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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1923

Page

3

West End PTA to hold regular meeting Thursday

Neilsonville notes report the West End Parent-Teachers Association will meet in regular session Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Funeral attendance included Mrs. Maud Gibson of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ervin and family from Murray City with others contributing flowers. Miss Margaret Clark returned from East Bank W Va after a cousin's funeral. Miss Anna Price of Ashland Ky visits Mrs. Clarence Farrow.

Parent-Teachers Association West End Sest Maud Gibson Columbus Earl Ervin Murray City B. I. Martin Margaret Clark East Bank W. Va Clarence Stevenson Anna Price Ashland, Ky Clarence Farrow

S. S. S. Club Organizes For Practical Sewing

The S. S. S. Club organized Saturday afternoon at Miss Ruth Hyde's home to learn practical sewing. Meetings are set for every Saturday from 2 to 5 with a buffet luncheon served. Seven members have enrolled already.

Ruth Hyde

Spring Campaign Starts At Local Church

The county Christian churches began a spring campaign with strong participation. Attendance across services and the Wednesday prayer meeting totaled 62. The Sunday School drew 454, and organizers plan larger activities at a workers conference next Tuesday at 7:00.

Berean Class In Contest With Athens And Columbus

The Bereans report a fine class with 106 men present on Sunday. The Berean class begins a two test contest against Athens and Columbus at Avenue Church starting the first Sunday in March. A 14 piece orchestra performed the music and Mr. Vernon Covert sang the solo Old Rugged Cross.

Bereans Athens Columbus Avenue Church Vernon Covert Old Rugged Cross

IRS Deputy Collector to Aid Nelsonville Taxpayers

Deputy Collector Fred S. Whiley of the Internal Revenue Service will visit Nelsonville from March 1 to March 6, 1922 to assist taxpayers in filing income tax returns for the year 1921. Taxpayers may see Mr. Whiley at the Post Office building between 8 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on the listed days.

Fred S. Whiley Internal Revenue Service Columbus Nelsonville Fom Mr. Whiley

Presbyterian Missionary Society Elects Officers Meeting

Wednesday evening after prayer service the Presbyterian Missionary Society will hold a meeting in the church parlors. It is the annual election of officers and a representative membership is anticipated.

Rayer Presbyterian Pmissionary Society

Obituary of Josephine Pierce, 18, of Oak Street

Josephine Pierce died Monday at home after an illness since November. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Rene Pierce of Oak Street and a Nelsonville High School graduate from the class of 1922. She was described as a promising young woman and is survived by four sisters and two brothers. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Josephine Pierce Alge Rene Pierce Oak Street Nelsonville High School

Pleasant evening at the Smith residence with local guests

An enjoyable evening was spent at Mr. and Mrs. 3. Z. Smith's home. Attendees included Henry Winple and family, D. H. Nash and daughter Beatrice, Len Pyle and son Milton, Kenneth Smith, L. A. Nash, Tred Kelly and children, Estle Harden and son Lester. Music by Henry Windle's orchestra followed by refreshments.

Z. Smith Mes Henry Winple D. H. Nash Beatrice Len Pyle Milton James Smith Kenneth L. A. Nash Tred Kelly Estle Harden Lester

Infant Hattie Woody Dies After Influenza Illness

Hattie Magdalene Woody of Nelsonville born Columbus September 1746 died January 1923 at age six years four months 28 days after fourteen days of influenza. She was cherished by family and friends and funeral services were held by Rev Laneholtz at Pilgrim Holiness church with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Hattie Magdalene Woody Herbert Woody Columbus Nelsonville Apostle Sas Laneholtz Pilgrim Holiness Church Greenlawnemetery

Card of thanks for sympathy after loss

We thank our many friends for kindness and sympathy in the sorrow of our dear child’s death. Rey Laneholtz provided comforting words. Gratitude to the pallbearers and those who furnished machines. Mr and Mrs

Rey. Laneholtz

RILEY AND BECHTOLD families announce new sons

Mr and Mrs Tommy Riley of New Straitsville announce the arrival of a son. Mr and Mrs Orville Bechtold of near Wheeling West Virginia announce a son, grandson of Mr Henry Bechtold of Nelsonville.

Tommy Riley New Straitsville Orville Bechtold Wheeling W. Va Henry Bechtold Nelsonville

Death of Oakley Farmer infant on Mill Street

The three month old son of Mr and Mrs Oakley Farmer died at the family home on Mill Street. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 a m with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Oakley Farmer Mill Street Greenlawn

Will N. Fleck Named Deputy Revenue Collector

Will N. Fleck of this city has been appointed Deputy Revenue Collector, a key field representative in the revenue and income tax service. He will depart for Columbus to receive instructions before active duty next month, following a county auditor bid that won him wide local support.

Will N. Fleck Fleck Revenue and Income Tax Service Ele Columbus

Funeral Largest Masonic Temple Service Held for 3B F Martin

The first funeral at the Masonic Temple for faithful ruler 3B. F. Martin drew about 250 Masons and many friends. A Masonic quartet sang with Mrs. Ralph Parks accompanying. Rev. Leon Arpee presided, with Rev. Geo. E. Tifft offering prayer. The body rests at Greenlawn after pallbearers represented city Masonic bodies.

Masonic Temple F. Martin James Beard Emmett Edwards Dave Burnelle Ralph Parks Leon Arpee Presbyterian Church Geo. E. Tifft Methodist Church Nelsonville Greenlawn

City Officials Fine Three After Local Alcohol and Assault Pleas

James Smith of Columbus received a $10 fine and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication before Mayor McCune. Earl Smith of Fourth and Poplar pleaded guilty to assault and battery, $25 fine with costs and a suspended sentence for good behavior. Vern Staley Joseph Bougher and Ed Simpson were arrested for rolling dice at the Hocking Valley depot platform. a hearing is set for Tuesday evening.

James Smith Columbus McCune Earl Smith Fourth and Poplar Vern Staley Joseph Bougher New Pittsburg Ed Simpson Pearson Hocking Valley Depot

Morristown Revival and Local Visits Highlight Week

Bailey Run Sunday guests included Jessie Vera and Oleda Lester of Chauncey. Morris town Sunday school attendance rose to 57. Miss Fannie and Laura Smith joined Miss Martha Katzenbach for Sunday visits. Mr and Mrs Homer Davis and others visited Mrs George Walton who is ill with flu. their child also ill. Coners plan to move to Columbus soon. Mrs Sam McDaniel hosted a surprise party for her husband’s birthday. Effie Smith visiting her mother in Floodwood. Neighbors attend Morristown revival. Charlie Wicks of Floodwood visited F P Smith. Frank Smith attended Chauncey M E church Sunday.

John Lester Jessie Vera Oleda Lester Chauncey Morristown Fannie Laura Smith Martha Katzenbach Homer Davis Opal Hiles Mildred McKee Miss Staten George Walton Harry Davis

War Department awards DSC and DSM to WWI veterans

Washington February 26 the War Department announced awards of the distinguished service cross to seven World War I veterans and the distinguished service medal to two others for their wartime service.

Washington War Department

Anton Was Saff Chicago Cellar Digging Report

Chicago police unearthed activity in a cellar beneath a residence on a morning in February as part of an ongoing theory investigation. Authorities continued probing the site for clues related to the case and potential connections to the suspect named Anton.

Chicago

Raisin Pie Availability Prompts Customer Call

A note urges shoppers to call local grocers or neighborhood bake shops to request a luscious raisin pie. The message invites readers to place an order by phone for a tasty treat.

Young Boy Found Safe After Earlier Murder Report

Six year old Anton Mitchell who had reportedly been murdered and buried there was located unharmed in the home of his grandmother, ending a tense case.

Anton Mitchell

Gambling arrest in Chauncey ends with fines

Constable Seiber fell from a stack to confront a gambling party at Hamiley Run as Marshall White Deputy Nicholson and Seiber detained twelve men. The offenders—William Warren James Van Meter J D Stover Andrew Adams Virgil Carr Fred Vicker William Adams Harry Coots Homer Durst Clarence Rutter Ernest Nash Elza Adams—pleaded guilty before Mayor Koons and were fined $5 plus costs totaling $15.

Marshall White Marshall Nicholson Seiber Chauncey Hamiley Run William Warren James van Meter J. D. Stover Andrew Adams Virgil Carr Fred Vicker William Adams Harry Coots Homer Durst Clarence Rutter Ernest Nash Elza Adams Koons

Glass of Salts Clears Pimply Skin

A noted authority links undigested food in the stomach to hyper acidity and fermentation. He prescribes four ounces of rad Salts in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acid and relieve symptoms. The harmless salts, made from grape and lemon acids with lithic and sodium phosphate, are said to ease various stomach disorders.

Turkish assembly blocks Lausanne treaty ratification

Reports from Constantinople say the extremist faction in the Turkish national assembly has gained ascendancy, delaying a vote on the Lausanne peace treaty. Advices indicate strong sentiment to reject the treaty, reflecting parallels to the US Senate's Versailles rejection.

Constantinople Turkish National Assembly Ismet Pasha Mustapha Kemal Pasha Lausanne United States Senate

British papers hail Harvey speech on US entry to Europe

London reports praise George Harvey for suggesting the United States may enter European affairs this year. Editorials link Harding’s proposal for a permanent court of international justice to a growing Anglo American warmth. British leaders foresee a possible Anglo American alliance treaty binding Britain and its empire.

David M. Church London George Harvey United States Harding Permanent Court of International Justice and Arbitration League of Nations Harvey Bonar Law Great Britain Europe Britain British Empire

Liberty Bonds Rates in New York Markets

Opening liberty bonds quoted in New York reflect mixed prices with 3% at 101.42, First 41448 at 98.30, Second 4% at 98.04, Third 414s at 98.54, Fourth 4s at 98.24, Victory 4% at 100.66, and New 4148 at 99.86.

New York

Foreign exchange rates update in New York market

Foreign exchange bulletin from New York on February 26 lists Doam and sterling at 469.34, franc cables 609, lire cables 480, francs 609, checks 6081, marks 22.4772 to the dollar, guilder cables 39.60, checks 89.57, Sweden kronen cables 2660, checks 2656.

Foreign Finance New York Doam and Sterling Guilder Sweden

Reading of Historic Railroad and Industry Stock Ticker Lines

Fragmented OCR listing shows various company names and percentage figures, resembling a stock ticker. Includes American Locomotive Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific Inspiration Copper International Paper Republic Steel Texas Company Utah Coal and other named firms with percentages, typical of a market table.

Ciaasa Adadon Hicks Eas Alonso Varahee Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore Bethlehem Steel Ptd Canadian Pacific V.sissees Central Leather Viciscevece Bom Paciuioc CIA Republic Tron & Steel PRC i Vinissk Scccca Pimocouamot A Keene Aden Texas Comoboy Vcavenae Yssae Uus Utah Copbse Ji Eee Weostinghouse i Iciscasinen Willys-Overland

Grain and produce price list from Ohio market page

A dense price list shows per pound and per dozen rates for grain produce eggs oleo cheese poultry and vegetables. Items include butter five eight to six nine cents per pound eggs 41 to 38 cents per dozen Ohio firsts 38 cents Western firsts 3& cents, oleo 20 to 25 cents per pound, cheese York State 30 cents per pound, poultry live heavy fowls 26 to 29 cents per pound, turkeys five cents, beans navy 19 cents per pound, cabbage 2 percent, onions 2 1 2 percent cwt 2.75 to 3, tomatoes 45 cents, potatoes sacks 150 pounds 1.60 to 2.15, sweet potatoes 90 cents.

Ohio York State

Toledo Grain and New York Market Report

Grain close from Toledo on Feb 26 shows cash wheat at 1.3546, corn 1.82, oats 0.49 to 0.60, rye 0.71, barley 0.72, with various seed values for clover and timothy. New York wool prices are firm with domestic fleece at 44 to 58, Texas scoured 119 to 141, territory staple 122 to 142.

Toledo Alsike Timothy New York Texas

Chicago Butter and Egg Market Receipts Report

Chicago on February 26 reports butter receipts of 14 085 tubs with grades creamery extra 5214 extra firsts 4914 651 and firsts 47% 4816 packing stock 39 31. Eggs receipts total 18 946 cases with miscellaneous 33 33% ordinary firsts 31 32, firsts 34 34%, checks 27 28 dirties 27 20.

Chicago

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Advances Local Credit Confidence

The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co. announces steady up-to-date methods and prudent conservatism. They offer 5 percent deposits, emphasize safety and satisfaction, and seek new business from Columbus borrowers and depositors at 22 West Gay Street. Resources exceed 23.8 million dollars.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co West Gay St Columbus Ohio

Live Stock Prices in Chicago Market Report

Chicago live stock market noting hog receipts at 61 000 and cattle at 19 600. Hogs range from 675 to 825 with heavies around 695, while cattle show beef steers mostly 850 to 1160 and cows 250 to 750. Sheep receipts near 2 000 with lambs 1100 to 1800 and feeders 1400 to 1525.

Chicago

Cattle and Produce Market Receipts and Prices

Cattle receipts 1,700 with steer prices from 7 60 to 9. Calves market steady to 13 4. Hogs receipts 6,200 up 16 5 to 8 65 for good to choice. Sheep steady 54 6 50 to 46 50, lambs 1515 25. Butter 88 51, packing 27 26 No. 2 potatoes 1 75. Live poultry prices listed for fowls broilers ducks geese and eggs 5.

Pittsburgh Market Prices for Livestock Cattle Sheep Hogs

Live stock prices listed for Pittsburgh with supply figures and price ranges across cattle sheep and hog categories. Cattle show choice through common grades. veal calves and springers noted. Hogs receipts reported at 10 500 head with market down about 80 cents.

Akron Man Found Dead From Gas Fumes in Apartment

Akron police report Frank Kupo Vaney aged 45 was found dead in his apartment this morning from gas fumes escaping a small heater. He had been dead about ten hours before discovery.

Akron Frank Kupovaney

Forbes Ready to Fight Senate Probe Over Soldier Relief

Col Charles R. Forbes returns to Washington after European trip and vows to clear his name amid accusations about his handling of the soldiers relief program prompting Senate action and a Veterans Bureau investigation.

Washington Charles R. Forbes Soldier Relief Senate Veterans Bureau

Senate orders federal probe into anthracite coal sales

In a February 26 session the senate directed a federal investigation into alleged irregularities in the sale of anthracite coal in communities hit by a fuel famine. The move targets price manipulation and distribution disparities affecting affected towns.

Washington Senate

Senator King presses plan for international economic conference

Washington reports Senator King Democrat of Utah persists with a proposal to convene an international economic conference. The measure seeks broader global economic coordination and potential diplomatic backing.

Washington King Utah

Farm relief bill moves to House as Senate plan wins

Washington February 26. A consolidated agriculture relief bill carrying Lenroot Anderson and Capper farm credit provisions passed by the Senate was laid before the House today by the banking and currency committee.

Washington Consolidated Agriculture Senate House Banking and Currency Committee

Zemo Promises Fast Relief for Eczema and Sores

Advertising copy touts Zemo antiseptic liquid as a cure for eczema and itching and claims effectiveness on sores burns wounds and chafing. Available from druggists at 35 cents for a small bottle or one dollar for larger sizes.

Railroad lobby runs a political campaign against road programs

Secretary Bryson denounces the Taft bill as a railroad designed attack on Ohio public roads. He warns other bills aim to tax buses and freight trucks, block local bond issues, and concentrate funds in larger counties, urging citizens to protest and press lawmakers for public-interest protections.

Bryson Ohio Taft Athens County Cincinnati Dayton Toledo Cleveland Ratroads General Assembly House Senate

Armour-Morris merger faces Wallace complaint

Alfred Austrian, counsel for Ogden Armour, says Armour financing is complete and action will not affect steps already taken after Secretary Wallace filed a complaint against the Armour Morris packing merger in Chicago on February 26.

Chicago Armour Alfred Austrian Ogden Armour Wallace Armour-Morris

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