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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
3
James Knight and Mrs Lei hosted members of the Tatting club for a dinner last evening at Newtons. After a delicious two course meal they moved to the Krieg ie nearby where sewing was enjoyed for the rest of the evening.
The Woman's Bible class will be entertained Friday evening by Mrs H D Krieg on Fayette street. A good attendance is desired.
William Gross of Cincinnati will fill the pulpit at the Presbyterian church both morning and evening next Sunday on trial. He is a young married pastor with one son, currently at the Third Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati. The church urges all members to hear him at least once as a favorable reception could lead to a call.
A regular gathering is set for Friday night at 7 o'clock with emphasis on high attendance due to important business on the agenda.
The Central school at Fort street will host a second lesson for night school students taught by Miss Deer. Women will meet at the Y and Men Whitmore will instruct them. Classes are free and expected to draw many attendees for ice-related instruction.
Funeral services are planned for Mrs. Catherine Mills tomorrow at 2 PM at her daughter Mrs. Vern Bennett’s home on Pleasantview Avenue. The obituary notes the gathering will be held at the Bennett residence.
John Barstow who lost both feet in a Tuesday night Nelsonville rail yard accident died yesterday morning in a Columbus hospital. A veteran railroad man and family man, he leaves a wife and several children. The body will be brought to Nelsonville today.
The Yellow Dogs will meet in conclave Friday evening where several ambitious candidates will be initiated into the order's mysteries.
City officials warn that residents waste thousands of gallons by leaving air hydrants open during cold nights. A fat reservoir on the hill top was fully emptied one night recently. Violators will face severe penalties.
Dry Officer Dana Nash and son Troy busted a liquor ring Tuesday night starting in New Floodwood. They arrested Charlies Branon with two gallons of whisky in a Ford, plus Gerrold Tucker and Floyd Andrews, the car owner and buyer. In Gloucester they were fined. Branon 600 dollars, Tucker 200, Andrews 400, all plus costs. James Hough held for 500 gallons of mash, fined 500 dollars. One night’s work totaled 1700 dollars and costs.
Cleve Halett paid a $26 fine plus costs before Mayor Lax for intoxication. William Courtney of Deanville was fined $25 and costs for carrying a concealed weapon.
A large monument has been erected in Nye Cemetery Chauncey at the grave of Mrs Christine Lou Nye wife of Dr Don Carlos Nye of Beaunos Ayers Argentine South America. Mrs Nye died in South America and her remains were brought back to Chauncey for burial. John Donaldson a former resident is in a Steubenville hospital after serious injuries in a recent mine accident.
The Number 71 Smart's mine on Bailey Run resumed operations this morning after several months of idleness. The mine employs a considerable workforce in Chauncey and Bailey Run.
Mr. George Wetzel formerly of Wellston and resident at Chauncey was moved yesterday to the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Co C Downard at Wellston due to long pneumonia illness. The physician advised transfer for better care as his condition did not improve.
Mrs John Shafer hosted the Loyal Women Bible Class with Mrs Arthur Swart presiding over business and leading the lesson. Visitors included Mrs Channell Matheny Mrs Robert Noble The Plains and Mrs Elmer W Bineman Athens. Engagements and illnesses marked the week with several local visits and recoveries reported.
Dr and Mrs Lindley V Sprague visited Athens on Wednesday with local residents noting their stay and activities in the city.
Victims in the state school laws drive were William Deal of Jacksonville and William Hill of Bern township. Each pleaded guilty to keeping sons out of school without cause, fined five dollars plus costs, with fines suspended. William Martin’s case for cruelty to animals was withdrawn due to jurisdiction.
Premier Venizelos told the national assembly that a royal regime is no longer necessary in Greece and proposed a plebiscite to determine its future. The statement signals a shift away from monarchy and toward a public vote on Greece’s constitutional path.
A note urges immediate medical consultation for colds and recommends Bulgarian Herb Tea as a remedy. It advises a coupful hot at bedtime with lemon juice to stimulate circulation, warm the blood, and flush perceived poisons from the bowels.
The Poston estate pays 23,381.97 in inheritance taxes after a 1,759.93 discount for early payment. Distribution totals include Athens city 22,765.13, Ward township 459.29, Nelsonville 93.41, Trimble township 27.48, and York township 36.26, with half of the share allocated to the state.
Dr. A C Bachmeyer of Cincinnati General Hospital and Modern Hospital will address Elyria Memorial Hospital Co at the annual meeting and banquet on January 25.
A notice for Columbus Vest No 89 outlines a repruial meeting and installation of officers plus collection of dues for 1024. The event is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p m January 26.
C W Thornton of 1047 S Market St Akron reports his long stomach troubles, headaches and dizziness eased after taking Taniae. He says he gained weight, improved sleep and energy, and now recommends Tanlac and its vegetable pills, noting extensive sales.
At a recent meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans officers were installed for the year Mrs. Charles Sheets served as installing officer A picnic supper followed the session Inducted were Mrs Dora Mack past president Mrs Susie Napp president Mrs Mary Adams vice president Mrs Catherine Braddock treasurer Mrs Cora Graham secretary Mrs Ida Sheets chaplain Mrs Mary Tipton guide Mrs Lulu Cook assistant guide Mrs Clarice Muffman color guards Mrs Reta Hutchison inside guard Mrs Racheal Petrie outside guard Mrs Maude Barnes patriotic instructor Mrs Lucy Lecrone press correspondent Mrs Jennie Timberlake musician Charles Sheets judge advocate The slogan for each meeting urges attendance and good service This marks the second year he has been elected district lecturer for the Masonic district.
Rev J W Blair will deliver a Sunday evening sermon at the First Methodist church titled What is the Matter With Logan The preacher known for truth seeking will focus on moral standards and good government urging community support to gather facts for the address.
Residents of Hocking County are invited to attend a meeting of the Ohio Beekeepers Association in Columbia on February 7 during Farmers Weeks at Ohio State University. A strong program is promised and several county members plan to be present.
Mrs. A T Spears is recovering from double pneumonia after several weeks confinement to bed at her West Second street home. Her condition has improved enough to receive visitors. Her daughter Mrs. A G Sellers of Junction City is visiting. The item notes moves and visits of local residents and relatives including Mr and Mrs Willard Sprankle in a new Mountain Street home and Mr and Mrs Carl Fram visiting from West Virginia with Mrs Harper on West Main Street.
Inspector Rolland Bright and Lloyd A. Mount visited Rushville Tuesday evening for the annual district inspection of the Mason lodge. Attendees included Masons from New Lexington Thornville Bremen and nearby lodges marking the first inspection of the year in the district.
An article cites Maurice de Vaieft of Paris Midi praising Paris Boulevards for their chic street beauty and notes New York on Broadway rivaling Paris in summer fashion. It highlights transparent blouses, shorter skirts, and laundry budgets as factors in American street style versus Paris. The piece contrasts elegance and sportiness of Venus with Dianas on the other side.
Regular session notes absence of Councillors Angie and Petty while a street cleaning resolution and a $72000 Midland Place bond ordinance fail for lack of quorum. Service Director Iles proposes a per diem city engineer to cut costs as the service fund shows a $3600 deficit, to be covered by next tax levy. He cites savings for taxpayers and suggests a gasoline tank at the city building under the weigh master for accountability.
The fragment notes a 1928 vital statistics summary. It references demographic data, birth and death figures, and population indicators from a municipal or state record. Specific names, dates, or locations are not clearly readable in the provided text.
The 1923 report records 720 communicable disease cases across 14 districts led by Laurent Logan. There were 202 deaths, 98 from preventable diseases, with infant mortality high in some areas. Births reached four, a county birth rate of 25.6 amid reporting improvements. The text ends with a boxing aside about Dempsey.
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