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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1923

Page

2

Man 74 Rejuvenated by New Korex Compound Test

Kansas contractor Thomas J. Glascock, 74, reports dramatic gains after three weeks using a new Korex tablet treatment. He says pain faded, memory and vision improved, and strength returned, claiming results lasted six months. Similar testimonials claim rapid vitality and renewed youth.

Kansas Thomas J. Glascock Mr. Glascock Glascock D. W. Wood New Orleans Hollister Cal

Swamp Root advertised as kidney liver bladder remedy

An advertisement promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer claiming it relieves back pain and kidney trouble. It urges readers to obtain a sample bottle by mailing ten cents to Kilmer in Binghamton New York and to mention the paper.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Binghamton, N. Y

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Restores Health

Mrs O J Hinckley of Memphis Tennessee testifies two years of nervous wreck and fatigue ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the product with restoring her energy enabling full housework and strength to work. The advertisement invites requests for free information from The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Massachusetts.

Lydia E.pinkham Memphia Tenn Lydia E. Pinkham O. J. Hinckley Union’ Ave Memphis Lydia E. Ae L. Bam Medicine Co L. Mass

Arraignment Postponed in Manslaughter Case

Harry Huffman appeared before Judge Pettit for arraignment but without counsel. The court granted a postponement until Friday at 10 o'clock. Huffman was indicted for manslaughter in the alleged killing of James Kelley.

Harry Huffman

Elick 64 Dies at Home in Logan After Day’s Work

Wm. Washington Elick died at his home 262 Gallagher avenue Tuesday at 5 30 PM after a day’s work and supper. He moved to Logan from a Marion township farm and once ran a restaurant near the Hocking Valley Depot. Survived by widow, five sons and three daughters, funeral Friday at 10 60 AM at Centenary in Marion township with L. C. Yocum Co handling interment.

Wm. Washington Elick Gallagher Avenue Elick Logan Marion Township Hocking Valley L. C. Yocum Co

Miner Clarence Edwards and Ollie Hanning Named in Coonville Note

Clarence Edwards 22 a miner of Coonville and Ollie Hanning 18 at home in Coonville are listed in a local notice. The brief item records two residents with ages and occupations for the community record.

Clarence Edwards Miner Coonville Ollie Hanning

Memorial Elks Service Set With Homer Durant Speaker

The local Lodge of Elks will hold annual memorial services at their club rooms on Sunday December 2. Homer Durant is secured as speaker for the occasion with the eulogy by L. R. Kienle. Lodge members will sing and the orchestra will provide music.

Lodge of Elks Homer Durant L. R. Kienle

Council defeats ordinance to raise city employee pay

An ordinance to fix the compensation of city employees was defeated at the City Council session on its third reading Tuesday evening.

City Council Approves Debentures and Street Improvements

Council authorizes certificates totaling 5516.43 for Depot street and 630.00 for Front street. Hamilton moves and carries. Lands appraised for canal use stay at original values. Service Director to notify property owners that if appraisements are not paid by December 26, lands may be offered for sale.

Depot Street Front Street Hamilton

Klansmen Attend Revival at Greendale School House

Robed Klansmen visited the Greendale school house Tuesday evening to back a revival service. The group’s leader urged members to attend church and a cash donation was handed to the pastor.

Greendale School House

Union Furnace Man In Serious Condition

Joe Ingmire of Union Furnace was pronounced seriously ill by his physician after arriving at the local hospital suffering blood poisoning of the throat glands. An operation was performed in an attempt to save his life.

Joe Ingmire Union Furnace

Travelers Return From Ten Day Texas Pilgrimage

A group completes a ten day journey through Texas and southern points reporting a splendid trip with many points of interest visited.

Texas

Real Estate Sale of Eli Chute Farm by Elmer J Chute

Elmer J Chute of Oakland California buys all holdings of four siblings in the Eli Chute farm located in Green township. The 33% acre property includes oil wells near the Vansickle lease with potential natural gas development. Currently unleased except for a small portion. Chute also has interests in Long Beach California oil fields with plans for Green township development not yet known.

Elmer J. Chute Oakland Cal Eli Chute Green Township Mr. Chute Great Signal Hil Long Beach

Civil Service Exam For Apprentice Fish Culturist Reheld

The Civil Service commission reports that a recent examination in Athens and other U S cities for apprentice fish culturist by the Bureau of Fisheries failed to fill the required number. The examination will be held again on December 12.

Civil Service Commission Athens United States Bureau of Fisheries Department of Commercce

Hospital Holds Miltons as Birthday Brings News

Milton R. Lewis, turning 76, marked his birthday while his wife and business partner J. R. Neff were in the local hospital recovering from appendicitis operations.

Bucyrus Milton R. Lewis J. R. Neff

Defiance Plans Large Evergreen Christmas Tree Event

Defiance Ohio will host a large evergreen Christmas tree for children with carols and a city wide service likely at Monumental Park under plans by the Community Service and Recreation Association.

Defiance Monumental Park Community Service and Recreation Association

Prosecution Continues Over Private Wine Possession in Allen Co

Lima Ohio November 30. Prosecutor Eugene T Lippincott will continue prosecuting all persons found with wine and home made liquors in their cellars despite probate judge J Hamilton ruling that possession for private use does not violate the state prohibition law.

Lima Eugene T. Lippincott Allen County J. H. Hamiton

Gas field near Yorkville exhausted after 15 years

A natural gas field south of Yorkville C. has been exhausted and the Manufactures' Light and Heat Co. is removing its lines. The field was developed about 15 years ago but has supplied no gas for two years.

Yorkville Manufactures’ Light and Heat Co

Mrs Chaban freed after husband pays liquor fine

Medina report says Mrs. Mike Chaban of Wadsworth was released from jail when her husband settled a $209 liquor violation fine.

Marconi Seeks Near Neighbor Status in Communications

London November 28 The famed wireless inventor Gugliomlo Marconi aims to perfect a new device that would render England a practical near neighbor to the United States in communications.

London England United States Guglllelmo Marconi

Indian maidens wear knickers along Maine coast style

The article notes Knicker fashion among the Pags amaquoddy tribe near Eastport on the east Maine coast. Princess Susan Nep tune is credited with setting the style, exemplified by the number 438 above.

Maine Eastport Susan Neptune

New Lamp Uses 94 Percent Air For Bright Clean Light

An oil lamp with 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene claims to beat gas and electricity in brightness and odor free operation. Developed by E A Johnson of Chicago, the lamp requires no pumping, is simple and safe, and tests by the U S Government and 35 universities rate it superior to ordinary lamps. Johnson offers a 10 day free trial or a free lamp to pioneers who help introduce it, plus a chance to earn $260 to $500 monthly as an agency.

U. S E. A. Johnson Lake St Chicago

Revival Opens With Mrs Raab Preaching At Hocking Street

On Hocking Street a revival begins today with Mrs. Martin Raab of Aligan Michigan preaching at 10 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. Services include a Sunday school at 9 A. M. and a Young Peoples meeting at 6:30 P. M. with an evening service at 7 P. M.

Hocking Street Young Peoples Meeting Ang Martin Raab Aligan Michigan

Central Ave M E Church Announces Week Of Services

Frederick Brown minister leads Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 15 with no Sunday evening service This week the Factory church hosts a daily service at 7 PM Next Sunday evening the Copeland Class Six Men’s Chorus will sing

Central Ave. M. E Frederick Brown the Factory Church Copeland Class

Minister Abbott Wilcox Preaches Regular Services

Sunday services proceed as usual with Dr. Wilcox preaching both morning and evening. Bible School teachers meet all classes except Prof. Dilley. Special Young People meeting set for 6 o clock.

Free Methodist Church announces weekly services

Pastor O. L. Stricker leads Sunday school at 9:00 and a sermon at 10:39. Evening service at 6:30. The pastor preaches at West Jacksonville Sunday at 7:00. Prayer meetings: West Jacksonville Wednesday and Athens Thursday evenings.

Free Methodist Church O. L. Stricker West Jacksonville Athens

First Methodist Church Presents Safety First Sermon

Dr C L Strecker, former pastor, will occupy the pulpit as Daniel McGurk preaches on Safety First. Morning service at 10:30? Evening service at 7:00. Epworth League at 6:00. Choir directed by Robinson with organist Allen Kresge. Strecker praised for managing the Methodist home for the aged in Cincinnati.

First Methodist Church Daniel McGurk Co. C. Robinson Allen Kresge C. L. Strecker Epworth League McGurk Stre

Christian Science Society Invites for Sunday Service and Reading Room

The Christian Science Society at 65 South Court Street invites attendance at Sunday service at 10 45 A M with a theme Ancient and Modern necromancy alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism denounced Reading room hours are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 00 to 4 00 P M Sunday school is at 9 30 A M Wednesday meeting at 7 09 P M and all are welcome to attend services and use the reading room

Christian Science Society South Court Street Job

Advent Service at Church of the Good Shepherd

The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets holds morning prayer and a sermon at 10 30 A M on the first Sunday in Advent. The new Rector Mr Abbott will preside over the service.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Carpenter Streets Abbott

Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Evening Sermon

Rev M E Chatley leads Bible school at 9 15 A M and sermon at 10 30 A M Service at 7 P M by Rev Gilbert Courtney Intermediate and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 6 P M Mid week prayer meeting led by the Higley men

Christian Church M. E. Chatley Christian Endeavor Gilbert Courtney Higley Men

Eagles Have Big Supper for Athens Aerie Members

The Athens Aerie of Eagles held its annual Thanksgiving supper with about 175 attendees. A chicken dinner was served by a ladies committee followed by a social gathering and talks. Next Wednesday State Secretary Heineman of Columbus will attend to plan a membership drive.

Athens Aerie of Eagles Lodge Heineman Columbus Athens Aerie

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound for Gray Hair

A grandmotherly remedy promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken and beautify faded hair. The instructions claim natural, even color and lustrous shine after application with a sponge, concealing gray strands by morning and deepening after subsequent use.

Wyeth

Mike Krauss Eligible for Parole Hearing

POMEROY O November 30 Official notice states Mike Krauss one of the storm centers in the Krauss flurry now in the Ohio Penitentiary has been recommended by the Warden and Chaplain as eligible for a parole hearing. The hearing is set for February 5.

Pomeroy Mike Krauss Krauss Ohio

Bromo Quinine Tablet Promises Headache Relief

An old ad promotes a 30 cent laxative and germ destroyer named Bromo Quinine as a cure for headaches caused by colds. It notes a tonic laxative action and the box bearing E. W. Grove’s signature.

E. W. Grove

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