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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1923
Page
2
Dr Henry C Swearingen of St Paul has been elected general secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education amid the churchs board reorganization and consolidation.
Miss Blanche Brown who recently returned from Columbus hospital where she underwent an operation is rapidly improving and able to leave her home.
The Fron team won 6 to 0 over the Logan squad. Stoughton sprained his left ankle and will use crutches for a period. Foreman suffered a crushed cheek bone. Crawford and Achauer stood out defensively for Logan amid limited practice.
Typhoid fever is reported to have developed in the home of farmer William Bowlby on the New Straitsville pike. Three members of the family are afflicted with the malady.
Walter Gathers of Logan sustained a severe right hand injury Friday while working at a gas well near Cedar Falls and, after hospital treatment, will stay off work for several days. Leon King of Lancaster underwent jaw bone removal surgery at the local hospital Friday after a prior jaw jolt caused increasing pain.
Miss Lara Lytle hosted a Five Hundred evening on South Mulberry Street with four tables in play. Florence Bort won high honors while Mrs. Robert D. Green took consolation. A luncheon followed, and the guest list included Fanny Bort Ruth Hert Grace Shriner Adrian Tom Florence Bort Otto Wahrbuch Mesdames Harry Bell Clinton Webb Harry Thomas Ward Chase Buel Eby Gifford Hull Robert N D Green Clarence Heine Erwin Matheny.
Miss Florence Schneider of Barnesville, former local high school teacher, now heads the commercial department at Barnesville High School, spent the weekend visiting Mrs. Charles Deishley and renewing acquaintance with many former colleagues.
James McGarva of Murray was brought to the local hospital late in the week and will receive treatment for a period.
Alfred Knapper was arrested on a reckless driving charge, fined five dollars and costs, and released on his own recognizance after failing to appear for the payment. He remains at large the article notes.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets advertised as a vegetable remedy for bad breath and bowel cleansing. The ad claims they act on bowels and liver without calomel’s after effects and emphasize daily use for a week to notice results.
Sunday was re-arrested by officers. Sunday evening he paid a man shot in the leg months ago by Officer Sam Farley. Farley faces trial scheduled for this week.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Hammond on Saturday. The stork also visited Mr and Mrs H O Tom on Saturday for a daughter. Columbus reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Clayton Bull, formerly Logan residents, and Mrs Bull is Helen Jurgensmeter, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Jurgensmeter of East Second St.
News from St. Joseph Missouri reports the death of Seth F. Burson last Tuesday from Bright's disease. Funeral services were held Sunday with his brother George Burson of Pomeroy attending. Burson was born and raised near Jerseyville.
John W. Perkins aged 74 died Sunday afternoon at 4 30 at his home after a six month illness. He was a blacksmith and M E church member. Funeral Tuesday at M I church conducted by Rev Willis and Rev Bailey. Burial in New Marshfield cemetery. Survived by widow three sons J W Perkins Frank Henry Nelsonville five daughters Emma Willame Clara Clark Istbel Hammam Jose Millermier Grace two step daughters Rose Evener Bertha Farmer Dowler Ridge and a step son Fletcher Davia.
Charles B. Orwig, secretary of Marion lodge of Ellis and a world war veteran who lost a leg in France, killed himself with a shot to the head while seated in his automobile south of Marion. Attending physicians say he will die.
Soak flannels that have become hard and shrunken in gasoline to regain softness. The method suggests applying gasoline to loosen fibers and restore pliability, a traditional home care tip.
Glouster GB F Achauer reports the death of his brother W. D. Achauer in Phoenix Arizona at age 58. He had not been in good health for years. Survived by widow and four children. They visited Phoenix last July with B T Achauer. Funeral and burial at Phoenix where he lived since leaving Glouster in 1899.
Dr and Mrs H May motored to New Matamoras on Sunday and expect to return this evening. Mrs P Sprei of Cleveland, formerly local, is visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Alex Meinberg.
Juanita Jenkin age and her father William Jenkins took her to the Mt Vernon sanatorium for tuberculosis treatment. Entrance to the facility was secured by local nurse Miss Bess Harper.
William Joseph 46, nephew of Mrs. Rachel Jenkins, died in Columbus Sunday. Interment planned in New Lexington with funeral party leaving Columbus by motor Tuesday at 10 AM. Locals may ride train No. 3 at 10:30 AM to New Lexington for services. Mr Joseph formerly resided here. The five weeks old baby of Mr and Mrs George Beddow died Saturday night at 9:30. Funeral Tuesday at 1 PM conducted by Rev Gibson of Jacksonville. Interment Maplewood cemetery.
Miss Mildred Cunningham returns from Belle Center where she stayed a week as a guest of her sister Miss Neva.
The first Lyceum course at Glouster High School will be held Tuesday evening at the M. E. church. A musical number opens the program followed by a fine presentation.
Miss Virginia B. Martin of Jacksonville disclaims an engagement to C D Scott of Cincinnati saying they are merely friends. She adds she knows nothing about any engagement notice and does not know who submitted the false report for publication.
Weather bureau data challenge nostalgias of heavier snows. Springfield records show 43 inches in 1913-14, January 1918 stands as Illinois’ snowiest month, and Albany/New York note a past peak years ago. New Haven data hint at a gradual decline in heavy snow events.
The article notes that heavy snowfalls have occurred in past winters with Boston, Portland, Cheyenne, and Salt Lake City posting record totals in various years. It suggests future winters will likely bring further heavy snow, with current records possibly being surpassed in many places.
A well known actress claims Marmola Prescription Tablets helped her slim without harsh diets or risky exercise. The ad touts a one dollar per case price and offers direct purchase from Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan.
Oct 22 Paris report Duc de Camastra an Italian nobleman was slightly wounded in the arm in a sword duel with Jacques Richepin a noted author and playwright in St. Cloudwood at dawn the clash stemmed from an argument over a theatre dispute.
A local event announces a Monday talk titled The Klan and the American Standard of Living. The presentation is set to address social themes and community concerns, inviting attendees to engage with the controversial topic.
The sermon at the court steps takes place Monday evening at 6 30 and will be Rev. F G Strickland's final address of the season.
In Wheeling West Virginia Judge W E Baker ordered another federal grand jury to convene October 30 amid ongoing liquor conspiracy proceedings that involve nearly a hundred individuals in federal court.
A gown described as sulphur yellow crepe with a large black velvet flower at the waistline and a deep bertha collar of dull silver lace drew admiration at a fashionable restaurant.
Severe fighting reported today in Mets as Reichswehr units engage communist forces. Details remain sparse as authorities provide limited official statements.
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