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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1923

Page

6

Brotherhood meeting at Presbyterian church draws 100 men

The first in a series of Brotherhood meetings at the Presbyterian church drew about one hundred men. A fine dinner by Mrs. George Dyson preceded Miss Mary Ness’s travel talk on Some Glimpses of Old Provence. J. P. Wood was elected president with Healey Maler as vice president and William M. Coe as secretary treasurer. Next gathering set for December 13 with Rev. Franklin P. Reinhold as speaker.

Presbyterian Church George Dyson The Friendly Society Mary Ness Provence Brotherhood Robinett

Skeletons Found Near Webster Site During Furnace Work

Workers installing an air furnace near Webster unearthed three or four skeletons. Nearby lay geome flints and arrowheads among crumbling hopes, indicating possible earlier habitation or burial remains at the site.

Dayton Webster

Good sweet Florida oranges at half a dollar per dozen

Advertisement notes Florida grown oranges priced at 50 cents per dozen. Juice buyers are invited to purchase fresh fruit at this bargain rate.

Florida

Ohio State Airs Education Week Programs on WEAO

Ohio State University will broadcast daytime programs next week for American Education Week. WEAO will air talks from campus leaders on education in schools college life study and school costs with a musical interlude.

Ohio State University Athens County WEAO J. H. Nichols Department of Physical Education W. F. Henderson College of Arts Alice Robison Department of Fine Arts RB. R. Buckingham Bureau of Educational Research G. F. Arps

Driver Fled After Car Killed Woman in Cleveland

An unidentified woman about 55 was struck and killed at West 25th Street and Marvin Avenue in Cleveland. The driver sped away, offering no aid, and police seek to identify him via a broken headlight lens.

Cleveland West 25Th Street Marvin Avenue

Max Byerly suffers serious burns from open grate fire

Word reached Mrs. Frank Anthony that Max Byerly of Lancaster was badly burned on Wednesday morning when his clothing ignited from an open grate. The Byerlys are former Athens residents.

Frank Anthony Harold Byerly Lancaster Max Byerly Athens

Tonsiline Sore Throat Remedy Ad Sentinal

An old advertisement touts Tonsiline as a ready remedy for sudden sore throats. It claims nationwide availability and urges readers to keep a bottle at home for use any day or night. Prices listed as 35c, 60c, and hospital size $1.00.

Fashion pattern for mature figure corset cover

Messenger Pattern Dept offers a corset cover ideal for a mature figure. Pattern fits four sizes from small to extra large with bust measures 34 to 48 inches. A medium uses 1 54 yards of 36 inch material and is mailed for 12 cents in stamps. Include Fall Winter 1923 1924 book of fashions.

Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Darker Hair

The article promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a modern home remedy to darken gray hair. It notes the old grandmother practice, the easy application via comb or brush, and claims the product hides gray, adds luster, and gives an abundant appearance.

Wyeth

Third Victim Dies in Steubenville Vendetta

Steubenville reports the death of Ernest Domica, 29, the third victim in the ven detta warfare. He died early today after refusing to identify his attackers amid ongoing rumors of further killings.

Steubenville Ernest Domica

Hunting Accidents In Dayton Leave Two Wounded

In Dayton Ralph Freze was shot in the leg and John Marshall age 32 was shot through the shoulder in separate hunting accidents. Both are expected to recover.

Dayton Ralph Freze John Marshall

Citircnese Presbyterian Church Services and Student Welfare Talk

Abbott Y. Wilcox minister leads 9:00 Bible school and 10:30 morning worship on The challenge to the Israelites. Miss Rose Jewett oversees the young people meeting at 6:00. Rev. Bond, the student minister, will join the society for a 7:00 discussion on student welfare. A student service follows.

Abbott Y. Wilcox Isralites

Fathers and Sons Day at Frederick Brown Church

Frederick Brown minister leads Father and Sons Day with Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship and sermon at 10 15 Epworth League to present a special program at 6 30 evening service at Factory 9 am Clarks Chapel 1 30 pm with various activities planned throughout the day.

Frederick Brown Fathers and Sons Epworth League Clarks

Pastor Leads Bible School and Services At Local Church

Rev. M. E. Chatley presides over Bible school at 9:15 and morning worship at 10:30. A Board of Deacons meeting follows, with Christian Endeavor at 6 and evening service at 7. Midweek Prayer is led by the Deborah class.

M. E. Chatley Bible School Board of Deacons Christian Endeavor Deborah

Church Schedule and Special Offerings Announced

Dr Daniel McGurk pastor leads services with Dr C C Robinson directing the choir Prof Kresge organist. Sunday school at 9:00 morning service at 10:30 featuring Be Merciful Unto Me and a baritone solo by Mr Grayson. Evening service at 7:00 with Jubilate in F. Epworth League at 6:00 and annual Thank offering of the Woman's Home Missionary Society. Sermon titled Stop Look and Listen.

Daniel McGurk C. C. Robinson Prof. Kresge Womans Iome Missionary Society Epworth League McGurk Suydenham Mr. Grayson Tours

Mortals and Immortals Sermon at 65 Percent South Court Street

Sunday service at 10 45 A M with subject Mortals and Immortals and a Golden Text from 11 Corinthians 4 11. Sunday school at 9 40 A M reading room hours Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 30 to 4 00 P M and Wednesday meeting at 7 00 P M. You are invited to attend services and use the reading room.

South Court Street Jesus

Stricker Pastor Preaches on Christian Liberty at Sunday Services

O. L. Stricker conducts Sunday school at 9:00 and sermon at 10:15 on Christian Liberty. Evening service at 6:30 includes preaching, with additional sermon at West Jacksonville at 7:00.

O. L. Stricker West Jacksonville

Revival services continue at Central Church

Revival services at the church of Reverend N O Stucky on Washington and Congress Streets continue through next week. Sunday school begins at 9 A M with morning preaching at 10 19 A M and a 6 30 to 7 evening praise service followed by a 7 P M preaching service each night at 7.

Cor Washington and Congress Sts N. O. Stucky

Morning Prayer and Sermon Service at State and Carpenter Sts

On the twenty fifth Sunday after Trinity a morning prayer and sermon commenced at 10 36 A M. The notice records the location at State and Carpenter Streets and confirms the time for worship.

State & Carpenter Sts

French General Denies Arrest Order for Hugo Stinnes

Berlin reports General De Goutte of the Ruhr forces ordered the arrest of Hugo Stinnes, the German industrial magnate, but the claim was denied at Stinnes’ office today.

Berlin de Goutte Ruhr Hiugo Stinnes

Reds Refuse League Invitation to Geneva Conference

MOSCOW November 16 George Tchitcherin foreign affairs commissar rejected the league of nations invitation to participate in the international railway conference at Geneva He said he did not approve of league controlling international communication.

Moscow George [Tchitcherin League of Nations Geneva

Double Tragedy in Hotel Ends Affair Murder Suicide

In Richmond Indiana a 25 year old man Merle Flusher murdered his wife and killed himself in a hotel room amid rumors of a romance between the wife and a Richmond man. Police believe the motive was a love affair.

Richmond Ind Merle Flusher Hagertown Flusher

Yale Aims for Full Strength Before Princeton Clash

Yale will have full strength for its Bowl game practice as Richeson the quarterback and Mullstead to tackle return for the final workout. The squad, back to its strongest, plans a last drill ahead of the Princeton contest tomorrow.

New Haven Conn Yale Princeton Richeson Mullstead

Local Notes From Athens Area Social Roundup

New Asbury Mrs Harter Forney is able to be home from a hospital at Park ersburg. Mrs Nickson, aged 86, visits family in Athens. Marian Burson of Jerseyville spent the weekend with grandparents C F Flanders. The funeral of Mrs Marjory Baker, 86, was held Sunday at 1 39 by Rev Wills of Guysville. Frank Lawrence sold his farm to Hush Kayser of West Virginia and will move to Athens soon. Harold Flanders and Glenna and Opal Manders spent the weekend at home. Public sale of F M Lawrence Wednesday drew a large crowd with locals visiting C F Flanders.

Athens Harold Flanders Glenna Opal Manders Jerseyville High School F. M. Law Rence Wills Bobby Guysville Whit Bean Albert Hawk C. F. Flanders

Gruesome pageant attacks Free State in Dublin

In Dublin the anti treaty party staged a gruesome pageant aimed at discrediting the Free State Government. Tables showed executions shootings and other horrors with boys as actors and soldiers in Black and Tans uniforms. The finale depicted an execution with a priest at a Bible.

Free Dublin Anti-Treaty Party Free State England

Cleveland Sharks Charged With Outrageous Interest Fees

Two men accused of operating as 10a sharks collected usurious interest from railroad workers, exceeding one hundred percent. Authorities say they arrested the suspects on charges related to extortion and illegal lending practices.

Cleveland

Mrs. M. E. Stephenson Recommends Favorite Prescription

Cambridge Ohio resident Mrs. M E Stephenson credits Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription with restoring her health after a six month decline. She says six bottles let her resume housework and care for her baby and urges others to obtain the remedy from a druggist or by mail for a trial package.

Cambridge Ohio Dr. Pierce M. E. Stephens Long St Invalids Buffalo N. Y

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