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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
3
An article extols organic iron as the key energy source, explaining how iron helps oxygen unite with carbon to power the body. It promotes Nuxated Iron as superior to metallic iron, claims widespread endorsements, and guarantees satisfaction with a money-back promise.
Nelsonville reports a May party at West school hosted by the PTA and teachers for 235 pupils with games and served ice cream and cake. Guests include Rev. and Mrs. Alexander M. Lamb of Pittsburg and daughter Catherine Elizabeth visiting Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde. Lamb is Mrs. Hyde's brother. Other locals noted are Mrs. Crystal Christian visiting Athens, Frank Windell of Middleport over weekend, J. G. Snowden of Columbus visiting relatives, and Mrs. Stanley Mechem in Columbus with her husband.
A fragmentary report notes a controversial call suggesting killing a number of dogs to influence public mood and compel citizens to fasten to certain measures. The undefined speaker frames it as a drastic deterrent while authorities urge restraint.
Officials tighten dog control as complaints rise about roaming canines and nuisance livestock. The safety director orders police to kill dogs found off leash without an owner present, license tags not sufficient. keep dogs at home or face action.
Mrs Emily Plymale and Mrs Harry Hurn of Gallipolis visit Mrs C H Bartlett. Mrs Plymale will inspect the Eastern Star tonight. Mr and Mrs James Stillwell of Middleport stay with Mrs Martha Stillwell, the latter’s mother, over the weekend.
The Chamber of Commerce has posted signs along the Nelsonville Logan detour to guide travelers in and out of the city, improving access during the disruption.
Nelsonville features a new city orchestra announced at the clays play and commencement. The roster lists J Sheldon Scott Michael Thur John W Scott Chas Weltzheimer Cornelia Scott Lydia Johnson Clarence Washburn Mrs Joe Porter Kathleen Scott Eugene Mellinger Geneva Scott Stanley Wolf Gus Pidcock Mrs Ralph Parks Chas Pensyle.
The Nelsonville city council in a called session with all members present adopted Ordinance No 666 to improve and enlarge the city water works per filed plans and estimates. Ordinance 565 authorizing bonds to fund the city's share of paving West Washington Street also received its third reading and was adopted.
Inez Clark, aged 19 years 2 months and 1 day, died May 19 1921 after illness. She married Hiebert Ely on April 2 1921. A Methodist convert she grew up in Carbondale Ohio. Survived by husband, parents William and Mrs. Clark, two brothers Ira and David, three sisters Agnes McQuaid Anna Stanton Edna Davis and many relatives. Her sister recalls her courage and faith in her final hours.
At Phil Kearney Post No 38 G A R Ohio on April 23 1921 an executive committee of Eber Jones Eli Johnson and L G Matheny was appointed to arrange Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day services and to meet with a joint American Legion Chamber of Commerce committee for a May 30 1921 memorial service. At a May 23 1921 called meeting synth committees were appointed for Laurel Flowers and Marking Graves with members W Hickman Robert Evans and Edward Cordell along with a Legion representative.
Members of the post ex soldiers Womens Relief Corps and American Legion meet at Post Hall on Sunday May 29 at 9 30 am to attend divine services in a body at 10 am Rev Leon Arpee pastor at the Presbyterian church
On Monday May 30 ex soldiers and local veterans groups meet at 9 am at the G A R Hall to travel to Greenlawn cemetery for Memorial Day rites and grave decorations then return to Fort Street cemetery for further services. The Athens County Cow Testing Association reports 353 cows tested with 15 percent over 40 pounds fat and 11.8 percent over 1000 pounds milk. top producers listed with farm names and fat or milk figures. Wade Portz is official tester and J G Hope secretary.
Mrs Zetta Brooks wife of Barth el Brooks died May 23 on her twentieth birthday anniversary. Her body was taken to her mother Mrs Ica Taylor's home at New Marshfield today for funeral services. Survived by her husband and one child.
Misses Helen and Esther Verity spent the day in Columbus, enjoying local sights and activities. The sisters were seen attending events and visiting shops, with no incidents reported.
The event begins with memorial services at the river bridge hosted by the Women’s Relief Corp. Afterward G A R members return to the Y M C A for a chamber dinner at noon, then march to the Dew Hotel porch for the parade. All citizens are urged to join this annual tribute to all wars’ dead.
An escaped monkey from Packard Park eludes a dozen pursuers for five hours before capture, drawing crowds and prompting a city response.
Four top drivers enter the National or international 600 mile auto classic at Indiana Theresa with Albert Guyot Howdy Wilcox and Jean Chassagne among the field. Chassagne survived a wall crash in 1919 and returns to Indianapolis speedway with a Peugeot. Thomas won the Fresno race recently.
J D Douglas of Canonsburg Pike Ashland describes weight gain of 22 pounds after using Nerv Worth claiming quick strength and recovery from flu weakness. He praises the tonic as a proven remedy sold by McKipe Drug Co and other druggists as a strengthening builder.
Jack Greathen, a former Ohio student visiting from New York via Old Mexico, says Obregon cannot establish a permanent stable government. He argues Diaz era an outlaw system persists, peons join stronger factions, food production collapses, and Mexicans will rely on armies for sustenance.
May 24. The Nelson ville Grays edged Poston Poston here Saturday by 4 to 3. Poston scored three runs in the first inning due to Love wildness. Bresnan relieved and pitched well. Otis Handley collected three hits. Tom Parfitt returned strong at third. Ernest Watkins showed notable play, while Elliott O Dupler and Dilcher also performed well for Poston Poston.
Yankee ingenuity shines as 8S Marshall presents a seed grader near Athens on the Albany Athens road. Four large shelves sort seed to remove cocker seed, keeping large grain for planting and promising a 40 percent yield gain over five years. Marshall seeks backing to form a manufacturing firm. farm machinery officials may inspect the invention.
Columbus May 24 The supreme court will hear John Gombos tale of alleged cruel ties and review his bid to recover part of his mother's estate. Gombos sued his stepfather, claiming Alexander Gecsi tore up a will and forced his mother to sign a new will disinheriting him. He says he was in reform school and unaware of the will until release. He also says his stepfather forced him to rob a box car by torture. The robbery led to his Lancaster confinement.
Lester Butterworth a state legislator from Hamilton County declared he will support a resolution for a legislative investigation into Governor Davis pardon of Stephen Ponticos, accused betrayer in a case involving a 16 year old girl who worked for him.
Charles A. Braun of Philadelphia brother of Grover Clemenceau Bergdoll changed his own name to escape the Bergdoll stigma. The Bergdoll committee discussed how he sought to dissociate from the notoriety.
A warrant for the arrest of Sid Hatfield, former Matewan police chief, was issued in Williamson West Virginia as part of the Matewan killings indictments from a year ago. Hatfield faces assault charges related to the events.
San Francisco district attorney Mathew Brady told court on May 24 he is preparing new evidence in the Mooney case for the governor. He believes the material will leave little alternative but to grant a pardon to Thomas Mooney.
Harrisburg physician Dr Lewis Mudge was elected state clerk by the Presbyterian Church 133rd general assembly in Winona Lake Indiana. The state clerkship is the denomination's highest executive post.
The Mitchell meeting near Millfield Ohio is drawing to a close. There have been 92 additions to the church. Baptism services were held Monday afternoon in Sunday Creek. On Thursday several children will be baptized at the First Christian church in Athens. A Thursday evening reception will honor the new members.
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