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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1922

Page

3

W C T U Members Entertained at Nelsonville Social

Mrs. Frank Cooley hosted a W C T U gathering on Fort Street with 18 members and 3 visitors. Mrs. Eph A Allen presided as the May 19 McArthur conference delegates were elected. A Mother's Day program featured Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Ledlie and others. a social collation followed. Grandfather: Wilkison announce birth of a son. other community notices included P T A meeting, a Logan birthday surprise, and a Chamber of Commerce update.

Frank Cooley Thomas Spencer Robert Huensfeld Bertha Barker J. M. Lama Logan E. R. Lama C. H. Bartlett R. E. Gibson Nelsonville Catherine Sauvage L. H. Flinckinger Middleport

Reserved seats for class play opened Saturday at 9

The plot for reserved seats to the class play will be opened Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at the Chocolate Shop. Graduating pupils will receive their tickets Friday at 3 15 at the High school building.

Chocolate Shop

Ohio University Students Back Alumni Memorial Drive

The student body unanimously pledged support for the alumni memorial auditorium project. Class officers set a twenty dollar per student quota, with seniors reaching 48 percent and juniors 34 percent of their quotas on the first day.

Ohio University George Stuart Nelsonville Men’s Union Clarence Liggett Stuart Alumni Memorial

Valley Railroad seeks 24949 in notes from ICC

The Valley Railroad Company of Ohio asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 24,949 dollars in notes dated June 22 1922 and payable eighteen months after date.

Washington Federal Valley Railroad Company Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission

Nerv Worth promises clear skin and better digestion

A local testimonial promotes Nerv Worth as a cure for pimples blotches and a pale complexion. It claims the product purifies the system from poisons causing facial breakouts and digestive troubles and offers a money back guarantee. It cites Mrs Pendleton of Springfield Ohio and notes availability at McKee Drug Co for one dollar per bottle.

Eli Pendleton Springfield McKee Drug Co

French oppose Fordney Tariff Act in U S

Paris May 18 The French commerce ministry with the foreign office asked Ambassador Jusserand in Washington to press strong objections to the Fordney tariff act which France finds unacceptable the decision came from Minister Dior's office.

Paris French Ministry of Commerce Foreign Office Jusserand Washington France Dior

Vesuvius Erupts Again With Intensifying Activity

London reports Vesuvio volcano erupting from Naples dispatch. Activity increases hourly as lava and ash plume animate the southern Italian region. Authorities warn residents to stay indoors and monitor fallout.

London Vesuvius Naples

Must Be Family Man Himself Must Be Family Man Himself

Rev I S Rose pastor of the First M E church at Martins Ferry urged congregants to ignore a crying infant during a service He defended the mother and said there is no better place for a baby than the church and he is undisturbed by crying children

Escapee Convict Captured After Armory Heist

John Longacre, 26, escaped from the Ohio penitentiary in 1920, was arrested in Athens on a charge of stealing five 45 caliber revolvers from Dresden armory. Robert Jackson and a Hungarian, initially involved, were released after being cleared of participation. Longacre admitted theft and recaptured by Police Chief Roush.

Ohio Penitentiary Athens Roush Omcer Cunningham John Longacre Dresden Robert Jackson Tom Johnson National Guard Fair Grounds Jackson Fairgrounds Johnson Monty Campbell Campbell Longacre City Junction City Mansfield

Deaths and Funeral Notices for Martha McCoy

Mrs. Martha McCoy widow of A N McCoy died Thursday at her Middleport home after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 1 30 p m at Frank McCoy s home with Gallipolis burial. In London, Austen Chamberlain notes the U S has not decided its reparations stance if Germany misses the May 31 payment.

Birdie Pratt Maragret Gail Columbus Thomas Spencer Charles P. Wirecher Martha McCoy Middleport A. N. McCoy McCoy Frank McCoy Gallipolis London United States Germany Austen Chamberlain House of Commons Mabel Linncott Ringgold Chester Sanders Ford Totman Mineral

Poor Old Watch Dog Converts Ads Into Quick Trades

A humorous piece from Athens County follows a curbside Watch Dog who offers to sell property and goods for fifty cents. He claims a 25 acre Athens Cemetery Association tract is unsold and quickly helps sell it for four bits commission. The same dog also moved a Franklin sedan and tack in a day, proving instant results from want ads.

Athens County James A. Palmer Athens Cemetery Association Kerr Hardware Athena Mr. Palmer Hull Foster Jr Franklin

Columbus Candidate Seeks Republican Attorney General Nomination

Assistant Attorney General BE Corns Ironson filed with Secretary of State Smith his official declaration as a candidate for the Republican nomination for attorney general in Columbus on May 18.

Columbus BE. &. Corns Ironson Smith

Ohio launches free teachers division in state employment service

In Columbus on May 18 Governor Davis announced the inauguration of a teachers division within the state free employment service. The division aims to save Ohio teachers about 250000 annually by matching positions without charge, replacing private agencies that charge 50 to 100 fees. Federal authorities plan to expand the plan to other states, with the program operating under the regular federal employment service. W J Biedesheimer, state employment director, noted roughly 5000 of Ohio’s 30000 teachers change jobs each year.

Columbus State Free Employment Service Davis Ohio United States Federal Employment Service W. J. Biedesheimer

Indigestion Sufferer Praises Dr Orth Stomach Remedy

Arthur L Reeves of Austinburg Ohio reports over two years of acute indigestion with temporary relief from doctors. After using Dr Orth Stomach Remedy he has been free of attacks for seven months and can eat freely. He endorses the remedy and urges others to try it via McKee Drug Co and The Orth Laboratory Co Liverpool Ohio.

Arthur L. Reeves Austinburg Fuel & It Company Ohio Dr. Orth McKee Drug Co Orth Laboratory CO Liverpool

Woman Carrier Slain by Negro in Georgia Duel

In Davisboro Georgia a sheriff's posse hunts an unidentified Negro after he killed Mrs W R Kitchens a mail carrier and fled in a car. State Examiner C S Hetrick reports Athens city books from 1920 to 1922 show small irregularities but overall a clean audit.

Davisboro Here Teneline W. R. Kitchens Foral C. S. Hetrick Office of the State Auditor Athens

Millfield Neighbors Attend Visits and Commencement

Millfield residents visit relatives in Ringgold and Buckeye Lake while others attend Albany commencement. Local families host guests, celebrate class day, and prepare for the summer vacation as schools close.

J. M. Brookins L. E. Wood Clarence Mitchell Vtha Smith J. R. Wade Lottie Cannon Herbert Mingus Don Cannon Green Run Chester Sanders Fred Sanders Misa Mabel Linscoff Albany Dow Sanders Sarah Cass Greens Run Willam Sisson Lorena Mae Della Olbers Taylor Ridge Delmo Warden Ruth Dayton Jo Cross Nelsonville John Brewer Chain H. O. McDaniel Columbia P. D. Hill Needle Club Meers

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