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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
3
R E McNeil of Huntington West Virginia lauds Earle's Hypo Cod for curing a stubborn cold and restoring appetite digestion and strength. The ad extols the tonic as nutritious reconstructive and low cost urging readers to try it tonight and watch ongoing improvements.
The Nelsonville Elks Lodge has opened relief headquarters in the House block to aid families facing food, shoe, and clothing shortages. A house to house clothing and food collection is planned for next Friday, with cash gifts welcomed and volunteers to call on residences.
A week of large crowds and discussions on soul salvation begins with Dr. T L Lowe answering Are All Folks Saved Alike. Six converts respond as tonight he tackles Is Man Master of His Destiny in a new auditorium. Services 7 to 8 15 with inviting tone and orderly guidance.
Chas. Klein spends the day in Columbus on business. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sisson return from Columbus where they visited relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Woolet now reside at 88 High Street after months in Columbus, Woolet reporting daily work. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Crimb leave after five months here to make Akron home. Catherine Tinkem recovers at grandparents James Harrold and wife from a serious diphtheria case.
Mrs John Downhorn is severely ill with pneumonia and is staying at the home of her daughter Mrs Floyd Petit, located at 495.
Chestnut Street notes Mrs. Sarah Boyles Young, 79, is recovering from a fall that dislocated her left shoulder. She thanks the doctor, neighbors, and the Red Cross nurse for kindness.
The many friends of Lawrence Erwin, son of Mr and Mrs Al Ervin, learned he was awarded $1500 for mustard gas injuries while serving with the A E F in France. He saw nine months overseas and took part in the Verdun and Aix battles.
A lively scene unfolds as Frank Rauch shouts The Watch Dog at the Four Horsemen show in Nelsonville. The dog blushes while the crowd, including the prettiest girl present, laughs and applauds before Rauch vows to settle a few scores.
A warrant by Mayor McCunn targets Albert Moon formerly of Murray City now in Barberton on charges he bought a Ford from Fred Beasley under false pretenses and vanished with the car after partial payment and a $225 note. Moon arranged payment of costs after learning of the warrant. Dog license notices clarify only Pete Barrows may issue licenses, not the mayor.
An advertisement touts Nash's Croup Pneumonia Salve as a stronger, menthol and camphor based remedy. It claims to ease colds, coughs, croup, asthma, bronchitis and nasal inflammation by vapor on nostrils and by chest rubbing. Sold by McKee Drug Co and Athens Hickman Nelsonville area stores for 60 or 80 cents.
A Piqua Ohio mother credits Nerv Worth with curing her nine year old daughter’s three year stomach and bowel troubles. Miles J Carter says two bottles improved her health and weight and spirits. The ad notes money back guarantee and a price of one dollar per bottle via McKee Drug Co.
A report notes dogs at large without proper tags. On the same day, the dog catcher will make an unexpected visit to enforce tagging regulations.
Floyd Andrews of Haydenville was arraigned before Mayor McCune and pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace. He was fined $5 and costs totaling $13 for unseemly conduct in a local pool room Saturday night.
An order was issued by the police to arrest all automobile owners operating without the 1922 license. A fifteen day grace period expired Sunday, and a grand rush for tags is expected to ensue as enforcement tightens.
Manager Blackstone of the H V Motor Bus Co says he may contest the council enacted license ordinance for motor buses. The measure becomes effective in February, eighty days after passage.
The second January meeting of the chamber is set for Thursday evening this week. The Board of Directors meets Wednesday evening at the usual place. Committees and department heads will be appointed with announcements at the Thursday gathering. Supper at 6 15 at the Y M C A.
The revival led by Rev. Paul E. Kemper draws a large Methodist congregation with nightly sermons on prayer and promise. G W Good contributes to the spiritual impact as hundreds seek to reform their lives and face the issue presented by the preacher. Tuesday's topic is The Devil.
Mrs FE J Wells received a letter with a rose picked in her Honolulu garden on Christmas Day. She notes banana crops in her garden outgrowing those in Nelsonville and remarks on the sky’s beautiful colors as part of the message from her granddaughter Mrs Beatrice Wells Vaughn.
A baby clinic will be held Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 at the Public Health Nurse office. Mothers are urged to bring their babies for examination.
Mr and Mrs Frank Benson depart Monday for Lancaster to join Hickle department stores, one of the valley's first shops. The city mourns losing a fine young couple while friends wish them success in their new enterprise.
Mr and Mrs Carl De Land of Poplar street entertained the Union of Aristocratic Bums Saturday evening with a card party. Attendees included Ralph McLaughlin Lawrence Newton Lute Berry Clifford Brown and the hosts.
Mesdames Parks Hyde Jackson Roude hish Bartlett and Miss Nixon attended in Athens to hear Miss Hill of Washington lecture on Woman’s Rights. Dr and Mrs Hill spent Sunday and Monday in Columbus.
The Athens County Red Cross chapter held its first executive committee meeting Sunday at Foster and Wells law offices. Officers elected were vice-chairman James Ginan treasurer W B Golden and secretary M B Hughes with a chairman to be chosen at next Sunday’s session. The group aims to hire an executive secretary or community organizer as a priority. The second meeting will again be at that hour and place.
Nine year old Glouster Lucy Wade accompanied by her parents and Dr. H. G. Gibson traveled to Columbus this morning for an appendectomy. Walter Florence of Hunterdon seeks treatment at Mt. Vernon sanitarium after riding with Miss Bess Harper to Columbus. Relford Cunningham and Floyd McCarty visit Columbus on business and as guest of W. H. Duncan respectively.
A reader touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as the greatest cleaner seen and notes renewed health after a course. The letter claims relief from bloating and stomach pains and says the preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, promising one dose to convince or money back. McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville advertise the product.
A chaotic police raid at 98 West Randolph street in Columbus resulted in fifty black residents being captured. Twelve officers faced a barrage of fists shoes and objects before clubs were used on many detainees in the house run by Lelia Holden.
Athens City Marketing Association advertises a city market with open hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays for home dressed meats. The notice lists Tuesday to Friday as tf.
Superior Judge Reeves fixed Monday March 27 for the retrial of Arthur C. Bureh charged with the murder of J Belton Kennedy after stipulation by the attorneys in the Los Angeles case.
About 175 delegates from Ohio coal regions gather at Moose hall for the annual Ohio United Mine Workers convention. Leaders say wage scale proposals will not be decided now, as delegates form a committee to work with district officials on proposals to operators before the April 1 contract expiry. Sessions run through Saturday noon.
Leo Allison and Pat Jeffries, charged with shooting state troopers Black and Taylor in Cabin Creek, are to be brought to Charleston this afternoon after surrendering to a Seth constable yesterday following a lengthy state police and bloodhound pursuit.
A tributary of the Lena river in Siberia is reported to have a perpetual bed of pure ice more than nine feet thick. The extraordinary formation attracts scientific interest as researchers study its stability and origin in the region.
At a Monday directors and officers election the Carpenter Hardware Company announced record 1920 business. Elected president S. S. Carpenter, vice president Guy Fierce, secretary treasurer O. A. Carpenter, general manager W. A. Carpenter. Directors include A. H. Carpenter of Gloucester, B. A. Wolfe of Logan, and J. H. Allen of Columbus.
A. D. Farrow offers Harley Davidson motorcycles and sidecars with rebuilt machines and expert repairs by factory trained staff in Nelsonville Ohio.
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