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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1924

Page

8

Rail bonds offered by J P Morgan led syndicate

One of the largest railroad financing moves of the year was announced in New York. J P Morgan & Co headed a syndicate of banking houses to publicly offer 25,000,800 five per cent certificates of the New York Central Lines at par with accrued interest. Certificates mature from 1925 to 1939. An additional block of 6,580,000 will be sold later.

New York J. P. Morgan & Co New York Central Fize Budck

canoe ride ends in Pacific rescue off San Francisco

A man named Spauldig arrived from abroad and, after spotting the Pacific Ocean, attempted a canoe ride. His craft capsized and coast guards rescued him from the water.

San Francisco Ébragla Pacific Océan Spauldig

Mexico City Pleads for Big League Teams to Train Here

In Mexico City the growing baseball craze prompts officials to invite two or more U S major league clubs to train in 1925. Since the White Sox visited years ago the sport has exploded with 28 league games and about 50 school games listed on a Sunday schedule. The city argues Springtime training here would boost popularity and serve as strong advertising for Mexico.

Mexico City United States Chicago White Fox Mexico Hfe

Lieutenant Wood Spends Lavishly in Monte Carlo

London report says Lieutenant Osborne Wood son of General Leonard Wood recently resigned from the U S Army and arrived in Monte Carlo with a Chinese servant. The dispatch claims he is extravagantly spending money earned on Wall Street as he travels with a large bag of thousand franc notes carried by his aide.

London Osborne Wood Leonard Wood Monte Carlo Daily Express Wood United States Army Wall Street

American help marked on Walton cottage restoration plate

In Staffordshire at Shallowford Isaak Walton’s timbered cottage receives a brass plate honoring American financial support for its restoration. The plaque in one room records this assistance.

London Americanhé Isaak Walton Shallowford Staffordshire

Kerker Remedy Marketed Across Town

A claim of fully satisfactory asthma relief is offered for Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy. The product is sold by McKee Drug Co in Athens, Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville.

Kerker McKee Drug Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

Spine power and health in age and posture analysis

The article highlights the spine as the body’s foundation influencing health and age. It stresses the spine’s central role in stability and flexibility, noting its involvement in nearly every effort from lifting to movement and its strength illustrated by acrobats and circus feats.

Nanadees Onte

Calgary Stampede promises bold frontier pageant with Slim Morehouse

Calgary’s fourth Stampede opens July 7 with Slim Morehouse leading a 40 horse team and 9 wagons from Vulcan to the loading platform. Prince of Wales patronage and Governor General Baron Byng back the show as Guy Weadick directs rodeo sports and cowboy stunts. Indians, Mounties, chuck wagons, bucking horses, and wild cow milking provide pageantry and humor amid prairie hospitality and scenic trips to Banff and Lake Louise.

Calgary Frontier Wild West Pioneer Slim” Morehouse Cihine Alberta Sim Vulcan Slim Prince of Wales Baron Byng Vimy Canada Guy Weadick Pete Vandermere Victoria Park Royal Canadian Mountee Police

The Optimism of Jesus Sermon at First Methodist

The First Methodist Church in Athens lists Daniel McGurk as pastor with C C Robinson director of music and A R Kresge organist. Sunday School at 9 15 Morning Worship at 4 30 Epworth League 6 80 p m Evening service 7 30 subject The Optimism of Jesus and A Man's Social Value. Who is the most valuable citizen in Athens?

Daniel McGurk C. C. Robinson A. R. Kresge Ser Jesus Epworth League Athens

Church Services and Classes Schedule

Rev Abbott Y Wilcox leads Bible School at 9 15 and Dr Porter discusses Some Conditions of Belief in Brotherhood. Morning service at 10 36 with Rev C M Bond on The Patriotism of Jesus. Young People service at 6 30 and Evening service at 7 39 with Rev C M Bond preaching.

Abbott Y. Wilcox Brotherhood Porter C. M. Bond Jesus

Memorial Day church services and reports at Ashland convention

The program lists Bible School at 9 15, Memorial Day service at 7 30 with G A R post and Women's Relief Corps in special seats, plus three campus groups as guests. Evening services include Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and main service at 7 30. Delegates will report on the Ashland state convention Wednesday at 7 30.

W. State Congress M. E. Chatley G. A. R. Post Woman’s Relief Corps Christian Endeavor Ashland

Church Schedule Announced by H S Foster Pastor

Lancaster and Carpenter Streets church announces Sunday services with Miss Joy Cutler directing music. Bible School at 9 30, Sunday School and Presbyterian University Class at 9 30, Worship and Sermon at 10 30, Young People at 6 30, and a 7 30 midweek service with the Pastor speaking.

Lancaster and Carpenter Sts H. S. Foster Miss Joy Cutler Pressryan's

Bible Study and Church Services Lead at 4 Stimpson Ave

A notice for a Bible study at 4 Stimpson Avenue at 9 15. The topic contrasts the preaching and practice of the scribes and Pharisees with modern application citing Matthew 28 verses 1 to 12. Church services are scheduled at 4 15 PM and 7 PM.

Stimpson Avenue

Free Methodist Church Schedule at Cor. Stimpson and Campbell

Pastor Stricker announces Sabbath School at 9 59 in the morning followed by a sermon at 7 00 P M. Preaching will be held at Strouds Run at 7 20 and Circle Hill at 2 30.

Free Methodist Church Cor Stimpson Campbell O. L. Stricker Stroud’s Run Circle Hill

Fifth Sunday After Easter Service at Good Shepherd

The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets offers Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and Morning Prayer with sermon at 4:30 p.m. led by Rector Rev. Brinley Abbott.

Church OF Good Shepherd State and Carpenter Sts Brinley Abbott

Central Avenue M E Church Services Schedule

Frederick Brownminister leads Sunday School at 9 15 A M with Morning Worship and Communion at 9 15 A M Epworth League meets at 6 30 P M on The Leadership of Youth in Methodism I Tim 4 12 Evening Memorial service at 7 36 P M Factory service at 9 A M Clark s Chapel at 2 30 P M

Central Avenue M. E Frederick Brown Epworth League Factory Clark’s Chapel

Christian Science Service at 65 Percent South Court

The Christian Science Society at 65 South Court Street hosts Sunday services at 10 45 A M with the lesson titled Soul and Body and a Golden Text from First Corinthians 6 20 Ye are bought with a price therefore glorify God All are welcome to attend this observance and study session

Christian Science Society South Court St Bubect Ie Corinthians

Church Notices Invite Worship and Reading Room Use

In body and spirit, which are God's. Sunday School at 9 39 A M. Wednesday meeting at 7 39 P M. Reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 00 to 4 00 P M. You are cordially invited to attend the Church Services and use the reading room.

Reverend Graff to Preach at Hebbardsville Church

Rev A D Graff will speak at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock.

Hebbardsville A. D. Graff Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church

Common Ailments of Middle Age Reported by Women

A survey of over 121000 women finds 98 out of every 100 report benefit from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nervous conditions irritability melancholia back pains dizzy spells headaches and heat flashes. The ad promotes the remedy as a way to overcome these symptoms.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Seven Votes Cast In Hentland Election In Herefordshire

In Hentland Herefordshire a rural countess election drew only seven voters from over two hundred inhabitants. Despite polling opening at 8 a m the first ballot was cast at 4 30 pm leaving the village in quiet suspense. The piece contrasts local apathy with national GOP platform debates ahead of a Cleveland convention.

London Hentland Herefordshire

Rev Seth W Gilkey Dies in New Wilmington at 72

The Rev Seth W Gilkey 72 author of several religious works died in New Wilmington Pennsylvania from pneumonia. He formerly served as a United Presbyterian minister in Bellaire.

Bellaine, D Seth W. Gilkey New Wilmington Bellaire United Presbyterian

Grange Leader Tabor Heads West for Coast Talks

National Grange master J Tabor has departed Barnesville for the Pacific Coast to deliver a series of addresses in coastal agricultural districts before his return. He will outline organization goals and duties during the tour.

Barnesville Ll. J. Tabor National Grange Pacific Coast Mr. Tabor

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