German Customs Chief Held by French Forces
Jan 22 Hold Customs Chief Mayence reports the director general of German customs was arrested today by French military authorities.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1923
Page
5
Jan 22 Hold Customs Chief Mayence reports the director general of German customs was arrested today by French military authorities.
Elyria dated January 22 reports Police Chief J. Stankard notifying the city council that the police station is repurposed, while the council grants their committee room to the chief. He then presents cigars to the men councilors and candy to the two women members.
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a remedy for skin troubles including pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm. It claims a 35c bottle and a $1 extra large bottle available at drug stores with simple easy application and dependable antiseptic action.
The Daughters of the American Revolution Athens Nabby Lee Ames chapter marked its twentieth anniversary on Saturday January 20 at 31 South College Street hosted by Regent Ada O Bleness. Charter members Julia Norton Grace Biddle were present. several others sent greetings from Cincinnati Ocala Mt. Washington and surrounding areas.
A Saturday night gala at the Country club hosted by Mrs Mea chum R Blumenberg honored Miss Gladys Torbert of Washington DC and Miss Grace McKee the bride-elect. A music filled program preceded a 10 30 buffet in a maltese cross table centerpiece with Killarney roses. Guests included numerous named locals and visiting friends.
Mrs A Sprague reports her niece Miss Augusta True of McConnelsville has sailed from New York today on Nark's tourist cruise around the world. Miss True has appeared in Shakespearean plays at Ohio University in Athens on several occasions.
Miss Frances Cooksey spent the weekend visiting Miss Irene Gross in Parkersburg West Virginia.
President and Mrs. EF. B. Bryan received word Sunday that Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Sater of East Orange New Jersey welcomed a daughter. Mrs. Sater was formerly Miss Helen Bryan daughter of the President and Mrs. Bryan.
Miss Gladys Torbert of Washington D C arrives in Athens and will stay ten days as a guest of her aunt Mrs Meachum R Blumenberg at Hotel Berry.
The White Shrine will convene this evening at seven o'clock. Members will gather for the regular session and discuss upcoming charity events and community service plans.
Carolina Lazgiari performs at the Women’s Music Club in the college auditorium tonight starting at 7 30 PM. The concert welcomes attendees to an evening of vocal and piano pieces.
Benedict Crowell of Cleveland former assistant secretary of war appeared in district supreme court and entered a formal not guilty plea to the indictment against him and seven other wartime officials. He denied profiting any money in the construction of war cantonments worth millions.
Courthouse Bastrop La Jan 22 state authorities opened a formal inquiry into the disappearance of Harold I Teegerstrom a key witness in the hooded mob investigation. A dozen witnesses including family members testified about Teegerstroms whereabouts or fate.
Lima city commissioners approved resolutions and ordinances paving nine streets as part of the street improvement program. The action marks another step toward completing the citywide paving project.
A winter resort signals wood may be the final resource to meet construction or heating needs amid shortages. Officials weigh options as winter pressures mount and alternative materials prove scarce. Local leaders emphasize practicality and safety in decision making.
Davenport Iowa physician Dr. W Coffee announces a treatment that healed his catarrh deafness and head noises after years of suffering. He claims others were cured and will mail a 10 day free supply to any reader who writes with name and address.
David Conway of Mark Tube Works near White Cottage, eight miles south, was killed this morning when his car skidded and overturned on the road. His body was found beneath the automobile. no witness to the accident.
Wheeling Public Service Co plans to apply tonight to the city council for a franchise to run bus lines to the eastern and northern city areas replacing street car service.
Wellsburg West Virginia January 22 Steve Tyukody of Avella Pennsylvania will be placed on trial here tomorrow for conspiracy the seventh trial growing out of the Cliftonville mine strike battle last summer John Kaminski 19 of Avella was convicted Saturday of conspiracy and will seek a new trial Thursday
W. J. Harahan president of the C. and O. railway told the interstate commerce commission that his line would benefit if Van Sweringen interests could become directors of it and its subsidiaries. He said C. and C. connections cannot handle coal offered for shipment and Nickel Plate, the NY Chicago and St. Louis line, could assist.
In St Clairsville Ohio a lemon measuring 12 inches along the length and 1014 inches in circumference grew on the tree in Miss Martha Vaughns orchard.
Gary Indiana Mayor Roswell O Johnson and Lake County Sheriff William H Olds were among 75 county and city officials arrested on indictments charging complicity in a large conspiracy to violate the Prohibition laws. U S marshals executed warrants in a midday roundup.
Readers receive guidance on wedding presents noting that invites warrant gifts though not mandatory. The ideal gift is attractive and useful within the giver's means, with checks or gold money considered acceptable though debated. Two months before the wedding is an appropriate time for close friends to send gifts.
A 12 year old girl Francis Jones daughter of a wealthy farmer was killed and three other children injured when a school truck carrying 20 pupils veered toward a boulevard near here and crashed into a ditch today. The incident occurred in West Century California.
Edward Krenn, described as a young Swiss fiance of Edith Rocke feller McCormick, was arrested in Chicago today on a traffic law violation. Officers used a warrant and a club to enter his hotel suite before he would speak, refusing to confirm his marital status.
Cleveland grocer Joseph Assad faced contempt charges in municipal court for not paying a $200 liquor-law fine. He offered to sell any one of his five children for a sum sufficient to satisfy the judgment, prompting a court inquiry.
Glenrock Wyoming reports instability as six different men have served as City Marshal in the past six months. The rapid turnover highlights ongoing leadership challenges in the town's law enforcement role.
In Pittsburgh on January 22 three men Raymond Miller Robert Robinson and Penny Wilson were severely injured when a two story building on 25th street collapsed at noon. Police and firemen dig frantically for three other men unaccounted for and believed buried in the debris.
London reports actress Diana Manners has her eyebrows completely shaved to portray Queen Elizabeth in a forthcoming motion picture. The change suits the royal role as filming proceeds in the capital.
Quick relief from constipation touted by Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. A physician for 17 years, he replaces calomel with a vegetable laxative that gently prompts normal bowel and liver function. No griping, sugar coated olive colored tabs, 15c or 30c, taken at bedtime.
Toledo grain prices show cash wheat at 1.34 to 1.36, corn 80 to 81 1/2, oats 49 1/2 to 50 1/2, rye 8 1/2, clover seed 13.50 for Jan Feb and March, alike 10.75 to 11.00 for Feb and March, timothy 3.80 new and 8.35 old with March at 3.50.
A report notes several men who despise women are attacked by a woman described as a member of the same species. Details on location and motive are sparse in the fragment.
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