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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1923

Page

5

Pallas Club Social Day Anniversary Held At Ness Home

The Pallas club marked its annual social day with a Saturday gathering at Mrs. Mary G. Ness’s home 48 University Terrace. About 50 members attended along with guests Mrs. C. Hi Grosvenor Mrs. E. J. Jones Mrs. W. W. Ackley Mrs. E. W. Chubb and Miss Downer. Miss Helen Walker reviewed The Age of Innocence while Miss Mary Ness contributed two piano solos. A formal tea followed at 5 o clock with elaborate arrangements.

Pallas Club Mary G. Ness University Terrace Hi. Grosvenor E. J. Jones W. W. Ackley E. W. Chubb

Bridge Club Hosts Play Night At Mrs Hodkins Home

The Monday bridge club will be entertained tonight by Mrs. C. R. Hodkins at 28 West Washington Street. Four tables will be used for the play with games devoted to members, followed by a coll ation.

C. R. Hodkins West Washington Street

Dinner and Program at Mrs Burdette’s Home

Mrs. Edward Burdette hosted a dinner at 44 Elmwood Place on Saturday followed by a social evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Inboden and son Max, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Johnson and daughter Emma, Mrs. Jcoline Sibertall of Nelsonville, and Mr. and Mrs. W B Edgar of Athens. Readings and musical selections were performed by Mrs. Eugene Inboden, Mr. Hiram Johnson, and Miss Emma Johnson.

Edward Burdette Elmwood Place Eugene Inboden Max Hiram Johnson Emma Johnson J.coline Sibertall Nelsonville W. B. Edgar Athens

Kindergarten Mothers Club Meeting Set for February 14

The regular monthly meeting of the Kindergarten Mothers club will occur Wednesday February 14 from 230 to 400 PM in the kindergarten rooms at Ellis Hall south end Dr J P Porter head of the Psychology department Ohio University will lead the program on Emotions and their effect upon the life of the child A social hour with refreshments follows and all mothers of kindergarten children are invited.

Ellis Hall J. P. Porter Ohio University Kindergaren

Julian Blanton resumes winter golf instruction

Julian Blanton of Athens County Chub, ill with the flu for two weeks, has recovered enough to restart his winter golf school today in the Lostro building.

Julian Blanton Athens County Lostro

Funeral line of J. C. Robinson names kin present

Relatives attending the funeral of J. C. Robinson included his brother Frank E. Robinson his brother in law and sister J E Keen and wife Mollie Burnham sister of Caldwell and sister in law of Lancaster Mrs J A Brown.

J. C. Robinson Frank E. Robinson J. E. Keenan Mollie Burnham Caldwell J. A. Brown Lancaster

Standard Bearers Meet Tuesday Evening with Katharine McKee

The Standard Bearers will meet on Tuesday at 6 30 PM with Miss Katharine McKee of 44 University Terrace.

Katharine McKee University Terrace

Gibson Family Returns from Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs B M Gibson and their young daughter Jane have come back after a week in Columbus where they were guests of Mr and Mrs J O Gibson, the couple's parents.

Clarence Terry Returns to Akron After Visit

Mr. Clarence Terry returns to Akron ending a visit with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs David Feth.

Clarence Terry Akron David Feth

Tuesday Needle Club Meeting With Mrs Roberts

The Tuesday needle club will meet with Mrs. L. W. Roberts at 116 Franklin Avenue Tuesday evening at seven o clock.

Metcalfs move to Athens after Akron visit

Mrs. Brent Metcalf and her son Bobbie visited her parents at 27 Franklin Avenue in Akron Saturday evening. Mr Metcalf will travel through southern Ohio and West Virginia for the American Gypsum company for ten days before taking up a new position as traveling salesman. They plan to make their home in Athens.

Brent G. Metcalf Bobbie Akron C. P. Martin Franklin Avenue Metcalf Cleveland Port Clinton Ohio West Virginia American Gypsum Company Athens

Mrs Blumenburg Leaves for Washington for Mother's Illness

Mrs Meachum R Blumenburg departed Monday for Washington D C called there by her mother’s illness.

Paul Tribe Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery

Paul Tribe, son of Mr and Mrs 8 C Tribe, had a successful surgical operation Monday morning at Sheltering Arms hospital for removal of tonsils and adenoids.

Paul Tribe 8. C. Tribe Sheltering Arms Hospital

Fields Departs for UMW Convention in Columbus

Mr. William FE Fields leaves Sunday evening for Columbus as a delegate to the United Mine Workers convention in session there.

William FE. Fields Columbus The United Mine Workers

Child's Conservation League Meeting Called for Tuesday Evening

The Child's Conservation League convenes Tuesday at 7 pm with Mrs James Lewis of 9 Oak Street chairing. Roll call will be answered by patriotic quotations.

Child’s Conservation League James Lewis Oak Street

Miss Cora Pierce Visits Newark to See Moore Family

Miss Cora Pierce travels to Newark to spend time with Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Moore, enjoying a visit with the local household.

Cora Pierce Newark Mrs. E. A. Moore

Hudkins and Woodworth Couples Visit Logan on Sunday

Mr and Mrs C R Hudkins and Mr and Mrs R L Woodworth were Sunday visitors in Logan.

C. R. Hudkins R. L. Woodworth Logan

Pi Kappa Sigma installed with Windsor Tea Room banquet

The new sorority Pi Kappa Sigma celebrated installation with a Saturday banquet at the Windsor Tea Room. Officers Miss Ruth Lockhart Miss Eleanor Scatterday of Miami University Miss Nel Burns and Miss Marguerite Hurnham of the University of Cincinnati officiated.

Pi Kappa Sigma Windsor Tea Room Ruth Lockhart Eleanor Scatterday Miami University Nel Burns Marguerite Hurnham University of Cincinnati Jean Quimby Simrall Fisher la Verne Longtoft A. F. Myers Arthur Boyles

Hap to Close Schools

Marysville schools closed today in response to an influenza and scarlet fever outbreak.

Marysville Maryasvile

Williams Dies. funeral Monday at son’s home

Chauncey Mr Williams dies early Sunday at the home of his son Samuel Williams who will host funeral services today Monday at 2 PM Rev G B Courtney will officiate burial in Greenlawn cemetery under Undertaker Stout He had pneumonia and is survived by two daughters Mrs Flmer Tolliver of Deanville and Mrs J H Collins of Columbus.

Thomas Williams Samuel Williams G. B. Courtney The Christian Church Greenlawn Stout Williams Flmer Tolliver Deanville J. H. Collins Columbus

Sylvester Bowersock Dead In Haydenville Illness

Sylvester Bowersock died Sunday at his Haydenville home after influenza. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at his late home, then burial in Nye cemetery. Survived by wife and six children. daughter Bessie Patton died a week earlier and is buried in Chauncey cemetery. He was uncle to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Six and Mr. and Mrs. A L Preston of this city who will attend.

Sylvester Bowersock Sylvster Bowersock Haydenville Nye Bowersock Bessie Patton Chauncey Wesley Six A. L. Preston

Two Daughters Called by Illness and Death

Mrs. J. H. Collins of Columbus and Mrs. Elmer Tolliver of Deanville were summoned to the city due to the illness and passing of their father Thomas Williams.

J. H. Collins Columbus Elmer Tolliver Deanville Thomas Williams

Lyceum Course at Globe Theatre Presented by De Wille Company

The high school lyceum program rises this evening at Globe Theatre with De Wille Concert company. The show features ensemble music, bird and animal imitations, instrument duets, descriptive pieces, and solo piano numbers, promising a unique form of entertainment.

Lyceum Globe Theatre de Wille de Ville

Miss Ruth and Louise Larsson Visit In City

Miss Ruth and Louise Larsson of Nelsonville were guests of friends in the city Sunday.

Ruth and Louise Larsson Nelsonville

Preston family guests in Nelsonville visit

Mr and Mrs A L Preston and son Clarke spent Sunday with the former's brother and family in Nelsonville. Mrs Henry Osborne is reported ill at her home on High street.

A. L. Preston Clarke Nelsonville Henry Osborne High Street

Mrs Ruth Pendergrass Improves from Illness at Home

Mrs Ruth Pendergrass who has been quite ill at her home in this city is reported as greatly improved.

Ruth Pendergrass

Mrs Nettie Dixon Hosts Sunday School Class

Mrs. Nettie Dixon will entertain her Sunday school class at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S I Border on Tuesday evening.

Nettie Dixon Mrs. S. I. Border

Bible Dated 1673 Presented to Crawford County Historical Society

A 1673 Swiss printed Bible donated to Crawford county historical society in Bucyrus along with a 1821 commission by Governor Ethan Allen Brown naming Jacob Cuykendall as justice of the peace of Auburn township then in Richland county.

Bucyrus Switzerland Crawford County

Kentucky Student Wounded in Campus Duel Kills Watchman

Warren P. Middleton a University of Kentucky student is dying at Good Samaritan hospital from bullet wounds after a late Saturday night pistol duel on the campus in which night watchman John Self was killed Miss Clover Coleman also from Paducah was with Middleton in an automobile on the campus resisting arrest and the watchman’s efforts.

Lexington Warren P. Middleton University of Kentucky Good Samaritan Hospital John Self Middleton Paducah Clover Coleman

Germany Rejects Foreign Orders Over Trahr Note

Berlin reports that the German government refuses to take orders from a foreign government in response to the Franco Belgian note prohibiting German officials from entering the Trahr region. The statement was issued this evening as the note was presented.

Berlin Germany

Ohio United Mine Workers Hold Opening Convention Session

At Columbus the Ohio United Mine Workers opened its annual convention with committees named and credentials examined for 229 delegates. Officers reports and officer elections for terms starting April 1 are set for tomorrow. Eastern Ohio delegates plan talks with attorney John T. Garner on Wheeling and Lake Erie car supply, as miners seek more empties to restore mine operation levels.

Columbus Ohio United Mine Workers Lee Hall Fred Hemsley David H. Watkins Robert Emery Thomas G. Wieming Martin Six Trrank Ledvinka International Board Eastern Ohio John T. Garner Steubenville

Wellsburg Miner Louis Martinelli Trials for Conspiracy

Louis Martinelli the thirteenth Avella union miner was arraigned in Wellsburg on a conspiracy charge linked to last summer’s Cliftonville mine conflict and began trial this morning.

Wellsburg W. Va Louis Martinelli Avella Cliftonville

Mothers Trust Mother Gray's Powders for Children

Many school children are sickly. Mothers should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for seasonal use. They break up colds regulate bowels relieve feverishness constipation teething disorders headache and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for over 80 years these powders give satisfaction. All drug stores. Do not accept substitutes. Trial package sent free. Mother Gray Co LeRoy N Y.

Mother Gray Mother Gray Co LeRoy, N

City to stage musical shows at Public Hall

Cleveland mayor Fred Kohler announced the city will present musical attractions at Public Hall next fall to curb promoter exploitation. He named John McCormick Galli Curci and Rosa Baird as headliners, claiming cheaper prices and a profit for the city, a precedent in public entertainment.

Cleveland Fred Kohler Kohler John McCormick Galli Curci Rosa Baird

Valentino Says He Is A Love Maker In Public Remark

In Chicago on February 12 Rudolph Valentino declared he is noth ing but a love maker and voiced a desire to smash the jaws of men who sneer at tender screen portrayals while awaiting a train to St Louis.

Chicago Rudolph Valentino St. Louis Shiek

Edison Says Navy Ignored 45 Inventions

West Orange New Jersey February 12 Thomas Edison revealed in a birthday interview that he supplied the United States Navy with 45 inventions during World War I, all of which were pigeon holed and not used. He bitterly criticized navy authorities for resenting civilian interference. They later published these inventions in a book.

West Orange N. J Thomas Edison United States Navy Department Edison Navy

Wilson Puts On Fifteen Pounds By Taniac

Cleveland man John M Wilson writes from 66 Woodland Ave praising Taniac for restoring appetite, energy and weight after a summer of illness. He reports four bottles cured his cramps headaches and fatigue and claims five million bottles sold.

Scotland John M Wilson Woodland Ave Cleveland Taniac

Local Couple Welcome Daughter Deloris Melvina Judson

Glouster Mr and Mrs James Judson of Greens Run announce the birth of a daughter named Deloris Melvina. J F Boudinot, 72, a Concord farmer, died Sunday after months of illness. Survived by widow and four children Zelpha Orval Coral and Mrs T J Blincoe. Funeral at Concord church Tuesday at 2. burial in Concord cemetery.

James Judson Beatrice Shannon Greens Run Deloris Melvina J. F. Boudinot Concord Mr. Boudinot Zelpha Orval Coral New York T. J. Blincoe Dayton Concord Church Courtney Chauncey Concord Cemetery

Miners Idle on Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday Observed

All mines in the sub-district are idle today due to Lincoln's birthday, a holiday recognized by the mine-workers. Another holiday will be observed this month for Washington's birthday on February 22.

Lincoln Washington

Obituary of Alexander Nelson of Trimble and Congress Run

Alexander Nelson, 76, long-time Trimble resident, died at his Congress Run home Sunday morning after a stroke two years ago. He leaves his widow and eight children including Mrs William Brandeberry of Congress Fun, Miss Jane at home, John of Columbus, Alex of Nelsonville, Tsahe of Springfield, Joe, Harvey, and Mrs. Robert Marshall of this city. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Alexander Nelson Trimble Congress Run Nelson William Brandeberry Congress Fun Jane Nelsonville John Nelson Columbus Alex Nelson Tsahe Springfield Joe Harvey Robert Marshall

Wanted reliable girl for house work on road wages

A notice advertising for a good reliable girl to perform house work with wages on the road. The position is offered by Mrs. Paul located at 32 High street.

Paul High Street

Howard Elliot Visits Zanesville With Uncle G A Elliot

Howard Elliot spent Friday and Saturday in Zanesville as a guest of his uncle, Attorney G A Elliot, and his family.

Howard Elliot Zanesville G. A. Elliot

Miss Buhla and Thomas Hickman Married in Columbus

Miss Helen Buhla of this city and Thomas B R Hickman of Athens were married in Columbus Wednesday morning by Rev Heir. They will live on Race Street in Athens where Mr Hickman runs his business.

Helen Buhla Thomas BR. Hickman Athens Columbus Heir Race Street Mr. Hickman

Delegates Join State Miners Convention in Columbus

Delegates from local unions in the valley traveled Sunday to Columbus to attend the miners state convention this week. Afterward, the international convention will meet in Indianapolis and the sub-district convention is planned for Logan in March.

Columbus Indianapolis Logan

Mrs James Rankin Guests With Buckingham Relatives

Mrs James Rankin visited Buckingham over Sunday staying with relatives.

James Rankin Buckingham

Price Returns From Hospital as Wife Improves

Clyde Price reports Mrs. Price is getting along nicely after a stay at Grant Hospital in Columbus. She is expected to return home by the end of next week.

Clyde Price Grant Hospital Columbus Mrs. Price

Spaulding Rites Held at Athens for W A Spaulding

G A Cornwell attended the funeral in Athens Sunday for W A Spaulding with family and friends paying last respects to the local resident.

G. A. Cornwell W. A. Spaulding Athens

Jack Jewett Accompanies Skinner Home From Columbus

Jack Jewett traveled to Columbus Sunday morning to escort John Skinner Jr. back home. Skinner has been hospitalized there for the past two weeks.

Jack Jewett Columbus John Skinner, Jr Mr. Skinner

Miss Elia Hayborn Visits Sister in Columbus Hospital

Miss Elia Hayborn of Jacksonville visits Columbus on Sunday to be with her sister Miss Hazel who is hospitalized there.

Elia Hayborn Jacksonville Columbus Hazel

German government seeks emergency powers from Reichstag

Berlin February 12 The German government asked the Reichstag for emergency powers with revocation by the body. It denied plans for a military dictatorship and pledged to respect parliamentary oversight.

Berlin Reichstag

Cincinnati Live Stock Cattle Receipts and Prices

Receipts 1400 cattle with market steady to good to choice at 7.50 to 9.00. Calves steady with good to choice 13 to 14. Hogs receipts 4800 with market slow to steady at 8.50 to 8.75. Sheep 360 with good to choice 4.50 to 6.50. Lambs steady at 15.00 to 15.25. Provisions unchanged.

Doctors Seek Yearly Hiring for Stability and Care

Doctors push for annual contracts to ensure predictable staffing and continuity of care. The proposal aims to prevent shortages and improve patient outcomes by guaranteeing consistent physician availability.

Remembering George Cline a Meigs County figure

Obituary honors George Cline born August 25 1850 Mt Blanco Ohio died January 28 1925 Berea Ohio after a long life of service to family church and community. He married Mary Fors and later Mearlie Reeves father of Cecil R Cline and Edna Bianche. He valued education music and hard work and died from pneumonia after moving to Berea to be with family. He leaves a wide array of siblings and a granddaughter Elizabeth Jane Cline.

George Cline John Cline Elizabeth Townsend Mt. Blanco Columbia Township Meigs County Ohio Mary Fors Salem Center Salem Township Thomas Fogg New Engeland Mary Soule George Soule America Cecil R. Cline Athens Point Rock Mearlie E. Reeves Downington Edna Bianche Baldwin- Wallace College Berea Elizabeth Jane Cline J. W. Cline Columbus J. FB. Cline Albany L. H. McKinstry Rachel Hopkins Baltimgore Oho Ruth Welsh Detroit Michigan Solomon T. Cline George Methodist Episcopal Church Temple Solomon Townsend Ohio University Atwood Institute Hie

Consolation in a life well spent and memory’s credit

The text mourns a loss with family ties strong and a life judged by worthy deeds. It recalls a final victory beyond time, affirming the soul’s peace and a faith that sees the departed translated to a blessed afterlife. The passage closes with lines about eternal love and heavenly light.

Card of Thanks for Berea and Albany Services

The family of Mollie R. Cline expresses gratitude to friends in Berea and Albany for kindness, floral offerings, and music at the funeral. They thank the funeral undertakers Emil C. Haag and T. W. Coe and the ministers for comfort during the illness and death of their husband and father, Cline, and to Mollie R. Cline's widow and children C. R. Cline and Edna.

Berea Albany Fred Worhes Eldon Dailey Emil C. Haag T. W. Coe E. Spears D. C. Grover Frederick Creamer H. F E. Warner Mollie R. Cline C. R. Cline Edna. B. Dustheimer

Resolutions of Respect for Katherine Shuttleworth

Snow Fork Temple No 77 Pythian Sisters mourn the loss of Sister Katherine D Shuttleworth. The charter will be draped in mourning for 30 days and a copy of the resolution will be sent to the bereaved family and temple. Composed by Sallie Riggs Margaret Albaugh Ada Smith.

Snow Fork Temple Pythian Sisters Katherine D Jesus Sallie Riggs Margaret Albaugh Ada Smith

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