Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1924

Page

3

Rotary club observes funeral night and plans weekly meetings

Aelsonville Rotary will observe a death night at the next meeting and switch future meetings to Tuesday evenings in the octagonal church rooms. A $25 relief gift was voted for Lorain disaster sufferers. Stanley Mechem spoke on the Toronto international day program and Rotary representatives from various nations.

Rotary Thifteen Lorain Stanley Mechem Torony Toronto

Ford Coupe Radius Rod Breaks Causing Collision on West Columbus

Mrs. Donald Shafer driving a Ford coupe on West Columbus street near the post office lost control when a radius rod broke. The car crashed into the rear fender of a parked Chevrolet touring car, throwing the Shafer baby onto the floor but causing no serious injuries beyond fright.

Donald Shafer West Columbus Street Shafer

Episco pal Church Notes and Local Social Visits

Sunday services canceled at evening hour due to Rev Abbott away at Gambler. A boy suffered a badly bent left forearm in a yard accident. Dr. J Butt applied splints. Various visits and guests are listed from Columbus Athens Caldwell Dayton Springfield and Lebanon, with birthdays and social gatherings noted.

Harrison Hellyer J. Butt

Church Services and July 4 Sermons Highlight Local Faith

Presbyterian Church hosts Sabbath school at 9 30 A M and Lord's Supper at 10 30 with infant baptism and new members. Independence Day sermon titled Liberty at 7 30 P M. Grim Holiness Church holds missionary meeting with Phoebe Pierce. A M E Church schedules July 6 services with Wilberforce University report and Bishops' Council at 7 30 P M.

Social Evening At Mrs Ervin Home On Chestnut

Miss Flo Ervin entertained guests at her Chestnut Street home Tuesday evening with music and dancing. Attending were Misses Lena Wolfe Ethel Jonas Mildred Wend Edrie Miller Gladys Jonas and Messrs Allan Coe Russell Gossard Harry Wageurren Carson Gossard Arthards and Karl Knox.

Flo Ervin Ther Chestnut Street Lena Wolfe Ethel Jonas Mildred Wend Edrie ‘Miller Gladys Jonas Messrs Allan Coe Russell Gossard Harry Wageurren Carson Gossard Arthards Karl Knox

British flyer heads toward Japan after Shanghai stop

TO JAPAN NEXT SHANGHAI July 3. A Stewart MacLaren, the British round the world flyer winging his way from west to east, arrived here today. His next lap will take him to Japan.

Japan Shanghai Stewart MacLaren

Browns Send Flowers To Many Shutin s Browns Send Flowers To Many Shutin s

Charlie and Belle Brown have completed their 18th annual donation of roses from their garden to shut ins with prepaid charges. Hospitals receiving flowers include Grant St Francis Children’s Athens Sheltering Arms Cincinnati Jewish Youngstown and a shipment to John Blackwood in Canada.

Charlie Belle Brown Grant St. Francis Children’s Hospital Columbus Jewis Hospital Cincinnati City Hospital Youngstown Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens John Blackwood Sault Ste Marie Canada Belle Mound _ street

Lorain Restores Utilities After Tornado Toll

An emergency force of about one thousand linemen and repairmen from northern Ohio public utilities worked to restore electric railroad telephone and power light services in Lorain after the tornado. They coordinated rapid repairs to bring essential services back online for residents and businesses.

Lorain Ohio

Automatic Phone Service Features Now In Operation

Athens residents gain partially automatic dialing with continuous six second ring and secret line, enabling three operators to handle calls. The change, after ten weeks of installation, aims to cut response time in half and will be detailed in the forthcoming July directory. Corrections can be phoned to the Information Operator.

Athens C. IL. Jones Dr. Jones Secret’ Service

Trimble School Man Will Remain on Village Board

The Court of Appeals ruled no ouster of A. M. Raney of Trimble from the village school board. Prosecutor Finsterwald had sought removal over Raney acting as judge at the November 1923 election. The court said Raney did not qualify after the election, as he was serving only until a successor was elected.

A. M. Raney Trimble Court of Appeals Raney R. W. Finsterwald

Telegram spat over McAdoo advice sparks party row

Madison Square Garden dispatch reports Col. Charles M. May struggling to learn Missouri delegates' vote while sending a telegram to a St. Louis adviser. The reply, paid, scorns seeking Americanism guidance from men too cheap to pay for a telegram.

Madison Square Garden New York Missouri Col Charlies M. May St. Louis Collect McAdoo Hay

Ripon College President Speaks on Jesus as Final Authority

Dr. s.as Evans president of Ripon College Wisconsin addressed Ohio University students on Jesus as the final authority for life and religion He praised the Sermon on the Mount and urged church relevance in the modern world The Presbyterian service to follow at 7 39 pm drew growing attendance and optimism for the final night of the series

Jesus Christ God Jesus Evans Dr. Evans Presbyterian Church Bond

Physician Endorses Mayr Remedy For Digestive Ailments

A physician reports his wife recovered from chronic stomach trouble after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He says after 20 years in practice he has not seen such results and has recommended the treatment to others. The product claims to remove mucous and inflammation causing many stomach liver and intestinal issues. One dose is guaranteed with a money back offer at McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelson jic and druggists everywhere.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelson Mia B. F. Kerger Slayton Minn Saya Eaay Bradferd Regulator Co RA-76 Atlanta

Will of Glouster Man Probated in Luther M. Barnes Case

Application to probate Luther M. Barnes's will filed with Judge S. M. Johnson on Wednesday. Widow Mary N. Barnes receives the bulk of the estate. sons Warren and Cora Harriman's daughter receive $5 each. Upon Mrs. Barnes's death, remaining estate goes to son Charles of Glouster.

Luther M. Barnes Glouster S. M. Johnson Mary N. Barnes Warren Cora Harriman

Nelisville Woman Sues for Divorce Over Absence

Mrs. Almeda Smith of Nelsonville filed for divorce from Jesse Smith alleging wilful absence since April 1916. She says he has failed to support her and their 13 year old child and requests custody of the minor.

Almeda Smith Nelsonville Jesse Smith

Zemo Skin Treatment Promises Quick Relief and Cleansing

There is one safe dependable treatment that relieves itching torture and cleanses and soothes the skin. Ask any druggist for a 35c or 1 bottle of Zemo and apply as directed. Zemo is a penetrating liquid that banishes most skin eruptions and leaves the skin soft and healthy. Zemo Soap 25c Zemo Ointment 50c.

Glouster Enforces Driving and Parking Ordinance

Glouster mayor announces strict enforcement of a new ordinance regulating driving speeds and parking. The rule requires closed cutouts, headlights after sunset, and proper tail and dim lights when parked. Council postponed Friday’s meeting to next week due to Independence Day.

Glouster Mayor Park Soe

Children’s Day Services at Bates Church Sunday Evening

Children's day services will be held at the Bates church Sunday evening July 6 at 7 30 p m. Good music good recitations.

Bates

Patient on Rampage Escapes and Attacks in Gallipolis

Frank Bali of Springfield escaped from the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics and Baling attacked J. M. Manning with a meat cleaver at his store then struck Mrs. Manning at the rear residence rendering her unconscious. A posse and hospital attendants subdued Bali and he remains in custody at the hospital.

Gallipolis Frank Bali Springfield Ohio Hospital J. M. Manring Manring

Boy Scouts of Athens Plan Efficiency Demo at Picnic

The Boy Scouts of Athens will hold an efficiency demonstration at M. % Church and Sunday School Picnic on July 10 with Scoutmaster Dup ler in charge.

Boy Scouts of Athens Dupler

Mrs Cox’s Goitre Relief by Serbol Quadruple

Mrs Dot Cox recounts a non surgical cure for a terrible goitre using Serbol Quadruple. She describes relief from shortness of breath and inability to work after bed rest, and invites visits to 189 W Fountain Ave Delaware Ohio or correspondence with Serbol Company Mechanicsburg for details. Local sale through McKee Drug Co.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Announces Services and Guest Speaker

At The Churches at Washington and Congress streets the Pilgrim Holiness Church lists Sunday school at 9 and 9:30 with preaching at 10 am and 7:20 pm. Evangelist C C Brown preaches. Miss Phoebe Pierce, a China returned missionary, speaks on missions Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Reading room hours noted.

Grim Holiness Church Phoebe Pierce China Floodwood Pilgrim Holiness Church Congress Washington O Stucky C. C. Brown

Death of Mrs Linscott in Guysville

Miss Julia Linscott 57 sister to Mea Bainey Hil M D Linscott Chauncey dies Wednesday morning at sister Mrs Loret ta Calvert home in Guysville Funeral services and burial set for Friday at Witton Chapel Miss Linscott had lived with her elderly mother since death at Mrs Barney Hillnese Chaunery residence

Linscott Julia Linscott Mea. Bainey Hil Linscott of Chauncey Guysville Loretta Calvert Witton Chapel Misa Linscott Barney Hillnese Chaunery

Chauncey Tythian Sisters Invite County Picnic at Lewis Grove

The Chauncey Tythian Sisters plan an all day outing at Lewis Grove on Friday July 4, inviting Dythian Sisters and families from across the county. Local residents Mr and Mrs J H Locke and William Locke and Robert Phillips returned from Marten Ohio after attending a Ku Klux Klan demonstration claimed to attract about sixty thousand. Mrs W I Hines traveled to Columbus to stay two weeks with her mother Mrs Bila Tedrick. Henry Dew of Congo, a former Chauncey resident, visited Chauncey with his brother Nite Dow and family in Jacobneune.

Chauncey Tythian Sisters Lewis Grove Dythian Sisters Lodge J. Hl. Locke Beaumont William Locke Robert Phillips Marten Ohio Mra. W Hines Columbus Mra. Bila Tedrick Henry Dew Congo Formr Chauncey Nite Dow Jacob Ne Une

Family reunion marked by Mrs Ananda Sayers birthday

The Sayers family annual reunion will be dispensed with this year. It also commemorates the 86th birthday of Mrs Ananda Sayers, a respected Chauncey planter resident. She is currently in Columbus at the homes of her daughters Mrs Bila Tedbeck and Mrs Margaret Linscott.

le Sayers Ananda Sayers Chauncey Sivers Columbus Bila Tedbeck Margaret Linscott

First Baptist Church Services Details

Rev H Schuyler Poster presides at 9 50 a m Bible school and class on Luke the Comrade of Paul at 10 30 a m worship and Lords Supper and at 7 00 p m the third sermon in Christian Standards in Life illustrated by the life of John Woolman Friendliness midweek service at 7 30 a m Test our welcome There are nearly 2 500 000 people employed in the motor industry and allied lines.

Carpenter and Lancaster &Ts H. Schuyler Luke Paul John Woolman

Weeds Cleared Improve Chauncey Streets and Alleys

Mayor C. W. Walker posted notices ordering weed cutting on vacant lots streets and alleys in Chauncey. The effort brightens the town with cleaner sights for residents and visitors. Mr and Mrs Geo Moeinhart show a new front veranda built by Karl Thompson of the Plains.

Chauncey C. W. Walker Geo. Moeinhart Karl Thompson the Plains

Leffler Burdette Wed At First Christian Church Parsonage

A wedding in Athens Thursday at 16 o'clock united Carl FE Leffler of Chauncey and Pearl A Burdette of Glouster at the First Christian Church parsonage. Rev Dr M FE Shatley officiated with Charles S Gradfield of Chauncey as witness. The couple will reside in Chauncey and were praised as popular young people. Observers note visiting relatives from Circle Hill Millfield Chauncey and Columbia.

Athens First Christian Church Parsonage Carl FE. Leffler Chauncey Pearl A. Burdette Glouster M. FE .Shatley Charles Gradfield Leffler Edward Leffler

McQuillan Suspended by Giants Over Training Rules

New York July. Hugh McQuillan regular pitcher for the Giants has been fined and indefinitely suspended by Manager John McGraw for alleged failure to maintain condition and violation of training rules. He has not pitched since June 21 after defeating Roston. The fine is said to be $100.

McQuillan New York Hugh McQuillan Giant John McGraw Roston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aelsonville News Rotary Club Episcopal Church Abbott Gambler Mary Lou Hudson Lebanon Ada Klein Hazel Marzlus State St S. L. Poston Miss Lulu Julius Fischer FE. B. Acomb Caldwell Charles Scott J. KR. Scott Clifford Scott Myrtle Ellinger Louise [Huffman Catherine Hall Mary Jo Bowers Jane Betty Verity Opal Eugene Mellinger Joe Porter Josephine Dayton Leighton Aumiller Will Burnell B. M. McLinn A. C. E. League Wilberforceniversity Bishops’ Council Wow Nels’ville San Zemo T. & Achauer Chas. Achaver Philo Mr. Achaner BR. F. Achaner T. JD. Lewis Morgan Lewis Detroit Jacy Sawyer J. R. Andrewa Nitey Morris Otto Deem Deem Wooley Rose J. Thornton L. V. Dyson Akron Will Thornton Adelynne Davis Steubenville Marie Tuttle Daniel Slisher Zanesville John Slisher Christian Science Society South Subjeet Heaven Earth Pythian Phenttec Boot Shop Goodrich Silvertown Cord Silvertown McCune Tire & Accessory Company Motor Auto Sales Co Bendecte Levpler Wayne Smith Circle Hill Millfield Columbia Mildred Sands Junior United States Sata Sareuvi Blue-jay Wilson Bros Fius Peese Tee Meen Ie Nia Ae McLee Retah Meee McCreary Studio America Long Live Glouster Starr Bank Boots S& i
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication