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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1923
Page
5
Society notes report the Order of Eastern Star will convene at 7 26 PM with initiation planned. A motor trip East returns include Ruth Miller Janice Battin and Frank D McGurk visiting kin in Butler and Cincinnati.
Mrs Earl T Dailey and daughter Dorothy depart at noon for Columbus to join Mrs J S Biddle and her sisters Ernestine and Marjorie Biddle of Gallipolis and Christine Dailey. They will visit Worthington for a week with Mr and Mrs J E Williams, sister of Mrs Dailey and Mrs Biddle.
Mrs Sanford Howell arrived home Sunday after a ten day automobile trip through eastern Ohio. She traveled via Buckeye Lake and Columbus to visit her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Howell.
Mr and Mrs W D Tucker and son Darrel join Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis and children Altice and Carrel for a Sunday trip to Chillicothe to attend the Bethel reunion.
Mr. Russell Goldsberry of Cambridge Massachusetts arrived Sunday noon at his brother Dr Blains R Goldsberry's home and went on to Albany the same evening to visit his parents Mr and Mrs F E Goldsberry. Mrs Goldsberry and daughter Mary Frances will accompany him back to Cambridge for a visit.
Miss Lora Briggs and Mr. Albert Briggs left Saturday for Sandusky to visit their brother Dallas Briggs and family. They plan a vacation trip to Niagara Falls and Cleveland with the Briggs family.
The Dr and Mrs Daniel McGurk departed for a Lancaster camp grounds retreat for a week. Dr McGurk will address the devotional period each morning at 8 39 o clock.
An advertisement touts Zemo antiseptic liquid as a cure for eczema and itching. It claims effectiveness for sores burns wounds and chafing and emphasizes deep cleansing soothing action at a low price.
Telegram reports Prof C N Mackinnon was summoned to Sleepy Eye Minnesota Sunday evening following an automobile accident in which Mrs Mackinnon’s father Mr Smith was killed. Mrs Mackinnon and their child were slightly injured. The family had been visiting Mrs Mackinnon’s parents for the summer.
Mrs. Sadie Salters and her daughter Miss Helen Salters along with Anne Scott of Mingo Junction, Virgil Fondren of Leesburg, and Frank Teague of Lady Lake traveled from their homes to Columbus and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Beverage at 35 East Carpenter Street until this morning.
On account of the illness of Mrs. D C Snow, the Tuesday needle club meeting has been postponed to a later date.
Mr and Mrs S Carpenter spent Sunday in Nelsonville as guests of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Fred Carpenter.
Rev and Mrs R A Powell with daughter Loma and son Roy visit at the home of Mrs Powell's brother Sheriff Pr H McKinley in Bowling Green.
Mr. Oliver C. Haney of Los Angeles will arrive this evening to join Mrs. Haney Addie Bardin and children who have been visiting home folks in Athens. They will leave for their home Thursday.
Mr. H. F. Link comes back after a week in Chicago with his brother Mr. E. J. Link, noting the trip's end.
Miss Mabel Coe and Miss Alta Coe of Albany were in Athens Saturday while returning from Tucclid Beach Cleveland and a trip to Niagara Falls and Canada.
Mr and Mrs Herbert W Brooks and son Dick return from a ten days motor trip to Dayton and Richmond Indiana Miss Esther Miller guest of the Brooks accompanies the party to Athens for a brief visit
Mrs. George F. Howard known as Marie Rickey of Los Angeles California arrives in Athens for a week long stay on University Terrace visiting Emma C McVay and other relatives after trips to Washington and Waynesboro Pa.
The United States urged Cuba to postpone action on a proposed railroad consolidation until the entire issue is submitted for further consideration, an official State Department notice said on August 18.
A severe electrical storm Sunday afternoon lashed Chauncey with strong winds and heavy rain causing widespread damage. Trees were broken and uprooted and gardens, corn fields, and property in Piazna suffered extensive impacts.
A local group including Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Scnoonover Mr. and Mrs. Webb Cunningham Miss Verna Martin Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Jackson Iren and Lucille Daughters Lucille and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson and baby Mrs O S Jackson and son Albert Mr and Mrs Ben Smith motored to Rock House near Logan Sunday for a picnic and day in the country.
Mrs Elmer Nidas and Miss Gladys Bradfields classes of the Church of Christ enjoyed a Sunday picnic. Ralph Nida transported the twenty five attendees and four visitors in his truck to a grove north of Millfield. They returned before the approaching storm after sharing a meal.
Mr. E. C. Wharton disposed of his grocery and dry goods store in Chauncey to Mr. Schecter of The Plains. He had run an up to date Birge block store and plans to leave Chauncey soon, disappointing many friends and acquaintances in Chauncey and vicinity.
Henry Shields was arrested Saturday by Chauncey Marshal White for trespassing. He appeared before Justice M. B. Tucker, pled guilty, and paid a total fine and costs of $20.
Constable H. A. Leiber arrested Toivo Sinervo Saturday on two charges intoxication and operating an auto under another person's license number. Sinervo had purchased the machine from Herman Matson and used Matson's license. He pled guilty before Justice Tucker and was fined with costs totaling 50 dollars.
Saturday evening Constable IT Leiber went to Nelsonville and found several liquor bottles in Sile Davis's home. Davis was brought to this city, arraigned in Justice Tucker's court, and pleaded not guilty. He posted bonds totaling 500 dollars for trial on August 27.
Frank Birtcher was arrested by Constable Leiber on a charge of selling intoxicants. He pleaded not guilty before Justice Tucker and posted bond of $600 for trial on August 27.
Pearl Willison and Ivan Wolf of Hamley Run were arrested Saturday evening by Officer Nasu for intoxication. They pleaded guilty in Justice Tucker's Chauncey court and were fined plus costs totaling 25.85 dollars, with arrangements to pay.
Harold Harter employed in Newark spent the weekend with his parents Rev and Mrs W V Harter and family of Chauncey.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Verico and two children spent a week visiting relatives in Chauncey with Mrs. C. M. Byers and family. They traveled to Crooksville for a short visit before returning to Dayton.
Thor Olson athletic trainer and physical instructor at Ohio University returned to Athens from New York City where he had been attending Columbia University for six weeks. He taught wrestling to physical education students and worked toward completing his degree in this field.
Slogan from Gibson's Pharmacy advertises Lavoptik eye wash with camphor and witch hazel. A small bottle supposedly helps sore weak or strained eyes and includes a free aluminum eye cup.
Chinese soldiers near Foo Chow fired on the American steamship Alice Dol lar wounding one person according to a Shanghai despatch. The guards returned the fire as reports describe a tense incident with casualties and no further details.
Logan voters go to the polls to nominate candidates for city offices across five tickets. The mayoral race is the only contest with four candidates John W Wolfe Chase Wonn A M Brown and Luther Kimberlake. Eight council seats eight candidates plus the council president and three school board nominees Frank Witherspoon W S Yaw Harry Wright and J A Keller seek renomination. Mrs Della Bishop seeks the city auditor post the sole woman candidate. A strong primary vote is expected in the four corner mayoral race.
A Friday newspaper column wrongly stated that Rev Blair defended a bootlegger. The writer admits the error and notes Blair does not defend criminals but upholds law enforcement at all times. The correction expresses willingness to prevent similar mistakes in the future.
A severe Sunday wind storm struck Camp grounds near Lancaster causing major damage to cottages and trees. A large hickory toppled onto Fred Schlagetter’s cottage and S S E Meuk’s home, while a white oak crushed J L Hammon’s Price machine. Claude Hammon narrowly escaped as the oak split. Electric lines and telephone damage were reported.
Friends in Toran report the engagement of Lise Tuncille Keenan daughter of Rev and Mrs J Talbert Keen of Wheeling West Virginia to Mr Iman McCelor Armstrong of Pitehure. The wedding is set for August 25. Keenan is known in this city where she lived with her parents when her father served as pastor of the First Methodist church. Mrs Claude Hammon has received an invitation to attend.
Trev J W Blair of Logan spoke to about three thousand at the Lancaster Campground on Sunday afternoon. He called the church of the living God an institution of the people and condemned church loss. Twenty members of the Logan Methodist choir attended and performed several pieces before the sermon as many Young people filled the crowd.
Glouster The Wiener Stores Co. opens a new shop on High Street in the former McCullough's home restaurant location. John Wiener, an experienced store man, will run the business selling shoes ladies and children's furnishings and ladies and rents ready-to-wear. Mike Kopsenki suffers a compound fracture of the right leg after getting caught in a coal mine machine at mine 281. doctors C von Scheele of Jacksonville and Crawford treat the injury.
Dr V G Danford, now in this city for two years, will relocate to Athens early next month to continue his medical practice. He has built a fine local practice and will be missed in the valley. Mr and Mrs Alex Weinberg host Mrs Adolph Weinberg and children Master Herbert and Miss Helen Weinberg of Cleveland as guests.
Mr and Mrs F L Souders and daughter Miss Helen departed from an unspecified location accompanied by unclear plans, with no further details available on their destination or purpose.
Morning for Carey finds relatives hosting an extended stay as plans remain through Friday.
Mr and Mrs Frank Handley and their young son from Portsmouth spent Saturday to Monday with Mr and Mrs C E Handley in this city seeking a brief family visit and hospitality.
G A Gardner 73 was found dead on his farm near Amesville Saturday evening. He was brother to the late N S Gardner of this city. Undertaker Andrews will handle the funeral set for Tuesday with burial near Amesville.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Wagner returned Saturday from Alliance where they spent six weeks with Mrs. Wagner's parents Mr. and Mrs W E Williams.
Mrs Mary Hamilton returned from Athens where she was the guest of Mr and Mrs Evan Hamilton. The visit highlighted family hospitality and social ties in the community.
Miss Mina Sivill and her father William Sivill completed a weeklong stay in the city and returned to Columbus on Saturday.
Mrs Jennie Bean and Mrs Gertrude Reynolds from Columbus join Mrs Marion Springer and Mrs Ida South of Jacksonville visiting relatives in Jacksonville. Mrs South returns to Columbus with her sister and niece after a brief stay. Mr Carl South of Jacksonville accompanies them home for a short visit.
Word reaches Trimble of the serious illness of Mrs. Hianson of Trayer Iowa. She is the eldest daughter of the late G. K. Harris of Union and has many relatives in Athens County who mourn the lack of hope for recovery. Her sister from Marion is at her bedside.
Safety Director Johnson bans parking on both sides of Franklin Avenue. After August 15 only east side parking allowed. Narrow street blocks two way traffic and hinders passage for emergency vehicles.
Mrs. Tfnugh Burnside, 35, of York, West Virginia, and Miss Pret Cleeke, 19, of Pittsburgh, drowned while bathing in the Ohio River near Gallipolis at Mile Island yesterday.
Misa Irene McNamee of Jewett has assumed duties as clerk of the Harrison county courts. She is the first woman to hold county office in the county and the first woman clerk of courts in Eastern Ohio. She was elected on the Republican ticket last fall.
D. H. Nath explains why he and Raynham did not present cases to Nelsonville officials for warrants. He cites Miller law and quotes exact fines from 1922 1923 showing totals from Athens Trimble and Nelsonville cases. Nath asserts procedural limits and records of 255 020 dollars in fines.
Police identify a likely thief who looted safes in two churches and attempted a third in Elyria Ohio. The suspect is linked to stealing $7 from the birthday tax office of the United Presbyterian church.
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