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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1924
Page
8
Health hints describe vitality as a harmonized body and normal strength. A healthy person is lively, ambitious, and attractively energetic, with success linked to sustained physical vigor and daily effort to develop and maintain the body to its highest possible standard.
A Georgia man from Atlanta pleaded in Federal Court that he should be sent to a penitentiary for treatment rather than prison. He said he had been addicted since 1945 and wished to be cured, stating he was tired of the drug habit.
Nashville area vet William Litterer warns owners that dogs and other domesticated animals face higher hydrophobia risk in winter than summer. He urges owners to watch pets for odd behavior and changes in disposition as early signs of potential rabies.
A historic apple stall at Lincoln's Inn in London disappears. The family business, run by four generations, ends with the death of the last keeper. Tenancy prohibited shouting, earning the nickname the silent old women of Lincoln's Inn.
A marriage license was issued January 11 to James E. Murray a miner from Oreton Ohio and Zelma Zinn an 18 year old housekeeper from Radcliff O The article also lists names of grand jurors called for January 2 including Ed Keck J W Allison Mrs B G Newton Leland Murphy Marion Shively Ed Allen Jerome Keck George Appleman Simon Dickson Mollie Bagsey Ped Atkinson Andy Ward W A Sowers.
Mexico City reports nine movements backing Carlos Zetina as president, drawing parallels to Henry Ford. Zetina, described as a self-made industrialist, built the Excelsior Shoe Factory from humble beginnings, modernized labor with schools, hospitals, pensions, and model worker housing while serving as mayor and congressman.
The list of petit jurors includes John Hopkins Albert Pierce Noah Rateliff Mrs Jim Arganbright Roy Matthews Harvey Stevens Richard Holton Ed Fitzpatrick George Rosser John Fuller Ernest Sowers Home Mason Imogene Ward Samuel Goodin Dayton Kincaid. Ills noted among them are Miss Rebecca Lowry Mrs Richard Diekersehecd Rev J Howearth recently ill with quinsy but now able to go out. Saturday visitors included Mr and Mrs Thomas Anderson and Opal of Hay Mrs James McMan nis and Mrs Otto Perry of Dundas.
About 57 ladies gathered at Mrs J. 8. Morrison's home Friday evening to celebrate her birth anniversary. The event included refreshments and a chest of silver as a gift, plus joke presents. A delightful evening was enjoyed by all attendees.
Fashion watchers note a comeback in ear accessories drawing attention to bold shapes and vintage-inspired styles. Designers cite playful nostalgia and modern versatility as drivers of the trend.
William Swisher of Middleport, Civil War veteran and former city marshal, died Friday after health decline and a fall. A funeral at the Christian church followed by burial at Poplar Ridge drew local residents. He was born in Virginia and leaves a widow Lily McKihinny and children Hoadley, Edward, and Mrs. Laura Rowe.
Miss Crumline a former Pomeroy high school teacher is to be married to Mr James Scott a prominent Philadelphia citizen. She taught commercial art at Scienceville High School where Mrs Beatrice Roberts Varish also teaches.
Musterole is promoted as a modern mustard plaster without blistering. It provides a warm then cooling relief for bronchitis sore throat stiff neck and other aches. A milder children's form is offered with 35¢ and 65¢ jars.
The will, dated February 16, 1923 and witnessed by Sullivan Sayre and M. L. French, directs that the testator's personal and real property be divided equally between his wife Carrie FE. Mace and his two sons Hubert G. and Mm mons EF. Mace, after the passing of his stepdaughter Alice Canabie through her relation to the estate located in Middleport.
A narrator recalls ancient steamboat days on the Ohio and the pride of river life. Frank Sibley, longtime river news writer for The Tribune, is highlighted for keeping these memories current through his department and widely read articles in the valley press.
Pomeroy remains without a wharfboat or wharf house after the city council revoked former Wharfmaster Harry Simpson’s franchise. The river port once boomed under Captain Downie with the White Collar Line operating swift sidewheelers Vietwood Potomac Telegraph Vestona and Bonanza from Cincinnati to Pomeroy, handling large cargoes.
The Bend era saw large coal and salt tows pass Cincinnati and Louisville aboard boats like Chariie McDonald and Buckeye Boy. Longtime river men including Captains DeWolf Horton Coe De Wolfe and others are recalled as those “good old days” fade away.
The record lists couples: Gilmore, 21, Cheshire, R. D., with Nellie Butcher, 18, Middleport. Illomer Lovette, 30, Portland, with Lelia Conger, 20, Racine.
Ralston Hemtely and Edward Quillen of Syracuse faced Judge Miller on a charge by A J Edwards accusing them of wandering streets trespassing on school property and using obscene language. The court dismissed the case after hearing the evidence.
Sam Wilson and Cecil Swain of Reedaville are among guests at a county gathering addressing local dog trouble concerns and community welfare.
Defendants jailed for harboring unlicensed dogs after failing to pay a $40.61 fine and costs imposed by Justice French. They pleaded guilty as raids intended to curb 1924 offenders are set to begin. tags become mandatory after January 1.
Fruit growers of Meigs county plan a Rutland meeting on the evening of January 15. Mr. F. H. Beach of Ohio State University will explain recent orchard discoveries including new scale control methods.
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