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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1924
Page
5
Mr. Frank W. Young and Mrs. Sarah E. Kempton of Trimble were married Saturday. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. A. Y. Wilcox at the manse on 16 North College street at 10 in the morning, with the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kempton, in attendance.
At Mrs. Dan iel McGurk’s home on 25 North College street the Pallas club held a Saturday session. Subjects included American Individualism by Hoover presented by Mrs. W Wlutz Reform Laws Now Under Discussion led by Mrs. W A Matheny and How United States Presidents Are Made by Mrs. Charlies G Matthews with Mrs. Anna K Price guiding the session.
Former principal of the Model Schools at Ohio university leaves Tuesday on the steamer Laconia for a world voyage. The ship carries 600 passengers, including 50 from Ohio and 15 from Cincinnati.
Miss Janet James returns to 170 West State Street Sun day from Sheltering Arms hospital after an appendectomy. Her convalescence is described as most satisfactory.
Mr. Howard Oakes of Little Hocking was the guest over Sunday. The brief note records his visit and mentions the host family and location.
The new Independent Holiness church near Chauncey Morristown was dedicated Sunday with Rev. Mitchell of Arkansas delivering the dedicatory sermon and a large audience. The service included sermons by Rev. Johnson of Nelsonville and Trev Russel Plants. The day featured a noon basket dinner, a total cost around 4000 dollars, and a Sunday school of about 590 led by Superintendent Mr. Simpson.
At Chauncey Church of Christ a congregational gathering elected officers. Elders are George Wilson and Charles Fiske. deacons include Guy Brookins Karl Gardner Guy Smith Fred Shaner M J Gardner and G H Nye. clerk Mrs Neil Brookins. treasurer Miss Ruth Fiske. chorister Charles S Bradfield. pianists Miss Lucille Bradfield and Mrs Florence Pendergrass. trustees George I Pendergrass G H Gardner Floyd Nye. deaconesses Mrs G H Nye and Mrs B I Ferrel.
Mrs Erle Bridgewater invites the W C T U members to her High street home on Wednesday evening for a society gathering. A good attendance is hoped.
Rev. G. B. Courtney of the Church of Christ conducted the funeral for W. H. Cunningham, an aged and respected citizen, in Nelsonville on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Earl Austin of Athens visits Chauncey as guest of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Virgil Ughman on Lexington Avenue.
Mrs George Williamson of Columbus spent the weekend visiting friends in Chauncey.
Miss Hazel Linscott of Athens visited her parents Mr and Mrs D H Linscott in the city Sunday. Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins spent Sunday in Millfield with his parents Mr and Mrs M L Brookins. Mr L L Sweazy left this morning for a Columbus hospital for further treatment continuing his medical care.
Mr. Edwin Watts Chubb Jr left this morning for Mercersburg Pennsylvania to resume teaching after a week's visit with his parents Dr and Mrs FE W Chubb at 115 South Court Street.
Mr Tom Johnson and Mr and Mrs Henry Frost visited Columbus Sunday to see Mrs Johnson recovering from a surgical operation performed last Tuesday at McKinley hospital. Mrs Johnson and Mrs Frost are sisters.
Mr and Mrs L Morrison of 154 Mill Street entertained as guests Sunday Mr and Mrs C M Price Miss Mildred Lehman and Miss Greta McVey of Logan in their home showing a social afternoon.
Miss Florence Gabriel of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fulton on Franklin Avenue.
Mrs. Lora Stanley Fisher of Toledo was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Masure. She later traveled to Albany to visit her brother A. C. Stanley and other relatives and friends.
Mr. Joe E. Bush of New York, sales manager for Dutchess Manufacturing, visited his brother JF Bush and family over Sunday, returning to business duties afterward.
Miss Addie Groness, a Monday business visitor, traveled to Columbus for meetings. She met with local firms to discuss potential collaborations and economic opportunities.
Miss Della James and Miss Carolyn McKinstry will lead the Business Women's club meeting Tuesday evening at 7 in the City building club rooms. A full attendance is urged due to matters of vast importance.
Miss Adah McCormick of Cincinnati rests at home after an operation. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank O McCormick of 187 Lancaster Street.
The Order of Easter Star will hold a gathering this evening at seven o'clock. Members are urged to attend and participate in the regular session and any planned activities.
Mr and Mrs Earl McAtee and their daughter stay two weeks with Earl's parents Mr and Mrs B McAtee near Jacksonville to enjoy a family visit and time together in the area.
Pete Glass of near New Marsh field and Willard Guess of Mill field were arraigned in Magistrate Hedges court for failing to send children to school. Both pleaded guilty, fined $5 and costs, with fines suspended on promise to obey the law. Cases brought by County Attendance Officer C. H. Porter and men were brought by Constable Tucker.
Four generations of the W B Jolly family attended a reunion dinner at the Jolly home in Dunglen Ohio during the recent holidays. Twenty three relatives were present including Thomas Williams and his wife, the Jolly grandparents, C A Kirkpatrick and family from Pennsylvania, Thomas Jolly and wife with children, James M Donahoe and wife with a child, and D S Dougherty and wife with a child.
Mead Pulp and Paper Co in Chillicothe will begin Sunday operations to meet excess orders. The company also plans an enlargement of the plant in the spring to expand capacity.
Akron police arraigned Miss Frankie Naughty a 22 year old woman dressed as a man. Judge A F O Neil sentenced her to ten days in the work house and levied a $25 fine plus costs. Officers believed she was a man when arresting her.
Senator George W. Norris introduces a bill to form a government corporation with up to 5.6 billion dollars in capitalization to operate two federal trunk lines from Atlantic to Pacific and Canada to the Gulf, with power to seize private railroads and to run power plants and coal mines for fuel.
A posse led by Squire C. F. Talley arrested about 200 people at a cock fight on the Trubbard Struthers road near Coitsville Center yesterday. Hearing set for Tuesday. Prisoners posted $15 cash bonds. Many suspects escaped. Several birds were seized as evidence.
American Bar Association deliberately selected a British ship for its trip to London this summer though the United States Shipping Board offered to meet every condition in reply to a Senate resolution presented by Chairman Edward T. Farley.
Ohio highway department announces a new accident reporting service. Division employees and maintenance crews will receive blank forms to report bad road conditions likely to cause accidents. Detour maintenance will receive more attention and one side of roads under repair will stay open if possible.
Washington January 14 hearings began on proposed repeal and cut of special taxes. Over a hundred representatives from diverse interests testified as the Ways and Means committee announced a rush testimony program.
Mrs Jeanette James of 170 West State Street Athens recovered from an appendicitis operation at Sheltering Arms hospital and was able to return home Sunday after two weeks in the hospital.
London January 14 The executive committee of the British Trades Union Congress met with a railway men delegation to avert a strike by locomotive engineers. It was semi officially learned that the congress favors mediation.
Youngstown police chief Powell ordered strict enforcement of state law requiring the American flag to be raised over every public and parochial school. The flag must measure at least five feet in length.
The body of a murder victim is identified as Frank Alberts 28 a former local mill worker found in a creek near Shadyside. In Youngstown criminals forced the safe of Emil Hoffman on East Federal Street Sunday escaping with 300 dollars. no clues yet.
Reports from Piqua say Mrs. Myrtle Joyer of Bradford has been arrested for placing her six year old daughter on a stove as punishment.
Dayton announces a one dollar per ton drop in the price of coal, reflecting a market shift. Local officials and industry observers expect steady demand as utilities adjust purchase plans.
A test at McCook demonstrates a motor sled powered by a 1% horsepower unit driving a 49 inch propeller, achieving 49 miles per hour.
From any druggist for 35c or 1.00 for large size get a bottle of Zemo. Applied as directed it removes eczema, stops itching and heals skin troubles, also sores burns wounds and chafing. Zemo penetrates cleanses and clothes. Zemo is a clean dependable and inexpensive antiseptic liquid. Try it. Zemo Soap 25c Zemo Ointment 50c.
Miss Mary Katherine Campbell known as Miss America endorses TANLAC in a statement via International Proprietaries Inc. She says health is the basis of beauty and advises women to seek good health first. She notes Tanlac has brought relief and guards against indigestion and weakness. A booklet on Health and Beauty is available by coupon.
The Lions clubs of Illinois have raised a monument over the graves of Abraham Lincoln's father and stepmother at Janesville to honor the site. The dedication will occur on Lincoln's birthday February 12.
The Buckeye Tent Awning Company of Columbus announces a 30 day factory visit beginning January 16 1924. The firm will display exclusive awning designs admired on palatial homes and offer added comfort and beauty for residences. Interested residents should contact factory representative Mr Shively via this paper or Hotel Berry.
A morning blaze in Yorkville, C. gutted the building housing the mayor’s offices, village lockup, and a garage where nine automobiles were stored. Fire crews battled the flames, with authorities investigating the cause.
Belmont county officials investigate the bombing at the residence of Louisa Venturato, sister of Dominick Venturato, who is serving life in the Ohio penitentiary for the 1922 murder of John Tr. Major during a mine strike riot.
Hewett Matthews, 19, a Ohio University student and Phi Delta Theta member living at the chapter house, was taken to Sheltering Arms hospital Sunday afternoon and underwent an appendicitis operation. His condition, while serious, is reported favorable. Matthews fell ill Thursday morning and was deemed to need surgery after a physician was called Thursday night.
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