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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1923

Page

6

Prohibition raids hit Sugar Creek with three targets

On Thursday Magistrate Helwig’s court summoned three individuals for liquor law violations after four search warrants: A D Allen, former Chief William Hueston, and Lewis Kovach. Allen pleaded guilty, fined 200 dollars plus costs. Hueston faced 500 dollars with costs and resisted arrest. Kovach elusive as officers seized a copper still and coils.

Helwig Nash and Jenkins Nelsonville Sugar Creek A. D. Allen Allen Nash Jenking William Hueston Hueston Athens Melwig Lewis Kovach Lewis

Unlicensed chiropractors in Elyria face arrest fight

Elyria residents John Wing art C P Wilmot Carl Schmittgen and Miss Olive Dunfee have closed their chiropractic offices while the state determines licensing rules. W A Leiter also unlicensed defies arrest as authorities move to enforce regulations.

Elyria John Wingart C. P. Wilmot Carl Schmittgen Olive Dunfee W. A. Leiter

Ohio Legislative Correspondents to Host Yarn Swapping Bee

A yarn swapping bee and banquet are planned by the Ohio Legislative Correspondents' association. The invitation committee seeks to attract many longtime members and old timers to attend.

Columbus Ohio Legislative Correspondents’ Association

Tennessee Hunter Claim Strangled a Wild Cat Stirs Belief Doubt

A Tennessee hunter asserts he strangled a wild cat, but the claim drew skepticism about its truthfulness and adequacy as evidence. The remark sparked controversy and questions about animal encounters and hunting ethics.

Tennessee Hunter

Hooper Ridge Sunday School and Local Socials

Sunday school will be held next Sunday at the usual hour with all welcome. Several area residents, including Mr. I. J. Linscott and families, were weekend visitors and callers. Farmers prepare logs for a saw mill coming to the area. many Linscott relatives and friends visit and travel between Athens, Nelsonville, The Plains, Chauncey, and local homesteads.

I. J. Linscott Athens Earl Linsecott Nelsonville C. Sayers Austin Fleming Harvey Linscott Leota Linscott Hazel S. C. Sayers John Howard Louise Y Tillian Linscott Hazel Sjinscott Nancy Linscott Albert Robinson Bealth Linscott Chauncey Clarencia White and Son Cc. Sayers

Mrs Cathrine Campbell Shuttleworth Obituary

Cathrine Campbell Shuttleworth born February 14 1863 in Bones Scotland died January 28 1923 at Murray City aged 59 years 11 months 14 days. She came to America at seven, lived in Sharron PA New Straitsville OH and Murray City since 1887. She married Martin Shuttleworth January 20 1884 and left thirteen children seven sons six daughters surviving with her husband two brothers John Campbell and David Campbell and many relatives. She joined Moray City Methodist Episcopal Church in 1911 and died in faith.

Cathrine D. Campbell Shuttleworth Bones Scotland America Sharron Pennsylvania New Straitsville Ohio Martin Shuttleworth Murray City John Campbell David Campbell Shadyside Shuttleworth Methodist Episcopal Church of Moray City Plumb

St Jacobs Oil Claim Ad Appeals to Pain Sufferers

An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism sore joints and related pains. It claims internal treatment is rarely needed and promises instant relief with a cheap trial bottle available at drug stores. It also cites use for sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache and sprains.

St. Jacobs

Christian Science Society Service at 65 South Court Street

The Christian Science Society invites attendance at Sunday service 10 45 A M with subject Sol Golden Text Psalms 143 8 and Sunday school at 9 30 A M Reading room open Tue Thu Sat 2 00 4 00 P M. Wednesday meeting 7 00 P M. services and reading room hours announced for the week.

Christian Science Society South Court Street

Miller resigns as pastor to be considered at meetings

James A. Miller, pastor, N E Sunday School at 10. Congregational meeting after Sunday school to act on his resignation. Hebbardaville Sunday School at 1. Preaching at 2 by pastor. Congregational meeting at close of service to act on Dr. Miller's resignation.

James A. Miller New England

Lilly Class to Sit in Body at Revival

The Lilly Class of the Christian church is named as special guests for revival services at the church Friday evening. Reservations will be made for the Sunday school class and the girls are asked to come early to march in together and sit as a group.

Lilly Reival The Christian Church

Church Services Include Sermons on Reconciliation and Export

Abbott Y. Wilcox serves as minister delivering 9:00 Bible study and 10:30 morning worship with a sermon on The Ministry of Reconciliation. An evening service at 7:90 features a sermon titled Is Our religion and Enough to Export. A 6:00 meeting of the society for young people is also listed.

Abbott Y. Wilcox Ministry of Reconciliation Society For Young People

Prescription for Colds Fever and LaGrippe

A speedy remedy touted as preventing pneumonia by treating colds fever and la grippe. The product claims rapid relief and broad health benefits, aligning with era soothing medical advertisements that emphasized preventing serious complications.

Lent Services at Good Shepherd Church

The Good Shepherd church at State and Carpenter streets led by Rev. A. H. Marshall conducts First Sunday in Lent services with church school at 9:30 A. M. and morning prayer and sermon at 10:30 A. M. All are welcome.

State and Carpenter Streets A. H. Marshall

Vast Amount of Fur Trapped in Southern Counties

A writer notes vast trapping in Athens county and southern Ohio. Each morning many young men tend traps and bring home piles of muskrats minks coons possums and skunks. At Athens buyers the writer saw stacks of pelts recently taken from the wild.

Athens County Ohio Athens

First Methodist Church Services This Sunday

Dr McGurk to preach both morning and evening services at the First Methodist Church. Sunday school begins at 9:00 with a morning service at 10 39. Sermon title Some Apostolic Injunctions. Epworth League at 6 00 followed by the evening service at 7 00. Frances Willard Memorial address by Dr McGurk. Public invited.

First M. FE McGurk Epworth League Frances Willard

Homer C. Smith Bible School and Worship Schedule

Pastor Homer C Smith leads Bible school at 9 00 A M and morning worship at 10 30 with preaching by the pastor A young peoples meeting follows at 6 00 PM

Homer C. Smith Bible School Young Peoples Meeting

South Canaan Baptist Sunday Schedule

The South Canaan Baptist Church sets Sunday school at 1 36 P M and preaching at 2 30 P M with worship services announced.

South Canaan Baptist Sunday School

Christian Church Service Details and Recent Church Growth

The Christian Church at W State and Congress streets lists Bible school at 9 A. M. and sermons at 10:15 A. M. and 7 P. M. with Dr. Lowe teaching the Higley men next Sunday and Prof. Tuttle also speaking. Dr. Lowe will address both services. several new members joined in recent days.

Christian Church W. State Congress M. E. Chatley Bible School Lowe Higley Tuttle

Funeral for Walter Reynolds Held in Athens

Walter Reynolds age 50 longtime Athens resident of West Union street died Thursday from cancer. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM in the Chapel at West Union street cemetery with interment to follow.

Walter Reynolds Athens West Union Street

Neighbors thanked after illness and death of wife and mother

Martin Shuttleworth and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the illness and by the death of their wife and mother.

Martin Shuttleworth

It Is Not Against the Law to Cuss Congress

A reader opines that cursing Congress is not illegal but squanders time and effort, reflecting frustration with legislative processes. The comment contrasts legality with effectiveness in political discourse.

Congress

A Stylish Model 4266 Pattern Description

A stylish Model 4266 pattern suited for slender and mature figures features plait lines side closing and new sleeve. Figured crepe with floss stitching, also good for gatin broad cloth and serge. Pattern available in sizes 34 36 38 40 42 44 with fabric yardage and pattern delivery details.

Young Sheldon Woodard 14 Dies of Pneumonia in Logan

Sheldon Woodard youngest son of Mr and Mrs J W Woodard of North Mulberry street Logan died Thursday morning at 4 15 from pneumonia after a four week illness. He was a Logan high school freshman. Survived by parents a brother William and sisters Mary Fay and Enore. Funeral at Methodist church Saturday afternoon with Rev J W Blair conducting. Burial in Oak Grove by Harden Undertaking Co.

Columbus William Woodard Mary Fay Enore Woodard Methodist Church J. W .Blair Oak Grove Harden Undertaking Co

Glouster Council to Convene Tonight at Six

Glouster officials plan a regular meeting in the council room at 6 o'clock tonight. The city fathers have not held a session since January 1. February 2 attendance was light due to illness and travel. Harvey south recovered old coins and showed a 1798 silver dollar, noting potential interest if saved since minting.

Messenger Harvey

Ed Matthews and Paul Duncan Visit City for Auto Show

Ed Matthews and Paul Duncan spend several days in Columbus to attend the automobile show showcasing new models and industry trends.

Ed Matthews Paul Duncan Columbus

Treasury Savings Certificates Sold at Glouster Post Office

Treasury Saving Certificates totaling 58 275 were sold at the Glouster post office in January. A large share of sales came from owners of 1918 War Savings Stamps exchanging holdings for the Treasury Savings Certificates.

Treasury Saving Glouster Treasury Savings

Old Time Religion Discussion At Methodist Church

Rev Landsittel will lead a Sunday evening discussion on Old Time Religion at the Methodist church. Special meetings begin March 14 with features being arranged for the services.

Methodist Church Landsittel

Mrs Bert Juniper Taken to Grant Hospital for Illness

Mrs Bert Juniper of Derthick was hospitalized at Grant hospital in Columbus yesterday after three weeks of illness. Dr Von Scheele of Jacksonville accompanied her and she may require an operation.

Bert Juniper Derthick Grant Hospital Columbus von Scheele Jacksonville

Stiff Reports Columbus Business Visit for Sunday Creek Coal

J. B. Stiff, manager of stores for The Sunday Creek Coal Co., spent the day in Columbus on business.

J. B. Stiff Sunday Creek Coal Co Columbus

Increase in Cars Imminent Says Cleveland Manufacturer

Automobile Mfr of Cleveland Ohio warns of a sharp near term rise in car prices due to higher costs for steel rubber and other commodities and rising labor. Offer to order now with small down payment and a year on the bar. Also a selection of used cars including a 1922 Dodge runabout with full equipment at low price.

Cleveland Ohio Fred R. Beasley Glouster, O Pr. S

Court Notes Sues to Recover in Athene County Court

A civil suit is filed in Athene County Common Pleas Court seeking recovery from Andrew J. Birchfield and John. The action alleges monetary claims and seeks relief as determined by the court.

Athens County Common Andrew J. Birchfield John

Public Auction of Farm at Coolville Ridge North of Graham

The seller offers at public auction their farm to be held at the residence one mile north of Graham Chapel Church on Coolville Ridge. The sale will on site feature the entire property as described in the notice. Prospective bidders are invited to inspect the premises prior to bidding.

Graham Chapel Church Coolville Ridge

Musical Comedy Billings Booth to Play In Glouster

The Billings Booth Musical Comedy Co. brings a modern revue with song dance and vaudeville to Glouster for Friday and Saturday evenings February 16 and 17. Lew Belmont and Al Pharr headline with The Blue Streak of Syncopation and Thelma Booth. The Sun Flood drama with Helen Chadwick and Richard Dix accompanies. Reserved seats on sale. showtimes 6 15 and 6 39.

Glouster Riday Billings Booth Musical Comedy Co Cleveland Lew Belmont al Pharr Lea Smith Thelma Booth Tom Pihail Irine Co Helen Chadwick Richard Dix

Estate seeks $150 note plus interest from Byard's heirs

Emily Laughlin by Eugene R. Walker as administrator seeks $150 plus interest on a note dated July 16, 1914 owed to the Herbert Byard estate. The complaint states no payments have been made and requests the total face value with accrued interest.

Emily Laughlin Eugene R. Walker Herbert Byard

Ladies Aid Society Meets at Mrs. Bowers Albany

The Baptist church ladies' aid society met at Mrs. E. A. Bowers in Albany on Tuesday. Fifteen members attended and held devotional exercises and a business meeting before refreshments. The group plans to meet with Mrs. C. R. Brown on the first Tuesday in March.

C. R. Brown

Seattle Milkman Arrested Over Missing Waterline Milk Delivery

A Seattle milkman was arrested for failing to load sufficient milk on his cart before delivery.Police reported the driver did not stock the expected quantity, leading to disruptions for customers awaiting fresh dairy.

Seattle

La Follette Attacks Anglo American Debt Plan

Senator La Follette denounces the Anglo American debt agreement as a trick of diplomacy binding the United States to European imperial aims. He says he would rather see Britain’s debt canceled than accept the plan endorsed by the American debt commission.

Washington la Follette Repulican Wisconsin Americ Debt Commission

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