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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1922
Page
3
Miss Margaret Pugh and brother Paul of Columbus visited Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mann Snyder. Clara Huddleston and Reece Davis attended the wedding as guests. A dinner followed at the groom's parents home. The couple will reside at 118 12 West Washington street.
Mrs Carl Cookley Mrs Honeyfelt and Mrs Henry Lancaster leave for Columbus to attend the state meeting of the Parent Teachers Association. Cookley will represent Central School East and Lancaster West.
The Foreign Missionary Society meeting, postponed from last week, is rescheduled for Thursday afternoon with Mrs Retta Howe. Mr and Mrs Charles McCarty and son Jack of Athens visited Mrs Mary McCarty over the weekend. Frank Sater of Rockbridge and the Littler and Mann households hosted relatives Sunday. Mary McCarty returned from a week in Columbus with relatives and friends.
A West End parent-teacher association meeting is set for Friday afternoon at the West building. Organizers hope for strong attendance from residents and families connected to the school.
Mrs John Ruscoe held a Sunday noon dinner to honor her son Ruhl on his twenty first birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leonard Cooley Mrs Lizzie Cooley Tom Blake and Frances Andrews.
Mr Louellen Davis and Miss Jennie Dwinnell were quietly married Sunday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage in Sunberry Ohio by Reverend.
Miss Josephine Powers and Mr. Wendell Kelly Jr. were married at Pataskala Ohio Sunday afternoon at 3 at the Methodist parsonage Rev. Arthur M Mann off dating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs R D Dugan of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs R M Baker of Columbus. The bride was a tailoress employed by Rice the tailor. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs W H Kelly Sr and owner of the West End grocery. They are at home to friends in our city.
Glouster J W Bryson, 77, died at his home in Urbancrest after an illness begun last April. A Civil War veteran, he led Bryson Lumber Co with his son Frank after a career in lumber, hardware, and a stint as postmaster. Survived by widow Amanda Kempton Bryson and eight children. Funeral at Church of Christ in Glouster with Masonic rites, interment at Maplewood.
Members of Frank McCann Post American Legion prepare a big Armistice Day event on Saturday November 11 with committees assigned to ensure a major city occasion and thorough arrangements.
Mr and Mrs George Funk and daughter Charline of Columbus visit Mrs Funk’s parents Mr and Mrs C F Jonas. Mr and Mrs F H Biddison return to Columbus after visiting Biddison’s mother at Maplewood.
Athens county notes a moving wave of church homecomings as Oriston Christian church in Nelsonville hosts a full day event on Sunday October 15. Bible school at 934 AM worship and Lord's Supper follow with afternoon address by Rev C L Johnson of Nelsonville. Music from Chauncey High School Chorus Patton Tripletts Greens Run and local churches. Former members urged to attend with baskets for dinner and supper.
Last rites for the late Rt. Rev Bishop P. J. Penahue were solemnized in Wheeling West Virginia with unprecedented displays of love and sorrow from the entire community.
Public schools in Athens implement savings banks funded by local banking interests. Students insert coins to receive stamps, later exchanged for an interest bearing savings account credit. Weekly totals show Central $60.39 East Side $51.46 Training School $42.29 with top saver receiving a pennant.
James Ferguson of this city received word that Chauncey Ferguson died suddenly of heart trouble in Rocky Mount Virginia. He was 76 and survived by his companion nine sons and three daughters. Funeral and burial were held in Rocky Mount.
Mayor and Mrs Warren B Koons announce the arrival of a son named Warren Elmo at their High street home on Sunday night. Grandson to Mr and Mrs L C Strausbaugh of this city.
Mrs Karl Gardner hosts a Chauncey Christian church women’s gathering Wednesday afternoon at her home north of the city. All women urged to attend. Weekend guest Mrs Frank Settles of Columbus stayed with her mother Mrs Wilda Worden and family.
Mrs. Myra Six of Chauncey, widow of Oscar Six, was hospitalized at Athens Saturday after another accident. She had just recovered from a hip fracture and previously from both legs broken when a motorcycle struck her. Her daughter-in-law Mrs. Arthur Swart has cared for her.
Roy Crosser of Chauncey is constructing a 30 by 60 two story block on his Ellis avenue and Converse street lot. The first floor will house a general store and the second floor will be an apartment above.
Greens Run residents attended the homecoming event at the Christian celebration, with attendees focusing on community gathering and shared symbols of the occasion.
An advertisement claims Tysmol stops neuritis pain anywhere from back to limbs by topical absorption. It soothes inflamed nerves, restoring health without dope or poison. Sold by McKee Drug Co. and druggists for $1. Tysmol Company, 400 Sutter St., San Francisco.
Mrs Onezima DeBauchelle says charges that her character was not unquestionable insulted and humiliated her forcing the breaking of her engagement to Asa G Candler the Atlanta Coca Cola magnate and she will seek legal action to protect her name.
Justice agents in San Francisco awaited word from the Nicaraguan government about Miguel Sequiera self styled commercial envoy to the United States. He is linked to known activities in Nicaragua and the United States. The report notes official interest as of October 10.
At a White House conference on October 10 the administration said the United States will not get into trouble with the Republic of Panama over the Daugherty decision barring liquor from all American vessels.
Pittsburg Pa Oct 10 Criminal prosecutions were expected to begin soon against Guckenheimer distillery officials after Internal Revenue seized the Freeport plant on orders from Commissioner Blair. Government says over 100000 gallons of whiskey were released since 1921 with 6000 cases and 9000 barrels moved in possible illegal transfers. Records were confiscated and rushed to Washington for check-up.
Mrs. Roward Lammers, who vanished from her Madisonville home last Friday after telling her four children she would shop and return with gifts, came back last night to her husband and distressed children. She explained she left after a quarrel and had stayed with a sister, saying reading a newspaper tale of crying children moved her to return.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted authority to the Pennsylvania railroad to lease several subsidiary lines. Included are the Wheeling Terminal Englewood Connecting South Chicago and Southern Toledo Columbus and Ohio River Cleveland Akron and Cincinnati Cincinnati Lebanon and Northern Pittsburg Ohio Valley and Cincinnati Ohio Connecting Indianapolis and Frankfort Louisville Bridge and Terminal railway.
Clifford C. Emmich, former associate of George Remus, indicted by a federal grand jury for failing to file a 1920 income tax return and for perjury in the 1921 return. He allegedly underreported income as 2646 dollars while records show over 12000 dollars, amid a separate suit by Emmich against Remus for 10000 dollars.
Church event announces Trimble O homecoming on Sunday October 15 with morning worship at 9:30 a m and 11:30 a m song service and communion. Rev Spayd Chauney Minner lead service with talk by Rev Wilson Glouster.
A column blends humor and small town news. It jokes about pears, roosters, and hens while recounting neighborly exploits, a deadly accident, and playful disasters at a chicken roast. It mentions local residents, a lie detector joke, and praise for The Sunday Messenger.
Cincinnati October 10 Indictments charging Michael Hilsinger receiver for Schaller Brewing Co and two assistants with maintaining a nuisance and conspiring to violate the prohibition laws by manufacturing and selling real beer were returned by the federal grand jury. Samples of beer were seized at the plant weeks earlier and reports had said the brewery was closed, though that proved to be rumor.
London October 10. The Near East armistice conference at Madania is called a morass of intrigue and underground politics in a War Office report from General Sir Charles Harrington. He notes Turkish delegate Ismet Pasha obstructs talks on minor points while delivering conciliatory speeches. Prime Minister Lloyd George is said to plan a defence speech likely Saturday and to outline his political future. He is not expected to resign while the Near East crisis nears settlement.
Connett William Andrews of Athens visited on business last week. Elders attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Clark at Asbury last Thursday. Raymond Humphrey purchased a Ford. Little Miss Mable Malone hosted friends with ice cream and cake last Saturday from 2 to 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Malone. Jesse Carter was home briefly Saturday before returning to Chilliothe, fireman on the B. and CO. railroad. Mrs. Margaret Flick returned to Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Ritch Hoskins of New Straitsville visited the former’s parents here last Friday.
Medina October 10 Spencer voters approved a $70,000 new school bond issue by 269 to 188 after it was defeated in August primaries by 175 to 155.
Paris officials appeal to Premier Poincare to protest General Daugherty's ruling barring ships carrying liquor from entering the three mile zone off the American coast. France argues the measure violates freedom of the seas and conflicts with French naval provisions allowing a daily wine portion for sailors.
Ohio State University announces a fall enrollment of 7,680 students, the highest in the school's history, exceeding last year's mark by 289 as growth continues in Columbus.
Letters from Arkansas and Pennsylvania describe nervous spells back pain and weak health improving after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine. Women report regained strength weight gain and ability to perform housework and duties.
Mrs. T Forckier of 1916 N DeGaubigny Street New Orleans la says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her pains and allowed her to do her work without lying down. She recommends the product to friends with similar symptoms and improved wellbeing.
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