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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1922
Page
3
Nelsonville residents are urged to phone or mail ads for the first Sunday Messenger. The Watch Dog will visit Nelsonville to meet prospective advertisers. The Nelsonville want column grows as readers await the new paper.
This week the church ladies launch their second mission study class and plan to complete the book. On Thursday Mrs Martin Ohlinger hosts the annual Thank Offering meeting of the Missionary Society, a large and interesting event.
A large Nelsonville congregation welcomed Rev. Tift the new pastor moving from Canaanville. His introductory talk pleased attendees as Rev Kemper assisted with Sunday services. Prof. D A Ferree traveled to Columbus Saturday for Ohio State Teachers Association book auditing with Mrs Ferree.
Pupils of West End school sell tickets for a Friday afternoon and evening Fall Festival with music by the high school orchestra. Prizes will be awarded by the next P T A. association as pets crafts and garden products are shown.
A farewell reception will be tendered Rev Kemper and his family at the M E church Tuesday evening. A short musical program begins at 7 30 in the auditorium followed by dinner in the lecture room. All friends are cordially invited.
The Eudora Chapter No. 72 of the Eastern Star invites members to its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30. The session will be held at the usual lodge hall with floral and ceremonial activities expected.
The International Holiness church reports a strong revival with good attendance at Sunday school and morning and evening services. A solo by chorister Mr Call impressed the crowd as the pastor spoke on Weighed and Found Wanting. Evening services continue nightly at 7. This week’s notices mention several local movements and departures around Columbus and nearby towns, with residents visiting and relocating.
The Loyal Guardsmen of the Methodist church hosted a Friday night prayer service at Rev. and Mrs. Paul E. Kemper home. They presented Rev Kemper a watch charm and chain and Mrs Kemper a set of solid silver spoons to show appreciation. Mrs Jennie Buckley visits Columbus daughter Mrs E K Williams. Shelton Scott of Steubenville visits Steubenville area relatives. Miss Louise Hyde departs for Columbus to enter U S S.
The Citizens Central Bank force of the city held an all day picnic at Old Man's Cave on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W T Bean Mr and Mrs L R Kelch and family Mr and Mrs James Sharp and family Mr and Mrs John Saltz Mr and Mrs R H Jackson Mr and Mrs Harry Jackson Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson and Misses Wilson Hickman.
The Berean Class met Sunday with 112 men in attendance, guided by a 12 piece orchestra. The regular teacher delivered a fine lesson. Remember the big banquet on September 28. all Bereans are expected.
Burns died Saturday morning after a coal oil can exploded. Edward Bridget and his wife died within hours at Cherrington hospital. Bridget's death was at 3 30 and his husband at 6 30. Four children aged three to ten became orphans. Horses for speed events arriving for this week's fair with entries planned from Hatfield Ball Slate Lancaster Wellston Junction City Ruble group. A seven act free attraction and barbecue meals are planned with nightly performances starting Wednesday.
Mrs Gus Pidouock of this city reports the death Sunday afternoon of her sister Mrs Barrows in a Columbus hospital after a serious operation. Former Nelsonville residents, the Barrows lived in Columbus for years. Mrs Barrows, formerly Miss Maggie Wallace, will be buried in Nelsonville area with funeral arrangements to be announced.
Emancipation Day in Glouster drew attendees from near and far for celebrations highlighted by a 5 to 3 victory of the Glouster A B C team over the Lancaster A M E team. The day featured a picnic at Lamborn grove, road work delays at the Glouster park, and a large evening dance with Athens orchestra and the Glouster Band.
Garland J. Jake Stahl banker and athlete died last week near Los Angeles from heart failure. He was to be buried this afternoon in Chicago.
A crude ad promises easy weight loss by taking Marmola Prescription Tablets four times daily. It claims no dieting or exercise is needed, enough food can be eaten lazily, and the tablets are harmless.promotion targets druggists and consumers with a Detroit address for ordering.
Deputy Prohibition Officer Mariner and Sheriff Parker served a warrant on Oba Dueads residence on First street. Rhoads was found drunk with a collection of drinks and charged with drunkenness and possessing intoxicants. He pleaded guilty and received a $25 fine on the first charge and a $500 fine on the second, $300 suspended on good behavior and settlement of the rest.
Turkish cavalry has invaded the allied neutral zone west of Chanak and occupies Erenkeul, with detachments approaching Kumkale. Frenkeui lies 70 miles southwest of Chanak and Kumkale seven miles west at the straits junction. Greek army reorganization in Thrace proceeds as loyal troops replace restless units.
The filing of Referee Gleason's report in the Stillman divorce case at Carmel New York is expected late this week to start a new phase in the dispute regardless of the referee's ruling.
Cecil Robinson of Athens drove a Ford coupe off the narrow bridge below Joe Hutchins home. The car and occupants were unharmed and towed back. The bridge’s width is noted as a frequent site of accidents and should be widened.
The Baker and Baird meat market on East Mill Street transfers to L. H. Stanley of West Union Street. The former owners move to run a self-serve grocery on South Court Street, under N. W. Baker, while Stanley takes over the Mill Street market.
Constable Ike Tucker moved the family of George Rickey from the West Union Street property this morning under a court order issued by Squire Hedges. J. D. Martin, who purchased the estate after Mrs. Rickey’s death, seeks to claim the property as litigation continues. Martin plans to build a modern business structure if he prevails.
In Mineola a crowded courtroom hears the resumed trial of William Creasy of Fort Thomas Kentucky charged with the murder of Edith Lavery a Freeport teacher. Spectators include many school teachers as proceedings continue.
Harrisonville prepares for a homecoming and dedication of the new high school building on Saturday Oct 14 at the high school. The event invites former teachers pupils residents and friends with many ex-teachers hoped to attend. committee members include Will Merritt secretary W S Greenler F Ray Wilson and others.
Charles Walker of MCARTHUR suffered a fractured skull a broken leg and a hip injury when a motorcycle side car collided with a curb on Market Street near the courthouse. He is paralyzed on one side and doctors fear the injuries are fatal. His son Harold Walker escaped injury in the crash.
Jackson California September 28 Mrs Dolores A Potter coroner opened Amador county official investigation into the death of 47 miners in the Argonaut gold mine amid reports of a fatal accident and the start of formal inquiry.
San Francisco Sept 25 A B Debermann head of the three member mine disaster commission named by Governor Stephens to probe the Jackson mine disaster was expected today to announce his plans for an early opening of the investigation.
Reports of fall frosts were received today by the Federal Weather Bureau from Bellefontaine Toledo Worthington and other locations in Ohio. The notices confirm cold air and possible damage to crops across several communities.
Chauncey and Mrs Edward Bridges died Saturday evening at Cherrington hospital Logan after serious burns from an oil can explosion while starting a fire. They were 29, survived by four children. Double funeral held Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtney. Burial in Greenlawn. Widely respected in Orbiston where they had lived, formerly Santoy. Mrs Bridges leaves 12 brothers and sisters. Her mother was present during the accident.
Darwil Headley, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Headley, is reported quite ill at home on May Avenue. Miss Christine Courtney visited her uncle Wallace Burge and family at Beckett last week. Mrs Earl Bridgewater and children from Akron are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A H England in Chauncey.
In Los Angeles on September 25 165, a film star Herbert Raw linson faced charges from Dorothy Clark a 17 year old dancer but Keyes the Chief Deputy District Attorney declined to file against the actor.
Washington reports Mrs. Harding shows improvement after X ray indicates kidney congestion relief. Brig. Gen. G K Sawyer, White House physician, says treatment continues and Mr. Harding is steadily improving.
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