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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1923

Page

2

Fairness to the Man Who Invest

The article argues for fair treatment of money lenders by noting that average commodity prices run about 66 percent above prewar levels and that money as a commodity should yield higher interest for depositors.

Gossip and Local Happenings In Athens Area

A lively mixture of neighborhood notes from Athens includes moves by George Wilkes into a vacated corner house, Walter Dicken relocating to New Marshfield for work, and Bill Ligget replacing him in the same home. Лю Aunt Jane Ross rents to Floyd Bean and eleven children. A humorous chase tale about a fellow named Chase and a remedy for geese pimples lights the column, along with reflections on local politics, a Fat Arbuckle vote result, and a late night dream about an apple tree.

Chase Turtle Montana Texas George Wilkes Athens Harvey Fry Fries Vore Ridge Walter Dicken New Marshfield Bill Ligget Jane Ross Penobscot Corner Floyd Bean Lima Soupy Billy Gabriel Doc Henry Mr. Roberts Athens Lumber Co Guy Morrison Roberts Great Lakes Niagara Hall of Fame East Russell Fairyland

Local Pineville Notebook Notes Dry Season Doldrums

Oscar Riggle and family of Athns visited Tuesday evening with friends here. Alva Chesser bought a new light overland. All items in town cleaned or painted once. The melancholy dog days return and the community laments dry conditions affecting daily life and a dry bathroom as the dry cleaning process continues.

Tree Oscar Riggle Athns Alva Chesser Doc Penrod

Marion School Principal Recounts Local Roots and Forum

Alexander Herbert R McVay longtime Marion educator and Ohio University trustee recalls his boyhood town and friendships during a visit. The piece notes his rise, loyalty to roots, and messages of good cheer to neighbors as local memories surface.

Herbert R. McVay Marion Ohio University Trustees McVay O Farm Center Stake Herb

Two Georgia men freed after Athens police inquiry

Henri Bourbon and Perry Knowlton of Columbus were released from Athens police after telegrams from Pittsburgh Atlanta and Columbus found them not to be wanted. Knowlton remains jailed in Athens County on a charge of driving an auto on an unfinished Marshfield road while Marshfield authorities decide.

Henri Bourbon Perry Knowton Columbus I. Zenner Co Athens Pittsburgh Atlanta Knowlton Athens County Marshfield

Critics urge repairs at Lorain County Children’s Home

The Lorain County Board of Visitors calls for improvements at the home in Elyria Ohio including repairs to the building the replacement of tin dishes with chinaware and steps to make the institution feel more homelike.

Elyria Lorain County County Board of Visitors

Local Man Credits Tanlac For Rheumatic Pain Relief

John A. Williamson of Vincennes Indiana says Tanlac ended his long standing rheumatism and stomach trouble. He recalls severe stomach pains night and day, fatigue and sleeplessness but after taking Tanlac he reports restored appetite, normal sleep, no rheumatism and renewed health. He urges readers to trust Tanlac and notes it is sold by druggists with no substitutes.

Tanlac John A. Williamson Broadway Vincennes Ind Tandac

Birthday gathering for Mrs Nathen Inman draws many friends

Friends and relatives visited the Inman home Sunday in honor of Mrs Inman turning sixty. Guests included the Bruntons Sixs Lenigars Sereanies Bowerss Mickies Tuckers Perrys and Kirkendalls of several nearby towns. A large crowd later attended a dance at Van Meters hall with additional Sunday visitors from Carbondale Kimberley and Strouds Run.

Nathen Inman Nip Bowers Sr Mae Hunderdon Barnie Mickie Charley Mickie Murray City Sam and Henry Tucker Albert Perry Strouds Run Pearl Smith Peach Ridge Clifford Kirkendall Clarana van Meters Hall Frank Risley

Loyal Women Class Meeting At Church Of Christ

A Loyal Women class gathering at the Church of Christ met Wednesday at Mrs. Charles Bradfield’s Converse street home. Mrs. Arthur Swart presided with devotions led by Mrs. L. W. Spayd, and FE. C. Wharton delivered the lesson. Mrs. Hesse read a selection. hosts served a collation to members including Mrs. Nye, Osbourne, Nida, Gardner, Jackson, Swart, Smith, Shafer, Brookins, Fiske, Wharton, Spayd, Ferrer, Hesse, and visitor Mrs. Hines.

Loyal Womens Church of Christ Charles Bradfield Converse Street Arthur Swart L. W. Spayd C. Wharton Hessel Bradfield Gladys Lucille Mesdames G. H. Nye Henry Osborne Elmer Nida Guy Gardner D. Jackson Guy Smith John Shafer Guy Brookins Charles Fiske Fh. C. Wharton L. W Spayd B. IF. Ferrer Neal Hesse W. D. Hines

Chauncey Board Secures State Funds for Schools

Garfield Grimes and local officials traveled to Columbus and obtained 5082 from the State Board of Education to wipe out indebtness of Chauncey schools. Also notes: Harter-WV reception at M E Parsonage. various local residents ill, visiting, or recovering, and Elsie Worden returning from Columbus to Chauncey.

Garfield Grimes Chauncey Board of Education D. O. Chappel Henry Earl Downey Township Columbus State Board of Education Chauncey

Coshocton Wool Producers Lead Ohio County Sale Effort

Coshocton county wool growers head the state in wool consigned to the Ohio Sheep Wool Growers Association cooperative sale season. An ice cream supper will be held at the Town House church Saturday to support the effort.

Coshocton, O Coshocton Ohio Accordis Ms Ue Ling Officialan C. L. Koons Hard Road Trimble Koons

Harmony Hill Socials and Scout Events Report

Harmony Hill residents share visits with Coggeshall and Dutton families. The Torch homecoming and Washington county Scout Day are noted with Little Hocking Troop activities at Camp Tupper. The Moore family moved to J F Dean’s farm. lightning struck Dana Miller’s house. local gatherings include visits by McCafferty Linscott Noland Jones Harris Livingston and Parkersburg game results.

J. C. Coggeshall Sarah Bertha Ralph Gunnel ‘Riday John Dutton Dutton Paul Atkinson Susie Gunnell William Wilcoxon Delman Ray Coggeshall A. H. Palmer Helena Julia Dorothea White Moore J. F. Dean Frank Russel James Coggeshall Dana Miller J. M. Miller C. G. Bent J. B. Jones Leah Whiteman Jone Charles Harris David Livingston Thurman Leora Livingston Short Creek W. Va T. J Ioster

Turkish Troops Sent to Bulgarian Frontier

June 14 report from Constantinople says communications with Bulgaria were cut off and Turkey is sending troops to the frontier as a precautionary measure to safeguard the border.

Constantinople Turkey Bulgaria

Woman Refuses Reward Pocketbook Recovered by Finder

In Columbus Ohio Mrs Mary Roell lost a pocketbook with 48 dollars. A finder later notified Roell and offered to return the pocketbook for a 25 dollar reward. The finder now plans to keep it, prompting Roell to involve police who are pursuing recovery of the purse.

Columbus Mary Roell

Mazda Pile Ointment Ad From Hickman Hickman Co

Advertising copy promotes Mazda Pile Ointment offering instant relief for piles. It claims a large box costs 75 cents and invites agents to join Hickman and Hickman Manufacturing in Roseyville Ohio.

Mazda Hickman & & Hickman, Manufactures Dept. MI Roseyville Ohio

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The Columbian Building and Loan Company Court and Union Streets Hotel Berry Pierce’s Alexander Sam Howard Hebbardsville Pennsylvania George Allen Ife Emory W. Allen Francis Kiberhart Emory Line Farm Valley View Fisher Packers and Provisioners Cifanill IS Son BY Par Jous A Williamson W. V. Harter M. E. Parsonage Daniel Joyce A. B. Mackie Delaware Neal Hebel High Street Rita and Wayne Hemlock Grove Elsie Worden Vilda Worden Harmony Hill IEG A. R FE. Co Athens Radio & Electric CO Lash Buick Co Beasley’s Hart Schaffner & Marx Washington Arlington National Cemetery Alexandria Mount Vernon Thos. J. West Cincinnati Baltimore & Ohio Hart Schaffner Marx Dixie Palm Beach
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