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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1923

Page

5

Evans McDaniel Marriage in Detroit Details

Nelle B. Evans married Wyatt D. McDaniel in Detroit on Wednesday November 28. The bride is a Shade, Ohio native and former Cleveland school teacher. the groom is Amesville native studying in Detroit at a Columbus hospital where she was treated after an accident. Also reported is the birth of Mary Virginia to Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bingman and a W C T U meeting change at 38 Franklin Avenue.

Nelle B. Evans Wyatt D. McDaniel Detroit Michigan W. A. Evans Shade Pleasant Valley High School Ohio University Cleveland Jacob McDaniel Amesville

Athens Bride Weds Bloomington Doctor in Ohio First Baptist

Miss Jessie Mills daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Mills of Athens Ohio married Dr Emmett H Marquardt of Bloomington Illinois Friday noon at First Baptist Church E Broad street Rev D F Rittenhouse presiding The bride a Ohio University graduate taught in Columbus public schools The groom a University of Chicago alum and Ohio State University 1923 graduate They will reside at 102 Gridley Bloomington after January 1 1924

Jessie Mills William <A. Mills Athens Emmett H. Marquardt Bloomington Ill First Baptist Church E. Broadstreet D. F. Rittenhouse Ohio University Columbus Marquardt University of Chicago Ohio State University Gridley Street Ohio State Journal

Jennings Family Weekend Trip to Columbus

Jr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Jennings drove to Columbus on Saturday and returned Sunday with the former's mother Mrs. C. F. E. M. Jennings who had visited there for five weeks.

Ralph P. Jennings Columbus C. FE. M. Jennings

Rutherford Guests Visit Hamiltons in Rutland

Mr and Mrs W H Rutherford of Rutland were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Hamilton on North Lancaster street.

W. H. Rutherford Rutland Frank Hamilton North Lancaster Street

Pi Beta Phi Alumni Club Meeting Hosts Named

The Pi Beta Phi alumni club meets tonight at 7 30 at Miss Constance Leete’s home with hostesses Miss T Leete Miss Helen Reynolds and Miss Ann Pickering listed.

Pi Beta Phi Constance Leete Miss Tleete Helen Reynolds Ann Pickering

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary Postpones After Christmas

There will be no meeting of the Phi Delta Theta auxiliary until after Christmas. The note indicates a holiday pause in activity for the organization.

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary

Mrs Francis and daughter visit Charleston amid family illness

Mrs G T Francis and her daughter Donna are in Charleston West Virginia visiting relatives due to the illness of Mrs Francis's father Mr PD H Parcell. They will also see Mrs Francis' son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul B Gresham during the stay.

G. T. Francis Donna Charleston W. Va PD. H. Parcell

Ward Family Returns After Visit to Columbus

Mr and Mrs J Chapman Ward and children J Chapman Jr and Helen Lloyd return home Sunday after visiting since Wednesday with Helen Lloyds parents Mr and Mrs A C Roach of 42 West Washington Street The Roaches and their daughter and family drove to Columbus Friday and stayed with Mr and Mrs E E Brown until Sunday

Wolfe Family Returns Home After Thanksgiving

Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Wolfe arrive back in Parkersburg West Virginia by car after visiting their nephew Paul Keever and wife at 1012 West State Street. They and Mr. and Mrs. Keever spent one day in Columbus during the visit.

R. Wolfe Parkers Rs. W. Va Paul Keever West State Street Mrs. Wolfe Keever Columbus

Huntington teachers travel during Thanksgiving recess

Mrs. Elizabeth Grover Beatty and Miss Marta Grover of Huntington West Virginia with Miss Lela Ewers spent the Thanksgiving recess with the Grover family at 240 East State Street. They left Sunday by rail for Rutland and then could not continue to Athens due to bad roads affecting their automobile.

Elizabeth Grover Beatty Marta Grover Huntington W. Va Lela Ewers H. W. Grover East State Street Rutland Athens

Mrs Mildred Sellars Weekend Guest of Akron Aunt

Mrs Mildred Sellars of Akron was the weekend guest of her aunt Mrs Eva Griffin at 74 University Terrace.

Mildred Sellars Akron Eva Griffin University Terrace

Columbus visitors include two couples at Riley home

Major and Mrs Rafael R Johnson and Mr and Mrs F E Selby visited Columbus Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Riley.

Major Rafael R. Johnson F. FE. Selby Columbus Harry Riley

Esther Church Class Meets at Miss Boelzner Home

The Esther class of the Christian church will gather this evening at seven o clock at 23 Sunnyside Drive the home of Miss Sophia Boelzner for a meeting.

Esther The Christian Church Sophia Boelzner Sunnyside Drive

Mills Family Returns From Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Mills and their son Edwin returned today after visiting the former's mother Mrs. Jennie Mills in Little Hocking over the weekend.

N. E. Mills Edwin Jennie Mills Little Hocking

Mrs Wolfe and son visit Detroit for Christmas break

Edith Carpenter wife of Byron Wolfe and their son William Byron Wolfe arrive in Detroit from Michigan to visit home folks for the holiday season and expect Mr Wolfe to join them for Christmas.

Columbus Family Returns From Weekend Visit

Mrs. A R Hogue and sons Bob and Don returned to Columbus Mississippi after visiting Anna Landis in Los Angeles California and the W E Landis family at 84 Secona street over the weekend.

A. R. Hogue Bob Don Columbus Anna Landis Los Angeles Cal Echer W E. Landis Secona Street

Porter family returns home after Thanksgiving visit

Dr and Mrs Herbert A Green and children Herbert Jr Martha and Mary Carolyn of Portsmouth with Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley Crooks of Columbus returned Sunday by motor after visiting over Thanksgiving with their parents Mr and Mrs O B Murphey 216 East State Street They hosted Thanksgiving at Hotel Berry with all their children except Richard Murphey who was in Akron Also present were Mr Clarence Murphey in Akron and Dr and Mrs Emmett Murphey and daughter Helen Corning and Mr and Mrs Frank R Murphey and son Franklin of Athens

Herbert A. Green Herbert Jr Martha Mary Carolyn Portsmouth Floyd Stanley Crooks Columbus O. B. Murphey East State Street Hotel Berry Richard Murphy Akron Clarence Murphy Emmett Murphey Helen, Corning Frank R. Murphey Franklin Athens Clarence Fultz Fred Nixon Amanda Foristone Bernice Russell C. Russell Emma Smith Irma Russell G. P. Russell Mary Vance Della Shaw Fredia Helena Gillilan Ohio University At Fred Gillilan Ed Daugherty Chauncey Ira Barrows

Bridge Party Report From Nelsonville Sees Injury Update

Mrs Frank X Rauch attended a Nelsonville bridge party hosted by Mrs Louis Eberle and reported that Mrs Robert Jackson, injured last Sunday when her car overturned en route to Columbus, is not making good recovery.

Frank X. Rauch Nelsonville Louis Eberle Robert Jackson Columbus

Fulton Family Returns From Thanksgiving Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fulton and their two children drove home Sunday from Coal Grove where they had stayed since Thanksgiving with Mrs. Fulton's parents, Dr. and Mrs. F. D. Campbell.

Oscar Fulton Coal Grove

Miss Helen Hull Week End Guest of Fisher Family

Miss Helen Hull was the week end guest of E. P. Haning and family at Fisher.

Helen Hull E. P. Haning and Fisher

Birthday Surprise For 63rd

Mr. M. N. Linscott of 404 Richland avenue returned from church to a birthday gathering with relatives and friends. A bountiful dinner followed and the host received numerous remembrances. Attending were Mrs. Linscott and daughter Fauna, Isaac Price and Canaonville, Hoyt Stephens and family, Pauline and Charles Hugh, Glouster, Isaac Miller, Dora Robinson and daughter Fern, and others.

M. N. Linscott Richland Avenue Linscott Fauna Isaac Price Canaonville Hoyt Stephenson Pauline Charles Hugh Glous

Webb couple honored with surprise shower

Mr and Mrs Raymond Webb were surprised Saturday evening as friends gathered to celebrate with a shower. Miss Nell Lawson provided music for the event, and guests enjoyed ice cream and cake at a late hour.

Raymond Webb Nell Lawson

Deportation Ordered For Two Athens Loafers

Mayor Gill ordered Glenn Williams and Fred Green to leave Athens by noon. Williams, fined $25 for stealing army overcoats, has not paid and faces jail after departure. Green, a vagrant with Mineral ties, must exit or be placed in the county jail until removal is completed.

Athens Gill Glenn Willams Williams Fred Green Mineral Gill Om Green

Workhouse Fear Looms Over Glor​ster Man

Elmer Johnson, a Black resident of Glouster, pleaded guilty in Magistrate Hedges court to non-support filed by A. C. Roach. He received a $50 fine and 90 days in the Dayton workhouse, suspended while he vows to support his wife and three children and pay costs. Chief Williams of Glouster brought him to Athens court.

Dayton Elmer Johnson Glouster Hedges A. C. Roach Johnson Athens Court Chief Williams

Black divorce suit alleges years of family homelessness

Mrs. Bessie Black charges in common pleas court that Eugene Black of Cincinnati and formerly of Van Wert failed to provide a real home for twenty years, forcing the family to live in an old shanty.

Lima Eugene Black Cincinnati van Wert Bessie Black Common Pleas Court

Athens man fined after drunkenness plea

Fred Baughman of Athens was arrested by Officer Maple Saturday on Court street. He appeared Sunday before Mayor Gill, pled guilty to drunkenness, and paid a $5 fine plus costs.

Fred Baughman Athens Maple Court Street Gill

Knights of Pythias to Erect Beatty Statue in Ohio

At the Ohio Grand Lodge meeting in Toledo a memorial commission was authorized to raise funds for a life sized bronze statue of William Beatty of Toledo. The statue, to be placed at the Pythian home in Springfield, is expected to cost 15 000 to 18 000 dollars. It will be funded by member subscriptions and unveiled at the next grand lodge.

Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Ohio Toledo Pythian Springfield William Beatty

Popular New Photo of Lady Ashburton in British Court Set

A portrait features Lady Ashburton, formerly Frances Donnelly of New York, wife of Lori Ashburton, described as one of the most popular young matrons in the British court set.

Lady Ashburton Frances Donnelly New York Lori = Ashburton

Woman sustains broken arm after fall at Ellis Avenue home

Mrs. Maria Hunter of Peach Ridge visiting relatives in the city slipped and fell in the yard on Saturday morning, breaking her left arm. Dr. W V Sprague treated the fracture and she returned home to Peach Ridge in good spirits.

Maria Hunter Peach Ridge Ezra Karns Ellis Avenue W. V. Sprague Hunter

Bingman Couple Welcome Daughter Mary Virginia

Mr and Mrs Leo Bingman of Athens announce the birth of a daughter named Mary Virginia in the early hours of Monday. Mrs Bingman formerly Miss Helen Hixson daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hixson of this city.

L. H. Bingman East State Street Mary Virginia Leo Bingman Athens Bingman Helen Hixson Robert Hixson

Bridgewater Family Guests Of Logan Residents

Mr and Mrs Erle Bridgewater and their two sons visited Logan on Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs George Leyshon enjoying a family outing in a local social visit.

Erle Bridgewater Logan George Leyshon

Torch On the Map As Village Plans Brick Road

Torch, a small village 12 miles west of Parkersburg and 25 miles east of Athens on the BB and O, prepares a brick road as residents boast a thriving community with two stores two churches and a two room school. Local figures like dairyman Gus Griffin and railroad agents figure in daily life as visitors and new marriages mark the slow turnover of town.

Torch Parkersburg Athens BB & O Gus Griffin Argie Whaley Jess Smith Brooks Russell Raymond Wilson Star Grocery Co Ethel Tanne

Johnson Family Visited Athens Relative

Mr and Mrs James Johnson and two sons of Athens were Sunday guests of Mrs Anna Noble and daughters in this city.

James Johnson Athens

Local families visit Peach Ridge residents and Athens guests

Mrs Pearl Miller and baby Garth of Peach Ridge and Mrs Harry Noble and son Billy of Athens were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne.

Pearl Miller Baby Garth Peach Ridge Harry Noble Billy Athens Henry Osborne

Miss Millie Osborne Visits Athena for Thanksgiving

Miss Millie Osborne stayed in Athena over Thanksgiving as a guest of her sister Mrs. Harry Noble and family.

Millie Osborne Athens Harry Noble

Mrs Bingman Returns Home After Visit with Osbornes

Mrs Everett Bingman and her two children Vivian and Bernard have returned to Near Coolville after visiting Mrs Bingman's parents Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne of this city.

Everett Bingman Vivian Bernard Coolville Henry Osborne

Mrs Riley Tedrick Returns From Jackson Visit

Mrs Riley Tedrick and grandchildren Orlantine and Don Pen cille visited in Jackson over Thanksgiving with Tedrick’s daughter Mrs Zua Morris.

Riley Tedrick Orlantine Don Pencille Jackson Zua Morris

Rev Harry Hillyer Preaches to Hamley Run Church Crowds

Rev Harry Hillyer filled his regular appointment at the Hamley Run Church Sunday morning and evening with good attendance and splendid interest.

Harry Hillyer Hamley Run

Athens woman guest of Chauncey and Athens family

Mrs. Charles Miller of Athens recently visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. N. France of Chauncey.

Charles Miller Athens Mrs D. N. France Chauncey

Revival pulpit filled by visiting pastor in Athens

Rev. G. B. Courtney of this city preached at the First Christian Church in Athens on Sunday in the absence of Rev. Chatley who conducted a revival service in Trimble.

G. B. Courtney Athens First Christian Church Chatley Trimble

Miss Elsie Worden to Undergo Operation at Grant Hospital

Miss Elsie Worden is in Colum bus at Grant hospital awaiting an operation scheduled for this week.

Elsie Worden Columbus Grant Hospital

Walter Sanders Visits Wolfe Pit Residents Saturday

Walter Sanders of Wolfe Pit Kentucky was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Grimes for a Saturday visit at their home.

Walter Sanders Wolfe Pit, Ky Garfield Grimes

Grimes Family Hosts Sunday Visit in Sharpsburg

Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes spent Sunday at Sharpsburg as guests of Mr and Mrs W A Grimes the latter’s parents. W A Grimes has been ill in recent days and was reported to be improving.

Garfield Grimes Sharpsburg W. A. Grimes

Solicitor Threatens to Quit Over Pay Gap

City solicitor Paul V. Waddell of Bellaire Ohio says he will resign after learning the city auditor’s salary rose to 1800 while his own remained 1000. The dispute centers on the pay disparity and council action or inaction.

Bellaire, O Paul V. Waddell

Treasury reports $26.7 million drop in public debt in November

The treasury department announced a reduction of 26 747 741 dollars in the country's public debt for November. The gross public debt on December 1 stood at 22 057 461 230 dollars.

Washington Treasury Department

James Ross Buried After Private Funeral Services

Following private funeral services in Columbus, the body of James Ross, a prominent Democratic politician, was moved to Fredericktown in Knox County for burial.

Columbus James Ross Fredericktown Knox County

Ford Confers With President On Muscle Shoals Project

President Coolidge and Henry Ford met at the White House to discuss the government nitrate and power project at Muscle Shoals Alabama. Ford’s Washington visit centered on railroad consolidation hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Washington Muscle Shoals Ala White House Coolidge Henry Ford Ford Interstate Commerce Commission

Correction on Red Star bus accident occupants

In The Messenger a report misidentified the occupants of a Red Star bus involved in an accident near Glouster. The driver was Walter Boling of Chauncey and his wife was the other occupant, Mrs. Boling. Mrs. Stanley W. Boro. Springfield, Ohio. December 1, 1923.

the Messenger Red Star Glouster Stanley Bobo Walter Boling Chauncey Boling Stanley W. Boro Springfield, O

Postmaster Allows Exchange of War Savings Stamps

Postmaster Harry W. McKinstry announces that the 1919 War Savings Stamps maturing January 1, 1924 may be exchanged at face value of 5.00 or for new 4 percent Treasury Savings Certificates that mature five years from January 1, 1924.

Harry W. McKinstry Treasury Savings

Bank Robbery Stuns Branch in Detroit Heist

Five bandits today's bank robbery at a Detroit First State Bank branch held up employees and customers and fled with about $12,000 in cash.

Detroit Mich First State Bank

Marmola Method Promoted For Safe Weight Loss

A vintage health advert touts the Marmola Method as a simple, steady way to reduce excess fat. Marmola Prescription Tablets, containing the Marmola Eyoscription dose, are sold by druggists worldwide for one dollar per box. The ad claims no wrinkles or flabbiness and invites readers to contact Marmola Co. in Detroit for purchase.

Marmola Co Woodwe Ave Detroit Mich

FTC Opens Inquiry Into Anthracite Coal Practices

Acting on President Coolidge's orders the federal trade commission began an investigation to determine if unfair practices have prevailed in the anthracite coal industry. The move aims to uncover potential antitrust or price manipulation issues affecting miners, buyers, and markets nationwide.

Washington Coolidge Federal Trade Commission Today

Dollings Outfit Head on Trial for Exaggeration Claim

Dwight Harrison former general manager of the defunct R L Dollings Co of Ohio faces trial in Columbus before Common Pleas Judge Duncan on charges of wilfully exaggerating the holdings of a subsidiary concern of the company.

Columbus, O R. L. Dollings Co Ohio Dwight Harrison Common Pleas Duncan

Hall Sues Red Star Bus Line for 25000 in Nose Fracture Case

George W. Hall files a $25,000 lawsuit against Red Star bus line alleging a fractured nose in a confrontation with a company agent. The incident involved competition between Cleveland Syria rivals over three passengers.

Elyria, O George W. Hall Red Star Bus Line Cleveland-Syria

Ohio children to donate for Schoenbrunn replica school

School children in Ohio will likely be able to contribute coins in February to a fund for preserving Schoenbrunn in Tuscarawas county and for erecting a replica of the earliest state school building.

Columbus Ohio Schoenbrunn Tuscarawas County Northwest Territory

Lorain operators charged in illicit liquor case raid

Steve Kudrin and Anton Cook of Lorain were arrested in Elyria on liquor law violations. State prohibition agents allege 16 gallons of illicit liquor were found at their soft drink parlor.

Elyria Steve Kudrin Anton Cook Lorain Solft Drink Parior Java

Danish Queen and Heir Escaped Car Crash

In Copenhagen on December 3 Queen Alexandrine and her son Prince Knud escaped injury when their car slid through safety gates at a rail crossing and was struck by a train, narrowly missing disaster.

Copenhagen Alexandrine Denmark Prince Knud

Demand Increase in Wheat Tariff Sought by Ladd and Young

Washington December 3. Senator Ladd and Representative Young of North Dakota called for higher tariff duties on wheat and wheat products and on flaxseed. They argued new protections were needed to aid farmers and grain markets.

Washington Ladd Young North Dakota

Fugitives Apprehended in November by State Identification Bureau

Columbus Ohio December reports that during November 17 fugitives from justice were captured through identifications made by the state bureau of criminal identification.

Columbus Justice State Bureau of Criminal Identification

Marriage probe into 16 year old Tucker and New York widow

Investigation began in Jersey City into the marriage of Burton S. Tucker a Salem Mass youth 16 to Susan O Simpson a wealthy New York widow nearly 50. Assistant prosecutor Aloysius Mc Mahon summoned all parties Oct 2 to probe possible conspiracy to violate New Jersey marriage laws. Tucker said he proposed the match and gained control of a jailward estate valuation over a million dollars.

Jersey City Burton S. Tucker Salem Mass Susan O. Simpson New York Aloysius McMahon New Jersey Tucker

Death of Mrs Karl Brown in Cincinnati Funeral Wednesday

Mrs Emma Graham Brown died at her home 1530 Chase Avenue Cincinnati. She was daughter of the late Fills Graham formerly of Athens and niece of Lewis and A F E Graham of this city. Funeral services set for Wednesday in Cincinnati.

L. Graham Karl Brown Emma Graham Chase Avenue Cincinnati

Death of Mrs. Ann E. King of Athens at 86

Mrs. Ann E. King of Athens died Sunday at age 86 due to infirmities of old age. Born in 1837 in Morgan County, she later lived in Athens County and married William King who died near the Civil War’s end. Survived by son Gewisa King of Minot North Dakota, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Richard Bobo. Funeral at Walburns Tuesday 10 AM. interment West Union Cemetery.

Ann E. King Athens Isaac and Nancy Williams Morgan County Athens County William King Co. K. 73Rd Co Gewisa King Minot N. D Richard Bobo Walburn Undertaking Establishment West Union Street

Mrs. Cone Dies After Illness Diphtheria Scarlet Fever

Mrs. Henry Cone, 26, died Sunday night at 9 at her home 177 North Lancaster Avenue after succumbing to diphtheria and scarlet fever. Her 10 year old daughter is recovering from scarlet fever. Survived by husband and three children Thelma Paul and Carroll Edwin. Grandmother Mrs W L Savage of Sugar Creek aids with funeral plans, burial at Augustine cemetery Tuesday at 10 AM.

Henry Cone North Lancaster Thelma Paul Carrol Edwin Cone W. L. Savage Sugar Creek Athena Augustine Cemetery

Black Velvet Bands and Wool Designs On White Crepe Frocks

Fashion notes describe heavy use of black velvet bands on white crepe frocks and black wool designs favored on white crepe fabrics this season.

Creomulsion Claim Stands Against Chronic Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a new medical discovery for chronic coughs and colds. It features creosote with other healing elements, claiming to soothe inflamed membranes, destroy germs, and aid recovery. money back if not relieved after following directions. The ad is credited to Creomulsion Co. Atlanta, Ga.

Cree Mussion Co Atlanta Ady

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