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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1923

Page

8

Logan Couple Secretly Wed in Kentucky

Miss Retha Largent and Mr. Howard Fox, prominent Logan residents, traveled to Kentucky where their secret marriage occurred days ago. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Largent of East Street, worked as a long distance operator for The Logan Home Telephone Co. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James For of Freisner Avenue. Congratulations pour in from many friends.

Retha Largent Howard Fox Kentucky Cincinnati Logan Thomas Largent East Street Logan Home Telephone Co James For Freisner Avenue

Hiccough Epidemic Strikes Lancre Area

A mild hiccough outbreak hits Lanran over several days. Lihu Wells of Fast Main Street suffered a days long attack that ended midweek. Harold Larimer, a Hocking Valley brick plant foreman, also endured three days of symptoms. Dr. C F Aplin, taken to a Columbus hospital Sunday, remains weakened and no update has come from the facility.

Loran Lihu Wells Fast Main Street Harold Larimer Hocking Valley C. F. Aplin Columbus Aplin

Two Newborns Reported in City Hospital and Mulberry Street

A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Wellman on Wednesday evening at the local hospital. On Thursday morning a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jack Thomas of Mulberry Street.

John Wellman Jack Thomas Mulberry Street

Second Stroke Proves Fatal to Mrs Sadie Bishop

Mrs Sadie Bishop died at her east city home after a second stroke, following a prior attack months earlier. She was about 55, wife of Ed Bishop, and survived by her husband, mother, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral arrangements pending with L C Yocum Co.

Sadie Bishop Ed Bishop L. C. Yocum Co

Annuall Installation of Logan Temple No 57 Pythian Sisters

Logan Temple No 57 Pythian Sisters held their annual installation Tuesday evening with installing officer Mrs Mary Adcock assisted by Mrs Lucy Nilland Mrs Laura Martin. New officers named include Gusta Bright P C Marie Bright M E C Josie Stallsmith I Sr Estel la Hunter E Jr Mary Smith Man Mattie Allen M of R C Mary Spears M of F Ruth Franzen Pro and Gladys Wright O G. Initiation and luncheon followed.

Logan Temple Pythian Sisters Mary Adcock Lucy Nilland Laura Martin Gusta Bright P. C Marie Bright Josie Stallsmith I. Sr Eestella Hunter E. Jr Mary Smith Mattie Allen R. C Mary Spears Ruth Franzen Gladys Wright O. G

Betas to face Shawnee after win over Laurelville

Fresh from a 22 to 14 victory over Laurelville on Tuesday, the undefeated Beta basketball team meets a tough Shawnee squad here on Friday. Shawnee has collected many scalps and aims to take the Betas, who promise a hard fought home contest.

Laurelville

Hobart Tipton Granted Divorce from Ella Tipton

Hobart Tipton was granted a divorce from his wife Ella by Judge Pettit on Wednesday afternoon. Willful absence for over three years was cited as the basis for the decree. Tipton resides in Murray City.

Hobart Tipton Ella Tipton Pettit Murray City

Couple United In Wed Lock In Methodist Church

Bruce Greve 22 laborer Logan and Geneva Hartman 18 housekeeper Logan wed at the Methodist church with Rev W. Blair presiding. George Walters 22 miner Murray and Opal Francis 22 at home Murray listed as couple in partner notice.

Bruce Greve Logan Geneva Hartman George Walters Murray Opal Francis 3. W. Blair

Ice Cream Worker Injured Moving Heavy Ice Cake

QO T Shaffer of Logan Ice Cream Co suffered a painful injury to his right foot at the plant on Wednesday. He attempted to move a 300 pound cake of ice and fell, mangling one toe while the others suffered considerable bruising.

QO. T. Shaffer Logan Ice Cream Co

Knights of Pythias install new officers in lodge hall

County Deputy Adcock installed officers for the coming year at the lodge hall Wednesday evening. New officers include George Schwenke as chancellor commander, Paul Collison as vice chancellor, Harry Shaw as Prelate, Howard Rolston as master of Work, Willard Lyke as master at arms, James Coakiey inner guard, Ralph Alspaugh outer guard, Charles Blackson keeper of records and seals, W. J. Lytle master of eochecquer, James L. Martin master of finance. A lunch followed, served by Bob Reynolds, James Rutgers and Willard Lyke.

Knights of Pythias Lodge Adcock Judge Stoughton John Wolfe George Schwenke Paul Collison Harry Shaw Howard Rolston Willard Lyke James Coakiey Ralph Alspaugh Charles Blackson W. J. Lytle Eochecquer James L. Martin Bob Reynolds James Rutgers

Burned Logan Worker Injured In Clay Plant Incident

An accident at Clay bank east of Logan injured Carl Juergensmeier, a Logan Clay Product Co. employee. A faulty start with gasoline caused flames to jet to a can and burn his arms and legs. Dr. A. K. Smith treated the injuries after he was taken home.

Logan Carl Juerginsmeir Logan Clay Product Co Juergensmeier A. K. Smith

Coolville Growers See Property Transfers and Visits

Coolville residents report T. H. Scott of Kentucky bought the G. H. Williams farm on Cincinnati Hill and moved his family there. John and Mrs. Riggleman of Harding West Virginia visit Smith and Mrs. Dunfee. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman of Guysville spend days with I. W. Chapman. Shanks couple weekend with Shank kin near Torch. George and Cecil Saunders of Success visited Coolville on Tuesday. Undertaker C. F. E. White sailed to Columbus on professional business Monday.

T. H. Scott Kentucky G. H. Williams Cincinnati Hill John Riggleman Harding, W. Va Mrs Smith Dunfee Messrs George and Cecil Saunders Coolville C. FE. White Columbus

Mrs King's Condition Improves. Metho Dist Group Meets

Mrs. King shows a slight improvement and friends are glad. Miss Geraldine Kline hosted the King's Heralds from the Methodist Church at her home last Saturday. Twelve members and four visitors attended a pleasant meeting led by Mrs. Marquis. Geraldine's brother Mrs. Ralph Chevalier gave homemade candy to the children.

Geraldine Kline King’s Heralds Methodist Church Marquis Geraldine Ralph Chevalier

Miss Agnes Malone Wins Victrola Prize

The suspense ends as Miss Agnes Malone claims the Victrola prize awarded by Chapman and Son. Several contestants held up to 40 keys, but Malone secured the winning key and the prize.

Agnes Malone Chapman and Son Miss Malone

Mrs. Jefferson Cole Remembered as Leading Merchant

Mrs. Mame Hoobler returned from Parkersburg where she attended the funeral of Mrs. Jefferson Cole formerly of Coolville. Mr. Cole was a prominent mercantile figure from 1856 to 1896 and burial was in the Parkersburg I O O F cemetery. Mrs. Cole’s maiden name was Davis from The Plains Chauncey. She leaves a daughter Mrs Suyons and a son Elmer who died young. daughter Eva Cole Frame survived. Miss Stella McGirr of Little Hocking visits Mrs. Bingman and attends the M E church meeting with dinner at Mrs Fort Conklin.

Mame Hoobler Parkersburg Jefferson Cole Coolville Cole Mrs. Cole Chauncey Davis Suyons Elmer Eva Cole Frame Stella McGirr Little Hocking W. E. Bingman M. E. Church Fort Conklin

Case Proceeding Despite Odd Almanac Claim

The report notes a man named John McLaughlin and Albert Humphrey ready to testify at a trial next week after a robin sighting was cited. the text suggests a calendar error as a possible reason for the confusion.

John McLaughlin Albert Humphrey

Mrs Florence McBride Visits Parkersburg on Business

Mrs Florence McBride acted as a business visitor in Parkersburg on Thursday, meeting local contacts and inspecting potential commercial opportunities.

Florence McBride Parkersburg

Mrs Retta Swan Visists Parkersburg With Friends

Mrs Retta Swan is spending a few days with friends in Parkersburg according to local notes. She plans to return soon.

Mrs. Retta Swan Parkersburg

Custer Family Return From West Virginia Funeral

Mr John Custer and family of Hundred West Virginia return home Saturday morning after attending the funeral of his father.

John Custer Hundred W. Va

Sunday School Grows Strong with 129 Attendees

The M. EF. Sunday school is running strong with 129 present last Sunday. Classes 8 and 9 show high participation, with class 8 leading, possibly aided by the new store.

M. EF

First Methodist Church Sermon Theme and Services

The First Methodist Church sets a seven o'clock sermon titled A Short Bed and Narrow Blankets for next Sunday evening. Morning worship centers on Fellow-workers With the Truth. Sunday school begins at 9:00 with Epworth League at 6:00.

First Methodist Church Epworth League

Sunday Revival Services Announced by Pastor Smith

Revival services begin Sunday night at 7 oclock with Sunday school at 9 30 A M Pastor H C Smith will deliver the sermons each evening as announced by the church.

H. C. Smith

Sunday services schedule with men’s outreach

Sunday school begins at 9 15 A M followed by evangelistic services at 10 15 A M A men only special meeting in the afternoon features the Male Choir of Copeland class and a special sermon for men Evangelistic services resume at 7 P M

Copeland

Church of the Good Shepherd Epiphany Service

On State and Carpenter streets Rev. A. H. Marshal leads the Church of the Good Shepherd Hector in the second Sunday after Epiphany. Church school begins at 9 20 A M followed by morning prayer and sermon at 10 30 A M.

State and Carpenter Streets A. H. Marshal Hector

Scuffle Over Shotgun Ends in Fatal Shooting

In Cleveland Ohio on January 12 Anna Hanna was shot and killed during a scuffle with her husband over a shotgun. He was questioned by police and released.

Cleveland, O Anna Hanna

Presbyterian Church Schedule of Services and Study

Abbott Y. Wilcox minister leads 9:00 Bible study and 7:00 evening sermon on Prayer in the Life of the Church. Morning service at 7:30 features a sermon by the minister. 6:00 gathering of young people with topic Why Believe the Bible the Word of God led by Miss Lucile Brown. Evening worship follows.

Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox Lucile Brown

Sunday Schedule at First Baptist Church

Homer C. Smith leads services with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Morning worship follows at 10:30 a.m. A Young Peoples meeting is set for 6:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church Homer C. Smith Young Peoples Meeting

Christian Science Church Services and Reading Room

The Christian Science Society at 6544 South Court Street invites attendance at Sunday service at 10 45 A M with Sacrament and Golden Text John 633. Wednesday meeting at 7 00 P M and reading room hours Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 00 to 4 50 P M.

Christian Science Society South Court Street

Mrs Clyde Parrish and Miss Pauline Custer Visit Athens

Mrs Clyde Parrish and her guest Miss Pauline Custer from Clarksburg West Virginia spent Saturday and Sunday in Athens as guests of Miss Elizabeth Bailey.

Clyde Parrish Pauline Custer Clarksburg W. Va Athens Elizabeth Bailey

Holiday Visit Notes in Gunder Family Circles

Dr and Mrs G K Gunder spent the holidays with Mrs Gunder’s sister Bir Tether and her husband in an extended family gathering. The report highlights cordial exchanges and seasonal cheer within the household network.

G. K. Gunder

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Clinton Webb Leonard Jacob Bros Jesse French Schaff Bros Packard CO Parker Bros Hiccough United States John Moody B. C. Forbes Roger W. Babson America Shantung Moses Darwin Minnesota Mer Rouge Vienna University Arbuckle Make Believe Literary Digest W. W. Hodkinson Corporation Merk Fathers and Mothers of America L Iterary Digest Funk & Wagnalls Geee Bruce Chapman Guysville I. W. Chapman John Shanks Mrs. Shank Torch AQT Tile Ciauincieies M. FE. Church South Canaan Baptist Central Ave. M. Fl. Church Church OF the Good Shepherd Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Illinois Lillian Brenington Woodruff S. C Wolfe Bros Athens, O White’s Mill, Athens, O Eelc Athens County Buick CO Athens, Ohio Domino Chauncey Feed Co J. V. Stocklein Glouster
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