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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1922
Page
3
Doanville hosts Rev. Cecil Mender at 7 tonight for services. Local residents hosted weekend visits from families in Wilkensburg Columbus Lebanon and Indianapolis. The column also notes a burial, family condolences, and community announcements.
Charles McDonald aged 22 was seriously hurt Saturday when struck by a Hocking Traction street car while helping haul trash at the New York farm. He had two ribs broken and possible internal injuries. Doctors G. Dew and W. Cable attend him.
Mrs. E. H. Wilson received a pleasant surprise Friday night at home as members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad? Teachers? called for a social gathering. A pot luck supper followed the social time.
The King's Men conducted a Sunday service and reported a good meeting. They will hold another service at Millfield next Sunday evening with expectations of another fine gathering.
The Berean class had 113 men present on Sunday. Ed Wallace delivered a fine lesson, and Rev. Johnson, the regular teacher, will be present next Sunday.
Nelsonville mourns Eugene J. Cable pioneer merchant at his East Columbus street home at 5 30 this morning following a gall duct infection after attending the Kaler funeral in Athens last Thursday. Born December 6 1848 he spent 58 years with Cable Hardware Co and retired five years ago. Survived by wife two daughters Louise Blanche Jones and Lena Eugenia Dean and two granddaughters. brother Captain C A Cable preceded him. Funeral Wednesday July 26 at 10:00 conducted by Rev Leon Arpee and Rev Arthur M Mann.
About 451 of the summer term students at Ohio University had paid fees by noon Monday with roughly 100 in advisor discussions, putting total near 550 as half planned to extend five more weeks. Registration Monday and classes start Tuesday morning with six days per week.
The passage notes that remaining students and their groups will be largely inactive next term with the Y M C A and Y W C A following the slogan work. The implication is a shift in activity levels and focus during the upcoming term.
London July 24 Britain agrees to cooperate with the United States to suppress illegal rum running from British territory after an official note from Britain to Washington.
Senator Oscar Underwood charged in the Senate that a German scheme aims to compel restoration of German property seized and sold in the United States and to force payment of profits to former German owners. He backed Francis Garvan in opposing return of dye patents and urged settlement of war claims from proceeds of alien property sales under Versailles and the separate U S Germany peace.
A vintage ad urges readers to use Moava Dental Cream to prevent tooth loss and treat pyorrhea and bleeding gums. It claims the product strengthens loosened teeth, eases sensitivity, and delivers permanent relief with a money back offer if unsatisfied. McKee Drug Co. supplies the cream.
Jacob P. Menges is charged with cruelty to his daughter Irene Menges. An affidavit by Sheriff Knappenbarger details Irene being confined in a hot house on the Menges farm without shelter food or clothing. Irene was sent to Toledo hospital for the insane for treatment.
Ernest Grimes of Athens was the Friday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cade and stayed through Sunday with the Stauffers. Mrs. Ed Shipley of Athens visited her mother Mary Michaels and others before motoring to Clifton and back. The stork arrived at Ervin Vore’s home Saturday delivering an eight pound baby named Ervin Walter.
Fred Wetlow came back from a week fishing at Gursville with 16 pounds of fish. Mr. and Mrs. Fred De Weese and Irene Gabriel return to Mansfield. Ruby Gabriel, Margaret Noble and others came home from Athens after summer school. Steve Kaufman reportedly bought the Barker store building from Mrs. Tude Gabriel and plans to open a new store. Jillian Brown and family of Athens visited grandparents J. K. and Mrs. Brown.
Washington reports Hoover convened talks with coal producers to fix a fair price amid rail shortages. Prices at mines have surged to 7.50 and 8 dollars as panicky buyers push up costs after a four month mine stoppage and rail disruption.
Jacksonville John Cook, a former Jacksonville boy, will speak Tuesday evening at the M E church following his Billy Sunday conversion in Charleston West Virginia. He asks for a full house and is visiting at his sister Mrs William Hallam’s home.
Eber William McKinley son of Dan J. and Mary A. McKinley was born in Jacksonville on January 3 1908. He died in Columbus Ohio on July 9 1922 at age 14 years 6 months and 6 days after heart failure during a visit with his mother and brother. He was a faithful church member and carrier for Athens Messenger for five years. He leaves his parents brother and many relatives and friends with one sister deceased earlier. The community mourns his untimely death and recalls his cheerful disposition and service to church and school.
The note expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and flowers during bereavement. It also thanks Rev Snyder for consoling words, the singers, L R Andrews, the undertaker, and Mr. and Mrs D J McKinley and Son.
H H Atkinson of 995 Chalker St Akron says Tanlac cured his wife’s stomach pains palpitations and sleep troubles after two years of distress. The family keeps Tanlac on hand and believes it has done her a world of good. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
In Camden New Jersey on July 24 three socialites from New York were jailed after a $10 000 car chase and brawl with a woman driver in Clementon. Stuart Cuthbert his wife Mrs Cuthbert and Richard Clark fought over the back seat causing injuries including a broken nose and a dislocated shoulder. The trio were sentenced to jail and the car was held pending their release as two friends from New York sought their freedom.
George H. Bobo born September 18 1857 near Canaanville Ohio married Nancy Davis September 27 1879. They had two sons and four daughters including Florence Mapes who preceded him. He joined South Canaan Baptist Church later moved to Athens dying July 21 1922 at age 64. He belonged to the Improved Order of Red Men in Athens and is survived by his wife two sons Bertha wife of Charles Sheldon and Mrs Charles Holdcroft of Zaleski seven grandchildren two sisters Mrs Jennie Street and Mrs Elizabeth Killian and brother Moses of Colfax Iowa. Also a note on hard water and Blue Devil. 7-24-26-28 WORK FOR OPEN SHOP NEW YORK July 24. The charge that railway heads are utilizing the strike as an effort to install the open shop was made here today after a central strike committee meeting.
Mrs Albert Zimmer of Glouster was taken to Grant hospital Columbus Saturday and underwent an operation Sunday morning reports from Columbus say she is getting along nicely. Glouster Cooperative Store Co elected W R Dewland president G W Cavey vice president Clyde S Price secretary M M Bryson treasurer. Dean Favor returns from Carlisle Pa after six weeks Reserve Officers' Military Training course plans to enter Jefferson Medical School Philadelphia this fall. Mrs Doris King of Chicago visiting Mr and Mrs M M Bryson returned from Chesterhill. Mrs G A Vernon returned from Athens Chauncey, visiting Mr and Mrs James Williams George Norris. Work progresses on Glouster State Bank building contractor Russell Lent removed obstruction from street. Mr and Mrs S S Jacobs and daughter Hilah at Buckeye Lake and Columbus this week. Mr and Mrs W Hawk and two sons Roy and Jim head to Cheboygan Mich for week outing. James Jennings, George and Frank Jennings and Mrs Kate Swanson visited Akron. Carl McLain to Byesville for a week with relatives. Mr and Mrs Plumer Lax and two children of Albany Easie Cline of Nelsonville and Fred Hooper and four children of Athens guests of Ben Hooper. Miss Hettie Hooper weekend guest of Rose Mindigo and Beatrice Wright. Freddie and Frank Hooper of Athens spend week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Ben Hooper.
Alfred Hummel died Sunday at his son C G Hummel’s home in Mechanicsburg at 75 after heart trouble. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from the residence. burial in Hebbardsville cemetery. He moved from near Elliott to Athens in 1901 then lived in Mechanicsburg. survived by wife deceased last January, eleven siblings including Solomon and William, and three children C W Hummel Anton Furnace and Mrs Ethel Spurrier. twelve grandchildren. Also notes the death of Mrs Alice McNeal at 59 and burial arrangements in Lodi.
M. D. Hughes reports most Athens veterans have submitted compensation claims. Since last Wednesday about 33 claims were filed at his office, 31 on Wednesday and Thursday, with a few isolated cases remaining. All claims must reach Columbus officials by August 9.
Two unmasked bandits robbed the J S Burns and Son filling station in Zanesville Ohio around 7 pm yesterday night taking 300 dollars in cash and 50 dollars in checks before fleeing the scene.
Mr and Mrs William Rose thank nurses neighbors ministers pallbearers flower girls singers and the funeral director for support during Margie Rose’s illness and death.
The town shows a lull as about half the summer students depart. Local eateries and boards report reduced crowds while the post office notes a quiet spell amid ongoing rail troubles and shorter mail volumes.
Memorial note from Mrs Edna Williams and children Poster and Lucile marks the first anniversary of Emmett J Williams death. It expresses love, remembrance, and hope of a future reunion beyond farewells.
In Hornell New York early today a striking shopman Frank Arbididal was shot and killed in railroad yards. Striker Charles Cescero was wounded. Erie detectives Anthony Rutski Mark Valentine and Vincent Kesner are held on manslaughter charges.
Premier Lloyd George announced in the house of commons that Britain has ceased all production of poison gas except for experimental purposes. The statement reflects the country’s shift away from chemical weapon manufacturing.
Gas escaping from defective plumbing into walls caused two blasts at the American Chandler camp plant early today. Police and fire authorities estimate losses over 20000 dollars as windows in around a dozen nearby homes were blown out.
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation reports June livestock movement through cooperative channels totaled 124 623 130 pounds to terminal markets. Athens County Livestock shipped 77 050 pounds. One hundred four shippers in the county used the service, sending stock valued at 5 708 77 to market.
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