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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1922
Page
2
A Lake Michigan reader reports lasting relief from irregularities and weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash. She recalls being treated by a family physician without improvement, then notes full recovery and encourages others to consider the remedy if doctors fail.
The state highway department has rapidly spread lime bound with tar on roads north and south of Athens. For miles of old brick roads no stone was used to smooth the surface, simplifying the overhaul in the past week.
County auditor files show declines in cattle horses sheep and hogs from last year with Ames leading in cattle at 2053 head valued at 55210 while hogs total 5597 countywide. Poultry flocks and feathered fowls not fully listed though Athens reports 20 hogs and various towns with limited livestock.
County auditor Fred Cornwell notes lower figures this year though honesty of tax returns may be faulty. The county contains 81 624 chickens valued at 56 815 dollars averaging 76 cents each. Troy leads with 11 699, Lodi 9 058, Ames 8 519, Carthage 8 449, Athens 446 and 395 in the remaining area.
A severe storm in the central west disrupted telegraph and telephone service in Pittsburg and surrounding cities. The Postal Telegraph company reported one circuitous route to Chicago via Cincinnati and Jacksonville with another unstable link to Cleveland. Western Union also faced widespread outages during the forenoon.
Ohio officials say a 1912 constitutional amendment on mineral regulation grants broad power to control mining and pricing. Legal experts expect Attorney General Price to clarify the scope, as governors await guidance on potential price fixing and market controls for coal, oil, gas and other minerals.
A freight car split in Cherbourg station when struck by another car, releasing six adult lions belonging to a traveling circus. Lions wandered yards and platform, some townspeople armed, police prepared to act, but the beasts reportedly settled when they entered another car.
Mrs Aughtry in Ware Massachusetts spotted a six inch tarantula on a window sill while soothing her child. W J Aughtry the husband killed the creature with a broom at their No 81 Main Street home.
Economists estimate a 6 billion dollar shortfall in stores and residences from 1914 to 1922. The chart linked to permits shows 1918 plunged 90 percent below normal as wartime costs and diverted materials halted new work. Continuous high activity is expected for years, with skilled tradesmen in steady demand.
Athens board of education offers a reward to anyone who provides evidence leading to arrest and conviction of youths vandalizing public playgrounds. Supt. C. E. Stailey urges parents to warn children to use grounds with care as they belong to the community’s children.
Regular services will be held Sunday at the Church of the Good Shepherd corner Carpenter and State streets with Rev. A. H. Marshall conducting. Church school begins at 9 o clock and communion with sermon follows at 10 30 o'clock.
St James' Church of Evansburg Pennsylvania offers space for 800 automobiles, expanding parking options for parishioners and visitors. The facility enhances access to Sunday services and church events in the Evansburg area.
Heavy rain delayed West Union street paving but Friday work neared completion with one day left for concrete and brick laying. Col rt street remains in use by traffic along the route as crews finish the foundation and prep for travel.
Rittman Ohio September 1 Mayor Shackleford refused two churches permission to show a motion picture on Sunday evening after church workers backed blue law enforcement. Alphus Goffinet fined 25 dollars for Sunday operation of his theatre. he offered free use of the theatre to those responsible for the arrest to show the banned films.
Temperatures rose in Athens county with highs reaching 84 degrees on Thursday and a Friday morning reading near 60. The forecast calls for thunder showers Friday night or Saturday as warmer conditions continue.
Striking railway shopmen clashed with strike-breakers in Memphis Tennessee early this morning. One man was killed and many others injured as fighting continued with few details available.
Describes an afternoon or dinner party dress pattern with an uneven hem created by side insert panels. Available in crepe de chine satin crepe meteor georgette tricotine serge tafteta velveteen with satin, cut in 6 sizes 34 34 38 40 42 44. A 38 inch size needs 5 yards of 40 inch material. pattern mailed for 12 cents.
The congressman of the Tenth Ohio district invites applications from district residents aged 16 to 20 for admission to the Annapolis Naval Academy. Examinations will be held in February and April 1923. Address applications to Hon. I. M. Foster, 416 House Office Bldg., Washington, D. C.
Washington September 2 state department official denial that the United States intends to intervene in Cuba. No ultimatum has been served on the island republic through General Enoch Crowder or anyone else.
Orchard men in Athens county report late peaches plums and pears ripening rapidly. Some peaches are entering market now and are of good quality. Recent rains have aided the late fruit development notably.
Two severe electrical storms swept Athens overnight into Saturday bringing heavy winds. The hilly terrain limited damage locally, but reports from the northern level country were less favorable.
Charles Gustav William Lind died in New York in his 73rd year and was noted as Jenny Lind's brother the famed Swedish Nightingale. He recalled her sending money home and kept thousands of clippings about her triumphs. His career included meat business work and later janitorial duties.
Worcester Mass. wealth real estate dealer Mike Zieve was placed on court ordered probation reporting each Saturday night to a probation officer after fines failed to deter him from building law violations.
A Michigan resident details severe pimples and itching on face and arms that spread into sores. After failing prior treatments she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and recovered, praising daily use, with Cuticura Talcum for powder and scent.
Mrs W H Jewett will assume leadership of the English department at the M and N high school in McConnelsville. She traveled with her daughter as far as Parkersburg, continuing her journey afterward.
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