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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
3
London dispatch reports American Marines landing in Nanking China as rebels loot and burn parts of the city raising concerns over control and safety in the area.
C L Horton returned to Nelsonville High School to begin duties after spending holiday vacation in Colorado. Horton previously served as principal and now resumes leadership amid the school year.
Special meetings to last ten days start at the Presbyterian church this evening. Leslie L. Diehl of Dayton will lead singing and arrived this afternoon. Rev. Lester Evans is due Saturday. The opening service at 7 o clock will be led by Mr Diehl and Pastor Lloyd Evans.
The Chippewa tribe and boys from the Presbyterian church will practice basketball at the Y this evening at 7 30.
The Achim Five of Columbus Ohio a seventeen year old junior high team known as the Junior Champs of Ohio prepares to play in Nelsonville and nearby locales. Lon J Nachman of Columbus handles game arrangements at 487 E Mound Street.
Mrs Delia Hunter aged 55 died at her Chauncey area home. Her body is at the funeral home and the Oak Grove church services are set for 2 PM Saturday with burial in Ma reny cemetery. She is survived by her husband James Inter who died years ago.
The King's men hold a night prayer meeting at 7 o'clock at the home of W. Crothers on Madison Street. Officers will be announced.
The notice states an election for the year 1925 and invites all men to attend.
Large throng attends the funeral of Miss Enid Fitzer held Thursday at the Methodist church. Relatives and friends fill the church as floral tributes appear unusually fine. The ladies quartet sang two hymns, and Rev Morrell leads the service before burial at Green Lawn.
Mr and Mrs Walter Whitlatch and daughter Pauline attend a party for Mr and Mrs Clyde Whitlatch who plan a Florida trip. William Smith from Murray City drives Mr and Mrs Joe Smith and son Mac to their Philo home. Mrs Wright and son visit her parents Mr and Mrs Newton Smith and his mother Mrs Grace Wright. Mr Wright joins them over the weekend for a Hyperion club social at Mrs James Sharp home with officer elections.
Mrs. Anna Hueston aged eighty four died Thursday at her Beaumont home. The body will be taken to Minertown Saturday for funeral services and burial beside her husband who passed away years ago. She leaves several children.
An advertisement touts Bronchuline Emulsion as a strong cough medicine for persistent torments that resist simple syrups. It claims first dose soothes soreness and three or four doses cure stubborn coughs, with no chloroform or dope in the formula.
Glouster Lodge plans officer installation and third degree work with a social after. Red Men host a chicken supper for members Tuesday evening. Gouster Central Labor Union meets to discuss a state coal law requiring Ohio mined coal and licensing out of state bituminous dealers. Local residents visit Columbus and Corning as council plans first meeting of the new year tonight at 7 with December reports on the agenda.
A testimonial states that after being advised to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble, the patient felt immediate relief and improved health. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract and pledges money back. It mentions widespread availability through McKee Drug Co. and other druggists. A Parisian merchant reportedly bets he can swallow a yard of galvanized iron stove piping.
MARTYR BORDEAUX January 2. Professor Emile Bergonie dies today a martyr to science. He pioneered radium research and earned the Grand Cross of the Order of Honor for his work. His trials with radioactive staff required amputation of a finger then both hands and arms, yet he continued his research until his death.
Fashion pattern for a school girl tunic blouse in four sizes 8 10 12 14 years. Describes fabric options velveteen homespun wool repp and lining needs for a 12 year size. Pattern mailed on receipt of 12 cents in stamps.
Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. Creomulsion, a new remedy, claims to soothe inflamed membranes and kill germs with creosote. The ad promises relief when taken as directed and offers a money refund if not relieved.
A newly invented portable camera promises to locate hidden treasure or smuggled goods behind brick walls or inside empty trunks. The device aims to aid treasure seekers and law enforcement by revealing concealed contents without invasive digging.
Athens residents avoid police court charges on New Year Eve and Day marking a notable drought of arrests. Mayors and magistrates report blank calendars as drought continues after a dry Christmas with no intoxication cases in sight.
A San Francisco sugar refinery operates a barge with 500,000 gallon capacity to provide fresh water. The floating supply supports local needs and demonstrates the facility’s utilitarian approach to resource sharing.
John S. Sullivan, seventy, former president of the International Master Blacksmiths' association, died New Year’s Day of heart disease. An employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad for over forty years, he earlier led the railroad’s blacksmith shop as foreman for twenty five years and served as president of the Panhandle Shops’ Athletic association. Burial arrangements were being completed in Columbus Ohio.
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