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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1922

Page

5

Society Notes on Mrs Pickering and Local Visitors

Mrs S B Pickering and her granddaughter Missa Mary Helen Dailey prepare for an indefinite California visit with stops in Columbus Chicago NL and Denver also Los Angeles and San Diego. Wednesday they stayed in Albany with Mr and Mrs O D Dailey and other local social rounds accompany the journeys of Dr Oral Stephenson and Mrs McKinstry.

S. B. Pickering Missa Mary Helen Dailey California Columbus Chicago Denver Colorado Los Angeles San Diego Cail Albany O. D. Dailey

Lawn Party Honors Iowa State Professor Atkinson Visit

Delightful lawn party Wednesday evening at 26 Morris avenue hosted by Prof. and Mrs. A. A. Atkinson. Guests included Prof. J. H. Atkinson head of the English department at Iowa State College Ames Iowa and Mrs. Atkinson with daughter Marian. Thirty five guests attended before the honorees and family departed by motor home for Columbus.

A. A. Atkinson Morris Avenue

Morgan Suffers Injury at Farmers Picnic Ball Game

T L Morgan clerk of courts and reelection candidate remains home at 127 East State Street with a right ankle injury from a ball game at the Farmers and Merchants picnic. He was catcher for the mechanics team when struck by a pitched ball causing swelling. diagnosis unclear and X ray unavailable. The injury curtails his courthouse work and campaign activity. friends may call at his residence.

T. L. Morgan East State Street Farmers’ and Merchants Fair Grounds

Charleston Man Surrenders After Twelve Day Siege

In Hinton a man barricaded in his home withstood a twelve day siege. One man was killed and four others wounded, including his father John Fredeking who had been paroled from a state insane asylum. Fredeking surrendered to state police this morning after being offered water. He was wounded in both arms and taken to jail with medical staff attending.

Charleston W. Va Hinton John Fredeking Justice of the Peace Fredeking

Germany Must Pay War Debts

Senatorial testimony in Washington asserts Germany must settle the war debts owed to the United States. A Mitchell Palmer, former attorney general and alien property custodian, testified that full payment may be pursued through seizure of German property in the United States.

Washington Germany United States Senate Mitchell Palmer

Lewis Refuses Comment on Governor McCray Telegram

John L. Lewis president of the U N M A declined to discuss a telegram from Indiana Governor McCray to President Harding that labeled Lewis as loyal and defiant concerning Harriet Putnam.

Philadelphia John L. Lewis U.N. M. of A McCray Indiana Harding Lewis Harriet Putnam

Deserted actress dies after poison plan in Dayton hotel

Detroit actress Mrs. Prescott McGee formerly Gloria Adams, aboard the Shubert circuit, drank poison at the Holden Hotel in Dayton with one vacation day left and died at Miami Valley hospital after being deserted by her husband and unable to pay hotel bills.

Dayton, O Prescott McGee Detroit Holden Hotel Miami Valley Hospital Gloria Adams Shubert Dayton

Tariff Changes Face Senate Opposition

Washington July 27 Republican members of the senate finance committee pressed sweeping revisions to the pending tariff bill in an effort to speed final consideration. The silk schedule was rewritten to remove five pages of duties on silk products and adopt a blanket ad valorem rate of 55 percent on woven fabrics made wholly or mainly of silk not otherwise specified.

Washington Senate Finance Committee

Gossiner Tarred and Fined in Local Tarring Incident

Kalamazoo Michigan July 27 Justice Simmonson of Fast Saugatuck fined over $600 to nearly all participants in the tar and feathering of Bert Lenters a farmer near here The act arose from alleged circulation of stories about a pretty young woman in a church congregation and the minister involved

Kalamazoo Mich Justice Simmonson

Crooked Deal Is Afforded in Trial

In Chicago on July 27 Judge Thomas Taylor Jr. presided over the Murphy Mader Shea trial where prosecutors alleged a juror, described as part of Chicago's big three labor circle, was an ally of a state's witness and exchanges of smiles occurred among witness juror and the special prosecutor.

Chicago Thomas Taylor Jr Murphy-Mader-Shea Chicago Labor World

Ruth Phipp Dugout Argument Baffles Yankees

In St. Louis the Yankees and Browns game sparked an in dugout argument between Babe Ruth and Walter Phipp in the sixth inning. Manager Miller Huggins refused to discuss details saying there were no injuries and the cause could not be learned.

ST. Louis Babe Ruth Walter Phipp Yankee St. Louis Browns Miller Huggins Yankees

More Court Orders in Rail Strike Ruling

Four more preliminary injunctions restraining strikers from picketing or interfering with railroads were granted by Judge George T. Page in federal court today. Fifty additional deputy marshals were sworn in to enforce the court's mandates in Chicago.

Chicago George T. Page

Doctor Regains Sight After Turkish Bath Miracle

Philadelphia July 27 Dr Lenemue J Deal 81 of 2206 North Hancock street woke with restored vision after sleeping in a Turkish bath overnight. The Jefferson Medical College graduate had been nearly blind, distinguishing only night from day, before the unusual treatment by a local emporium. A panel of doctors called the case miraculous and baffling after prior failed efforts.

Philadelphia Lenemue J. Deal North Hancock Street Jefferson Medical College Leavin Deal

Lacy Hay Fever Relief Case Hails Kerkers Remedy

Mrs. G. W. Lacy of Orrville Ohio reports her husband W. Lacy an engineer on the Cleveland Akron and Columbus line found Kerkers Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy effective after trying many other remedies and doctors. The drug is sold in Athens exclusively by McKee Drug Co.

W. Lacy Michigan Kerke G. W. Lacy Orrville Ohio Lacy Cleveland Akron & Columbus Kerker Athens McKee Drug Co

Republican women hear candidate pitches in Athens county

Spectators filled the Athens county common pleas court room as Republican women heard pitches from candidates for county offices. Speakers included for recorder J A Fuller and others for auditor, with Deputy Sheriff McKinley also presenting. W A Carpenter distributed sample ballots and instructions, then Mrs. Price named the county executive committee members across multiple townships.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Room Anna Price Woman's Republican Club Athens County Elizabeth McGrath ND. K Seward Athens J. A. Fuller Pearl Helwig Fred Cornwell McKinley W. A. Carpenter County Board of Elections Republican County Executive Committee John Finsterwald Hal W. Murphy Frank Murphy A. L. Sloane Carl Porter Bertha Dailey H. J. Atkinson Gil Harry Kelly T. J. Davis York Township A. J. Crawford Trimble Township Lucille Linsett Ames Township Lillian Bardin Bern Township A. P. Linscott Canaan Township Art Finsterwald Rome Town E. L. Wilson Waterloo Township Frank Goldsberry Lee Township Anna Williams Lody Township Ray Morrison Alexander Township Desmona Swartz Carthage

Peterson's Ointment Piles Disappear Claim

Readers report rapid relief from piles after using Peterson's Ointment with prices shown. In Columbus, Ohio a grisly river tragedy unfolds as Howard Fritz 14 is found after a 24 hour police search and a severed head of Henry Dreitencher 8 is recovered from the Scioto river.

Columbus Howard Fritz Scioto River Henry Dreitencher

Marriage Trends in Athens County Outlying Areas Rise

County records show 21 marriages in July totaling 42 people, with only five to twelve percent from Athens and two to five percent from Nelsonville. July licenses include 55 percent from smaller towns and rural districts, up from 34 percent in June, while residents from outside Ohio account for 17 percent in July.

Athens County Athens Nelsonville Iis Lcenses Athena Ohio West Virginia Texas Out of Ohio

Multiple Adults Named in Local Census-Like List

A fragmented OCR list names several individuals with ages and occupations in various towns. Included are Fred O Deweese 23 miller Mansfield and Jennie Gabriel 18 at home Plains with Rev Daniel Mc Gurk. Daniel A Pierce 28 mechanical engineer Guysville. Muriel J Hartley 22 at home Millfield with Rev J F Parking. Fred K Brown 22 farmer Athens and Grace M Creamer 20 at home Athens with Rey M B Chatley.

Fred O. Deweese Miller Mansfield Jennie Gabriel Plains Daniel McGurk Daniel A. Pierce Guysville Muriel J. Hartley Millfield J. F. Parking Fred &K. Brown Farmer Athens Grace M. Creamer Rey M.B. Chatley

Poultry Demonstration Planned at Burt Kubns Residence

A poultry feeding and culling demonstration will be held at Burt Kubns's residence on July 31 starting at 9 o'clock. County Agent E Raymond and other poultry experts will discuss all phases of poultry business.

Burt Kubns O'Cloek E. KR. Raymond Rutland Carbondale G. A. Bennett Betty Columbus Juanita Pace Roseville Ada Chapin Fred Joy Carl Wright Cambridge Amanda Sayers Chauncey Stacey Sayers Henderson Charles Morin Pennaville Husky Homer Chapman Will Morris Marietta

Cousins Visit Family in Carrington Details

George and Eleanor Kelmans are spending the week with their uncle J. W. McDaniel at Carrington while visiting the area. The guests are staying with their cousin Mrs. Jasper Brown.

Jasper Brown George Eleanor Kelmns J. W. McDaniel Carrington

Riding Club Puts On a Fox Chase

The Athens Riding Club staged a fox chase led by president L. D. Poston with Franz Woodworth as master of hounds. A trained Kentucky fox started at the fair grounds and the chase ended near Union church on Marshfield road with the fox captured. Several club members rode or followed by auto and a plentiful supper followed. Participants included L. I. Poston Franz Woodworth Miss Derre Moore Miss Harriet Sprague Miss Marcia Scott Miss Florence Poston Miss Mary Caroline Logan and others.

Athens L. I. Poston Franz Woodworth Derre Moore Harriet Sprague Marcia Scott Florence Poston Mary Caroene Logan Davis Nelsonville

Picnic at Oyster Park In Glouster Host WCTU Event

The WCTU plans a picnic at Oyster Park on Palos Road this Tuesday afternoon in a shady grove opened by Leach Bros. in the main road area. Also Carmi A. Thompson, Republican governor candidate, to speak Friday at 2 PM on the lawn of Attorney George W. Rose at Republic Avenue.

Palos Road Leach Bros Carmi A. Phompson Republian George W. Rose Republic Avenue

Measure to Restore Rights of Poles

Senate resolution proposes returning former Polish Legion members who served as an independent unit in the war without immigration restrictions. Senator McCormick of Illinois sponsors the measure.

Washington Polish Legion Germany Senate McCormick Republican Illinois

Cleveland Troops Ordered to Eastern Ohio Coal Fields

Cleveland Ohio July 27 Orders to entrain for the Belmont county coal fields were received shortly after noon today by Captain Ralph Perkins commander of Troop A Ohio National Guard. Preparations were made immediately for the entrainment of the unit.

Cleveland, O Belmont County Ralph Perkins Ohio National Guard

French Debt Taken Up by American Commission

The American debt funding commission started negotiations with French representatives to refund the French debt to the United States. Jean Parmentier led France's delegation with Charles Lenaveu and Jean Boyer joining in executive session.

Washington American Debt Funding Commission United States Jean Parmentier France Charles Lenaveu Treasury Jean Boyer Frenneh New York

Freckle-Face Remedy Offer Promises Free Trial

An advertisement urges Miss Freckle Face to try a freckle remedy with no cost unless it clears. It promotes Othine double strength bought from any druggist with a money back guarantee if freckles remain after a small application. Rarely more than one ounce is required.

Night car bombardment hits Buffalo streetcars

In Buffalo on July 27 night cars of the International Railway were run into barns after an apparent riot by strike sympathizers. Windows were broken and cars dented, with one arrest and a policeman firing four shots at a youth amid stones and bottles used against trolley lines.

Buffalo N. Y International Railway Company Tim

Strouds Run death notices funeral held Friday

William Tucker Strouds Run, age 75, died at his home Wednesday morning at 11 30 from infirmities of old age. Funeral services were held Friday morning at 10 at Copanville Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Strouds Run Ianf Tucker Copaanville Shurch

Kryptok Lenses Promise Clear Vision for Near and Far

An advertisement promotes Kryptok glasses by Cornwell, claiming a graceful solution to sight difficulties. Kryptoks fuse lenses with no seam or hump, offering sharp vision at distance and reading distance through Kryptoks, fitted and ground to correct refractive defects.

Cornwell

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Oral Stephenson Marion McKinstry Upton Miller Janet Mary Louise Chicago, Il Mr. Miller William Coates Richland Avenue Robert T. R. Biddle Lancaster Harry Jackson Eugene Cable F. X. Rauch Sarah Kahler Mary Kahler H. R. Wilson E. C. Schloss L. G. Worstell John Poston Harry Bartlett Jacksonville Florida Mr. Bartlett Gga H Benton Mt. Clemens N. A. Green Martha Mary Carolyn Portsmouth C. B. Murphey Frances Maxwell Sea Wednessay Hill Crest Jennie Street George Bobo Blanche Howe Mary Lee J. M. Hyde C. H. Bartlett J. R. Sands Nelson Court House Yellow Stone Mesa Verde Morgan Raewes Roopers Pennsylvania National Guard Gossiner Neoring Sight G.W. Lacy Offige Peterson Amesville Glouster Edward Walin I’ K Jones New Lexington Douglas Smith Bishopville Trimble Chas. Witthe Gladys Buchman Kittle Reuben (Kittle Congress Run Shawnee C. BE. Duncan The Glouster State Bank Glouster Country Club William Tucker GLINE Athens, Ohio Scott Haney CO
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