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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1923
Page
2
The text notes two difficult years described as the harshest of his life while criticizing a style change and a pike taking a beating. It questions whether the winter will worsen the condition and suggests applying larvia or another road medicine to address the problems.
Last week a race near Sam Crasey's Hereford farm saw a calf chased eastward through the Baker Settlement. The creature dodged past barb wire and red brush but became entangled when its tail fouled a fence barrier.
Shed Verity of Lahrig wins the stakes for long distance squirrel shooting in Vinton county. He fired at several squirrels earning a fine collection of tails. He paid as much as five cents for tails and one tail came from a cow. He clearly hit the bull's eye that time.
A geologist or agronomist type asserts there is enough iron in each person to fashion a nail and bets that nine tenths resides in the skull. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bean and their daughter Mildred visit Athens with Floyd’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Lovell Bean for the week.
Walter Dicken and Lee Jones of Marshfield were Sunday callers in the neighborhood, stopping by homes and chatting with residents about local matters.
A playful if odd notice mentions buying a haystack and several bushels of bone coal. It warns not to tell Helwig who would test samples for their alcoholic contents, hinting at a test by their size of sti.
A mail box was jarred loose from its moorings on Sunday causing damage. The culprit is unknown and the holder cannot identify or settle with the person responsible. Authorities have no leads at this time.
A reflective note on men whose bold public persona contrasts with quiet domestic life. It suggests they conceal strength at home, sometimes overcompensating before retreating and diminishing their own impact. The piece uses metaphor to question consistency between public display and private behavior.
Gabriel Wimer constructs a tile block garage to enhance curb appeal and property value. The project focuses on durable materials and a cohesive look with the home.
William Cooper and his wife of Athens called on the late ter's sister, Mrs. Penrod, at her home Sunday.
The Luhrig mine has operated for three days this week and early signs suggest improved activity ahead.
A large crowd gathered for homecoming and rally day with junior exercises, talks by local and regional speakers from Nelsonville Athens Union Marshfield and a late arriving Class Sixth, followed by a dinner rush then a masterful address by Dr Daniel McGurk of Athens and a performance by Mrs Andrews' singing outfit. A rehearsal for next year was urged.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ashley with sons Robert and Beryl and Mr. and Mrs Haman with daughter Lois of Syracuse visited the Snedden home on Sunday. Reminder: masquerade box supper Friday evening October 26 at the school house.
A large group of college girls marched on Friday with an unclear objective. They appeared to target a fire and storage plant, suggesting a possible plan involving grades in cold storage before dispersing.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions health guard and prophylactic products for protection. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or concrete facts present.
A new lamp promises to burn kerosene with minimal smoke and noise, offering a safer clean light. Advertisers claim it outperforms previous lamps and can generate substantial extra income for agents selling or promoting it.
A humorous scene described as a great sight as onlookers watched a banana being shucked. Oscar Riggle and his family visited from Athens and called on relatives in the area Sunday.
Mrs. Alice Triupe of Athens visited her parents, Mr and Mrs John Sned den, Sunday afternoon after arriving on a saddle horse and stopping by their home.
A sports brief notes a team celebration after defeating the Yankees. The speaker claims an extraordinary batter, likening him to Babe Ruth, and mentions a surprising marriage to a highly skilled player who reportedly hit two homers before breakfast.
At W State and Congress Streets M E Chatley Minister 9 15 Bible school 16 30 Church hour Three campus groups will worship with us occupying seats for them 6 P M Intermediate and Senior C E Societies 7 P M Sermon The Sin of Avarice Hymn Writer Charles Wesley Rev C M Bond Student Pastor will be present at all services of the day
Sunday school begins at 9:00 led by W. B. Pruden with Effie Frost in charge of the class meeting at 10:30. Evening service at 6:30 features song and praise followed by a sermon on Wreck of a Soul. pastor to preach at Red Town at 10:30 A.M. on Sunday on Full Salvation.
Frederick Brown, minister, leads Sunday school at 9 15 A M and morning worship at 10 15 A M with a sermon titled Considering The Claims of Jesus Epworth League meets at 6 P M no evening preaching There is a District Conference at the First Church Athens October 81 and November 1 Bishop W T Anderson will address the conference on the evening of November 1
Cor Congress and Washington Streets announces services led by Pastor N O Stucky. Sunday school at 9 A M, morning preaching at 10 A M, praise service 6 30 to 7 P M, evening preaching at 7 P M. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 P M.
The Church of Christ holds Bible study at 9 A M and worship with communion at 10 A M at its new house at 4 Stimpson Ave. Services are listed as ongoing.
The Christian Science Society at 65 South Court Street invites attendance at Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the subject Probation After Death and the Golden Text Job 28 10. Sunday school begins at 9 30 A M and the Wednesday meeting is at 7 00 P M. Reading room hours are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 00 to 4 00 P M.
The Lancaster and Carpenter streets church invites parishioners to Bible school at 9 A. M. and morning worship at 10 15 A. M. A Young Peoples meeting at 6 P. M. followed by an evening service at 7 P. M. Rev Madden of Dayton Ohio appears as candidate for the pulpit and will preach both services.
Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister. Bible School at 9:00, sermon at 10:30 on Our Divine Helper, youth meeting at 6:00, evening worship at 7:00 with The Enthusiasm of Jesus. Saturday social for all Sabbath School and Society youths, invitees include High school and university students.
Special Service by G. D. Knepper preacher educator from La Rue Ohio will be in Athens for two services this weekend. He preaches Saturday evening at 7 o clock at the Church of Christ 4 Stimpson Ave and Sunday morning at 10 A M Students and all others are invited.
Kiwanis committees to organize a free Mardi Gras in Athens on Halloween night October 36 on Court Street between Union and Mia streets. Plans to include costume prizes and stunt contests with winners. Committee heads include William M. Richards Pr John Sprague Vic Pierce and Ohio University Prof T N Hoover.
First M E church schedules a Sunday night program titled Boquets or Brickbats with a 7 o clock start. Morning sermon continues last week's theme on Impelling Forces in Christian Activity. Sunday school at 9:00 and Epworth League at 6:00.
Sunday school rally at the Methodist church is planned for Sunday morning with a goal of at least 100 attendees. The new orchestra will debut and the male chorus will perform.
Harmony Hill residents and nearby neighbors visit relatives and attend events from Saturday night through Sunday. Names include Carrie Thorpe, G K Thorpe, W V Hill, T J Foster, Wesley Frost, John Mandry, Lottie Dutton, and Bertha Curtis among others. Several move between Philo Glouster Marietta Athens and Little Hocking.
Rome Grange holds meeting at Stewart hall on Saturday October 27 at 1 PM with public access after routine business. Amendments and taxation laws to be voted on at the coming election discussed by the speaker.
A wholesome vegetable tonic is favored over harsh laxatives for gentler relief. The notice notes Dr Thacher's as the preferred option, contrasting it with previous remedies.
W F Mi near and FF aulding will leave the discussion and Joseph enters Hamilton will also deliver address. Everybody is cordially invited to be present. If the crowd is large the meeting will be held in the high school auditorium.
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