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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1923

Page

3

Otto Annual Meeting Elects Karnak Grotto Officers

NIELSONVILLE NEWS reports Karnak Grotto holds annual meeting at Masonic club rooms. Officers elected: Dr. C E Welch Monarch H H Her Chief Justice L C Laube Master of Ceremonies Jas Sharp Treasurer C H Bartlett Secretary. trustees re-elected including L C Laube Logan and others. Next meeting Feb 5. April ceremonial preparations underway.

Masonic Club C. E. Welch Monarch H. H. Her L. C. Laube Jas. Sharp C. H. Bartlett Logan Zemer Haydenville Harry Kelly J. R. Sands Wm. Lax Nelsonville Grotto

Chamber of Commerce session sees strong attendance

A large turnout at the Chamber of Commerce meeting heard routine business discussions. Members urged prompt dues remittance to aid the membership committee's canvass, noted uniform rates, and discussed the Townsend Sterling federal school bill with a local chamber vote against it. Plans for Mason City hill repairs were informally discussed as the roads committee urged continued efforts.

Chamber of Commerce Townsend-Sterling Mason City Hill

Dew Hotel to Undergo Noted Remodeling in Nelsonville

Owner Stanley J. Dew has won approval to remodel the well known Dew Hotel in Nelsonville. The plan includes redecorating rooms refurnishing and installing running water with baths throughout the building.

Dew Hotel Stanley J. Dew Nelsonville

Remodeling to Begin at The Dew Hotel Landmark

The Dew Hotel in Nelsonville, a historic landmark that hosted many famous visitors, will start remodeling work immediately.

Dew Nelsonsonville

Hiram Bingham Herrold Returns Home

Mr Hiram Bingham Herrold of La Porte Indiana returns home from three weeks with relatives in Athens and Nelsonville after delightful entertainment. He stayed with cousins Mr and Mrs William L Barker at 106 Fayette Street.

Hiram Bingham Herrold la Porte Indiana Athens Nelsonville William L. Barker Fayette Street

Old Coins Owned by Hiram Johnoon dates 1804 and 1791

Hiram Johnoon possesses two antique foreign coins dated 1804 and 1791. The collection highlights historical currency from distant eras, with both pieces representing late 18th and early 19th century minting.

Hiram Johnoon

Evans Return Home After Visit with Daughter in Lebanon

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Evans returned Thursday to their home in Lebanon after a several weeks visit here with their daughter Mrs. W. L. Hudson.

Spencer Steenrod Columbus

Miss Florence Wood Visits Athens With Friends

Florence Wood spends the weekend in Athens staying with friends and enjoying local venues. The social gathering centers on leisure and companionship during a brief escape.

Miss Tlorence Wood Athens

Sayre to Speak at Hy perion Club Meeting

Mrs EE D Sayre vice president of the Ohio Federation of Womans clubs will guest the Hy perion club Saturday afternoon and address the group. She will be hosted by Mrs Harry Kelly.

EE. D. Sayre Athens Ohio Federation of Womans Clubs Hyperion Club Harry Kelly

Family expresses gratitude for kindness after loss

The Murphy family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of their husband and father. They commend Father Ruane and C. I. Stout for kindness, with thanks for floral offerings and gifts of automobiles. Several local residents are noted in social updates and weekend visits in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Father Ruane C. I. Stout

Attendees from Out of Town at Thomas Murphy Funeral

The funeral for Thomas Murphy drew a turnout from several towns and states. Among those listed as attending were Mary Murphy of Cincinnati Patrick Murphy Elizabeth Murphy Mrs Will Murname Mrs Catherine Ryan John Ryan and M A Clifford of Columbus Corneilius Murphy Linton Indiana W C Clifford Cleveland Mr and Mrs James Murphy Lancaster Mrs James Dugan Logan Pete McCallister Jacksonville T T Clifford and M L Shea Zaleski Frank Charles William and Agnes Murphy Murray City Mr and Mrs John Clifford Mrs Agnes Moriarity Athens and Frank Keller Haydenville.

Murphy Thomas Murphy Mary Murphy Cincinnati Patrick Murphy Elizabeth Murphy Will Murname Catherine Ryan John Ryan M. A. Clifford Columbus Corneilius Murphy Linton Ind W. C. Clifford Cleveland James Murphy Lancaster James Dugan Logan Pete McCallister Jacksonville T. T. Clifford M.L. Shea Zaleski

Revival Meetings At A M H Church In Progress

Revival meetings at the A M H church continue with nightly preaching at 7 30 led by Rev L Lilly. Members and friends from all churches are invited to attend, as announced by pastor Rev B M McLein.

A. M. H. Church L. Lilly B. M. McClein

Kings Herrolds Meet Saturday at Methodist Church

The Kings Herrolds will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church.

Methodist Church

Athens Hi Girls Meet Nelsonville at the Y

The Athens High School girls basketball team faces Nelsonville at the Y gym in a neighborhood game. Athens aims for a strong showing against the visiting squad.

Athens Hi Nelsonville Girls

Junction City Hi Boys Clash At Local Y M C A

Junction City faces the Hi boys this Saturday at the Y M C A in a local basketball game. The event brings together two community teams for an evening of competitive play in Junction City.

Junction City Hi Boys

Clarence Scott Invited to Fayette County Banquet

Clarence Scott is invited to attend the eleventh annual banquet of the Fayette County Fish and Game Protective Association. The event will be held in the rooms of the Ortman Motor Company at the corner of Market and Fayette streets at six o clock in the evening on February 2, 1923.

Clarence Scott Fayette

Annual Ohio sportsmen banquet in Washington D H February 8 1322

One of Ohio’s largest organizations hosted a grand annual banquet in Washington D C. on February 8 1322 celebrating a successful gathering of about eighteen hundred sportsmen. The event highlighted notable members and the association’s activities.

Ohio Washington, D. H

Regular Sunday Services at Local Church

Sunday school begins at 9 30 with a morning service at 10 30. Morning theme Religion Natural and Revived. At 6 Miss Florence Wood leads Junior and Senior Endeavor and the Senior society. At 7 the pastor speaks on Youth Our Raw Material.

Florence Wood

Berean Class Plans Big Sunday Meeting

Berean class invites all members to attend a Sunday gathering featuring special music by the Berean orchestra and an important announcement to be made at the meeting.

Berean Bereans Berean Orchestra

Bible School Services and Campaign Schedule

The notice lists morning worship at 10 30 with a 9 30 Bible school, a pre Easter campaign, an evening evangelistic service at 7 titled Unused Power in the big auditorium, and a Christian Endeavor society gathering at 6 p m.

Bible School C. E. Society

Revival campaign ends at Pilgrim Holiness church

Revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church closes as interest grows. Rev J B McBride delivers sermons on Gods Great Days with morning services at 10 80 and 7 p m evening, Sunday school at 9 30. J B McBride and Rev J C Brikhart lead singing and a 2 30 love feat in the afternoon.

Pilgrim Holiness Church J. B. McBride J. B McBride J. C. Brikhart

William M. Keating dies at 68 in Nelsonville area

William M. Keating, 68, died Wednesday at Athens State hospital after 35 years in Nelsonville. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at 882 Chestnut Street, with interment at Green Lawn Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, five sons and one daughter. one son and one daughter preceded him.

William M. Keating Athens State Hospital Nelsonville Chestnut Street Greenlawn

Ohio University suspends 52 students this semester

At the close of the first semester 11 students were permanently dropped for failing to meet requirements. Thirty nine suspended for one semester for not passing more than half their college hours. Total suspensions and exclusions reach 52, about three percent of enrollment, marking a drop from last year. Dr. Bryan cites rising standards as the cause.

Ohio University Bryan

Rosewood Klan posts leave or else warnings

In Rosewood Tennessee on February 2 local Klan members issued warnings to bootleggers and others to leave the town. The communique followed the organization of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan branch.

Rosewood Tenn Klan Knights of the Ku Klux Klan

Farmers win medals for hundred bushel corn club

Dean Vivian of the College of Agriculture at Ohio State University awarded medals to seven Ohio farmers who joined the hundred bushel corn club for raising at least 190 bushels on ten acre tracts last year.

Columbus Dean Vivian College of Agriculture Ohio State University Ohio

De Molay Initiation at Athens Masonic Club

Final institution services for the University chapter of De Molay were held in the Athens Masonic club rooms at 7 30 Thursday evening. Newly elected officers conferred the initiatory degree on members as vows and pledges were taken. William Moler, Grand Councillor, oversaw the conferring of degrees. The boys were admitted to the order that evening with only two petitions pending.

Order of DeMolay Athens

Two Boys Denied Junior Masonry Admission for Being Underage

The two applicants were refused membership in the junior Masons because they are under 16. Initiation fees of $3 were paid. Ath ens chapter expects its charter in early March and will disclose charter members then. Until then the order meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Athens

Sailor's Coffin in Brooklyn to be Exhumed for Jewel Cache

Washington reports Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Clif ford announces an order authorizing Treasury officials and New York customs to exhume the body of Sailor Jones buried in the National Cemetery Brooklyn. The coffin allegedly holds crown jewels of the Russian royal family smuggled by European smugglers. The exhumation will occur in the coming days under treasury intelligence service and military supervision.

Washington Clifford New York Jones National Cemetery Brooklyn United States Treasury Intelligence Service

Four Men Executed in Arkansas Simultaneously

Four men faced the electric chair on the same day in Arkansas for two murders. Ben Richardson, Duncan Richardson, F G Bullen of Shelby County and Will De Bord of Stone County were put to death. De Bord killed Mr and Mrs W H Silby near Mountain Home with a hatchet. the others killed a recluse named Culp.

Arkansas Ben and Duncan Richardson F .G. Bullen Shelby County Will de Bord Stone County de Bord W. H. Silby Mountain Home Ark

Exhaust of motor kills an autoist in closed garage

Frank Fleming, 43, was found dead in a Wheeling garage with his head under the hood as an engine fumes death. A neighbor heard the motor running and alerted police who found the body.

Frank Fleming

Quake Shocks Measured Near Washington by Georgetown Instruments

Two earthquake shocks were recorded at Georgetown University Observatory near Washington. The quakes measured about 2500 to 3500 miles from Washington and were detected last night and early today.

Washington Georgetown University Observatory

Turks Sign Peace Terms Report Appears On Exchange

A stock exchange report claimed Turks had signed the allied peace terms at Lausanne but the British foreign office had received no official confirmation.

London Stock Exchange Lausanne Foreign Office

Paris to Algiers air route to open in April

An air route from Toulouse to Algiers will begin in April, offering a France to North Africa journey of six and three fourths hours.

Paris Toulouse Algiers France North Africa

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