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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1923
Page
3
Mrs John Edington reads of Silas Duffey Logan gold coin in the Messenger. Duffey's coin bears 1823 while Edington's dates to 1810, about eighteen years earlier. Edington prizes the piece, said to have been carried by her father the late Mr Nick Nerrick as a pocket piece for many years.
The Dinevor Welsh Concert Co. performed at the Christian church auditorium in Athens to raise funds for Sheltering Arms Hospital drawing an audience of 1206. The sacred concert began at 8 o clock Sunday night with a Sunday afternoon note of delight.
Rev George E. Tifft and Mrs Tifft return to Nelsonville today after his six week leave. Dr Tifft has nearly recovered from a serious eye trouble and will fill the pulpit Sunday morning. An evening musical program is planned by the choir. During absence Rev Arbuckle of Columbus preached in his stead.
Funeral services for Hattie Woody will be held Friday at 2 o'clock in the Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street. Stewart Chapman is very ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Rodney Reeves announce the arrival of a daughter born January 30. Beat rice Jeanette is the name. Mrs James Patton and son Jack visited Wolfpit Kentucky. Mrs Tena Schnackenburg returned from Cincinnati to care for her ill daughter Mrs C H Roudebush with the flu.
The piece highlights 6822 deaths in a single year in the United States from whooping cough. It notes no cure, describes relief from Dr. Drake's Glessco, and claims physicians endorse the remedy with a druggist guarantee.
Chauncey Sickness and bad weather kept many away from the Loyal Womans class of the Christian church meeting Wednesday at Mrs. Arthur Swart’s home. Mrs. Swart presided, with devotions led by Mrs. Ira Myers. Afternoon speakers included Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Elmer Nida, and Mrs. John Shafer. Mrs. Floyd Nye played a piano solo. Two visitors, Mrs. A J Drake and Mrs. De Shields, attended.
Mrs. Nettie Love Dixon and her son in law and daughter with Clarence Spears and Jimmy prepare to depart for Los Angeles where they will establish a future home. Dixon will sell property and household effects and then leave for the west. Dixon's mother Mrs. Shack and family reside in Los Angeles and her twin brothers Norvel and Orvel Shack work as movie actors in the city.
Mrs Nancy Bowden, a respected resident of Converse Street, is able to go out again after several weeks of illness confinement at home.
Pleasant View Lodge of Pythian Sisters held a meeting at their hall Monday evening. Twenty one Nelsonville Pythians sisters attended the gathering in a friendly visit. Chauncey lodge prepared snacks and readings by Mrs. Charles Leffler and Mrs. Daniel Joyce enhanced the social hour.
Mrs. George Shafer of Beaumont and Mrs. Floyd Shafer of Athens were guests Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shafer.
Mrs. Charles Pyles of Millfield who had surgery at a Columbus hospital a few weeks ago will return home this week. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips of this city.
Mrs. Harry B. Noble and her son Billy of Athens are guests of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Osborne, in this city for a weekend visit.
Athens Lyceum series features Jess Pugh humorist on January program at Athens College auditorium. Three more numbers remain. Ohio University glee clubs plan a Logan concert February 8 under Kiwanis auspices with transportation by Athens and Logan clubs. Glee clubs enjoy success and plan further trips.
Athens County probate notices list executors and guardians with first, second, or final accounts filed between 1922 and 1925. Hearings and publication are suspended until February 19, 1923, with multiple estates named including Norris, White, Holmes, Jones, Sanders, Ivana, Brown, Hibbard, Tippie, Baker, Rose, Ackley, Thinghes, Grosvenor, Kempton, Tippie, Hartley, Foster, Hammeltonberg, Swart, Cameron,Readus, Readus, Baughman, Glass, Winner, and others.
Guardian M D Hughes offers for sale by public auction on February 24 1923 at 1 PM at the Athens Court House the surface estate of 9.82 acres in Waterloo Township Athens County Ohio with a 10 by 25 foot burying ground carve out. The property comes from George Vanmeter and William Graham to Freeman Graham by warranty deed dated October 20 1920 appraised at 800 dollars with cash in hand terms.
Notice states the partnership Jacobs and Drake at Athens Ohio is dissolved by mutual consent. John A. Jacobs continues the business at the same location. William B. Drake retires. Dated Athens January 4 192%.
A special number raised 50 dollars for Sheltering Arms Hospital charity in Athens. Prof Hoover announced the funds on Wednesday. The Denver Welsh Concert company performed to cut seat prices, with remaining proceeds aiding Athens and surrounding country hospitals. The same company will sing in Nelsonville Friday night.
Adria Leuta filed for divorce alimony and custody in the court of common pleas Ath ens County Ohio. Hearing set on or after March 1 1923 with Woolley and Rowland as attorneys for the plaintiff.
Robinson has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Morris, deceased in Athens County Ohio. Date of appointment January 17, 1923. Probate Judge Johnson signs the notice.
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