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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville Legion meets in American Legion hall

Mrs Orpha Nye presided as the Nelsonville unit held a business session. The national convention is set for Des Moines in late September, with Mrs Katie Herrold planning to attend and report back. District meeting is scheduled for Athens on October 17. Adda James elected delegate and Emma Wilson alternate. Refreshments followed at the Colonial.

American Legion Hall Orpha Nye Des Moines Katie Herrold Athens Adda James Emma Wilson Colonial

Speaker Brundage to headline Chamber dinner

The membership and attendance committee invites all to a Thursday evening meeting at the Y M C A. Dr B F Brundage pastor of First Presbyterian Columbus and a Chamber of Commerce man will discuss A Successful Chamber of Commerce and the Developing of a Community. Tickets are 6 cents at the new stand. dinner served at 6 15. ladies welcome with spouses and full program.

B. F. Brundage First Presbyterian Church of Columbus Chamber of Commerce Brundage Columbus Columbus Chamber

Aged Sand Run Resident Dies at 80

Miss Sarah A. Earley aged 80 died last night at her Sand Run home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 o'clock at the residence with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. She leaves one brother.

Sand Run Sarah A. Eawley Oak Hill Cemetery

Legion Band Concerts Start Weekly on Public Square

The American Legion band under Director Osman gains rapid prominence with a Saturday evening concert on the public square. The 30 piece ensemble draws support from local business men and plans military style uniforms in the near future.

American Legion Osman

Philodorian lodge set for September degree work

A special meeting of Philodorian lodge F. and A. M. will be held Friday evening September 22 for work in the B A degree. On Friday evening September 29 the Master’s degree will be conferred on a class of seven candidates. Work begins promptly at 5 30.

Philodorian Lodge

Family heads south for winter in Florida

Mr and Mrs W H Parks and their daughter Doris depart for DeLand Florida to spend the winter. Doris plans to enroll at the University of DeLand for the coming year. Rev Leon Arpee was summoned to Richwood Ohio to conduct the funeral of a former elder at the Richwood Presbyterian Church.

W. H. Parks Miss Doris de Land, Fla Doris The University of Leon Arpee Richwood, C Richwood Presbyterian Church

Pastor Kemper Leaves City for State Anti-Saloon Role

Rev. Paul FE. Kemper, longtime pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, resigns to serve as state superintendent for Arkansas in the Anti-Saloon League. Headquarters will be in Little Rock and the Kemper family plans to move next week after securing living quarters.

Paul FE. Kemper First Methodist Episcopal Church State of Arkansas Little Rock Kemper

Birth and death notice for Minerva Jane Linton Tipton

Minerva Jane Linton born October 14, 1858 near New Marshfield died September 12, 1922 aged 63 years 11 months 28 days. Married to John R. Tipton January 1, 1888, with sons Clarence and adopted Fred. Survived by Clarence brother Thomas L. Linton and many relatives. Joined M E church at Connetts in 1914. Poetic tribute notes her Christian life and heavenly rest. Also lists social visit notes for local residents and guests.

Minerva Jane Benjamin Mary Jane Linton New Marshfield John R. Tipton Clarence Fred Thomas L. Linton Nelsonville Ohio M. E. Church Connetts

Revival in Progress at International Holiness Church

Good attendance last night at the revival under International Holiness church auspices. Miss Bradshaw delivered a timely message on Bible Landmarks urging adherence to old time scripture doctrine. Special singing enhances services. Cone F. C. Saneholz, Pastor.

International Holiness Church Bradshaw Cone F. C. Saneholz

Wheeler visits with James family in hometown

Mrs. J. H. Wheeler of Columbus spent the weekend here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben James.

J. H. Wheeler Columbus Ben James

Circleville Man Assigned to Nelsonville Pastorate

At the Logan conference yesterday Bi shop Anderson appointed G. F. Tifft as pastor of the Nelsonville Methodist church. Tifft comes from Circleville, is married with several married children, and will begin duties in Nelsonville next week.

Logan Anderson G. F. Tifft Mr. Tifft Nelsonville Circleville

Miss Florence Parks Visits Mt Vernon Family

Miss Florence Parks a Mt Vernon High school teacher spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Parks in town during a brief hometown visit.

Florence Parks Mt. Vernon High School W. H. Parks

Freight embargo hindering Corning-Glouster road work

Embargo on freight cars disrupts grading and culvert construction along the Corning-Glouster road under Sterling Construction Company Akron. Sand and gravel from Dresden and cement from Pennsylvania blocked by railroads, delaying work and risking winter traffic. Division Engineer Davis and Mr Hatch seek relief, with potential two week improvement expected from T and O C railway. Gail Faires injures finger at depot, off duty.

Corning-Glouster Sterling Construction Company Akron Hatch Dresden Pennsylvania Davis State Highway Burr Oak

Local visitors and guests this week

Herman Atlas spends a few days in Cleveland this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Williams and children of Clifton West Virginia were here over Sunday visiting the Williams family. Mrs. Adda Koons of Athens was a guest of friends in the city yesterday.

Herman Atlas Cleveland Ed Williams Clifton W. Va William Williams Adda Koons Athens

New Dodge and Nash Car Agencies Coming to City

Two more auto agencies are to open in the city. Reese and Gwillym Williams will operate the Dodge Gros agency, with Reese Williams traveling to Detroit to bring back a demonstrator car. John Clark Jr. has taken the Nash agency and anticipates a demonstrator soon.

Reese Gwillym Williams Dodge Gros Reese Williams Detroit John Clark, Jr Nash

Former Jacksonville Resident Visits Glouster

J. H. McKinley, a former Jacksonville resident, visited Glouster yesterday. He recently sold his Swentong land farm and plans to settle in Canton, leaving Saturday for that city.

J. H. McKinley Jacksonville

Embroidery Club Meeting At Carbon Hill

Mrs Mabel Hawk hosted the Embroidery Club Thursday afternoon with sewing crochet work and a 2 30 luncheon. The local school reopened September 11 with teachers led by Principal John Dixon and staff across grades.

Mabel Hawk Embroidery Club Edith Chute Robert Chute Athens Charles Duncan Nelsonville Rex Holmes T. C. Creen Harry Wilkinson Logan John Dixon Miss Bryan Miss Wilson Lula Smith Ruth Parks Mildred Clarke John Smith Robert Oakley Columbus

Arrests Expected Soon in Double Murder Tragedy

New Brunswick New Jersey September 19 three new witnesses prompted predictions of one or two arrests within 24 hours in the double murder of Rev Dr Edward Wheeler Hall rector of St John the Evangelist and hisClar leader Mrs Eleanor Mills. Mills funeral held today attended by many women and conducted per her hospital stay instructions from the slain woman.

New Brunswick N. J Edward Wheeler Hall Protestant Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist Eleanor Mills

California Forest Fires Ravage 50,000 Acres in Statewide Battle

Reports to the forest service show fires burning across California with over 50,000 acres burned. A large force of fire fighters is deployed to gain control, aiming to contain several blazes before nightfall.

San Francisco California Forest Service United States Department of Agriculture

Finish Fight on Ku Klux Is Plan of Unity League

Chicago attorney Patrick H. O'Donnell, leader of the American Unity League, announces a national convention next month to map political campaigns against the Ku Klux Klan. The group plans a weekly newspaper, active headquarters, and agents nationwide to mobilize "20 million Americans" against the Klan through political means and public education.

Ku Klux Plan of Unity League Chicago Ku Klux Klan American Unity League Patrick H. O'Donnell Klan West O' Donnell League Texas Mip

Bank of Athens condition report for Sept 15 1922

Report filed for Bank of Athens National Banking Association Athens Ohio at close of business September 15 1922. Financials show deposits demand and time, capital stock, surplus, and various asset and liability totals with signatures of cashier Forsyth and notary witnesses.

Bank of Athens National Banking Association Athens Ohio Siroulvigeo Sacs United States C.c U.S HF. D.forsyth M. D. Forsyth J. D. Brown T. J. Davis W. B. Golden R. W. Finsterwald Notary Puble

Mother Love Hous es Chai Court in Murder Case

Mrs Elizabeth Bryson 71 of Washington fights to save her son Dr Herbert Bryson charged with murder of Helen Irene Haynes at Cassville. In Huntingdon Pa the courtroom scene features Judge Bailey and a jury as Bryson defense relies on the mother's appeal to sympathy to sway the case.

Bryson Washington Helen Irene Haynes Cassville

Miners Reported Missing in San Francisco Incident

A state industrial commission report indicates several miners are missing following an incident in San Francisco. The dispatch notes representatives documenting the event and ongoing search efforts.

San Francisco State Industrial Commission Tankean Tadavw Ina

Argo Naut Mine Mining Toll Report Indicates Missing Men

A report from the commission states that 42 or 43 of the 47 miners entombed at the Argo Naut mine have been found, contradicting the officially announced total and signaling that several may still be unaccounted for.

Argonaut

Railroads Return to Normal Amid Strike Settlements

Railroads report rapid progress to normal conditions with higher car loadings and repairs as strikers return in larger numbers under the Baltimore agreement. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Chicago Northwestern say operations are normal and disputes resolved. Rock Island resumes pensions and privileges for returning workers, signaling partial concessions by other lines.

Chicago Railoads Baltimore Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Chicago & Northwestern Rock Island Altho the Road Association of Railway Executives Today

Homecoming at Greens Run Church Draws Wide Attendance

The Christian church at Greens Run held its annual homecoming in Ohio on Sept 19 with morning Bible school and a sermon by Dr. E D Murch state evangelist. Rev C L Johnson of Nelsonville gave a main address on community conscience. ministers from surrounding towns spoke and the Kings Men quartet provided music. Attendees came from Nelsonville Athens Chauncey Gloucester Trimble Jacksonville Millfield and Taylors Ridge.

Greens Run Ohio Christian Church This Place Bible School E. D. Murch Nelsonville M. J. Charley Athens L. W. Spayd Chauncey Harry Wilson Glouster Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Quartet Hazel Lahugh Helen Courtney Charles Bradfield Christine Courtney Mildred Sands Kings Green’s Run Wide Awake Life Church Gloutier Trimble Jacksonville Millfield Taylor's Ridge

Sims and Ingraham clash in bank lobby brawl in Atlanta

In a sudden confrontation in the lobby of a downtown Atlanta bank, Walter A. Sims mayoral run off candidate and Dr. R F Ingraham, whom Sims accused of liquor law violations, exchanged blows amid prior public accusations with no injuries reported.

Atlanta Walter A. Sims R. F. Ingraham Sims

Germany and Russia Pledge to Aid Turkey

Washington report says Germany and Russia would aid Turkey if Britain or another European power intervenes on Greece's side. An official Greek legation statement alleges a secret Turkey Germany Russia treaty formed after the Rapallo agreement during the Genoa conference.

Washington Germany Russia Turkey Great Britain Greece

Check-Off Is Enjoined In Kanawha District Mines

Operators in the Kanawha district who signed the Cleveland agreement and reopened on a union basis are restrained from implementing the check-off provision for union dues. The temporary order was issued by U.S. District Judge MacClintic at the request of twenty coal companies and one individual.

Charleston W. Va Kanawha Cleveland United States MacClintic

Seek Defeat of Volstead in Minnesota Race

In Minneapolis on September 19 192? Congressman Andrew J Volstead Republican author of the Volstead Act seeks re election in Minnesota seventh district. He will be opposed by a fusion of Democrats and Farmer Labor forces backing O J Kvale of Benson who will run as an independent without party label. Democratic and Farmer Labor chairmen said no candidates for congress on their party ballots.

Minneapolis Minn Andrew J. Volstead Minnesota Farmer-Labor O. J. Kvale Benson Kvale Democratic and Farmer-Labor Party

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