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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1924

Page

2

Athens County Dairymen Rank High in Tests

Athens county dairymen posted strong results in 1922 23 compared with Washington and Morgan counties Ohio and Wood County West Virginia The report covers October 1 1922 to September 30 1923 for herds over ten cows Athens tied for high in milk production ranking second fourth and eighth among four counties J Hope of Athens led in milk totals and butter Fat production included Wakefield Harris Tallman and Miller among top herds with notable pounds totals.

Athens County Washington Morgan Counties Wood County W. Va FL. J. Scott Rds Athens W. J. Todd Newport John Hope Tallman Parkersburg Julian Gift Washington County Marietta F. T. Dye C. L. Way Luther Miller Harris Chesterhill KF. T. Dye J. Ross Roxbury Haas and Thomas Lower Salem B. Tallman Harley Wakefield KR. Tallmen Chesterhil Mr. Wakefield

VANDALS ACTIVE IN LONDON AREA STEAL SIX RUGS

London report notes an epidemic from churches with vandals striking West Surrey. Six rugs were stolen from the church at Shertsey as communities wonder what is coming next.

London West Surrey Shertsey

Three Day Cough Signals Danger in Chest Infections

Chronic coughs and persistent colds threaten health. Creomulsion, a creosote-based remedy, is promoted to soothe inflamed membranes and kill germs. The ad claims rapid relief and a money back guarantee if coughs or colds persist after following directions.

Creomulsion Ca Atlanta Dr. Well

Prohibition Sermon Urges Strict Law Adherence in Athens

Rev. Daniel McGurk of the First Methodist Church of Athens condemns lax enforcement as fueling crime. He cites rising burglaries and bank robberies, praises local raids, calls for bootlegger fines in jail upkeep, and urges public turnout at trials to support dry law enforcement.

M. Kb Church of Athens Daniel McGurk New York Athens

Still Studies at 96 in Cambridge University

Cambridge England Dr George Downing Liveing, oldest Cambridge University resident, is 96 and still at work in the chemical department daily. He has pursued knowledge for 78 years and led the chemistry department for 47 years.

Cambridge Eng George Downing Liveing Cambridge University

Deaths and Funeral for John J. Brooks in Athens

John J. Brooks 77 Civil War veteran and longtime Athens assessor died suddenly at 1 a.m. at his home 25 Stace Street and will be buried at West Union Street cemetery Tuesday at 1 p.m. He served in Company C 14181 regiment and is survived by his widow two daughters Mrs J Jack of Nelsonville and Mrs Clarence Needles of Columbus seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. son William O. Brooks preceded him in death two years ago this month.

John J. Brooks Athens Stace Street Mr. Brooks West Union Street Nelsonville Clarence Needles Columbus William O. Brooks

Mahton Hayes Dies at 71 in Athens County

Mahton Hayes a respected farmer and lifelong Athens county resident died Sunday night at his home near Guysville after a two week illness. He left a widow six sons and one daughter and was survived by three sisters. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Guysville Mahton Hayes Athens County Here Carl W. Hayes Kenneth W. Hayes Bartlett Hayes State of Washington Emmett T. Hayes Grosvenor Street Athens Everett R. Hayes Urichsville Guy Hayes Gallipolis Harry Cromley Smith Street Delia Carter Leitha North Dakota Amy Frost Stewart Caldwell Nelsonville Hayes Ida Crippen Hayes Riley Hayes

Funeral for Isaac France in Chauncey Church

The funeral for Isaac France will be held at the Methodist church in Chauncey at 16 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial will follow in Chauncey Center.

Isaac France Methodist Chauncey Chauncey Center

Mine accident victim dies after injuries in Ohio coal mine

Glouster Leslie Leon 32 of this city died at home from internal injuries after a mine motor crashed into his workroom at mine No 22 of the Hisvivania Coal Co. He suffered a compound leg fracture and head and back cuts. He was treated in the doctor’s office and Grant hospital Columbus before being sent home by ambulance. Survived by three children Rosa 12 Mary 11 and Red 10. wife died seven years ago. Funeral plans not yet made. Funeral of Mrs Louisa Andrews 72 held this afternoon at the home of her daughter Sylvia Hwoeeney. interred Maplewood cemetery.

Leslie Leon Hisvivania Coal Co Igon Leon Crawford Grant Hospital Columbus Mr. Leon Rosa Mary Red Louisa Andrews Sylvia Hwoeeney Neverend Gibson Jacksonville Maplewood Cemetery

Mrs Whientz Visited Zanesville Piqued By Family Ties

Mrs FP Whientz spent the weekend in Zanesville as guest of her daughter Lillian and sister Florence, principal of the Parochial school in Zanesville.

FP. Whientz Zanesville Lillian Florence

Fire destroys Marshall property near mine 256

John Marshall’s residence known as the old Banfield property was destroyed by a blaze after 1 a.m. Sunday. Marshall slept upstairs and narrowly escaped as flames consumed the home purchased last year from W. C. Frye. Insurance coverage totaled 1 800 on the structure and 690 on household goods.

John Marshall Marshall Banfield Mr. Marshall W. C. Frye

New Road to Wealth

Paris women buy pearls as rising prices make them a strong investment. In San Francisco a woman disowns her five children amid an odd remark about bell-bottom trousers.

Paris San Francisco

Foster Replies to Critics in House on Daugherty War Fraud Section

Ohio Representative I M Ivoster defends Attorney General Daugherty against Democratic attacks on the War Frauds section of the Department of Justice. He cites the section's Democratic leaders, the money recovered, and 18 months of activity including 117 civil actions and 129 indictments, urging fair play and support for the administration.

Department of Justice Daugherty Y Foster Foster Mr. Daugherty Ohio Thomas Colorado Hardwick Georgia House Treasury Unites States Treasury

Don't Take Quinine for Colds Diskets Ad at McKee's Drug Store

Public health notice warns against quinine for cold relief citing deafness and tinnitus risk. Diskets promoted as fast acting treatment. five tablets in five hours with money back guarantee. Available locally at McKee's Drug Store, ten Diskets for 35e, claims to treat two colds.

McKee’s Drug Store

Years of Care to Ended Now

Washington February 4 The Woodrow Wilson home in S Street grows quiet after the former president falls seriously ill. Undertakers finished their task. Mrs Wilson endures the strain, having been his nurse and companion for nine years and at his bedside when he died.

Washington Woodrow Wilson S Street

Senate Pays Reverent Tribute to Wilson on Death

In Washington the U S Senate opened with bowed heads as leaders announce former president Woodrow Wilson's death. Senator Joe T Robinson of the Democrats and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts offered tributes to Wilson acknowledging his greatness amid their long political clash.

Lodge Wilson Senate Washington United States Senate Woodrow Wilson Joe T. Robinson Henry Cabotlodge Repubican Massachusetts

Pimply face relief with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets

Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, effective substitute for calomel. Claims cleansing of blood and bowels improves skin, breath, mood and energy. Promises visible improvement after a few nights at 15c or 30c.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

President Coolidge pledges federal aid to Northwest farming

President Coolidge announced a federal rescue plan for the Northwest wheat region, stressing reconstruction over charity. He backed Norbeck Buries bill to diversify agriculture and extending the War Finance Corporation to year end to help farmers buy livestock and poultry with loans. The plan requires capable farmers and cooperation from existing creditors.

Washington Coolidge Great Agricultural Northwest War Finance Corporation Congress

Premier Venizelos to resign amid illness in Greece

London Feb 4 The Greek premier Fleutherios Venizelos after exams by a specialist rushed from Paris to Athens decided to resign in favor of Justice Minister Kafandaris. Greek republicans plan to vote against the Hellenic dynasty in the upcoming national plebiscite on Greece's government.

London Athens Paris Fleutherios Venizelos Kafandaris Greese

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