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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1922

Page

2

Expert Dr Abrams to confer on paternity tests in Chicago

Expert Dr Albert Abrams, whose San Francisco paternity blood tests were recognized by Superior Judge Graham, will travel to Chicago to meet Prof John P Tiernan about tests to establish the fatherhood of the so called love baby.

San Francisco Albbert Abrams Thomas F. Graham Chicago John P. Tiernan Augusta Tiernan Harry Poulin South Bend Ind

Baptists Open Drive to Raise Funds in Ohio

Plans for a drive next month to raise 700000 dollars toward a nationwide ten million dollar fund for educational and missionary work were approved at the closing session of the Ohio Baptist ministers conference in Columbus.

Baptists Columbus

Poulin Takes the Stand in Woman's Baby Case in South Bend

In South Bend Indiana on September 23 Harry Poulin prepared to testify denying a clandestine affair with Mrs Augusta Tiernan the mother of her baby Billie born last November Defense witnesses earlier supported an alibi claiming Poulin was at home caring for a child and attending Lenten services He pledges to prove he was never alone with Tiernan between February 28 and March 28 last year while the trial continues

South Bend Ind Harry Poulin Frisco New York Augusta Tierman J. P. Tiernan Paulin Billie Poulin Mae Poulin Atvornys

Father John’s Medicine Helps During School Strain

A periodical notice touts Father John’s Medicine as a tonic for children during long school strains. It claims the product has aided families for sixty seven years and credits cod liver oil for its vitamin richness and health benefits.

Father John

Theater Collapse Injures Dozens of Children in Pittsburg

Investigations point to faulty construction after the New Strand theater lobby fell 12 feet into a basement during a free performance, killing one child and injuring more than 50 others. The 15 by 12 foot cement block was supported by rotten wood props. owner Sol Selznick was hurt distributing tickets.

Pittsburg New Strand Sol Selznick Selznick

Popular Schoolgirl Wardrobe Pattern for Winter Costumes

A fashionable pattern for a schoolgirl winter costume uses soft woolen materials in plaid or checked fabrics such as serge poplin repp gingham linen pongee and taffeta. The design features a sleeve joining the dress or guimpe and is cut in four sizes 6 8 10 12 years. Yardage listed for a 10 year size includes 2144 yards of 27 inch material for the guimpe and 31 yards for the dress plus pattern tiled to any address on receipt of one cent stamps.

Local residents visit Columbus and Hemlock on weekend

The Plains couples Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon plus several families took a Saturday motor trip to Columbus. Kathryn Barstow visited Ruth Davies Sunday. Obelie Ashcraft and family moved from Guysville to The Plains. Leslie Davies Elmer Buhler and Albern Buhler drove to Hemlock Sunday. Irma Bryan, teaching at Peach Ridge, visited her parents M O Bryan Saturday and Sunday. A large turnout from the L D S attended a Salem meeting.

Arthur Coon Oscar Knowlton Marjorie Sam Scott F. G. Nichols W. C Nichols Clifford Powell Lena Margaret Jip Perry Isaac Columbus Kathryn Barstow Ruth Davies Obelie Ashcraft Guysville Plains Leslie Davies Elmer Albin Buhler Hemlock Irma Bryan Peach Ridge M. 0. Bryan L. D Salem, Ay

Local Social Notes From Nelsonville and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Will Barker of Nelsonville visited his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Barker. Mrs Harry Moore and son James drove to Nelsonville. Mrs Arthur Ginn of Middleport stayed with Mr and Mrs Wesley Thompson last week. Mrs Margaret Barstow shopped in Athens Tuesday. Mrs Charles McMillen is ill. Mrs Annie Buhler hosted Kathryn Davies for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Port Dickens drove to Chauncey Wednesday. Mrs Orla Shreves and daughter from Hocking and Mrs Lela Hardy and baby were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs Fin Cook. Clell Thorn of Washington DC visits George Gabriel Jr. Mr and Mrs Alfred Wetklow and children drove to New Marshfield Sunday. Orthia Potts and wife moved into two rooms of Quince Andersons home. Mr and Mrs Letti Hunter of Marshfield were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Schmidt. Mrs Addie Smith and children of Nelsonville were Thursday guests of Mrs Rob Hawk. Mr and Mrs Ed Terrel and family spent Sunday with relatives at New Straitsville. Mr and Mrs Ed Burdette and children of Athens were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith. Mrs Will Whitlatech and Mrs Harrison Davis were recent Athens shoppers. Miss Mary McAllister and Miss Lizzee Krivesti drove to Nelsonville Thursday. Paul Popowich left Thursday for Cleveland.

Will Barker Nelsonville Charles Barker Harry Moore James Arthur Ginn Middleport Wesley Thompson Margaret Barstow Athens Charles McMillen Annie Buhler Kathryn Davies Port Dickens Chauncey Orla Shreves Jof Hocking Lela Hardy Fin Cook Clell Thorn Washington, D. C George Gabriel, Jr Alfred Wetklow New Marshfield Orthia Potts Quince Andersons Letti Hunter Marshfield Fred Schmidt Addie Smith Rob Hawk Ed Terrel New Straitsville Ed Burdette Frank Smith Will Whitlatech Harrison Davis Mary McAllister Lizzee Krivesti Paul Popowich Cleveland

Entrenchments Extend at Chanak as British Hold Line

London reports that British entrenchments at Chanak are being extended. Turkish cavalry has reached Adramati. The British officer and Turkish commander discussed boundary details in the neutral zone. Rumor of Italian and French forces to Chanak lacks official confirmation. Britons’ wives begin boarding warships amid the tense scene.

London Chanak Adramati Paris Constantinople

Church News Note for 15th Sunday After Trinity

Corner State and Carpenter streets church announces rector Rev. A. H. Marshall leads services on the 15th Sunday after Trinity with church school at 9 30 A M and morning prayer with a sermon at 10 30 A M

State and Carpenter Streets A. H. Marshall Trinity

Jealousy Suspected Motive In Double Clergy Slaying

Police in New Brunswick New Jersey pursue a theory that the murder of Rev Dr Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs James Mills was planned and carried out by church women amid a jealous feud among prominent social figures. Investigators consider exhumation to compare bullet calibers and count wounds while tracing notes carried by Willie Stevens.

New Brunswick N. J Edward Wheeler Hall James Mills Somerset County Hall Mills Willie” Stevens

Dentist Killed in Hattiesburg Drill Car Tragedy

Dr A E Copeland is jailed on murder charges after a confrontation with M S Wilkins in Hattiesburg Mississippi. Copeland says self defense occurred when Wilkins pressed a pistol and vowed to kill him after they brought Mrs Wilkins to the office. Wilkins died after four shots were fired. Mrs Wilkins whereabouts unknown.

Hattiesburg Miss M.S. Wilkins A. E. Copeland Piave Copeland Wilkins

Athens County Ranks High in Filling Quota

Athens County ranked seventh in Ohio for exceeding its summer Camp Knox quota by sending 39 men. Franklin County led with 59 over quota. other counties surpassing targets included Cuyahoga Mahoning Columbiana Jefferson Tuscarawas. Gallia and Champaign led in percentage excess with small quotas far over estimates.

Athens County Camp Knox E. J. Oliver Columbus Barracks Franklin County Cuyahoga Mahoning Columbiana Jefferson Tuscarawas Gallia County Champaign

Kate Blake Elected Athens County WCTU President

At the Athens county WCTU annual convention in Jacksonville Mrs Kate Blake of Nelsonville was chosen president. Delegates enjoyed a noon dinner hosted by the Jacksonville union as officers and departmental presidents were elected across health temperance social morality and other committees.

Jacksonville Kate Blake Nelsonville Athens County Ann Narcotics Ethel Leadbetter Laura Spencer Emma McVey Athens Mary Riggs Elizabeth Jennings Glouster Lenna Smith Metta Glazier Amesville Clara Backus Householder Flora Ledlie Lavina Sloan Nettie H. Allen Emma Woodhouse Nellie Stratton Addie Lovell Elizabeth Mechem

County road work sparks public complaint over red clay gravel

A reader denounces the use of red clay gravel on The Plain road saying it wastes public funds. The writer notes prior scraping and abatement costs and questions the scarifier and grader effort this winter.

Postmaster Examination Called for Buchtel

Postmaster Sales reports that the Civil Service Commission has announced an October 14 examination to select eligibles for the Buchtel postmaster position. Applications should be filed promptly, with blanks available at the Buchtel post office or by writing the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington D C.

Buchtel Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Ofice U. S. Civil Service Commission Washington, D.C

Babe Ruth Becomes Father Daughter Born Underweight

New York report confirms Babe Ruth has become a father as Mrs Ruth reveals the baby girl Dorothy Ruth was born underweight and kept secret for health reasons. The child is now 16 months old.

New York George Herman Ruth Babe Ruth Dorothy Ruth

Eddie Rickenbacker Honeymoon Arrival in Paris

Eddie Rickenbacker once famed American aviator ace and auto racer arrives in Paris with his bride for a honeymoon. The couple travels amid press attention as they begin their sojourn in the French capital.

Eddie France Paris Eddie” Rickenbacker Avtation

Congress Ends Long Session With Adjournment Sine Die

The sixty seventh congress wound up its business and adjourned sine die. The closing session attracted many members in both houses who aimed to finish quickly to focus on re elections. The piece notes a cynical tone about youth.

Washington

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