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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1923

Page

10

Marriages in Meigs and Gallia Counties

In Meigs county only one marriage license issued recently, to J. B. Hackett 27 and Anna Lindsay 22 of Middleport. Gallia county issued licenses to Stanley Thacker 21 and Goldie Denney 18 of Mitnerton Alice, Hubert G. Mace 29 of Middleport and Martha Smith 27 of Gallia, Owen Hawley 22 and Gertrude Durst 17 of Pomeroy and Cheshire.

Meigs County Gallia County Athens J. B. Hackett Anna Lindsay Middleport Stanley Thacker Miner Mitnerton Goldie Denney Alice Hubert G. Mace Martha Smith Galli Ois Owen Hawley Molder Pomeroy Gertrude Durst Cheshire

J B Smith Injured by Falling Timber

J B Smith timber dealer suffered a crushed right foot when a plank fell on it Monday afternoon. He will require crutches for several days as doctors treat the injury.

J.B. Smith J. B. Smith

Pomeroy Traffickers Target License Plate Violations

Pomeroy traffickers are taking license numbers of machines to cover traffic law violations. About 100 numbers cover offenses such as improper plate placement, missing headlights, no tail lights, failing to dim road lights, speeding and wrong parking. Officials promise wholesale arrests to crack down on lax driving.

Pomeroy

Virginia Deputies File Hidden Affidavit After Holt Case

West Virginia deputies arrived Monday after Sarvee Holt and filed a separate affidavit not released to the public. Rumors swirl over the identity of the other man involved.

Penn graduate William Elberfeld to start business in Columbus

After two weeks with his aunt Mrs EF H Scharf. William Elberfeld, who recently completed Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania, left for Columbus where he plans to enter business soon.

EF. H. Scharf William Elberfeld Wharton School of Finance and Commerce University of Pennsylvania Columbus

Tax Penalty Cut Enters Into Force

The final legislature reduced delinquent tax penalties from 18 to 10 percent and the law is now in effect. The change benefits taxpayers who pay once a year, easing the burden on late payments.

Obscene Language Charges In Antiquity Court

Daisy Beaver and Harry Shatin of Antiquity appeared before Justice Barnes on the first of the week charged with obscene language. Each was fined one dollar and costs of 18 dollars. Charites Wilt of Middleport faced a rough language charge costing 16.45 dollars in court.

Daisy Beaver Harry Shatin

Deputy Sheriff Hunts Indicted Man in Auto Mortgage Case

Deputy Curt Weaver went to Clarksburg West Virginia on Monday to arrest Radcliff who is indicted for running away with a mortgaged automobile that belonged to Brooks-Ebersbach company. Radcliff reportedly traded the mortgaged car for another and kept it as his own. The deputy did not locate him in Clarksburg or elsewhere.

Curt Weaver Clarksburg W. Va Radcliff Brooks-Ebersbach Company West Virginia Dicker

Travelogue of E W Peoples Seeks Meigs County Ties

Attorney Emmett Weoples of Los Angeles writes from July 25 1923 detailing a cross country itinerary. He notes lodging costs and plans to visit Catalina Islands Long Beach San Diego a Mexico border town Grand Canyon Vicks Peak Santa Fe Salt Company holdings in Oklahoma and Texas. He mentions recent stops in Seattle Ranier Park and Yosemite Park and promises to meet Meigs County residents.

Emmett Weoples Los Angeles Cal Cataline Islands Long Beach California San Diego Mexico Tewano

Wise and Young Couple Wed in Athens Parsonage

Last Sunday George Wise son of Mr and Mrs W H Wise of Midd leport and Miss Gaynetle Young daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Young of Pomeroy traveled to Nelsonville to visit relatives then wed at the Methodist parsonage in Athens with Rev McGurk presiding. They returned Monday for a wedding dinner at the Young home on Sugar Run followed by a small reception and a serenade by the Pomeroy band.

George Wise W. H. Wise Middleport Gaynetle Young R. D. Young Pomeroy Nelsonville Athens McGurk Young Sugar Run Pomeroy Band

Miss Virginia Crow Visits With Crow Family Friends

Miss Virginia Crow of . hens is here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Crow.

Virginia Crow Mrs F. W. Crow

Race Hartley Follows Family Visit to Baltimore Ohio

Messenger carrier Race Hartley spends the week with his uncle John Race and family in Baltimore Ohio as a visiting arrangement.

Race Hartley John Race Baltimore Ohio

Swing fall injures James Russ and others in local note

James Russ and another carrier are laid up with a dislocated shoulder from a fall from a swing. Mrs. Albert Kuntz visits from Saginaw Michigan to see her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wendland.

James Russ Albert Kuntz Saginaw, Mich Fred Wendland

Owens Family Visiting Relatives in Fort Wayne

Mr and Mrs George Owens and their son George are away on a visit to relatives in Fort Wayne Indiana.

George Owens George Fort Wayne, Ind

Mrs Emma Fepple Visits Toledo Kin and Sister

Mrs Emma Fepple of Toledo visits her daughter Mrs Herman Mees and sister Miss Leah Holtzworth during her stay.

Emma Fepple Toledo Herman Mees Leah Holtzworth

Albany man Clarence Vorhees guest of Dr W P Rutherford

Clarence Vorhees of Albany, a classmate of Dr W P Rutherford, was his guest on Monday.

Clarence Vorhees Albany W. P. Rutherford

Mrs Lem Cottrill Reported Seriously Hurt at Home West of Town

Mrs. Lem Cottrill is seriously injured at her residence west of town, authorities said. neighbors reported the incident as police and paramedics responded to the scene for medical aid. Further details were not immediately available.

Funeral services for Frances Maxine Wrightsel

Funeral services for Frances Maxine Wrightsel died from whooping cough and complications Sunday were held at the family home Tuesday at 2 p.m. Dr C B Taylor officiated. Gaskill funeral home in charge. Burial in Elk cemetery.

Frances Maxine Frank Wrightsel C. B. Taylor Gaskill Undertaker Elk Cemetery

Mrs Lena Tomason and Edna Return Home After Dayton Visit

Mrs Lena Tomason and her daughter Edna returned home Monday after a two weeks visit with her sons in Dayton.

Lena Tomason Edna Dayton

Meadows and Cozad trip to Columbus with visitors

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Meadows and Ivan Cozad motored to Columbus on Saturday and were accompanied home by Mary and Martha Meadows who had been visiting there.

H. E. Meadows Ivan Cozad Columbus Mary Martha Meadows

Mr and Mrs C O Clark Visit Athens Relatives

Mr and Mrs C O Clark of Athens spent Sunday with relatives in the area, sharing time with family members and catching up on news.

Mrs. C. O. Clark Athens

Haas Couple Visits Columbus Parents

Dr and Mrs T B Haas were visiting his parents in Columbus on Monday and Tuesday.

Mrs T. B. Haas Columbus

Henry and Murphy Visit Nelsonville Residents Return Home

Ralph Henry and Martin Murphy of Nelsonville spent Sunday with relatives here. Mrs Henry, who had been visiting for a few days, accompanied them home.

Ralph Henry Martin Murphy Nelsonville Mrs. Henry

Lydia Lyle and Nephew Visit in Columbus

Miss Lydia Lyle and her nephew Donald Lyle of Columbus are visiting Mrs. Jennie Lyle and her family.

Lydia Lyle Donald Lyle Columbus Jennie Lyle

Mrs C O Chapman Visits Brothers in Columbus

Mrs. C O Chapman is visiting her brothers Roy and Clyde McLain in Columbus.

C. O. Chapman Brothers Roy and Clyde McLain Columbus

Columbus visitors and health update from Miller family

Mrs. A. Waldron and her son Omar visited Columbus on Saturday. Mrs. J. K. Peden, who stayed with her brothers Elza and Jerry Miller in Alice, has returned home and says Jerry Miller is in very poor health.

A. Waldron Omar Columbus J. K. Peden Elza Jerry Miller Alice

Zellar Couple Visits Relatives Across Nelsonville Area

Mr and Mrs John Zellar of Nelsonville were guests Sunday at J T Foremans home. They then traveled to Crooksville and Zanesville to visit relatives, accompanied by J T Foreman and Mrs Emma Foreman.

John Zellar Nelsonville J. T. Foreman Crooksville Zanesville Emma Foreman

Misses Ward and Brown Visit Bone Family in Richland

Miss Gladyse Ward and Miss Goldie Brown are visiting Mr and Mrs S W Bone in Richland township for a short stay with relatives.

Gladyse Ward Goldie Brown Mrs. S. W. Bone Richland Township

Local Social Notes Highlight visits and guests

Mr and Mrs Walter Cox and son Donald of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs Vance Cox over Sunday with Donald staying a few days. Mrs William Jacobs hosted dinner with Mrs Martha Vansky as guest. Mrs Lou Marshburn of Yorhalinda California and Carrie Nelle Hutchinson of Rio Grande visited Miss Hortense McCarley. Lena Worley visits relatives in Chautauqua New York. D H Weisbarger and Everett Wortman drove to Cincinnati. Miss LahRne Stephenson returned home after attending the Conservatory of Music there.

Walter Cox Donald of Columbus Vance Cox Donald William Jacobs Martha Vansky Lou Marshburn Yorhalinda Carrie Nelle Hutchinson Rio Grande Hortense McCarley D. H. Weisbarger Everett Wortman Cincinnati LahRne Stephenson Conservatory of Music

Fred Mies Jr Joins National Cash Register at Dayton

Fred Mies Jr accepts a position with National Cash Register company in Dayton. This moves him into a leadership role at the prominent firm, reflecting a career advancement within the regional operation.

Fred Mies Jr The National Cash Register Company Dayton

Columbus Couples Visit Tedrow Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Harry Robinson and Mr and Mrs Mohohan of Columbus spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs N F Tedrow.

Harry Robinson Mohohan Columbus N. F. Tedrow

Natco-Haydenville Employer's Council Annual Report

The first annual report shows a healthy Natco Haydenville Employer's Council, organized May 2 1922 with 76 initial members. By year end 157 remained after 346 enrolled and 489 withdrew due to job moves. Contributions totaled 4758.75 with 700 burial claims 2058 sickness 436.50 injuries and 75 other expenses leaving about 1500 in the council bank.

Natco-Haydenville N. Ff. P. Co

Rooms in the P. Gaskill House on West Main Street

John Hunter moved Monday from his father J S Hunters residence into his own property nearby which he has recently improved.

Rannells Martindill George Martindill C. O. Clark Carl Waldar Affale Wallar P. Gaskill West Main Street John Hunter J. S. Hunter

New School Buildings Rise in Hocking County

Three new school structures are under construction in Hocking county at Rockbridge Haydenville and the local junior high site. Work is accelerated but bricklaying delays push completion past the fall term forcing use of frame buildings for initial classes.

Hocking County Rockbridge Haydenville

Miss Melva Hutchison Secures Advancement in Lancaster

Miss Melva Hutchison, a public school teacher in this county for five years, has been employed to teach in Lancaster for the coming term. She is regarded as one of the best teachers in the county and her departure is bittersweet for locals. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O L Hutchison of Logan.

Melva Hutchison Lancaster O. L. Hutchison Logan

Logan Post Office Tops In Treasury Savings Sales

New figures from postal authorities show Logan post office selling 74 000 in treasury savings certificates in the first half of the year. The office ranks highly among peers in size, within the fourth district covering Ohio West Virginia Kentucky and parts of Pennsylvania. Citizens increasingly favor government securities over risky fly by night stock peddlers.

Logan Treasury Federal Reserve District Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Pennsylvania

Lightning Ravages Homes as Storm Hits Logan Area

A heavy thunderstorm Monday afternoon struck three dwellings and a barn near Logan on the Bremen Pike. The barn burned completely after being struck by lightning, while one residence suffered severe damage including a ruined chimney, torn siding, and damaged timbers. The Frantz residence two miles east of Logan sustained the worst damage with a basement blaze ignited by the bolt.

Ford Frantz Logan Bremen Pike Exby

S S S Impurities and Red Blood Cells in Skin Care Ad

An advertisement claims skin impurities are pumped by the heart causing a dull complexion and pimples. It promotes S S S as a remedy to increase red blood cells for a healthier look. The piece also notes travel by foot to Broadway and a farm near a city for cost reasons.

Lightning Strikes Hit Homes and Barn South of Logan

A severe storm struck near Logan causing damage to Mrs. Frantz’s house and injuring none seriously. Three children were inside but remained unharmed. Damage estimated at 260 dollars. Eli Keller and Harvey Nixon saw minor damage to their dwellings. A large barn on the Westenhaver farm burned, with 1500 dollars in damage and 450 dollars insured. A stack of oats near the claw bank east of Logan was destroyed. The storm seems to have hit east of the city with no reported damage in Logan.

Frantz Altho Eli Keller Harvey Nixon Pwing Westenhaver Logan

Realty firm seeks 150 dollars as broker commission

Warren Lanning and Sons Realty Co. sues Phil J. Shilling in common pleas court over a $150 broker commission for finding a buyer for Shilling's 132 Mound Ave property listed at 7590 dollars. Agent Russell Berlin arranged the sale to Arthur Britton in April 1922, and Shilling has not paid the commission, with interest requested from July 1st of last year.

Warren Lanning and Sons Realty Co Phillip J. Shilling Common Pleas Russell Berlin Shilling Mound §&I Arthur Britton

Stoughton and Bebout Finish City to New York Hike

A letter from John Stoughton and Charles Bebout explains their trek from this city to New York took from Wednesday afternoon until Sunday morning, detailing the long journey and the effort involved.

John Stoughton Charles Bebout New York

Kiwanis Plans Ohio District Convention at Cedar Point

Local Kiwanis members urged to arrange hotel reservations for the Ohio District convention at Cedar Point on August 27 28 29. Adwina Davis will serve as official chaperone for the party. W S Ferguson was elected to club membership this week.

Kiwanis Club Cedar Point Adwina Davis W. S. Ferguson

Opening of Community House at Haydenville

The Natco Haydenville Employes Council inaugurates the New Community Hall built for recreation and meetings. M. M. Riges elected for a one year term. The 300plus attendees enjoyed music by local ensembles and addresses on community living and observance of law. Refreshments followed, marking a festive opening of Haydenville Community Building.

Natco-Haydenville Marence Thompson M. M. Riges Council Mellinger Orchestra Nelsonville Logan Messrs Cook Coharan Ithoads Sain C. L. Johnson The Christian Church of

Plan to Pave Street With Rubber Dropped

Akron officials abandoned plans to pave a street section with rubber due to high costs. E A Kemmler noted a meeting with Highway Department engineers and a rubber firm rep would not yield a solution. He said rubber paving is costly though popular in London and has little odor or bounce.

Akron E. A. Kemmier Bureau of Highways High Way Department Kemmler London

Mexicans Consume About Two Million Barrels Of Flour Yearly

Mexico uses about 2,000,000 barrels of flour each year as dietary staples and industrial needs grow. Analysts note steady demand across urban and rural regions.

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