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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1923
Page
8
Under Dr. G. FF. Moorman, the Logan Scout troop met Tuesday for a lively two hour session. They announced a one month bird house building contest and added one new member. Tenderfoot exams are set for the first of April.
Dr. W. G. Rhoten traveled to Chillcothe on Wednesday to collect milk samples from nearby dairies near Logan for testing.
Will Merritt reports Jeffers dies from pneumonia and flu complications leaving a wife and parents ill with little hope. A Ditcher child dies from flu amid widespread sickness. Harnevonville High plans two dramas March 10 with a nine piece orchestra. Presbyterian Ladies Union met at Ruth Alkire’s home. Witt Merritt traveled to Columbus to purchase high school equipment and stage items for the new auditorium.
County health nurse Miss Sadie Green reports February results from six schools. Of 375 examined, 142 were advised treatment and 38 had no defects after screening. The month included thirteen health talks.
One actress credits Marmola Prescription Tablets for steady weight loss and easy maintenance. Drugstores sell a one dollar case or they can be ordered directly from Marmola Co., 4612 Woodard Ave., Detroit. Michigan. The ad claims the tablets are harmless and effective.
The mayor held the liquor and it was alleged Inboden knew of the liquor in his house. He was fined the costs.
Washington reports a global move toward permanent measures to curb anthrax spread led by Dr. M Dorset of the Department of Agriculture. The London conference of the International Advisory Committee on the Prevention of Anthrax backed protective actions and better disinfection methods for wool hides skins and hair. Despite congress efforts to ban air brushes and tariff debates, no effective protection for farmers and dock workers handling wool and hides has been found.
An advisory touts flushing the kidneys with water and Jad Salts to prevent disease. It claims acids from rich foods overwork kidneys causing rheumatism headaches and urinary disorders. A daily quart of water and four ounces of Jad Salts before breakfast are recommended with annual medical kidney checks.
County official A. J. Ulrich battles severe influenza confinement for over a week. He hopes to recover soon to assist road building plans and the new courthouse project.
Acting on a tip, Chief Eberst and Deputy Sheriff Marbeann searched the room of George Phillips, who roomed with Clem Inboden, finding nearly a quart of liquor in a bottle and a fruit jar. Phillips and Inboden were brought to Logan and arraigned before Mayor Koppe. Phillips faced illegal possession charges, pled guilty, and received a $200 fine plus costs.
A petition signed by 25 property owners to Lima County Auditor C R Phillips requests a re appraisal of all real estate for 1923 tax duplicates. They claim 1922 duplications valued at 49 million should rise to 150 million or more.
John Simke aged 17, already an old offender, is held in Houston Texas after being charged with three burglaries and multiple bad checks here last fall. Police note he was committed to Lancaster Industrial School from Lorain at age seven.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to heal digestion by stimulating the liver and bowels. The vegetable formula with olive oil is said to ease stomach issues, remove taste problems, and boost energy without cramps. Take one or two at bedtime. 15 to 30 cents.
Dr. L. Fulkerson, a longtime missionary and diplomat, told Athens Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon that Bolshevism seeks to overturn governments worldwide, driven by economic inequality and illiteracy in Europe. He argued the United States faces no menace but warned Europe risks another war as education becomes critical.
In Dedham Massachusetts Nicola Sacco lies on a cot in Norfolk county jail as hunger strike reaches its 21st day. Convicted in a South Brain area murder, his case sparked riots and anti embassy protests abroad as legal action drags on for 34 months. He vows to die or win his freedom rather than endure more imprisonment.
J H Grosvenor of Athens Ohio writes about road improvements funded by Canaan Township residents who donated over 6000 in 1922 and 3000 this year. He notes a 12 ton drill moved 114 miles from Canaanville to Mash Run on Friday and Saturday, hindering unimproved roads and asking for protective measures.
March 8 report from Nick says Mrs Ethel Zborowski left $19 000 in jewels on a hotel mantel. She woke to find the gems missing and have not been recovered.
Twelve former railroad workers from the shopmen’s strike face federal indictments after true bills were returned by the grand jury in Cleveland. The charges allege a conspiracy to obstruct the transport of mails passengers and freight across Ohio railroads including Nickel Plate Pennsylvania Big Four Wheeling and Lake Erie and Lake Erie and Western. Witness Peter R Nicholson a division coal operator is mentioned as a testifying figure with Gerard J Pilliod assisting.
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