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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1923
Page
2
A home cough mixture using 244 ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup or alternatives is claimed to relieve cough within 24 hours. It soothes throat tickle and hoarseness, loosens phlegm, and may help with bronchial conditions. The ad promises satisfaction or money back from The Pinex Co.
State health department vital statistics show Gallipolis with the highest November death toll and Logan with the second highest birth count. In Gallipolis 21 deaths and a 3.38 rate. Logan 20 births at 3.53. Athens 9 deaths at 1.35. county figures include Athens 45, Gallia 13, Hocking 9, Meigs 24 deaths, with varied birth totals across Athens, Gallipolis, Jackson, Meigs, and Washington counties.
A massive tank collapsed at the Petroleum Tron works injuring six workers and killing four men, all reportedly foreigners. Rescue teams removed two bodies from the debris and searched for two more missing workers. The injured were taken to Buhl hospital in Sharon, Pennsylvania.
Special Services for Church Membership announced at the First Methodist Church. Wednesday night will be Membership night with Dr McGurk delivering a talk titled An Illustration in Method. The aim is to align the membership for better service in the new year. The chorus will sing.
I L W Miller of Orland a Wilkesville veteran and early Vinton county resident visited McArthur Saturday. He drove a stage coach and carried mail between Wilkesville Hamden long before the Hocking Valley railroad was built.
Sunday dinner brought together O F Pilcher and family in McArthur with present relatives Lois Jeanette LeRoy James George and guests William Arnold W J Kenard W P Rutherford Janet Beckley and others at a sumptuous meal.
An old advertisement extols Lydia Pinkham's Compound as a remedy for women’s health troubles. It claims relief from dragging pains fatigue and weak run-down feelings, asserting the product helps long-standing illnesses and enables women to resume household duties. The testimonial mentions a Mrs Halfverience and Hazel Avenue Lima as examples of users.
The ad claims Enarco Japanese Oil relieves back shoulder and muscle pains faster than liniment. It promises quick relief with a few drops rubbed in and offers a money back guarantee at Cline Pharmacy Co. and other druggists.
Police Commissioner Enright announced that all pistol license holders in New York must supply recent photographs.
A year in review listing key world events from January to December 1922. Notable deaths include Shackleton Benedict XV Bell and Rathenau. Major political shifts occur with Irish Free State treaties Greek and German developments. Disasters span floods storms earthquakes and mine incidents.
Fragmented text touts Father John’s Mi and related products as pure and safe. It references claims of resisting cold and driving out impurities and warns against dangerous drugs in alcohol or form rears in use.
The report notes Rock candy and corn whiskey found in Floodwood lead to a light fine after a physician cited bad cold for Lanning who pleaded guilty to liquor possession. Eugene Tennihill of Nelsonville was seen giving a drink and, despite discarding a bottle, pleaded guilty to illegal possession and was fined $100 plus costs.
After ten days of vacation, Athens and Athens county schools reopened on Tuesday morning in 1923. An assembly at the high school featured Dr A es Wilcox on growth in education. The district cleaned and oiled floors during the break and plans for new school buildings were discussed with architect W B Ittner to attend Thursday.
State Superintendent of Banks Scott today issued a call for a report on the condition and activities of state and private banks as of December 29, detailing concerns over recent banking movements and the need for official review.
Parker, now Athens police chief, made his first arrest when William Dwyer was taken into custody for drunkenness after being found near the Athens Lumber plant. Dwyer was placed in the city jail to sober up ahead of a mayoral appearance scheduled for Tuesday.
Charles Stanton of Baldns ville must allow his wife to return home with their baby under a probationary arrangement supervised by a special officer. Mrs. Stanton had left with the child last July while two other children stayed with the father. The court’s unusual order stems from her wish to return, creating a temporary marriage-like arrangement.
Mrs Bunne M McKoin wife of former Met Rouge mayor in Baltimore charged in Louisiana hooded mob killings says she will testify to prove her husband innocent. She asserts an alibi that he slept at home with her the night of August 24 and is ready to take the witness stand.
A maxim echoes that a sage learns from the high cost others endured. The proverb underscores the value of hard-won lessons and cautions against repeating costly mistakes.
Washington dated January 2 reports the comptroller calls for the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Friday December 29.
Bill Hoodlet formerly of New Marshfield Athens and later Columbus has shaped Brownsville YMCA as general secretary. In under a year he has driven positive changes including a recent house warming and program. Hoodlet acted as interlocutor in a minstrel show during the event.
People chase every new fad or scheme but none proves a real substitute for work. The quote notes the persistent value of labor over trendy pursuits.
Athens district report on 1922 shows John F Brown visiting homes aiding Sunday Schools and organizing churches. New Sunday Schools opened, 3 teachers and scholars 328 sermons and addresses 4 visits in homes 958 prayer meetings organized 3 stations opened 8 churches organized 1 professed conversions 12 schools under care 46 teachers and scholars 22 6140 miles traveled p24 miles referenced
A sequence of brief local items lists personal visits and greetings. Residents and travelers from Athens Fisher Station Nelsonville Perrysburg and Columbus spend holidays with relatives and attend events. The high school council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the high school.
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