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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1921

Page

3

Military Funeral for Private Harry Collins in Neilsonville

The body of Private Harry Collins arrived in Neilsonville this morning at 9 30. A military funeral under Glenford Dugan Post will be held Sunday at 9 30 at the Methodist church. Rev. Paul E. Kemper will preach the service. It is expected to be one of the largest funerals in the city as Collins was a young man with many friends deserving tribute.

Harry Collins Glenford Dugan Methodist Church Paul E. Kemper Collins

Resignation of C. L. King manager Ralph Marshall

Ralph Marshall resigns as manager of the C. L. King Furniture Store effective November 1. He served 14 years with the company in Nelsonville, where he has friends and regrets his departure to Sugar Grove to lead Johnson & Beverage store.

Ralph Marshall C. L. King Furniture Marshall C. L. King Co Nelsonville Johnson & Beverage Sugar Grove

Episcopal Church Notice Promotes History Talk and Services

Church school at 9 30 with Miss Mabel Poston as superintendent. Evening song at 7 with Rev Arthur Marshall officiating. Cordial invitation to all friends. Address will cover church history and related topics. Rev Marshall regarded as fluent and knowledgeable. Choral service included.

Episcopal Church Mabel Poston Arthur Marshall Marshall

Presbyterian Church Rally Day and Sermon Topics

The pastor preaches at 10 30 on Advance agents of Christ. At 7 Elder Hudson returns from the Synod of Ohio in Cambridge to share impressions. One week from Sunday is rally day in this church.

Presbyterian Church Christ Hudson Ohio Cambridge

Lewis Paulson Bout Set For Nelsonville Opera House

Lieutenant Lees and Sergeant Stable wired for ringside seats for the Lewis Paulson match to be held in Nelsonville Opera House next Wednesday night. They plan travel to Athens by bombing plane Saturday and stay until Sunday noon. Promoter Hart of Columbus reserved seats for his party. Paulson boasts of form and superiority. Lewis vows to teach the Norwegian a lesson.

Lees Stable Dayton Lewis-Paulson Nelsonville Opera House Athens Nelsonville Hart of Columbus Paulson Hocking Valley Lewis Purdue

Funeral Plans for Comrade Collins Held by Legion Post

The body of Comrade Harry Collins arrived this morning. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM. Legion members and ex-service men urged to attend in uniform if possible or civvies. Band from Athens to perform. Meet at Legion Club Rooms by 1 30. Krag rifles ordered by the Post expected to ship soon from Rock Island Arsenal to equip the Post.

Harry Collins Legion Athens Fifth Army Krag Rock Island Arsenal

Keplar and Wells at Lancaster Fair

Miss Mayme Keplar and Leona Wells with Mr and Mrs Lon Keplar and Mrs John Ficke spent Friday at the Lancaster fair.

Mayme Keplar Leona Wells Lon Keplar John Ficke Lancaster Fair

Notable Local Movements Touch Various Residents

Arthur Hawkins visits New York City for matters with Nelson ville Dry Goods. Mrs. C. E. Weltzheimer and her young daughter stay with her mother in Ironton. C. E. Bennett Mrs. Joshua Spencer and Misses Catherine and Margaret Spencer drove to Columbus and stayed with Mrs. Bennett at Mt. Carmel hospital.

Arthur Hawkins New York City Nelsonville Dry Goods Company C. E. Bennett Joshua Spencer Catherine and Margaret Spencer Columbus Bennett Mt. Carmel Hospital

Elizabeth Kaelin Visits Cleveland for Two Weeks

Mrs. Elizabeth Kaelin is spending two weeks in Cleveland for an extended visit. She plans to tour the city and visit local points of interest during her stay.

Elizabeth Kaelin Cleveland

Weekend visit of the Jacksons to Lancaster

Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson are weekend guests of the latter s parents Mr and Mrs Joe Sharp at Lancaster.

Frank Jackson Mrs Joe Sharp Lancaster

Class Party at Christian Church Social Rooms

Thursday evening the Sunday school class of Mr. Mechman enjoyed games music and a two course lunch for thirty five members. Mr Mechman leaves Monday for a vacation and will be greatly missed by the class.

The Christian Church Mechman

Plea Guilty Entered in Liquor Charge

Fred Drescher, who had pleaded not guilty earlier, appeared before Mayor McCune and changed his plea to guilty for selling liquor. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs.

Fred Drescher McCune

Woman's Relief Corps Call to Attend Monday Meeting

All members urged to be present Monday night at 7 o'clock at the K P hall for a scheduled gathering in the organization’s venue.

Woman’s Relief Corps K. of P. Hall

Willing Workers Bible School Meeting At Mrs Brickles Home

The regular monthly meeting of the Willing Workers of the Christian church Bible school was held at Mrs Ethel Brickles home on Chestnut street. After the business session a social hour followed with members including Mrs Frank Murphy teacher Oma Beagle Hannah Thomas Tish Dilcher Emily Reed Edith Patton Belle Sibert Olive Sibert Maybelle Dalton Hazel Patton Ruby Beagle Goldie Kuhn Ethel Brickles and Mame Coleman.

Plunkett to preach Sunday at International church

Mrs. Sarah Plunkett wife of the pastor will preach at both morning and evening services as an ordained minister of the International church. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m class meeting at 2 30 p m and an evening service at 7 p m All are welcome.

Sarah Plunkett Plunkett International Church

Bereans Bible School Opens Three Month Contest

The Bereans at the Christian Church launch a three month contest with a Canton class. It is the men’s class of the world’s largest Sunday School. Morning worship at 10:30 announces Some Open Doors. Evening service at 7:00 features Who Is the Hypocrite. Jr. and Sr. C E Societies at 6:00.

First M. E. Church Service Schedule

Paul E. Kemper, pastor. Sunday school 9.30 A M. Morning worship 10.30 A M with theme Fellow Laborers With God. League 6.00 P M. Class meeting 6.00 P M. Evening worship 7.00 P M with theme Deliverance From Power of Sin. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7.00 P M.

M. E Paul E. Kemper

West Side E. S. P. class defeats Futures Class 13 to 0

The husky E. S. P. class from Central Avenue Church defeated the Futures Class of the Christian church 13 to 0 this morning. The score was 7 to 0 at halftime, with West Side adding another in the second half but failing to kick goal. Futures held safely the rest of the game.

Husky Central Avenue Church Christian Church West Side

Funeral for Roy Sampson in Jacksonville Sunday

Roy Sampson 28 of Trimble township will arrive today on train No 2. His funeral will be held Sunday at 2 PM at Jacksonville Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Sheldon, with burial in Taylor Ridge Cemetery. Frank McCann Post American Legion will honor the military service. Sampson was son of Thornton Sampson of Greens Run.

Roy Sampson Trimble L. R. Andrews David Evans Jacksonville Jacksonville Methodist Church Sheldon Taylor Ridge Frank McCann Post American Legion Thornton Sampson Greens Run

Murray Hands Glouster Stiff 14-0 Setback

Murray high school defeated Glouster on Murray grounds yesterday afternoon by 14 to 0. The Glouster team fought hard but the Murray players proved heavier and more decisive.

Glouster Murray High School Murray Grounds Murray Boys

Evangelist E L Taylor Leads Trimble Church Meeting

Crowds attend at the Church of Christ in Trimble where Rev. E L Taylor of Tennessee preaches with notable ability. Baptisms are planned after services tonight. Tonight’s topic is Ex cuses and Sunday night will cover The Two Laws Why Can't We Be Saved Under the Old Law. Everyone is invited and the meeting will continue through the coming week.

Church of Christ At Trimble E. L. Taylor Tennessee

Rich Russians Pay Millions for Goods and Goods Prices

Moscow reports show price chaos with luxury items affordable and essentials expensive. Women’s clothes run from 1,000 to 2,000 dollars, men’s suits from 1.3 million to more rubles, while breadline staples and meat command high sums amid shortages. Fruit is common, ham scarce, and fish cited as important, with ruble figures noted in local funds.

Russia Moscow

Three Appeals Court Affirms Three Common Pleas Decisions

The Court of Appeals here this week affirmed three judgments from the common pleas court. Cases include Joseph H. Christian versus Crystal Christian a divorce matter Ed Gillespie versus The Poston Consolidated Coal Company and Robert W Calvert versus Charles N Winner et al trustees of Rome Township. The court is considering additional Athens county cases.

Common Pleas Court Court of Appeals Joseph H. Christian Crystal Christian Ed Gillespie The Poston Consolidated Coal Company Robert W. Calvert Charles N. Winner Rome Township Athens County

Ohio farm homes gain in water and telephones

Ohio farms show high telephones and running water, with western states leading in autos and tractors. C E Lively of Ohio State University notes Ohio ranks tenth in farm autos and seventeenth in tractors, with 62 percent of farms having telephones, 16 percent with running water, and regional differences reflecting necessity and convenience.

Ohio C. E. Lively Ohio State University Lively United States Union South Carolina Alabama Wisconsin North Dakota New England Vermont

Patrolman O'Connell Faces Robbery Charge

Cleveland officer John J. O'Connell was booked on robbery charges for a holdup four months prior to his police service. The case places him in the ongoing investigation of a city crime. The charges allege he participated in the crime before joining the force.

Cleveland John J. O’connell

Misfortune Seizes Cleveland Family in Funeral Straits

Mrs. Mary Janowski dies leaving seven children unable to fund her funeral. Father John Janowski vanished after seeking work in Charleston West Virginia. The death is blamed on hardship. A son-in-law serves a manslaughter sentence and another son recently died in a fire.

Cleveland, O Mary Janowski John Janowski Charleston W. Va

Railroad chiefs deny submitting fallacies to Senate panel

Daniel Willard of Baltimore and Samuel Rea of Pennsylvania faced charges from Frank Warne of the railroad brotherhoods that they presented statistical fallacies to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on rail earnings and expenses. A hearing disclosed a statement from W G Lee predicting an unavoidable railroad strike, deemed an unspeakable disaster by Senator Cumming as the committee weighed the broader impact.

Washington Daniel Willard Baltimore & Ohio Samuel Rea Pennsylvania Railroad Frank Warne Railroad Brotherhoods Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Patch W. G. Lee Senator Cumming Iowa

Wicked Old Buffalo Slain by Owner in Wyoming

Geronimo, the notorious buffalo bull owned by Charles Irwin of the Y-6 ranch near Cheyenne, Wyoming, was killed after a spate of cattle losses. The animal, famed for escaping fences and injuring livestock, was captured and executed, with his head mounted and his hide used as a rug.

Cheyenne Wyo Geronimo Charles Irwin Y-6 Irwin Buffalo

Forger Case Tangles Advance Agent Jack Brunswick

Traveling salesman Morris Boggs identified advance agent Jack Brunswick as Jack Gordon, a suspected forger who fled Circleville last year after forging a check and leaving town without paying a hotel bill. Brunswick was arrested Friday night and held until Circleville’s chief confirmed the mistaken identity this morning.

Jack Brunswick J. M. Cady Morris Boggs Jack Gordon Circleville Boggs Gordon Brunswick Opera House

Local Notes From Sharpsburg Area Farm Life and Community

Sharpsburg R D 2 reports farmers busy sowing wheat and husking corn. An infant son of Frank Lewis of Plantaville died. funeral at Mt. Hermon led by Rev. Williamson. Reunions and visits occur with neighbors from Glouster Decatur Morgan and Marion. A daughter was born to Arch Croston and wife on Selby Heights Farm. Fawcett retires due to ill health, moving to Chesterhill. Roads critique contrasts Morgan and Athens. Prof A D Selby spent the week farming local acreage.

Frank Lewis Plantaville Mt. Hermon Williamson Henry Burns Glouster George Brooks Hiram Thompson Decatur Ikey Grimes Strode Morgan County Cora Peters Aine Palmer Marion Grimes Athens Sharpsburg J. R. Edgerton Richwood Lillian Bardin Joe Beard Gon

Athens Moose Lodge Holds First Banquet in Town

The Athens county Moose Lodges held their first banquet hosted by Athens Lodge No 1399. Attendees included Glouster Lodge No 1197 members and visitors from West Virginia and other parts of the state. The meal featured oysters celery coffee milk and various items. The Glouster team presented the obligation and degree work. Athens Lodge 1399 has grown to over 150 members as District Supervisor L H Duffield plans another large class soon. Duffield will travel to Pittsburg to obtain instructions and supplies for district lodges.

Athens County Moose Athens Lodge Order of Moose Glouster Lodge West Virginia Glouster L. H. Duffield Duffield Pittsburg

Texas Town Has a Great String of Good Ball Players

Mesquite Texas, a town of 350 near Dallas, has produced 27 native baseball players including Babe Polly, Mike Erwin, Jack Kimbell and Buddy Napier. Numerous minor leaguers like Ewell Gross, Lawrence Parker, Don Gross, Charlie Porter and Cy Watson also hail from the community. The town also fields an amateur team that has challenged any state club to a five game series for a large purse.

Dallas Tex Mesquite Texas Babe Polly Mike Erwin Brooklyn Jack Kimbell Pittsburg Buddy Napier Cincinnati Ewell Gross San Antonio Lawrence Parker Don Gross Ranger Charlie Porter Chief Porter Springfield Cy Watson Twirler

Family tragedy shocks Sardinia as man shot dead

Wesley Guillermine, 38, jailed in Georgetown by Sheriff Ed Nel after Lee Guillermine, 40, was shot to death in his Sardinia home. His wife and five children were in the room when the shooting occurred.

Sardinia Wesley Guillermine Georgetown Ed Nel Lee Guillermine

Visitors In Mountville Visit Perley Wogen's Guests

Mr and Mrs Perley Wogen were Sunday guests of Frank Rardin and wife in Mountville.

Mountville Perley Wogen Frank Rardin

New Pastor Will Preach at West Side on Sunday

Rev H D Wintermute arrives in the city and will preach at West Side Church for the first time Sunday. The new pastor from near Mount Vernon has preached in Cheshire and comes highly recommended to Athens. He succeeds Rev Browning who led the Central Avenue church for two years with anticipated two services.

H. D. Wintermute Central Avenue M City Mount Vernon Cheshire Athens West Side Wintermute Browning Central Avenue Church

British shift in attitude toward Harding disarmament talks

The Daily Chronicle editorialized that Lloyd George’s visit signals grave earnestness about President Harding’s disarmament proposals. It praised the Irish peace negotiations as a fitting overture to Washington and highlighted the hopeful tone of British policy.

London Daily Chronicle Lloyd George Harding Washington

Blue Devil Laundry Detergent Ad Claims Very White Clothes

An old ad fragment promotes Blue Devil detergent with a 10-10-6 formula. It urges giving clothes a chance to become very white after one use and highlights cleaning power and product identity.

Adopt steel corsets to protect officers in NY

New York reports steel corsets as bullet proof protection for police. Ten pairs were bought after tests proved their effectiveness and will be issued to bomb squad Italian squad and loft squad members in emergencies.

New York

Woman refuses Fifth Avenue yard sale cat plays center

A New York woman who owns a 50 foot frontage yard on Fifth Avenue at 39th Street refuses to sell claiming her cat needs space to play. Real estate men estimate the property at about $750,000 in the city’s premier shopping district.

New York Fifth Avenue 39Th Street

Toledo man charged in five robberies

Eugene Lally twenty one of Toledo Ohio is in custody here charged with five robberies. Lally was arrested while attempting to pawn a $1500 diamond ring alleged to have been stolen.

Toledo Buffalo N. Y Eugene Lally Ohio Lally

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Neilsonvillie News Aviators C. E. Weltzheimer Little Daughter Ironton E. Carpenter St W.R. Co International Holiness Church Emmett Noon Belle Lehew Hollister Roscoe Herring Bellefontaine S. A. Park Ee Parsonage Herring Parks W. H. Hoon Bishopville Corning Hemlock Hugalang John Graudenz United Press Miss Ruth Brady Ruth Brady Central America Alboa Panama Canal Zone Fatty San Franisco Gavin McNab San Francisco Roscoe Arbuckle Virginia Rappe McNab Los Angeles Arbuckle Sharpsburg R. D England Starr’s Photo Studio Nelsonville, Ohio Columbus St J. E. Zeller Bell Citz
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