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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1924

Page

5

Society notes feature dinner guests and DAR session

Mrs Edson Kyle hosted a Sunday dinner with guests from Columbus and New Marshfield. The Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs D H Moore’s home with bake sale plans for the cemetery fund and a program on Our National Trails. Engagements and social visits round out the local society snapshot.

Edson Kyle William Nanna Alonzo Perry New Marshfield K E. Cavendish Kooka Marcellus of Columbus National Old Trails Road Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution D. H. Moore Lucy Burchfield Nellie van Vorhes Clarence C. Robinson Joshua Sands Harry O’bleness Springfield Continental Congress Washington J.T. Merwin F. W. Bush J. M. Hyde Nelsonville I. M. Foster D. R. Richards Washington, D. C A. O. Sloane New Mexico Grand Canyon Los Angeles Cal Kansas City

Local Social News From Logan and Nearby Homes

Miss Margaret Cook of Logan visited Miss Corn Woodyard at 3214 South Court Street. Miss Lara Graham recovers from ptomaine poisoning after illness in Columbus. Mrs. Harvey E. Moler hosts her bridge club at 71 North High Street. A motoring party to Columbus saw Irene at Hartman before returning home.

Claude Love Grace Walker Columbus Friend Love West Stall Street Love Harley E. Moler North High Street Margaret Cook Logan Corn Woodyard South Court Street Lara Graham Lewis Graham Mils Street Miss Graham Harvey E. Moler Richard W. McKinstry Gail Putnam Josephine Bagley Dan Davis Irene the Hartman

Murray City Miner Held After Raid By Dry Officers

Logan February 18. Harry Bittner, miner of Murray City, jailed on $2000 bond after officers Jonas and Sines raid a concealed tunnel near his blacksmith shop uncovering nine mash barrels a still and a two gallon jug of whiskey. The mine had seen similar liquor making before. Fathers and Sons banquet set for February 29 at the Presbyterian church with W. G. Cartlich as speaker and a focus on boys.

Logan Harry Bittner Murray City Miner Jonas Sines Bittner Father and Sons Fathers and Sons W. G. Cartlich Cartlich

Logan baggage man rides street car for thrill

William F. Rizer, baggage and express man for the Hocking Valley, rode a street car from Linden toward Columbus. The car derailed briefly as the rear trucks left the track but stopped safely with no injuries and passengers shaken but unharmed.

William F. Rizer Hocking Valley Logan Depot Logan Linden Columbus Mr. Rizer

Cleveland visit guest returns home

Mrs. L D Johnson of East Klunter Street has returned home after a pleasant visit in Cleveland where she stayed with Mr. and Mrs. W L Web.

Cleveland L.d.johnson East Klunter Street W. L Web

Local worker sidelined after fall at Henry Gordon residence

D. L. Brunney, a concrete worker, is off duty after a Saturday accident at the Henry Gordon residence in the west part of town. He dislocated his right shoulder when he landed from a fall at work.

D. L. Brunney Henry Gordon Mr. Brunney

Icy Sunday Grips Logan With Treacherous Roads

Residents awoke to a thin ice coating that disrupted church services and traffic. Many stayed off the streets while those venturing out faced slips and falls until the weather warmed by noon and crepecrackers creepers appeared and stores opened to meet demand.

Logan Straitsville Lucky

Miss Gertrude Weaver Weds Clarence Schempp at Parsonage

Miss Gertrude Weaver and Clarence Schempp married at the United Brethren parsonage on Thursday evening by Rev. J. G. Spears. Weaver, a Logan high school graduate and county teacher, is from this city. Schempp, son of Charles Schempp, works in his father's barber shop on West Main Street. The couple resides at 926 Church Street.

Gertrude Weaver Clarence Schempp United Brethren Parsonage J. G. Spears Miss Weaver John Weaver Logan High School Mr. Schempp Charles Schempp West Main Street Church Street

Trial of officers over Span Morrocco defeat opens

Madrid reports the trial of army officers held responsible for a Spanish defeat in Morocco will begin Wednesday before members of the Supreme Council. The proceeding targets several senior officers and is seen as a test of accountability for the military outcome.

Madrid Morocco Supreme

Queen City IK Seavige Fight in Cincinnati

City officials plan a council vote to authorize City Solicitor Zielonka to sue for annulment of the local street railway franchise. The administration seeks lower fares and better service, while operators have not agreed on terms.

Cincinnati Peb Zielonka

Liquor Cases Near Gloge Hearings and Fines

Andy Burke of Athens was fined 200 dollars plus costs for possessing and 300 dollars plus costs for selling intoxicating liquor in common pleas court. John Kolakoski and Bruce Russell of Jacksonville appeared as bootlegging trials for 26 raid arrests near Athens, with Stewart fined 200 on two selling charges and 100 on two possession charges. James Kenix received 900 for three selling charges and 3800 for six possession charges. John Maeix was fined 700 for two selling charges and one possession charge.

Andy Burke Athens Common Pleas Court John Kolakoski Jacksonville Bruce Russell Charlies Stewart Stewart James Keneix John Maeix

Coast Guard Cutters Race to Aid Stranded Steamer

Marshfield Oregon February 18 rescue efforts swing into action as the Columbia a steamer wrecked off the western shore is pummeled by breakers. Coast guard cutters off Coos Bay race to save 23 crew members and 34 passengers with lifesaving lines amid fierce winds. Captain M J Jensen directs the daring transfer as onlookers watch from the cliffs.

Coast Guard Marshfield Ore Coos Bay Harbor United States McCor Mick Columbia C. A. Smith Cleone M. J. Jensen Paasservers

Woman trapped by washing machine wringer in Bridgeport

Mrs. Harry Waugh, 24, lost her left breast after her clothing tangled in an electric washing machine wringer. She was held against the rollers for an hour with her two small children locked inside the house unable to call for help.

Bridgeport Harry Waugh

Chapman couple celebrates milestone anniversary

Elyria Colorado reports J. C. Chapman and his wife marking a significant wedding anniversary, celebrated with family and friends in a quiet observance.

Elyria, CO J. C. Chapman

Train derailment injures three near Whit ney

Washington February 18 three C and O trainmen were hurt and freight traffic was halted for hours after a derailment near Whit ney causing significant disruption to the railroad line.

Washington Whitney

New Theory Splits on Death of Louise Lawson

New York detectives reopen the case linking Louise Lawson a Texas music student to a possible motive robbery of furs and jewels. They note new life details and statements from Mrs Mary Ward Hartwell and Charlotte Wakefield as they also probe an apparent attack on cabaret dancer Miss Olgio Morton in her department yesterday.

New York Louise Lawson Miss Lawson Mary Ward Hartwell Charlotte Wakefield Oligo Morton Miss Morton

Plans for 1924 Athens County Fair Features

Preliminary arrangements made at the county fair board meeting in the Athens Court House. The fair will run four days August 1922 inclusive with exhibits from 4th grade to county clubs under Rh M Pavey and H T McVay. Prizes total over 10 000 dollars. A new Baby Beef livestock class for 1923 steers, fireworks for three nights, a possible Horse Show, and racing card committees planned.

Athens County Athens County Fair Board Athens Court House Rh. M. Pavey H. Tt. McVay

Arrest Dr Mundhenck on radical charge in Middletown

A deathbed confession from 19 year old Iva Sarber claims Dr. Lewis Rh. Mundhenck a 73 year old Middletown physician performed a criminal operation on February 3. He was arrested at 2 oclock Monday and is held on malpractice charges. Doctors Warner and Gerber say Sarber is dying and if she dies the physician will be charged with murder. Mundhencks wife and children are in Florida.

Middletown Iva Sarber Lewis Rh. Mundhenck Mundheneck Munchenck William Warner D. I. Gerber Mundhenck Florida

Water service cut for three hours in Grandview Highland area

City workers will suspend water in part of the Fast End and the Children's Home while a new TT line is hooked to the Grandview Highland addition. The start time is not fixed but the outage should last no more than three hours according to City Service Director Romine.

City Service Department Grandview Highland Romine

Athens Merchants Compile Credit Rating Booklet

The Athens Retail Merchants Association plans a new credit rating booklet to share mutual information on customers delinquent in paying debts. Each member receives a copy. credit will be refused to those named in the booklet.

Athens Athens Retail Merchants Association Histary

Farmers of Ohio Draw Record Attendance at State Conference

About 4900 people from across Ohio attended the Central Ohio Farmers' Week convention in Columbus, breaking records and marking a steady yearly rise since programs began. Ohio State University figures note the 1924 turnout surpassed last year by 254 attendees amid ongoing growth.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Iew

Railroad Linemen Die After Fast Train Collision

Steubenville area report says William J. Albaugh aged 45 and Fred N. Ross aged 25, Pennsylvania railroad linemen, were instantly killed at 1:45 PM when struck by an eastbound passenger train at Millers Station, about 15 miles west of Steubenville.

Steubenville, O William J. Albaugh Fred N. Ross Pennsylvania Railroad Millers Station Steubenville

Demand for ladies' silver fox coats causes cat shortage

A brisk demand for silver fox coats for women is linked to a serious shortage of domestic house cats. The article notes rising fur fashion impacts pet supply and concerns among households.

Lawyers Plan Brick Subscription for Hardin Church

In Hardin Montana a church for lawyers will be completed by nationwide attorneys. C Gillette a local barrister started a brick subscription costing one half dollar per brick. The church will be named The Lawyer's Mite born from the effort after earlier funding failed due to poor crops.

Hocking Valley R ailroad Seeks Large Bond Issue

The Hocking Valley Railroad Co seeks permission from the state utilities commission to issue and sell 6 million dollars in two year five percent gold bonds maturing March 1 1926. Proceeds would be used to fund an equal amount of maturing five year bonds issued March 1 1919.

Columbus The Hocking Valley Railroad Co State Utilities Commission

Senate to Count Ballots in Texas Senatorial Fight

Washington dispatch says the Senate Elections committee began recounting ballots from the 1922 Texas senatorial race as a preliminary step to public hearings on unseating Democrat Karl Mayfield. One box opened with Mayfield's counsel and Podivy's attorneys present.

Washington Texas Seanate Elections Committee Karl BR. Mayfield Mayfield George FD. Podivy Senate

Daugherty Reports On War Fraud Prosecutions

At Washington on February 18 General Daugherty transmitted to the Senate a long report on the status of war fraud prosecutions. The document replies to a resolution sponsored by Senator King of Utah. It outlines progress and details within the Justice Department.

Washington Daugherty Senate Department of Justice King Utah

Warren Silence on Warren's Navy Secretary Prospect

Detroit news confirms President Coolidge has not asked Charles B. Warren to become secretary of the navy, and Warren avoided comment on the Washington report. The dispatch notes Madagascar ants contribute to varnish production in France.

Detroit Mich Coolidge Charles B. Warren Detroit Edwin Denby Navy Madagascar France

State probes funds to prevent school closures in Columbus

Visiting Schools Columbus reports State Director of Baws von Riegel launched a probe to prevent closing of OM schools amid financial difficulties. Education department members are inspecting schools at risk of closure due to lack of funds.

Columbus Baws von Riegel Iibe

Trial in Columbus on RB Dollings Co. stock mail misuse case

Today in Columbus the government introduced exhibits as evidence in the joint trial of Sam G. Benham and Dwight R.ison, officers of the defunct RB, T Dollings Co., charged with misusing the mails in stock sales.

Columbus Sater Sam G. Benham Dwight Rison Rb, T Dollings Co Ohio

Government suit over estate tax lost in Supreme Court

The government failed to block payment of 463,629 dollars to Josyph Jeremain ae cum and other executors of Parey Sage, in a federal estate tax dispute. The ruling was issued by the Supreme Court, affecting tax collection practices.

Uncle Sam Washington Supreme Court of the United States Josyph Jeremain Ae Aret Sage Wide Not Russel New York

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J. D. de Bra East Twelfth Avenue Robert Bischoff Walter Bischoff New Carlisle DeBra Pratt Institute of Art Brooklyn Columbus School For Girls Bischoff Department of State Highways and Public Works Ohio State Unversity Triangle Fraternity Columbus Dispatch J. M. Cooley F. D. Cooley Tom Littler Barberton Victor Lee H. W. Lee Presbyterian Church M. E Church Griffith WH. Evans FE. BR. Burdette Bicknell Robinson Nelle F. Robinson Phil Robinson Corning O ‘County Clinton Webb Queen City IK Seavige Fight New Clewo Arouge Police Lawson Girl Hubert Duhme Conn Harold Israel Farmers OF Ohio Hocking Warren Buckeye State Building and Loan West Gay Street Columbus, Ohio Doan W. H. Lemons Central Ave Dean Conner T. H. McHenry Stimpson Ave Foster-Milburn, Co Mig Cher Buffalo
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