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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1923
Page
2
Bristow and Val Hannon face a looming cattle raid as signal fires announce a planned net. Perry signals the rustlers and Tom Bristow orders a northern trap with the ranch under siege by the flying Y and Red Brood forces.
A Christian church revival Sunday night praised Dr. Lowe for his sermon Why I Am A Christian, with praise for Christianity's God and Bible. He announced Tuesday's Life's Greatest Question as the best yet in the series. The service included stirring songs, a duet by Mrs. Persons and Miss Mary Milligan, and a DeLoss now Dean of Music invitation number by DeLoss now. The concert starts at 7 30 with no preaching that night.
A tense scene unfolds as Val urges Tom Bristow to shoot Bristow’s target. The foreman’s belt gun hangs ready as a shivering vow becomes a grim action. The panel ends with Bristow departing, leaving the moment unresolved.
Mothers urged to keep Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to ease seasonal illnesses. The remedy claims to break up colds, regulate bowels, relieve feverishness and teething troubles, used by mothers for 39 years, available at all drug stores with trial packages via mail order.
Columbus attorney Mr. G. Co. Maxwell speaks Wednesday noon at the Athens Chamber of Commerce on public utilities regulation. A former secretary of the Ohio state public utilities commission he will review the history and current issues, including proposed abolition and the impact on investors and citizens.
Police investigate disappearance of 6 year old Anton Mitchel in Chicago after his clothing is found on a rear porch. Detectives report a $2000 life insurance on the boy and the mother is held.
In memory of one loving daughter Mrs Blanche Cunningham Sedwick who died February 26 1919. The poem recalls February winds and longing for home and a grave four years ago. It asks for eternal rest and speaks of being sadly missed by father and mother.
The inventor remarks that he intends to retire at one hundred, joking that the first century is the hardest. He frames longevity as a personal milestone and a challenge to his enduring work.
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness and aid during our son Kenneth illness and death. Special thanks go to the singers and Rev. McCarty for comforting words. Signed Frank W. Wolf and family.
In Los Angeles facilities recover silver from spent film developer waste, with monthly yields approaching ten thousand dollars. The process highlights the ongoing value of silver extracted from photographic byproducts amid evolving waste management practices.
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple safe remedy for excess fat. It claims steady easy weight loss without exercise or dieting and notes the product is sold by druggists or directly by the Marmola Co. of Detroit for one dollar per case.
Two marriage licenses were issued Saturday by Judge Stephen son. Floyd E Brown 21 laborer Logan Route 2 and Lola Sheets 29 at home Logan Route. Herbert Wiseman 26 miner Murray City and Esther Vernon 18 at home Murray City.
Emanuel Wolfe of Logan was named administrator of his mother Mary Wolfe's estate in Marion township. The appointment followed a heirs conference after her death intestate. Wolfe posted $2,000 bond with William Funk and James M. Mildrim as sureties. The estate is valued at $5,000.
Sammy Drake resumes boxing after a three month layoff in Columbus Tuesday evening as a preliminary to the Downey Duffy bout promoted by Mike O Rourke. He faces Columbus lad Bell and expects to sign another match in Pomery before week’s end.
Nellie Hartman five died at 11 oclock Saturday night at home in Pleasant Valley. She had been ill only a short time from pneumonia. Harden Undertaking Company preparing funeral arrangements.
At the home of Mrs Theo on Saturday evening Mrs Greeman was guest of honor after recently moving to the city. Lucy Warner won first honor with high score while the second high score went to Mrs IF Ackers. The hostess was assisted by Mrs Kathryn Miller and Miss Taiia Lytle who served a two course lunch.
Miss Cleo Haley formerly deputy auditor under Henry T. Leach has severed ties with the office and now works in Columbus for the American Security Co.
A seven year old Italian lad named Donald Gianchetti drowned in a well at his Mock farm home near Cedar Stalls. The incident occurred at 4 30 Saturday afternoon and details surfaced in Logan on Sunday through scant reports.
An advertisement touts the Williams Treatment as a cure for rheumatism kidney and bladder issues and general body acidity. It claims extensive use since 1892 and offers a free 32-dose bottle, with an 85 cent regular bottle on request, asking for 10 cents to cover postage and packing.
Repeated attempts to learn full details failed as telephone lines in the county section were down. Sheriff William Shaw was alerted late Saturday night to a death in the incident.
Collector Mr. Nagle showcases Roy Magle’s immense coin hoard spanning dozens of nations and eras. The collection includes U S and foreign coins, paper money, tokens, and Indian wampum, with Greek and Roman coins dating to BC and AD periods. Nagle expects the cache to reach 3000 pieces within a year and notes ongoing trades with fellow collectors.
Judge L D Vickers died at noon Saturday at his Washington home and his body was brought to Logan for burial. A former Logan citizen, he lived in Charleston before taking a federal judgeship a year ago. He was active in politics with Republican ties to Grosvenor Hanna and McKinley. Funeral Tuesday at 2 at the Methodist church with John F W and the Logan Bar association directing. Interment Oak Grove cemetery. He is survived by his wife and daughter Marion.
Deputy Sam Farley reported a man identified as Lewis Coleman of Haydenville appeared intoxicated on the evening train. Coleman was arrested after police intercepted him, a .25 caliber Colt pistol found on his person though unloaded. He pleaded guilty Sunday morning before Mayor Koppe and was fined $25 plus costs.
Ruth Elliott, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Elliott, died in New Straitsville Sunday afternoon after a one day illness from pneumonia.
Ca Bramble a retired U S Navy chief quartermaster from Brooklyn credits Tanlac with restoring his health and calls the decision to take the medicine the wisest he ever made.
Christopher Bramble, a retired U S Navy chief from Brooklyn, touts Tantac for restoring his health after two years of stomach trouble. He claims improved appetite, sleep, weight, and energy, noting he now eats three meals daily and feels substantially better. Tantac is sold by druggists with over five million bottles sold.
David W. Grigsby 66 died February 4 1923 after moving with his parents to this community at age twelve. He is survived by a wife three children Mrs D K Wilson Columbus Mrs C C Leadinghaus and H C Grigsby this place three granddaughters two brothers and one sister. He was known for quiet cheery manners and the article cites a poem reflecting on life.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during our husband and father’s illness and death. Gratitude for flowers and cars. Signed by Rey and Courtney, and Ry. Andrews, Mrs. David Grigsby and Children.
A fire destroyed the tipple at Rosemary No. 1 and two nearby mines near Flushing. One hundred thirty miners are idle until a temporary tipple is erected. Loss is estimated at $10,000. The mines belong to a subsidiary of Maher Colleries company.
Little Clarence Norton aged 18 months was found dead in bed beside two older brothers. The brothers could not rouse the child and alerted the parents. Authorities suspect suffocation as the cause.
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