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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville Events Plan Benefit Show and Red Cross Drive

The Nelsonville community club schedules a benefit show at Stuart's Opera House on Monday November 27 titled Heroes and Husbands starring Catherine McDonald to raise funds for a rest room. A Glenford Dugan Post meeting is listed and Red Cross Day set for Thursday November 11 with memberships starting at $1, funds split between home and relief efforts. Nelsonville High School announces Springtime musical at the Stuart Opera House December 14 15 with John B. Rogers company, aiming for strong attendance. A large bake sale to support rest room funding is planned for the day before Thanksgiving, with forum meetings and Investors Vigilance Committee discussions. A state basketball championship tournament is planned with Nelsonville in the central division facing Columbus Newark Zanesville Marietta Delaware Mt Vernon, details pending.

Woman's Community Club Stuart's Opera House the &Reel Catherine McDonald Nelsonville RED Cross Congress Nelsonville High School John B. Rogers New York City Stuart Opera House Community Club Chamber of Commerce Investors Vigilance Committee Welch State Association of the Physical Directors Dilcher Columbus Newark Zanesville Marietta Delaware Mt. Vernon

Clairvoyant Mosse Visits Nelsonville Thursdays and Fridays

A well known psychic and astrologer Mr Rudolph Mosse visits Nelsonville Thursdays and Fridays at 38 Short Street offering mediumistic demonstrations and personal readings. He claims to analyze callers affairs and prospects in business, love, marriage and finances and promises confidential consultations for $1 with testimonials from prior clients.

Trologer Short Street Nelsonville Rudolph Mossets Ohio Rudolph Mosse Mosse Nonger Ella Wheels Wilcox Oliver Lodge Conan Doyle Augustus, Thomas James Quackambush Ella Wheeler Wilke Widorld F. Cook Newport Alfred Miller Columbus el Paso Dore

Kings Heralds Meet at Margaret Vorhes Home

The Kings Heralds of the M E church met at Margaret Vorhes on Franklin Street Saturday afternoon with 20 members present. Miss Beas Ailes introduced the new textbook. Mrs Rella Howe spoke on the girls planned work for the coming year. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.

Kings Heralds M. E Church Margaret Vorhes Franklin Street Beas Ailes Rella Howe

Minstrel Night Draws Large Crowds at Stuarts Opera House

Last night crowds filled Stuarts Opera House for the Elks Minstrels opening production. A 5:30 parade led by the Legion band in minstrel costumes preceded the show and added to the evening’s noted spectacle. Proceeds support charity as the Elks minstrel troupe continues their run tonight and tomorrow. The King’s Men elected new officers for 1923 including Robert Secaver as president, E. W. Allen as vice president, and J. R. Howe as secretary and treasurer.

Stuarts Opera Elks Minstrels Order of Elks Legion Band Elks King’s Men King’s Robert Secaver E. W. Allen J. R. Howe

Berean Class Reports 88 Members With Promising Outlook

The Berean class met Sunday with 88 attendees led by a ten piece orchestra. Leaders expect full attendance next Sunday and urge bringing a guest as the group targets a 150 mark.

October 1922 births in Nelsonville York township

Dr. C. C. Butt announces October 1922 births in Nelsonville and York township. Boys listed for families Foster Cul lums Woods Kelly Barron Morris Morrow Sprankel Juniper Davis Jones Bexfield Smith Bruce Monks. Girls listed for Garrett Hitchins DeLand Marber Wright and Adda Wright.

Nelsonville York Township C. C. Butt Foster Helen Cullums George Grace Woods Clarence Eleanor Kelly John Lydia Barron Mick Catherine Morris Harold Ruth Morrow Sherman Margaret Sprankel Don Mable Juniper Victoria Davis David Ethel Jones Herghel Florence Bexfield Gilbert Iris Smith Bennett Anna Bruce Flora Monks Garrett Freda Hoch Ralph Mary Hitchins Carl Rulah DeLand Thomas Madge Marber Adda Wright Lonzo

St Bernard Chapter Names Officers After Election

The annual election of officers of St Bernard Chapter No 166 R A M was held Monday evening at the Masonic temple. Officers named include H H Mer H P H H Jackson king H H Marding ascribe Jas Sherro treasurer C H Bartlett secretary A D Farrow H C Washburn P S W J Tedrow RA C Merrell Gveen GM Ltd V Eugene Prichard GM 2d V Donald Lowden GM 1st V B F Martin guard and trustees C H Bartlett H H Her L Stout.

St. Bernand Masonic Temple H. H. Mer H. P H. H. Jackson King H. H. Marding Ascribe Jas. Sherro C. H. Bartlett A. D. Farrow C. E Washburn P. S W. J. Tedrow R.A. C Merrell Gveen G. M. Ltd Eugene Prichard G. M Donald Lowden B. F. Martin Guard Trustees H. H. Her

Doanville School Oyster Supper Planned

Doanville schools will host an oyster supper and social next Friday at the Doanville school. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs John Ruscoe and families from Logan and Columbus who visited Mr and Mrs William Hick and son Clinton.

Doanville John Ruscoe Henry Rheinscheid Riley Worthman Logan

Death toll in Chile quake and tsunami climbs toward two thousand

Reports from northern Chile indicate deaths from the earthquake and tidal wave may exceed 2,000. The government subdivides relief work as crews clear wreckage, aid the homeless, and repair rail and telegraph links. Vallenar and Hussco suffer collapse as naval ships deliver relief.

Buenos Aires Chile

Local residents visit, guests and shoppers in Parkersburg and Ohio

Coolville Edgar Griffin from Athens stays a few days at the Malone home. Several families including Mrs. Hope Walden Mrs. A M Frame and Mrs. Carl Yagala visit Mrs. Frank Arnold. Carl Meadley with relatives spend Sunday with Lew Willing. Clyde Parrish and others shop in Parkersburg. Diniee Frame joins A M Frame in Parkersburg. Weethe Stewart and Kananga relative visit A C Davis family. Smith Dunfee returns from Parkersburg weekend trip. W O Stout Anna Runnion dine with J W Kincade. Rev Dana T Burns of Berea visits Alex Caldwell and sister. Stanley Gillilan to visit after work.

Edgar Griffin Athens Malone Hope Walden A. M. Frame Carl Yagala Frank Arnold Carl Meadley Hockingport Lew Willing Clyde Parrish Lester Chapman Parkersburg J. W. Kincade Dana T. Burns Berea Alex Caldwell Stanley Gillilan

Schwab to Testify Before Federal Trade Commission

Charles M. Schwab chairman of Bethlehem Steel will appear as a witness before the Federal Trade Commission on Friday, per today's announcement.

Washington Chas, M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporation Federal Trade Commission

Bad liquor victim in Cincinnati tied itself to bedpost

In Cincinnati a 60 year old man Theodore Trachmeyer strangled himself with a noose after placing chalk on clothes line to ensure the knot would slip. He was found kneeling in prayer by his roommate after returning from a theater. Authorities cite heavy drinking and despondency as possible causes.

Cincinnati Theodore Trachmeyer Tischmeyer

Anurie from Dr Pierce’s Eases Back and Kidney Pain

Albert Johns of Cincinnati reports severe backache and kidney trouble. He tried many remedies until using Dr. Pierce's Anurie Tablets, claiming two bottles eliminated the pain and restored ease. He urges others to obtain Anurie or send 10 cents for a trial package to Dr. Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York for free medical advice.

Cincinnati Ohio Albert Johns Eastern Ave Dr. Fierce

Ohio Democrats Farm Club Formed for Their Interests

The Ohio Democratic Club is incorporated in Columbus by Governor elect A V Donahey and notable figures including former Governors Cox and Campbell, Hugh L Nichols, ex Supreme Court chief justice, former Attorneys General Hogan and McGibee, and Claude Meeker. It will offer life and associate memberships and occupy a floor of the proposed Neil House.

Columbus Ohio Democratic Club A. V. Donahey James Cox Dayton James BE Campbell Hugh L. Nichols Batavia Ohio Supreme Court Timothy S. Hogan Joseph McGibee Claude Meeker Neil

Revival at First M E Church Highlights Salvation

Report on Sunday morning sermon notes Dr. McGurk on Things That Accompany Salvation. He uses a hotel dinner analogy to urge Christians to accept Christ and the accompanying spiritual gifts. He stresses the need for Holy Spirit power and for embracing the whole Gospel. Tuesday night features Central High School students and the topic Eventually Why Not Now.

M. FE Dr. McGurk Jesus McGurk Central High School

New Baker and Baird Grocery Opens in Athens

L. C. Baker and Walter Baird opened Baker & Baird at 41 South Court street Athens with a modernized store, new stock, and a full meat market run by C. C. Van Dyke. The pair took over N. J. Baker’s self serve grocery after six weeks of renovations and expanded equipment.

Athens L. C. Baker Walter Baird South Court Street Baker C. C. van Dyke

Store Adds Modern Refrigeration and New Barbershop

Former Fullen Grocery Co. store showcases its own refrigerating system claimed as Athens first. Basement expansion will house a pool room and a three chair barber shop run by Jack King, who partners with Ted Parker. Opening planned mid December.

Fullen Grocery Co Athens Jack King Ted’ "Parker North Court Street King

Harding to Help Draft New Railroad Legislation

Senator Cummins of Iowa announced after a White House visit that President Harding will take a hand in drafting new railroad legislation. The note specifies the White House involvement as part of ongoing talks on the measure.

Washington Harding Cummins Iowa White House

Four Hurt as Smith-McNeil Building Collapses in New York

The four upper floors of the Smith McNeil building at 195 Washington Street collapsed today in New York, burying four workmen. One man was killed and the other three were injured.

New York Navy Smith-McNeiil Washington Street

Bank official and dentist mete out rough justice in street

In Chicago on November 14 a neighborhood posse captured an alleged peeping Tom and was confronted by Charles I. Corbett, vice president of Century Trust and Savings Bank, and Dr. Kenneth Smith. The pair reportedly administered a severe beating before authorities intervened.

Chicago Charles I. Corbett Century Trust and Savings Bank Kenneth Smith

Traffic court processes 134 arraignments in one day

Cleveland authorities report a record 134 persons were arraigned in traffic court on November 14 for assorted traffic ordinance violations.

Cleveland

Broken-Down Woman Praises Pinkham Medicines

Mrs. T. Landry of Donaldsonville Louisiana writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine restored her health after months of pain weakness and smothering she also benefited from Lydia E Pinkham's Sanative Wash and recommends others try the remedies calling her testimonial true for publication

Donaldsonville Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkham T. ‘A. Landry St . Donaldsonville

Farmers Institute at Canaanville Hosts Noted Speakers

The Uaraan Farm Meeting will convene at the M E church in Canaanville on Wednesday and Thursday. J C Dickinson Noble County farmer Mrs Mary Cartwright Ohio health department veteran and T L Rummell Ohio Farmer author will speak alongside local officials. Sessions cover education community responsibility psychology of dress legumes of corn and livestock breeding with student and adult exhibits and cash prizes for top entries.

Canaanville Farmers’ Institute M. E J. C. Dickinson Noble County Mary Cartwright Ohio Wesleyan University State Health Department Tt Lo Rummel Ohio Farmer PD. L. Browning HH. J. Hoakinson Mary Courtwright Haskinson Mra. Cartwright J.C. Dickingson L. J. Rummel Raymond

Bull terrier ordered to stop playing with children near city hall

An English bull terrier named Bull, owned by J. Frank Faulkner city clerk and treasurer, must cease interacting with schoolchildren near city hall after injuring teeth on rocks. The dog will not play until a dentist agrees to fit a new set of teeth. Governor elect A V Donahey plans his first Cleveland visit since the election, set for Thursday.

York 8. C J. Frank Faulkner Cleveland A. V. Donahey

Near East peace talks fray as allies clash over plan

Turkish protests for peace collide with Allied rifts at the Near East Conference in Lausanne. England and France quarrel over pre meeting steps while Curzon and Poincare resist London talks. Angora leaders hint at ties with Soviet Russia amid Turkish outrages against retreating troops.

Lausanne Switserland Europe England France Lord Curzon London Poincare Charles Harrington Constantiinople Petre Italiana Angora Lamet Pasha Injetida Turkey Russia Asia Minor United States

Deaths-Funerals Mary Elizabeth Foster obituary

Mary Elizabeth Foster died at her daughter’s home in Evanston Illinois at 85. She was buried Monday in Lancaster in the Kuta family lot at Forest Rose cemetery. She was the widow of James Foster, brother of W B Foster of Athens.

Mary Elizabeth Nurs Foster Lancaster Evanston Ill Kuta Forest Rose Cemetery

Mrs Thirza Campbell Dies at 78 in Guysville

Mrs Thirza Campbell died Monday at her son A A Campbell’s home in Guysville aged 78. She leaves eight children. another son FE G Campbell lives at 38 West State Street. Funeral services are Wednesday at 9 am at the home with interment near Bartlett in Washington county.

Guysville Thirza Campbell A. A. Campbell FE. G. Campbell West State Street Bartlett Washington County

Ohio rural teachers salaries seen rising slightly this year

Columbus reports that the average salary for rural teachers in Ohio during the current year is expected to show a small increase over last year. The forecast reflects gradual improvements in funding and cost of living adjustments affecting school districts across the state.

Columbus Ohio

State Education Dept Reports Drop From Last Year

Figures compiled by the state department of education show a smaller average than last year. The data indicates a continuing trend in lower per pupil metrics across districts.

State Department of Education

Tragic Death Reported In Chicago Apartment

Miss Ell nore Long, 41, who arrived from Cleveland with her 62 mother three weeks ago, was found dead in her Chicago apartment today with a bullet wound in her left temple. Police believe she committed suicide.

Cincago Ellnore Long Cleveland P Hee

Cleveland Man Dies on Public Square in Morning Walk

Edward K. Hinkle 4, a longtime member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, collapsed and died on the public square in Cleveland while en route to work.

Cleveland Edwar K. Hinkle Brotherhood of Railroad Train Men

Salvaged 600000 Ohio Auto License Tags Reissued

A large portion of the 600000 automobile license tags for next year survived the fires at the penitentiary auto tag shop. The tags will be reenameled and issued to Ohio auto owners.

Columbus Ohio

Brothers in a fight over a penny box of matches end in death

In Chicago on November 14 19 year old Robert Taverner is dead and his 23 year old brother Kenneth lies in a jail cell after a fight over a penny box of matches. Kenneth is visibly upset as authorities investigate the death.

Chicago Robert Taveerner Kenneth

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Nelsonville News Bart Legion Glenford Dugan Postal Post Clairvoyant Kaelin John McCormick Ella Pierze Henry Fern Buntoff Sara Smith Fred Bessie Maltigan Lowell Katherine Quigley Darius Louie Willars Wesley Wace Parry Harley Ethel Burnes James Grant Hart Shields William’ Hick Vallenar Hussco Valparaiso Coolville Ohio Democrats Farm Club TU Ae Revival First Church Busineso Baker & Baird Hermine of Reuss Saabor Doorn Uaraan Farm The Institute Turkish Republic Mary K. Foster Lash Westinghouse MAZDA Athen Glouster Oldsmobile Moler Auto Sales Co. of Nelson Ville
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