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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1923
Page
3
The Morgan-Gardner Co. will open an office and branch supply house in Nelsonville. It has leased the corner room of the Elks building on Fayette street and is preparing the space for occupancy.
Mrs B F Martin seeks copies of the Athens Messenger dated February 28. Readers who have copies are asked to call and will be paid for them.
The banquet for the N H S basketball team is planned for Friday evening in March. Tickets are $1.50 per plate and on sale at several city venues. The event targets hundreds of attendees with men women and children welcome at the same price.
At a Monday meeting the Nelsonville city board of education voted to seek an $85,000 bond issue for a Fayette street high school building. The board delayed other construction and repairs, citing strong local demand for a gymnasium and auditorium to accompany the new facility.
Mr and Mrs Fd Knight announce the birth of a son born Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Nye announce the arrival of a son born Monday.
Mesdames C H Roudebush B W Lawson and Jack Roudebush toured Columbus business districts today visiting stores and meeting local executives.
The funeral for 93 year old Mrs. Maria Stonburner, who died Sunday in Logan, will be held Thursday at 1 PM at the W. F. Bort residence in Logan. Interment follows at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville.
The fire department had two calls yesterday. The first was at Martin Ohlinger’s home and the second at Will Pierce’s home. Both fires were caused by exposed wire and damage was slight in both cases.
A strong yesterday wind shattered a large plate glass pane at Wilson Bros grocery in Nelsonville causing major damage though the pane was insured.
Five men left this morning for South Bend Indiana to drive back Studebaker cars for the Molor Auto Saics company of this city.
A large Nelsonville class trains under Miss Elma Young for the April 21 Athens CountyMusic Memory contest. Friday and Saturday sessions refine pieces from the New World Symphony Minuet in G Paderewski Saint d Amour Danse Macabre and Beethoven Minuet in G. Five pupils with two alternates from Nast West Central Central High will be chosen from participating schools.
Thousands benefit as AESUS Dr Thacher’s celebrated Liver and Blood Syrup, famed for restoring weak and run down sufferers. The tonic, based on Dr H S Thacher’s prescription, aims to regulate the liver, tone the stomach, cleanse the bowels, and purify the blood, now to be distributed to the public.
Thacher Laboratories announces a wide distribution plan for Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup through trusted druggists in cities and towns. The first bottle is guaranteed to help or the purchase price is refunded. Athens McKee Drug Company Gloucester Le Favor's Pharmacy Nelsonville The Gem Stores are featured outlets.
Leading scientists warn that millions in America suffer auto intoxication from faulty living and over eating. The liver fails to filter poisons, causing systemic symptoms like fatigue headaches and digestive trouble. Dr Thachers liver and Blood Syrup is advertised as a remedy to detoxify and restore energy.
The County contest will send nine to the State Contest in Columbus on April 25. Mrs. Glen Smith and Mrs. William Smith of this city departed Tuesday for their new home in Pennsylvania.
The class social of Mrs. Thomas Spencer’s Sunday School moves to Friday evening in the church social rooms instead of Thursday. Dinner will be served promptly at 7 o’clock, and each member should bring a favorite dish for the gathering.
A reader reports two years of stomach pain and sour fluids, saying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy relieved symptoms completely. The notice claims the preparation removes mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It promises one dose will convince or money back and cites McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville.
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Asa Carter and family were summoned to Wellston by the serious illness of Mrs Carter's mother Mrs Mary Barber. Miss Thelma Davis and Miss Ethel Oliver hosted twenty children Saturday evening with games and refreshments including popcorn halls sandwiches and candy.
Rev L W Spayd of the First Christian church spoke to Chauntey high school students during Monday morning chapel services. Local families hosted Sunday visits incl Mr and Mrs C W Ferret and Mr and Mrs W B Koons with guests from Athens and nearby areas.
Mrs. Neal Hessel will host the Chauncey Christian church Loyal Womens class in a regular semi monthly meeting at her Athens home. Members will depart Chauncey on the 12 30 traction car and are urged to attend.
Tov I W Spayd began revival services at the Church of Christ Sunday evening. Services will be held each evening and the public is cordially invited to attend.
Chauncey Parent-Teacher association presents a two act comedy The Last Half Day in the District School at Globe Theatre on Monday March 19 and again March 26. Cast includes Kk C Wharton Charles Bradfield Elmer Nida Gladys Bradfield Floyd Nye Sell Jackson Inez Nye Isabel Bradfield Minnie Jackson Myrtle Garrett Lenore Hoskins Dora Nida Leone Swart Miriam Butts Edna Wharton Florence Pendergrass Mrs Grimes I M Garrett D O Chapel Garfield Grimes Mildred Pendergrass. Monday windstorm causes damage over town unroofing several small buildings breaking trees and blowing down the porch roof in front of the hauncey company store.
John and Eunice Hook of The Plains mourn the loss of Emerson born February 14 who lived only until February 21. The brief obituary expresses faith and sorrow, recalling the infant as a rose bud sent from above and an angel resting in heaven.
Mr and Mrs John Hook express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during a short stay and the going away of their darling baby.
A brief read notes locals favor home grown items and practical choices from nearby sources, celebrating local production and self sufficiency as a community value.
In St Louis a mild mannered priest Rev Timothy Dempsey aims to halt a deadly gunmen feud between the Rats and Jelly-Rolls. After peace talks and armistice efforts, renewed violence including the death of attorney Jacob Mackter and other shootings continue. Police report no witnesses and gang codes hinder prosecutions. Dempsey again tours gang rendezvous to urge disarmament.
Mary Hollett Young born August 29 1840 Harrison county Ohio died January 18 1923 near Holiday Church Meigs county aged 82 years four months and 21 days She married William A Young April 18 1869 parent to five children Charlie Trerton A and a son who died in infancy Husbands death occurred about ten years ago She was a longtime member of Holiday Methodist Church Survived by son Alexander A Young Athens county daughter Elizabeth Young and two grandchildren and two great grandchildren The verse closing the notice expresses comfort in heaven.
The family of Mrs. Mary Young thanks friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during bereavement. They also thank Rev. Miller and the choir for the music and blessings. Signed by son and daughter.
Indiana legislators adopt new form of address after Miss Elizabeth Rainey, Marion County representative, is elected. Resolution by Rep John W. Thiel of Gary changes the traditional "Gentlemen of the house" to include "Miss Rainey" in the salutation. The change marks a shift toward gender inclusive language in the House of Representatives.
In Los Angeles US Marshal Sittel with Judges Bledsoe and Tippet consent donates seized copper ware from moonshining for prohibition to disabled soldiers who craft desk stands book holders and other useful ornaments from the material.
In Delavan Wisconsin deaf students at the state school receive numerous love letters from deaf suitors in Delavan. School officials seek Attorney General guidance to curb the mail exchanges by requiring each girl to authorize mail inspection. Authorities move carefully, while serenaders continue their activity and letters flow both ways.
Evidence was presented to the Albany county grand jury by Assistant District Attorney Wanger in a bid to obtain a speedy indictment of Angelina Tayano, 19, on a charge of kidnaping Leopold Minkin, a three year old boy from Albany.
Annihilates stiffness and pain in ankles knees hips elbows shoulders fingers or spine. Two seconds of rubbing helps the remedy penetrate skin flesh to bone and ligaments, delivering fast relief for rheumatic or non rheumatic joint troubles. Ask any reliable druggist.
Escanaba Michigan March 13 Evelyn Lyons known as the fever girl who falsely claimed a 115 degree fever is not seriously ill and will recover in a short time according to her physician Dr Harry J Defnet announced today.
Pretty 19 year old Mrs. Gertrude Olshan reported to Chicago police that four men kidnapped her and held her for four days. She could not identify her captors.
Glouster presents home talent comedy The Microbe of Love at the opera house on March 16. Tickets on sale at Drury’s Drug Store Wednesday morning. Come and have a good laugh.
Constable Blower reports three arrests with fines totaling 25 dollars plus costs. James Lantz of Trimble was arrested for drunkenness and disturbing the peace and fined 10 dollars with costs. Paul Ray of Jacksonville, with Lantz, faced interference with an officer and paid 10 dollars with costs. Arthur Schoeman, with the others, lingered near the prison door after warnings.
W. C. Thomas, who traveled to Columbus last Friday for chronic appendicitis, was operated on at Grant hospital Monday. Dr. Adama of Dra. Dan ford & Adams assisted. The patient recovered well and is expected to return to normal activity soon.
Mrs George Miller of Spring Street was taken to Columbus by Dr Danford for a major operation at Grant Hospital today. Dr Danford expected to return this afternoon.
Oakdale school parents and teachers union will present a home talent play Deacon Dubbs on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, inviting the community to attend the performance and support student activities.
Examination of witnesses in the trial of Trevor H. Roberts Yorkville mill guard charged with second degree murder for the killing of Elmer Cost was so slow that counsel for both sides said the case would take most of two weeks to complete.
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