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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
3
Nelsonville and Athens girls prepare for a high school meet at the Athens armory after Nelsonville won two prior games 34 to 9 and 26 to 9 against Corning. Last night the midgets took the court as mothers hosted a banquet for the team following their class.
At Charlie's closing time in Fog Hollow district a slate fall at the Patton mine crushed Keplar. He was rushed to Columbus hospital with serious injuries as fellow workers formed a makeshift stretcher and aided in his rescue.
Notice announces adjusted compensation on hand for dis honor at the Charles Culp post 532 Buchtel Ohio. Call at Jace's Furniture Store between and 8 30 p m each night. Bring discharge. L R Wallace Com
Walter Mechem leads the Social Sewing Club ladies Wednesday afternoon at home on Fort Street. The group spent the afternoon sewing. At 3 o'clock an elegant three course luncheon was served. Mrs. C. W. Schelde of Lo and Mrs. Harold Mechem attended.
Feast week at the Y features 11 annual feeds across all classes. The Midgets Banquet kicks off a busy schedule with assorted gatherings framed as community meals.
The Needle Club ladies were delighted by Mrs. Mabel Barnecut on Wednesday afternoon. A three course luncheon at 5 o clock concluded a pleasant afternoon with fourteen members present. Guests included Mesdames Gene Shafer, Fred Edington, W. S. Rhodes and Frank Freer.
Mrs Mary McCall aged 64 died Wednesday afternoon at her Walnut street home after several weeks illness. Rev Plunkett to conduct funeral services Saturday at 1 pm at the residence. Son Will McCall and daughter Mrs Frank Sapp are surviving.
Joe Chomales and Effie Kearns were married by Mayor McCune after delays since August 15. Chomales was jailed briefly as she resisted the dirty office setting, then the ceremony proceeded at 4 PM after confinement and weather pretexts. It was the mayor’s first marriage.
A brief note recalls an event several months ago at the Chomales apartment involving the arrival associated with a stork.
Mrs Minnie Burgess aged 52 of Buchtel dies at home after several months of illness. Survived by her husband and several children. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM at Buchtel Methodist church with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Nearly a hundred veterans registered for the adjusted compensation program in Nelsonville yesterday. Adamson's store and the mayor's office hosted the men, with registration continuing through the day and into the evening at the regional headquarters until all steps are finished.
A large congregation witnessed the eleventh night of revival led by Rev. Paul E. Kemper. About seventy five women and girls formed the choir as Kemper urged recipients to accept all gifts of God and the Giver. Nearly all conversions were adults, with next theme Healing of the Lepers and booster rehearsals by Mr G W Good after school on Tue Wed Fri.
The W C T U held a parlor gathering at the M E church on Tuesday afternoon led by Mrs James with the president presiding. Victory Day is set for next Monday January 16 at the M E church with a 10 o clock program and noon indoor picnic dinner featuring an out of town speaker. The Willard memorial meeting will follow at Mrs D W Wallace home on Columbus street.
The preacher uses Nicodemus the teacher of Israel to illustrate courage and failure. He notes Nicodemus came to Jesus at night seeking salvation but did not accept Jesus' call to be born again. The talk urges the public to hear about the new life that proves rebirth and appeals to reason.
Mrs. F. H. Mc Knight died at her daughter’s home in Richmond Indiana. Funeral conducted Thursday at Emery Ralph home in Rutland. She was about 88 and lived in Salem before her husband’s death. Surviving daughters Mrs. Ralph Richmond Mrs. Edmundson Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Mc Knight of Athens. Burial Miles Cemetery beside husband. J. M. Boggess to Columbus hospital for operation. Ethel and Edith Winn return to Cincinnati school duties. J. M. Kincaid returns from Columbus seeking work.
Washington reports fresh complications mounting daily as delegates struggle over minor points in the naval treaty and other measures. Despite official claims of progress, a chain of small disagreements threatens to delay final agreement, with many delegates hoping to finish by month’s end.
In Washington on January 12 Ukrainian women protested the armament conference. They carried banners denouncing Polish tyranny and atrocities against Ukraine, signaling renewed demonstrations around the conference.
C. C. Marshall vice president of the Church Men's Alliance denied that the group would study alleged heretical statements by the Right Rev. Wm. Montgomery Brown retired Episcopal bishop of Galion Ohio from his book Communism and Christianism.
Medical authorities state that about nine tenths of stomach troubles stem from excess hydrochloric acid, not lack of digestive juices. Laying aside digestive aids, Bisurated Magnesia after meals sweetens the stomach and prevents sourness gas and pain. it is inexpensive harmless and widely used.
Mrs. S A Cunningham 47 died at home after a two week illness. Survived by husband Deah and Wilh Cunningham and sister Miss Emma Watkins. Funeral tomorrow at Zern Cunningham residence conducted by Pastor Harry M. Wilson. Burial in city cemetery. A separate note reports three Columbus women paying fines in Glouster police court to avoid a workhouse sentence, with threats of further action against visiting Columbus residents.
Mayor Gormiey and Marshall Williams report receiving anonymous letters alleging law violations in the city. Send signed complaints to trigger investigations and keep names confidential. inform officers if you know of violations and they will act to stop them.
B T Le Fever and other game protectors from across the state attended a meeting in the senate chamber at the state capitol today. Le Fever plans to stay for the sportsmen meeting and banquet tomorrow evening. Tom Dupler of Denver flew in for his mother Mrs Geo Dupler’s death and leaves for his western home after a week here.
Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Landsitter spend the day in Columbus with Columbus business visitor Hugh Gormley also in town for the day.
Harmony Hill David Livingston was a business visitor at Little Hocking on Monday. Mr and Mrs G K Thorpe were at Parkersburg on business Monday. Families attended dinners and stock sales, with Coggeshall and Foster households noted. Bertha Coggeshall led a geography test at Little Hocking school.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a universal remedy for children. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses the liver and bowels within hours, restoring a well and playful child. The copy urges mothers to ask for genuine syrup with age directions on the bottle.
After six years away Mrs. Emma Smith and Mrs. Mary Foster visited the D. A. lodge in Little Hocking. Harmony Hill awaits better roads amid ongoing mud complaints while T. J. Foster battles a bad cold and an influenza-like illness outbreak hints in the area.
Ohio University wrestling coach Thor Olson leads the squad to Morgantown West Virginia for a Friday night meet with West Virginia. Three regulars Hickman capt Duval and ONeal stayed behind due to a shoulder injury and colds.
Mrs. Margaret McDaniel born May 18 1815 in Monroe County Virginia died this morning in Ironton aged 106 years 7 months 24 days. Survived by two sisters Matilda Lambert 8 and Virginia Gard 96 of Girard Ohio. The notice lists several men who left: Calver Morgan Steele Newheart Peters on Melick and Edwards.
An old advertisement promotes Nash's Group Pneumonia Salve as a humane cold remedy for children and adults. It claims quick relief by external application, with nasal inhalation and chest rubs, and lists McKee Drug Co in Athens and other pharmacies as sellers.
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