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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville social crowd enjoys Monday weiner roast

Mrs William Fleck and Nelsonville youths attended a weiner roast at Wrights Grove Monday afternoon. Edwin Keck of Caldwell visits his sister Mrs E B Acomb. Harley Shivers takes Everett home from Grant Hospital after a motorcycle accident. The family leaves today on an Eastern Northern motor trip visiting many points and Montreal. W L Hudson family Mrs Frank Tedrow and Violet spend day at Buckeye Lake. Shivers guest list includes nieces Date Cummins, Mrs Clarence King, Clifford Riots and two Lima children. Mac Bartlett visits William Mills at Buckeye Lake.

Wright’s Grove Edwin Keck Caldwell E. B. Acomb Harley Shivers Bernard Columbus Everett Grant Hospital Canada Montreal W. L. Hudson Frank Tedrow Violet Buckeye Lake Date Cummins Clarence King Clifford Riots Lima

Relatives Travel to Ohio for Harding Funeral

Guests accompany Mr and Mrs Arthur Love and daughter Betty from Akron to Columbus for a funeral procession in Marion. John Love also travels to Columbus and will meet Dr Gilbert Love as they proceed to Marion for Warren G Harding's funeral.

Arthur Love Betty Columbus Akron John Love Gillbert Love Marion Warren G. Harding

Edward Newman loses finger after coal crushing accident

Edward Newman of Orbiston had his left little finger amputated after it was crushed in a coal machine at New York No 36. He was attended by Ir. C. W. Cable and Dr. Hill with assistance from the surgeon.

Edward Newman Orbiston Newman New York No 36 Ir. C. W. Cable Hill

Siddle Couple Plans Visit to Little Rock

Elmer and Evelyn Siddle will travel Wednesday night to Little Rock Arkansas to visit Miss Catherine Kemper. Dr and Mrs F R Acombe and children and Erwin Quick of Cala wel spent the day in Columbus.

Elmer Evelyn Siddle Little Rock Arkansas Catherine Kemper F. R. Acombe Erwin Quick Calawell Columbus

Funeral for Wilbur McKeefarr held on East Columbus Street

The body of Wilbur McKeefarr arrived here Wednesday afternoon and was taken to the home of Amos Ailes on East Columbus Street. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Geo Tifft, with burial at Greenlawn.

Wilbur McKeef Amos Ailes

Moonshining Raids in Hocking County Net Four Arrests

Sheriff Shaw and a Logan posse raided Lost Hollow early Wednesday capturing John Cable and his two sons Paarl and Charles and Charles Blosser. A large still, mash, beer, and liquor paraphernalia were seized along with a jar of white mule. Ed Simpson was arrested on possession charges. The five men faced arraignment in Logan later Wednesday.

Hocking County Shaw Lost Hollow John Cable Paarl Charles Charles Blosser New Straitsville Cable Logan Destroyea Ed Simpson Simpson

Moonshine Ring Pleads Not Guilty and Sees Bonds Set

Koppe and Judge Pettit presided as Blosser and the Cable brothers pleaded not guilty to manufacturing liquor and were bound to the grand jury. Blosser $2500 bond, Cable brothers $8090, elder Cable $3500. Simpson arraigned with not guilty plea and $1000 bond. Sheriff Shaw tightens security amid fears of a dangerous moonshining leader armed during operations.

Koppe Pettit Blosser Cable Boys Cable Manty Simpson Sheriff Shaw

Kiwanis Memorial Service honors President Harding

Rev J W Blair spoke at the Kiwanis memorial for the late President Harding praising his kindness. He reviewed national achievements and noted drainage work for playgrounds under Engineer Fachnie, with completion soon. A committee was formed to draft a sympathy resolution to Mrs Harding.

J. W. Blair Kiwanis Harding Blair Eenginerer Fachnie

Newark M W of A lodge adopts new class and holds drill

The Newark camp of M W of America adopted twenty candidates at a meeting in the Moose hall. A public drill on the square drew a large crowd as the Newark team, famed in the east, prepared to compete nationally in 1925. A week later a new class will be admitted, with N S Roehrsen aiding recruitment in Logan.

Logan M. W. of America Moose Hall N. S Koehrson Toran

Harding's Prohibition Plans to Be Followed

President Coolidge plans a White House conference with all state governors to discuss prohibition enforcement next month. The conference mirrors a plan started by the late President Harding and is endorsed by Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania and other administration dry leaders.

Washington Coolidge White House Hading Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Harding

Foreign Office Okays Draft Reparations Memorandum for France

London reports the cabinet approved a new reparations memorandum to France. The draft leaves an opening for continuation of repayments and outlines terms potentially extending beyond current arrangements. The move signals ongoing diplomacy over postwar settlement and financial obligations.

London Foreign Office France

Funeral services for Mrs Mary ke Richey

Funeral services for Mrs Mary ke Richey will be held Friday morning at 10 o clock at the First M B church with interment in the West Union street cemetery.

Mary Ke. Richey M. B West Union Street

Trainmen Meet to Discuss Wage In Cleveland

Eastern Association of Conductors and Trainmen met behind closed doors in Cleveland to discuss general wage matters. A possible revision of wage scales was noted as a topic during a session that could last several days. A meteorological note reports a brief rain shower from a clear sky near Grantham on March 21.

Cleveland, O Eastern Association of Conductors & Trainmen Chicago Ohio River Grantham

Coolidge Hosts First Formal Reception Outside White House

August 9 in Washington President Calvin Coolidge welcomed the diplomatic corps in the crystal ballroom of the Willard Hotel marking the first formal reception by a U S chief executive outside the White House since 1809. Officials cited wartime and Harding’s death aftermath as reasons for the breach of tradition.

Washington Calvin Cooldge National Capital Willard Hotel Whit House Coolidge State Department White House Harding Coolidee

Krupps Directors Denied New Trial by Cassation Court

The criminal division of the Cassation court denied a new trial for Krupps directors and ordered them to serve prison sentences imposed at the French court martial at Werden.

Paris Cassation Court Krupps Werden

Belief Tells Lone Sleepers to Face North in Japan

A traditional Japanese custom instructs solitary sleepers to lie with their heads pointed north. This practice is linked to beliefs about preserving the soul and avoiding misfortune, reflecting cultural emphasis on respectful burial norms and spiritual harmony.

Flags of Friday Honor State President at Funeral

Hundreds of Athens county homes plan to fly flags on Friday for the funeral of the State President. The flag display follows a half mast rule and pays tribute before the service.

Athens County

Fragmentary notice on event date and honoring figures

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions an afternoon and evening event with references to a person named Harding and a possible tribute or observance. Details are unclear due to corrupted text.

Keep Cool All Summer By Keeping Your Stomach Fit

Advertisement for Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Tonic claimed to aid digestion, appetite, nerves, liver function, and energy in hot weather. It touted a delicious vegetable tonic used by many adults and children, with a money back guarantee. Available at McKee Dev Co in Athena, Learavoile Pharmacy in Glouster, and The Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville.

HH. & Thacher Dr. Thacher Athena McKee Dev Co Glouster Learavoile Pharmacy Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy

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