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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1923

Page

10

Flare Details Highlight Vintage Bin Seal Coat Design

A description notes two flaring flounces forming the skirt of a bin seal coat with full bell sleeves and a wide rolling collar, illustrating a period outerwear silhouette.

Sunday Visits Across Families Night at Local Homes

A series of Sunday visits spanned multiple families with guests from Carthage Vanderhoof and Dutch Ridge. Highlights include O L Davis hosting Burdette and Morris families, J T Gaston receiving Ralph Allen, and J W Barnhill hosting Brandeberry and Swisher callers. An ice cream social is planned at Lawrence Chapel Church Lottridge.

Abe Burdette Leslie Morris O. L. Davis Ralph Allen J. T. Gaston Carthage Emma Jeffers Mrs. Blackwood Far Kincade Mabel Buck J. W. Davis Vanderhoof Esmond Brandeberry

Nervous-Worth Promises Restful Sleep For Nervous Patients

Mrs Alice Helms of Port Huron Michigan testifies that four weeks of Nerv Worth cured her chronic nervousness and restored sleep. The ad claims thousands endorse Nerv Worth and offers a money back guarantee through McKee Drug Co, urging trial.

Alice Helms Port Huron Mich McKee Drug Co

Logan Officers Raid Residence Seize Whiskey

Deputy Sheriff arbeann Prosecutor Hen derson and two officers raided the Fred Davis home at 67 Gallagher Avenue shortly after noon Wednesday. They found four containers of whiskey and arrested Fred Davis his wife Margaret Davis and Jack Donley. Donley tied to the liquor found. all to appear before Judge be O Pettit on separate charges.

Arbeann Henderson Fred Davis Gallagher Avenue Davis Margaret Davis Jack Donley Donley Be. O. Pettit

Mrs Earls and Mrs Kelsey Praise Vegetable Compound

Two women report relief from monthly headaches and bodily pain after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Earls of Olean New York says two bottles ended backaches and headaches and improved rest. Mrs Kelsey of Copenhagen New York says she gained strength and can work at home and outdoors.

N. Y Lydia E. _— Pinkham A. D. Earls N. 6Th St Olean, N. Y

Pettit Family Vacation to Buckeye Lake

Attorney and Mrs. C. W. Pettit and family left for Buckeye Lake for a week long outing. Venus Chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars will meet Thursday at seven to fill the vacancy in Associate Matron caused by the death of Mrs. Carl Littlejohn, with a hospital sending.

C. W. Pettit Buckeye Lake Venus Chapter The Order of Eastern Stars Carl Littlejohn

Fern Metz Visits Athens Cousin in July

Saturday evening July 14th notes Fern Metz spent the prior week in Athens as a guest of her cousin Mrs. Leslie Morris.

Fern Metz Athens Leslie Morris

More Boys Can Attend Camps in Kentucky

Jas M Mulvey representing Major John T Sullivan Officer Ft Hayes arrives in Athens for a two to three day stay. The government runs Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Knox Kentucky from July 27 to August 25 for boys 17 to 23. Training and athletics supervised by regular army and reserve officers. Evening moving pictures boxing wrestling dances twice weekly river and rail excursions. No expense. government pays rail fare. uniforms and equipment provided. doctors and dentists on site. Local boys already applied include Easterling Rover Beard Delph Meuffin Reigle White Porter Sellars Whaley Pierpoint. Room for more Athens county youths.

Camp Knox Kentucky Louisville Ohio River Mammouth Cave Lincoln Memorial Farm Mulvey George T. Easterling William M. Rover Athens Chaos FE. Beard Jas. V. Delph John FF. Meuffin Chas. F. Reigle Meade A. White Nelsonville Dale Porter Dean Sellars Evan Whaley Glouster John E. Pierpoint Trimble

Zenner petitions for stock reissue in Athens County probate court

Phillip M. Zenner files in Athens County Probate Court against The Mel Binder Company seeking new certificates for 116 shares of common stock lost or stolen on June 6 7 1923. He cites certificates 89 102 and 1938 and asks the court to order replacement shares of par value 50 each. Hearing set for August 3 1923 at 9 a.m. in Athens Ohio.

SHY TV TVR Phillip M. Zenner Athens County Ohio Mel Binder Company McBee Binder Company Pro Woolley & Rowland Athens Messenger Nsaa

Increased Telephone Rates Filed by Marshfield Co

The Marshfield Telephone Co filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio schedule No. 2 proposing rate increases for New Marshfield and Carbondale. Residential rates would rise 25 cents per month and business lines 50 cents per month, effective July 16, 1923. Copies of the proposed schedule are available at agent offices in New Marshfield and Carbondale for inspection.

Marshfield Telephone Co Public Utilities Commission of Ohio New Marshfield Carbondale Mabel Winning New Marshfield, O Sarah Riggins O. Marshfield Telephone, CO Amesville Telephone Co Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Amesville Kitty Porter

Amesville Telephone Co Announces Rate Increase

The Amesville Telephone Co. will make phone service in Amesville Ohio effective July 16 1923 with proposed monthly increases of 25 cents for residences and 50 cents for business lines. The inquiry and filings occur at Kitty Porter office in Amesville Ohio.

British museum houses world’s smallest book claim

A report notes the British Museum may hold the world’s smallest book, highlighting its miniature pages and rare binding. The item attracts scholarly interest and public curiosity about tiny volumes and archival preservation.

British Museum

Kiwanians elect delegates to state convention at Cedar Point

Kiwanians chose Don S. Bort and M. B. Tles as delegates with Howard Hoyman and Art McGovern as alternates for the state convention to be held at Cedar Point in August. They met Tuesday evening and hosted guests from the Redpath Chautauqua party. The delegation spoke on the upcoming program and the Kiwanis club pledged full support.

Kiwanians Cedar Point Don S. Bort M. BR Tles Howard Hoyman Art McGovern Redpath

Construction Progress at McGovern Shoe Addition and Hull Building

Workmen advance on the McGovern Shoe company addition with the first story brick work completed and interior framing near. At the A FE Hulls building the foundation will be laid soon and wall work to begin as materials lie on the ground for the two story brick structure.

McGovern Shoe Factory A. FE. Hulls McGovern Hull Building

Lytle Takes Vacation and Plans New Logan Job

W. J. Lytle recently sold his share of the National Woolen Mills store to Francis Teach and will take a ten day trip to Atlanta as a delegate of the local RE. P.O. F. group to attend the national convention. Upon return he will join the Logan Clay Product Co.

W. J. Lytle National Woolen Mills Francis Teach Atlanta Order of RE. P.O. F Logan Logan Clay Product Co

City Council Deliberates on Dumping Grounds and Light Franchise

City council meets Tuesday to consider residents petitioning abatement of a dumping ground near Rochester property by Hocking Valley tracks. A three member committee was appointed to investigate. Other actions include opposing Rover and Conkle light franchise on third reading and street light request at Washington Weldy intersection. Semi annual budget and road improvement ordinances pass. Sewer work on Front street delayed to resolve legal issues. Mayor Koppe reports June fines.

Front Second Tom Canty Mandy Rover and Conkle Reading Council Washington and Weldy Avenues Warner Avenue Depot Streets Front Street Hartman Koppe

Girl Taken To Hospital After Measles Attack

Seven year old Aretha Nixon of North Walnut Street was taken to White Cross hospital in Columbus Wednesday morning for treatment of an affliction stemming from an April measles attack. The case has attracted city health department attention and, through cooperation with the Methodist church, the child was...

North Walnut Street White Cross Hospital Columbus City Health Department Methodist Church

Measles prominent in Hocking county health report

June health report shows measles as the most common communicable disease in Hocking county with thirty cases. Scarlet fever and equal numbers of tuberculosis and chicken pox are noted, while total deaths in T oran and Hocking county reach fourteen, including two infants. Births total twenty eight county wide, with twenty three in Ward township, and delayed birth certificate reporting is criticized for potentially losing legal records.

Health Department Hocking County Toran Logan Ward Township

Cleaning Silver Tips and Steps for Polishing

Silver may be cleaned by placing it in a pan and covering with a strong solution of borax washing soda or potash and bringing it to the boiling point. It should then be boiled about 30 minutes and allowed to stay in the solution until it has become cold. Then rinse and wipe with a clean cloth or chamois.

Parole Recommendation Request At Ohio State Reformatory

Harve Sixe, a prisoner at Mansfield's Ohio State Reformatory, is entitled to a parole recommendation by the Superintendent and Chaplain. The application for parole hearing is set for on and after July 10, 1923, and will be reviewed by the Board of Pardon and Parole.

Harve Sixe Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Ohio Board of Pardon and Parole Garver

Report of Condition of the Security Savings Bank Company

Report of Condition of the Security Savings Bank Company at Athens Ohio as of June 30 1923 with capital stock surplus funds undivided profits deposits and other items listed and certified by directors W R Lawrence W B Golden F L Alderman and notarized by Viola M Burleigh on July 10 1923.

Security Savings Bank Company Athens Ohio Ciicusee Everevene

Fragmentary OCR Item Provides Sparse Record

Incomplete text fragment shows unclear wording about stock or trade items and dates. Names, places, and numbers are unreadable, preventing a clear event or outcome from being established.

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Johnson Johnson’s Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Lottridge Ichigan Lady North Lamborn’s Harbocker Krogers Clifton Canteloupes Graham W. Country Club Country Club Ene Picnic Country Club Piai Tomatoes Delmonte Lydia E. Pinkham Jas. M. Mulvey John T. Sullivan Ft. Hayes Colummbus Will Hotel Buildings Progress Council Affairs Aretha Nixon Health Report Hart Schaffner & Marx Palm Beach Florsheim Shoe Sale Florsheim Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes L. S G. Wrleness Security Savings Hank Cn Cc. G. Wrleness W. BR. Lawrence W. BL Golden F. L. Alderman State of Viola M. Burleigh Bond & Mortgage Investment Co Kiayer Ima Ston, Ndri ‘Ket
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