Society and Personal Mention in The Messenger
Athens society notes describe visitors and returns from Thanksgiving recess including Mildred Totman, Miss Macatawa Pedicord, and several families from Glouster Marietta Amesville Columbus Cleveland and Cincinnati. Local clubs and academics are noted with visits by Dean Biddle and others and a Pallas club meeting at 127 North Congress Street with talks on Variations in Nature fossils and Burbank's Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Totman
Macatawa Pedicord
Glouster
W. W. Totman
Cahaanville Road
J. Cowhen
Mariettla
W. W. Tuttle
Amesville
Frank Dowler
Roy McMannahan
Athens
Tutthe
Pallas Club
G. H.row
North Congress Street
Nelle Pickering
W. F. Mercer
F. D. Forsyth
Burbank
Hickman Murder Trial Opens in Chillicothe
John Hickman of Nelsonville Pem broy and Columbus goes on trial for the October 14 murder of Patrolman Dan Garrett in Judge Blosser's court. His brother Montrose faces the same charge in December. The brothers were arrested in Point Pleasant two weeks after the slaying. Witnesses include Rosetta Doland and Mrs Cleo Webb. A special venue of fifty names is set, with about a hundred state and defense witnesses expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
U.R
John Hickman
Nelsonville
Pembroy
Columbus
Joe
Dan Garrett
P. J. Blosser
Montrose
Hickman Brothers
Point Pleasant
Rosetta Doland
Cleo Webb
Deansville
Chillicothe Seeks Higher Water Rates With Flat Rate Plan
Chillicothe Gas Light and Water proposes near doubling rates at start of year claiming lowest rate for a medium city. City council and company officials study a flat rate to shield small consumers from the hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
U.R
United States
Chillicothe Gas, Light and Water Company
Suits High School Band Plans Benefit Program
The Athens high school band, led by Bus Stevenson, will host a benefit program December 16 at the high school auditorium to raise 600 dollars for uniforms for 60 players. Principal F. E. Harshman reports the district will sponsor the plan and local merchants may fund uniforms if ticket sales excel in the first two days. Fifty members currently play with thirty more in training as the band aims to wear new suits for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Bus Stevenson
Messenger Press
F. E. Harshman
Bull Kills Family in Belfast Tragedy
A bull bought the day before killed Patrick McGrown, his wife, and their daughter in Belfast. The incident shocked the quiet village as authorities investigated the livestock attack and its fatal consequences.
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Belfast
Patrick McGrown
Musterole Promised To Ward Off Flu And Cold
An old ad touts Musterole to prevent influenza grippe and pneumonia by warming the skin and stimulating circulation. It claims quick relief from congestions with a non blistering mustard plaster substitute and notes a child friendly form for babies and small children.
Wrong Actions Rooted in Moral Defects and Poor Training
Pastor Coulter in the Methodist church Sunday sermon linked wrong actions to two causes bad dispositions and inadequate intellectual training. He urged adopting Jesus like charity and honesty to counter dangerous enthusiasm and moral drift.
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Jesus
C. M. Coulter
John
Couuter
Wesley
Coulter
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and throat troubles. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germ growth with creosote plus other healing elements. The copy promises stomach absorption and blood action, with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after proper directions.
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Acc
Character and faith shape moral conduct in history
The minister cites the transformative power of Christ, noting great crimes occur from unchecked conscience. History shows men become new through Christ, making Him center of their hearts, pattern and judge, fostering hope, self reliance, and renewed enthusiasm.
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Christ
Farmer Albert Koffman Dies in Grant's Lick Fire
Albert Koffman a 64 year old farmer was burned to death when his barn cab burned at Grant's Lick Kentucky during the night A coroner's verdict found accidental suicide. Dust from volcanic eruptions can travel hundreds of miles through the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Alhbert Koffman
Farmer
Grant's Lick
Tanlac Restores Health and Strength Says Akron Woman
Mrs. M. Wagner of Akron Ohio reports dramatic recovery from stomach trouble and nervousness after taking Tanlac she credits with boosting her weight from 93 to 110 pounds. She says the tonic gave energy to perform housework and improved her appetite with no pain. Over 40 million bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniac
Tanlac
Popular Star Question Card from a 1920s Paper
A reader quiz asks who is the actress seen on stage and in photoplays and then covers ten trivia prompts. Questions include identifying the boxing winner, Gilda Gray, Buffalo Bill's grave, Oklahoma's nickname, and other facts such as coin imagery and the color of merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilda Gray
Detroit Tigers
Buffalo Bill
Oklahoma
United States
Bank Bandit Robs Cashier in Marseilles Heist
A bandit in Marseilles threw pepper in the cashier’s eyes and seized all visible cash, totaling about 80 dollars. No further details on suspects or aftermath are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Dean Voigt to Speak at Illinois Colleges This Week
Dean Irma E. Voigt will deliver seven addresses at Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington this week including three chapel talks three evening student meetings and a YWCA weekly gathering. She will also speak at YWCA services at the University of Illinois Urbana and at Bradley Institute Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma E. Voigt
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Voigt
Yoan Voigt
University of Illinois At Urbana
Bradley Institute
Peoria
University of Innois
Miner Dies From Fall at Taglin Mine
Andrew Storr, 2, a coal miner from St Clairsville, died from a broken back after a fall from a railroad trestle at Taglin mine on Thanksgiving night. He was being driven home from a party when the accident happened. Grasshoppers have ears on their front legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pau
ST. Clairsville
Andrew Stor
Taglin
Pastor
Heber Springs Reels From Destructive Thanksgiving Cyclone
Heber Springs Arkansas reports heavy cyclone damage with about 145 homes ruined and most buildings wrecked. Residents displaced as interdenominational services are held and the town begins recovery after a deadly Thanksgiving storm that killed around twenty five people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber Springs
Ark
Hebert Springs
Golden Eagle Captured Near Ben Ime Summit
At the courthouse and within the city in attendance a storm damaged churches. The first golden eagle captured in Britain in eighty years was taken near the summit of Ben Ime Arrochae, marking a notable wildlife event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Ben Ime
Arrochae
Pioneer Women Cure: A Half Century of Rooted Medicine
A fragment outlines how women using herbs from woods and fields created a long standing colonial era remedy. It references roota and Pinkham as descendants of sturdy pioneers producing a family medicine praised for its usefulness.
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America
Pinkham
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Scott Allen
W. &. Foutch, Jr. Cinoinnati
A. K. Ely
West Union Street
Addie Marie Grones
Cleveland
F. 8. Grones
Maplewood Drive
Dow Grones
Don, Jr
Hattie Lou
C. H. Horn
Sunnyside Drive
F. B., Murphy
Bentley Murphy
Eugene Murphy
Middleport
Florency Poston
Erma Betts
Miss Poston
L. D. Poston
Columbus School For
Miss Letts
Frank Betts
Bliss Business College
Charles Vogel
Portsmouth
Mrs. " Heck
Welk
East
Palestine
David Elwonger
Lois Elwager
Dean Clinton P. Biddle
Harvard School of Business Administration
Cambridge
Mass
T. R. Biddle
Park Place
Kansas City
W. L. Kessinger
Sadie Salters
Helen
C. B. Conkey
Maxine
Mitchell, Ind
C. B. Beverage
Carpenter Street
Salters
Conkey
Beverage
Indiana
C. B. Wilson
W. Washington St
Slingluff
Powder Puff Beauty Parlor
Gray
Logan
Rey
Great Britain
Lash
Dean Voigt
Illinois
Crisco
Cream Crisco Co Prodfougne
RISCO
Edna M. Ferguson
Imom’n Pop
By Taylor
Ken
Job
Rome
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