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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1923
Page
3
An old home remedy for coughs touts 2½ ounces of Pinex mixed with a pint of sugar syrup or molasses honey or corn syrup. The ad claims rapid relief within 24 hours, notes taste and shelf life, and urges asking druggists for 2½ ounces of Pinex with full directions. The Pinex Co of Ft Wayne Indiana backs the guarantee.
Mrs Eldridge of Marion Indiana says she was run down and unable to work until using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports gains in strength and weight after three bottles and notes additional benefit from Sanative Wash and Liver Pills. She recommends the products to other women with female ailments.
The Ohio State University Men's Glee Club brings Karl H. Hoenig to Nel sonville January 19 under El-Karnak Grotto auspices. Hoenig, 21 years directing Trinity Boys choir in Columbus and active in operatic and church music, leads multiple OSU choruses. Local alumni support helps ensure a large turnout for this second foreign engagement of the season.
The local Elks lodge schedules an evening dance on Thursday January 11 with music by the University Band of Athens.
A 1910s style item lists six New Year maxims about maintaining routines, keeping promises, avoiding hostility, and social behavior. It notes a reunion hosted by Mr and Mrs Bircher with a luncheon for Wash Bircher and Mrs. followed by others.
Amsterdam report says General De Goutte, commander of the French Rhine occupation army, is establishing military headquarters at Dusseldorf in preparation for the advance into the Ruhr, according to Cologne dispatch.
Sunday services drew nearly 600 Sunday school scholars and over 1000 attendees despite rain. Monday and Tuesday programs featured the pastor on Divine Authority with special song by Mr. Leigh who has sung in major cathedrals and churches across North America and Europe as a singing evangelist.
The Bereans opened the new year on the first Sunday with 19 men present. R A Dean delivered four fine messages. William Leigh sang a beautiful solo and will provide special music each Sunday. A 12 piece orchestra will also give special music every Sunday.
Friends received a telegram Monday announcing the funeral of Mrs. Fred Shaw Cameron would be held at her Delta Ohio home this afternoon at 2 oclock with burial there Miss Mary Evans of Millfield was a recent guest of Mr and Mrs W I Powell
The White House officials say President Harding expects the Senate to vote on the administration ship subsidy bill within ten days or as soon as farm credit legislation is disposed of. The merchant marine bill has already passed the House.
The image shows Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York, famed for his blood tonics. He developed Golden Medical Discovery a non alcoholic extract of native roots said to brighten blood, aid digestion and clear skin. He offered confidential medical advice from the Invalids Hotel in Buffalo and tablets or liquid were sold by druggists.
Mrs. George Faryman suffered severe burns when a natural gas leak caused a blast that wrecked her Newark, Ohio, home. She awoke, saved her three children by tossing them to the canal bank, but flames ignited her clothing. Neighbor George Pett was also knocked from bed and burned lightly.
An advertisement touts Bulgarian Herb Tea as a healthful cold remedy. It warns against drugs and promotes hot tea to stimulate the bowels, flush poisons, and strengthen resistance, claiming physicians prescribe it and druggists recommend it.
Washington January 9 Attorney General Harry M Daugherty was cleared by the house judiciary committee of impeachment charges. The committee voted two to one against proceeding with impeachment. The panel will forward its report and the exonerating resolution to the full House for immediate consideration.
The Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters plan an oyster supper and bazaar in the K of P Hall on Wednesday evening with serving at 6 30. Miss Ella Grimes hosted by Miss Luella Vaughn. Mrs Dan Fulton visits Chauncey. Chauncey Christian Sunday School to hold first conference at 7 pm Thursday. death of Anderson Skinner recalled after a fall near Richland Furnace. Holiness revival in Chauncey drawing large crowds.
Notice calls Chauncey Parent Teacher Association meeting this evening at seven o'clock. Members urged to attend and discuss upcoming school activities and parent involvement.
The labor train will be resumed Thursday morning after months off. It departs Chauncey depot at 5:56 A M carrying workers to the Barely Run mines. Henry Osborne has recovered from a two week illness. Mr and Mrs James Ferguson visited Mrs Lydia Fe at The Plains. John Ley is reported ill at home.
Premier Mussolini presides as a council of generals decides to reorganize and enlarge Italy's aviation and cavalry branches of the army.
The Lenroot anderson farm credits bill was endorsed by the Senate banking and currency committee on a five to three vote. Treasury Secretary Mellon opposed the measure after it was touted as an administration proposal, signaling continued debate ahead.
The text argues clothing should be comfortable, practical, and becoming. It criticizes garments that hinder movement or fail basic conditions like dust, water, or rugged use, labeling such attire ridiculous and contrary to good form.
Court notes report that Sirza V. Hill of Canaanville filed a divorce suit in Athens county common pleas court against Fermer Hill. They married in August 1896 and have no minor children. He alleges the defendant failed to perform household duties and to live with him for ten years through no fault of his own.
Macon Ga Jan 9 A special board meeting of the South Georgia Conference Orphans home trustees convened as charges claim three girl inmates were chained by Rev J P Smith superintendent for alleged incipient rebellion. Smith also swore warrants for four Macon youths.
In Atlanta on January 9 Attorney Arthur Heyman apologized in court to Judge John Humphries, avoiding jail or a $200 fine after an exchange over court rules. The proceeding concerned Elmer Oliver, former president of the Oliver Rim Company, who faced embezzlement charges exceeding $100,000.
Rhoda Matheny, born Sept 22 1865 near Marshfield Ohio, died Dec 24 1922 at 67 years. She married George Matheny in 1885, endured years of illness with faith, leaving a husband three sons a daughter two brothers and a sister. The family thanks Rev Timmons undertaker Stout singers and donors for support.
Beginning today January 7 1923 the traction company bus leaves the courthouse at 5 50 a m and runs hourly through 9 59 p m with direct connection to the northbound car from Second street Athens on the hour or five minutes earlier than before Weekday buses depart Second street on the hour or five minutes earlier except the first at 5 19 a m The Hocking Sunday Creek Traction Co EB B Young president
J L Daniel testified at an open hearing in Bastrop Louisiana that Captain J K Skipworth head of the Ku Klux Klan in Mer Rouge parish threatened five residents with death after hooded mob murders. Daniel said his own name appeared on the list of threatened men.
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