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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1923

Page

6

Mystery in Marseilles Escalates as Disguised Stranger Revealed

Demayel identifies as Chef de la Surete in Marseilles and questions the disguised visitor. The group traces a corrupt network involving Janet Soate, Louisa Martin, and a secretive secretary who warned Michael. Lund the American detective reports a dangerous pursuit into Marseilles Quartier, while Demayel departs to lead the expedition.

Michael Demayel Rimmington Messieurs Carlyon Hotel Janet Soate Marseilles Monsieur Santel Lund Quartier

Darrah Buys Ashland Tire Plant at Receiver Sale

Charles D. Darrah general manager of the Reliable Match company Ashland and associates paid 125000 dollars at a receiver sale for the defunct Ashland Tire and Rubber company's plant in Ashland Ohio.

Ashland, O Charles D. Darrah Reliable Match Company Ashland Ashland Tire and Rubber Company

Why Stay Fat You Can Reduce

An early 20th century advertisement asserts Marmola Prescription Tablets melt fat without dieting or exercise. It claims the product is harmless, cheap, and sold worldwide by druggists or via Marmola Co. in Detroit, urging readers not to fear side effects and to reduce steadily.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Local notes from Hamden and Wellston events

Hamden social updates report Ruth Thomas and Louise Bagley visiting Mrs. Harry Mc Clain in Wellston. Carl Funks of North Vernon visits friends, Dr. E S Ray ill with grip, and a limestone demonstration near Dundas. W C T A meeting set for April 30 at J L Davis’s. Social hosting by Mr and Mrs Cox for Mr and Mrs Blessing and others. Fire damages the Eagle block in Wellston, with third floor Eagles lodge worst hit. Cross burns on hill between Hamden and Lake Alma spark large fire. State health official investigates local smallpox. C G Cross improves his Main Street residence. Mrs Sadie Cook returns to Cincinnati after visit with sisters. T I Stephenson visits Gloucester for a few days.

Ruth Thomas Louise Bagley Harry McClain Wellston Carl Funks North Vernon Ind Tineman Western Union Telegraph Co E. S. Ray Main Street Milt Wortman C. V. Cox S. J. Benner Farm Dundas J. L. Daviss V. Cox J. E. Blessing Arthur Cherrington Chillicothe Maud Jenkins Helen Ruth Roberts Eagle’s Block Pennsylvania Second Street Eagles Lodge Simons Undertaking Establishment Cross Burns Hamden Lake Alma Steel Steele McWinniss Columbus C. G. Cross Sadie Cook Cincinnati Anna Stanton Elizabeth Robbins T. I. Stephenson Glouster

Red Pepper Rub touted for fast cold relief

An old advertisement promotes Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast relief for colds chest congestion and muscle soreness. It claims penetrating heat, quick warming of congested areas, and suggests purchase at any drug store for instant comfort.

Difference Between Justice And Injustice Quotation

A concise aphorism notes that justice and injustice differ by prudence and prejudice, highlighting how careful judgment versus bias shapes fair outcomes. The statement frames moral reasoning as a balance between thoughtful restraint and biased inclination.

Humane education bill urged in state schools

Athens County Humane society backs House Bill No. 325 to require humane education in Ohio schools. The group and county legislators will be urged to support the measure with appeals to Senator Lefever and Representative Jose.

Athens County Humane Society Humane Agency Athens County Athens Lefever Jose

Lithiated Buchu Solves Nighttime Urges Says Kenova Man

E J Mullen of Kenova Ohio reports ten years of nightly kidney and bladder trouble with five to six awakenings. He credits Keller Lithiated Buchu, used three weeks, with normal bladder function. The ad touts the formula on the package and urges readers to try tablets for backache scalding urine and frequent night urges.

No. Kenova Ohio Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg McKee Drug Co

Community Club forms Bib and miners meeting moved to April

Nelsonville notes report a Bib Club formed by seven children with expected new members. The miners meeting featuring President Hall of the union is postponed to April 16. Livestock sales at Jennings mine drew good prices and nearby mines at Lathrop keep steady work. Families from Athens, Columbus, and Sand Rock visitings noted amid illness and hospital trip to Marietta.

Riley Thompson Dale Nelsonville Richard William Clark Athens F. H. Gifford William Lortz Columbus J. N Lortz S. G. Linscott Asis Hall Jennings Altho Lathrop Ervin James Red James Elizabeth Moore Charles Frank Moore Sand Rock FE. C. Johnson Marietta

Rioting in Sorta Claims Two Anarchists and Ten Others

In fierce rioting, two people were killed and twelve wounded. The dead and three of the wounded were anarchists while nine wounded were police officers.

Sorta, Mar

Man of 60 Regains Vigor He Had at 35

D. W. Wood of New Orleans declares he is revitalized by Korex compound claiming he feels younger and as supple as at 25. The tablet treatment is advertised as harmless and powerful, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after one week.

Mark H. Jackson Durston Syracuse Mr. Jackson Talemen D. W. Wood New Orleans Wood Melton Laboratories Massachusetts Kansas City Korex

Thought and Mind Cleansing Reflects Virtue in Proverb

A biblical proverb urges removing dross from silver to reveal a refined vessel. A critic notes the chaste mind stays pure, allowing foul thoughts without their tincture.

Sterne

Wonderful message to expectant mothers promotes Mothers Friend

A promotional message extols Mothers Friend as a safer option for labor. An eminent physician asserts it reduces need for instruments and doctors. Mrs C J Hartman of Scranton Pa notes faster, easier deliveries with the product and urges readers to request a free book from Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Ga.

Scranton Gruggisia

Local families share Sunday visits and weekly greetings

Faattridaa and Eber Russell visited Mr and Mrs H C Swisher on Sunday. L H Morris and children from Athens stayed with O L Davis. Will Graham and family and Orville Graham visited Earl Kincade. Several other guests and visitors were noted including Pinell, Caplinger, Castle, Reed, Brande bear ny, Swisher, and Boggs households. Sheep were killed by dogs affecting O L Davis and Aldo McKinley. Ladies' Aid plans a meeting on April 12 with Mrs Frank Caldwell.

Eber Russell H. C. Swisher L. H. Morris Athens O. L. Davis Will Graham Orville Graham Earl Kincade John Pinell Albert Bode Starkey Everett Caplinger Howard Bond Pearl Pitts Grace _ Steout Marie Castle Henry Reed Henry Wires Esmond Brandebearny Emmett Swisher Co. D. Swartz L. M. Morris Emma Jeffers Oma Pinell Joe Jenkins McCandlish Lawrence Chapel Carson Boggs Leroy Boggs Irank Caldwell Aldo MccKinley Fred Warner Daniel Ackley Ladies’ Aid Society Frank Caldwell

Diamond Birthstone Display Sees April Gems Shine

April born individuals are blessed by diamonds, the premier gem for intrinsic value and splendor. Our jewelry display features rings in platinum and 18k white gold with white and blue-white diamonds of superb fire.

Union Spring! A Cheerful Chronicle of Spring’s Return

Union Spring arrives in cheerful terms as the season revives the town. The passage notes lingering flu effects yet conveys renewed health, energy, and lighthearted protestations about lingering maladies.

Epidemic of Egg Prices Follows Sharp Drop Referenced

The note links a price drop to widespread egg shortages with reports of cases arising in many families. It highlights a rising concern about groceries and the impact on households as eggs become scarce nationwide.

What became of the fashionable girl with the twisted psyche knot

The piece recalls the now grown former fashion figure once noted for a skyward hair knot and elephant-trouser sleeves, and asks about her current path or status.

Jacksonville man praised for kindness by neighbors

Henry Wolfe of Jacksonville visited friends Sunday and earned praise as a pleasant presence. A neighbor described a local father of ten who valued his children beyond money, saying he would not sell or replace any of them for a million apiece.

Uncle Eph Samson Dad Cheser Carmen Church Doe Lee, Sr Henry Wolfe Jacksonville

Business Callers Ralph Sherman and Mr. Evans Visit

Ralph Sherman and Mr. Evans dropped in Tuesday as local business callers, while the Dear Watchdog urges patrons to print want ads on Tut Sox and other hosiery to ensure visibility.

Ralph Sherman Mr. Evans Dear Watchdog

Tut Ankh Amon tomb seen as Easter lesson by Chicago savant

Dr. George S. Robinson of McCormick Seminary, Chicago, calls the Tut Ankh Amon tomb discovery an Easter lesson proving ancient Egyptians believed in immortality and that the Bible is not man made. He says Tut Ankh Amon is the first ide al ist and founder of one god religion, while Tut Ankh Amon’s son-in-law is the obstructionist. He warns of dangers from Arab access to the tomb and mocks explorers’ actions.

ST. Louis George S. Robinson McCormick Seminary Chicago Christ Robinson Tut-Ankha-Amen Tut- Ankhoton Tut-Ankhoton fat-Ankh Amen Dr. Robinson Pr. Robinson Egypt King Tut

Social Gathering At Murrey City Hosts Dinner And Games

Mrs. William Poling and Mrs. Pearl Leamon hosted a Saturday night party at the Poling home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Phil DeVol Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hellyear Mrs. Jennie Roberson Mr. and Mrs. George Drake Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Leamon Miss Mae Wein and Fannie A baugh. The group enjoyed games and a late three course dinner.

William Poling Pearl Leamon Phil DeVol Edgar Hellyear Jennie Roberson George Drake Pearl Leamon William Mae Wein Fannie A. Baugh Nelsonville John Kilpatrick Athens Jones Mable Poling Violet Hellyer Order of White Shrine

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