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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1923

Page

7

Sheltering Arms Hospital Merits Local Charity Support

The article details Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, its homegrown doctors, local support, and charity efforts. It highlights hospital facilities, low mortality with 372 cases and nine deaths in 18 months, and the push to raise funds for charity care. A charity board, led by George Whipple, Major Sam Johnson, and Miss Stanfield, will review cases before aid.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Kiwanis Club Henry Turner Breinig George Whipple Sam Johnson Miss Stanfield Red Cross Erma Stanfield Dr. Howe John Sprague H. T. Phillips W. Roberts

Students Back on Job Nicely After Holiday Recess

After a two week holiday break the university reconvened with quiet order and strong student turnout. With three weeks left in the semester instructors expect reviewing and exams to dominate work and a likely drop in failures across colleges and schools. ENDED WHOLE FAMILY MUNCIE IND Jan 4 Suffering from temporary insanity William Miller 30 fatally shot wife Pearl 21 and children Bevelyn 6 William 8 and Robert 11 months before killing himself.

Muncie Ind William Miller Pearl Bevelyn Willam Robert

Injured Conductor John J. Dugan Dies After Collision

John J. Dugan a 48 year old Pennsylvania Railroad conductor died from injuries suffered when struck by a speeding automobile in Steubenville on Tuesday. The accident occurred near the city streets prompting a investigation by local authorities. Dugan had been hospitalized since the collision and his death marks the second fatality linked to the incident.

Patal Steubenville John J. Dugan Pennsylvania Railroad

Buffalo Millionaire Shifts View on Carman Case

C P Schoellkopf, Buffalo heir, softened stance on actor FY Barrett Carman held on complicity charge after his wife reported a $500000 jewelry theft in New York. Detectives scour Broadway cafes and cabarets for the three men Mrs Schoellkopf says dragged her into a West 62nd Street apartment and robbed her.

New York C. P. Schoelkopf Buffalo Barrett Carman Schoellkopf Carman Broadway West 62Nd Street

Marmola Fat Reduction Pills Ad Claims Quick Weight Loss

Bold promotion touts Marmoja Marmola fat tablets as harmless and effective for removing unwanted fat after meals and at night. It urges readers to buy a case for one dollar at druggists or order directly from Marmola Co. Detroit.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Local Auto Tag Handling Opens at Richardson Store

Glouster A. G. Snow arranges with L F Richardson to issue auto license tags at the Richardson furniture store on High street with no extra charge and no higher cost than Columbus. Harvey Samson receives the first tag No 208801. D M Sawyer plans repair work on the Bishopville pike this week. Repairs started at the railroad crossing and end atop the hill by Frank Davis residence. temporary fixes, lime shortages limit completion.

A. G. Snow Registrar of Automobiles L. EF Glouster R. D. 1 D. M. Sawyer Redtown Bishopville Frank Davis Maplewood

Trimble Grange to Hold Regular Meeting Saturday

A regular meeting of Trimble Grange will be held in the grange hall in that village, Saturday night. Ice cream, cake and coffee will be served to attract members.

Trimble Grange

Ladies of Moose Heart Legion Install Year Officers

Officers for the year were installed by the Ladies of Moose Heart Legion with Mary Lloyd as grand installing officer and Mary Shust as grand guide. New officers include Margaret Powell senior regent Dorothy Walker junior regent Ire da Cobb chaplain Zella Brown treasurer Lucile Joseph recorder Wanda Lewis guide Lena Snowden sentinel Josephine Miller Argus Lizzie Gwillym pianist Martha Kloh past regent. Lunch followed and the social committee earned praise for the Spread. A social event lasted until a late hour.

Ladies of Mooseheart Legion Mary Lloyd Mary Shust Margaret Powell Dorothy Walker I'reda Cobb Zella Brown Lucile Joseph Recorder Wanda Lewis Lena Snowden Sentinel Josephine Miller Argus Lizzie Gwillym Martha Kloh

PTA Meeting Set for Friday at Methodist Church

The PTA will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Methodist church. Miss Esta Cunninghams room will furnish the program. Business of importance will be up for action at this meeting and all members should be present.

Parent Methodist Church Esta Cunningham

Miss Mandrys Visit To Canton For Weeks At Erbes Home

Miss Mabel Mandry departed today for Canton to spend several weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Erbe.

Mabel Mandry Canton Mrs Mathew Erbe

Miss Evelyn Parsons Visits Ringgold Couple Kin

Miss Evelyn Parsons of Ringgold spends the week in this city staying with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stockdale.

Evelyn Parsons Ringgold Charles Stockdale

Mrs Ward Forrest Plans Palm Beach Trip for Family

Mrs Ward Forrest and her daughter Jane of this city and Mr and Mrs R H Schryver of Columbus will depart Sunday for Palm Beach Florida for a three month stay.

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promoted As Safe Cold Remedy

An ad claims Never Use Drugs and promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a harmless, effective laxative herbal tonic that breaks up a cold quickly when taken steaming hot with lemon juice at bedtime. It emphasizes non harmful effects on nerves and heart.

Auto-suggestion pioneer Emile Coue arrives in New York

M Emile Coue, famed advocate of auto suggestion, arrives in New York on his first U S visit. He declines clinics here and aims to spread his method through lectures and a planned New York clinic. He notes auto hypnosis aids in treating ailments and that religious faith can help patients assist themselves.

New York Emile Cone America Nancy France Manhattan Majestic Grey van Dyke Coue M. Cone Monsieur Coue New York Clinic Cone

Prohibition Director Defends Provisions For Medical Alcohol

Federal Prohibition Director J E Russell states that those with legitimate uses for whiskey or alcohol have no grounds for complaint about prohibition laws. He notes permits exist for sterilization antiseptic and medicinal purposes and cites over 2000 Ohio physicians who have obtained such permits. Dentists and veterinarians may also procure alcohol under prescribed conditions.

Columbus O. Jan J. E. Russell Ohio

Justice Not Delayed Newark Trial Against Billy Battle Opens

Court in Newark began swift proceedings less than a week after the brutal assault and murder of Mrs. Eleanor L. Brigham in Orangetown. William F. Battle, a Black man, faced a murder charge in the early stage of his trial with the jury selection underway.

Newark N. J Eleanor L. Brigham Orang William F. Battle

Alkali in Soap Harms Hair. Use Mulsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo

Soap with high free alkali damages the scalp and hair. The recommended remedy is Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo, applied with warm water to cleanse and condition. A small amount creates rich lather, rinses clean, and leaves hair soft, silky, and manageable. Available cheaply at pharmacies.

Bergdoll Denied Release From Federal Prison

Edwin Bergdoll, Philadelphia draft dodger, had habeas corpus argued for release from the Jeaverworth Kansas prison where he is serving a four year term for draft evasion. The federal court denied his request.

Kansas City Kays Edwin Bergdoll Philadelphia Jeaverworth Kas Bergdoll

Bomb Explodes At Chicago Building Owner Threatened

A bomb exploded early today in an attempt to blow up a four story building owned by Sam Eremo who has received four Black Wand letters threatening him with death.

Chicago Wnd Sam Eremo

Ohio Governor Signs Tax Abolition Bill

Governor Davis signed the Dunn bill abolishing state tax levies for highway funding and weak school districts. The act takes effect September 1, 1923.

Columbus Davis Dunn

Canaan PTA Meeting Set for January 5 at High School

The Canaan township Parent-Teacher Association will meet Sunday evening January 5 at 7 oclock in the high school building. Miss Bertha Bridgeman principal of the Mast Side Schools Athens will deliver the address.

Canaan Township Parent- Teacher Association Bertha Bridgeman Mast Side Athens

Cavalrymen Deployment for Rastrop Open Hearings

Twenty cavalrymen departed from Mer Rouge Louisiana this morning to Rastrop to be stationed during the open hearings beginning tomorrow.

Labor Sees France Reject British Reparations Plan

The Daily Herald, official organ of the labor party, comments on the Paris conference stating it is hard to believe France would reject the British reparations plan as the best yet.

Frince London France The Daily Herald Labor Party Paris

Revival Opens at Chauncey Dance Pavilion

Rev. Co. D. Overly and wife of Logan arrive for revival services starting Friday at 7 PM in Harvey's dance pavilion with the Windel orchestra. Sunday services are at 100 mm. Good music singing and stirring sermons expected to attract people from across the county. all are welcome.

Chauncey, O Co. D. Overly Logan Harvey Windel Orchestra OTR

Richmond brothers held after claim of highwaymen shooting

Worley Richmond aged 20 of London Kentucky and his brother Van Richmond 27 are in police custody while investigators probe their tale that they were shot by black highwaymen during an attempted holdup near Cincinnati Ohio.

Cincinnati Worley Richmond London van Richmond

Woman Fractures Hip After Fall While Visiting Albany Relative

Mrs. Eliza Smith, visiting Thurston from Albany, fell Wednesday morning and fractured her hip. She was hospitalized in Lancaster after the accident. she is staying with her daughter Mrs. Floe Masheter for the winter.

Albany, O Tewksbury Thurston Eliza Smith Lancaster

Niles Fire Truck Collides With Car Injuring Mrs Anderson

A Niles fire truck en route to a blaze struck a Cleveland bound automobile. Mrs. Albert Anderson sustained slight injuries while the pleasure car suffered heavy damage. The car driver attempted to beat the fire truck through an intersection.

Niles Albert Anderson Cleveland

Knox Widow Stand Reopens Murder Trial In Fort Worth

In Hemp Hill Texas on January 4 state actions resumed in justice court as Mrs. Lillian Knox widow of millionaire lumberman Hiram Knox faces trial for his alleged murder amid renewed "poison plot" theories and claims.

Hemphill Tex Hiram Knox Lillian Knox I Justice's Court

Bank Statement Fragment Shows Assets and Liabilities

Incomplete ledger shows banking assets including cash in vault 65,097.53 and furniture 48,000. reserve with Federal Reserve Bank. checks on other banks. various bonds and securities. Miscellaneous items appear with totals and a correct-attest signature.

Civopayr U.S United States Pe Ieee Federal Reserve Bank Chimshir Hank Ieee Thian Bank Bankers and Trust

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