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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
4
As federal troops arrived, West Virginia miners' armed resistance dissolved. The era’s crisis stemmed from perceived industrial oppression and operator control. Officials must now build a reliable justice system in mining regions to prevent future uprisings.
The piece argues for a coordinated relief effort across communities to direct aid to truly needy individuals. It warns that profiteers will exploit hardship and urges giving through accredited charities which can investigate and allocate funds properly.
Two miners watch a novice golfer struggle in a bunker as seven shots fail. He makes an eighth attempt, lob lob, and the ball rolls into the hole, prompting the remark that he has a devil of a job on now.
Willie Hopking, ten, brushes his own hair and washes his ears without help. His mother found him brushing his hair and he explained that Mary Brown told him he was good looking.
The quotation distinguishes male behavior by consequences: a man who attempts a kiss and escapes is a man, a brute if caught, a coward if he would succeed but does not try, and a wise man if he would fail even if he tried. It reflects on ethics and social judgment.
A street corner speaker spoke from a taxicab back seat and grew more nervous as the driver and the speaker watched their watches. The driver finally started the engine and drove him away. The piece ends with a jab about speeches in cabs lasting eight minutes and diplomats who cannot even say no.
Z L White, 83, prominent Columbus businessman, died early today after a brief illness. Death was attributed to anemia in a death announced from Columbus.
Logan based Hocking Oil Company has chosen the Wright farm in Marion township for its first location. Drilling could start Tuesday or Wednesday next week as work accelerates on the rig. The firm holds 2,400 acres nearby with a contract to drill two wells. a second location is not yet chosen.
Ivin Thomas 21 and Mert Rollins 20 of Point Pleasant West Virginia were arrested Tuesday evening by Officer Notestone while attempting to buy cartridges for a revolver. Each man found to possess a revolver, arraigned before Mayor Miller and bound over to the grand jury on $200 bonds after pleading guilty. They claimed self defense with no prior trouble and reported two years of work as section hands on the Hocking Valley.
Logan Legion post commander Captain C F Lauer is named to a five member committee on constitutional revision at the Legion convention in Toledo from September 25 to 27. He also serves on the standing committee on Americanization and has led Logan Post to prosper through strong Legion work.
L E Radekin filed for divorce from Esta Radekin charging gross neglect and interference with his veterinary business. He says she barred other ventures and nags him, hindering opportunities. They wed in Gallipolis on August 1 1912 and have lived in Logan where he practices veterinary surgery.
Postmaster H G Hansel tendered his resignation on Tuesday to take effect September 10 as his successor is expected to assume duties. Appointed by President Wilson, Hansel served a first term and was renewed for a second. The Republican executive committee endorsed George W. Christman for temporary postmaster over A B E Hull with Congressman Ricketts also backing Christman. Christman resigns as committee chair and the vacancy was filled by
Ed L Francis of Greendale is chosen in a local selection. The report notes his eligibility and the community context surrounding the decision.
Paul A Spears Mrs A T Spears and W H Grandstaff arrived home after a two week tour through Eastern Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia visiting Wheeling Moundsville Fairmont Clarksburg Filkins and the Laurel Mountain. They traced birthplaces in Marshall county and covered more than 1000 miles.
Coach Geiger began pre season drills in Logan after school started, focusing on available talent. Only two players from last year graduated, leaving a solid nucleus as he plans a fast, creditable schedule with interested teams Aquinas of Columbus and Nelsonville high seeking spots.
County officials report thirteen Ward township schools lack instructors and plan a board meeting to pick suitable teachers from applicants. Other townships have adequate staffing, though some posts remain unfilled. Emergency certificates may be issued sparingly while schools open next Monday.
Word to the sheriff’s office says moonshine imbibers trouble at Coonville. Sheriff Larimer and the deputies left immediately for the place to stop drunkenness and gambling. Their return time was not known as the article was written.
A man picked up at the fair grounds by Deputy Huston was identified as Lee Hill of Athens County. Hill had left home and wandered to Logan, and was returned to his sister in Athens County on Tuesday after being found Monday.
The editor condemns West Virginia coal operators and their hired thugs in a Labor Day take on justice and brutality, contrasting peaceful Ohio celebrations with a harsh critique of violence by Baldwin Felts tools.
In a pointed letter GEO. W. WILLIAMS of Glouster Ohio accuses ex convicts and state machinery, led by governors, of backing operators against miners and their families. He cites Sid Hatfield’s killing, bail for alleged gunmen, and calls out Governor Morgan and Kilby linking to Baldwin Felts detectives. He urges action from the American Legion and notes threats to union leaders amid calls for self determination and fair wages.
Registration at John Hancock high school will be held next Monday and Tuesday. All students from the country who expect to enter this school must bring with them their grade certificates.
A witty quip notes that drives are named for their effect on business men, implying the exertion and pressure of outbound sales or travel routines. The remark hints at a culture of hustle and stress in commerce.
A day in Athens Ohio on Sept 7 records a trip to a colored barbershop a visit about parking and storage fees a debt repaid in silver news of Walt Ackley’s death a Methodist church funeral and a movie visit The writer reflects on sin and self worth as nightlife and social chatter fill the town torches the evening then ends with a moonlit walk and prayers
Loyal observer praises Hays for humanizing the postal department noting a recent incident where a three month old infant was brought to the office to be sent parcel post reflecting the administrator’s approach to service.
A late report credits Merrill Kerr and Frosty as heroes of a fire last night but it is not yet known who will receive the Carnegie medal. A bystander also mentions an uncertain remark about years on the fire engine.
A fragment notes a pharmacy scene yesterday afternoon with the editor and George Whipple in the back practicing with a swagger stick. The account suggests George is learning and hints at his demeanor.
A neighbor writes harshly about my writings calling them rotten and claiming they provoke her to take a cold bath afterward. She accuses me of sneaking around behind her back rather than facing me directly.
The writer laments an unexpected butterfly caterpillar entering a Floodwood room at night. Unable to get Mercer, they killed the insect with a hatchet. The creature lies mouldering near their home, likening the event to John Brown.
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