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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1923
Page
7
An aging reader is told the Winter of life brings decline in vitality and organ function. Bulgarian Herb Tea is advertised as a pure laxative tonic using plant juices to aid elimination and relieve colds. The ad claims it helps ward off influenza and pneumonia and that millions use it with druggists recommending it.
Chauncey Mrs Dowler of Parkersburg West Virginia was in this city last week for the arrest of Mrs Clark Southerton on Mill Street. Dowler is sister in law to Southerton, her former husband was brother to Clark Southerton, both deceased. Mrs Harry Noble and son Billy of Athens were visiting William Noble and Henry Osborne on Sunday.
Mrs James Burton has greatly improved after a serious illness. Mrs Nettie Dixon and her young son visited friends in Glouster after spending time with relatives. Clarence Hoskins from Snow Fork spent the weekend with his family in the city. Mr and Mrs Dean Linscott hosted relatives as they traveled through town.
Paris reports Russia has aligned with Lithuania in the Polish Lithuanian dispute in eastern Europe, according to official advices to the foreign office.
Five men were killed and another died soon after at 5 AM when Lehigh Valley No 17 fast mail crashed into the rear of a freight train at Gummerfield, twenty seven miles east of Sayre.
Washington reports that Czecho Slovakia will send a commission to Washington to begin negotiations for paying the 16,292,000 Czecho war debt to the United States. Prime Minister Beneš asserts no intention to evade obligations, per Prague advices.
President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes reaffirmed no action that could be seen as intervention in the Ruhr. Despite yesterday's British parliamentary discussion, hints of informal Washington London conversations about joint Anglo American action were not confirmed today.
Premier Bonar Law told the House of Commons that Britain sees no need to seek American views on France occupying the Ruhr, signaling no plan for Anglo American intervention.
Frank Gibson of Terre Haute Indiana sues Dr. Martin Thomas a chiropractor for 25000 dollars claiming the defendant broke his back during treatment and seeks civil damages.
In Lincoln Nebraska Mrs W T Graham vice president of the Nebraska Wm delegates calls for Governor Bryan to replace Sheriff Rohrer with a new appointee over a dispute about Rohrer’s appearance. The meeting passes a resolution urging action while Rohrer jokes about his own face and says he is not offended by the remarks.
London reports an apparent winter surge in gas related deaths as carbon monoxide levels from gas supplies are linked to fatalities. Authorities note repeated poisoning cases and cite thirty children sickened at a dance as part of the growing concern.
In Indianapolis Bert Morgan, a federal prohibition enforcement officer from Indiana, wrote a letter saying he saw agents were fired for selling whiskey and that he is well qualified to take a job. He sought employment with the agency.
The city council of Athens Ohio authorizes grading draining curbing and paving West Union Street from High Street east line to the B and O Crossing with brick block brick concrete or asphalt bases. The project will be funded by bonds and special assessments over ten years with a possible cash option for owners. The measure passed February 19 1923 with mayoral approval.
Ordinance 329 authorizes the Director of Public Service to contract for 1500 feet of four inch Bell and Spigot cast iron water pipe with the lowest bidder after legal advertisement. City officials Roger J. Pones and M. Gill sign as authorities. date shows February 29, 1983.
The Athens City School District seeks bids for forty-six bonds totaling 23 100 dollars with 500 and 600 dollar denominations. Bonds bear 5 66 percent interest dated March 1 1982 and maturing through September 1940 1941. Bid packets require a 2 percent certified check and specify any premium. Bids due March 16 1923 in Athens Ohio.
The Athens City School District announces a bid sale for three hundred fifty three bonds of 1000 dollars each, total 253000 dollars, bearing 5 percent interest, maturing 1924 to 1946. Bids due March 10 1923 at the City Building Athens Ohio. minimum bid at par plus accrued interest. bidders must offer a premium and include a 3 percent certified check.
A clipped note argues college degrees do not prove education yet imply spelling ability, noting frequent misspellings. The brief reflects criticism that degree attainment should signal language competence.
Chauncey Methodist church held services this evening with strong attendance and forceful sermons. Many members united with the church during the revival. The Ruth class girls meet Thursday at 6 30 for choir practice at Christine Green’s home and the young men’s class holds a Thursday evening business session at the church. The Ladies Aid Society plans an all day quilting at Mrs Bess Green’s home with all members urged to attend.
Due to widespread illness among elderly residents at the infirmary the Chauncey Christian church Christian Endeavor Society will not hold Sunday afternoon services there. The service is postponed to the next regular meeting time.
Mrs Elmer Bingman of Athens was the guest today of her sister Mrs Guy Brookins who is ill in this city.
J Y N France an elderly Chauncey resident who has suffered several months of illness shows little improvement and remains confined to home care as relatives monitor his condition.
John Williamson of this city was called to New Lexington today due to the sudden death of his mother.
W. PD. Hines visited New Lexington on Monday to conduct business. The trip is noted in local reports and details of the visit are limited.
Clifford Shafer, son of Mr and Mrs Shafer, has been seriously ill with pneumonia but is now convalescing at home after a period of illness.
Police Judge Davis delayed Cortner's preliminary hearing on riotous conspiracy charges after over ruling a motion to quash the affidavit. Judge Davis also considers a motion for return of seized property from the February 14 raid on the local Ku Klux Klan headquarters.
In Indianapolis on February 20 Joseph Faerre Dominic Marco Sam Muradore 46 and Tony Reynolds alias Tony Remonda 29 alleged members of a Baltimore blackhand gang are held on $10 000 bond for the killing of Bella Lamoa on July 18 1622.
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