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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
10
Joe Leiter, 15, was found dead in bed by his mother at their Middleport residence. A physician attributed the cerebral hemorrhage as the cause after arriving at the scene. He was described as healthy and well liked the previous evening.
Rev. George Nussman of Peace Evangelical Church in Pomeroy remains confined to the house due to injuries from a bicycle fall in Minersville several days ago. No services will be held tomorrow at the church except Sunday School at the usual hour due to his physical incapacity.
The Main street repair fund nears $1500 with expectations to reach the full goal. On Thursday June 29 a Kiwanis Club organized Tag Day will invite community participation. A baseball committee meeting is set for tomorrow to finish plans including a band concert, ball game and other attractions.
Charles Stevers Frank Chapman Richard Davis Willis Grueser and Charles Hilewick left yesterday by route for Cincinnati to attend the Lutonia horse races.
Asa Candee, formerly of this county, was struck in the eye by a drive belt weeks ago at the Gallipolis furniture factory and has wholly lost sight of the eye. He will receive compensation from the state under the industrial insurance law.
Thomas A. Wolf his wife and daughter Bisha and Velma of Racine depart for a 7000 mile tour. The trip routes through Columbus St Paul Yellowstone National Park Seattle, then back to South Dakota and Kansas with a Lyons visit marked.
A family plans a long journey with Mr. and Mrs. Ward EK. They expect to return about Sept. 1. Miss Bisha will drive the entire trip.
J. W. Schmidt vs. Nicholas Pratthouse adjourned in common pleas court on Friday to allow another survey of disputed lots along Sugar Run near the former Probst factory. Schmidt alleges neighbor buys Prochet property encroaches on his land and seeks court relief to keep him off.
Assistant Game Warden Henry Sidenable investigated a report of a skunk kept in a box by George Smith in Antiquity. Smith was fined 25 dollars plus costs for possessing a skunk out of season after acknowledging the plan to peel the pelt. The incident caused village unrest and criticism of the informant.
At Py thian Park the Presbyterians earned an 8-3 win to tie the Methodists for third place in the Middleport church baseball league. Next week’s schedule includes Presbyterians vs Baptists and Church of Christ vs Methodists. Standings show Baptists .800, Church of Christ .600, Methodists .333, Presbyterians .333.
The Federated Men's Bible Classes of Middleport will hold a Monday evening meeting at the Methodist church to discuss weekday religious instruction. All class members may attend and school board members who declined federation cooperation are invited.
Mrs. Ezra Karns returned this week from Newark Ohio where she visited relatives. Mrs. John Shafer and Mrs. Nancy Saxon were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins on Wednesday. Mrs. Tim Figgins and two children from Nelsonville have stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pender grass in Chauncey this week. Miss Neva North daughter of D. H. North of Chauncey is recovering after an appendicitis operation. George Strausbaugh and Ruth Lahugh spent Sunday in Logan with his parents. Mat Kilpatrick of Logan visited Chauncey relatives for several days.
Mr and Mrs C S Matheny of Hobart Ind returned home after a weeks visit with Mr and Mrs W L Achauer of Haydenville and other relatives in the area He is superintendent of the national fireproofing company s plant at Hobart Ed Lecrone Roxie Cupp Wm Conaway and Corwin Gardner were visitors in the capital city Thursday Constable Jack Gears and Marshal Robert Surtees of Murray City were in town Friday.
Daniel Crane and George Lutz faced arraignment on indictments from the special grand jury. Crane pleaded not guilty to first degree murder and was assigned counsel with trial set for August 14. Lutz waived reading, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, posted $2000 bond, and was released as the court planned future scheduling.
Local fans expect a good game as Logan visits Jacksonville for the second meeting of the season. Jacksonville won the first encounter, but Logan’s strengthened lineup and three straight wins give them confidence to challenge. Improved Logan teamwork has boosted fan enthusiasm.
Farmers in Hocking county belonging to the farm bureau sent a carload of wool to the Cooperative Wool Growers Association in Columbus on Thursday. Their first experience with the association last year was satisfactory and they again chose to sell wool through the same channel. Once a major wool producer area, county sheep numbers declined due to dogs but renewed interest is emerging in parts of the county.
Eighth grade graduates in Ward township of this county total 52 who earned satisfactory grades and will be recommended for promotion. Of these, 26 are in Murray City and the rest are scattered throughout the township. Countywide records are not yet ready for publication.
About three hundred took the examination in the county. Each applicant completed eight subjects, signaling a substantial grading effort for the papers.
Washington June 24 The government renews effort to end the nation wide coal strike. Secretary of Labor Davis has made new overtures to operators and miners but no success. Operators want district negotiation while United Mine Workers push for a national conference with all groups in the central competitive field.
Five men and a woman detained by Scotland Yard in London in connection with the assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson. The two identified killers, James Connolly and John O'Brien, admit shooting the field marshal but will fight their charges with counsel.
Johnny Kilbane world featherweight champion signs to defend his title at Lorain on Labor Day promoter M J Hinkel announces. Likely challenger among Pepper Martin Johnny Dundee Danny Flash Andy Chaney or Young Wagner favored. Kilbane to receive 50000 dollars.
Miss Ruth Kimble and Jacob F. Robb were married Thursday evening by Rev. C. F. Lauer at St. Lutheran church. Miss Kimble is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kimble and Robb is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Robb. Both couples are well known in the city.
Frank Grant known as Peck faces a second liquor offense after Sheriff Larimer raided his Oroville home finding a still mash and home brew. Grant was captured in a rear yard attempt. arraigned in Logen before Judge Petit who fined him $2000 plus costs with possible Dayton workhouse terms.
Logan rumors say the Hocking Valley shops will reopen July 5 with about two hundred men recalled. A Messenger representative was told no official order existed, while C. E. Strain, superintendent, is in Columbus with railroad officials regarding the shops' future.
A Thursday afternoon shoot saw limited turnout at the local gun club. Scores listed include Starr 100x97, White 120x112, James 125x85, Brittan 150x112, Rauch 100x94, Jacoby 60x34, Johnson 50x19, with Rauch of Athens the sole out of town participant.
Members of the Beta Phi Stema fraternity paraded in a makeshift wedding chariot through city streets Thursday to serenade Mr. and Mrs. Philip Henderson. They rode to Showalter confectionery for treats at Henderson's expense before the groom made an escape and the group dispersed.
Clyde Doak 22 a farmer of Greendale and Opal Seekman 19 at home Greendale obtained a marriage license. Rev Orlandeth Lehman officiated the ceremony in his first marriage since ordination.
Ransomed of the Lord return to Zion with songs and joy and sorrow flees. Sunday school at 9:30 A M and Wednesday gathering at 7:30 P M invite attendance.
Nazarene Church The Plains lists Sunday school at 9 90 praise and prayer at 10 15 preaching at 7 Rev P M Reed leads. Also a midweek praise meeting at 7 Wednesday. Richland Ave M P Church Ignatius F Lee minister Sunday school 9 A M Junior Endeavor 2 50 P M Christian Endeavor 7 P M Evening worship 7 30 P M Prayer praise and testimonial Wednesday 7 30 P M.
L W Spayd preaches at Chauncey Sunday morning and Millfield Sunday night. Sunday school at 9 39 A M at both churches. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M at both. Bible study at Millfield 7 30 P M Wednesday and at Chauncey 7 50 P M Thursday.
Abbott Wilcox minister invites visitors to Sunday school at 9 with Dr Yamertsfelder and Principal Rupp guiding Mohican Class. At 6 30 union service at the athletic field features Dr Evans of Crozer Theological Seminary delivering the address, with Dr Wilcox preaching on The Intellectual Influence of Jesus.
Lancaster resident D L Koch will preach at the Church of God during the Sunday evening service.
L R Roberts pastor directs Sunday school at 9 00 A M preaching at 10 00 and evening service at 7 50 Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening at 7 30 and open to all members
Pastor H T Wintermute leads Sunday school at 9 10 with a preaching service at 10 30 on the theme Quitters or Beginners Epworth League meets at 6 30 The evening Children s Day program follows at 7 30 with special music A young peoples prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 and a midweek prayer service Wednesday at 7 30
First Baptist Church on North Court Street led by Homer C. Smith offers Sunday school at 9 15 with age based classes and a University class for adults. Morning worship at 10 30 features Dr M G Evans of Crozer Seminary. Union vesper at 6 30 at the Athletic Field.
A. A. Price, pastor, preaches at 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Morning and evening services announced. Prayer meeting scheduled Thursday evening at 7:30.
The itinerary lists Sunday at 9:30 morning Sunday school led by minister T. Lloyd Hickman, 10:45 morning worship featuring a sermon titled The Sign of a Disciple, 6:30 Bible study, then 7:30 evening worship with a sermon Jesus, a Man of the People.
Rev Daniel McGurk D D pastor leads Sunday school at 9 00 morning service at 10 30 with sermon Believe in God All attend union meeting at the College Athletic Field later inviting college men and women to attend No other services scheduled due to the union gathering.
Miss Edith Wilson underwent a very successful tonsil and adenoid removal operation at the office of Dr. Warren V. Sprague in Chauncey. The procedure was performed by Dr. Sprague with assistance from Dr. Hoodlet of this city.
Mrs Myra Six, who suffered a light stroke last Sunday evening, shows gradual improvement. She has been an invalid for some time following leg injuries suffered when knocked down by a motorcycle over a year ago.
Mr and Mrs B F M Daugherty and their son Glennis of Chauncey spent last Sunday at Coolville and Toren. They were guests of Mrs Eliza Daugherty, the former's mother, at the latter place.
Miss Lucille Bradfield returned from Colins bua where she served as kuert to her cousin Miss Kathleen frat field. The 63rd O V V reunion will be held in Chauncey on Get 4. Only two surviving members remain in Chauncey, Ham Ait and Henry Wralinger. Mr. Smith says this may be the last Minty Third Chauncey has hosted the reunion on several occasions.
Miss Hazel Linscott of Athens visited her parents Mr and Mrs D H Linscott in Chauncey for Friday.
Attention Rebekahs call 6044 for picnic details and meeting update guidance regarding the event date and location.
The district announces the hiring of several teachers for the upcoming year led by John W. Dougherty as high school principal. Ella R. Miller joins as first grade teacher along with Josephine Clyde at Jerseyville grades and Theresa Blac wood at Witham. Ethel Steinmetz joins Pratts Fork, Ernest Wingett at Hickory, Inez Ruth Cathers, Elsie McLain at Blackwood, Lucile Hunter Judson, Charles Evans Munn, Agatha Bridwell Angell Ridge and Dorothea Haning Kinney rounding out the reads as listed.
A Siamese Buddhist oath proclaims a vow against lying. If truth is broken, the speaker asks to be cast into purgatory to carry water through fire in a wicker basket. The phrase appears as a moral maxim linked to honesty.
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