in Ohio After Accident

Walter Hoodlet, killed when a car fell on him while working under it in Montgomery, West Virginia, will be buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville after a Chauncey service Tuesday at 2 PM. He had worked at J. W. Stocklein in the past and left a widow.

Walter Hoodlet Montgomery W. Va Chauncey Guy Gardner Greenlawn Nelsonville Hoodlet J. W. Stocklein Hoodler

Pythian Sisters Schedule Meetings This Week

The Pythian Sisters will meet Tuesday night for practice and Clara Cunliffe district deputy grand chief will join Wednesday night. All members requested to be present.

Clara Cunliffe

Infirmary Services Held at Athens County Infirmary

Inmates enjoyed a splendid religious service Sunday afternoon at the Athens County Infirmary. Those assisting included Mr and Mrs Drake of Chauncey Miss Jessie Hoisington of Athens three young women from the Young Women's Christian Association of Ohio University and Rev and Mrs Ahlbrand.

Athens County Infirmary Drake Chauncey Jessie Hoisington Athens Young Women’s Christian Association of Ohio University Ahlbrand

Special Week Long Services At Presbyterian Church Start Tuesday

Beginning Tuesday evening this week the Presbyterian church will hold four services for the week of prayer led by newer members. A committee will arrange each service and topics will be timely and broadly engaging. An earnest appeal was made on Sunday to support these services, and large attendance is anticipated.

Presbyterian Church

Parent-Teacher association to meet Friday at 2 PM

The Parent-Teacher association will convene Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Lower school building.

Chauncey Parent

Newberry Denies Personal Guilt in 1918 Michigan Campaign

Senator Truman Newberry testified in the Senate denying personal responsibility for about 125000 spent in Michigan's 1918 primary. He said funds were raised and used by friends and family without his knowledge, noting he only discussed money with campaign manager Paul H. King before the campaign. He recalled King warning that Townsend supporters spent 20000 and that about 50000 would be needed for a full campaign, adding he learned of the total after the primary. He asserted no unlawful acts and cited his World War service keeping him in New York City, away from Michigan during the campaign continuous.

J. Bart Campell International News Service Cor Washington Truman H. Newberry Senate Michigan Newberry Paul H. King King Townsend Navy New York City

Lewis to Confer on Wage Issue in Charleston

John L. Lewis arrives in Charleston for a district 17 meeting with acting officials. Reportedly the talks focus on wages. District 17 leaders Frank Kenney and Fred Mooney remain jailed in Logan on murder indictments tied to the miners march, while VP William Pealy is jailed in Kanawha County on a conspiracy charge related to the same march. M P Totman will visit Bartels Franz Fruit store in Chauncey Colorado and Amesville Hotel to take clothing orders on Jan 11 12 13.

Charleston W. Va John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America District 17 Lewis Frank Kenney Fred Mooney Logan William Pealy Kanawha County M. P. Totman Bartels Franz Fruit Store Chauncey, CO Amesville Hotel A. Nash Co

Hoodlet Rites Set for Ohio Man Killed in West Virginia

Walter Hoodlet, killed Saturday in Montgomery West Virginia while repairing his car, will have funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm at his sister Mrs Guy Gardner's Chauncey Ohio home. Rev Spayd of the First Christian church Chauncey will conduct. Burial is at Green Lawn cemetery. Body arrived today from W Va.

Chauncey, O Walter Hoodlet Montgomery W. Va Guy Gardner Spayd The First Christian Church of Chauncey Greenlawn Cemetery

Americans Favor Harding Course In Arms Conference

Washington Jan 9 The American advisory committee reports over 13 million opinions on the conference nearly all supporting the American arms delegation course. More than 10 million seek divine guidance. Over a million back a league of nations and the bulk favor cooperative limitation of armaments. About 300000 favor submarine abolition and 300000 favor poison abolitions.

Washington United Press American Advisory Committee Association of Nations

Nurses Home Fire At Miami Valley Hospital

Dayon reporters state three nurses were rescued from flames at the nurses home of the Miami Valley hospital. Firemen and police carried them out unconscious. Fifty seven others are temporarily housed at the hospital.

Dayton Jan Miami Valley Hospital

Johnson Opposes Four Power Treaty Despite Clarifying Notes

San Francisco January 9 Senator Hiram Johnson said clarifying notes meant to exclude the mainland of Japan from the four power treaty will not change his resolve to oppose the pact. The statement was issued today.

San Francisco Japan Hiram Johnson California

Grand jury probes multiple crimes in quiet courthouse

January grand jury began examining eighty seven witnesses across more than thirty cases. A fuller list of offenses appeared in the docket as officials allocated more time to serious charges. At noon witnesses were called for the second case.

China Watches Yield Move Amid Washington Talks

In Washington on January 9, official Japanese quarters said Chinese delegates have received instructions from Peking to yield. The talks between China and Japan over Shuntung continued in apparent deadlock.

Washington China Japan Peking

Alumni Seek Correct Addresses of Ohio University Alumni

The Ohio University Alumni Association asks readers to help locate new addresses for graduates in Agriculture and Manual Training. Names and class years are listed. contact details include phone numbers 5944 during office hours or 6152 at other times to share updates.

Ohio University Alumni Association The Messenger Arthur E. Buchanan Glenn M. DeGroft Hollie C. Ellis Lloyd B. Fidler Winona Hemphill Peter BE. Martin Clarence §. Pearce Carl G. Potts Burrell B. Spohn Ralph P. Stout Wayne van Pelt Joseph Cook White Harry C. Young Christopher J. Bahnson Ertman John Beer Millicent Fay Blackburn Howard E. Cleveland Stanley Cornelius John Wilbur Fast Burt Frampton James R. Glass Robert W. Haws Marion M. Hagely Reed Seth Johnston Henry William Lehning Arthur Miller Harry F. Newman Russell Dana Owen Alfred Waldo Rader Ernest

Pay car held up in Newark early today

A Public Service Railway pay car was held up in Newark New Jersey early today. The robbers fled toward Jersey City in a car, according to police reports.

Newark N. J Public Service Railway Company Jersey City

Farmer offers milk at 12 cents a quart in Martins Ferry

Local farmer plans a milk delivery route in Martins Ferry Ohio to sell milk at 12 cents a quart. Dairy farmers list 15 cents and one store retails milk at 10 cents.

Martins Ferry Dairies

Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkener Promises Natural Color

Sage and Sulphur Compound from Wyeth’s offers a simple at home remedy to restore natural hair color. The bottle promises darkening that looks natural and even, with results after several applications and a small cost.

Wyeth

Danderine Claims Hair Stop and Thickening Benefits

Advertises Danderine as a hair treatment costing 35 cents per bottle. Claims one application stops dandruff and hair loss, and makes every hair look newer, stronger, brighter, and more abundant.

Veteran Britton Anxious for Title Defense at Garden

Jack Britton, veteran welterweight champion, begins light training for defense of his Rickard belt against Dave Shade on January 31 at Madison Square Garden. He stresses mindful workouts and plans to stay in shape despite age, aiming to perform for several more years.

Jack Veock New York Jack Britton Britton Rickard Dave Shade California Flash Madison Square Garden

Why Do They Like This Man

An advertisement praises a man’s vigor and color, claiming he is strong and full of life. It urges weak or tired readers to take Gude's Pepto Mangan at meals to increase blood and vitality, available in liquid and tablet forms.

Gude

Ohio Political and Regional Milestones from 1866 to 1912

A compact chronology notes Jacob D. Cox sworn in as governor in 1866 in Trumbull County, Ohio University founded in 1892 at Athens by the territorial legislature, Toledo earthquake in 1891, death of former congressman William W. Skiles in 1904, Judson Harmon starting a second term as governor in 1911, and the fourth State constitutional convention convening in Columbus in 1912.

Jacob D. Cox Trumbull County Ohio University At Athens Toledo William W. Skiles Shelby Cumberland County Judson Harmon Columbus

Bentley Leads League Batting Record in 1921

New York January 9 Jack Bentley first baseman and pitcher for the champion Baltimore club tops the league batting average in 1921 with .412 in 141 games and 24 home runs setting a new league mark.

Bentley New York Jack Bentley Baltimore

Connecticut Bans Johnny Wilson From Boxing Within State

Connecticut's athletic commission barred Johnny Wilson the middleweight champion from boxing in the state, a move announced after action taken Sunday. Hartford dispatch notes the ruling joins several states restricting the boxer.

Hartford Conn Connecticut Johnny Wilson Connecticut State Athletic Commission

McKee Drug Co Refunds Hyomei Trial Cost

Catarrhal colds are promised relief by Hyomei with a refund from McKee Drug Co if the cough or cold fails to improve. The offer covers the cost of the trial and emphasizes guaranteed satisfaction.

McKee Drug Co

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Theresa Blackwood Weiss School May Avenue Jennie Blakeslee Edward Muir East State Street Hobson Study Circle Fred H. McCoy North Congress Street O. F. Rowland University Terrace William Oliver Troop II Boy Scouts James A. Jones Childs Conservation League Francis Lavelle Chicago M. F. Stumpf Frank B. Gullum Mary Connett Mary Fulton Gullum North Lancaster Street Pi Beta Phi Sorority Gatlingbureg Tenn A. D. McCpherson West Union St Glouster Lew Boled Covington, Ky Henry M. Cox United States Mary Childs Hospital Mount Stirling Harding Danderine Chichester S Pills Diamond B&b Chicheeters Diamont Pilla CILE Dinond Best LIKNU Jen Publ EN Ae Johnny J. D. Haskins Lorie the Athen Implement North Court Thur Ory al Bny Clin Pharmacy Co Cash Shoe Childrens Hutchinson & Stickney Onest “Hoes Hens J. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co
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