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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1923

Page

6

Protts Fork notes social visits and church attendance

Protts Fork residents recount visits and family gatherings over the weekend. Miss Pearl O’Brien and Miss Gladys Smith attended church. Roy and co guests from Athens visited. Sands brothers from Athens enjoyed a mud‑blocked trip to Trank Heilwig’s. various locals hosted or visited relatives and friends across Friday to Sunday.

Alex Sapp Daunter Bertine Pearl Sapp Clyde Sapp Guy Nelsonville Floodwood Leo Williams Rich Williams Floyd “Williams Dell Williams Jack Hing Dora Burleigh Alvira Colmer Pratts Fork Clara Nancy Gilkey Dorothea Wood Roy Wingett Marion Rev. Ackerman New Lexington Luther van Nest Earl Sapp Holly King Fred Beckler Athens Jacob King B. J. Smith Home Telephone Company

Neuritis Relief Ad Promises Quick Cure With Tysmol

An ad describes nerve pain symptoms such as sharp upper arm neck and eye pulling pains and claims Neuritis is the cause. It markets Tysmol tablets as a prompt harmless remedy to soothe inflamed nerves and offers a license of Tysmol tablets from the Drug Co and manufacturer in San Francisco.

Chee Drug Co Tysmol Co., Mfg. Chemists Sutter Street San Francisco

Meigs County Pomona Grange holds splendid session

Report of a lively Meigs County Pomona Grange meeting held last Saturday with officers installed. Notes mention visits by Anna Hawk in Columbus, Howard Michaels and family touring from New York state, Emmett Hull visiting Hebron, and Mr and Mrs W H Dye ill. Dale Bachner and Garnet Rice reportedly married last Saturday. The high school literary society has a program at the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon.

Meigs County Pomona Grange Laurel Grange Anna Hawk Columbus Howard Michaels New York State Emmett Hull Hebron W. H. Dye Miss Shriver Jan Walter French Dale Bachner Garnet Rice Ruhy Lterary Society Presbyter Church Igh

Publication Ready Wording Passed for Press

The note confirms the English text will be checked for proper writing and then forwarded for publication to ensure clarity and accuracy in the final print.

Nations and Their Rulers Prayer Series Theme

Presbyterian church hosts week of prayer with the topic The Nations and Their Rulers. Speakers are William E. Peters and Professor Addicott. Mr Will Silvas will oversee the service tonight.

The Presbyterian Church William E. Peters Professor Addicott Will Silvas

Limestone group protests hospital trim choice at Camp Sherman

The Indiana Limestone Quarrymen's Association filed a formal protest with the War Department against the Quartermaster General's plan to use concrete artificial stone for Veterans' Hospital trim at Camp Sherman. The dispute centers on preferring natural limestone for building decorations in this and other projects.

Chillicothe Middle West Indiana Limestone Quarrymen’s Association United States Veterans’ Hospital Camp Sherman War Department Quartermaster-General

Joint Ease promises fast relief for stiff joints

An ad-promotional piece touts Joint Ease as a fast penetrating topical remedy for swollen painful joints whether due to rheumatism or other causes. It claims quick skin penetration within seconds and effect across knees elbows shoulders ankles neck and fingers, with lumbago neuralgia and sore feet also aided. Available from druggists for about 60 cents a tube.

A Thought Casting All Your Care Upon Him Poem

A Marianne Farningham devotional verse laments needing divine care during dark times. The speaker asks for God’s care when shadows lengthen, strength fades, friends depart, and life’s song becomes sobbing prayers, urging faith amid loneliness.

Peter Marrianne Farningham

Bowles Men the Sulphur Skin Cream Advertises Quick Eczema Relief

A dermatology themed ad claims Bowles Men the Sulphur cream stops itching and heals fiery eczema fast. It touts germ destroying action, cooling irritation and rapid improvement with a cold cream formulation available at drug stores.

Bowles

Trapped by Own Greed Ends in Fatal Shakedown

James M. Taylor, 42, admits he carried a revolver with Susie Jones, 17, a mulatto, when she was killed in Martins Ferry. Taylor planned to drive to West Virginia to pressure his road contract boss for a workers compensation check. He was headed to obtain payment.

Martins Ferry James M. Taylor Susie Jones Susie Jone Ping West Va

Dr McGurk Sermon At First Methodist Tonight

Dr McGurk speaks at 7 o'clock tonight at First Methodist Church on A Galilean Fish Fry. Sunday School chorus leads songs and Tabernacle Hymns will be sung. Bring sane books.

First Methodist Church

In Loving Memory of Mrs Laura Kyle

A memorial verse for Laura A Kyle who died January 1 1922. The husband J L Kyle and children Matt Shuler James Clifford and Guss Kyle express enduring love and continual remembrance. The poem reflects sorrow and a wish for reunion at the grave.

Laura A. Kyle J. L. Kyle Matt Shuler James, Clifford Guss Kyle

Corcoran Lamp Co to Acquire Corcoran Victor in Cincinnati

Thomas J. Corcoran announced a near completion of a merger to form the Thomas J. Corcoran Lamp company the largest manufacturers of automobile lamps in the country. The deal unites Thom as J. Corcoran Lamp co with Corcoran Victor co of Cincinnati Ohio strengthening the industry leader position.

Cincinnati Thomas J. Corcoran Thomas J. Corcoran Lamp Company Corcoran Victor Company Ountry

Parker, ex-chief justice, wins license to wed Campbell

New York January 16 Alton B Parker 76 former NY state supreme court chief justice and 1904 Democratic presidential candidate obtained a marriage license to wed Amelia Day Campbell of Newark City.

New York Alton B. Parker New York State Supreme Court Amelia Day Campbell Newark City

Evangelist Overly Revival At Harvey's Pavilion

Evangelist Overly and his wife from Logan continue revival meetings at Harvey's dance pavilion in Chauncey with attendance growing. Services are held nightly at 7 o clock and Sunday schedules at 10 am 2 pm and 6 30 pm inviting all.

Chauncey Overly Logan Harvey's Wecome

Judge Peck resigns from bench to return to private practice

Judge John Weld Peck of southern Ohio resigns from the bench to resume private practice. The move, announced to President Harding, comes as a surprise and sparks speculation about his successor.

Washington John Weld Peck Ohio Harding

Two Men Fined in Court of Squire Helwig

Roy Savage and William Swyers of Deanville were arrested for drunkenness by Special Deputy H. D. Nice. They pled guilty before Magistrate Helwig and each was fined 140 dollars plus costs, with arrangements to pay.

Roy Savage William Swyers Deanville H. D. Nice

Lee Charged With Receiving Concealed Weapon

Bill Lee of Jacksonville was arrested by Sheriff McKinley and Deputy Cady on a carrying concealed weapons charge. He is said to have received the revolver Andy Thompson handed to a friend at Redtown Sunday night after Thompson was arrested on a similar charge. Lee pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond.

Bill Lee Jacksonville McKinley Cady Lee Andy Thompson Redtown Thompson Helwig

Laxative Brom oQuinine Tablets Advised for Colds and Flu

A small ad urges using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a preventive against colds grip or influenza. It notes the box bears the signature EF W Grove and cautions to be sure you get Bromo. 30c.

Grove

Tragic Death Shocks Community After Train Collision

News of Mrs Ed Daughertys death shocks friends in Millfield where her husband was badly hurt in a train collision with their car. Ira Barrows attended her funeral in Chauncey with Rev E H Wilson assisting at Norward church in Marietta. Others visitations note health improvements and gatherings across Coolville Parkersburg Bremen and Marietta with local families.

Ed Daugherty Methodist Churches of Coolville Norward Methodist Church Marietta Sallie Mitchell Parkersburg Lew Humphrey Jessie Gladys Parker Fred Medley Joe Keevers Stone John Burt Hall Bremen Austin Hall Drue McWhorter E. A. Dutton Messrs E. A Herbert Dutton

Grange Makes Safe Trip to Coolville by Horseback

A Grange group rode to Coolville on Saturday afternoon, traveling by horse. They returned home without incident despite poor road conditions.

Don Sung boosts hens egg production says Baley

A testimonial from H. H. Baley of Clifton Texas reports hens rising from 2-3 eggs a week to 10-14 daily after starting Don Sung. The ad offers a 30 day trial with money back guarantee and mail order purchase options from Burrell-Dugger Company Indianapolis.

Don Sung H. H. Baley Clifton Mr. Baley Don Ung Burrell-Dugger Company Columbia Bldg Indianapolis Ind

Plan program for Marshfield Grange meets January 20

Mrs. Francis Nichols of Summit Grange announces a strong program for the January 20 Marshfield Grange meeting in New Marshfield. Roll call features talks on the past year’s grange highlights, a reading by Mrs. Drue Hoodlet, and a discussion on allowances for women led by Mrs. Hawk and others including Mr. Charles Farmer and Mrs. Clara McKibben.

New Marshfield Francis Nichols Summit Grane Drue Hoodlet Lloyd Efaw Hawk Charles Farmer Clara McKibben Harvey Wohitlatch

Chauncey Melvin Sweazy Weds Ho zel Artman in Columbus

Melvin Sweazy 24 son of Mr and Mrs L I Sweazy of Chauncey married Miss Ho zel Artman of Columbus on January 8 1923. The ceremony took place at the Artman home 1192 Toronto street. The groom worked in Columbus the past year and his bride has been an employee at the C M Willie Co for three years. They plan to reside in Columbus and were wished well by many friends. The groom served in World War I and previously lived in Nelsonville with his parents.

Melvin Sweazy L. l. Sweazy Hozel Artman Columbus H. A. Artman Toronto Street C. M. Willie Co Chauncey Nelsonville

Messenger Pattern Dress for Service or Porch Wear

Pattern details describe a frock in chintz and muslin suitable for cotton crepe sateeny and pereate. Girdle optional with fullness held by belt. Four sizes 34-86 to 46-48 bust, medium uses 454 yards of 32 inch material. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Sunday School at Chauncey Christian Church Grows Attendance

Worshipers flock to Chauncey Christian Church Sunday school each week at 9 30 A M. Last Sunday Lorenzo Butts played a saxophone solo while next Sunday Christine Courtney and Mildred Lands will sing. Cradle Roll led by Mrs Charles Headley and Mrs G B Courtney reports strong enrollment with a special day planned.

Chauncey Christian Church Lorenzo Butts Christine Courtney Mildred Lands This Bible School Charles Headley G. B. Courtney

Willing Workers Class Entertained by Frankie Howard

The Chauncey M. E. Sunday school girls taught by Mrs. W. V. Harter will be entertained by Miss Frankie Howard at her Converse Street home Thursday evening.

Chauncey M. E. Sunday School W. V. Harter Frankie Howard Converse Street

Illness of William Noble Highlights Local Concerns

Mr. William Noble of this city, long ill, shows little improvement and remains a focal point of community concern as residents await health updates and potential care changes.

William Noble

Dr J J Hodlet Visits Columbus From Chauncey

Dr J J Hodlet of Chauncey visits Columbus today to meet residents and discuss local matters. He is scheduled to tour city sites and hold informal talks with community leaders.

J. J. Hodlet of Chauncey Columbus

Millfield Resident Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Emanuel Crabtree of Millfield underwent an appendicitis operation at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens yesterday. Dr. W V Sprague performed the procedure and Crabtree is getting along fine. Misses Kate Noble and Neva Ferrel were weekend guests of Miss Helen Porter of Athens.

Underdges Opfpration Emanuel Crabtree Millfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens W. V. Sprague Crabtree Kate Noble Neva Ferrel Helen Porter

Davises Announce Arrival of Son in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Joe Davis of Chauncey welcome a fine son born Tuesday January 16 at their home. Mrs Clarence McCafferty has been reported quite ill at her Main Street home.

Joe Davis Chauncey Clarence McCafferty Main Street

Birth of a Son in Athens Declared by Gardner Family

Mr and Mrs Ray Gardner of Athens announce the birth of a son at their home in Athens. The child is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Peter Pendergrass and Mr and Mrs M J Gardner of this city.

Ray Gardner Athens Peter Pendergrass M. J. Gardner

Amesville Visitors and Columbus Utilities Meeting Report

Amesville resident George Henry of the Whitta ker Paper Co Cincinnati spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs H H Henry. Attendees F H Gifford W H Henry R W Wells G O Linscott FF L Thomas attended Columbus utilities commission on rail rate talks. reports say favorable but progress limited by missing attorneys. Mrs Clayton Carpenter and her little daughter of Seminole Okla are visiting relatives here.

George Henry Whittaker Paper Co Cincinnati H. H. Henry F.H. Gifford WH. H. Henry R. W. Wells G. O. Linscott FF. L. Thomas The Utilities Commission Columbus Federal Valley Railway Clayton Carpenter Little Daughter Seminole, Okla

Informal Washington Talks Fuel 1924 Democratic Push

In Washington this week, Woodrow Wilson, McAdoo, Bryan and other top Democrats hold informal meetings. No fixed agenda, but aim to solidify party stance and press for an extra congressional session after March 4, to keep the party active before the 1924 campaign.

McAdoo Bryan Congress George R. Holmes Washington Jang Woodrow Wilson William Gibbs McAdoo William Jennings Bryan S Street Capitol Harding Democratic Party

Entertainer John Kiman to Headline Lyceum Event at M E Church

This week the high school lyceum course continues with Prof John Kim an billed as a premier impersonator. Albert Linscott and Marion ball team guests visited Athens Friday and stayed Sunday with his uncle G O Linscott.

Baltimore & Ohio seeks $13 million equipment trust issue

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 13 million dollars of five percent equipment trust certificates to finance the purchase of 52 steam locomotives and 8 009 coal cars.

Washington Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Today Interstate Commerce Commission

Artists Say Woman Appears More Beautiful From Left

Artists and photographers claim a woman's face is usually more attractive when viewed from the left side. The idea reflects a stylistic preference noted by professionals in portrait work and visual aesthetics.

Proposed Girls Club To Be Started In Athens

A first meeting for prospective members of a proposed Athens girls club will be held Thursday at 7 50 PM in the Athens Chamber of Commerce assembly room. All Athens girls and young married women are urged to attend to organize the club and elect officers. An executive committee of women will assist but not actively run the group. The committee, led by Mrs W R Phillips, prepared plans and will attend the meeting, which will also include officer elections and class registrations.

Athens Athens Chamber of Commerce Irman Stanfield Athens Red Cross W. R. Phillips C. D. Hopkins W. V. Daggett A. B. Roe Bertha Brown T. R. Biddle 8. M. Johnson J. V. Brown FB. Th. Sayre

Girls Club Forms, Plans Permanent Headquarter

The article notes that classes in dressmaking, domestic science, millinery, gymnastics, and other activities for girls will start soon. The Chamber of Commerce rooms serve as temporary headquarters while the group seeks a permanent home.

Chamber of Commerce

Harding resumes desk duties amid cold illness

President Harding cancels engagements after advice from Brig. Gen. Sawyer and returns to the White House desk as doctors say rest is needed but condition not alarming. Cabinet members Davis and Work also suffer colds with Davis under care in Chicago and Work expected back at work soon.

Washington Gener Charlies H. Sawyer President Harding Sawyer Brown Harding Col House Labor Davis Chicago Work Post Office Department Davi

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