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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1923

Page

3

Eilsonville News Briefs From Hospital to Home

In Eilsonville the town relays hospital reports as Parry of Nelsonville was sent to Carmel hospital after a cough and accident with a pick on the New York 'amley Run. Several residents travel for visits, with updates on Jean, Master Jimmy Smith, Mabel Shafer, the Silcott family, Blackburn, Bumgardner, Meachem, Sharp, Morris, and others returning from trips to Columbus, Michigan, and Penn.

Parry Nelsonville Carmel Hospital Tuesc W. Cable New York Amley s+ jean Columbus Mr. and Murgan Myers Jimmy Smith

Kansas Contractor Claims Korex Restores Youth in Weeks

A 74 year old Kansas contractor testifies that the korex compound restored vigor and memory after three weeks of use. He says pain and weakness disappeared, eyesight improved, and he feels as young as 35. Similar anecdotes from others accompany a money back trial offer by Melton Laboratories in Kansas City.

Kansas Thomas J. Glascock Mr. Glascock J. W Wood New Orleans Hollister Cal Melton Laboratories Melton Kansas City

Wife Held After Death of Husband in Chicago

Mrs. Russell M. Canning was jailed after police found her husband dead from a gunshot at their Chicago home following a violent quarrel reported by neighbors. The wife cried that he killed himself as officers acted.

Chicago Russell M. Canning Atlanta

Driver to face manslaughter charge after dentist killed

Cleveland experiences a mob scene as Albert Wing is arrested for manslaughter following a late night collision that killed Dr Roy S Millman a well known race man. Wing allegedly failed to stop after striking the dentist who had just stepped from a streetcar. Dr Millman died en route to hospital.

Cleveland Albert Wing Roy S&s Millman King Millman Wing

Police Find No Illicit Liquor in Nelsonville Homes

Officers Lines Siebert and Coak ley, acting on state tips, searched two or three Nelsonville residences including Billy Young on Mill Street and a Mrs Green on Canal Street. They found no indications of illicit liquor in either home.

Siebert and Coakley Nelsonville Billy Young Mill Street Mrs. Green Canal Street

Night blooming cereus blossoms at Mrs. Lewis home

A night blooming cereus attracted visitors to the porch at 56 Adams Street Mrs. Delia Lewis hosted guests to view the rare bloom. The plant blooms only at night and, though large and fragrant, fades within hours. Last summer the plant produced seven flowers. this year two have bloomed with 14 buds expected soon.

Delia Lewis Adams Street

Bootlegger Arrested in Jacksonville Sting

Officers Lines and Coakley, back from assignments, hid in an alley in Jacksonville where they arrested Thomas McMamany and a young man after seizing one pint and two half pints along with a whiskey glass. McMamany pleaded guilty to possession and was fined 2606 dollars plus costs, with bond set at 1000 dollars for the charge of selling and transporting. The other suspect was not arraigned.

Lines Coakley Jacksonville Thomas McMamany Siebert McMamany Justice of the Peace Tucker Chauncey

Clean Up Day At Church With Election Of New Rooms

Thursday is cleanup day at the church with volunteers asked to work until finished. Painters are completing redecorating of two auditoriums and lighting system changes in the old hall. New carpet is chosen for the pulpit choir loft aisles. a Sunday School picnic is planned at Rising Park Lancaster on August 16 with round trip at one third rate. A stereoptical lecture 64 slides on Tut Ankhamen packs the service followed by an evangelistic message The Buried Talent.

Rising Park Lancaster Egypt King Tut Buriea

Illness Update From Columbus After Appendectomy

Word from James Ceope after an appendicitis operation at Grant hospital Columbus reports he is not recovering as rapidly as hoped. His mother Mrs. George Ceope remains at his side.

James Ceope Grant Hospital Columbus George Ceope

Cow Calls Teach Singers in Rural Lesson

A girl learns to sing by calling cows while others learn cow calling by singing. The note highlights a playful cross training between music and farm life.

Chauncey Condolences and Church News Highlight Local Travel

Chauncey residents attend funeral in New Straitsville for cousin Robert Kirkley. Local Church of God delegates travel to Springfield for the annual camp meeting. Mrs. Margaret Lence heads to Columbus then Cleveland after visiting Chauncey relatives. A mix of visits, services, and social gatherings are noted across town.

John Rackam Charles Leffler New Straitsville Robert Kirkley C. H. Givens John Loper Elia Cunningham Amanda Sayers Fred Grandstaff C. Sayers Walter Elia Tedrick Springfield Church of God Margaret Lence Ella Tedrick Columbus Cleveland

Quarrel Over Tax Ends With Arrest In Frost

A dispute over unpaid taxes on a lot led to Sheriff McKinley removing Jean Linton from the Russell home. Linton, intoxicated, threatened with a shotgun, though none was found. He was jailed in Athens to sober up and later arraigned on intoxication charges, pleading guilty and paying a $19 fine plus costs.

Vrost McKinley Linton Athens Hennig

Sir Sidney Low Defends English Wit Against European Misconceptions

In London, Sir Sidney Low rejects the view that English people are dull and slow. He argues England remains merry and full of amusement at heart, praising English resilience during World War I and noting Americans’ brisker pace. He defends traditional English character while lampooning stereotypes.

London Eng Singland Fir Sidney Low Great Britain Sir Sidney Merrie England

Military coup fears grip Peking as police watch parliament

Reports indicate another military coup may emanate from Pao-Ting-Fu or Tianjin with daily expectations in Peking. Marshal Tseo-Kun orders police to strictly monitor parliamentary activities.

Peking Pao-Ting-F U Tien Tsin Tseo-Kun

Indians Claim Ancestry to Fight Pensions Case

In Reno Nevada four Joe family members Annie Toe Brown Minnie Joe Winnie Joe and Jim Washoe insist they descend from Captain Joe and seek records to prove Captain Pete and Sarah Jim are imposters in the federal pension funds case. They allege Captain Joe helped loan guns during an early Piute uprising and demand a copy of the working record to support their claim.

Reno Nevi Captain Pete Sarah Jim

Turkish Bath Tragedy Prompts 5000 Dollar Claim

Mike Vakatek sues for 5000 dollars after a Turkish bath incident where the steam room was left on trapping him. He crawled out through a broken window to escape, alleging injuries from the heat and heat exposure.

Wammoni Ind Mike Vaketek Vakatek Tobster Yaksieck Adam V Yaksick

Younger Filipinos Not Ready for Self Rule Says Alba Jr

Manila sugar planter son Manilo A. Alba Jr says younger Filipinos educated in American schools do not seek independence now. He notes older leaders want government but fear Japanese or other powers if U S leaves. The youth prefer continued American guidance and are wary of abrupt change.

Yorkville Philippines Manilto A. Alba Jr Manila Youne Alba Chicago Altho Alba Janan United States Contro

Nicaragua Expands Sarsaparilla Export Trade

Nicaragua pursues a growing export business in sarsaparilla, leveraging regional demand as cross border trade develops. The article notes increasing shipments to foreign markets and suggests potential growth in related agricultural sectors.

Nicaragua Sarsaparilla

Ice Plant Explosion Shocks Queens

Brooklyn police report an explosion at an ice manufacturing plant in Queens. Ammonia fumes prevented firefighters from approaching the scene this afternoon.

New York Brooklyn Queens

Premier Smuts Is Not Seriously Ill in Capetown

Premier Jan Christian Smuts, based in Capetown, is described as not seriously ill. He remains a leading adviser in British Imperial affairs and was reported in today’s dispatch from South Africa on August 2.

Capetown Union of South Africa Jan Christian Smuts

Bank employee charged with embezzling funds in Toledo

Elmer Gwinner, 20, former teller at the Second National Bank, was arrested today in Toledo on a charge of embezzlement for allegedly taking about 2701 dollars over several months from depositors’ accounts while employed at the bank. authorities say he had a gambling problem.

Toledo Second National Bank Elmer Gwinner Ile

Connecticut Labor Leader Warns on Home Distilleries

New Haven reports Patrick B. O'Meora, president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, says 75 percent of Connecticut homes retain stills for liquor making after a study. He cites thousands of children apprenticed to home distilling and urges stronger enforcement to avert disaster.

New Haven Conn Connecticut Patrick BP. OY Meora Connecticut Federation of Labor Menara Vo Tng

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Eilsonville News Rstn Hospital Carl Torth Penn , New York Mabel Shafer George Silcott Mrs. Sheridan Blackburn Michigan Mrs Harry Bumegardner Baby Mrs. Bumgardner Mrs. Fouty A. G. Meachem Mary Margaret C. C. Sharp Rebecca CM. Morris Michican Breck Garfield Avenue The Nelsonville Loan & Savings Association J. H. Saltz JILE Colonial Building Jacksonville Rad Christian Churchie Quality & Service W. J. Keck Logan Caroline Harvey George Kock Ellis Avenue Matt Kilpatrick Chhildren Tolay L. C. Strausbaugh Jin High Street Warren Border Peter Pendergrass Gail Firgins Chaunncey Edward Willie Higgins G. B. Courtney Sarah Dridgewater Dughter Erle Bridgewater Hird Street M. E. Ladies Aid Guy Brookins Millfield Mi Tun Brookins Marie Syx China Post TE Gambeing Suis Ai Mey Barna Navarre W. B. Drake Quality Hamburg Postoffice West Union Oscar Fulton Overland and Willys-Knight Nelsonville Buick Co Nelsonville Lumber Co McCune Overland Co D. A. Williams Lew Corwin Nelsonville and Vicinity McCune- Overland Co
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