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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1922

Page

5

Robbers Loot Hart Mansion as Aviatrix Guest Enduresordeal

In Manlo Park near San Francisco a six man gang raided Julien Hart's home while Miss Mary Conway shared tea as his guest. They overpowered servants and cracked the vault to steal liquor valued at $26,000. Conway, an aviatrix and Stanford student, is the daughter of pioneer aviator Bob Fowler.

Julien Hart Manlo Park San Francisco Mary Conway Hart Miss Conway Feader Mése Conway Stanford University Bob Fowler

Anniversary Week Shirt Sale Offer Ends Soon

A local retailer advertises a special on twenty five dozen men's dress shirts offered at reduced prices for Anniversary Week. Shoppers are invited to take advantage of the limited time promotion.

Pleasant Surprise Party Honors Mrs Elroy McDonald

A birthday surprise for Mrs Elroy McDonald at 18 Foster Place Saturday evening brought twenty guests. Mr McDonald and Mrs Frank Rossi organized the event with a luncheon and pink and white cake. Attendees included couples from Glouster The Plains Columbus and Athens along with local friends and family members.

Elroy McDonald Foster Place McDonald Frank Rossi Glouster Porter the Plains Irelutehinson Columbus Edward Ford Meésdani Charley Bean Drake Johnse Ders Ailshire Saylor Lewellan

Red Cross Appeals for Food and Clothing in Athens County

The Athens County chapter of the American Red Cross issued a second appeal for food and children's clothing Tuesday as relief demand grows. Liberal donations support feeding demonstrations run by the City Federation, with farmers urged to contribute onions cabbage potatoes canned goods and salt pork. Receiving stations operate during business hours in Athens Amesville Albany Guysville Coolville and nearby locales under James Ginnan's guidance.

Athens County American Red Cross James Ginnan Athens Amesville Gifford’s Albany Coe Hardware Guysville, Coleman & Kimes Coolville White-Larson Company

Moonlight Hike by Troop Two Scouts Near Ath ens

Boy Scouts from Troop Two led by Scout Master Roy L. Dupler enjoyed a moonlight hike to the Reading farm south of Athens. Thirty five Scouts participated in the initial hike for the group with a campfire, stories, hot dogs, marshmallows, and a whistle chase. The outing began at 6 30 p m and ended at 11 p m.

Roy L. Dupler Reading Farm Athens

Church Bishop class to meet tonight at 7 o'clock

The Bishop class members and their husbands are asked to attend a 7 PM meeting in the basement of the Central Avenue church with refreshments and a good time promised. Other notes mention visits and hosting among local residents including Mrs Ina Hutchinson, Mrs Lola Folley, and Mrs R E Richardson with colleagues from Columbus and Cleveland.

Central Avenue Church

Evans Named Acting Secretary for India

Sir Laming Worthington Evans who is already secretary for war and part of the British delegation at the Washington conference was appointed acting secretary for India.

London International News Service Sir Laming Worthington Evans Washington India

Rebels on Rampage in Michoacan Skirmishes Reported

Rebel troops in Michoacan grow more active with reports of several skirmishes and one battle amid current unrest. Movements linked to Menico scene as of March 14.

Menico City Mar Michoacan

Sweden elects first woman to sit in Riksdag

Froken Elizabeth Tamm of the Swedish Liberal party becomes the first woman elected to the Riksdag. She represents Sodermanland in the lower house.

Sweden Riksdag Froken Elizabeth Tamm Liberal Party Sodermanland

Ohio Will Have a Regular Fight Against Alumni

Ohio university fans will see a special alumni game in Athens on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Former Ohio stars Raymond Davis Angus King and coach Butch Grover will join the alumni against Coach Finsterwalds 1921 22 squad with Harry Newman Earl Kreiger and Herb Bush among the lineup. Davis King and Newman twice played for Ohio in 1919 and 1920 21 seasons. Admission is fifty cents to raise funds for varsity sweaters.

Ohio University Athens Ohio Finsterwald Raymond Davis Angus King Butch Grover Harry Newman Mt. Vernon High Earl Kreiger State Normal College Bowling Green Herb Bush South High Earl Starr van Sickle Newman King Davis Kreiger

Parking Rules Change in Athens Court Street

The Court street parking plan takes effect Wednesday limiting parking to the east curb side with cars angled 35 degrees. West side parking is banned while other downtown streets keep existing rules. Police will strictly enforce to ease downtown congestion and white painted spaces will be marked soon.

Court Street Athens

Wage scale slashed as open shop starts in Charleston

Kennaha Coal Operator's association directors plan a new wage scale and working conditions to take effect April 1 as the open shop is inaugurated and the check off is removed. The scale is expected to be lower than the current one but kept high enough to attract idle miners. Pulverized coal is used in Minneapolis for hotels offices apartments factories and public buildings.

Charleston W. VA Kennaha Coal Operator's Association Minneapolis, Minn

Funeral for Clarence Johnson at Hebbardsville Church

Clarence Johnson died Sunday from cancer of the stomach and bowels. Funeral services were held Monday at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville conducted by Rev B I Timmons. Interment followed in Hebbardsville cemetery. Aged 36 he was a respected teacher, survived by his widow, his parents Mr and Mrs Isaiah Johnson and brother Marion Johnson of near Fisher.

Hebbardsville Clarence Johnson Cumberland Presbyterian Church B. I. Timmons Church of God Athens Isaiah Johnson Marion Johnson Near Fisher

Auto deal suit kicks off in Athens County court

George G. Hutchinson of Murray City sues Lostro Auto Sales Co for 500 dollars claiming a used car failed its warranty. He seeks 425 dollars paid and 75 dollars for repairs. Jury named includes Clutter Grimes Zimmerman Riley and others. A separate judgment of 285 dollars was returned in a hardware case involving Keaton Hardware Co and John Campbell et al.

Lostro Auto Sales Co George G. Hutchinson Murray City Athens County Common Pleas Court Lostro Company R. L. Clutter C. O. Grimes Robert Zimmerman Felix C. Riley John L. Davis James Featherstone Jefferson Mohler F. A. Nice John Gilbert E. H. Taylor Swen Beebe Carl Beasley The Keaton Hardware Co John ©. Campbell

Trex Offers Quick Relief for Rheumatic and Constipation Pain

Cline's Pharmacy advertises Trex as a remedy for rheumatic pain and constipation. The ad claims rapid effects opening the liver and bowels, cleansing the stomach, removing poisons, and relieving feverishness headaches dizziness and bilious misery. A $1.00 New combination treatment is offered.

Cline

Typhoid Strikes Tolliver Family In Kentucky Hazard

Illness and death sweep Tolliver family of Letcher county as ex sheriff James Tolliver dies and Mrs Mary Tolliver Wright falls ill. S. H. Tolliver and two brothers are gravely ill with deaths momentarily expected. Contaminated well water blamed for the outbreak.

Kentucky Hazard Tolliver Letcher County James Tolliver Mary ‘Tolliver Wright S. H. Tolliver

German Republic Flag Not Universally Recognized

Reports indicate that the flag of the new republic of Germany is not recognized in several provinces and multiple towns across the country. The lack of nationwide acknowledgment signals ongoing regional opposition to the new regime.

Republic of Germany

Athens City Council Sets Public Market Rules

Ordinance No 284 establishes a weekly public market on Fast Mill Street Athens with stands leased to individuals, sets ownership, roofing, sanitation, and removal rules, limits stands to two per lessee and fines for violations, repeals prior market ordinances, and takes effect immediately. The measure lists dates, officials, and enforcement details.

Athens Ohio Department of Public Service Service Fund Fast Mill Street Service Department Sone Director of Public Service Mill Street Ana

Poor Time to Make Protest

John J. Lewis of the United Mine Workers warned Secretary of Labor Davis that miners will strike on April 1 unless a joint conference with operators is arranged. He criticized operators for claiming miners violated the 1920 agreement and said the timing is poor to use this as an excuse to avoid talks.

International News Service Washington Davis John J. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis

666 Prescription for Colds and LaGrippe

Marketing copy notes 666 as a speedy remedy for colds fever and la grippe. Repeats claim of its efficacy and hints at corporations discovering it pays to be human and provoking amusement among common folks.

Bartlett Named to Succeed Work as First Assistant Postmaster General

John H. Bartlett former head of the U.S. Civil Service Commission is named to succeed Dr. Hubert J. Work as first assistant postmaster general. Work was recently named to succeed Will H. Hays as postmaster general, the position vacated by Hays's resignation.

John H. Bartlett U. S. Civil Service Commission Hubert J. Work Work Will H. Hays

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Hart Mansion Percales Madras Anniver MANE Red Cross Ina Hutchinson Lola Folley West State Street John Bowman Cleveland Bowman Folley F R. Holbrook FE. R. Lash R. Demers Ft. Lauderdale Florida Dr. Demers Mabel Brandt Robert Logan Franklin Avenue D. A. Riley Baltimore, Md A. P. Reeder H. T. Mulligan 8. D. Thompson A. Ei. Whaley North Congress Street UCC. D. Club C. C. Cornell Donald Detroit, Mich H. M. ‘Taylor Charles IL. Taylor Waverly Higley Study Circle Oscar Bingman Grosvenor Street West Virginia Gourt Motors M. Gill Council TT B. Roush Atteat C. H. Harris Secretary Davis Hubert Work Buick Ni Ole Auto Sales Co D. Zenner Co Wickey
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