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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1924

Page

3

Dr Thacher's Liver & Blood Syrup touted for self poisoning relief

Advertisement promotes Dr Thacher's Liver & Blood Syrup as a cure for self poisoning linked to sluggish liver digestion and nervous exhaustion. It claims quick relief, a guaranteed purchase, and lists local druggists in Athens Glouster Nelsonville and nearby towns as sellers.

H. S. Thacher Thacher Nature der. Thacher Thacher's Dr. Thacher McKee Drug Company Gibson Pharimnacy Athens Lefavor Glouster The Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville J. A. Isselsma Jin Deanville

Nash and Higgins Removed From Lancaster Liquor Force

Dana H. Nash and Walter Higgins, linked to the Lancaster police, face dismissal as city officers after previous roles as moonshine crackdowns. Nash vows to stay in Lancaster and keep pursuing bootleggers, while Higgins’s retirement from the force is being sought by Mayor Alspach.

Nelsonville Dana H. Nash Walter Higgins Lancaster Nash Ciry Crabbe Higgins Alspach

Columbus Driver Arrested in Athens for Overwidth Truck

Coontz, driver for Thomas Transfer Co. of Columbus, was arrested Tuesday by Officer Maple in Athens. Arraigned before Mayor Koons, he received a five dollar fine and costs with orders to print proper weight specifications on the truck’s side. Charge filed by J. A. Wiseman of Athens.

Yvyornotf Coontz Thomas Transfer Company Columbus Tolieeman Maple Koons J. A. Wiseman Athens

Stunt Driver Plans Five Day Continuous Run Through Athens

Sergeant Cole, the Canadian Hercules, will drive a Star car from Marion to Marietta via Athens over 30 towns in five days without sleep or fuel stops. He will be handcuffed to the steering wheel with police bracelets and strapped in with a leather harness. The unusual test draws interest from former service members and local interest from Lostro Auto in the city.

Athens Sergeant Cole Hercules Zanesville Marion Marietta Cole Lostro Auto Cate

Engineers Endorse William Chilton For Senate Seat

Cleveland Ohio June 4 William E Chilton Democratic candidate for the Senate ward received the endorsement of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in a message of support issued by the triannual direction.

Cleveland William E. Chilton United States Davis Elkins West Virginia Brotheroool Yestery

Pastime Theatre Closed For Interior Overhaul

The Pastime theatre shuts to the public this week for interior overhaul and redecorating. Repairs to the piano are underway and a new screen is being installed.

Kiwanis District Meeting Draws Nelsonville Group

Nelsonville Kiwanis members spend the afternoon and evening in Lancaster for a district gathering. Grotto members from the area left Wednesday morning for Zanesville to attend Amron Grotto ceremonial sessions this afternoon and evening.

Nelsonville Kiwanis Club Lancaster Zanesville Amron Grotto

Chamber of Commerce June Meeting Preview

The June meeting will be held Thursday evening with dinner at 6 16. A report from delegates to the May Cleveland convention will be presented and several key easiness items will be discussed. This will likely be the last forum meeting until October as the board plans regular summer sessions.

Logan Pythian Sisters Chamber of Commerce Cleveland Board of Directors

Resignation of Nelsonville Schools Superintendent Accepted

The Nelsonville board of education accepted the resignation of Prof. DD. A. Ferree as superintendent at a special meeting Tuesday night.

DD. A. Ferree Nelsonville Board of Education

Roudebush Fined for Speeding Before Mayor

C I Roudebush paid ten dollar fine and costs for speeding when arraigned before Mayor Jax with Patrolman McLaughlin as affiant. The court suspended the fine.

C. II. Roudebush Jax McLaughlin

Progressives Gain Political Tone At Labor Convention

The labor convention moved toward a political tilt as messages of support reached Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa, a Republican aligned with the Progressive and Farm blocs. Invitations were sent to several Progressive Senators to speak, signaling a broader agenda.

The Labor Organization Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Senate

Flowers Planted in Fountain Square by Woman's Club

Flowers were planted in the fountain on the public square Monday under the direction of the Woman's Community club. The late season delayed planting until this time. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Evans returned to Willard Ohio after Decoration Day visit, accompanied by Miss Freda Hicks who will stay for the summer. Miss Freda Hicks, Miss Marie Josser, Maxwell Bartoe and Oswald Swingle drove to Athens Thursday.

Woman's Community Club Chas. Evans Willard Ohio Freda Hicks Willard Marie Josser Maxwell Bartoe Oswald Swingle Athens

Chauncey High School Holds Commencement for 24 Graduates

Chauncey O June 4 The Chauncey Dover high school commencement drew packed seating in the Church of Christ as 24 graduates received diplomas. Dr Galen Starr Ross of Columbus spoke on Education while Chauncey teacher Bert Thompson also addressed the crowd. The Athens orchestra provided music and solos by Mildred Sands and Stella Carter accompanied the ceremony.

Chauncey, O Chauncey-Dover High School Church of Christ Athens Galen Starr Ross Columbus Bert M. Thompson Chauncey Schools Mildred Sands Stella Carter Kathryn Thomas Harlen White Jennie Ruthi Jella Grimes Thelma Sams Pearl McBride Veretoria Oakley Chalmer Poling Thelma Rankin Jennie Ruth Wiley Ryan Darrell Sams Ralph Syx Edytha Smart Orpha Sweazy Alta Worden Williams

J B Fulton to be buried Thursday in Athens

Funeral services for J B Fulton 68 a longtime Athens business figure who died Tuesday after a long illness will be held Thursday at 10am at the family residence 36 Franklin Ave conducted by Rev Daniel McGurk private for family and friends. Interment in West Union Street Cemetery. Fulton born November 10 1845 in Athens Township built a wool and grocery business, married 1882 to Etta Wilson, survived by children Clifford Charles H Harris Chester W Oscar Mary I and nine siblings.

J. B. Fulton Athens Franklin Avenue Daniel McGurk M. E West Union Street Fulton Athens Township Court Street Columbus Charles H. Harris Chester Oscar Mary G. A. Shaw Jacksonville Gibson Jacksonville U. B.B

Three Siblings Precede Him in Death Surviving Relatives named

The deceased is described as having three brothers and three sisters who preceded him in death. Surviving relatives include two sisters Mrs. George Kaler and Miss Martha Vulton, both residents of Athens.

George Kaler Martha Vulton Athens

Glouster Church Event Hailed. Local News Highlights

Glouster notices report a Church of Christ meeting on Thursday with a men’s program and food. Obituary notes Mrs. G A Shaw 70 died in Jacksonville after a paralysis stroke. funeral Friday at Jacksonville MFP church. Also reported are hospital updates, Moose Legion birthday party, local visits, Columbus trip mentions, and a new machine measuring half a billionth inch.

Weekend Visits Across Towns Prompt Local News

Miss Marie Byron of Coveins spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Jacek Byron. Freda Whitstone of Channacey visited Murray friends. Kennison was hospitalized for an infected foot possibly needing amputation. Howard Chivers returned to Columbus after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs William Chivers. Ruth Kennison of Columbus is visiting Murray. Lemaken and Poling hosted Sunday guests from Logan. Anna Kourt of Nelsonville stayed with Mrs Albert Stone.

Marie Byron Coveins Jacek Byron Moss Freda Whitstone Channacey Murray Kennison Howard Chivers Columbus William Chivers Ruth Kennison Lemaken Poling Logan Anna Kourt Nelsonville Albert Stone

The Peoples Store Big Bargain Carnival at Glouster

The greatest sale in Glouster and vicinity begins Friday June 6 at 9 am. Twenty five dollar purchases earn five gallons of gasoline for customers traveling at least 15 miles. Fifteen salespeople will assist shoppers. no waiting. Look for the red sign in front of The Peoples Store Glouster.

Glouster and People's Store Glouster

Fisher Family Visit Spreads Across Town

The week begins with Mr and Mrs Jonh Fisher from Pomeroy visiting Mr and Mrs Fisher in Murray. The trip marks a brief family exchange as neighbors share news and plans for the coming days.

Jonh Fisher Pomeroy Mrs. Fisher Murray

Community news from Amesville and area small items

Sunday guests include Dr and Mrs Clarence C Robin son of Athens and Mr Dewey M Goddard of Ohio University. A baby born Friday died the same day. Residents share sympathy for the Rilee and Smith families. Several local visitors from Ricyrus Columbus Jackson Mich and Huntington WV attended. The Brisonburg correction issued after misprint. Community Club meeting featured pot luck dinner and educational talks by Me Vey Porter and Mrs Beatty. next meeting July 7. May weather: 4.08 inches rain 21 days with 5 clear days.

Clarence C. Robinson Athens Dewey M. ‘Goddard Ohio University Junctionity Clarence Bakara Jackson, Mich John Ebekar Brirsonburg Ursonburg Community Club Me.Vey J. Porter Beatty Huntington W. Va Watt Grover

Hockingport Visitors Attend Marietta Commencement

Mr and Mrs James McLaren and son Walter visited relatives in Marietta last week and attended the high school commencement where 108 graduates received diplomas. Miss Edith Humphrey of Ohio University spent the weekend at home with her parents before returning to Athens with the Humphreys. Willie Stiles of Beaver Falls visited the Fosters over Sunday.

James Mclaren Walter Marietta

Weekend Guests and Local Happenings Across Troy Township

Karl Dickenson and Julian Adams were weekend guests at a home. George Palker of Akron and sisters Jessie and Gladys Parkersboro visited their parents Mr and Mrs EB Parker. Cummings Cook hosted relatives including Charlie Scott of Belpre. Everett White bought a new car. Conley toured Coolville for business. G W Purdy, Louisville College student, will preach two Sundays monthly at Torch Baptist. Rev Moyer of Parkersburg led services at Hockingport Methodist. Troy township Board of Education held a teachers' meeting at FBR Tidd’s Coolville office. Cordiff steamer passed en route to Pittsburgh laden with calves and farm goods.

Karl Dickenson Julian, Adams George Palker Akron Mises Jessie Gladys Parkershoro EB. K. Parker Cummings Cook Charlie Scott Belpre Here C. W. Hayden Everett White Tra Conley Coolville G. W. Purdy Louisville College Torch Moyer Parkersburg Hockingport Board of Education Troy Township F. BR. Tidd Cordiff Pittsburgh

Local Families Share Weekend Visits in Columbus Area

Orbiston Mr and Mrs George Morrison and children plus Mrs Clyde Webb of Columbus were guests of Mrs Anna Barstow. Joe Hinckstone of Columbus visited his parents. Flo left with cousin Glase Thompson. Dessie Callif and children from Columbus visit grandmother Mrs Wadkins. Walter McKilroy of Mansfield visited the Morrisons. William Douglas hosted guests including Mrs Cash Riley and family from Cambridge. Will Donley of Shadowside and Alfred Care with children of Circle Hill were in town.

George Morrison Clyde Webb Columbus Anna Barstow Joe Hinckstone Flo Glase Thompson Dessie Callif Mra. Wadkins Walter McKilroy Mansfield William Douglas Mra Cash Riley Pred June Cambridge Ohio Will Donley Shadowside Mr. Donley Alfred Care and Children Circle Hill

Weekend Social Roundup Across Ohio Towns

Visitors from Columbus and Murray City shared visits with local families including Mr and Mrs W Jones in Murray City. Shoppers from Murray visited local residents while Wellston hosts welcomed returning relatives from the foremen’s family. Byesville and Nelsonsville noted weekend guests and revival attendees at the M B E church.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Liquor Force William Chilton Nelsonville News S. Elgan Miller John Onakiey BP. D Chauncey High School I. N. Miller Moneypenny-Hammond Co Kiwanis Chauncey High J.B. Fulton Cnurch of Christ Sadie Williams Grant Hospital Williams Ernest Williams Mooseheart Legion Lenore Colley Anna Cobb Ida Emrick Leota Price Ruth Chambers Mary Jennings Jennie Ross Bellare Malcolm Penman W. W. Leadbetter D. C. Thomas J. A. Richards Harry Richards Bess Richards I. P. Kientz William James A. J. Crawford W. Ki. McCarty Jimmie Thomas Avenue J. M. Howard Robert J. B. Mason Corning Paul R. Adams Alfred Jonas Murray City Teapot Dome Amesville J. E. Zeller Orbiston Pat Quinn Robinett Poling W. Jones W. T. Beane Tom Poster Homer Anderson Annabelle Wellston Ed Newman Frank Newman Byesville Buechtel M. BE Hattie Anderson Nelsonsville W. T. Evans Sintence Po Lee and Mrveeren Herbert Brenon Nita Naldi Patsy Ruth Miller George Fawcett Malt Moore Dempsey-Firpo Lee Dempsey Dunelini C. L. King Nelson
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