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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1923
Page
6
Mrs Alice D. Davis of Jamestown New York says she faced nerves discouragement backache and weakness during menopause while passing through the Change of Life. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and recommends it to others.
The Arabella and the Elizabeth rescue Admiral van der Kuylen and Lord Willoughby after a French fleet attack near Port Royal. Blood learns King William III now rules England and Port Royal’s deputy governor left his post, risking French attack as Rivarol’s squadron closes in.
City council and education boards with Rotary Kiwanis clubs and the City federation propose a joint effort to fill the unsightly cut between Carpenter and Lancaster streets. The new high school will bring dirt that can be hauled to the hole, offering a rare disposal opportunity.
The Athens council discussed a city garbage disposal plant at length on Monday. An out of town party seeks a franchise to collect garbage and proposes a per property charge of 59 cents monthly. Some council members doubt private operation under current terms and consider city ownership funded by residents, with builders estimating under 50 cents per person yearly.
Dusseldorf Feb 6 General Weygand chief of staff to Marshall Foch and M Le Trocquer minister of public works arrived in the occupied area to investigate the traffic tie up. They will try to restore normal rail traffic and boost coal and coke supplies for France and Belgium.
Richard Washburn Child, head of the American observers delegation at the Near Past peace conference, left Lausanne for Rome after efforts to conciliate opposing factions failed.
Paris report notes French press argues peace or war in the Near East rests with Great Britain rather than Turkey. Lausanne reports say Ismet Pasha urged signing the allied treaty with capitulations while final success depends on London. Karagatch concession removes last obstacle to Turkish British agreement near Adrianople.
After nearly a year Martins Ferry Ohio recounts the theft of a quantity of dope from Runyon drug store. The crime was reported to federal authorities immediately and an investigator arrived to pursue the theft.
R R Wason of Cincinnati a merchandising specialist will speak at the Athens Chamber of Commerce weekly forum lunch on Wednesday at noon. He recently spoke to Cincinnati businessmen on Cincinnati's Future Possibilities in the Light of Lost Opportunities and drew enthusiastic, if mixed, reviews. The luncheon will start promptly at 11 15 under a new rule adopted last year by the forum.
Salem G. R. Stewart and Roe Rorick made business visits in Athens and Nelsonville respectively last Saturday. Samuel McNeal visited his son Clarence in New Marshfield over Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Nettle Wilkes and Mrs. Esta Brandenburg attended Salina Hains funeral near Union. The Six family is recovering from flu. Theodore Leslie returned from Pomeroy after his brother in law Melvin Davidson’s death. Hiawatha Evener stays with aunt Mrs. George Showalter near Canaanville for the winter. Floyd Wilkes shopped in Athens with Alvah Judy recovering from Luhrig mine injuries. Bert Davis called on friends at New Marshfield. Mr. and Mrs. Luster Severin shopped in Athens.
William J. Harris, jailed in Defiance on fraud charges, allegedly sold 30000 dollars in similar oil stocks near Water town New York before his arrest and transfer to Defiance authorities, according to reports received.
Arm ed deserters from the Albanian army have invaded the neutral zone along the frontier of Jugoslavia causing much damage. Belgrade advices say Jugoslav government reinforces frontier guards fearing a real invasion.
An English artist asserts that studying art in the United States is highly discouraging, suggesting the reason lies in the minimal availability of serious study material.
The Athens city council spent three hours discussing Watt street paving and possible relocation between Sunnyside Drive and Elmwood Place. They will revisit with the city engineer and consider voters, while tackling sidewalk work, State street resurfacing protests, and estimates for West Union street paving.
Ed win Hagan of Youngstown went to a McConnellville tuberculosis sanatorium to recover from gas and shrapnel injuries suffered in a France drive. He was with a 13 man unit cleaning machine gun nests when a wounded German fighter opened fire, wounding Hagan and leaving the Americans mostly killed or wounded. He endured four days with 11 perforations in his intestines.
Miss Agnes Ayers a known figure in the ready-to-wear trade leases three rooms at 12 South Third Street in Columbus. She will open the Agnes Ayres Shop for Women around Sept. 20 after planning the launch in New York. Ayers is a former Athens woman.
Chicago February report says women who smoke on trains have not asked for separate club coaches. Women travelers who smoke ride in regular cars or avoid smoking, while J Keeley of Pullman News denies plans for women’s club cars.
A contemplative message invites cherishing children as gifts from God likened to flowers, with gratitude for their brief, summer loan. The citation echoes Luke 18 16 and Rutherford style, contrasting divine kingdom with earthly care.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative and cold remedy for children. It claims quick relief for bilious stomachs, restlessness, gas, and nasal congestion, citing families in Bernard Maine and Carroll Louisiana as examples. The product is described as a vegetable compound of Egyptian senna and pepsin with aromatics and priced about a cent per dose.
Introbe Mr and Mrs Leslie Romine Torch visited Tuesday at C C Mars home. Mrs Dean Evers received word from Columbus that her daughter Mrs Flynn is ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Frank Baker Deep Hollow visiting Abner Deeter. Ray Clark and son Wendal were Athens visitors Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Hornsby welcomed a daughter born Monday. J K Fitch called Sunday at Frank Arnold home who is ill.
The Lions club held a meeting on a weekday evening at Primrose Avenue hall. Tobacco rations were issued to indigent members. A member claimed his horse was faster than a Ford, and Cate Stansbury's horse sped so fast telephone poles looked like a comb. Another member with a large family reported a fairly good potato crop with all summer greens.
Laxative BromO Quinine Tab relieves headache and cures the cold. A tonic laxative and germ destroyer. Box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. Be sure you get BromO. 30c.
The notice promotes a sewing pattern for children in sizes 4 to 12 and shares farming tips. It urges planning crops four years ahead, pruning grapevines, lime application, machinery checks, and manure gathering. It also lightly jokes about easing the wife’s farm burdens and adapting to city conveniences.
Mrs M E Mace of Middleport was a caller Tuesday. W I Swett and family were Sunday guests of John Rawlings and family. I B Dudgeon visited Albany on Monday. L K Woodyard and wife of Athens visited here. Carl Caster and Mrs O B Woodyard returned from Columbus. Mrs Lilah Dudgeon stayed with the Dudgeons. Lewis Burt, wintering with his daughter, returned to Athens last week. She trustees of Columbia township met Saturday. A D Morrison Jr and Mr and Mrs J M Galaway were Sunday guests of Bing Cummings and family.
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