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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1923

Page

2

Birthday party honors 90th Mrs Minerva Steed near New Marshfield

Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Baughman hosted about 30 friends and neighbors at their home near New Marshfield on Dec 19 for the 90th birthday of Mrs. Minerva Steed. Despite a planned surprise she remained cheerful and clear minded. Guests sent 165 cards from seven Ohio counties and Newark New Jersey along with gifts. Family and friends listed include Noble Collins Roy Gilham Woods Hawk Forrest Jesse Baughman Kate Gillham Love Nord Withers Ella Baughman Ollie Herron Parker Snyder Will Bridge Ruth Lewellyn Joseph Barron C V Hester Chas Tewksbury Bessie Robinson Goldie Robinson and Fun Whit latch.

New Marshfield Hiram Baughman Steed Kate Love Ohio Newark N. J Jasper Robinett Albany Noble Collins Roy Gilham Will Woods Dan Hawk A. D. Forrest Jesse Baughman Sherman Ferguson Kate Gillham Love Nord Withers Ella Baughman Ollie Herron Parker Snyder Will Bridge Ruth Lewellyn Joseph Barron C. V. Hester Chas. Tewksbury Bessie Goldie Robinson Fun Whitlatch

Beware the Cough Or Cold That Hangs On

Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. Creomulsion begins soothing inflamed membranes and destroys germs. It promises relief or money back if no relief after following directions.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

Tramp Sets Coal Car Fire in Columbus Yard

A cold night in Columbus saw a homeless tramp crawl into a coal car at the Big Four yards and start a small fire to stay warm. The wind fanned the flames forcing a rapid retreat. the fire department extinguished the blaze with $5 in property loss and nearly a ton of coal burned. The incident left the tramp without lodging for the night.

Columbus

New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air Beats Electric or Gas

A tested oil lamp by inventor I A Johnson claims to rival gas and electricity with near odor free smoke free operation. It runs on 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene and is offered on a 10 day free trial with potential earnings of 260 to 600 dollars monthly for agents.

U. S I. A. Johnson W. Laks &J Chicago Ill

Falling Mark Keeps German Building Now

Reports across Germany show a surge in permanent construction over the past year with Berlin seeing many new and extended buildings, streets repaired, and luxury homes rising. Builders rely on paper profits as the mark remains unstable while workers face hardship amid economic chaos.

Berlin Germany Unter ‘den Linden Mmasons Friederickstrasse

Laughing in His Sleeve Mayr Remedy Testimony

A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured chronic stomach trouble without surgery. The speaker says one dose relieved catarrhal mucus and inflammation across the intestinal tract and promises money back guarantee. References McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists nationwide.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Control of coast sought by forges of rebel chiefs

A battle flared at Santa Lucrecia on the Isthmus railway as revolutionaries under Yerrera and Vega attacked federal defenders at Hermosa Tabasco. Advices from Huertista centers show Adolfo de la Huerta pressing to seize gulf ports with a five hour Puebla fight adding to the tolls of 104 federal and 40 rebel casualties.

Puebla

Federal Dollings trial delayed again in Columbus

The joint federal trial of William G. Benham and Dwight Harrison, former officials of the defunct R. L. Dollings Co., was moved from January 2 to January 14 by Judge Sater. They face charges of mail fraud and conspiracy. Harrison's lawyers filed a motion for a new trial in Franklin County Common Pleas Court after his stock-sale false statements conviction.

Columbus William G. Benham Dwight Harrison R. L. Dollings Co Ohio Sater Collings Harrison Franklin County Duncan

Christmas Services At First Baptist Church

Lancaster and Carpenter Streets invites parishioners to Christmas Sunday worship with Rev H Schuyler Foster at 10 30 am on Bible School at 9 30 am and 7 pm sermon The Quest of The King noon and 7 pm services on Christmas Sunday and midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 00 pm Pastoral note on The Christmas Message.

First Baptist Church Lancaster and Carpenter Streets H. Schuyler Foster King

First Methodist Episcopal Church Christmas Services Announced

The First M E Church will hold Christmas services at both Sunday services next Sunday with Sunday school at 9 00 Morning worship at 10 30 Epworth League at 6 00 and Evening service featuring the sermon From Manger to Throne Miss Cutler from The Ohio University School of Music will lead the choir

First M

Bank Robber McGahan Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Case

George Red McGahan, a notorious bank robber, appeared before U.S. Commissioner Wright in Columbus and entered a not guilty plea to a conspiracy charge. Unable to post $10 000 bond, he was moved to Toledo under heavy guard from Lucas county jail.

Columbus George Red" McGahan Lucas County Toledo United States Wright Sater

Church of God Service Schedule on Hocking Street

Sunday school begins at 9 A M with morning service at 10 A M Young People meet at 5 30 P M song service at 7 P M and general service at 7 30 P M listed for the church on Hocking Street.

Church OF God Sy Hocking Street Young Peoples Meeting

Christmas Sermon Events At City Church

The Christian Church at W State and Congress Streets led by Minister M. E. Chatley schedules a 9:15 Bible School and a 10:30 morning sermon titled Steadfastness The 6 PM Christian Endeavor session follows with a Christmas sermon The Coming of Christ There will be no prayer meeting on Wednesday evening.

Christian Church State Congress M. E. Chatley Christian Endeavor Christ

To Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative BromO Quinine

An old advertisement promotes a quick cure for a cold using BromO Quinine laxative tablets. The box displays the signature of E. W. Grave and a price of 30 cents.

E. W. Grave

Advent Service At Good Shepherd Church

Holy Communion and sermon at 10 30 A M on the fourth Sunday in Advent will be led by Archdeacon Joseph H Dodshon of Zanceville. He will preside over services at Good Shepherd located on State and Carpenter Streets.

Good Shepherd State Carpenter Joseph H. Dodshon Zanceville

Christian Science Society Service At South Court Street

The Christian Science Society at 65 percent South Court Street invites attendance for Sunday service at 4 45 PM with the topic Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. A Golden Text from Revelation 21 1 is cited. Sunday school 9 30 AM. Reading room hours: Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 00 to 4 00 PM.

Christian Science Society South Court Street

Christmas Services And Revival At Local Churches

Local churches announce a full Christmas program with sermons by ministers Porter and Wilcox on Christmas theme The Morning sermon centers on The Birth of Jesus The service includes Bible study for men and women and a Christmas program for the Young people Special offerings at Factory Church and Clarks Chapel support relief in Japan The revival begins Wednesday at 7 PM with the pastor delivering the entire series of services

Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox Porter Price Jesus Central Ave Frederick Brown Factory Church A. M. Clarks Chapel Japan Clarks Chapel

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