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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1924
Page
8
Athens grocers recount the universal grouches from time-wasting change seekers to customers who demand mindreading. The piece contrasts the patient old-timers with new shops facing deadbeats and last-minute delivery fiends, illustrating shop life and common customer quirks in the Athens grocery trade.
Denver inventor F R Woodward, dubbed electrical wizard, says he has stored energy from the earth in a battery and can transmit heat and power wirelessly. He contrasts his work with English peers Dawson and Milner, asserting electricity exists in mineral veins and persists beyond exhausted pay ore.
Two men faced arraignment in Athens courts over the weekend. Fred Wilson of Troy township pleaded guilty to failure to send children to school and received a $65 fine with costs and suspended fine for good behavior. William Beck of Athens paid $10 and costs on an intoxication charge after arrest in a local pool hall.
In London a male mannequin debuted among women’s models at a dress show. Spectators praised his knowledge of material, cut, and wear, noting he moved with ease and lacked the women’s mannequin stare.
The Canaanville school reports all students in the November month attendance as present. In first grade: Clifford Darnell Helen Gaul Betty Morris John Tipom Earl Weatherby. Second grade: Roger Halbirt Raymond Sones Marie Morris Earl Seel Andy Kvashy Berneta Smart Laude Tipton.
Mrs Virginia Leslie of Cambridge Ohio says a year ago she was run down and weak with little energy for housework. One bottle of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription restored her strength and offered renewed vigor. She endorses it as a tonic and nervine and urges others to obtain it from a druggist or send 10c for a trial package.
A health claim highlights that McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets helped a woman gain ten pounds in twenty two days. The ad promotes sixty tablets for sixty cents and urges readers to ask for the original genuine cod liver oil tablet by McCoy's from local druggists.
Beginning with a 6 oclock dinner in the Masonic Temple Athens Chapter No 39 Royal Arch Masons and Athens Council No 15 Royal and Select Masons installed their officers for the ensuing year. Officers for 1925 include William H Bechtold High Priest T Gibbs King Joshua K R Morton Scribe Charles Williams Treasurer James A Palmer Secretary Richard Fought Captain of Host Derrold H Sams Principal Sojourner J I Cooper Royal Arch Captain J N Dunenan G Master of Third Veil Krank Bellows G Master Second Veil Forest D Harper G Master First Veil EL N Early Guard. After the ceremonies the Council installed its officers Thomas E Gibson Thrice Illustrious Master Frank T Gibbs Deputy Master Howard Goodwin Principal Conductor of the Work James Rose Treasurer James A Palmer Secretary W F E Clark Captain of the Guard Bert Russell Conductor of Council Ernest Ray Steward Charlies P Martin Sentinel Companion Merrill Kerr served as Marshal for both bodies. Discussion covered DeMolay for boys which Athens Chapter sponsors.
The Presbyterian church begins its Life as a Stewardship study series with the first session Wednesday at 7:35 PM in the gymnasium. A Friday session at 6:30 PM will precede Sunday membership services, replacing the 8:00 AM start.
The Department of Agriculture reports receipt of a new apple variety imported from Tripoli in northern Africa. The event highlights ongoing efforts to expand fruit cultivars and improve agricultural diversity.
Richard K. Kropf of the Royal Arcanum told a Chicago safety conference that ignorance is the chief cause of most motor accidents and urged examiners to tighten state operator license tests. He warned careless examinations allow crashes.
Oswego New York December 2. Superintendent Frederick Leighton announced after a board war council that all public school teachers with bobbed hair should grow it out. A formal resolution was not adopted but the sentiment urged such action. About half the teachers, especially younger ones, have bobbed hair and the grooming routines disrupt class time.
London December 2 Lord Darling presiding in England's famed blackmail case ruled for Midland Bank rejecting Charles Robinson's claim to 625000 alleged withdrawn funds on a forged check. The jury had found Robinson and his wife Maude not part of the conspiracy involving Mr A a multi millionaire Indian prince paid 750000 to quiet anger over a divorce and keep his name from courts. It was proved the money was stolen.
In today’s ruling Lord Darling held the Indian claimant’s money was taken by force. The jury’s answers to questions established extortion by menace and confirmed the plaintiff’s title. The plaintiff was ordered to pay the trial costs.
Following a summer fire the Monroe county court corridors housed a furniture and undertaking business until rebuilding. The arrangement will end in a few days as the merchant must relocate and cease using the courthouse halls for commerce.
A testimonial letter chronicles three years of persistent constipation ending after two months of Kellogg's Bran use. The writer praises the ALL bran formula, claims natural intestinal stimulation and regular function, and notes the product is sold by grocers with a money back guarantee.
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