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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1921
Page
2
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Female fox hound about a year old reported lost or stolen while fox hunting on October 22. Last seen roughly four miles northwest of Coolville Ohio. Reward of 25 dollars for information leading to her return. Respond to R R Crislip Coolville Ohio.
Despite rain a large gathering attended the Thanksgiving dinner at C. Y. Hornsby residence. The article lists many guests from Athens and Stewart including Mr. and Mrs. Frank O Neal, Eva Russell, the Hornsby family, Daugherty family, Bingman, Clark, Dunfee, Duntee, and others, noting social time after a full meal. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dunfee and Delmer Cubbins, plus regional residents George Carothers and Helen Rogers visiting relatives.
George M. Wilber of Marysville and J. F. Walker of Gambier report from Washington on the permanent tariff bill’s impact on wool and mutton. They say Congress will protect agricultural interests, with an emergency tariff extending to 15 cents a pound on grease wools and 30 cents on skirted wools, and a potential six month wait for the permanent tariff. The Woolgrowers’ association notes recent sales gains and farmers expect better prices for the 1922 clip as buyers bid more, with cautious acceptance of offers to maintain upgrade market advantages.
A lighthearted column notes autumn touring as highway humor and motorist merriment. Jokes from various papers depict car jokes and mishaps as drivers cruise amid fall scenery and lively social quips.
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co offers 6 percent interest and personal service, advertising security as top priority. It invites deposits and loans in Columbus, stating $300,000 ready to loan on homes.
A fragment notes a discussion about the correct tone for a film review segment. The speaker contrasts expressions used in prayers with those in public remarks, suggesting nuance in the occasion and delivery.
An advertisement touts The Williams Treatment to relieve kidney and bladder issues and rheumatic pain caused by uric acid. It offers a free 85 cent bottle with the notice, asks for 10 cents to cover postage, and promises a $5 bottle by mail with no obligation, limited to one bottle per address.
Sarah Jane Webster born September 15 1844 near Racine Meigs county Ohio died November 16 1921 at age 77 years two months one day. She married Reuben Gillilan in 1866 and had six children two of whom with her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Arthur Anderson and Mrs Bert Hooper both of Athens Ohio and sons Edward Gillilan of Bridgeport Ohio and Fred Gillilan of Torch Ohio. She leaves three sisters Mrs Viola Jiiden Mrs Eva Lysle and Mrs Viva Roush fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She joined the M E Church early and remained a steadfast member. Her life centered on family and service to home and community.
Alison G Gavin a city employee could not support his family of thirteen on his salary so the Schenectady city council granted him permission to live outside the city limits. He moved his large family to the country where the children help raise food while he remains employed in town.
John Reitz 45 his wife Carrie 42 and six children aged 8 to 15 survived after gas fumes knocked them unconscious for seven hours Tuesday. Police rescued them and Miss Myrtie Halliwell a school teacher alerted authorities saving the family from death.
The item notes Danvers Mass preparing for the first Ohio Company emigrants to lands along the Ohio, Henry B. Payne born in Hamilton New York and dying in Cleveland in 1896, Philemon Beecher an early Ohio congressman who died in Lancaster, and delegates assembling in Cincinnati in 1850 for a second State constitutional convention.
Lloyd George plans a Washington visit to press America to act on Europe’s looming calamity and German reparations. He may propose a US guarantee or surety, arguing America’s finances depend on relief there and urging decisive action at the arms conference. London discussions with Lord D'Abernon and Walter Rahenau signal the approach.
The session will meet after the prayer service to consider an important matter. December 4 is Go To Church Sunday with services arranged for university and high school students. Aimed to include the entire student body across Athens churches for a united observance.
We thank neighbors and friends who helped during our mother’s illness and death Mrs Rueben Gillilan also Brother Strecker for comforting words the ladies quartette for songs and the Pythian Sisters Eastern Star White Shrine Martzolft class and others for their floral offerings Mrs Arthur Anderson Mrs Bert Hooper Edward Gillilan Fred Gillilan
An old fashioned mustard plaster alternative, Musterole, is advertised as a clean white ointment that soothes sore throats and congestion with a gentle tingling. It claims strong mustard oil action without blistering and cites jar and tube pricing.
A check of the Sprague brokerage failure reveals that about 200 Dayton speculators will lose $35,000. The crash occurred yesterday and current inquiries aim to determine responsibility and next steps for investors.
Navy man Fred Ayres aged 47 and his mother Mrs. Sarah Ayres aged 78 were found hyxiated in their Monroeville home after a gas burner was left on. Coroner suspects gas escape caused the deaths.
Marks are higher in New York as strength in London boosts the rate. The mark traded around 980 to the pound versus 1,096 on Tuesday, with 80 marks opening at 0.0042 dollars.
London reports a Devonshire House ball trend drawn from 40,000 to 100,000 B C cavewear. Costumes echo pedant straight feather hats and a Danish coffin find with a woolen jumper upper garment and skirted lower section.
Canada's rye harvest will reach 12,000,000 bushels, up 500 percent in five years due to government encouragement. Prohibition in the Americas spurred rye use in Europe where a third of the population relies on rye bread, with Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria and Russia as major consumers. The government launched a campaign to boost rye acreage.
Scoutmaster Roy Dupler announced the opening of the Boy Scout headquarters for all scouts with registration cards. The rooms will be open 4 to 5 pm and 6 to 8 pm with leaders in charge, including John Bolin in the post.
K. T. Crossen Post members discussed the push for a soldiers compensation bill in Ohio and the recent election victory benefiting former service members. The meeting also planned to hear hard luck stories from World War I veterans and noted Dr. L. G. involvement.
A war veteran sought aid from Bean and Dr Bean assisted. The Legion debated the proper attitude to adopt and agreed to leave help decisions to the commander. The post will manage the war chest, discuss fundraising methods, and run athletic contests in the Armory. Membership applications were approved.
In Lima on November 30, Irvin Tippie, 32, was shot amid claims of a hold up by three men. Tippie said his black handbag containing 350 dollars, seven pounds of nugget gold and three diamond necklaces was stolen.
Brooklyn club owners denied reports that theatrical producer George M. Cohen had purchased the Brooklyn National League franchise. President Charles Ebbets stated the club is not for sale.
Covington Janin of San Francisco did not play against Yale due to a broken arm but earned a varsity letter as Harvard students consider granting him an H. The team voted him a letter despite his injury and absence from the game.
The remark notes that as long as boys quarrel kindly over whose father is best, no real harm comes to any father. It frames paternal pride as a harmless social game within the group.
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