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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1922

Page

6

Social notes from McArthur and nearby communities

Fred Wiggins of Circleville visited McArthur over Sunday and Orval Burns moved into the Homer Salis property at Dundas. Local families called on residents in Puritan and Wellston. a new parsonage for the U B church is due to be ready by January 1 1923. Elk Lodge 198 Knights of Pythias elected officers including C C A Wii Jr Vv CG D H Weisenberger K R S J W Darby M I Geo W Specht M W C O Chapman.

Fred Wiggins Circleville Etta Vansky McArthur Orval Burns Homer Salis Dundas C. E. Carson John Morrison L. W. Thorp Henry Sprague T. D. Sharp Harvey Huston Puritan W. F. Rutherford U. B. Church Wellston K. P ELK Lodge Elk ‘Lodge Knights ’ of Pythias C. C A. Wii Jr D. H. Weisenberger K. R J. W. Darby M. I Geo. W Specht M. W C. O. Chapman

Bulgarian Herb Tea touted to aid immunity for older adults

The ad claims people over forty have weaker resistance to colds influenza and pneumonia than the young. It links constipation sour stomach indigestion and weak kidneys to lowered resistance. It says Bulgarian Herb Tea cleanses bowels and improves blood and that steaming tea breaks up a cold quickly, recommended by physicians and druggists.

Local residents travel to Puritan to view recent tornado damage

A group including Jr. Stephenson Wm Markham and Ruth Sprague motored to Puritan last Friday to witness the tornado devastation. Mrs. Sherman Phillips visited Logan West Virginia this week, staying with her son and family. The Feltons and Scott Taylor rearrange homes with Cozads moving, Rosser and Reed families planning upcoming moves.

Lafayette Sprague Ruth Sprague John Chatfield Puritan Sherman Phillips Logan W. Va Ly. KE. Phillips James Philips Columbus Thomas Felton Scott Taylor

Local Talent Shines in Elks Minstrel Show

Athens previews promise an exceptional charity minstrel next week with five acts of clean comedy. Noted local performers Jack Sweeney Jonsey Sama Wilson Carr and E. O. Huggins headline in new takes on familiar roles. Rehearsal set for 7 20 Tuesday evening at Elks club rooms.

Athens Elks’ Charity Ali Aly Jack Sweeney Jonsey Sama Wilson Carr E. 0. Huggins Elks Club

Social Visits Highlight Strouds and Nearby Families

Strouds and Everett families gathered with relatives over the weekend and Sunday. Mrs. Freda Weatherby hosted a judge party at Miss Freda Hambel’s home with guests including Goldie Everett Marguerite Everett Hazel Linscott Mabel Linscott Ellis South Harry Everett Flossie and Eva Weatherby from Rock Riffle.

Herbert Everett Frank Hubler George Everett Samuel Everett Lida Burchfield Freda Weatherby Freda Hambel Goldie Everett Marguerite Everett Hazel Linscott Mabel Linscott Ellis South Harry Everett Flossie Eva Weatherby

Ten Tons of Coal Recovered for Lima City Heating

Ten tons of soft coal seized from thieves over two weeks were stored at the central fire station basement. Most was confiscated after police halted two men along the Baltimore and Ohio line as they loaded fuel from the railroad. Eight sacks remained as evidence. Fire Chief Mack says the coal will heat Lima City Hall for more than a month.

Lima Central Fire Station Baltimore , Ohio Mack

Justice Pitney to retire from Supreme Court

President Harding signed the bill allowing Mahlon R Pitney to retire due to ill health. Pitney plans to retire shortly, creating another vacancy on the Supreme Court, the fourth since Harding took office.

Washington Harding Mahlon R Pitney United States Supreme Court White House Justice Pitney Supreme Bench

Stabbed by Neuritis relief touted by San Francisco ad

A vintage drug advertisement claims quick relief from neuritis pain without narcotics using Tysmol applied to the painful area. It describes nerve inflammation symptoms and suggests the product heals nerves, with a price of 1 dollar and selling points at McKee Drug Co and Tysmol Co in San Francisco.

McKee Drug Co

Miner Official to Face Trial in Murder Case

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Dec. 12. Robert Farmer, vice president of the Eastern Ohio Miners' union, will face a first degree murder charge in Belmont county court January 10 for alleged involvement in the June 27 New Latery mine strike riot death of John L Major. He was not present but accused of conspiring to bring about the murder.

ST. Clairsville Robert Farmer Eastern Ohio Miners’ Union Belmont County John L Major New Latery Auner

New Warships to Be Built Under Washington Treaty

London reports two capital warships will be laid down immediately under the Washington treaty. Each ship will cost about 28 million dollars and provide work for around 40,000 men, according to the Admiralty.

London Great Britain Admiralty

Student Church Club Meeting Set For December 18

The Student Church club of the Church of the Good Shepherd will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening December 18 at 7 o'clock. The Rev Dr Randolph Episcopal student pastor of Ohio State University will speak. All Episcopal church students and unaffiliated students in Athens are invited. Refreshments will be served. Albert Cordray is president.

the Chuch of the Good Shepherd Randolph Ohio State University Episcopal Church Athens Albert Cordray

Auto Driver Convicted in Ohio County Manslaughter Case

Grover C. Burnett was found guilty of manslaughter by a Ohio County jury after a ten minute deliberation. His auto struck and killed Otto Werfele on a local Wheeling street. Burnett testified he was not drunk at the time.

Wheeling W. Va Grover C. Burnett Ohio County Burnett Otto Werfele

Kipton man files $25,000 suit over Syracuse auto collision

John N. Weber of Kipton sues William Peck and the Alden-Westcott Sales Co. of Syracuse for $25,000 damages claiming an auto collision was caused by Anna Graham. Weber was confined in Oberlin hospital after the wreck reported in Elyria on December 12.

Elyria John N. Weber Kipton Oberlin Hospital William Peck Alden-Westcott Sales Co Syracuse N. Y Anna Graham

Laxative Brom Quinine Tab Promoted for Health

An advertisement claims Laxative Brom Quinine tablets keep the system healthy to ward off attacks of colds grip or influenza. The copy emphasizes tonics and laxative effects as preventive benefits.

Safety Pin Cited in Damages Suit Over Boy’s Injuries

In Dunglen a petition seeks 50,000 damages from Clarkson Coal Mining Co for Nick Yanek 11 who lost a hand and was badly injured when pricked by a safety pin on a blasting cartridge. The suit filed in Jefferson County Court says employees were negligent leaving the cartridge unattended on a road where the boy found it.

Dunglen Clarkson Coal Mining Company Nick Yanek Jefferson County

Lawyer and client wed in courtroom after suit win

Attorney Raine Elwell of New York won the damage suit for May Branp. He declared a love suit and waited for an immediate decision, then returned to the courtroom to marry her, threatening an appeal if needed.

Raine Elwell New York May Branp

Amesville Community Club Thrives Under Gifford Leadership

In Amesville Ohio on December 12, over 60 citizens attended a Wilson hall meeting led by F. H. Gifford. The gathering featured dinner by Methodist and Presbyterian ladies, vocal quartet performances, and talks by W. Bush Rev Haskins and others highlighting cooperative community efforts. The club, now closing its first year, plans an annual officer election on January 1 with ladies attending.

Amesville, CO Amesville F. H. Gifford Wilson Hall Methodist Church Methodist Presbyterian Haskins O. L. Woolley Chapin Presbyterian Church

Diplomat Shot in Malta Consul Mason Mitchell Wounded

American consul Mason Mitchell in Malta was shot today according to a News Agency dispatch from Valetta. He is a native of Hamilton New York.

London Mason Mitchel Malta Valetta Hamilton N. Y

College Women Defended Against Lee Attack in Syracuse

Dr Charles Wesley Flint new Syracuse University chancellor defends college women against Alonzo B Lee who would burn down women’s colleges. Mrs Edward L Robertson, Smith graduate and education leader, calls Lee ignorant and ridiculous while Mrs William Nottingham, Syracuse University trustee, says his charges are brash. Lee urged abandoning women’s colleges amid controversy.

Syracuse N. Y Lee Charles Wesley Flint Syraccuse University Alonzo B. Lee New York United States Edward L. Robertson Smith College Board of Education International News Service Smith William Nottingham Syracuse University

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