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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1925

Page

5

Rotary and Sin Society Gala at Varsity Inn

The Rotary annual gala at the Varsity Inn drew members and wives with a 59 cover dinner. A Valentine themed tablescape featured carnations red candles and color coordinated decor. An educational playlet on Rotary followed by dancing and music by Ohio University students closed the evening.

Rotary Varsity Inn John Patterson John J. Woolley Harry Beckley W. H. McKee W. A Carpenter R. F. Demers Ohio University

Brown family returns home to Columbus after visit

Mr and Mrs Justus Brown and children Mira Louise and Homer Coln have gone back to Columbus after spending a few days with Homer Coln’s parents Mr and Mrs A L Johnson at 21 Morris avenue.

Justus Brown Ma@idren Mira Louise Homercoln Columbus A. L. Johnson Morris Avenue

De Molays to Confer Initiatory Degree Thursday Evening

University Chapter No 426 De Molays will confer the Initiatory degree on four candidates in their rooms Thursday evening. All members and Masons are urged to be on hand promptly at seven o'clock.

de Molays

Emma Kempton Weds William Shaffer at Local Church

Miss Emma Catherine Kempton of Jacksonville became the bride of William Ralph Shaffer of New Marshfield at 6 p.m. Monday. The ceremony at the Christian church was performed by Rev. M. E. Chatley and witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watkins of Athens.

Suttons announce birth of son in Richland

Mr and Mrs Clarence Sutton of Richland avenue announce the birth of a son on Tuesday February 10.

Clarence Sutton Richland Avenue

Funeral Attendees from Local Churches Attend Voris Funeral

Mrs James L Edmundson Mrs K N Cullums and Mrs Carl Neff traveled to Logan to attend the funeral of Mrs Isaiah Voris. The group represented local families and gathered for the service and burial, reflecting community ties and shared mourning.

James L. Edmundson K. N. Cullums Carl Neff Logan Isaiah Voris

Poston Coal appeals wage case to Common Court

The Poston Coal Company appeals Magistrate L. Venders Millfield decision. Phillip Sapp alleges wages were unlawfully deducted. Sanders court found against the company and assessed costs of 4.30 to the company. the appeal follows.

Poston Coal Company L. Vv Fenders Millfield Phillip Sapp Sanders

Trustees Seek Transfer To Road Fund In Athens Township

Athens township trustees petition Common Pleas court to move 2000 dollars from the general fund and 1500 dollars from the poor fund into the road fund. They say the road fund has 3663.15 dollars available, which is not enough.

Athens Township Common Pleas Court

Guardian Appointed for Pierce Heirs in Alexander Township

A. E. Whaley is named guardian of Robert Pierce 15 and Ruth Pierce 18, children of the late David G. Pierce of Alexander township. Whaley posts a $10,000 bond to secure guardianship duties.

A. E. Whaley Robert Pierce Ruth Pierce David G. Pierce Alexander Township Whaley Bond

Bolling Divorce Denied in Common Pleas Court

Walter F. Bolling had his divorce bid against Ethel F. Bolling rejected by Judge L. G. Worstell in Common Pleas court on Monday. The judge ruled the allegations Bolling raised against his wife were not proven.

Walter F. Bolling Ethel F. Bolling Common Pleas L. G. Worstell

Lawsuit Over Faulty Sale of 5 W Case

Mattie Hatch appeals in Common Pleas against a magistrate verdict for Charles Russell by S. E. Hedges Athens. The act concerns sale of a 5 watt case on time payments. Russell asserts $36.92 remains due. defendant argues the item was defective.

Mattie Hatch Common Pleas Court Charles Russell S. E. Hedges Athens

End Rheumatic Pains and Aches Remedy Ad

An old Dutch internal remedy advertised in capsule form claims to attack acids and poisons in joints and muscles to relieve rheumatism neuritis lumbago and sciatica. The ad promises money back if not effective and lists Red Mill Haarlem Oil, priced at 50. Sold by multiple local druggists.

Haarlem Clines Pharmacy Gibsons Pharmacy McKee Drug Co E. R. Lash

Standard Bearers Meet at Mrs Lawrences Home

The Standard Bearers gather at 21 North College street Wednesday evening starting with a 5 30 spread. Miss Jessie Abbott field secretary, visiting for Standard Bearer work, will be a special guest.

W. B. Lawrence North College Street Jessie Abbott

Prof Asia Whitacre Named Superintendent at Bearing Junior High

Prof Asia H Whitacre has moved his family to Columbus to take the position of superintendent at Bearing junior high school.

Asia H. Whitacre Franklin Avenue Columbus The Bearing

Mrs Florence Rowe Returns Home After Visit

Miss Florence Rowe of Fostoria leaves for home after visiting sister Mrs W H Imbody at 307 East State Street. Mrs Imbody hosts a luncheon for ten at the Colonial and plans to move to Clarksburg West Virginia this Saturday. Athens friends extend social courtesies including a bridge gathering hosted by Mrs E A Cottingham at 287 East State Street with guests including Mrs Joseph D Kilgore of Columbus.

Florence Rowe Fostoria W. H. Imbody East State Street Imbody Calonial Clarksburg W. VI Joseph D. Kilgore Columbus Cottingham

Local Salvation Army Leaders Near Retirement

Ensign and Mrs. Salisbury announce that tonight's service ends their term leading the Salvation Army in Athens after starting in 1924. Poor health spurs retirement. they will move to Olean, New York to join their children. Captain Null will assume duties starting tomorrow.

Ensign Salisbury Salvation Army Salisburys Athens Olean N. Y Ensign Salisbury Captain Null

West Virginia to Sell Road Bonds

Charleston West Virginia February 16 bids on the initial portion of the $20 000 road bond issue will be opened at 3 pm Thursday in Governor Morgans office. If the highest bid is accepted the State Road commission can begin planned road improvements for spring summer and fall with maps profiles and estimates prepared by the commission.

Charleston W. Va Morgan State Road Commission

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promise of Youth by H H Von Schlick

In June 1913 H H Von Schlick of Pittsburgh promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea promising youth renewal and health. He claims countless users feel 19 to 30 years younger after short use and offers three sizes with mail order option from 831 Locust Street Pittsburgh Pa.

H. H. von Schlick Pittsburgh Hig Fountain of Youth von Schlick Doris Marokeff Bulgaria Mr. von Schlick Iask Locust Street

Shortlist Advances Plans to Advertise Bid Projects

The notice states expected timing to advertise the projects and announce dates for opening bids on each project.

Secret theft case ends with prison terms for two men

London February 10 Joseph O Leary received an eighteen month term and Mathew McGough a fifteen month term after a trial with mostly secret evidence. Both men were found guilty of violating the official secrets acts during raids at Portsmouth, the Royal Navy port, where naval secrets were reported stolen.

London Joseph O'Leary Mathew McGough Portsmouth

Time of Day Writ on Paper Sparks Change

A reflective piece compares moral choices to writing the time on paper to mark change. It explores how personal judgments shift as circumstances evolve and highlights the fragility of fixed standards.

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Praised by Woman

Mrs Elizabeth Romsey declares a severe nervous breakdown and insomnia relieved by Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. She credits the tonic with restoring nerves and heart, ending attacks, and urges readers to obtain the medicine from their druggist or request free advice from Dr Pierce at Buffalo NY.

Toledo Dr. Pierce Elizabeth Romsey Lagrange St President Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo N. Y

Fire destroys Buick garage in Marion burning 150 autos

A blast sparked blaze at the Buick garage on East Center street in Marion Ohio early today. About 150 cars including Florence Kling Harding widow of President W. G. Harding’s Locomobile were destroyed. Mrs. Harding’s car valued at 15000 dollars. Owner J. L. Price says most cars belonged to the garage’s patrons and losses are only partly insured.

Marion, O Buick East Center Street Florence Kling Harding W. G. Harding

Ohio Hardware Association Opens Thirty-First Convention

The Ohio Hardware association begins its thirty-first annual convention in Columbus with a Deshler hotel reception and a large hardware exhibit featuring 140 manufacturers. The initial business session follows this forenoon as over two thousand attendees are anticipated through Friday.

Columbus

Sea going horses walk on water patent hailed

Genoa fisherman Ramon Losange has devised small boats to fit on a horse hoof, enabling horses to travel on water as a new form of aquatic mobility. The invention dubbed sea going horses promises swift crossing and novel applications for travel and transport.

Genoa Ramon Losange

Joint-Base advertised as relief for stiff joints

An ad touts a new application called Joint-Base for stiff swollen or painful joints from rheumatism. It claims quick absorption through skin to ligaments and bone, reducing inflammation and swelling. Sold by Cline Pharmacy and other druggists, priced at 60 cents per tube.

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