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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
6
William Southard Jr. 16 of Jacksonville died after a backward dive into 267 Reservoir Sunday. He suffered a broken neck, was treated at the Columbus hospital, and is survived by his parents William Southard Sr and Mrs. Southard. Funeral arrangements were not yet made.
Jack Clifford a well known morning railroad man died Wednesday from cancer after a lingering illness. He underwent an operation months ago but with little benefit and stopped work about two months ago due to ill health. He was conductor on the Corning Modoc labor train and is survived by his wife and several grown children, with two sons working as brakemen on the railroad.
Citizens may view a Maplewood cemetery monument design honoring the late J. W. Bryson. John Antle of Trimble, Ohio, is the agent for white bronze monumental goods and can provide prices. Phone number 5521.
Miss Esther Brun of Columbus is spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stoltz, enjoying time with local acquaintances.
Mrs Hannah FE Allen visited Columbus on Thursday as guest of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J H Allen.
Thomas Hemsley attended the funeral of his uncle Edwin Thomas, with family members present at the service. The ceremony honored Edwin Thomas’s life and legacy within the community.
At Saltillo, Mr. Thomas aged 78 died Monday. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon.
Trimble Dry Officer Jones conducted a quiet search and found a still and mash near Derthick. Alfred Chauncey arrived to start operations and was arrested after pleading guilty to possessing property for illegal liquor manufacture. He faced a $290 fine plus costs, with potential labor if unpaid.
Mr and Mrs FF Duncan and two children Charles and Robbie attend a Shrine ceremony in London Madison county today. They will travel to Delaware to be weekend guests of Mr and Mrs G C Fawcett former Gloucester residents.
Mrs. John Olds, 58, died at her home in this city this morning at 2 29 from heart trouble. She is survived by her husband and several grown children. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 12 29 and interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Murial Faulkner returns after a week with her aunt and uncle in Albany. Various calls and visits occur as John Smart and family travel to Buckeye Lake while Joe O Rourke and family from Pomeroy visit friends here. William Wright and family from Nelsonville are Sunday guests.
Charlie A. Davis a Oakdale butcher and grocer pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Athens county court after allegedly beating his wife Madelin Davis last Thursday. She seeks divorce and alimony in Athens county common pleas with an injunction to prevent disposal of property. Davis owes $25 and costs or face jail. hearings set for Thursday.
Joe Osenlach of Modoc pleaded guilty to a statutory charge of illicit relations with a minor girl named Isabel Sheskey. He claimed he did not know the girl’s age. He was held under $1590 bail and bound over to the grand jury after arraignment before Magistrate Helwig in New Lexington.
Burglars entered the home of C. O. Lillie on Maplewood Drive Sunday night and stole a black suit and a signet ring. The break in was not reported to Athens police until Thursday morning. No clues are available.
About 1,906 visitors per day frequented the Louvre in Paris and Versailles drew roughly 1,200 daily, with entrance receipts of 188,303 francs at the Louvre and 102,507 francs at Versailles for the six months ending December 1922.
Greece launches 76 government operated chain stores to fight profiteering. Officials say the new stores aim to stabilize prices and curb market manipulation while ensuring steady supply across regions. The move signals a state driven effort to control essential goods and protect consumers.
Benjamin Franklin Farabee son of William and Charlotte Brady Farabee was born December 18 1859 and died July 18 1928 at 63 years 7 months He married Arvinna Cross on September 17 1893 and they had one son Charles Merrill He is survived by his wife son brother John M and several nieces and nephews Preceded by parents five half siblings and one sister Nancy Farabee West He was a kind husband and father and a respected citizen whose influence endures in those he leaves behind.
Amesville residents hosted multiple visitors including Mr. and Mrs. G A Bennett and their children Donald and Betty from the law school at Ohio State. Other guests came from Athens Cambridge Broadwell and Pataskala. A baseball game in Bartlett ended 6 to 5 for the home team and Rev Chapin announced his resignation with his son pre taking the sermon duties.
The Farabee and Farahbee families thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy, floral offerings, and Rev Rutherford's consoling words during their time of sorrow.
Harmony Hill residents visited J. C. Coggeshall and family. Several couples attended a ball game at Cutler and shared dinner. Nearby, S. H. Noland and A. Cornes visited the Foster home. Stella McGirr traveled to Coolville for Chautauqua. Akron visitors Mr Bent and family saw C. G. Thent. Van Barnes, an elderly woman, died and was buried at Rockland Cemetery. Rev. Wilson and Stella McGirr had dinner at the Corgeshall home. Local farmers face harvesting delays from wet weather. David Livingston visited Little Hocking. Ed Peyton was there recently.
The Gleaners class of the M. F. church will host a cream and social on the church lawn Saturday evening August 4. Proceeds go to church programs.
In Cincinnati Ohio two dry agents arrested Andy Vogel and two hotel proprietors after a bartender claimed no tomatoes and two moonshine drinks were served, charged with violating the Volstead law.
A Buick sedan owned by Aaron Simmons of the Athens County Buick company was struck by a Ford touring car owned and driven by R A Gooden of Chauncey on a Lancaster street hill. Both cars were badly damaged with the Ford wrecked and the Buick needing repairs at Syambus. The extent of damage and responsible party were not fully known.
An ancient Indian biscuit, over a hundred years old, was added to the Miami Court Museum relics collection. Found by Rank H. Hanks, the deer paunch shows a stuffing of mixed meals. Legend says stuffed deer paunches were buried for lean days.
Stewart Miss Marie Johnson of Albany visited friends in Athens over the weekend. Avery Chalfant returned to work after a stay with his family. Mrs. Sherman hosted her daughter and family from Indiana last week. Henry Chalfant spent Saturday and Monday in Parkersburg. Mr and Mrs G P Wetherell hosted George and William Wetherell Howard Hughes and two children of Bremen and Glenn Wetherell and family of Columbus. An ice cream social at the M E church basement by the Ladies Aid raised about 36 dollars. Charles Townsend and John Norris cut timber for Pendergraft Co near South Canaan. Epworth League singers and games followed a weiner roast for about 35. The Ladies Aid meets Thursday at Mrs Wm Spear's country home. John Butts and wife of Athens and Mrs Oliver Wethes of Kanara visited Mrs Addie Biegens Friday.
The Hocking Valley Kiwanis will hold its second annual picnic at Rising Park in Lancaster on August 9. Kiwanis clubs from Athens, Coshocton, and Lancaster will attend with their families.
Lima and surrounding areas join a search for 16 year old Naomi Stettler who disappeared from her home prompting police to request assistance from nearby towns in locating her.
The Canaan township parent teacher association will hold a meeting Friday evening at the high school building.
Carbis Walker of Cleveland landed at Lorain after swimming 33 miles from Point Pelee Ontario. He arrived at 5 15 AM and rested four hours before waking with leg pains. He vowed he would never attempt the feat again.
Hooper Ridge Christian church hosts homecoming on August 19. Local families gather with Nora and Kate Sayers hosting visiting Linscott family members and others.周
A humorous claim spreads that dentists say eating fish harms teeth because fish do not brush. Experts clarify no dental guidance prohibits seafood and brushing remains essential for oral health.
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