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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1923

Page

2

Funeral of Mrs Smith at The Plains Church

The funeral for the late Mrs Smith of The Plains, who died in a Chillicothe sanitarium, was held Sunday at The Plains Church conducted by Rev Harter. Large attendance and many floral offerings marked the service. Burial followed in The Plain cemetery. she is survived by a husband, several children and grandchildren and her aged parents in Tennessee.

Smith Sith Plains Chillicothe Harter Ténnesace

Women’s Church Class Meets at Mrs. Nida’s Home

The Women’s Class of the Church of Christ will hold its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Elmer Nida’s High Street home. Mrs. Arthur rt, the class president, will lead with Mrs. Harvey Nye serving as helper. A good attendance is desired.

Church of Christ Elmer Nida High Street Arthur Rt Harvey Nye

Ladies Aid meeting of M E church groups

The Ladies Aid and Foreign societies of the M E church met Friday evening at Mrs C P Sweeney’s home. Mrs Kering of Athens spoke and Mr Shafer led the meeting. Present were Mrs George Fer, Mrs Mabel Johnson, Mrs Mam Cochran, Mrs George Lett, Mrs James Thompson, Mrs Sweeney and Rev and Mrs Harter.

Aid M. Erch C. P. Sweeney Kering Athens Shafer George Fer Mabel Johnson Mam Cochran George L@tt James Thompson Sweeney Harter

Chauncey W C T U Meeting Planned for Tuesday Evening

The Chauncey W C T U announces its monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 00 PM at the home of Mrs Guy Brookins All members are urged to attend.

The Chauncey W. C. T. U., Society Guy Brookins

Sharp and Smith Families Visit After Death of J W Smith

Edward Ralph and Everett Sharp of Jacksburg Tennessee and Mr and Mrs Fred Smith of Knoxville Tennessee visit Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeney in this city following the death of their sister Mrs J W Smith. Mrs Fred Smith is sister to Mr Charles Sweeney.

Edward, Ralph and Everett Sharp Jacksburg Tenn Fred Smith Knoxville J. W. Smith Charles Sweeney Charlies Sweeney

Mrs Thorpe and Steed Visit Relatives Near Glouster

Mrs Thorpe and George Steed of near Glouster spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs Allen and granddaughter Mrs Howard Hillyer.

Thorpe George Steed Near Glouster Allen Howard Hillyer

Eimer Nida Family Visit to Columbus Guests of Relatives

Mr and Mrs Eimer Nida and a family of this city motored to Columbus where they spent Sunday as guests of relatives.

Miss Christine Courtney Visits Beaumont Over Weekend

Miss Christine Courtney of Johio University spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Courtney in Beaumont. Miss Roselyn Siwalk of Columbus visited Chauncey with Mrs Isaac Wilson and family over the weekend.

Christine Courtney Johio University Mrs Harvey Courtney Beaumont Roselyn Siwalk Columbus Chauncey Isaac Wilson

Brookins family guests in Millfield Sunday

Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins visited Millfield on Sunday as guests of Milton Brookins and his daughter Olive.

Guy Brookins Millfield Milton Brookins Olive

Family trio to Bozeman Montana after visit

Mr Jack Brookins will return home to Bozeman Montana this week after several weeks in town with his brother Milton Brookins of Millfield and sister Mrs Witham near the city.

Jack Brookins Milton Brookins Millfield Mrs. Witham Bozman Montana

Reverend Courtney Preaches With Church of Christ Visit

Rev. G. B. Courtney traveled west to Greens Run to fill his regular appointment at the Church of Christ with services in the morning and evening.

G. B. Courtney Greens Run Church of Christ

Gilbert Kams Stricken With Double Pneumonia at Home

Gilbert Kams is seriously ill at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Alva Kats in Mill Street with double pneumonia.

Gilbert Kams Mrs Alva Kats Mill Street

Clifford Shafer ill with chickenpox at parental home

Clifford Shafer is ill with chickenpox at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer near Chauncey.

Clifford Shafer Igill Mrs Carl Shafer Chauncey

Edward Minister Jr. Visits Chauncey With Family

Edward Minister Jr of New Straitaville spent the weekend in Chauncey with his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Minister and their family.

Edward Minister Jr New Straitaville Chauncey Mrs Edward Minister

Miss Dorothy Minister Visits Home From Ohio University

Miss Dorothy Minister of Ohio University spent the weekend at her home in the city, returning after the term.

Dorothy Minister The Ohio University

Strausbaughs Visit Millfield Guests of Ruth James

Mr and Mrs George Strausbaugh spent Sunday in Millfield as guests of Ruth James and Hagel Lahugh, grandmother and sister of Mrs Strausbaugh.

George Strausbaugh Millfield Ruth James Hagel Lahugh

Miss Neva Ferrel Visits Friends in Nelsonville

Neva Ferrel visited friends in Nelsonville on Saturday, enjoying a brief social stop and catching up with local acquaintances during the weekend.

Neva Ferrel Nelsonville

Glouster Pickering and Miss Cobb Wed in Parkersburg

Glouster O. C. Pickering and Miss Freda Cobb, well known locals, were married in Parkersburg last Wednesday. The couple now resides at Urbancrest where Mr. Pickering owns a home.

O. C. Pickering Freda Cobb Parkersburg Urbancrest Mr. Pickering

Wedding Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Ben Searls

Forty guests gathered at Mrs Elizabeth Johnsons home for a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mr and Mrs Ben Searls who were married on Thanksgiving Day. Music and lively conversation filled the evening and dainty refreshments were served. The newlyweds received many nice presents.

Elizabeth Johnson Ben Searls

1919 Saving Stamps Exchange Urged Before Christmas Rush

Local post office records a heavy Christmas business and urges people holding 1919 Saving Stamps to exchange them now to avoid delays once the holiday rush begins. Delays are expected if exchanges are left until just before Christmas.

Miss Catherine Stoecklein Returns Home From Visit

Miss Catherine Stoecklein returned to her home at Steubenville after visiting relatives in this city for several days. Her father Gus Stoecklein, who was summoned by the illness of his sister Miss Mary, will stay awhile longer.

Catherine Stoecklein Steubensville Gus Stoecklein Mary

Corning Hosts Mr. and Mrs. McDonald Over Sunday

Mr and Mrs Glenn McDonald visited Corning and stayed with Mr and Mrs T G McDonald over Sunday. Miss Honor Palmer and her sister joined the guests.

Glenn McDonald Corning T. G. McDonald

Glenna in Athens Weekend with Mr and Mrs Al Antle

Glenna visited Athens on Saturday and Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Al Antle, enjoying a weekend stay with the couple.

Glenna Athens al Antle

Windmills of Holland advance tickets shown strong

Advance sales for the Windmills of Holland a Glouster High School operetta to be presented Friday night indicate the opera house will be crowded.

Windmills of Holland Glouster High School Opera

Palmer Lester Visits Oreton News Couple for Short Stay

Palmer Lester from Oreton arrived late last week as a guest for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Angie.

Palmer Lester Oreton H. C. Angie

Funeral for William A. Hawk in Athens and Nelsonville

The funeral for William A. Hawk of Jacksonville will take place at 1 P M Tuesday December 11 at the residence of George M. Hawk 37 Brown Avenue Athens. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

William A. Hawk Jacksonville George M. Hawk Brown Avenue Athens Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville

Hocking County Scenery Called Worth Park Preserve

Rev. Pascal Bright urged the Kiwanis to consider creating a park and game preserve in western Hocking County between Sugar Grove and the Vinton line. He highlighted Big Pine Valley Conkies Hollow Cedar Falls Old Man’s Cave Ash Cave and other scenic spots. Federal and state officials have surveyed the area and locals expect a future park and game preserve.

Ohio Hocking County Hocking Pascal Bright Kiwanis Club Rev Bright Sugar Grove Vinton County Big Pine Valley Conkies Hollow Cedar Falls Old Mans Cave Ash Cave

Shrine members attend Columbus fall ceremonial

C. H. Keynes and A. J. Ulrich of Aladdin Shrine traveled to Columbus for the fall ceremonial. The class included 164 candidates and Logan had no candidate in this year's class. The ceremonial was largely attended.

C. H. Keynes A. J. Ulrich Aladdin Shrine Columbus Logan

Motion to Return Illicit Beverages Sustained in Green Township

Attorney Eu gene Wright secured a ruling by Judge Pettit sustaining the motion to return cider vinegar and fruit juices seized in a raid on John Mohier's Green township home. Officers Nash and Sines conducted the raid. An analysis at Columbus found alcohol but no sugar or yeast. no alcohol content evidence. This marks the first case of its kind in the county.

Eugene Wright John Mohier Green Township Pettit Nash and Sines Columbus Land Altho

Three Days Cough Signal Warns of Serious Trouble

A vintage advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a medical discovery to stop chronic coughs and colds. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes, kills germs, and heals throat and lung troubles with guaranteed relief or money back.

Creomuision Co Atlanta

Mrs Howdyshell Dies at Webb Summit

Sarah EF J Howdyshell widow of Samuel Howdyshell died at her home Sunday morning at five o clock after months of illness. In her 79th year she leaves six sons William Lewis Carl Michael W Henry Minard and Eben Funeral services likely Tuesday afternoon at Ebenezer Baptist church with burial at the nearby cemetery by Harden Undertaking company.

Officials Attend Columbus Enforcement Conference

Sheriff Shaw Prosecutor Henderson and Mayor Elect Wolfe visited Columbus late last week for Governor Donahey's enforcement conference. They were impressed by the speeches and gathered many points to help address local enforcement problems.

Sheriff Shaw Henderson Wolfe Columbus Donahey

Dangerous hill near Enterprise sparks multiple skids

A dangerous stretch on the les Hilk near Enterprise caused numerous skids on Sunday with more than twenty cars sliding. One vehicle driven by J. K. Hansen went into the ditch but no injuries were reported though the machine sustained heavy damage.

Les Hilk Enterprise J. K. Hansen

Deadlock Blocks Cummins Senate Chair Vote

Washington December 10 a Senate vote to confirm Senator Albert B Cummins of Iowa as chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee reached a deadlock. The organization of the upper chamber was halted as members failed to break the impasse.

Washington United States Senate Albert B. Cummins Towa Senate Interstate Commerce Committee

Bloodhounds Help Track Stolen Furs in Jerseyville Case

C. C. Glidden reported $100 worth of furs stolen Saturday night. Sunday sheriff used Bloodhound "Bullet" Guthrie to follow clues. By Sunday evening Glidden appeared at the county jail in a drunken state and was fined five dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication.

C. C. Glidden Jerseyville Glidden Guthrie McKinley Hastile Tucker Hedges

Akron Judge Orders Action on Girls Shoplifting Ring

Judge Spicer in juvenile court urges action after two Kenmore girls confess to a systematic theft ring, stealing articles from dry goods stores.

Akron

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promoted for Fat Reduction

An article praising Marmola Prescription and its tablets claims the remedy aids fat loss without dieting or vigorous exercise. It notes availability at drug stores worldwide and direct orders from Marmola Co in Detroit at one dollar per box.

Marmola Co Woodard Aoxe Detroit Mich

Arrests Made Friday In Trimble Area

Officers Nash and Sines reported two arrests Friday. Ike Valkenburg of Nelsonville was charged with intoxication and fined 10 dollars plus costs by Mayor Johnson at Trimble. Unable to pay, Valkenburg was jailed in Athens county. Frank Riley was arrested en route to Trimble for hunting without a license and fined 25 dollars plus costs by Mayor Johnson.

Nash and Sines Ike Valkenburg Nelsonville Johnson Trimbie Valkenberg Athens County Trimble Frank Riley

Supreme Court fixes date for Edward Long electrocution

The Ohio Supreme Court set Friday January 4 as the date for the execution of Edward Long, convicted of murdering Charles Conrad, a Barnesville taxi driver, in September 1922.

Columbus State Supreme Court Edward Long Charles Conard Barnesville

Eyes Treat Eye Trouble With Camphor Wash

Advertisement notes Lavoptik eye wash containing camphor hy drastis and witch hazel as best remedy for sore weak or strained eyes. A small bottle is suggested along with an aluminum eye cup free from Gibson's Pharmacy.

Gibson's Pharmacy

John Barnes 74 Died After Yearlong Illness

John Barnes a 74 year old retired brick mason died here at 6 p m Saturday after a year long illness from complications He is survived by two sisters Mrs C Hudson and Mrs B I Sweazy Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a m at the Harden Undertaking Company Chapel with interment in the local cemetery

John Barnes C. Hudson B. I. Sweazy Harden Undertaking Company

Recount Sought in Buckeye County Education Board Race

Milo FE Lust and Otto F. Mollenkopf filed a petition for a writ of mandamus seeking a recount of ballots from the November election for members of the county board of education in Bucyrus.

Bucyrus Milo FE. Lust Otto F. Mollenkopf County Board of Education

Freeman seeks damages from Red Stair Bus over Wellington crash

Frank Freeman seeks 10000 dollars Myrtle Freeman 5000 and Ralph Freeman 20 damages from the Red Stair Bus company after a collision of automobiles near Wellington.

Elyria Frank Freeman Ralph Freeman Red Stair Bus Company Wellington

Senator Astfrist Proposes Nationwide Constitutional Vote

Senator Astfrist a Democrat from Arizona proposed an amendment to require submitting all constitutional amendments to a vote of the people in every state.

Washington Astfirst Arizona

Nurse Lucile Leyshon Undergoes Throat Operation

Miss Lucile Leyshon trained nurse and assistant to Dr. E. E. Campbell had a chicken bone lodge in her throat during Friday dinner at the Methodist church. She was taken to a Columbus hospital Saturday and expected to return home Monday.

Lucile Leyshon E. E. Campbell Columbus Hospital Miss Leyshon Methodist Church

Akron laborer files bankruptcy in Cleveland court

Mike Plahtinsky of Akron filed a bankruptcy petition in federal district court at Cleveland showing liabilities of 2566 with no assets.

Cleveland, Q Mike Plahtinsky Akron Federal District Court

Joint Ease For STIFF SWOLLEN JOINTS

An early 20th century pharmacist proposes Joint-Mase as a remedy for rheumatic swelling and stiff joints. The claim asserts quick skin absorption and relief across ankle knee hip elbow shoulder spine and fingers. It is sold at druggists for 60 cents a tube. Also included is a note that John William Cummings of Wheeling announces his Republican candidacy for attorney general in Charleston West Virginia.

Charleston W. Va John William Cummings Wheeling

Identified Body of Woman Recovered From Ohio River

Friends identify the woman pulled from the Ohio River Saturday as Mrs. Clara I Tierney 61 of Cincinnati. Grief over her husband’s death is thought to have driven her to suicide.

Cincinnati Ohio River Clara I. Tierney

County Election Board Can Order Prosecution

Columbus Ohio December 16 A county election board has power only to conduct a preliminary examination into charges alleging violation laws Attorney General Crabbe held in an opinion to Secretary of State Brown The opinion also states a county election board can order prosecution of the accused

Columbus Crabbe Brown

World Court Case Opens in Senate

Senator Lennott of Wisconsin, a new foreign relations committee member, introduced a resolution proposing American entrance to the world court with conditions and reservations as the first step toward President Coolidge's favored endorsement.

Washington Coolidge Senate Lennott Wisconsin Foreign Relations Committee

Ohio State President Thompson Recovers From Illness

Dr W O Thompson president of Ohio State University improves after three days of threats of pneumonia his temperature normal and he is reported much better. He was seriously ill in October with intestinal trouble.

Columbus W. O. Thompson Ohio State University Thompson

Senate votes for full statement from Federal Farm Loan Board

Washington December 10. The Senate unanimously passes a resolution demanding a complete financial report from the Federal Farm Loan Board. The move signals a widening congressional inquiry into the board’s operations and finances.

Washington Federal Farm Loan Board Senate

Revival Series to Open in Ironton at Baptist Church

Rev. Mont Ruth of Athens and Rev. Howell of Millfield plan a revival series at Ironton Baptist Church starting Tuesday evening. The event is expected to run several weeks. Earlier, Rev. Ruth and Rev. Aaron McGrath of Athens closed a Floodwood revival last Friday with 11 converts.

Mont Ruth Athens Howell Millfield Ironton Baptist Church Ruth Aaron McGrath Floodwood Church

Padlock Hold-Up Strikes Cincinnati Kroger Store

A Kroger grocery manager was robbed in Cincinnati when a thief padlocked the door and escaped with 24 dollars. The incident occurred today as the hold-up man entered, restrained the manager, and took the cash.

Cincinnati Kroger

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