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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
6
A vivid scene unfolds with a boastful stranger admiring a pawnshop's wares as two impoverished individuals yearn for clothing. He praises a woman's taste and offers to let her choose the prettiest item, proposing a deceitful ruse to present her as a trusted friend. The dialogue hints at generosity tainted by possible manipulation.
Calvin Gray helps the Briskows’ daughter Allie disguise herself to test a plan. Miss Good vanishes at luncheon after promising not to reveal her identity. Gus Briskow later confesses hopes to tutor his son Buddy and consider Gray for travel funds, as Gray questions his own fitness to teach.
A testimonial from Jess Patterson of Akron describes relief from fatigue indigestion constipation headaches and loss of appetite after using Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup. He reports improved vigor and a return to normal health after three bottles and notes local availability in Athens Glouster and Nelsonville.
At a regular Chauncey council meeting an ordinance granting the Athens Electric company a franchise to enter the town was approved. The ordinance takes effect in 15 days, with two additional ordinances planned for rate and street lighting. The change promises townwide electric lighting for homes and businesses as a welcomed improvement.
Mr and Mrs J A Drake of this locality plan a summer motor trip west visiting Bucyrus Ill Canton Ill Grinnell Ia Erle and Newton Ia where Mrs Drake has relatives and where Mrs Drake's mother once resided They will be away all summer and friends Mrs Ervin Karns will occupy their home in their absence Mrs Stella Davis hosted a dinner party at Bailey Run for her visiting mother Mrs McNaughton of Columbus with neighbors and relatives William Joyce of Columbus visited his ailing father Daniel Joyce Peters and children visit New Straitsville for a family visit Children’s Day will be observed at the Church of Christ on Sunday evening June 17 Mrs Harry Noble and son of Athens visited Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne
Mrs Katherine Bouton Clay of Newark New Jersey mother of three children graduated today from Barnam College New York with a Bachelor of Arts degree and honors in modern languages She studied largely on subway and tube trains The wife Clifford Clay a writer for trade papers plans Italian study this summer and a future Master of Arts degree
The Athens office of the American Express company moved its operations to a new downtown location. The move aims to improve accessibility for customers and expand service capacity. Local officials and company representatives touted enhanced facilities and closer proximity to business districts.
The express company relocated from the Red Men building on West Washington street to the former Brooks grocery room in the Haning building on North Court street. The move came after failing to lease the West Washington quarters from the Red Men lodge.
In Massillon Ohio the local boy Clarence Hinderer aged 37 and a 17 year old named Snyder confessed to police that they robbed a Li drug store, taking merchandise totaling 78 dollars.
Springfield legislative action centers on a bill to abolish all prohibition to be introduced this afternoon by Representative Thomas O Grady in the Illinois General Assembly. The measure aims to repeal existing alcohol restrictions and shift policy.
M Deitman of Wes End Punxsutawney Pa reports relief from gas pain belching and sleepless nights after using Nerv Worth. He credits the remedy with restoring his ability to work and recommends Nerv Worth for nervous or stomach disorders and run-down conditions. Sold by Mc Kee Drug Store with a refund if not satisfied.
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