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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1924
Page
6
A fire in Montpelier Vermont destroyed the Lawrence building. Two people died when they leaped from a window and missed a firemen’s life net. Nine others are missing and eight are hospitalized. Authorities report the blaze today and note the loss of life.
In Little Bowden Leicestershire a laborer arraigned on a poaching charge told the magistrate he entered the wood to study birds and animals for a man writing a book. The judge declared the act trespassing and fined him.
Moundsville West Virginia February 15. Governor Morgan must grant clemency by the eleventh hour to spare Sam Muratore from the gallows for the slaying of James Paparas in a Black Hand murder spree in Harrison county. Ferri, executed recently, exonerated Muratore just before the trap was sprung and Muratore had claimed an alibi from Cumberland Maryland.
Toledo woman Pearl Libert says Tanlac restored her nervous indigestion and sleep, boosted appetite, nerves, and energy, and helped her gain fifteen pounds after months of distress. She endorses Tanlac as grand and notes it costs under five dollars.
A pharmacist promotes Joint-Base a topical remedy for rheumatic swelling and joint stiffness. Advertises as penetrating the skin to ease pain in all joints and offers it for 66 cents a tube at druggists.
A small blaze caused by a leaking gas line at 24 East State Street in the Automotive Battery and Electrics Company shop was reported at 7 30 Friday morning. Firemen cut a hole in the tin roof to reach the flames and the fire was extinguished in minutes with only nominal damage.
Rev N C Stucky pastor at Cor Washington Sts . Sunday school at 9 A M. Morning preaching at 10 A M. Praise service 6 30 to 7 P M. Evening preaching 7 P M. Cottage prayer meeting tonight at 48 N Cemetery St.
Frederick Brown pastor leads Sunday school at 9 10 morning worship with sermon at 10 15 Epworth League at 6 15 p m topic Youth and Religion Acts 22 7 10 Gal 7 10 evening service at 7 p m prayer meeting Wednesdays 7 p m Factory church services at 9 a m and Clarks Chapel church at 2 p m
The Christian Science Society at 65 South Court Street invites worshipers to Sunday services at 10 45 A M with subject Soul and a golden text from Psalms 66 8 9. Sunday school at 9 30 A M Wednesday meeting at 7 P M reading room open Tue Thu Sat 2 00 to 4 00 P M.
Christian Church at W State and Congress Sts led by M. FE Chatley reports a 100 percent rise in attendance as the third Sunday night sermon series for men titled Men and their Amusements or Getting Joy out of Life draws crowds. Services include Bible School at 9 15 Morning Worship at 10 30 and Christian Endeavor at 6 with the 7 PM program.
Cor Stimson and Campbell Street, QO. Pastor St ricker invites parishioners to Sabbath school at 9:00 led by W B Prud en and class meeting at 10:30 with Mrs Albert Frost. Evangelistic service begins at 6:30 each evening as revival continues all week. The pastor preaches at West Jacksonville Sunday forenoon and Circle Hill at 2:30 PM.
Abbott Y Wilcox hosts Bible school in the men s class with Dr Porter teaching on Christian Faith and Self Confidence. Morning worship at 7 30 features Rev Dr Ruf sermon. At 6 00 Clark Williams leads youth rally on What is Sin. Open forum by Dr Ruf at 7 00 and Brotherhood address to follow.
Rev Brinley Abbott rector leads Septuagesima Holy Communion and sermon at 11 50 A M at Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets.
The First Baptist Church at Lancaster and Carpenter Streets led by Rev H Schuyler Foster and music director Joy Cutler invites attendance to Bible school at 9 30, sermon at 10 30 on The Progress of The Kingdom, Young People at 6, and a 7 pm sermon Men Sent from God as part of a series on great preachers and Jesus the Great Teacher on Wednesday at 7 pm.
Daniel McGurk, pastor, presides with C. Robinson leading the choir and Allen Kresge the organ. Sunday school at 9:00, morning worship 10:30 with sermon War ring With Words. Epworth League 6:05, evening worship 7:00 discussing Europeanizing America and immigration questions.
A 19th century advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments and irritability. It claims the product restores health, happiness, and harmony in homes, urging avoidance of stimulants and narcotics.
Pr. Louis F. Ruf of Winder Presbyterian, Cleveland, will preach at both morning and evening services at Athens Presbyterian Sunday. Rev. A. Wilcox will fill in at Cleveland in Dr. Ruf’s absence. Ruf’s night sermon closes special Presbyterian Brotherhood services with plans to engage university students. At 6 pm Ruf leads an open forum with youth.
Viscountess Astor told the house of commons that all political parties in England fear the prohibition issue while speaking in support of the Welsh temperance measure. The report also notes Seville, Spain, endured heavy damage from the Guadalquiver river overflowing its banks.
In Madrid today the cost of bread rose by two centimes, marking a small increase in daily essentials for residents. The move affects local bakeries and shoppers as inflation pressures persist in the region.
The text explains soaps and shampoos with excess alkali irritate the scalp and brittle hair. It recommends Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless, noting two to three teaspoonfuls cleanse thoroughly. It claims rich lather, easy rinse, soft scalp, and silky hair. Available at drug stores and inexpensive for family use.
A testimonial claims life improves after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The simple preparation robs catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Money back guarantee offers one dose to prove effectiveness. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere sell it.
Akron Ohio February 15 An intruder breaks into Mrs George Stark’s home with a key and even takes the bulldog left to guard the house. Police theorize the dog and burglar may know each other. no other clues.
Messenger Pattern Dept advertises a simple adjustable apron pattern suitable for sateen gingham cretonne muslin and seersucker. The pattern fits sizes small to extra large with bust measurements from 34 to 48 inches and requires 2 7/8 yards of 27 inch fabric for a medium. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
The state department of agriculture warns grocers and market keepers about proper weighing and labeling. Maple syrup must be labeled with net weight 11 pounds per gallon, cans weigh about 13 ounces empty, and items sold by weight or dry measure must display weight or count. No violations found in Athens recently.
R L Goode of Dayton endorses Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach issues and general health. The ad urges readers to visit local drug stores for the product in tablets or liquid and to write the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York for free medical advice.
Dr L F Ruf of Windermere Presbyterian Church Cleveland addresses the Brotherhood on New Wine in Old Bottles. Dean T C McCracken presides in Judge Wood’s absence and lauds Ruf as a speaker and humorist. He warns of political bosses bootleggers and Russian Bolsheviks threats to the republic.
Dr. Ruf warned that corruption at home threatens government more than external foes. He urged all men to embrace a “new wine” of lofty ideals to drive force for good in every port. The Brotherhood will run regular church services as Dr. Ruf speaks at Svong Day night.
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