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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1922
Page
7
Mr. O. J. Hundley of 925 7th Street Portsmouth Ohio reports a notable ten pin strike in local bowling activity. The brief note highlights his score and the event context within the Portsmouth area bowling scene.
Mrs. Bertha Blancett, the only woman guide in Yosemite National Park, received official praise for quickly battling a brush fire on the Yosemite Falls trail. She saddled her horse, beat out flames with saddle blankets, used a trash can as a scoop, and formed a trench to separate fire from timber, aided by two companions, halting the blaze in an hour.
Superintendent Lewis wrote a letter of appreciation acknowledging her fine cooperation in handling the situation and suggesting the example should be held up for other guides to follow.
Advices from Tokio report Russian red forces captured Vladivostok after Japanese troops left the city. A Japanese warship stays in the harbor to evacuate residents if needed while arms stored there were handed to the red forces. American British and French sailors stand ready to land to protect interests.
A new oil lamp claims to emit brilliant white light superior to gas or electricity and tested by the U S Government and 35 universities. It burns 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene with no odor smoke or noise. Inventor E A Johnson offers a 16 day free trial or a free lamp to early local adopters including earning potential of 250 to 500 dollars per month.
Youngstown police report Joseph Bernard, arrested after identification from a bandit car license, involved in numerous robberies in Youngstown and Oil City. Authorities say Bernard confessed to many crimes including a jewelry-store sticking up in Oil City where a clerk was shot.
Harmony Fill and Mrs G K Thorpe visited Little Hocking on Tuesday. T J Foster and son Milo hauled for oil wells this week. C G Bent reports sheep killed by dogs over two weeks causing loss of dogs. Charles Harris sold his farm to Mr Stone of West Virginia. Millard Foster and family drove to Glouster to see Mrs Foster's parents Mr and Mrs John Mandry, with Milo and family accompanying to Chauncey to visit sister Mrs Arthur Swart.
Dayton man John Lumpkins credits Lithiated Buchu with ending nightly urination, reporting 15 to 20 trips a night reduced after a few doses. He describes passing up to 25 particles and claims the remedy acts like Epsom Salts, cleaning kidneys and bladder.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foster visited the Red Bush Sunday while S H Noland called on friends. Ozro Ator and M J Foster dug potatoes at the Watson farm and shared meals with T J Foster. Apple picking will end soon and rain delays wheat sowing. J B Jones made a Parkersburg trip delivering apples and J A Walker handles most nearby apple sales.
An old advertisement asserts eczema and skin eruptions vanish as blood cell counts rise, claiming S. S. S. builds red blood cells and cleanses the body. It features a Newark Ohio testimonial praising dramatic skin improvement and notes the product is sold in drug stores in two sizes.
Sunday visitors Stewart Wade Biggins and Ray Wetherell came to Columbus. Athens guests included Mrs. Madge Frost and Ward MelLain. Coolville business visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hatch. Funeral attendees from here joined Mrs. John Grosveyor at New England. Guyville guests were Mrs. Ora Ashcraft and children with sister Mrs. Charles McBee. John Norris moved his family to Everett Davis property in Athens. Archie McCune moved into a new house. John Wess moves into Press Winner’s house. Mrs. George Boles returned home after visiting Guysville. Wade Dean and family visited Ed on the home farm. Stewart Hi beat Jerseyville Hi 23 to 10 in Friday basketball.
Advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a preventive for colds grip or influenza. Box shows signature E. W. Grove and urges to ensure the label reads BROMQ. B0c.
Letter from 8. T. Beverage of Athens Ohio argues against a 295000 bond issue for a new high school and west end school, calling debt excessive. He notes current indebtedness of 272486.90, potential total debt 557186.90, and a yearly interest of 34049.21, affecting taxpayers and renters. He urges waiting for a more reasonable bond proposal.
The report notes Bates Rev Waterling delivered his standard sermon at the usual location on Sunday. Hickory Grove School makes steady progress with Mr. Enlow teaching. John Allen, homebound for some time, is gradually recovering. Irene Ator, Mary Tippie, Laura and Harold McClain from J H H S Athens visited over the weekend at home. Mrs V A Daub visited her sister Mrs Herman Ator and family. Mr and Mrs Charles Williams spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John McClain.
New York October 27 Syracuse and Penn State football squads practice in preparation for the meeting at the Polo Grounds tomorrow. Penn State is listed as a betting favorite.
United States Senator Pomerene cancelled his engagement to speak at Marton row on October 27 due to his respect for President Warren G. Harding, the report states.
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