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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1922

Page

6

By the Way Guysville Banquet At Lockhart Hotel

The article describes an annual banquet for world war veterans and spouses held at the Lockhart Hotel in Guysville with a menu directed by Mrs. Pearl Lockhart. Isaac Brewer recalls his first sight of a passenger train on August 14 1863 when he was 16 and rode from Athens to Camp Dennison with Uncle Sam paying his fare.

Guysville Lockhart Hotel Pearl Lockhart Isaac Brewer Athens Camp Dennison Sam

Revolt in India Prompted Government Actions

London March 11 government fearing disorders in India after the arrest of Mahatma Gandhi ordered that the Indian government take full precautions to preserve peace. Gandhi urged non cooperation followers to remain quiet but carry on peaceful resistance with clock work regularity. Bhil tribesmen under Motilal clashed with a Bail army corps at Idar Wednesday.

London International News Service India Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi Punjab Express Motilal Bail ‘Army Corps Idar Reuter Delhi

Obituary for John Douglas of Lodi

John Douglas born March 19 1853 died February 24 1922 at age 68 years 11 months 23 days He was eldest of eleven children survived by seven siblings He married Susan McDonald May 19 1877 fathering six children Alice George Waldo Watson Mrs Frank Yerger and Mrs John Jeffers Alice and Watson preceded him The widow four children 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren remain Lifelong Lodi resident He was a kind father husband and neighbor and enjoyed song and prayer services The family recalls him as ready to go and mourns his passing with verses and prayers

John Douglas Joseph Martha Douglas Susan McDonald Alice George Waldo Watson Frank Yerger John Jeffers Lodi

Pattern and Soldier Bonus Legislation Rumor

An early 20th century notice describes PATTERN for a patter 12 year size, with materials duvetyn broad cloth or velveteen and various closures. Separately, Washington reports Fordney stating no change to soldier bonus plan despite treasury opposition and President Harding disapproval rumors.

Bolivia A. O. Hayward Washington Mar Treasury Harding Fordney House Ways and Means Committee Crissinger

Secret Effort to Foster British American Union Sparks Debate

A political note argues against downgrading American revolutionary history to boost a British American Union. It cites Rhodes, Carnegie, and Northcliffe, warns of textbook rewrites, and highlights current moves to mold U S education toward closer United Kingdom ties.

Dutch East Indies Rise as Key Pacific Colony

The text highlights the Dutch East Indies as a major Pacific colony seeing rapid economic growth due to open trade policies and postwar canal effects. It details export growth to the United States from 3.7 million in 1914 to 61.2 million in 1921, rising imports, and a strong trade surplus. It notes booming petroleum, tin, coal, rubber, and quinine production, government revenue from oil and tin, private mining with state licensing, road networks, growing motor vehicle imports, and substantial water power development. The piece credits democratic colonial policy, local self-government, education, and cooperation between Home and Colonial Governments.

Francis H. Sisson Guaranty Trust Company of New York Dutch East Indies Holland United States Ste. Eustasia Indian Ocean Philippines Borneo Pacific California Bermuda Sumatra Texas New Guinea Omaha Celebes New England Java Pennsylvania Banka Profis Netherlands

Local Visits and Funeral Notice in Amesville Area

Sand Rock residents visited Carl Grandstaff and family while Broadwell visitors called on Gene Colvin. Bert Roberts attended his grandmother Mrs. Sarah North's funeral in Amesville. Mrs. Sarah Stahne and Connie Van Dyke groups visited. The Ladies Aid held its regular monthly church meeting. Several hundred acres in France are devoted to growing uniquely shaped trees for umbrella dies.

Gilbert Boudinot Carl Grandstaff Charley White Broadwell Gene Colvin Bert Roberts Sarah North Amesville Sarah Stahne Aid Connie van Dyke Vinnie van Dyke Jennie Grandstaff France

Local Notes On Illness And Visits In Quida And Albany

Vinton Jewell improves after a serious illness. Mrs. Clarence Ash and children Woodrow Kathleen and Wanda visit her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs G W Ash in Quida Tennessee. John Stout made a business trip to Albany last week. Montain also recovering from illness. Mrs Emma Hawk and daughter Annie were in Albany on business. Alex Gilkey works for Homer Welsh. Misses Mary Gilkey and Alpha Ash visited Mrs Frank Gibson of Sand Ridge Thursday Friday and Saturday. Newton Chase called on the G W Ash family last Friday. Pearl Ash suffers from a pierced palm injury.

Vinton Jewell Clarence Ash Woodrow Kathleen Wanda Quida Tenn G. W. Ash John Stout Albany Montain Emma Hawk Annie Alex Gilkey Homer Welsh Mary Gilkey Alpha Ash Frank Gibson Sand Ridge Newton Chase Pearl Ash

Service at The Plains Preacher to Lead Sunday Evening

Rev. Dabritz of Athens will preach at the M F church at The Plains Sunday evening A quarterly conference will be held Wednesday at the M E church District Superintendent Evans will conduct the meeting

the Plains Dabritz Athens M. F M. E Evans

Farmers Meet to Fight Flies in Summit County

Several hundred farmers gathered at the county courthouse in Akron to launch the first campaign meeting to drive the pest from Summit County. C. J. Hedge led the discussions and outlined plans to combat the fly problem.

Akron Court House Summit County C. J. Hedge

Doctor Harding to Speak at G. A. R. Memorial

Dr. George T. Harding father of the president will speak at a G. A. R. memorial in Huntington on April 25 honoring President Grant's birthday. Governor Morgan and other officials are invited to attend.

DR. Harding Huntington W. Va George T. Harding Grant Governor Morgan

Notice to Boy Scouts Troop No 3 dissolves. property dispersed

Walter P. Porter has disposed of all the troop property to other Scout groups in the city. Equipment was distributed among active troops while treasury funds were given to the local Scout Headquarters to buy a Merit Badge Library and other books and periodicals.

Chronic Coughs and Bronchia Trouble Reported Healings

Chronic coughs and long standing bronchial troubles are said to yield to healing. Father John's Medicine is described as a remedy using pure alcohol and wholesome ingredients.

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death

We thank friends and neighbors for help during sickness and death of our husband and father. We also thank Rev Price for his message and Mr Walburn for comforting words in our sorrow, and the singers who sang the songs he loved. Mrs Susan Douglas and Children.

Rev. Price Walburn Susan Douglas

Leigh Hunt Composes Rimini From Prison Time

Leigh Hunt wrote Rimini and several other admired poems during a two year prison term for a satirical article offensive to the Prince Regent.

Leigh Hunt Rimini

Mozingo Freed After Coroner Jury Finds No Murder

Wellsburg West Virginia March 11 A coroner's jury absolved Mrs Daisy Mozingo of murder in the death of Mrs John Welman whose fatal shooting occurred after Welman knocked at the Mozingo home and fired a shot through the door when she did not respond.

Wellsburg W. Va Daisy Mozingo John Welman Mozingo

Traction Firms to Battle Buses in Akron Inauguration

Akron March 11 The Northern Ohio Traction Company plans to launch bus service on several main streets not yet served by streetcars. The move marks a major clash with motor bus interests as the traction line inaugurates bus operation Monday.

Akron Northern Ohio Traction Company

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