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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1921

Page

3

Increased Interest in Dunlop Meetings Draws Crowds

Big crowds fill the Dunlop Meetings at Elsonville each night with a climax Sunday. Dr H P Dunlop delivers hot shots on sin and salvation while the Near East Relief fund reaches 1477 dollars under treasurer I R Kelch at Citizens Bank. Tonight 7 to 8 30 P M promises a red letter night with sermon Jesus a Friend of Sinners as many convert. Mrs Dunlop gains favor through personal and choir work as nightly duets become a feature.

Dunlop H. P. Dunlop I. R. Kelch Citizens Bank Jesus Christ

The Second Largest Crowd Fills Church Meeting Night

A Christian Church service drew a large audience with visitors from Athens. Pastor Oakley preached a mighty sermon on the broken Letter. Four confessions were heard and baptism was administered at the close as the meeting enters its final week.

Christian Church Athens Oakley

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Draws Record Attendance

Last night’s chamber meeting set a local attendance record with strong enthusiasm. A Catholic church dinner, two duets by Mr and Mrs Dunlop, brief remarks by Rev Oakley, and an address on the tax question by Mr W E Peters highlighted the program. The referendum items were discussed and referred to the board of directors for action.

Chamber of Commerce Catholic Church W. E. Peters Peters Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Return from Hospital for Lawrence Howard Operation

Lawrence Howard returns home after a successful operation on adenoids and tonsils at Copeland Hospital. He recovers with family support and doctors monitoring his progress.

Lawrence Howard The Copeland

Mother Kidnaps Own Baby From Chicago Hospital

Norma Maxine Brooke a baby from Thayer Indiana was taken by her mother L V Brooke from a Chicago hospital in a suitcase lowered from a window. The child’s parents accuse hospital staff of refusing discharge until a bill was paid prompting the kidnapping plan.

Chicago Norma Maxine Brooke Thayer Ind Chengotr Mi L. V. Brooke

Howe hospital in Athens returns to his home

A patient from Howe hospital in Athens was discharged and returned to his home today, marking a move from medical care to recovery with family support.

Howe Athens

Strands Top Goats in Trio Pine-Sized Margin

The Strands defeated the Goats in a three game series by a margin of 206 pins. The Strands invite bowlers from Athens and Gloucester to join future events.

Athens

Revival services fill Methodist church as choir boosts spirits

The Methodist church revival drew full seating Thursday with the Sunshine Chorus adding cheer. Pastor Paul E Kemper preached on Hell demonstrating vivid proof of the damned and Friday night will feature the 110 member Better Bee Association at the event.

Methodist Church Sunshine H. J. Kurtz Ministry of Song Paul E. Kemper Hell Betteree Association

Hyperion Club Hosts Ladies Tea With Miss Hattie Baird

Miss Hattie Baird will be hostess to the ladies of the Hyperion Club on Saturday afternoon, inviting members to attend the social gathering at the club.

Hyperion Club Hattie Baird

Hell Fire Sermon Draws Large Holiness Crowd

Rev Brown preached on Hell at the International Holiness church drawing an immense crowd. Sixteen were at the altar as the forceful message and lively singing drew many to listen. Mr and Mrs C H Rodabush and their young son are in Columbus today and tomorrow. Mrs J W Wion and Mrs Elza Hellyer attended the funeral of Mrs Pheba Wright in Logan on Thursday. Mrs E M Mortley of Coshocton has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Elna Knight and family.

Hell Rev. Brown International Holiness Church C. H. Roddabush Little Son Columbus J. W. Wion Elza Hellyer

Mary Selby Eyes Removed Reported Favorable

Report from the bedside of Mrs. Mary Selby in Columbus notes the eye removal operation conducted earlier this week at a local hospital shows favorable progress, a reassuring update to friends here.

Mary Selby Columbus

Public Forum Letter From a Farmer Near Athens

A farmer near Athens writes in to defend his daughter seeking education and criticizes a local editor and a college seller. He argues for schooling, notes a woman sent to a asylum, and reflects on women leaving home for study. The letter expresses support for education and questions about social norms.

Messenger Athens Berry Moren

Gals and farm visits brighten life at home

A reader describes college girls visiting a farm with Ma and the family, helping with chores and learning home economics. They praise the students, note varied hair, dresses and stockings, and enjoy their company, meals, and shared labor. The writer bets many pleasures come from these young people.

Mr. Messenger Jessine

Five Baldwin-Felts Detectives Face Trials in April

In Greenbrier county, trials for five Baldwin-Felts detectives tied to the Matewan slayings and the Testerman Kingsley revolver fight will move from Williamson. The change of venue seeks a fair trial away from Mingo county, as both cases run into scheduling conflicts with related indictments.

Williamson W. Va Baldwin-Felts C. C. Testerman Otto Kingsley Matewan Greenbrier Mingo County

Miner May Lose Leg in Accident

Ray Burton of Lathrop, 30, married, was badly injured at the Black Diamond mine when a car jumped the track and pinched him between the car and a post. He suffered a compound fracture. he was treated by Dr. Howard, transported by ambulance to Copeland Howe hospital in Athens and later to a Columbus hospital. Amputation may be necessary.

Amesville Ray Burton Lathrop Black Diamond Mine Baughman Athens Howard Copeland Howe Columbus

First Spring Shower Ends Freezing Stretch

After a cold spell, warm air arrived and opened doors and windows. The thermometer read 41 degrees at seven before rain began.

Athens High Wins Hot Contest Over Huntington High

Athens High beat Huntington High 34 to 16 in a fast game watched by hundreds. Battin and Barnes led for Athens, Wise injured early, and A Sharp exploded with four baskets after subbing for Wise. Troop 1 defeated Troop 2 6 to 0 in the preliminary.

Athens _High annex Huntington Hi River Men Harry Wilson Mackiemen Huntington A. H Mackie Machine Wise Battin Barnes Bolin E. Sharp Heberling A. Sharp Troop 1 Troop Athens I Huntington Sayre Wisers Fizer Barnes C. Fry Fry Grover O. U Roach Nye

Canadian official taken Ottawa secretary of state dies

A. L. Sifton secretary of state is dead in Ottawa after a period of illness. He died today from arteriosclerosis.

Ottawa Ont A. L. Sifton

The Nichols Journal Star Reporter At Fifteen

Miss Alice C. Nichols of Liberal Kansas runs and edits The Nichols Journal at age fifteen She began at age nine contributing to a local group called Tin Town which organized as a news source and weekly paper initiative.

United States Alice C. Nichols Liberal Kan Nichols Journal The Alice Brothers Lane

Former Ohio Alumni Organize Local Chapter Meeting

Seventy Ohio University alumni gathered in Ewing hall auditorium Thursday evening and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Dollie Hooper Bean, secretary treasurer Julia Cable, and board member T. Watson Craig. Addresses were given by Judges Worstell and Sayre, President E. W. Chubb, professors Atkinson Woodworth Cooper Martzolff, and Mrs. Anna Price. Founder's Day is set for February 18 with a 9:30 a.m. address by Hamilton Holt and a 11:30 alumni luncheon at the Presbyterian church featuring Clyde F. Berry of Akron.

Ohio University Ewing Hall Auditorium Dollie Hooper Bean Julia Cable Board of Control T. Watson Craig L. G. Worstell EB. D. Sayre E. W. Chubb A. A. Atkinson EF. C. Woodworth W. H. Cooper Anna Price C. L. Martzolff Hamilton Holt New York Independent The Presbyterian Church Clyde F. Berry Akron

Grove's Iron Tonic Syrup For Children's Health

Protect the children with Grove's Iron Tonic Syrup as a defense against colds grip and influenza. The ad promotes GROVE'S IRON TONIC SYRUP priced at 76 cents for a bottle.

GROVE

When Women Begin To Lose Youth and Charm

New York author Dr Frederic S Kolle notes nerve tissue vitality affects youth and vivaciousness. He cautions irritability moodiness and despondency as nerves weaken and promotes Bitro-Phosphate dispensed by McKee Drug Co as reviving energy and mental keenness.

Frederic S. Kolle New York McKee Drug Co

Box Social for Local Lodges at Red Men's Hall

Glouster Lodge 1197 L O O M Ladies of Mooseheart Legion 280 and J O O M 61 announce a box social at Red Men's Hall on Wednesday night January 26 1921. All members and families urged to attend. Ladies bring boxes. Signed F E Brown secretary C A Post dictator. 1 20 6

Glouster Lodge Mooseheart Legion Red Men’s Hall F. E. Brown C. A. Post

Modern Beauty Mart Set for Chicago Coliseum

Famous beaux from across America will attend the first modern beauty mart at the Chicago Coliseum from February 28 to March 6. The expo showcases arts and secrets that contribute to American beauty.

Chicago America Coliseum

Mrs Mohler Stricken by Mysterious Sleeping Sickness

Berbea Ohio January 21. Mrs J B Mohler has been asleep for five days in Berea of a mysterious sleeping sickness reported by local residents and awaiting medical examination.

Berbea J. B. Mohler

Topeka Wolf Pack ing workers appeal wage cut dispute

More than 200 employees of the Wolf Packing Company of Topeka have appealed to the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations to block plant officials from cutting their wages.

Topeka, Kas Wolf Packing Company of Topeka Kansas Court of Industrial Relations

No To Bac Ad Promises Cure for Tobacco Habit

An advertisement touts No To Bac as a simple tablet that ends tobacco cravings. It claims users will break the habit mentally and physically and offers a refund if relief is not achieved.

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