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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1922

Page

5

Charity Ball Draws Capacity Crowd at O. O. F. Hall

A capacity crowd attended the Maccabee charity ball at the Oda Fellows hall on Monday night. Mrs. Charles DeMoret Jr. and Mrs. Fred Stauffer led the dance program, with Mrs. Frank Dean as refreshment chair. Also noted: Henry Zenner’s return from Florida finalized with a Miami objective. Pythian Sisters plan for the grand chief visit on Friday, March 10.

O. O. F. Hall Oda Fellows Hall Charles DeMoret Jr Fred Stauffer Frank Dean Pythian Sisters

Proper timekeeping becomes a daily necessity

The text emphasizes that accurate watches are essential for many people and that once one relies on a watch that tells the truth, they will never carry a timepiece that is inaccurate. It highlights the value of correctness in timekeeping.

Spring health notice for families promotes purifying medicine

A drug advert urges mothers to use Hollister's Rock Mountain Team as a spring purifying laxative to cleanse stomach and bowels, improve blood, and boost family health. It claims better color, appetite, sleep, and happiness, with emphasis on women and children, via McKee Drug Company.

Hollister Rock Mountain McKee Drug Company

Local Notes From Coolville And Athens Area

Coolville families visit D C Richardson and relatives. Mrs Jones of Torch visits. Mrs Richardson returns from Athens. Archie Dunfee of Athens visits relatives. Coolville Calf Club to meet at Grange hall on Saturday March 11 at 1 PM. E H Stout visits county seat. Born to Rev and Mrs F L Tomenendal on February 11 a daughter.

Clyde Richardson D. C. Richardson George Jones Torch C. C. Richardson Stewart Street Athens Archie Dunfee Hull Foster Smith Duntfee Coolville Grange Hall

Local notes from town leaders and residents

Rev Tomenen dal, former Congregational pastor, is now at Wayne Street church in Marietta. Miss Ida Griffin travels to Utica Ohio to live with sister Mrs Mary Adams. An April election is called to vote on street paving. Leona Chapman returned home from the store ill and shows no improvement. Mrs C G Haning of Athens visits at Perry Haning’s. Paynters host Charles fourth birthday with games and cake. P D Sheets remains home ill with grip. John and Luther Riggleman visit from Romney WV to see aunt Mrs Sarah Dunfee and cousin Mrs J W Kincade. Mrs F C Taylor visits parents Mr and Mrs C W Oakes. Winifred Mahan of Frost visits on Saturday. Mrs A B White returns from Columbus after ten days buying spring millinery.

Ter Grace Evelyn Tomenendal Wayne Street Marietta Ida Griffin Mary Adams Utica Leona Chapman C. G. Haning Athens Perry Haning Paynter Charle Little Charles P. D. Sheets John Luther Riggleman Romney W. Va Sarah Dunfee J. W. Kincade F. C. Taylor C. W. Oakes Little Hocking Winifred Mahan Frost A. B. White Columbus

Revival Continues With Splendid Church Meeting

The revival at the Church of God on Hocking Street continues this week with strong turnout. Evangelist S. L. Wingert of Lima leads with a notable past as a barkeeper. His earnest preaching has drawn many to the better life and the Lima pastor now heads a thriving congregation.

Church of God Hocking Street S. L. Wingert Lima Rev. Wingert

Jerseyville Gossip and Local Updates

Mrs Mord Blazier visited her mother Mrs S H Carsey over the weekend. Clifford Frost spent the latter part of the week with relatives on Bear Wallow Ridge. Mr and Mrs Frank Creamer remain on the sick list. A ten pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Burson on Saturday.

Mord Blazier S. H. Carsey Clifford Frost Bearwallow Ridge Frank Creamer Arthur Burson

Local Notes From Zion and Nearby Areas

Morning report notes all well with mother and babe. Fred Blazier repairs his house with Dallas Carsey assisting. Neighbors gather at Harvey Douglas for a music evening. Fred and Mrs Blazier visit grandmother. Mary Douglas visits Florence Meeks. Mrs Glennie V Smith buys Howard farm near Zion. Josie Blazier visits Addison Creamer. Jess Pierce calls in Athens. Otho Burson and family move back to Shade.

Mother Babe Fred Blazier Dallas Carsey Harvey Douglas Mary Douglas Florence Meeks Glennie V. Smith Howard Zion Josie Blazier Addison Creamer

Lenox Hotel Raid Seizes Opium and Pipes in Cleveland

Cleveland police conducted a raid at the Lenox Hotel on East Ninth Street and Rockwell Avenue. Officers seized several pipes and a large quantity of opium, according to Chief Jacob W. Grau.

Cleveland Lenox Hotel East Ninth Street Rockwell Avenue Jacob W. Grau

Obituary of Cynthia Hill longtime Ames Township resident

Cynthia Hill born June 1, 1826 in Ames township Ohio married James Ginn on September 11, 1851. Four children. Widowed children preceded her. A devout Christian who hosted ministers including Bishop Moore. Died January 5, 1922 at 95 years old. Community loss of its oldest respected citizen. Funeral hymn ends with reflective lines.

Cynthia Hill Nathan Lucy Hill Ames Township Athens County Ohio James Ginn Bishop Moore

Card of Thanks for sympathy after mother's illness and death

The Daughters express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness, help, and sympathy during their mother’s illness and passing.

Thor Olson a famed athlete now Athens city trainer

Thorwald Olson Ohio University physical director and newly naturalized citizen rose from Sweden to become a trusted Athens fitness figure. He coaches wrestling boxing fencing and volleyball and led a notable wrestling tour including a London world championship. The article also details Athens city market rules defining stall use hours and penalties.

Sity Athens Thor Ohio University Sweden Olson United States Boston London England

Local Union 389 Thanks Circle Hill for Kindness

The Skinner family expresses gratitude to Local Union 389 at Circle Hill for support during illness and death. Also includes a medical advertisement for PAZO ointment claiming relief for piles with a 60 cent price.

Circle Hill Jess Skinner

Frat House Fire Narrowly Stopped at Commons Club

Phi Kappa Tau members acted quickly when Carl Bishop spotted a blaze in a rear study room of the neighboring Commons club. He alerted others who rushed to the Commons house to contain the fire before it could grow.

Phi Kappa .Tau House of the Commons Carl Bishop Commons Club

Phi Taus extinguish rear house fire in study room blaze

Members gathered in front of their house as a fire started in a waste basket in a study room. The Phi Tau s formed a bucket brigade and extinguished the flames before the Commons club realized. Clothing a trunk and curtains were damaged with an estimated loss of 100 dollars.

Phi Taus Commons Club

Safe catarrh treatment offered by McKee Drug

An advertised germ killing medication for catarrh claims to be the only sensible treatment. It is inhaled through the nose and mouth with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by McKee Drug Company.

Hyomel McKee Drug Company

President Fardine Promised Swift Reply on Lansing Ishii Pact

Washington reports President Fardine will promptly respond to the Senate request for information regarding the Lansing Ishii agreement status. The move follows Senate inquiries into the Far East pact amid U S Japan relations.

Washington Mar International News Service Fiardine Senate

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