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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1922

Page

7

Amended suit against Athens County Surveyor Baker proceeds

The William Hier suit to remove County Surveyor Fred R. Baker in Athens County Common Pleas will not be dropped. The amended petition filed late Tuesday adds 14 particulars accusing wasteful use of county lands, improper road materials, and incompetence in surveys and road management.

William Hier Canaanville Athens Baker Kimberly Jerseyville Road Athens County

Take a Grip Stiff, A Golf Grip Guide From The Pro

An instructional piece on selecting and sticking to a grip in golf. It discusses finger grips, thumb placement, palm versus finger techniques, and lessons learned from experiences with professionals like Harry Vardon. The author shares a personal evolution toward a unified grip to improve consistency and control.

Europe Harry Vardon la Boulie John F. Dille

Lunacy Charge Leads to Commitment of Timothy Readus

Timothy Readus, 80, was deemed insane after a confrontation at his home on West Washington street. He displayed a shotgun and a revolver during police detention as doctors prepared their report, and he was committed to the Athens state hospital.

Timothy Readus West Washington Street Candes Readus Athens County Parker Py McKinley Rs. Weadus Timothy McKinley Readus Johnson Athens State Hospital

Moonshine Makers Add Animal Manure To Distill Kick

North Carolina moonshiners add horse hog cattle and sheep manure to white lightning to increase kick. Prohibition officials report to Commissioner Haynes via Federal Prohibition Director Kohless in North Carolina.

Washington North Carolina Haynes Kohless

Local Notes From Nelsonville and Athens Area

Dana Nash of Nelsonville spent Friday with sister Mrs Rob Hawk. Anna Geisicke of Athens spent weekend with Mr and Mrs A M Humphrey. Charles Olson and Walter Oakley traveled to Athens. Oakley on crutches Saturday. Rain ends dust nuisance. Reynolds Lenigar family moved to Pete Erb house at Hocking and Roscoe Shields will move soon. Steve Popovich bought an Overland. County adds guard rails on the Ed Michael and Joe Hutchins bridge. Pat Moore of Athens visited parents Tuesday. Harold Barstow at Sheltering Arms hospital in serious condition after eye operation.

Dana Nash Nelsonville Rob Hawk Anna Geisicke Athens A. M. Humphrey Charles Olson Walter Oakley Reynolds Lenigar Pete Erb Hocking Roscoe Shields Steve Popovich Ed Michael’s Joe Hutchins Pat Moore William Moore Roy Hawk Harold Barstow Sheltering Arms Hospital

Primary building social and cat sale a success

Chauncey reports a large turnout of teachers and pupils at a Tuesday evening social in the primary building with a successful sale of splendid cats. Attendees Dave Smith William and Dave Collins George Leffler and John Kranyik drove to Lancaster for the fair. Mrs Henry Osborne visits daughter Mrs Everett Bingman and family in Ireland.

Dave Smith William and Dave Collins George Leffler John Kranyik Lancaster Henry Osborne Everett Bingman Ireland

Christian Endeavor to Hold Chauncey Church Session

The Christian Endeavor Society will hold a business and social meeting at Chauncey Christian church Friday evening with all members urged to attend. Herbert Wise is reported ill with pneumonia at his home in the city. Clarence Lopez and wife and baby visited The Plains and stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Loper. Mrs. Mat Kilpatrick of Logan visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Strausbaugh and sister Mrs. W. B. Koons. Mrs. Shafer of Sand Ridge visited her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Henry Staffinger of Chauncey. Mrs. Robert Hickson spent Tuesday in Athens with her daughter Mrs. Leo Bingman and family.

Christian Endeavor Society Chauncey Christian Church Herbert Wise Clarence Lopez the Plains John Loper Mat Kilpatrick Logan L. C. Strausbaugh W. B. Koons Shafer Sand Ridge Henry Staffinger Chauncey Robert Hickson Athens Leo Bingman Charity Woody Clarence Bobo Howard Stout Jesse Sisson Dart Sisson Albany Jesse Marshall A. L. Tewkshing J. W. Sheppard Mr. Sheppard Guy Crisby John Dye Columbus John Rawlings Columbia Township Arch Caster Albert Cline Coshocton John Cline Tf. T. Chase Sam Throckmorton Chicago J. M. Suett George Reeves Downington Elias Graham H. A Mound Hill Vinton County George Cahoon Wilkesville George B. Kayser

Mentho Sulphur Promises Quick Skin Relief

A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur for unsightly eruptions and rashes. The ad claims visible improvement next day and notes germ destroying properties. It urges getting Bowles Mentho-Sulphur from a druggist and using it like cold cream for eczema and itching.

United States Holds Vast World Gold Supply

The United States controls roughly forty percent of the global gold reserves, highlighting its dominant role in world bullion. This concentration underscores the nation's economic influence and mining history in securing precious metals.

United States

Death of Carpenter Jasper Robinson at Athens

Carpenter Jasper Robinson dies at Shal wring Arms hospital Athens last Wednesday evening. Funeral services at F B church Saturday 10 A M conducted by Rev Bob n. Burial at Webbardsyville cemetery. He was 68 and leaves a wife and one son Vester Robinson.

Jasper Robinson Shalwring Arms Athens F. B Bob N Webbardsyville Robinson Vester Robinson Esteel Boals

Cold Winter Signs Foretold by Animals in Pennsylvan ia

Pittsburg dispatch notes that in Allegheny county cows dogs and horses wear heavy coats signaling a harsh winter. Pullets moult rough feathering appears. hornets nests high in Kane and black caterpillar coats suggest deep snow and severe cold ahead.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Allegheny County Kane William C. Altman

Cannot Be Done to Cure Indigestion, Mayr Remedy Works

A skeptical patient distrusted doctors and medicines until persuaded to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. After use, all symptoms of acute indigestion and gas disappeared. The simple, harmless preparation removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded.

Mayr

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