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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1924

Page

3

Murray man passes away after illness and service ties

A Murray resident known as a Murray man died last night after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and five children. Civil War veterans welcomed the American Legion post’s offer of a home in the Legion building. A potluck supper is planned in the Red Men hall for Pocahontas and Red Men lodge members and families. Burial for a three month old baby of Jacob Ammato occurred at Catholic Cemetery. Maynard auto sale date postponed with exact timing to be announced. Relatives Jesse Green and Mrs. Car McLain travel to Rochester due to niece Mrs. Monte Young’s illness. Mrs. C W Kayser and Marion complete two-week Cleveland visit with Grace Myers.

Murray Mason W P. Johnson American Legion Red Men Hall Pocahontas Lodge Red “Len Lodge C. W. Kayser Hitl Marion Cleveland Mr. Kayser Grace Myers

Hyperion Club Event This Tuesday Afternoon

W. S. Rhodes will entertain Hes of the Hyperion club this Tuesday afternoon. The meeting promises light entertainment and social gathering for members.

W. S&s. Rhodes Hyperion Club

Presbyterians to Hear Logan County Pastor Sunday

The Presbyterian church invites Rev. Robert Howes of Rushnia to preach at both morning and evening services. A large attendance is urged as Howes will occupy the pulpit. Sunday school begins at 9 30. The Christian Endeavor postpones its program to a later date.

Logan County Robert Howes Rushnia Howes Christian Endeavor

Social Sewing Club Hosts Mrs Ohlinger Dinner

Mrs Martin Ohlinger entertained the Social Sewing group on Wednesday afternoon with a three course dinner at five o'clock. Elizabeth Patterson was a guest of the club, and Miriam Evans and her Ohio University guests visited from Columbus. Mrs J M Hye and Miss Tsabell McCann spent the weekend at home. Bereans hold big day as new minister O J Fowearth delivers an engaging lesson to the class.

Martin Ohlinger Sewac Firs Elizabeth Patterson O. J. Fowearth

Healing Power of one Life of St Paul Service Schedule

Church listing for A M Ek. R B McLinn pastor with day school at 9 30 a m hiring services at 11 a m evening program The Healing Power of one C E League at 6 pm King at 7 30 pm Officers to be installed after Sunday service Please note wording reflects period bulletin style and local scheduling details.

A. M. Ek M. McLinn Pastorn

Pastor to Visit School for Sunday Services

Readable text notes a new pastor visiting the school Sunday for morning worship at 10 30 and Evening programs. Christian Endeavor planned as part of observance with an Endeavorers program titled Hers of the Light.

Religious notices from Methodist and Pilgrim Holiness churches

A near-text listing of Sunday school times and services for the Methodist, Pilgrim Holiness, Church of God, and local Methodist Colored Citizens. revival progress noted at Pilgrim Holiness with nightly services and singing. Local deaths and funerals for Westly Thompson and Mrs Prolin Casey Brown mentioned with travel notes.

Westly Thompson Delbertompson Letitia Chapn

First council meeting to convene at mayor's office this evening

The first council meeting of the month will be held at the mayor's office this evening, starting promptly at 6 o'clock. Reports from department heads will be submitted and other business may be transacted as needed.

Miners Seek Same Wages and Longer Contract

United Mine Workers near end of convention in Indianapolis with expected ratification of the scale committee report. The panel urged getting the best bargain with operators on the basis of no wage reductions, while the conservative wing led by president John T. Lewis calls for four more years of the present scale.

Indiaanapolis Ind United Mine Workers Convention John T. Lewis

Red headed girls of Coos Bay captivate town in Oregon

In Coos Bay Oregon crowds note a feminine Titian trend among local girls. Doctors merchants and others marvel at auburn hair and rosy complexions said to be fostered by the climate and seaside fogs. The Daily News staff and townspeople cite red headed teachers dancers and mothers as emblematic of the region.

North Bend Ore Coos Bay Coos County Auburn United States Oregon Daily News

Athens girl Elizabeth Shaffer dies in Los Angeles

Telegram from Los Angeles reports the death Thursday night of Miss Elizabeth Shaffer daughter of Mrs Emily Shaffer. She was well known in Athens where she visited with her mother connected to the Varsity Inn management. The Shaffers occupied the C H Welch home in Athens.

Athens West Los Angeles Cal Elizabeth Shaffer Emily Shaffer Shaffer Varsily Inn C. H. Welch

Parson Lindsey Family Mixes Weddings and Ordination

The Lindsey clan in Clinton Missouri includes Rev Arthur N Lindsey his wife and son 18 all ordained or active in the local church. Records show Arthur presided over 382 weddings his wife 22 and son plans to match the pace in 1924 as Cupid clicks.

Arthur N. Lindsey John Lindsey Pa Lindsey Loggal Christian Church

Chicago railroad man joins city literary circle after remarriage

James Ellington of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad is welcomed by Chicago literary circles after his remarriage to his ex wife Caroline following a divorce for cruelty. Attorney Phil R. Davis notes Ellington wooed the former wife and, to win her again, bought her Vincent Starrett’s Banners in the Dawn as a wedding gift.

James Ellington Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Carollington Phil R. Davis Atlanta Davis Vincent Starrett

Family Clock in West Palm Beach Promises Savings

A bank sells a coin operated family clock that requires five cent, 10 cent, or 25 cent deposits to run. At month end the coin box opens and the money is returned, serving as a timekeeper and savings device. The bank president says rewinding saves coins and builds savings, with the clock holding about 25 dollars and room for bills.

West Palm Beach Tha Financial Institution A. H. Wagg

Britain Recognizes Soviet Government in Moscow

Great Britain today recognized the Soviet government of Russia at Moscow becoming the first Allied power to extend recognition. An official announcement was issued late in the afternoon confirming the move.

London Great Britain Russia Moscow

Registration for University Kindergarten Opens

Registration for the University Kindergarten will be held Monday February 4 in room 107 Fillis hall. Children aged 4 to 6 in any district may enroll. Parents should make arrangements now. Regular classes start Tuesday.

Fillis Hat

If a new stenographer profited by her mistakes she would be rich

A compact aphorism noting that a novice stenographer could gain wealth by exploiting errors rather than preventing them. It highlights irony in business or clerical accuracy and suggests caution about careless work.

County raid nets bonds for bootleggers arrests

Seventeen men were released on bonds totaling 89 400 after a county wide raid on bootleggers. Bonds covered eight counts for several accused while ten others faced 483 additional charges. Arraignments set pleas of not guilty with trials to start next week and expected completion within 11 days.

Piaget Taph Mike” Slaugher oAs Celeéaed Tecis Honda Unta Fotlow Pete Cogs Calo Cosa Ralph Mike” Slaughter Harry Roach Tom Guess A. C. Rossi Lewis Coss Matt Watkins James Erick Charles Stewart Edward Pisk Mace Russet Don Melinaley Darrel Hooper Dow Betle Hooper Herbert Hooper James Gibos Henry Howalus John Koleski Joe Maleski Frank Darnell Isaac Hughes Slaughter Lewis Cass Gibba

Rundown Relief Promised by Golden Medical Discovery

Cincinnati reader Paul 8 Megrus from Madison Road says Dry Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery restored energy and liver health after overwork. Ad urges readers to visit local drug stores or mail 10 cents for trial or request free medical advice from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.

Cincinnati Ohio Pierce Paul Megrus Madison Road Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo, N. Y

Chauncey Mayors Illness Improves In City

Chauncey Mayor Walker is reported improved after several days with intestinal flu at his home on Martin Street. Elsie Worden is visiting Chauncey from Columbus, where she has been treated at a hospital, to spend a few days with her mother and brother. Mrs Worden has been staying with relatives in Nelsonville, and Mrs Nora Bennett recently died there.

W. Walker Cheincey Matin Street Mies Elsie Worren Columuse Chauncey Vilda Worden Earl Worden Columbus Mia Worden Weas Settie Clint Wallace Moline Til Mr. Gardner Wallace Nelsonville Nora Bennett Harley Mitchell Gardner

Revival services to open at Church of Christ next Tuesday

The town and nearby areas have been canvassed to invite all residents to a Church of Christ revival starting next Tuesday evening. Services will last one hour with a song service before the sermon, led by Pyrange list Claud FB. Fraupten, and all are welcome to attend.

Church of Christ Arthur Swart Mill Street Claud B. Feampton Kintty

Revival report notes in multiple area churches

The revival at the Millfield church drew 25 professed believers with several accessions. Walter V. Harter presided as minister with Chauncey and Plains churches holding services and Sunday School sessions. Fred and John Brown of Athens slated to speak at the Fathers and Sons meeting assisted by the Plains Men’s Chorus.

Walter V. Harter Chauncey Church Chauncey Millfield Church Christ Ree Fred John Brown Athens The Plains

Joint-Ease Promises Fast Relief for Stiff Joints

Advertises Joint-Ease as a quick, penetrating remedy for stiffness and pain in feet knees shoulders backs and more. Claims two minutes to absorb and relieve soreness swelling and lameness across joints, with a 66 cent tube available at druggists.

America

Kelloggs Bran touted to prevent constipation in children

An advertisement promotes Kellogg's Bran as a cure for constipation and related diseases in children. It claims the product cleanses the system, strengthens bones, and guarantees results with a money back offer. It urges daily consumption and offers recipe ideas and serving suggestions.

Kelloggs Kellogg's Dactora

Former Mayor Unger to Testify in Prohibition Trial

Toledo proves Adolph Unger former mayor along with 24 Tiffin residents faces federal court trial on a million dollar liquor ring accusation under national prohibition laws. He will take the stand in his own defense this afternoon.

Toledo Adolph Unger Leom

Canton Reports Another Death Mystery Baffles Officials

Canton faces a new death mystery after the discovery of Miss Florence Nitaman found dead Friday morning at 11 o'clock. City authorities believe the death was not self-inflicted, compounding recent baffling cases in the area including Ruth Hunter's.

Canton Ruth Hunter Plorence Nitaman

Don’t Take Quinine For Colds

An ad warns against quinine use for colds and promotes Diskets as a quick treatment. It promises a money back guarantee if the cold is not relieved after five tablets in five hours and directs readers to Meilie’s Drug Store to inquire about a ten Diskets for six price.

Toealiy Meilie Drue

Tonsiline Tonin e a national sore throat remedy

Tonsiline Tonsiline is advertised as the national sore throat remedy sold in every state. The ad urges readers to buy a bottle from their druggist now, featuring a long necked figure on the bottle and prices of 35 cents 60 cents and 1.00.

Soepital

Local Society Guests Entertained By Dilley and Myers

Guests from Columbus, ret and Mrs Kh L Morton visit as week end guests of Prof and Mrs PF WO Dilley and Prof and Mrs A WF Myers. Mrs Dilley hosts the Monday Bridge club for Mrs Morton and the Faculty Bridge club Saturday night at the Myers home.

Kh. L. Morton Columbus Dilley WF Myers

Health Hint: Never Phone Your Wife About Her Whereabouts

A terse health reminder warns against calling a spouse to ask for location or whereabouts. It cautions about privacy and potential danger in modern relationships and highlights respectful communication boundaries.

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