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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1921

Page

3

Red Pepper Rub Eases Rheumatic Aches Quickly

An old advertisement claims Bowles Red Pepper Rub heats the sore joint with concentrated pepper heat. It says relief comes within three minutes, reducing pain and soreness and making movement easier.

Birthday Party for Mrs. Delia Lewis in ersonville

Friends gathered at 356 Adams street to surprise Mrs. Delia Lewis on her birthday. Music games and a late hour of lunch followed the visiting and gifts she received during the celebration.

Delia Lewis Adams Street

Small Presbyterian Church Raises Near $3000 in Revival Gifts

The small local Presbyterian church reports nearly 3000 dollars raised in revival gifts over three weeks. Free will offerings totaled 8085.03 to Rev and Mrs Dunlop, about 1700 for starving Europe children, 160 for revival expenses, and 50 to the janitor. W. L. Hudson chaired the finance committee for these efforts.

Presbyterian

Dunlop family heads to Pittsburgh for special services

Rev and Mrs Harry Dunlop departed Tuesday noon for Pittsburgh Ohio to lead special services. A large crowd saw them off at the station and they sang as the train pulled away. John Brillhart of Napoleon Ohio visits his son Rev Brillhart. F B Brillhart returns to Napoleon after visiting his brother Rev Brillhart.

Harry Dunlop Pittsburgh John Brillhart Napoleon, O Rev Brillhart F. B. Brillhart Napoleon

Attending Auto Show in Columbus

Cash Stratton and Donald Shafer attend the auto show in Columbus, presenting their interest in new vehicles and industry trends.

Cash Stratton Donald Shafer Columbus

Aged Man James Wade Dies at Goose Run

An 83 year old man James Frances Wade died at his Goose Run home yesterday. No funeral arrangements have been made. He was the father of Mrs. Cheeseman and grandfather of Mrs. Sam Taylor of the city.

James Frances Wade Goose Run Cheeseman Sam Taylor

Well Known Buchtel Woman Mrs Brise Gilmore Dies

Mrs Brise Gilmore aged 80 a longtime Buchtel resident died yesterday at her home. She was a devoted member of the local Christian church and a former member of the W R C noted for charitable work and kindness to others.

Buchtel Brise Gilmore Uchtel

Royal Arch degree convocation at St Bernard Chapter

A notice announces a special convocation of St Bernard Chapter Friday at seven o clock to confer the Royal Arch degree. Ed C Cooley and Ivan Kinney urge a large attendance. Also Oakley sermons tonight at the Christian church address My Spirit Will Not Always Strive With Man. Oakley will be present two more nights with many confessions expected as the aim is winning souls for Christ and training for service.

St. Bernard Chapter Royal Arch Oakley The Christian Church Christ

Were You There Forty Years Ago At Last Night's Meeting

A fragment recalls a past event from a local meeting last night with hints of memory and turnout. The item notes community figures were present and the mood described as reflective and historic in tone.

Revival at International Holiness Church Sparks Spirited Services

The revival continued with lively singing a hallelujah march cornetists leading the procession and praises in order. New recruits arrived including Rev and Mrs Rassman returning missionaries from India with Rev Rassman noted for cornet playing. A soprano and tenor duet and a cornet solo enlivened the gathering as Rev Brown delivered a strong sermon. A score responded to the altar call.

International Holiness Church Rassman India Rev. Brown

Wisconsin police probe hinted murder in Lawrence case

In Madison authorities report Oren Lunden may tie to the suspected murder of Richard Scott Lawrence a miner. The missing fortune of 200000 linked to his death fuels claims of a substitution of a second body. Lunden recounted a nighttime sighting near Yahara river with a girl and a passing hearse, a detail police deem potentially identifying Lawrence.

Madison Wis Oren Lunden Richard Scott Lawrence Landen Yahara Midnig Lawrence

Ford official resigns from five European Ford firms

Warren G. Anderson, director and chief of Ford Motor Company operations in Europe with offices in London and Paris, tendered his resignation from all five Ford companies in Europe. He served 16 years, beginning as a Chicago area manager before moving to Europe two years ago. The notice was left with Edsel Ford with no reason given.

Detroit Mich Ford Moto Company Warren G. Anderson Ford Motor Company Europe London Paris Anderson Edsel Ford Chicago

Revival Meetings at Church of God on Hocking Street

A series of revival meetings will be held at the Church of God on Hocking Street from February 1 to 18. Miss Alice Sprague of Allegan Michigan will conduct services each evening at seven and at ten on Sundays. Sprague has evangelistic experience across many states and New York City and invites all to attend for inspiring messages.

Church OF God Hocking Street Alice Sprague Allegan Michigan

Arrests in Athens on Murray City Marshal’s Orders

Sheriff Herb Parker and Night Officer J M Cady arrested John Hardos and Frank Hide in Athens Tuesday night per Murray City marshal’s directive. They surrendered the men to the marshal who had no charge against them.

Herb Parker J. M. Cady John Hardos Frank Athens Murray City Marshall

Chamber of Commerce Appoints Committees for Year

Nelsonville chamber outlines its 1927 committees across departments such as Organization, Membership, Publicity, Civic Affairs, Public Utilities, Good Roads, Agriculture, and Rural Relations. Dr. Welch becomes ex officio member. next meeting Feb 3 will consider city government reform.

C. E. Welch J. L. Murphy Isaac Warner Ed Dean Dr. Rhodes Will Hall de Wilson Wm. Coakley W. B. Evans Leonard Cooley Geo. Johnson Chas. Preston A. G. Cotton Clarence Washburn Jas. Francis Geo. Dille Carl Jewett Dr. Cann Dr. Johnson Dr. Hill J. L H. H.ller Ed C. Cooley Frank S. Benson J. J. Pritchard Albert Mechem C. E. Campbell G. Cotton Harry Edington C. G. Shepard Clarence Backus Department of Civic Affairs J. C. Baird C. C. Sharp W. H. Parks Burns LeFever J. L. Jack Walter Wolf Chas. Stover John Zeller L. R. Kelch Julius Fischer Ralph Parks Cecil Shafer Wm. Hall Frank Patton L. J. Eberle Vern H. Vorkes Dept. of Agricultural Affairs N. Hill Good Roads Division M. P. Ohlinger Dr. Pritchard Geo. E. Johnson Tedrow C. D. Shafer C. L. Stout Fred Beasley Joe B. Davis Tom Wilson Miller Wilson Ed Evans C. E. Washburn Chamber of Commerce

Warmer Day Ahead Predicted For Friday

The thermometer read fourteen above zero at seven o'clock Thursday morning. It notes a slight cooling trend in mornings, with a warmer and fair day forecast for Friday.

Need Two Tezy Solicitors In Glouster Mine Trouble

Two tele solicitors able to earn eight dollars daily seek work at Bridge's Restaurant from seven to eight in the morning. In Glouster Ohio miner unrest continues. mine 256 idle all week and workers have not received return-to-work orders. The mine committee awaits directions from George S. Jones of Ohio Collieries Co after a letter from miners' state president Lee Hall. no new instructions have been issued.

Geo. S. Jones Ohio Collieries Co Lee Hall Hall Jones

Labor Opposes Ohio State Trooper Bill At Hearing

Organized labor fights a bill queuing state troopers for labor disputes as Fred Hemsley and Vern Mills travel to Columbus to testify against it. Supporters cite robbery waves. opponents warn of labor unrest if law enacted. Also notes Akron visit by Mrs Sweeney and family and Mrs Brunton’s appendicitis operation in Columbus with family.

Ohio Organized Labor Fred Hemsley Vern Mills Jacksonville Columbus

Local Families Return to Newcastle After Visit

Chas Jasper and his mother Mrs Lillie Jasper have returned to Newcastle Pennsylvania after spending several days in the city A meeting of the Sunday Creek Valley Good Roads Association is set for Friday evening at 7 o clock in the mayor s office All interested in improving valley roads are invited to attend

Chas, Jasper Mrs. Lillie Jasper Newcastle Sunday Creek Valley Good Roads Association Valley

Wedding Guests Gather for Bowers-Rice Ceremony

Mrs G B Yoautz and Miss Mary McManus of Lancaster attended the Bowers Rice wedding in Columbus. Mrs A B Bobo hosted the Mother’s Club which featured a short business meeting and a luncheon. Members present included Mrs Wilbur Balderson Mrs Emmett Eddy Mrs Everett Eddy and others.

Iva Shires Duquoin Ill Columbus G. B. Yoautz Mary McManus Lancaster A. B. Bobo Cherry Street Frank Clark Glouster W. A. Sayre Harry Sayre Trimble Wilbur Balderson Emmett Eddy Everett Eddy

Carthage seeks higher court in school funds dispute

Fred Cornwell Athens county auditor was served a writ of mandamus over paying Dinsmore a December salary of 108 dollars or showing cause why not. Carthage township’s third try for a three mill levy to fund schools is in court of appeals. Lee township also faces financial strain after voting down the levy and borrowing funds while awaiting state aid.

Fred Cornwell Athens County State of Ohio Samuel Dinsmore Dinsmore Court of Appeals Carthage Cornwell Supreme Court Lee Township Lee Carthage A Net Iit Conmi

Mentho Sulphur Clears Rough or Red Skin Fast

A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur for breaking out skin conditions including eczema, rash, pimples and ringworm. Its germ destroying action soothes irritation and heals eruptions quickly, reducing embarrassment. use as a cold cream-like treatment from any reputable druggist.

Dempsey Carpentier Title Fight May Move to Canada

Tex Rickard, promoter of the $500000 bout, meets with C. F. Graham and F. O. Goodspeed of Eastern Canada Securities Ltd to decide if the Dempsey Carpentier world boxing title fight will be held in Canada, with Montreal as a potential venue.

New York Canada Tex Rickard C. F. Graham F. O. Goodspeed Eastern Canada Securities, Ltd Montreal

Shocks Felt, But No Explosions Reported in Northeast Plants

Authorities in Philadelphia report mysterious shocks felt last night but say no powder plant in New Jersey or Delaware experienced an explosion. Investigators continue to check factories for any cause or pattern amid widespread unverified sightings.

Phildelphia, Pa New Jersey Delaware

Plague Called Soldier Disaster Strikes North China

Amid famine in North China a new plague known as the soldier disaster spreads as outlaw bands in conflicting army uniforms live off the land. A Chinese missionary likens their arrival to a swarm of locusts while aid efforts struggle to cope with the devastation. A separate note mentions a six foot screw jack lifting loads of 74 tons.

Hankow China

Doctors puzzled by changing the color of the mus

Physicians in Frankfort Indiana report confusion over a medical case as color changes in a murky patient muscle or tissue mystery prompt questions about diagnosis and treatment. The brief dispatch hints at unusual symptoms prompting local doctors to seek guidance.

Frankfort Ind

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Ersonville Presbyterians Royal Arch Masons C. Cooley H. P Ivan Kinney Sec Ford Company Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Postum Cereal Co.Inc Bridge's R. Flusher Charles Sweeney Akron Robert Brunton O. E. Chevalier H. F. Kittle Ohio Retail Lumbermans Deshler Conference ON Today Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio John Mc Stratton’s Cash Store U.S. Army & Navy Elsonville U. S Nelsonville Topp U. S. Army Munson U.S. Army U.S Union Allsaki U.S. A U. 8S. Army Loggins War Department Libby's Armour’s, Wilson & Co U. S. Army and Navy Store Columbus Street Nelsonville, O
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