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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1923
Page
3
The ad urges early signs of age in the skin and promotes Resinol Soap as the ideal cleanser. It claims persistent use gives a smooth complexion, with the soap’s Resinol power protecting against germ development, the primary cause of skin disorders.
The ladies of the home missionary society of the Methodist church will hold a rag tacking event in the church parlor tomorrow Tuesday 30. A good attendance is desired.
Jackson high defeated Nelsonville 27 to 1 on the local field, with Jackson fielding a strong lineup of husky players. In Mayors Court Clarence Roggery paid 25 dollars and costs for quarreling. John Brooks 5 dollars. Harry Sapp 15 dollars for speeding. Peter Merz Jr. 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. Ralph Hardy reminded of an old fine after a Saturday night incident.
Mrs Tillie Hale departed for Huntington West Virginia after a Friday night social at the North home on Adams Street. Mrs Robert Hunnefeld Mrs Loren North and Misses Beth Verity Lulu Parry hosted a delightful evening for about twenty guests who presented Mrs Hale with a leather bag and refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs William Robinson and Mrs Tillie Hall left today for a new home in Huntington West Virginia. The move appears to be a family relocation with the party traveling together.
Margaret Barber age ten months died suddenly this morning at the family home on Poplar street. Parents Mr and Mrs Joe Barber mourn two other daughters. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Three men attended the Berean class on Sunday as a 12 piece orchestra provided music. Next Sunday the Junior Order will join the Bereans for a memorial service with Juniors from Athens and Hocking County urged to meet at 9 15 Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs J S Radford and son Homer visiting the King's Nelson hotel from Plainview Stock and Poultry Farm near Fisher Station.
Mr and Mrs T J Davis hosted guests over Sunday including Mr and Mrs C H Nimms from Columbus Dr and Mrs H A Heck and son from Granville and Mr and Mrs Don Davis with two children from Athens Ohio University saw the Ohio Cincinnati game with their son Evan.
Rev. F. C. Lake of Charleroi Pa will visit Wednesday evening to discuss joining the Christian church as minister to succeed C. N. Johnson. All church members are urged to attend.
I express heartfelt thanks to my friend and neighbors for all kindnesses, helpfulness and sympathy shown during my illness and the death of my only son.
W. F. Powell and his son Gerard returned to Athens Saturday to be guests at the fraternity house for Fathers Day activities centered around the football game.
The East Division of the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will entertain the West Division and the Standard Bearers in the Methodist church on Tuesday evening at 7 o clock. All members are invited to attend.
Mrs N Hill will entertain the Missionary society of the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at her home from 2 to 4. A good attendance is urged.
A short note says camphor witch hazel hydrastis and Lavoptik eye wash strengthen eyes for reading. One small bottle shows results. Aluminum eye cup free. Gibson's Pharmacy.
Irene Stevens, 13 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Stevens, died after several days illness at their Bailey Run home. Funeral services were held at the residence and the child was buried in Chauncey cemetery. Mrs Stevens is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith of this city and the community extends sympathy.
Rev W W Harter conducted the funeral in Stewart this morning for the year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Nate Sutton. The child died Saturday morning. Relatives from the city including Mr and Mrs B F Conant Mrs Mark Sutton and son Emmett attended the service.
Mrs James Goldsworthy entertained her Sunday school class at her city home Saturday afternoon. The venue featured Halloween decorations and nut favors, with games and contests for children followed by seasonally appropriate refreshments. Assisting hosts were Mrs C B Close and Mrs Burk Witham. attendees included Louise Dew Anna May and Pauline Davis Marie Ferrel Loretta.
Four names appear in a fragmented local notice: Freda Gorham Shields, Mildred Branham, and Elizabeth and Elea nor Close. The text lacks clear action or context. Further details are unreadable in this OCR segment.
Mr and Mrs James Love of Millfield entertained guests at their home Sunday before they depart for Florida to spend the winter. Attending were Mr and Mrs Guy Griffin and son Guy Jr Chauncey Mr and Mrs Jess Love and son Arthur Alten and son Leland of Qualey Walter Addis and Grace of Qualey Mr and Mrs Roy Love and son Darrel and Mrs Martha Colerick and son Russel of Bart lett and Mr and Mrs Dee Love and son of Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs James Love hosted Saturday guests including Mrs Lena Love and family from Wellston.
Several hundred gathered at a town church Sunday for Rev. W. W. Harter to hear a rescue story about a young girl saved from a Catholic convent in Columbus. Harter and Mrs. Stage spoke after the sermon as a large crowd listened amid special music and a Klansmen presence from Nelsonville.
Rev V Harter united Carl Robinett and Lucille Gillespie at the M Fe parsonage on Saturday afternoon in Millfield. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ebon Gillespie, graduated Chauncey high last year. The couple will reside in Millfield.
Rev Harter will travel to Trimble Tuesday evening to deliver a patriotic address. The event aims to inspire community spirit and honor national ideals with a formal address.
Mr and Mrs C Q Schoonover of this city were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Shafer in Beaumont. The social update notes a pleasant gathering and cordial hospitality.
In 1922 the United States Forest Patrol protected vast stands of timber, preventing losses valued in the millions of dollars and preserving resources vital to the nation's forests and industry.
A photo shows Dr. Dorten, head of a Rhineland separatist movement, rumored to be drafting plans for a Rhineland Republic within the coming months.
Ohio voters in 26 counties face tax levies for county and township road improvements in the November election. If approved, levies would raise about 2.72 million dollars annually for several years, totaling roughly 12.85 million. Athens Jefferson and Warren counties are among those voting, with levies at two mills over five years.
A reporter traces the Pok-o’-Moonshine route from Champlain to Schroon Lake, detailing heavy Canada deer cargo trucks and touring cars moving liquor from the United States border through rural roads to Utica and Syracuse. Local officials and a Champlain filling station are cited as the main bottleneck for enforcement. The account highlights the ongoing liquor flow despite prohibition agents and public scrutiny.
London experts advise letting a mosquito finish its meal to reduce inflammation. Professor Harold Maxwell-Lefroy argues irritation comes from disturbing the insect mid feed, and delaying swatting minimizes swelling by allowing the mosquito to draw out poison and blood.
Al Fugitt of Cleveland Ohio declares Tanlac restored his health after years of breakdown and weakness. He says two bottles brought back strength, improved digestion and nerves, and allowed him to return to work. another two bottles six weeks later kept him steady. Tanlac sold by all druggists. over 37 million bottles sold.
Ira Cochran of the American Wholesale Coal Association denounces a United States coal commission report as ridiculous and fallacious. He says wholesalers earned eight percent handling fees from mines to retailers, with actual profits rarely three to four percent, under a 1922 government pact with the department of commerce and the National Coal Association.
Over 39 years the global impact of animal diseases has amounted to 6.385 billion in losses across sectors, highlighting ongoing economic and agricultural vulnerability and urging strengthened prevention and response measures.
Mrs A L Beal called on Mrs J Smith and Mrs Miles Cain and Mrs Herbert Cain and son visited Mrs A L Orr. Miss Flossie Williams and Miss Dorothy Orr spent Saturday with Miss Gladys Smith. Leon Burnside family visited Mr Joe Smith family. Wayne Wingett and son David called on Roscoe Orr. Gene Sloan spent Sunday at George Grimm s. Fletcher King and family visited Mr Jacob King. Wil Colmer and Harry Smith called on Milford Hawk. Ray Wingett also noted in visits.
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