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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1923
Page
8
In a recent meeting Struthers council approved reallocating money from the prohibition fund to lighter uses. The measure aims to support those who drink more moderately and to fund related programs.
A husband files for divorce claiming his wife shot at him five times in a domestic dispute. The case notes indicate tense marital relations and alleged gunfire before the separation.
Logan reports that after the resignation of Miss Lillian Neiman of Nelsonville the Graham school in Green township provided a replacement. Mrs. Norvella Allberry, widow of Clarence Allberry who died in an auto accident weeks ago, was selected by the school board at a special meeting Wednesday evening to take the school.
Josef Brashares a Hocking County representative visits Cincinnati for the lawmakers reunion at the Gibson Hotel. The group plans an excursion to Chattanooga as part of the week’s agenda.
Orwin Wolfe a 21 year old electrical worker at the Ohio Power company plant in Newark was severely shocked while assisting in installing new apparatus. His hand and leg were burned though no serious injuries are expected. Dr E E Campbell treated him.
Young Sheline of Logan suffered a broken left arm in the fourth round of his six round fight with John Bell here on Wednesday night. The bout drew a small purse after the headliners failed to appear. Drake collected an offering for the injured boxer, yielding a snug sum.
The Logan Gun Club will hold two shoots on October 2 and October 11 at the fairgrounds traps with a new club house. It is expected many out of town shooters will attend the events.
Precautions are being taken by the county health department to prevent the spread of scaalet fever which is in evidence in some sections of the county. No deaths have been reported from the disease.
The Hocking county fair opened with light Thursday crowds but larger evening attendance for free acts and fireworks. The midway touring wheels are banned with only a single board briefly allowed before state inspectors halted it. Auto show and art hall attractions dominate, featuring many car makes and latest models. Race results listed include County Race, Pace, and Trot with times around 2:16 to 2:29 and entrants such as Emma Hathaway, Nutwood Reed, Kentucky Finch, and Lady Hathaway.
Ten men from Coonville were arraigned before Magistrate Miller on gambling charges. Each pleaded guilty and paid a fine of $1 plus $0.37 costs, totaling $1.37 per man. all were released. Names paid the fines: Orlando Bolinger Oscar Bolinger Fred Darby Pascal White Henry Gabriel Charles Allberry Charlies Rhorick William Sowards Carl Pyle Chester Kennard.
Mrs. Mary E. Chase widow of C. M. Chase died at 3:30 p m Wednesday after a brief illness at her West Second street home. She was active in the Eastern Stars and the local American Legion auxiliary. Survived by sons Harry and Ward and daughter Martha Chase Jogan. Funeral plans not announced.
The body of Flare Lindley, who died in Cleveland Wednesday morning, was transported to Logan Friday for burial. It was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Case on Second street for funeral services Saturday, with interment in Oak Grove by the Harden Undertaking Co.
A brief note suggests people who dislike films still struggle to stay away from home, implying cinema’s pull persists even for reluctant viewers.
Archie Quinn of East Liverpool surprised his parents Mr and Mrs F Quinn and sisters Gladys and Helen by bringing home a bride formerly Miss Elizabeth of Barnesville. Mr Quinn runs an electrical business and will stay about a week.
The Senior class presents a premier lecture series with The Marimba Singers performing at the Presbyterian Church on October 12.
The community club begins its winter season with a meeting in Wilson Hall on Monday evening October 1. The topic will be roads and notable speakers include District Superintendent Carr of Marietta.
Henry Sedwick and Son sold their taxi business and goodwill to Sidney Carpenter of the town and Harvey and Harry Zarley of Federal. They will commence operations next Monday.
Miss Irma Stanfield a Red Cross nurse met with the Poston Recreation Club at Sugar Creek community house to outline winter work. Committees were named to organize three big parties with dates around Hallowe en and Armistice Day. Dress making millinery and embroidery classes for women and girls will meet for an instruction session Friday evening at Sugar Creek.
The Columbus Golden Post G A R R will hold its regular meeting Saturday at 1 PM. Commander J L Pickering presides.
President Coolidge asked state governors to choose their own date for a Washington conference on prohibition and law enforcement. He telegrammed Miles Riley of the state governors conference in Madison, asking for a suitable date. The governors plan to meet in West Baden, Indiana, on October 17.
Broken glass and vandalized show windows appeared in Indianapolis business districts as raiders struck stores displaying or suspected of Klan sympathy. The vandalism occurred during a round of attacks targeting establishments that advertised Americanism or were thought to support the Ku Klux Klan.
An advertisement touts a fast cure for constipation biliousness colds headaches and malaria fever as the most speedy remedy known.
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes ordered two government chemists to analyze grape juice beverages made at the Baltimore home of Congressman John Philip Hill after Hill asked for a test of the alcohol content of his home made wine. Hill had challenged Haynes to charge him with illegal manufacture from grape juice.
Manila Sept 28 Manuel Quezon leader enters the general hospital today with a severe bronchitis attack. A meeting of the independence commission scheduled for tomorrow probably will not be held.
Cleveland Ohio Sept 28 The trial of United Alloy Steel Co Canton indicted by a federal grand jury for violation of interstate commerce regulations has been tentatively set for Oct 1 by Federal Judge D C Westen haver.
A committee meeting set the Amesville state aid farmers institute for October 31 and November 1 with W D Zinn of West Virginia discussing Pasture Improvement and Why We Should Grow Legumes. Dr Mary K Anderson will present on caring for the child physically mentally and morally.
A family reunion celebrates recovery from chronic gas indigestion and liver troubles after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus in the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Sold by Mece Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.
This ad promotes a simple comfortable dress for a girl who likes to romp. It suggests fabrics cretone pongee gingham voile or batiste and lists sizes 2 4 6 and 8 years with 1 1 2 yards of 36 inch material for size 4. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
Ferguson Taylor a longtime county court figure who escaped Dayton work house years ago after an assault on a guard communicates from St Louis that he is well. The card also sends regards to Police Chief Parker who escorted him on his last trip to the works.
Crescent Ridge Miss Garnett Sayre of Athens and family visited Greenlawn with Lucille Kittle and Sarah Jarvis of Jacksonville. Mrs. B. F. Brown and Blanche enjoyed Sunday with Mrs. Brown. Garnett Kittle attended a Glouster show. Garnett Kittle hurt when a horse fell striking her face. Dr. Crawford treated five stitches.
Memorial verse from Mrs. E Mansfield and family honors Walter I Bean who fell in France on September 28 1918. Five years since his death the family expresses ongoing grief and remembers his smiling face and presence in their home. They look forward to reunion in heaven.
Striking pewmakers hold up the public dedication at Canton Grace Reformed Church as the new edifice awaits pew installation. A Wisconsin contractor cited a strike as the reason for the delay in completing the interior fit, delaying the ceremony.
Dr Daniel McGurk pastor leads at First Methodist Church Chilliaches with Sunday school 9:00 morning service 10:30 Epworth League 6 90 evening service 7 90. Dr McGurk preaches at both services. Cordial invitation extended to all college people.
Cincinnati reports the 95th auto fatality of 1925 as James Thomas, a student, was killed yesterday under a moving automobile, marking the near hundred milestone for the year in the city.
A concise note emphasizes professional plumbing fixes as the recommended solution for broken systems. It urges timely action by hiring skilled workers to ensure proper repairs and prevent further damage.
Community church notices list Sunday services at 10:45 A M for Christian Science at 65 South Court Street with Sunday school at 9:30 A M and midweek reading room hours, plus Central Ave M E Church schedule with morning worship at 10:15, Sunday school at 9:15 and youth leagues afternoon and evening sermons. A new pastor arrival is announced and services at Factory Church and Clarks Chapel noted.
First Christian Church on W State and Congress Streets hosts Bible school at 9 15 A M and a 10 30 sermon Following our Vision The Pope of Protestantism at 7 P M Senior and Intermediate C FE Societies meet at 6 P M Sunday is Welcoming Day for University students and all members to attend a cordial greeting.
Members are invited to a campus reception from seven to nine this evening to welcome students. Classes meet, welcoming old and new members. Student Day services follow with sermon for students, special music, and an invitation to campus Presbyterians. Young people meet at six with a seven o clock sermon by Dr Wilcox and brief worship. Hour changes noted from six thirty to six and seven thirty to seven.
The Free Methodist Church at Campbell and Stimpson Avenues announces Sunday school at 9:00 A M with W B Pruden as superintendent and a class meeting to follow. Preaching at 10:00 A M and a Vesper service at 7:00 P M by Pastor O L Stricker.
Morning Bible School at nine with morning worship at ten fifteen preached by Rev Bond. Young peoples meeting at five thirty. Mothers urged to bring babies to Sunday school for Cradle Roll certificates.
The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter streets presents the 18th Sunday after Trinity with Morning Prayer and Sermon led by Rector Rev. A H Marshall at 1:10 30 A M.
Rudolph Valentino, holidaying in London, has received numerous requests from English flappers for locks of his hair. He would likely be balder than Bob Fitzsimmons if he granted them all.
John Evans, master of the steamship Tredenham, was fined 50 dollars for failing to keep a continual wireless watch aboard his vessel, in what was described as the first such charge in Europe.
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