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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1922

Page

3

Mrs. Radder Splits Ankle in Yard Accident

Mrs. Tom Radder fell in her yard yesterday morning and broke a bone in her ankle. Dr. WN Hill treated and reduced the fracture at home.

Tom Radder WN. Hill

West End Parent Teachers Association Meets Friday at 2

The West End P T A holds its regular meeting Friday at the building at 2 o clock with several business items to discuss. It urges all mothers to attend. Mrs Page Morris spent Monday in Columbus.

West End Parent Teachers’ Association Parent-Teachers’ Association Page Morris Columbus

Gleaners class hosts pot luck, attends service together

The Gleaners class at the Christian church held a Friday after school pot luck supper and then walked to church as a group. Guests included Rev. T. L. Lowe Rev. C. L. Johnson and Walter Morrison.

Gleaners The Christian Church T. L. Lowe C. L. Johnson Walter Morrison

Revival at M. B. church lifts entire membership

For two weeks revival services at the M. B. church have raised high energy with twenty added to the congregation. James Mann assisted the pastor in the meetings and Rev. L. M. McLinn preached strong each night. The closing sermon Sunday evening was Christ Died for All and was praised as one of the best delivered.

M. B James Mann L. M. McLinn Christ

Y M C A to Host Two Big Friday Basketball Games

Readable preview states Y M C A gym hosts two major games Friday night. The high school team challenges the Y M C A champions in a marquee clash described as the best game of the year. A N H S girls versus business girls adds a second notable matchup.

Business Girls

Chamber meeting moved to Friday at Y Club

The chamber of commerce holds a special meeting Friday evening at the Y in place of the usual Thursday session. Supper will be served promptly at 6 15. The committee urges strong attendance.

Chamber of Commerce

Mrs Davis Injured In Auto Collision On The Pike

Mrs Davis was struck by a car Monday afternoon on the pike just above town. She suffered a broken left arm multiple broken ribs and a head wound requiring several stitches. She received treatment from Dr. W S Rhodes and was later taken to her home above town.

Remains of 19-Year-Old Coffey Brought Home for Funeral

The remains of Elmer Coffey aged 19 who died from injuries suffered in a railroad accident were brought to the city today and taken to his brother's home near Myers Crossing. Rev. Ewing will conduct funeral services tomorrow at 2 15 in the afternoon at which final rites will be held at Greenlawn. He is survived by his mother stepfather and three sisters and three brothers.

Elmer Coffey Myers Crossing Rev Ewing Greenlawn

Special Ceremonial Session at Stuart's Opera House

El Karnak Grotto plans a ceremonial session in Nelsonville at Stuart's Opera House on Thursday. About 20 candidates will report at the Masonic club rooms at 6 p.m. for medical examiner screening before the evening rites. A full dress rehearsal for the ceremonial staff occurs tonight at 7 o'clock at the opera house.

el Karnak Grotto Stuart’s Opera House Nelsonville Masonic Club Grotto Opera House

Arrests After Disturbance Prompt Fine for Barber

John Keller and Harl Barber were arrested by Officer Smith Saturday night for intoxication. Barber received a $10 fine plus costs.

John Keller Harl Barber Officer Smith Barber

Drunk Charge Leads to Fine and Release

Keller faced a drunkenness charge and was released after payment. He was arraigned on a charge of receiving intoxicating liquor contrary to ordinance and state peace. He pleaded guilty and was fined $100 plus costs by Mayor McCune yesterday.

Keller McCune

Fire department responds to North Grosvenor street blaze

Fire department rushed to the residence of Jas. Auflick Jr on North Grosvenor street yesterday. A defective flue caused the blaze but only slight damage occurred after extinguishing efforts.

Jas. Auflick Jr Grosvenor Street

Miner Rescued After Slate Collapse Breaks Leg

Glouster William Snedden, 19, of Hunterdon, employed at mine 281 Modoc, had his leg crushed when slate fell. He escaped crushing by leaping back as the rock cracked. Fracture set by Dr LeFever. he and his father James Snedden arranged to transfer him to a Columbus hospital, traveling on train No 5.

William Snedden Hunterdon Modoc Snedden Dr. LeFever James Snedden Columbus

Trimble Man Travels to Columbus for Operation at Grant Hospital

John Baird of Trimble route 1 went to Columbus yesterday to undergo an operation at Grant hospital. Dr W G Danford went to Columbus this morning to be present at the operation.

John Baird Trimble Columbus Grant Hospital W. G. Danford

Moser Buys Gibbs Dry Cleaning Business

Al Moser acquired the J. J. Gibbs dry cleaning and pressing business and assumed control yesterday morning. Gibbs had recently established the venture, which has prospered, with a laundry agency operated in connection.

al Moser Gibbs

Joseph Richards in Capital City on Business

Joseph Richards spends the day in the capital on business, conducting meetings and visiting offices to advance commercial interests in the region.

Joseph Richards

Mrs. Ella Walters Visits Guernsey County Relatives

Mrs. Ella Walters of Detroit, while visiting her mother Mrs. Thomas Parks, departed yesterday to spend a week with relatives in Guernsey County.

Ella Walters Detroit Thomas Parks Guernsey County

Gloucestershire Sportsmen elect 1922 officers

At a Glou ster meeting 1922 officers were elected with J H Cobb stepping down. New officers are Wm Wolf president Thomas McAllister vice president and C F Wallace secretary treasurer. Membership cards go out this week with 25 cent dues and junior members with buttons. The club will join the League of Ohio Sportsmen and push trash prosecution on Sunday Creek. A minstrel may be held at the opera house in February or March to raise funds.

Glouster Sportsmen Club J. H. Cobb State Sportsmen League of Ohio Sportsmen Sunday Creek Opera House

Remarkable Digestive Cure Boosts Confidence With Mayr Claim

A frustrated patient after three years of stomach doctrine tries Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The remedy is said to remove catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and ease inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It promises satisfaction with one dose or a refund.

Mayr

Guards to Arm Whiskey Warehouses in Washington

Prohibition officials authorize guards at bonded warehouses to carry sawed off shotguns after recent robberies and thefts of whiskey. Collectors of internal revenue distribute the firearms to guards at warehouse centers across districts to deter liquor bandits.

Washington

War Criminal Dittmar Sought After Prison Escape

Berlin January 31 Police search for Lieut Dittmar former submarine commander who escaped from Naumburg prison He was tried at Leipzig supreme court found guilty July 16 1921 of firing on the British hospital ship Llandovery Castle and sentenced to four years in prison.

Berlin Lieut Dittmar Naumburg Supreme Court Leipsig Llandovery Castle

Genoa Economic Conference Postponed Likely

A diplomatic report from London dated January 31 circulated that the Genoa economic conference probably would be postponed indefinitely.

London Genoa

Kenyon Resigns Senate for U S Appeals Court Seat

In Washington on January 81 William S Kenyon Republican of Iowa announced his decision to accept appointment as judge of the United States court of appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Kenyon has led the agricultural bloc and allied with the progressive group. Senator Harrison a Democrat of Mississippi called the move an attempt by President Harding to break up the bloc by removing its leader.

Washington William S. Kenyon Iowa United States Court of Appeals Eighth Judicial Circuit Keyon Harrison Mississippi Harding

Legion backs speedy road to bonus bill report

Washington January 31 Representatives of the American Legion told the house Ways and Means Committee that a soldier bonus bill will be reported favorably to Congress within two weeks. Chairman John T. Taylor urged fast work while Rep Green noted 600,000 to 900,000 ex servicemen are out of work and ill will toward the government.

Washington The American Legion House Ways and Means Congress Green Iowa John T. Taylor Legion Legislative Committee

Hooper Ridge Bible School and Local Visits

Hooper Ridge Bible school progresses at the Hooper Ridge church. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Earl Linscott and son of Nelsonville Miss Lillian Linscott of Athens and Miss Pearl Barnes of The Plains. Rev EF Pedicord of Glouster will preach next Sunday morning. D E Kasler and family called on Mr and Mrs Harvey Kasler Sunday. Mrs Frank Wolfe spent the weekend in Athens.

Bible School Earl Linscott Nelsonville Lillian Linscott Athens Pearl Barnes the Plains Linscott E. L. Keirns EF. E. Pedicord Glouster Hooper Ridge D. E. Kasler Harvey Kasler Frank Wolfe

Farmers in Washington complain at Harding conference

William H. Lyon of Sioux Falls testified before the Senate agriculture committee that the recent agricultural conference was packed against farmers. He said the platform did not reflect the desires of American farmers and that allied industries, packers and bankers, outvoted farmers.

Washington International News Service Harding William H. Lyon Sioux Falls Senate Committee On Agriculture Lyon Allied Industries

Let NervWorth Relieve Nervous Stomach Ailments Today

Suffering from nerves or stomach troubles? NervWorth claims quick relief by aiding digestion and calming the stomach. One dollar a bottle with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Local witness T. Bradstreet reports ease after using NervWorth for nerves, sleeplessness, and indigestion. McKee Drug Co. stocks it in Findlay, Ohio.

NervWorth Mr. T. Bradstreet Findlay McKee Drug Co

Cut in Milk Prices at Ellenwood Farm Milk Store

Beginning February 1 prices drop on delivery route quart 12 cents pint 6 4 cents. At the milk store quart 11 cents pint 6 cents. Standard state butterfat 3 1 4 percent. our milk about 6 percent. If average milk is 11 cents per quart, ours would be 14 cents. Herd tubercular tested and milk cared for sanitarily.

Ellenwood Farm Milk Store

Two Cases Start in Local Court Over Non-Support Charges

Mrs. Bratton of New Maralhfield filed an affidavit against husband Bratton for non-support of four children. He is said to have given only 4 dollars in three months, with 2 dollars advanced to buy shoes. A separate case involves Audrey Ramsey accusing husband William Ramsey of non-support. he was arrested after an affidavit was filed and awaits arraignment.

Clarke Bratton New Maralhfield Bratton Love Audrey D. Ramsey Sugar Creek Helwig William R. Ramsey Ramsey

666: A Speedy Remedy for Colds and LaGrippe

The text promotes 666 as the fastest cure for colds fever and LaGrippe. It claims rapid relief and positions the remedy as the most speedy option known.

Law enforcement takes center stage in fall campaign

Federal Prohibition Commissioner R A Haynes said enforcement of the eighteenth amendment will dominate the fall campaign. He praised Ohio's code and federal state coordination, noting women voters as a rising force for law, order, and decency in government.

Washington Ohio R. A. Haynes Haynes

Tooth Soothe Advertised For Toothache Relief

An aching tooth or gum can be eased by rubbing Tooth Soothe on inflamed gums or placing in a cavity on cotton. Dentists endorse Tooth Soothe for soothing toothache without cocaine or narcotics. Small bottles with directions cost only a few cents at drugstores.

Cant Be Beaten Miss Elsie Stanley Sets Attendance Mark

Freshman Elsie Stanley of Carbondale High has attended school since age six and earned a flawless record with no tardies or absences through her ninety years of life, surviving cold days and heavy home duties.

Elsie Stanley Carbondale High School

Princess Ma Tolka Returns After Steering Gear Failure

United States liner Princess Matolka limps back to port from a voyage to Danzig after steering gear failure in heavy seas. Among 403 passengers are 103 Polish orphans returning home in search of relatives.

New York United States Princess Matolka Dantzig Urday

Rate cuts warned by ex railroad head before ICC

Washington January 31 former director general Walker D Hines warned the interstate commerce commission that sweeping rate reductions sought by shippers could cause irreparable damage to transportation systems. He urged extreme caution to avoid public harm.

Washington Walker D. Hines Railroad Administration Interstate Commerce Commission Hines

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