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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1923
Page
3
A bold claim asserts increasing red blood cell counts can nearly eradicate eczema. The piece mentions S. S. as building cells by the million to block eczema, framing it as a practical, if controversial, approach.
A physician states face powder poses danger but risks from accidental contact in a crowd are minimal. The comment clarifies general safety and emphasizes cautious handling in public settings.
C H Sisson seeks to arrange a match in Nel sonville between four Columbus lightweight professionals and Edgar Crouse, a hometown wrestling prospect. Crouse trains under Sisson for the upcoming bout, with an announcement on the date to follow, in the town auditorium. Public air services and meetings continue for one more week.
Inspector Dana Nash and Bill Jenkins confiscated two well built stills at the Nixon mine near Nelsonville after owners and manufacturers failed to appear. The stills were destroyed. Nash also reported destroying a still and a quantity of wine and moonshine in Hope Furnace woods near McArthur on Wednesday.
Rev C L Johnson spoke on Wages that will never be reduced warning of judgment and eternal life. William Leigh the song evangelist offered The books will be open over there with strong singing. Friday sermon title A Shadow Faith or Faith of Substance and Christ will hold me fast. Sunday school aims for 650 attendees.
Mrs Charles Vorhes and Mrs Robert Hickman hosted a Thursday afternoon meeting of the Home Missionary Society. Mrs Henry Lancaster presided in the president's absence. devotional by Mrs Retta Howe. review of The Trend of the Races by Mrs C C Cummins with melodies by Mrs B E Lefever and Miss Elda Crouse at the piano.
KF. C. Laneholtz, pastor, outlines Sunday School at 9 30 A M and Morning Service at 10 30 A M Love Feast at 9 30 and Evening Service at 7 P M The revival services ongoing attract growing interest led by Evangelist J B McBride from Pasadena California
C L Johnson pastor conducts Bible school at 9 30 AM with 650 expected. Morning worship at 10 30 AM features Mr Leigh singing. Christian Endeavor at 6 PM and evangelistic service at 7 PM with a sermon on The Lost Christ and more songs. Large crowds attend.
Regular services begin at 9 30 with Sunday school the lesson The Prodigal Son. The pastor preaches both morning and evening. Ruth Kelch leads the Junior Endeavor at six. the Senior Society is led by Reese Alvis.
Arthur Kelley and Mrs Ann Wickham mourn Maggie Kelley Bailey who died in East Liverpool. Burial was in Wheeling West Virginia on Monday January 5. This marks the third death at the Kelley home in two months.
Mrs Thomas I Adelsberge of London visits her father Chris Evans and family at 122 Fayette Street in a family gathering note.
The Columbus YMCA team meets the locals on Saturday night as the first state championship frame. They travel to Columbus on January 26 and to Zanesville on February 27 for amateur games with any prior professional player barred from participation.
A large gathering for boys and young men will convene Sunday afternoon at the YMCA at 2 30 led by Mr Leigh the talented singer who directs the music at the Christian church during their special meetings.
The Berean class will meet Sunday January 21 inviting the public. Activities include 25 0 men? special music and a good lesson.
Mrs. Hattie Daft, Mrs. Elsie Krepple, Mrs. Viola Keplar and Mrs. Evelyn McCarty entertained the W. B. A. Social club on Wednesday night. A pleasant social hour followed by a dainty luncheon was served to 22 guests.
Arthur M. Mann of Pataskala Ohio will conduct the funeral service for the late B F Gibbs at his daughter Mrs Alex Nelsons home 80 East Franklin Street Saturday afternoon at 1 oclock Friends may call at the Gibbs home until Saturday morning after which they go to the Nelson home Note the change in time from 2 to 1 oclock The change was made so Mann could return home Saturday evening
T J Davis, a Columbus business visitor, spent Thursday and today in the city for meetings and networking with local firms.
An event announced for last night at the Episcopal church was to be given tonight by Mrs Hall’s class with a small admission charge.
The Choco late Shop announces ticket reservations for the play Microbe of Love opening soon. Seats go fast. buy early Monday at 9 oclock to ensure a good seat.
The Latter Day Saints dedicate a new church at the corner of Harper and Jackson streets with Elder A. B. Kirkendall of Creole, Ohio presiding. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Services at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
The Chamber of Commerce forum heard President Welch announce the Board of Directors creation of a new department and divisions for 4922. The list includes departments of Organization Affairs, Business Affairs, Civic Affairs, and Agricultural Affairs with multiple chairmen and directors named. The treasurer reported all bills paid and a small year‑start balance in the bank.
The legislation would fund education with a $100 million appropriation and create a Department of Education led by a secretary in the president's cabinet. Opposition arose and a lively debate followed as referendum voting was set for the next meeting. Chamber meetings gain value and attendance doubles last year.
Glouster Mrs. Lews Clark aged 48 died Thursday at 1 30 pm at her Trimble home after several months illness from Wrights disease. Survived by husband and son Dwight a Glouster high school senior. Funeral services at home Saturday 1 30 pm conducted by Rev Courtney of Chauncey. Interment Maplewood cemetery.
No deaths yet from the disease but cases rise daily. Physicians are working day and night with one doctor making 128 calls in one day. Some patients experience aggravated symptoms.
J B Shy and son Theodore traveled to Columbus this morning to consult a specialist about Theodore's eye condition. The regular council session is set to begin tonight at 6 o clock under the winter meeting schedule.
L L Spayd of Chauncey will preach at the Church of Christ in this city Sunday morning and evening. All are invited to attend. A minister has not yet been secured to fill the vacancy caused by Harry M Wilson's resignation, but several candidates have written the trustees.
Worthwhile subjects will be presented by the pastor Rev Land Sitter at the Methodist church on Sunday morning and evening. An invitation is extended to all to attend both services as Mrs Dais of national reputation, representing the home missionary society, will speak Sunday evening February 4.
The Ohio automobile department says WV will honor older 1922 license tags in Ohio until February 15 due to WV's tag supply issues. After that date WV cars in Ohio must use the new model license tag.
A promotional piece touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for common female ailments. It claims beauty and vitality depend on addressing female health issues with the herbal remedy.
Harley I. Hambel, 28, assistant postmaster of Glouster, chosen to succeed Andrew J. Price as postmaster. Hamburger served overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces and scored 89.4 percent on the civil service exam, the highest in the field. Price was appointed during the Wilson administration.
Health commissioner Dr. J M Higgins warns of a growing flu outbreak in Lee and Alexander townships with three deaths in the southeastern county. State health officials note similar patterns statewide and urge staying home with colds, reporting cases promptly, and maintaining hygiene to prevent spread.
Rugged advertisement claims St Jacobs Oil stops rheumatic pain in minutes with topical use. It touts relief for joint, muscle, and bone pain including sciatica and backache, asserting no internal treatment needed and skin safety. The copy urges a trial bottle from any drug store.
Mrs Anna Mosure aged 87 died at 9 this morning at her home after a long illness in Hebbardsville Ohio Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 pm at the Presbyterian church with burial in the adjoining cemetery She was born in Hocking county widow of Conrad P Mosure who died five years ago Five children survive
Carol Shriver aged 13 died after returning from watching firefighters battle a blaze that gutted William Birch's home. The youth had been in ill health and was found dead in bed.
Within 24 hours after its appearance an electric sign blessing the Ku Klux Klan was destroyed in Newport Kentucky. The sign was placed by Rev Wm B Harvey pastor in front of the First Baptist Church. It bore a curse against Mme Le Rosen of 429 West Fifth Street and stated police cannot or will not act.
Mrs. Andrew BL McHew of Lakewood was robbed of a diamond and platinum lariat and three rings valued at 8200 by two masked men who entered the home early today while her husband was away. The bandits escaped.
Lew Tendler of Philadelphia faces Pat Moran of New Orleans in a 15 round elimination bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. This is Tendler's first ring appearance since a 12 round clash with Benny Leonard in Jersey City last summer, with Leonard expected at ringside and the winner promised a title bout.
Prosecutions of about 180 unlicensed Ohio chiropractors will proceed after the state medical board, as the state supreme court rejected the Chiropractic Association's appeal for a restraining order against the board.
Cincinnati report outlines plans for a March 25 tenth anniversary celebration of Bishop Theodore I. Treese at Trinity Church Columbus and notes the upcoming January 23 discussion at the Episcopal Church Southern Ohio Diocese convention. The piece also mentions the thirty fourth anniversary of Bishop Boyd Vincent to be celebrated next Thursday.
New York on January 19 reports a firm wool market with domestic fleece at 43sied pulled basis 80 cents to $1.20, Texaco scoured basis $1.10 to $1.40, territory staple secured basis $1.20 to $1.40.
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