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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1923

Page

6

Inmate Counts By Ohio Counties Reported

Ohio study shows Athens County housing 33 inmates across four institutions for the year ending June 30 1923. Total operating cost for these inmates was 9627.53 with per capita figures for boys girls men and penitentiary. Other counties Meigs Hocking Vinton listed with varying inmate counts and distributions.

Ohio Athens County Ohio Institute For Pub Me Hocking County Meigs County Vinton County

Martin Given Rickey Estate Ownership After Court Ruling

In Athens county the court of appeals affirmed a lower court decision, granting Joe D. Martin ownership of the late Mary Jane Rickey’s West Union street property. The case upheld Martin’s contract of sale despite challenges to Mrs. Rickey’s mental soundness, noting her full competence at signing and the contract’s validity. The razed site will host a two story brick building with commercial space on the first floor and apartments upstairs.

Court of Appeals Athens County Joe D. Martin Mary Jane Rickey West Union Street Common Pleas Martin Rickey

Flower Revival via Aspirin in Vase Water

A reported tip states adding an aspirin tablet to the water of cut flowers can revive them if they show wilting. The practice is presented as a simple remedy to extend the life of bouquet arrangements.

Sage and Sulphur Compound Darkens Gray Hair

A denser, period style ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a quick solution to gray or faded hair. It claims natural, even darkening after one or two applications and urges widespread use to regain a youthful appearance.

Wyeth

Morning Prayer and Sermon at Good Shepherd

Morning prayer and sermon are scheduled for 10:30 A M at the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets. The service outlines a morning program with a sermon to follow a brief devotional period.

Good Shepherd State Carpenter Streets

Presbyterian Church Services and Student Minister

Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister, leads Students Day with 9:00 Bible school and 10:30 morning worship. The sermon is Ye are the Salt of the Earth. Rev. Bond presides, 6:00 young people meeting, and 7:00 evening worship with a second sermon on Internationalism. Rev. Bond, student minister at the university, shares in all services.

Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox Bond

Reference Works At Library Have Been Well Placed

Carnegie Library adds a reference department occupying all alcoves for University students. It houses a broad reference collection from arts to science and magazines numbering over two hundred. Staff note most patrons overlook these magazines and urge wider use of this valuable information source.

Carnegie Library

Sunday Services at First Christian Church In Higley Evening Sermon

At First Christian Church corner State and Congress Streets minister M F E Chatley leads Bible School at 9 15 morning worship at 10 30 and a Sunday evening sermon at 7 titled The Sun of Anger This is third in the series Hymn writer Isaac Watts Higley men’s meeting is set for Friday at 7 in the church

First Christian Church W. State and Congress M. FE. Chatley C. E Isaac Watts Higley

Central Ave M E Church Services and Meetings

Frederick Brown, pastor, outlines Sunday school at 9 15 A M with Every Member Canvass Senior Epworth League at 6 P M on Faith in Prayer or Faith in God Rom 8 26 28 Evening worship at 7 P M There are services at the Factory Church at 9 A M and Clarks Chapel at 2 P M All members urged to attend Roll call of the new officers for this year.

Central Avf. M. E Frederick Brown Epworth League Clarks Chapel

Free Methodist Church Services and Guests Schedule

Rev. O. L. Strecker leads class at 10 30 A M after Sabbath school with a long service at 6 30 P M and sermon titled A Walk Through Life With God. The pastor preaches at West Jacksonville at 10 36 A M and W B Pruden speaks at Strouds Run at 10 30 A M.

Free-Methodist Church O. L. Strecker West Jacksonville B. Pruden Strouds Run

First Baptist Church Bible School and Youth Meeting

The notice lists a Bible school at 9 A M and a Young People's meeting at 6 P M at First Baptist Church.

Such Is Life Remedy Endorsement Promises Quick Relief

A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured long standing stomach liver and intestinal ailments after multiple illnesses and surgeries. The advertisement cites dramatic benefits and offers a money back guarantee with outlets including McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Christian Science Society Service With Doctrine of Atonement

The Christian Science Society at 65 South Court Street invites members and the public to Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the topic Doctrine of Atonement and the Golden Text John 15 10. Sunday school is at 9 39 A M. Wednesday meeting at 7 00 P M. Reading room hours are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 00 to 4 00 P M.

Christian Science, Society South Court Street

Birthday Surprise for Ed Taylors in Rutland

Mr and Mrs Ed Taylor were surprised by relatives and friends for their birthdays in Rutland Ohio on Sunday. More than 50 guests attended a lawn party with long tables laden with foods and a large cake baked by their daughter Mrs Victor Braley. Rev Bolton gave two readings and Mrs Millard Romine offered two selections. The couple received many useful presents.

Bolton Millard Romine Taylor

Church notices and services in Hocking Street area

CHURCH OF GOD Hocking Street holds Sunday school at 9 A M and preaching at 10 A M with services Friday Saturday and Sunday nights. PILGRIMS HOLINESS CHURCH Rev N O Stucky pastor corner Washington and Congress Sts Sunday school 9 A M preaching 10 A M and 7 P M Pia meeting Wednesday 7 YP public cordially invited

Church OF God Pilgrims Holiness Church N. O. Stucky Washington & Congress Sts

Drawn Lots Decide Guilty Pleas in Lorain Booze Case

Geza Fazekas testified that eight others and he were arrested for liquor violations in Lorain. Officers allegedly said a not guilty plea would risk separate trials with a $300 fine, while a guilty plea would yield $200. Nine drew cards. six drew red, pleaded not guilty and were discharged, while Fazekas and two others drew black, pleaded guilty, and were fined $200.

Elyria Geza Fazekas Lorain Fazekas

Ohio proposal to amend constitution on worker compensation

Ohio General Assembly proposes amendments to sections on workers compensation and public ballot. It details a state fund funded by employers, bonuses for injuries, board powers, and enforcement, with elections set for November.

Ame Uso General Assembly Euch Sual Ohio Idi. Galswoll House of Representatives Kaa. DL Bloomm Senate

Ohio Joint Resolution Exemption Certification 1923

Secretary of State certifies true copies of a Joint Resolution adopted by the 85th General Assembly of Ohio on April 6 1923 and filed April 14 1923 regarding Workmen's compensation and a proposed law or constitutional amendment. Includes attestation date September 5 1923 and seal. The document notes reprinting and custody by the Secretary of State.

State of Ohio Eas. A. Bloom Senate BB Guswenn House of Representatien Umitan Am&bica State of Asia Thad Tl Brown General Assembly Secretary of State 85Th General Assembly State of Ohio Scoosag of State Armbus

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