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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1922

Page

3

Miss Cadi Hartley’s Miscellaneous Shower Noted

Gladys and Lena Bowers hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday at their Adams street home for Mrs. Cadi Hartley née Murial Baugh. Guests enjoyed games and sewing, received useful gifts, and a late luncheon was served to attendees including Mrs. Carl Hartley and several Misses Warner, McManaWay, Patton, Barber, and Dupler. The gathering accompanied cottage prayer meetings preparing for the January evangelistic meeting starting January 7.

Gladys Lena Bowers Adams Street Cadi Hartley Murial Baugh Carl Hartley Lelia Georgia Warner Grace McMana- Way Flo Patton Vivian Mildred Barber Mabel Dupler

Petit larceny and liquor cases heard in mayor's court

Darrel Withem Otto Russell John McHarg Chauncey Barrows Nelsonville were continued on petit larceny charges. Charles Dallard paid 100 fine for possessing liquor, John McHarg 110 for transporting liquor, William Cox 10 for intoxication, Lucius Wiske and Ed Spray 10 each for similar charges.

Darrel Withem Otto Russell John McHarg Chauncey James Barrows Nelsonville Charles Dallard McCune John MecHarg William Cox Lucius Wiske Ed Spray

Stores to Close by Nelsonville Merchants Association New Year

All stores belonging to the Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association will close Monday New Year's Day. H. E. Donley, Secretary.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants’ Association

Bible school and worship schedule announced for week

Morning worship at 9 50 a m and 10 30 a m service. Evening worship at 7 p m with sermons The Hindering Past and Prepared for Soul Winning. C F Society meets at 6 p m. Cottage prayer meetings nightly next week except Wednesday when the annual business meeting and officer election will be held.

Bible School C.F. Society

Methodist Church Plans Sunday Services Amid Absence

All church services will proceed Sunday as usual. Dr. J C Arbuckle arrives Saturday to oversee the local charge during Dr. Tifft's absence.

Methodist Church J. C. Arbuckle Tifft

Ohio State Glee Club to Perform in Nelsonville Friday

The Ohio State University Glee Club will visit Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville on Friday January 19 for a concert arranged by El-Kar Nak Grotto. It will be the club's second out of town appearance this year and promises a varied program featuring chorus numbers solos and two quartets with an orchestra. Local chairs include C C Sharp J L Murphy L J Eberle and others with detailed committees for opera house reception hotel publicity and refreshments.

Ohio State University Glee Club Nelsonville Friay Stuart's Opera House El-Karnak Grotto Glee Club Columbus Ohio Staters C. C. Sharp J. L Murphy L. J. Eberle H. H. Harding Don McGill A. B. Wells Opera House Wall Henry Keleh Thomas Matthewson Walter Green Ed C. Cooley J. D. Adamson Miller Wilson William Strentz John Preston William Tedrow C. H. Bartlett Donald H. B. Stuart Donald Betts Mister Steenrod

Christmas Births And Visits In Nelsonville

On Christmas Day an eight pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cook on Jackson Street with Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Hanna noted as great grandparents. A daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barber on Poplar Street the same day. Christmas turkey dinners were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McLaughlin and others, as 13 grandchildren joined in. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coss and daughter Florence returned to Lancaster Monday after Christmas visit.

Stork Nelsonville Harold Cook Jackson Street S. D. Hanna Joe Barber Poplar Street H. B. McLaughlin Joe Dewhurst Marry Coss Jed Courtney Forrest McLaughlin Harry Coss Florence Lancaster

Christmas Party for Samuel Nutter Turns Six

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Nutter hosted a Christmas party for their son Samuel's sixth birthday with Santa, Eskimo pies, candy, popcorn, and Nabiscos. Each child received a favor. boys got whistles and girls received artificial fruits. Twenty five children attended.

E. H. Nutter Samuel Santa Claus

Grace Roberts Sunday School Social at Presbyterian

Miss Grace Roberts led the Sunday school class as members and guests gathered in the church parlors on Wednesday evening. A pleasant social time followed with a dainty lunch served.

Grace Roberts The Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian church social by Mr C C Sharp class

Bad weather reduced attendance Thursday evening as Mr C C Sharp's Sunday school class entertained the adult classes of the school. The gathering featured games and contests with a pleasant social time and refreshments served at 9 in the dining room.

Presbyterian Church C. C Sharp

Woodard Funeral Held at Late Residence

Funeral services for Mr. Ward Woodard were held at his late residence with Civil War comrades and World War veterans serving as pallbearers. Rev. Arthur M. Mann and Rev. Leon Arpee conducted the service with piano music by Miss Mae Stratton and songs by Mrs. LeFeyer and Mrs. Bay. The body rests at Greenlawn between his two predeceased sons. Many local figures attended and tributes praised his faithfulness and character.

Ward Woodard Arthur M. Mann Pataskula Leon Arpee Mae Stratton E. LeFeyer Elmer Bay L. G. Matheny Matheny Mann Woodard Nelsonville Greenlawn

Is Doubting Thomas No Longer

A reader reports stomach trouble relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. One dose convinces, money refunded if not satisfied. Available at McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.

Thomas St. Louis Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Christmas Guests and Bereavement in Coolville Area

Lostridge and others hosted Christmas gatherings across Carthage Athens and Coolville including the Gaston McBee Davis and Windsor families. Mrs Davis died December 26 at her daughter's home with funeral held December 28 at the residence and burial in Coolville cemetery. She leaves husband and two children.

L. M. Allen Ralph Allen J. S. Gaston Carthage Land Barnhart Bad Justice Carson Boggs N. M. Boggs Raymond Raymond Boggs A. Tl. McBee Ll. Davis Ern Metz L. H. Morris Athens Lucy Windsor Charles Windsor Guysville C. W. Townsend Stewart Clarence Swartz Harry Carelton Coolville Daniel Ackley Aylmer Athens R John Bacheldor Aldo McKinley Joe Jenkins Esmond Brandeberry J. W. Barnhill Dutch Ridge Marguerite Rowan Columbus Ed Rowan Familly Davis

Women and money overlook the malech in social scene

The item notes that many wealthy young women show little interest in a malch social event, signaling a shift in gendered social expectations and spending priorities among the affluent.

Thor Olson Wins Sweepstake at Southeastern Ohio Poultry Show

Thor Olson, Ohio University trainer, dominated the Southeastern Ohio Poultry Association show at the Armory, earning the $25 silver trophy for best display with Silver Wyandottes. Other cup winners included C. B. Burnworth for best single bird Rhode Island Red and Isaac Ash for Buff Orpington display. Special prizes were awarded for four firsts or three firsts and two seconds, plus numerous $1 cash awards and egg mash prizes.

Thor Olson Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Poutry Association Armory F. A. Poertner Berea Olson Retail Merchants’ Association C. B E. Burnworth Bremen Kiwanis Club Rhode Island Isaac VT Ash Orpington Bank of Athens The Elks Lodge Harrison Davies Plains William McDonald Athens Carrison Davies John Morague Li. Burnworth Balls & Tisdale H. L. Carson Isaac Tra Nichols Baus & Tisdale W. J. McGuire Carl J. Johnson & Son Baus &Tisdale

Best Cough Mixture Is Home Made For Chest Colds

Homemade remedy promises quick relief from coughs and chest colds. Mix Parmint double strength with sugar and water to make a half pint, claimed to soothe the mucous membrane and be cheaper than store bought cures.

Enarco the Japanese OTL advertised for rheumatism

Doctors of Enarco claim the Japanese remedy helps rheumatism strained muscles and chest colds. The ad urges mothers and families to buy Enarco from Cline Pharmacy Co begging quick action and promising instant soothing relief. It touts 27 years in use and 67 uses as a secret from Japan.

Enarco Cal Cline Pharmacy Co Japan

Mystery man Culpepper moved to Sheltering Arms hospital

Aid has been extended to John C Culpepper alias John Culpepper alias John Culp the man of mystery in Athens by the City Federation led by Mrs J W Bush. He has been moved from the county jail to Sheltering Arms hospital in an isolated room as tuberculosis ravages his body. Morphine is being used to ease his delirium while he battles the disease and he remains a patient under constant medical care.

John C Courtney John Culpepper John Culp Athens City Federation Mra. J. W. Bush Federation Sheltering Arms Hospital Culpepper Lriday J. J. Hoodlet Chauncey

Removal sought of Athens county surveyor Jed R Baker

The case of William Hier of Cannanyike against Jed R Baker county surveyor of Athens county, alleging incompetency and waste, will be heard in Athens county common pleas court before Judge Worstell on Monday January 11. Hier seeks removal and a new appointee to plan next year’s county road program as about 150 000 dollars in annual road funds are at stake.

Jed R. Baker Athens County William Hier Cannanyike Baker Ko Baker

Christmas program thrills church audience with song and pantomime

Torch at the Baptist church Saturday night featured a varied program of songs dialogues tableaux pantomimes and recitations. A large attentive crowd applauded and enjoyed the holiday entertainment while several visitors arrived for Christmas including Robert McGrew from Shreveport and Miss Metta Webster from Athens.

the Baptist Church Robert McGrew Shreveport M. A. McGrew Austin Romine Midland William Komine Metta Webster Athens Watson Webster Harold Brewster Clarksburg Cyrus Brewster Clarence Gillilan Ohio University At Jed Gillilan Sherry Wasim Cyrus Jones Esther Dunfee Darkersburg Irma Bernice Russell Wheeling

Ohio Supreme Court rules legacies to colleges tax exempt

The Ohio Supreme Court today upheld a ruling that legacies to colleges or universities are not subject to the collateral inheritance tax. The decision affirms a similar Hamilton County Common Pleas Court ruling.

Columbus Ohio State Supreme Court Hamilton County Common Pleas Court

Pancho Villa to Fight in Feature Bout in New York

Pancho Villa the American flyweight champion will meet Terry Martin in a 15 round feature bout if he has recovered. No title is at stake. Babe Herman faces Hughey Hutchinson in a co feature while Pickels Martin and Simm Carroll also appear.

New York Pancho Villa Terry Martin Providence Babe Herman Calif Hughey

New York Man Leaves 500 Bequest to Betrothed

London probate records reveal John Jord Saltus New York seven who died in London last June from accidental poisoning bequeathed 500 dollars to his betrothed Mrs. Eugene Campbell when his will was made public.

London John Jord Saltus New York Mra Eugene Campbell Pulette

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