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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1924

Page

13

Nelsonville Church Meeting Plans Rev Purnell Visit

Presbyterian men gathered in the church parlors for a meeting to discuss Rev. Purnell's potential arrival to Melsonville. A finance committee was appointed and business items were resolved with refreshments. The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Friday at 2 PM with a note of time change from Thursday.

Purnell Melsonville Home Missionary Society Womans’ Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

D H Class Party For Fourth Grade Juniors Acknowledged

Miss Mary Coleman hosted the D H class of the fourth grade juniors at her Porlar street home on Friday night. Games and contests entertained twelve members and four guests with green umbrellas as favors and late refreshments closing a happy evening.

D. H Mary Coleman Porlar Street

Community Club Meeting at the Y M C A

The Community Club met Tuesday evening at the Y M C A with president Mrs L A Whitmore presiding. A report from the free committee highlighted active involvement and future planning. A play is set for the next gathering and the subject will be Ideals of An Artistic Nelsonville.

L. A. Whitmore Free Committee Nelson Ille D. A. Ferree W. L. Hudson Martin Ohlinger John Love

Knights of Columbus Host St Patrick's Day Euchre Party

The Knights of Columbus hall hosted a St Patrick's Day euchre party with 21 tables. Mrs. Tom Galvin won the ladies prize and Ray White of Buchtel won the men's prize as green and white decorations and Irish accents set a festive scene.

Knights of Columbus Knights Tom Galvin Ray White Buchtel

Funeral services for Charles 8 Tedrow held at residence

Funeral services for Charles 8 Tedrow are set for Thursday afternoon at 1 36 at his residence. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Arthur Mann of Ptaskala and Rev. Leon Arpee of Athens, with visitation before the service until noon.

Charles 8 Tedrow Arthur Mann Ptaskala Leon Arpee Athens

Logan Commandery Holds Annual Inspection

A large number of Sir Knights from the city attended the Logan Commandery annual inspection in Logan last night. They reported a fine time and praised the exemplary work displayed by the Logan Knights last night.

Logan Logan Commandery Logan Knights

Miss Mary Pickens Guest Of Circleville Aunt

Miss Mary Pickens of Circleville is the guest of her aunt Mrs P E Lama.

Mary Pickens Circleville Pp. E. Lama

Elks to Honor C B Tedrow Funeral Thursday

The funeral for C B Tedrow will be held at the residence Thursday at 1 30 PM. Elks are asked to meet in the lodge room at 12 45 PM to march in a body and bring cars if they have them.

ELKS Tedrow

Missionary Society Social Slated for March 25

The missionary society will hold a social on March 25 at Mrs. P. Christian's home to gather members and raise funds.

the Missionary Society

Hendrik Couple Welcome Son

Mr and Mrs William Hendrik announce the arrival of a son. The birth adds a new member to the Hendrik family, with no further details provided.

William Hendrik

Local minister fills pulpit as community notes crowd page

Rev John Gardner filled the pulpit at A M church Sunday. Mrs Lillian Mann is seriously ill at her home. John Howard of The Plains spent Sunday here. Walter Saunders visited in Zanesville as a guest. Frobert Thornton of Columbus spent weekend with father Mose Thornton. Otto Saunders left Tuesday for Elm Grove West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Sam Stewart and family of Logan spent Sunday here.

John Gardner A. M. Church Lillian Mann Frobert Thornton Columbus Mose Thornton Sam Stewart Logan

Reverend Adams to Lead Sunday Service at First Baptist

Rev. A B Adams, pastor of the First Baptist church, will conduct the regular service this Sunday at the church.

A. B. Adams First Baptist Church

Mrs Frank Jackson and Mrs Bart McCune in Lancaster visit

Mrs Frank Jackson and Mrs Bart McCune spent yesterday and today in Lancaster visiting local friends and touring shops.

Frank Jackson Bart McCune Lancaster

Riley couple move into new Fort Street home

Mr and Mrs John Riley moved Monday into their new residence on Fort Street formerly owned by Dr Prim estennbea tables or has made extensive rs on the property and is now one of the most mod

John Riley Fort Street

Mrs William Morgan Spends Two Days in Columbus

Mrs William Morgan spent Monday and Tuesday in Columbus visiting relatives and attending local events. Her trip highlighted social and community exchanges during the weekdays.

William Morgan Columbus

Oil interests offer at Chicago convention to back Wood

Major General Leonard Wood was approached by representatives of big oil interests who proposed backing him at a pivotal point if he named an oil man as Secretary of the Interior. Gilmore testified that Wood turned down the offer.

Washington Leonard Wood Chicago Tiffin Gilmore Ohio Senate Oil Lands Committee Gilmore Wood

Major league managers eye revival of base running

Managers expect a revival of base running as a standard feature this season with all clubs emphasizing sliding and training. Veterans train rookies, and Armando Marsani, once a star base runner, was hired by John McGraw to instruct Giants players.

South John McGraw New York Giants Armando Marsani

Managers Align Under McGraw Influence on Base Running

The passage suggests managers fell in line due to McGraw's stance on base running. It notes a general adoption across teams and implies a unified approach without detailing specifics.

Evolution of Baseball Strategy Amid Changes in the Game

The lively ball and rule changes disrupted traditional base running, shifting emphasis from stealing one base to scoring runs. Pitching effectiveness declined, boosting hitting, while teams favored cluster hits over individual baserunning. Constantly in-play balls fueled more offense and reduced strategic baserunning.

When Pitchers Reign Supreme and Hitting Falters

A compact sports note observes the tug of war between pitchers and batters. It notes that strong pitching often dominates, while when batters prevail the crowd rallies for the hurler’s struggle.

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Colds and Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs in chronic coughs, colds, and lung troubles. It claims creosote is the key healing agent and offers a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after following directions.

Creamulsion Co Atlanta

Baseball rule changes boost base running and pitching

President Johnson of the American League launched a cruise last fall influencing base running to become more important. Umpires were instructed to throw balls out of play more carefully, cutting the ball count by about half and reducing ball expenses while boosting pitcher effectiveness. Over two months the American League pitching improved by at least 20 percent, with the National League adopting similar results.

Johnson

Prisoner’s Car Crash Victim Dies After Collision

Garmito died in a city hospital after a car driven by a prisoner struck him at about 40 miles per hour. The collision sent the victim 12 feet from the impact. Boatwright says his brakes were not functioning properly.

Garmito Boatwright

Billy Showles Famed Bareback Rider Lies Dying

Billy Showles, once world champion bareback rider, lies in delirium at Bellevue hospital as circus world mourns. The 85 year old star, who earned $400 weekly with Barnum & Bailey Ringling Brothers and Forepaugh Sells, battles an incurable disease in a East Side flat. His wife Kitty, also a former bareback performer, stays at his bedside and recalls his former glory.

New York Billy Showles Bellevue Hospital Lill Showles Barnum & Bailey Ringling Brothers Forepaugh- Sells William Showles East Side Showles Kitty Bareback Billy

Logan Auxiliary Card Party Draws Large Attendance

Nine tables of players participated in a benefit card party given by the Logan Legion Auxiliary on Monday evening. The legion club room on Main street was taxed to capacity and refreshments were served by a committee of Mrs. Nill, Mrs. Judy and Mrs. Pautscke after the cards.

Logan Legion Legion Club Main Street Nill Judy Pautscke

Oil well at Honey Fork shows strong early potential

Readers report a good showing of oil at Honey Fork field with plans to shoot the well Tuesday. Industry men predict the well will develop into a fine producer based on informed expectations.

Honey Fork

Notable Local Pairings Listed in Ancestry Notice

Howard Timberlake aged 1 and Marie Green aged 19 both of Logan are identified along with Charlies I. Smith aged 24 of Jarry and Ruth A. Barrenger aged 6 at home of Laurelville in a local notice listing relationships and residences.

Howard Timberlake Marie Green Logan Charlies I. Smith Jarry Ruth A. Barrenger Laurelville

Releasing of Chiros in Ohio Is Held Illegal

Columbus March 19. Attorney General Crabbe says county auditors may release prisoners held under the paupers act only when sentenced for default of county fines not state fines. He declares Urbana and Springfield city auditors acted illegally in releasing chiropractors serving county jail fines.

Columbus Crabbe Urbana Springfield

Osage oil lease bids top records in first day

PAWHUSKA Okla Mar 19 Predictions that sale of the Osage oil leases would bring more than 16000000 were made today on tabulation of the first day bidding in which record prices were set The first day brought 8352500 The Cosden Oil company of Tulsa bid the greatest price ever paid for a 160 acre tract with no oil production at 1955000 for a Burbank tract

Pawhuska Okla Osage Cosden Oil Company Tulsa Burbank

Boatwright Arrested in Akron After Man's Death

William T. Boatwright, 67, is under arrest on a charge of manslaughter following the death of Steve in Akron Ohio on March 19. The case involves a fatal incident tied to reported brake failure during a transportation accident.

Akron, O William T. Boatwright Steve

Secret of Keeping Young for Women

The article extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for women's ills. It claims internal ailments hasten aging and says the remedy restores energy, health, and a youthful glow, helping women avoid premature old age. The tone targets stressed, run-down women seeking vitality.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Giant Hudson Tunnels Promise Jersey City to Manhattan Link

New vehicular tunnels under the Hudson River progress rapidly connecting New Jersey and New York. Two 29.5 foot diameter tubes will carry traffic with ventilation space and safety compartments. Bethlehem Steel fabricates 107000 tons of iron and 7000 tons of steel segments. 105000 tons completed. Total length about 9250 feet with an estimated cost of 42.2 million dollars.

Hudson River Jersey City New York City New Jersey New York Bethlehem Steel Corporation Bethlehem Jersey Bay Staten Island Albany Booth and Flinn Tunnel Snd

Birthday Dinner Reveals Missing Rhode Island Red

Mrs. George Hengst hosted a Monday birthday dinner for her husband marked by many relatives and friends. The couple’s Rhode Island Red chicken flock drew pride, and one prized fowl vanished during the festivity, inspiring rumors until the meal resolved the mystery.

George Hengst Mr. Hengst Rhode Island Reds Hengst

Teenager undergoes tonsil removal at local doctor's office

Leota Poling, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Voling, was operated on Tuesday afternoon by Dr Campbell for tonsil removal. Howard Timberlake and Miss Marie Green were married by Justice J. P. Miller Tuesday morning. Timberlake, a soldier at Fort Sill, is son of Mr. and Mrs. Lauther Timberlake. Mrs. Timberlake is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Green of Bowen Street.

Leota Poling Charles Voling Campbell Howard Timberlake Marie Green J. P. Miller Timberlake Fort Sill Oklahoma Lauther Timberlake Howard Green Bowen Street

Taffy pulling party hosted by Mrs Mackay on West Hunter Street

Mrs Rh J Mackay entertained several girl friends with a taffy pulling party at her home on West Hunter street Monday evening. Guests included Miss Ethel Cooper Miss Cara Lonas Miss Dorothy Lonas Miss Monabelie Clark Miss Nellie Smart Miss Helen Clark Miss Aid Campbell and Miss Jane Pearson.

Rh. J. Mackay Hom West Hunter Street Ethel Cooper Cara Lonas Dorothy Lonas Monabelie Clark Nellie Smart Helen Clark Nid Campbell Jane Pearson

Wells Drilling Accelerates at Local Fields This Week

Multiple operators began drilling new wells in regional fields. A successful well completed in Union Furnace. Jacobs near Sand Run on Jacobs lease location No 3. Oil Company on Green and Schultz near Sand Run at 1400 feet by Bell & Schull contractors. J R C on Tom Collins farm Mt Pleasant. Chartiers No 187 on Hocking Product land east of New Straitsville. Beott Westbrook on Dawley near shallow sand. Preston on W W Marks farm closes the list of active sites.

Union Furnace Jacobs Company Jacobs Sand Run Set Oil Company Green Schultz Len Bell & Schull J. R. C. Company Tom Collins Mt. Pleasant Feld Chartiers Company Hocking Product Company New Straitsville Beott Westbrook Preston Company W. W. Marks

Truck stripped of accessories reported to police

Don Williams told police a truck was stripped of its accessories on Monday evening. He lives near Gore where a poor road condition forced parking about a half mile from home. The thief took several dollars worth of property amid a wave of petty thefts in the county.

Don Williams Williame Gore

Correction in Columbus death notice naming Hal Brown

The column that reported the death of Clarence Brown at his Columbus home was incorrect. The deceased was Hal Brown, Clarence Brown's father, who died of sleeping sickness. Hal Brown was formerly a high school faculty member and is now an instructor at Ohio State University.

Clearence Brown Columbus Mr. Brown Hal Brown Ohio State University

Sixth National Flower Show At Cleveland Announces Premiums

Premiums totaling 35000 will be awarded to exhibitors at the Sixth National Flower Show in Cleveland from March 29 to April 6. Of this amount 16000 is set for roses 2600 for carnations 2000 for orchids 5000 for gardens and 15000 for other classifications.

Cleveland

Mulsified car oil offers gentle hair cleansing

For clean healthy hair use Mulsified car oil mixed with water to create a rich lather. Two or three teaspoons produce a cleansing foam that removes dust and dirt without drying the scalp. It is inexpensive, lasts months, and leaves hair bright, fluffy, and easy to manage.

Solar System Grips Eight Planets Amid Textual Gap

A compact line notes the sun and eight planets in the solar system, while mentioning a thousand , planets in a garbled phrase. The fragment hints at celestial bodies but lacks clear context or dates.

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