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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
6
Elyria January 26 county commissioners voted not to re-appraise personal property as no one favored the plan. They delayed re-appraisal until the legislature orders statewide action, letting the county stand apart for now.
A Spanish warship attacks Barbados and enslaves Englishmen led by Blood. Blood and allies seize the ship, Don Diego is captured and later proves false while Peter Blood maneuvers to save crew and spoils. Espinosa and Don Estaban appear as ties to a broader rescue. Continued in Our Next Issue.
In the ward room Blood orders the middle chaser hauled back and the Spanish prisoners brought to him. Don Diego is lashed to the cannon mouth as a crowd gathers, and a son begs his father while Blood declares no death for the prisoner.
A fragment describes a scene of a prisoner or captive ranting at an opposing figure with curses and insults. The language is harsh and the confrontation appears to be part of a larger narrative about punishment or coercion. Specific names or places are not provided in the readable text.
In a tense exchange aboard the Cinco Llagas, Don Esteban agrees to a mission to convey a message to Don Diego de Aspinosa while the two ships keep their distance. A fragile standoff persists as a battle avoided plan hinges on a risky boating envoy.
Grandmother kept her hair dark and glossy with Sage Tea and Sulphur brew. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, purchased at drug stores, darkens naturally and evenly, fading gray by morning after brushing through strands. It is a low cost, easy-to-use method touted by a downtown druggist.
A persistent report from Dublin says Mrs. Richard Croker widow of the New York Tammany leader will marry P. J. Freld who trained Croker’s race horses. Richard Croker died last year and his sons contested his will Croker left his estate to his second wife who was about half his age.
Police raided Niles in recent weeks destroying more than five hundred gallons of wine and whiskey dumped into city sewers. Officers confiscated thousands of dollars worth of stills coils and other bootleggers gear during liquor raids.
Connorville police report a 9 year old boy named Frank Poleto found dead after falling into a partially buried barrel of water used by a gardener near his home. The incident occurred in January in Connorville, Ohio.
An ad extols St Jacobs Oil as fast relief for lumbago, sciatica, rheumatism and sprains. It promises instant reduction of soreness and stiffness after rubbing on the back and promotes trials from the druggist. The product is claimed harmless and non irritating to the skin.
Special Dry Officer Dana Nash with H A Lines raided a Nelsonville Bone Hollow shanty. four men Denver Merz Robert Ossman Robert Barron and William Sharp were arrested with 12 decks of cards seized. They pleaded not guilty but then guilty when facing county jail. fined 5 dollars plus costs totaling 22.50 each, paid or arranged.
Mrs. Alice Gobert, a Columbus resident, attempted suicide by leaping 40 feet from the Greenlawn Avenue bridge into the Scioto River Thursday. She departed Mercy Hospital after rescue by responders despite medical opposition to the act.
A home made mixture advertised as a fast cure for chest colds and catarrh. The recipe uses Parmint double strength with sugar and hot water to make a half pint, promised to soothe and heal the nasal membrane and relieve thick mucous membranes quickly.
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company announces its goal to continue earning customer approval through satisfactory service. Based in Columbus at 22 West Gay Street, it reports resources over 23.5 million dollars and a reserve fund above 718 thousand dollars with five percent paid on time deposits.
In Newark Ohio on January 25 the Ku Klux Klan conducted its first local funeral service for Herman Mercer. Twelve Klansmen in full regalia participated, marching in a fiery cross formation after Masonic rites and then departed.
January 26 formal charges state that diplomatic liquor is diverted into bootleg channels from foreign embassies and legations in Washington. Secretary Mellon communicated the charges to the State Department.
In Xenia Mrs Mary Matthews widow of Elias Matthews the police officer killed last month is to receive 5000 from the state compensation fund under an agreement announced today. The payment honors the slain officer who died after being shot in the line of duty.
Rome January 26 through Radio the foreign affairs committee of the chamber of deputies has reported the Washington conference treaty for limitation of naval armaments. It is understood the measure will be ratified without serious opposition when the chamber convenes next month.
A government and university tested oil lamp reportedly outshines gas and electricity with a clean odorless smoke free operation. Inventor F E Johnson of Chicago offers free trials and agency options promising 250 to 400 dollars monthly with no prior experience or money needed.
Fire of undetermined origin partially destroyed the south shops of the Hadfield Penfield Steel Co in Bucyrus Ohio this morning. Loss estimated at 160000 dollars and about three hundred men are temporarily idle as a result.
A blaze at the Carnegie library of William Jewel College in Liberty Missouri caused about 60,000 in damage due to defective wiring. Hundreds of reference books and texts were destroyed.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Hochevar celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home in Bridgeport they were married in Austria and observed with family and friends.
Population growth in Shadyside prompts the village to issue bonds to enlarge the waterworks as the rising population overtaxes the current plant.
Cleveland Railway Co announces fare reductions starting March 1 with a five cent fare plus transfers replacing the current five cent fare and penny transfer fee. The change funds the interest reserve under the Taylor grant while eleven tickets sell for 50 cents.
Reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4 PM. Sunday service 10 45 AM with subject Truth and John 1 17 Golden Text. Sunday school 9 30 AM. Wednesday meeting 7 PM. You are invited to attend. First Baptist Church Homer C Smith Pastor. Sunday school 9 AM and Morning worship 10 30 AM. Young Peoples meeting 6 PM.
South Canaan Baptist Church announces Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 1 30 P M and preaching service at 2 30 P M for worshipers and members.
Frederick Brown pastor leads Sunday school at 9 15 AM with sermon The Impatient Man at Loutha Mo Junior League 1 30 PM Epworth League 6 PM Strangelistic service 7 PM Dr Evans to conduct second quarterly conference Monday Prayer service Wednesday at Mrs G W Cooley home not church Public invited to all services Preaching at Factory M E on Sunday Jan 28 9 AM and Clarks Chapel M E at 2 PM Jan 28
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and 6 00 evening Christian Endeavor. L W Spayd will speak in the morning on The Worlds Need of Christ and in the evening he will review the story of Jonah and the Whale.
State and Carpenter streets. Rev. A H Marshall Rector. Church school 9 30 A M. Morning prayer and sermon 0 30 AS.
The schedule lists services on January 28 with Stewart at 10 30 A M Naa England at 2 00 P M Guysville at 6 30 P M and Stewart at 7 30 P M.
Daniel McGurk serves as pastor with Sunday school at 9:00 and morning worship at 10:30. Dr. Thomas Hare of the Anti Saloon League gives the address. Epworth League meets at 6:00 followed by a living service at 7:00 and a sermon.
Abbott Y. Wilcox leads Bible study at 9:00 with morning worship at 16:30. The sermon, titled Science Evolution Theology, discusses the rightful aims of the young people gathering at 18:00.
Clark E. Williams will lead the service with an 7:00 evening worship and a sermon titled Conversion.
Regular meeting of Columbus Golden Post G A R set for 1 p m Saturday January 1 to install officers at the post hall.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is advertised as the ideal remedy for constipation in the elderly. The product blends Egyptian senna and pepsin with pleasant aromatics, claiming gentle effect without cramps and avoiding harsh salts or powders.
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