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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1923

Page

7

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Proven Effective Yet Again

A scientific test by Dr Donaldson of Loma Linda confirms Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin eases constipation and related symptoms within 48 hours. The stimulant laxative, introduced in 1892, remains a widely used family remedy with a low cost per dose and broad safety claims.

Dr. Caldwell Caldwell Monticello Donaldson Loma Linda Roy Cook Bellefontaine, C J. B. Dawson Brinson

Explosion Injures Two Men In West Virginia Farm Incident

Weston West Virginia February 9 Lester Hughes and Harry Davis were seriously injured when a so called dud dynamite charge in an apple tree stump exploded after they punched it with a shovel. Six sticks failed to explode earlier and the blast could damage sight in both men.

Weston W. Va Lester Hughes Harry Davis

Widowed mother unable to carry burden alone

Despondent over the death of her husband Mrs. Rose Runyon 40 of Wheeling attempted suicide by drinking carbolic acid as she struggled to support five children. Doctors report her recovery is doubtful.

Wheeling W. Va Rose Runyon

California Glime Barren for Cupid in 1922 Marriages

California marriage statistics for 1922 show 46 041 marriages, down from 46 772 in 1921, a drop of 731. The report notes divorced women remarrying is common with divorced men, while widows seldom remarry widowers.

Sacramento Cal Dan Cupid California L. E. Ross Bureau of Vital Statistics State Board of Health Friage Mart

The King’s Veto Power in England Since 1707

The monarch theoretically holds a veto over laws but has not used this power since 1707. The long abstention mark highlights constitutional evolution and the shifting balance between crown and Parliament.

England

Senate Battle Over Harding-Lasker Ship Subsidy

Washington February 9 final drive by administration forces aims to pass the Harding Lasker ship subsidy bill before adjournment. Farm bloc and independent Republicans oppose a final vote until March 4, with Democrats backing the delay to deny lame ducks a vote. A test vote may be forced on substitution of the truth in fabrics bill for the subsidy.

William K Hutchinson Washington Congress Senate Harding Senator Harrison Mississippi Farm Bloc

Engineer Killed in Train Wreck at Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg Michigan February 9 An engineer Robert Griffin was killed in a collision between a truck and a Grand Trunk No. 7 passenger train from Detroit to Chicago. Fireman Crosby Gailey was seriously injured as the engine left the rails and toppled down an embankment.

Edwardsburg Mich Robert Griffin Crosby Gailey Detroit Chicago

Postmaster Ladd Reports January Savings Certificate Sales

Postmaster Ladd announced that for January the Frost post office sold Treasury Savings Certificates totaling 6190 dollars.

Ladd Treasury Savings Frost Post Office

Miners Split Over Lewis Stand Sparks Internal Union Row

An internal fight within the United Mine Workers threatens disruption as district leaders resign from the nationalization research committee in protest of John L. Lewis. John Golden of district 5 and John Brophy of district 2 resignations follow a condemning letter to Lewis. Frank Farrington, Illinois miners chief, plans to push the nationalization issue at the upcoming convention.

New York United Mine Workers of America Nationalization Research Committee United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Swift John Golden District 5 John Brophy Lewis Frank Farrington Illinois

Surprise program delights Presbyterian Brotherhood men

The Presbyterian Brotherhood meeting was a unique and enjoyable event. Hugh Diamond, a Gabon hardware merchant nicknamed the Harry Lauder of the church, delivered a witty and rousing address and sang several numbers. A fine supper was provided by Mrs Muir's division of the Friendly Society.

Presbyterian Brotherhood Hugh Diamond Gabon Harry Lauder Presbyterian Church

Akron Bus Line Owner James B. Cox Arrested

James B. Cox of Alliance, owner and operator of a bus line linking Alliance, Youngstown, Canton and Akron, is arrested on kidnapping, murderous assault, and robbery charges. Warrants by Alliance Review editor F F Hoyles allege crimes from six months ago. Hoyles, Cox’s alleged victim, reportedly forced to surrender several thousand dollars as kidnappers demanded six thousand dollars.

Akron James B. Cox Alliance Youngstown Canton F F. A. Hoyles Alliance Review Hoyles Cox

Independent voter holds balance of power in elections

Prof Francis W. Coker of Ohio State University told the Ohio League of Women Voters institute in Columbus that the independent voter controls election outcomes. He argued the two party system is a product of American habits and teamwork.

Columbus Francis W. Coker Ohio State University Ohio League of Women Voters Coker United States

Friction Grows Between French and Belgian Forces in Ruhr

Brussels reports tension between French and Belgian military authorities in the Rhineland, particularly the Ruhr. Belgian officers accuse France of ignoring their advice as M. Le Trocequer, French minister of public works, travels to confer with the Belgian cabinet to resolve issues.

Brussels Rhineland Ruhr Aix la Chappelle M. le Trocequer

Memorial for George Cline of Meigs County Ohio

Obituary tribute to George Cline born August 25 1850 in Mt Bianco Meigs County Ohio died January 28 1923. Details of family marriage to Mary Ogg and then Mellie Reeves, children Cecil R Cline Edna Blanche and grandchild Elizabeth Jane. Notes on extended family, faith in the Methodist church and emphasis on education, moving from Albany to Berea Ohio, and final years before death from fatal pneumonia. The piece honors his honesty, industriousness, devotion to family and community service.

George Cline John Cline Elizabeth Townsend Mt. Bianco Columbia Township Meigs County Ohio Mary Ogg Salem Center Salem Township Thomas Fos New England Mary Soule George Soule America Cecil R. Cline Athens Point Rock Mellie E. Reeves Downington Edna Blanche Oscar L. Dustheimer Baldwin-Wallace College Berea Elizabeth Jane Cline Z. W. Cline Columbus J. FE. Cline Albany L. H. McKinstry Rachel Hopkins Baltimore Ruth Welsh Detroit Michigan Solomon T. Cline George Methodist Episcopal Church Temple Solomon Townsend Ohio University Atwood Institute Ife

Rescue at Chicago Theater Sign Captures Crowds

Hundreds gathered at a busy Chicago corner as Edwin Wagner, 46, weighing over 200 pounds, fell about 40 feet from a sign rope chair. He managed to hook a rope with his feet and ankle, enabling the fire department to rescue him.

Chicago Edwin Waener Wagner

Happier Healthier Women Rely on Lydia Pinkham's Remedy

Thousands of women in this country report relief from pain and suffering after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A survey of 60,000 women shows 98 out of 100 benefited, underscoring the medicine as a standard remedy for female ills after fifty years of use.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE. Pinkham Lydia KE. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Giant Ferry Boat to ply Mississippi River for freight

Cincinnati report notes a flatbottom ferry boat tested for St Genevieve Missouri will be commissioned by the Missouri Western railway. It will carry freight cars across the river with a 200 ton coal load on departure. The vessel measures 375 feet by 88 feet and can haul 18 coal cars of 50 tons each and even the heaviest locomotive.

Cincinnati St. Genevieve Missouri Western Railway Mississippi River

Chicago Youth Delinquency Drops Despite Truancy Rise

The annual juvenile court report shows 240 fewer boys and 63 fewer girls committed to institutions for delinquency in the year, while truancy rose with 1161 arrests. The piece notes ongoing issues like puppy-love scrapes and elopements as part of the ongoing juvenile picture in Chicago.

Chicago

Former Judge Malcolm Kelly Dies at 79 in Sandusky

Former Common Pleas Judge Malcolm Kelly, aged seventy nine, died at his home in Sandusky Ohio this morning February 9.

Sandusky Common Pleas Malcolm Kelly

Thanks and Appreciation for Funeral Assistance

We express our gratitude to friends at terea and relatives at Albury for kindness and floral offerings. Special thanks to Mrs. Fred Wor hes and Mrs. Eldon Dailey for aruste at the funeral in Albany, to Emil C. Haag and T. WW. Coe for services, and to Rev. Sears Grover Creamer Warner for comforting words during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, Melie RR. Cline.

Terea Albury Fred Worhes Eldon Dailey Albany Emil C. Haag Berea T. WW. Coe S. E. Sears PD. C. Grover Frederick

Tale CNWIRCRIES Sunday Service Announcement

Sunday service at 10 45 A M focuses on Spirit with Golden Text Galatians 5 5. Note Sunday selled at 9 36 A M and Wednesday meeting at 7 00 DP M. Reading room open Tue Thu Sat 2 00 to 4 00 P M. You are invited to attend church services and use the reading room.

FIRST METHODIST CHURCH SCHEDULE

Sunday school begins at 9:00 with Pastor Daniel McGurk. Morning sermon by Dr. McGurk on Lincoln's Unfinished Task. Epworth League at 6:00. Evening service at 7:00. Sermon topic In Every Way R Bet ter and Better. Shall we become disciples of Coue.

Daniel McGurk McGurk Lincoln

Quingquagresima Sunday Services at Local Church

State and Carpenter streets hosts A H Marshall rector for Quingquagresima Sunday. Church school begins at 9 30 A M with morning prayer and sermon at 10 30 A M.

State and Carpenter Streets A. H. Marshall

Lincoln Day Program Sunday Schedule at Local Church

Frederic Brown pastor leads a Sunday program with special Lincoln Day remarks. Sunday school at 9 15 A M. Awakened program at 10 16 A M with Rev Browning speaking. Junior League at 1 30 P M Epworth League at 6 P M and a sermon by the pastor at 7 P M.

Frederic Brown Browning

Wandering Stars to Guest at Campus Church Services

The campus groups Aloquin Phi Delta Theta and Tau Sigma Delta will attend as guests. Minister chats at 9 A M Bible school 10 15 worship and sermon Wandering Stars. A church conference follows the morning service at 6 P M. Senior C BE society presents a missionary play at 7 P M. Evening sermon The Unanswerable Question. Evangelistic services begin with Sunday services and evangelists arrive Monday evening.

W. State Congress M. F. Chatley Wandering Stars Aloquin Phi Delta Theta Tau Sigma Delta C. BE. Society

Pastor Homer C. Smith Leads Sunday Worship

Morning worship at 10:30 led by Pastor Homer C. Smith with Rev. C. M. Bond preaching. Sunday school begins at 9:30 A.M. Young peoples meeting set for 6:00 P.M.

Homer C. Smith M. Bond Young Peoples

Presbyterian Church Bible Study and Worship Schedule

Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister leads a 9:00 Bible study, 10:36 morning worship with a sermon titled The Redemption of the Homeland, 6:00 youth meeting, and 7:90 evening worship. The minister preaches at both services.

Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox

Sunday Service at South Canaan Baptist Church

Sunday school at 1 39 PM and preaching at 2 30 PM announced for South Canaan Baptist Church with services listed.

Baptist Church

Evangelistic Services Set for Athens First Christian Church

A three week series of evangelistic services begins Sunday February 12 at the First Christian church of Athens with daily meetings at 7 PM except Saturdays. Dr T I Lowe of Columbus, veteran pastor, joins Rev M F Chatley as evangelist, and Prof Wallace Tut tle of Kansas City leads the music.

First Christian Church of Athens Columbus Fourth Avenue Christian Church

Teacher’s murder solved by arrest of Negro in Kentucky

Cincinnati officers left for Harlan Kentucky with James Robinson 29 of Pittsburgh in custody. Robinson was indicted for the murder of Laura Parsons Pine Settlement school teacher more than a year ago. Several other former prisoners on a convict oatun have been jailed.

Cincinnati Harlan Kentucky James Robinson Pittsburg Laura Parsons Pine Robinson Jodichad

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