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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1923

Page

2

Local Church Address and Community Notes in Harrisonville

Thanksgiving events highlight Reverend Fred Alkire's transfer to Geneva with salary and allowances. Messrs Greenler and Merritt host visits. volunteers improve a school highway. John Paynter and Andrew Dye visit. Elwood Comer returns to old friends. High school social raises funds. Rev Brown preaches twice and split duties with Wilkesville. Harley Derry builds a memorial for future poultry operations.

Fred Alkire M. Church Columbus Geneva Cleveland Carl Chase Athens Greenler Will C. Merritt Shhool John Paynter Goolville Andrew Dye Brown Presbyter Church Wilkesville Harley Derry

Local Families Gather for Thanksgiving Visits in Harrisonville

Carpenter and Mrs Dale Dye and children spent the past week in Harrisonville with Mrs Emma Dye. Mrs Elizabeth Stanley of Snow Ville visits daughter Mrs Vista Robinson. David Caster remains quite ill. J D Carpenter and Mildred visit John Dye in Columbus for Thanksgiving. Everett Saulter and family from Athens spend Thanksgiving at Vesta Robinson's. Harley McCall of Glouster visits mother Mrs Nancy McCall. J K Woodyard and wife and daughter visit Athens. Dale Knopp and wife of Athens spend Thanksgiving with W E Jeffers. John Dye of Columbus visits J D Carpenter from Saturday to Monday. Mrs Decree B Kayser still re- [text cut]

Dale Dye Harrisonville Emma Dye Elizabeth Stanley Snow Ville Vista Robinson David Caster J. D. Carpenter Mildred John Dye Columbus Everett Saulter Athens Vesta Robinson Harley McCall Glouster Nancy

Social Notes From Albany and Nearby

Mains very ill with rheumatism and heart trouble. Mrs W A Throckmorton guests of Mrs W E Reeves Saturday. Mrs J B Martin of Boston visits W E Harman and wife. Mrs Vint Jewell weekend guest of Clint Jewell and family. Mrs Ola Perry and Lucy of Centersoke were guests of Frank Jewell. Charley Wood Albany visitor Saturday. Miss Jessie Carpenter recent guest of Mrs R G Wells Albany. Miss Effie Wood guest of friends at Athens state hospital. Trustees of Columbia township met Saturday.

W. A. Throckmorton W. E. Reeves J. B. Martin Boston W. E. Harman Vint Jewell Clint Jewell Ola Perry Lucy Centerstoke Frank Jewell Charley Wood Albany Jessie Carpenter R. G. Wells Effie Wood Athens State Hospital Columbia Township

Thanksgiving visits and local notes in Coolville area

Latrobe T E Fitch and family spent Thanksgiving at D F Morrison’s near Stewart. Mrs Ed Wharff and daughters Helen and Margaret of Portsmouth visited Fitch relatives. J T Smith of Imperial Ice Cream is leaving for Hagerstown Maryland to work. A gas well was struck on the McIntire farm near Coolville Station. Audrey and Mildred Fitch shopped in Parkersburg.

T. E. Fitch D. F. Morrison Stewart Ed Wharff Helen Margaret Portsmouth Dean Ewers Pearl Wilson E. D. Morrison J. T. Smith Imperial Ice Cream Company American Creamery Hagerstown Charlie Noland Charlie Brandeberry Ireland Stella Arnold Tyril Clifford Huggins Athens Alfred McGrath Everett Bingman Chauncey Sarah M. Lant Order of Eastern Star Coolville EF. PD. Morrison Fitch Clarence Swartz Lottridge Harry Carlton McIntire Coolville Station Audrey Mildred Fitch Parkersburg

Taylor Ridge: A Cooperative Road Story In Trimble Township

In Trimble township Taylor Ridge forms Green's Run northern boundary. A pioneer English Taylor and Judson, plus an East Yankee Kempton, settled here. The area features compact homes, a two room school, a church, and a well built coal ash road financed by Phil Willike with community labor. The road’s stone construction and link to a future state highway boosted local pride and urged donations. many former residents consider returning.

Taylor Ridge Trimble Green's Run Taylor Judson Kempton P. H. Willike Phil

Card of Thanks for Father’s Death

We extend heartfelt gratitude to friends for support after the passing of our father. Thanks to Mr Dowler the undertaker Rev Timmons the singers those who donated vehicles and those who sent floral offerings. Mr and Mrs George Banfield and children

Dowler Timmons George Banfield

City Federation Moves To Restore Athens West State Street Cemetery

The Athens City Federation launched a campaign to reclaim and beautify the old West State street cemetery. Mrs. John Finsterwald outlined extensive care plans to club women, who voted to subscribe 250 dollars to fund the project.

The City Federation Athens West State Street John Finsterwald Conservation Committee Robert Hodkins Charities Committee Virginia Lewis Irma Stanfield Red Cross Robert Woodword

Weekend visitors and local moves in Burr Oak area

Miss Lizzie Jenkins of Dayton was the weekend guest of Eva Ivers. John Morgan and family and Charles Embig and family drove to Texas last Tuesday. Grace Ivers spent Thanksgiving in Crooksville with roommate Helen McFarlan. They went to Zanesville on Friday and New Lexington on Saturday. Bruff Latta visited his son in law Charles Zarney. Fred Ivers moved from Burr Oak to the late Charles Henry farm.

Lizzie Jenkins Dayton Eva Ivers John Morgan Charles Embig Texas Grace Ivers Crooksville Helen McFarlan Zanesville New Lexington Bruff Latta Charles Zarney Fred Ivers Burr Oak Charles Henry

Woman charged with selling whiskey says she did so to feed her five children

In Belmont county court Mrs. Mary Britmeir, who filed for divorce claiming dependence on neighbors, told Mayor H M Davies of St Clairsville she sold whiskey to provide for her family amid a separate arraignment.

Bannock, O Mary Britmeir Belmont County H. M. Davies St. Clairesville

Man Loses Fingers In Corn Husker Accident

Alfred Wilson of Alexandria Ohio suffered a severe hand injury when his right hand was caught in a corn husker. Two fingers were amputated, and a third finger lost at the first joint.

Alexandria, O Alfred Wilson

Laxative Brom Quin ine Advertisement Claims Health Boost

The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove and promotes Laxative Brom Quin ine tablets as keeping the system healthy to ward off colds grip and influenza. The advert notes the address 306.

E. W. Grove

Why Do People Become Fat and Stay Fat

The article explains fat storage as a biological advantage in animals and applies it to humans. It notes heredity, overeating, inactivity, and certain diets as causes, with examples from athletes and life stages. It mentions health risks like Brights disease, apoplexy, asthma, and heart disease, linked to poor health habits.

Bright

Elks In Cincinnati Bar Bazaar Interference Order

May or George P. Carroll and police subordinates are enjoined by Common Pleas Judge Edward Tixon from interfering with the Cincinnati Lodge of Elks in their bazaar at the new temple. Police had raided a home to stop possible gambling devices.

Cincinnati, O George P. Carroll Common Pleas Edward Tixon Cincinnati Lodge of Elks

Farmer pleads guilty to illicit liquor charge in Marion court

Ephriam Howard, 38, a Marion township farmer, faced $12,000 debts and admitted to bootlegging as a way out. He pleaded guilty in common pleas court to possession of illicit liquor on an indictment returned by the grand jury.

Lima Ephriam Howard Marion Township I. C. Becker Common Pleas Howard

In loving remembrance of Elsworth E King

In loving remembrance of Elsworth E King who died December 4 1918 aged 37 years. The verse recalls sorrow and enduring memory spoken by Frances and daughter Eileen King.

Elsworth E. King Elsworth Frances Eileen King

Miss America Mary Campbell Enters Ohio State University

Mary Katherine Campbell, twice crowned Miss America, will enter Ohio State University as a freshman in the Arts College at the start of the winter quarter. She says she will study and not simply pursue pageantry, aiming to focus on academics.

Columbus Mary Katherine Campbell Ohio State University

City council approves paving plan for Grandview Highlands

December session focuses on street issues. West Union paving moves to first legal action next Monday. Mayor reports about $100 in fines. Safety department receives 750 loan for November salaries. City builds sale bids sought. Curb lights cost split 40 60 city versus owners. Franklin Avenue extension ordered with street fill. Some buildings to be removed. Old Cemetery care to continue after year start.

West Union Street Gill Safety Grandview Highlands

666 Prescription for Colds Fever and Grippe

An old advertisement touts 666 as a speedy remedy for colds fever and grippe claiming it prevents pneumonia and offers rapid relief. The text emphasizes its effectiveness and wide use as a medical preparation.

Athens County to lead state illiteracy drive

Athens County will become the demonstration county in a statewide anti illiteracy campaign. Prof. B. K. Mardis and Mrs. J. M. Hyde will oversee the effort with county and city clubs, aiming to teach 1230 illiterate residents to read and write in 12 weeks.

Athens County Fo Iiliteracy Commission State Federation of Women’s Clubs 8. K. Mardis Athens Ohio Commission J. M. Hyde Nelsonville State Club Simpson Mardis Hyde Ferree Stailey iCounty McVay

Local remedy ad from Chamberlain Medicine Co

An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain Medicine Co products from Des Moines Iowa. It markets a cold remedy for bronchial throat tickling and chest comfort priced at five cents, urging readers to send name and address with payment to receive the product. It notes a household stem family line and emphasizes value for family medicine needs.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Iowa

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