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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1924
Page
3
The Presbyterian church prepares an annual thank offering gathering in the church dining rooms Thursday at 7 o clock with a fine program to be rendered.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist will hold a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs. B. E. LeFever presiding. Members who prepared fruit jars are urged to send them promptly to Maple Hill for packing and shipment. Miss Nellie Hoskinson of Alexandria visited Miss Florence Cook for the weekend. Rev. D. J. Dunne of Junction City visited Rev. Eugene Owen on Monday evening.
Mrs Henry Sayers long ill with heart disease at her Madison street home has shown notable improvement amid recovery hopes. Miss Adelaide Brailly of Bellaire returns home after a brief visit with Kathryn Batterson at St Andrews rectory.
Officers and teachers of the Presbyterian Sunday school, totaling twenty four, enjoyed a six o'clock dinner in the church basement Tuesday evening. They discussed Sunday school work and will introduce departmental work in January. The meeting was helpful and pleasant for all in attendance.
A notice describes a Presbyterian Father and Son banquet and a Knights of Columbus rabbit supper on November 29. The Nelsonville Red Cross drives rally volunteers with the slogan Everyone in Nelsonville a Member of the Red Cross and lists numerous local coordinators and street groups for Tuesday canvassing.
A man recounts a sister's illness in Brewton and credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with saving her life after a dangerous condition. He praises the product as a simple preparation that clears catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation, claiming it cured many ailments. The note lists McKee Drug Co Athens and other pharmacies as distributors.
Four complete outfits for men from hats to shoes and silk underwear were stolen from Ball and Hook clothing and shoe store in TIFFIN OH. The loot totaled about $1,000 with high priced items removed from a showcase window. The store sits opposite the courthouse along Well Street.
Statendam, a Holland-American liner, was launched here by Har d Wil f. She is the largest ship yet launched this year, will be around 30 000 tons, and aims to be first in luxury transatlantic travel between New York and Rotterdam.
Names listed include Dorr Sanderback, 24, Nelsonville, miner, with Flora Pickett, 18, Nelsonville. George Casey, 18, Trimble, miner, with Alice Grimm, 18, Trimble. George Getser, 35, Lancaster, steel bridge worker, with Minerva Sovel, 39, Hocking Route 2. Arty Pritchard, 27, Spencer, W Virginia, oil field worker, with Anna Bradley, 22, Athens. Alva Baker, Torch Lake, laborer, with Sarah Shanks, 19, Coolville. Strand Matone, 21, Haydenville, miner, with Mary Cheesman, 17, Nelsonville. John Buza, 37, Jacksonville, miner, with Mary Lelo, 32, Jacksonville.
Six bandits raided the Farmington State Bank in Farmington Michigan and escaped with about 30000 in cash and bonds. A deputy sheriff shot one robber as the bandits fled and, under fire from a citizen and the deputy, the gang halted to aid their wounded companion.
Attorneys for Secretary Mellon and Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair urged the Supreme Court to dismiss Gorham Hubbard of Boston's suit seeking to halt further publicity of income tax returns, arguing there is no equity in the case.
A strike by eleven Hudson Valley Coal miners at Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania is called off and workers will return to their jobs tomorrow after a telegram to the Labor Department from Commissioner Davis of Conciliation confirms the settlement details.
A son and daughter traveling from Akron identified the body of John J. Carroll age 55 as the man found frozen on the Olentangy river bank near Columbus Tuesday morning. Carroll formerly worked for Reynolds Brothers file works in Columbus.
A group of mischievous boys toppled a fruit cart in Hall England unearthing a large box of jewelry and cash hidden in the vehicle. The Italian fruit vendor confessed he did not know the box was in his cart.
London report states James Laffroy attempted to stop an electric fan with his nose in a stunt and suffered severe facial injuries requiring hospital care. Carl Smith was arrested on a charge of intoxication following the incident.
The Athens National Bank announces judges and prize details for its second annual fruit grain and vegetable show. Entries close by noon Thursday with judging by Dean J S Cutler of Ohio State University and Miss Loise Eckles of Ohio University. Cash prizes range from 3 to 1 dollars for various produce and baking categories, plus ribbons.
Chief Pearson received a telegram from Columbus officials announcing the arrest of Charles Lightfoot, long sought for motor car theft connected to a Star touring car stolen from Harry H. Johnson at the Baird farm. The vehicle was recovered in Illinois, but Lightfoot eluded capture. Delbert Riley, a minor, was sent to probate court authorities.
Logan Ohio reports W T B Zeigler escaped serious injury when his Ford overturned on the way to Enterprise near the Harper Run bridge. The car rolled onto its side before stopping. Zeigler suffered only a shake up.
Dr A K Walker and Janis Hartestein, hunting on opening day, harvested thirteen rabbits marking them as the first day champions for the locale. The pair celebrated their success after a brisk morning in the fields.
The U S Shipping Board steamer Westin Sue, New England's Santa Claus ship, carrying Amsterdam toys, was believed to have foundered about one hundred miles off Nantucket amid wartime hazards.
Father J W Byrne of St Pauls Catholic church reports a Catholic population of 504 in the city, 203 outside, totaling 806, disputing a Messenger census that credited 290. He cites Dr Mardis and the ministerial association survey.
The great blue lobelia, a flower found east of the Mississippi River, was used by American Indians in the treatment of disease.
An ad touts Creomulsion as a new emulsified creosote medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs to treat chronic coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, and lung troubles. It claims twofold action with stomach absorption and guarantees satisfaction with money back if relief is not achieved.
Group one plans a journey fair on Wednesday evening November 26 at the Odd Fellows hall. Group two schedules a Bazaar and social around December 16 at the same hall. The school is planning a literary event soon and the Scouts meet every Friday evening led by Rev. Timberlake.
Bronislaw Huberman the Polish violin master pleased a full gymnasium crowd at Ohio University in the fourth number of the music course. He opened his American tour in New York City on November 11 and played a program noted for its delicate shading and brilliant tone. Sixty guests heard Mendelssohn Concerto Op. 64 and works by Bach Elgar Chopin Sarasate and others with Siegfried Schultze at the piano.
Consumers warned to avoid imitations of the genuine Phillips Magnesia prescribed by physicians for sixty years. Earnest reminder to protect both patient and doctor. 25 and 50 cent bottles carry directions at drug stores.
Gas pressure fluctuation is blamed for a blast and blaze at the Obten-Bishop Law Company plant in Columbus. Loss is over $50,000 as the rear half of the main building and the front roof are ruined. Fire crews from nine companies battled the flames, with oil tanks near furnaces cited as a danger.
In Cairo a News Agency dispatch reports bombers attacked Sir Lee Stack commander of British forces in Egypt. A fragment struck his stomach but early reports say he escaped with injuries not confirmed.
William Martin of Allendale pleaded guilty in Magistrate EF Hedges court to failing to send his child to school. The usual $5 fine and costs were suspended during good behavior. County Attendance Officer C H Porter filed the case. arrest made by Constable Jacob Glenn.
Farmers near Union Furnace organize electing Edward Barker as president and Charles Hamlin as secretary. They plan an independent institute likely in the second week of December with a meeting Tuesday evening to finalize a program and choose lecturers.
Logan Ohio November 19 Clerk of Courts Newton Spencer said he and assistants had issued 1226 hunters licenses this year in Hocking County. The total is about one hundred fewer than at the same point last year with no reason given.
Captain M. G. Knox a retired Ohio River mariner and steamboat builder died in Marietta Ohio at age 92 He had built many river craft at his plant including the City of Pittsburgh General Dawes and Iron Queen over a career spanning years before retiring fifteen years ago Knox's death closes a notable era in regional steamboat construction
In Hankow on November 19, conferences of military leaders from the Ten Yang and Tse provinces led by Wu Pei Fu, the deposed backer of the Peking government, announced they would formulate a military government.
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