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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1923

Page

5

Knights of Pythias Party at K of P Hall

Society notes report a Friday 7 PM Knights of Pythias gathering hosted by the Pythian Sisters at the K of P Hall with a dance at the Country Club to follow. Guests listed include Mrs Sam K Burson Mrs E A Guthrie Mrs O G Jordan and others. Mrs W A Casley remains gravely ill with pneumonia and complications.

Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Phali Python Sisters H. T. Lee QO. G. Jordan Sam K. Burson E. A. Guthrie O. G. Jordan Carl Fuller Charles Webb H.T. Lee J. L. Henry Ruth Henry Margaret Alice Guthrie

Child's Conservation League Elects Officers At Meeting

Mrs. Thomas Clark was elected president with Mrs. Ralph Wood as first vice president and Mrs. Charles Paugherty as second vice president. Mrs. James Clark became secretary and Mrs. Fred McCoy the press reporter. Ruth Henry gave a talk on the Passion Play seen in Europe. A contest game provided a light finish to the session.

Fred H. McCoy North Congress Street Child's Conservation League Bryant Thomas Clark Ralph Wood Charles Paugherty James Clark Fred McCoy Ruth Henry Europe Carl Fuller

Easter Gift Selections At Kenilworth Department Store

Kenilworth department offers a large assortment of suitable Easter gifts with prices that fit every budget.

Couple Mourn Passing of Mrs. A W Barker in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Ervin James of Columbus were called home Monday due to the illness of Mrs A W Barker who resided at 1 Central avenue.

Ervin James Columbus A. W. Barker Central Avenue

Mrs J Chapman Ward and family visit Marietta

Mrs J Chapman Ward and children Junior and Helen Lloyd of Marietta arrived today for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs A C Roach at 42 West Washington Street.

J. Chapman Ward Helen Lloyd Marietta

Master Billy Burt Returns From Gloster Visit

Master Billy Burt came back today from a trip that began Sunday in Gloster with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Don Burt.

Billy Burt Glouster Don Burt

Mr W EF Peters Returns From Columbus Business Trip

Mr W EF Peters is returning this evening from a business trip to Columbus.

Mr. W. EF. Peters Columbus

Mrs Minnie Mariner Visits Akron Over Easter

Mrs Minnie Mariner travels to Akron to spend the Easter holiday with her daughter Mrs FE D Timms.

Minnie Mariner Akron FE. D. Timms

Richardson Returns Home After Week With Lash Family

Mrs. R. B. Richardson finishes a weeklong visit with sister Mrs. F. E. Lash Sr. and returns to her Columbus home on Thursday.

Rebekah Todge Plans Thursday Picnic Supper

The Rebekah todge will meet Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Each member will bring her favorite dish as a contribution toward a picnic supper.

Rebekah Todge

Peckham Patriarch of Delta Tau Delta at Bethan

Prof. and Mrs. H H Peckham host guest Prof A Peckham of Hiram College on Maplewood Drive. The elder Peckham is among Ohio’s oldest teachers with service since 1880 and an early member of Delta Tau Delta Alpha chapter at Bethan College in West Virginia.

H. H. Peckham Maplewood Drive A. Peckham Hiram College Prof Peckham Ohio Hiram Delta Tau Delta Bethan College W. Va

Mourne Visit Edits Chicago Man With Ill Mother

Mr J F Mourne of Chicago visits his mother Mrs I Mourne who is recovering from a dislocated shoulder sustained on Wednesday. Mrs Mourne is staying at the home of her daughter Mrs R J Woodworth at 96 North Congress Street.

J. FE. Mourne Chicago

Richards' Family Takes Up Residence at Hotel Berry

Mr W M Richards new manager of Hotel Berry arrives with Mrs Richards and their son and daughter from Parkersburg West Virginia and settles into the hotel.

W. M. Richards Hotel Berry

Local residents report visits to Parkersburg Mineral and Murray City

Miss Celia Devitt and Miss Anna Marie Davis returned from Parkersburg West Virginia to visit relatives. Mrs J I Van Dyke and two children came back from Mineral to visit Mrs Parker Snyder. Mrs John Kilpatrick hosted Tuesday guests including Mrs Edgar Hillyer Mrs William Poling and Mrs Jennie Robinson of Murray City. Mrs C W Mitchell plans a Thursday trip to Cleveland to visit aunt Mrs M Jewett. Mrs Walter Bennett and her daughter Madeline of Nelsonville stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Mitchell on Tuesday.

Celia Devitt Anna Marie Davis Parkersburg W. Va J. I. van Dyke Mineral Parker Snyder John Kilpatrick Edgar Hillyer William Poling Jennie Robinson Murray City Walter Bennett Madeline Nelsonville Mr. and Pte Oe Ee Mitchell

Mi-O-Na Digestive Aid Endorsed by McKee Prug Co

Advertising copy praises Mi-O-Na as the best prescription for indigestion and stomach distress. Claims guarantee by McKee Prug Co. emphasizes product efficacy.

McKee Prug Co

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Liver Relief For Digestion

Advertised as a vegetable remedy to stimulate the liver and bowels, Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claimed to ease indigestion and a coated tongue. The pill reportedly works without griping, with the olive color and a price of 10c or 30c.

Government urged to end shipping business, sell to Americans

Washington march 28 the United States Ship Operators association urged the shipping board to cease operating ships. They said no tonnage should go to foreigners, remaining vessels should be sold to Americans or scrapped. They doubted the board can sell ships in the current market.

Washington Shipping Board United States Ship Operators Association Erie Railroad Today Interstate Commerce Commission

Spring Fever Leaves Doughnut Hole Feeling

A playful line likens spring fever to a doughnut hole without a doughnut, using light humor to describe mood shifts and seasonal vibes. The metaphor evokes whimsy and relatable craving for comfort pastry as warmer days arrive.

Girl Sues Babe Ruthl Over Spring Suit Cost

A girl files suit against Babe Ruthl seeking damages over a spring incident. The complaint claims costs amount to 50 000 dollars and seeks compensation for injuries and related losses.

Babe

Five arrests for dry violation dismissed for lack of evidence

Five defendants from Chauncey Nelsonville and Glouster had charges of possession and sale of intoxicants dismissed by Mayor Koons after Attorney Jarvis argued insufficient proof. Defendants include Ambrose Gibbs Leroy Scott Hea Miller Clint Hook and Dave Steadman.

White and Leiber Chauncey Lines Coakley Nelsonville Koons Tria Jarvis Anti-Sloan League Ambrose Gibbs Leroy Scott Glouster Hea Miller Clint Hook Dave Steadman Jacksonville

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Users

A stream of testimonials in this paper praises Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's ailments. Letters from grateful readers are cited as strongest endorsements of its health benefits and restorative power.

Lydia FE. Pinkham Lydia I. Pinkham

Ada Bowers a Butler Woman Ends Life in Steubenille

Miss Ada Bowers aged 33 from Butler Pennsylvania ended her life at the home of her uncle A J Cubbon a leading oil man in Steubenille while Cubbon family attended church services. The visitor’s act occurred last night and is reported from Steubenille Ohio.

Athens Education Board Awards Repair Contract

The Athens board awarded the Central school building repair contract to Tom F Edmundson for 450 dollars after evaluating the bid. The B school roof suffered wind storm damage and requires new four-ply asphalt roofing on three decks.

Tom F Edmundson Athens Heard of Education

Expensive Roads Ordered Killed

Columbus March 28 Governor Don ahey ordered Highway Director Herrick to cancel bids for about 20 miles of state road work estimated at 750000 dollars. Specifications favored brick or reinforced concrete for Friday's opening.

Columbus Mar Hilerrick Donahey Herrick

William Jaynes Pleads Guilty After Drunkenness Arrest

William Jaynes of West State Street was arrested Monday night by Police Chief Parker and Sheriff McKinley on drunkenness charges. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Gill on Tuesday, paying a fine of five dollars plus costs after sending his young son to buy four bottles of lemon extract during the spree.

William Jaynes Old Cemetery West State Street Parker McKinley Gill Jaynes

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