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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1923
Page
2
The ad promotes Musterole as a counter irritant to relieve congestion and stimulate circulation. It claims protection against influenza grippe and pneumonia and describes a warm tingle upon application. Available in 35¢ and 65¢ jars and tubes.
Hall Smith surprises Quintana in a wooded area near Drowned Valley. Smith secures Quintana and retrieves a paper wrapped packet while disarming him and leveraging leverage to force submission. Leverett confirms Quintana’s escape, while Smith confiscates weapons and plans to move on with the seized items.
In a tense exchange, Smith explains the Flaming Jewel once owned by Grand Duchess Theodorica of Esthenia. Quintana confronts the thief tale as he discovers the packet contains two sugar milk chocolate cakes, not jewels, prompting a shocked, rueful reaction.
Protestant pastors and laymen from across Ohio will attend a two day conference in Columbus under the Ohio Council of Churches to study the world situation. Topics include the league of nations debts indemnities Harding world court and church attitudes. Attendees will return home to organize similar meetings in their own communities.
The phrase marks a unique standard in endearment, suggesting an unmatched or remarkable quality. It frames a poetic image of devotion as a rare, superior force beyond comparison.
St Clairsville April 16 veteran BR and C engineer John Griffith died today in Massillon after a long career with the company. He served many years on the rail line and was noted for his technical skill and reliability.
On Friday the thirteenth at Clinton Wi Mabel Adams marked her eighth birthday with a party. Twelve of her girl friends joined in games and contests at her home, and Mrs. Adams served refreshments to conclude the celebration.
After years as a practitioner at Union Furnace Dr M K E Faulk moves Monday to Philo to oversee an emergency hospital run by the Ohio Power company. Dr Hepler of Manhattan Kan takes over his Union Furnace practice.
Rev. H. M. Gilbert of St. Louis filled the morning pulpit at the Presbyterian church on Sunday. He is connected with the church board of ministerial relief and sustentation and spoke on the board’s work. While in the city he hosted with Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Douglass.
Dr and Mrs R D Green and their little daughter from Ashland Kentucky are visiting in Logan with Mr and Mrs William P Heft of Wood Street for a short stay.
The Ladies of the Presbyterian church host an April birthday party at the church on Wednesday afternoon. All women of the congregation are invited to attend. Rev. L. C. Sparks, superintendent of the Lancaster district of the M E church, preached at the local church Sunday morning.
Mr and Mrs Car Frum of West Hunter Street are spending several days in West Virginia visiting relatives as guests.
Mr and Mrs Anthony Toerner visited Columbus on Sunday and were entertained by Mr and Mrs John Humphrey.
Thousands of mothers report relief for children with headaches colds fevers stomach trouble and irregularities after using Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. Used and recommended by mothers for over 80 years the remedy is sold by druggists everywhere with trial packages free from the Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
Reports from Amesville say Joseph West of Glouster joins the Federal Coal company to take the Goddard farm mine, starting Monday. A gas well on the Glazier farm shows up for at least 250000 feet. a second well to begin at once. Amesville high school holds a county oratorical and athletic contest prelim Thursday April 19 at 7:30 in the Presbyterian church with orations music poems and humorous readings. Judges award first to third places with the winner going to Athens April 26. Field event tryouts at 1:30 on the 19th under Coach C O Gibson. public invited.
Acting under authority of Franklin county Common Pleas Judge Sowers, attorney Fred N. Sinks, in his capacity as receiver, took charge of the Pittsburg Tin Plate and Steel company plant at Marietta. The plant spans 12 acres.
Albany Luster Fought of Athens visited his mother Mrs. Mary Cross on Sunday. Mary Frances Goldsberry spent the weekend with friends in Athens. Mrs. Bertha Dailey of Athens and Mrs. Paul Weatherholt and her son of Gallipolis visited Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dailey on Sunday. A. D. Cline was a Columbus visitor last week. J. H. Gardiner of Columbus attended the funeral of his father in law John Rickey and returned with his wife and two children. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Cottingham returned from Middleport.
Colonel Leonard P. Ayres of the Cleveland Trust Co. says the potential market for automobiles in the United States stands at 20 million families, based on continued prosperity and steady population. He notes March production hit 346,000 cars, exceeding prior yearly totals, signaling capacity for over four million yearly and likely 3,000,000+ in 1923. The saturation point would come as replacements, exports, and rising needs keep pace with a roughly seven year car life, implying about two million new motors annually.
Neighboring townsfolk spend days at Green Pond for fishing. Moray City man George Brooker caught several bass while Charles Brooker hauled a very large one. Residents fill the pond area from morning to night as cars park nearby.
In Covington Kentucky on April 16 physicians follow daily X ray photographs showing a two inch pin traveling through Charles Arnold Jr five months old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Arnold The doctor Dr M M Rankin watches the pin by X ray plates and says no obstruction has been reached and the child may escape an operation
A Greveland ball player’s unusually long hands become the subject of a courtroom remark as observers question their impact on a potential job. The comment highlights attention on physical traits in legal proceedings.
Mrs. Mary Virginia Fair died April 9 1923 at her daughter Mrs Louis Cornet in New Martinsville. Born June 2 1861 in Marshall County she married Franklin H. Fair May 29 1881. Survived by daughter Mrs Louis Cornett three sons Renza Wirt Emerson and Marvin Luke Fair two sisters and one brother. Active in Christian Church W C T U and charitable circles.
C S Maton principal of Tiltonville schools died in Martins Ferry from pneumonia today.
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