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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1922

Page

3

Drain tile sale offered on Front Street

John Granham aged 60 a former Trimble resident died at his Hatfield home at 1 am after years of illness His widow and one son Russell survive He had run a Hatfield store and was a Monroe township trustee Funeral services will be at Trimble M E church Tuesday at 10 30 am led by Rev Sheldon Interment in Russell Cemetery

John Granham Trimble Hatfield Russell Graham Monroe Township Perry County M. E Sheldon Russell Cemetery Dean Cunningham Harry M. Wilson Church of Christ W. B. Morris Columbus J. C. Duncan

Strut gathering ends in shootings in Mansfield

A southern strain strut in Mansfield on Sunday left Tom Lewis shot in the right leg Babe Smith of Bucyrus shot in the right arm and Jim Cook struck on the head A mob of colored attendees denies knowledge of the shooter Hosts vanished Officers report guns razors and knives removed in a carton before arrival

Mansfield Tom Lewis Babe” Smith Bucyrus Jim Cook

Pershing Limit Set as House Budget Curb Holds

Washington march 13 the house appropriations committee fixed the army size at not more than 11000 officers and 115000 men denying funds for a larger force amid debates over Pershing and other generals advice.

International News Service Washington General Pershing House Appropriations Committee

Nelsonville Girls Defeat McArthur In Friday Game

Nelsonville high school girls defeated McArthur 14 to 6 on Friday night in McArthur. Manaway Pettit and Emish stood out with strong play and Nelsonville received a warm send-off from the locals. Miss Spencer and J G Sanduski accompanied the team on the trip.

Nelsonville High School McArthur Nelsonville Arthur Manaway Pettit Nelsonsville Emish Miss Spencer J. G. Sanduski

Evening commercial classes fill quickly typing course popular

Evening classes in commercial subjects are under way and rapidly filling. Intensive typing attracts many, with a special class forming for those who want only that course. A Columbus typewriter firm may place machines in homes for rental. Enrollment closes at week’s end.

Columbus Typewriter

Lesser Pearl Sixx Passes at Six Days Old

Pearl Junior son of Pearl and Minnie Sixx was born March 4 1922 and died March 10 at six days old in a bereaved family notice. The child is mourned by father mother three sisters one brother grandparents and many relatives. The obituary bids farewell with a religious farewell line and a hopeful verse about meeting again.

Pearl Junior Pearl Minnie Sixx Earth Heaven

Thanks to friends and neighbors for help and flowers

Mr. and Mrs. Sixx express gratitude for the numerous kind deeds and the beautiful floral offerings from friends and neighbors.

Sixx

Birthday Party for Mrs Ray Highlights Ladies and Gifts

Charles Ray hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for his wife with games and music. Guests received many gifts in china as lunch was served late. Attendees included numerous local ladies and family, with visits by Mrs Don Davis, Mrs Stuart Hoodlett, and Rev Matheny.

Charles Ray Don Davis Bobby Stuart Hoodlett Powell R. C. Graham L. G. Matheny Phil Kelch the Plains Matheny

Doanville Revival Headlines Death Row and Steps

Nev Cecile Mender will use tonight at Doanville Death Row and Steps. Rev Paul Kem will preach tomorrow night.

Doanville Cecil Mender Death Row Steps Paul Kem

Sophomores Defeat CarlingS 10 to 3 in Freshmen Dinner Notes

The 44e sophomores trounced the Carlings 10 to 3. Lineup lists soph guards and forwards. Mrs. Allen Bishop hosted a 12 o'clock chicken dinner with guests including Bessie Deer Doris Baden Inez Backus Lena Bowers Estelle Reynolds Beatrice Cook and Mrs Gertrude DeOrmond. John Scott Bishop attended with hostess. Leonard Keifer and Miss MattierFye motor to nearby event.

Allen Bishop West Fanklin Street Bessie Deer Doris Baden Inez Backus Lena Bowers Estelle Reynolds Beatrice Cook Gertrude DeOrmond John Scott Bishop Leonard Keifer Buchtel Logan MattierFye

Willing Workers Church of Christ Elect Officers for 1922

The Willing Workers class met at Mrs. Ruth Simms home for March and elected officers. President Mayem Coleman. Vice President Hannah Thomas. Sec Treas Marybelle Dalton. Vice Sec Emily Reed. Cor Sec Edith Patton. Flower Olive Sibert. Pianist Belile Sibert. Social Com Hazel Patton Aurilla Anderson Vera McCoy Tisha Dilcher. Sixteen members attended and socializing followed with refreshments.年度 report covers March 6 1921 to March 1 1922 with 11 regular meetings two call meetings total attendance 1012 average 19. total collection 1382.77 average 2.05. largest attendance 35. Mother's Day. smallest 9. December 25. largest collection 10.42. June 5. smallest 1.25. July 3. expenses 15.60. 324 cards sent. 160 paid on building. balance March 6 1921 5.75. balance March 9 1922 36.17.

Church of Christ Ruth Simms Mayem Coleman Hannah Thomas Treas Marybelle Dalton Emily Reed Cor Edith Patton Flower Olive Sibert Belile Sibert Hazel Patton Aurilla Anderson Vera McCoy Tisha Dilcher

York Township Charity Receives Weekly Gifts Totaling 140

E R McCune as charity committee chair records gifts from Circle of Ruth WRC D of A Pythian Sisters Pocahontas A G Mechem & Sons Prof D A Ferree S W Gadbury New System Bakery and Rebekahs totaling 140. Thirty one families received aid Saturday as workers are paid in food and clothing from charity headquarters with assistance from Cleve Hallett and O Jewitt.

E. R. McCune York Township Charity Committee Circle of Ruth D. of A Pythian Sisters Pocahontas A. G. Mechem & Sons D. A. Ferree S. W. Gadbury New System Bakery Rebekahs Cleve Hallett O. Jewitt

Charles Sayers Fined in Mayor McCune’s Court

Charles Sayers was fined ten dollars and ordered to pay costs in Mayor McCune’s court on Saturday after being found drunk.

Charles Sayers McCune

Presbyterians Triumph in Junior Church Basketball

A Saturday night game at the Y. M. C. A. determined the junior church champion with the Presbyterians defeating the Methodists 11 to 1 after the Presbyterians had previously beaten the Christian juniors.

Presbyterians Methodists

Columbus couple visits old friends for weekend

Mr and Mrs A P Scott of Columbus spent the weekend in town as guests of old friends, sharing time with local acquaintances and returning home afterward.

Mrs. A. P. Scott Columbus

Local Family Guests Visit From Columbus

Mr and Mrs Clifford Sanders and their young son of Columbus were guests over Sunday of their parents here.

Clifford Sanders Little Son Columbus

Miss Louise Hyde Weekend Guest of Ohio Parents

Miss Louise Hyde, a student at Ohio State University, was weekend guest of her parents here.

Louise Hyde Ohio State University

Athens couples visit Barker household on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Hibbard and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Welk of Athens were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Barker.

P. G. Hibbard Nelson Welk Athens A. L. Barker

Regular WCTU Meeting Set for Tuesday at 2 PM

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Otto Shirley on Poplar Street. Members are urged to attend for a routine session and planned activities.

Ww. Cc. T. U Otto Shirley Poplar Street

Woman's Community Club Notes

The article celebrates spring sounds and cleaner streets in Nelsonville, urging residents to join the effort to keep the town tidy. It notes recent trash near the depot area and recalls past cleanups, urging communal pride to make Nelsonville the cleanest town in Ohio.

Nelsonville Ohio Community Club Diamond

Aggressive Nelsonville Men Eye New Canal Road Project

The text describes efforts to improve the town with a new highway along the canal bed. Women lament the untidy old Diamond, while aggressive local men see a chance for a major, costly redevelopment. Restrictions against shacks and shanties could shape a significant town asset in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville

Eastern Star Chapter 72 Meeting Scheduled

Regular meeting of Eudro chapter No. 72 O E S will be held on Tuesday evening at 7.

Delegations Visit County Commission on Road and Bridge Aid

Two delegations from different county townships visited the county commissioners on Friday but the board did not assemble. Ward township trustees sought road improvements from Carbon and Sand Run and aid from the board, while Perry township trustees eyed an appropriation for bridge building.

Ward Township Carbon Sand Run Perry Township

Furlough Ends for Marine Simon Coakley

Simon Coakley of the United States Marines spent a few days in the city visiting relatives before returning to Quantico Virginia where he is stationed. He has six months and three days left in his enlistment and then plans to come back to this city.

Simon Coakley U. S Quantico

Logan sportsmen discuss organizing a gun club

A Logan gathering at Carpenter Hardware drew 15 sportsmen who voted to form a gun club with those present signing as members.

Logan Carpenter Hardware

Yocums Visit Capital City Friday

Mr and Mrs L C Yocum were visitors in the capital city on Friday.

Logan Mrs. L. C. Yocum

Edward Bishop Plans Large Garage Expansion on Market Street

Edward Bishop is erecting an addition to his garage on South Market Street. The roughly 40 by 90 foot structure will create one of the city’s largest garages when finished.

Edward Bishop South Market Street

Teachers' meeting drew Miss Gay Herrold and Kreider Hass

Miss Gay Herrold of the Diamond and E P Kreider with Walter Hass of Haydenville visited the city Saturday to attend a teachers' meeting.

Gay Herrold the Diamond E. P. Kreider Walter Hass Haydenville

Young Men In Trouble Over Moonshine Case

Three Glouster youths George Stocklin Russell Losey and Harry Lunsford ran into trouble in town after attending a dance. They had a quart of moonshine with multiple kicks and Lunsford could not stand the liquor. all three pled guilty to illegal possession and were fined 100 dollars plus costs. Lunsford also paid 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication.

Glouster George Stocklin Russell Losey Harry Lunsford Losey Stocklin Lunsford Farbearn Koppe Wer

Workhouse Overcrowded Forces Sheriff to Ship Prisoners

Sheriff Larimer tried to place M N Garrett in Columbus workhouse but found no room. Officials say county contract expired December sixth and the facility is overcrowded, not accepting prisoners from any county. Garrett was transferred to Franklin county jail overnight, then Marion officials produced Frank McMillen for abandoning a legitimate child, before Garrett was brought back to the county jail.

Larimer M. N. Garrett Columbus Workhouse Franklin County Marion Frank McMillen Garrett

Kiwanis Club Holds Enthusiastic Meeting

The Kiwanis club gathered at the Presbyterian church on Friday for an energetic meeting with community discussion and updates.

Kiwanis Club Presbyterian Church

Danderine Promises New Hair Life After One Application

A vintage advertisement touts Danderine at 35 cents per bottle available in drug stores. It claims one use removes dandruff and hair loss while restoring vigor brightness and color to each strand.

Religion in Business Talk Spurs Logan Club to Permanence

Arthur T. Arnold of Columbus spoke on Religion in Business as the Logan club’s temporary organization becomes permanent until December elections. Hal Denton and Rev. Curtis Douglass attended among sixty five guests. social circle host Mrs. M. H. Cherrington led a Friday program with a Dorothy Entertained the Minister recitation and a talk on mission work.

Ing Arthur T. Arnold Columbus Hal Denton Curtis Douglass Logan M. H. Cherrington Dorothy A. T. Spears Russell Bertin J. W. Woodard Eugene Wright Roy Comly Rose Kreachbaun H. R. Harrington W. H. Vanatta H. R. Tipton M VY. Bailey Adda Shepherdson Ella Keynes Ralph Starcher Theo. Tritsch

Arrest in New Lexington Involves John Sheridan

John Sheridan was arrested this week in New Lexington and authorities notified Judge Stephenson that he is an imbecile and a resident of Hocking County. He is believed to come from the Greendale area and will likely be brought back to the city for a hearing.

New Lexington John Sheridan Stephenson Hocking County Greendale

Anthony siblings vacationing with relatives in Logan and Union Furnace

Frank Anthony of Moline Kit and his sister Miss Lizzie Anthony of Columbus are spending a short vacation visiting relatives in Logan and Union Furnace. They are former residents of this county.

Frank Anthony Moline Kit Lizzie Anthony Columbus Logan Union Furnace County

Fire damages center of Athens and liquor probe signals

Ed Walker tenant in the Old Bank building faces charges as Prosecutor Bartels hints at a special grand jury into apparent liquor operations near his office. Firefighters battled smoke as Fire Chief Bert Carsecaden was sent home for intoxication and Police Chief Roush fired to break a water entry. Losses include jewelry stock, a large insurance covered shortfall, and damage to Wood and Bartels library and other tenants.

Ed Walker Bartels Athens Bert. Carsecaden Johnson Roush Walker Louis Jones Harry Frost Sheriff Parker Fred Alderman Wood & Bartels Fred J. van Dyke McKay &Masure Realty Co Colored Masonic Lodge

Glouster arrests over white mule liquor and mayor acts

Three local boys were fined 100 dollars and costs after police found a quart of white mule liquor in their possession in Logan Friday night. Vern McDonald was arrested after Mayor Gormley issued a warrant following the boys' statement of purchase. McDonald pleaded guilty and paid a 100 dollar fine plus costs.

Logan Vern McDonald Leity Gormley McDonald

Courageous Kentucky girl journeys barefoot to see dying father

A roughly 15 year old girl walked night and day from the hills of Kentucky to Lisbon Ohio to bid her dying father goodbye. She was found Sunday morning on the Chauncey pike by C S Robinson barefoot in a gingham dress with worn shoes tossed aside. Mrs W E Landis provided clothing shoes and a ticket to continue toward Lisbon.

Kentucky Lisbon Ohio Chauncey Pike C.S. Robinson W. E. Landis Second Street

Death Notice for Alice D. Kincade in South Canaan

Alice D. Kincade 67 wife of Charles Kincade of South Canaan died Monday morning at 7. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 pm at the South Canaan church conducted by Rev. Smith. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Alice D. Kincade Charles Kincade South Canaan Rev. Smith

Delay in bonus bill action by Ways and Means

Republican members of the ways and means committee postponed action on the veteran bonus bill for 24 hours after a morning meeting chaired by Fordney. The bill was to be reported today but will be presented tomorrow with changes including a cut from 40 to 25 percent for farm and home settlement aid to ex soldiers.

A. C. Hayward International News Service Washington Ways and Means Committee Fordney

Pythians Celebrate Rare Social Fortnight at Lodge

Athens Knights of Pythias and their wives enjoyed dancing games and refreshments at Court street lodge on Saturday evening with about 200 attending. Notable out-of-town guests included a large Nelsonville delegation led by J P Stratton and E E Berry among others from Baltimore.

Athens C. E. Ogg Ray Linscott Ray Pritchard Don Davis Mrs. Poski Baltimore, Md

Robbers Loot Church Safe Near Police HQ in Wheeling

Burglars broke into St. James Church during a service in Wheeling West Virginia last night and stole $100 from the safe located close to police headquarters. No suspects are named and no injuries reported. Police are investigating the church burglary.

Wheeling W. Va St. James

Freezone Quick Relief for Corns Sold By Drugstores

A dime sized bottle of Freezone promises instant relief from hard and soft corns and toe corn without irritation. The product, sold by druggists for a few cents, claims to remove corns and calluses with no soreness.

Moonshine Threatens Global Sunshine Supply

Moonshine activities disrupt solar energy prospects as illegal production increases, impacting sunlight access and raising concerns for energy markets and environmental impact worldwide.

Man sought after body found in trunk in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on March 13 a woman's body was found in a trunk in a room at 106 East Front Street. Police seek a man who formerly resided in the building where the trunk was found.

Cincinnati East Front Street

Pioneer West Virginia resident Griffin dies at 95

Marietta Ohio reports longtime Williams district resident pheus Griffin died at his Williams town home at noon. Born January 5 1825 he was over 95 years old and among the area’s pioneer settlers.

Marietta Apheus Griffin Williams District W. Va Williamstown

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