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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1922

Page

2

Logan Police Blotter and Local Obituaries Feature Mayhem and News

Albert Kuhn was arrested for reckless driving on Warner avenue and fined after pleading guilty. Four men were jailed Sunday for drunkenness and disorderly conduct on Fast Main street. Wilcox faced extra charges for illegal possession. Amos Kline, a 74 year old Laurel township resident, died of heart disease after three weeks illness. funeral held at St Johns Lutheran near Enterprise. Mission pageant titled The Kings Highway was given by the United Brethren church. speaker Mrs. K M Hursh shared Africa experiences. Announcements note Reina Eugenia Woodson Thompson and Robert Dallas McManigal marrying November 6 1922 in Pittsburgh and sailing to Tokio.

Albert Kuhn Eberst Warner Avenue Koppe Fast Main Street George White Chas. Friel New Straitsville Geo. Wilcox Millfield Edgar Lancaster Nelsonville Columbus Wilcox Lancaster Amos ©. Kline George Bailey Laurel Township St. Johns Lutheran Church Enterprise Rev. Lauer Harden Undertaking Co Kings Highway Women's Missionary Society United Brethers Shurch K. M. Hursh Africa Logan Eugene Woodson Thompson Reina Eugenia Robert Dallas McManigal Pittsburg

Gas Well Burns on P P Nutter Farm

Fire broke out Saturday at Well No. 2 of the Maybe Oil and Gas Co on the P. P. Nutter farm in Green Township. Fire crews battled flames as equipment and oil stored nearby risked spreading the blaze. No injuries were reported as of the initial report.

Maybe Oil & Gas Co P. P. Nutter Green Two

Fire damages well cause and water rent suits filed

Flames from an ignition system and engine damaged a well, causing $200 in damage and taking four hours to extinguish. George Weetbrook, present at the time, was burned. Logan sues Owens Mfg Co and Logan Pottery Co to recover back water rent, claiming $4724.28 from the first and $4175.03 from the second, accrued since Nov 11, 1916.

George Weetbrook Logan H. M. Whitewall Owens Mfg., Co Logan Pottery Co

Judge appoints administrator for Whitcraft estate in Greely visit

Judge Stephenson on Monday appointed JF Brashares as administrator of the estate of W C Whitcraft who died recently while visiting Greely, Coto. Bond set at 15900 dollars with H M Whitcraft and William Lentz as sureties.

Clerk of Courts resigns. Work to join Logan postmaster post

Robert C. Work resigns as clerk of courts to accept an assistant postmaster appointment in Logan. Mrs. Work will fill the unexpired term with Newton Spencer set as deputy. Spencer to become deputy when Work leaves next year. Personal mentions note visits from Ida Wanless and others in Logan and nearby communities.

Robert C. Work Logan Hocking County Work Spencer

Veterans seek support for additional pension bill at Logan office

A seven veteran committee met with Congressman Edwin D. Ricketts in his Logan office on Saturday to urge passage of the Bursum bill for increased pensions. Ricketts promised to bring the measure out at once through the invalid pensions committee and to use all resources to speed its passage. He voiced strong support for pension bills for soldiers of all wars, calling repayment of the debt of gratitude due.

Edwin D. Ricketts Logan Ricketts Congressman Ricketts

Mrs Merritt Wonn Hosts Justamere Club Dinner

Mrs Merritt Wonn entertained the Justamere club at her West Hunter street home with a 6 o'clock dinner recently. Besides the club members she had as guests Miss Kelly of New Lexington Mrs Allie Lehman of Columbus and Mrs C D Notestone of Logan.

Merritt Wonn Justamere Club West Hunter Street Miss Kelly New Lexington Allie Lehman Columbus C. D. Notestone Logan

Rural Carrier Examination Planned at Athens December 9

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination at Athens on December 9 to fill a rural carrier vacancy at New Marshfield and possible future rural route openings from that post office. The standard 54 mile wagon route pays $1,800 yearly, plus $80 per mile per year for each mile beyond 24 miles.

Athens United States Civil Service Commission New Marshfield

Steamship Pittsburg Races to Help Monte Grappa in SOS

Boston Nov 14 The steam ship Pittsburg speeds to aid the Italian steamer Monte Grappa after an all night wireless SOS, with advices reaching the Charlestown navy yard today.

Boston Pittsburg Charlestown Navy Yard

Stylish One Piece Pattern for Girls Dress 4152

Messenger Pattern Dept promotes a stylish one piece model 4152 with serge and plaid suiting. Fronts meet over a panel and bell sleeve. Suitable as a school dress. Sizes 6 8 10 12 years. A 10 year size needs 2 1/2 yards of 44 inch material. Trim uses 1 yard of 32 inch material. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Old Pinex Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Quick Relief

An old home remedy asserts Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or molasses forms a cheap, effective cough syrup. Claims rapid relief within 24 hours for bronchitis, croup, hoarseness, and asthma, with tasting options and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.

Pinex Co T. Wayne Ind

Noted Attorney Locked in Jail After Interrogation Incident

Oscar Hunsicker, a prominent defense counsel for various clients, was placed behind bars after visiting Joe Voditch on a liquor charge. Police escorted him to the jail, where he presumedly calmed, but the mayor later dismissed his protest. He warned the jail’s "Keep Out" sign now seems ominous.

Hunsicker Goodman

Calendar Will Play Vital Role in Murder Case

NEW BRUNSWICK New Jersey November 14 a dirty old calendar found in the home of Mrs Jane Gibson a self proclaimed eyewitness to the murder of Rev Dr Edward W Tall rector of St John the Evangelist and the choir singer Mrs James Mills will be examined by the Somerset county grand jury to establish the truth of her story in the case

New Brunswick N. J Jane Gibson Edward W. Tall Episcopal Church of St

Robbery at United Cigar Store Rooftop Grab

Philadelphia report says two well dressed bandits bound and gagged the manager at the United Cigar store on 107th and Cheatnut streets. They escaped in a powerful roads ter with 1213 dollars.

Philadelphia United Cigar Cheatnut Streets

Athens county farmers to meet in campaign for bureau growth

Farmers from every township in Athens county will gather in Athens Saturday with F L Shoenberger of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation to discuss strengthening the Athens county farm bureau. H H Hewey leads the improvement drive while directors plan to visit neighbors and explain bureau work and opportunities for farmers.

Athens County Athens F. L. Shoenberger Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Columbus H. H. Hewey Athens County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau

Hyomei Refund Promise Aids Hyomei Cough Relief Trial

McKee Orange County offers a trial refund if Hyomei fails to relieve your catarrhal cold cough. Consumers pay for the remedy and can get their money back if symptoms persist after use.

McKee Orange Co

Butte Miners Form Independent Union After Eight-Year Gap

In Butte Montana 12 000 miners organize the Butte Mine Workers Independent Union to negotiate with companies. The move follows pay rises and failed I W W attempts to strike for higher wages. The new body stresses local control and disassociates from the international miners and smeltermen group.

Butte Mont Industrial Workers of the World Butte Mine Workers’ Independent Union Butte Division Miners’ and Smeltermen's Organization Old Western Federation of Miners International Miners’ and Smeltermen's Organization Old Butte Miners’ Union

German monarchists linger as Kaiser marriage stirs ire

Franois de St. Phalle of Baldwin Locomotive works warns that Wilhelm II’s marriage to Princess Hermine of Reuss unsettles German monarchists. He notes republican sentiment grows, the Konsul group remains strong, and a future Kaiser will not be the Doorn occupant. France and neighbors coordinate to enforce peace terms.

Philadelphia Hermine of Reuss Francois de St. Phalle Baldwin Locomotive Works Empress House of Hohenzollern Wilhelm Mr. de St. Phalle Germany Doorn Konsul Rathenau de St Phalle France Belgium Poland Slovakia Jugo-Slavia Roumania England Russia Great Britain

Dearth of Good Booze Spurs Hospital Need

Lawrence Alderman Edward Callahan told the city council that prohibition has impaired public health and made a new hospital imperative. He cited daily cases at the health department blamed on the lack of a general sale of good spirits.

Female jurors weigh damages in Damse ice cream wagon suit

In Cincinnati on November 14 three women jurors faced the nine male jurors as Otto Damse sought $2500 from the American Ice Cream Co for injuries after a wagon strike. The plaintiff had to expose his injuries to prove damages. the court used the phrase George to avert embarrassment. The wagon was hired by a private individual, shifting liability and a new damage suit may follow.

Cincinnati Otto Damse American Ice Cream Company George

Portugal Loses in US Supreme Court on Ship Libel

The Portuguese government lost in the US Supreme Court its contention that its ships could not be libelled for American claims in American federal courts. The decision upholds a broader ability to sue foreign vessels in U S courts on American claims.

Portugal Washington Supreme Court of the United States

Foster thanks voters for twelve thousand majority

M Foster expresses appreciation to voters in his congressional district for the twelve thousand vote majority received in the recent election. The brief note thanks supporters and acknowledges the result.

New light on Johnny Appleseed from a frontier manuscript

A Washington county farmer’s manuscript reveals key details about Johnny Appleseed John Chapman. It traces his Marietta origin in 1790s through Ohio nurseries and early moves to Sandusky Mansfield and Indiana, ending with a Marietta return in October 1842.

Lfe Johnny Appleseed Washington County Johnny Ohio State Horticultural Society N. W. Glines Ohio State University W. M. Glines Marietta John Chapman Mr. Glines Chapman

Italian manners fascinate Kansas City visitor

Miss Margaret Reilly of Kansas City describes her five month tour of eleven European countries. She notes Italian men bow and kiss, show courtesy to women, and greet older women with respect, while acknowledging Americans’ distinct style.

Sas City Italy

Ladies Fight for Rest Room Cigaret at Cheyenne Club

Cheyenne residents report women request a larger locker room to serve as a rest room for smoking at the Cheyenne Country Club while men reinterpret the space as a women friendly smoking area. Separately, the Japanese government plans electrification of the Tokyo Kobe trunk line using private power.

Cheyenne Wyo Frontier City Tokyo-Kobe

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