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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1924

Page

5

Local society notes from Columbus riding club show

Mr and Mrs Fred R Deasley and family join Columbus riding club horse show crowds with horses entered. Beasley and Poston each enter four, Beasley daughters ride three, Florence Poston rides one. C M Darst moves to 5 Second Street Athens. Murphey and Lamb engagement announced for December 22 1923 in Revena. Sigma Pi dinner hosts at 34 West Washington for active chapter and pledges with lavender and white decor.

Fred RR. Deasley Alice Marjorie Richard H. Galigher L. J. Poston Florence Columbus Columbus Riding Club Murphey John Lamb Corning Corning High School Ohio Wesleyan Brenau College Gaines Al“hi Omega J. Murphey Emmett L. Murphey Ohio University Tau Sigma Delta Akron Akron University Club Fred Wenzel West Washington Street Sigma Fi William Fenzel John Redfern

Old Time PEP S Not There Hangman Retires From Service

In London the public executioner John Ellis retires after twenty three years on the gallows. He reports nerves finally giving way after a career that saw 120 executions. Ellis, once famed as the cool head on the scaffold, cites inability to face further such deeds and notes his prior life as a barber.

London John Ellis Rochdale Ellis

Grandma Crippen Celebrates 94th Birthday at West Union Home

Mrs. Mary Crippen affectionately known as Grandma Crippen marks her 94th birthday with neighbors at the old Crippen home on West Union Street. Guests include Sloane Peters Allen SchlossRoach Sloane Roach and Wolfe, among others. cake by Byron Wolfe and ice cream from John Carpenter. Carl Heck return from Portsmouth after death of stepfather Charles Vogel. Higley class banquet leads Ladies Aid Society to cancel its Thursday meeting.

Mary Crippen Grandma Crippen Athens W. E. Peters J. B. Allen E. C. Schloss Herbert Roach A. ©. Sloane Frank Roach Jean Byron Wolfe T. l. Biddle L. D. Poston Delbert T. Robinson Crippen

Has Thanksgiving Every Day Has Thanksgiving Every Day

An advertisement claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured years of stomach trouble for a patient who could eat anything now. It promotes the product as a safe simple remedy that clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Money back guarantee offered.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Two Die In Car Crash Near Queensboro Bridge Stanchion

Two men were killed and two injured when an auto hit a police stanchion near the Long Island City end of the Queensboro bridge today. The dead are William Zinsky, 19, of Woodside and Stanislaus Schultz, 26, of Elmhurst, authorities said.

New York Long Island City Queensboro Bridge William Zinsky Woodside Stanislaus Schultz Elmhurst

Ancient Violin Worth Noted Value If Genuine

A violin over 200 years old and possibly a Stradivarius rolls into Abe Mossession of Sam Lath ey’s shop. It was owned by a Marietta man named Ervin for 45 years and, after his death, his children sold it. An inscription inside reads Antonius Stradimarius Cremonensis Facied at Anno 1719 suggesting high value if authentic.

Pomeroy Abe Mossession Sam Lathey Ervin Marietta Antonius Stradimarius Cremonensis

Trex Lotion Promises Quick Skin Trouble Relief

Advertises Trex Lotion as a guaranteed remedy for eczema pimples blackheads and facial blemishes. Claims to relieve itching inflammation and eruptions on face and body and to make skin clear. Sold at Cline's Pharmacy or directly from H B Deaten & Co Mt Carmel IL.

Cline’s H. B.deaten & Co Mt Carmel

Revenue bill sparks confusion on 25 percent tax rebate

Newton M. Miller, collector, issued instructions to help unpaid 1923 income tax payments under the new revenue bill. Taxpayers who paid all due at filing will receive a 24 percent refund later. those paying three fourths owe nothing more. Scenarios show how to settle balances by June 15 and September 15, with examples illustrating reductions.

Newton M. Miller Internal Revenue

San Tasma Towed In With Battle Scars Near Block Island

The Revenue Cutter Acushnet towed the 114 foot schooner San Tasma into New Bedford. Found abandoned 14 miles southeast of Block Island, the ship bears gunfire damage likely from a clash with a government vessel on prohibition duty.

New Bedford Mass Revenue Acushnet Shea Block Island

Aralth Column Request Seeks Self Addressed Envelope

A brief item notes Dr Copelandy’s Aralth column requests readers to send a self addressed stamped envelope for full particulars and to restate their question. The message includes a mailing reference to 9501 Athens Messenger M. J.

Athens M. J

Oyster breeding experiment aims to yield super bivalves in New York

New York scientists at the oyster experiment station under Alexander MacDonald plan cross breeding prize oysters from Wellfleet to Southern waters to produce a high egg yield and robust early growth. Artificial fertilization aims to hatch 16 million eggs per female within six hours and nurture them in tanks for selective breeding.

New York New York State Alexander MacDonald National Association of Fisheries Commissioners Atlantic Wellfleet Mass Long Island William Firth Wells New York State Conservation Commission

Prohibition Party Names, Prepares for National Convention

Columbus reports the Ohio Prohibition party in session to name state candidates and finalize plans for the national convention to be held this Thursday and Friday. Dr. A S Watkins will name the state committee, with Dr. B F Pruch and J B Schmidt on site for speeches. law enforcement remains a central platform. Burial held today for Joseph Paul Jr killed when a car drove into a ditch. driver Andy Fuleki was released from county prison to attend the funeral amid questions about charges.

Taft Roosevelt Coolidge Georgia Mississippi District of Columbia South Carolina Tennessee Arkansas Columbus Ohio Prohibition Party A. S Watkins Cincinnati B. EF. Pruch Harrisburg Pennsylvania J. BR. Schmidt Washington, D. C Joseph Paul, Jr Andy Fuleki Fuleki Ctty

Upham Resigns as Republican National Committee Treasurer

June 4 news from Cleveland reports Preed W. Upham resigning after over two decades as treasurer of the Republican National Committee. The resignation takes effect after the convention ends next week, with a successor to be chosen beforehand.

Cleveland W. Upham Hiepublican National Committee

Mrs Schobert Gains 35 Pounds on Taniac

Mrs W F Schobert of Indianapolis Karachi? reports weight gain from 115 to 150 pounds after using Taniac Vegetable Pills. She credits relief from poor appetite weak nerves headaches and sleeplessness and says she now eats sleeps and feels well. Over 40 million bottles sold.

Taniac W. EF. Schobert W. Bakemoeyer Cond

Paraphrased Cleaning Tip From Obscure Note

A muddled line suggests mixing paraffin with starch to reduce washing effort, and a similar note mentions applying equal amounts in a bowl of ironed items. The fragmentary text is unclear about method or context.

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C. M. Darst Second Street M. F. Darst New Lexington George Tharp Ralph C. Niver Toledo Robert Cassell Indianapolis Ind Mayme Ellis R. BR. Marquis Carrie Marquis South McKinley Avenue Geneva Dorothy Lamb Hi ‘Ichard Rizer Murphey Revenna C. P. Martin Huntington W. Va Sigma Pi Hangman JT. N England Edith Thompson Fredrick Bywaters Roger Casement Dr. Crippen America Dunn O'Sullivan Sir Henry Wilson George Smith Carl Heck Tlortsmouth Charles Vogel Ladies’ Aid Society The Christian Church DR. Copelandys Aralth New Service New Upham West Gay ST Fidelity Sam M. Johnson Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co Athens Ice & Storage CO Tanlac Aird Asp Madlad Soap M. Werk CO Mullane Logan's Andrews Mpus W. B. Drake the Home of Quality Tritipp Simmons Battery & Electric Co Vanceens J. D. Haskins Chiropractor Bank F. R. Beasley Carpenter Street Athens Radio and Electric Company F. Rf. Heasley F. C. Mariner C. D. Shafer Co Rich Richard Messegner Deal Barber Shop Voile Squirrel and Fitch McHenry & Sisler Tex Store Vogue For Silvus Shoe Co
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