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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
3
Nelsonville celebrated a safe Fourth with two baseball games one morning one afternoon. Firecrackers were banned within city limits preventing injuries and there were no arrests or drunk cases reported in police court. Hurrah for Nelsonville.
Elkarnak Grotto hosted a 350 guest picnic at Glen Bbangrove with ice cream lemonade and water. Youth activities included swings and teeter totters while adults played volleyball and cards. An evening pavilion dance featured a colored music group and a grand fireworks display. Meals were served as guests departed after a joyful day.
Jr. and Mrs. Earl Lama hosted Grace Sauvage and L. H. Fucker in Middleport while A. G. Mechem visited Columbus. Ed Cranmer and daughter spent the weekend with Dr. B. E. Acomb’s sister in Vanesville. A. J. Comb departed for a several week motor trip east.
City health officer Dr. C C Butt says Nelsonville is in excellent health. June saw only two deaths and one house under quarantine for whooping cough. Local social notes mention visits and funerals among residents including Hamm Keskening Parks Pride Burnell and McDowell.
The obituary notes a local woman who passed away leaving three sons and five daughters. One daughter, Mrs. D Chapman, resides in this city and the deceased was well known here having visited her daughter many times.
Robert Darnell three month old son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Harnell died Monday at home. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 10 AM at the Monday church with burial at Greenlawn.
An eight month old child of Mr and Mrs B H McCargish died Sunday at their Old Floodwood home. Rev Brillhart will conduct the service this afternoon and burial was held at Greenlawn.
Arthur Harrold, age 32, died Sunday at his residence in Buchtel. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in Buchtel.
The King Heralds enjoyed a Saturday picnic at the Jackson farm with games and swinging. Ice cream for 20 guests was served by Mrs. Jackson. Attendees included Bobby Stalder Ruth Mickle and Mrs Dowler s two sisters and brother from Marion. They returned on the six o clock car. The next meeting will be at Mary Louise Pritchard s Fort Street home.
Mr and Mrs C E Weltzheimer and family spent Monday at Buckeye Lake. Mrs Joseph Edwards spent the weekend in Columbus as guest of her son and daughter. Mrs Joe Galvin and three children are guests of the former's parents at Pomeroy.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Auflick Sr entertained their children at a noon chicken dinner Monday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. James Auflick and family, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Auflick Jr and child, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Contner and children, Mrs. Bess Culp and children of Columbus, Misses Bertha and Edna Auflick, Master Ralph Auflick and Miss Ethel Garber of Columbus.
Miss Ethel Garber of Columbus visits grandmother Mrs. Andrew Auflick. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stilwell and daughter Ernestine return from a week with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stilwell of Trimble. Ernestine Stillwell hosts Miss Beatrice Taylor of Indianapolis. Mrs. Bessie Culp and sons Paul and Bob visit parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Auflick. Mrs. W. H. Cann and children and Mrs. Frank Benson visit relatives in Huntington West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Louw Rice and daughter Louise spend weekend at Buckeye Lake.
Mr. Hubert Mender, Mr. Carl s and Mr. Don Harth departed Tuesday at noon by way of Cincinnati for a two week or longer eastern tour. They plan stops in Philadelphia New Jersey City and New York to sight see.
Mr and Mrs H Mender and their children Carl Audrey Marjorie and the Rev Cecil drove to Columbus and returned on Friday in a family outing.
Mr. Dave Burnell is summoned to Middleport to attend his brother's funeral. Funeral services are to be held Tuesday afternoon.
Supt and Mrs D A Ferree completed a week long vacation at Lakeside and Cedar Point. J Ferree attended sessions of the Ohio State Teachers Association during the trip.
Miss Edna Rutledge of Circle Hill, Miss Bertha Sanders of Millfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Carson Sanders Jr. were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sanders.
Mrs Ella Powers left Friday to join a Steubenville party and enjoy a week long outing at Buckeye Lake.
Mrs. Sarah Thorn aged 81 died Sunday night at her Carbon Hill home. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
The American Legion led a Sunday service for Second Lieutenant Burrell Mathews at the Powell home. Mathews died in a French hospital two years ago. Rev Leon Arpee officiated. The Legion conducted rites at Greenlawn. Mathews is buried beside his mother who had died a few weeks earlier.
Mrs. Donald Shafer welcomed Needle Shuttle Club members for an elegant luncheon and pleasant social evening. Guests included Mrs. Floyd Duncan, Mrs. Sherman Sprankle and Mrs. L. H. Hawkins.
Mr and Mrs W L Hudson and family spent the weekend in Lebanon Ohio as guests of Mrs Hudsons son and his wife. Miss Cathleen Scott returned from a two weeks YWCA conference in Pennsylvania. Miss Alberta Stoneburner of Columbus is visiting Miss Vivian Kelly.
Citizens are urged to buy Chautauqua tickets now for a bigger event this year. The program promises a good hearing and a strong start as Chautauqua opens Friday with details and a contact through Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Sanders and their young son of Columbus were weekend guests of their parents here. Jack Sanders joined them for a two week visit. Mr. and Mrs. R B Weitzell of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. N D Kreig. Mrs. John Hill has returned from a Columbus hospital much improved. C L Bruna of Steubenville visited Miss Muriel Baugh over the weekend. Miss Lillian Bryson returned to Columbus after visiting her aunt Mrs. Josie Baugh.
The Fourth of July in Chicago claimed 12 lives. Five beach drownings and five auto accidents added to a deadly day. Deputy sheriff R. K. Sherman died in an accidental shooting by his daughter. John Fifer was also fatally shot by Louis Woniak during celebrations.
A reader reports long stomach suffering ended by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The product claims to remove catarrhal mucus and reduce inflammation to treat stomach, liver and intestinal issues. One dose persuades with money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co. Athens and Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville advertise it.
Ezra Walker displays the season's first locally grown roasting ears and a cucumber from his 20 by 50 feet patch in Athens. He notes over 12 dollars of early vegetables produced for family use and sale, with no losses reported. He praises vegetable gardening as a strong source of income and says the Athens market for fresh vegetables is thriving.
Washington scored five runs in the ninth inning on two passes three doubles and two singles to beat the Red Sox 7 to 3 after Boston had led 4 to 1.
Gov Davis and eight new cabinet members prepare lists for state office appointments amid a broad reorganization. The second cabinet meeting will set chiefs of divisions and minor officials next Friday as many officials seek reappointment or new posts.
T. F. Van Meter, a traveling sign painter in Athens, praises Wonder Soap from Athens Soap & Chemical Co. for removing paint stains and asks for a dollar’s worth at once. The soap is sold at Athens drug or grocery stores with mail samples available.
Alexander defeated the Reds 6 to 2 following the Cubs 4 to 2 loss in the morning game.
Mrs Cora D Hawk 45 wife of Athens county commissioner John W Hawk died Sunday in a Columbus sanitarium from acute nephritis. She is survived by her husband two sons Dewey and Reeder and daughter Grace of Home, plus her father A P Reeder and three sisters. Funeral Thursday at Graham's Chapel with burial at Clarks Chapel after the body arrived in Athens earlier today.
Bernard Arthur Frost two months old son of Mr and Mrs Guy Frost died Sunday evening at 5 30 after an illness from birth Funeral services set for Wednesday morning at Clarks Opel The procession will leave 15 Riverside at 9 o clock
The article notes extreme heat with 99 degrees at 5 PM and 95 by noon on Tuesday. Forecasters say relief arrives after another 24 hours, predicting cooler weather. A government device at Amesville logged 97.5 degrees, underscoring the record heat in Athens County.
Mr and Mrs Linza Antle of Trimble marked their 54th wedding anniversary with the Athens K of P at the fair grounds. They were married July 4 1867 in Trimble and have lived on a Morgan County farm for years.
A birthday gathering at the home of Miss Emma Kuhine in Jacksonville marked her nineteenth birthday with games music and late hour refreshments. Attendees included Martha Kuhne Mary Hill Grace Gillett Charlotte Meeks and many others from nearby communities.
Frank A. McCann whose body returned from overseas and arrived in Hoboken then Jacksonville was buried at Lancaster Street Cemetery in Athens after funeral services at Holy Cross church. He left Jacksonville for Camp Sherman April 26 1918 and served in the 88th Division before dying October 29 1918 at Base Hospital 42 France. His body arrived June 18 then July 2 in Jacksonville with a soldier escort.
A special meeting of Glouster Aerie F. O. E. will be held in the lodge room Thursday at 7 o'clock to arrange the big affair planned for next Saturday. All Eagles are urged to attend.
Last Saturday the Derthick mine operated with 80 percent of workers at their posts and loaded over 800 tons of coal. It marked the first Saturday shift since miners began observing a Saturday holiday. The practice originated in the Hocking Valley and spread to other Ohio fields before being largely dropped elsewhere except Sunday Creek and parts of Hocking Valley.
Funeral services for Mrs Clyde Price were conducted Sunday at 2 PM at her Urbancrest home by J A Goddard formerly of Meigs Church of Christ. The Order of Eastern Star participated. Interment followed in the city cemetery. Survived by husband and four year old son Gail.
Marshal Williams searched a Taylor Ridge shanty believed to be Bill Bernard’s home and found equipment for bootleg liquor. Bernard was not at home. the items were seized and the place shut down temporarily by the officer.
The Glouster post office opened this morning with entirely new equipment replacing the decade old machinery. The office had recently advanced from third to second class as business grew, making the upgrade necessary.
Fourth of July celebrations featured picnics and ball games in multiple towns. The Bishop grove hosted a large Sunday school picnic from churches including the Church of Christ Methodist and Calvary Baptist, attracting hundreds as the biggest local gathering. In Jacksonville the U B church enjoyed a grove picnic with many attendees, while Oakdale also held a daylong celebration. Jacksonville and Gloucester squads played ball, giving those at picnics a chance to watch games.
Millfield defeated Glouster 5 to 7 on Sunday at Millfield. The next day they returned to the opponents' home field and won 6 to 1 over the local team, showcasing stronger offense.
Canaan township farm bureau members will meet Thursday July 7 at 7 A M in the Canaanville school house to elect officers and arrange plans for next year. J C McClanahan is township director and will lead the program.
Historical account notes a Chinese practice where murderers face death from prolonged sleeplessness. The condemned is kept awake and subjected to foot-beating until death, typically within nine to ten days.
Lefty Cooper faltered as the Cardinals beat the Pirates 6 to 3 in the second game after a 5 to 2 morning victory. Both teams swapped runs in a tight doubleheader showing early season power.
On homes and farms The best securities obtained through our building society offer positive safety and high esteem. By selecting us you protect your money with 6 per cent interest and profit. Invite inquiries in person or by mail at Buckeye State Building and Loan Rankin Building. Westgate Columbus. Deposit boxes cost $2 per year.
Article extols Tanlac as a scientifically compounded vegetable tonic from ten ingredients. It cites Britannica and Potter’s Therapeutics notes on tonics, appétite, digestion, and vitality, claiming Tanlac supports general tone, liver function, and convalescent appetite with reconstructive action.
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