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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1922
Page
3
A nostalgic travel through Nelsonville Ohio 30 to 40 years ago as locals Biddy Lewis and others pull practical jokes. The scene recalls bars, honesty, hoaxes, prohibition era attitudes, and the jovial mischief of Jimmy Dean and contemporaries. The piece promises more journeys into the past.
The Selsonville school Parent-Teacher Association held a Founders Day gathering on Friday January 13 with students and a Red Cross talk for funds toward milk support. It noted a ten dollar contribution toward a future training and federation plans and honored guests including Miss Janet Russell and local families.
William Barber hosted a party in honor of Miss Beatrice Bar evening. Guests enjoyed a lively gathering with dancing and festive atmosphere described in the fragment.
Sunday featured standing room only at evening services as Rev. Paul F. Kemper preached two sermons and led to conversions. G. W. Good directed singing, boosting the revival as attendance rose nightly and plan special services this week including a bouquet for the largest family represented on Wednesday night.
Friday marked the first week of milk distribution in Nelsonville public schools aiding students ten percent underweight. Teachers and Parent-Teacher Association leaders coordinated mothers to serve, with efficient five minute service per building.
Twelve hundred twenty five half pints were served to children last week under her careful supervision showing the scale of the event and the role of the supervisor in overseeing intake.
Haybrow Council committee for conferring the super excellent degree met with a paraphernalia dealer and chose a full outfit. The February 22 exemplification is planned. The degree, seen as among the finest in the York rite, requires about 40 characters in the dramatization. All Council Masons should seek the degree this year. Chapter members may petition for Council degrees by February 1.
A sustained revival at a Christian church fills the chapel and balcony as weekly additions grow. Rev. Lowe’s sermon on What Must I Do to Be Saved draws praise and several new converts pledge faith and join the church. he will speak again on Are All Folks Saved Alike. You are invited to attend.
An old dose style ad urges readers to treat persistent coughs and colds with Father Johns Medicine claiming sixty five years of success. It states the remedy soothes breathing passages nourishes tissue and rebuilds health while warning not to delay.
Ed B. Colling known as Crack Collins was arrested early Saturday by Officers Farbearn and Ellinger after invading Tar Town Friday evening. He appeared in mayor's court with a bruised face and was fined $25 plus costs and given a 60 day suspended jail sentence to remind him to behave.
Word from Grand Rapids hospital says L Yocum is convalescing nicely after his appendectomy. He may return home in about two weeks. During his absence partner Harry Heinlein oversees the business of the concern.
Mrs. Sarah Morris 57 wife of James Morris died suddenly at their residence on West Hunter street shortly after 1 AM Saturday. Heart trouble given as cause. Two sisters Mrs. Jack Moran and Mrs. Jane Pidcock of Athens notified. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
In the latter part of the week announcements report three births in the Logan area. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Risch of near Rockbridge a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Allen of Logan and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Webb of Webb Summit.
Mrs Charles Smith entertained the Merry Makers at her North Mulberry Street home Friday evening with sewing and dancing by Ruth Acker and Helen Smith. A dainty collation followed, served by Mrs David Acker and Mrs Joe Smith, with Mrs George Smith as a guest.
The Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association has been recognized by the National Educational Association. Secretary Miss Minnie of Logan states the NEA issued a charter to the former organization recently.
The Tipton Bible glass shows steady attendance with 80 men at Sunday morning class. Efforts to engage Logan men in the Sunday school yield favorable results and class president Harry Heinlein will lead the Wednesday prayer service on January 26, asking for class cooperation.
A Far Eastern republic delegation from Chita charged Japan is obstructing the Washington conference by blocking discussion of Russian and Far Eastern issues during Monday sessions. The claim highlights tension over Far Eastern policy and the conference's agenda.
Columbus based 14 year old Walkovers seek matchups with Athens 14 year olds for games in Athens or Columbus. The team has not been defeated this season and hopes to schedule with Earl Fellows at 975 Michigan Avenue Columbus Ohio.
B F Monroney aged 64 killed his wife Kate 46 daughter Ruth 16 and son Harry 14 while they slept at his Charleston farm. He later walked to Sheriff Ryes office and confessed to the mass killing.
Washington reports the Shantung issue and the 21 demands at the conference central. The American and British delegations push to settle the matter, planning a Far East committee meeting this afternoon to avoid delaying progress. Optimism remains tempered by slow trans-Pacific communication from Tokio.
Huntington West Virginia reports say police now believe the pistol attack on Dr L T Vinson former American Legion commander was aimed at Z T Vinson his brother attorney for coal operators who blocked UMWA activity in West Virginia fields Chief Cook pursues this lead and says evidence supports it Colonel Vinson represented Borderland Coal Corp and 63 other firms before federal court and testified to the Senate committee
Rumors in Durham on January 16 claim Henry Ford may seek to buy the Seaboard Air Line railroad if his government-approved Muscle Shoals purchase goes through. The speculation links stock market movements at the New York Stock Exchange to possible industrial acquisitions.
Merle E Enos born July 25 1921 died November 25 1921 at four months old. She leaves two brothers Charley and Pearl a half sister Ethel and two half brothers Ray and Henry. The obituary quotes a poem about death and resurrection.
Pearl R. Enos born July 25 1921 to Mr and Mrs Will Enos died December 2 1921 at four months and seven days. He leaves brother Charles half sister Ethel and half brothers Ray and Henry father and mother and many relatives.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of our twin babies. Appreciation to Sunday school class for floral offerings and to Rev. Warner for consoling words. Grateful for conveyances and singers. Mr. and Mrs. W. Enos and Son also noted.
A vintage advertisement claims Adlerika expels gas and relieves nervousness instantly by acting on both upper and lower bowels. It touts ingredients like buckthorn bark and glycerine and suggests it guards against appendicitis, with Gibson Drug Store listed as a source.
Rutland and Pond residents express joy as Sen McIntyre plans to move to Pomeroy to oversee coal interests. Tom Haley’s home burned Wednesday night destroying nearly all possessions after his recent marriage. insurance pending. Friday extension class at the high school, led by Prof Cooper, opens with about twenty five attendees. Dr F M Evans preached at the M E church. Rev F E Powell visited after preaching the Sayles funeral. Swick moves into Vance house near the Depot. Isaac Miller, aged eighty one, dies after fifty years in the Kyger area leaving five sons and two daughters. His death is a community loss.
Unknown intruders pried open a depot window with a chisel and rifled money drawers but took no cash. A new $13 gun owned by Agent W. H. Plummer was stolen. The same night three milk bottles were carried from Rev Harrison's porch and crackers were opened, suggesting refreshments were served before departure.
More than a hundred employees of the Ohio Steel Foundry were recalled when the plant resumed operations in Lima Ohio. Additional plants in Findlay Sandusky Bucyrus Ottawa Wapakoneta Delphos and St. Marys also reopened Monday, bringing hundreds back to work.
A dated quip notes that marriage is the test for proving there is no affinity between a young man's dancing ability and cooking talent. The remark frames matrimony as a final measure of practical harmony beyond dance floors and kitchens.
An ad promotes Hyomei as a no stomach dosing remedy for coughs and head colds. It instructs users to breathe the medicine through nose and mouth and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. Sold by McKee Drug Co.
A reader is told that two children with identical diets and exercise differ in blood quality. The strong child has rich red blood. the weak child is thin. The ad promotes Gude's Pepto Mangan to strengthen blood and improve childhood health.
Ohio University overwhelmed Capital University 48 to 7 in a season opener. Burkett led scoring with 14 points and King added 9 as Ohio showcased a fast-paced, overpowering offense while limiting Capital to two baskets. The Ridenour brothers and Bernlohr paced Capital’s attack as Ohio improved after a slow start.
Trial set for February 6 in Hallie Galbraith versus Frank Galbraith. Hearings reset for January 16 in Christman versus Johnson Beverage Co. Defendants to plead by January 20 in Elza Fr. Bell case. Leave to plead by January 16 in Thomas Barron versus William Patton. Cause dismissed in Clinton E. Patton versus Ohio Consolidated Coal Co. Receiver Lies Lett Dones versus Ray Shafer. defense to be filed. The Plains Store Co. to be made party defendant. Hiram Howe versus State of Ohio submitted to court. Divorce granted for Mack Morgan, Charles Dupler, and Michael Gillespie versus State. Custody of three minor children awarded to plaintiff. State of Ohio bonds set at $400 for release of defendant in Woods case. State of Ohio versus Silvo Gerardis.
Court dismisses case cash Wolf versus Mattie Wolf for lack of sufficient evidence. A hearing is scheduled for January 18 to reassess or address remaining issues in the civil matter before the court.
L. R. Lester of Coolville sues FE. W. Cunningham of Guysville for $91 unpaid wages for his son who worked 114 days last summer at $1.50 daily plus board and lodging. Lester seeks judgment for the balance due.
Madge Barber sues for divorce and equitable relief from Thomas Barber. She asserts she was 16 at marriage on October 29, 1921, that he subjected her to extreme cruelty and abuse, and that he sold household furniture and abandoned her on January 6. She notes his capacity and ownership of valued property.
A vintage advertisement urges curing a cold in one day with Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims authenticity by the signature of 8. W. Grove and warns buyers to ensure the product is Bromo.
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