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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1923

Page

3

Saint Luke Church Service Noted in Athens Death Remembrances

The community gathered Monday night at Saint Luke Church on Jackson and Harper streets for Earl Robison's service. The mausoleum burial followed a service marked by floral offerings and music. Officers for the coming year were elected including President W. M and Vice President A Nixon. secretary Harley Mitchell. tellers C Kentner and William Miller. pianist Sigrid Love. teacher Rev Howarth. assistant Ed Wallace.

Christian Church Friends Alives Earl Robison P.I Courtney Ed Wallace W. M A. Nixon Harley Mitchell C. Kentner William Miller Sigrid Love Rev. Howarth

Inspection and Banquet Planned for Elks Lodge

Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler from Columbus will conduct the annual inspection of Nel- Iso ile lodge of Elks with an initiation and inspection followed by a banquet in the new banquet room on the first floor. Numerous visitors from neighboring lodges are expected tonight at 7:30.

Iesday Bulievers Columbus Nel- Iso Ile Lodge of Elks

Bereans Elect Officers At Sunday Class Meeting

Ninety men attended the Borean class service on Sunday morning as the group elected officers while the orchestra provided music.

Bereans

Christian Church Service Draws Large Audience

Men of the Christian church led Sunday night services before an immense audience that required extra chairs. Laymen speakers presented the influence of Christian people on the community, drawing many favorable comments from listeners. A goodly number of robed Klansmen and their friends were present to share the evening.

Christian Church

Church Approves Pastor O J Howearth Call

The Christian church Sunday ratified the official board action on Wednesday night extending the call to Rev. O J Howearth of McArthur to serve as pastor. Rev Howearth will begin work the last of January or the first of February.

Christian Church O. J. Howearth McArthur Rev. Howearth

Hyperion Club Minutes Highlight Armenian Address

The Hyperion club met Saturday with 24 members present as a nominating committee was formed for the next regular meeting led by Mrs. J. L. Murphy. Rev. Leon Arpee delivered a fine address on Armenia and then left for Richwood to conduct the funeral of an old friend and former member of his congregation.

Hyperion Club J. L. Murphy Leon Arpee Armenia Richwood

Embroidered Tribute to Mr Dillon's Auld Lang Syne

Miss Iona Sergert of Newcomerstown sewed an applique tribute to Mr Dillon's story Auld Lang Syne. The piece honors the story which appeared in this paper and was entered in the Scripps- MecRea contest last December where over 3600 entries were received and only one tenth accepted.

Iona Sergert Newcomerstown Mr. Dillon

Fambrough Sentenced to Life for Patrolman Koran Murder

Benjamin Fambrough collapsed in court as Judge Haver sentenced him to life in the Ohio penitentiary for the murder of Patrolman Frank Koran. The jury had mercy, sparing the chair, after the verdict was opened from its sealed status amid an emotional outburst.

Cleveland, O Benjamin Fambrough Frank Koran John C. Haver Ohio Penitentiary Fambrough J. S. Pritchard Columbus

Lavoptik Eye Wash Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Lavoptik eye wash with camphor witch hazel hydrastis and other ingredients. It claims to strengthen weak eyes relieve strained or sore eyes and act quickly with an aluminum eye cup free at Gibson's Pharmacy.

Gibson's

State property abused by young people at armory

Captain W. W. Walsh of the 116th Infantry appeals for parental cooperation to stop rule violations at the Athens Armory gymnasium. Officers say unsupervised youths have repeatedly used the basketball floor, causing property destruction and prompting possible reformatory measures to continue access.

Athens W. W. Walsh 116Th Infantry Walsh

Dillon Receives Inscribed Linen Cushion Cover

George Benson Dillon is in receipt of a fine linen cushion cover bearing the inscription All Who Bid Adtien to Care Come and Smoke It. The note suggests a playful or literary sentiment accompanying the gift.

Martha Washington

Norma the Mind Reader Headlines at Glouster Opera House

The King Comedy Co presents clean farce and up to date vaudeville at Glouster Opera House with Norma the world’s greatest mentalist answering audience questions, Billy King in comedy and dances, Geo Donaldson, and nightly changes with moving pictures. Show runs Tuesday and Wednesday.

the King Comedy Co Glouster Opera House Norma Billy King Geo Donaldson Man Songland

Mrs Becker Dead in Logan at 84

Frederica Becker 84 widow of Charles Becker dies at her daughter Miss Emma Becker’s home 163 East Hunter Street Logan at 3 30 Sunday morning. Death due to senility. Survived by another daughter Mrs Sloan of Jackson and son Walter Becker of Logan. Funeral at 1 30 Wednesday at home with Rev C F Lauer of Hunter Street Lutheran church in charge. Burial in Oak Grove by Harden Undertaking Co.

Logan C. F. Lauer Hunter Street

Merry Makers Host Christmas Grab Bag Party

The Merry Makers gathered at Mrs. Joe Smiths home Friday for their annual Christmas grab bag party. The decorated tree set a festive mood as the group enjoyed needlework and dainty refreshments served by Mrs. Smith with help from Mrs. Judson Shriner, Miss Ruth Pleukharp, and Miss Bess Slatzer.

Joe Smith Smith Judson Shriner Ruth Pleukharp Bess Slatzer

Venus Chapter of the Eastern Star Installs Officers

The Venus Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held its annual officer installation on Thursday evening after a six member initiation. J J Martin presented Miss Martha Chase a chimes clock and silver candlesticks as thanks for her service. Ida Steinman led the installation with Mrs Mary Gooding, and new officers include Mrs Clinton Webb as Matron and Charles Achauer as Patron among others. Light refreshments followed.

Venus Order of Eastern Star J. J. Martin Martha Chase Martin Miss Chase Margaret Seibert Ida Allen J. W. Woodard Sentinel Okley Hysell Harry Smith Charles Smith Clarence Heine Hazel Kanade

Window wedding proposed by J G Yocum furniture store

The J G Yocum Furniture Company invites a couple to marry in its store window next Saturday evening. They will provide music flowers and a pastor plus a wedding present. the couple only need appear at the store Saturday morning.

J G. Yocum Furniture Company

Dispute Over Hound Dog Lands in Court at Murray City

Frank Nealh and Charles Campbell of Murray City clashed over dog ownership. The disagreement reached the court of Justice James Hurd on Saturday evening with witnesses subpoenaed and jurors summoned.

Frank Nealh Charles Campbell Murray City Court of Justice James Hurd

Plaintiff Wins Civil Case After Long Trial

Attorneys were retained and spectators enjoyed the proceedings as the case stretched into the early morning. The verdict favored the plaintiff with the court ordering the defendant to surrender all goods and chatter to the plaintiff. Jurors were Jacob Jones Carl Karshner Lewis Jones John Smart C W Cruthers and Eber Poling.

Jacob Jones Carl Karshner Lewis Jones John Smart C. W. Cruthers Eber Poling

Large still seized in Hocking county raid

Officers Nash Lines and Nash captured the largest still to date on Sams Creek in southwest Hocking county. Larkin Pritchard and son Benton with R. J. Thurston were arrested for hunting without licenses after a high speed chase. Pritchard admitted possessing liquor. all charged were fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty.

Hocking County Nash Lines Sams Creek Larkin Pritchard Pritchard Benton R. J. Thurston Logan Miller

Shiner Case Ends With Fine on Second Charge

Prohibition era record notes a 65 gallon still found with evidence beside four barrels of mash and materials for a shiner outfit. Pritchard received a fine of 290 plus costs on the second charge.

Blosser Case Moves in Common Pleas Court

The Blosser case proceeds in the common pleas court Monday as a second trial on an affidavit alleging whiskey manufacture. The first trial ended with a hung jury several weeks ago.

Charlies Blosser Common Please Court Wbiorser Blosser

New Dentistry Aims for Teeth Matching Disposition and Features

Article argues artful artificial teeth should reflect wearer’s disposition and facial traits. It notes evolving dental ideals for harmony between denture appearance and personality.

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