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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1923

Page

5

Tuesday club hosts rural affairs talk at Chatley home

Rev and Mrs M F Chatley entertained the Tuesday club and guests at their 64 North Congress Street home. County farm agent R M Pavey of Athens County led a program on the business of the county farm agent, its history and development. His talk sparked keen interest and a lively Q and A. A supper with splendid appointments concluded the evening.

M. F. Chatley North Congress Street R. M. Pavey Athens County

Country Club Card Party Delights Members

Country club hosts Thursday night card party with table service praised for perfection and as a relaxing dining option for members enjoying evenings of organized play and socializing.

Bridge Dinner Fashionable Affair

Mrs Frank X Rauch and Mr and Mrs Ned J Wolfe attend a fashionable bridge dinner event hosted by the social circle, highlighting attire and mingling among local society members.

Frank X Rauch Ned J. Wolfe

Messenger circulation man confined with severe cold

Mr. W. B. Johnson, circulation man for The Messenger, is confined to his home with a severe cold.

W. B. Johnson the Messenger

Nelsons Headed to New York Then Vermont

Captain and Mrs Don Nelson departed this evening for New York City to spend a few days on their way to Vermont with Captain Nelson set to resume duties at Fort Ethan Allen.

Don Nelson New York City Vermont Captain Nelson Fort Ethan Allen

Local Depot Ticket Agent Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery

Mr. H. G. Files of 27 North Lancaster Street, a popular ticket agent at the Union depot, underwent an appendicitis operation Tuesday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The operation was successful and his friends are relieved.

H. G. Files North Lancaster Street Sheltering Arms Hospital Files Union Depot

Club Hears Story of Lincoln

The Social Literary club met Tuesday afternoon with hostess Mrs. C. T. Moore at 88 West Carpenter Street. Mrs. Clarence Roach delivered the book review on Lincoln The Man for the Ages while Miss Jennie Moore and Miss Louise Werr offered two vocal duets with Miss Moore on piano.

Lincoln C. T. Moore West Carpenter Street Clarence Roach Jennie Moore Louise Werr Miss Moore

Newlyweds to Reside in Athens

Mr. and Mrs. George R. Noffsinger, married Tuesday, arrived in Athens the day of their wedding and reside at 210 West Union Street. The bride, Ruth Green of Pt. Pleasant West Virginia, wed at her mother's home with Rev. Harry Miller of the U B church officiating. Noffsinger works as a telegraph operator for the K M railroad in Chauncey.

George R. Noffsinger Athens West Union Street Ruth Green Pt. Pleasant W. Va Minnie Green Harry Miller U. B Noffsinger Chauncey K. & M. Railroad

Hobson Study Circle Meets in February Social

Hobson Study Circle met Tuesday evening with Mr. W D Hill of North College Street presiding. President Mrs P G Hibbard led roll call on current events. Members read two Atlantic Monthly articles by Mrs Thomas Clark and Mrs Victor Pierce. Mrs Clark won first prize, Mrs O G Jordan the consolation. Flowers and heart arrangements decorated the rooms. Refreshments followed the social hour. Guests included Mrs P G Dowler Violet Thomas B L Jefferson H C Smith and Crossman.

Hobson Study Circle W. D. Hill North College Street P. G. Hibbard Atlantic Monthly Thomas Clark Victor Pierce O. G. Jordan P. G. Dowler Violet Thomas B. L. Jefferson H. C. Smith Crossman

Mr Frank Cross Travels for Meetings and Convention

Mr Frank Cross left this morning for Shelby to visit Mr H M Donnard and family. He will attend a monumental convention in Mansfield while gone.

Frank Cross Shelby H. M. Donnard Mansfield

Local visitors pass through enroute to Rutland

Mr and Mrs Byron Saxton stopped here Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Frank Kayser of 87 North Lancaster Street on their way home to Rutland from California where they spent the early winter with Mrs Kayser's parents Mr and Mrs S P Swett.

Byron Saxton Frank Kayser North Lancaster Street Rutland California S. P. Swett

Grace James Returns From Three Months In San Antonio

Miss Grace James comes home after a three months visit in San Antonio Texas. Her sister Mrs Emmett Carpenter who accompanied her will remain there until spring.

Grace James San Antonio Texas Emmett Carpenter Miss James

Mrs Harvey Nye to Spend Ten Days in Wilmington

Chauncey Mrs. Harvey Nye left today for Wilmington Ohio to visit her son in law Rev J A Long and daughter and to attend revival services in the Church of Christ where Long pastors. Miss Gertrude King of Findlay Ohio student at Delaware college visited Miss Lucy Law on Sunday. Earl Worden visited Columbus Tuesday and called on his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank Settle.

Harvey Nye Wilmington J. A. Long Frank Settle

Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Organizes Meeting

The Ladies Aid of Chauncey invites members and guests to an upcoming gathering to discuss community service plans and fundraising efforts for local projects. The event aims to coordinate volunteers and outline schedules for the season.

Musterole for Colds and Aches Review

Musterole is a white oil-based ointment claimed to work quickly on colds, sore throats, chest congestion, and various pains. It markets itself as a blisterless alternative to mustard plasters, offering 35¢ to 3.00 price points and endorsements from doctors and nurses.

Local church groups plan quilting and meetings this week

M. Fe church hosts quilting session at Mrs Bess Green’s Mill street home on Thursday for Aid members. Chauncey Church of Christ Missionary Society to meet at 7 pm at Mrs Elmer Nida’s High street home. Chauncey high school staff listed among the sick. Ruth back on duty, Campbell still out. Mrs Mary Barnes and grandson return to East Liverpool Ohio after visiting son-in-law and daughter Burson.

Howard Hillyer Mill Street Missionary Society of the Chauncey Church of Christ Elmer Nida High Street Ruth Coach Camp Chauncey High School Mary Barnes Mrs. Burson Liverpool

Noffsinger Marries Ruth Green In Red House

Mr. George RR Noffsinger a local depot trick operator wed Miss Ruth Green in Red House West Virginia. The couple will reside in Athens after a stay in Chauncey with friends sending congratulations.

George RR. Noffsinger Red House W. Va Ruth Green

Chauncey Railroad News Highlights Local Workers and Visitors

Lloyd McWharter of Drakes visits Miss Frances Galomb at the Chauncey yard office. L L Strausbaugh in the mechanical department has had two weeks at home with the flu. Walter Boling, Chauncey yards brakeman, is seriously ill at home in Athens. John J Ley and wife spent Sunday with his brother. H S Courtney, veteran conductor, says he feels himself growing younger and stronger. Frances Calomb teaches domestic science at C W Kerrel’s home and demonstrated new dishes last Sunday.

Chauncey Railroad News Lloyd McWharter Drakes Frances Galomb Ll. C. Strausbaugh Walter Boling Chauncey Yards Athens John J. Ley H. S. Courtney Frances Calomb C. W. Kerrel

Deaths and Funerals Jesse W Moorman 39

Jesse W. Moorman aged 39 died Wednesday morning at 7 20 at his home 85 Maplewood Drive after eight days illness from influenza and pneumonia. Survived by widow two sons George 13 and Paul 8, father J G Moorman, stepmother ill with influenza, brother red Moorman 88 Morris Avenue, sister Mrs W T Bidlingmyer of Cleveland. Born Sabina April 15 1884. Athens resident 20 years, contracting decorator by trade. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Jesse W. Moorman Maplewood Drive Red J. Moorman Morris Avenue W. T. Bidlingmyer Cleveland Mr. Moorman Sabina Moorman Athens Lake Shore K Plodge The Christian Church Higley

Allied ships stay at Smyrna harbor amid Turkish evacuation order

Allied warships remained anchored in Smyrna today despite a Turkish government order for their departure. Admiral Nicholson of the British fleet is en route from Constantinople to oversee the situation.

Smyrna Nicholson Constantinople

Tax Return Filing Extended for Domestic Corporations

Revenue Commissioner Blair announced an extension from March 15 to June 15 for domestic corporations to file new income tax returns. The move eases compliance and aligns with fiscal deadlines.

Washington Blair

Liberty Bonds Market Notes From New York

Market update from New York on February 7 shows bid prices for Liberty bonds across series. Trading cites 31-2 at 101.58 and Victory 43-4 at 100.20 with various 41-4 and 98.0 to 99.98 levels, reflecting price activity for new and Victory issues.

New York Second Third Fourth Victory New

New York Exchange Rates And Railway Stocks Report

New York quotations show demand for sterling at 46758 and francs at 62414 with checks 624. Lire at 48414 and Belgian at 555. Marks and guilder figures appear mixed. Rail and steel shares such as American Can and Bethlehem Steel show fractional gains while Baldwin Locomotive and Southern Pacific rise modestly.

New York Lire Sweden American Can Iks Skea SS American Locomotive American Smelting Maroonga Bi Cae Baldwin Locomotive Raitimore & Orig Iseck Ce BS Bethlehem Steel Ptd International Paper Norfolk & Western Wotthern Pecific Viveeciane Tog People Gas Isvatecesicee Roagins de SA Enweee Southern Pacific Cccncese Southern Railway Ereccese BluGebaker Cvs Cee Ean Ee Texas Company Ivecccvsee Ubion Paclio Ubion Paclio i335 Cacecese 242% 8. Judi Alconel: Vecevee Sun U

Toledo Grain Market Report Sparks Mixed Price Moves

Toledo Oyer market notes grain prices for Wheat Corn and Oats with cash bids and futures. Cloveseed and Timothy reported with February March and other month terms. Bid ranges appear wide with adjustments across wheat corn rye barley and alike.

Toledo

Chicago butter and egg receipts report mixed ranges

Butter receipts totaled 5 250 tubs with various quality grades and packing stock listed. Egg receipts reached 8 138 cases with miscellaneous and grade categories, including ordinary firsts and checks.

Chicago

Butter Prices and Varieties Note Small Shifts

The report lists butter quality indicators and price quotes with Ib measures showing 53 percent and 54 percent for some grades, while other categories remain unchanged. It notes per Ib values and firsts at 52 for certain items, with broader market terms unchanged.

Live Stock Market Report From Pittsburgh and New York

In Pittsburgh February 7 cattle supply was light with a steady market. Sheep and lambs showed 100 head available with prices steady. hog receipts reached 2,500 with hog prices mixed from prime heavy to roughs. In New York wool prices were firm with domestic fleece at 50 to 58, pulled at 80 to 122, and scoured basis varied by region.

Pittsburgh New York Texas

Chicago livestock market results from February trade

Hog receipts 33 000 with mid range prices 8.00 to 8.60. Cattle on 10 000 head with steady demand. prime prices up to 12.00 for select stock. Sheep receipts 17 000 and steady, lambs 14.50 to 15.50 for fats, ewes 7.00 to 8.25, feeder lambs 14.50 to 15.50.

Chicago

Logan Rotary high school boys and fathers meeting notes

A Logan Rotary club event at the Elks club rooms drew 150 attendees. The program featured a radio demonstration by Franzel, remarks by H. M. Whitcraft, and brief talks from faculty and students, followed by a home economics lunch and a spirited students' cheer for Rotary.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Elks’ Cclub Yocum Joe Smith C. F. Lauer Franzel New Theatre Gordon Hoe Radio Corporation Niagara Falls Texas H. M. Whitcraft Laure C. F. Ridgeley Curtiss Douglass W. G. Rhoten Miles Graham Herman Lehman C. L. Yocum Clair Stettler Fac

Childless Homes Made Happy

Series of testimonial notices from women in Cortland Ohio and St. Louis praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Women describe weakness, backache, and eventual childbirth or improved health leading to multiple children.

Cortland N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham Claude P. Canfield Salisbury St., Cortland, N.Y Hamilton Ohio Lydia FE. Pinkham Jos. Falcoin, JR S. 11Th Street Hamilton, Ohio St. Louis Orn J. Naumann Benton St St. Louis, Mo Lydia FE Pinkham Buna Julius Harr-Man

Locomotive Destroys Luxury Car in Raging Iron Beast Stunt

A railroad locomotive shows no mercy as it crushes a ten thousand dollar limousine and a smaller flivver alike, demonstrating raw power over luxury and common vehicles in a stark display of mechanical force.

Social Protocol on Street Encounters

A historical note describes women greeting men first when strangers meet on the street. It argues her courtesy may be brief and pleasant and she should have a strong reason to ignore a man she barely knows, implying social expectations for politeness and caution.

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