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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
3
Mrs Otis E Smith of Columbus Ohio endorses Earle's Hypo Cod claiming her husband suffered nerves stomach trouble and poor appetite until two bottles improved sleep appetite and weight gain. She urges others to buy the product at local druggists.
Nelsonville city school board met with full attendance except one. They discussed congestion and unsanitary toilets, urging more classrooms, new floors, fire escapes, and chimneys. Funds and citizen suggestions were sought as repairs loom. The obituary note: Mr. James Francis Wade, Goose Run, Civil War veteran, burial at Buchtel after a ceremony at Orbiston Church.
Tonight marks the final appearance of C R Oakley in the meeting, though it runs through Sunday. The sermon titled The Last of All is anticipated as a masterpiece. A Verity sisters double quartet features a special song. Last night saw confessions and a baptism, with another baptism tonight expected and full seating on the main floor.
Large crowds attend Methodist church as Rev Paul E B Kemper leads campaign. Wednesday night yields nine decisions taking total to over two hundred forty. Sermon titled The Books Were Opened and Thursday’s The Lure of the Dance features notable revelations. Ralph Parks serves as musical director with commendable progress.
Anna Keasterson will appear before Mayor Barrows on Monday to answer an assault charge involving Mrs. Green.
Mr and Mrs Walker D Radford of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs James Nichols and Mr and Mrs Dahl Lee in this city. They plan to depart Monday for New York City on business. Radford may take a job in Jersey City. he currently works for the Hocking Valley railroad.
Crowded last night as many listeners filled the church with the altar used for seating. Mr. Conley led singing with a pleasing baritone. Rev. Rassmann gave a cornet solo and Rev. Brown preached forcefully. Fourteen at the altar. Service to continue Sunday at two o'clock with the Rassmanns in Hindu garb.
Citizens noted the town clock at the central school building lit again last night. An electric reflector now lights all four faces so the time is visible citywide, with automatic on at 6 pm and off at midnight. Credit for the project goes to Mr. John Scott.
Mrs. Donald Shafer hosted the Needle Shuttle Club Wednesday night. Guests included Mrs. W. L. Hawkins Mrs. Orland Gandee and Miss Hazel Shafer. The gathering featured a pleasant sewing session followed by an elegant luncheon.
The ladies of the Eastern Star will hold a homemade candy and food sale at A P Scotts Novelty Store Saturday afternoon and evening. Enjoy tasty treats at the event.
D F Shafer of Columbus spent part of the week here on business. Mrs Fanny Brooks also visited. Mrs Isaac Warner attended a Lancaster wedding. Misses Mabel and Lou Shafer stayed with Miss Petty in Logan. Carson Sanders Jr and Clifford Sanders with their families returned home after attending their grandmother Mrs Charles's funeral.
Sanders and his party including Mrs. C J Sanders Sr of Akron remained longer after a Masonic dance in Athens. Attendees included Mrs Leonard Cooley Miss Lucile Kaelin Miss Catherine Collins Emmett Preston and Vance Morgan.
Mrs L R Kelch and Mrs C E Weltzheimer hosted the Presbyterian missionary society, 31 members attended. Papers on Utah Syria and Persia were read, February study planned, hospital quota shipped, and a children’s hour arranged with leaders B F Martin and helpers.
Frank X. Rauch’s 1921 Buick sedan disappeared from his Laurelville area garage Thursday night and reappeared in front of White Hardware in Laurelville early Friday. Police suspect same thieves also took a Dodge touring from Laurelville. License 9819 identified the Dodge. insurance by O B Murphy. Rauch couple now in Columbus.
Governor Davis disavows responsibility for a letter to oil manufacturers and dealers by W. H. Walker that urged disregarding current inspection laws during the department reorganization. Davis orders recall of the order as Democrats plan a probe by a legislative committee next week in Columbus.
Federal agents raid a home on Versailles pike two miles from Lexington and seize 75 cases of whiskey as they target boot leggers and blind tigers in central Kentucky.
New Zealand plans to extract metal from its vast iron sand deposits by mixing the sand with coal dust in coke ovens to create briquettes ready for smelting.
A letter from Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers Association urges all Athens county wool growers to consign their wool at once. The missive notes the association has shipped over 1,000,000 lbs and argues current prices favor selling now rather than later.
In Birmingham Alabama 528 men were initiated in the Ku Klux Klan at the State Fair grounds. The largest class since Reconstruction marked the 54th anniversary of the Klan’s founding by General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Ceremonies occurred in an open air arena with dramatic white figures and riders as spectators watched from a distance.
Representative King of Illinois proposes a bill to grant independence to the Philippines with conditions that the United States retain military and naval bases around the islands.
Ten moonshiners in Greenup county were arrested in the first federal prohibition raid in Eastern Kentucky led by Neal Guilfoile. Warrants remain with U S Commissioner Spears as preliminaries are set for hearings this week. The seizure includes ten stills 2500 gallons of beer 28 gallons moonshine 75 fermenting tubs 600 pounds sugar and 800 pounds meal.
Arthur Sebring known as the spirit king, 28, seeks a new trial after conviction in Akron Ohio for using a trick device in seances. Sebring traveled from Canton three weeks before his arrest, triggered by detectives who testified he used flashlights during spirit messages claimed to come from an ancient Egyptian named Delenski.
Mrs. Charles Smith of Toledo reports losing indigestion and cramps after using two bottles of Taniac. She says her strength, appetite, and energy improved, noting she gained fifteen pounds and now handles housework easily. Taniac is sold in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Federal at local pharmacies.
Washington reports both the Harding and Wilson households have spent the week relocating. Weather has cooperated with clear skies and mild temperatures as the transitions proceed.
Albany club of the Eastern League announces Chicago NL manager John J. Evers has bought a one third stake and handed control to his eleven year old son in Troy.
Dr Harrigan of New York claims Buro-Phosphate restores weight and energy in frail underweight people. McKee reports strong demand and offers a guarantee for Bitro-Phosphate as a wonder drug.
Columbus Jan 28 An indefinite tenure bill for state teachers was introduced by Senator McCoy Youngstown. The measure would eliminate the need for yearly contracts and allow removal for inefficiency and similar causes.
Laxative and germ destroyer touted to relieve headaches from colds. The ad claims the product Bromo Quin Nine tablets cure cold symptoms and act as a tonic laxative. Signature appears as FE rove. Be sure you get BROMO. Price listed as 300.
James A. Miller, pastor, announces New England Sunday school at 9 and preaching at 10 15. Carthage Sunday school at 1 30 and preaching at 2 30. Hebbardaville special service at 7. Young people invited. Albany class meets Monday at 7 on Near East led by Prof. Copeland at Mrs Musser. A European railroad uses double deck hog cars with floor drainage to prevent disease spread.
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