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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1923
Page
2
In a rustic scene, Briskow negotiates help with Gray while preparing a meal and planning tasks. A tense night drive follows as Gray faces danger on unfamiliar roads with a wary driver and muttered warnings about robbers.
A driver is forced by Gray to stop and is threatened with a hidden weapon as Gray confronts a co-conspirator named Mallow. After seizing control, Gray drives away, then lies in wait, planning a staged encounter with a broken down car and a hidden confrontation on a dark road. Continued in Our Next Issue.
William H. Brooks born February 17 1871 died May 29 1923 at Delaware Ohio aged 52 years three months and 18 days. He married Lillie C Reeves in 1895 and left a son Donald E Brooks of Cleveland Ohio. He lived with his sister Mrs Maurice Becker in Cleveland and had been ill sixteen years. He leaves a mother Mrs Sarah Brooks Albany two sisters Mrs Della Larch Columbus and Mrs Maurice Becker Cleveland three nieces and a granddaughter Jean Reave Brooks of Cleveland.
Albany N Y undergoes another street car strike with intermittent service on some lines. The city experiences disruption as labor action affects transit for the second time in two years.
Raymond Litzenburg, 17, of Columbus, drowned in the Muskingum River near Dresden Sunday afternoon. His body had not been recovered as of this morning.
In Wheeling West Virginia on June 4 government reports a new high of 96 degrees in the shade. The record was celebrated as a milestone in the hot spell sweeping the area.
The First Christian Church held rededication services to cancel a $156,000 debt, with Dr. C W Cauble of Indianapolis directing. Over $3,000 in cash and pledges were received that day, bringing total receipts to $18,900 for the two-year period. A Klan member in hood and cloak delivered a $50 bill and note of support in a dramatic solo act, after which the church increased Rev Charley’s salary by $300 annually.
A kitchen tip describes bruise seeds from apples and pears, tying them in muslin and using the bundle to flavor tarts and stewed fruit.
Andrew M. Hovenac of Cleveland recounts severe indigestion headaches and weakness after surgery and says after taking Tanlac he gained 19 pounds, improved greatly, and now feels in fine shape. He notes Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold and urged not to accept substitutes.
Ora Steese, identified as deaf mute, was hit by a W. and L. E. train while walking home from work in Rayland Ohio. He was knocked from the tracks but suffered no injuries and continued on his way.
A car crashed into a tree in New York killing two men and two women. A fifth occupant, another woman, is in critical condition.
A fashion note explains how to alter several dresses by adding a finely pleated georgette collar and securing it with a velvet ribbon about half an inch wide. The ribbon can be tied over the shoulder or down the back for a refined look.
A housewife can save by using a set of steamers to cook several items over a single flame. The method allows multiple foods to be ready at the same time, improving efficiency.
Dear Annie Laurie urges patience and practical dating. Do not abandon friendships with other young men while you wait for the man to return. he may write first, but keep socializing and avoid staking your heart on him.
The text shows a dated banking style claiming 5 percent deposits and emphasis on safety and satisfaction. It mentions progressiveness in methods equipment and art, with phrases including up to date and new ideas.
Under the American Legion K T Crossen post Roy Smith Scotch Highlanders Band will give concerts in Athens on Tuesday evening and Wednesday at the Ohio currcently athletic field. The band, from Ironton, has drawn favorable comment after recent engagements in St. Petersburg Fla and travels north toward Canada. The show includes skilled musicians several actors readers and a bird imitator. Local and Scotch supporters expect a large turnout for real band music.
Measurements show the earth’s polar diameter at about 7900 miles while the equatorial diameter reaches 7927 miles. This indicates a slightly oblate spheroid shape with a larger horizontal extent at the equator than over the poles.
Thomas B. Sheridan 46 died at 5 thirty at his home 67 Mill Street He was born in Canaan township Athens County and moved to Athens eighteen years ago He leaves three sisters and one brother Rose Sheridan Mrs Frances Casey Columbus Mrs Kate Sears and Mr James Sheridan Lancaster He was active in the Knights of Columbus and served as an officer since the local council was founded Funeral services will be at St Pauls Catholic Church Wednesday at nine in the morning with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
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