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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1921
Page
6
An early 20th century ad claims weak nerves drain blood and invite disease. It promotes Nuxated Iron as a nerve and blood food that enriches blood, replenishes nerve force, and purportedly increases strength in two weeks with a money back guarantee. Available from all druggists.
Floyd Butcher of Athens Ohio writes to dispute a Friday Messenger arrest report alleging home brew possession. He denies 75 bottles and claims neighbors’ complaints may lead to harsher charges for others. He asks readers to seek truth and expresses sympathy for local “model citizens” affected by the so called demon home brew.
A sales pitch for Diamond Dyes claims easy, foolproof home dyeing for wool silk linen cotton and blends. It promises rich fadeless results on dresses skirts coats sweaters and draperies with simple package directions and no streaking or running.
Police seek two women charged with furnishing tools to cut city jail bars. Breakout attempt was thwarted by officers as they investigated the incident in Cleveland.
Local notes report a Saturday Citizens Telephone meeting at Will Turner. Visits include George Turner and wife to Jersey Ville to see a sick father. Several small social mentions follow, including Bent Carl's Rutland trip and others visiting with neighbors and relatives. Bill Graves sold his home to a Virginia man and awaits relocation plans. Mrs. George Adkins is ill while Lena Dye remains on the sick list.
A Civil War memoir fragment recounts trading hats with a gray-clad adversary, surviving a Winchester prison vigil, and receiving aid from Sergeant William Neighbors who bought bread for the author. The narrative notes a long postwar friendship, a reunion with Lieutenant Sleeth, and ongoing correspondence with Neighbors over years.
Mrs Rebecca McWhorter of Athens State Hospital was weekend guest of A D Morrison and family. Lucy daughter of BE LD Perry and wife ill and slowly improving. Arch Caster carrying mail route two, Frank Wood on vacation. Grover Swearingen on route one, John Rawlings on vacation. Radekin Brothers of Point Rock bought cattle here last week. Grant Bobo and family attended Fall Festival in Athens. Helen Harmon of Ohio University visited parents W E Harmon and wife. D M Sisson and wife visited Jesse Sisson. J M Bolton and wife from Meigs infirmary guests. Clifton Wood visited Mt Blanco.
The body of a 25 year old woman was found in a Columbus hotel with empty poison bottles nearby. Coroner Murphy said death occurred Sunday. Expensive clothing with no identifying marks lay in the room. Police believe she came to Columbus to take her own life.
In Columbus Ohio on September 27 Attorney General Price, defending the emergency clause of the reorganization bill, must decide what constitutes an emergency to authorize the state emergency board to make appropriations between legislative sessions. An application from Health Director Snively for 2500 for laboratory funds is deemed a real emergency due to feared diphtheria among school children this year.
Columbus officials say the Eleventh District has raised far more than its share of federal peace funds. Collector Newton M. Miller announced that current year income and excess profits tax receipts will exceed 21 million by about one million dollars, surpassing 1920 collections.
The state board of education announced awards of life teachers' certificates. Among those honored is Ivalue Beekman of Athens.
The German mark dropped to a new low at the New York open as preliminary quotations stood at .0081, down .000614, signaling a sharp depreciation. The move reflects a fragile situation for the currency markets and heightened demand for dollar liquidity.
Princess Liliuokalani Kawanana koa, daughter of Prince Kuhio and descendant of Queen Liliuokalani, has arrived in the United States from Hawaii to complete her schooling. She is already thoroughly Americanized from associations with the nation.
Ohio motorists report widespread use of another person’s name on license tags under the Atwood automobile anti theft law. While Muskingum County sees few cases, several counties show dozens of cars carrying fake ownership tags. As the grace period ends, thousands face penalties and possible arrest as enforcement plans move forward.
The Salvation Army in Athens holds its first Harvest Festival at City Building on Saturday October 1 at 7 pm. Citizens may contribute fruits flowers vegetables grains groceries clothing and more. Captain and Mrs Chamgane lead the event and can be reached at 6194.
Alfred O Crozier argues disarmament must be backed by a public plea campaign. He proposes a patriotic chain of letters to presidents and lawmakers, warning that without concerted action nations will rearm and risk a larger war. He frames disarmament as economic and cites rising debts from war.
A terse street saying points to a figure known for influence in local business and politics. The remark suggests scrutiny of access and favors, with discussions centering on who benefits from well connected networks.
In Niles Ohio on September 27 a suspected burglar shot himself after being trapped under a bed in Joseph Medley’s house. Police identify him as the intruder behind a string of nighttime robberies. three ether bottles were found on him. A crowd surrounded the residence as the man fired at a window and killed himself.
Edson Colley Jr. aged two and a half, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Cooley of West State street, drank a small bottle of iodine. He climbed to a top shelf on the sideboard around 8 30 this morning. Cries alerted adults and medical aid was summoned. An antidote helped, and the child soon recovered enough to eat and was not in danger.
Out of town attendees at the funeral of Albert Ogle included Mrs J A Arhood Hillsboro Mrs Alice Ogle and daughter Ethel Williamsburg Iowa Mr Frank Armes Trout and Mrs Charles Frederick son of Chicago.
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