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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1922
Page
3
Mrs. Lena Harris, of this city, has returned from Mt. Clemens Michigan where she has been for her health the past three weeks. She is now visiting relatives in Massalon and Cincinnati.
All persons planning to go to Jacksonville tomorrow to the county W C T U will be on the Public Square before eight o'clock. A bus will take the delegation and will leave Nelsonville promptly at 8. Mrs C A Hooper of Athens spent last evening with her parents here. Jesse Beverage is spending the week with his sisters at New Marshfield.
Large crowd of friends and neighbors attended the funeral yesterday afternoon. Mrs. B. E. Le Fever and Mrs. Elmer Bay with Miss Stratton sang Whispering Hope and Lead Kindly Light. Rev. Arthur M. Mann of Pataskala conducted the service. Flowers expressed the deceased's many friends.
Mrs. Mable Heffner and Miss Freda Smith hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Raymond Patton at the Gandee home. Thirty guests enjoyed games and contests plus dainty refreshments as a mock wedding was staged and gifts were given to the bride.
Arthur Edward Gibson aged 57 died at his home on Jackson Street after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday morning at 10 conducted by Rev. Marshall. He leaves a wife and several children.
Mrs Frank Jackson entertained the Tatting Club on Tuesday evening with sewing and socializing. Dainty refreshments were served at a late hour concluding a pleasant get together. Members included Mesdames Jack Pritchard Gene Pritchard E E Rosser Fred Edington Frank Freer James Knight.
Arrangements are made for a Chamber of Commerce meeting in the rooms Thursday evening with dinner at 6 15. Wives of members are invited and expected to attend in good representation. Dr Brundage of Columbus, a fluent speaker, will add value. early arrival urged. Music and a social hour start at 5 30.
The committee invites the public to an open house and inspection of the building on Friday evening, October 5, praising its fine condition after repairs. The Y business girls will oversee the program and activities for attendees.
Joseph Neiman was fined ten dollars plus costs yesterday by Mayor Mc Cune for cruelty to animals.
Mike Smith, a city night patrolman, has resigned effective immediately. A successor has not yet been chosen.
Regular meeting of Pythian Sisters Thursday evening to discuss important business. Each member urged to attend and bring 15 cents for refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Frank Burnelle of Akron visit the Burline family farmers, Mr and Mrs William Burnelle, as guests.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening with Miss Bertha Nixon as hostess assisted by Miss Clara Thompson. Mrs. A. G. Cotton is the devotional leader and Mrs. Charles Evans will head the program. Dues payment is requested from all members who have not yet paid.
Coach Moore announces first call for Nelsonville High football candidates. About 25 men reported including captains Shirley Betts Longley Woodson Kelch from last year’s backfield and Shamansky McGriffin Dewhurst Lamb Hudson Moore from the line. Strong new prospects Jewett Wesley Wolfe Watson Wolfe Betts Snowden for backfield and Simmons Snyder Campbell Preston Kelly Delph McMahon Newman Pospiechiel Cook Baird Wagener for the line. Moore notes tough competition and a good year ahead with Penn State training influence.
A brief note from Argo Naut reports a sad task slowly nearing completion. The fragment mentions Dean in a cryptic context tied to Mother Art. No clear names, dates, or concrete actions are provided.
In Jackson California the Argonaut mine resumes bringing to surface the 47 workers killed by a fire three weeks earlier. Nine bodies were recovered last night with seven identified. a coroner's jury of local business men will inspect the morgue before tomorrow's planned inquest.
A brief note describes a feature titled Blue Devil Dirt Detective focusing on cleaning out dirt from cracks and corners. The piece is dated September 18, 2022.
Florence Horton and Stella Reigle of Nelsonville named as defendants in Athens county common pleas court. Fisher & Sons Co. of Columbus sues to recover 98.02 claimed due from Fred C. Edington after bulk sale of a restaurant and fixtures without creditor notice or certified list. Petition seeks void sale, trustees to render accounts, and a receiver to manage the restaurant and fixtures. Judgment for the full 98.02 requested.
Cora Carpenter as executrix of John L. Carpenter seeks judgment in Athens county common pleas for 150 dollars with interest since November 1, 1919 against F. M. and M. R. Keirns of near Millfield on a note allegedly made by the defendants to the late John L. Carpenter.
Wilbert Duskey of Nelsonville files in common pleas for partition of a Nelsonville lot owned by his late wife Rose Duskey who died intestate on December 20 1921. He claims an undivided four ninths interest and says defendants Seanna Crisp Daisy Hummel Carl Duskey and Greta Duskey minors hold undivided one ninth interests. He also seeks $50 rent due from Carl Duskey for the house on the premises.
Athens council approves amended plat of the Athens Brick Company Addition with eleven lots 2033 to 2945 and associated streets and public spaces. W N Alderman and Carl Fuller may record the amended plat after paying publication costs. ordinance effective at the earliest legal date. Also notes lead salts may stimulate plant growth.
A family details a father's severe stomach illness that led to weight loss and quitting work. After six months a friend recommended Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. one bottle improved his condition, allowing him to return to work and regain weight. The ad promotes the product with a money back guarantee and lists distributors McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville.
The City of Athens Ohio adopts Alderman's Addition plat in out-lot 8 within Athens County. W N Alderman is authorized to record the plot upon paying advertising costs as required by law. Ordinance passed September 18 1922 in council.
An ordinance authorizes special assessments for Shannon Avenue improvement in Athens Ohio with grading drainage curbing and paving. It lists per front foot amounts for numerous property owners and allows cash or ten annual installments with six percent interest. It authorizes bonds of 5482.10 to fund the project and pledges city property for bond repayment.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a competitive exam for the postmaster position in Glouster under a Harding order. Applicants are judged on education training and fitness. forms available at the local post office and applications due by October 17 at Washington. Also notes local obits and community items.
The Ohio Mining Company mine at Jacksonville No 7, also known as Ohio No 1, is back to loading 1 500 to 1 600 tons daily after recent car shortages. Superintendent Bert Knight expects 1 200 to 2 000 tons by the holidays with two new machines and larger transforming motor on order.
The Board of Trustees of Ohio University invites sealed proposals for labor and materials to build a gymnasium in Athens Ohio. Bids due October 19 1922 at noon Eastern Time. Plans and specs by Frank L Packard are on file in state auditor and Columbus offices. The university reserves right to reject all bids.
Turkish leader Mus tapha Kemel Pasha refused to accept responsibility for Greek ships entering Smyrna harbor to remove refugees and referred the issue to his government in a state department dispatch from Rear Admiral.
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