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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1923

Page

5

Marriage of Etna Shafer and Max Young Surprises Friends

Miss Etna Shafer and Mr. Max Young wed in Covington Kentucky on November 11. The bride returns to work for Dr. John Sprague and the groom serves in the U S government at Camp Sherman Chillicothe. The bride’s father is George W Shafer of Woodard Avenue. She studied at Athens pol schools and Ohio university. Mrs. Young has worked as stenographer in Dr Sprague’s office for over two years. Mr. Young, a Mt. Sterling resident, is an Ohio University graduate and Phi Delta Theta member.

Etna Shafer Max Young Covington John Sprague Camp Sherman Chillicothe Young M. George W. Shafer Woodard Avenue Athens Polic Ohio University. &Gfor Sprague Mt. Sterling Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Winter Eggs By the Bushel Don Sung boosts hens' output

Mrs. W T Holselaw of N Vernon Indiana reports egg production rising from two eggs daily to 25 then 36 38 daily after using Don Sung. By February 17 she expects 45 to 50 eggs daily. The ad claims Don Sung improves laying organs and flock health, with a 30 day trial and money back guarantee. Burrell-Dugger Co Indianapolis markets it.

Don Sung W. T. Holselaw N. Vernon Ind Burrell-Dugger Company Columbia Ridg Indianapolis

New Year Party Entertained by Mr and Mrs Ford

Mr and Mrs C E Ford of 126 North Lancaster street hosted a New Year’s party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Guy Saylor, Mr and Mrs Max Young, Miss Edith Ford, Miss Margaret Ford, Miss Villa Van Dyke, Miss Gladge Van Dyke, Dr PD Scott Allen, Mr Arch Dunfee, Mr Phil Robinson, and Mr Harland Hartman.

C. E. Ford North Lancaster Street Guy Saylor Max Young Edith Ford Margaret Ford Villa van Dyke Gladge van Dyke PD. Scott Allen Arch Dunfee Phil Robinson Harland Hartman

Birthday Gathering at Kimmeys Home

A group of friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Kimmey’s home to celebrate his birthday last evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robison, Mr. and Mrs. Root and Billy, Mrs. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. King and Tom and Catherine, Mr. and Mrs. Ackley and Mary Louise, Gene, and Anna Mae. The evening featured music, games, and a bounteous supper in the dining room.

Father Kimmey Kimmey Austin Robison Dewey Root Billy Baker Jack King Tom and Catherine Rex Ackley Mary Louise Gene Anna Mae

Morrison family to Morgantown trip with Mrs Bean

Mrs. Clayton Morrison and children Virginia and Clayton Jr depart today for Morgantown West Virginia. Mrs. George Bean of 105 Franklin Avenue will join them in transfer. Mr Bean plans to follow later in the week for a short visit.

Clayton Morrison Virginia and Clayton Jr Morgantown W. Va George Bean Franklin Avenue Mr. Bean

Byerly Couple Welcome Son at East State Street Home

Mr and Mrs Harold Byerly of 92 East State Street announce the birth of a son born in January. The family asks for well wishes and notes the new arrival joins the household in the city.

Harold Byerly East State Street

Timmett H. Cotton Improves After Illness confinement

Friends note Mr. Timmett H. Cotton shows improved condition after several days at home due to illness. Local health status updates indicate steady recovery.

Timmett H. Cotton

Van Dyke Family Return and Local New Hotel Proprietor

Mr and Mrs J S Van Dyke and son Parker Elmo return from a visit to brothers in Columbus and Lancaster where Roscoe Van Dyke, formerly of Cadiz, becomes owner of the Ohio hotel in Lancaster Frances Pauline Van Dyke visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Parker Snyder in Mineral during vacation.

J. S. van Dyke Parker Elmo Mr. van Dyke Orland van Dyke Columbus Roscoe van Dyke Lancaster Cadiz Ohio Hotel Frances Pauline Parker Snyder Mineral

Crow and Peoples Attend New Years Dance in Pomeroy

Mr Henry Crow and Miss Helen Peoples returned Tuesday from Pomeroy where they attended a New Years dance Monday night. Mr Crow was guest of his uncle Mr Tom Crow and Miss Peoples was entertained at the home of Judge Peoples.

Henry Crow Helen Peoples Pomeroy Mr. Crow Tom Crow Miss Peoples Judge Peoples

Morse Family To Return From Syracuse Visit

Mrs. W. H. Morse and daughters Marion and Eleanore will arrive home this evening from a visit in Syracuse New York. They travel with Mrs. Morse's uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hinds.

W. H. Morse Marion Eleanore Syracuse N. Y W. L. Hinds

Sunday School Class Party at First M. E. Church

The Sunday School class and teacher Miss Jane Cooper at the First M. E. Church held a New Year party in the church parlors Monday evening. Games contests and a dainty lunch were enjoyed by the class and several guests.

M. E. Church Jane Cooper

Hobson Study Circle Hosts New Years Discussion

Mrs. B. T. Rees of 14 North Lancaster Street hosted the Hobson Study Circle on Tuesday evening. Roll call featured New Years quotations and Mrs. L. H. Blackwood led the program with an Atlantic Monthly article, Literature in College, followed by a lively discussion. Refreshments were served during a social hour. Guests included Mrs. I. P. McVay, Mrs. Alex Moore, Mrs. Emmett Parker, Mrs. H. L. Atkinson, Mrs. H. T. Lee, and Miss Mary Kaler.

B. T. Rees Lancaster Street Hobson L. H. Blackwood Atlantic Monthly I. P. McVay Alex Moore Emmett Parker H.L. Atkinson H. T. Lee Mary Kaler

Birth of Son for Rev Dabritz and Wife in Boston

Word arrives of the birth of a son, Robert Edward, to Rev. E. N. Dabritz and Alice Leech Dabritz on December 29 at a Boston hospital.

Robert Edward E. N. Dabritz Alice Leech Boston Mass

Ohio University Instructor Returns to Duties

Mr. Earl B. South an instructor in psychology at Ohio University who spent the college recess at Casstown his home has resumed his duties at the university.

Earl B. South Ohio University Casstown University

Mrs Joachim Confined by Nervous Prostration

Mrs. Theodore Joachim of 17 Woodland Avenue is confined to bed with nervous prostration and shows some improvement in her condition.

Theodore Joachim Woodland Avenue

Mr and Mrs Sauter Leave Athens Visitters

Mr and Mrs Frank Sauter depart for Buffalo New York after visiting his brothers John Frost and Albert Frost in Athens and her father Hiram Frost in Mineral since the weekend.

Frank Sauter Buffalo, N. Y John Frost Albert Frost Athens Hiram Frost Mineral

Sister of Cincinnati Woman Undergoes Surgery in Bethesda

Mrs. Frank Kinkead of Cincinnati underwent a surgical operation at Bethesda hospital on Tuesday. No further particulars were available. Mrs. Kinkead was a resident of Athens until five years ago, and is sister to Mrs. Charles Leighty of Richland Avenue.

Charles Leighty Richland Avenue Frank Kinkead Cincinnati Bethesda Hospital Kinkead Athens

Mrs DeKort Back From Visit with Banks Family

Mrs. M A DeKort returns to Cleveland after a two week stay with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ed ward Banks at 87 Franklin Avenue. New Year guests include Mrs H C Skinner and son Tommy of Columbus. Mrs Skinner was formerly Miss Rozella Morris of Glouster.

M. A. DeKort Cleveland Edward Banks Franklin Avenue H. C. Skinner Tommy Columbus Skinner Rozella Morris Glouster

Ladies Aid Society Meets at Parsonage This Thursday

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will hold their regular business session Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock at the parsonage. The meeting is one of importance.

Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church

Central School PTA Meeting Postponed To A Later Date

The Central school Parent-Teacher association meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon has been postponed to a later date.

Central School Parent-Teacher Association

Maccabees Guard Team Suspends Practice Tonight

The guards of the Maccabees will not practice tonight as previously announced, altering the team’s schedule and training plan for the period.

the Maccabees

Jennings Family Returns From Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs Ralph P Jennings and son Moward Jennings arrived home Tuesday evening by motor from a several days stay in Columbus Mrs Jennings and son went for the week end and Mr Jennings joined them Sunday Mr and Mrs M F Hearn have returned home from a visit in Co

Ralph P. Jennings Moward Jennings Columbus Mrs. M. F. Hearn

Sandersons, Moler Idle Holidays Near Los Angeles

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sanderson and family host relatives in Columbus over the holidays. Mr. P. G. Moler returns from a four month business trip in Boston and plans to stay until next week before joining his family at their Los Angeles winter home.

P. G. Moler Boston Mass California Los Angeles

Miss Bess Cole Returns Home From Martins Ferry Visit

Miss Bess M. Cole of Martins Ferry has returned to her home after being the holiday guest of Mrs M. Williams and family at 20 Manrch Street.

Bess M. Cole Martinserry M. Williams Mnarch Street

Nelsonville residents travel for Stewart visit

Mr. J. J. Otis of Nelsonville and Mrs. FP. E. Shirley left today for a several days visit in Stewart with Otis's sister Mrs. J. J. Oliver. Miss Grace McGrath, who vacationed with her mother Mrs. Elizabeth McGrath, has returned to Chillicothe where she teaches art in city schools.

J. J. Otis Nelsonville FP. E. Shirley Stewart J. J. Oliver Grace McGrath Elizabeth McGrath Chiliicothe

Southeastern Ohio Poultry Show Sets Stage for 500 Membership Drive

The twelfth annual Southeastern Ohio Poultry show in Athens closed January 2 as the largest and best yet. H. Q. Atkins reports plans for a 500 member drive and a minimum 1,000 birds next winter with uniform all steel wit-cooping. Isaac F. Ash presides, Ira E. Nichols vice president, H. O. Atkins secretary treasurer. Directors named: Isaac E. Ash Dr J. R. Sprague H. J. McDonald C. E. Nichols Thor Olson. Out-of-town entries increased, Thor Olson winning grand sweepstakes among Athens entries. next year aims for even more external exhibitors.

Southeastern Ohio Poultry Association Athens H. Q. Atkins Atkins Isaac F. Ash Ira E. Nichols H. O. Atkins Southern Ohio Poultry Association Isaac E. Ash J. R. Sprague H. J. McDonald C. E. Nichols Thor Olson

The Dangers of Pneumonia Warned in Cold Neglect

An ad cautions that ignoring a cold can lead to pneumonia and promotes Father John's Medicine. It claims energy boosting pure elements resist germs, gentle laxative action cleanses impurities, soothes breathing passages, and guarantees no alcohol or dangerous drugs. The product boasts sixty seven years in use.

Father John

Residents and visitors percolate through Columbia township

Ca ar D ente r Ca ar D ente r Armstead Mace and wife moved in their new home Monday. A. D. Morrison and family and John Rawlings and family spent Sunday with W. J. Suett and family. I. M. Suett visited David Caster and family Sunday. Elma Steward visited relatives at New Lexington last week. The schools of Columbia township resumed work Monday. J. H. Nichols and wife of Dyesville visited Harry Dudgeon and family Sunday. Guy C. Gisby and wife spent Sunday with J. W. Sisson and family. Miss Glennis Wilcox of Athens visited A. R. Caster and family last week. Harold Romine of Columbus spent the holidays with his parents, D. H. Romine and wife. Dr. Gore of West Virginia is here giving David Caster medical treatment. All are glad to note that Mr. Caster is improving in health. Fred Brooks and wife of Athens visited Grant Bobo and wife last John Fiadekin and Carl Ogden were Albany visitors Friday. Hollis Throckmorton of Ohio University at Athens spent the holiday vacation with home folks.

I. M. Suett David Caster Elma Steward New Lexington Columbia Township J. H. Nichols Dyesville Harry Dudgeon Guy C. Gisby J. W. Sisson Glennis Wilcox Athens A. R. Caster Harold Romine Columbus D. H. Romine Dr. Gore West Virginia Caster Fred Brooks Grant Bobo John Fiadekin Carl Ogden Albany Hollis Throckmorton Ohio University At

Polish pianists plans disrupt Paderewski harmony

The Poles are out of harmony with Paderewski's plan to return to his piano, creating frictions over the artist's future path and national interests.

Paderewski

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promoted For Cold Relief

Physicians advise hot medicinal tea to stimulate circulation and purge waste poisons from the intestines. Bulgarian Herb Tea is touted as a reliable first aid to break up colds and prevent progression to influenza or pneumonia, with warnings against harsh drugs.

Local Residents Report Visitors and Guests

White Hall Mr and Mrs Adam Nigremerger and son John spent last Wednesday at F J Hooper and family. Jed Kern of Lorain visited his parents Mr and Mrs G H Kern over the holiday. Mack Braley and wife stayed several days with relatives in Wellston. Edna Moore visited Mr and Mrs Amos Driggs at Jackville last Thursday and Friday. Edwin Higgins of Athens visited his father D N Higgins and family. Dwihd Stout of Huntington W Va has been visiting G C Lawson and family. Mrs William Austin and daughter Evelyn of Athens spent Saturday night with Herbert Moore and wife.

Adam Nigremerger John F. J. Hooper Jed Kern Lorain G. H. Kern Mack Braley Wellston Edna Moore Amos Driggs Jackville Edwin Higgins Athens D. N. Higgins Dwihd Stout Huntington W. Va G. C. Lawson William Austin Evelyn Herbert Moore Nellie Carpenter Harlan John Howard Israel Linscott Havel Linscott Harvey Linscott Joe Miner Stacy Sayers Pearl Carrol Linscott Coral Woolley Jennie Kasler D. S. Linscott Harry the Plains Nelsonville Gien Don Linscott Elizabeth Woolley Lillian Louise Linscott Leota Linscott Pearl Linscott Harry Sweeter Nellie Emmett Linscott Alan Woolley Lester Bryson Bertha Clarence Mitchell Warren Easler Jr Orlando Anderson Pearl Kierns Sarah Kierns Audrey Kierns Howard Brown Trinscott Herman Barnes Eber Linscott

Will Written in Meat Market Pad Valid

Elizabeth New Jersey Samuel Kirshen a tailor fell violently ill in a local butcher shop. He dictated the terms of his will to the butcher who recorded it in his order book. Surrogate Coddington has ruled the will valid.

Elizabeth, N. J Samuel Kirshen Coddington

Dublin workhouse to clothe paupers in first class suits

Members of the Dublin workhouse governing board decided that uniforms for inmates were degrading. They will now be provided with first class suits and collars and cuffs, signaling a shift in treatment and appearance for paupers.

Dublin

Broke His Vow After Health Miracle Promises

A man recounts eight years of stomach trouble and vows against medicine until he tried Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the remedy clears intestinal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose proves it or money back. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Social Visit Roundup in Hooper Ridge and The Plains

Neighboring residents from Hooper Ridge The Plains and Nelsonville are noted in a series of visits and calls. Families including Linscotts Woolleys Kaslers and Keefers are mentioned with repeated Sunday and Friday social calling at homes and with relatives. The piece notes a funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Woolley and various cordial visits among extended families.

Local Notes From Mineral and Surrounding Areas

Mineral William Shingler of Mineral traveled to Wellston on Monday. Miss Edna Bobo returns to Athens to resume school. Ernest Fly and wife welcome a nine pound son. Henry Hibbard visited Athens Tuesday. G C Sickels family and Judwin Sickels visited A E Kennard Moonville Monday. Wood Freeman works at Bailey Run mines. Mabel Giffin and her sons visit Zaleski with Ruth and Edna Bobo Mineral. New Year's Revival ended last Thursday night. James Mullihan and son visited Mineral from Zaleski Monday. Henry Stephenson injured at mine last week Irvington Knowlton is ill.

William Shingler Mineral Wellston Edna Bobo Athens Ernest Fly Henry Hibbard G. C. Sickels Lucille Judwin Sickels A. E. Kennard

Freighter Bretonia Feared Lost At Sea

Fears rise in shipping circles as the freighter Bretonia reported missing after departing St Pierre for New York. Wireless contact with the vessel has failed, and hope for communication dwindles.

Preighter Halifax N. Y Bretonia St. Pierre New York

The Woman Power of America

The article extols women entering many professions and politics and credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with helping many women overcome headaches backache nervousness and ailments specific to women. It claims eight in ten twenty women benefit from the remedy.

Lydia W. Pinkham America

Visit Highlights From Carbon Hill Families In Ohio

Factory Mrs J R Dicken of Carbon Hill visited sons Worth and Bruce and families. Master Robert Ellis enjoyed holidays with Amesville relatives. Bobby praises Lem Donaldson’s impressive storytelling. Mrs John Vare visited, sold stock, staying with daughter and son-in-law Alex Westfall in Athens, may return to farm next spring. Freddy Ellis visited grandmother Mrs Will Hoisington and Columbus relatives during holidays. The camp of the Hocking Power.

J. R. Dicken Carbon Hill Worth Bruce Robert Ellis Amesville Bobby Lem Donaldson John Vare Alex Westfall Athens Freddy Ellis Will Hoisington Columbus The Hocking Power

Dickens place gang idle during holidays

The construction crew on the Dicken place has been nearly deserted for about a week as workers stayed home over the holidays. Florence Dicken, the two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Dicken, has been ill with croup but is slowly improving.

Dicken Place Florence W. E. Dicken

Europe’s Costly Discovery Compared With Modern Europe

A concise rumination notes that Europe spent 7200 to discover America, implying that today the continent would gain more from pursuing discoveries about modern Europe, suggesting a reallocation of exploration priorities.

Europe America

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