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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1923

Page

5

Local family Christmas visits noted in Cleveland and Columbus

This evening at 7. Mr. Arthur Sayre of Cleveland spent Christmas with his parents Judge and Mrs bri. D. Sayre. Mrs. Carl Porter and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wise, with Mrs. Clyde Edmund and her daughter Elizabeth, were Friday motor visitors in Columbus.

Arthur Sayre Cleveland Judge Bri. D. Sayre Carl Porter Harold Wise Clyde Edmund Elizabeth Columbus

Canine Convict Glen Languishes in New Westminster Prison

A brown and white collie named Glen has served a decade in the provincial penitentiary as a life prisoner after a court sentenced him to death and a guard’s plea commuted the fate. He guards fellow inmates nightly, caches bones, and has become renowned for steadfast duty and justice in confinement amid the walled prison.

New Westminster B. C Glen Patchell

Christmas Gatherings Across Orbiston and Nearby

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Morrison hosted Christmas dinner with George and Mary Morrison, Q Auckerman, John Ruhr, Addie Morrison, and Leo Ratrad family members. Absent were Robert Morrison of Clinton Indiana and J F Morrison of Coshocton. Edyth Caraner visited her parents Carl and Edna Caraner.

R. H. Morrison George Morrison Mary Orbiston Qarence Auckerman John Ruhr Addie Morrison Columbus Leo Ratrad Maxine Murray City Robert Morrison Clinton, Ind J. F. Morrison Coshocton Edyth Caraner Carl Caraner Bert Pryor Jon O Wadkinsa Frank Serrals J. B. Glancy Will Galvin Nelsonville W. T. Evans Jay Huston Billie Board Anne Quinn Bess Buchanan Anna Quinn Hazel Mace Jobs Pat Quinn Logan Vera Baird Maggie Campbell Chauncey Clara Canter Joba William Halliday Sr Clyde Garner Branch Farmer Pittsburg

New Year's Masquerade at Athens Country Club Dance

Athens hosts a New Year Eve masquerade at the Country Club on Monday December 1 from 8 30 p m to 12 30 a m Those not masked are barred until masks are removed Prizes honor Mrs Izura Creamer for best costumes decorations by D Zenner Co committee includes Mrs F D Forsyth and Messrs Forsyth Beasley Mackinnon Stickney Music cards and light refreshments guests present include Mrs Fred Woodruff Miss Marie Woodruff and Miss Grace Addis Two Addis brothers left for Dayton after Christmas visit to Athens

Country Club Athens F. D. Forsyth Forsyth Car Beasley C. N. Mackinnon Carl Stickney D. Zenner Company Izura Creamer Fred Woodruff Marie Freda Woodruff Edward Sherlock

Mrs Fred E Brown Entertained Thursday Afternoon

Mrs Fred E Brown entertained Thursday afternoon for a small gathering with a few friends in a cordial social visit.

Fred E. Brown

Roush Family Motor Trip Reported End

Mr and Mrs Eli Roush returned home from a seven day motor trip visiting Cincinnati Norwood College Hill and Columbus They saw Mr Charles Roush and family in Norwood and Mrs Barbara Howe on College Hill during the journey.

Eli Roush Cincinnati Dayton Springfield Columbus

Mrs Maude Steele to Stay With Rev Chatley Over New Year

Mrs Maude Steele of Lisbon arrived today as the New Year guest of Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Chatley at 64 North Congress Street.

Mrs Layton and guests visit Grosvenor home in Logan

Mrs L T Layton of Philadelphia and Mrs Robert Lee White of Logan are guests today of Mrs Louise Leete at the Grosvenor home in Logan. Mr Layton plans to return east after a stop in New Orleans en route.

L. T. Layton Sarah Roach Philadelphia Robert Lee White Logan Louise Leete Grosvenor Layton New Orleans

Mrs Minnie Roach Reed Arrives for NYC Visit

Mrs. Minnie Roach Reed of New York City arrives this morning for a brief stay to visit her father R Wayne Roach and Mr and Mrs Frank Hannan Nell Roach in New York.

Minnie Roach Reed New York City R. Wayne Roach S’rank Hannan Nell Roach

Howell Family Guests Over Christmas in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Santford W Howell hosted over Christmas their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Guy Howell and their son Mr Dale Howell of Columbus. They returned home with their sister Lucille Howell who will spend one week visiting.

Santford W Howell Guy Howell Dale Howell Columbus Lucille Howell

Whipple Family Visit Includes Martha Eldridge in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. George Whipple with daughter Martha and son Eldridge and Eleanor Porter are Friday motor visitors in Columbus.

George Whipple Martha Eldridge Eleanor Porter Columbus

Miss Louise Price Returns to New York After Christmas

Miss Louise Price returns to New York City after spending Christmas with her mother Mrs. Anna K Price at 25 Elmwood Place. Mr Sumner Price remains at home until New Year’s Day while pursuing medical studies at the University of Louisville in Louisville Kentucky.

Louise Price New York City Anna K. Price Elmwood Place Sumner Price University of Louisville Louisville

Gillette Family Relates Christmas Visit and Return

Mrs FE T Gillette and son Edward with sister Jennie Moore traveled to Columbus to visit the Gillette home. They spent Christmas with Mrs Gillette’s parents Mr and Mrs C T Moore of 88 Carpenter Street. Mr Gillette returned home Tuesday.

FE. T. Gillette Edward Jennie Moore Columbus Mrs. Gillette Little

Dr Daniel McCurk Attends Parkersburg Reunion Banquet

Dr Daniel McCurk will attend the annual reunion banquet of high school and college men in Parkersburg today at six o'clock. He plans to give an address titled Whats on the Outside of the Curriculum. He will return on the night train.

Daniel McCurk Parkersburg

Logan Visit By Picker ing Haanan and Williams Couple

Mr and Mrs Charles O Picker ing Mr and Mrs Frank Haanan and Mrs C B Williams were Thursday guests of Mr and Mrs F C Burchfield in Logan. The trip was made by motor.

Charles O. Pickering Frank Haanan C. 8. Williams F. C. Burchfield Logan

Miss Grace and Bertha Stickney Visit Columbus Today

Miss Grace Stickney and Miss Bertha Stickney motored to Columbus today. They will return Saturday.

Grace Stickney Miss Bertha Stickney Columbus

Mrs Louise Grosvenor Leete to Return to Washington

Mrs Louise Grosvenor Leete of Washington D C is spending the Christmas holidays with her mother Mrs C H Grosvenor and daughter Miss Constance Leete. She will leave for Washington Monday evening.

Louise Grosvenor Leete Washington, PD. C C. H. Grosvenor Constance Leete Washington

Mrs Wilson Carr Visits Clint Carr Family Guests

Mrs Wilson Carr and her young son Wilson of McArthur arrived Thursday to spend time with Mrs Clint Carr and her family.

Wilson Carr Wilson McArthur Clint Carr

Molers Visit Columbus for Weekend Stay

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Moler traveled to Columbus on Thursday and planned to remain until Saturday for a brief weekend stay.

W. F. Moler Columbus

Edingtons Visit Leaving Nelsonville For Madison WV

Mr. Fred Edington and his father, both of Nelsonville, were Athens visitors Thursday en route to Madison West Virginia where Mr. Edington is located. Mrs Edington remains in Nelsonville for a longer visit.

Fred Edington Nelsonville Athens Madison West Virginia Mr. Edington Edington

Ladies and gentlemen depart after Christmas visit

Miss Cecelia Malloy of Zanesville Miss Eleanor Griffith of Pontiac Michigan and Mr Lawrence Farley of Adelphi left after visiting Mrs Mary Farley at 17 Campbell Street over the Christmas period.

Cecelia Malloy Zanesville Eleanor Griffith Pontiac, Michigan Lawrence Farley Adelphi Mary Farley Campbell Street

Bally Smith of Chauncey Dies at 78

Chauncey resident Chauncey William Smith known as Bally died at his Main Street home at 5 o clock after days of paralysis and pneumonia. Funeral services Sunday at 10:30 from the Church of Christ with Fraternal Order of Eagles and Rev G B Courtney officiating. Burial in Nye cemetery. Survived by wife one sister Mrs Henry Burns of Sharpsburg two brothers Elisha of Chauncey and Edward of Carbon Hill plus many relatives. He served in the 63rd O V I and led reunions as president. Chauncey has lost a good citizen.

William Smith Chauncey Bally Main Street Church of Christ In Order of Eagles G. B. Courtney Nye Smith Jone Henry Burns Sharpsburg Elisha Smith Edward Smith Carbon Hill Dorcas Smith William

Turkey Dinner Brings Hamilton Family Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hamilton and son Dean visited Glouster on Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Kittle. The gathering was a family reunion with a fine turkey dinner. Other guests included Mrs. Duffee and sons Ray and James of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Kittle, and Mrs. O'Neal of Trimble.

T. R. Hamilton Dean Glouster H. F. Kittle

Mr L L Sweazey Home From Columbus Hospital Visit

Mr L L Sweazey returned home for Christmas with his family after several weeks in a Columbus hospital and will return for further treatment.

L. L. Sweazey Columbus

Mrs Ferguson Recovers After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. Jas L Ferguson, formerly of Chauncey, underwent an appendicitis operation in a Charleston hospital and is recovering nicely friends in this city are glad to learn.

Charleston W. Va Jas.l. Ferguson

Community Christmas Sing If Weather Permits

A community sing is planned at the Christmas tree with all invited. Attendees may bring carol and hymn books to participate if conditions allow.

Weever Family Returns Home After Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Weever and sons Donald and Victor who moved from Xenia spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Edward Minister and family on Ellis avenue and have returned to their home.

Frank Weever Donald Victor Xenia Edward Ellis Avenue

Dinner Honoring Griff Evans Guests In Local Home

Thursday evening Mr and Mrs I Goldsberry hosted a 6 o clock dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Griff Evans of Haverhill Mass Other guests included Mr and Mrs W H McKee and daughter Miss Katharine Dr and Mrs Blaine Goldsberry of Athens and Mary Frances Goldsberry Also Mr and Mrs Ray Martin from New Marshfield visited from Sunday to Wednesday at the Lindley residence

I. ¥. Goldsberry Griff Evans Haverhill Mass W. H. McKee Katherine Blaine Goldsberry Athens Mary Frances Goldsberry Ray Martin New Marshfield Ceph Lindley

Mrs Cline Hosts Christmas Dinner Guests

Mrs Anna Cline entertained on Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Joe Cline and family Mr Charles Montgomery of McArthur Misses Margaret and Katherine Cline and Barty Frank and George Cline attending the meal.

Anna Cline Joe Cline Charles *Montgomery McArthur Margaret Katherine Cline Barty Frank George Cline

Columbus Man Guest Of Sister This Week

Ralph Lewis of Columbus has been visiting his sister Mrs. W. D. Hines this week.

Ralph Lewis Columbus

Karns attend Robert Smith funeral in Athens

Mr and Mrs Ezra Karns attended the funeral of Robert Smith in Athens last week.

Ezra Karns Robert Smith Athens

Mrs Florence Strong Returns From Wilkesville Visit

Mrs Florence Strong arrived home on Wednesday after a six day visit with her mother Mrs Lytle in Wilkesville.

Florence Strong Mrs. Lytle Wilkesville

Miss Bertine Everett to Lead Sunday Church Service

Miss Bertine Everett will fill the pulpit at the local Church of God Sunday evening. The public is cordially invited to attend. Everett is a Moody Bible School graduate from Chicago. Mr and Mrs G H Nye of Chauncey visit daughter Mrs James Aom and family in Wilmington, Ohio.

Bertine Everett Church of God Miss Everett The Moody Bible School of Chicago G. H. Nye iChauncey James Aom Wilmington, O

Wednesday Club Plans Meeting With Miss Oda Gillogly

The Wednesday club will meet with Miss Oda Gillogly on next Monday afternoon. Thursday, January 3, the Ladies Aid of the M E church will meet with Miss Faye Cline.

Oda Gillogly Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church Faye Cline

Mary and Woodrow Barnes Visit Aunt in Country

Mary and Woodrow Barnes spend part of their vacation visiting Mrs. Dent Allen, their aunt, in the country.

Mary and Woodrow Barnes Country Mrs. Dent Allen

Local Church Services and Sunday Schedules

Baptist services at 9 a.m. with Sunday School. Thursday evening prayer meeting. Methodist services at 9 a.m. Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. Sermon by Rev. Warner. Epworth League at 6:15 p.m. Holiness Mission holds 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Class meeting. Tuesday evening prayer meeting.

Baptist Methodist Warner Epworth League Holiness Mission

Community Sing Sunday Evening Event Notice

Community members are invited to a Sunday evening sing at 7 o clock. The short program aims to bring neighbors together for communal songs and fellowship.

Holmeses to Spend Winter in South With Vorhes Duo

Within a few days Dr. and Mrs. A F Holmes will leave for the South to spend the winter. They will be joined by Mr and Mrs Ed Vorhes of Columbus.

A. F. Holmes South Ed. Vorhes Columbus

Deport 225 aliens from Leavenworth to their homelands

Alien convicts serving sentences at Leavenworth will be rearrested at sentence expiration and deported. Immigration inspector E P Reynolds says preliminary proceedings to deport are filed. Most to be sent home are Italians convicted of violating the Harrison anti narcotic law.

Kansas City Federal Leavenworth Kan E. P. Reynolds Ncessary

Christmas Visit Spreads Across Counties

Spending Christmas with friends in Guernsey county, Mrs. Kate Blackston and her daughter Josephine visit Columbus for the holiday.

Guernsey County Kate Blackston Josephine Columbua

Young man Weldy faces prison amid looming fortune

Steubenville report notes 20 year old Herbert Weldy is jailed despite an expected fortune of about 80 000 dollars within months. The article hints at legal troubles tied to the forthcoming wealth.Authorities detail the case as a custody or imprisonment dispute connected to the anticipated inheritance.

Sailstad and Anderson jailed four years for graveyard hoax arson

Edward J. Sailstad and Dorothy Anderson, described as the “sunshine girl,” were sentenced to four years in prison each for arson connected to a celebrated graveyard hoax in Superior Wisconsin.

Wis Edward J. Sailstad Dorothy Andereson

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