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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1923
Page
4
A brief devotional note cites Proverbs 15 5 about despisers of parental instruction and the virtue of heeding reproof. Colton quote adds that learning from fools is unsafe yet instruction from the wise deserves attention. The piece offers moral guidance in a compact, period-appropriate tone.
The piece argues for universal tax relief as a nonpartisan goal affecting all income earners. It contends that high taxes burden business and labor alike and that even those with invisible income contribute through purchases. The article frames tax reduction as a broad societal relief effort.
President Emeritus Charles F. Thwing of Western Reserve University, cited by the Chicago News, argues governments must adjust to others and keep their integrity. He says knowledge through travel and trade fosters tolerance, warns against national selfishness, and urges America to act for the world, not itself alone.
A Low on Teachers World report details a 50-word misspelling list from 1414 American college entrance candidates aged 17 to 18. The British test used younger pupils 10 to 13 and found the younger group misspelled more long words.
The text notes older pupils misspellings and observes that Americans often misspell too while the British list ranks together unexpectedly. Educators conclude that British and American students misspell different words, a finding deemed vitally important though its significance remains unexplained.
The Interior Department reports a roughly $15 million rise in receipts and a $22.5 million drop in expenses in the last fiscal year. Overall improvement near $37.5 million versus 1922, reflecting a broader trend of greater government business and cost control across departments.
Several hundred immigrants detained at American ports await examination as quotas are full and no current admittance rights exist. Authorities aim to select the best for admission while others may be sent back, arguing for a permanent law that uses screening rather than a headcount.
The Mexican government denies bankruptcy and pledges to settle 30,000,000 pesos of foreign debt before year end. The move aims to reassure global lenders and encourage American investment, while speeding U S recognition of Mexico's financial reliability amid cautious European sentiment.
A article describes a "kindergarten" for new members of Congress, called a symposium, led by Clerk William Tyler Page. It covers floor access, recognition, time allotments, patronage basics, and committee assignments, with Champ Clark offering counsel on learning the duties of a representative.
An essay on Congress members as urban messengers and the value of a capable secretary, followed by a Q A section answering questions about early U S taxicabs cast-iron water pipes chestnut derivation and Bank of England interest rates. Several named figures and dates appear in the exchanges.
The readable fragment hints at a general information aid or messaging guidance. It mentions questions and answers and a messenger or information service context. No clear event people or places are identifiable from the legible portions.
A noted Athens column recounts a day of small incidents from cider to sock mending. The author mentions seeing Eleanor Bolin, work on a new high school, a canary plan thwarted by a cat, and a thief returning a car with insurance concerns. Evening finds him with wine, fiddle, and reflections on a crippled boy and local townsfolk. A bank letter updates a missing Ohio University student, revealing his account is overdrawn.
A reflective note on changing domestic habits as men abandon formal courting in parlor settings and spend longer with auto travel, swapping the davenport for the car. The verse contrasts past and present social patterns and consumer choices in a fleeting cultural snapshot.
The message proposes organizing a stock company to build an auto speedway near Athens and notes Peck Beverage's interest in racing. It also mentions rumors of prohibition officers stopping a funeral to check the hearse radiator for alcohol content.
A mysterious badge signals a man’s new role as detective as he lurks daily near workplaces yet avoids actual assignments and stays hidden.
Grover Ankle, driver for Cry stal Ice, badly mangled his left finger while delivering ice at the Star restaurant on Monday. Mr Unkle recently returned to work after a layoff from an earlier injury when a shotgun was accidentally discharged. He will be off duty for a few days.
The cornerstone of the new Hocking county courthouse was laid without ceremony on Monday. A container with county papers and other mementoes was placed inside the stone. Crews are rapidly progressing, with a large force of workmen busy with stone work on the structure.
Mrs James M Poling of Bremen RD 1 was brought to Cherington hospital Monday afternoon for treatment. She has been in ill health for several months. She is the mother of R B Poling of Zanesville Avenue.
Smith Brothers furniture dealers celebrated the store’s second anniversary on Main Street with 2800 visitors. Demonstrators from several factories attended along with music and prizes for attendees.
Judge Pettit confirmed the sale of property in the partition suit by Neifle Armstrong against George F Wyakiver and others and ordered to deed. The court found in favor of Walker Harned on a note and mortgage totaling $542.66 and related sums.
A court ordered payment of an attorney fee totaling 100 dollars. The ruling indicates the amount is due to be paid by the defendant to the plaintiff, completing the fee award.
One hundred fifty gathered at the Elks hall for the annual memorial service of the order. Homer Durant of Coshocton delivered the chief address and Tidé Houston gave the eulogy in L. R. Kienle’s absence. An orchestra and solo numbers accompanied the service. Charles Beck marked the latest death, the thirty eighth in the local roster, dating back to John P. Hughes in 1900.
Roy Brown of Haydenville and a companion were spotted speeding on the pike below Haydenville by Officer Farbearn. After speedometer read 45 miles, Brown was ordered to report to Mayor Koppe. He claimed no speedometer and paid twenty dollars plus costs with a ninety day suspension of driving rights.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Flickinger returned home Saturday from Tiffin where they attended the funeral of Mrs John L Flickinger, mother of Mr Flickinger.
M F Weymueller manager of Elite Motor Bus received from the public utilities commission a certificate declaring the city Shawnee bus line a necessity. Among hundreds of applications statewide this certificate numbered 33 is among the first issued and first for a bus company in this section.
Those selected for jury service when the petit jury reports on December 17 were drawn Monday. Names include Ward Wolfe Perry W. M. Winland Perry Robert B. Tucker Oroville H. Boyd Troxel Good Hope Clinton Webb Logan John W. Nixon Starr William Hansel Falls Charles Brown Marion township Charles Murphy Murray City Charles Hise Coal Gate William H. Streats Logan John Robson Coal Gate Perry Lehman Carbon Hill Mrs. Lucy Wade Marion William H. Mercer Washington Emerson Graham Logan Mrs. Walter Pomerene Falls John Beery Falls.
Russell James secretary of the local Order of Elks led the lodge delegation at Harding Memorial services in Marion. Eighty eight lodges sent representatives and the local lodge placed a wreath in memory of the fallen leader.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Earl Roberts of Orchard street on Wednesday. grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Roberts. Herbert Shifner, a Hocking Valley brakeman at Walbridge, visits family for a few days. Mrs William Bowlby near Webb Summit is seriously ill with typhoid fever. another daughter died recently and three other relatives have recovered.
We thank friends for kindness and floral offerings during illness and death at our home. Thanks to the Funeral Director the minister those who furnished automobiles and all who served us. Albert B Blick A J Fee and family.
Washington reports all bids for scrapping the battleships Kansas Minnesota Michigan and Delaware were rejected as too low. Dismantling be done in Boston and Philadelphia navy yards, with an estimated saving of 175000 dollars.
Fashion notes from Paris describe new paneled lace and georgette drapes that soften the sharp silhouette. Designers drop the stiff lines as the paneled panels create a hazy, flowing look echoing current couture.
Benjamine F Calentine born Harrisonville Ohio December 19 1853 died near Chauncey Ohio November 28 1923 aged 70 years 11 months 9 days. He married Maggie Reed August 2 1879 at Zaleski Ohio and after her passing married Cordelia Eddy December 31 1885 who died two years earlier. Survived by three brothers John Henry and Samuel and sister Mrs Margaret Tucker and two grandsons and his only child Mrs G W Banfield who lived with him since her wife's death. He farmed on Sand Ridge until illness forced retirement after an October 1 operation at Athens. He held strong faith, last words were God will take care of me, and funeral verses reflect loss and hope.
Columbus report shows Ohio paid $111,522.92 in adjusted war compensation during November. The Adjusted Compensation Department released the figures detailing total payments and the program’s progress.
President Coolidge grants a pardon to Charles L. Craig New York City comptroller who had been sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of Federal Judge Mayer in New York.
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