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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1921
Page
3
Nelsonville church Sunday school reports final Berean chicken supper arrangements for Thursday night and a Mother’s Day program at 9 30 Sunday morning. All departments assigned quotas with hopes for 1100 attendees after 685 last Sunday and an offering over 40 dollars.
In Nelsonville the Women’s Community Club will hear Dr Welch and Chamber of Commerce members discuss local civic improvement. The event follows a 7 pm business meeting with an 8 pm address focused on women voters and town betterment.
The Chamber of Commerce holds its regular meeting Thursday evening. The Presbyterian church ladies will serve dinner at 6 15 prompting a brief program and reports.
The league schedules first games Saturday May 7 with Nelsonville White Sox at Deanville Chauncey at The Plains Floodwood at Poston and Buchtel at Nelsonville Greys A managers meeting is set for 6 PM Wednesday May 4 at the Y.
Physical Director Dilcher will meet the school boys to start practice for the track meet on May 18. Practice times and locations include West building at 3:30 on Thursday May 5 East building Monday May 9 and Central Thursday May 12. Any pupil may enter preliminaries or tryouts for the team.
The Nelsonville White Sox defeated Chauncey 5 to 1 behind Smith who struck out eight. Beller fanned one for Chauncey. Future games include Nelsonville at Jacksonville on May 8 and Plains visiting Nelsonville May 15, Jacksonville at Nelsonville May 22.
Regular meeting led by President E Linn approves minutes and accepts resignations of G W Lax and E C Dugan. Mayor McCune notes 747.79 in fines and outlines Madison Street repair estimated at 3400 with 1500 available. seek aid from merchants and truckers. Adams Street also suffers brick buckling and traffic shifts. service director to investigate.
Charts from American Railroads demonstrate railway wages rising faster than the cost of living since 1915. The article notes wages 130 percent higher in January this year while living costs sit 80 percent above 1916 levels, arguing for a wage reduction as operating income fell from 1917 onward.
In Cleveland Baron Kijuro Shidehara the Japanese ambassador declares the two nations share vast material interests and must clear an uneasy atmosphere. He warns against sensational reports and says sane diplomacy and mutual accommodation will settle problems and maintain harmony.
Elizabeth street property owners presented a paving petition to council and another sheet asked to withdraw names from the first. The dispute centers on estimated cost per front foot, and no action was taken. East Poplar street owners complained of mine water damage. the matter was referred to Service Director Lax for investigation. Council adjourned after no further business.
Paris reports say Premier Briand secured British consent to mobilization in Germany after a sharp challenge. Lloyd George yielded to French plans while Italy’s Count Sforza hesitated but consented. Britons reportedly support necessary military moves if required. In Indianapolis, a bid to quash Sherman anti trust indictments by 29 Indiana mine operators and UMW officials delayed until Judge Anderson recovers, with trial pushed to late fall.
Mrs. Ed Humphrey welcomed Cosmopolitan Club members Thursday evening. A splendid program followed with a social period after which an elegant lunch was served by the hostess.
Mrs Rebecca Blackburn 72, died this morning at her home near Asbury after a paralysis stroke Monday afternoon. The family, well known and respected, includes eight children with Mrs C A Stover and B Blackburn in the city. No funeral plans announced.
Elks lodge members are called to meet tonight at seven o'clock to discuss business of importance. The gathering is expected to cover key lodge affairs and upcoming community events.
Circle of Ruth met in the Presbyterian church social rooms for their regular Monday evening session. After business a social time followed. The class presented Mrs. Joe Hannas Lessie Johnson, a recent bride, with a set of silver salad forks. Twenty-five members attended a delicious luncheon to close the evening.
New York May 3 The resignation of James A. Stillman as president of the National City Bank was accepted today Charles E. Mitchell, president of the National City Company, was elected to succeed him.
President Harding sent to the Senate the nomination of William M. Steuart of Michigan to be director of the census.
Washington May 3 President Harding is opposed to any clause in the naval appropriation bill that would require the calling of a disarmament conference. The statement was learned today and reflects the administration position on the conference.
Mrs Carl Coakley will host a meeting of past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters tomorrow night at her Clinton street home.
Mrs E T Spray hosted Saturday guests including Mrs Walter Albaugh and Mrs Oscar Albaugh of Murray City and Mrs Simon Lovett of Monday.
Nearly a score of persons were at the altar at the International Holiness church last night. The report urges to hear the lady preachers tonight at 7 o'clock.
The Allied Supreme Council approved the draft of a message to the United States inviting it to participate in meetings of the council reparations committee and the conference of allied ambassadors. Source: French information.
The 211 local at Sugar Creek honored Ed Nagle for service of two and a half years with a gold watch. Nagle has resigned and has not decided his next move.
Warren barber strike continues as a 25 cent cut reduction from 75 to 50 cents proves ineffective. Barbers remain on the job action, signaling ongoing labor tension and potential disruption to city grooming services.
New York May 3 Mrs James A Stillman may proceed via her lawyers for a public trial if secret hearings in her husband’s divorce suit resume tomorrow an authoritative source said today.
The Canaan township eighth grade commencement will be held at the Canaanville M. E. church on Saturday May 14 at one o clock. Graduates include Viola Easterling Elsie Poston Rebecca Cook Faye Norris Hazel Buck George Baker Clayton Dalton Russell Warner May Goff Edwin McClead Leota Carpenter Glenn McConkey Hildreth Hawk Harold Hawk Olaf Allen and Kenneth Allen. The public is invited to attend.
A female inventor receives a patent for a versatile handbag pattern that can also be worn as a hat. The design allows use as both accessory and headwear, highlighting creativity in functional fashion. The patent documents treat the invention as a single convertible design.
Early settlement claim and winner debate mark the marine strike across New York. Seamen estimate 175,000 unionists abstained while owners report only a few hundred out. Neutral tallies place 30,000 at New York and 15,000 coastwide. The tanker Standard sailed with strike breakers for Mexico. Hoover proposed private arbitration, quickly rejected by owners.
Washington May 3 The tariff first plan dictates tax revisions after 1921. Rep Longworth says excess profits tax may be repealed and surtaxes on large incomes reduced, with Mellons letter sealing the sales tax fate. He argues tax exemptions divert funds from productive investments.
Miss Pauline Trumbo travels across the country from Colorado bearing golf clubs to be a gift from American Legion members to President Harding. She visits state capitals to obtain autographed golf balls from governors to accompany the tribute.
An Athens resident Mrs. J. A. Dilts reports ten years of kidney trouble worsening with cold. She uses Doan's Kidney Pills at morning times when back pain flares and says they always restore her to good shape. Neighbors are urged to try the remedy.
Ohio voters will decide in November on three constitutional amendments pending from the general assembly. The soldiers bonus calls for a $25 million bond issue to pay World War I veterans $60 monthly. Redistricting would cut state senate districts from 32 to 26 with Cuya hoga having six, Hamilton four, Lucas two, and each district electing a single senator separately.
An old advertisement promotes a tonic laxative and germ destroyer labeled Laxative BromO Quinine to relieve headache from colds. It notes a box with the signature E. W. Grove and a 30 cent price.
A family narrative recounts a man suffering severe stomach illness, losing weight, and returning to work after using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. The testimonial claims quick relief, a weight regain, and is followed by a brief description of the product and its refund policy with locations McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville.
Carpenter born to Harry Dudgeon and wife on April 28. An eighth grade exam was held Saturday. W. S. Smith Andrew Hoyd and Mrs Fred Brooks closed schools Friday. Various local residents visited and hosted guests from Athens and Mt Blanc. A new garage was built by James McConas and Guy Gorly closed his Pegtown school Saturday. Roads work near Dyesville continued. Will Nichols and Ruther Cooper establish a fertilizer factory on Leading Creek with plans for a tannery and glove factory to process horse hides into gloves.
Rutland B M Taylor and son buy A B Barton drug store in Middleport and Barton Powell Rathburn moving picture theatre in Rutland. Ernest Stansbury and Homer Winn head to Wyoming by auto route for a holiday. Popcorn George Musser nets big strawberry crop. Miss Clara Belle Strong visits H C Smith family. R P lodge weighs hall enlargement next Saturday. Edna Holt to Athens for school. H Smith ill. Rusland Farm Bureau to meet Friday. Rev W A Lockwood moves family here. Parent Teacher meeting next Friday. Ladies Aid at Mrs Lucy Longstreth home next Wednesday. Merritt conducts teachers meetings for promotions at local schools. Eva Warner visits from Stewart. Bible class notes 15 of 18 Rutland colored families own their homes. thrift praised.
Former teachers pupils and friends of Buckhorn school near Langsville plan a reunion on Saturday August 13. The district honors its notable alumni and a large gathering of old friends is expected. Committees include Flora Ward Lew Entsminger Harvey McHaffie Everett McKnight Allen Ward Lucy Longstreth Harvey Sidjenarrtctes Charles Grate and Will C Merritt.
Mine 255 at Drydock remains idle due to pay dispute with dead workers. George M. Jones has been contacted via the local office but no settlement basis received yet. Expect word today and aim to resume operations once heard. Trimble township schools closed for spring and summer vacation. eight months of school in township. Houston schools to close May 20.
Richard A Brown of Jae ville and Miss Sarah daughter of Mr and Mrs McAllister were united in mezyazé yesterday morning at the Holy Cross par sonage Rev Fr Shaffer officiating Mr and Mrs Brown left yesterday for Roseville to visit his mother and will be at home to friends in this city. Mrs Clyde Bailey and two children returned home at Athene today ending a few days with Mrs Bailey and parents Mr and Mrs An, L A Andrews has been confined to his home on Marp the past week with influenza Three new members were slated at a meeting of the Dan ters of Veterans held in Fellows hall last Thursday evening. The next meeting will be held Thursday evening next week. Mrs C J Edwards of Huon went to Columbus West Masters. Dr John G Pettit and son of Weston W Va spent a few days this week at Tri with Dr Pettit's parents Mrs C H Pettit. Mr and Mrs Wiles returned to Columbus yesterday after a visit of several days with Mr Edward's parents, BJ and Mrs C J Edwards. Mrs Jennie Bean of Cé with her sister Mia of Jacksonville spent last day at Guysville with their aunt Baker and Mrs Elisa Nic and other relatives.
Will Drury, a local druggist in Athens, has been made a member of the Athens board of pharmacy and coordinator, with reports indicating a replacement involving a Cincinnati connection.
Mr and Mrs Wilford and oe visited Mrs Holland nee Lucinda Sloan of Angel R. Mr and Mrs William of Athens spent a brief week with the latter’s Mrs Elizabeth Poston. Mr and Mrs Frank Law of New Anbury were with Mr and Mrs Charles Holley Kelley of Athens Saturday and Sunday. Herold Flanders of New bury spent Sunday with Poston, Charles Koker and with his kin Frederick Koker and Jamil Strouds Run. Willie Watkins of spent Sunday with his grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Poston. Mr and Mrs Nate Tucker welcomed a fine new baby born recently. Born to Mr and Mrs Verney Bobo a nine pound son named Kim Warren G Harding. Mrs Orestus Fulton spent one day last week with her Wade Love family of Canaan.
Farmers in the area ready spring plantings while women attend to gardens and housecleaning. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Morris in Athens and Mrs. Noah Turner with children from Marion visiting the Ackley home. Freda Baker visits Success. Ladies Aid meets May 12 with Mrs. O L Davis. Rylmer Ackley and Francis Smith visit Dutch Ridge. social at L H Allen home ends with ice cream.
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