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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1922
Page
3
Cincinnati woman describes years of nervous troubles and fatigue from housework eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She reports restoration of strength, able to care for her 19 month old son, and urges others to try the medicine.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Buchtel M. E. church hosted a surprise party for Mrs. E A Albaugh before she and Mr. Albaugh move to New Straitsville. Ellen Kelley of Nelsonville, born May 20 1860 in County Down Ireland, died Nov 20 1922 aged 62. The Epworth League contest and local funeral attendances are reported with social and church updates.
The Berean class had eighty four men attend a Sunday morning session where an 11 piece orchestra provided music. The class aims to grow to 125 men for the next Sunday meeting.
Terrence Bernard Dougherty born October 30 1882 in County Down Ireland died November 17 1922 at St Anthony's hospital Columbus aged 40 years 18 days. He came to Nelsonville at 18 months and lived there since 1884 except two years in Grafton West Virginia. He leaves four brothers one uncle two aunts and many friends. "Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest."
The Dougherty family expresses gratitude for sympathy shown after the death of their brother and nephew T B Dougherty. They thank Mr and Mrs Stout Father Ryan for comfort and flowers and for autos and all others who helped. Signed by D Grothers Joseph Johnnie Tommie and Jimmie Dougherty Uncle Arthur Kelly Aunt Ann Wickham and Aunt Maggie Bailey.
An ad from Mckee Drug Co promotes Hyomei as a cough and cold relief. It claims no stomach dosing and instructs to breathe the remedy through nose and mouth with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Paul Allen son of Mr and Mrs F E W Allen of Nelsonville wed Miss Gertrude Schlingerman of Corning in Zanesville on Wednesday Nov 22 officiated by Rev Thomas Crawford Grace M E Church. The article details Allen’s mining engineer role with Sun day Creek Coal and outlines the annual Christmas Seal sale organized by the Hyperion club of Nelsonville with committee chairmanships and schedule across the city.
Funeral services for William Dalandra will be held Wednesday at 10 AM at the Jackson Street residence with Rev. Tifft officiating. Burial follows in Glouster.
Pneumonia proved fatal last night to the five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jean James of District 29. The child had been ill only since Sunday.
Washington reports a move was made on November 29 to amend the United States constitution. The goal is to shorten the four month interim between election of a new Congress and its taking office.
A short obituary note states that the individual leaves her parents and one brother with no funeral arrangements announced.
Ada Belle Clark seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Clark of Mineral died after two week illness with rheumatism and pneumonia at home. Rev Dabritz to conduct funeral at 10:30 Wednesday at residence with burial in New Marshfield cemetery. Survived by parents two sisters and four brothers. R B McGonagie of Albany died after paralysis at home this morning while working at the barn. His son C H McGonagle of Panesville Ind will arrive home Wednesday.
Hon. T. J. Duffy, longtime Ohio industrial commission member, will address the Athens Chamber of Commerce forum lunch. He is a leading authority on workmen’s compensation and confidant of Governor-elect Donahey, with guests Senator LeFever and G W Rose of Glouster.
Three people were seriously injured and over a hundred passengers aboard Santa Fe Flyer No. 12 from Fort Worth narrowly escaped death when the engine and six coaches derailed three miles north of Wichita Kansas early today.
In Washington a Democratic filibuster blocked immediate consideration of the pending Dyer anti lynching bill in the Senate this afternoon.
Paris reports the cabinet has approved proposals to deploy French troops to enforce Versailles treaty terms including indemnity. The measure targets additional German territory to uphold treaty clauses.
Eighteen carloads of western feeder cattle have been received by Ohio livestock men over two weeks. The cattle were sent by purchasing agents for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation on their second trip to the ranges.
In Oberlin Ohio county and local officials with the Dry Maintenance League find two barrels of mash at the home of James Wright and three barrels at the home of John Clark. Wright faces a second offense, Clark a third offense and potential penitentiary sentence.
Amherst village council votes to cut expenses by December 1 by eliminating the elected marshal and the appointed street commissioner positions to reduce the tax load.
A jagged notice touts a home remedy for croup and whooping cough. It claims early 1900s style endorsements, doctor approval, and a bottle price around forty cents. The ad urges readers to trust a named physician for relief.
Columbus November 28. Report cites Governor Davis may push a four year term for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer and attorney general with one term, abolish capital punishment and align offices. Verification by governor and aides unclear. The death penalty has been rejected by Governor Davis in past vetoes. London dispatch notes British minister departing Athens.
Sunday visits spread through Athens with Miss Norma Nice staying with I. P. Tucker. Gustava Carr and cousin from Athens visited Mrs. R. H. Dorn. W. M. Dixon family hosted relatives at Albany. Rev Damons Watkins preached at Airline. Orville Conkey of Indiana returned home after visiting W. W. Hunter. Columbus guests Harold Herron and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stewart. A church event by Class No. 3 of the Christian church at K of P hall is planned for November 30. Everyone welcome.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce learned from B and O officials that Train No 51 will be restored soon to serve Athens County residents who rely on the line. The note also mentions immediate restoration of Train No 61 to handle holiday traffic between Parkersburg and Portsmouth, easing travel for Marshfield and Coolville residents to and from Athens.
Woodfield Ohio November 28 The Ohio River and Western narrow gauge line now operates like a standard railroad after receiving two tank cars for Standard Oil Co to distribute oil and gasoline to towns along its route. The Ohio River and Western is a subsidiary of Standard Oil.
Community notes from Hebbardsville and Clyde Metcalf brief about opening a general store for Dusies. Rabbit hunters report three hon ors for every rabbit. Church services were poorly attended last Sunday. Mrs Ruth Carbaugh and three children of Chase visited Fred Reb inett and family. The stork has been busy with boys in the homes of James Crossen Ray Holsington and Roland McPherson. Butchering and corn husking dominate the week. H A Carsey plans an addition to his dwelling. Lots and Robert Mills visited their grandparents L Braley and wife at Fisher.
Wheeling West Virginia reports that 28 local stockholders are notified the Marland Oil Company has sold 400 acres of oil land from a 7 500 acre tract in Oklahoma to the Bonanna Oil Company for 3 000 000 dollars.
Cadiz on November 28 reports Will Parks Republican ex serviceman is slated to succeed J. M. Francis Democrat as local postmaster and brother of ex congressman W. H. Francis.
London dispatch reports Greece executed five former ministers from the Constantine regime after a court martial found them responsible for aiding Turkey in the defeat at Agia Minor. The executions were carried out amid official warnings from Britain.
In Washington on November 28 the first test vote on the administration's merchant marine subsidy bill passed 1232 to 93 in favor, signaling strong House support for the legislation.
The decision will be made by Secretary of Agriculture Wallace, not President Harding, official White House announcement stated this afternoon. The move concerns the proposed merger of the Armour and Morris packing interests and marks a shift in who will authorize the deal.
Frank Pox, a prominent young curious writer, was found murdered early Sunday in his car on the outskirts of the city. Investigators say the crime was committed by a woman, with details developing as the case proceeds.
In Chicago on November 28 Georges Clemenceau leader of France warned that Germany has committed no fewer than fifty flagrant violations of Versailles treaty obligations. He urged firm Allied action and outlined expected measures at the meeting in Paris.
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