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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1922

Page

5

Stalder Family Visiting in Athens and Cincinnati Guests

Mr and Mrs John Stalder of Norman Oklahoma spend six weeks with their daughter Mrs James F Smith at 246 East State Street Athens. They were born and married in Athens county and Mr Stalder is brother of the late Fred Stalder. Dr C L Strecker and Lawrence Stevens of Cincinnati, with Carl Beasley, motored through to visit at the F J Beasley home where Mrs Beasley and children are staying.

John Stalder Norman Okla James F. Smith Fast State Street Mrs. Stalder Athens County Mr. Stalder Fred Stalder C. L. Strecker Lawrence Stevens Cincinnnati Carl Beasley

Connett couple relocates to Salem for greenhouse business

Mr and Mrs William Connett depart by motor to Salem where he buys a greenhouse and will wholesale for winter months He retains interest in L W Connett and Sons Co Athens and will not move household goods yet until a suitable location is found Miss Elizabeth Horn hosts a weekend gathering at Sunny Side Drive entertaining Lenore Hubert Julia Murphy Luciet Boden and others including Dorothy Jones Betty Jones and Florence Hickman with a slumber party Friday night

William Connett Oday Salem Elizabeth Horn Sunnyside Drive Lenore Hubert Julia Murphy Middleport Luciet Boden Columbus Dorothy Jones Betty Jones Florence Hickman

Charles Barker Visits Athens During County Fair

Charles Barker of Columbus a former New Marsh field resident returns to Athens for the County Fair renewing old acquaintances.

Charles Barker Columbus New Marshfield Athens

Miss Hilah Vorhees Visited by Miss Otha Beasley

Miss Hilah Vorhees of Columbus is staying as a house guest of Miss Otha Beasley in Elmwood Place.

Hilah Vorhees Columbus Otha Beasley Elmwood Place

Clarence Rice Returns Home After Visit in Wellston

Mr. Clarence Rice has returned to his home in Wellston after a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Selem Stiles. The brief social call wrapped up with a calm departure and well wishes.

Clarence Rice Wellston Selem Stiles

Miss Maude Sanders Returns from Meigs County Visit

Miss Maude Sanders returns from a two week visit with relatives in Meigs county.

Chatleys Return From Vacation Transit Through Mid Atlantic

Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Chatley are en route home Tuesday after touring from Chautauqua New York to Pennsylvania. They stopped at Athens and visited in Delaware and Ashtabula before continuing their journey.

M. E. Chatley Pennsylvania Chautauqua N. Y Athens Delaware Ashtabula

Shannon and Walshes Begin Two Week East Tour

Mr and Mrs P L Shannon with Mr and Mrs Charles Walsh start a two week motor trip through the east visiting Washington DC Baltimore Atlantic City and New York this afternoon.

P. L. Shannon Charles Walsh East Washington D. C Baltimore, Md Atlantic City New York

Mr and Mrs Fletcher Metcalf Visit New London with Daughter

Mr and Mrs Fletcher Metcalf have left for a visit in New London with their daughter. The family arrangement suggests a short social trip to see relatives and enjoy local sights.

Mrs. Fletcher Metcalf New London

McLaughlin Family Headed to Medina for Two Weeks

Prof and Mrs George McLaughlin and daughter Helen traveled by automobile to Medina to spend two weeks with the professor's mother.

George McLaughlin Helen Medina

Columbus visitors call on Mrs Parker Carpenter

Mr and Mrs Fred Carpenter and Mrs Josephine Miller from Columbus visit Mrs Parker Carpenter in East State Street. Mr Carpenter and Mrs Carpenter plan to return Sunday while Mrs Miller, Parker Carpenter’s sister, will stay longer.

Fred Carpenter Josephine Miller Columbus Mr. Carpenter Parker Carpenter East State Street Mrs. Carpenter Miller

Family visit noted by travelers to Marion and Athens

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Niggemeyer and son Raymond and Mr. Ernest Howard of Guysville were in Athens en route to Marion to visit Mrs. Niggemeyer and Mr. Howard's sister Mrs. Clyde Jeffers. They plan to return to Columbus for the Ohio State Fair next week and spend time at the home of Mrs. J. W. Malone in the meantime.

Lawrence Niggemeyer Raymond Ernest Howard Guysville Athens Marion Niggemeyer Mr. Howard Clyde Jeffers Columbus Mr. Niggemeyer J. W. Malone

Navy Officer Visits New York Residents

Lieutenant J. J. Haas of the United States Navy is in New York as a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Putnam at 50 West Carpenter Street.

J. J. Haas United States Navy New York George {. Putnam West Carpenter Street

Outings, trips, and visits across Ohio and Wisconsin notes

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Boggs head to Buckeye lake for a week at Summerland Beach. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Peters travel to Cedar Point for two abstracts and title men conventions then tour Michigan. Ben Fauser of Columbus, ex Athens, attended the Athens County Fair. Howard Pendleberry of Niles visits I. W. Harris in Athens. Mrs. Charles Wood and two children plan a two week stay in Columbus and Zanesville. Dr. W. E. Alderman and Wilhelmine elzner Beloit Wis announce birth of son William Jr. Friday, August 25.

W. E. Peters Cedar Point W. E. Alderman Wilhelmine Elzner Beloit, Wis William Jr

Brownsville and Youngstown visitors end visit with Mrs Anna Cornell

Mrs R L Lockridge and her son Robert of Brownsville Pennsylvania and Mr Merrett Cornell of Youngstown Ohio have left for their homes ending a visit with their mother Mrs Anna Cornell at 205 East State Street.

R. L. Lockridge Robert Brownsville Merrett Cornell Youngstown Anna Cornell East State Street

Hoover Family Heads to Arnold Home in Youngstown

Prof. and Mrs. T. N. Hoover with children Thomas Jr and Virginia leave by motor at noon to visit Mrs. Hoover’s mother Mrs. Arnold in Youngstown for the rest of the college recess.

T. N. Hoover Thomas Jr Virginia Arnold Hoover Youngstown

Mrs Evans Visits Minameyers Then Returns Home

Mrs Isaac Evans of Vinton returned home Friday from visiting Mr and Mrs George Minameyer and Mrs Mary Richards. She was accompanied by Dorothy Minameyer.

Isaac Evans Vinton George Minameyer Mary Richards Dorothy Minameyer

Mrs D E Blackburn Visits Columbus for Weekend

Mrs D E Blackburn travels to Columbus to be with her husband Mr Blackburn in a hospital there after an eye injury from a wood splinter. He is reported to be recovering.

D. E. Blackburn Columbus Mr. Blackburn

Mary White Goes Outing With Friends at Buckeye Lake

Miss Mary White sails to Buckeye Lake for an outing with friends and plans to visit the northern part of the state.

Mary White Buckeye Lake

Mrs Reda Watkins Hosts Mrs Elmer Molongraph This Weekend

Miss Reda Watkins of West Washington street hosts Mrs Elmer Molongraph of Columbus as her guest. She will be joined by her husband this evening and they plan to return home Sunday evening.

Reda Watkins West Washington Street Elmer Molongraph Beatrice Pennell Columbus

Local Hosts Welcome Family Guests for Fat Event

Mr and Mrs W W Clendenin of 7 Walker street entertained Thursday and Friday with guests including Mrs Stanley Holter, Mr and Mrs Clendenin and son Orville, Mr Earl Holter from near Racine and Mr and Mrs Arthur Antler and son Carl from near Amenville.

W. W. Clendenin Walker Street Stanley Holter Clendenin Orville Earl Holter Racine Arthur Antler Carl Amenville

Mrs King and daughter to visit Akron and Barberton

Mrs Jack King and her daughter Katherine will leave Sunday morning for Akron and Barberton to visit her brothers Mr and Mrs Lewis Seipel and Mr and Mrs Harry Seipel. Mr King will accompany them as far as Columbus. Word has been received here announcing the birth of a son to Mr.

Jack King Katherine Akron Barberton Lewis Seipel Harry Seipel Mr. King Columbus

Local Family News Highlights Names and Visits

Mrs. Harry Seipel of Barberton and Jack Martin are noted in local social items. Elburn LaRaw has traveled to Danville Illinois for a two week parental visit.

Elburn LaRaw Danville Ill

Beckleys and Logans Begin Weeklong Road Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beckley and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Logan started Friday in their cars on a week’s trip. Enroute Cleveland and Buffalo, N. Y., are their objectives returning by the way of Washing Co. Becy.

Harry Beckley W. H. Logan Cleveland Buffalo N. Y Co. Becy

First Crabbe Act antecedent liquor cases in Mocking County

Records show early liquor law enforcement in Mocking County long before the Crabbe Act. In 1818 a grand jury was impaneled May 13, and Geo. Rodebaugh was indicted for selling a pint of whiskey for 12%4c without a license. The paving wing, later governor, was prosecuting attorney.

Mocking County Clerk ¢ Courts Geo. Rodebaugh S. Wing

Jury Deliberations Continue in Crane Murder Case

After fourteen hours the jury had not reached an agreement by seven on Saturday morning. They were taken to breakfast and returned to continue deliberations.

Daniel Crane

Ethical conduct in hotel use and property respect

The passage urges guests to treat hotel property with care, avoid wasting stationery, and refrain from taking towels or other items, insisting behavior should not rely on temptation or detection. It emphasizes considerate conduct toward hotel resources as part of staying responsibly.

Weekend Visits and Family Gatherings Mentioned

Friday visits include Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes traveling from Chauncey to Pomeroy to see relatives. Martha Sayres of Millfield visits Amanda Sayres and Ella Tedrick on Converse Street. Mrs Young of Charleston ventures to High Street to stay with Floyd Nye family. Gilbert Courtney and wife attend a surprise party Thursday night for Mrs Cartwright in Green Run.

Mr. Garfield Grimes Chauncey Pomeroy Martha Sayres Millfield Amanda Sayres Ella Tedrick Converse Street Mrs. Young Charleston, W. Va Mrs Floyd Nye High Street Mrs. Gilbert Courtney Mrs. Cartwright Green Run

Star Restaurant Sale Sealed for West Main Street

Negotiations complete transfer of the Star restaurant on West Main St to Everett Burchfield the former bowling alley operator. The deal began earlier this week per James Maat the present owner and the transfer will occur Monday. Mast will shift focus to the automobile business.

Star West Main St Everett Burchfield James Maat Mast

Haybrow Family Returns to Chauncey After Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs Howard Haybrow and their son Max have left Columbus after several weeks there and returned home to Chauncey.

Howard Haybrow Max Columbus Chauncey

Mrs Hines to visit Schultz in Columbus during state fair

Mrs W D Hines of Chauncey plans a Sunday trip to Columbus to see Mr and Mrs William Schultz and to attend the state fair.

W. D. Hines Chauncey Columbus William Schultz

Misses Munkel Leave for Van Wert After Week with Logan Friends

Misses Helena and Mildred Munkel traveled by auto to Van Wert after a week with Logan friends. They will visit Dr. and Mrs. Keyser in Van Wert, traveling with Mrs. Bar ney Solon and family en route to Fort Wayne Indiana for a family reunion Sunday.

van Wert Helena Mildred Monkel Logan Keyser Barney Solon Fort Wayne Ind

Opal M Syx and John G Ley Nuptials in Chauncey

The wedding took place Wednesday at St. Pauls Catholic church with Rev. Berry officiating. Attendants included Mrs Ginnan and Bernard Syx. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will live in Chauncey where the groom works as a telegraph operator and their new home is being prepared.

Opal M. Syx John G. Ley St. Paul's Catholic Church Berry Ginnan Bernard Syx Charles Syx Chauncey

Wharton Home Hosts Thursday Evening Dinner Party

Ruth Wharton entertained at her Main street home with guests including Dorothy Minister, Lucile Bradfield, Pearl Wharton, Ruth Wharton, and Messrs. Hiram Love, Paul Thelsen, Donald Henry, and Lloyd Wharton. The Whartons of this city joined Mr and Mrs FE Wharton and Mr and Mrs Hamerick of Parkersburg for a few days at Magnetic Springs.

Wiss Ruth Wharton Main Street Dorothy Minister Lucile Bradfield Pearl Wharton Ruth Wharton Messrs Hiram Love Paul Thelsen Donald Henry Lloyd Wharton FE. C. Wharton This City Mrs. Hamerick Parkersburg, W. Va Magnetic Springs

Mr and Mrs William Smith Attend Soldiers Reunion and State Fair

Mr and Mrs William Smith plan a Sunday trip to Columbus for a soldiers reunion and the state fair. The fragment mentions the Circus Maximus in old Rome and a Lemley family, including a daughter, with a dubious note about a capacity of 260 000.

William Smith Columbus Circus Maximus Old Rome

Tragedy Ties Actor Bergen to Film Producer Jealousy

John Bergen, a film actor, dies after a confrontation at the Cline cottage in Edgewater New Jersey. George Cline is jailed in Hackensack charged with murder claiming self defense after Bergen accused him of wrecking his home and revealing a prior incident at Saranac Lake New York.

New York John Bergen Bergen George Cline Cline Hackensack N. J Undercliff Avenue Edgewater Hudson River Grant Riverside Drive William Fox Company Fort Lee Saranac Lake N. Y Cine

Athens Co Fair Horse Show Ends Before Rain

Friday's horse show at Athens County Fair concluded before rain with cups awarded in six events. Joe B. Davis's Silver Plume won best five rated, Bussie Lassie best three rated, and Ellen Davis rode top entries. Davis plans further shows in Springfield, Louisville, New York, Chicago and more.

Mr. Gee Wheeling W. Va Joe B. Davis Nelsonville Davis Springfield Louisville New York City Chicago Ellen Davis Ross Long Firet Babe Alice Reasiey Betty Joe Barnecut Bennie Buck Florence Poston Derres Betty Marcia Scott Charis Derre Moore Bussie Lassie Elen Davis Marcie Scott Florence Peaton Silver Plume Joe J. Davis Fairy Acre Choice Gold F. I. Woodworth Miss Inez Joe Tt. Davis Lady Blue J. 8 Blue Bussie Tassie Liberty Dell Cliff Ball Pedro Ruth Todd C. W. Pavey Columbus Buckeye Todd A. O Rhoades Athens High Cliff Lewis Statinn Cadiz

Love trade cases ignite California court action

In Oakland on August 26, Mrs. Nellie Kendrick filed two suits against Mrs. Edith Wakefield. One seeks a divorce from artist Rodney Kendrick, the other seeks 30000 damages for alleged alienation of his affections. Dates July 4 and 15 are cited from a summer at Mrs. Wakefield’s Sausalito home.

Oakland Calif Nellie Kendrick Edith Huntington Spreckles Wakefield San Francisco Frank M. Carr Kendrick Rodney Kendrick Senator Carr Mrs. Wakefield Sausalito Wakefield Rodneys Kendrick, Sr Kenny

Paria Claims World’s Largest Animal Population

The town of Paria is described as having more animals than any other city globally, according to local reports. The claim highlights the village’s dense wildlife presence and attracts attention from residents and visitors alike.

Paria City

Newfoundland Area Compared To State Size

The article notes Newfoundland’s area is roughly equal to that of a U S state, indicating comparable geographic scale. It points to a general discussion of landmass size without detailing which state or exact figures.

Newfoundland Hig

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R. R. Johnson Margaret Stockport Muskingum River Bill STRAW DeMole The Athens Lumber Co Glouster Bardin A. H. Boggs Summerland Beach Ben Fauser Mr. Howard Pendleberry of Niles Mrs. I. W. Harris West State Street Charles Wood Lenna Lenore Charles Frederick Zanesville Yancer Irene Castle Ithaca Jack Martin Clinton Diamond Heard Pilla J. H. Grayson Mfc. Co Athens, Ohio Allant Milling Company Bany Ohio the Security Savings Bank SION Detroit Fordson Cottingham Albany
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