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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1923

Page

3

Glee Club to Perform at Stuarts Opera House January 19

Nelsonville news reports Ohio State University Glee Club performing at Stuarts Opera House under El-Kar grotto auspices. Advance seats selling at Chocolate Shop. 6 45 pm start with attendance limited to Grotto members and public until seats sold. The program lists pieces by Hahn O Hara Bliss Seiler and others with Carmen Ohio finale. Glee Club comprises 43 men directed by Karl H Hoe. Resolution notes for minutes and publication in local papers.

Stuarts Opera House Iday Ohio State University Glee Ab Nelson- Je El-Kark Grotto Grotto K. of P. Hall Hahn Geoffy O’hara Griff LeRoy Lathrop Seiler Pray “Reddick Cook University Aftet Greig Whckliam J. Bergen Rich Waltz Karl H. Hoe

Masonic Funeral Set for Joseph Blackford in Nelsonville

The Islodonian Lodge No. 157 F and M of Nelsonville will hold a funeral for Joseph Blackford at Carbon Hill on Wednesday at 1:00 PM. A special meeting of the lodge followed earlier at 11:15 AM at the sonic temple.

Islodonian Lodge No. 157 Nelsonville Carbon Hill Joseph Blackford Sonic Temple

Nelsonville Y girls top Murray City in fast floor win

The Nelsonville Y girls defeated Murray City on their local floor Friday evening. Nelsonville's lineup included Mae Stratton Mabel Eler Helen Jackson Flo Pat Mary Williams Bernice Coepe Ace McManaway Mildred Bays Ethel Rosser and Ada Scheel. A return game was played in Murray City Saturday evening and the Y girls again won.

Nelsonville Murray City Nelson Fe Mae Stratton Mabel Bler Helen Jackson Flo Pat Mary Williams Bernice Coepeace McManaway Mildred Bays Ethel Rosser Ada Scheel Rray City

Nelsonville Board Honors Late Yora L. Patton

The Nelsonville Board of Education recognizes Yora L. Patton for faithful service to the schools and citizens. It notes the community loss of a devoted teacher and extends heartfelt sympathy to Patton’s family while affirming her lasting impact on students.

Board of Education Nelsonville L. Patton Mls Nesbile Ips Igonville Fiss

Chamber Holds Second Regular Meeting at YMCA

The chamber will meet at 6 15 Thursday at the YMCA rooms with new committees announced and year policies discussed. The open forum format continues with all citizens welcome and President Welch seeking full attendance for planning. Reports from the secretary treasurer and several standing committees will be presented.

Welch

Christian Church Meetings Stir Congenial Crowd

Monday night services drew a large audience as Leigh the singing evangelist delivered a pointed message on eternal judgment. Rev C L Johnson preached about sin and self judgment urging repentance before it is too late. Tonight the sermon will address The Sin of Preoccupation.

Leigh C. L. Johnson Nathan David

Obituary: Joseph Blackford 66 Dies at Home

Joseph Blackford aged 66 died Sunday at his Longstreth home after weeks of illness. A well known Mason and member of Athens Commandery, funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 pm at Carbon Hill Christian church under Philadorian lodge No. 157 F. and A. M. of Nelsonville. Burial will follow at Carbon Hill. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.

Joseph Blackford Longstreth Blackford Athens Commandery Carbon Hill Christian Church Philadorian Lodge No. 157 Nelsonville Carbon Hill

Death of Chas Smith in Nelsonville at 68

Mr Chas Smith aged 68 died at his Walnut street home after a three year illness. A Nelsonville resident for 15 years he leaves his wife and two sons Noel and Robert, both of Nelsonville. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Chas. Smith Walnut Street Nelsonville Noel Robert

Berean Class Plies Members Despite Bad Weather

Be rean class drew 100 men Sunday with a twelve piece orchestra. The group will feature special music next Sunday led by William Leigh with a solo. Rev. C. L. Johnson, the regular teacher, will deliver a special lesson.

Berean Ted William Leigh Bereans C. L. Johnson

Local residents visit Columbus and surrounding towns

Mrs Leonard Cooley Mrs Lei land Krieg Mrs Emmett Preston and Mrs Frank Jackson spend the day in Columbus. Mrs Jackson will stop in Lancaster tonight to visit her parents. Mr and Mrs A J Laurier Catherine Graham left after a visit with Pearl Graham to establish a home at Fort Thomas Wy. Ed Juniper visits Columbus on business. Alfred Voigt and his Cleveland-born daughter stay a few days with Fred C Voigt and family.

Leonard Cooley Leiland Krieg Emmett Preston Frank Jackson Columbus Cleveland Fred C. Voigt

Circle of Ruth Hosts Monthly Presbyterian Meet

Mrs. C. H. Roudelush and Mrs. Bradford Acomb hosted the Circle of Ruth at the Presbyterian church. A 5 30 luncheon featured yellow and white decor and candles. Mrs. B. M. Coakley spoke on China. Next meeting will elect officers. Guest Leighton Aumiller of Columbus visiting her parents.

C. H. Roudelush Bradford Acomb Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church B. M. Coakley China Leighton Aumiller Columbus Will Burnelle

Ohio State Experiment Station seeks 863760 for next year

Wooster Ohio January 16 The Ohio State Experiment Station plans to ask the state legislature for 863760 to meet expanding agricultural needs. Director C G Williams told Wooster Rotarians the station needs higher salaries to retain staff and to hire additional personnel. The request includes 4580 more for personal service and 45000 less for maintenance.

Wooster Ohio State Experiment Station Ohio C. G. Williams Williams

Accidental Death of Bethesda Boy at Crossing

Coroner verdict finds 15 year old William FE Tischer killed by a B and O passenger train at a local crossing. Several playmates witnessed the tragedy as he came home from school.

Bethesda Co. C. Hardesty William FE. Tischer

Redtown men arraigned after Sunday night arrest

Sheriff Mc Kinley and Deputy Sheriff Cady arrested two Redtown men Sunday night. Charles Palmer pleaded not guilty to drunkenness and assault and battery after his wife said she was beaten, suffering a broken rib. Palmer was held on $200 bond for assault and battery and his trial date was set for Thursday. Andy Thompson pleaded not guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was bound to the grand jury under $500 bond, claimed to have slipped a .58 revolver to a friend during arrest.

McKinley Cady Redtown Helwig Charles Palmer Palmer Andy Thompson Almer

George Stanley 71 Dies at Beaumont

George Stanley aged 71 died at his Beaumont home at 3 this morning of dropsy. He leaves his widow and four children Floyd Stanley Pom eroy Mrs Miles Townsend Mrs Flossie McLain and Clyde Stanley all of Bethel. Funeral services will be at Bethel church Knox township Thursday with the cortege leaving Beaumont at 9 o'clock for Bethel.

New Marshfield George Stanley Beaumont Floyd Stanley Pomeroy Miles Townsend Flossie McLain Clyde Stanley Bethel Bethel Church Knox Township

Obituary: Mrs Margaret Dexter Dies in Mineral Area

Mrs Margaret Dexter aged 82 died Monday at 2 PM near Mineral from pneumonia. Services were held Wednesday at 1 PM at her home conducted by Rev Leslie Dabritz. Burial followed in the local cemetery. She is survived by seven children, five sons and two daughters.

New Marshfield Margaret Dexter Mineral Leslie Dabritz

Fire devastates three major Watertown buildings

A fire began early today in a drug store on the Public Square in Watertown Tennessee and by noon had destroyed three of the town’s largest buildings. The blaze threatens further damage to nearby structures and authorities work to control the spread.

Watertown Tenn

County considers one mill levy for new courthouse

Elyria reports county commissioners weighing a one mill levy that would raise about $175000 yearly to build a third story or a wholly new courthouse as the current building is crowded.

Elyria

German coal magnates refuse coal deliveries to allies

German coal magnates acting through Ruhr line directors defy French military authorities and refuse to deliver coal and coke to the allies as demanded by General De Goutte.

Essen Dan Ruhr de Goutte

Britain Studies Protests Over French Occupation

London officials report Britain is weighing formal protests to France regarding the occupation of the Rhineland and the Ruhr. The cabinet reportedly discussed the issue at a recent meeting as communications with Foreign Secretary Lord Curzon continue from Lausanne where he attends the Near East conference.

London Great Britain France Rhineland Ruhr Lord Curzon Lausanne

French Reservists Here Not Needed Denial from Embassy

Washington report says French reservists in the United States will be called only in a great emergency and none has arisen. Malta Gozo earthquake shocks cause slight damage across the island with six tremors reported today.

Washington United States

Four Injured After Sunday Morning Pike Collision

Four people were injured when a car heading toward Newport on the Alexandria pike crashed early today. They were not located for five hours and taken to Speers hospital in Dayton, Kentucky.

Fort Thomas Newport Alexandria Pike Speers’ Hospital Dayton

One Killed and Three Wounded in Memel Fighting

Paris reports one person killed and three wounded in fighting at Memel. The foreign office was advised today.

Paris Memel Foreign Office

Daylight Street Killing in Los Angeles

A man about 35 was shot and killed in a residential Los Angeles street during daylight. The assailant’s motive remains unknown and no arrests are reported.

Los Angeles Cal

Pinchot Becomes Pennsylvania Governor at Noon

Tifford Pinchot, longtime progressive Republican and Roosevelt ally, assumed the governorship of Pennsylvania at noon today in Harrisburg. The veteran conservationist succeeds a predecessor amid a wave of reform sentiment shaping state policy.

Harrisburg Tifford Pinchot Theodore Roosevelt Pennsylvania

Jail inmates escape in three stolen cars

Tulsa Oklahoma 11 county jail inmates overpowered an assistant jailer seized his gun and locked jailers and trusties in the dungeon before fleeing in three stolen cars on January 16 1930s era report.

Tulsa Okla

Bandits Rob Paymaster in Brooklyn Heist

In Brooklyn five armed men, three masked, jumped from a car to rob the paymaster of Co. Kenyon & Co., clothing manufacturers, this afternoon and escaped with about $10,000. Police pursued suspects in the incident.

New York Brooklyn Co. Kenyon & Co

Millfield Parent Teachers Association Meeting Recap

The Millfield Parent-Teachers Association held a regular session at West Millfield School with seven members present. Programs included health exercises by Miss Winifred Hayes’ pupils, papers on safeguarding children physically, and talks by Mrs. P. D. Hill and Mr. Fort Downey. Bernice Saunders read on the PTA’s value to teachers. Miss Saunders and Miss Van Dyke’s pupils delivered recitations. Refreshments followed. Miss Martin’s room won the traveling picture. Next meeting set for Friday Feb 9 at the East Side school with room visits and business session afterward.

Millfield Parent-Teachers Association West Millfield School Winifred Hayes P. D. Hill Fort Downey Bernice Saunders

Those Bilious Blues and the Bright Side of Health

A short health-note urges readers not to despair when feeling dispirited or discouraged. It hints that bilious issues may be the cause and promises a quick improvement to a better state of well being.

Shamrocks Offer Liver Revitalization Remedy

An ad urges reviving a sluggish liver to restore energy and ease a range of ailments from rheumatism to nervous disorders and digestive issues. The pitch promises cleansing of the blood with Shamrocks, available at drug stores for 25 cents tonight.

Ohio law measures propose rural police and party polls

Jan. 16. Columbus reports lawmakers file bills on rural police with county boards, salaried from local taxes. Other measures include state bank supervision for building and loan associations, party policy voting at primaries, a thirteenth juror in civil cases, and earlier raccoon season start. A lake fisheries probe panel is proposed, and a harsh penalty plan targets poisonous liquor makers.

Columbus Dlabor Cope Columbiana County King Stark County Burke Lorain County Morgan Cuyahora County McClintock Noble County Atwood Franklin County

British able to find money for their home needs

Senator McKellar charged in the senate that Britain funds its war debt and large armed forces while financing oil purchases and lending to foreign countries to aid trade, as the debt commission seeks easier terms for Great Britain's war debt to the United States.

Washington Jan British Debt Commission Great Britain United States Senator McKellar Tennessee Senate

Harding Opposes West Indies Debt Settlement

President Harding rejects the idea of the United States accepting the British or French West Indies as payment for wartime debts, a stance disclosed from the White House.

Washington Jan Harding America French West Indies White House

Young Girl Frances Parker Missing from Toledo Home

Frances Ruth Parker, 13, vanished after leaving her Toledo home to visit a sister on the Dixie highway. Police in Ohio and Michigan are asked to search. her father W R Parker suspects kidnapping.

Toledo Ohio Michigan Frances Ruth Parker W. RR. Parker Frances Dixie Highway

Senator asks for data on orders given observer

Senator King of Utah introduced a resolution demanding full information from Secretary Hughes. It seeks the instructions under which R W Boyden acts as unofficial American observer of the reparations commission and whether Boyden’s January 9 reparations speech had State Department sanction.

Washington Hughes Senate R. W. Boyden Reparations Commission Boyden State Department King Utah

Fifteen indicted appear before Judge Worstell in Athens arraignments

Fifteen of the January grand jury's indictments were heard by Judge Worstell in Athens County Common Pleas for arraignment. Ver non Hansell of Floodwood pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was fined 206 dollars plus costs, unpaid while owing 4090 dollars in prior dry law fines. Three defendants moved to quash indictments for duplicity and indefiniteness. Others pleaded not guilty and were released on bonds. Trials are scheduled for several defendants in February.

Worstell Athens County Common Vernon Hansell Floodwood Helwig Harry Millican Athens Ohio University Ralph Gibson H. W. Giffin Mineral Carl Reuser Herb Sams Dave Bobo Jane Brooks John McGee Nelsonville Ed Young P. B. Burns New Straitsville W. E. Nelson IF. W. Davis

Oil Price Advance Reported by Seep Agency at Wells

The Joseph Seep Purchasing Agency in Pittsburgh announces an effective immediate ten cent per barrel advance for eastern crude oil grades at the wells. The change takes effect at 10 o clock today and applies to Standard Oil buyers.

Pittsburgh Joseph Seep Standard Oil

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