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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1921
Page
2
A historical map shows Yap Island and recounts early contact by a Portuguese explorer Diego da Rocha who nearly approached Yap in 1527. The passage notes Yap's strategic potential and its later role in global affairs as nations eyed its position.
Chauncey C Emerick of Needles California visited Chauncey last week as guest of Miss Thelma Underwood. Local married women gathered at Mrs Dana Osborne’s home on Ellis Avenue and formed the Needlecraft Club to meet biweekly in members’ homes. Mrs W D Hines elected president with Mrs Earl Johnson as treasurer. Other members include Mrs Myrisines, Mrs Lucy Scott, Mrs Ida Osborne, Mrs Mane Addie Loper, Mrs Laura Love, and Mrs Dorothy.
The funeral of Mrs Ira R Fuller was held Saturday afternoon from the BR church and was largely attended. Rev Bison conducted the service with Mr Bradfield and Kilpatrick leading songs. Burial followed at Nye cemetery. Mrs Fuller had lived here 25 years and is survived by her husband four daughters and one son.
Mr Esau Bridgewater died Sunday evening at home of his daughter Mrs Clarence Butta in the vicinity of Hocking. His family reported the death as sudden and shocking to relatives and friends. His daughter and son-in-law were in Chauncey preparing to settle with their son and daughter.
Holiday Theresa Blackwood and Enola Morrian Blackwood with a group from Gold Ridge and nearby towns visited. Adelaide Stanley hosted a birthday gathering for Joe Stanley and Nellie Levacy with music games and gifts. Guests included May and Nellie Levacy Libby Young Mabel Stanart Audra Douglas and many Stanley Chaney and Douglas family members. Dawson Meeks of Pratt Fork also visited.
Charles Redford awaits execution for the murder of Dr. H. A. Benson in Norwalk. He was tried for the will of the late Bott, his former employer, and faced execution for the crime.
An old advertisement urges readers to enrich and strengthen their blood with Gude's Pepto Mangan as a preventive against epidemics. It promotes improved vitality, claims thin blood causes fatigue, and notes the tonic comes in liquid or tablet form sold by druggists.
The manual training department at Athens high school works on playground equipment for the public school rac. The board of education approved the funds to buy materials for the project.
A wartime style warning urges using only Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with Bayer on the package or tablets. It claims twenty one years of physician use and safety and lists common uses from headache to rheumatism. Pills come in handy tins of twelve for a few cents, and larger packages are sold by druggists.
The Ath ens Retail Merchants Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 PM Thursday March 17 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Officers will be elected and there will be important business plus refreshments.
In Cleveland Ohio on March 14 Calwell better known as Cal White was shot and killed late last night by H A McGrath a dance hall inspector. McGrath said the shooting was an accident.
Clara Smith Hamon of Ardmore Oklahoma has received fifty marriage proposals from men nationwide. Her attorney reports the celestial attraction of the defendant, saying some suitors promise to marry regardless of her guilt or innocence. One admirer even enclosed a photo.
With Dr A Y Wilcox ill the First Presbyterian session plans continued worship. Dr A S Thompson led Sunday morning services with a scholarly discourse on Jerusalem Thou That Killest the Prophets. Mr Welch and the U P Christian Endeavor led the evening. Next Sunday Rev Hacker preaches and Judge Sayre may present The Trial of Jesus. Brother hood dinner and Mills talk Friday noted.
A bed designed to lie flat and be turned on end can be slid into a closet without folding, with the bedding held in place by clamps, enabling discreet storage.
In Ohio Arbor Day activities on April 8 the state department of public instruction proposes a class vote on the favorite tree. Washington schools report over 18,000 ballots cast with the oak leading at more than 7,000 votes. The exercise includes ballot boxes, pupil clerks, election judges, voting hours, and a formal tally after closing.
United Press reports a buffalo loan plan offering up to twenty responsible persons the chance to borrow or receive bison from the U S Forest Service. The herd, housed near Cache Oklahoma, includes a 38 year old bull and several calves. The program emphasizes safe handling and fenced grazing with hay and care assurances.
Perth Amboy New Jersey United Press reports a killer known as Jack the Ripper claimed another victim, Mrs Harvey E Wilson 28 organist at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church slain near her home after a night out with friend Sue Franke. Police link the case to a similar Staten Island murder. a motive and identity are under investigation.
The Alexander township board met on Saturday March 12 to discuss closing the schools at the end of seven months due to funds shortages. A decision was deferred to March 19 at 2 30 PM. State official Vernon M Reigel will attend Athens County Community Day March 16 and officials plan to consult him. An extra three mills levy for schools was rejected in Alexander Lodi Lee and Carthage townships, depriving weak districts of state aid.
Officer Cady found a quarrel at Carpenter's Hall Saturday night. Harry Riggle of Mineral, badly intoxicated, was arrested and remained in jail, while others left without serious harm.
Mr. D C Brown of Green Street Marietta Ohio reports better breath springy step and improved sleep after taking Creco. The piece links digestive disorders to symptoms like bad breath giddiness disturbed sleep and energy loss and notes Creco sold by Clines Pharmacy.
Washington March 14 A program of financial legislation to run through the Harding administration will be proposed at capitol conferences. Republican leaders Mellon and committee chairmen will discuss tariff or revenue priorities and the path to an emergency tariff bill followed by permanent schedules. The plan aims to unify party action and secure Harding's approval.
The Ohio Supreme Court may decide on the validity of a war clause in life policies after Mrs Emma Frush sued Ohio State Life Insurance Co over a $1000 policy issued to Guy Frush who died at Camp Sherman in October 1918. The Licking County Court of Appeals voided the clause for nonvoluntary service and affirmed Mrs Frush’s judgment. The company asks reversal.
On March 14 1907 Athens endured the worst flood in its history causing about 1 million dollars in damage in the city. Ten people drowned and over twenty Carnegie medals were awarded for bravery during rescue efforts along with broader devastation in the Hocking valley.
A brief notice describes Mrs. George B. Christia as very popular due to her charming demeanor, with associations to her husband the secretary to Christian and Harding executives. The text highlights her sociable reputation.
Twenty one Columbus Golden Post G. A. R. veterans in Athens were honored at the Methodist church. Eighteen attended the Sunday service hosted by Class Six of the Methodist Sunday school in tribute to the veterans of 1865. The veterans were seated in front with the colors displayed.
An over the counter product named Outgo claims to treat ingrown toenails by reducing inflammation and hardening surrounding skin so the nail grows outward. The antiseptic preparation is marketed to chiropodists but sold to consumers with directions.
Sunbury police chief cites obedience to an order that skirts must hang four inches below the knee yet concludes current styles are still too high for hosiery shops to stock up on cotton.
Attendance at Higley Class of First Christian church Sunday school was 103 with a collection of 18 dollars 75 cents. The class adopted the slogan 200 Men for Easter to spur future growth and outreach.
Detective Inspector Sterling and Deputy Sheriff plan to return Sam Purpera to Cleveland after his indictment for two counts of first degree murder in the December payroll holdup slayings of William Sly and George Fanner. They carry John Doe warrants if a youth captured with Purpera turns out to be a suspect.
Civil War veteran William H Irwin of the 141st regiment Co G died Saturday night after a brief illness. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 pm at the C P church Hebbardsville with interment in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in 1830 in Alexander township and survived by his widow Isabel Sisson six children and many grandchildren.
The Ohio basketball champions received a pre celebration at a Berry hotel dinner hosted by Congressman I. M. Foster. Guests included Congressman R. My Switzer Coach Russ Finsterwald coach Butch Grover and varsity players Raymond Davis Joe Myers Sam Earich Scoop Van Sickle Bob Loomis Burkett and Angus King though King was absent.
A fragment hints that most human illnesses relate to blood condition and urges recognizing warnings in signs affecting overall health and vitality.
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