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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1923

Page

5

Prescott Bentley Weds In Weekend Ceremony At Athens

Prescott Bentley and his bride, a Nebraska native, were married Saturday in Athens. Bentley, a Studebaker metal specialist and Ohio University graduate, is the elder son of Dr and Mrs Bentley. The couple then visited relatives in Columbus before returning to Youngstown.

Prescott Bentley Bride Mrs Saturn W. RB. Bentley Morris Edding Bentley Studebaker Athens Cieh 8 Ohio University Ohio State University Ana Benney Nebraska

Major Armitage Leads Secret Mission Against Yellow Seven

Major Armitage arrives on a precarious expedition to root out the bandit Chal Hun on a Malay island. Commissioner Hewitt and Monica Viney clash with Pennington over leadership as Armitage insists on secrecy, interpreters, and native troops amid desertions and brutal killings.

Hewitt Jack Pen Roreton Yellow Seven Rafer Commissioner of Police Monica Chat-Hune Chai-Hung Romeo North Borneo Pennington Tsay Chat-Hung Tenniingeton Chal- Hume Armitare Armitage Lacy Armitage

Birthday Party for Marjory Growdon Marks Sixth Birthday

Marjory Pauline Growdon of 44 Mound Street celebrated her sixth birthday with a party Saturday from 2 to 4. Attending were Helen Hooper Ruth Phillips June Baird Virginia Hooper Phyllis Laughlin Mary Margaret Kelley Louise Kelley Robert Hooper Gilbert Hooper Melvin Hooper Harry Hudson Paul Hudson and Robert Boettcher. After gifts and games the group moved to the dining room for refreshments. Others visiting include J Maurice Hyde who will be in Columbus on business, and Dean and Mrs E W Chubb with their party en route to Cleveland and Chautauqua. Miss Virginia Peters of Detroit visited West State Street neighbors, while several others returned from Cleveland. The W C T U will meet Tuesday at 2 at First M E church. Mrs Covington Westlake and Arnold Jeanne Use of Younestown are mentioned as guests.

Marjory Pauline Growdon C. H. Growdon Mound Street Helen Hooper Ruth Phillips June Baird Virginia Hooper Phyllis Laughlin Mary Margaret Louise Kelley Robert, Gilbert Melvin Hooper Harry Hudson Paul Hudson Robert Boetti

Lavoptik Eye Wash Claimed To Strengthen Strained Eyes

An old advertisement asserts Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydrastis and witch hazel eases eye strain and soreness. It promises quick acting relief and comes with an aluminum eye cup at Gibson Pharmacy.

Gibson Pharmacy

Cuff Walters Sustains Fractured Leg In Logan Road Crash

Walters of Union Furnace suffered a fractured left leg in a Sunday evening auto accident near the county home on the Logan Union Furnace road. He was riding with Pete Fry and Miss Ruth Bowman in a Ford roadster when a wheel struck a stone on the hill above the county home causing the driver to lose control.

Cuff Walters Union Furnace Logan Union Furnace

Camp adventure for 15 Big Pine boys begins

Fifteen Big Pine youths left Monday to establish a two week camp directed by Mr Amerhein who has overseen vacation classes at the Methodist church. After the first run the second group will join the camp under Mr Amerhein’s supervision.

Big Pine Amerhein

Memorial Service for President Harding

Logan residents gathered in large numbers at the Methodist church Sunday morning for a memorial service in honor of President Harding led by Rev. J. W. Bish. The Masonic fraternity joined the service en masse at the church.

Logan J. W. Bish Harding Masonic Fraternity

Four Teens Barely Escape Major Crash On County Road

Four local young men in an auto on Logan Nelson ville road evaded a head on collision Sunday afternoon. Driver Vance Brian steered to the roadside to avoid a oncoming car and a parked vehicle near Emerson Poston farm, ending with the car landing in a cornfield with all four wheels on the ground.

Logan Nelsonville Road Emerson Poston Farm Vance Brian Brian Poston Cornfield

Mrs. Tatha Montgomery Sent to State Hospital

Mrs. Tatha Montgomery wife of William Montgomery was taken to the state hospital at Athens Friday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Rudolph Brandt after a medical board declared her a fit subject for institutional care. She had influenza earlier this year and suffered sleeping sickness after the fever subsided.

Tatha Montgomery William Montgomery State Hospital Athens Rudolph Brandt

Newton Spencer named new clerk of courts in Hockine County

Newton Spencer is appointed clerk of courts in Hockine County succeeding Mrs. Robert C. Work who completed the unexpired term after her husband resigned to become assistant postmaster of Loran. Mrs. Work retires after serving two terms as deputy and as chief for the remainder of the term. she is praised for courtesy and efficiency in office dealings.

Newton Spencer Hockine County Robert C. Work Loran Work

Standard for the Office Raised by Predecessors

The article notes a high standard set for the office by her predecessors, highlighting a continuing expectation of excellence. It emphasizes continuity, leadership quality, and a model for future officials to follow within the civic role.

Clarence Bean Granted Divorce in Common Pleas Court

Clarence Bean was granted a divorce from Crystal Bean in a common pleas court Saturday on adultery grounds. The petition names John Bland as the correspondent, and Bland is currently in the Dayton workhouse for failure to pay a fine from an illicit liquor charge.

Clarence Bean Crystal Bean Common Pleas John Bland Bland Dayton

Camp Grounds Attendance Includes Several Local Families

A large crowd attends the camp meeting at the Camp Grounds this year with numerous families listed among attendees. Names include Mr and Mrs J W Gabriel Mr and Mrs Charles Smith Mr and Mrs Edward Davis Mr and Mrs L P Mooney Mr and Mrs Warren Lanning Mr and Mrs Raymond Lanning Mr and Mrs George Leyshon Mr and Mrs Jerry Hammon Mr and Mrs R F Allen Mr and Mrs Willard Sprankin Also noted as visitors are Mr and Mrs Clayton Schelde Mr and Mrs Edward Turner and family.

J. W Gabriel Charles Smith Edward Davis L. P. Mooney Warren Lanning Raymond Lanning George Leyshon Jerry Hammon R. F. Allen Willard Sprank Clayton Schelde Edward Turner

Death of Susanna Wells 67 in Glouster after long illness

Glouster Mrs. Susanna Wells 67 died Sunday at 6 30 AM at her home after a lengthy cancer illness. She had long resided in the city and is survived by Howard Wells J S Jones Wilber Wells and Fred Wells. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 PM at the home led by Rev. Landsitter. interment Mountville cemetery. Memorial services for President Harding were held at the M P church Sunday night with brief tributes by local clergy and lawmakers.

Susanna Wells Landsitter Mountville President Harding Good First Baptist Church Senator LeFever Tose William James M. M. Bryson

Funeral of El L. Curfman Held in Columbus

The funeral for the late El L. Curfman formerly of Glouster was held Sunday at 11 39 a m at the Methodist church in Columbus. Rev B F Jackson former local pastor conducted service. The funeral train arrived on No 2 and the party went from depot to the church. Burial followed in Glouster cemetery.

EL. C. Curfman Columbus Glouster B. F. Jackson

Garys Take Trip to Valley Falls Kansas

Mr and Mrs L G Gary and their two children Richard and Miss Mabel of near Trimble left this morning by motor for Valley Falls Kansas to be guests for three weeks of

L. G. Gary Richard Miss Mabel Near Trimble Valley Falls Kansas

Local Notices and Accidents in Trimble Area

Mr. Gary's parents visit. Carys in Athens stay at Trimble home. Stephenson family to Wyandotte Michigan for work and permanent move. Yaw and Wayden called to ill relatives. Stoltz hosts Mt Vernon guests. John Young sustains leg and back injuries in a mine slate fall near Redtown. White Rose Temple Pythian Sisters call to meeting Aug 8 1923. Carter and Payton attend Alla Baba Temple imperial sessions in Indianapolis. Alla Baba Shrine patrol touted as champions.

John Young Redtown Lelever A. (. Carter J. J. Payton Columbus Mystic Shrine Indianapolis Alla Baba United States

Deaths Funerals William Gover Sr

William Gover Sr father of Mrs. Dr. W. Hughes of 24 West Mulberry street died Saturday at McCuneville. Funeral services are set for Tuesday in New Lexington. His sons and daughters include George Gover of Nelsonville Dry Goods Co and Beatrice Gover at home, with Mrs. Jake Severance, Mrs. Frank Peterson, Will Gover, Mrs. Earl Humphreys among survivors. his widow is Rosetta Gover. Stores in Nelsonville and McCuneville will close Tuesday afternoon for the funeral.

William Gover Sr W. Hughes West Mulberry Street McCuneville New Lexington Hughes Summers Athens Nelsonville Rosetta Gover George Gover Nelsonville. Dry Goods Co Jake Severance Frank Peterson Will Gover Shawnee Beatrice Gover Earl Humphreys

Millionaires Buy Luxurious Cabinets of Cigar Vaults

Cabinets of cigars carry as much as 19.99 percent of value and cost up to 5006 dollars, a luxury item available to the very rich.

Jeweled Clasps for Elaborate Fur Coats

Jeweled clasps in oriental colorings are used to fasten some of the most elaborate fur coats. The article notes the craftsmanship and decorative function of these clasp designs in traditional outerwear.

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