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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1922
Page
2
Columbus observers report a shift from stay out until all return to work to a timed return. Local leaders say Roods Signing the Chicago agreement workers will resume when notified, and Pennsylvania shopmen are expected back within 30 days per union officials.
Police surprised three robbers early today as they cracked the safe of the Chappell Warren Co on St. Clair Avenue. One of the trio was captured after a gun battle.
In London and Angora a tense diplomatic standoff grows as Allied powers push the Turkish nationalist government to halt any invasion of Europe. Ankara demands that all occupied Anatolia and Thrace be returned to Turkey and insists on surrender of remaining Greek troops with arms, while seeking indemnities and accountability for atrocities. Officials in Angora reject any terms they deem unacceptable. An Athens dispatch notes Turkish blame toward the Greeks amid the crisis.
Refugees in Athens claim hundreds of Greek and Armenian Christians were executed by Turkish forces after alleged aid to the Greek army. An American witness reports headless Greek soldiers’ bodies and a Greek Orthodox metropolitan prelate killed and dragged through Smyrna.
Mrs Estella Risch shopped in Logan Thursday. John Rider and daughter shopped in Logan Saturday. Fred Foss party returned from Nelsonville. Willies Carpenter family near Lancaster visited Sunday. Barron family from Lancaster were in Cleveland and Toledo on business. Helping Wands WA church held a picnic in Picnic Hollow with a basket lunch. Foss, Mrs Sara Stalder visited Lancaster Monday. H C Tucker and daughters Columbus visitors Monday. Clara Taylor and son from Zanesville visited Bond. Joe Tucker from Columbus visiting here. Slattery family from Mt Sterling visited Ed here over Sunday.
Five lives were reported lost and damage estimated at 6 million dollars after a morning fire destroyed a 2000 foot federal wharf and a two story shed at the U S government army supply base on the river front in New Orleans. The blaze began in a box car loaded with burlap about 600 feet from the uptown end and quickly spread destroying the structure within half an hour.
Transactions list multiple transfers including Joseph M. Wood to Primus Es in Richland subdivision totaling 32 acres for $1, Athens S. Radford and D. S. James deeds with nominal sums, Charles Milk to Raymond Connett, Joseph F. Robinson to Clara Inbod en, A A and B A Person to Ross Brickles with several lots, and Thomas Leingas to Leo H. H. with unspecified details.
A series of property transfers recorded with names, parcel numbers or sections and nominal or specified consideration. Notable entries include Elizabeth McPherson to Leola McPherson at lot 12 for 100 dollars and George S. Bethel to George W Nye at lot 9 for 1020 dollars across nearby townships.
Miss Florence E. Allen of Cleveland becomes Ohio's first candidate for state supreme judge. Secretary of State Smith reports 83 615 signatures from 42 counties, ensuring her independent nomination for November. Coxey backs a U S Senate bid but only 4931 signatures filed.
The word Porte refers to the Ottoman government, officially called the Sublime Porte, named after the sultan's palace gate where justice was once administered. From French porte meaning gate, it is used to denote state authority as in Kemal Vagha’s Greek campaigns impacting Turkish arms and the Porte’s ambitions.
Columbus reports the state fuel commission has a new coal price of 4.50 per ton for priority orders. The figure shows a 50 cent drop since the fair price regulations were enacted last Wednesday at the special legislative session.
Lucy Reiman aged 16 and Agnes Reiman aged 14 were seriously injured when a bull attacked them on their father's farm near here. A neighbor rescued the sisters after the incident on September 16.
In Richwood West Virginia an enormous six by four inch mastodon tooth on display drew crowds. Owner G W Lawson said he recently refused a $2000 oil stock offer for the ancient molar found a decade ago by Willis Milam in the Kentucky Pelk y river area.
The final match for the western women's golf championship began at Glen Echo Country Club. Mrs. David Gant of Memphis faced Mrs. Cruia Sohi of Columbus, Ohio after both advanced from the 96 entrants through steady play.
Cumberland Md Sept 16 Police report the Welton bridge over the Potomac on the Western Maryland Railroad was blown at 4 AM opposite South Cumberland and Ridgeley W Va. The blast frightened residents and shattered some windows. authorities deem amateurs likely and estimate damage at 600 dollars.
Plains Sept 16 The Nazarene church led by Pastor O N Reed invites the public to Sunday School at 9 A M Prayer and praise at 10 15 A M preaching 7 P M with all day meeting and basket spread on Sunday September 64 Rev C R Chilton of Columbus will be present A cordial invitation extended.
Ohio State University researchers urge farmers to pick the best ears from ripening fields for next spring planting. They claim fifteen ears can plant an acre and recommend selecting well developed ears near the 3 to 4 foot level, hanging them to dry promptly and avoiding field-final picks.
The Swedenborgian church in Urbana Ohio will begin a new translation of the Bible focusing on books with inner or symbolic meaning. Funded by George Marchant of Brisbane Australia, the project aims for completion in five to six years at an estimated cost of 50000 dollars.
A pious verse from Titus 3:8 urges that those who believe in God be careful to maintain good works. An anonymous line adds that anyone who can should set right what others have sent wrong.
Your family can enjoy thousands of brighter hours with the right lighting fixture. Explore designs and finishes to harmonize with your living or dining room and find the one that suits your requirements.
Reporter notes a largely attended sale for Charles Weatherbee in Guysville. Local residents including Mrs. Susan Konkoski and the Niggemeyer and Shuler families traveled to Gallipolis. Other locals such as the Flanders and McKinleys made short trips for business or visits.
A calm evening was spent enjoying watermelon along with good music and singing. Neighbors joined in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere as melodies filled the night.
Train No. 6 will make its last run today leaving Athens at 4 38 p m and will be discontinued at midnight. It is the only southbound train from Athens between noon and about 8 p m tonight.
A daughter was born Friday September 15 to Mr and Mrs Floyd Beverage of New Marshfield Ohio.
A man concludes that true wealth is not material when grappling with youth’s early years. He reflects on values, time, and relationships as the lasting riches beyond youth.
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