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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1924

Page

7

Glouster Council Faces Finance and Sewer Woes

In Glouster, residents voiced sewer and funding grievances at a Friday council meeting. Officials discussed property reappraisal, delayed sewer improvements in Urbancrest, and enforcement on liquor-related offenses. They considered closing midnight operations to curb in town drunkenness and directed sidewalk grading on New Street.

Blower Mayor Park Glouster Mavin Richards New Street Bar Street

Walter Lelo Dies After Mine Accident in Columbus

Walter Lelo of Jacksonville died at Grant hospital in Columbus Friday night after a March 13 coal fall at mine 6 left him injured. His remains were brought to Jacksonville Saturday afternoon and will be buried near his former home. funeral arrangements were pending.

Walter Lelo Jacksonville Grant Hospital Columbus

Mrs Eli Douglas Admitted for Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Eli Douglas went to Grant Hospital in Columbus Saturday morning to undergo an appendicitis operation. She was accompanied to the hospital by Mr Douglas. It was expected the operation would be performed Saturday afternoon.

Mra Eli Douglas Grant Cspital Columbus Drning Douglas

Miss Mildred Cunningham Heads to Columbus for Nursing Course

Miss Mildred Cunningham left Sunday morning for Columbus to enter Grant hospital where she will take the course in nursing.

Mildred Cunningham Columbus Grant Hospital

Mine Closures Hit Two Workings for Water Rise

The Hisylvania mine 22 near this city and mine 68 at Redtown were idle again Saturday due to high water. The creek was only a few inches above the safety mark at the planned working time Saturday morning, delaying operations.

Hisylvania Redtown

Hunterdon PTA Social Set for March 25 at Schoolhouse

The Hunterdon Parent-Teacher Association invites everyone to a social at the Hunterdon school house on Tuesday evening March 25.

Hunterdon Parent-Teacher Association Hunterdon School

Trimble Boy Injured as Brick Wall Falls at Yard

Sanford Jewitt, fourteen, of Trimble, was severely injured when a brick wall collapsed at the Trimble brick yard on Sunday. A 1500 pound brick chunk fell, pinning his feet as he sat on the railroad track. He was rushed to White Cross hospital in Columbus with his father, who will stay during his recovery. amputation has not been required.

Sanford Jewitt Trimble White Cross Hospital Columbus

Business Visitors Arrive From Radcliff and Oreton

Among the business visitors here Thursday were Jasper Huston of Radcliff and Dave Eberts of Oreton.

Jasper Huston Radcliff Dave Eberts Oreton

Petit Jurymen Called for Vinton County Court

The common pleas court of Vinton county summons a list of jurors for Monday March 24. Names include Mrs Imogene Ward George Rosser John Hopkins Albert Pearse Harvey Stevens Homer Mason and others across Elk Clinton Madison Richland Eagle and Harrison townships. Additional notes mention visitors in Wellston and local residents visiting Friday.

Common Pleas Court Vinton County Imogene Ward George Rosser John Hopkins Albert Pearse Harvey Stevens Homer Mason Elk Township Robert Bolton Clinton Township Ed. Fitzpatrick Wilkesville Dayton Kinkead Vinton Township Ernest Gowers Richland Township Noah Radcliff Eagle Township Ella Arganbright Harrison Township Samuel Gooding Roy Matthews John Fuller Madison Township

Guests of Ralphs Endorse Quiet Visit

Mr and Mrs Ralph Paffenbarger and Ralph Jr have been guests for a few days. The note records a brief family visit and thanks.

Ralph Paffenbarger Gon Ralph, Jr

Farcical Fragment Returns Home

Fragmentary note states someone returned to their home at Columbus on a Friday, with unclear preceding context and no additional details.

Ger Columbus

Jolly Jester entertains for school children

The Jolly Jester, under the Parents Teachers Association, entertained a large audience of pupils from Atlas Allensville Hamden and McArthur schools plus many adults. Ventri loquism had the vegetables deliver a health talk to the children despite a smaller night crowd due to weather.

Parent-Teachers' Association Atlas Allensville Hamden McArthur

Divorce Decree Granted in Wilful Absence Case

Lena Ival Thomas sues Whid Thomas for divorce and is awarded the decree on grounds of wilful absence. Attorney F. E. Weinrich represents the plaintiff.

Lena Ival Thomas Whid Thomas F. E. Weinrich Plaintife

Hamden Man Released After Payment Delay

Austin Doss, convicted before Mayor Clyde Pierce on intoxicating liquor charges, was jailed for non payment of a fine but released by the court a few days ago.

Austin Doss Clyde Pierce Hamden

Justice Court Upholds Vinton County Claim for Highway Right of Way

Case of the commissioners of Vinton county against Anthony Ward awarded plaintiff $50.00 in judgment plus $6.15 interest and costs. Restitution sought for $550 paid for right of way through former lands at Vinton Station on the Athens McArthur Highway. Judge C. W. Specht presided with John E. Blake and J W. Darby representing parties.

Justice Court Vinton County Os Anthony Ward Athens-McArthur Vinton Station C. W. Specht J. P John E. Blake J W. Darby

Committment of Jesse Smallridge Discharged by Justice

On petition by Jesse Smallridge through attorney James W. Darby for a writ of habeas corpus the transcript shows the justice of the peace lacked jurisdiction to impose fine or imprisonment. The court finds the complaint was not by an injured party and orders Smallridge discharged from imprisonment.

Jesse Smallridge James W. Darby Justice of the Peace Caid

Divorce case naming William Stanley and Margaret Stanley

William Stanley and Margaret Stanley appear in a divorce action with C. E. Vollenweider as attorney for the plaintiff. The brief notice identifies the case and the involved parties in the local court.

William Stanley Margaret Stanlecy C. E. Vollenweider

Estate of Claire Butcher final settlement filed

Almira Matthews administratrix of the estate has filed the account and vouchers for first and final settlement. A hearing is set for Friday April 11 at 10 a m. The estate is declared not liable to inheritance tax.

Almira Matthews Claire Butcher

Local Social Notes From Hamden and Chillicothe

Hamden hosted J. T. Ogier Jr and Cc Merrill for a Friday visit with Mrs. O. C. Morehead in Athens. Mrs H R Foose stayed with friends in Chillicothe. John Egan and sister Verna Hughes of Springfod came for the death of their sister Hattie Waldren at O. H. E. Gallipolis. Mrs Waldren was taken to her sister Mrs Dave Waters home and burial followed at Wyckoff cemetery near Allensville.

Mesdames J. T. Ogier Jr Cc. H. Merrill H. R. Foose Chillicothe John Egan Verna Hughes Springfod Hattie Waldren Gallipolis Waldren Dave Waters Wyckoff Cemetery Allensville

Mrs Bagley Returns From Jackson Nursing Sick Relatives

Mrs Harry Bagley came home Thursday from Jackson where she assisted in nursing her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William Dungan who are seriously ill at their home.

Harry Bagley Jackson William Dungan

Dorothy Vitatoe Visits From Chilliothe

Miss Dorothy Vitatoe of Chilli cothe, a former Hamden resident, was a brief visitor here Friday.

Dorothy Vitatoe Chillicothe Hamden Lara McGhee Jackson

Local Visitors Report Attendances From Wellston and Byers

Miss Nell Vogelsang of Wellston visited Hamden on Friday. Miss Lucile Davis of Byers spent Friday with her uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Burt Woltzs, in Hamden.

Lucile Davis Byers Burt Woltzs

McArthur Visit Mentioned for E W Cartindill and Joe Howell

Mesdames E W Cartindill and Joe Howell were McArthur visitors Friday afternoon, noting social or community ties in a brief local item.

Mesdames E. W Cartindill Joe Howell McArthur

Granville Jackman Visits Granville Firm

Granville Jackman of Sayers was a business visitor here on Friday.

Granville Jackman Sayers

Jackson Visitors Noted Friday

Mrs. Thomas Lewis and sons Matthew, Hylas Smiley, and Donald Vitatoe were listed as visitors to Jackson on Friday.

Thomas Lewis Matthew Hylas Smiley Donald Vitatoe Jackson

Dundas Merchant Taken To McKinley Hospital

Friends learn Austin Dess of Dundas was taken to McKinley hospital in Columbus Friday evening for diabetes and blood poisoning in his right hand. The hand is serious and amputation may be required. Dess was a longtime Dundas merchant known locally.

Austin Dess Dundas McKinley Hospital Columbus Dess

Illness at Home Ties Cyrus Pierce to Mayor Clyde Pierce

Mr. Cyrus Pierce is ill at the home of his son, Mayor Clyde Pierce, on Buffalo street, with no further details provided.

Cyrus Pierce Mayor Clyde Pierce Buffalo Street

Amesville and Nearby News Update from the Week

Amesville and surrounding areas report wool sacking by Lovell near Albany and near Guysville. Gifford and Strode attend the Retail Dealers Lumber association meeting in Athens. Dr. Linscott visits his mother in Marion. Black Diamond to start a 50 car load trial order next week. High school basketball beat Stockport 24 to 17 with a banquet afterward. Engineers survey the new Federal creek bridge site. Rainfall of 1.17 inches caused Federal overflow at night, minimally affecting travel.

O.M. Lovell Albany Guysville F. H. Gifford Hart Strode Stockport Rolio Federal Creek Federal

Quilt Day at Coolville Women’s Aid Meeting

The Ladies' Aid of the Congregational church held an all day quilting event at Mrs. Hope Walden's home with a delicious dinner. A. C. Mills visited Parkersburg on Monday. K. M. Barth attended the fu-

Ladies’ Aid of The Congregational Church Hope Walden A. C. Mills Parkersburg K. M. Barth

Community notes from Nelsonville area events

Reports from Nelsonville and surroundings include visits by D. M. Newland and Roy Pullinsa to Philo, plans for services at the M E F church with Rev. Roush, and updates on local residents. A near house fire involving Fred Warren prompted neighborly assistance, while C. L. Stout visited family in Nelsonville and others attended funerals, lyceum events, and social calls at Lottridge and Vanderhoof.

Neral Tedrow Nelsonville D. M. Newland Roy Pullinsa Philo E. H. Stout Everett Kelier Leonardsburg Norma Bertha Parkersburg Fred Warren Co. L. Stout W. O. Stout M. EF C. B. Harper Indianapolis Smith McCall Lottridge Draper Davis J. W. Davis Vanderhoof Millis

Weekend guests for Chauncey family from Dresden and Athens

Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. T R Hamilton host Mrs. William Cairnes of Dresden Ohio en route from Athens where she visited Mrs. T W Duffee. They also welcome Mrs. Hamilton's mother Mrs. Duffy to spend several days as guests.

T. R. Yamilton William Cairnes Dresden Ohio Athens T. W. Duffee Hamilton Duffee Chauncey

Pretty Social Affair At Mrs Brown’s Ellis Avenue Home

A high school party at Mrs. Blanche Brown’s Ellis avenue home featured hosts Harold Brown Glennis Daugherty Virgil Lahugh and Charlies Sanders. Music dancing and games followed by a luncheon served with help from Mrs. Edw Master. Attendees included Myrtle Brown Margaret Potter Freda Omen Stella Carter Edytha Smart Gail Figgins Charlotte Omen Dorothy Nida Wyona Gardner Ralph Wharton and John.

Blanche Brown Ellis Avenue Harold Brown Glennis Daugherty Virgil Lahugh Charlies Sanders Edytha Smart Gail Figgins Charlotte Omen Dorothy Nida Wyona Gardner Messrs Ralph Wharton John

New Youth T and Beauty Aids From Edna Wallace Hopper

Edna Wallace Hopper promotes White Youth Clay, Youth Cream, Facial Youth, and Hair Youth as anti aging beauty products. She claims decades of results, French origins, and universal use, priced from 50 cents to 1 dollar with eye dropper options. The Chicago actress urges women to try these products for lasting youth and enhanced complexion.

France New York Agin Edna Wallace Hopper Lake Shore Drive Chicago

King Meeting Attendees From City Gather in Nelsonville

Law figures Clyde Fewell Curtis Locke John Hill Harold Harter Ralph Brown Pierce Fuller Glennis Daugherty Charles Sanders Virgil Lahugh Vern Robinett Harold Brown Elbert Minister and many couples from this city attended the King meeting in Nelsonville this week.

Hixson Family Visit Ends in Ashland Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Hixson Sr depart Saturday to visit their son Robert Hixson Jr and daughter Mrs Otto Russell and families in Ashland Kentucky.

Robert Hixson, Sr Robert Hixson, Jr Otto Russell Ashland Kentucky

Pythian Sisters Rehearse Home Talent Play The Old Maid's Club

The Pythian Sisters rehearse for a home talent show titled The Old Maid's Club to be presented the first of next month.

Pythian Sisters Old Maid's Club

Mrs Schwartz Visits Lexington Avenue Household in Lexington

Mrs. Schwartz of Columbus is visiting her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millington and family on Lexington avenue in Chauncey.

Mrs. Schwartz Columbus Chauncey Frank Millington Lexington Avenue

Millfield Church Ladies Bible Class Hosts Social

Mrs. Hubert Mingus hosted the Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Bible class meeting at her home. After the lesson study a social hour followed with refreshments served.

Hubert Mingus Millfield

Mrs Cooley Returns Home After Eastern Ohio Visit

Mrs. H E Cooley has returned to her Millfield home after a two week visit with relatives in Eastern Ohio.

H. E. Cooley Millfield Ohio

Mrs Ervin Warner Guests Of Poling Family In Millfield

Mrs Ervin Warner and her daughter from Lancaster visit Mr and Mrs Elmer Poling and relatives in Millfield and Chauncey.

Ervin Warner Lancaster Elmer Poling Millfield Chauncey

Chicken Dinner Honor Guests at Cunningham Home

Mrs. William Cunningham hosted a Thursday chicken dinner with all trimmings honoring Miss Neva Six Miss Verna Six Mr Rol Six Mrs Fred Garlinger and her daughter Stella in this city.

William Cunningham Neva Verna Roland Fred Garlinger Stella

Preston Family Visit Notes in Nelsonville Saturday

Mrs. A. L. Preston and her son Clark were visiting relatives in Nelsonville on Saturday.

A. L Preston Clark, Avere Nelsonville

Mise Nexa Six Heads to Columbus for Family Visit

Mise Nexa Six departed Saturday for Columbus to spend several days visiting relatives and tour the area.

Mise Nexa Columbus

Frye Family Visits Chauncey Before Kenton Employment

Mr and Mrs Roy Frye and their children from Newark Ohio visit their father I L Frye and Mr and Mrs C A Schoonover in Chauncey after which they plan to travel to Kenton Ohio where Mr Frye has work.

Roy*Frye Newark C.A. Schoonover Chauncey Kenton Ohio Frye

Ohio Power Co to Announce Planned Site Location

Ohio Power Co plans to reveal where it expects to locate a new facility, outlining regional considerations and potential impact on nearby communities. Officials indicate a final site decision will be announced after completing surveys and consultations with local authorities.

Ohio Power Co

Murray City Socials Note Club Event and Births

Murray City reports Mrs John Shelton hosts the M. A. 8. club with a violin and piano program and a luncheon for guests including Mrs Ener Murphy. The notice also records the birth of a nine pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Fred Kinear, and social events in Barberton Syracuse Nelsonville and Pittsburg areas.

John Shelton Ener Murphy Gloffater Lenn Penny Edward Driggs David Roberts Adam Anderson Theodore Wollett John Byron Wm. Morgan Roy Barrown Harry Potts J. G. Matthewson Syracuse Joe Matthewson Nelsonville Barrown Alvin Hagan Pittsburg

Local Historian Genin’s Legacy Noted by Collectors

The passage recalls Genin a longtime Ohio friend of P. T. Barnum and a respected figure in regional affairs. His residence, once destroyed, is referenced as part of the era’s local history, with Genin’s books valued by American-volume collectors.

Thomas Luthor Ledder Astern Ohio Genin P. T. Barnum

Man Sows Wild Oats and Brings Cain to Town

A quip notes that sowing wild oats provokes trouble and public uproar. The saying underscores social consequences when a man acts out of bounds, implying disorder and community reaction in a rural setting.

Cain

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