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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1923
Page
7
An early advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle safe substitute for calomel. It claims cleansing of blood bowels and liver improves complexion and mood, with a price of 15 and 30 cents per package.
In wartime Paris Sir Norman Greves shadows Philippe Lutarde as threats close in. Janet Stanfield resurfaces amid surveillance and a perilous conspiracy. A luncheon at the British Embassy sparks resolve yet fear persists as Lutarde refuses guards and fate threads danger through his path.
The sale of lots on the D. E. Allen farm is postponed from next Monday and will be held on April 17 and 18.
A skin specialist says Mentho-Sulphur can rapidly soothe irritated skin and heal rashes pimples and ringworm due to its germ destroying properties. Improvement appears quickly. sufferers are advised to obtain a small jar from a reputable druggist and use it like cold cream.
An old health column warns against washing a child’s hair with harsh soaps that dry the scalp and make hair brittle. It advocates Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure grease free and inexpensive, claiming it lathers well and cleanses while leaving hair soft and manageable.
Son Miss May Carsay returns home from visiting her sister in town. New daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chase last Thursday. Mrs. Walter French visits California to see her sister and Stanford student son. Shriver hosts Atkins family. rat hunters Wyatt and Gilkey feud over tails collected in one day. High school program a success with dramas, humor sketch, Hawaiian music, and new charter presented for education funding. Funeral for Mrs. Derry set for Wednesday at M E church. Community sale planned for April 7 amid Monday wind damage to roofs and buildings.
Mrs Blanche Saltz 31 once Blanche Chamberlain, once Miss Harriet Mapes favorite pupil in Marion, is jailed in Cleveland on a warrant accusing her of embezzling 24000 dollars entrusted to her and Dr Louis Rebechek for investment, per Miss Mapes account.
Laxative BromO Quinine tabs purport to relieve headaches from slight colds by curing the cold. Described as a tonic laxative and germ destroyer, the box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. Be sure you get BromO.
Messenger Pattern Dept describes a modern pattern with waist stays either braid or embroidered bands, a circular fulness skirt, and a foot measure of 354 yards. It offers seven sizes from 34 to 46 inches bust with fabric yardage of 5 percent for an 8 inch size, mailed on receipt of postage.
Sunday guests include Miss Greatdine Ac Bee and Mrs Aites Bean with relatives in Nelsonville and near here. Ward McLain visited Parkersburg. William Spear and Mrs. Brill hosted guests from Guyetine R C D. Nancy Brandeberry returned from Florida with daughter Nettie Kelley who bought property near Columbus. Parent Teacher Association met at the high school. weekly debate covered whiskey versus war with the affirmative upheld. Charlies Townsend visited Guryaville. Mrs Ray Wetherell and children returned from Columbus. George Cottrill visited Athens. Harold Montgomery visiting here after working in Columbus.
In Chicago on March 14 Mrs. Tilllie Klimek, convicted of poisoning to death her third husband, was sentenced to life in prison and awaits appeal on March 24. She is the first Cook County woman to receive a life term for spousal murder as earlier arsenic poisonings led to exhumations of her previous husbands.
Katharine born in Germany January 21 1841 united in marriage to John Minameyer in 1869 emigrated to America June 10 1874. They had six children five survive. She leaves 21 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Died March 2 1923 in Guysville Ohio at 82 years 1 month 9 days. Funeral tribute to a loving mother.
The children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kind ness shown during the illness and death of their mother. Special thanks go to Dr. and Mrs. McLaughlin Rev Wills for comforting words and Mr Bentz for services. Appreciation also for the floral offerings.
A secret probe into alleged attempts to influence jurors in the Len Smatlow trial is under way in Waukegan, with Lake County States Attorney A W Smith said to be conducting the inquiry. Two men reportedly confessed.
In Columbus on March 14 the Ohio Senate approved a steering committee to screen bills from both chambers. The House finance committee may advance the biennial budget with a $225,000 yearly subsidy to county health departments, higher than Gov Davis's $125,000 proposal. Senator Bragg introduced a bill to insure pupils against bus transport accidents. The Sullivan-McCreey physical education bill for 100 minutes weekly was returned for House consideration with an intended amendment to include it as part of physiology and hygiene instruction.
A family记 expresses enduring grief on what would have been the 11th anniversary of Mrs Thizela Alica Wollett’s passing. The message recalls their mother as a cherished soul in life’s garden and thanks her memory for love and faith.
In Defiance Ohio on March 14 the sheriff ordered the removal of nine lottery machines from village stores after a complaint by the W C T U.
The Kiwanis meeting at the university cafeteria covered topics from daylight saving and Athens joining the Eastern time belt to the Florida tourist economy. Delegates were chosen for the Atlanta national convention set for May 29 to 31, with several guests and new members introduced.
London dispatch says a British MP proposed Berlin will submit a new reparations offer if Britain intervenes in the water dispute. Premier Bowyer Law rejected the proposal as reported by a high source.
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