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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1924
Page
4
A Kansas City Missouri based advertisement claims J L Bowell a rancher from Oklahoma City experienced rapid rejuvenation after using a simple method. The text promises lasting vitality with a money back guarantee and offers a two dollar trial by mail from Melton Laboratories.
London report notes the birth of a daughter to Lady Louise Mountbatten, a member of the British royal family, today.
William Matson of this city sustained multiple serious injuries when a mine car derailed near Green's Run yesterday afternoon. He endured numerous head and body wounds needing many stitches. Dr. Warren V. Sprague treated him and reports he is resting as well as could be expected.
A Tuesday K Knights of the Ku Klux Klan social event in the K of P hall drew about 150 attendees. Ladies of the Klan and visitors from Logan Athens and Nelsonville heard speeches and shared luncheon including sandwiches pickles baked beans cake coffee and doughnuts.
Fifty years after their marriage Mr and Mrs William J Keck of Logan celebrated their Golden Anniversary in Chauncey at the Harvey pavilion. About 200 guests attended including visitors from Columbus Logan Murray City Glouster and Athens. The program featured singing by Thomas McHary and violin and piano numbers by Mr Keck and grandson Robert Keck. John Simmons of Columbus gave a talk and acted as master of ceremonies. Old fashioned dancing followed with a cafeteria style supper to close the event.
Mr and Mrs Rodney Young and Mr David North hosted a dinner at their Chauncey home for Ott Chapman, Oval Sweeney and son Jack, Burnett of Gloucester, Carl Conrad and son Franklin of Shawnee, and Lester Locke and children Emogene Dorothy and Roscoe from the city.
Mrs. Clara Young and Mrs. Thomas Hoffman were guests of relatives in Athens on Tuesday.
Mrs Wayne Cleland of London Ohio recently underwent an operation at Grant hospital in Columbus and is reported recovering nicely. Her mother Mrs J Nelson McCafferty returned from Columbus where she had stayed at the bedside. Several relatives including Mrs Harvey Nye Mrs Elenry Osborne Mrs Dorsey Bolin and Mrs B V Ferrer are recovering from illness.
Chauncey area births include twin daughters of Mr and Mrs George Clarke formerly Grace Williams and a seven pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs N Simpson on High Street. John Katzenbach and wife announce a son near Chauncey, grandson of Mr and Mrs George Katzenbach of Mill Street. Lew Tippett of Quincy is visiting Chauncey. Funeral for the three day old babe of Mr and Mrs William Heightland held at home with Rev W V Harter officiating and Green Lawn cemetery burial. M E Church official board meeting set for Thursday evening February 14. all members urged to attend.
Washington February 14 At the direction of President Cuoctlgs secretary of the Treasury Melion today accepted the resignation of Louis A Hill as director of the bureau of engraving and printing and named Major Wallace W Kitty of the army engineers corps as acting director The president and Secretary Melton issued statements relating to the scandal in the engraving bureau which led to the dismissal of Director Wilmeth and 28 employes during the Harding administration.
James Ford of Sand Ridge faced arraignment before Magistrate Ho wig on a wife filed assault and battery charge. Medora Ford alleged repeated blows during an Monday altercation. Ford pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and was bound over to the grand jury under $200 bond.
Andy Thompson of Redtown was fined 1000 dollars plus costs after being found guilty on two possession and two selling charges in common pleas court. He faces an appeal and remains held on a 1409 dollar bond for the appeals court.
Advertises Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless fat reducer endorsed by doctors. Claims quick results without exercise or dieting and offers a box for one dollar via druggists or direct from Marmola Co. Detroit.
Dr. L F Ruff of Windemere Presbyterian Cleveland will address the Athens Presbyterian Brotherhood Thursday night on Old Wine in New Bottles. The meeting, in the basement of the Presbyterian church, is expected to draw a large crowd as part of the ongoing series. Everest in the Himalayas is noted as the highest mountain in the world.
Washington reports the start of tax reductions and hazardous measures as of February 14, with officials outlining initial steps and early effects in government programs.
A German discovery Buhler Oil is claimed to relieve rheumatism gout and neuralgia. American distributors offer a written guarantee to refund full purchase price if it fails to bring relief. Availability listed at E R Lash Cline Pharmacy Gibson Pharmacy and McKee Drug Co.
The cross-country course for the Olympic championship next July will be kept secret until race day. The French and American Olympic committees confirmed the secrecy in response to Frederick W. Rubien’s inquiry. It will be not very hilly with little road running, and very short spikes may be used.
Mauna Loa on Hawaii rises to 13 630 feet above sea level, a prominent volcanic peak. The height anchors its status as one of the world’s tallest volcanic mountains and a landmark for visitors and scientists.
Mrs. D. M. Beauchamp of St. Louis states she could not walk due to severe female trouble and inflammation. After using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she reports relief and has recommended the medicine widely. A pamphlet promotional note claims broad customer benefit and nationwide sales via druggists.
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