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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1924
Page
2
Norwalk Ontario January 12 autopsy on Henry C Morrison 65 shows heart on right side with other internal organs misplaced. Doctors said congenital condition existed from birth and contributed to death.
James Hale, a colored Athens resident, is described as gentle when sober but a so called timber wolf when intoxicated. Constable Tucker and Rev. Mont Ruth used deputies to subdue him near Hopkins passage on West State Street and take him to the county jail. Hale pled guilty to a drunk charge before Magister Hedges and agreed to pay a $25 fine plus costs and to forsake the timber wolf ways.
New figures from the Athens County Board of Health update December statistics showing 62 births versus 46 deaths. Over an 81 day period, 37 boys and 26 girls were born, continuing the lead of male births over female.
Four youths barely escape serious harm when a Ford touring car overturns on a road north of Millfield at 10 39 Thursday night. Driver Albert Richards and passengers Harvey Kittle Ima Bailey and Lena Clark were in the wreck with Clark pinned under the car for about ninety minutes before rescue. Clark suffered a sprained ankle and bruises. others escaped with minor injuries. The crash was blamed on the driver ahead not allowing room to pass.
Nelson McDaniels of 24 Poplar Avenue, a Kerr Hardware clerk, was badly bruised Friday when a gas range in a truck toppled and trapped him. Dr. Goldberry treated him. he was not seriously injured and will be off work for several days at home.
Prof. James P. Porter of Ohio University spoke at the Presbyterian Brotherhood banquet in the church basement. He replaced Dr. D. W. McLeod after a missed train. Rev. Leon Arpee also spoke. Porter used the spider to illustrate human tendencies and dangers, debunking spider superstitions. About 200 men attended.
The EON Company of Athens announces a price increase starting Saturday January 12. Gas will cost nineteen cents per gallon. Kerocene also plans a one cent rise in price on the same day.
Roots a dog owned by Mrs Blanche Brown of Lillis avenue was returned to Chauncey after months in Kirksville Missouri. Lloyd Wharton who is at the College of Osteopathy in Kirksville took Boots along when he left Chauncey last September. Boots was returned yesterday and appeared glad to reunite with his old home folks.
Kansas City couples may avoid post wedding indigestion as new husbands benefit from home economics training. Miss Anna E. Hussey notes graduates are taught to create beautiful, affordable homes and to favor Kansas City brides who completed the program.
An additional 760 Athens County Automobile Club emblems arrived at the Security Building headquarters Friday, bringing total emblems to 1000. Officials say there are not enough emblems on hand to supply all members and urge members to apply at headquarters promptly.
An old home remedy claims Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair naturally and evenly. By applying with a sponge or brush, gray strands vanish by morning and continued use restores natural color, adds luster, and may make users look younger.
Regretful caption notes Admiral Coudouriotes holds the regency as Greece faces a royal request from officers for the king and queen to depart the country. The fragment hints at a military crisis and a transitional government amid upheaval.
At the Henry and Mary Zimmer home in Glouster a miscellaneous shower honored Mary Zimmer, bride Mary Alderman, who wed Andrew Alderman in Wheeling West Virginia on December 27. The couple will relocate to Cambridge where Alderman works and Mary will join him, following a Saturday move. Guests enjoyed music games and a luncheon, and Mrs Alderman received many presents as mementos.
Treasurer Jesse I. McGrady reports deposits of six to seven thousand dollars daily since January 2. Early receipts come from farmers and small property owners. large taxpayers are not yet included. Tax books will close late February due to delays after November measures.
An oil lamp claiming superior light to gas or electricity was tested by the VUS and 35 universities, burning 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene with no odor smoke or pumping. Inventor EK A Johnson offers a 10 day free trial or a free lamp to first local user to aid introduction and potential agency earnings of 200 to 500 dollars monthly.
Mr and Mrs Harry Kelley of Nelsonville were guests of relatives in this city Wednesday.
The next Glouster high school lyceum will be held Monday evening at the Methodist church. The Griswold Duo Jessie Griswold Evans and Joyce Griswold Williams will provide the program. Proceeds benefit the schools.
In Nelsonville Patton fined 250 dollars plus costs for illegal liquor possession in Mayor Park court after his son entered a guilty plea on his behalf. A partially filled liquor bottle was found in Patton's Nelsonville garage. Patton to pay remaining balance by check. Officers will be installed at the Red Men hall next Monday at 7 p.m.
Revival meetings at Hollister conducted by Evangelist H. B. Welch draw growing interest and strong nightly attendance. Special Sunday topics include morning at 10 o'clock Heaven and how to get there and evening at 7 o'clock The Lord is not slack concerning his promises as some men count slackness.
Hugo Shaw will leave soon after a two weeks visit with his parents Sheriff and Mrs W P Shaw. He will return to Flint Michigan where he works at the Durant Motor Company factory and has been employed for several years. Shaw was a standout Logan high school football lineman and remains noted for his husky build.
Chicago January 12 Mayor William E Dever was found on the list of property owners who failed to file returns and face a 50 percent penalty on total assessments He said he was overtaxed but would pay and blamed forgetfulness during his campaign not intent.
Fred E. Patterson sues the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for 21,139.86 dollars alleging a spark from a locomotive caused a fire that completely destroyed his manufacturing plant in Bucyrus Ohio.
In a recent Hunter Street Lutheran church meeting officers were elected for the coming year. Fred Stracke elder Andrew Lambert ideacon Curtis Cole trustees Harry H Wright secretary treasurer Christian Brooker financial secretary Miss Evelyn Bowen organist. The congregation voted Rev. C F Lauer $200 above his salary. Church membership stands at 248, up 15 percent from last year.
A newly observed Yellowstone geyser erupts mud to a height of about 300 feet. The unusual display draws attention from scientists and stirs interest among politicians monitoring environmental science advances.
Both local banks elected directors this week at their annual meetings. Gloucester State Bank retained the old board with Duncan, W. T. McCarty, C. G. A. Pride, E. J. Eddy and E. R. Eddy returning. First National Bank chose Danford, Andrews, William James, Danford, and Webber as directors.
Funeral services for John Hal bert Jr. will be held at the U B church in Hollister Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by Rev Gibson of Jacksonville. Burial will follow in Hollister cemetery.
Senator William E Borah Republican of Idaho will chair a senate committee to conduct a thorough inquiry into every phase of the Russian situation with the goal of full public understanding and policy guidance.
An ad touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for chronic coughs and throat and lung ailments. It claims creosote plus healing agents soothe inflamed membranes and destroy germs, promising relief and a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after following directions.
The article suggests abundant harvests may push market prices lower. Analysts note crop yields and weather patterns as key factors for future supply and pricing.
An advertisement promotes Tonsiline as the best remedy for sore throat. It advises taking a dose at first signs and suggests buying promptly at the drugstore. The notice claims Tonsiline is widely used and effective for throat issues.
Sulphur Springs Ohio announces a fox hunt to be held on Saturday January 12. Local organizers invite participants and spectators to attend the event in the town area with details published in the notice.
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