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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1924

Page

7

Railroad man Lungheon speaker here at luncheon

Gayle W. Arnold of Cincinnati, industrial agent for Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, addressed about 60 Athens Chamber of Commerce members at a noon luncheon. He outlined how railroad growth and community development are linked, detailing four railroad department sub divisions and urging civic vigilance over federal railroad policy.

Gayle W. Arnold Cincinnati Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Athens Chamber of Commerce Mr. Arnold Arnold Agricultural Agricultural Department Geological Department Industrial Survey Department Chambers of Commerce Industrial Department

Marriage Permit for Gaverick and Macon in Logan

Ray C. Gaverick 23 a lineman of Gallon and Harrett G. Macon 19 at home Logan obtained a marriage permit in Logan.

Ray C. Gaverick Lineman Gallon Harrett G. Macon Logan

Mrs Waugh Receives Dislocated Knee After Fall At Home

Mrs William Waugh of West Hunter Street suffered a dislocated knee and bruises from a fall at her home Tuesday afternoon. She tripped on stairs, was taken to the local hospital for X rays, which showed no broken bones. She will be confined to bed for some time.

William Waugh West Hunter Street

Birthday gathering for Edward Elick at family home

Relatives and friends assembled Sunday at the Elick home to celebrate Edward Elick's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Albert Elick and son, A J Fee and spouse, Edward Conkle and family, D E Beougher, Charles Beougher and spouses, Homer Shein and family, Harve Beougher and daughter, Montgomery family and daughter, Roy Beougher, Marie Griffith, Raymond Beougher, Taburn Conkle, Fred Kistler and daughter, Margaret, and Frank Blick of Columbus with Margaret Fee of McArthur.

Edward Elick Albert Elick A. J. Fee Edward Conkle D. E. Beougher Charles Beougher Homer Shein Harve Beougher Montgomery Roy Beougher Marie Griffith Raymond Beougher Taburn Conkle Fred Kistler Margaret Frank Blick Columbus Margaret Fee McArthur

Nurse Undergoes Operation At Cherrington Hospital

Miss Nellie Smart of Haydenville, a student nurse at Cherrington hospital, had an operation Tuesday for a complication of diseases and is reported to be on the way to recovery.

Nellie Smart Haydenville Cherrington Hospital

Logan party tours Rio Grande valley Texas trip details

Mrs Samuel Jones describes a ten day Logan excursion to the Rio Grande valley in February. The journey included 15 coach train cars, auto tours, visits to Brownsville and Mata Moras Mexico, market sights, farms with cabbage lettuce onions and citrus, a bull fighting arena, and a return crossing over the International Bridge back to the United States.

Texas New Mexico Logan Samuel Jones Orchard Street J. Jordan Russell Berlin J. D. Sanderson John George Evans Freda Ersol Sam Jones Rio Grande Valley Hollengee Brownsville International Bridge Matamoras Mexico Old Mission Lana San Benito

Mrs O'Rourke Undergoes Hospital Operation

Mrs. Charles O'Rouke of Lancaster underwent an operation at the local hospital on Saturday. Her condition is serious but there remains hope for recovery.

Charles O'Rouke Lancaster

Electrician Walter Kleinschmidt Injured at Haydenville Plant

Walter Kleinschmidt is slowly recovering after a fall from a sixteen foot ladder at the National Fireproofing company general office in Haydenville. He sustained a fractured right forearm and dislocated small bones in his right hand and will be sidelined for several weeks.

Walter Kleinschmidt National Fireproofing Company Haydenville Kliienschmidt

Logan youth completes six month electrical course in Chicago

Lawrence Reasoner son of Mr and Mrs Walter Reasoner has finished a six month electrical course at Coyne Electrical school in Chicago and returned to Logan ahead of schedule. He is a Logan High School graduate noted as an excellent student and capable football player.

Logan George Nevius Zoe Anna Mr. Nevius Mel Harbaugh JL. P. Mooney Harbaugh Knights of Pythias Margaret Seibert John Lohr Walter Rhoades Oscar Steward Leverette Sain L. P. Mooney Floyd Cohagen Wiley Rhoades Marcus Lohr Bert Smith Nellis Smith James Sherlock Willard Lyke George Nash Clyde Barihlow Sidney Hayden Earl Johnson Jas. Brammer Brammer Mc. Mooney Lawrence Reasoner Walter Reasoner Coyne Electrical School Chicago Young Reasoner Logan High School

Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Back Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as the quickest remedy for sore backs and lumbago. It claims concentrated heat penetrates within minutes and prompts immediate relief, urging customers to ask druggists for the genuine Bowles product labeled Rowles.

Rowles

Mrs Ford and son Held in Columbus by Heavy Snow

Mrs. George Ford and her son Bruce are visiting in Columbus since Saturday. Mrs. Ford writes that heavy snows there make starting homeward travel unsafe, delaying their return while they stay with Mr. George Ford Jr. and Mrs. Charles Clark.

George Ford Bruce Columbus George Ford Jr Charles Clark

Hemlock Man Undergoes Successful Hernia Operation

W. M. Coster of Hemlock was rushed to the local hospital Tuesday evening for a strangulated hernia. Dr. Miller performed an immediate operation, with hospital reports indicating success and a good chance of rapid recovery.

W. M. Coster Hemlock Miller

Public reception planned for new funeral home

Messrs. L. C. Yocum and Harry Heinlein announce a public reception at their new funeral home, 204 West Main street, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. A musical program with Miss Nellie Allen in charge will be presented during the afternoon and evening.

George Gladman Thimble and Art Club West Second Street Sumner Martin West Main St Ladies Guild St. Paul's Episcopal Church Easterling East Second Street Franklin Kerr Presbyterian Church James Krieg Harry Bell Frank Harden Kathryn Bort Ada Krieg Bertye P. Correll Les Ames M. E. Church Buellaby Joe Case J. W. Woodard Lester Woltz Messrs L. C. Yocum Harry Heinlein West Main Street Nellie Allen

Coal hauling costs lower with wagons than trucks

The note claims coal is heavier when hauled by trucks, so wagons carry more coal per trip due to lighter wagon weight. The comparison suggests wagons offer a more efficient load than trucks in this context.

Trucka

Ohio Independent Telephone Association Convention Ends

In Columbus on February 21 the Ohio Independent Telephone Association closed its annual convention with the election of current officers and the adoption of a resolution urging higher rates on long distance telephone calls.

Columbus Ohio Independent Telephone Association

Three Athens county licenses issued this week

The Athens county bureau approved three marriage licenses on Tuesday and Wednesday. Virgil H. Carter 24 a miner wed Evin L. Jones 24 a clerk of New Muershfield. John Toder 32 a factory worker wed Elizabeth G. Sikorski 24 of Modoc. Floyd W. Werner 20 a farmer wed Velma Powell 17 of Millfield.

Athens County Bureau Virgil H. Carter Evin L. Jones New Muershfield Charley John Toder Elizabeth G. Sikorski Modoc Crelly Floyd W. Werner Farmer Velma Powell Millfield Helwig

Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Easy Weight Loss

A vintage ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple, safe method to shed fat. It urges taking four tablets daily until normal weight is achieved, with no dieting or exercise, claiming the product is harmless and available nationwide from druggists or direct mail from Marmola Co in Detroit.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit

Life term for Columbus man who killed wife on street

Life imprisonment handed to Tracy Woodward, 25, for the September 14 murder of his wife Mary Woodward in Columbus. Judge Sowers imposed the sentence in Common Pleas Court.

Columbus, CO Common Pleas Sowers Tracy Woodward Mary Woodward

Deaf School Chief Dr. J. W. Jones Foresees Decade More Service

In Columbus Ohio on February 21 Dr J W Jones superintendent of the State School for the Deaf said he has served 29 years and plans to work six more bringing him to age 70 and retirement. He denied rumors he would resign.

Lumbus J. W. Jones State School For the Deaf

Bedtime Bulgarian Tea Promises Gentle Cold Relief

Hot beverage with lemon juice marketed to relieve colds and refresh a tired system. Claims include gentle laxative and tonic effects. Sold by druggists as a health aid during illness and fatigue.

Ohioan Nominated for Director of the Associated Press

Harry E. B. Taylor general manager of the Times Publishing Co Portsmouth and publisher of the Portsmouth Evening Times and Morning Sun has been nominated for director in the Associated Press. He began in politics and journalism in Ohio, later joining the Portsmouth paper group and helping launch a Sunday edition in 1919 and a morning paper in 1920.

Harry EB. Taylor The Times Publishing Co Portsmouth Portsmouth Evening Times Morning Sun Associated Press Taylor Morgan County Democrat McConnelleville Ohio Cleveland Detroit Akron Mr. Taylor Portamouth Times Vallie Harold Harold

When a Man with a Single Idea Reaches His Goal

A witty adage notes that a person driven by a single idea may miss much encountered on the way, suggesting narrow focus can limit broader experience.

Bulgarian Yugoslav border row sparks new rail route plans

Bulgaria’s protest over harsh border treatment by Yugoslav officials fuels a push for a western European rail corridor. A Sofia Vidin line nears completion and would link via Calafat Craiova Temesvar to Budapest, bypassing the Paris Constantinople route and shortening travel for many.

Bulgaria Europe Ulen Company New York Tsaribrod Sofia Amer Ican Constantinople Vidin Calafat Craiova Temshevar Budapest Yugo Slavia Paris

State Regulates Stock and Bond Sales Commissions

Ohio cuts stock commissions to a maximum of 16 percent and bond commissions to six percent. Norman E. Beck, head of the state division of securities, says the move aligns with a Crabbe AG ruling and will boost investor protection by lowering costs and strengthening corporate assets.

Columbus Norman E. Beck State Division of Securities Crabbe Securition Department Beck Ohio

Kidney Trouble Warning and Swamp Root Remedy Ad

Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble with vague symptoms like back pain headaches and nervousness. Kilmer's Swamp Root, a physician’s prescription, is advertised as the remedy to restore kidney health. Sample bottle available by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Co. at Binghamton NY with paper mention.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y

Studebaker's Rise to Motor World Leadership

The article traces Studebaker growth as Motordom's sensation, noting 145000 buyers and $200 million spent. It outlines a shift to high quality cars built on 72 years of tradition, major factory investments, and a rigorous quality system including 360 formulas for steels and a large staff of researchers.

Desperate plea urges a hearing on car measure and policy

Vague fragments urge a hearing and discuss a proposed car price threshold and policy record. Mention of large sums at stake and a remembered score hints at a political context. Specific details and coherent facts are missing, leaving an incomplete view of the issue.

Apa

Why People Paid Big for Studebaker Cars

Demand climbs to 150000 cars yearly after last year’s 200 million plus in sales. Modern plants and equipment worth over 50 million dollars finance the line. A 1918 car has logged 475000 miles over 80 years of service and recently completed a coast to coast trip in December.

Studebaker Eponies Bureau of Experiment

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J. P. Morgan Morgan Madison Avenue 36Th Street New York City G. W. Arnold PISO RED Peppers Snow Ohioan A. P Polly Anna Porter Alcott Pride of Palomar Kyne Hough Sabatini Studebakers Tudebaker Eevee Cine Studebak Pr Stude W.B. Soh.p W.B. Gohlr the Motor Motor Company Athens Beal’s Roudebush the Faires ESSEX Glouster Nelsonville New Straitsville the Cooper E.b.ridenour Milton Motor CO Moore & Raridin John D. Gillato Sales CO Pomeroy, Ohio
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