Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 36 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1923

Page

5

Nabby Lee Ames society meets at Harris home Saturday

The Nabby Lee Ames chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at Mrs. Swilmer C. Harris 95 University on Saturday at 2 30 PM. Mrs A O Sloane opened the program with the Christmas message from President General Mrs Wayne Anthony Cook. Prof Wilmer C Harris spoke on Thomas Jefferson as an Apostle of Freedom followed by refreshments. Evening Ohio University School of Music advance students give a recital in Ewing Hall Auditorium.

Ohio University Thomas Jefferson Harris Sloane Kahler School of Music Ewing Hall

Christmas program at First Christon Sunday School

The First Christon Sunday School presented a well attended Christmas program at the Christian church featuring carols and a play on how Christmas is observed abroad. The Sunday School orchestra performed several well chosen numbers as a bright electrically lit star adorned the scene.

Children of the First Christ On Sunday The Christian Church

Country Club Card Party Set for Thursday Evening

A card party at the Country Club is arranged for Thursday evening with play beginning at 7 26. Committee members include Mrs L L Deissle chairman and several couples led by Mr Deissle and Mr and Mrs C W Gross. Dr and Mrs John Sprague and other pairs comprise the host team with Coolville ties noted. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles H Wyatt at 42 Elmwood Place include Mrs L L Deissle and family.

L. L. Deissle Deissle C. W. Gross C. F. Stailey John Sprague F.C. Taylor Coolville Charles H. Wyatt Elmwood Place

Convalescence of Prof. F. Coultrap Described

The many friends of Prof. F. Coultrap, who has been very ill, will be gratified to know that he is convalescing. His children are at the parental home. They are:

Prof F. &. Coultrap

Social Literary Club Meets Tuesday Afternoon

Mrs. W. E. Long of Dayton hosts the meeting while Mr. Manning Coultrap of Chillicothe and Mr. Don Coultrap of Columbus join Mr. Floyd Coultrap of Toledo for a social gathering. The club will convene Tuesday at 2:30 PM with Mrs. Fred M. McKay at 37 Elmwood Place.

W. E. Long Dayton Manning Coultrap Chillicothe Don Coultrap Columbus Floyd Coultrap Toledo Fred M. McKay Elmwood Place

Hobson Study Circle Christmas Party

Mrs. Charles Pe Molet Jr hosts Hobson Study Circle on Gros svenor Street Tuesday evening at 7 for their Christmas party.

Charles Pe Molet, Jr Grossvenor Street Hobson Study Circle

Moler Travels to Columbus and Dayton on Business

Mr. W. E. Moler spends the early part of the week in Columbus and Dayton on business engagements.

W. E. Moler Columbus Dayton

Jeffersons and Hoopers Visit Columbus Family

Mr and Mrs H G Jefferson accompanied by Mrs Bert Hooper and daughter Helen drove to Columbus Sunday and spent the day visiting the Jeffersons relatives. Mrs Hooper and daughter remained with Mr Hooper who is in hospital recovering from surgery and expected home this week.

H. G. Jefferson Bert Hooper Helen Columbus Jefferson Robert Jefferson

Greek royal crisis looms as king likely departs Athens

A London dispatch reports a dynastic crisis in Greece with the departure of King George regarded as the most probable development, signaling a potential upheaval in the kingdom.

London Greece Athens George Imost

Erie Railroad Authorized to Issue Equipment Trust Certificates

The Interstate Commerce Commission on December 17 authorized the Erie railroad to issue 3.5 million dollars in equipment trust certificates to fund the purchase of new rolling stock and equipment.

Washington Erie Railroad Interstate Commerce Comission Today

Budget Talk At First M E Church Meeting

Church members discussed the annual budget at the first congregational meeting led by Judge L G Worstell. A proposal to hire a helper for the pastor to aid youth work was endorsed by the budget committee and church board. Teams were appointed to canvass members for the citywide fundraising.

M. E L. G. Worstell Budret Judge Worstell

Former Kaiser Sues Dortmunder Newspaper

Former Kaiser Wilhelm sues the Dortmunder newspaper in Dortmund alleging libel over a charge that he ordered Naval Lieutenant Hahnke to commit death by own action. The sensational suit opened in the local courts today with the plaintiff denying the accusation and seeking redress.

Dortmund Germany Kaiser Wilhelm Dortmunder Hahnke

East Side Parents Meet On Tuesday

The Fast Side Parent-Teachers association meets Tuesday evening at 6 30. Fathers and friends of the school are urged to attend. Primary grades present programs while older students sing carols. A grammar grade picture show in room Seven with a small admission. A short business meeting follows to discuss purchasing a piano for the schools.

Parent-Teachers Association

Diplomat Hunter Sharp Dies in Edinburgh

Hunter Sharp United States consul in Edinburgh dies at age in Scotland native of North Carolina.

Edinburgh Scotland

Revolt Ends as House Organizes for 68th Congress

Washington, Dec 7. After two weeks of inactivity due to a revolt by Republican progressives the house finally organized for the 68th Congress. Committees were chosen as compromises between Nicholas Longworth and John M Nelson, and the chamber prepared for the legislative session.

Washington House of Representaitives Nicholas Longworth John M. Nelson Land House

Taxicab Chauffeur Kidnapped West on National Pike

In Wheeling two unknown men chartered an eight taxi from Washington PA and forced the driver westward toward West Alexander. Nearing the stop, the driver was covered with a revolver, chained to a tree, and robbed. Miners found him early this morning severely exposed. rescuers had to chop the tree to free him.

Wheeling Washington West Alexander

Liberty bond market openings in New York

The New York market opened with Liberty bonds at notable levels: 3% at 99.29, First 4% at 98.18, Second 4% at 98.12, Third 4% at 99.80, Fourth 4% at 98.13, and New 4% at 99.18.

Liberty Bonds New York

New York Exchange Noon Stock Prices Report

Principal stocks listed with bid prices include American Beet Sugar 46.5, American Can 106.625, Marine Ptd 29.5, Northern Pacific 63.125, Pittsburgh Coal 60.5, Baldwin Locomotive 121.5, Reading 77, Republic Iron 49.25, Studebaker 106.125, Texas Company 42.75, Union Pacific 136, Erie 201.25, General Electric 196.875, U S Steel 55.5, Westinghouse 61.25, International Paper 36.625, and Willys Overland 127.25.

American Can Marine Ptd Northern Pacific Pittsburgh Coal Baldwin Locomotive Reading Republic Iron and Steel Buttee & Superior Southern Pacific Canadian Pacific Southern Railway Central Leather Studebaker Chicago Mil. & St. Paul Texas Company Union Pacific Erie Ind General Electric Steel Common Utah Copper Westinghouse International Paper Willys- Overland

Cleveland Produce Prices and Market Totals

Cleveland market report lists eggs at 49 cents fresh and various grades. cheese at 28 to 29 cents. poultry including fowls 23 to 24 cents and turkeys 30 to 34 cents. apples 1.00 to 1.28. beans cabbage potatoes and other produce with per sack prices and basket or cwt weights. Strong emphasis on Ohio firsts and grade levels.

Cleveland Ohio York State

Chicago Produce Butter and Egg Prices in Receipts

Chicago reports butter receipts at 9290 tubs with ex tra 53c for creamery ex tra and various firsts grades. Eggs receipts total 3894 cases with prices for miscellaneous firsts checks dirties and ordinary firsts, showing a range from 34c to 40c.

Chicago

Wheat and corn prices closing in Chicago markets

Cash close: Wheat values for No. 2 red at 1.09 and No. 1 hard at 1.09 to 1.12, No. 2 hard 1.07, No. 1 northern spring dark 1.19, No. 2 mixed 1.08. Corn quotes show No. 2 mixed 70 to 71, other mixed and yellow grades ranging 65 to 72, oats at 43 to 47 percent.

Chicago

Toledo Grain Prices and Seasonal Wheat Market Notes

In Toledo on December 17 Clover futures show Cash $13.00 to $13.10 with later months at $13.10 $13.20 $13.26. ALLIKE cash $9.45 to $9.76, TIMOTHY $3.80 to $4.00. WHEAT cash $1.11 to $1.12, CORN $0.78 to $0.79, OATS $0.49 to $0.50, RYE $0.73, BARLEY $0.67.

Toledo Allike Timothy

Pittsburg Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Pittsburg December 17 cattle receipts 2500 market steady with top choice cattle 9.00 to 9.75 dollars prime 8.00 to 8.65 veal calves receipts 1500 heavy and thin calves 4.00 to 9.00 sheep and lambs receipts 6000 market steady prime wethers 7.80 to 7.76 good mixed 7.00 to 7.36 fair mixed 6.60 to 6.50 culls 1.00 to 4.00 lambs 26 cents lower spring lambs 13.00 hogs receipts 1500 market 25 cents lower prime heavy hogs 7.40 to 7.45 mediums 7.40 to 7.50 heavy yorkers 7.40 to 7.50 light workers 6.90 to 7.00 pigs 6.75 to 7.00 roughs 6.00 to 6.00 stags 3.00 to 4.00

Pittsburk Pittsburg Stags

Chicago Livestock Market Report Dec 17

Hog receipts 70 000 market steady to strong with top 7 25 and heavies 7 26. Cattle receipts 27 000 range 3 00 to 13 25 for beef steers. veal calves 5 60 to 10 25. stocker cattle 4 00 to 7 00. western range cattle 6 60 to 8 00. Sheep receipts 24 000 market steady to weak lambs 11 00 to 12 78, wethers 8 75 to 11 00, ewes 4 00 to 7 35.

Chicago

Milwaukee man found mentally ill after killing wife

B Ray Tompkins severely harmed his wife by burning her skull in a furnace and burying her torso in a secret grave. A five member sanity commission appointed by the municipal court ruled he is mentally ill and ordered his commitment to a hospital for the mentally ill at Waupun Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Wis Ray Tompkins Lttle Hospital Waupun Wheconsin

Coolidge Delays Candidacy Filing in South Dakota

Washington Dec 17 amid last minute South Dakota legal action a move to keep Senator Hiram Johnson off the presidential primary ballot prompted President Coolidge and aides to delay filing his candidacy with the South Dakota secretary of state.

Washington South Dakota Hiram Johnson Coolidge

Ohio River to Fall From Kanawha to Kentucky Mouth

The Ohio river from the Kanawha mouth to the Kentucky mouth will fall tonight and Tuesday.

Cincinnati Ohio River Kanawha Kentucky

Cincinnati Live Stock Market Report

Cattle receipts 2 460 slow market. Steers good to choice 725 to 900. Calves market steady with aged to choice at 10.60 to 11.00. Hogs receipts 10.00 market steady 10c lower, good to choice packers and butchers 7.40. Sheep receipts 1 00 market steady good to choice 4.54 to 58.56. Lambs market steady good to choice 12.50 to 13.00. When a man can't make out the he oxfema hata and ox.

Cincinnati

House approves adjournment for Christmas recess

The House today passed a resolution adjourning Congress for the Christmas holidays from December 20 to January 3.

Washington House Today Congress

Russia’s New Bid for Trade, Relations With U S

Russia proposed a joint conference to adjust differences with Washington, and Secretary Hughes, after receiving Thorn Kirlin’s note, consulted with President Coolidge regarding the plan. The note urged resumption of good relations and revival of regime recognition. The exchange occurred in Washington on December 17.

Washington Russia Coolide Hughes Thitcherlin Moscow Iecretary Coolidge

Death in Crestline Gas Explosion Victim

Williams Adams of Alambank Pa succumbed to severe burns from a gas explosion in his Crestline room and was taken home for burial.

Crestline Williams &. Adams Alambank

Coroner Rules Death by Heart Disease in Fawcett Case

Coroner Hardesty declared Nathan E. Fawcett aged 54 died of heart disease after collapsing in the office of the Belmont County jail while awaiting a lunacy inquest. In Rayland Mrs. Thomas Siburt, 35, died after trying to start a fire with kerosene in her home earlier today.

Clairsville Web Hardesty Nathan E. Fawcett Helmont County Rayland Thomas Siburt Borne

Lehigh Valley seeks ICC approval to control DS&B under act

The Lehigh Valley railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to permit it to control the Delaware Susquehanna and Schuylkill railroad under the transportation act despite prior declarations that such control violates the Sherman antitrust law.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Lehigh Valley Railroad Delaware, Susquehanna and Bchuylkill Railroad

Toe Francskovich Faces 60 Day Jail Term

Wheeling West Virginia reports Toe Francskovich is serving a 60 day jail term starting this December for unspecified holiday related offense. Community reaction reflects Christmas season tensions and local law enforcement activity.

Wheeling W. Va

Christmas pardon frees inmate from local jail

A prisoner convicted under the prohibition act gains release after a Christmas pardon issued by Governor E. F. Morgan.

E. F. Morgan

Akron Search For Missing Salesman Steve Pilo

Searching parties organized in Akron to find Steve Pilo a salesman who vanished after leaving home Saturday in his car with a large sum of money.

Akron Steve Pilo Saleman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ella Edgar Palmer House W. H. Betchtola H. L. Wheaton Emmett Parker Smith Brothers Hardware Co West Chestnut St Ohio Electric Co Don Dawson Ohio Electric Railroad Co Athens National Bank Athens, Ohio Federal Reserve System the, Zenner Company America CLINE Kaiser East Side Eos N. Y. Exchange Toledo Grain Coolidge and Hughes Athens Book & News Kenilworth Cline Bidg Big Daylight Chworth While Michaele Stern Fashion Park Ares Miss Anne Bissell’s
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication