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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1921

Page

2

Pallas Club Discusses Garvey and Ethiopian Home

The Pallas club met Saturday afternoon with Miss Rose on Church street. Bertha Bridgman opened with current events and Mrs. W. A. Matheny read. The group studied Garvey's Empire of Ethiopia and discussed Ethiopian rights and Africa as their home. Ness led the session. Next meeting will explore juvenile delinquency from Scribners October 1920.

Pallas Rose Church Street Bertha Bridgman Garvey Ethiopia W. A. Matheny N. Hobson Africa

McAdoo Reigns as Woman's Relief Corps President

Mrs. T H McAdoo, newly elected head of the Woman's Relief Corps, presided Friday night at Red Men's hall. The ceremony featured ritualistic work with a candidate, followed by a social hour and an oyster supper.

R.C T. H. McAdoo Woman's Relief Corps Red Men’s Hall

Pan Hell Dance at Masonic Temple Delights Fraternity Crowd

The Men’s Pan-Hellenic dance at the Masonic Temple Saturday evening featured an out of town orchestra providing popular modern dance selections. Each fraternity on the Ohio campus was well represented and the affair was very enjoyable.

Masonic Temple Ohio

Local Social Notes and Family News from Chillicothe

A series of brief social items from Chillicothe includes visits by Mrs. J A Wiseman in Nelsonville and Miss Ethel Brown returning from Columbus, plus hosting plans by Mrs Allen Kresge. The Phi Delta Theta auxiliary meets in West Mulberry Street, and Anna Marguerite Weser visits Mt Vernon relatives. News of Mrs Roy W Smith’s death in Albuquerque and the family voyage to Chillicothe follows. Mr Smith and Mary Ann with Mrs Smith’s parents travel after the funeral.

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary West Mulberry Street Roy W. Smith Albuquerque New Mexico

Case Will Never Come to a Trial

In Cincinnati on January 29 William Vickers aged 46 shot and killed his former wife Mildred Vickers 38 then fatally shot himself. He carried a municipal court summons ordering him to appear on a charge sworn by his ex wife.

Cincinnati William Vickers Mildred Vickers Vicker

Marked Cards Ruling Clears Krohnberg in Poker Case

In New York on January 29 Judge McIntyre dismissed charges against "Last Card Louis" Krohnberg, president of a waist factory, ruling that using marked cards is not a crime unless the person who introduced them is proven. The case centered on a stud poker game at Joseph Schenck's home, with Norma Talmadge as part of the involved circle and a claimed $12,000 pot.

New York McIntyre Louis” Krohnberg Krohnberg Joseph Schenck Norma Talmadge

State Dept Seeks Report on Bergdolf Capture Attempt

Washington January 29 The state department asked Major General Henry T Allen commander of American forces on the Rhine for a report on an alleged attempted capture of Grover Cleveland Bergdolf in Germany and the reported imprisonment of Americans said to have made the attempt.

Washington State Department Henry T. Allen Rhine Grover Cleveland Bergdolf Germany

Kling Not Qualified to Hold Gallipolis Office

W P Kling Gallipolis city auditor is deemed unqualified due to lack of the required $20 000 official bond. State examiner F B Thomas reported the finding today to State Auditor Tracy in Columbus Ohio.

Columbus, O W. P. Kling Gallipolis F. B. Thomas State Tracy

Grand Jury to Probe Marion County Treasurer

Plans for a grand jury investigation of former Marion county treasurer Harry Ferry who confessed to embezzling 14300 from the county treasury have been completed.

Marion, Q Harry Ferry Marion County

No Sleeping Here Warned: Man Robbed After Nap

In Cleveland Herman Brooks warned “No sleeping here” at his place. A tired stranger napped then stole $171 when Brooks left briefly, the man vanished with the cash.

Cleveland Herman Brooks

First cenVIct Birney Draws Big Sunday Audience

An overflowing crowd attended Dr. George H. Birney’s first service with the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches. Pastors Strecker and Wilcox led the day, with evening and afternoon meetings set at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches respectively. Birney spoke on scripture from Corinthians and Isaiah, stressing faith and Jesus, and the crowd showed strong early interest in the revival series.

George H. Birney Presbyterian Strecker and Wilcox Presbyterian Church Birney Jesus Christ Jesus God Abraham Jacob Samuel David Isaiah Christ Emmaus

Tanlac praised by Brattleboro woman for weight gain

RS. IDA HAMBURGH of Brattleboro Vermont says Tanlac has done more than she could dream and she has gained twenty seven pounds.

Ida Hamburgh Brattleboro, VI Tanlac

Tanlac credited with restoring health and weight

Mrs. Ida Hamburgh of Brattleboro Vermont reports rapid weight gain from 117 to 144 pounds and improved health after using Tanlac. She cites relief from indigestion dizziness heart palpitations headaches back pain and sleeplessness and says she now plans to recommend the medicine to friends. Tanlac is sold in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Federal by local pharmacists.

Tanlac Ida Hamburgh S. Main Street Brattleboro Vermont Athens Cline’s Pharmacy Coolville Taylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amesville W. Gibson Buchtel Allison K. Walker Federal J. W. Wilson

Knight chancellor commander dies suddenly in Rutland

George German, chancellor commander of a K of P lodge, collapsed from heart disease last Saturday night in Rutland O as lodge meeting proceeded. Aged about fifty, he leaves a wife and four children. funeral is Tuesday at the Baptist church with Rev Parmelee and the K of P officiating.

Rutland K. of P. Lodge George German Order Baptist Church Parmelee P. Lodge

Windsor Girls Set for Lyceum at Auditorium Friday

The Windsor Girls will perform at the auditorium on Friday evening February 4 as the second event in the lyceum course.

Windsor Lyceum

Holy City Oratorio Presented by Middleport Chorus

A superb oratorio titled The Holy City will be performed Tuesday evening at the auditorium by a chorus of seventy five voices from Middleport under the direction of Prof. Jack Morgan.

Holy City Middleport Jack Morgan

Mt Zion Baptist Church to Host County Delegates Sunday School

A Sunday school institute will be held at Mt Zion Baptist Church on the upcoming Saturday and Sunday. Delegates are expected from across the county for the event at the colored church.

Mt. Zion Baptist Churc

High School Carnival Draws Crowd and Nets $205

A Friday evening high school carnival drew a large crowd and raised 205 dollars for school activities.

Joseph Greuser Buys Barton Drug Store

Joseph Greuser has purchased the drug store of E. A. Barton and has now assumed charge.

Joseph Greuser E. A. Barton

Fine Library Gift to Canaanville School Enriches Rural Collection

Canaanville high school receives a substantial library gift from W. B. Golden of the Bank of Athens. District Superintendent Miller delivered the volumes from Athens by Ford due to the large quantity. The donation includes thirty Britannica volumes Werner edition and other history and world atlas works enhancing the school’s resources.

Canaanville Canaanville High School W. B. Golden Bank of Athens Miller Athens Ford Golden Encyclopedia Britanica Werner Redpath Howe Ohio

New York Banquet Marks Chinatown New Year Dinner

Chinese fund will not be spent in New York as merchants of Chinatown hold a New Year banquet. Plate fifty bucks and Sum Yen reflect the festive setup during the city celebration.

New York Chinatown

Driver's Ride Ends in Collision. Passenger Sues

In Winsted Connecticut Dr E W Goodenough ponders courts in the Samaritan era after giving a pedestrian a ride. The car overturned and the passenger sues for damages alleging injuries from the crash.

Winsted Conn E. W. Goodenough Samaritan

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We thank all who were kind during our bereavement especially Rev E H Wilson for consoling words and to those who sang little girls pall bearers and neighbors and friends who were thoughtful IRA KINCADe and FAMILY

E. H. Wilson Ira Kincade

Marriage License Bureau Advised in Search for Friend

Chicago story notes Victor Moeher seeking his friend Adolph Parret a Frenchman and is directed by the morgue keeper to visit the marriage license bureau for clues in the cold case in the city.

Chicago Victor Moeher Adolph Parret

Teens tied to skating rink poison death probe

In Muncie Indiana police investigate an alleged self inflicted death at a girls' club all members are teens A sixteen year old girl drank poison Sunday night after her sweetheart left with another girl She said she obtained the poison from a girl who planned suicide and knew another who kept a large quantity The third girl had twice tried to take her own life.

Muncie Ind

Seek Matrimony To Avoid Tax

London reports a Parisian tax on bachelors to fund baby bonuses is causing bachelors to marry. The 1920 Leap Year Club dissolved as men fear refunds. The 1921 prospect triggers humor about England facing similar tax moves and bachelor aversion to taxation.

London France England Commissions of Inland Revenue

Ohio Shoots to Clean Sweep with two Conference Wins

Ohio University basketball extended its perfect Ohio Conference record to four wins after crushing Otterbein 47 to 13 in Westerville and defeating Kenyon 34 to 22 in Gambier. Captain Davis scored seven baskets at Kenyon and nine at Otterbein as the Green and White dominated both games.

Ohio University Gambier Kenyon College Otterbein Westerville Ohio O. U Otterleein Green and White Marietta Capital Colleges Kenyon Raymond Davis Athens

Mother Grays Powders Benefit Many Children

Thousands of mothers report Mother Grays Sweet Powders ease headaches colds feverishness stomach troubles and other discomforts in children. Used by mothers for over 30 years and sold by druggists everywhere.

Salary Not Enuf to Keep Family

Zelotes M. Galbraith former teller at Fifth Avenue Savings Bank Columbus was arrested today charged with embezzling 2888 dollars. He said he could not support his wife and two children on his salary.

Columbus Zelotes M. Galbraith Fifth Avenue Savings Bank Galbraith

Woman Murdered in Cleveland Room

Miss Grescent Brandt aged 37 was found slain in her Cleveland room. Neighbors discovered her body noting a crushed head and multiple stab wounds through the heart, police disclosed.

Cleveland

Obituary for Rosella May Tedrow Nichols Dee

Rosella May Tedrow Dee Nichols born October 14 1869 near Albany Ohio died January 18 1921 aged 51 years 3 months 4 days She leaves husband Alfred Nichols Dee 21st four sons Harry The Plains Elza New Marshfield Ira and Clarence Athens one daughter Mrs Josie Houseman Walnut Illinois one adopted son Henry at home two brothers Lynn and Jacob Tedrow one sister Mrs Mary Bobo eight grandchildren She united with the M E church at 18 at Bethel She was a devoted wife and mother and is at rest in Jesus with her family assured they will meet again in that bright world

Rosella May Henry Nancy Tedrow Albany Vinton County Ohio Alfred Nichols Dee Harry the Plains Elza New Marshfield Ira Clarence Athens Josie Houseman Walnut Illinois Lynn Jacob Tedrow Mary Bobo M. E. Church Bethel

Rich Blood Vitality Boost with Pepto Mangan

A vintage advertisement promotes Pepto Mangan to strengthen blood and increase energy. It claims rich red blood leads to success, warns against thin blood, and urges readers to buy genuine Gude’s Pepto Mangan in liquid or tablet form.

Many East Side Children Achieve Perfect Attendance

The Sunny Side school lists students from first through eighth grade who were neither absent nor tardy in the first semester. Notable note: Vern Andrews has never been absent since joining Sunny Side.

Sunny Side School Richard Bolen Louise Bolinger Lucile Mansfield Earl Porter Richard Atkins Ruth Carskaden Ruth Drake Thomas Hoover Morris Porter Leland Wilson Helen Townsend Lois Eakin Freda Stone Verna Sherman Vern Andrews Willard Russell Bernice Atkins Mona McKinley Helen McLaughlin Louise Pierre Christine Porter Ruth Stone Rosa Williams Pauline Swanson Maycle F Pruden Donald Kinsel Clarence Dailey Sunny- Side

Akron Signings Bring Rays of Spring to Akron

Akron reports two pitchers Ray Culp and John Andrus have signed contracts signaling the start of spring. The signings mark Akron’s early move to flesh out its mound staff as teams prepare for the coming season.

AKRON Ray Culp John Andrus

Tapestries and gowns in need of expert cleaning

A local cleaner offers specialized services to refresh tapestries with a dingy look and to remove stains from gowns and suits. The ad promises superior cleaning processes to restore items to a like new appearance.

Athens County Seeks State Aid for Highway Plans

Division Engineer Graham and assistant met Athens county commissioners to discuss 1921 road projects. Plan includes Gloucester to Perry county intercounty paving, brick purchases to cut freight costs, Beckler paving near Nelsonville, and Athens Jerseyville road timing for February. State aid expected with dollar-for-dollar match.

Graham State Highway Department Athens Glouster Perry County Beckler Nelsonville Jerseyville Athens County

Constipation cure noted in Chamberlain's Tablets

An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation noting the dose produces a natural effect rather than one from medicine and that users may hardly notice the medicine’s action.

Chamberlain

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