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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1922
Page
3
Copenhagen March 6 reports say the Cheka secret police once linked to mass arrests and executions in early Soviet Moscow has resumed operations after earlier rumors of disbandment.
The article reports Professor Denune of the OSA delivering a sermon on Christian living at the Nelsonville church. The evening service featured a strong choir, large congregations, and a Sunday school around 600 with 160 in the men’s class.
The Methodist E. team beat Christian on Saturday night with a 22 to unknown score. Williams, a rookie in the league, starred for the Methodists while Snowden led the Christians.
Miss Edna Dewhurst and Clyde Cantfield were quietly married in Columbus on February 14. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Dewhurst of this city. They will reside in Columbus. Mrs Cantfield and her sister Mrs Bangs of Columbus were weekend guests of their parents here.
A large audience gathered Saturday at the Hyperion Club where Mrs. James Sharp presided over roll call responses on current events. Mrs. William Mills presented a paper titled The Man in the Street in China followed by Mrs. Frank Poston who spoke on The Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes.
Executive board meeting at 6 39 p m precedes a 7 30 gathering where Mrs JD A Rannells of Logan will recount how Logan secured a high quality rest room. Rannells is noted as a leading worker in securing the facility for Logan.
Mr and Mrs FE E Bell and Mrs John Hill and Mrs Lizzie Cooley will spend Tuesday and Wednesday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs James Grant of Columbus spent Saturday and Sunday here as guests of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs William Hick.
The revival led by Rev. J. J. Miller of Cambridge and Rev. A. B. Adams of Wilberforce college has lasted a week with nineteen conversions and seven reclaimings. Meetings will run one more week and welcomes are extended to all. A group from Hocking church attended and Mother Richards of Athens delivered an inspiring talk.
A twelve week course in short hand, business spelling and intensive typing will be offered in League City. The course starts this Wednesday night with information on credits and certificates to be announced. All pupils must attend Wednesday night regardless of course.
Mrs Lucina Lauderback aged 52 died Saturday at her home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 o'clock at the Apostolic Holiness church conducted by Rev Wolfe. Burial will be at Greenlawn.
Miss Isabelle Stinchcomb daughter of James Grant Stinchcomb of Fostoria will wed Edward B. Sharp son of C. C. and Mrs. Sharp of Nelsonville. The engagement followed a Friday afternoon tea hosted by Gaylord R. Stinchcomb at 1191 Oak Street Columbus. The couple plan to marry March 17 in Columbus at the Stinchcomb home.
Mr. Roy Schnackensburg of Cincinnati has been visiting his mother who is ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. C. H. Roudebush.
George Stuart visits Nelsonville where he is hosted by local friends for a social gathering and informal discussions. The event highlights community ties and residents welcoming the guest speaker.
At morning service Rev. Paul E. Kemper received 67 persons into full connection with the church. An equal number remains to be received later. The evening sermon focused on Sin and Mockers and how one may unwittingly join the mocker class.
Dr. H. L. Canright of West China was Friday guest at Mrs. Elizabeth Stratton's home. Dr. F. Johnson, area secretary for the Methodist church, was also a recent guest at the Stratton residence.
Mrs. Margaret Smith announces the marriage of her daughter Ruth to Mr Deewood Hudson of Shafter Kentucky. The couple met in Cincinnati February 14 and married February 15 at Mrs Mary W Daniels sister's home in Somerset. Hudson served 24 months overseas and is recently discharged. They have not fixed a home yet.
Glouster physician W G Danford resumes practice today after ten days in bed with an infected hand. He cannot drive and remains on the road to recovery. Mitch Taylor and Andrew West pleaded guilty in Trimble Mayor Johnson's court to 31 gallons of white mule and were fined 500 dollars plus costs, with commitment to the workhouse if unpaid. Willard Norris and Sam James pled not guilty to transporting liquor and face trial Tuesday evening in Trimble.
Jacksonville and Trimble council delegates meet township trustees to request financial help for an improved road from Jacksonville to the paved street in Trimble. Trustees agree to contribute but want each village to commit what they will cover. Efforts will push for county and state support until construction starts.
Mrs Milford Norris and her young son Ralph returned Saturday from Columbus where the child underwent a successful operation for deformed feet.
Misses Luella Vaughn and Ethel Sanders visited Athens Saturday, spending time with local friends and sightseeing around town.
Miss Opal Streltenberger spent the weekend at her home in Wilmington. She was joined by friends and enjoyed local gatherings during the stay.
Mr and Mrs B F Achauer were called to Roseville Saturday by the death of Mrs John Achauer. Funeral services were held Sunday.
Constable Tom Blower acted quickly in the Harry Keller case over a $63.50 unpaid board bill at the McCullough restaurant. A warrant was issued Thursday evening, and after a tip Keller was believed found at a Columbus address. Colum bus police confirmed the arrest and Keller settled by paying the bill and costs Friday.
Hern Cunningham and family move into the home recently bought from Mrs. Richard Harris, which was formerly owned by G. C. Fawcett.
Mrs John Kosty aged 39 of Hunterdon was found dead in bed by her husband around 2 am. She is mother to seven week old twins whose cries woke the husband. He tried to wake her as usual yesterday she complained of a headache. Funeral arrangements not announced.
The Jacksonville M. E. Sunday School recorded 164 in attendance on Sunday. Scholars numbered 148 and teachers and officers 16. The collection totaled 11.67 dollars.
A string of ten-day meetings was announced in Paris to address Europe’s economic difficulties. Delegates will convene to discuss measures aimed at improving the continent’s financial situation.
Viola Graham Peters, a law student, brings suit in Detroit for separate maintenance against Gerritt Peters. The husband contests the case before Judge Arthur Webster.
In Mansfield Ohio on March 4 a colored man Frank Campbell killed his brother Fred Campbell and shot his wife at Plymouth. Mrs Campbell is believed to recover. Frank Campbell escaped but was captured at Columbus.
John J. Gray of Philadelphia praises Tanlac for restoring his health after stomach trouble and indigestion. He says the medicine boosted his energy, appetite, sleep, and strength, noting a gain of twenty five pounds and overall vitality. Athens vendor Cline Pheromuncy Co. distributes Tanlac with other leading druggists.
In February Athens saw 24 birth trips and 19 deaths, keeping births above deaths and suggesting good health. January recorded 27 births and 18 deaths, with hospital deaths occasionally rising.
A home remedy claim states a few drops of Outgo on the skin around an ingrown toe nail reduce inflammation and pain. The preparation allegedly hardens the skin so the nail grows outward naturally within a day or so. Outgo is marketed to chiropodists but sold to consumers with directions.
In Poplar Bluffs Missouri a mob threatening lynching formed around the county jail and forced Hank Robinson a black hotel porter held in the death of 38 year old Orville Farmers to be spirited out of town by county authorities to avert violence.
Edward A. Filene, prominent Boston merchant, writes to Senator Walsh that hundreds of thousands in Austria are at the door of starvation and will perish without early vegetation aid, amid war disruption.
Sage and Sulphur products promise to darken faded gray hair to its natural shade. The remedy, marketed as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound, is applied with a sponge or brush, darkening hair evenly by morning with a few uses.
Alabama law grants exemption from poll tax to former service members. The policy removes the financial barrier to voting for veterans, aligning with other states offering similar relief. The measure highlights ongoing efforts to ease citizen participation in elections for those who served in the military.
Mrs. and Mrs. Br Wolfe of Athens hosted weekend guests in Logan. Judy returned from Columbus. W. A. Lanning and son Gerald toured to the capital. Mrs. F L Preston of Athens visited Logan for a business call. Mrs. Robert D Green from Ashland visited two weeks with her parents. Ruth Heft vacationed in Columbus with Marie Bowman.
The local Farm Bureau office ordered 25 tons of fertilizer on Saturday for delivery this month, doubling last year’s amount from the same source. Cars will be shipped to Logan, Orland, and Enterprise for convenience.
After nearly four years O. B. Webb arrives in Logan for an indefinite visit with his mother Mrs. Harriet Webb on Fountain street. He recently left the army as a captain and is recovering from a serious illness. He has three sisters in Logan.
Mrs. Mary J Ball, residing with her daughter Mrs. Bess Mutchmore on West Spring Street, is seriously ill with a pneumonia attack contracted a few days ago given her advanced age.
Judge Stephenson presided as three couples sought marriage licenses. Everett Smith 18 a shoe worker from Logan and Lottie Ballinger 18 at home from Logan obtained licenses along with Clan Schwalbach 24 a laborer from Laurelville. Carrie Pritchard 18 at home from Laurelville and Edward Denney a laborer from Haydenville applied with Hester Lehman at home from Haydenville.
Miss Lucy Lamb and Miss Helen Huffman hosted a mock banquet Friday at the home of Miss Kreyssig honoring Fred Kreyssig and Leland Stokes whose birthdays fall on that date. Guests included Mrs. Fred Kreyssig Miss Esther Gabriel Florence Larimer Roy Primmer Alvan Patton and Charles Achauer.
Edward Kemper and his family on South Market Street are confined to their home with influenza. Mr and Mrs Kemper and their three young children are ill but improving.
The will of Charles Franklin Wyskiver was read by Probate Judge Stephenson. It names his father George Wyskiver as sole beneficiary of all insurance. Dr Marl Edmun Falk is named executor with witnesses George W Worley and Andrew Rauber. Will dated January 12, 1922. Wyskiver was a World War I veteran who contracted tuberculosis in service.
Dr. A E Smith assisted at morning and evening sermons and taught the Union Bible school. Parsonage fund now 3300 plus 7000 previously pledged, total enough to insure a new parsonage. Attendance at Union Bible class rose to 143, up 25 from last Sunday with a Columbus speaker planned for next week.
Enthusiasm marked Friday's Kiwanis meeting at Mrs. Belle Hygon's home with Edward F. Arras of Columbus as speaker. Hal Denton presided and several guests enrolled after Arras described the club's benefits.
Mrs John D Sr will attend the upcoming meeting of the Y M C A board to discuss local youth programs and community health initiatives. The session is expected to address scheduling, funding, and volunteer participation.
Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. is named a member of the national YWCA board, with the organization planning its annual meeting in Washington in the near future.
The required number of fifty has been passed and a charter for Logan is assured. Plenty of singing helped to enliven the affair.
Two bandits robbed Henry Ebert Jr. a Chesapeake and Ohio railroad ticket agent in Newport. They held him up and stole $75 in company money and a watch belonging to Ebert. The incident occurred today in Cincinnati area.
The Athens County jail provides three meals daily with coffee milk and sugar for breakfast, potatoes vegetables and meat at dinner, beans and bread for supper, with chicken served on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Prisoners gossip and yell loudly after meals, and a kangaroo court tradition among inmates dictates fines for valuables.
London plans for rapid ice production and distribution as the Refreshment Traders Federation organizes ice plants and wholesale ice cream factories across the United Kingdom to counter American competition. The movement responds to fears of an American invasion of ice cream and soda water products.
Lt Col Paul W Beck reports aviation is as safe as rail travel with fewer accidents per mile. Cross country pilots covered 826000 miles and mail planes 846000 miles in 1921, totaling 167, a figure resembling 67 world circumnavigations. Eleven people were killed in airplane accidents, averaging 152000 miles per fatality.
Washington March 6 The Hire Railroad Company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to sell 5 000 000 of its consolidated mortgage seven percent extended bonds due September 1 1930.
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