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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1923

Page

2

Akron Chef Louis Nick Slain in City Restaurant Murder

Three people, Beatrice Markey, 52, Mil ton Bambonur, 33, and G Gregory Vappas, 29, are held by police in the mysterious murder of Louis Nick, chef at a downtown Akron restaurant. Nick was battered and crushed in the cellar and died in hospital. Police shift from robbery to possible revenge as the motive.

Akron Mer Louis Nick Beatrice Markey Milton Bambonur G. Gregory Vappas

Hoover Rejects U S Cotton Market Probe

Secretary Hoover announced no investigation into the cotton market, replying to southern producers. He said the department of commerce does not probe conspiracies or monopolies within the United States, noting that cotton is almost entirely produced domestically.

Washington Mar Hoover Department of Commerce United States

Local Residents Visit Family and Friends Across Towns

Plains residents list Sunday visits with Athens and Nelsonville relatives, a car recovered near Guysville, illness draws family from Cleveland and Sharon, Ohio, and several sixth grade pupils achieve perfect attendance in March.

Helen Riley Athens Maud Thorn Id Michaels Grant Carl Canananville Elza McGranor Tom Baylis Eva Mary Louise Nagle Zine Courtney Ben Harrison Orbiston Charlie Powers Jobs Fred Nyda Wilbur Powell Illinois Guysville Joe Paul Popowitch Cleveland John Sharon John Popowich Matt Bryan Loren Cade George Coley Stephen Dukeman Chester Hanning Thomas Kelley Charles Noble Thomas Porter George Swart Joseph Ali

Easter Visitors and Moves Around Glouster and Nearby towns

Easter notes show Barrack Marshall of Athens and Dwight Post of Columbus visiting relatives. Glouster residents Dale Shepard Fred Ivers and others visited Thursday. Miss Josephine Richards and Miss Billa Williams were guests. Families Palmer Pinbrey Leech Morehead plan moves. Richard Dew visited Glouster Monday.

Beatrice Marshall Athens Claud Marshall Dwight Post Columbus W. C. Post Dale Shepard Rafel Tutter Glouster Messia Fred Ivers Fisher Roush Joseph Reynolds Charles Zarley Josephine Richards A. PP Hines John Smith Billa Williams Marzie Shepard Amy Shepard Susie Meddier Mid- Hocking Grace Ivers Hemlock J. G. Club Kodak James Palmer Hartleyville Bishopville Calvin Pinbrey Palmer Nat Leech Embrey Dewey Morehead Mra. Morehead Richard Dew

Highland Dance Fever Grips Young Scots Couples

A brisk social scene unfolds as a pair of Scotch couples dance for 21 hours each. Youth cherishes the Highland fling, savoring music, steps, and communal joy in a celebratory gathering.

Nitrogen Fertilizer Boosts Apple Orchard Yields

L A Bregger reports applying five pounds of quick acting nitrogen as sulphate of ammonia to two fertilized rows of his Jonathan apple trees in sod mulch. The adjacent unfertilized row yielded less. The 21 year old trees are 2 feet apart in 36 foot rows, with about 130 pounds per acre applied, and fertilized rows reportedly produced at least twice the yield.

L. A. Bregger Jonathan Mr. Bregger

Pullmans Leave Track in Wreck at Ellwood City

Four Pullmans on Baltimore and Ohio express derailed at Ellwood City Pennsylvania last night. Two persons were seriously injured four others bruised and several escaped with their lives when the cars buckled and struck a passing freight train in the opposite direction.

Plumber Sees Pipes Where Ills Lie

A humorous likening of stomach pains to plumbing issues leads to a testimonial for Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the product removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, easing stomach and bowel ailments including appendicitis. One dose is offered with a money back guarantee via McKee Drug Co. and Gem Pharmacy.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Neighborhood gratitude note from the McCall family

Mrs Nancy McCall EB A McCall and her two children thank neighbors and friends for kindness and gifts given during a time of need. The note expresses appreciation for contributions and support from the community.

Nancy McCanll EB. A, McCall

Wise words and weather talk echo in eclectic note

A fragmented quote mix blends biblical and Stoic wisdom about wise behavior with an assortment of casual weather banter. The text references Solomon and Epictetus, then shifts to a casual remark about warmth and clothing repairs for trousers.

Home made cough syrup wins praise in households

A promotional note advocates making cough syrup at home using 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle topped with sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses honey or corn syrup. It promises rapid relief within 24 hours and claims superiority to store bought remedies, with a money-back guarantee from The Pinex Co. of Fort Wayne Indiana.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Leviathan to receive world's most powerful radio gear

The Leviathan will re enter trans Atlantic service in June with a six times more powerful marine radio system than typical vessels. A RCA contract with the United States Shipping Board outfits the ship for uninterrupted 3000 mile links to European and American centers. The installation includes telegraph and radio telephone to connect with other ships and shore stations.

Leviathan U. S. Lines United States Shipping Board Radio Corporation of America Progrem America Ocean Greyhound New York Harbor Siviathan

Dr Drake's Glaxo relieves croup fast for children

At midnight a crying child with a hoarse bark is a common worry. Thousands of mothers report quick relief from croup with Dr Drake's Glaxo in a small dose, rarely needing more than two, and it is advertised as safe pleasant and non throwing up. The ad claims the largest selling brand in America and recommends it through druggists at 60 cents a bottle, valued at 50.08 dollars at 2 a.m.

Dr. Drake Ramedy America

Business steady and healthy says Secretary Hoover

Secretary Hoover said business in the United States is a healthy normal expansion with no inflation. He noted there has been no overstocking of the market or production exceeding normal demand, in remarks from Washington on March 27.

Washington United States Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover

Young man charged with stealing Ford roadster

Mark Gosnell 20, living with Nichols Yairs near Dog Hollow, arrested Monday after noon by Sheriff McKinley and Deputy Sheriff Cady on a charge of stealing Arth ur Koon’s Ford roadster from in front of the Army and Navy stores on West Union street. He pleaded guilty to stealing the car when arraigned and was bound over to the grand jury on a $1000 bond he could not post. He says he bought the car and names two possible sellers and two prices. He is an orphan staying recently with his brother in law.

Mark Gosnell Nichols Yairs Dog Hollow Lottridge McKinley Cady Arthur Koon Plains Army and Navy West Union Street Ford Koon Lettridge Gosnell

Silk dress auction aids police pension fund

Women gathered at police headquarters to bid on 20 silk dresses seized six months earlier. The items were found in a freight car last fall with no owner identified. Auction revenue totaled $87 for the police pension fund.

Lima. O Lima

Remington Cash Register Firm To Stay In Athens Hotel

News confirms rumors of the Remington Cash Register company leaving Athens are false. Athens manager Mr. Burch says the firm remains located in the Hotel Athens building. Also noted are local civil notices and an ordinance on Columbia Avenue sidewalk grades in Athens Ohio.

Athens Remington Cash Register Company Hotel Burch Remington

Albany Church Notes and Local Social Updates

Albany church notes report a Tuesday eve sermon on "Friend ship" by Messrs Stoatman and Smith. An Epworth League organized with twenty six charter members. officers elected: President Mrs Howard Warner. vice presidents Mrs O D Dailey Faye Baker Clare toe Mary Frances Goldsberry. secretary Margaret Croy. treasurer Elva Throckmorton. organist Clare ios. Services Sunday evenings at 6. Social mentions include visits by Seph Lindley and son James to Mrs Harve Duffey in Columbus Ohio and other local travel. Baptists Ladies Aid set for April 3 at 1:30 at Miss Florence Grown’s home. Boy Scouts Troop 1 meeting in Athens with Leslie Lasch and a basketball game this afternoon. funeral for Grant Williams in Athens. visits by Ralph Henry, Martin Murphy to Mrs Blanche Huston.

Stoatman Smith Epworth League Howard Warner O. D. Dailey Faye Baker Claretoe Mary Frances Goldsberry Margaret Croy Elva Throckmorton Clare Ios Seph Lindley James Lindley Harve Duffey Columbus Jimmy Brown Athens Harry Brown Alma Masheter Baltimore Augusta Masheter Baptist Ladies’ Aid Rome Florence Grown Leslie Lasch Boy Scouts Leslie Elza Bowers Harry Bowell Grant Williams Ralph Henry Martin Murphy Nelsonville Blanche Huston

Laxatite Brom Quininet Tablets Endorsed for Colds

A home remedy note advises using Laxatite Brom Quininet Tablets as a preventive for colds grip or influenza. The box bears the signature of BE. W. Grove and emphasizes to ensure you get Bromine. Pack size shown is 30c.

BE. W. Grove

Columbus Man Holt to Die for Police Killing

Cincinnati, Mar 27 Noble Julias Red Hoit will be electrocuted April 27 for first degree murder. The state supreme court sustained Hamilton county verdict after Holt, being searched for a revolver, drew and shot Cincinnati policeman Vrank Huefttien and wounded another officer. Holt had entered a notary public office to sign a bill of sale for a car.

Columbus Mar

Elopement Sparks Police Search in Ohio Towns

Police in Toledo and St. Marys were asked to locate Miss LaVerne Danecan, 16, of St. Marys, and Walter Smith, 19, of Toledo, formerly of Li Ina, after word from St. Marys that they eloped. The bride’s father had refused consent for the marriage.

Lima Toledo St. Mary’s LaVerne Danecan St. Mary's Walter Smith Li Ina St. Marys

Ohio River Pilot Levi W Inelebright Dies at 83

Captain Levi W. Inelebright, 83, longtime Martins Ferry Ohio river pilot, died after a day of illness from a stroke. Born in Steubenville he moved to Martins Ferry in 1866 to take over the local ferry that gave the town its name.

Martins Ferry Levi W. Inelebright Steubenville

Training Camp Brings 70 Players Together

In Bradenton Fifa March 27 a huge gathering of ball players trains daily. Manager Rickey oversees 70 athletes from the St. Louis Cardinals and Syracuse club, with 40 Cardinals and 30 Syracuse players on site. The Syracuse squad, hoped to bolster its talent, may receive up to major league players. Rickey compares the joint drills to a giant gridiron practice, noting frequent end-to-end adjustments.

Bradentown Fifa Hickey St. Louis Cardinals Syracuse St. Louis Natonals Rickey Cardinal

Pennsylvania Senate Blocks Daylight Saving Measure

The Pennsylvania Senate voted 34 to 14 to pass the Derrick bill prohibiting municipalities from adopting daylight saving time outside the standard eastern time zone, marking a setback for time reform efforts in the state.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Senate

Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Boosts Natural Relief

Public opinion shifts toward gentle vegetable laxatives as millions rely on Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. The ad extols an easy, habit-free remedy blending Egyptian senna and pepsin, praising its 30 years of sales, mild taste, and weekly use for health maintenance with examples from Mrs. J. W. Burroughs and Enas Costa. A generous bottle costs about a cent a dose.

Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington ,I Monticello Ilinois J. W. Burroughs Putte Rock Ark Enas Costa Watsonville Cal

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