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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1922
Page
5
Workers in a local shop say they fit and grind parts in house, offering on site customization and repair services. The brief notes indicate in house processing to ensure precise fitting and finishing for customers seeking tailored mechanical components.
The first J. M. Shirley family reunion gathered Saturday at 86 Central Avenue with all children and spouses present including E. W. Shirley and Paul from New Marshfield, Lewis Shirley of Athens, Leonard Shirley and Charles of Marion, and other relatives visiting Athens. Guests enjoyed daffodils, Cupid baskets, and a luncheon as hostesses and guests, among them Mrs. G. W. Hixson and the Bennett family, shared memories while plans for future gatherings surfaced.
A luncheon and miscellaneous shower Tuesday at the Colonial celebrated Mrs. John W. T. Armstrong Rachel Silvas as a bride set for Thursday March 23. Hostesses Mary Poston Otha Beasley Jane Dew and Frances Hatch served 19 guests. Easter yellow and white decor featured a wedding cake centerpiece containing symbolic tokens.
Mr and Mrs Bob Collins formerly of 181 W Washington St will move to San Diego California and make it their home. En route they will visit sister-in-law Mrs G W Smith in Wichita Kansas. They expect to arrive around April 15.
Relatives gathered Monday for the funeral of Mrs. W Charles Cornell. Attendees included Elmo Cornell and Luther Teller families from Akron Marietta Huntington Charleston Columbus Nelsonville and others. Russell Goldsberry and his father F E Goldsberry began a motor trip to Boston to resume business at Kream Fried Kake Co.
Duncan Ferguson of Yorkville was found in contempt for assaulting a strike breaker during the Wheeling Steel & Iron strike. Federal Judge Sater sentenced him to four months in Delaware county jail. The ruling cites violation of the judge's injunction.
An advertisement for Baalmann's Gas-Tab and Gas-Tablets claims permanent relief from stomach and intestinal gas. It asserts gas pressure causes heart and circulation issues, numb limbs, and drowsiness, promising restored breath, warmth, activity, and reduced distention with use. Sold in a yellow package for one dollar through Cline's Pharmacy.
Defiance leaders including business, city and county officials and farmers plan a legal challenge to the Ohio road laws arguing no authority to tax beyond road cost or to build unaffordable highways. An injunction may halt five and a half miles of River road to Paulding, awarded to a Paulding contractor for macadam. President Tate says most farmers along the route favor concrete construction.
Mary M. Molter wife of John H. Moler died Tuesday at the family home 34 West Carpenter Street at 78 after a week of bronchial pneumonia. Short services at the residence Thursday at 1 pm led by Rev. A Y Wilcox with a later service at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church at 2 pm Interment in adjoining cemetery. Born March 25 1844 in Green County Pa she was married October 8 1861 and had 11 children eight surviving two died in infancy and one son John W. died at 21. Surviving children listed plus brothers and sisters J P Coe T W Coe Albany William M Coe J A Coe Parkersburg Mrs Margaret Blake McArthur and Mrs J B Barnhart Porterfield. The Moler family moved from Albany to Athens 20 years ago and mourners describe her as a strong heroic soul and devoted mother with high ideals.
Berlin March 28 Chancellor Wirth told the Reichstag that Germany will reject allied calls for financial control. He defended self determination under the Versailles treaty and vowed to pursue a policy of fulfillment by meeting prior indemnity demands of the Entente.
Hattie Kasler faced an Athens magistrate after a Friday altercation with Kate Cheadle in The Plains. Kasler pleaded guilty to breaking glasses valued at $15 and paid $21.15 in fine and costs. Cheadle pleaded not guilty to assault and battery and was bound over to the May grand jury on $200 bond.
The First Methodist First Christian Baptist and Presbyterian churches unite for a midweek service at the Presbyterian church Wednesday at 7 pm. Rev Samuel Bowden, a Baptist missionary in Africa, will speak and is now visiting Athens.
Walter Furmin of Richfield Springs recounts using Jaques Little Wonder Capsules after severe indigestion and gas. He reports quick relief and renewed well being after daily capsules, noting a male relative also benefited within minutes. The ad claims one capsule digests 5 000 grains of food and offers 69 cent twelve day treatment with a money back guarantee.
New Marshfield grange will meet Saturday April first at 1 30 pm in the grange hall. A good program is set and after the work a bountiful dinner will be served. Banner attendance is anticipated with talks by I N McLeod Seth Hunter Mrs Campbell and Mrs Judy plus a roll call and closing song.
W. W. Coe announces enlargement of his shoe business by adding adjoining space formerly used by the W. M. Cray company. Cray will clear out stock and vacate soon while seeking a new site to resume retail operations. The building, built by Andrew Ulom, was once a grocery location run by J. B. Fulton and later owned by Emma Cook since September 15, 1905.
Columbus. Action to prosecute all unlicensed chiropractors who continue to practice follows a Supreme Court decree. Dr H M Platter secretary of the state medical board says exams will be held in June for the more than 100 unlicensed practitioners who must quit practicing pending their exam outcomes and the law dates to 1915.
A bold claimed remedy asserts 666 cures a cold fever and grippe faster than any other, preventing pneumonia, banishing catarrh and bad breath with its formula and tone typical of patent medicine pitches.
Washington March 28 The armament conference pacts are in their final Senate stages after ratifying the four power Pacific treaty and its two supplements. Article XIX on Pacific fortifications and bases is expected to provoke debate but a 5 6 3 ratio should satisfy most senators. Leaders from both parties show little concern over French objections and potential reservations seeking a 2.5 to 1.75 ratio.
In Wheeling West Virginia March 28 the defense of William Lynn electrician in the murder of H W Boughner opened in criminal court this morning. The defense claims insanity self defense and accidental shooting. The state could not produce witnesses who saw the shooting.
On the night of March 1 about 1,700 union coal miners in Pan Handle counties West Virginia and 17,300 in eastern Ohio will suspend work by order of International President John L Lewis. It is noted that Black workers are being bid into the strike area to guard the mines during suspension.
The revival at the International Holiness church in Athens near Washington and Congress streets has run nearly three weeks with repeated success. Over 100 persons have been converted, and services occur each evening at 7 o clock. The final Sunday features sermons at 10 and 7, with Sunday school at 9 and a men’s adult class invitation.
The Mexican gun boat Scaragoza seized the pilot boat Dolores off the Tabasco coast after it had landed arms and ammunition for Tabasco rebels. The capture was reported from Vera Cruz.
George Holsington of Sugar Creek was fined $5 and costs in Magistrate 5S Court after pleading guilty to failing to send his children to school. He was arrested by Constable Jake Glenn on Monday.
Rumors of a pending surprise in the defense of Tex Rickard circulated in criminal courts, as New York reporters and lawyers debated possible strategies and who might testify. The chatter suggested a dramatic development could unfold soon.
The promoter resumed testimony as four young girls testified against him, detailing accusations in court today during further cross examination.
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