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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1924
Page
3
Licensing action revokes a license citing a three period Sunday suspension issued by the mayor after a driving incident. The piece lists local residents visiting family in Columbus and elsewhere including Chalk Kentner, Mrs. E. V. Beard, Ray Ashley, Frank Haynes, Miss Marie Fluke, Neal Preston, and others with weekend social and family updates.
E Cox pleaded guilty to a charge of using profane language and was fined plus costs by the mayor.
Miss Freda Smith entertained the Junior Endeavor society of the Christian church with a George Washington party in the church social rooms Friday from to 8 o clock. About 75 Juniors attended enjoying games and snacks served afterward.
Miss Marie Burt of Nelsonville and Mr Paul Brown of Columbus wed quietly at the bride’s father Fred Burt’s home on Itl street Saturday evening. Rev O J Howearth of the Christian church officiated. Delia Burt hosted a Sunday dinner. The couple will reside in Columbus after a short stay in Nelsonville.
The Bereans conducted a Sunday class with 100 men in attendance led by Rev. J. Howearth. A 14 piece orchestra provided music and is preparing special selections for next Sunday aiming for 150 men.
Busy Bee on Columbus Street closes for days this week for a formula overhaul and will open Friday morning under new management. A New York chef will head the kitchen and the menu will be rewritten with new specials. Lunch served 10 30 to 2 00 and dinner 4 30 to 7 00.
Congregation will meet Wednesday at 7 34 PM in church parlors to select a new pastor. Mrs Jessie Backus is visiting Columbus for a week. Raymond Cook of Columbus and Miss Jo Tuetchins a Columbus high school teacher were various visitors in the district.
Mrs. BR McGovern of North Street travels to Columbus after the death of her father Warren Turner Walsh on Saturday evening. He is reported to have died from taomaine poisoning.
William Case has returned to a Columbus hospital where he recently underwent a successful operation. His condition is described as greatly improved enough to walk about his home and visit on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Case are spending the winter in Oregon with Mr and Mrs F B Case.
Washington announced Roy Funk to Rural Route No 1 and Joe Hektor to Route No 7 after a months long examination of applicants. Route 1 had been vacant since Cy Wilson retired and Route 7 since C E Blackburn resigned to become city carrier in Logan with Homer Blackston serving as substitute. date February 24.
An old time spelling bee at Scott Creek school house near Logan drew a large crowd Friday evening. The best speller was Helen Hally, with others from Gallipolis and Logan in attendance, including Dr W G Rhoten and Susie Teider among several locals. The health commissioner reportedly lost his footing during the event.
The body of Columbus resident Andrew H. Braidwood was brought to Nelsonville and placed in Greenlawn vault with burial planned later at the same cemetery. Friends recall his visits with Nelsonville host Harry Kelly and the circle of acquaintances he left behind.
The East division of the Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church will hold a Tuesday evening gathering at Mrs. Charles McGiffin’s home, 974 Poplar street, with a taffy pulling. Members are requested to bring a half pound of sugar each.
William Morgan and A Nelson are in Walbridge today attending a safety committee meeting of the Hocking Valley railroad.
Mrs H D Krieg will host the Presbyterian church missionary society Thursday afternoon for its annual election of officers at the meeting.
A boy attempted to cross a creek and got wet feet but timely aid from a neighbor enabled him to reach the Scotts Creek school spelling event. Raymond Skinner teaches at Scotts Creek school.
Nelsonville C Ohio Feb 25 R H Ramsey Red Star bus driver convicted for driving with improper license tag and fined 25 dollars plus costs His attorney filed an appeal Ferguson Red Star driver had pleaded not guilty to a tail light charge and changed to guilty with a five dollar fine Auker Red Star caller waived exam and was held to the grand jury on a 300 bond for interfering with an officer.
The Carmichael property mortgaged to E. E. Higgins for 226.50 is set for sheriff sale to satisfy Higgins claim overdue since October 22, 1923. Carmichael must pay the amount due plus court costs within five days per a common pleas court decree issued Saturday.
Joanna Stanley aged 28 widow of Arch Stanley died Sunday morning at 10 at the home of her foster son Elmer Stanley on First street. Funeral services will be held at the Hebbards with the cortege leaving at 1 pm. Mr Stanley preceded her in death.
Nelsonville Ohio February 25 A Messenger report warns the Jacksonville agreement maintains three-year paralysis for the Hocking valley coal field while non union mines in other states gain. Eastern Ohio operators shield wage concessions, raising costs for Hocking miners and risking regional industry.
A Thames waterman in London has covered 65,520 miles between London Bridge and Chelsea over fifty years in the Chelsea patrol boat service.
Exposes an advertised remedy the Williams Treatment for excess uric acid, rheumatic pains, kidney and bladder troubles with a free 32 dose bottle offer. The notice requests 10 cents to cover postage and lists The Dr. D. A. Williams Co. as the distributor in East Hampton Connecticut.
The U S gunboat Tulsa has been ordered from Tuxpam to Vera Cruz, carrying American refugees. The move follows a near clash between Mexican troops and rebels and aims to protect lives and property of U S citizens.
Neighbors in Logan Ohio learned of the death of their longtime friend and family physician Dr. C. I. Aplin when the Sunday Messenger arrived at their doors on Sunday morning. The Messenger is being shown as a reliable source for state national and world news, as well as local reporting, by Athens Hocking and Meigs counties readers.
An advertisement extols Creomulsion as a twofold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and destroys germs causing throat and lung troubles. It claims relief for chronic coughs bronchitis and other chest diseases with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved.
County infirmaries housed 6068 people with 4027 males and 2041 females, while state children's homes cared for 3266 youngsters. Monroe county had the smallest home population, and nine counties reported empty city jails for the last fiscal year.
Assistant State's Attorney Harold Levy questions Ruby Downing about a Chicago gang involved in trafficking women and whisky. The murder of John Duffy and Maybelle Exley Duffy, found in a Carmen Avenue apartment, is linked to rival White slavers and a woman known as Dolly.
Dublin reports 1923 as Ireland's wettest year in a century with an estimated rainfall of 56.11 inches and 271 rainy days. Meteorologists warn the damp season may have raised death rates and reduced vitality.
Three Athens couples were issued marriage licenses by the local bureau over the weekend. Paul James Crown 28 a painter from Columbus wed Goldie Marie Burt 19 of Nelsonville. Oliver Frye 21 a miner wed Chris teana Hounestine 16 of Jacksonville. John Wandalik 35 a miner wed Anna Katusin 46 a housekeeper of Chauncey. Father Byrne officiated.
In Bucyrus Ohio a man named Ben Streib sought a dying wish for his sister Mrs I Fred Mollerkopf but advertising efforts failed. The sister died from complications.
Local drivers report severe roadway damage on the Akron Medina corridor with numerous trucks detouring to avoid the bad stretch. Traffic slows as crews inspect and sidestep damaged pavement between Akron and Medina.
Philadelphia correspondent profiles Owen J. Roberts a six foot attorney and Maine moose hunter tapped with former Senator Atlee Pomerene as presidential counsel to investigate and prosecute naval oil leasing scandal. He courts long work days and uses stalking in the woods to stay in shape for demanding legal duties.
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