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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1921
Page
1
In San Francisco last week Fatty Arbuckle appeared in court with a grave expression as his trial nears. Chief counsel Frank Dominguez faces District Attorney Mathew Bra/ in a high stakes battle as the prosecution presses vigorously.
A mammoth parade of two thousand miners from Athens vicinity is planned for Saturday at 3 PM. Officials say the march, the largest of its kind here, will assemble at the armory and proceed up Court Street to the Lostro building and back.
Neighbors prompted Sheriff Herb Parker to raid Floyd Butcher’s Stella Avenue home where seventy five bottles of home brew and brewing equipment were found. Butcher pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor and was fined one hundred dollars plus costs. He claimed no sales and said he donated some to friends, insisting none were intoxicated by his brew.
The Crawford county grand jury returned 12 indictments against managers of three Bucyrus moving picture houses for keeping shows open on Sunday.
The first issue of the Ohio University weekly The Green and White earns praise for its polished layout. Editor Clarence Clifford, an Athens native and Megaphone alumnus, showcases news writing skills and a lively style. Staff includes Gilbert Shaver as assistant editor and Robert Soule as managing editor with editors in Athletics Society.
Rev. C. J. Bowen district evangelist will assist Rev. H. C. Smith of Athens in revival meetings beginning Saturday night, February 24. The community is cordially invited to attend these services.
In Akron on September 23 the Ostrovsky family from Russia arrives. Dr Albert Ostrovsky, Mrs, and Isaac lead their party, followed by twenty eight more Ostrovskys as the clan expands the local influence.
In New York on September 23 Joe Cataska awoke from a nightmare after drinking twelve per cent beer. His throat clogged and he struggled to breathe despite family help and a patrolman. An ambulance arrived but aid failed until doctors found a tiny red object with white thorns, which he said he swallowed during the episode.
The public utilities commission suspended natural gas rates proposed by the Wapokoneta Natural Gas Company and set November 15 as the hearing date for a protest filed by Wapokoneta consumers against the schedules.
Orville Wright and Major T H Bane of McCook Field signed recommendations urging the government to buy an airship. A man built a dirigible to replace the doomed ZR-2, authorities announced in Dayton Ohio.
Ohio corn harvesting is 75 percent complete, soil filling finished, and late potatoes show slight improvement per the weekly crop report issued by agricultural statistician C. J. West.
Public invited to annual Richland Avenue Sunday school picnic in Edwards’ grove. Bring filled baskets for a day of enjoyable program with church members and community.
A brief remark equates adulthood with self directing will. The saying implies adults retain childlike desire for control and preference.
Mrs Smith Wilkinson declares herself the best dressed woman in the world and travels to London for a shopping expedition. She aims to purchase 300 gowns 200 hats and 100 pairs of shoes.
New York Yanks face the Cleveland Indians in a four game 1930s era World Series opener. Both clubs pushed for the pennant with the Yanks leading the season series and the Indians needing wins to claim advantage in the standings.
Bill Matheny of Nelsonville, indicted in January for operating a gambling joint, eluded authorities after leaving town in December. He was captured yesterday and to be taken to Athens to face charges in the county seat.
Moscow officials announce sweeping economic policy plans to reintroduce capitalism across Russia with four railways, metrical and fuel sectors exempted, signaling a major reorganization. Kameneff, a Moscow Soviet leader, says 1917 Bolshevik reforms will be rolled back to restore capitalist machinery gradually.
Oil field workers on strike near Taft, California, prepared to defend their homes from eviction attempts claimed by reports. Company reps denied any eviction plan, while strikers with armed guards remained in control of the area.
Brief notice calling a Grand Army of the Republic regular meeting for a Saturday at an unspecified time. The fragment also includes initials BLI ROUSH P, likely names or organizers.
In Washington Borah challenges the Harding administration by seeking two Lodge reservations to Wilsons treaty. Lodge plans to present Hughes notes to foreign relations as Borah presses for attached reservations. In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers convention signals strength for anti administration forces as factional splits emerge over strikes and accounting of funds spent to quell unrest.
The First Baptist Church welcomes Dr. T. F. Chambers secretary and E. H. Rhoads president of the Ohio Baptist State convention to speak next Sunday. Rhoads, a prominent Toledo lawyer, and Chambers, executive secretary of Ohio Baptist work, reside in Granville.
Beatrice Link, seven, drowned in an artificial lake on H. H. Timken's estate in Canton Colorado. The body was found uprigh at water line after she reportedly looked up at an approaching airplane and slipped from a cement walk.
At Zenner Co store during last night's Fall Festival a living model style show of women's and children's wear drew packed crowds. Home员工 acted as models and impressed onlookers with professional poise, reflecting the store's effort and inviting another living model show tonight featuring men's wearables.
On September 23 1921 the courtroom prepared for a preliminary murder hearing against Roscoe Arbuckle with allegations that he assaulted Virgini a Rap per causing injuries linked to her death. Al Semnacher Miss Rappe’s manager and former Arbuckle friend is to testify. Defense seeks medical rationale to release Arbuckle while prosecutors plan to present witnesses and medical testimony detailing bruises on Miss Rappe.
President Harding will personally review a comprehensive plan to reorganize government departments. Walter F. Brown, his representative on the congressional reorganization committee, will deliver the plan for cabinet discussion before sending revisions to Congress.
Berlin reports compression tests on a new secret gas at the Oppeau aniline works are blamed for a devastating explosion on Wednesday that left over five thousand dead or injured and caused wide property damage. Rescue work continues as aftershocks echo from Stuttgart Observatory about 100 miles away.
The Columbus based Ohio Directors Society re elected H I Allen of Dayton as president Dr C A Wiltsbach of Cincinnati as vice president and Roy R Bobbett of Canton as secretary treasurer in a recent meeting in Columbus Ohio.
New York dispatch reports steamer Cabocreux in port with thirty survivors or shipwreck victims from a loss in a Atlantic hurricane. Captain Zalvidea said the vessel will arrive Sunday the twenty fifth. Ybarra Line seeks details as storms lash the Atlantic and buffets the biggest liners.
Northwestern University bacteriology experts warn baths are dangerous for children. They say tubs dissolve germs and reintroduce them, urging a shift from baths to showers. The piece humorously contrasts bath dangers with a child’s bath time.
Serial memoir begins in our issue of Saturday September 24 by Lafayette Hawk Private Co C 860 recounting his capture and daring escape during the Civil War. Hawk writes the tale himself for The Messenger and promises a gripping installment.
The W C T U county convention met in Glouster on Thursday with Mrs. Kate L Blake of Nelsonville presiding. Sixty three delegates from five unions heard talks on Law Enforcement and endorsed county officials for enforcing the eighteenth amendment. Officers were reelected and resolutions condemned liquor manufacture and urged ballot support for moral candidates.
Akron authorities report Mrs. Minnie Derr confessed to killing her husband A. R Derr by burning him with acid after a pattern of abuse and infidelity. Derr died next day. Mrs. Derr says she wanted him to suffer for mental torment and relationship strife. Their two daughters and 19 year old son heard the confession.
The allied ambassador's council issued an ultimatum to the Hungarian government demanding withdrawal of troops from Burgenland on the Austrian border within a few days. It warns that appropriate measures will be taken if the demand is not met.
Western and Midwest Republicans demand a reorganization if Senator Lodge fails to prove effective as majority leader. They warn the anti beer fight delays governance and peace terms with Central Powers. Possible successor Senator Watson is favored. Cummins would shift to pro tempore.
Miss Milda Hanan, 25, daughter of a late millionaire shoe man, was seriously wounded by Mrs Grace Lewis in Brooklyn. Lewis then killed herself after firing three shots across the street as Hanan was escorted by importer Borland. Police cite jealousy as motive though details remain unclear. Borland says Lewis was a distant relative who had moved in after writing threatening letters.
A Saturday night dance at Lamborn's Pavilion Glouster Ohio offers music by a good five piece orchestra from 8 to 12. Admission details not fully readable.
Funeral services are set for Albert A. Ogle at the Zaleski M. E. church Saturday at 10 AM. The procession will travel by number 12 to Athens for burial in the West Union street cemetery.
The piece urges constant fire vigilance, noting fires occur on Sundays and holidays and warning against careless handling of firecrackers kerosene and stoves. It promotes a 94 page booklet from the National Board of Fire Underwriters and offers a free copy via a Washington Information Bureau coupon.
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