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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1923

Page

3

Kill Eagle Tribe Holds Important Meeting In Nelsonville

Nelsonville news reports all members of Kill Eagle Tribe No 179 are required to attend a March 20 gathering at 7 pm. Bereans held a class of 176 with a ten piece orchestra and a vocal solo. The Bereans aim for 200 next Sunday as Athens class beat them by 20. Pearl Bumgardner visited Columbus with her sister Mrs Frank Primmer while Miss Grace Loofbturrow toured McArthur schools. Chief Justice Marshal named Judge CC Hood to Ironton to hear contempt proceedings linked to a claim a divorce judge took a bribe.

Kill Eagle Tribe No Bereans Athens Pearl Bumgardner Columbus Frank Primmer Oe Columbus State Supreme Court Common Pleas CC. H. Hood Mount Gilead Morrow County Ironton Emma Haas

Funeral services for Mrs. Mahala Spencer in Murray City

Funeral services were held this morning at Murray City for Mrs Mahala Spencer aged two years at the home of her son. Burial was made at the Oaks Hill cemetery.

Murray City Mahala Spencer Oaks Hill Cemetery

Southern Ohio Motorcycle Club Meets at Farrow Shop

The Southern Ohio Motorcycle club will hold its second meeting at A D Farrow's motorcycle shop on Tuesday evening March 20 at p.m. Everyone is invited.

Southern Ohio Motorcycle Club A. D. Farrow

Welch Family Visits Columbus Over Wickam's Recovery

Mr and Mrs James Welch and daughter and Mrs James Wickam with Jimmy and Jack Wickam traveled to Columbus on Sunday to see Mert Wickam who is rapidly recovering in Mt Carmel hospital after a mine accident. Friends here consider it good news.

James Welch James Wickam Jimmy Jack Wickam Columbus

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meets On St Patrick Day

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church met Thursday at 2 with Mrs. Elizabeth Preston as hostess. Devotions were led by Mrs. Ida Jewett. Mrs. Cummins delivered the fifth chapter of the Study Book. Mrs. Emmett Preston sang, Jo Gavis told two Vanguard of Valor stories, and a $14.80 Jenten offering was collected. Refreshments followed a social half hour with green and white colors.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Elizabeth Preston Lee Mee Dowell A. L. Pritchard Ida Jewett Cummins Emmett Preston Erin Jo Gavis

Springtime in Nelsonville and a Call for Clean-Up Week

The page celebrates the arrival of spring with crocuses tulips and budding lilacs while urging Nelsonville to join a nationwide Garden Week cleanup. It notes outdoor scenes along the Hocking and prompts residents to spruce the town and wash its face, embracing gardens and renewal.

Woman's Nelsonville United States

Celebrate Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Henry C Davis

Mr and Mrs Henry C Davis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 18 with a family dinner and a large gathering. Their home was decorated in yellow and white. a huge wedding cake sat at the center as friends arrived for a day of congratulations.

Henry C. Davis Mrs. Davis St. Patrick’s Day Davis Converse A. Davis Marysville Tenn Oliver Crawford Henry Delaware Connie Methodist Church

Bay Couple Guests of Rev and Mrs Orr at New Straitsville

Mr and Mrs Elmer Bay were guests of Rev and Mrs Orr at New Straitsville on Friday in a social visit noted in local society items.

Mrs Elmer Bay Mrs. Orr New Straitsville

Needle Club Honors Guests With Green White Dinner

Mrs I J Eberiie hosted the Needle Club Thursday afternoon with sewing sessions until 6 then a chicken dinner in green and white. Guests included Mrs Harry Kelly Mrs Frank Poston Mr and Mrs B E Le Fever Mr and Mrs Ralph Parks Mr and Mrs Elmer Bay Mrs Henry Lancaster and Mrs Charles Neel son who attended a reading of Stainers Crucifixion by the First Methodist choir in Athens Sundry evening.

I. J. Eberiie The Needle Club Harry Kelly Frank Poston B. E. le Fever Ralph Parks Elmer Bay Henry Lancaster Charles Neelson Athens Stainer

Christian Church Sunday Attends Record Crowd and Services

Sunday School drew 622 attendees with several classes topping 26, including high school and Bereans. Morning worship was crowded and the evening Hom Sweet Home Day featured layman addresses on home life and music. Mrs. Lilie Shugert and son Frank visited after her brother A. L. Butterworth’s death. Mr and Mrs. W. T. Beau returned from a two month stay in DeLand Florida.

Lilie Shugert Frank A. L. Butterworth W. T. Beau de- Land Fla

Butterworth Funeral Held Sunday at Presbyterian Church

A. L. Butterworth funeral service took place Sunday at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Arpee leading. Members of the J. R. O. A. M. attended in a body and many old friends sent flowers. Burial followed at Green Lawn.

A. L. Butterworth Presbyterian Church Arpee Greenlawn

Local visitors from Columbus and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs R C Graham and two children of Columbus spent Sunday here. They were accompanied home by Mrs John Stevenson who will make them an extended visit. W J Sanders of Wolfpit Ky was the weekend guest of his brother C J Sanders. Mrs Carl Cookley and daughter Rachel Catherine were guests of Mrs W H Barton at Adelphi Ohio over the weekend.

R. C. Graham Columbus John Stevenson W. J. Sanders Wolfepit C.J. Sanders Carl Cookley Rachel Catherine W. H. Barton Adelphi Ohio

Mrs Merritt Hosts St Patrick Evening at Jefferson Terrace

Miss Frances Merritt entertained about twenty five friends Friday at her home The Jefferson Street Terrace. Dancing and a social hour preceded a late Patrick lunch.

Frances Merritt Jefferson St. Terrace St. Patrick

Mrs Alice Anderson Guests at Logan Gathering

Mrs. Alice Anderson and her sister and niece from the west and Mr. John Mooney, daughter Miss Loretta and Mr. and Mrs. James Bland were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Mooney at Logan.

Alice Anderson West John Mooney Loretta James Bland L. P. Mooney Logan

Musical Treat At Hyperion Club Meeting In Saturday Session

An engaging Hyperion club gathering featured Mrs. C Cooley delivering a piano recital and Mrs George E Tifft presenting a paper on Ireland as a Free State. The program committee, chaired by Mrs Tift, proposed next year’s plan which was approved with thanks.

Hyperion Club J. M. Hyde C. Cooley Beethoven Mendleshon Butterfly Lavallee Hewsett Paderewski Warren Chapin George E. Tifft Ireland Free State

Methodist Juniors Deliver Basketball Win at YMCA

Saturday afternoon the Methodist Juniors played a YMCA basketball game ending with a score that favors the Methodist team. The report notes a decisive afternoon contest with the YMCA.

Methodist

Women’s Community Club Praises Y M C A Upkeep Efforts

In a letter, the Women's Community Club commends the Y W C A for clean white curtains in upstairs windows and improvements by the business girls club. The writer notes the Y M C A as a social center, urges continued support, and thanks Mr. Hudson for two years of free club room use.

Womens’ Community Club Business Girls Club Hudson

Silver behind the clouds blocks coin conversion at hand

The quote states that as long as silver ringing remains behind clouds it cannot be converted into coin locally. It emphasizes a barrier to turning precious metal into usable currency. The line frames economic constraints tied to visibility of wealth.

Court Notes Grant Divorce and Name Change

A divorce was granted to Hattie Grubbs of Srecheniebuce from Leonard Grubbs on wilful absence. The court restored her to her maiden name Hattie Brown. Hart Cooksey of Sugar Creek was granted a new trial after a jury found him guilty of pointing a firearm. he was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in the Athens county jail.

Hattie Grubbs Srecheniebuce Leonard Grubbs Worstel Athens County Common Pleas Court Hart Cooksey Sugar Creek Woerstell Handel Boy Finsterwald Cooksey Athens County Werstellt

Endorsed Offer for Chamberlain Medicines at Des Moines

A promotional request invites readers to send 54 cents and a slip with name and address to Chamberlain Medicine Co in Des Moines Iowa to receive trial packages. The bundle includes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for various coughs and throat irritation, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestive ailments, and Chamberlain's Salve for burns and skin conditions, all offered for five cents.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Towa Chamberlain

Wadsworth rejects German ships as war debt repayment

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Eliot Wadsworth, in Paris for the Rhine occupation costs conference, rejected a plan for Germany to pay $256 million owed to the United States in ships. He accepted, in principle, a cash payment over 32 years.

Paris the Treasury Eliot Wadsworth United States Rhine Germany Wadsworth

Freeze Reaches to Texas Gulf Coast

Dallas and gulf coast areas endured the coldest weather of the winter with a sharp north wind. The temperature in Dallas dropped to 20 degrees, and freezing conditions spread to the gulf coast. The cold snap caused severe damage to fruit crops in many regions.

Texas Gulf Coast Dallas

New Hearing Device Promises Free At-Home Trial

The Dicto graph Products Corporation claims a device can let thousands of deaf people hear again and offers a ten day free trial with prepaid shipping. No deposit or COD required, sent at the company’s expense. Send name and address to Suite 1832, 220 W 42nd St, New York City.

Dictograph Products Corporation New York City

Lima Sees Early Traffic Rise as Spring Approaches

In Lima Ohio the arrival of spring is signaled more by a surge in traffic and the placement of auto sentinels on duty than by robins, reflecting a shift in daily activity as the season nears.

Lima, O Lima

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards предлага Olive Tablets as a natural laxative alternative to calomel. The 17 year physician founder promotes a non griping, sugar coated olive colored tablet that smooths bowel and liver function with nightly use. Thousands rely on this remedy for dark mouths dull breath and torpid liver. Try them for 10c or 20c.

Edwards Calomel Dr. Edwards Loc

Musterole Ointment Aids Cold Symptoms Quickly

Musterole is a clean white ointment made of oil of mustard and home simples. It is applied with fingers to chest or sore throat and is said to prevent colds from turning into flu or pneumonia. Available in 35c 65c jars and 3.00 hospital size.

Hoover to Lead New Movement for Child Health

Herbert Hoover pledges a national campaign via the American Child Health association to improve infant mortality and child welfare in the United States. He cites European relief experience and urges translating that knowledge to reduce birth and child health issues across congested and underserved areas.

I. N.S Washington Mars American Relief Administration Herbert Hloover Chilhood America American Child Health Association Hoover A. RK. A Belgium France Russia United States Europe American Relief Association American Child Health Associaion

Drunkenness and moonshine raids hit Athens county

Dry Officer Nash and assistants raided homes in Glouster Redtown and surrounding areas Sunday and Friday. John Crawford of Glouster jailed after 120 gallons of mash and still found. Others, including pool room operators and a man at Buchtel, faced fines up to 1900 and pleaded guilty before Mayor Johnson.

Nash Athens County Ovicer Nash J) Jenkins John Crawford Glouster Crawford Johnson Trimble Jenkins Redtown Dalton Jenny Hollis Trin Leslie Bo Tom Stires Giouster Henry Wilson Buchtel Nash and Bayvunham

Home brew raided at two residences near Jacksonville

Wilt Stoltz and Will Southern were found with large quantities of home brew in their homes near Jacksonville. Stoltz pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor and was fined 100 dollars plus costs, which were paid. Southern pleaded not guilty and his trial proceeded on Monday evening before Magistrate Helwig.

Wilt Stoltz Will Southern Jacksonville Helwig Stoltz Miney Southernie

Mysterious Chloral Robber Sought in Carnegie Hall Case

New York detectives search for a Philadelphia woman linked to the chloral robber case. The suspect may know details of the murder of Dorothy Keenan Wing in a Carnegie Hall studio. A Philadelphia detective was dispatched to trace a man wanted in both cities for drugging and robbing women of jewels.

New York Dorothy Keenan Wing Pecora Philadelphia Carnegie Halls Kansas City

Fire crews and citizens scour Elyria sewer for lost rings

Firemen and residents race through Elyria Ohio sewers to recover two diamond rings valued at 1900 dollars lost when a buckskin bar necklace chain broke. Mrs. Lee Hevis reported the loss and authorities coordinated efforts to locate the jewelry.

Elyria,o Lee Hevis

Mother's Oats Premium List Offers 164 Gifts

The advertisement promotes a Premium Catalog with 164 gifts obtainable by coupons from Mother's Oats. It features Oneida Community plates and utensils, including a 20 coupon Cereal Spoon and a 15 coupon Teaspoon, available to all ages. Mothers are urged to request the catalog and receive ten coupons with the catalog.

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