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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1923
Page
4
New York reports nearly five hundred sleeping sickness cases in a week amid warnings of Spanish flu danger. The piece traverses disease, vaccination history, and rising medical uncertainty from Johns Hopkins to Mayo labs, noting Mustard gas fears and global political unease.
A proposed Armour Morris merger would halve the number of major meat packers from five to two or three, risking a nationwide shift in meat pricing and supply. Officials debate centralized control versus broader competition as the April ruling nears.
Athens area note recounts a local picture show with Charley Chaplin in The Pilgrim. The writer ribbings ushers, takes in Tomfoolery at the cinema, and jokes about ban on bootleggers while praising Chaplin’s antics and humorous church scene. References to locals Helwig McKinley Jerry Sisler Doctor Allen and the Nelsonville fire department appear in passing.
A tornado touched down near the family home, leaving a visible kiss mark on the sister’s arm. Neighbors reported strong winds and brief alarm, but no serious injuries were noted. Rescue crews arrived to assess damage and secure the area.
Nelsonville merchants report rising butter sales as Bartlett and Willie influence buying trends. Joe Keys of the National Woolen Airl says a letter was received, signaling improving demand, while Yenpoke yodeling remains a veiled factor in consumer mood.
The Gem Pharmacy markets wallpaper while Godbury sells groceries and Acott offers novel ties at price two pence. The Auto Tire and Gas Co. deals in oil and gasoline. Nelsonville Ward Ads note events and urge everyone to back the Nelsonville Basket Ball Team at the big banquet.
Information Bureau offers readers answers to any question. It outlines limits but requests plain questions with full name and address and two cents for return postage. Replicas are sent directly to the inquirer.
A Photoplay list ranks Mary Pickford as the richest among screen stars, with Charlie Chaplin Norma Talmadge Mary Miles Minter Anita Stewart and Harold Lloyd following for savings.
Miss Julia Kennedy daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Kennedy of Wealiston was hospitalized at Mt Carmel in Columbus after several weeks of meritis illness.
Will Tripp of Portsmouth attended the funeral of his brother in law Alfred Ewing who died at his home near Wellstoy last week Burial was in Hamden cemetery on Saturday.
At a Saturday city council meeting and Clinton township trustees agreed to buy the Citizens bank building for 5000 dollars to serve as the new city hall. The plan includes a 23 foot rear space for a jail and an 11 foot west addition for a fire wagon, with the vault and door included.
Harley Gooding, a Hocking Valley conductor from Logan, was rushed to Holzer hospital in Gallipolis after a Sunday accident between Logan and Poemroy on a local freight. He underwent an operation and is reported to be progressing well. Gooding was known to railroad workers and riders from Camden to Jackson routes.
A strong March wind damaged the Will Block roof housing J S Will and Co and Steele s Hardware. Workmen repair the damage as area residents move through a period of funeral and business activity with several local residents visiting and events ongoing.
The Littlejohn property on Buffalo Street opposite the former town hall was bought by Marshal Abe Young.
Mr and Mrs Avie Tedrow are the proud parents of a son born Sunday, adding a new member to the family.
Wells Littlejohn a former Hamden resident and operator at DA tower near Loveland was in town Monday on a business visit.
Charlie Bethel barely escaped serious injury while hauling sand from the old foundry site damaged by fire weeks earlier. He loaded a wagon and was driving away when the north well sewer on the sand pile failed, leading to a dangerous situation.
A mourning note recalls a loved one freed from suffering and now safe with Jesus. The poem laments the absence of her voice and gentle footsteps, the ache of missing her presence, and the smiling face now gone from the home.
Fred Powers aged 26 known as Freddie McCre in boxing circles died in Tacoma after a blow suffered in an exhibition match with Jimmy Smith the previous night officials said.
Mott Jay Gilbert son of Charlie and Lucinda Gilbert born May 25 1900 near Vanderhoff died February 25 1928 in Detroit at age 22 years 10 months. He leaves his father mother one sister three brothers grandmother and many relatives and friends his twin sister died earlier. The funeral was held March 1 at Vandere hoff at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev L G McCandlish of Reedsville Ohio.
We express sincere thanks to friends for help and sympathy during our loss. Mr and Mrs Charles Gilbert and their children of Frost Ohio are gratefully remembered for their kindness.
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