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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1923

Page

7

Senate probes and tax bills on Ohio docket

The Ohio Senate moves to act on the Gifford resolution to investigate highway material interests and to pass the Taft and Robinson Albaurd tax measures. The finance committee plans a recommendation on the general appropriation bill. A special investigation into hotel liability bribery reports progresses as witnesses deny wrongdoing. The Brown gasoline tax bill was defeated. the Bloom farm work bill passes. A Kent normal school reform proposal seeks to add trustees to oust the president.

Mlumbus Senate State Highway Department Senate Finance Committee Donahey Special Senate Investigation Committee Ben J. Sawyer Joseph Rowe Cleveland House Altho Kent Normal School

Royalties Pour Into Treasury from Federal Oil and Gas

Secretary of the Interior Work announced that federal oil and gas royalties have flowed into the U S treasury totaling 10 045637 up to March with February receipts at 519939. The report highlights significant revenue from federal properties in the oil and gas sector.

Washington, Mar

Fire destroys Paris club room and Simons block in Wellston

Early today a blaze in Wellston Ohio destroyed the Paris club room and the Simons block on Second street. Loss is estimated at 60060 dollars.

Wellston, O Paris Club Simons Second Street

Local social notes from Chauncey and surrounding towns

Chauncey residents Mrs Edward Minister and daughter Dorothy spent Tuesday in Glouster as guests of Mr and Mrs D P Reese. Mrs William Roush returned to Racine Ohio after visiting Chauncey with her daughter Mrs Clarence Hoskins and family. Miss Hazel Conrad of Athens visited Orpha Sweazy in this city. Mrs Wilda Worden spends the week in Buchtel with sister Mrs Annie Evener and family. George Wetzel hosted his two daughters Mrs Clifford Downard of Mulga Ohio and Mrs Albert Riley and children of Wellston who returned home today.

Edward Minister Dorothy Glouster D. P. Reese William Roush Racine, O Chauncey Clarence Hoskins Wilda Worden Buchtel Mrs Annie Evener George Wetzel Clifford Downard Mulga Ohio Albert Riley Wellston

Country Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs George Wilson Near Chauncey

Mr and Mrs George Wilson entertained at their country home near Chauncey with a two course chicken dinner. Guests included Mrs James L Ferguson and daughter Norma, Mr and Mrs Walter Spears, Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer and the host and hostess.

George Wilson Chauncey James L. Ferguson Norma Walter Spears Carl Shafer

Easter exercises planned for next Sunday at church

The Christian Church will hold Easter services next Sunday at 9 30 in the morning with Bible school. An interesting program has been arranged and the public is invited. The Easter committee includes Mrs Arthur Swart Mrs Charles Headrey and Miss Gladys Bradfield and Miss Lucille Bradfield.

Bible School Arthur Swart Charles Headrey Gladys Lucille Bradfield

Doctor Nye Leaves for South America to Practice Osteopathy

Dr. D. G Nye departed Tuesday evening for New York City and will sail to Buenos Ayres Argentina where he has worked as a doctor of Osteopathy for several years. He spent three months in Chauncey with his parents Mr and Mrs G H Nye and relatives and attended courses at Kirksville Missouri in osteopathy.

South America D. G& Nye New York City Beunos Ayres Argentine Nye Chauncey G. H. Nye Kirksville College of Osteopathy

Funeral services for William Nobile set in Methodist Church

The funeral for the late William Nobile will be held Thursday at 2 PM from the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney. Burial follows at Green Lawn Cemetery under the care of Undertaker Stout. Ohio University students Edw. Minister Jr., Alva Hadley, Jobert Coulson, Pearl Wharton, Lucy Law, and Dorothy Minister return home for Easter recess. Mrs. A. R. Gillett visited Trimble this week due to her father Mr. Smith’s illness. Lucy Law visited Athens and was escorted home by her cousin Marion Law who has been visiting.

William Nobile Methodist Church Gilbert B. Courtney Christian Church Greenlawn Stout Minister, Jr Alva Headley Jobert Coulson Misses Pearl Wharton Lucy Law Dorothy Minister Ohio University A. R. Gillett Mr. Smith Athens A. C. Law Marion Law

Miss Margaret Shields Visits Over Easter Vacation

Miss Margaret Shields a student at St Alloysius academy New Lexington spends the Easter vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles C Shields in this city.

Margaret Shields St. Alloysius Academy New Lexington Charles C. Shields This City

Water line repair to close streets Thursday

Repairs to the main water line on Lancaster street will interrupt water service tomorrow forenoon in Lancaster street from State to Freemont and Mound street and the segment of Carpenter street between Congress and Lancaster.

Lancaster Street State Street Freemont Street Mound Street Carpenter Street Congress

Williams Treatment Promises Kidney and Uric Acid Relief

An appeal advertises The Williams Treatment claiming to cure kidney and bladder disease, rheumatism, and ailments from excess uric acid. It offers a free trial bottle and asks readers to mail 16 cents for postage, targeting households with warnings of chronic conditions.

Williams Wiliams Tilliams Co Mast Sampton

Goodyear Ends Kennedy Contract in Akron

Goodyear officials confirm the Kennedy company of New York contract was annulled at a directors meeting. The Kennedy pact funded six suits seeking dissolution of the local plant control by New York banking interests. Kennedy officials relinquished authority and large commissions tied to supplying the factory with 80 million dollars after the Seiberling era began to retire.

Akron Mar Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Goodyear Leonard Kennedy Company New York Kennedy Seiberling

Ohio River benefits from large federal harbor funds

The War Department announced that millions of the 56 million dollar rivers and harbors appropriation will be used to develop the Ohio River. The project aims to improve navigation and harbor facilities along the river under federal oversight.

Washington Mar Congress Ohio River War Department

Turpo Heals Colds Fast With Penetrating Heat

Breaks colds quickly with a tingling heat that penetrates to drive out sore throat rheumatic pains and neuralgia. Apply and feel relief as Turpo soothes symptoms. Get Turpo today from your druggist. 380c and Gdc majar.

Turpo

Revival services at M. E. church continue through Easter

Anthony Services at M. E. church run nightly this week ending Easter evening. Rev. Warner preaches Wednesday eve ning. Student volunteers depart for college after Easter vacation. Thanks voiced to Sloatman and Smith for service and talks. Charles Fagin elected Epworth league chorister. twelve youths pledged to Christian service. Mrs. Jennie Duckler visits from Dayton. Dr. and Mrs. Higgins of Athens with Margaret Farmer visit Albany. Charlie Brown starts spring cleanup by painting his house.

M. E. Church Warner David Sloatman Harold Smith Charles Fagin Epworth League Jennie Duckler Dayton Barkley Higgins Athens Margaret Farmer Albany Charlie Brown

Washington booklet on keeping worms out of the garden

A Washington publisher releases a booklet about preventing worm trouble for gardeners. The line playfully suggests readers should consider submitting ideas about flying fish.

Washington

Brotherhood in Business Highlighted by Athens Kiwanis

Tom Ashton of Parkersburg spoke at the Athens Kiwanis at the Varsity Inn on brotherhood in business as key to world peace and prosperity. Attendance rose slightly. visitors included J. E. Mourne of Chicago and C. B. Lampman of Columbus.

Brotherhood In Business Athens Mr. Ashton Logan Club J. E. Mourne Chicago R. Tu. Woodworth C. B. Lampman Columbus HF. EB. Carietan Marietta

Music Breaks Monotony for Allen County Jail Prisoner

In Lima Ohio Virgil Dackin known as Shiek a ban dit plays a saxophone to pass time while awaiting action on a shooting with intent to kill charge. The musical prisoner livens the jail routine for inmates and staff.

Lima Allen County Virgil Dackin Shiek

Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Relief In Head Colds

If your nostrils are clogged and your head stuffed from catarrh or a cold, Ely's Cream Balm promises instant relief. Apply a small amount into the nostrils to penetrate air passages. head clears, nostrils open, and breathing becomes easy.

Ely

Divorce Suit Filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court

Marie Conquest of 675 E 168th Street New York City N Y is notified that John T Conquest has filed for divorce in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio with a hearing on or after April 18 1923 Attorneys for Plaintiff are Woolley and Rowland.

Marie Conquest

City of Athens Seeks Bank Deposits for Sinking Fund

Trustees of the Sinking Fund of Athens Ohio invite sealed proposals from Athens County banks for two year deposit of reserve funds. Proposals due April 12, 1923 at noon, with semiannual interest on average balances. Bidder must bond or provide surety 20 percent over maximum deposit. By order of Trustees. Griff Evans Secretary March 21, 1923.

Athens State of Ohio Athens County Griff H. Evans

Petition filed to compel land conveyance in Athens County Ohio

On March 12 19 ties Dunfee filed a case in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio case No 126 against Elias W Shotwell William E well Emily A Deem Groeneveld Bly M Haws Mark Shotwell Sadi Ayel Edgar T Shotwell and Vivian Shotwell seeking specific performance of a contract with Mary D well to convey a 40 acre tract described as the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 17 town 11 range 11 Troy Town Athens County Ohio. Respondents must answer by May 12 19 ce. Woolley and Rowland attorneys for the plaintiff.

Elias W. Shotwell Resid Tribune Kansas William E. Well Sioux South Dakota Emily A. Deem Parkersburg Ah A. Groeneveld Sioux Falls South Dakota Bly M. Haws Ter Oklahoma Mark ©. Shotwell Whsides Tertton Oklahoma Sadi Ayel Santa Anna Ifornia Edgar T. Shotwell South Dako Vivian Shotwell Ereston Dunfee Court of Common Pleas Ath. County Ohio Mary D. & Well Town & Range Troy Town Athens County

Athens County Seeks Bond Purchases for Road Improvement Project

Sealed proposals due by 12 noon on April 4 1923 for Athens County Ohio bonds totaling 53000 dollars dated Sept 1 1923 payable semi annually at 5 percent. Bonds issued for Carthage Gan of the Guysville Coolville Road improvement and to be sold at par with accrued interest with maturity through 1984 1986 1928 1980 etc. Bids must include bond count gross bid and a 2 percent certified check. county reserves right to reject any bids.

Board of County Commissioners Athens County Ohio atAthens State of Guysville Coolville Athens Board of County Commissioners Carthage Way Board OF County Commissioners OF Elizabeth McGrath Marshfield Carbondale

Ohio public bonds for Marshfield Carbondale Road project

Bids for 47 bonds issued by the State of Ohio in Athens County are invited. Each bond worth 1000 dollars, dated Sept 1 1928, bears 4 percent interest payable semi annually and matures with varying dates. Total aggregate amount 47,900 dollars with bids due sealed and endorsed.

Radio Notes schedules for WJAX week of April

Radio notes outline WJAX Cleveland evening programs for April 1 to April 8. Tuesday features Phil Barker and Lauder songs with two groups of performances by Lau der and Williams. Friday presents May Company program with the Oriole Terrace Orchestra from Carlton Terrace plus solos and a Brunswick Phonograph Company backed broadcast.

WJAX Union Trust Company Cleveland Cleveland News Wrytte-Wahl Phil Barker Harry Lauder WIAX May Company Oriole Terrace Carlton Terrace A. Holtz Wann T. Hopkins J. de Bello R. Benford Miss Warnock Brunswick Phonograph Company

In Loving Memory of Mother Mariah J Carr

A son Arthur D Carr mourns the passing of Mariah J Carr who fell asleep March 28, 1019. The poem reflects on rest and eternal life and affirms that her love lives on in memory.

Mariah J. Carr Arthur D.carr

Lord Rewarded Me For My Righteousness in Scriptural Verse

The quote from IE Samuel celebrates divine reward for righteousness and clean hands. A Milton line adds that inner light grants placement in a bright day. This juxtaposes sacred and literary voices on virtue and enlightenment.

IE Samuel

Local Social Notes From White Hall And Nearby

Mrs G Lawson and Mrs Dwight Stout with little son visit Mrs Howard Fawley in Clarksburg W Va Gladys Braley visits her father in Wellston Ada Parker of Athens visits C S Moore and family Leland Cole of Parkersburg visits G C Lawson and family Thomas Yester and mother move to Bremen Charlies Pratt visits Hebbardsville James Pratt and wife Irving Kenney visits G F Tribe and family Hope the Egyptian craze lasts The Egyptians were forbidden to eat onions or garlic.

G. (. Lawson Dwight Stout Howard Fawley Clarksburg W. Va Gladys Braley Wellston Ada Parker Athens C.S. Moore Leland Cole Parkersburg G. C. Lawson Thomas Yester Bremen Charlies Pratt James Pratt Hebbardsville Irank Kenney G. F. Tribe

Athens PTA Meeting Set for Factory Church

The Athens township parent teacher association will meet at Factory church Thursday evening at 7:30. Supt. C. E. Stailey of the Athens City schools will speak along with the parent-teacher association of The Plains.

Athens Township Parent Teacher Association Factory Church Supt. C. E. Stailey Athens City Parent-Teacher Association of the Plains

Birth of Gordon Stanley Jr. in Olscott West Virginia

Have a Fine Son from The Plains reports the birth of a seven pound son to Mr and Mrs Gordon Phillips in Olscott West Virginia. The baby named Gordon Stanley Jr was born Tuesday March 9. Mrs Phillips formerly Miss Ethel Ball a well known local school teacher.

the Plains Olscott W. Va Gordon Phillips Gordon Stanley Jr

Water Works Workers Seek Wage Hike in Ashland

Ashland city water works and street employees petitioned the council for a raise from 5.40 to 6.50 an hour. The move aims to adjust pay standards amid cost concerns and municipal budget negotiations.

Ashland Ashaiid City Water Works Council

Sulphur Clears Pimply Skin Says Skin Specialist

A noted skin specialist says breaking out on the face neck arms or body is best treated with Mentho Sulphur. The pimples dry up and disappear, with sulfur said to be unmatched as a remover. Harmless and inexpensive, use like cold cream. Ask any druggist for Rowles Mentho Sulphur.

Morristown Traffic Plan Aims at Busy Corner

Morristown council to install traffic control at the Beesda road and Nation Pike intersection after a string of accidents last summer. One crash reportedly involved Barnesville banker G F Brefield.

Morristown Vine Council Barnesville G. F. Brefield

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