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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1923

Page

3

Circle of Ruth Sunrise Prayer Meeting to Easter Service

Circle of Ruth Chapter Westminster Guild will hold a sunrise prayer meeting at 5 o clock Easter morning in the Presbyterian church parlors. Senior Endeavor Society will be guests. Breakfast follows in the dining room, program led by William Schofield of New Lexington. Dinner at 6 by Eastern Star ladies. Chapter opens at 7.

Circle OF Ruth Westminster Guild Presbyterian Church Endeavor Society William Schofield New Lexington Eastern Star Ladies

Well Known Chauncey Man Passes Away

William Noble aged h4 years died at his Chauncey home after a weeks illness. He leaves his wife three daughters and one son. One sister Mrs William Lax resides in Nelsonville. No funeral arrangements have been made.

William Noble Chauncey William Lax Nelsonville

Funeral for Eugene Mills Willis Held at Jobs Church

Funeral services were held this afternoon for Eugene Mills Willis nine months old at the Jobs church led by Rev. Donley Burial took place at Greenlawn Congregants included Guy Barber of Columbus and Mrs C H Roundebush visiting relatives in Columbus Others mentioned were Mr and Mrs J L Wilson and Mrs Oliver Duhl and Mrs Martha Duhl Their notices segue into farm equipment ads and Messenger Want Ad promotion guiding readers to Bartlett for placing ads

Eugene Mills Willis Jobs Church Rev Donley Greenlawn Bartlett

Knights of Pythias Second Degree Candidates Tonight

A large attendance is desired Wednesday at 7 o'clock as eight candidates prepare for their Second Degree. Help show the boys the spirit of Pythianism. Tuts Wilkinson, C. C. H. Lancaster, Ko. & Seals.

Tuts Wilkinson C. C. H. Lancaster, Ko

Chapter Inspection of St. Bernard Chapter 156

The annual inspection of officers of St. Bernard Chapter No. 156, 1. A. M., will be held at the Masonic temple in Nelsonville on Wednesday evening. The work will be inspected.

St. Bernard Masonic Temple Nelsonville

Legion Meeting Tonight At Grenford Dugan Post

Grenford Dugan Post will hold a regular session tonight at post headquarters with a call for strong attendance and participation from members. The meeting aims to discuss routine post affairs and upcoming activities.

Grenford Dugan

Endora Chapter O F E S Holds Regular Meeting

Endora Chapter of O F E S convenes this evening at seven with a social time and light refreshments to follow, inviting members to attend and hear reports from officers.

Endora Chapter

Funeral for Mr. Dallas Goff Held in New Straitsville

Funeral services were held at New Straitsville yesterday for Dallas Goff aged 47 who died at the home of his brother in law Rev Orr. Rev Tifft assisted by Rev Wise of Shawnee conducted the service. Goff’s home was in West Virginia but he came to the Orr home when ill. He leaves a wife and three children. Mrs Elmer Bay is a sister in law.

New Straitsville Dallas Goff Rev Orr Tifft Wise Shawnee Greenlawn Goff West Virginia Elmer Bay

Beauty shop owner dies after moonshine party in Chicago

Miss Elizabeth Oiisinger, 28, owner of a beauty shop, died in a Chicago hospital after being stricken at a moonshine party Sunday night. Two men from Yuaboane, Tenn., who left the beauty parlor just before her collapse, are being sought. Pinehurst notes Glenna Collett and Marion Hollins to contest finals of the North and South championship tomorrow.

Chicago, Mart Elizabeth Oiisinger Yuaboane Eedna Watson Pinehurst N. Cifi Glenna Collett Marion Hollins

Accused Husband Meets Wife in Private Car Meeting

Baltimore report says John Kearsley Mitchell, once linked to the New York murder mystery of a Broadway butterfly model, met his wife for the first time since the case. The encounter occurred at Mount Royal station in a private car provided by E T Stotesbury, her father.

Baltimore John Kearsley Mitchell Dorothy King New York Mount Royal Station E.T. Stotesbury Mitchell

Ohio Gymnasium Progressing Fast to Completion

Ohio university’s new men’s gymnasium, valued at 295 600 dollars, is advancing rapidly. Latham Construction of Columbus employs a large crew as brick and concrete foundations go in, steel trusses rise with a steam derrick, and wall work will follow once framework is rivetted, with completion hoped before bad weather next fall.

Oho University Latham Construction Company Columbus

Prince Lippe Resentenced in German Resistance Case

Prince Lippe once a top German eastern front leader was resentenced to eight months in jail and a 500 million mark fine for resisting French orders. He had been freed a week earlier after friends paid the original fine.

Essen Prince Lippe Germaan

Drug addicts secure vast narcotics from army warehouses

Washington March 27 Drug addicts are securing large illicit supplies from army warehouses Col Lt G Nutt secretary to the federal narcotic control board said at a conference with drug manufacturers and federal authorities Enormous quantities of drugs fit for legitimate use are leaking from warehouses into the hands of a ring of dope peddlers

Washington G. Nutt Federal Narcotic Control Board Nutt

Ohio Retail Furniture Dealers Set Convention in Columbus

Sessions of the annual convention of the Ohio Retail Furniture Dealers Association opened at the Hotel Southern with over 300 retail furniture dealers from across the state in attendance.

Columbus The Ohio Retail Furniture Dealers’ Association Hotel Southern

Royalty to Get Severe Job When British Young Lady Weds Jockey

Lady Ursula Grosvenor daughter of the Duke of Westminster to marry J. R. Anthony famed steeplechase jockey. The match signals social upheaval as royals wed commoners and dukes' daughters marry athletes, despite early parental resistance. Ursula, 21, known for outdoor life and riding, marries Anthony after reaching legal age and obtaining her own fortune and independence.

Milton Bronner NEA London Ursula Grosvenor Duke of Westminster J. R. Anthony England Great Britain Ursula Anthony Amily

Radio Notes Establish Frequencies From National Conference

Washington reports a national radio conference set wave lengths across reserved, government, amateur, special amateur, aircraft, broadcasting and navigation categories. Frequencies span 1380 to 8158 meters with multiple exclusive and non exclusive allocations for CW ICW SPK PH and marine services.

Washington Mar TCW SPI ICW Marine CW SPK Radio Compass CW Exclusive Son Marine PH University Marine

New Football Era at Ohio University Opens

The Athletic Board of Ohio University plans a Wednesday night dinner at the Ohio Union for football candidates as spring practice looms. Dr Bird announced that about 59 invitations have been sent to expected spring players and coaches Heit and Peden will outline spring work. With many lettermen returning and strong freshmen, officials foresee the greatest pigskin season at Old Ohio.

Athletic Board of Ohio University Ohio Union Dr. Bird Mr. Bird Johnny” Heit Dan Peden Old Ohio Bird

Repeal Day Law Passes Senate in Albany

The bill repealing the Mullan Gage state prohibition enforcement law passed the senate this afternoon by a 28 to 24 vote, marking a key step toward repeal in Albany.

Albany Senate

Blue martin returns with bride hinted on Lancaster street

A blue martin appeared on Lancaster street several weeks before his normal schedule. He was seen inspecting George Coe's martin box and has not been seen since, leading to the belief he will return with his bride.

Martin Lancaster Street George Coe

Nash prints letter defending moonshiner raid in Nelsonville

D H Nash of Nelsonville writes to the Messenger denying local smears over his arrests of moonshiners and bootleggers after Trimble cases. He asserts ongoing work, invites informants to sign names, cites legal disputes with Hip Corbin and Mayor Johnson, and concludes with a jab about average expectations.

the Messenger Glouster Trimlive Johnson Hip Corbin Trimble Tie D. H. Nash Nelsonville

Rotartans Hear Reports On District Meeting

At the Tuesday noon Rotary club luncheon Athens delegates John Swanson and Will Logan reported on the recent district convention in Cincinnati. Dean McCracken led the program. Dr McGurk attended Cincinnati but could not report on its work due to being called out of the city.

Rotary Club Cincinnati Athens Club John Swanson Will Logan Dean McCracken Dr. McGurk

Senate committee probes Marshall Bill bribery reports

The special senate committees probing alleged bribery related to the Marshall Bill hope to complete testimony this afternoon. The measure would reduce liability of hotel proprietors for losses by theft sustained by guests.

Columbus Mar Senate

Passion Week Service at First Methodist Church

Passion Week service at the First Methodist Church Wednesday evening at seven. The subject is The Farewell Conversations of Jesus from John 14 to 17. As this is the only Passion Week service, members are urged to attend. all others are welcome.

First Methodist Jesus John

Watch Your Daughter A Beautiful Woman Is Always Well

Painesville Ohio ad recounts a mother giving Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription to a young girl, claiming quick recovery from overexertion. It urges readers to write to Dr Pierce for confidential medical advice and offers a 10 cent trial package of Favorite Prescription Tablets.

Painesville Ohio Dr. Pierce Pierce the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo N. Y

Want Ads entice readers with trades and rentals

The Messenger highlights the Want Ads section featuring examples like trading a horse for a piano or renting a furnished Athens home. It invites readers to send their ads to the Watch Dog at the Messenger for publication.

Athens

Flu and community notes from Carbon Hill 1923

Carbon Hill reports widespread flu easing while residents share illness updates. The M P F church Ladies Aid bazaar is planned for March 31 1923 in the I O O F Hall with a display of articles and cats for sale. Local visits include Mrs J L Webb and son Hugh in Columbus and Mrs Bert Green at a New Straits ville cousin’s funeral. Mr Deve Murphy returns from Columbus after a gall stones operation. Gene Parry welcomes a new baby boy. Viola Bond Blosser and Louise Hughes visit Carl Scholi family.

Millhoof Lida Martin Carbon Hill M. PF J. L. Webb Hugh Columbus Bert Green New Straitsville Deve Murphy Frank Thorne Gene Parry Viola Dorothy Bond Blosser Louise Arnetta Hughes Carl Scholi

Governor Donahey Offers Wheat Promotion Help

Columbus dispatch reports Governor Donahey replied to Minnesota Governor J A Preus that he will be glad to give helpful publicity to boost U S wheat consumption. The exchange aims to support farmers and national grain demand.

Columbus Mar J. A. Preus Minnesota Donahey United States

Free samples of Thacher Liver and Blood Syrup offered

Athens residents may obtain free samples of Dr Thacher s Liver and Blood Syrup as the Thacher Laboratories announce a limited distribution. The plan includes a money back guarantee and aims to prove the tonic differs from common patent medicines through analysis and real case results. Sample availability depends on local agents McKee Drug Company Glouster Le Favory Pharmacy Nelsonville The Cem Pharmacy and leading druggist in each town.

Athens H. S. Thache Dr. Thacher Thacher Laboratories Athens County Thacher Sabre Thachers McKee Drug Com

Dr Thachers Liver and Blood Syrup touted as tonic

Reports from thousands endorse Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup as a reliable general tonic for liver stomach and bowels. It claims to renew energy vigor and alertness, restore ruddy health and brighten eyes and cheeks. The ad targets those not sick yet feeling aged and fatigued.

Athens County Democratic executive committee backs Collins for election board

In Glouster yesterday evening the Athens County Democratic Executive Committee endorsed Michael Collins Jr. of Athens to succeed C. D. Brewer on the county election board. Board members are two-year terms with one Democrat and one Republican appointed each year. The report also notes local moves, an automobile accident near Logan, and other community updates including former Glouster resident Ted Marquis returning to Trimble and John E. Cavey funeral arranged for Wednesday.

Athens County Democratic Exeecutive Committee Michael Collins Jr Athens County Elections Board C.D. Brewer Carbondale Fone Ted Marquis Glouster Trimble Tie H. HH. Marquis W. E. Marquis

Trimble Church Notes and Revival Activities

Trimble Church notes report a quiet Sunday with no preaching and a coming week of services led by Rev G Courtney at Trimble Green and neighboring nights. Special music by Trimble Orchestra and Glouster quartet. junior classes and Loyal Daughters contributed to Christian Endeavor. Nearby attendance included M and M church groups at Jacksonville revival and Greens Run visitations.

Trimble Church of Christ G. Courtney Green Gloug Ter Royal Sons Mra. A Npworth League and Me M. &. Church Jacksonville

Anna Huzzi Held Without Bail in Bronx Murder Case

New York March 27 Anna Huzzi indicted for murder of Frederick Schneider Bronx contractor and arraigned on a bench warrant in supreme court she was remanded without bail pending further proceedings

New York Anna Huzzi Frederick Schneider Bronx Supreme Court

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