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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1923
Page
2
Directors of the Ohio Seed Improvement Association met in Columbus and favored certifying potato seed through a new group, replacing the state agriculture department's free inspector. The move aims to expand seed certification despite limited inspector availability.
The body of Miss Adeline Parks of Bellaire was found in the Cuyahoga River near the Pennsylvania Ulroad bridge. Doctors and attendants at Fair Oaks sanitarium identified her. she had been an inpatient for 18 months and disappeared while walking two months prior. She was about 50 and had a history of water mania, leading to speculation she fell into the river and drifted to shore. The body showed signs of long exposure and will be sent to Bellaire for burial.
On a steamer bound for Marseilles Louisa discovers a dangerous traveler in Stateroom 97 and plans to deal with him. The narrator learns detective Popple is close by while Louisa manipulates the situation, possibly poisoning or shooting to ensure safety as they reach Marseilles and await gendarmes.
Mothers valued for their children should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for the season. The powders claim to break up colds regulate bowels relieve feverishness constipation and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for over 80 years the marketing notes satisfaction and urges not to accept substitutes. Trial package offered free by Mother Gray Co LeRoy N Y.
I spot a lean man with swarthy skin named Michael. Louisa senses danger as the villa week ends with a forced departure and the lurking figure’s recognition looms over them.
Washington March 26 comprehensive plans to end government operation of ships urge private sale of the fleet. The American Steamship Owners association submits disposal plans to the shipping board to end losses and present sale terms to President Harding.
Illnesses, travel to Logan for miners convention, and multiple church services noted. Mrs. Bell Lyons shopped in Buchtel on Thursday. Ted Edward uses his new car with Pat Quinn and William Kinkaid and R H Mogru. they visited Logan for the miners convention. Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Rev. L L Donammy led services. two weekly sermons cited. Mr. and Mrs. John Walker return from burial in Love City. Eighth graders urged to attend final tests March 26 and 27 at Orbiston School. Mrs. N H Morrison travels to Murray due to grandson Henry Baird’s illness. Finley Hurd, Pat Quinn, and Clarence Quinn made a business call to Hambley Run and The Plaisings recently.
Margate Eng E B Atherton once of Chicago starts a new bid to walk around the world aiming to finish in ten years. He has pursued the project for twenty three years with two prior efforts interrupted by war. He plans a route through Europe Asia and the Americas returning via the Mediterranean.
Swiss merchants establish numerous industrial areas in Kuasia as tension rises with Russia. Authorities in Moscow report rapid development and foreign involvement affecting regional trade and security.
Ohio state librarian Herbert S. Hirshberg notes only eight of eighty counties have adequate rural library service. Bayahoga County leads in using new legislation. traveling libraries reach rural schools and centers. Columbus expands mail and express service from 600 to about 1800 books monthly with four week loans and transportation as the only charge.
Plainly write your name and address with 5 cents to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa and receive a trial package of Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Stomach and Liver Tablets plus Chamberlains Salve for burns wounds and skin affections all for six cents. Don t miss it.
Ohio farmers in 1922 sold seventy million dollars worth of livestock to stock yards in the larger cities. Animals sold to local butchers or slaughtered on farms are not included. The tally covers 3,530,000 animals: 2,432,000 hogs 635,000 sheep 220,000 cattle and 240,000 calves. Cleveland led in animal receipts for slaughter. Cincinnati receipts were higher from all states.
At the bar in the County Jail five prisoners were found sawing their way out. Deputy Ashworth investigated after hearing loud singing and discovered only one bar remaining.
Advert reads Zemo ointment offering clear skin free of blemishes and eczema. It promotes use for pimples blackheads blotches and ring warm with an antiseptic liquid applied easily at 35c for standard bottle and $1 for extra large.
Two armed bandits were captured after a desperate gun duel with Officer Kaulkner in central Philadelphia. The suspects fled from a cigar store after looting it and binding the clerk, and were cornered at Broad and Chestnut streets.
Columbus March 26 State university leaders tally 1922 gains by agricultural extension. Volunteers of 11,305 farm men and women aided in 1316 rural townships leading to 134,374 bushels of seed wheat and five bushels per acre gain. Hundreds of juniors, livestock, alfalfa, soybeans, and health nutrition training expanded across Ohio counties.
Athens County Ohio announces a tentative assessment for property within one mile of Carthage Gap on Guysville Coolville Road. The Board of County Commissioners will hear objections on April 9 1923 and owners may file objections in writing beforehand. Signed by Commissioners Andrew Murphy A L Johnson J W Hawk.
Public notice states the Marshfield Carbondale Road in Waterloo Township Athens County Ohio has an estimated assessment on file with the Board of County Commissioners for inspection. Objections will be heard on April 9 1923. The apportionment follows benefits to J W Hawk.
Julia Lewis and Helen Dale Lewis a minor and guardian or mother as needed reside unknown. Samuel L Lewis and others heirs filed March 16 1923 in Athens County Court seeking partition of 310 acres in York and Dover townships. Julia Lewis entitled to dower one sixth. Helen Dale Lewis owner in fee one sixth as daughter and heir. Respondents must answer by May 1 1923. Jones Jones Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
John Margrene of Parsons Kansas was rushed to a hospital after doctors discovered twenty seven spoons lodged in his stomach. The incident prompted medical teams to perform emergency procedures to remove the utensils.
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