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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1923

Page

2

Woman Recovers After Pinkham Remedy Use

Glens Falls New York wife says two months of sickness left her unable to stand. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and can do all housework for a family of four. She credits the medicine with her recovery and asks for the private text on ailments peculiar to women.

Glens Falls N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham George W. Burchell Lydia E. Pinkha Lynn Massachusetts

Ohio counties to battle European corn borer next year

Ten Ohio counties in the extreme north will host a preventive field against the European corn borer, first found in 1921. J H Parks says the pest has caused limited damage so far, with the most in Ashtabula and Take counties, and no certain control method yet identified. Farmers in the region mobilize to remove post harvest debris as a key control effort.

Ohio J. H. Parks Ohio State University Ashtabula Lake Erie Canada Parks

Weekend Visitors and Local Obituary Report

Burr Oak Miss Mae McDonald and son Don ald visited Mrs. Eve Ivers for the weekend. Mrs. Phoebe McNelly died Sunday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Dew. Rev. Snyder preached at Burr Oak schoolhouse Friday evening. Irnie Hatfield conducted a sale Saturday. Grace Ivers of the Ohio University visited her family here over the weekend and expressed happiness with her new home on Mulberry Street in Athens.

Mae McDonald Donald Eve Ivers Phoebe McNelly John Dew Snyder Purr Oak Irnie Hatfield Grace Ivers Ohio University Mulberry Street Athens

Bulgarian government struggles with peasant revolt

London dispatch reports Bulgaria faces a limited troop supply hampering full suppression of a peasant uprising, but officials say progress is being made.

London Sofia

Nervous Women Hard on Husbands Says Wife

Mrs. William Lilley of Akron Ohio says a chiropractor cured her nervousness and dizziness after days of extreme nerves. She reports rapid improvement and better sleep and work, urging other nervous women to seek adjustments.

William Lilley Akron Ohio Lilley

Ohio State Launches Crop Talk Bulletin Series

Ohio State University begins a four page monthly series titled Crop Talk to simplify agricultural bulletins with plain English. Professors will share practical crop advice, including seed selection and rotation, delivered free to any Ohioan who subscribes to the Department of Agricultural Publications.

Ohio State University Department of Agricultural Publications J. B. Park Farm Crops C. J. Willard

Taylor Ridge Social and Sunday Visits Highlight Week

Local families from Jacksonville Glouster Federal Canaanville Chauncey Greens Run and Trimble shared visits with Harrison Coey McClellan and Weling families. An ice cream social at Taylor Ridge school is set for Wednesday September 26. Rev G B Courtney held services and Greens Run sent many attendees with Sunday school up nine from last week.

Charles White Ralph Jacksonville Will Oakley Paul James Harrison William Coey Glouster George Carter Federal Carsey Green Canaanville Charles van Dyke Chauncey James McClellan Leo Lemoine Arry Leek Greens Run Vernice Welling A. M. Taylor Trimble Taylor Ridge Nelsonville Carl Weling G. B. Courtney

Five Cent Trial Package From Chamberlains Medicines

Send name and address with 5 cents to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa to receive a trial package of Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds croup bronchial flu and whooping coughs plus Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble indigestion and constipation and Chamberlains Salve for burns wounds and skin ailments all for 5 cents.

Chamberlain, Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

State closes case in Ward murder trial in White Plains

The state rested its case against Walter S. Ward on the murder charge of Clarence M. Peters in White Plains New York as court opened today. The sudden closure prompted adjournment until tomorrow for the defense to prepare its witnesses and a motion to dismiss the indictment was announced.

White Plains N. Y Walter S. Ward Clarence M. Peters Wagner

Cromwell Charges Politicians Pressed NYSE Demands

Seymour L. Cromwell, president of the exchange, testified before the American Bankers Association clearing house section in Atlantic City alleging that certain politicians demanded actions from the New York Stock Exchange under threat of adverse legislation.

Atlantic City N. J New York Stock Exchange Clearing House American Bankers’ Association Seymour L. Cromwell Exchange

Rent Increases Hit Public Costs Nationwide

The National Industrial Conference Board reports large rent hikes from 20 to 100 percent amid rising living costs. Since 1914, average living costs rose about 70 percent, with July 1920 seeing rents 75 percent higher than 1914, exceeding earlier peaks.

Washington United States National Industrial Conference Board

Workhouse Guard Slays by Mistake in Ohio

Mrs. Margaret Dunn, 18, was shot and killed at Warrensville workhouse grounds as she and her husband and three others arrived. A guard, detained, said he believed a jail delivery was under way.

Cleveland, O Margaret Dunn Warrensville

Knights of the Blazing Ring organize in Indiana Harbor and East Chicago

A chapter of the Knights of the Blazing Ring, formed in Pennsylvania to counter Klan activity, has been organized in Indiana Harbor and East Chicago. Organizers say they expect 6,000 members across the two cities by October 1.

Indiana Harbor Ind Knights of the Blazing Ring Pennsylvania Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Chicago

Germany Surrender Lifts Opening Stock Prices in New York

In New York on September 25 the unconditional surrender of Germany in the Ruhr dispute boosted stock prices at the opening. Trading was fairly active with most gains fractional as investors reacted to the news.

New York Germany Ruhr Stock Exchange

Vault Reopens After Three Day Bank Closure

The First National Bank vault in Delaware Colorado was finally opened by a safe expert after three days of failed efforts. A stuck bolt halted operations and local banks loaned funds to keep business running during the shutdown.

Delaware, CO First National Bank

News Notes From The Plains Community

The Plains residents report arrivals and visits including Mrs. James Goodfellow returning from Nelsonville and the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs KR Matheny. A marriage between Anna Coley and Amos Seilig Binder is announced along with various travels, revivals, and local social visits.

Plains School Notes Pep Meeting Highlights Manners

Last Friday, former Athens High principal Rus sell Rupp spoke to the junior and senior high at a pep assembly. His address praised sportsmanship in a marked manner and stressed its importance to students.

Russell Rupp Athens High School Rupp

Plains High School Yell Contest Sparks Prizes and Plans

The Plains high school held a yell contest with prizes totaling dollars and cents for best, next, and other entries. Ellen Parfitt won 50 cents and a handshake. Russell Michael took best prize and one cent. A crowd of 800 to 400 capacity was noted, prompting talk of two extra seating rows. The Plains boys beat Jacksonville 26 to 14, with Hawk Moore Cook McHarg Tipton starting. Next Friday the Plains teams face New Marshfield here in the last home games for weeks. Parents urged to cooperate and support home study.

Rupp Plains Jacksonville Matheny Russell Michael Ellen Parfitt Hazel McClain Plains High School Hawk Moore Cook McHarg Tipton Branson Darnell Thorne the Plains New Marshfield

White Hall Hosts Wide Round of Visiting Friends

Recent guests at the home of C. Moore included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Browne and son Bernard of Columbus and Ed Martin of Akron. Several families from Huntington and Columbus visited relatives in the area, with trips to Parkersburg, Marietta, and nearby towns. Residents note silage filling season and multiple local visits, including a hospital patient home return.

C. “. Moore Charles Browne Bernard Columbus Ed Martin Akron Emmett Jones Huntington W. Va Wendell Miller G. C. Lawson Lovey J. Dent California Herb Moore Will Cuckler Harry Smith Lancaster Homer Radford Elsie Braley Ana Moore Harold Radford Bernard Browne Drue McWhorter Hockingport Parkersburg Marietta Waldo Poston Athens Middleport Lawrence Braley Elsie Pomeroy Mack Braley Lola Mills Hibbardsville Trimble Dave Blackburn Sheltering Arms Hospital Ray Moore Tauresville Mary Canfield Buena Vista G. E. Tribe Mary Kenney Frank Kenney Pleasant Valley M. EP. Mills Hebbardsville

Local Social Notes From Zaleski Amesville and Pleasanton

Sunday visitors and guests are listed in a sequence of small town social notes. The record notes Mr and Mrs Hiram Frost of Zaleski hosting cent guests, Mr and Mrs Job King now in Nelsonville visiting J S Radford, Miss Mildred Hoisington of Amesville staying with her parents Lewis and Mildred Hoisington, Roy Radford hosting Elmer Radford Wilbur Radford and families and Jesse Maxwell with children from Ath ens, C B Moore visiting George Martin in Pleasanton.

Hiram Frost Zaleski Job King Nelsonville J. S. Radford Mildred Hoisington Amesville Lewis Hoisington Roy Radford Elmer Radford Wilbur Radford Jesse Maxwell Athens Moore George Martin Pleasanton

Mourning for Ruth Louise McCollam Aged One Year

Obituary notes Ruth Louise McCollam daughter of James and Francis Mc Collam born July 5 1922 died September 17 1923 at age one year two months and twelve days. The family recalls the child as a bright cherished part of the home and thanks neighbors and Rev Harter for comfort and floral tributes.

Ruth Louise McCollam James Francis McCollam Death Ruth James and I. F. McCollam W. D. Goff Rev. Harter Stout James McCollam

Auto thieves hit five Mansfield garages in one night

Five garages were entered in Mansfield as automobile thieves worked on a large scale. Arthur H. Hughes reported the loss of his car, while two other smaller cars were checked but left unlocked and not taken.

Mansfield, O Mansfield Arthur H. Hughes Hughes

Radio Notes Schedule for WJAX Cleveland Week of Sept 30

Miss Clarissa Cassill presents the weekly radio timetable for WJAX Union Trust Company Cleveland Ohio. On Tuesday evening October 2 at 7 00 pm EST a concert is supplied by the Cleveland News. On Thursday October 4 at 8 00 pm EST the Madrigal Male Quartette performs with Roy A Lewis piano and Gyp Gins violin.

Clarissa Cassill WJAX Union Trust Company Cleveland Cleveland News Roy A. Lewis Gyp Gins

In Memoriam Beatrice Shafer 1918 remembrance

In loving memory of Beatrice Shafer who died September 25, 1918. The verses recall her happy home and the loneliness of death. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. George Shafer and brothers and sister.

Beatrice Shafer George Shafer

Bulgarian Cabinet Resigns Over Agrarian Revolution

A Sofia dispatch reports the Bulgarian cabinet has resigned as a result of the agrarian revolution. The ministry was immediately reorganized, with the old minister of justice removed.

Paris Sofia Foreign Office

Turpin asks police to probe suspected murder in Betts death

Mrs May Turpin of Lima says police should investigate the death of her father William Betts found in a wagon near Jeffersonville Ohio last week. Though initially blamed on heart trouble, relatives noted a fractured skull and other signs of violence at the funeral.

Jeffersonville William Betts May Turpin Lima Betts Here Turpin

City Officers Table Bus Strike Protest Request

Lima city commissioners quickly tabled a request by D. J. Cable president of the company to remove buses driven by striking street car operators. Cable alleged the buses violated a city ordinance.

Lima D. J. Cable

Wintermute Sues Husband in Penfield Junction Divorce Case

Margaret Wintermute files for divorce from Lee Wintermute claiming after aiding his business he was jailed for gambling and she posted a $1000 bond on a liquor charge for him before he disappeared. The pair run the Oh Min store in Penfield Junction.

Hubby Penfield Junction Margaret Wintermute Lee Wintermute

Magnetic safety device holds razor blades in place

A permanent magnet secures safe storage for razor blades by holding them in place inside a container. The device minimizes handling risk and keeps blades organized for easy access.

Thee

Community notes from Albany area and nearby farms

Local residents and visitors mentioned include Carpenter Lee McComas Lloyd MecComa Helen Howery and Charles McCa at Albany high school Oscar Steward of the U S army visiting his father J W Steward and family Bing Cummings and family visiting J M Galaway and family A L Tewksbury buys a new Ford car Sam Tewksbury and niece J H Hayes visit Aaron Tewksbury and wife of Pomeroy Edward Shaw and wife of Pennsylvania visit E A McCallan family Dale Dye enlarging dairy barn expects to creep 20 dairy cows A B Chaney assisting with carpenter work W E Harman visits Athens on business G W Black returns home after week with George B Kayser and family H C ons opens a coal mine on Jack Foley farm Mrs Lilah Dudgeon buys Swearingen property moves in last Thursday A moonshine still found near test farm 20 gallon capacity second still on the test farm Culprits not yet caught J A Arbaugh and Frank Arbaugh of Flat Run visit Saturday S E Searls of Albany looks after farm interests last Friday John Harman suffers misfortune.

Lee McComas Lloyd MecComa Helen Howery Charles McCa Albany High School Oscar Steward U. S. Army J. W. Steward Bing Cummings J. M. Galaway A. L. Tewksbory Sam Tewksbury J. H. Hayes Aaron Tewksbury Pomeroy Edward Shaw Jack Foley Lilah Dudgeon W. C. McComas J. A. Arbaugh Frank Arbaugh Flat Run S. E. Searls Albany John Harman

Akron Suits Seek Padlock For Two Buildings

Akron petitions filed in common pleas court by city law director Henry Hagelbarger seek to apply padlock provisions of the state prohibition law to two buildings. The suits allege violations of the prohibition law in each location and aim to have the premises declared nuisances.

Akron Common Pleas Court Henry Hagelbarger City Law Dicto Nuis Ne

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