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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1922
Page
2
Readers urged to take Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for digestive problems. The ad claims the product stimulates the liver and bowels, improves digestion, and provides a gentle, vegetable-based alternative to calomel with no cramps or pain. One or two tablets at bedtime are suggested for relief.
Timely warning notes germs attack the weak first. Pure food elements in Father John’s Medicine build energy to resist cold and grip germs. Gentle laxative effect helps drive out impurities. Guaranteed alcohol and drug free. Claimed 65 years in use.
Salem readers share in a March 3 social at the Morgan residence honoring Mr. and Mrs. Birgie Morgan. The event hosted many relatives and friends who offered gifts and enjoyed refreshments, with浓 hours of sociable cheer.
Mrs. W. E. Moler entertained 28 members and alumnae of Sizema Sigma Sigma sorority at 42 West Washington street. The afternoon included a flower contest and an automobile feature with Miss Florence Ford as guest of honor. Mrs. Harley E. Moler assisted. Mr. Cullums and Mr. Bardin are cousins.
Several organizations announce gatherings this week. Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae meet Wednesday at 5 30 at Mrs H Siigley 142 East State. Phi Delta Theta Woman's Auxiliary gather Tuesday at 2 30 at the fraternity house on West Mulberry. Womans Relief Corps convenes Tuesday at 7 in Red Men's hall. W C T U hosts Tuesday at 2 at Mrs F S Coultrap 36 North High. Queen Esther Circle meets Tuesday 4 30 7 in First M E church parlor with supper at 6 and directions from Villa Van Dyke, Dorothy Dailey, and Otha Beasley.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooley entertained a group of children Saturday afternoon from two to four for son Bernard's sixth birthday. The centerpiece cake bore six candles and after games and stories a lunch followed. Guests included Mary Louise, Betty and Tommy McQuade, Thomas Watk in s, Thelma and Franklin Lent, Eunice, Olive and Leo Cooley, Deloris Watkins, Bernice Kayser, Herald and Bernard Cooley, with assistance from Mrs Arth ur Watkins and Mrs H F Lent.
Mrs. Louise Cullums entertained relatives at 9 Franklin avenue Saturday for her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Farr Cullums of Indianapolis Ind A party of 12 enjoyed conversation phonograph music ice cream cake and homemade candy. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Earl Cullums and Mrs Louise Cullume were hosted by Mr and Mrs Clarence Rardin for a sight seeing motor trip over Athens ending with a six oclock chicken dinner at 55 Central avenue Bardin home.
Rev John H Williamson a mild Methodist preacher becomes Chicago's law enforcement commissioner pledging to press laws to the limit with citizen affidavits. He rejects anonymous tips, calls for sworn reports at police stations, and urges communities or churches to form investigation committees to gather evidence.
Washington March 6 Senator Smoot Republican Utah and Representative Burton Republican Ohio were declared not eligible to serve on the world war debt committee by a subcommittee of the senate judiciary committee. The panel was appointed to probe their constitutional right to sit as members of congress on the commission.
Wall Street watches a surge in the English pound near parity with the dollar as London bankers are blamed for early movements. Britain reports January trade data showing imports at 76.488 million pounds and exports at 62.146 million, the smallest import export gap since 1913, while labor and political calm bolster the pound.
The seventh blaze in ten days ripped through Athens Texas early today causing about 75000 in damage. Three brick structures housing five firms were wiped out and four other businesses suffered water damage or partial destruction.
Three additional brokerage firms in the financial district failed as the new week began, signaling continued turmoil in New York trading. The incidents follow a run of fragile confidence and tighten liquidity pressures across the market.
Xenia March 6 James M Tuttle 28 of Boring Kentucky was instantly killed at 3 20 this morning when he was crushed against a bridge railing while investigating a hot x.
Sunday school at Athens First Christian Church hit 642 attendees with 196 men including 177 in the Higley class and 162 women. Major Johnson’s boys class had 58 pupils and Pollyanna’s class had 55 girls. Total collection was $20.31 with Higley contributing $8.50.
About 100 teachers from across Athens county attended the Athens County Teachers association meeting in Ohio University's Music Hall. IE E Fair presided. Prof. R L Morton spoke on Spelling and County Superintendent Guy Dinsmore on Silent Reading, sharing county test results and needed teaching corrections.
Secretary Hoover announced that enormous supplies sent by the United States to relieve hunger in Russia are blocked in European ports because Russia’s transportation system has broken down. The issue highlights ongoing relief efforts amid wartime crises and international logistics.
In Xenia Ohio on March 6 14 year old Mabel Mills daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Mills died from severe burns after her clothing ignited from a fire place while dusting the mantle. Minutes later her mother delivered a baby girl at the same residence.
Five masked bandits robbed the Gravois Bank in St Louis taking 3500 dollars. The crime occurred today and the suspects fled the scene. Authorities search for the assailants.
An advertisement proclaims Danderine at 35 cents a bottle from any drug store. One use leaves no dandruff or falling hair, with each strand gaining life vigor brightness and color.
A clean white ointment using oil of mustard penetrates to the sore spot and draws out the pain. Spreads with fingers and does not burn like mustard plasters. Available at drug stores in 35 and 65 cent jars and tubes plus a hospital size three dollars. Better than a mustard plaster.
A. T. Lawhead, owner of the Messenger Printery, has let the contract to enlarge and rebuild his residence at 34 Morris Avenue. Work will be done this spring, adding rooms, enlarging others, and applying a fine stucco covering to the exterior.
Springfield high failed to overcome Athens high in the third round as Athens dominated with a stingy defense and fast passing. Springfield’s shooting faltered while Athens defense and long-range shots carried the Red and Black to a decisive 138 to 10 victory.
An old ad copy touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It claims genuine BE. Grove signature and urges purchase as the remedy, with a claimed 360 price point and associated branding.
Lincoln Nebraska March 6 Fair view the former home of William Jennings Bryan is to be come a Methodist hospital A telegram from Bishop Stuntz of the Des Moines diocese of the M F church says the Methodists have accepted the offer and will take over Fairview at once The gift was declined by the Presbyterian church due to maintenance provisions from the donor
Sallie L Law wife of D W Law died after a year long illness at her Chauncey home on March 6. Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 3 PM and burial followed in Nye cemetery.
The will of Frank G. Cooley died at Nelsonville on February 14 1922 is filed in Athens county probate court. It leaves all personal property to the widow Lizzie Cooley and real estate for her lifetime with equal division among children Hattie Jackson William Leonard Cooley Sylvia Cooley James R. Cooley Belle Taylor and Frank G. Cooley Jr. of New York City after her death. Another will for Almira Ferguson late of Albany directs equal division among Luella J. Wright William Ferguson and heirs of Fanny Ira James and Harry Ferguson. Household goods go to Luella Wright and a gold watch to Almira Wright with Luella Wright also receiving 200 for herself and her children.
Benedetto Carcara aged 26 and Andonina Canatello aged 19, both residents of Glouster, are mentioned in local records alongside their father Shafer of Glouster.
In a single year, more than 365,000,000 feet of lumber were employed in constructing automobiles and trucks across the United States, reflecting extensive wood use in manufacturing and design components.
Washington March 6 The Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee debated an amendment to the soldiers bonus bill to pay cash compensation to dependents or heirs of veterans who died since the armistice. The panel also considered minor amendments to perfect the bill for full committee review tomorrow under Chairman Fordney. Opposition to the cash-insurance plan has largely eased, signaling swift passage once the committee acts.
Secretary of State and Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes arrive in New York aboard the Fort Hamilton after a two week Bermuda vacation. Hughes says he felt fine upon arrival.
Funeral services are set for Bert Williams at St Philip's Episcopal Church tomorrow. The famed comedian died in New York after a breakdown during a Detroit performance of Under the Bamboo Tree, with pneumonia developing afterward.
Mrs Vernica Bleily aged 75 died after injuries from a stairs fall in Galion Ohio this morning.
Babe Ruth agreed to a five year deal with the New York Yankees reportedly at not less than 75000 yearly with a 500 bonus per home run. A coin toss with Colonel Huston settled the terms after Ruppert approval. Ruth trained in Hot Springs before the season and drew attention in the hotel lobby.
An advertisement from McKee Drug Co promotes Hoomer as a quick aid for cold symptoms. It urges households to have the product on hand at the first sign of a cough or cold to prevent deep seated illness.
In New Orleans Babe Ruth visited Heinemann Park to train with the New York Yankees. Residents complained of baseballs struck from Ruth’s bat denting walls and yards, prompting Julius Heinemann, head of the local club, to order higher fences around the yard to curb the clouts.
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during the illness and death of our husband and father Rev. Wilcox and Rev. Wintermuth. Grateful for consoling words, floral offerings, Stout undertaker service, choir singing, and car donations. Mrs. P. J. Fisher and Children.
A policy change disqualifies married men from joining the United States Marine Corps. The prohibition affects new enlistments and alters recruiting standards, reflecting broader shifts in military personnel rules.
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