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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1922
Page
2
Mrs Addie Biggens and her daughter visited Mick Burke and family Sunday. Preaching at the M E church next Sunday morning at 14.20.
The northern end of the group including Logan Logan circuit Gore Union Furnace Rockbridge Murray City and Jacksonville will hold a session at the United Brethren church in this city Friday. Dr W G Clippinger president of Otter Born college and Rev Cox delivered addresses.
Service Director P. D. Sloan investigated a theft in the Mayor’s Office overnight Sunday. The linoleum used in the office vanished by morning, leaving a bare floor. Police face a troubling case as investigators seek the culprit behind the alleged recarpeting act.
Judge J. O. Pettit called the bar into court to assign cases for trial. Assignments include Catherine Nelson vs Joe Kitchen for trial December 12, Della Patton vs Charles Schull appeal December 11, John Guya vs Charles Shaffer seal money judgment December 14, Edw Guess vs E B France appeal December 11, F R Beasley vs H E Hamilton cognovit note judgment with interest and costs of $285.38 set for entry.
The State of Ohio versus George Lutz manslaughter set for December 4. The State of Ohio versus Merle Krafterfer cutting and stealing timber set for Dede. The State of Ohio versus Robt Todd presenting false payroll for hearing on motion November 18. The State of Ohio versus Otto Minnick assault and battery set for December 7. The State of Ohio versus Darley Harden non support set for December 9.
Ralph Meeks of northern Michigan arrived in the city for week end to begin duties as florist at the Toerner Greenhouse. He has 20 years in the trade and plans to move his family here soon.
Mr and Mrs Willard Sprankle returned home after a weekend in the capital city. Mr and Mrs Frank Harden were visitors in Columbus Monday. Mr and Mrs Carl Frum of Logan are in Woodsfield visiting Mr and Mrs Clyde Menkel.
Twenty names were drawn by Sheriff Larimer and Mrs. R C Work for a petit jury ordered to report December 4 at 9 am. Names include James McNamoee Jobs Phil Hansel Logan Sarah Floyd Logan George ONeil Chale ate William Green Sand Run Co Robinet Jobs H W Ellinger Irvin township J T Lehman Benton Jacob Delong Perry P C Stacey Carbon Hill Mac Shaw Menton C W Marks Walls Henry Stratton Murray City Perry C Campbell Starr Emmett Arbell Good Hope Dora Anthony Starr Pearl Allen Washington Chas H Sater Good Hope Joha Starr Falls Jelia Wright Logan.
Mrs Floyd Duffey Miss Winifred Lehman and Miss Violet Brehm hosted the Harrington class of the Presbyterian church at Miss Brehm's home Monday evening. Ruth Ieft and Mrs Harry Bell won the two contests while Otto Harbaugh and Florence Snyder took booby prizes. Next meeting will be a preach on the first Monday of December.
Boxing fans voiced disappointment after the Ghent vs Drake match ended badly for Ghent who failed to make 128 pounds and resisted removing heavy hand bandages. The boxing commission stopped the bout. Drake agreed to advantages but was halted by officials. Dr Scott Ghent’s manager faced criticism for sportsmanship amid talk of a fixed draw. Spires and Ming fought eight rounds with Ming winning the referee’s decision after Spires was floored three times. Kid Logan and Horvath drew after six fast rounds. Babe Stanaford won the other prelim.
Encouraging reports arrive from Red Cross headquarters on progress of the county annual roll call. Solicitors visited rural areas and Logan city, aiming to reach every person with opportunity to subscribe. Campaign continues with vigor until November 20 to meet and exceed a 2500 member goal.
Several guests attended the Rotary meeting including J C Dickinson and L L Rummell from the farmers institute R D McManigal Reuben Culver and Joe Brashares representative elect for the county Each spoke briefly on various topics Plans for the month’s ladies night were outlined Band concert tickets were distributed to members.
Columbus report names Brigadier General Frank E. Henderson of Marysville as the probable adjutant general choice for Governor-elect Donahey. Henderson served as third in command of the Ohio regiment in the Rainbow division during World War I.
Harry A. Willoughby, arrested at Newark, Ohio, was bound over to the federal grand jury under a $2,000 bond after arraignment before United States Commissioner Wright in Columbus on charges of stealing $4 in currency and $2 in stamps from the Etna post office.
Sharnshure notes heavy Sunday traffic with hundreds of autos on two roads now smooth. Henry Warren of Bartlett, former local resident, dies after weeks of illness. funeral at Bartlett with many attendees. He leaves a widow and two sons. Huffman family from Nelsonville attends. Cora Hendershot is sent back to the Children's Home. The writer laments school system issues and superintendent leniency without teacher approval.
A vintage ad explains Tysmol as a topical absorption pain reliever for neuritis sciatica rheumatism and related nerve inflammation. It claims rapid relief when applied to the painful spot and absorbed through the skin, with no dope or poison and priced at 1 delivered by McKee Drug Co San Francisco.
Weekend guests include Carbondale resident Glen Dunlap visiting New Marshfield and relatives in Day ton. Local events cover a Nelsonville All Stars 5 Bob Cats 4 ballgame, a Saturday Athens wedding of Glen Prater and Myrtle Howson, and lyceum program opening Monday night.
For colds grip or influenza and as a preventive take Laxative Brom Quinine Tablets. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove, be sure you get Brom Quinoline.
The Messenger Pattern Dept offers a garment pattern suitable for all seasons. It describes fabrics from gabardine to serge and broad cloth for warmth, with sizes 6 months through 8 years. The pattern costs 12 cents postage and 15 cents per yard of 40 inch material for the 2 year size.
About 53 friends met at his home last Thursday evening to honor Carthage Raleigh Robinson on his birthday. Refreshments were served and many beautiful and useful presents were received. Social evening described as pleasant with a warm community spirit.
The Lorain County Fish and Game Protective Association votes to urge Governor elect Donahey to keep the state fish and game department out of politics and to retain Chief Game Warden A. C. Baxter.
The Pennsylvania railroad moved 1692 mail pouches through Martins Ferry in October, a 50 percent increase from September, credited to stronger business and industrial activity in the area.
Sunday visits and arrivals highlight the social scene with Mrs. W. B. Montgomery in Dayton over Sunday and Mrs. Catheryn Grimes visiting friends at Little Hocking. Dana Busch and Athens residents joined parents for a Sunday gathering, while Ora Ashcraft and two children of Guysville visited Fred Laughlin’s home. Frank Bean and family from Nelsonville were guests of Isaac Barnhart, and Nona Gist and daughter Marjorie of Chicago stayed with her sister C. W. Townsend’s family. Vera Taylor fell ill suddenly one day last week.
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