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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
3
Bartin received a fine for disturbing the peace and another for possession of liquor. The incidents occurred Thursday under the authority of Mayor Lax, with costs and penalties totaling two separate fines.
Sunday school at 9 a.m. and preaching dedicational at 10 30 a.m. Class meeting at 2 p.m. preaching at 7 p.m. Pray and come. CHAS H JOHNSON Pastor.
Announcement lists Oo J Howearth as pastor at a new church with 9:30am Sunday school and 11:30am service, revival events at 7pm led by Rev Gaddis from Indiana, and singing by the Sisters of Berne Indiana. Sandholtz also noted with 9:30am Sunday school and multiple services.
The page lists a day school start, church services at 3 30 a m and 7 00 p m, sermons by Rev Abbott and Pastor George F E Tifft, and a funeral for John W Barstow. It mentions social visits, births, Ku Klux Klan meeting, and church activities with Epworth League events and choir practice.
Mr and Mrs O J Howearth arrive from Me ur to assume the pastorate at the Christian church. They stay with friends at 121 Mill Street while settling in.
At M Day Morning and Long Service the Presbyterians heard Rev William Gross of North Mr Grose will be here He has been very highly intended full of pep and a worker among the young Clifford Kelly and daughter have returned to their home Iseyville after spending a few days here as guests of Mrs Starkey
The Christian church filled with friends and relatives on Wednesday afternoon for the funeral service of Mrs Nora Bennett. O J Howearth led the service and paid tribute noting her devoted work, fine neighborly kindness, and wide circle of friends. A wealth of flowers accompanied the memory as she was laid to rest at Green cemetery.
Funeral services for John Berfiged 86 will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at Chris Church by Rev. Earth. He leaves a widow three sons and several daughters. The family, including Mrs. PD J Wallace and Mrs Mabel Smith, traveled to Co s Thursday and spent time there.
A man tormented by years of stomach trouble and near death found relief with Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He reports severe pain and collapse but notes one dose alleviated symptoms, claiming the medicine touches him and promises a refund if not satisfied. The ad cites The Drug Co. Athens Gem Macy Nelsonville and druggists nationwide.
Oklahoma City January 25 The Oklahoma senate prepared to vote on a resolution urging the U S senate to investigate leases granted by former Interior Secretary Fall to the Eagle Picker Lead Co The lease reportedly cost 25000 dollars far below competing bids and covered zinc and lead on Quapaw Indian reservation land.
Mabel Normand film star will address Chicago clubwomen on her shooting incident with Courtland Dines after she fully recovers. A letter from her secretary was sent to Mrs. Sophia De Lavan Cowles, president of the Chicago Woman's Chamber of Commerce, confirming the appearance. Proposals had urged banning Normand’s films over New Year party disclosures.
Chauncey city residents attended a Wednesday meeting in the Chauncey high school auditorium. Board of Education members led by Professor McVay announced regular night classes for electricians and mining to meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings. A debating society will be organized and the board conducted a thorough investigation of trouble at the high school.
The Christian church at Millfield hosted relatives and friends for the funeral of Mrs Mary Wolfe Howard who died at 95. Burial followed in Chauncey cemetery with Undertaker Andrews in charge. A widow of Peter Howard, she was a pioneer settler in the Sunday Creek valley and lived many years on the Oregon Ridge homestead.
Chauncey talent presents an entertainment at the Morristown school building tonight. The event invites community members to attend and enjoy a program with various foods for sale. Proceeds fund a new bell for the school. teachers Miss David and Mr. Baughman are from the city.
Mr Howard Hillyer departed yesterday for Huntington West Virginia and will proceed from that city to Williamson West Virginia.
Mrs. Amanda Fornwalt and her son John of New Castle Pennsylvania came here due to the death of her mother Mrs. Mary W. Howard. Mr. Fornwalt departed for home while his wife’s mother remains for a longer visit with her sisters Miss Helen Howard Mrs Elizabeth Knode and Mrs Milton Brookins at Millfield.
John Schoonover returns to Columbus after a short visit in Chauncey with Mrs. Etta Schoon and family.
Minnie Cochran aged 17, daughter of Grant Cochran of Toran formerly of this city, died yesterday at the Tubercular hospital in Columbus after TB illness. She had been at Chauncey county infirmary several months. Funeral planned for Saturday. she is survived by her father two brothers three sisters and an aunt and uncle in Chauncey.
The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church held a very profitable gathering featuring sales and donations to benefit church work.
The meeting at Mrs. Lafe Crosser's home on Lexington Avenue included a noon vegetable soup gathering with attendees listed. The report notes the funeral of Mrs. Mary Howard in Columbus attended by George Wolfe and updates on Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Kisor recovering from burns, and Mrs. Sedgewick visiting family before leaving for Nelsonville.
Rev. Graham of Chauncey preaches at 10 30 a m as Millfield Church hosts services Sunday with prayer at 1 a m Sunday school at 9 20 a m and evening sermon at 6 59 p m. Woman’s meeting at 2 p m. Revival remains active with seven at the altar last night.
Miss Lucy Cochran, clerk in Belmont county probate court, notes leap year marriage licenses are down. She compares to a year ago when licenses issued were three times higher and to 1920 leap year when they were twice as many, reflecting slower pace in 1924.
Wheeling West Virginia January 25 With a trial jury excused for two weeks many liquor conspiracy cases in the northern district of West Virginia hung fire as the prospect of prompt trials fades.
J P Morgan and Company announced purchase of a large block of Marland Oil Co stock, with a further option to buy an additional block. The deal, disclosed by Marland, involves substantial cash consideration and marks a major investment in the oil firm.
York township residents signed over 1200 petitions urging immigration law changes. The signer says the petitions were filed with the committee on immigration and that conditions will be presented after the committee determines the bill form for Congress.
Sunday school at 0:36 a m and a prayer and praise service at 10:30 a m are listed as the morning worship times.
Midland Pennsylvania January 25. George Thies 54 colored man jailed in Beaver County tied to the killing of James Crawford 27 shot through the heart in a dispute police call a fight for a woman's love.
President Coolidge signed a bill authorizing payments of 100 dollars to each Chippewa Indian in Minnesota to help through the winter. The plan contemplates total disbursement around 1.25 million dollars.
Beallsville unveils a new creamery formed by 115 farmers. Reports indicate the number of stock holders will rise as the venture expands.
The spirit of the old south filled the capitol rotunda in Washington during the General Robert E. Lee statue unveiling. Eleanor Hulburd wore fashion for 1861 and was among the Washington girls taking part in the ceremonies.
In Berlin a man jailed for 46 murders blames his second wife for sparking his crime career. The principal witness for the prosecution is his 12 year old stepson who says the prisoner taught him to emulate his violent acts.
Sir Esme Howard becomes Britain's ambassador to the United States and is noted as an accomplished linguist who speaks Arabic Persian Japanese Spanish and German.
An Adel reformatory fire saw a boy inmate risk his life to rescue two pet kittens. He received minor burns while the kittens survived unharmed.
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively agreed to eliminate taxes on soft drinks while drafting a new tax reduction bill. The move signals a broad overhaul of beverage taxation as part of fiscal reform efforts.
Columbus January 25 the state supreme court rejected the appeal of John Nelson colored of Springfield sentenced to die at the penitentiary February 1 after conviction for murdering his wife
Mrs. E. K. Craven, 50, a nurse in Weymouth England, continues her morning sea plunge despite snow and bitter winds. She spends about 30 minutes in the water daily while neighbors stay bundled indoors.
Nathan Lapatrick, aged 111, credits vinegar dabbed on the head, snuff, and a little whiskey for longevity. He recently played Santa to his great and great grandchildren on Christmas Day.
Columbus Ohio January 25 The highway department lacks half of the 8 million dollars required for maintenance and road repairs for the 1924 program officials said at the annual Good Roads Federation meeting Executive Secretary W A Alsdorf announced. The gathering considered numerous recommendations on highway construction and maintenance.
In Indianapolis on January 25, the United Mine Workers of America showed broadening political interest inspired by the English Labor party. They endorsed resolutions to prevent war and to create a Labor party in the United States, seeking cooperation with other labor groups.
Harry Milliron of Athens was found guilty in common pleas court on charges of possessing and selling intoxicating liquor. He filed a motion for a new trial Thursday afternoon after being arrested last Saturday by Sheriff Pete McKinley on affidavits filed in the court.
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri plans to announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president within 48 hours after arriving in Kansas City from Washington. Headquarters will be established in St. Louis with E. H. Glenn, Reed’s former campaign manager, in charge. Frank Farris reiterates support for William G. McAdoo.
John A. Qualey of Athens formerly of Columbus receives word his cousin J F Meade road foreman of engineers on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie was killed by a locomotive explosion at Aliquippa Pennsylvania in the middle of this week.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a superior kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming dramatic cures based on sworn statements and customer testimony. It offers sample bottles by post from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and notes large and medium bottles sold in drug stores.
A man identified as Guy Male, colored, was fined 200 dollars plus costs by Maver J. A Koons for selling intoxicating liquor and bound over to the grand jury on a related felony charge. The case follows a Wednesday seizure of a five gallon still and other liquor at Hale's farm on Albans road outside Athens. Dutch Rose of Athens paid 10 dollars and costs for drunkenness. Skid Carney is jailed on a similar charge. Elias Dartt and Dr KR Studer were fined 5 dollars for parking without lights.
A Moscow dispatch to The Evening News reports Russia will be led by a triumvirate of Leo Whamaney M Rykov and Tsurupa as joint presidents. They replace Lenin as president of the council of people's commissaries according to foreign affairs minister Tebitchrin.
A Columbus reader touts Dr. Pierce's Anurie tablets as curing kidney disorders bladder weakness and backache after a short course. The letter from Monford Hingle of 447 W Bish St urges readers to obtain Anuric from drug stores or contact Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo for trial packs and free medical advice.
Walter Baird at 19 Mound Street becomes manager of the Cotton grocery on Covert Street. He recently sold his stake in the Raker and Beird restaurant to former partner Mr Raker and took over the grocery on Wednesday.
A Franco Italian engineer rescues the mining prodigy Alfons Richard from obscurity and arranges his study in Italy under a renowned vocalist. The move aims to elevate Richards to the fame of Caruso Richards, with expectations he can reach high tones with ease.
A Marion Indiana man recounts 16 years of constipation and 5 surgeries before Kellogg's Bran brought permanent relief. He cites regular morning and evening bowel movements after starting the bran, endorsing its use with meals and in recipes.
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