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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1924

Page

2

Fragmentary notes on football practice session

Partial OCR fragment records a practice or game note mentioning Harri and Tin with unclear team affiliations. Text is garbled, leaving no clear date, location, score, or decisive action to summarize.

Funeral services for Mrs Clara Miller at Buchtel church

Funeral services were held Monday at Buchtel church for Mrs Clara Miller age 60, who died Saturday night at her home in Jappy Hollow. She leaves her husband and several children. Burial followed at Greenlawn. The report notes a cold, zero degree night followed by a rapid moderation and snowfall.

Buchtel Church Clara Miller Jappy Hollow Greenlawn John Gyurko Hollister Grant Hospital Columbus

Torch Opened With Ceremonies in Nelsonville

A Hi Y Torch arrived Saturday at Nelsonville, traveled to the YMCA for a week then to Logan. Sunday the Torch was opened with four messages from Toreh, Secretary Robinson, John R Mott and President Coolidge. About 100 attendees heard Rev Bond and music.

Nelsonville Logan Toreh Robinson John R. Mott Coolidge Nev. Chas Ohio University Bond Presbyterian Sunday School Methodist Epworth League Christian Church

Young church group hosts final Sunday meeting

The Christian church in Poing held its last of eleven Sunday night services conducted by local members with the youth in charge. A large audience of young people attended and praised the high class program. Messages from the Hi-Y Torch were shared by men focusing on youth across the state. Miss Velma Ellis entertained Friday night for Miss Edna Kirkendall of Hamden with music, games, and refreshments.

Christian Church Velma Ellis Edna Kirkendall Hamden

Bereans Have Good Class Lesson By F A Wallace

Four men attended the Berean class Sunday morning. A fine lesson was given by teacher F A Wallace. Music was supplied by the Berean Orchestra.

Bereans Berean F. A. Wallace

Nelsonville records bitter cold night in winter program

Nelsonville endured a very cold Sunday night with a thermometer around four below zero at about 6 this morning. The region had previously reached 10 below on one occasion and shows two such subzero episodes earlier in the season.

Nelsonville

Hollister Evangelist H B Welch Returns From Meeting

Local evangelist H B Welch wrapped up a successful Hollister church meeting Sunday night and left for Circleville Monday morning. Several social notes follow including visitors from Parkersburg and Middleport, a Hollister birth and a potential eye injury to 14 year old Chester Lewis. Funeral plans are set for Mrs. Chester Davis of Hollister after her death in Columbus.

Hollister A. B Circleville Chester Davis Biddison Maplewood Columbus Chester Lewis Arthur Lwis

Probe Opened as Senators Question Women’s Groups

A senatorial inquiry began amid large crowds of women, with witnesses and leaders from notable groups called to testify. Details remain unclear as the investigation proceeds, drawing attention to organized activity and political influence during the period.

BOK Washington Eer

Regular meeting of Wadera Chapter O BE & No 72

A regular meeting of the Wadera Chapter O BE and No 72 is scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 o'clock. Attendance and updates will be discussed in the session.

Wadera Chapter O. BE. & No. 72

Reverend Tifft attends Columbus church council retreat

Reverend George E. Tifft left this morning for Columbus to attend a three day retreat called by Bishop Anderson on January 22 23 and 24. He will participate in the Council of Churches as a member at the First Congregational and Central Methodist church in the Capital City.

George E. Tifft Columbus Anderson Council of Churches First Congregational Central Methodist Church Capital City

O. S. U Students Visit Parents During Weekend

Stanley Wolfe James Beard and Omer Welling students at O S U Columbus were guests of their parents over the weekend.

Stanley Wolfe James Beard Omer Welling O. 8 S. U, Columbus

Shafer Heads to Buffalo on Business Trip

C. D. Shafer left Sunday night on a business trip to Buffalo New York. Catherine Stedman of Columbus spent the week end with her parents.

C. D. Shafer Buffalo N. Y Catherine Stedman Columbus

Mills Couple Visiting Detroit for Short Stay

Mr and Mrs William Mills are spending a few days in Detroit Michigan enjoying a brief visit.

Mrs. William Mills Detroit, Michigan

Perry Wood Attends Miners Convention in Indianapolis

Perry Wood travels to Indianapolis Indiana to participate in a miners convention with attendees from regional mining communities. He is among delegates seeking industry updates and policy talks.

Perry Wood Indianapolis Indiana

Hyperion Club ladies host senior social afternoon

Mrs. Ferr. Lama welcomed the Hyperion club ladies at her East Franklin Street home Saturday afternoon. Humorous stories or verse were recited for roll call. A paper titled Who's who is Political America was given by Mrs. Willoudebveh, and Mrs. J. W. Wood read on American Humorists. Discussion followed with adjournment.

Ferr. Lama Hyperion Club East Franklin Street America Wiloudebveh J. W. Wood

Mrs Nora Bennett Dies After Illness In Nelsonville

Mrs Nora Bennett wife of W T Bennett died Monday at 2am at their Fort Street home after months of illness. She was daughter of the late Rustin Betts and had lived in Nelsonville since marrying Bennett forty years ago. A loving mother and neighbor she was active in the Christian church and leaves W T Bennett and two daughters Bernice and Frances, plus a sister Mrs Co C Wallace of Moline Illinois and four brothers W D Batts Cleveland Harry Hemlock Ed C and Frank of Nelsonville. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Nora Bennett W. T. Bennett Fort Street Bennett Rustin Betts Nelsonville Straitsville Nora Christian Church Bernice Frances C. Wallace Moline Lil W. D. Batts Cleveland Harry Hemlock Ed C L’rank

Kansas City Doctor Invents New Truss

Kansas City doctor Dr. Andrews, a hernia specialist, claims a new truss free from pads, belts, or straps that weighs ounces and heals rupture. He offers free trial by writing to his office at 475 Hi Koch Ride, inviting one reader per neighborhood to apply.

Kansas City Andrews

Rickey Estate Appeal Aims At Supreme Court

George Rickey sues to set aside a sale of his mother Mary Jane Rickey's West Union Street property. L. H. Baughman as executor transferred the property to Joe D. Martin after Mrs Rickey’s death, claimed to be of unsound mind. Athens county case reversed by appellate court, appeal filed in state supreme court.

Columbus State Supreme Rourt Athens County Appellate Court George Rickey L. H. Baughman Mary Jane Rickey Athens West Union Street Martin Appeate

Fragmentary OCR: Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars Noted

Readable OCR fragment notes a sum of 9 900 dollars tied to a case or item. No clear date person or organization is legible. The text hints at a monetary value but lacks full context or detail.

Taniac Treatment Boosts Columbus Woman’s Health

Mrs. Jack Clemmens of 405 Galloway Ave Columbus Ohio reports regained strength after using Taniac treatment. She describes weight gain from 92 to 120 pounds improved appetite sleep and mood and credits the therapy for her renewed well being. Taniac sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.

Jack Clemmens Galloway Ave Columbus Ohio Pyen

Civil War Veterans to Be Initiated by Athens Elks

Twelve veterans from Athens will become members of Athens Lodge No. 973 B P O Elks during a January 22 initiation at the Elks club. A 6 o'clock corned beef and cabbage dinner precedes the 7 o'clock ceremony, with veterans including John W. Dillinger EN Roush F M Tippie John M Tippie J Li Pickering Jacob Glenn Thomas Porter Eber Gabriel JC Bailey William Roberts Zell Buffington and Dave Carpenter invited to attend.

Athens B. P. O. Elks John W. Dillinger EN Roush F. M. Tippie John M. Tippie J. Li. Pickering Jacob Glenn Thomas Porter Eber Gabriel JC. Bailey William Roberts Zell Buffington Dave Carpenter

Young Feather Held Upon Plea In Athens Court

Miss Marle Moody a Modoc school teacher was arraigned in Magistrate Hedges court on assault and battery charges filed by Husmane Officer A. C. Roach. She waived exam and was bound over to the grand jury under a $260 bond. Moody’s home is in Bartlett Washington County.

Marle Moody Modoc Hedges Husmane A. C. Roach Miss Moody John Dance Bartlett Washington County

Telegraphers Seek Higher Pay From Chesapeake & Ohio

Cincinnati January 21 telegraphers of the Chesapeake & Ohio allroad tax demanded higher hourly rates after a division conference. The demand will be submitted formally to railroad management in Richmond Virginia this week, says J J Robbs secretary of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers.

Cincinnati Chesapeake & Ohio Richmond J. J. Robbs Order of Railroad

Poor Relation of Coal Becomes Popular in Germany May Enter U.S.

A National Geographic Society bulletin explains German stoves use briquet coal or lignite briquets called grudekoks. The coal bricks fit in a chest stove with sugar scoops, drawers, ovens, a water heater, and an insulated case. U.S. import potential grows as experiments by the U.S. Bureau of Mines show briquet technology may enter the market.

Germany Washington, D. C National Geographic Society Grudekoks United States King Coal Lehigh Valley Appalachiins Middle West West South Coal Society South Dakota North Dakota Montana Texas Mississippi Arkansas Alabama America United States Bureau of Mines Grand Forks

Three Days Cough Signal Warns of Danger

A medical advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for chronic coughs and colds. It claims twofold action to soothe inflamed membranes and kill germs, with creosote as the active ingredient and a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved when used as directed.

Cruggist Creomulsion Co Atlanta_Ga Adg

Briquet Industry Advances in Germany Amid Stone Shortage

The article notes Germany faces a stone scarcity and reports the briquet industry has reached a high stage of development as an alternative fuel source. It contrasts with other nations where natural stone is more plentiful.

Germany

Salary cuts approved for Bucyrus city posts

Bucyrus Ohio January 21 city council reduced the salary of the city service director from 1749 to 1599 per year and cut the city engineer's pay from 1500 to an annual 200 for office work plus a variable outside activity rate.

Bucyrus Chas. S’. Picking

Powers of board taken by city council leaves duties light

Leftance Ohio January 21. Attorney Richard H. Sutphen resigned from the board of sinking fund trustees saying disregard by the former city council of retrenchment suggestions reduced board duties to signing checks. He aligned with Mayor Sedwin A. Latty on policies.

Leftance Sinking Fund Trustees Richard H. Sutphen Sedwin A. Latty

Bretton resigns deputy state auditor for new insurance post

C. KE Bretton of Columbus resigns as deputy state auditor to take the role of secretary and director at the Federal Insurance Co of Cincinnati, recently elected to the board.

Columbus, O.—C Bretton Federal Ansurance Co Cincinnati

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