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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1921

Page

5

Local society notes and upcoming travel plans

Miss Helen Allen leaves for Youngstown to visit Aunt Mrs. E L Morgan for several weeks. Byron Wolfe couple return from Columbus after a week with Dr and Mrs J C Kaplin. Miss Jean Gist vacationing in Gallipolis with Dr and Mrs Claude B Parker. Harry Bartlett preparing to relocate in Columbus from Chicago. B J Kessinger of Nelsonville visits O Boane, brother of Mrs Sloane. James Anderson family return from Pine Valley after visiting Mrs J A Dilts. Frank Jr and party drive to Buckeye Lake for a week with Mr and Mrs Stanley Dew in Nelsonville. Oscar O Mantz resigns from F C Stedman Co effective Aug 1 to rest then pursue other work. John W Klintworth and Howard C Dougan of The Ohio State Life Ins Co visit Athens area. John formerly with Athens Morning Journal.

John W. Klintworth Ohio State Life Insurance Co Marietta Howard C. Dougan Pennsville John Athens Morning Journal

Hopkins Return From Michigan Trip and Local Visits

Mr. C. D. Hopkins returned from the Hopkins summer home at Topinabee Michigan where he accompanied Mrs. Hopkins and Miss Rachel. Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Brunker came back to Middleport after visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Moody at 16 Race Street. The Forsyths plan a six week outing to Lake Chetek Wisconsin, visiting Mrs. Forsyths parents. Mrs. J. W. Pickett arrived home from Adrian Michigan after a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bethel. Fred Pickett returned from Detroit on business. Frank X. Rauch and children Eileen Jean and others are mentioned in the departure notes.

Mr. C. D. Hopkins Hopkins Topinabee Michigan Mrs. Hopkins Rachel Harry C. Brunker Middleport D. L. Moody Race Street F. D. Forsyth Northern Lakes J. W. Pickett Adrian, Mich Raymond Bethel Fred Pickett Detroit

Mrs Allegree and daughter Return From Visit in Athens

Mrs Leonard Allegree and daughter Mary departed for Charlottesville Virginia after a four and one month visit in Athens with D L Moody and family. They traveled to Connelsville with Byron Whipple and companions to visit an aunt unseen for twenty years before returning Monday.

Leonard Allegree Mary Charlottesville Athens D. L. Moody Logan Trimble Allegree Moe Connelsville Byron Whipple Clara Whipple Anna White Monay

Two Major Operations At Sheltering Arms Hospital

At Sheltering Arms hospital on Clark street Mrs. Herbert Downey underwent a very serious major operation July 13. The same day Mrs. Evan Griffith also underwent an operation. Both operations were very successful. Thursday Mrs. Earl Lindsey was taken to the Clark street hospital and is recovering nicely.

New Hospital Herbert Downey Sheltering Arms Hospital Clark Street Evan Griffith Earl Lindsey Clark Street Hospital

Miners Claim Unfair Treatment in West Virginia War

Wires report from Washington cites miner W E Hutchison testifying July 15 that miners who refused to deal at company stores in Mingo county faced discrimination. He alleges price hikes up to 50 percent at company stores and removal from company housing by Baldwin-Felts detectives.

Washington Mingo County W. E. Hutchison Senate West Virginia Hutchison Burnwell Coal and Coke Company Baldwin-Felts

Rusty Nail Death Claims 11-Year-Old James Butta

In Connerville Ohio on July 15 an 11 year old boy, James Butta, died after stepping on a rusty nail and contracting lockjaw. A separate line notes a $100,000 payment for a single pearl described as the largest on record, pear shaped and over 200 grains.

Connerville James Butta

Thousands of Endeavorers Parade in New York City

Delegates to the sixth World Christian Endeavor gather in New York led by singing of Onward Christian Soldiers. About 15 000 march along Broadway with vivid bands banners floats and distinctive attire creating a memorable colorful procession through the historic avenue.

New York City America New York Christian Endeavor Ilor Fifth Avenue Utah Kansas

Athens Residents Urged Help Sharpsburg Flood Families

Relief Committee chair M D Hughes and Miss Atkinson led a donation drive in Athens to aid eight or nine households in the Sharpsburg flood area. Volunteers will collect serviceable household goods next Saturday and Monday at the City Building, with a moving van to pick up items. The Red Cross funds will cover some needs but material aid is essential to replace full homes.

Relief Committee For Red Cross Sharpsburg M. D. Hughes Miss Atkinson Athens Washington Relief Committee

Gunmen Are Taken While Eating Lunch

Bobby Hunt and James Walsh, who escaped from a Cleveland jail 22 days ago, were recaptured and returned to Cleveland from Youngstown to face murder charges in the shooting of Patrolman Elmer Sprosty. They were seized at a former railroad detective’s home as they ate lunch, revolvers and ammunition ready, and reportedly swore never to be captured alive.

Cleveland Bobby Hunt James Walsh Youngstown Elmer Sprosty Hunt Walsh Hangi G

Japan Replies on Disarmament Conference Participation

The article outlines that Japan accepted the invitation to a disarmament conference but insists on not tying the Far Eastern questions to acceptance. The United States plans a rejoinder through Secretary Hughes and seeks a formal understanding before President Harding issues a general invitation. Officials will also choose a conference date.

United States Japan Pacific Hughes Harding

Fair at A. P. Hixson Farm Saturday Evening

A community fair will be held Saturday evening July 16 at the A. P. Hixson farm. The event offers oats, ice cream, lemonade, candy and cake with proceeds benefiting McDougall church.

A. P. Hixson Farm McDougall Church

Tax receipts rise as economy seems to recover

United Press reports that for the first half of July federal tax collections exceeded two million dollars more than the same period last year. Government ordinary receipts reached about 103 million dollars, up from 69 million, signaling progress out of the wartime economic depression.

Ralph F. Couch United Press Washington Treasury Ols Federal Reserve Board

Officials Shake Up Lorain Police After Kidnapping Arrests

In Lorain Ohio on July 15 the civil service secretary Justin J Minnich resigns and Patrolman Floyd B Glover is suspended amid a police department shake up after arrests of Edgar Spore Stanley Parsley Steve Mackin and Edward Andrews on charges of kidnapping dry agents.

Lorain Justin J. Minnich Civil Service Commission Floyd B. Glover Edgar Spore Stanley Parsley Steve Mackin Edward Andrews

Will Hand Out Another Plum

Columbus Ohio July 16 An announcement that appointment of a state superintendent of pardons and parole would be made tomorrow caused speculation in legislative circles here Dr H S MacAyeal director of welfare refused to give any indication as to the selection under the re organization act as the sub for the state clemency board Rumors today were that Rev John R Rutledge of Cleveland former district anti saloon teague superintendent would be MacAyeal s selection

Columbus H. 8. MacAyeal John R. Rutledge Cleveland Mac Ayeal

Legion Men to Sail for France Soon

New York reports the American Legion party of 250 members will sail from New York on August 3 to France as guests of the French government. Led by Franklin D Olier the delegation will visit Blois for the Joan of Arc statue dedication and stage a burlesque at the old reclassification board headquarters.

New York Benzine Board France Bloig United States Army Legionnaires Franklin I’olier Legion Blois Joan of Arc Joan of Arc Committee New York City Reclassification Board

Workers Seize Jap Kawasaki Dockyards

In Nobe, Japan, workers seized Kawasaki dockyards after driving out the foreman and turning control to a workers executive committee. Martial law is being considered as a possibility amid the takeover.

Nobe Japan Kawasaki

Bank Robbers Loot $40,000 From Paymaster Porter Near Charleyvoi

In Charlevoi Pennsylvania on July 15, bandits robbed Paymaster Porter of the Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Company of a bag containing 40000 dollars. The assault occurred in a streetcar three miles from Charlevoi as Porter traveled to the company mine.

Charlevoi, Pa Porter Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Company

Treasure and Treasure-houses lecture at Chautauqua

Yesterday afternoon at Chautauqua Dr. Stephen A. Lloyd of Chicago gave a lecture titled Treasure and Treasure-houses. He argued treasure lies in people not wealth, urged unselfish family life and warned four enemies of home harmony self-pity irritability fault finding and nagging. The talk mixed humor with advice on parental support for children and noted Laurant and Company performances that delighted the audience and children with some magical antics and audience participation.

Chautauqua Stephen A. Lloyd Chicago New York State Laurant and Company

Tanlac Brings Helen Wood Back to Health Says

Mrs. Helen M. Wood of Akroa Ohio praises Tanlac for quick relief after years of stomach and liver trouble. She reports improved appetite rest at night and renewed energy with no headaches or nervousness.

Mra Helen M. Wood N. Union St. Akrom Ohio Taniac

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helen Allen E. L. Morgan Byron Wolfe J. C. Kaplin Jean Gist Gallipolis Claude B. Parker Grace Gist Harry Bartlett City B. J. Kessinger Nelsonville O. Boane Mr. Kessinger Sloane James Anderson Pine Valley J. A. Dilts North Cemetery Street Frank Jr Buckeye Lake Mrs Stanley Dew Nellsonville Buckeye Lake Park Oscar O. Mantz Nation Department F. C. Stedman Company Mantz Frank X. Rauch Eileen, Jean Agar Waite Jooklet Bradfield Regulator CO Dept Atlanta. GA Flas Corgenter Cw WO Athen Qlouster Senafig Gibson’s Pharmacy Rusty Nail Local Japo Will Swanson Furniture Co E. State Street Uncle Sam U. S. & Saratoga Athens, Ohio Chautaucu Russia Akron Sana Aae Rene Huran Logan's Book and News Store W. Union St
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