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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1923
Page
3
Mrs. FE H Mathews hosted Christmas guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Mathews and Mr Patty Lee from Zanesville, Nelle Mathewson, and Mr and Mrs Carl Mathews with two children from Nel, plus Mr and Mrs Henry Lancaster and their son in Nel.
Residents enjoyed a peaceful Christmas in Nelsonville as mild snow melted quickly and no arrests were reported. the day passed without incident or notable disruption.
Mrs Marquis McCann and her daughter Miss Isabell are spending a few days in Columbus and surrounding areas this week. The pair is seen touring local shops and enjoying city sights.
A New Year’s Eve program at the Y M C A includes in house entertainment with volleyball at 6 p.m. drills and races for Midgets, Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors. Boxing matches Riley vs Hallet Hag in vs Griffin Hill vs McGiffin, and a junior basketball game follow along with pyramids and tumbling displays by Milzers and club groups.
There will be a party at the Methodist church Thursday evening at 7 o clock for all members and former members of the class of Mrs Henry Lancaster and Mrs Walter Whitlatch.
Five days remain to buy auto tags at the Athens County Automobile Club. Sale hours are 8:30 to 11:30, 1 to 4:30 each day and 6 to 9 on Saturdays and holiday evenings.
Rehearsals for the Grotto instrels begin Friday evening under director Charles Gatt who plans a meeting with all the boys that night. The poster committee reports a week of work with a promised journalism feature in this issue. Mr and Mrs Joe Hannas welcome a daughter born Christmas morning. The Stinchecombs of Columbus visit the Sharps, and the Hydes host the family for Christmas. Frank Millikan of Columbus joins Christmas guests at Rhodes home.
The farewell congregational dinner at the Presbyterian church parlors on Friday night has been postponed because many attendees are out of town for the holidays. A new date will be announced later. Christmas visitors included Mrs Cathrine Sauvage and Miss Grace Sauvage, and Mr and Mrs J M Lama. A daughter Bitty Irene was born to Mr and Mrs Oria North on December 21.
Mr and Mrs J J Murphy entertain Christmas guests including Dr and Mrs J R Adams and children Elizabeth and Robert of Fort Wayne Indiana and Dr and Mrs R R Smith and daughter Doras of Columbus
Mrs. G. J. Putnam and daughter Dorothy of Athens with Dr. Virgene Putman of Columbus were Sunday visitors to Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde.
Mrs Marquis McCann and her son Bryan of Beverly are Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs C H Bartlett at their home.
The K. K. K. organized a distribution the day before Christmas delivering 45 baskets to needy families in Nelsonville and nearby areas to spread holiday cheer in homes.
We express gratitude to all who showed kindness during our sorrow for the passing of our father R. C. West, Dr. Tifft, Dr. Pritchard, neighbors, K of P members, singers, and those who sent flowers. Arthur West.
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a twofold action remedy for chronic coughs colds and lung diseases. It claims creosote-based treatment soothes inflamed membranes kills germs and reaches the trouble through the stomach with guaranteed relief or money back.
In Morrow county Cincinnati area neighbors recount a Christmas gathering that ended in tragedy when Edward Kaiser aged 12 shot Carl Baker aged 12 through a doorway with a gun found at the Kaiser home. The Baker boy died last night.
Between 4 000 and 5 000 delegates are expected to attend the conventions in Columbus Ohio this week.
A stylish day dress pattern suitable for business or general utility wear. Suggested fabrics include twill kasha French serge satin taffeta and velvet. Front center reffect closing with optional side seam opening. Available in six sizes 34 36 38 40 42 44. Mail pattern for 12 cents.
Funeral notice honors Celenda McGill Johnson born January 12, 1881 in Alexander Township died December 1923 in Lynnhaven Florida at age 72 years 11 months 28 days. She leaves husband William Johnson daughter Myrtie J. Henry Spokane and four grandchildren. She and her family long hosted church flowers in Hebbardsville and Pleasant Hill. Her faith began at age 12 and she remained active in church service. Her husband and daughter mourn her loss and praise a life of hospitality and devotion.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness and help during their recent bereavement of William Johnson and Myrtle Johnson Henry.
Christmas Eve saw two fiery crosses burned on hills near Logan. The first cross on the Klan’s usual meeting site and a second on the water works hill drew many robed men and two loud reports followed by two explosions.
Beta fraternity members chose a real Christmas tree for the public square, bringing it from the country and wiring it for lights. The tree was first used Monday evening as carolers gathered at its base to sing.
Logan residents gathered for Christmas day dinners at multiple homes including South Logan hosts Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Harden and guests from New Plymouth and Ashland. Anthony Toerner and Joe Case hosted family groups, with gatherings at East Main Street and other local homes reflecting holiday reunions.
Hull Bloomington Til Mrs Mary Logan Chester W Va and Mrs Etta Forbes of Wellsville are listed in a brief community notice noting residents and their affiliations.
Copper Farbean reported his motorcycle vanished Monday evening after parking downtown. The officer used the search to locate the vehicle near the Methodist church after the thief allegedly enjoyed a joy ride and left the bike on the wrong side of the street.
Bradfield directed the children's program with Miss Christine Courtney and Mildred Sands singing a duet and Mrs Ruth Strausbaugh delivering a carol. The event featured songs, dialogue and recitations by the children. The church was prettily decorated with two trees of gifts as Karl Gardner acted as Santa Claus, distributing presents to the youngsters.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Verges announce the death of their son in law Leslie B Wilson at Fostoria on Tuesday. Details of the cause and funeral arrangements were not learned.
Mrs. Lowery died Monday night at the family home in Ham Ley Run after a long illness from tuberculosis. Funeral services were held Monday at the Ham Ley Run church conducted by Rev. Harry Hillyer of Chauncey.
Charles Bradfield Jr. of this city received a crate of oranges tangerines and grapefruit from Lester A. Weekley formerly of Chauncey now of Oak Florida. Weekley has lived in Florida four years and each Christmas sends a box of fruit to Bradfield. William Really Smith is reported quite ill at his home with heart trouble and small hopes for recovery.
At the home of Rev G B Courtney Mrs Gaynell Bescoe of near the city married George C Bryan of Sugar Grove Ohio Monday morning. Attendants included the groom’s brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Myers of Lancaster and Lloydauns of the city. The bride is daughter of Quincy and Mrs Bescoe near Milford and the groom son of G W Bryan near Sugar Grove.
The roster shows Joe Fultz 24 laborer and Marie Mark 19 waitress both of Logan. Raymond Crane 21 laborer and Evaline Sheline 18 student both of Logan. George Nutter 19 farmer Gore and Freda Nixon 16 at home Oroville. Floyd Eckhart 24 miner and Wavelean Thompson 20 at home both of Gore. J L Priddy 58 merchant North Baltimore and B J Martin 66 housekeeper Laurelville.
Athens residents Lillie Beckley and her son William with daughters Audrey and Robbin and Ernest Septke of Sturgis South Dakota were recently entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Harvey on Ellis Avenue.
Police reports say several arrests occurred Sunday and Monday after excessive holiday drinking. Gerald Belt was jailed near Rockbridge by Officer Saunders. a guilty plea led to a 26 dollar fine plus costs. Nash Lines and Nash jailed three men at Buchtel for drunkenness. fines of 15 dollars plus costs each. Martin Schewiski of Columbus faced three charges in court with fines totaling 104 dollars.
Edward Knapp aged 79 formerly of the county died at East Liverpool on Sunday morning. His body returned to his son’s Rockbridge home for burial after services at Smith’s Chapel M. E. Church. His wife was killed in an auto accident near the Graham farm on the Logan Nelsonville pike years ago. Surviving children include Edgar Knapp Rockbridge Dennis Knapp Parkersburg Alfred Knapp Huntington and Mrs Verna.
A largely attended Christmas entertainment at the M F E Church Sunday featured songs recitations and a playlet. Mrs Cap Smith led the program with assistance from Miss Velma Harter while Rev Harter spoke and an offering was taken.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hayden and sons Alonzo Pearl and Cleuth of Warren travel to Chauncey to spend holidays with the former's son-in-law Dane Osborne and daughter Richard in High street. C Frye Gladys Frye and Ray Knight also motored to Newark to visit relatives for the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Frank Weaver and their sons Donald and Victor from Xenia are spending the holidays with Mrs Edward Minister and her family on Ellis avenue.
Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins visited Millfield on Sunday with the Brookins parents Mr and Mrs Milton Brookins and their daughter Olive.
Mrs. W. J. Hines spends Christmas in Columbus with her mother Mrs. Ella Tedrick and grandmother Mrs. Amanda Sayers.
Miss Edytha L. Trickett a teacher in Duquesne Pa spends holidays in Chauncey with her sister Mrs Ervin Karns and Miss Frances Howard forming a small family gathering in the season.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoskins and family spent Sunday in Athens as guests of Mr and Mrs Frnest Baughman.
The Sunday school presented a Christmas Eve program to a full house at the Church of Christ. Mrs. Elmer Nida announced the program as Mrs. Karns and Mr. Wilson led the devotions with Misses Gladva and Lu- contributing to the program.
Mr and Mrs Milton Brookins hosted a Christmas dinner at their Millfield home. Attending were Mrs Anson Mills and children, Mr and Mrs Howard Brookings and sons of Athens, Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins of Chauncey, and Mrs Olive Brookins and Burge Brookins of Millfield.
Christmas evening dinner and a tree with Santa Claus took place at the home of Mr and Mrs John Shafer in The Plains. Attendees included Elmer Bingman and daughter Thelma from Athens and several Shafer family members plus relatives visiting Chauncey from Columbus.
Miss Henrietta Courtney of near Hocking is reported very low and not expected to live through the day. She is 87 years old.
A reader testifies after five years of stomach trouble that Mayr's Wonderful Remedy restored health. The note notes a millionaire friend with stomach issues who refuses patent medicines. The ad claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists distribute.
A historical note states that forest fires burn roughly 7,066,000 acres of timber each year in the United States, highlighting the scale of timber loss due to wildfires and its impact on forests and resources.
MITSBURG Pa Dec 26 The Josh Seep Co buyers for Standard 614 Co announced a recent advance in crude oil prices across several grades and pipelines including New York Transit Co Bradford district Nations Transit Co Southwestern Pennsylvania Pipe Line Eureka Pipe Line Buckeye Pipe Line and firms quoting prices up to 88.19 for New York Transit and around 2.80 to 3.10 for various routes in the Bradford district and nearby pipelines.
Elyria Ohio Joe Reeves of Cleveland pleaded guilty to transporting intoxicating liquor. His car was confiscated and he was fined $1000. The case highlights enforcement actions against illegal alcohol transport.
H B Hullboland, elected November 6 by write in votes for the Defiance township justice of the peace, contemplates whether to serve under his provisional appointment or the new election result.
On the Huntington farm of John Sanders the domesticated geese were mistaken for wild birds. Local hunters opened fire and killed four members of the flock while settling for the damage.
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