Bad Luck in New Home
Medina May 27 Mrs H A Carpenter suffered a fractured wrist and facial bruises after falling from a stepladder while moving into a newly purchased home.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1922
Page
8
Medina May 27 Mrs H A Carpenter suffered a fractured wrist and facial bruises after falling from a stepladder while moving into a newly purchased home.
The Bugle prints a sensational front page about the daughter of a late Wall Street magnate and the supposed marriage to Alexander Graham. The piece claims a childhood romance and a missing police search, while the heroine questions the facts and a plan unfolds to escape recognition.
John Kale McArthur of Zaleski visited friends in McArthur with Mildred and Alvina Daft. Rannells Martindill, surveying wool market prospects in Wheelabout, nearly drowned his car in high water from a cloudburst and had to abandon it. Travel between McArthur and Dundas remains greatly impeded due to flooding.
Fenton Prunty, administrator of Martha E Pruty’s estate, filed the inventory and appraisement. John Thompson, son of Jack Thompson the Dundas lumber dealer, was badly bruised when a loaded lumber wagon ran over him Thursday morning after he fell from the wagon. Dr James of McArthur treated him. Mrs Dan Swepston of Chicago visits local relatives G M Swepston J E Seal and plans to go to Zaleski, her former home, and Mr and Mrs Dan Camp of Orland host relatives from nearby valleys.
John C. McCarthy, a resident of the area, was killed while working in the railroad yards at Nelsonville. The death occurred during duties at the yard, with investigators reviewing the circumstances of the incident.
The United States remains the largest consumer of crude cocoa worldwide, driving demand across major chocolate manufacturers and regional markets. Analysts note ongoing shifts in sourcing, processing capacity, and price pressures affecting imports and domestic use.
A St Paul Minnesota woman writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased her fatigue and painful periods. She says she can work again without backache and endorses the medicine as a reliable remedy for women's ailments.
Officials of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 1762 issued a call for members who left Bucyrus during dull times to return. The note says local building activity now requires their return to the workforce.
Sunday school lesson for May 28 focuses on rebuking wrongs in life. The general lesson features Jeremiah speaking boldly for God, referencing Jeremiah 26:8-16. Golden text urges amendment of ways and obedience to Jehovah.
The Athens chapter invites attendance at Sunday service in the National Bank Building fifth floor at 10 45 A M with topic Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced Golden Text Psalms 34 16 Sunday school at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M You are cordially invited to attend.
The Church of the Good Shepherd at East State and Carpenter streets lists Rev. A. H. Marshall as rector. Church school starts at 9:30 with morning prayer and sermon at 10:30 plus a special G. A. R. program.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday school at 9:00 and morning service at 10:20 with the sermon The Nurning Tieart. Epworth League at 6:30 and evening service at 7:29 with the sermon Religion and Enjoyment or The Duty of Happiness. Summer hours shorten morning to one hour and evening to fifty minutes.
Pastor B F Timmons leads Sunday school at 9:00 A M with morning service at 10 60. Evening service follows at 7:00 P M. The pastor will speak on timely gospel themes during both services and a prayer meeting is noted.
Readable fragment invites all to attend a Thursday evening event at seven. No further details available.
The Christian Church on State and Congress streets led by Minister M. E. Chatley holds Bible school at 9 A.M. The 10:15 a.m. sermon is by the pastor. Evening service at 7:30 features a sermon titled Making Adversity Pay by Rev. C. M. Bond with Howard Bobo directing music.
Morning service at Sugar Creek and evening services at Millfield The Plains and Chauncey with a basket dinner at Millfield All day service and basket dinner in Millfield Thor Olson and Prof C M Mackennon to speak in afternoon Week of prayer begins Monday evening at 7 00
Abbott Y. Wilcox ministers First Presbyterian Church announces morning sermon The Call of the Heathen World to Christian America and an evening talk on Religion and Business at 7 30. Bible school classes study Jeremiah Speaking Boldly for God and a young people meeting at 6 30 Lessons from Illustrious Foreign Missionaries.
Ignatius F. Lee minister. Sunday school 9 39. Junior Endeavor 2 00 topic What the Missionaries are doing for India and Burma. Christian Endeavor 6 30 topic Lessons From Great Foreign Missionaries. Prayer Praise and Testimony 7 30. Is Christ Coming Again subject. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 P.M. All are cordially invited.
The notice lists church events with Sunday school at 9 A M and preaching at 10 A M and 7 30 P M. Revival services run all week each evening, with prayer meeting Tuesday evening.
Sunday school at 9 15 A M and morning worship at 10 15 A M led by Pastor Smith who will report on the Ohio Baptist Convention held in Cleveland last week B Y P U scheduled for 3 30 P M at the I O O F Hall.
Lieut M F Gates in charge. Open air on Spurt House square every evening at 6 30 except Monday. Tuesday 2 P M Soldiers Assembly 7 P M Wednesday Young Peoples Legion 7 P M Thursday Salvation meeting 7 P M Friday Holiness meeting 7 P M Band of Love 1 04 LP Free and easy meeting 7 P M Sunday Knee drill 7 00 A M Residential open air 1 30 P M Company meeting 24515 P M Salvation meeting 7 P M
L R Roberts pastor leads Sunday school at 9 00 A M and sermon at 10 00 A M on Prayer. Evening service at 7 30 P M on The unknown depths of sin. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30.
Mt Zion Baptist Church announces minister T Lloyd Hickman at 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 45 morning worship with The Betrayal of a Table Companion Fourth sermon Standing with the People and Jesus Took Sides Dr Copeland Replies Also a letter from Mrs L O Q seeking medical advice about possible tuberculosis and a note on Chinese naming after marriage.
May 27 1862 Joseph Miller former representative died in Chillicothe born 1819. 1864 Joshua R Giddings famed anti slavery leader died in Montreal born Athens Pa Oct 6 1795. 1962 Senator Hanna received ovation at Republican State convention in Cleveland. 1992 Paul J Sorg tobacco magnate and ex congressman died in Middletown born Wheeling W V Sept 23 1840. 1908 Dunkards opened national conference at Bellefontaine.
Elyria Ohio May 27 George IL Richwine and R W Comstock were hospitalized after an auto tire exploded during replacement. Richwine suffered a lacerated left hand while Comstock was knocked unconscious and hit on the nose by a flying missile.
In Cadiz on May 27 the Harrison County commissioners authorized purchases of four riot guns and two machine guns for Sheriff Martin. The move follows invasions of stripping mines by striking coal miners and non union workers who were driven away.
O R Rowland administrator files probate petition in Athens County Ohio on May 4 1922 seeking sale of 11.81 acre tract in Athens Township to cover debts and administ ration costs. Unknown heirs at law of James C Carlyon deceased are named defendants and must answer by July 8 1922. Woolley and Rowland attorneys for the administrator.
Sealed bids for labor and materials to construct the East Side storm sewer in Athens Ohio are due by twelve noon June 5 1922. Bids must list all bidders and include a 10 percent bond or certified check to guarantee contract execution. The Director reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The Bardin Brothers Company files in Athens county common pleas court seeking judgment of 25.9 dollars for freight work labor and storage and requests attachment of defendant’s property. The W A Davis Lumber Company must answer by July 12 1922. George Gaines appointed administrator with will annexed of Amira Ferguson late of Athens county Ohio.
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