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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1922
Page
8
A St Louis woman recounts years of back pains and fatigue cut by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says the remedy restored her stomach, allowed her to work at home and for Swift & Company, and she urges other workers to try it.
London May 19 Lady Rhonda’s bid for a seat in the house of lords was rejected today by the committee on privileges marking another setback for the petition and its supporters.
Doris adopts the alias Kay Nelson and joins the busy lunch crew in a New York tea room. Billy guides her as Miss Nelson while Miss Davis arrives, preparing for a pair of hungry patrons and a change in life.
McArthur resident Lafayette W. Thorpe aged 69 prominent retired businessman died at home after a severe epistaxis attack on May 9. He built substantial houses and earned a comfortable fortune, later retiring from active business.
The deceased held duties as director in county financial institutions and was highly valued. Surviving family includes wife Sarah Tomlin, two brothers in Caldwell and Los Angeles, and nephew John Thorpe Jr. Arrangements were pending. Reports from McArthur note visitors and recoveries, plus Eastern Star inspector visits and a WCTU regional conference. The McArthur high school began in 1877 with two graduates. later Annie Bothwell joined Ohio University. The piece recalls the New York and Harlem streetcar of 1832 as the first world’s street railway.
Sunday School at 9:30 led by Roscom Martin with Juniors meeting at 6:20 and a Senior society. Evening worship at 7:30 on Looking Unto Jesus subject. Midweek Prayer and Praise Wednesday 7:30 led by C E Kenny. All invited.
The Higley Class meets in the church auditorium at 9 A.M for Bible School. At 10:15 A.M a sermon titled Companionship. Evening services include 6:30 Christian Endeavor and 7:30 sermon The Universal Invitation. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7.
At Hocking Street church Pastor B F Timmons invites all to revival services. Evangelist Elmer Starr of Columbus preaches both morning and evening Sunday. A Saturday May 20 talk recounts his life from brewer’s son to Christ.
Sunday activities listed include a 1 20 PM service at the county infirmary conducted by Rev Ahlbrand and a 9 30 AM Sunday School at Mt Zion Baptist Church led by Minister T Lloyd Hickman. The items reflect church and hospital community gatherings on the same day.
Morning worship at 19 45 features The Sower and the Soil sermon. Evening worship at 7 30 led by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity with Go to High School Go to College. Minister Abbott Y Wilcox announces Rev Bond day. Bible School studies Hilkiah's Great Discovery.
Rev Daniel McGurk presides with Sunday School at 9 Morning Service at 10 30 Sermon subjects God s Last Word Epworth League 6 30 Evening Service 7 30 Life Abounding Evening sermon aimed at youth but suitable for all Service lasts fifty minutes Invites all unaffiliated worshippers to attend.
A. A. Prior pastor announces Sunday School at 9 A M and preaching at 10 A M by Rev. S Freer from Texas with a 7 P M service. Evening meetings continue each night this week under Freer’s charge.
Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio case seeks judgment for 319.05 plus interest from April 28 1921 for work labor and necessaries. Defendant Mabel Taylor must answer by May 21 1922 after attachment issued. Woolley Rowland attorneys for plaintiff. 4 15 60 t 9
Unknown heirs at law of James C Carlyon are notified that O R Rowland administrator filed May 4 1922 in Athens County Probate Court a petition to sell real estate in Athens Township to pay debts. Respond by May 8 1928 or as directed. Attorneys: Ald P1928 5-13-6otw
The International Holiness Church led by L. R. Roberts posts Sunday services at 9 and 10 and an evening service at 7 30 with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Miss Mattie Elerick of the I H C Rescue Home Springfield will represent the work Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Pastor H T Wintermute invites all to Sunday School at 9 10 and preaching at 10 15. Junior League at 1 00. Evening service at 7 30. Young Peoples Prayer Service Tuesday at 7 36 and Midweek Prayer Wednesday at 7 30. A cordial welcome.
The Homer C. Smith church invites attendees to Sunday School at 9 15 and Morning Worship at 7 30 with the pastor preaching. A Young Peoples meeting follows at 6 30 with all Baptist Students and friends urged to attend.
Jacksonville this week closes the school year with picnics and a juniors banquet for the seniors. Commencement Friday features eleven graduates with Rev. Bowden of Granville delivering the address. Alumni activities include a Saturday evening banquet at the M FE church and Monday night dance at the Odd Fellows hall. Miss Mowery of Circleville, longtime music teacher, is honored by the Sunday School with a farewell party and a cut glass water set presentation.
A misaddressed letter caused Fairmont postmaster John S. Scott to fear resignation. He learned a clerk sent the notice to him by mistake instead of Fairmont Minn postmaster, who had resigned. In Ohio, Attorney General Price widens probe into fraud by physicians tied to workers compensation claims.
Sealed bids for labor and materials to build East Side storm sewer per plan should be filed by June 4 1922 in the Athens Ohio Public Service director's office. Bids must include names and a 10 percent bid bond or certified check. The director reserves right to reject all bids. Also notices of appointment for George Gaines as administrator and a report on a Steubenville student bound over for grand jury involvement in a microscope theft at Ohio State University.
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