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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1924
Page
5
Mrs Sophia Cavanaugh, 77, was found burned to death on a couch near Alcony when a pipe reportedly ignited her clothing. Two sons discovered the body as firefighters halted the fire before it reached the house. Other items include two parcels from the Athens county bureau listing transfers among residents.
The Ladies Aid society of the Christian church elected officers at Thursday afternoon’s regular meeting with Mrs Musser as president Mrs Fierce as vice president Mrs Williams as secretary and Mrs Bingman as treasurer. Eleven tables played at the Country club card party with Mrs Preston high woman and Mr Rossi high man. Various social events followed including a bridal dinner at The Colonial for Miss Otha Seasley ahead of her wedding to Richard Galigher with guests from across several cities. The Martzolff class will meet tonight at 7 in the First M E church.
Governor Penahey called on State Auditor Tracy to prepare a full statement on the condition of Ohio’s treasury. The move follows Attorney General Crabbe’s claim of a $22,006,000 surplus that could fund financially strained schools, a figure Penahey disputes though Auditor Aracy supports Crabbe.
Mr H R Moftner and gon Law rence of Pomeroy visit Athens to see relatives including H Han ing and Mrs Rhodes in Zaleski after 20 years. Home Guards meet Saturday at 2 at the first M E church. Isaac Snowden of Albany passes through Athens returning from Sidney Iowa noting health gains. Births announced for Joseph Linville III and Jane Finsterwald.
At 70 University terrace the Current Events club held guest night for 56 guests. Mrs. Rowland Mrs. Thor Olson and Mrs. W. H. Aarthman were hostesses and Mary Richards presided. Miss Marzuela Richards opened with two solos after a paper on What is Wrong With Our American Girls by Mrs. Anna White.
In Cleveland on March 3 a robber stole $120 from an East End restaurant then was arrested moments later by Sgt. Frank L. Treadon. The cash was recovered and returned to Rolo Noto, the restaurant owner, minutes after the theft.
Robert Sharp Sr a 12 year resident of Hocking Athens county died Wednesday night at 12 at his daughter Mrs Louis Galbreath 23 Ewing street where he lived the past four years Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at Mrs Galbreaths home and interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery He is survived by his widow four sons and one daughter Nesbit and John of Oroville Robert of Wesson Illinois William of Nelsonville and Mrs Galbreath of Chillicothe
A fierce blind ing snowstorm in Chicago decimated traffic and chilled temperatures by over 20 degrees, claiming three deaths during the night and early today.
Four students Braydon Eddy Gladden Warren and Thurman Todd sustained minor burns from a gunpowder blast in the chemical laboratory of Toronto High School. Professor H. W. Ruch assisted as the group returned to classes today, reporting slight injuries and no serious harm.
City officials announce a crackdown on taxi dodgers as the campaign launches with inspections and potential penalties. The effort targets unlicensed drivers and unpaid taxes, aiming to improve compliance and curb fare evasion.
A fragmentary, humorous reference links New York socialite intrigue to Teapot Dome discussions with mentions of teapot necklaces and teapot care rings amid the ongoing scandal talk.
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty arrives in Washington from Miami to attend the cabinet meeting and resist demands for his retirement. He states he is feeling fine and insists on his "day in court" before the Senate special committee probing his DOJ leadership while refusing to comment on a House resolution targeting two Congressmen accused of bribery.
Sheriff Ben Hotchkiss announced an absolute ban on slot machines in Geauga county. In raids yesterday more than 20 machines were collected from Chardon and surrounding country stores.
A testimonial notes two years of stomach pain and sour belching eased by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The user reports improved health and urges others to try it with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and local druggists supply.
Miss Alice Palfreyman of Philadelphia marked a fifth birthday, though born February 29, 1904, making her a leap day child and only five years old in human years. A photo shows her dressed as a five year old chia for a birthday party.
A nationwide survey of 121000 buyers reports ninety out of every hundred women benefited from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The notice urges sick and ailing women to try this remedy.
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