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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1923

Page

6

Two Judgments In Athens County Common Pleas Court

The Athens county common pleas court granted two judgments to Trimble township men. The Chute and Butler company holds a $185.55 claim against Ambrose Gibbs of Glouster for unpaid balance on a piano. The sheriff is ordered to foreclose Gibbs's mortgage if unpaid. A $408.35 judgment was awarded to J. J. Masterson company against Ralph A. Antie of Trimble.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Trimble Township Chute and Butler Company Ambrose Gibbs Glouster Plano Gibbs J. J. Masterson Company Ralph A. Antie Trimble

Treasury opposes sales tax to fund soldier bonus

Washington dispatch reports the treasury department will block a soldier bonus bill funded by a general sales tax. Officials say a sales tax would nearly double the tax burden on consumers and is impracticable, urging alternative revenue sources. They doubt enough support exists in Congress to pass such a tax plan and expect focus on reducing federal taxes instead.

Washington Oct Treasury Department Congress Smoot Utah Finances Committee Treasury House The

Tax Reduction Details Pending Treasury Report

The exact form of any tax reduction for moderate incomes will not be known until the secretary of the treasury submits the report to Congress early in December. Opposition and support align as draft provisions await formal presentation and debate in the coming sessions.

Secretary of the Treasury Congress

Zeppelin Company May Move Plant to United States

The Zeppelin Air ship company, builder of the ZR-3 for the U S navy, may relocate its giant plant from Germany to the United States if the ZR-2 proves successful and crosses the Atlantic. A financing company is forming to back the project, contingent on ZR-2’s success. Delays push ZR-5 trials to next spring with a June launch target for Lakehurst New Jersey.

Priederichshaven, Ambodens Zeppelin Airship Company United States Navy Germany United States Atlantic Lakehurst N. J Zeppelin Company

Chin ce y ladies society meets at Osborne home

The Chin cey ladies and society will meet at Mrs Henry Osborne home Wednesday evening October 19 replacing the earlier announced Thursday date in Monday’s Messenger.

Ladies and Society of Chincey Henry Osborne

Local Boy Clyde Wiley Undergoes Tonsil Adenoid Operation

Six year old Clyde Wiley son of Mr and Mrs Grant Wiley of this city underwent a tonsil and adenoid removal operation Sunday. The procedure was performed by Dr Warren V Sprague and his son Dr Lindley Sprague. The child had been in ill health for some time and is hoped to recover fully.

Clyde Wiley Grant Wiley Warren V. Sprague Lindley Sprague Thomas Lenigar Athens Chaungey West Mr. Lenigar L. L. Sweazy

Every Cold is Dangerous- Father John's Medicine Ad

A brief note cites medical advice urging Father John s Medicine to treat colds. The item also records local moves by Garnet Wiley family from Smith street to High street and visits by Llroyd Fennell to Wellston.

Father John Garnet Wiley Smith Mound Street High Street Kike, Nida

Cap Anderson Hurt by Mine Slate Fall

Cap Anderson of Hamby Run in the Chauncey mine sustained injuries from a slate fall yesterday though not serious and will be laid up for a few days. Locals report several residents traveling to Logan and Athens for family visits and reunions over the weekend. The M FE Ladies Aid will hold an all day meeting Wednesday instead of Thursday. Some residents attended a ball game in Parkersburg.

Cap. Anderson Hamby Run Chauncey M. FE. Ladies’ Aid

Beware the Cough or Cold That Hangs On

Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. Creomulsion, a creosote emulsion, soothes inflamed membranes and fights germs. It is promoted as a universal remedy for chronic coughs, bronchitis, and related throat and lung diseases with a money back guarantee if not relieved.

Creomulsion Co Atlants

Apple Picking And Local News From Columbus Township

Carpenter Brad Gibson and family hosted J H McCall and family on Sunday. Carl Wilson from Columbus visited M W Slowrey and family. Dr Coe of Milford Center and Lish Vanbibber and wife from Downing ton stayed with A J Carpenter and family Friday. Apple picking dominates the scene as the test farm reports a large apple crop and Tipton may begin light carrot ash of winter apples. Columbus township trustees met Saturday and common labor wages rose from 22 30 cents per hour.

Brad. Gibson J. H. McCall Carl Wilson Columbus M. W. Slowrey Dr. Coe Milford Center Lish Vanbibber Downington A. J. Carpenter A. C. Tipton Columbus Township

Send name and address for 5 cent trial package offer

Readable ad urges readers to mail name and address with 5 cents and a stamp to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa. Receives trial package with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Stomach and Liver Tablets and Salve for family use. Offers fumes of multiple remedies for coughs stomach troubles burns and skin conditions.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

Local Harvest Notes and Visits From The Week

A. B. Chaney and Clifton Wood picked apples for A. C. Tip ton. Harry T. Trainer and family were at Radcliff Sunday. Clarence Lyons of Kentucky is visiting relatives here. H C Lyons bought a new Ford. Ernest Humphrey Guy Humphrey and Frank Humphrey cut 1800 shacks of corn this year. H B Whitmer of Rushville was guest of M W Hewery and wife last week. Clarence McDaniels and wife of New London and Fletcher Metcalf and wife of Athens visited relatives here last week. Miss Leona Schultz daughter of Lewis Schultz and wife married Dr DeGroot of Michigan last week. Schultz family formerly lived here before moving to Michigan.

A. B. Chaney Clifton Wood A. C. Tipton Harry T. Trainer Radcliff Clarence Lyons Kentucky H .C. Lyons Ernest Humphrey Guy Humphrey Frank Humphrey H. B. Whitmer Rushville M. W. Hewery Clarence McDaniels New London Fletcher Metcalf Athens Leona Schultz Lewis Schultz Dr. DeGroot Michigan Schultz

Carnival Day Preparations Ahead for October 20

Harrisonville and Middleport families visited Will Gilmore and Will Graves on Sunday. Evelyn Greenler missed one day of school to attend an aunt’s funeral. The Christian Endeavor Society attended Rutland church services. Families from Pomeroy visited Mrs Ruth Alkire. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Edwards last week, the ninth in their family. The Ray Alkire child has been ill. Overall, families report reunions and gatherings with good times.

D. F. Dye Will Graves Pageville Karl MckKinley Middleport Harry Dye Polorcroy Will Gilmore Evelyn Greenler Christian Endeavor Society Rutland Charles Peoples Dana Peoples Mr. Mace Ot Pomeroy Ruth Alkire Karnival Edwards Ray Alkire

Korn Karnival and School Day at Harrisons

A Korn Karnival and School Day will be held at Harrisonville high school grounds on Saturday Oct 20. About 20 schools including Albany Wilkesville Chester Port Middleport Coolville Dyesville Rutland and Tuppers Plains will participate. C B Ulery of the Department of Education will speak. A parade forms at 10 AM with a prize for the best use of the word Ulery. Various athletic contests and a rare naturalist exhibit by Mayor Sauvage of Pomeroy will entertain attendees.

Harrisonville Albany Wilkesville Chester Middleport Coolville Dyesville Rutland Tuppers Plains C. B. Ulery Department of Education Sauvage of Pomeroy

Ohio Farm Bureau Plans Co operative Poultry Market

Athens county poultry and egg producers may gain a spring start with a proposed Ohio Poultry Producers Co operative Association. A special committee outlined centralized selling, strict grading, and local units based on shipping centers to boost prices and market access for members who sign contracts.

Athens County Poultry and Egg Producers Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ohio Poultry Producers’ Co-operative Association Rh. M. Pavey E. J. Dakan Ohio State University Athens County

Grange and schools host open prize pumpkin contests

Liberal prizes will be offered in a premium list with refreshments served by the grange and schools. Your pumpkin pie will be ready, and contests open to all entrants.

Grange

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