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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1924
Page
3
Obituary note reports Elsonville resident Pather's death. Mrs. Will Dawson Ina Pantine and others attended a Friday night gathering with local officials. The BB. A. party honored retiring members James Bland and Mrs. John Briggs with silver spoons. About 15 attendees from Chaun attended the event.
William Gross, a 29 year old Civil War veteran and former candidate for a Presbyterian pastorate, returns home to Cincinnati after several days in Nel sen. He previously served as pastor of the 3rd Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati.
Mrs J M Hyde will entertain the Presbyterian Missionary Society on Thursday afternoon with a good attendance expected.
Attendance at night classes improves under Ida Thornton with women meeting at the MOC. Mrs Thornton and her group plan a Women’s Home Mission Society gathering at the MFE church parlor with Mrs Vier as speaker. Lunch will be served to Athens auxiliary and local members. Morning session 10, afternoon 2.
Robert Osman was fined 15 dollars in Mayor Lax s court for gambling. On the same day Thomas Blake drew a 16 dollar penalty in the same proceeding.
Martha O Harra two and a half years old daughter of Mrs William O Harra of Forest Street died early this morning after a bout with whooping cough and pneumonia. She leaves parents and two brothers. No arrangements had been made.
London reports a seven hour conference between strikers and railway firms leads to a settlement. Normal service gradually resumes as large numbers of workers return to duties. Government pressure via the Labour cabinet and the Trades Union Congress influenced the terms announced at 5 o clock.
William E Ridge resigns after 10 years as superintendent of the bridge schools to become a store manager in Columbus. H McK… of Delphos will succeed him as superintendent.
In Des Moines a pair of rough defendants faced charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm after an incident at a shore farm. The court heard George Russell attacked Wayne Wright as Wright entered a ruin, with Wright removing his coat and Russell tapping his head with a weapon.
Prominent couple Mr and Mrs Albert B Leland face a divorce case in Chicago. The Leland household has asked for emotional damages and named Rev. Carl D as a correspondent in the dispute. Wilhelm reportedly rejects the proposed figures in the filing.
Mrs. S. H. Binz of Athens spoke at noon on handling feeble minded in Ohio. She urged segregation and better funded institutions as public indifference leaves 6,600 still needing care. The talk highlighted costs and welfare needs across the state with upcoming Rotary events noted.
Mrs Rosie Popies wins 2000 in common pleas court at St Clairsville Ohio claiming slander by Mrs Anna Skukan Lafferty who allegedly said Popies allowed butcher Mike Olerick to kiss her. Skukan did not contest the case.
In Elyria Ohio Thomas W Kershaw hosted an expensive party for friends. Police found the event too funny and he was fined $500 in police court for violating liquor laws.
Bucyrus Ohio treasurer O F McKeehen reports nearly half of the nation’s taxes remain unpaid. Duplicate calls for 800 and with the books nearly closed, about $300000 still must be paid.
The seismograph at University of Dublin registered an earthquake estimated at about 6,009 miles away, indicating a distant tremor recorded today.
Nine year old LeRoy Miller braves sub zero travel of 260 miles by train to fetch six month old Edith Davis for adoption. He spends Christmas money, gains parental consent, and endures cold as police detain him briefly on arrival in Kansas City while he continues to care for Edith.
Pasil Longsdon aged 22 has again been confined to the Athens State hospital after an absence of nearly ten years. Zanesville officers detained him in a corn crib and later Sheriff McKinley and Deputy Cady transported him to the institution. Records show Lodgsdon was discharged October 21, 1914 at age 13 and previously sent to the Boys' Industrial School at Lancaster.
Washington January 29 Representative Nelson Republican of Wisconsin introduced a resolution in the House for a congressional inquiry alleging an aircraft trust operates in the United States, diverting millions from the government. He blamed ongoing war fraud schemes on the same group.
Mayor Rybolt, city council and supporters celebrate the plan to oust the Northern Ohio Traction Co and move to motorization. Henry Ford telegraphs readiness to send 406 free sedans to Akron if needed, as Ford backs the city’s side in the street car fare dispute.
Steve Brehlick age 30 of Richland township pleaded guilty to manufacturing distilled liquor and received one to five years in the Ohio penitentiary plus a $500 fine. Dexter Donley age 22 from Mansfield was sentenced to three to fifteen years in the Mansfield reformatory on larceny and burglary charges.
Chief Britton announced rewards for officers who capture and convict criminals in Charleston West Virginia. A policeman who halts a holdup earns thirty days vacation, while ten days are awarded for capturing and convicting a burglar.
An old advertisement touts 666 as a prescription prepared to prevent colds fever and grippe and pneumonia. It claims rapid relief and a tonic laxative effect with tablets to keep the system healthy and ward off influenza. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove.
Medina Ohio M A Bachtell county agricultural agent for Wayne County for three years will resign after March 1 and return to farming in York Township. The move ends his tenure as county agent and marks a return to rural duties.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues without realizing their source. Symptoms like backache headache and nervousness can signal kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as a remedy available at drug stores with a sample offer by mail.
Washington date January 24 The senate investigation into the Bok peace prize award halted when Misa Keather I Lape the recipient and Senator Moser Republican of New Hampshire clashed over questions she refused to answer.
About 299 managers and owners of Ohio creameries will attend a joint meeting with the Ohio Mil Distributors Association and the Ohio Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers. The convention opens today and runs through Friday.
The Messenger reports a souvenir program from a recent McArthur teachers meeting includes George Benson ihon, author of Clara now serialized in the Sunday Messenger. Interest centers on Mr. Dillon and his stories, with Clara at the forefront.
The body of A. De Tullo was found in a West Side field in Columbus. A bullet had pierced his heart and a .38 caliber revolver lay nearby. Police investigations were underway.
An old advertisement touts Bulgarian herb tea as a nighttime remedy for colds with gentle laxative and tonic effects. It claims to refresh a tired system and is sold by all druggists.
Mrs Pearl Daust of 3433 Summit St Toledo Ohio extols Taniac as ideal health tonic saying it cured headaches loss of appetite and sleeplessness while improving digestion and energy She notes Tanlac Vegetable Pills as the selling form and claims over 40 million bottles sold and available at all druggists Accept no substitute.
Arthur Schiotman, chief florist at Athens State Hospital, writes on Hardy Perennials. He argues that overplanting and decorative gardening in Athens have vast potential and plans a series of articles for The Messenger for readers interested in flower gardening.
Garden note urges growing perennials from seed or cuttings to furnish borders. Sowing in greenhouse or hotbed speeds bloom, with open sowing in April acceptable. Lists hardy seed offers including Arabis, candy tuft, Helianthus, and Delphinium alongside back-border choices like hollyhocks and bopconia for height and screening.
An old ad from Des Moines Iowa promotes Chamberlain Medicine Co remedies for colds bronchial issues tickling throat stomach pain and constipation. It advertises a 5 cent price and includes an order request with a plain name and address.
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