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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1921
Page
6
The advertisement asserts No-To-Bac stops all tobacco cravings by placing a tablet in the mouth. It promises full freedom from smoking or chewing and offers a refund if cravings persist, appealing to mental, physical, and financial benefits.
The Simplon Tunnel, a little over 12 miles long, links Switzerland and Italy as Europe’s longest tunnel. It enhances rail connectivity between the two nations and stands as a major engineering achievement.
A Union soldier recounts a covert escape through Confederate territory aided by an inflexible yet compassionate old woman named Wiley and her son John. They sheltered him, shared food, and arranged a treacherous night trek to Wolfe’s cabin, aided by hidden Confederate sympathizers. The escape included food, a secret cave, a lookout plan, and wary neighbors, ending with hope of reaching Union lines.
Ohio pastors and church groups forecast a robust winter and spring for new conversions. Interdenominational campaigns, house to house censuses, and cooperative outreach aim to reach homes not yet touched by the church amid a statewide push led by Rev. B. F. Lamb and Rev. C. W. Brugh.
At an October meeting the City Federation urged $15 monthly pay for Mrs. Woodworth, city marketmaster, for Sept to Dec, after unpaid work since June. Officials discussed funding, market self-sufficiency, and city costs, while notes on street paving and garage parking improvements were approved or debated.
October 4 marks births of Samuel Huntington third Ohio governor born Coventry Connecticut died Painesville 1817. Rutherford B Hayes born Delaware died Fremont 1893. Zenas Kent pioneer founder Kent died Kent born Middletown Connecticut July 12 1786. 1870 Marriage of Joseph I Foraker and Miss Julia Bundy of Jackson Ohio.
Cascarets promise a thorough physic without griping by morning. Relief from sick headaches biliousness gases sourness indigestion and constipation follows use.
Athens area ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney weakness. Customer Frank Miller of Mill Street testifies his back pain, cramps, and dizziness improved after using the product bought at Cline Pharmacy Co.
A reader signing as Edward Conley of Hartland West Virginia challenged earlier remarks about West Virginia conditions. The writer asserts accuracy, questions Sheriff Don Chapin of Logan County's whereabouts during a senatorial investigating committee visit, and defends miners stance on affiliation with the United Mine Workers of America.
Geo W Williams of Gloucester Ohio accuses Governor Morgan of being a tool of coal operators and big business. He denies Conley’s claim that the American Legion fought miners and argues Logan and Mingo counties fail to provide fair wages. He suggests thugs aid operators and predicts a harsh path for peace in the region. October 3, 1921.
Railroad detective Sam Shaw was freed by a grand jury after testifying that he shot and killed W Brown of Indianapolis in self defense. The incident involved a confrontation reportedly leading to Shaw's action and subsequent legal exoneration.
Report notes that certain color adaptable fish and frogs rely on vision to match their environment and lose their camouflage abilities if they become blind, highlighting the link between sight and color adaptation.
Beaumont visitor Beaum ont Herman Leffler visited Beaumont while Mr and Mrs Walter Backus visited Carbon Hill on Sunday. Neil Withem Ben and Jess Ryan visited friends at The Plains. Miss Minnie Jones of Glouster dined with Mrs Anna L Withem on Wednesday. Harry B Welfe of Lancaster circulated among friends on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Leslie Thomas of this place attended a Circle Hill dance Saturday night.
The talesmen chosen are William Watkins W S Cressen H M Roach John Spaulding George Mcullins Jacob Sherman C M Pierce and Dana Baird. The grand jury is now at work in the Carthage area with Seld Athens and L H Allen named in connection.
Dr H R Wilson of Ohio University won a $1000 Chevrolet touring car from the K T Crossen post of the American Legion. He called a Legion meeting, then donated the car back for resale with twenty percent of the proceeds to fund Legion Band instruments and equipment. The post commander and officers praised his generous act and thanked him.
Hartford Connecticut October arrest report states Thomas F Meaullife a federal prohibition enforcement officer for Connecticut was arrested by state police for allegedly accepting a bribe.
The grand jury for the October term opens tomorrow with foreman Carl Gardner of Dover and members A C Davis Troy J E Faultz Troy H H Wharff Rome Ben Morgan Trimble Henry Burch among the panels.
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