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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1924

Page

5

D A R Chapter Meeting Highlights and Fund Drive

The Nabby Ames chapter met with Mrs. J T Merwin for a brief gathering in Fort Gower flags were presented to the West End school at its formal opening The chapter plans sale of tickets for the photo play That Boy of Mine at Majestic theater March 27 and 28 A dormitory project for Oxford College for Women advances as the group aims to complete a hundred dollar pledge Miss Stahl Ohio University Art head invited members to view a painting exhibit in her studio through March 20

Nabby Ames J. T. Merwin Julia Norton Fort Gower West End Booth Tarkington Majestic Theater Caroline Scott Harrison Oxford Ohio Benjamin Harrison Witherspoon Scott Oxford College For Women The Alle Shenys

Chi Omega Sorority Bridge Party At A T Lawhead Home

The Chi Omega Sorority alumnae and pledges gathered Saturday afternoon at 34 Morris Avenue for a bridge party hosted by the active chapter. Guests included Mrs. James B. Golden of Fort Hoyle Maryland and Mrs. K H Demers. High scores went to Mrs. D H Moore and Mrs. W H Jogan. Dorothy Kennedy alumna Ralph Davidson sang two solos after the game. Patronesses include Mrs. D H Moore and others.

A. T. Lawhead Morris Avenue Chi Omega James B. Golden Fort Hoyle Maryland Kh. F. Demers D. H. Moore W. H. Jogan Ralph Davidson Dorothy Kennedy Blaine R. Goldsberry F. J. Betsley

Dorsey family returns to Morgantown after visit

Mr J H Dorsey spent a week here with his family and has returned to Morgantown West Virginia where he has two houses under construction. Mrs Dorsey accompanied him for a short visit.

J. H. Dorsey Morgantown W. Va

Armstrongs Leave for Huntington Two Week Stay

Mr and Mrs John Armstrong travel to Huntington West Virginia for a two week visit Mrs Armstrong plans to return to her parents Mr and Mrs E G

Local Court Sees Several Divorce Petitions Filed

The report lists three couples filing for divorce this week due to separation and cruelty. Pearl McGuire accuses Josiah McGuire of six years absence and extreme cruelty with fists black jack and a gun, married 1913 and with three children. Henry and Hattie Love seek separation after 23 years, wife claims abandonment since 1921. Ida Smiley sues for divorce citing gambling and drinking endangering five children, husband previously pled guilty to assault with custody sought. petition dated April 11 1901.

Dan Cupid Josiah McGuire Pearl McGuire Hattie Love Henry Love Ida Smiley

Olive Tablets advertise quick constipation relief

An old ad promotes Olive Tablets as a non calomel laxative option for constipation. It claims the sugar coated olive colored pills soothe the bowels and normalise digestion with mild, quick results. The text mentions a price of 90 cents.

Seno

Couple joins Wisconsin trip. Wolfe family travels

Silvus reports on Mr. Armstrongs travel for J B Stytsop. Mrs. Byron Wolfe and their son William Byron move to Wisconsin to join Mr. Wolfe. They are now in Sparta while Mr. Wolfe works with Robeson-Cutlery of Rochester, N Y and involved with Wisconsin.

Silvus Mr. Armstrong J. B. Stytsop Company

Visiting relatives bring Green family to Portsmouth

Herbert Green Jr son of Dr and Mrs Herbert A Green of Portsmouth visits grandparents Mr and Mrs O R B Murphy at 216 East State Street and will return home Tuesday Mrs Floyd Stanley Crooks of Columbus was here last week to meet her parents upon their arrival from Florida

Herbert Green, Jr Herbert A. Green Portsmouth O. RB. Murphy East State Street Floyd Stanley Crooks Columbue Florida

Miss Margaret Davis Vacationing With Davis Family

Miss Margaret Davis of Allen town Pennsylvania spends a fourteen day vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs William J Davis at 7S East Mulberry Street during her break from home duties.

Margaret Davis Allentown William J. Davis East Mulberry Street

Linscott Family Returns From Columbus Visit

Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Linscott of Columbus returned home Sunday after a weekend visit with Mrs. Linscott's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Johnson, at 23 Morris avenue.

A. V. Linscott Columbus A. L. Johnson Morris Avenue

Studers Called Home by Death in Chillicothe

Dr and Mrs R J Studer were summoned to Chillicothe Sunday by the death of the uncle of the former, H F E Houk. They will return to Athens this evening.

R. J. Studer Chillicothe H. FE. Houk Athens

Jeffersons Visit Bloomingburg Guests at Family Home

Mr and Mrs H G Jefferson drove to Bloomingburg on Sunday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs W F Jefferson. Mrs Lucile Allemany, Jeffersons sister, returned with them for a visit here.

H. G. Jefferson Bloomingburg W. F. Jefferson Lucile Allemany Mr. Jefferson

Parker Family Reunion in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Pearl H Parker visited Columbus with their son Clarence Parker and family. Mr Parker is recovering from an appendicitis operation and is expected to leave the hospital later this week.

Pearl H. Parker Columbus Clarence Parker Parker

Postons Return From Six Week Florida Holiday

Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Poston and their daughter Virginia are back home after a six week stay in Florida. They stayed largely at Ormond Beach at the winter home of Mr. Theodore Fluhart of Dayton, father of Mrs. Poston, and spent time at Palm Beach and Miami among other resorts.

Virginia Florida Ormond Beach Theodore Fluhart Dayton Poston Palm Beach Miami

David Lindley Travels Through Columbus to New York

David Lindley plans a journey from Hamilton to New York City after a few days with friends in Columbus. He will visit his Hamilton home again before continuing to New York.

David Lindley New York City Columbus Hamilton New York Joek Natal Eeight

W C T U to Meet for Government Study Tuesday

The W C T U will gather for a government study session on Tuesday at 2 PM hosted by Mrs. A Q O Sloane at 69 South Court Street.

A. QO. Sloane South Court Street

Herrold Announces Birth Of Son In Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Russell P Herrold of Zanesville announce the birth of a son on Monday March 17. Mr Herrold is the son of Mr W H Herrold of this city.

Russell P. Herrold Zanesville Mr. Herrold W. H. Herrold

Former Logan teacher Clarence Brown dies in Columbus

Word came Friday that Clarence Brown, once a Logan High School teacher and chemist, died in Columbus. His funeral was planned for Monday in Columbus.

Logan Clarence Brown Columbus Brown

Seven Year Old Verna Patton Returns Home After Arm Injury

Verna Patton daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Patton returned to her Nelsonville home Saturday after receiving hospital care for a severed artery in her left arm.

Verna Patton Clinton Patton Nelsonville

Shawnee Woman Returns From Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. Thomas Davis of Shawnee underwent an appendectomy at Cherrington hospital Friday evening. The attending physician reports she withstood the operation well and is on the road to recovery.

Thomas Davis Shawnee Cherrington Hospital Davis

Blosser Family Holds March Birthday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. George L. Blosser of Glenview Heights hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for family members born in March. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Blosser of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Dupler and son Ralph of Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brandt and son Robert, and Mr. and Mrs. George L. Blosser of this city.

George L. Blosser Glenview Heights Harry Blosser Roy L. Dupler Columbus Ralph Logan Carl Brandt Robert

Final Chapter in Oba Rhodes Case Arraigned

The fourth chapter in the Oba Rhodes case was closed with arraignment before Magistrate Helwig for intoxication. Cotton Webb and Hartman of Nelsonville and Harry Millison of Athens pleaded guilty, fined $15 plus costs, and arranged payment. the charges were filed by Constable Mariner after a brawl involving Rhodes and Fred Thornton in Glouster last Wednesday morning.

Oba Rhodes Helwig Cotton Webb Hartman Nelsonville Harry Millison Athens West Union Street Rhodes Fred Thornton Glouster Morni Webb Millican Cath Milliran Mariner

Escaped Suspect Recaptured After Ashland Jail Break

Ed Hawkins, held on auto theft charges, fled Ashland jail after overpowering Sheriff Charles Barr. He knocked down Mrs. Barr, fled through a Sheriff's office window to a garage, and was traced and returned to custody.

Ashland Ohio Ed. Hawkins Ashland County Grand Jury Charles Barr

Unidentified man found dead near Avondale likely suicide

Cincinnati police say a man found Saturday on the outskirts of Avondale died of a self inflicted gunshot wound. A revolver lay nearby, and the death is considered a suicide based on the wound and surrounding clues.

Cincinnati Avondale

A G A Fad Starts On Trip Around World

The round the world flyers pass Monolith Southern Pacific station four miles south of the Tehachapi mountains at 16 51 A M a message to the railroad head quarters reported. Nine minutes later they navigate Lechapi Passes and sail over Woodford at 11 o clock and Caliente at 11 06 A M.

San Francisco Monolith Southern Pacific Tehachapi Mountains Lechapi Woodford Caliente

Market Held Hot by Wire News

Chicago March 17 reports from Washington on European stabilization and higher farm demand kept the grain market firm. A southwest snow storm dampened wheat gains while corn rose sharply on the session.

Chicago Washington Southwest

Crosser On Trial Again In Cincinnati Murder Case

Clarence Crosser, 22, of Vanceburg Kentucky, faced a second trial in Cincinnati on a first degree murder charge. The prior jury could not reach a verdict on the killing of a hold up gang member in what was ruled an accidental death. Two other gang members are already serving life terms.

Cincinnaty Mar Clarence Crosser Vanceburg

Senate Defeats One Term Amendment Vote

The senate defeated by 70 to 4 an amendment to limit the president to a single four year term proposed by Senator Willis of Ohio.

Washington Mar Senate Willis Ohio

Bulls raid Tobacconist Shop in London

Two bulls escaped their driver and charged a London tobacconist shop scattering bystanders. One bull chewed several packs of tobacco. the other paused before a shop mirror, then walked out unharmed. No injuries reported.

London

Columbus district income tax receipts rise in first quarter

In the Columbus district for the quarterly period ending March 15, income tax returns totaled about 3 million dollars. Collectors staff estimated that roughly 15 percent more returns were filed than in the same period last year.

Columbus Mar Newton M. Milller

Confectioner Bedo Ward Jones Recalls War Injury

Logan Ohio in March 17 report shows Bedo Ward Jones of Martin and Jones confectionery found a small cinder fragment embedded in his upper hip lip. A physician removed it and another fragment. Jones recalls cinders blown into his face by a nearby high explosive shell at Argonne drive over five years ago.

Sugar planters killed in Candaba land dispute clash

Manila reports say Doctor Sampson and his brother in law Jacinto Gellino were murdered and five tenants shot dead in a pitched clash between landlords and tenants at Candaba in Hampanga Province after a sugar crop dispute.

Manila Sampson Jacinto Gellino Candaba Hampanga

Paternity Suit Filed Against William Jameson in Jacksonville

A paternity suit has been filed in common pleas court here against William Jameson on behalf of Mary Whitlatch of Jacksonville.

William Jameson Mary Whitlatch Jacksonville Common Pleas

United States rejects France aid for debt coordination agency

The United States today turned down France’s request to establish an international coordinating agency on American soil to adjust war debts and reparations.

Washington Mar United States France

Two Women Die After Train Collision Near Delphos

Lima March 17. A pair of women were killed in a morning train accident as they walked toward a church. The victims were Mrs. John Lehmuhl of Delphos and Mrs. Clara Middlekemp of Ottoville, both struck shortly before six o clock. The tragedy left two children motherless.

Lima Delphos John Lehmuhl Clara Middlekemp Ottoville Ito Church

Tragic Indianapolis Fire Kills Mother and Five Children

A mother Susie Stovall aged 41 and her five children ages 14 12 9 2 and 2 months died in a blaze in Indianapolis after husband Vercy Stovall tried to rescue them. The family slept in an upstairs room when flames trapped them as the father attempted an aid from the porch roof.

Indianapolis Susie Stovall Nevada Darnet Lydia Cornell Katherine Vercy Stovall

Coolidge Letter Denies Discord With Passion Players

President Coolidge releases a letter to Anton Lang leader of the Oberammergau players stating there was no discord at the White House meeting. He notes the executive cannot receive public addresses from foreign guests unless via normal diplomatic channels.

Washington Passion Players White House Coolidge Anton Lang Oberatamergau Lang

Cardinals of New York and Chicago Arrive to Ovation

Archbishop Hayes of New York and Bishop Mandelin of Chicago arrived in Rome from America and were greeted with a great ovation at the railway station. Representatives for the Vatican met them on arrival.

Rome Archbishop Hayes New York Mandelin Chicago America Vatican

Traffic Officer Tells Intimate Details in Public Ad

Philadelphia police traffic officer Clarence W D Hinkle describes indigestion and nervousness affecting his work at Fourth and Market Streets. He credits Tantac with restoring appetite, sleep, and vigor, noting over 40 million bottles sold and urging readers to buy at drugstores.

Clarence WD. Hinkle Fleming St Philadelphia Philadelphia Police Department Fourth and Market Streets Hinkle

Williams Treatment claims relief for rheumatic and kidney ailments

Claiming to cure rheumatism stiff joints and acid stomach the Williams Treatment advertises a free bottle offer. It promises relief for kidney and bladder diseases and chronic ailments due to uric acid with no obligation, requesting 10 cents for postage and a single free 32 dose bottle by parcel post to D A Williams Company East Hampton Connecticut.

Williams D. A. Williams

Farmers wage large wolf hunt in Lorain countryside

In Lorain Ohio farmers organize a major wolf hunt though none confirm sighting of wolves. The initiative reflects concern over predators and livestock protection amid local tension.

Lorain

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