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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1923

Page

5

Memorial Service for President Harding by Ku Klux Klan

The Ku Klux Klan plans a memorial service at 7:30 pm at the city playgrounds honoring President Harding. Rev. Geo. E. Tifft of the Methodist church will deliver the memorial address. Public attendance welcomed. William Freck family visiting Zanesville. Wright's Grove hosts a weiner roast. A family departs for an Eastern Northern motor trip visiting Canada with Montreal as the destination.

Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Harding Geo. E. Tifft Methodist Church Wright's Grove Canada Montreal

Caldwell man visits sister as relatives gather at Buckeye Lake

Edwin Keck of Caldwell stays with his sister Mrs E B Acomb while Harley Shivers and son Bernard travel to Columbus with Everett Keck from Grant hospital after a motorcycle crash. W L Hudson family Mrs Frank Tedrow and Violet visit Buckeye Lake. Mac Bartlett joins Mr and Mrs William Mills for a weekend at Buckeye Lake.

Edwin Keck Caldwell E. B. Acomb Harley Shivers Bernard Columbus Everett Grant Hospital W. Ll. Hudson Frank Tedrow Violet Buckeye Lake Mac Bartlett Mrs. William Mills

Families Headed to Ohio for Harding Funeral

The Troves and Loves travel from Akron after visiting the former’s parents in the area. Mr and Mrs John Love accompany them to Columbus, then with Dr Gilbert Love proceed to Marion for Warren G Harding’s funeral.

Arthur Trove Betty Columbus Akron John Love Gilbert Love Marion Warren G. Harding

Edward Newman has finger amputated after coal crush injury

Edward Newman of Orbiston required amputation of the little finger on his left hand after a crush at coal. The New York No 24 tram worker was treated by Tr C W Cable with Dr Hill assisting, following the accident yesterday.

Edward Newman Orbiston Newman New York No 24 Tr. C. W. Cable Hill

Fimner and Siddie Visit Miss Kemper in Little Rock

Fimner and Evelyn Siddie left Wednesday night for Little Rock Arkansas to visit Miss Catherine Kemper. Dr and Mrs F BR Acomb and children and Erwin Quick of Caldwell spent the day in Columbus.

Fimner Evelyn Siddie Little Rock Arkansas Catherine Kemper F. BR. Acomb Erwin Quick of Caldwell Columbus

Funeral services for Wilbur McKee held at 2 oclock

The body of Wilbur McKee arrived Wednesday and was taken to the home of his brother Amos Ailes on East Columbus Street. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Geo Tift at 2 PM and burial followed at Greenlawn.

Wilbur McKee Amos Ailes

Moonshining raid nets four in Hocking county

Sheriff Shaw and a posse raided Lost Hollow early Wednesday arresting John Cable and three others, including his sons Pearl and Charles and Charles Blosser of New Straitsville. A large still, mash, beer, and liquor paraphernalia were seized. Ed Simpson was also taken on a possession charge. The suspects were arraigned in Logan later that afternoon.

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

Ribbon Trimming for Felt Hat With Two-Tone Ribbon

A grosgrain ribbon is folded in multiple figures and attached to the brim edge and crown band of a small felt hat. Two-toned fog grey and or chid ribbon creates a simple bonnet like style that a Pasisisane might admire.

Moonshining Ring Pleads Not Guilty. Bonds Set

Koppe and Judge Pettit hear pleas from Blosser and the Cable brothers on liquor manufacturing charges. Blosser bound at 2500, the Cable trio at 3000 each, elder Cable pleads guilty with 8500 bond, Simpson arraigned with укреп 1600 bond. Sheriff Shaw tightens guard to stop escapes of the group led by a feared moonshiner reported to carry guns.

Koppe Pettit Blosser Cable Simpson Ile

Kiwanis memorial honors late President Harding

Rev J W Blair spoke at a Kiwanis memorial service Tuesday praising Harding as a kindly man with notable life achievements. The club discussed ditching playgrounds for drainage, underway under engineer Fachnle, and appointed a committee to draft a sympathy resolution for Mrs Hardine.

J. W. Blair Kiwanis Harding Blair Fachnle Hardine

Kings Daughters Picnic Postponed After Harding Funeral

Society officers announce the Kings Daughters picnic scheduled for Friday has been postponed one week due to President Harding's funeral. The change was made Thursday.

Harding Kings Daughters Society

Logan Camp Adopts Twenty Members in M W A Meeting

Twenty candidates were admitted by Logan Camp 10905 M W of America at the Moose hall on Tuesday evening. N R Roehr sen, special deputy, assisted in securing new members as Newark camp leaders conferred the work. The Newark drill team demonstrated publicly on the square, drawing a large crowd. The Newark team, among the eastern United States’ best, plans to compete in the 1925 national drill. Koehrson will stay in Logan to assist forming another class in two weeks.

Logan M. W. of America Moose Hall Koehrson

Harding's Prohibition Plan to be Enforced

President Coolidge plans a White House conference with governors to discuss prohibition enforcement. The meeting will proceed along lines laid out by the late President Harding and has received support from Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania and other administration dry leaders.

Washington Coolidge White House Hading Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Pinchot

Cabinet approves draft reparations memorandum to France

London reports the foreign office announced that the cabinet has approved the draft reparations memorandum to France. The wording suggests an opening for continuation of reparations talks and future arrangements.

London Foreign Office France

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ki. Richey Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ki Richey will be held Friday morning at 10 o clock at the First Mble church and interment will follow at West Union Street Cemetery.

Mary Ki. Richey Mble West Union Street

Trainmen Meet to Discuss Wage Revisions in Cleveland

Members of the Eastern Association of Conductors and Trainmen met behind closed doors in Cleveland to discuss matters of general interest including a possible revision of wage scales. The session began shortly before noon and will continue for several days.

Cleveland Eastern Association of Conductors & Trainmen Chicago Ohio River

Rain Shower Falls Briefly Near Grant Ham

A brief meteorological event was observed on March 21 near Grant ham with rain falling from a clear sky. The shower lasted about one minute and caused little disruption.

Grantham

Coolidge hosts first outside White House diplomatic reception

President Calvin Coolidge held a public reception for foreign diplomats in the Willard hotel's crystal ballroom, breaking precedent by receiving the diplomatic corps outside the White House. State officials noted it was the first such formal outdoor reception since 1890, prompted by Harding's death and the need to start official acts promptly.

Washington Calvin Coolidge Willard Hotel White House Coolidge State Department Harding

Krupps Directors Denied New Trial in Paris Cassation

The criminal division of the Cassation court today refused the Krupps directors a new trial and ordered them to serve prison terms set by the French court martial at Werden.

Paris Cassation Court Krupps Werden

Japanese Belief on Sleeping Position for Lone Living

The belief states a person living alone should sleep with the head pointing north. This custom reflects cultural notions about orientation and harmony in daily life.

Flags Out Friday for Haing Funeral Day

Hundreds of Athens homes will display the national flag Friday to honor the late President Haing. Flags will fly at half mast for those who have flags, while others will show the banner to best advantage to mark the funeral day.

Athens Haing

Funeral flowers for late President Harding arrive in Marion

Aug 9 in Marion reports funeral flowers from various cars arrive to honor the late President Harding as funeral services are planned for the afternoon. The scene reflects local grief and the nationwide tribute to the former leader.

Marion

Dr Thacher Liver and Blood Tonic Ad Urges Quick Health Restore

An ad promotes Dr Thacher liver and blood tonic as a remedy for hot weather fatigue poor digestion and constipations. It claims improved appetite better sleep and stronger nerves with a tablespoonful after meals. Availability listed in Athens McKee Co Gloucester Le Pharmacy Nelsonville The Gem Pharmacy.

H. & Thacher

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