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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
2
A Dutch mother, Mrs. Mary Dantes, aboard the steamer Muéachen bound for Bremen, suffers a breakdown after her youngest child is taken from her arms on the eve of deportation under the immigration quota law. Her abandonment by the quota system highlights the human cost of policy.
A bold free offer markets a Home System for rupture claiming instant permanent relief and elimination of trusses. The advertisement urges all ruptured persons to write for a free trial of a Muscle Strengthening Preparation, promising no operation risk and no daily life disruption.
Capt. W. A. Collings of Watertown New York offers a free test service for rupture systems via Box 555A, inviting readers to send their request to the Fame Address.
The Ohio River from the Kanawha mouth to the Kentucky mouth will rise in the upper portion and not change much in a portion tonight and Friday, with levels varying across the river in the Cincinnati area.
An old advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple way to reduce fat without dieting. It proclaims the formula diet minus exercise and promotes direct purchase from Marmola Co. in Detroit, with a price of one dollar per box.
C M Pierce a long time Athens resident died suddenly at his home 15 Poplar avenue at age 75 after a coughing episode. Born July 11 1948 in Mercer county Pennsylvania he moved to Athens county at age three and farmed at Pleasanton owning two farms. Survived by widow eight children and one brother. Funeral from his residence Saturday at 1 PM with burial in West Union street cemetery.
Chauncey Tindley Eldon infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Howard died yesterday at the home of Mrs. Howard’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Six near the city. Burial was held today in Chauncey cemetery. The mother formerly Miss Louise Six is ill with pneumonia.
A quiet wedding occurred Wednesday at 2 36 pm at the Katzenback home as Mr Thomas Graham and Miss Minta Katzenback wed with Rev C H Givens officiating. Only immediate family attended due to the grandfather’s illness and the couple will reside with the bride’s parents in this city.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Smith of Huntington West Virginia visit Chauncey to see Mr and Mrs Thomas Huffman and family. Mr Smith travels for an operation to remove his tonsils and adenoids performed by Dr Warren VY Boroque at his office in Chauncey. They plan to stay several days.
Mrs. L. H. Tendergrass hosts this evening at her Converse street residence the regular monthly meeting of the women of the Missionary society of the local Church of Christ. A full attendance of the membership is desired.
A Wednesday evening invitation dance at the Har vey Pavilion drew 36 attendees. Local residents enjoyed the event with music and light refreshments.
Mrs Ove Norbron of Zahl North Dakota praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing nervous breakdowns irregularities and long illness allowing her to return to dressmaking and care for neighbors. She notes over 121 000 respondents report benefits and claims 98 in 100 benefit from the medicine. For sale by all druggists.
Couples enjoyed a lively evening as a Glouster orchestra provided music and attendees reported a fine time throughout the event.
Mrs. Elmer Nida welcomed Mrs. Dan Fulton of Millfield as her guest Tuesday in a social visit noted in local columns.
Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins hosted Tuesday with as their guest the former's sister Misa Olive Brookins of.
Saul Wilson visited friends in Columbus from Sunday to Tuesday. Rev G B Courtney filled a Church of Christ appointment in Orbiston on Wednesday evening. Harry Hillyer and Clarence Loper left for Gauley Bridge, W Va, on Tuesday. Mrs T Thorpe of Glouster visited her granddaughter Mrs Howard Hillyer and family yesterday. Mrs Eli Westfield of Burr Oak stayed in Chauncey with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs W I D Hines.
Jesse F. Yaus, 60, a longtime Newark cigar manufacturer, was killed instantly when struck by a southbound B. & O. freight train as he attempted to cross the tracks in his automobile late last night.
For years druggists have tracked K Kilmer Swamp-Root, a kidney liver and bladder medicine. The physician prescribed tonic claims to strengthen kidneys liver and bladder function. Sold by druggists on merit and urged for immediate use. Sample bottle offer of ten cents from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with paper mention.
Ohio farm crop experts warn seed corn supply may repeat 1918 famine as temperatures hit below zero January 4 and 5. High moisture in last fall’s corn raises germination concerns and Smith Hughes instructors will test seed germinating power to map the statewide situation.
After a little more than two months of marriage William Frye filed for divorce from Glenna Frye alleging infidelity. The petition was recorded in the county clerk’s office on Thursday. The couple wed in Hickory North Carolina on November 3 1923.
The Disket Plan recommends taking cold medicine first then a laxative after to avoid interference. It advises one tablet per hour for five hours and a strong dose on the sixth hour to purge impurities. Diskets are sold at ten for 35 cents at most drug stores, with local availability at McKee's.
January cold grips region from Denver to Chicago with temperatures at zero to four below and twenty below in Minneapolis. Winds ease but relief remains distant as a new snowfall is forecast for Saturday, signaling a slow thaw across the Great Lakes area.
In Elyria Ohio two men suffered severe electrical burns. R B Comstock a street car motorman was engulfed by a flash from his car controller. Lee Conrad a lineman for the Ohio Public Service Company was shocked by an estimated 2500 volts.
Harry B. Kinney, 50, Belmont attorney and former captain overseas, died of tuberculosis contracted during service in the American Expeditionary Forces. The death underscores the lasting toll of WWI military service on veterans.
A one time report mentions an atata banquet observed in the area with attendees and tables set for a formal meal. Details are scarce but the event appears to have occurred recently and drew some local attention.
A state supervised fish hatchery will be established next summer at Sugar Grove lake, an artificial body of water located east of Bucyrus, under the supervision of the state fish and game department.
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