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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1921

Page

3

Family and community thanks after funeral in Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents Lizzie Tizner and daughter Gladys with Mae Tolliver Elsie Powers and Gus Wachenschwanz traveled to Athens on business. The note thanks those who contributed flowers offered consoling words singers and donors of cars for the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. D W Harper and family express gratitude.

Lizzie Tizner Gladys Mae Tolliver Elsie Powers Gus Wachenschwanz Athena Garnet Kemper Stout D. W. Harper

Repeater Burglary Arrest After Paroled Break-In Attempt

Lee Williams, on parole from Lancaster, was caught late Sunday night on the roof of the Adamson Clothing store while attempting burglary. He had served a year for breaking into the Hub Clothing store and had been home six weeks. Mrs. Matt Stewart witnessed a shadow and alerted police. her husband held Williams at gunpoint until officers arrived. Williams, son of Eben Williams of Floodwood, was to be returned to prison.

Lee Williams Lancaster Adamson Clothing Hub Williams Adamson Matt Stewart Stewart Eben Williams Floodwood Athens

Law Enforcement Convention Proceeds With Notable Speakers

The county law enforcement convention meets in this city with Paul E. Kemper presiding in the president’s absence. Program includes sessions on law and order topics by state and local officials, plus devotional periods and address by Sheriff Herb Parker. Also reports the 63rd regiment reunion hosted by J. W. Jones of Glouster and visits by Elizabeth Davis and Joe Davis with others in Columbus and Urbana.

Carl Porter Athens Paul E. Kemper Nelsonville Paul E. Rem C. L. Johnson D. A. Fe Ohio F. M. Evans D. D B. E. LeFever J. A. White John F. Kramer Don W. Parker J. W. Jones Glouster 63Rd Regiment Jones Elizabeth Davis Joe Davis

Pioneer Resident Dies After Month Long Illness

Phillip Morgan aged 90 died at his daughter’s home in Columbus following a month illness. A Nelsonville pioneer he spent most of his life here except 19 years with his children after his wife’s death. Funeral Tuesday at his daughter’s Columbus home, body to Nelsonville Greenlawn for burial. He leaves sons Hiram and Thomas of Columbus, William of Nelsonville, and daughters Mrs. Edgell, Mrs. Black, Mrs. Buechler, Mrs. Huffman of Columbus, and Mrs. Gibson of Nelsonville.

Phillip Morgan John Huffman Columbus Mr. Morgan Nelsonville Greenlawn Hiram Thomas William William Edgell Hanna Black Frank Buechler W. W. Gibson

Homecoming Day At Christian Church Delights Congregation

Sunday gathered for combined services with 600 to 700 in attendance including 155 Bereans. The sermon titled Home Going and the picture sermon The Church and Our Children drew large crowds. Afternoon prayer meetings added one new member to the church.

Christian Church

American Legion Tent Seeks Donations for Victory Memorial

Across the nation the American Legion collects amid a campaign to fund the National Victory Memorial Building to be built in Washington. The monument will honor four million soldiers with a 10 000 seat auditorium and a dome bearing four million stars. Mr and Mrs Floyd Duncan announce the birth of a son at their home.

American Legion Washington United States The Floyd Duncan

Death of Thomas Allen Brings City Sorrow

Telephone notice from Haylehurst Miss to Mr and Mrs E W Allen announces the death of their son Thomas Tommy Allen. A former city resident and graduate, he served as first lieutenant in the military. He leaves his parents and three brothers Paul of Corning Raymond and Leonard of Nelsonville. Body to be brought home for funeral and burial.

Haylehurst Miss E. W. Allen Thomas Tommy Paul Corning Raymond Leonard Nelsonville

Hamm Family Outing Includes Paul At Pom eroy

Mr and Mrs G A Hamm and their son Paul spent Sunday at Pom eroy enjoying a family excursion and leisure time in the town.

G. A. Hamm Paul Pomeroy

Ladies Aid Meeting At Presbyterian Church

The ladies aid society of the Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday at 2 PM in the social rooms with October birthday ladies as hostesses.

Ladies Aid Society The Presbyterian Church

Community Club Holds First Meeting at Y M C A

The Community Club will hold its first meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the YMCA. This important gathering aims to set goals and introduce members to the group.

Legion Post to Meet for 62 O. V. I. Reunion Night

Members of the local American Legion Post will gather at 5:30 PM after a club room meeting to attend the 62 O. V. I. reunion. They will proceed to the M. E. church for supper in the basement and a special program at the K of P hall.

American Legion Post M. E K. of P. Hall

Mrs. Whitlatch Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Thomas Whitlatch and Jenna Palmer return from Grant Hospital Columbus after an operation for appendicitis with recovery expected.

Thomas Whitlatch Jenna Palmer Grant Hospital Columbus

Miss Jessie Raney Weds John O Boyd in Capital City

Cards announce the marriage of Miss Jessie Raney of this city to John O Boyd of Columbus. The wedding occurred in the Capital city last Thursday September 29. The couple reside at 756 Seibert Avenue Columbus. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. David Allen of this city.

Jessie Raney John 8. Boyd Columbus Raney Boyd Seibert Avenue David Allen

Glouster High Falls 18 0 at Crooksville Saturday

Glouster High School football team lost to Crooksville 18 to 0 in a scrappy contest witnessed by teachers and pupils of Glouster.

Glouster Crooksville

Derthick Man Sent To Grant Hospital For Rheumatism

Thomas Stozini of Derthick was taken to Grant hospital in Columbus today to receive treatment for rheumatism.

Thomas Stozini Derthick Grant Hospital Columbus

Glouster Falls Twice to New Haven in Syracuse

The Glouster baseball team lost to New Haven West Virginia Saturday and Sunday at Syracuse Meigs County. New Haven won the first game 1 to 1 and the second 4 to 0, with about 900 spectators at the second game.

Glouster New Haven W. Va Syracuse Meigs County

Glouster Chamber Meeting Set For Tonight At 7 30

The Glouster Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting tonight at 7 30 in the American Legion Club Rooms. All members are requested to attend to discuss business matters up for action and ensure every voice is heard in the proceedings.

Glouster Chamber of Commerce American Legion Club

Mrs Richardson Leaves Columbus After City Visit

Mrs. L. FE Richardson of Columbus departed today after a few days in the city visiting her husband Mr. Richardson.

L. FE. Richardson Columbus Mr. Richardson

Skinner Family Returns From Ohio Visit

Mrs. T. B. Skinner came back to Columbus today ending a visit with relatives in the city. Mr. Skinner drove to Glouster yesterday and the pair traveled home by auto with Mr. Skinner’s elderly mother Mrs. Matilda Skinner of Derthick.

T. B. Skinner Columbus Mr. Skinner Glouster Matilda Skinner Derthick

Stahl Family and Mrs Grime Visit Columbus

Mr and Mrs W H Stahl and Mr and Mrs Carl Stahl with Miss Alice Grime of Trimble motored to Columbus yesterday.

W. H. Stahl Carl Stahl Alice Grime Trimble Columbus

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at M. E. Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Jacksonville will meet at the M. E. church Tuesday evening October 4. A very interesting program has been prepared by the Boy Scouts of America listed by some of the High School students.

Ladies Aid Society of Jacksonville M. E. Church Boy Scouts of America

Son Called to Ohio by Death of Father

Staff Sergeant Ralph E H Ogle was summoned home to Ohio after his father Albert W Ogle died September 20 at St Josephs hospital Parkersburg West Virginia following an appendicitis operation that led to peritonitis. Ogle worked as a telegraph operator for the B and O railroad for years.

Ohio Zaleski Ralph EH. Ogle Camp Eagle Ei Paso Tex Albert W. Ogle St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg W. Va

Syracuse Rolls Over Ohio University 38 0 at Archbold Stadium

Syracuse dominates Ohio University 38 to 0 in an early season clash at Archbold Stadium. The Orange showcase power while the visitors fight hard with spirited play and a late aerial assault that tests the home team.

Syracuse N. Y Ohio University Archbold Stadium Ohioan

Dr. Taylor Shaken in Parkersburg Train Collision

Dr. H. M. Taylor escaped serious injury after a Saturday night collision at Parkersburg station while aboard the 6 36 B and O. train to Pittsburgh. He returned home and, though able to work today, will be somewhat disabled for several days. He was jolted when a siding train struck the standing passenger car, tossing him half the length of the car.

H. M. Taylor Parkersburg Pittsburgh Taylor

Rockefeller Daughter Husband Split Confirmed

Chicago report confirms Harold F. McCormick and his wife, daughter of John D. Rockefeller, have separated at their Lake Forest home. No divorce steps have been taken and Mrs. McCormick has denied reports of a break, returning from exile in Switzerland.

Chicago Harold F. McCormick John D. Rockefeller

High Klan Leader Ordered to Face Probe in Washington

Representative Campbell, head of the House Rules Committee, wired Imperial Wizard Simmons in Atlanta to appear in Washington next Tuesday October 1 before the committee considering a possible congressional investigation of the Ku Klux Klan.

Washington Campbell House Rules Committee Imperial Wizard Simmons Atlanta Congress

Mrs Showme Disputes Wall Painting Claim

A conflict arises as Mrs Showme says walls were painted while Mrs Upon claims they were not, noting use of Blue Devil Cleaner instead. The exchange is dated October 3, 1916.

Premier Lloyd George May Attend Armament Conference

Pressure from domestic sources and rumors from Washington push Premier Lloyd George to attend President Harding's proposed arms limitation talks. The Daily Chronicle notes a possible trip after opening the Irish conference at Downing Street, which is expected to last months.

London Lloyd George Washington Harding Daily Chronicle Downing Street

Messenger robbed of large sum by three bandits

Three bandits knocked out Thomas Yates, a 63 year old messenger for Electric City Bank, in West Scranton and stole securities worth several thousand dollars on October 3 in Scranton Pennsylvania.

Messenger Scranton Thomas Yates Electric City Bank West Scranton

Seek Freedom for Prisoner Release in Irish Peace Drive

Dublin reports that Arthur Griffith will demand the release of four thousand Sinn Fein prisoners as a condition for peace. The Sinn Fein plenipotentiaries proceed to London for a proposed conference with a British cabinet committee, with a strong push for freeing the prisoners of war. Their departure is set for the night of October 10.

Dublin Sinn

Outlaws and Pirates Clash in Plains Series

The Plains Outlaws defeated the Kimberly Pirates 14 to 5 in the second game of a three game series. Howard pitched well for the Outlaws and struck out seventeen batters as Farms pitched for Kimberly. The final game is set for Kimberly next Sunday. teams seeking a game with the Outlaws should contact manager William Lyons in The Plains.

Outlaws Pirates Plains Plains Outlaws Kimberly Pirates Farms Howard Kimberly William Lyons The

Flood conditions deepen in Southern California valleys

Flood conditions in the Palo Verde and Coachella Valleys were serious today according to meager reports reaching railroad officials.

Los Angeles Palo Verd Coachella Valley California

Taft Takes Bench as Chief Justice of U S Supreme Court

The famous Taft smile returned to the bench as William Howard Taft was sworn in as chief justice of the United States. Associate Justice McKenna administered the oath after the court reconvened.

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair

Grandmother kept her hair dark and glossy with a brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur. By asking for Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound at drug stores readers can restore natural color with a simple comb through application, often overnight, with cost and effort minimal.

Wyeth

National League names umpires for series

Charles Rigler and Ernest Quigley were selected as the National League umpires for the series. NL President Hudler recommended them to Commissioner Landis today.

Rigler Quigley New York Charles Rigler Ernest Quigley Hudler National League Today Landis

Hitt Bull OVER WEEKEND

William Shay of Hudson avenue was arrested Saturday by Sheriff Parker at the request of Logan officials. Shay is wanted in a whiskey case and held until a Logan officer arrived to take charge. Elmer West, 12, of Sugar Creek, was sent to Lancaster reformatory after his father was placed in a state hospital for insanity. Howard Gutton and George Rudden of the Columbus police court testified before the grand jury in Athens against Stanley Bobo, arrested in Columbus for stealing a car owned by Mr. Stevenson of Nelsonville.

William Shay Hudson Avenue Parker Logan Shay Athens County Prisner Elmer West Sugar Creek Lancaster Reformatory State Hospital Howard Gutton George Rulden Columbus

Northeast Ohio Methodist Conference Plans Next Session

The Northeast Ohio conference of the Methodist church met in Massillon and invited holding the next session in Mansfield or Cleveland. Appointments were to be made late Monday and the conference would then adjourn.

Massillon Northeast Ohio The Methodist Church Mansfield Cleveland

Boy Dies After Tongue-Bite While Praying

In Celina Ohio Clyde Schoen two years old died after biting his tongue while praying. He fell and bumped his chin causing the tongue bite. The accident occurred today as the boy prayed at home.

Celina, O Clyde Schoen

Auto Crash Kills Father. Two Hospitalized in Dayton

John Kelly 45 of Springfield Ohio died when his car overturned near Dayton around noon. His 12 year old son and John Mahoney of Springfield were injured and hospitalized in Dayton.

Dayton John Kelly Springfield Ohio John Mahoney

U S Woman Presiding Over German Legation in Warsaw

An American woman, formerly Miss Catherine Birney of Washington society, now Baroness von Schoen, presides over the German legation at Warsaw. The baron is the new minister plenipotentiary of the German government to Poland.

Catherine Birney Washington Warsaw Baroness von Schoen Poland

Resolutions of Respect for J B Walden

Coolville Lodge No 257 I O O F adopts resolutions mourning the death of Brother J B Walden. The lodge honors his fidelity to order principles and duty and extends sympathy to his family. Charter to be draped for 30 days and notices to Athens Daily Messenger and family. Adopted September 30 1921 by R L Wolf W K Bingman A B White Jr Committee.

Walden Athens Daily Messenger Coolville Lodge No R. L. Wolf W .K. Bingman A. B. White JR

Rides Cost More in Portsmouth After Fare Ruling

Citizens paid six cents for a car ride in Portsmouth on Oct 3 after over a year of wrangling. the old fare was five cents.

Portsmouth

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