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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1923

Page

2

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

The ad touts Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute by Dr. Edwards a physician of 17 years. It claims a vegetable laxative eases constipation and torpid liver with no natural-force issues and promises quick pleasant results at bedtime with a 10c or 30c price. It also notes a burial in Nye cemetery and travel news of Jack Phillips visiting Springfield Illinois to see his sons.

Edwards Calomel Dr. Edwards Akeep

William Border 80 Dies at Bailey Run Home

Glouster William Border died at 7 pm Wednesday at his Bailey Run home from infirmities of old age. He is survived by nine children including five sons and four daughters. His wife predeceased him, and he lived with his son Hod Border and family. Funeral services set for Friday at 11 30 am at the Hauncey Church of Christ led by Rev Court, with arrangements pending.

William Border Bailey

Fragmentary OCR Note on Ohio State Toledo Sports Game

Disjointed lines suggest a sports note involving Ohio and Toledo teams. Mentions likely reference to a game scene and actions but content is garbled with missing verbs scores and dates. No clear outcome or participants can be confirmed from the readable fragments.

Mrs Price Improves After Hospital Operation

Mrs Clyde Price who underwent an operation at Grant hospital in Columbus showed improved condition on Tuesday. John Price spends the day in Columbus consulting a specialist about an eye that has not been right since a cataract removal months ago.

Clyde Price Grant Hospital Columbus John Price

Hatfield Sells Burr Oak Store to Thompson With Move Planned

Irvel Hatfield sells his Burr Oak business to F P Thompson of Palos who will take possession before March. Thompson will operate both Palos and Burr Oak stores and Hatfield plans to move with his family to Los Angeles in April to settle permanently in southern California.

Irvel Hatfield Burr Oak F. P. Thompson Palos Thompson Mr. Hatfield Los Angeles Calif

Civil Service Exam Set for Village Carrier Post at Glouster

A civil service examination for the postoffice clerk position will be held in this city on Saturday March 3 beginning at 9 A M. Vacancies as they occur will be filled from the eligible roster. Application blanks are available at the Glouster postoffice.

Glouster

Learned of Big Rapids death recalls Athens county ties

G. W. Learned, 70, a former Athens county man, died at his Big Rapids Michigan home after a brief two day illness. He is survived by his widow and two married daughters. A sister, Mrs. W. H. Duncan, lives here. Mr. Learned left Athens county over 40 years ago.

G. W. Learned Athens County Big Rapids Mich W. H. Duncan Learned

Cured Her Rheumatism By Home Method

Mrs. J. E. Hurst of Bloomington Illinois discloses a personal cure for rheumatism and offers free information by mail. She requests readers mail their name and address to receive the details at no cost.

J. E. Hurst Douglas Street Bloomington Ill Hurst

Local Notes on Travelers and Medical Update

A Michigan location is noted with mention of Herb Falls of Bishopville traveling to Columbus for business. Harry Allen of Columbus, formerly Glouster, underwent a hernia operation at a Columbus hospital on Tuesday.

Herb Falls Bishopville Columbus Harry Allen Glouster

Help Wanted and Sit uations Wanted ads guidance

The notice advises readers to place their own ad in the Sit uations Wanted column of The Messenger if the desired position is not available in Help Wanted. It claims many satisfactory results from this method.

Plains residents host gathering as wedding leads to new home

The Linscott and Gabriel families visited Amesville over the weekend while James Goodfellow hosted a supper and dance honoring Margaret and Raymond Matheney's recent marriage. The couple plan to live in Columbus after securing a house.

James Goodfellow Margaret Raymond Matheney Nelsonville

Colored man brought into court on paternity charge

Luther Dalton, colored, was arrested by the Columbus police Wednesday and brought to Athens by Constable Mariner on a charge of being the father of Florence Harvey's one year old child. Dalton pleaded guilty when arraigned before Magistrate Helwig. Since the principals are first cousins and cannot marry, efforts are being made to compromise the case.

Luther Dalton Columbus Athens Mariner Florence Harvey Coolville Helwig Dalton

Arrest of Frank Rose for drunkenness and liquor possession

Frank Rose a bricklayer of 10 North High Street was arrested by Sheriff McKinley on Thursday morning for drunkenness and possessing intoxicating liquor. He was found along the Athens Nelsonville road and Courtney Hill, then transported to Athens after a bus driver and passengers found him with a cut above the left eye. A nearly full moonshine bottle was turned over to the sheriff. Rose was to be arraigned before Magistrate Helwig later Thursday afternoon.

Frank Rose North High Street McKinley Rose Athens Nelsonville Courtney Hill Earl Johnson Helwig

Athens Formed Woman's Auxiliary of American Legion

A Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion was formed in Athens with the K. T. Crossen post. Mrs. Rafael Johnson was elected president, Mrs. W. W. Connett treasurer, and Mrs. A. H. Marshall secretary. The group will meet monthly at the Episcopal church basement, serving as headquarters, with Miss Mooney to speak at the next meeting. A membership drive aims to enroll mothers, wives, and sisters of World War veterans.

Athens Woman's Auxiliary The American Legion K. T. Crossen Legion Episcopal Church Rafael Johnson W. W. Connett A. H. Marshall Crossen All Mothers, Wives and Sisters of

Too Good to Tell Described by Presbyterian Pastor

Dr A Y Wilcox of First Presbyterian notes the Thursday Presbyterian Brotherhood meeting will feature a splendid dinner at 6 o clock and an unusually entertaining program to follow. He urges full attendance as the gathering will end promptly at 7 30.

A. Y. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Brotherhood

Denied Ownership of Still Found on Premises

G Davis of near Armitage was arrested by Dry Officer Nash on charges of possessing intoxicating liquor after bottles of whiskey and a smashers still were found on his property. Davis denied wrongdoing, claimed no knowledge, pleaded guilty, and was fined 100 dollars plus costs with the fine suspended.

Ki. G. Davis Armitage Nash Helwig Davis

Coast Guard Rescues Crew From Five Masted Schooner

The Manning to relieve a stranded schooner seven miles south of Cobb Island saved Captain L. G. Pickett and ten crewmen who were landed on Cobb Island.

Norfolk Coast Guard Cobb Island L. G. Pickett

Explosion at York paper plant injures three

An explosion at the Yorkhaven Paper Company lignone plant in York Pa. this morning injured three workers, one seriously, and sparked a fire that caused about $50,000 in damage.

Supfers York, Pa Yorkhave Paper Company

Escapee Returns to Newport Jail After Visit

Newport Ky Feb 8 Carl Wright who escaped Newport jail days ago walked into the jailer's office claiming he returned to his "hotel" after a visit to his wife and family at Canneravillea Inn Jailer Micael J McNamara rubbed his eyes in disbelief at the sight.

Newport Micael J. McNamara Carl Wright Wright Canneravillea Inn

Markets Reported Rates and Liberty Bond Openings

In New York on February 8 markets quote demand for sterling at 46734 and franc cables at 61814 with checks at 618 and live cables at 483. Belgians at 545% and marks 0028 with related checks. Liberty bonds open with 3148 at 1601.56, first 4s at 98.70, second 4s at 98.65, Victory 4s at 100.200, and new 44s at 99.96.

New York Guilder Sweden Victory

Steel and Mining Stocks Show Varied Percentages in Listings

A Los Angeles style stock table lists values for Avnetviean, American Locomotive, American Smelting, American Zinc, Atlantic Gulf & West Indies, Baldwin Locomotive, Bethlehem Steel, Westinghouse, and others with percentages ranging around mid teens to the hundreds, indicating fluctuating gains and losses. Several lines reference railways, steel producers, coal firms, and related industries, with company names like Norfolk & Western, Republic Iron & Steel, and Westinghouse appearing among the entries.

Avnetviean Peeves - Som Amaconee Isis Atlantic Gulf & West Indies Baldwin Locomotive Bethlehem Steel Pfd Thullo Sc Bupgtio Civics Wonital Loatoy Ieietsecs Som Chicago Mil. & St. Paul Crucible Steel ccc Sesceeve PS Oe Ieee Mies Norfolk & Western Noscmoir PF Rcmic Ecaer Ec Pittsburega Coal Republic Iron & Steel U. & Steel Westingnonge Anneees Wilys-Overland Icveovievss

Grain and Produce Market Prices and Receipts

New York produce prices show wool firm with domestic fleece at 59 and 58, pulled basis 80 and 122. Texas scoured basis 110 and 14 nominal, territory staple scourel basis 122 and 142. Chicago receipts total 4,976 tubs with creamery extra 49 and extra firsts 47 48, firsts 45 46, packing stock 29 30. Eggs receipts 10,6839 cases with miscellaneous 31% 382, ordinary firsts 30 31, firsts 32 14, checks 25 26, dir ties 26 28.

New York Texas Ghicago

Toledo Grain Market Brief Averages and Prices

Toledo grain market report dated February 8 shows wheat at 189 140, corn 82 83, oats 49% 50%, rye 90, barley 72, cloverseed cash 1840, and futures for Feb and March 1330, April 1226, and October.

Toledo

Allike Cash Transactions Reported for Feb and March

Cash figures show Feb with 1050 and March new 350 while old remains 355. The entry lists multiple monetary amounts likely tied to accounts or payments under the Allike listing.

Allike

Live Stock Market Report from Pittsburg

Cattle receipts light and market steady with no change. Sheep and lambs receipts 200 and best price at $9. Hogs at 3000 head down 15 to 25 cents with prime heavy hogs $8.40 to $8.50 and light workers $9.15 to $9.25, pigs $8.75 to $8.90, roughs $7.00 to $7.60, and atags $4.00 to $4.50.

Pittsburg

Chicago Hogs and Cattle Markets Report February 8

Hogs receipts 48,000 steady market with top 825 and various weight classes noted. Cattle receipts 10,000 steady with ranges for beef steers, heifers, cows, bulls and veal calves. Sheep receipts 8,090 up 15 to 25 cents with listed lambs and yearlings. Cincinnati Livestock market slow for cattle in the February 8 report.

Chicago

Livestock Market Report Steady to Higher Across Segments

Calves steady to good to choice 7.50 to 9.00. Calf prices 14.00 to 14.50 for good to choice. Hogs receipts 5200, market slow and weak 25 to 35 lower, packers and butchers 8.25 to 8.60. Sheep receipts 106, market steady 5.90 to 6.50. Lambs steady 0.25 higher, good to choice 15.00 to 16.25.

Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests

Stewart Miss Hazel Haskins of Marrietta is hosted by Miss Frances Hayes this week. Mr and Mrs Ray Miller were Sunday guests of Dan and Mrs Linton. Hiram Vess and daughter, recent guests of John Vess, return to Glouster. Hugh Wharff and Pp G Wetherell visited Athens on business. Middleport High school will play.

Hazel Haskins Marrietta Frances Hayes Ray Miller Dan Linton Hiram Vess John Vess Glouster Athens Hugh Wharff G. Wetherell Middleport High School

Stewart High Gym Hosts Next Friday Evening

James Russell and Charles Tow went to Logan Wednesday and attended Mrs. Walt Smith’s funeral. Mrs. Fred Laughlin and daughter Edith Robinson visited Parkersburg Tuesday. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. C A Wiseman’s Thursday with 14 members and children present. They knotted a comfort for the hostess and held a devotional and business meeting before refreshments. The group adjourned to meet at Mrs. James Russell’s home on the first Thursday in March.

James Russell

Trains Collision Kills Twenty-Eight French Soldiers

An Essen despatch reports two military trains collided between Dusseldorf and Kettwig, killing twenty eight French soldiers. The wreck occurred in the afternoon, as details were released.

Berlin Dusseldorf Kettwig Essen

Bradford Oil Prices Rise to Four Dollars a Barrel

The Seep Purchasing Agency announced a four cent boost to Bradford district crude oil bringing the price to four dollars a barrel. Tidewater Pipe Line Company followed with a four dollar price as well.

Bradford Pen Seep Bradford District Tidewater Pipe Line Company

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