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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1923

Page

5

Staneart Horn Nuptials At First Christian Church

Miss Lillian Horn daughter of Mr and Mrs B L Horn of 32 South High Street wed Glen O Staneart son of Mr and Mrs S C Staneart of 14 Oak Street The ceremony at First Christian Church was conducted by Rev M E Chatley with only Ruth McCormick and Arthur E Cameron present They met at Ohio University where she belongs to Alpha Delta Pi and he will receive an A B R degree in Commerce this June They will reside at 14 Oak Street and attend the Ohio State Teacher's Association Convention in Columbus this week.

Staneart Lillian Horn B. L. Horn South High Street Glen O. Staneart S. C. Staneart Oak Street First Christian Church M. E. Chatley Ruth McCormick Arthur E. Cameron

Local weddings announced in Clarksburg and nearby towns

Lyle H. Powell of Clarksburg West Virginia and Bonnie L. Dawson of Glouster were married Monday at the Presbyterian manse by Rev A Y Wilcox. Also Monday Rev Wilcox united Thomas V Withers of New Marshfield and Agnes Nanna of Nelsonville. Agnes Nanna is reported with Withers finishing a two year College of Education course at Ohio University in February. Douglas Juster of Crooksville and Dessie White of Broadwell wed at one o clock today at Rev Chatley's home. they will reside in Crooksville.

Lyle H. Powell Clarksburg W. Va Bonnie L. Dawson Glouster Presbyterian Manse A. Y. Whilcox Wilcox Thomas V. Withers New Marshfield Agnes Nanna Nelsonville Withere College of Education Ohio University Douglas Juster Crooksville Dessie White Broadwell Chatley

Miller announces birth of daughter in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Walter K Miller of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter this morning. The child is the granddaughter of Rev and Mrs James Miller formerly of Athens and Mr and Mrs Oscar Mantz of West Washington Street.

Walter K. Miller Columbus James Miller Athens Oscar Mantz West Washington Street

Cottrill Couple Trip to Springfield Guests of Relatives

Mr and Mrs G G Cottrill left Monday evening by motor for Springfield to visit his parents Mr and Mrs J B Cottrill and other relatives. They will return home Friday.

G. G. Cottrill Springfield J. B. V Cottrill

Beatrice Kinsel Returns to Grant Hospital Study

Miss Beatrice Kinsel returned to the Grant hospital today where she is studying after spending Christmas day with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Kinsel.

Beatrice Kinsel Grant Hospital H. H. Kinsel

Miss Francis Hatch on Two Week Vacation Visit

Miss Francis Hatch, an English teacher at Sebring High School, is home to spend a two week vacation with her parents.

Francis Hatch Sebring High School

Attendees Come From Far for Robert Smith Funeral

Pallbearers and relatives traveled from Columbus Logan and Nelsonville to attend the service for Robert Smith. G W McDaniel Mrs Geo Finckel and Mrs Chas Backus led distant guests with Mr and Mrs Jacob Katz enback and Mr and Mrs Frank Groves among those present from nearby towns.

Robert Smith G. W. McDaniel Geo. Finckel Chas. Backus Columbus Charles McDaniel Logan Jacob Katzenback Frank Groves Nelsonville

Columbus trio guests with Nelsonville and local hosts

Mr. Fred Sibert and daughters Virgie and Helen visit Mrs. Leoline S port in Nelsonville and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Edgar and Mr. and Mrs W. H. Bechtold in this city for the holidays.

Fred Sibert Virgie and Helen Columbus Leoline &Sport Nelsonville W. B. Edgar W. H. Bechtold City

Christmas Guests Visit Dupler and Gladding Families

Mr and Mrs Roy L Dupler hosted Christmas guests at 43 West Union Street. The Blosser couple from Logan joined them for the holiday. Mr and Mrs R D Gladding also visited, spending Christmas with Mrs Gladding’s parents Dr and Mrs Oscar Chrisman. Mrs Gladding recently left a Baltimore hospital after a major operation and will stay to recuperate before a southern trip with her young son. Mr Gladding heads back to North Carolina today.

Roy L. Dupler West Union Street George L. Blosser Logan R. D. Gladding

Local Residents Travel and Holiday Visits Noted

Mr. C. Glenn Marquis left today for a brief visit in Cincinnati en route to Ashville North Carolina. Mr. Charles Mariner and Leroy Brown are in Akron to spend the holidays with their children. Mrs. Will Droege of Oakland and Mrs. Pearl Carr of 21 Richland Ave are listed among guests. Mr. and Mrs. R. Sanders hosted Christmas visitors Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bolton and son William of Albany.

C. Glenn Marquis Cincinnati Ashville, N.C Charles Mariner Leroy Brown Akron Will Droege Oakland Pearl Carr Rich Richland Ave

Three Women Spend Christmas With Glouster Host

Miss Audree Slaughter Alice Burke and Doris Sanders celebrated Christmas with Miss Katherine Weinfordner in Glouster detailing a quiet family gathering.

Audree Slaughter Alice Burke Doris Sanders Katherine Weinfordner Glouster

McKay Couple Spends Holiday Week in Logan and Clinton

Mr. Frank M. McKay of the Messenger advertising division and Mrs. McKay accompany a holiday visit with friends in Logan and Clinton counties.

Frank M. McKay Messenger Advertising Department Mrs. McKay Logan Clinton County

Attendees From Distances at Mrs. Johnsons funeral

The funeral of Mrs. William Johnson drew attendees from distant towns. Listed are O E Johnson and son Roll. Captain Harvey Johnson and Carrie Devore Johnson. Donald J Henry of Columbus. E G McGill of Cumberland. D W Border of Charleston West Virginia. Mrs J B Jones and Leah Whiteman of Torch Hill. Guy Evener of Nelsonville. and Mrs L Henry of Spokane Washington.

William Johnson Richland Avenue O. E. Johnson Roll Harvey Johnson Carrie Devore Johnson Donald J. Henry Columbus E. G. McGill Cumberand D. W. Border Charleston W. Va J. B. Jones Leah Whiteman Torch Hill Guy Evener Nelsonville L. Henry Spokane Washington

Miss Bymvia Violet Leaves With Sister Rose Violet

Miss Bymvia Violet and her sister Miss Rose Violet depart together in a brief social note, details sparse but indicating a joint departure event or engagement.

Miss Bymvia Violet Miss Rose Violet

Mrs. Edith Leroy Visits Lansing for Holiday

Mrs. Edith Leroy of Lansing and Midh daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Palmer arrived Saturday to spend the holiday season with her parents. She will return with her little daughter Imogene.

Edith Leroy Lansing Midh O. A. Palmer Imogene

Dickison Family Spends Christmas With Palmers

H. E. Dickison and his daughter Clara traveled from Columbus to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Palmer for the Christmas season.

H. E. Dickison Clara Columbus J. A. Palmer

Deborah Class Social Session At Church Parlors

The Deborah Class of the Christian church will hold its regular business and social session in the parlors of the church Thursday evening at 7 o'clock.

Deborah The Christian Church

Samuela Mester Jr Heads to New York City Visit

Samuela Mester Jr cashier of the Hocking Valley N Y C Freight office left yesterday for New York City for a week of sight seeing and business contact.

Samuela, Mester Jr Hocking Valley New York City

Reverend Murch Attends Holiday Evangelist Institute

Rev FE D Murch left today for Pittsburg Pa to attend the Holiday Evangelist Institute of the Eastern Area from December 26 to 28 1923 under the National Evangelistic Association of the Disciples of Christ He will speak on County Cooperation in Evangelism.

FE. D. Murch Pittsburg Holiday Evangelist Institute of Eastern Area National Evangelistic Association of the Disciples of Christ Murch

Professor Mardis Attends Ohio Teachers Convention

Professor Mardis traveled to Columbus to attend the Convention of the Ohio State Teachers Association. He plans to stay for more than two weeks.

Miss Bertha Bridgman Attends Ohio Teachers Meeting

Miss Bertha Bridgman will be in Columbus Wednesday and Thursday for the Ohio State Teachers Association meeting. She serves as the local schools delegate to the Association's Representative Assembly.

Bertha Bridgman Columbus Ohio State Teacher's Association Miss Bridgman Representative Assembly Association

Mrs Duffy Visits Mother for Christmas

Mrs. M. J. Duffy of Columbus spent Christmas with her mother Mrs. J. FE. Carpenter at 112 East Mill Street.

M. J. Duffy Columbus J. FE. Carpenter East Mill Street

Grace Spring to Visit Columbus Holiday Host

Miss Grace F. Spring sailed to Columbus this morning to be hosted by Mrs. C. H. Hanna for the holiday season.

Grace F. Spring Columbus C. H. Hanna

Professor and Family Visit Hamilton College Figure

Prof Ralph Super of Hamilton College spends vacation with Dr Co W Super and his brother Frank Suver, visiting during the holiday period.

Ralph Super Hamilton College Co. W. Super His Brother Frank Suver

Beverley Man Mr Harvey Roach In Athens for Holidays

Mr Harvey Roach of Beverley is in Athens for the holidays, visiting relatives and enjoying local sights. Residents note his trip as a festive winter excursion during the holiday season.

Mr. Harvey Roach Beverley Jis Athens

Ginn Family Visit Soaks Up Week With Tompsons

Mr and Mrs Arthur Ginn of Pomeroy and daughter Julia Ellen spend the week with Mr and Mrs J W Tompson of the Lower Plains, enjoying a family visit and hospitality.

Arthur Ginn Pomeroy Julia ‘Ileen J. W. Tompson Lower Plains

Family Guests Over Holidays In Akron and Nearby

Mrs. Davis Fethh of 65 Fe Mulberry Street hosted her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Terry and siblings Clarence W. and Howarderry, and sister Jane of Akron as holiday visitors.

Davis Fethh Mulberry St C. H. Terry Clarence W Howarderry Jane Akron

Akon Christmas Visitors Holiday Greeting

Mrs G C Paugratz and child ren and Mrs J D Somerville of Akron are spending the holidays with L V Burdette in a brief home visit note.

Mrs Dick Willoughby Spends Christmas With Bur dette

Mrs Dick Willoughby of Akron spent Christmas with L V Bur dette, sharing festive time and holiday cheer in a family gathering reported by the local page.

Dick Willoughby Akron L. V. Burdette

3th Marett of Cedartown Georgia Visited IL V Burtdette Christmas

Mr 3th Marett of Cedartown Georgia spent the Christmas season with IL V Burtdette in Chicago. The visit included family greetings and holiday activities.

T. 3Th Marett Cedartown IL. V. Burtdette

666 Remedy For Colds and Grippe Promises Quick Pneumonia Prevention

An OCR reading notes the number 666 as a prescription claimed to treat colds fever and grippe and prevent pneumonia. It is described as a speedy remedy, touted as highly effective.

Dollings stockholders to meet in Athens county court house

An urgent meeting of Dollings stockholders in Athens county is planned for Saturday afternoon December 29 at 1 o'clock in the county courthouse. Prosecuting Attorney R W Finsterwald announces the gathering to organize a county protective association with state backing to safeguard stockholders interests. The state secretary stresses unity to salvage value amid efforts to wreck interests. State officers include Judge Bistline president E E Eubanks vice president and C J Bowen treasurer. A Columbus state meeting will follow January 1 to report progress.

Dollings Athens County Court House R. W. Finsterwald Crabbe Ohio Collings C. J. Bowen Columbus

Weights Tested by United States Bureau of Standards

The United States Bureau of Standards tested 6700 precision weights over the past year, the largest batch examined to date. The effort aimed to ensure accuracy and reliability of weights used in trade and industry.

United Tee Bureau of Standards

Poison liquor threat endangers Christmas celebration group

In Des Moines four girls and a 19 year old man faced a deadly poison liquor threat after accepting a Christmas drink from Westey Lurie. Hospital physicians worked through the night to save their lives as the four teens Dora Pearl Ruth Williams and Marie Clark aged 16 to 20 were affected by the drink. The incident centers on an invited celebration turned perilous.

Des Moines Dora Pearl Ruth Williams Marie Clark Westey Lurie Lurie

Hudnell Arrest Leads to County Jail Remand

Pete Hudnell, visiting Athens, was arrested on a non support charge and arraigned before Magistrate Helwig. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury on $400 bond, but failed to post and was returned to the county jail. Charley Hudnell, linked to a poultry gang, was released on $2,000 bond. Donald and Holly Hudnell are also free on bond.

Brookville Hudnell Pete Hud Nell Athens Durfee Blanche Hudwell Helwig Pete Charley Hudnell Poultry Bandits Donald Holly Hudnell Holly Durance Vile

Italian king elected honorary member of history academy

King Victor Emanuel of Italy, noted numismatist, was made an honorary member of the Academy of History in Madrid on December 26.

Madrid Victor Emanuel Italy Academy of History

Christmas Blaze Causes Minor Fire at Davis Home

Gas escaped from a broken pipe at Virgil Davis on Woodward Avenue and ignited about 11 o'clock Tuesday morning. The fire started under a porch and was quickly extinguished by the fire department with little or no damage.

Virgil Davis Woodward Avenue

Most Would-Be Citizens Are Austrians

A total of 51 petitions for citizenship papers have been filed in the clerk of courts office for the January 14 session of the county common pleas court. Of those seeking U S citizenship more than half were born in Austria Hungary with Poland and Russia next. applicants also from Italy Greece Czecho Slovakia Turkey and other European nations.

United States Austria Hungary Poland Russia Italy Greece Czecho Slovakia Turkey

Rob Jewelers Safe Looted in Columbus Heist

Police report thieves looted the W H Arnold jewelry store on North High Street in Columbus late yesterday, escaping with 3988.90 dollars. The incident occurred on December 26 as investigators pursued leads in the North High Street area.

Columbus, O W.H. Arnold North High Street Jewleler

Antis Burn Crosses in Hills Demonstrations

Holiday demonstrations near The Plains involved Ku Klux Klan and anti Klan groups. A blazing circle lit the night, followed by an explosion, then three fiery crosses on hills around The Plains. Crosses were also reported Monday night near Fast Hill North Hill and toward the state hospital grounds.

Ku_Klux Klan Knights of the Blazing Circle Plains Fast Hill North Hill

Aldens and Mrs Reeder Visit Washington in Mix-Up

In Coolville items the Messenger and Sad report a mix up involving Mr and Mrs Alden and Mrs Reeder. They traveled to Washington with Mrs Reeder visiting her son Clyde. The note hints at subordinate remarks about family tales and impressions from the trip.

Coolville Aldens Reeder Alden Washington Clyde

Earthquake Shocks Honolulu at Seven PM. No Damage Reported

Distinct earthquake shock was felt in Honolulu at 7 o'clock last night with no damage reported. Local authorities and residents noted the tremor, but no injuries or structural concerns were recorded.

Honolulu

Christmas Tragedy Claims Five in Hagerstown Crossings

Five people died and five were seriously injured in car accidents at railroad crossings in Hagerstown on Christmas Day. Police report indicate drivers and passengers failed to heed signals as trains approached, prompting emergency responders to rush to the scene.

Hagerstown Mid

Ohio high school papers lead in statewide publishing

Elyria Lorain area ranks first in Ohio for the share of high school papers published. Periodicals are based in Elyria Lorain Orlin Brewnhelm Avon Henrietta LaGrange Belden Ion Columbia and Amherst, reflecting a broad regional distribution.

Elyria, C Lorain Ohio Elyria Orlin Brewnhelm Avon Henrietta LaGrange Belden Ion Columbia Amherst

Hazelton Coal Miners Idle Amid Christmas Celebration

Hazelton Pennsylvania December 26 coal miners observed Christmas with 26 of 37 collieries idle reducing output to about 20 percent of normal.

Hazelton

Ford couple head home after Christmas visit in Xenia

Mr and Mrs Henry Ford motored back to Detroit today after spending Christmas in Xenia with Mrs Fords brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs E R Bryant and the five Bryant children.

Xenia Henry Ford Detroit

Mexican Rebel Movements Reported Subdued in Eight Days

President Obregon told the Mexican consul in Laredo that Jali sco will be subdued in eight days and Vera Cruz will be in federal hands within fifteen days, signaling a swift crackdown on rebel forces.

Laredo Tex Jalisco Vera Cruz Obregon

Reaching for toys ends in fatal nightgown fire

Eight year old Donald Kagay of Marion Ohio reached toward Christmas gifts near an open grate when his nightgown caught fire. He was severely burned and is expected to die from his injuries.

Marion. O Richwood Donald Kagay

Ferals and revolutionaries clash near Santa Lucrecia

Reports from Vera Cruz on December 26 describe a terrific battle between federals and revolutionaries near Santa Lucrecia with heavy fighting ongoing and no clear outcome yet.

Vera Cruz Santa Lucrecia

Home Telephone Co. Workers Thank Athens Patrons

Operators at the Home Telephone Co. in Athens County express appreciation for patrons who remembered them kindly at Christmas.

The Home Telephone Co Athens County

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J. L. Maxwell President St. In Mardis OT Oge Dollings Investors Pete Hudnel Tod Rob Jeweler ANTIS Faming Whitsand Bay Conrail England Mary Peers Ricke Scotts Emulsion Racine Scott /fancy Co Frame of Goo
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