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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1921

Page

3

Kotsonaros Wins Crowded Nelsonville Wrestling Match

Greek champion Kotsonaros defeated Bill Hutton after fifty two minutes to claim victory at the Nelsonville opera house. Hutton wore down in the final minutes and fell a second time after a tough second fall. Preliminaries saw White and Jewitt draw, with several other bouts reporting mixed results as local wrestling talent drew praise from a warm crowd.

Kotsonaros Nelsonville Opera House Bill Hutton Utica Hutton Joe Stecher Paulson Sisson White Jewitt Carmichael Crouse Malone Miller Fabian Valkenburg Nelsonville Cal

Joe Dresher Fined for Possessing Liquor in Mayor Court

Joe Dresher drew a fine of $100 and costs for possessing liquor in Mayor McCune's court Friday. The report also notes guests Emma Blankenship from West Virginia and Mrs. Leighton Aumiller from Columbus visiting local residents.

Joe Dresher McCune Emma Blankenship Emma Burdett West Virginia Leighton Aumiller Columbus Will Burnelle

Christian Church announces homecoming and fall campaign

Pastor C. L. Johnson invites attendance at Bible school 9 30 A M and morning worship 10 30 A M with the sermon Too My Patch Work Evening service features Boys and Girls Zero Hour for youths Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 P M County convention of Athens County Disciples of Christ held at New Marshfield on Wednesday September 14

C. L. Johnson Christian Endeavor Society Athens County Disciples of Christ New Marshfield

College and Travel Sermons at Presbyterian Church

The pastor preaches at 10 30 A M on College What It Can and What It Cannot Do for One and at 7 P M on The Advantages of Travel Strangers welcome The Young People's Society meets to organize for fall work at 6 P M Sunday school is at 9 30 A M

Presbyterian Church

Methodist services to proceed as usual Sunday

Regular church services will be held Sunday at the Meth odist church. Rev L G Matheny will lead the morning pulpit and Rev Mr Howard will conduct the evening service.

Methodist Church L. G. Matheny Mr. Howard

Episcopal Church Sunday Services Notice

The Episcopal Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 A M and a church service at 7 P M on September 11 with Rev Marshall delivering the sermon.

the Episcopal Church Marshall

Marriage Licenses List From Counties Include Many Couples

A long list of marriage licenses shows couples from Athens Glouster Nelsonville Trimble Albany Jackson ville and The Plains. Names include Don Branscomb Wilma Featherstone Everett Lewis Chloie Nelson Reid Harris Edith Morris Pickering Lillie Rowan Fred Guthrie Mildred Tabler Carolyn Straub Eliza Cornell Frances Sands Pearl Helwig Clayton Dodds Charles Penn Thrillyer J P Jess Gilmore Grace Knight Ira Stuffbeam Harvey Lines Lawrence Olson Grace Rankin and others with ministers Rev C L Strecker Rev A Y Wilcox Rev B F Timmons and Rev F B Timmons.

Don W. Branscomb Miner Wilma Featherstone Carbondale T. R. Roberts Everett E. Lewis Bill Clerk Albany Chloie Nelson Athens A. Y. Wilcox Reid Ward Harris Edith Morris Pickering C. L. Strecker J. E. Frost Lillie Rowan B. F. Timmons Fred Guthrie Glouster Mildred Tabler Donald Wayman Bellview Carolyn M. Straub Nelsonville Eliza Cornell Frances Sands Trimble Pearl W. Helwig Clayton Dodds Farmer Lela Mitchell Charles Penn Thrillyer Murray Jy S. EB. Hodges J. P. Jess Gilmore Miner Glouster Grace Knight Jacksonville Pearl Helwig J. P. Ira Stuffbeam Sylvia Six Harvey A. Lines J. P. Lawrence W. Olson the Plains Grace G. Rankin F. B. Timmons

Escape at Port Clinton as power cruiser burns

Twenty passengers narrowly escaped today when the power cruiser Alton burned to the water edge on the lake near Port Clinton Ohio. The incident occurred September 10. Authorities investigated the blaze and passengers were rescued without serious injuries.

Port Clinton Alton Here

Buckeye Todd Wins 2:20 Trot at New Lexington

Buckeye Todd stallion owned by A. O. Rhoades won the 2:20 trot at New Lexington yesterday in a strong field. Trained and driven by Earl Roush of Athens the horse is a full brother to Todd Mack owned by James Westwater of Columbus and shows strong racing strain. Buckeye Todd is set to race at Newark soon and at the Grand Circuit events in Columbus this fall.

Bucyele Todd A. O. Rhoades New Jexington Athens County Fair Earl Roush Athens New Lexington Buckeye Todd Todd Mack James Westwater Columbus Newark

Dirt Falls From Us Use Blue Devil

A cryptic OCR fragment mentions dirt falling and a reference to Blue Devil with no clear event, date, or local context. No identifiable people or organizations are supported.

Blue Devil

Ruth Mougly Gained Fame Writer of Pageants

Ruth Mougay Worrell author of the Pageant of the Red Cross to be presented the last two nights of the American Red Cross convention in Columbus October 4 8. An Ohio product born in Portsmouth she has lived in Zanesville Athens Lancaster and Dayton and is daughter of Rev J W Mougey of Columbus. She taught elocution and dramatic art at Ohio University before marriage.

Ruth Mougey Worrell Columbua Ohio University At Athens

Washington Considers Treaty on Former Enemy Mandates

The State Department stated the American government is working toward a treaty with the principal allied powers regarding American interests in former enemy territory under mandates.

Washington State Department

Dempsey Chosen Referee for Kilbane Flush Fight

Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will referee the Kilbane Flush fight in Cleveland on September 17 after agreement with boxing commission and both fighters.

Dempsey Cleveland Jack Dempsey The Boxing Commission

Advertising drive for California Raisin Co. in 300 papers

S Q Grady sales manager of the California Associat ed Raisin Co. has closed a four month contract for a large advertising campaign on the use of raisins to be run in 300 newspapers.

New York S. Q. Grady California Associated Raisin Co

Olney Woolen Mills Run Day and Night Shifts

Olney Woolen Mills in Leicester operate both day and night shifts producing saltings and coatings for women's wear. Company heads announce no expected drop in production for the rest of the year.

Leicester Mass Olney Woolen Mills

Pine lumber industry shows growth over 1920

New Orleans reports from the Southern Pine Association state that 1921 shipments are 43 percent above 1920 levels and new orders exceed 1920 by 8 percent. Industry expects nationwide construction activity within weeks once labor disputes settle in several regions.

New Orleans Southern Pine Association

Building Boom in St Paul Wide Home Construction Surge

Building activity in St Paul reaches a peak unseen since the close of the war as costs are expected to hold firm next spring and the housing shortage drives a rush of new residences.

ST. Paul ST. Paul

Steel Tonnage Declines for U S Steel in August

United States Steel reports unfilled tonnage fell by 298,398 in August to 4,531,926. The June 31 figure was 4,830,324 and August 31, 1920 stood at 805,038, reflecting a drop from prior periods.

New York United States Steel Corporation

Japanese Ambassador Shidehara as Likely Delegate to Disarmament Talks

Washington Sept 10 Baron Kijuro Shidehara Japanese ambassador to the United States is expected to be among Japan s principal delegates to the disarmament conference the Japanese embassy announced today.

Dplomat Washington Baron Kijuro Shidehara United States Japan

Canton Visit Ties to Chicago Securities Case Denial

Charles W. French, facing charges in Chicago over alleged manipulation of millions in securities, arrives in Canton to meet with attorneys for Z. W. Davis, one of the accused, and denies any illegal operations.

Canton Charles W. French Chicago Z. W. Davis

Day Chief Arrives in Columbus for Prohibition Conference

Roy A. Haynes federal prohibition commissioner arrives in Columbus for a conference with Ohio enforcement officers.

Columbus Roy A. Haynes Federal Prohibition Ohio

Red Cross Provides Immediate Aid for Texas Storm Victims

Washington, Sept 10 The American Red Cross announced instant relief is available for victims of the Texas storm and flood.

Washington Texas American Red Cross

Test of Burke ton ton truck law in Ohio counties

Columbus reports a forthcoming test of the Burke ton ton truck law to regulate automobile trucks on state highways as it goes into effect in Cuyahoga county.

Cuyahoga County

Athens Congregation Invites Christian and Methodist Members

The Presbyterian church invites members of the Christian and First Methodist churches to worship there tomorrow as Dr Strecker is at the annual conference and the new minister is not yet in the city. The pastor will preach.

Athens Presbyterian Church Strecker Christian Church Christian First Methodist

Guernsey's Long Stand of Home Rule Noted

The island of Guernsey has enjoyed home rule for several hundred years, reflecting its historic autonomy and distinctive governance within the channel group.

Island of Guernsey

Strange Sights Seen by Expedition to Forbidden Land

A British expedition led by Col. Howard Bury explores Tibet and nears Mount Everest. They encounter friendly natives and discover ruins of an ancient fortress hidden in the Himalayas after leaving the lower ranges.

Forbidden Land Col Howard Bury Tibe Bury Mount Everest Himalayas Howard Bury Comesuere Kampa Dzong

Visitors at Nye Home Listed in Chauncey Welfare

Chauncey hosts a visiting group including Mrs. R. E. Nye of Buenos Aires and Mr. and Mrs. Geo Guthrie with son George Nye of Charleston West Virginia plus Mrs. J. A. Long and daughter Mary of Mount Vernon.

Nye Chauncey R. E. Nye Buenos Aires Geo. G. Guthrie George Nye Charleston W. Va J. A. Long Mary Mt. Vernon

Local Guests Dined At Chauncey Home Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Carter of Chauncey entertained week end guests including Fred E. Carter of Oklahoma City Belford Preston and Miss Elizabeth Carter of Columbus and Mrs Faye Ryan and daughter Marguerite of Buffalo New York during the visit.

B. E. Carter Chauncey Fred E. Carter Oklahoma City Okla Belford Preston Elizabeth Carter Columbus Faye Ryan Marguerite Buffalo N. Y

Methodist and Sugar Creek Sunday Schools Host Joint Program

A Sugar Creek Sunday evening program featured both the local Methodist and Sugar Creek Sunday schools. A large crowd attended with strong representation from Chauncey and Sugar Creek.

Sugar Creek Chauncey and

Courtney Couple Attend Indiana Church Convention

Rev and Mrs G B Courtney along with daughter Betty Jane returned to Chauncey from Columbus where Mrs Courtney visited relatives. Mr Courtney attended the Winona Lake Indiana church convention representing the Christian Churches of Orbiston and Green's Run where he serves as pastor. George Strawbaugh and Elmer Nida bought new Ford touring cars.

G. B. Courtney Betty Jane Chauncey Columbus Courtney Winona Lake Ind Christian Churches of Orbiston Green George Strawbaugh Elmer Nida

Mrs Mary Ragan Taken To Athens State Hospital

Mrs Mary Ragan of Chauncey was taken to Athens State hospital Friday morning. Her mind has failed for months and she has been tended by her husband Daniel Ragan and at the home of her nephew Wesley Trainer in Chauncey.

Mary Ragan Chauncey Athens State Hospital

Chauncey Residents Attend Homecoming at Old Family Home

Chauncey attendees at the homecoming near Wellston last Sunday include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cline and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Blackford and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Scott and son, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Schoonover and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Blackford and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Blackford and baby. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Allison Drake and children of Cincinnati, guests of the former parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Drake.

Chauncey Wellston Frank Cline Alex Blackford Geo. Scott Marion Schoonover Gerald Blackford Edw. Blackford Allison Drake Cincinnati J. A. Drake

Mrs Stalder and sister plan Columbus visits then on to Toledo

Mrs B S Stalder and her sister Mrs Nancy Bowden of Chauncey depart for Columbus to visit Mrs William Phillips. They then plan to visit Mrs Oscar Keaton in Fostoria and Mrs Edw Robbiner in Toledo. They may continue to Fort Wayne before returning home.

B.S. Stalder Nancy Bowden Chauncey Columbus Wm. Phillips Fostoria Oscar Keaton Toledo Edw. Robbiner Fort Wayne Ind

Christian Missionary Society Meets at High Street Hostess

Mrs. Elmer Nida hosted the First Christian church Missionary Society meeting on Thursday evening at her High Street home. Mrs. Guy Gardner led, with papers on China by Mrs. Nye, Mrs. Butts, and Mrs. Pendergrass. Luncheon followed for members including Mrs. Harvey Nye and others. Mrs. Henry Osborne was visiting Cincinnati with her niece Mrs. Wells.

Elmer Nida the Missionary Society of the First Christian Church High Street Guy Gardner China Nye Butts Pendergrass Harvey Nye Clarence Butts Floyd Nye Carl Shargy T. R. Hamilton Charles Fiske Leona Six Lloyd Pendergrass Garfield Grimes B. F. Ferrer Nida

Week End House Party Hosts Reach Guests in Chauncey

The Harvey Nye home in Chauncey hosts a week end gathering with guests including Mrs. Robert Nye of Buenos Aires Argentina visiting relatives in Cincinnati, Mrs. J A Long of Mt Vernon, daughter of the Nyes, and Mr and Mrs George Guthrie of Charleston West Virginia.

Hartvey Nye Chauncey Robert Nye Buenos Aires Argentine South America Cincinnati J. A. Long Mt. Vernon Nye George Guthrie Charleston W. Va Guthrie Lelah Nye

Visiting Bradfields Stay Over Sunday in East Converse

Miss Katherine L. Bradfield of Columbus arrived to visit over Sunday with cousin Miss Lucille Bradfield on East Converse Street. Mrs. Barney Hale hosted Needle Craft club ladies at their regular meeting last Tuesday evening. The Chauncey public schools opened with larger enrollment and thirteen teachers.

Katherine L. Bradfield Columbus Lucille Bradfield Converse Street Barney Hale Ruth Goodson Ladies of the Needle Craft Club Lab Lena Cunningham Chauncey Public Schools

New Storm May Strike Gulf Coast

Officials at the weather bureau could not confirm if the Caribbean hurricane that damaged St. Vincent near Puerto Rico would reach the Texas gulf coast. The storm is moving northwest from the Puerto Rico area.

Gulf Coast Washington Weather Bureau St. Vincent Porto Rico Texas Gulf Coast

Taxi Phone Now at Front Street Corner in Glouster

A taxi telephone has been installed at the Front street corner where all taxis stop, with the number L811 Citizensone -7-21. Sunday school is at 9 15 a m morning devotions at 10 15 a m and preaching at 7 p m. James Logue of this city was taken to the Columbus workhouse for an indefinite stay likely several months unless fines of about 150 dollars are paid after a disturbance at his Urbancrest home.

Front Street Citizensone James Logue Columbus Logue Urbancrest

Miner Hurt In Slate Fall At Poston Mine

Jesse E. Jewell of Millfield broke his right leg below the knee and dislocated the knee when slate fell at the Poston mine. Dr Crawford set the fracture. Marshal Williams arrested Logue. fined by Mayor Wallace and sent to the workhouse for inability to pay. Church services announced for Sunday at 9 10 16 with sermon Fruits of the Spirit and Echoes from Winona Lake.

Marshal Williams Logue Wallace Jesse E. Jewell Millfield Poston Dr. Crawford Church of Christ Winona Lake

Mrs Whitlatch Recovers After Columbus Appendectomy

Mrs Thomas Whitlatch nee Glenna Palmer of this city is recovering well after an appendectomy performed Thursday at a Columbus hospital. Reports received yesterday afternoon indicate she is doing nicely.

Thomas Whitlatch Glenna Palmer Columbus

Family visits amid travel and local mine half-day

Mr and Mrs Joe Mason of Hollister travel to Columbus with their four year old undergoing surgery there. Mine 256 operates a half day on Saturdays for miners meeting. Mrs Tom Hemsley and son and Mrs Earl Peugh visit Nelsonville relatives. Venus Phillips returns to Columbus from the city with her parents Mr and Mrs A B Phillips. Mrs Harry Skinner and baby from Columbus stay with relatives in the city.

Joe Mason Hollister Columbus Columbusospital Tom Hemsley Earl Peugh Baby Nelsonville Venus Phillips Mrs A. B. Phillips Harry Skinner Baby of

Sheriff Detains Billy Hays After Tuesday Booze Bust

In Nelsonville Billy Hays a colored shoe shiner was nabbed by Chief Pierson and fined by Mayor McCune for possessing intoxicating liquor. He failed to discard evidence including white mule and hair tonic leading to a liquor possession charge. Also, Glouster Lodge 1197 Loyal Order of Moose offers condolences for late William Welsh a charter member and active worker who will be mourned by his widow and children. The lodge plans 30 day charter drape and notices to Athens Messenger and Glouster Press.

Billy Hays Union Street Shoe Shining Parlor Nelsonville Pierson McCune Billie Glouster Lodge Order of Moose William Welsch Brother Welsh Athens Messenger Glouster Press

Looks Bad For Church Bulletin and Fatal Garage Slaying

The body of Carl Ausmus, an employee of Packard, was found buried under a garage floor at the rear of Harvey W. Church's home. Ausmus was with Bernard J. Daugherty when Daugherty was slain, raising questions about the church bulletin's part in the case. The report notes the grim discovery and ongoing investigation in Chicago.

Church Chicago the Body Carl Ausmus Packard Automobile Company Bernard J. Daugherty Harvey W. Church

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