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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1921

Page

9

Friendship Needle Club Hostess and Local Social Notes

Mrs. Herbert J. Parker will host the Friendship needle club at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Numerous visits and travel highlight society notices, including Mrs. J Claire Evans from Denver, Mrs. Val Davis to Cincinnati, and guests at various homes. Local clubs announce events with speakers from Public Health and Red Cross officials set for October 19 at University Terrace.

Herbert J. Parker Friendship Needle Club P. G. Drake Montrose Avenue Susanne Women’s Music Club College Auditorium Berry Robert I. Woodworth C. T. Moore Social Literary Club McDowell Lake Division the Red Cross Ohio Indiana Michigan Kentucky West Virginia C. L. Jones University Terrace

Hobson Study Circle Meets at Mrs Elkins Home

The Hobson Study Circle opened with America the Beautiful sung at Mrs. Harry Elkins home on Foster Place. A Social Literary club invitation to hear Dr McDowell of the Red Cross was announced for October 19 at Mrs C L Jones home.

Ohio University Inez Stedman Maud Skidmore

Social Literary club hosts by Mrs Hughes at High Street

Mrs Hughes of 9 South High street acted as hostess for the Social Literary club gathering on Tuesday afternoon. President Mrs J H was noted in attendance.

Red Cross Accepts Task New Red Cross Chairman Says Service Urgent

Columbus October 5 Judge John Berton Payne named by President Harding as chairman of the central American Red Cross committee outlines the priority of aiding soldiers and veterans and relief in Europe. He notes a duty of Americans to serve through the Red Cross.

Columbus Red Cross Army Navy Europe John Berton Payne Harding Central Committee of The American Red Cross Payne

Health is a Woman's Greatest Asset

Compare the cheerful healthy woman with the one in pain and fatigue. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as restoring health and strength to women suffering backache headaches and despondency. Every woman who suffers should consider a trial.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Grayson Plant Fills Orders From Across The Country

Grayson Company in Athens reports 115 workers earning $3,250 weekly while behind $60,000 in orders. The plant, expanding output to meet demand, will soon begin production of a Ray-Glo Water Heater to balance year round operations and boost prosperity.

Grayson Athens Grayson Company John Grayson Henry Zenner Chicago New York Washington

Ohio University Student Notified of Mother's Fatal Train Death

E H Eaves, a student at Ohio University, was informed by wire that his mother, 70, was struck and killed by a railroad train near her Ashland, Kentucky home. No further details were provided and he departed for home.

E. H. Eaves Ohio University Ashland Eaves

Death of Glouster farmer Thomas Biddison at 84

Thomas Biddison a prominent Glouster farmer died at his home around noon aged 84. He leaves a widow and 10 children. The couple had been married over 60 years with only one prior death in the family, a grown daughter.

Thomas Biddison Glouster Thomas Biddison Glouster Biddison

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Mansfield

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mansfield of 109 Morris Avenue was born and died on Monday October 3. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 PM and burial was in West Union Street Cemetery. The couple have four children, the eldest 13 years old.

Carl Mansfield Morris Avenue West Union Street Mansfield

Negro Attacked at City Dump Ends in Severe Injuries

Sheriff Parker responded to Herrold Place near midnight to a report of an assault on Joe Harris, Puerto mouth, who runs the city garbage yard. Harris fought off a masked, axe-wielding assailant while a companion described a hobo man entering the shanty and striking Harris twice on the head. Harris was treated at Ath ens by Dr. Goldsberry for a badly battered head after the axe handle broke.

Parker Herrold Place Joe Harris Portsmouth James Edwards Harris

Legion Band to Have Uniforms for 600 Dollars

The American Legion has cleared six hundred dollars besides the auto to fund Legion Band uniforms.William Silvas states the amount covers new outfits for the band, which has shown promise since its recent organization. Several contracts have been booked. On Armistice Day November 11 the band will perform here and in Corning.

American Legion William Silvas Corning

Cora Wattson Cleared in Bigamy Case in Columbus

Mrs. Cora Wattson alias Cora Winkle from Huntington West Virginia faced bigamy and perjury charges in municipal court. She was cleared on the bigamy count and pleaded not guilty to perjury before the case was dismissed.

Cora Columbus, CO Cora PD. Wattson Cora Winkle Huntington W. Va

Senate Panel to Take Up Railroad Relief Bill Friday

Washington October 5. The Senate interstate commerce committee will hear the administration's railroad relief bill at a meeting Friday announced by Senator Cummins today.

Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Cummins

Wild Bill Finsterwald Build Strong Ohio Eleven

The Athens coach known as Wild Bill inspires the Ohio team after a Syracuse tilt. Loomis trade disputed as fans note Ohio fought Syracuse hard, with Captain Gulick injured. Ohio drills intensively while Grover and Finsterwald push a tempered lineup toward a Bethany matchup before a tougher schedule ahead.

Syracuse Finsterwald Athens Loomis Fuller Purpos Ohio Bill Gulick Grover Bethany Wheeling Tom Morgan West Virginians

Law Breakers Are Not So Numerous

Chief Justice Taft told the Senate judiciary committee that violations of the Volstead act have increased federal court business by eight percent. He urged creating eighteen additional district judgeships to relieve congestion in federal courts nationwide.

Washington Taft Supreme Court Senate Judiciary Committee

Free Trial Offer For Asthma Relief Method

An advertisement invites asthma and hay fever sufferers to request a free trial of a purported method to end breathing difficulties wheezing and paroxysms. It states the trial is at no cost including postage and encourages mail-in requests regardless of age occupation or climate with emphasis on hopeless cases.

Free Trial Coupon Notice from Frontier Asthma Co

A promotional note offers a free trial coupon from Frontier Asthma Co located at Room 416G Niagara and Hudson Streets Buffalo N C. It invites recipients to send for the trial method.

Frontier Asthma Co Niagara and Hudson Streets Buffalo, N. C

Millfield ME Church Plans Rally Day Oct 9

Millfield Maine church outlines rally day on Sunday October 9 an all day picnic and basket dinner with Booster class music. The program starts with 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 preaching then 12 dinner 2 pm services led by Rev Dabritz and evening League services all welcome.

Millfield M. E. Church Dabritz Charce League

Father to testify against daughter in poisoning trial

In Twin Falls Idaho on October 5 Billy Trueblood father of Lydia Southard is slated to testify against his daughter who is on trial for poisoning her fourth husband Edward F Meyer. The case centers on the alleged Blue Beardess conduct.

Twin Falls Idaho Billy” Trueblood Lydia Southard

Community Notes From Athens and Surrounding Areas

Sunday visits and family gatherings fill local social pages. Miss Jennie Finney travels from Athens to visit sister Mrs. Harrison Davies while relatives from Murray City Buchtel and Nelsonville attend Aunt Grace Harley and Mrs. Hoch in Athens. A parent teacher meeting is set for October 7 at the school house as the community backs student welfare.

Atta Kern University New York City Geo. Kern Athens Jennie Finney Harrison Davies William Foster Murray City Lillian Donally Buchtel Grace Harley William Moore Patrick Moore Dabritz M.E. Church Grace Hardy Addie Donally John Dana Hoch Harry Lyons Joe Lucy Surgeon William Edwards Orbiston John Martin A. M. Bennett Glouster Ike Hoch Murray Newt Hoch Carl Bateman Nelsonville Parent D. W. Layton Akron J. H. Martin Howard Mayberry James 8. M. Buffington Mayberrys Iowa City Chicago Mayberry John Gabriel Sam Gabriel Zell Douglas Vern John Gabriel Sr Ruby Flora Chas St. John Ethel Sarah Batchelder Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints Wales Mill Clarence Farrow Newton Hoch James Hardy Mary McCall

Fire alarm bell triggered by smoke deemed latest firefighting appliance

A fire alarm bell that rings from smoke alone is described as the latest firefighting appliance. This device highlights advances in early smoke detection and rapid warning in fire incidents.

Local Notes From Harrisonville And Surrounding Towns

Harrisonville residents report visits and family news including Kate Talbott staying with sister Mrs George Shaw in Jacksonville for winter. Clint Gilkey and wife welcome a new baby. Mrs Derry in ill health after a heart attack. Mrs George Adkins dies. funeral at M E church and Wells Cemetery. Postoffice changes hands with E L Jewell as new postmaster.

Kate Talbott Jacksonville George Shaw Clint Gilkey Howard Hull Hawk Dane Carpenter Ad Forrest Rutland Harry Tufts Columbus Derry Lizzie Michael Little Son Bedford George Turner George Adkins Wells Cemetery M. E. Church Col Brooks Pete Peyton Crow Irvan Creek Grace White Abe Combs Will Turner Jerseyville E. L. Jewell Mrs. McCune Bent Carl Rush Diehl Downington

Hockingport church note and local visits

Rev BE Wilson preached at the Methodist Church on Sunday and the service is biweekly. A Belpre area party picnicked at Coolville Camp Ground then toured Mockingport and Dutton Spring. Locals share health updates, travels, and farm activity around Hockingport, Coolville, Parkersburg, and Marietta.

BE. H. Wilson Methodist Church Belpre Coolville Mockingport Dutton Harry Parker Austin Hall Deli Hall Edith Dunbar Mary A. Stone Otho Elliott Herbert McCullick Akron Charles Wayden Lew Humphrey Ira Conley Parkersburg Melvin Ice Amy Mary Wallace W. Va Esther Dunfee Fenn Barrows George Parker George George Dufer Hockingport Joe Keever Ethel Jessie Gladys Parker Joe Galvin Julian Adams Marietta F. M. Medley Dog Ridge

Dog Ridge Edges Hockingport In High-Scoring Diamond Bout

A recent game on the Hockingport diamond featured numerous errors and lively plays, ending with Dog Ridge victorious 13 to 12. Biz visitor M. Medley checked in at Bellaire during the visit.

Hockingport Dog Ridge M. Medley Bellaire

Mind Over Hair Declares Priority in Public Debate

A witty remark shifts focus from appearance to thought as critics argue substance outweighs style in political discourse. The quip highlights how voters value ideas over looks in evaluating candidates and public figures.

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