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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville City Council acts on Fourth Street and water works

The Nelsonville city council discussed improving Fourth Street between Chestnut and High streets and tackling drainage with concrete waterways. They authorized plans and estimates, approved a petition by property owners, and ordered temporary water works relief. a special meeting will review final plans.

Fourth Street H. Rodda Rodda Civil Service Commission Frog Hollow Service Department Chestnut High Streets Orvice

Community thanks for support during baby's illness and funeral

Mr and Mrs Chas Ennis express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their baby. They acknowledge Rev Johnson, singers, floral offerings, and donations of machines for the funeral.

John Eugene Crooks Chas. Crooks Walnut Street Rev C. L. Johnson

Business Girls Gym Class at Chamber Dinner

The Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business Girls Gym class serving at the Chamber dinner this Thursday evening. The attendance committee passes the tip around and a recap follows.

Chamber OF Commerce Business Girls

When Your Head Aches From Eye Strain and Kaelin's Visit

When head pains come from eye strain or vision faltering visit Kaelin's for a thorough eye examination. Your thoughts often echo back to the shop where you bought your comfortable glasses.

Kaelin’s

Woman's Home Missionary Society District Conference Plans

The Marietta district conference of the Woman's Home Missionary Society convenes Thursday and Friday May 4 and 5 in this city with devotions, roll call, committee appointments, reports from district officers and department secretaries, and program on tithing and girls. Friday includes needs and election of officers, reports, and adjournment. Misses Margaret Johnson and Emma Johnson hosted a Ruth Circle lunch for twenty-two in the Presbyterian church rooms.

Mateh Opera House Mainford Londas Logan Chob Londos Cleveland Max Valkenburg Johnson Red” Miler B. P. O. Elks Marietta Woman's Home Missionary Society C. C. Newton Ada D. A. Ferree A. C. Beck Dew House Julius Fischer Harry Raply Walter Diate Acer A. C. Beck Seeres le Fever Bas Cahreet li Ian Bigss Kemper Daisy Bulkly Nan Erie Socie Margaret Johnson Emma Johnson Circle of Ruth Presbyterian ‘Church Juniper Presbyterian Larry Steele Leiland Kreig

West End P T A Meets Friday at 2 PM

The West End Parent-Teachers Association will hold a regular session Friday at 2 o clock in the West building. Attendees are urged to attend as this is the last meeting of the year. A Community Club gathering follows at 7 PM at the YMCA with honored speakers Mrs. E D Sayre and Mrs. Fred Bush of Athens at 7 30.

Nelsonville Community Club E. D. Sayre Fred Bush Athens

U. S. Prepares Protest if Dutch Shell Seizes Russian Oil

May 2 report states the United States would protest firmly if British owned Royalt Dutch Shell Oil group gains monopolistic rights to Russia's oil. In Chicago three robbers stole a jewelry shipment valued up to 40 dollars plus a diamonds inventory worth up to 40000 dollars from Louis Kirschbaum store.

Washington International News Service Royalt Dutch Shell Oil Group Russia United States Louis Chicago Diamanda Louis Kirschbaum

Buckeye Trail Apples to Market Under Ohio Buckeye Brand

Ohio fruit growers will market apples cooperatively under the Buckeye brand this year. Six local associations will supply graded fruit backed by the state federation. The Rome association in Lawrence county will first operate the grading and barreling, with expected output below normal due to frost damage. Another meeting will choose a sales agency.

Columbus International News Service Ohio Fruit Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ohio Fruit Growers Cooperative Association Farm Bureau Federation Rome Association Lawrence County

Knight Unable to Attend Athens Forum Luncheon

A telegram from Carl H. Stubig, secretary to Representative Chiles L. Knight, says Knight cannot attend the Athens Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon Wednesday noon due to a sudden recall to Washington. The cancellation leaves no substitute speaker, with a possible later appearance under consideration.

Carl H. Stubig Chiles L. Knight Athens Athens Chamber of Commerce Forum Congressman Knight Washington

Dragging Creek for Body of Alleged Auto Thief

Police search Ten Mile Creek after a wrecked stolen car plunged in early today. Divers work to recover the body of the alleged thief, amid a Toledo investigation.

Dragging Creek Toledo International News Service Ten Mile Creek

Fewer Fire Deaths Reported in Columbus April

Ohio reports a drop in April fire deaths and injuries. State Fire Marshal Dyke roann notes 22 deaths and 66 injuries in April, vs 28 deaths and 62 injuries in April 1921, reflecting improved fire safety.

Columbus Ohio Dykeroann

Vitality and Strength Follow This Advice

In Cambridge Ohio Mrs FE Stevens relates how Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription aided nervousness and weak strength. She used six bottles, noting increased vigor and cheerfulness and urging others to obtain the remedy from local druggists or Dr Pierce for free advice.

Cambridge Ohio Dr. Pierce A. Stevens 8Th St Pierce Dr Pierce Invalids Buffalo, N. Y

Population grows slowly while money in circulation falls

The April 1 1922 monthly statement from the United States Treasury Division of Loans and Currency shows continental population at 109 330 000 up 138 000 since February and 1 662 000 since April 1921. Money in circulation totals 5 446 161 844 down 42 000 914 from March and 646 943 293 from a year ago. Per capita circulation is 49 81 down 46 cents from last month and 7 70 from a year earlier.

United States

Social Guests Called From Across Town Add Color to Weekend

White Hall hosts Mrs Loretta Jones Huntington and Mrs Howard Fawley Charleston plus Mrs Wendell Miller Columbus. Ward Walker Athens visited Charles Pratt family Sunday. F A Kenney and wife visited G E Tribe family. Elsie Braley bought a Torch. H H Brannon and family were Sunday visitors of A Morris. Visitors at C S Moore family included Pearl Parker Clarence Parker and Emmett Parker Athens and Eulalia Hoch Garret Hoch and Gerald Hoch Nelsonville.

G. C. Lawson Loretta Jones Huntington Howard Fawley Charleston Wendell Miller Columbus Ward Walker Athens Charles Pratt F. A. Kenney G. E. Tribe Elsie Braley H. H. Brannon A. Morris Hebbartsville C S. Moore Pearl Parker Clarence Parker Emmett Eulalia Hoch Garret Hoch Gerald Nelson ‘Ville

Orchardists urged to spray for Frog Eye Leaf Spot

A May statement from the Ohio State College of Agriculture warns southern Ohio orchards to apply special sprays to counter Frog Eye Leaf Spot. Disease pressure peaks during blossoming and the following 2.5 weeks. sprays include lime sulfur and Bordeaux mixture. University horticulturists note freezes spared much of the region and urge protection for the crop this year.

Columbus College of Agriculture Ohio Clayton Ohio State University University

Local folks enjoy weekend visits and travels across towns

Wilmuth Roberts and Victor How ard attended a Logan Friday baseball game between Slancock high school and Logan High. Will Roberts and family drove to Murray City for Sunday visits with Mrs. Ben Bess and family. Numerous residents from Athens Buckeye Lake Haydenville Pleasant Hill and Lancaster were Guests at kin or friend homes Sunday with drives and visits noted.

Wilmuth Roberts Victor Howard Logan Slancock High School Logan High Will Roberts Murray City Ben Bess Jennie Robison Lon Humphrey Haydenville James Gabriel Darrel Moore Buckeye Lake James Bell Elza McGranor Athens Zine Courtney Earl Verity Baby of Fisher Edward Ball Emory Lancaster Fanny Ball

Masons Plan Reunion and Inspections in Athens

Athens Chapter No. 39 Royal Arch Masons hold annal reunion and inspection at the Masonic Temple starting 10 AM. Lunch at 12:20, Athens Council No. 15 Royal and Select Masters inspected at 2:30 PM, banquet at First Methodist Church 6:30 PM, Super-excellent Master degree at the Temple. A special chorus and Masonic orchestra perform. Select Masters may receive the degree at no cost. Local officers will attend, making it a memorable Masonry event.

Athens Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Masonic Orchestra Raymond Connett Order Athens Masonery

Taft Not Wanted as an Arbiter

Genoa May 2. George Tehit cherin commissar of foreign affairs in the Moscow soviet government and head of the Russian delegation to the international economic conference announced that Russia would not accept former President William H Taft to name the chairman of the mixed arbitral commission to control the Russian foreign debt.

Genoa George Tehitcherin Moscow Russia William H. Taft

Duel Ends in Mystery As Man Claims Girlfriend Theft

Philadelphia May 2 Harry Stinger 35 gasped he stole my girl during a duel with a mysterious adversary known as Buck Balley. Stinger died shortly after while Buck Balley vanished, leaving police with the sole explanation of the fatal confrontation.

Philadelphia Harry Stinger Stinger

Salesman Saved From Indigestion Attack by Capsule Rescue

David T. Brown of North Plymouth Mass, a Gillette Laffery Razor salesman, suffered a severe indigestion. A fellow traveler, learning of the attack, provided Jaques Little Wonder Day capsules from the Jaques Capsule Co. The remedy restored him quickly, prompting him to resume travel. Capsules sold for 69 cents by mail and at druggists in Athens and other towns.

David T. Brown T Main Street North Plymouth Mass Gillette Laffery Razor Company Mr. Brown Sadies McKece Drug Co Athens Gem Vpharmacy Nelsonville

Rehabilitation Week for the Disabled Proclaimed in Ohio

May week proclaimed by Ver non M Riegel state director of education with state health cooperation urges Health Commissioner J M Higgins to forward names and addresses of disabled residents to Columbus for rehabilitation training. Training costs covered by federal and state funds. Ohio Medical Association endorses plan.

Ohio Vernon M. Riegel State Department of Health J. M. Higgins HW. H. Snively Columbus Ohio State Medical Association Ohio Phyasteians

Doing His Duty Mayr’s Remedy Claims Quick Relief

A testimonial states two years of stomach pains and belching were cured by Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the preparation removes mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract, helps stomach liver and appendix issues, and offers a money back guarantee. It lists McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy as distributors.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Pretty Ankles Help Woman Win Lawsuit in Paris

Paris May 1 Madamoiselle Blanche Otero claims her prettiest ankles helped sway a jury in a taxicab accident case She seeks 106000 francs in damages for a crushed foot and asserts she has the prettiest ankles in France.

Paris Madamoiselle Blanche Otero France

Court Rules for Blanche Otero in Dancer Verdict

The case centers on Blanche Otero a professional dancer whose age was questioned by the taxicab company lawyer. The jury ordered her to court she appeared revealing her ankle and minutes later returned a verdict in her favor.

Mile Otero Blanche Otero

Last of Swiss Bell Ringers Dies in St Louis

The last of the famed Swiss Bell Ringers, once showcased by P T Barnum, Martin Freeberthyser aged ninety lives through a long era of performances including entertaining President Martin Van Buren. Burial was in Valhalla Cemetery St Louis. The Freeberthyser family, headed by Conrad Freeberthyser and eight others, migrated to the United States and joined Barnum’s troupe.

International Pinckneyville II Phineas T. Barnum Martin Freeherthyser Elghty Nine Martin van Buren Hurial Valhalla St. Louis Conrad Freeberthyser Freeberthyser Hesse-Cassel Free Ralter P.T. Barnum

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Nelsonville News Martha Smith Mrs Albert Smith Charles May Ennis Lois Alice Mary Kathleen Butchel M. E Cecil FE. Minder Butchel M Doanville M. E Mender Doanville John O'Neil Coonville Doris Elaine Ossman William Ossman Harper Hollow Happy Hollow Glenlawn John McCormick Kaelin’s Jewelry Store Christ Wereareneeoene A. D. Farrow Nelsonville, Ohio J. E. Walter I. A. Morris Circle OF Ruth U. S Irene Whetstone Walter J. Stephens Inogene Whetstone Frank Whetstone Irene Imogene APPLE E. A. Stevens White Hall Masons Taft Hau Agle Eagle Brand Beasley Milling & Grocery CO Mark Twain Court St The Cline Pharmagy CO Athens, Ohio McLe Auto Sales Co Sakarator He Carpenter Glouster
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