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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1923

Page

7

Smare Deal Grocery Leader Alex M Moore Named

ALEX M MOORE of Smare Deal Grocery is identified in a local note as a key figure associated with the business. The brief item notes Moore’s role and ties to the grocery operation.

Alice Gentle Delights Ohio Audience In Detailed Recital

Dramatic soprano Alice Gentle, American trained, showcased at Ohio University in an all encompassing concert. She performed Verdi’s Pace Pace Mio Dio and an Irish group while receiving repeated encores. her Carmen aria, shawl gift from Mexico and earlier opera brush with a broken bridge are noted with admiration.

Alice Gentle Miss Gentle Europe South America Ewing Auditorium Ohio University Miss Gertle Huerta Mexico Mexico City New York

Obituary for Arthur Edward Hardy of Hock Sing Ohio

Arthur Edward Hardy born February 1 1906 in Hock Sing Ohio died December 7 1923 aged 17 years 10 months and six days He was the son of Joseph and Ada Hardy and left a large circle of friends and family He is survived by his parents five siblings and two sets of grandparents The obituary reflects on a life of service and happiness and includes a farewell poem expressing the family’s sorrow and love

Arthur Edward Joseph Ada Hardy Hocksing Ifis Arthur Mary Elsie Verna James Eldin

Card of Thanks for Arthur Hardy

We tender thanks to those who assisted in our son Arth ur's death and funeral. Gratitude to those who sent flowers, sent automobiles, the undertaker Mr Stout and Rev Harter for his consoling sermon. Mr and Mrs Joseph Hardy and Children.

Arthur Mr. Stout Harter Joseph Hardy

Harding Memorial Collection Starts in Columbus

Harding Memorial committee members in Columbus begin collecting mementos and articles tied to the life of the late president during his tenure as state senator and lieutenant governor.

Columbus Harding Memorial Committee Persident

Death notices Emmett Cather of Columbus

Death announced for Emmett Pierce Cather a Columbus municipal light plant lineman who died after a fall from a tree causing a fractured skull. He was 458 years old and survived by wife Nellie father Quincy and sisters Emily Norris Ethyle Zimmerman. services set for Thursday at two in Columbus residence. Parents were longtime Athens County residents.

Emmett Pierce Cather Columbus Cather muNicipal Mr. Cather Quincy Cather Mary Pierce Cather Nellie Cather Emily Norris Ethyle Zimmerman Athens’county

Aged Woman Burns to Death in Flat Building

San Francisco report says Mrs. Mary Lang aged 85 died in a two story flat fire. Her son William Lang was seriously burned trying to rescue her and police saved two other elderly women trapped inside. William Lang was dragged from the blaze by his brother.

San Francisco Cal Mary Lang William Lang William Land

Rome Grange set for final meeting of the year

Stewart O T December 22 at 1 pm Rome grange will hold its last meeting of the year in Stewart hall The program features a roll call with members answering with quotes or anecdotes The organization reports a active year with several all day meetings Pomona grange entertained once worthily lecturer Mrs Ad die McLaughlin praised by members Purchasing Agent Carl W Hayes and high school agriculture teacher G H Chambers noted for their contributions Next Saturdays first and second degrees will be given to awaiting candidates all are welcome to join

Stewart Rome Grange Pomona Grange Addie McLaughlin Carl W. Hayes G. H. Chambers Clso O. O. Bryson Rome

Railroads Close Federal Accounts as Government Pays Millions

The director general of railroads authorized over 10 million in payments to six railroads ending federal control. Erie receives 5 million, Central of New Jersey 4 million, New York and Long Branch 50 thousand, Seaboard Air Line 750 thousand, Pittsburgh and Shawmut 825 thousand, Port Huron and Detroit 5 thousand.

Washington Erie Central of New Jersey New York & Long Branch Seaboard Air Line Pittsburgh Shawmart Port Huron Detroit

Farmer killed by bus after glare blinding driver

Andrew Reinbold, 65, of near Newark, was struck and killed on the National road seven miles south of Newark by a Red Star bus driven by John Leake of Zanesville. The driver said bright lights from another machine blinded him as he approached. In Cincinnati, Thomas Powers, 40, died when his automobile plunged down an embankment eight miles south of Newport, Kentucky. Canders Slavens, 39, riding with Powers, was injured, likely fatally.

Newark Andrew Reinbold Red Star John Leake Zanesville Reinbold Jacksontown Cincinnati Thomas Powers Newport Canders Slavens

Prohibition Official A Cuneo Dies In Washington Home

Sherman A Cuneo 54 publicity director of the treasury department prohibition unit was found dead in his Washington home from monoxide gas from a water heater. He had entered a basement room to heat water for a bath and was found asleep upright in a chair. He was formerly a newspaper man from Upper Sandusky Ohio.

Washington Sherman A. Cuneo Prohibition Unit Treasury Department Cuneo Prohibition Publicity and Information Haynes Cunco Upper Sandusky Ohio

William A Hawk Sr 1856 1923 Martinsburg Death Notice

William A Hawk Sr born Martinsburg Virginia August 17 1856 died December 8 1923 aged 67 years 3 months and 22 days survived by wife Edna Dunlevy nine children eight living Guy W George M Laura A William A Jr D lake Dean Cunningham Archie and Alton P plus five brothers Sam George Charles L B and Harry and many relatives. He lost his hearing 41 years ago but faced illness bravely described as a kind father and hospitable neighbor with a fond memory of his family. The poem closes with a reflection on time and enduring love.

William A. Hawk Sr Martinsburg Edna Dunlevy Jesse A. Hawk Guy W Nelsonville George M Athens Laura A Elyria Williaia A. Jr Bucyrus D. Dlake Lancaster Dean Cunningham Glouster Archie Alton P Lancas Mr. Hawk Sam Belpre George Stewart Ohio Charles Marion L. B Bellingham, Wash Harry Parkersburg W. Va

Thanks for kindness in our bereavement for Mr. W. A. Hawk

The children express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy in the loss of their father Mr. W A Hawk. They appreciate floral offerings and Reverend Brown's consoling words and Mr Dowler's efficient services.

W. A. Hawk Rev. Brown Mr. Dowler

New Sheath Pins Grow Popular as Hats Adornments

The new sheath pins, popular for hats and as substitutes for bar pins, are now used as hair ornaments and naments, and are described as very effective in their decorative use.

Tax Notice for December Payments Across Multiple Counties

County Treasurer Richard P. Imes will accept regular December tax payments at Albany on December 15, Amesville December 18, Coolville December 20, Glouster January 2 to 4, and Nelsonville January 8 to 11.

Albany Amesville Coolville Glouster Nelsonville Richard P.imes

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