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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1928

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Highlights Local Social Notes

Mary Ann Card Club met at Mrs Leo Merchant 6 Stewart Street three tables played Mrs William Coffin won high score and Mrs Jyie Littlerlow counted new members J G Hope and Mrs Ray Barnhart. Upcoming host Mrs Alex Root 63 Stimson Avenue university faculty recitals feature soprano Margau ret Benedict with Miss Martha Culp cello and Irene Witham piano guests Mr and Mrs Charles Lindsley visited from Marietta. Church party for M E church members Friday 7 30 pm in Athens church parlors new DeMolay unit to meet in Masonic Temple tonight 7 o'clock. Mrs Frank B Dilley hosted P E O Sisterhood program by James Davis Education and Religion layettes and shirts for county nurse. Jolly Sewers Club reports Christmas charity two new members Mrs W R Benz and Mrs Sam Warren. Mr and Mrs John Rood sail to Paris on Majestic after visiting Lawhead in Columbus and Washington then Europe. Mr and Mrs T H Moore hosted Muskingum Ohio basketball visitors. Nelle Bahrman of Columbus visiting Sands Ca manville Road. Ohio Univ social event in Ewing Hall tonight honors guests with Miss Park in charge. Refreshments prepared by Wesley Foundation committee. Frances and Mary McClain hosted card party at 4 Grosvenor Street.

Mary Ann Card Club Leo Merchant Stewart Street William Coffin Jyie Littlerlow J. G. Hope Ray Barnhart Alex Root Stimson Avenue Jolly Sewers’ Club C. R. Baumline Elliott Street W. R. Benz Sam Warren C. M. Coulter E. G. Burt

Jackson Day Peace Banquet Sparks Quiet Backlash

A group of influential Democratic senators plans to skip the Jackson Day peace banquet in Washington tonight. The exact number staying away remains unknown until leaders meet, but enough insiders indicate tensions behind the surface.

Washington

Mother's Friend Promises Ease for Expectant Mothers

Advert describes externally applied balm claimed to ease prenatal distress by relaxing tissues and muscles. A testimonial from Mrs Thos Sherosky of Leechburg Pennsylvania credits the product with saving her life after a premature birth. Sold at drug stores with a free booklet offered by Cacfield Regulator Co Atlanta Desk 27.

Thos Sherosky Leechburg Boby Cacfield Regulator Co Atlanta

Dement shorthand inventor Isaac Dement dies at 72

Funeral services for Isaac S. Dement 72 inventor of the Dement system of shorthand and former world champion shorthand writer will be held tomorrow in Oakwood.

Dayton U.P Isaac S. Dement Dement Oakwood

Miner dies from fall injury near Leesville

Wilbur J. Tripp aged 21 died today from injuries suffered a week ago when rock fell in a Leesville area mine. The accident occurred near Denison and was reported by authorities.

Denison U.R Wilbur J. Tripp Leesville

Olive Tablets Promise Youthful Appearance

Dr Edwards of Ohio offered a vegetable olive oil compound as a gentler calomel substitute to stimulate the liver and bowels. The tablets, sold as Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, are advertised to purify the system and restore buoyancy, available in 30¢ and 60¢ sizes.

Edwards Ohio

Letter golf girl to wife

Puzzle puzzle editor hints describe letter golf game where one word becomes another by single letter changes across complete valid words. Example changes COW to HEN in three steps: COW, HOW, HEW, HEN. yesterday’s solution listed as LADY LADs WADS WADE WIDE WIFE.

Wade Wide Wife

Two Released in Columbus on Liquor Law Guilty Pleas

Twelve liquor law violators pled guilty at arraignment before Judge Jenson W. Hough in Columbus. Ed Qualls and Elmer Still, both of Pomfroy, pleaded guilty to illegal manufacture and were released after one hour in U S Marshal custody following seven months jailed awaiting arraignment.

Columbus Jenson W. Hough Ed Qualls Elmer Still Pomfroy U.S Borthwick

Embezzler Arrested on Honeymoon in $81,000 Case

James V. Greene was arrested on his honeymoon in England on a charge of embezzling $81,000. Authorities say Greene diverted funds while managing accounts for a corporation. He faces extradition and trial proceedings in the United States.

Seeds, Eng James V. Greene

Free Trial Pile Treatment Offered Worldwide

Suffering readers urged to request a free trial of the Page Internal Tablet Combination Treatment for piles. The ad promises rapid pain relief without payment and asks sufferers to mail a coupon for discreet delivery.

Re. R. Page Co Marshall, Mich

Rebel Casualties Increase With No US Marines Dead

Managua reports a skirmish near Cuyo with General Sandino followers. Five rebels killed in combat, nine killed in a bombing raid at Quilali earlier. Marines suffered no casualties and captured San Albino without opposition.

Managua Nicaragua United States Augustino Sandino Cuyo Quilali San Albino

Leaders predict record year for undenominational movement

Lorain January 12 pastors from seven states met for the second session of the central conference of undenominational churches. The first business meeting reported steady growth and plans were announced to bring the seventh annual general conference to this district in 12s.

Lorain

Death of Victorian novelist Thomas Hardy reported

Dorchester Eng Jan 12 The last of the great Victorian era writers Thomas Hardy died last night at his home near Dorchester The famed author is dead at 81 after a long career noted for Tess of the dUrbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd.

Dorchester Eng Thomas Hardy

Insane Former Mayor of Santoy Committed to Athens Hospital

Was Insane Mayor of Santoy Perry County R C A McIntyre who ordered a man flogged for biting his mother in law’s ear has been judged insane. He had been in a Columbus sanitarium for two weeks and was committed by Probate Judge A B Hammond to the Athens hospital for the insane. He had served as mayor for 20 years.

New Lexington R—C. A. McIntyre Santoy Perry County Mcintyre Columbus A. B. Hammond Athens Hospital

Descriptions Sent On Jewelry Store Robbery Bandits

Descriptions of three bandits who held up the American Jewelry company store in Cincinnati and fled with gems valued at 5500 were sent to police in other Ohio cities. They bound and gagged proprietor Abe Rosenbaum before looting and locking the store.

American Jewelry Company Ohio Abe Rosenbaum

Samuel Wise Adjudged Insane in Fratricide Case

Samuel Wise, 30, accused of murdering his brother Joseph, 24, has been declared insane and ordered confined to Lima State Hospital pending further proceedings.

Cincinnati Samuel Wise Joseph Lima State Hospital

Cat as witness in Perry ham her murder case

A household cat found in the West cottage at Perry is identified as a witness to last month’s ham mer murder. The sleepy feline was in the bedroom the night of the slaying, though its testimony is not yet available, according to Sheriff Edward Rasmussen.

Painesville U.P Hammer West Cottage Perry Edward T. West Velma van Woert West Edward T. Rasmussen

Music selections chosen for Athens County oratorical contest

Athens County High School Athle tic and Oratorical association votes to entrust Mrs Yaw Perry county superintendent with selecting musical pieces for the April 20 contest. Dvorak Song My Mother Taught Me will be played on violin and Chaminade Scarf Dance on piano by all participating schools.

Athens County High School Athletic and Oratorical Association I T Rachael O. Yaw Perry County Dvorak Chaminade

Marion Search For Man After Assault On Alberta Shafer

Authorities in Marion sought a man who struck 22 year old Alberta Shafer on the head and knocked her unconscious after she refused his demand for money.

Marion Alberta Shafer

Denison Defeats Marietta In Open Basketball Game

Denison University topped Marietta College 39 to 1 in Denison's first basketball game of the season. Coach W J Livingston played most of his squad, ending with only four men on the floor after a player fouled out.

Granville Denison University Marietta College Denison W. J. Livingston

Adlerika Gas Relief Ad Claims by Mrs Curley

Mrs M F Curley reports relief from gas and stomach discomfort after using Adlerika. The ad claims the product acts on both upper and lower bowel removing old waste matter, improving eating and sleep, with retailers Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Coolville Taylor's Drug Nelsonville Hickman's Pharmacy.

M. F. Curley Adiertka Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Coolville Taylor's Drug Store Nelsonville Hickman's Pharmacy

Supreme Prelate Frederick Attwood to Speak at Athens Lodge

Frederick 8S. Attwood of Minneapolis will address the Athens Lodge Knights of Pythias at 7:30 pm on North Court street. The speech titled Happiness, A Message in Optimism recounts his 1905 blindness and decades of service since joining in 1900, including roles as Grand Prelate and Grand Chancellor of Minnesota and a 1918 Supreme Prelate election.

The Knights of Pythias Frederick Attwood Minneapolis Minnesota Athens Lodge K. of P. Hall North Court Street Garden City Lodge Garden City Grand Lodge Ofnesota Grand Lodge Detroit

St Jacob's Oil Offers Back Pain Relief

A testimonial recalls severe back pains easing after applying St Jacob's Oil. The narrator credits the remedy with quick relief without skin irritation and urges readers to ask their druggist for a small bottle.

Thousands Blame Stomach for Gall Bladder Trouble

Thousands suffer gas pains indigestion and digestive distress and mistake it for stomach trouble when the liver bile or gall bladder is at fault. A new treatment Klax-Ko claims to stimulate the liver thin thickened bile and empty the gall bladder to relieve distress with a money back guarantee. Obtain a 80 day freeteness from Cline Pharmacy or your druggist today.

Klax.Kot Cline Pharmacy

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