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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
5
Harold D Vernon, son of Mr and Mrs C A Vernon, of Glouster, wed Akron resident Martha Styker at the Church of Christ parsonage. The Rev F E Roberts officiated. The couple planned a brief honeymoon and will reside in Akron after the ceremony.
Notices indicate the marriage of E. E. Drury and Mrs. Sallie Swartz of this city. The ceremony was held at the Church of Christ parsonage in Athens last Tuesday. They will reside on Madison Street after the new year.
D M Roberts family of Akron en route to visit Mrs Penman near Somerset were injured when their car overturned at a sharp curve. Mrs Roberts and children sustained multiple injuries with facial lacerations and fractures while Mr Roberts escaped with bruises. The crash site is noted for frequent fatal accidents and the wrecked car was left a complete ruin.
Miss Alice Briley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Briley of Marshfield married Ernest Smith son of Toby Smith of The Plains in a ring ceremony at the Christian Church parsonage officiated by Rev. M. E. Chatley. Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Briley and Mr. Toby Smith. They will reside in The Plains.
Judge T. N. Bushkirk 78 lifelong Vinton County resident died Christmas morning at his McArthur home after a stroke the day prior. He taught 45 years and served as county school examiner and probate judge. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Owen Will Jr. of McArthur and Mrs. Donald McGillizary of Columbus. Funeral arrangements pending.
Police joined the search for W F Phipps an Iron ton broker who vanished from his hotel room in Cleveland on December 18 his sons Robert and Fenimore said he had come on his first business trip in years after calling home mentioning a cold all his personal effects were left in the hotel room and hospital records showed no entry.
Chicago report confirms social worker and Hull House founder Miss Jane Addams is recovering from a two weeks' bout of bronchitis. The update notes her illness began mid December and she is improving under medical care.
Mr and Mrs C W Farrell and children Mary and Dwight of Chauncey and Miss Helen Dorr of the Athens Chauncey Road spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Vercoe at 95 Franklin Avenue.
Mr and Mrs A E Kienth their daughter Edythe and Mr and Mrs Kenneth B Kienth with Louise Angell of Akron visited Mrs E G Angell in Athens for Christmas.
Miss Mary Cavanaugh, a nurse at the Oratory School in Summit New Jersey, is spending the Christmas holidays with the Cavanaugh family in Zaleski.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Snyder and son Frederick of Richwood spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Snyder at 129 Grosvenor Street, sharing the holiday season with family.
Athens County records show more than double the Christmas weddings this year. Nine marriage licenses were filed December 24, up from four last year, with eleven licenses issued on December 24 in 1925 and 1926.
Miss Marjory Porter daughter of Prof James P Porter and Mrs Porter of 165 North Congress Street spent Christmas at her home after doing public welfare work in Columbus.
Dr and Mrs Frank Campbell of Trenton spent Christmas in Athens with their children Mr and Mrs Oscar Fulton and family of East State Street.
Mr and Mrs E M Walcott travel to Hanover Licking County for the funeral of Edith Martin a Hanover schools teacher and former Ohio University student who died after a brief influenza illness. She previously resided with the Walcott family in Athens.
A son born Christmas day to Mr and Mrs Clarence Hardley in Mercy Hospital Portsmouth died shortly after birth. The infant will be brought to Athens for burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Mr and Mrs John J Clark of Athens R D No 2 are with their daughter.
In Pittsburgh on December 26 two city firemen Adolph Sonnett and Joseph Deterro were killed when a fire truck plunged over a hillside en route to a Carnegie Refining Company blaze in Heidelberg. Eight were injured and fifteen others slightly hurt as crews fought the fire. property damage peaked at about 500000 dollars.
In Glouster on December 26 five men faced police court for intoxication. Herbert White of Trimble was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty and was released on payment arrangements. William Rush of Modoc also pled guilty and was fined five dollars and costs. Mike Pokee and James Murray pled guilty and were fined five dollars and costs with payment arrangements. Henry Dunnett pled not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury. All arrests were by Constable Darling and Marshal Williams wherever noted.
Glouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose calls all members to attend tonight's meeting. Officers say important business will be discussed.
In Santa Treats Glouster on December 26 the Kiwanis Club gave away one thousand sacks of candy at Depot Square for the community Christmas tree. Santa Claus attended and spoke briefly before members handed out treats. all present reportedly received a sack, with extra sweets sent to ill children unable to attend.
New of the death of Lee Tipton 72 formerly of York, who had lately resided near Nelsonville, was received by his son H A Tipton The Plains. Tipton died Christmas day at the home of a daughter Mrs E Goslee in Jackson Michigan. The body will be brought to The Plains for burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
GTON December 26. W W Jefferin 45 a farmer shot and killed himself yesterday after returning home with his wife and child from a Christmas Day celebration at Bowersville. Family say he had been in poor health.
Mrs. Carrie Spinx, 33, was injured possibly fatally when the car carrying her husband Nelson Spinx, a florist, and their three children collided with another vehicle on the road to Mingo Junction. The spouse and children escaped harm.
Funeral services for James McGowan were postponed due to the death yesterday of his sister Mrs Anna McGowan. A double funeral is set for tomorrow at 8:30 AM at the Catholic Church in Zaleski.
The 18 month old Frankie Brooks of Asco West Virginia near Bluefield remains near death with a toy motorcycle stuck in his throat. Pneumonia has developed, though in a mild form, further endangering his recovery prospects. Doctors delayed surgery after his condition weakened, marking the twelfth day since the incident.
Hal H. Rowland as administrator of Robert M. Patterson estate obtained authority to sell without recourse. Court approved the administrator’s report and ordered distribution of proceeds from tract Nos. 12 13 and notes for tract No. 16. Amounts of 1005 to O F Rowland and 921 25 to N E Mills were disbursed.
In Emma Haning administratrix v Oscar Haning, the court orders distribution: 56.07 to Athens County treasurer for taxes penalty and interest, 41.73 costs of sale, 50 to attorney Emmett Keenan, 120.90 to Emme Haning widow for dower, 70.20 to Homer Brooks on note and mortgage, and 701.11 remaining to Emma Haning to account for.
Mrs Nancy E Glidden 85 died Christmas Day at her son O C Glidden home in Shade following pneumonia. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm in First Methodist Church Torch. Survived by three sons O C Glidden H P Glidden J W Glidden and two daughters Mrs Leonard Ogle and Mrs H D Russell. husband preceded in death 20 years ago.
President and Mrs. Coolidge arrive in Brunswick Georgia after midnight trip from Washington and depart for Sapelo Island to visit Howard F. Coffin vicepresident of Hudson Motor Company for a week.
Cleveland Dee 26 reported as cause of death by own action. Ben Chyila 45 a cook drank poison after estranged wife refused to return to him, police said.
Marion Penrod, 57, died in Portsmouth from injuries after being struck by an automobile Christmas Eve. The accident happened yesterday. Penrod succumbed to his injuries later.
A chorus of 15 carol singers led by Prof. C. D. Glauque entertained a large Athens crowd for an hour in front of the Athena City Building from 8 to 9 PM. The event moved from the Athens County Courthouse to the City Building at the last moment. Words flashed on a screen as Clinton Horn operated the stereopticon and Miss Joy Cutler of Ohio University School of Music provided piano accompaniment.
Washington reports the Pan American Conciliation Conference sent a protocol to Paraguay and Bolivia factions seeking to settle the border dispute. Delegates expect a peaceful solution by New Year’s Day with an answer not due before Saturday. Both sides signaled agreement on core points after mediation committee questions were resolved.
The death of Albert Peter, 42, and Cones no Pittlees, 84, from December injuries raised Cleveland traffic deaths to 230 for 1928. Mrs Edith Wilderson, 2, died in an accident on West Gates Millis when a car collided and toppled an omnibus.
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