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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1922
Page
3
West Virginia mine fire at Anchor Coal Co on Coal River forced a shutdown Tuesday. Chief Lambie reports the underground fire confined to a small area with sealed sections, and the mine is back in operation with minimal affected ground.
Dr Brundage pastor of the First Presbyterian Columbus addressed Nelsonville chamber members and wives at the Y M C A session. He spoke on chamber needs and aims, urging improved telephone service and progress on the Fort Street cemetery fence and public health nurse funding. The meeting ended with thanks to Dr Brundage and plans for next session.
The Home Missionary society of the Methodist church met at Miss Bertha Nixon's country home last evening. Mrs. Robert Hickman led devotion with nineteen members present. Mrs. Chas Evans supervised a fine program. Sacred Vitrola music accompanied by a vocal solo by Mrs. B E LeFever. Refreshments followed for a pleasant social close.
Dr. A. L. Pritchard reports Rev. G. F. Tifft will fill the pulpit at the First M. E. church in Nelsonville both morning and evening on Sunday September 24. The Pythian Sisters held a farewell for Mrs. Esther Murphy, who leaves soon for Columbus, with refreshments and a small gift.
A. A. Singleton of Columbus is guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan at the Hocking Valley Railroad. Julius Fischer and Amos Robinson of Columbus visit Urbana relatives. Austin Dean returns to Columbus after visiting Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Welch. Mrs. Will Morgan spends the day in Columbus with Dorothy Ann Fischer. Clayton Murphy’s household goods head to Columbus as the family plans to relocate. P. H. Gaynor of Parkersburg visits his niece Mrs. W. T. Grose. Vance Morgan departs Thursday for New York City to begin his senior year at Columbia University.
Funeral for the late Albert Sommers will be held at his residence Sunday at two o'clock. All Knights of Pythias are asked to meet at the hall at one. Members with automobiles are urged to bring them. C. E. Green C C 5S H. Lancaster K of R 8S
The revival at the International Holiness Church gains momentum with several persons forward. Led by Pastor Rev. F. C. Saneholtz and Revs. Brandshaw and Saneholtz of Murray City. Miss Brandshaw blew the silver trumpet last evening. Services nightly at 7 and morning prayer from 9 to 10.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Groce hosted a birthday dinner for Robert Carmichael celebrating his seventy second anniversary. Guests included Mrs. James Carmichael and family, Mrs. William Green and children, Miss Esther Swain of Athens, Mr. Ogell, Mr. John Carmichael and family, Miss Mary Starkey of Canaanville, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Six and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Landis and family.
British reinforcements set sail for the Dardanelles today as Malta reports troops moving toward the front.
Washington reports say the treasury department the department of justice and the coast guard along with the state department and the British embassy are tangled in a dispute over an unsuccessful bid to board the British yacht Onward off the Jersey coast. Coast guard cutter Seneca and rum chaser Hahn are key elements as officials await reports on location authority and next steps amid a two mile limit dispute.
Federal authorities in Cleveland report the arrest of Abraham Auerbach and the simultaneous New York arrest of Louis Auerbach as part of an alleged large scale conspiracy to violate the Volstead act. The men, former Million Dollar Hair Tonic Co. officials, held permits to withdraw alcohol and are accused of diverting it to bootleggers, accumulating wealth. Two salesmen have filed suit against Abraham Auerbach.
Statement sworn by F. E. Bolton cashier of Citizens Bank listing balances and figures including totals 211256.86 with items such as 22516.92 318.34 and 172. them. Directors GEO B SPRING A J RADCLIFFE J F COR attest to accuracy of the record.
Public Forum reports that Athens County will receive 178750 in state and federal aid for road building next year. It details project costs for Athens Jerseyville road at 240000 with 113750 aid and 126250 county share, and Coolville Washington county road at 185000 with 65000 aid and 100000 county share. County commissioners note state aid previously covered 59 percent, now varies, leaving county the balance regardless of total cost.
A note to the foreign office says Russia offers mediation in the Near East. Russia warns it will not accept Turkish peace conference decisions without its participation and holds Britain responsible for the regional crisis.
Mrs. Urdang, 112, headlined a lively party at the Daughter of Israel's Home in New York where friends, all 100 or older, gathered to honor her birthday with a festive event.
Washington Sept 22 The Interstate Commerce Commission may not reduce Pullman car rates as Chief Examiner Robert F. Quirk submits a tentative report finding current rates reasonable. The Order of United Commercial Travelers and allied groups urged a cut, but Quirk warns a cut without expense relief would harm income and cause a deficit.
A conference of all mine inspectors in the southern part of the state will be held at Litn ton ington tomorrow to discuss mine accidents and fires and decide on effective preventative measures. More than 68,000 horses and mules serve with the American army.
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