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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1924
Page
2
General Semantovsky and Inspector Milkigh, former Siberian jail supervisors from the Tsar era, were condemned to death by a Soviet court. They broke down and pleaded for mercy, then their sentences were commuted to imprisonment. Several minor officials were released.
Mrs. fh B Smith spoke on Changes in the Religious Life of the Flame at the Presbyterian church series. She urged adherence to Puritan home training emphasizing Sabbath observance and Bible memory, contrasting it with modern self indulgence. Friday's finale features Rev Foster on Prayer and Missions. Mrs Benedict to sing.
In Albany on January 13 Levi Nichols hosted a surprise party at his country home near Townhouse church. About 70 friends joined to celebrate his birthday and the 37th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Nichols with a noon feast and music. A cake with 66 candles honored the birthday and photos captured the moments.
Mackinaw City Michigan January 18 a new attempt was to be made to rescue 36 men aboard the ferry Chief Wawat an frozen in the Straits some miles off port with provisions for three days. Attempts to reach the stranded failed as a blizzard drove rescuers back. A lull in the storm late last night prompted plans to resume. No mail or railroad service between the upper and lower peninsulas left Mackinaw and St Ignace crowded with travelers blocked from reaching destinations.
The article links women’s emancipation and fashion shifts from waist constriction to looser sportswear with health effects. It cites ailments like backache headaches and irritability and endorses Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy claimed to help many women.
A ten day revival opens in Carsey Town School with Ruth and Rev Aaron leading services beginning this evening. The program invites all to attend and join in the religious event.
Mrs. Ella Barrett Dixon longtime resident of Tuppers Plains Meings County died Wednesday in a Columbus hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning in Tuppers Plains after a funeral cortege passed through Athens. Survived by two sons Cress and Gerald of Columbus a daughter Erma Kelley of Cincinnati two brothers Alfred and R W Barrett a sister Lucy Barrett of Bloomingburg and another sister in Washington. Cousins include Mrs J B Price and Mr C J Flowers of Athens.
The Athen County chapter American Red Cross executive committee elected at the annual meeting will meet Saturday at 9 40 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms third floor Security building to elect officers. Members for the ensuing year include Miss Helen Crawford Glouster Mrs Lucile Linscott Amesville Mrs W J Gard Mrs FE 1D Sayre Judge L G Worater T W Craig and John H Preston all of Athene. President James Ginnan and Secretary treasurer M D Hughes reported on activities and finances. London Mrs John Drinkwater divorce case ends with infidelity cited.
Frank Norfleet, once mocked as a sucker, spent four years chasing five bunco men who swindled him out of 45000 dollars in a fake air deal at Dallas. He cornered them across the United States and Canada to Cuba, with one bandit taking his own life before trial. The pursuit raised Norfleet to local fame and drew bids from film companies and detective agencies.
Walter V. Harter, minister, preaches at Chauncey Church Sunday School at 9:30. Pastor’s sermon titled The Secret of Success in God’s Work outlines spiritual guidance and practical faith for church members and attendees.
Sunday School at 9:30 with Rev. Graham preaching at 4:30 pm. Sunday evening service at 6:30 led by the pastor. Revival meetings continue with strong attendance and steady progress across the week.
Sabbath School at 9 36 a m and preaching service at 8 80 p m. Rev Graham of Chauncey will preach. Local church notices list times and speaker for upcoming Sabbath program.
Mrs. James Herdman hosted a Wednesday evening birthday dinner at her residence in the city. A two course menu was served and guests paid for their own meals including Mr. and Mrs. A. Schoonover Mr. and Mrs. Border and Mr. and Mrs. James Herdman.
At the regular meeting the degree captain recognized the degree team for the ensuing year and warned members failing to report after notification will lose their place. A surprise for the staff is promised at the end of three months. Roll call practice is set for next Monday evening with listed members named. After lodge, refreshments will be served.
Chauncey high school auditorium hosts a community meeting next Wednesday evening with Chauncey school board members and County Supt. McVay. Plans discuss night classes in penmanship reading arithmetic and an electrician course for interested residents of Chauncey and nearby areas.
Members of the Ladies' Aid Society of Chauncey M. E. Church held a Thursday all day meeting at Mrs. Lafe Crosser's home on Lexington Avenue for quilting.
About 100 Ladies and Knights of the Ku Klux Klan marched through Chauncey, beginning at 8:30 pm, along Main, Mound, Converse, Mill, High, Drake, and Ellis avenues. A cross was burned on a hill near the high school as onlookers watched from the streets. After the parade, participants gathered at the hall for a luncheon of sandwiches, pickles, baked beans, pies, and coffee, followed by songs, speeches and readings. Visitors came from Athens and Nelsonville.
Forest Allen suffered a severe appendicitis attack at his Min street home yesterday evening and was rushed to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. Dr. Warren Y. Sprague performed the operation, and he is reported this morning to be progressing nicely.
Following a Ku Klux Klan march and cross burning, a flaming circle was set alight on a hill near the Chauncey mine last evening. Police investigated the incident as suspected arson and racial intimidation.
A local school board forms a single Board of Education structure, outlining initial organization steps and governance setup for district schooling. The report notes the board’s plan to establish leadership roles and review policies.
Following officers were elected President Joy EB Pendergrass Vice President Thomas J Black ford Clerk Garfield Grimes and other board members John Palmer and Mrs Leona Swart. Regular meeting night is the second Tuesday of each month. Mrs Forest Spears ill for days in Lexington avenue is greatly improved this morning as her mother Mrs Myers of Columbus assists in Chauncey.
Encouraging department reports key the Athens Christian church meeting. The drive aims to clear debt on church and parsonage by June 1925 with 6980 remaining, covered by pledges. Current expenses 5125, membership 610, resident 500, 800 homes represented, Sunday school 462 attendance. Esther class led by Sophia Boetzner raised 260.97. Women's Missionary society up to 180 members. receipts 810. Aid society 667.73. total missionary offerings 1500. Election results list officers and trustees across church groups.
A new oil lamp tested by the U S Government and 35 leading universities shines brighter with 94 percent oil and 6 percent kerosene. It burns without odor smoke or noise and requires no pumping. Inventor PB A Johnson offers a free 10 day trial and local agency opportunities promising monthly earnings of 260 to 500 dollars.
La grippe cases are reported in various places with headaches stomach sickness and low energy. The remedy Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever is advertised as relief by taking two tablespoonsful every 20 minutes until relief, then reducing dosage as needed, sold by McKee Drug Co Athens Mountain Pharmacy Nelsonville.
Winter sports draw many foreign tourists to Switzerland with skiing skating and amusements. Americans and English visitors join crowds flocking to Basel and Zurich as two winter specials depart Victoria Station daily to meet the rush of travelers.
Directors for the ensuing year were elected at the annual meeting of the Athens Cemetery Association held in the Bank of Athens. The board includes Charles B. McDougall Thomas R. Biddle J B Allen O B Sloane and James A. Palmer. The association has taken over the mosque and unsold crypts will be offered for sale soon.
The Epworth League of the Central Avenue Church will serve supper in the church basement on Saturday evening January 18. There are no church services scheduled for that Saturday evening.
The ad warns against taking laxatives with cold cures and suggests taking the cold medicine first then laxative later. It promotes Disketa tablets with a plan of one tablet each hour for five hours and a sixth hour purge. Disketa costs ten for 350 at most drug stores, with local availability at McKee's.
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