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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1924

Page

3

Well Known Nelsonville Man Dies At Carbon Hill

John Wilkinson 75 died suddenly Saturday from heart trouble at his Carbon Hill home. A longtime resident dear to the community, he leaves a wife and several grown children. Funeral services at noon Tuesday at Carbon Hill Methodist Church with Rev. Donley. burial in Carbon Hill cemetery. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs G A Hamm and son Paul of Lancaster, and friends Mrs Elizabeth Stratton and Miss Nelle.

John Wilkinson Carbon Hill Carbon Is Methodist Church Donley G. A. Hamm Paul Lancaster Elizabeth Stratton Nelle

Powell Returns to Baltimore After Visit with Parents

Mr. Ralph D. Powell came back to Baltimore Maryland on Sunday following a week stay with his parents Mr. and Mrs. L R Powell.

Ralph D. Powell Baltimore, Md L. R. Powell

Local Man Returns Home After Visit to Lowell Home

Mr. H. C. Paulus of New Philadelphia Ohio returned to his home Saturday following a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lowell.

H. C. Paulus New Philadelphia Ohio

First Presbyterian Church Sermons by Rev. Breeze

Good audiences heard Rev. Moses Breeze at the First Presbyterian Church. Morning theme asked Will A Man Rob God and communion was observed. An afternoon canvass was postponed with good results. The 7 PM service featured The Face Of A Man.

Moses Breeze First Presbyterian Church Breeze

Funeral for A. H. Davis Scheduled at Christian Church

Rev. O J Howearth to conduct the funeral for A H Davis tomorrow afternoon at 1 at the Christian church. The service will be held at Connett. Davis leaves a widow and nine children with twenty four grandchildren three great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

O. J. Howearth A. H. Davis The Christian Church Connett

Standard Bearers Meet at Mrs Farrow Home

The Standard Bearers gathered Friday evening at Mrs. Charles Farrow’s home. Six teen members answered roll call.

Charles Farrow

Mr and Mrs Miles Brandenburg Visit Parents in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Miles Brandenburg of Columbus were Sunday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs M Brandenburg.

Miles Brandenburg Columbus M. ’. Brandenburg

Presbyterian church annual meeting set for Wednesday

The congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church will be held Wednesday evening in the church parlors. Church organizations will present their reports. One elder and two deacons will be elected. Rev Douglass of Logan will moderate the meeting.

Congregational Meeting The Presbyterian Church Douglass Logan

Demolition of Old Livery Barn Begins

Workmen started this morning tearing down the old livery barn near the American Legion left corner of Columbus and Fulton streets. The stable was purchased by Welch and Eberle and the material will be removed to their farm.

American Legion Columbus and Fulton Streets Welch & Eberle

Amron Grotto Band to Perform at Spring Ceremonial

Amron Grotto band of Zanesville will headline the Spring ceremonial session of Fl Karnak Grotto in Nelsonville on Thursday evening April 17. The local Grotto plans a brief business meeting at the Masonic club Friday to finish arrangements for the following week's big event.

Grotto Amron Grotto Band Zanesse Fl-Karnak Grotto Nelsonville Masonic Club Rooms

Police escort two prisoners to workhouse in Dayton

Chief of Police Pearson accompanied two prisoners to Dayton to the workhouse this morning. Er nest Chapman, fined by the mayor for liquor law violation, paid only the first installment and quit his job, to spend vacation in Dayton. Clyde Laughlin helped raise funds for the cash settlement and costs but cannot arrange bond, agreeing to $15 monthly child support.

Pearson Dayton Ernest Chapman Clyde Laughlin

Hyperion Club Hosts Ladies Meeting and Talk on Illiteracy

Mrs Charles Vorkes entertained Hyperion club members on Saturday afternoon with current events. Mrs J M Hyde spoke on Illiteracy and noted her role as state chairman of the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs. Dean Irma F Voigt will address the next meeting at Mrs J M Hyde’s home on Saturday, April 19.

Hyperion Club Charles Vorkes J. M. Hyde Hyde Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Julius Fischer Dean Irma F. Voigt

Boosters Chorus Meeting Announced For Wednesday

The Boosters chorus is asked to meet at the Methodist church after school on Wednesday. Junior and Intermediate chorus members are to gather tonight from 6 to 7 at the church. All members are urged to be there promptly as music has arrived.

Boosters Te Methodist Church

Bridge Club Hosts Evening Games At East Washington Home

Mrs. Edward Sharp entertained her bridge club on Saturday evening at her home on East Washington street. A 6 o'clock dinner preceded the game with three tables in play. Miss Lucile Wells drew the high score and guests Miss Margaret Andrews and Frances Andrews of Columbus joined the weekend visitors Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Andrews.

Bridge Club Edward Sharp East Washington Street Lucile Wells Margaret Andrews Frances Andrews Columbus Mrs. Corwin Andrews

Mrs. Charles Pensyle Visits Lancaster Daughter

Mrs. Charles Pensyle spent Saturday with her daughter Mrs. Arthur Burgess in Lancaster. Mrs. Burgess drove her mother home and she spent the weekend there.

Charles Pensyle Arthur Burgess Lancaster Mrs. Burgess

George Barrows Visited Troy and Evens in Ohio

George Barrows spends a few days at Troy and Evens, visiting Columbus area connections. He plans to return home after the brief stay.

George Barrows Troy

FREAK EGG ATTRACTS CURIOUS VIEWERS IN STAFFINGER YARD

Mr and Mrs Henry F Staffinger report a two eyed egg produced by a black Minorca in their yard near Converse street and Lexington avenue. The eggs are joined by a soft shell link about an inch long and as thick as a lead pencil. Visitors may view the freak at the Staffinger home to confirm the claim.

Chauncey Henry F. Staffinger

Surprise birthday party honors Mrs Ode Jackson

Mrs. Ode Jackson received a complete surprise birthday celebration at her home planned by her mother Mrs. Abbie Schoonover. A noon chicken dinner and an afternoon of social chat and music followed, with many relatives and friends attending including the Schoonovers, the Shafer, Jackson, Schoonover, and Johnson families and Margaret Marie.

Ode Jackson Abbie Schoonover Dan Johnson Sr Homer Johnson Bill Jackson Albert Jackson Charles Shafer Andrew Jackson Margaret Marie C. A. Schoonover S. J. Jackson Trene and Lucille T. D. Schoonover D. T. Johnson Sr City

Leffler Family Visit to Haydenville and Logan

Mr and Mrs Harley Leffler and Miss Dorothy Leffler of this city motored to Haydenville and Logan on Sunday where they spent the day visiting.

Harley Leffler Dorothy Leffler City Haydenville Logan

Dinner guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Brewer

Mr and Mrs Arthur Brewer hosted a six o'clock dinner at their High Street home on Sunday evening. A two course meal was served with covers for Miss Lucille Bradfield, Miss Myrtle Brown, Mr Nile Sanders, Mr John Law, and the hosts.

Arthur Brewer Lucy Law High Street Lucille Bradfield Myrtle Brown Nile Sanders John Law

Pythian Sisters Present The Old Maids Club at Globe

The Pythian Sisters stage their home talent comedy The Old Maids Club at the Globe Theatre tonight at eight. Directed by Mrs I E Boudinott, the cast features the degree staff. Promoters promise a four button busting performance. if you dislike laughter, avoid attendance.

Pythian Sisters Old Maids’ Club Globe Theatre I. E. Boudinott

Ill Ellis resident Cecil Cunningham improves at home

Cecil Cunningham, long ill at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Vint Cunningham on Ellis Avenue, is reported to be greatly improved.

Cecil Cunningham Mrs. Vint Cunningham Ellis Avenue

Big Three Club Hosts Invitation Barn Dance

The Big Three club will hold an invitation dance at the Harvey dancing pavilion on Wednesday evening. The barn dance, postponed from last week, will feature a six piece orchestra and invitees from last week are expected to attend.

Gardner Family Visits Columbus Friends

Mr and Mrs Karl Gardner and their children Ruth and Glenn spent the week end in Columbus as guests of the farmers sister Mrs S A Welling and family.

Karl Gardner Ruth Glenn Columbus A. Welling

Miss Laura Bradfield Visits Cousin in Chauncey

Miss Laura M. Bradfield of Columbus spent the weekend in Chauncey as the guest of her cousin, Miss Gladys Bradfield.

Laura M. Bradfield Columbus Chauncey Gladys Bradfield

Sweeney Leaves City for Harlen Visit

Charles P. Sweeney travels from this city to Harlen Kentucky to visit his mother Mrs. Mary Sweeney and sister Mrs. Anna Hayes over the weekend.

Charles P. Sweeney Harlen, Ky Mary Sweeney Anna Hayes

Visit Ends As Saffell Family Returns Home

Mrs FE J Saffell and her son William of Bucyrus Ohio spent the weekend in Chauncey with the Drakes Mr and Mrs Joseph A Drake. They left today with Mrs Drake accompanying them to visit at their home until Easter when Mr Drake will join for a short visit.

FE. J. Saffell William of Bucyrus Chauncey Joseph A. Drake

Local residents visit Columbus for Keith's outing

Mrs. W. H. Drake of Fisher spent Friday in this city visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Drake. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Henry, Miss Ruth Wharton and Mr. Rol and Figgins motored to Columbus yesterday to attend Keith's.

W. H. Drake Fisher J. A. Drake Donald. Henry Ruth Wharton Roland Figgins Columbus Keith

Figgins Family Visit and Athens Guests at Chauncey

Donald Figgins spent Sunday in Nelsonville visiting his daughter Mary Eleanor Figgins. Mr and Mrs Ernest Baughman of Athens spent Sunday in Chauncey as guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Pendergrass.

Donald Figgins Nelsonville Mary Eleanor Figgins Ernest Baughman Athens Chauncey Roy Pendergrass

Bank Directors Gave Large Sums to Relatives Without Security

Madrid reporting on the Bank of Seville's collapse shows directors lent vast amounts to relatives with no collateral. Investigators announced the finding as part of the judicial probe into the defunct bank's affairs.

Madrid Bank of Seville

Metaxas Returns from Italy Sparks Greek Rally

Greek royalist leader M. Metaxas arrived from Italy and addressed a mass meeting in Athens creating a tense political moment amid the ongoing turmoil and protests.

Athens M. Metaxas Italy

Red McGahan Sentenced to 15 Years in Ohio Penitentiary

George Read McGahan was sentenced to 15 years in the Ohio State penitentiary and appeared in a dual state and federal role Monday morning. He is in custody of Sheriff Howard Webster and Deputy U.S. Marshal Carson Pratt while awaiting a habeas corpus hearing before Federal Judge Smith Hickenlooper.

Dayton George “Read” McGahan Ohio State Penitentiary Howard Webster Carson Pratt United States Marshall McGahan Smith Hickenlooper

Daugherty Partner Hired by Oklahoma Oil Conspirators

Sen Harreld charged that Hiram W. Todd, partner of former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty, was employed by George J. Miller owner of 101 Ranch while Miller and associates faced federal indictments for defrauding Osage Indians of 500 000 dollars in oil lands. The group pleaded guilty to a conspiracy but kept the lands.

Washington Harry M. Daugherty Oklahoma John W. Harreld Harreld Daugherty Miller

Deaths-Funerals Amesville Resident Sabra Morris Dies

Mrs Sabra Morris widow of William Morris dies at 87 in Amesville after a week of illness. Funeral at 1 PM Wednesday at the residence with interment in Wilson Chapel cemetery. Survived by two sons Frank and Fred two daughters Cora Melvin and a third daughter, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild, plus siblings Gaylord and Frances Wakeman. Mr Morris preceded her deceased by 12 years.

Amesville Sabra Morris William Morris Shay Wilson Chapel Frank Filla Cora Melvin Westby Wis Fred Fort Arthur Texas Gaylord Wakeman Frances Wakeman Wisconsin Mr. Morris

Leader's Plane Wrecked in North Flight

Major Frederick W. Martin, leader of the round the world flight, wrecked his airplane during a sensational landing in a blinding snow storm at Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Report says two wing tips broken, struts smashed, but three other planes may continue the journey.

Washington Frederick W. Martin Prince Ruppert British Columbia Army Air Service

Coolidge Names Schultze Acting Postmaster in Wheeling

President Coolidge appoints Charles M. Schultze as acting postmaster for Wheeling West Virginia on April 7. The move places Schultze in charge of the local postal operations pending further action.

Washington Coolidge Charles M. Schultze Wheeling W. Va

Wage System Explains Coal Industry Woes and Reforms

An Institute of Economics analysis outlines how wage and machine costs distort coal mining. It notes unequal profits, freight and vein differentials, and unnecessary distant mines causing wasted days and higher consumer coal prices. Reforms to the wage system could reduce these evils.

The Institute of Economics

American Consulate Seeks Probe Of Slayings In Albania

The state department urged an immediate investigation and report on the reported killings of George B. De Long of New York and Robert L. Coleman of San Francisco by Albanian bandits.

Washington State Department Tirani George B. de Long New York Robert L. Coleman San Francisco

Trotsky to Resume Military Duties in Days

A Moscow dispatch reported by Daily Express that Leon Trotsky, who had been ill, would resume his military duties in a few days. The note cited ongoing developments in Soviet leadership and troop operations.

London Moscow The Daily Express Today Leon Trotsky

Kaw City Man Claims Korex Rejuvenation in Ten Days

J. J. Rowell of Kaw City Oklahoma says Korex tablets revived his vigor and gland and nerve activity, restoring youthfulness he felt at 30. He reports clearer eyesight firmer muscles and a springy walk and notes many others report similar benefits with the $2 Korex treatment offered on trial by the Korex Company.

J. J. Rowell Kaw City Okla Mr. Rowell Rowell Korex Company Melton Bridg Kansas City Korex

Memorial for W State Cemetery Here

Cross Brothers erect a memorial on Athens West State street cemetery in honor of veterans of all American wars. A white Italian marble statue sits on a base ordered to arrive soon with room for 60 letters. The memorial will be fenced and unveiled on Decoration Day with local inscription to be chosen.

Athens West State Street Cross Brothers West Union Street Athens City Medica Athens County

Hamden Visitors and Local Train Workers Leave for Duties

Mrs Sophia Meese hosts her sister Mrs Cushion Snyder of Columbus a former Hamden resident. James Clark B&O operator and former Hamden boy leaves Sunday for Leesburg to work as agent. Among locals visiting McArthur Saturday were Miss May Harkins J I Shaner and Frank Camick.

Sophia Meese Cushion Snyder Columbus Hamden James Clark Leesburg Mr. Clark Washington D. H McArthur May Harkins Messrs J. I. Shaner Frank Camick

Son Franklin of Athens visits parents in hometown dinner

Franklin son of Athens visited his parents Sunday and attended a birthday dinner at the home of his sister Mr and Mrs Charles Salts honoring his father’s birthday.

Franklin Athens Charles Salts

Visitors and guests gather in Wellston and Dundas

A group including Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Caussill and others visited Wellston on Saturday. Additional guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Armstrong and their visitors from Dundas, Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson and daughter Goldie.

Bryan Caussill Frank Camick Mary Elizabeth C. W. Campbell P. L. Kruger Linda Arnett Dorothy Spangenberg Kathleen Jolly Wellston Wilson Armstrong William Thompson Goldie Dundas

Oakley visitors and local calls on weekend

Mr. Alva McNeal and son of Oakley visited relatives and friends here Saturday. Dr. and Mrs. Joe Ray of Coalton called at the home of his brother Dr. and Mrs. F. E. B. Ray Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Calvin and

Alva McNeal and Son Oakley Joe Ray Coalton Ray

Hitlerites Win Bavaria Diet Elections in Munich

Munich reports indicate the Hitlerites or Nationalists secured victory in the Bavaria diet elections held Sunday with tabulated returns released today.

Munich

Visit to Byers Home Ends Quietly Sunday Afternoon

A visit occurred at the Byers area home of Mrs. E and Ray's brother W J Smallwood on Sunday afternoon near Byers. No injuries or incidents reported and attendees returned home.

Love birds replace candries in New York market

New York reports love birds gaining popularity over candries as pets. Common varieties cost under 3 dollars per pair, while white love birds command prices around 1000 dollars or more per pair.

New York

Commutation Reduces Sentences in War-Era Trading Case

Washington reports President Coolidge commuted six one month jail terms handed to Edward A. Ramely Walter Kaufman and Nervi Lindheim for trading with the enemy linked to their purchase of the New York Evening Mail during the war.

Washington

John Hahn Praises Tanlac In Spring Health Boost

John Hahn of Jefferson City says Tanlac revived him despite age and dizziness. He reports eight hours of work daily, fewer dizzy spells, and improved digestion after taking Tanlac, which he credits with lifting his malaise and restoring vigor. The ad notes Tanlac availability from all druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.

Tanlac John H. Hahn McCarty St Jefferson City Missouri Pacific Ry Mr. Hahn Taniac John H Hahn

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Nelsonville News Nelson Ville Friends Evens OLD Maids' Club Red M’gahan Leader North Martin Uncle Sam W. State Cemetery E. 8. Ray S. Ray and Son Ovid Jr Kerex Co Melton Ridg Frank Calvin George Holdren Union A. M. Liggett Mont Ruth Buckeye State Building and Loan Buckeye West Gay Street Big Savings Institution C. L. King Pop Mrs Gunn Love Birds John Hahn Missouri Pacific Tantas R. E Chauncey, Ohio
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