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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1923

Page

5

Bride-Elect Katherine Ellis Alston to Wed H Wheatley Link

A dinner honoring Miss Katherine Ellis Alston precedes her January 29 marriage to H Wheatley Link. Alston, daughter of E B Alston, Ohio University student, will wed quietly at her parents’ home. Link, Athens native and Phi Delta Theta member, has Ohio University roots.

Katherine Ellis Alston H. Wheatley Link Gail Putnam Pi Beta Phi Alston Jane Hall Mary Peoples Phyrine Weinrich Dorothy Slutz Jane Hull Jean Gist Mary Poston Bernarda Bryson Otha Beasley Wheeler Dew Warren Clements Miss Alston E. B. Alston Hamilton Ohio University Link Athens Henry I’ Link Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

The Best Watches For Men At Our Store

A bold offer promises the best watch for every man by matching exact needs. Expert guidance helps buyers choose from a wide range of designs and grades. The ad touts national recognition and world-wide reputation, claiming the best values on Elgin watches.

Wetherholt Family Visits For McKee Evans Wedding

Mrs J P Wetherholt and her son Jack of Gallipolis arrive for a week with her mother Mrs Bertha F Dailey at 94 University Terrace. The visit centers on the McKee Evans wedding set for tonight.

J. P. Wetherholt Jack Gallipolis

Wood couple announce birth of son Carl Lee

Mr and Mrs Charles Wood of 56 North Cemetery Street announce the birth of a son named Carl Lee on Tuesday January 23. The baby weighs eleven pounds.

Charles Wood North Cemetery Street Carl Lee

Mr P B Lawrence Returns From Logan Visit

Mr P B Lawrence returns from Logan after spending two weeks in Dr Blaine Johnson's drug store due to Dr Johnson's illness.

P. B. Lawrence Logan Blaine Johnson Dr. Johnson

Mr Craig Returns From New York Business Trip

Mr. T. W. Craig has come back from a business trip to New York City while Mrs. Craig stays in Washington D. C. for a longer visit with Congressman and Mrs. I. M. Foster.

T. W. Craig New York City

East Side PTA to Host Dr Daniel McGurk Talk

The East Side School Parent Teacher Association meets Wednesday at 3 PM in the school building. Dr Daniel McGurk headlines as a magnetic speaker expected to draw a large attendance.

Parent-Teacher Association East Side Daniel McGurk

Mrs Curtis Reed Guest At Park Place Home

Mrs Reed of Pomeroy arrived today and is staying as a guest at the Park Place home of her aunt Mrs C L Poston.

Curtis Reed Pomeroy C. L. Poston Park Place

Guests at University Terrace Home Visit Columbus Figures

Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Brown host at University Terrace with Mrs. Walter Brown, Miss Dorothy Eldridge, Jackson, and Archdeacon Dodshon of Columbus as guests.

University Terrace Walter Brown Dorothy Eldridge Jackson Archdeacon Dodshon Columbus

Van Vorhis Guests at University Terrace

Honorable H. C. Van Vorhis and daughter Miss Margaret Van Vorhis of Zanesville are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wood at 14 University Terrace.

H. C. van Vorhis Margaret van Vorhis Zanesville J. P. Wood University Terrace

Greenville Couple Visit Mrs Noss in University Terrace

Mr and Mrs Clarence Patty of Greenville are house guests of Mrs Mary G Noss in University Terrace during a city visit.

Clarence Patty Greenville Mary G. Noss University Terrace

Miss Frances Webster Heads to Elmira for Two Week Visit

Miss Frances Webster left this evening for Elmira New York for a two week visit with friends.

Frances Webster Elmira N. Y

Mr and Mrs Mont Ruth Begin Columbus Newark Visit

Mr and Mrs Mont Ruth, a bride and groom of Sunday, left today for Columbus and Newark on a several days visit.

Mrs. Mont Ruth Columbus Newark

Sorority Bridge Party Honors Theta Phi Alpha Members

Miss Mary Louise Overmeyer hosted a Saturday bridge party at 40 Stimpson Avenue from 2 to 5 PM. The Theta Phi Alpha event honored active members pledges and alumnae, using five tables. Miss Clara Coke won high score, Janet Donovan earned consolation, and a dainty collation followed.

Mary Louise Overmeyer Stimpson Avenue Theta Phi Alpha Clara’ Coke Janet Donovan

McKee-Evans Wedding Program Featured at Church

In Athens county two Bailey Run youths Garrett McNutt and John Rush Jr are jailed on auto theft charges with bonds set at 600 each awaiting grand jury. McNutt pleaded guilty to auto theft after initial identification. Rush denied the charge and was bound over to the grand jury.

Garrett McNutt John Rush, Jr Bailey Run Athens County Ernest Baughman Wingett Chapel McNutt Mariner Helwig Rush

Nuptial Timing Details Read at Ceremony

The schedule notes the ceremony to begin promptly at 8 15 and the nuptial service to follow at 9 30, outlining the times for the wedding events.

Actions of husband cause wire concern

Bert Wilson of Mill street was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Police Chief Parker on a drunkenness charge. He was found on the streets, a bottle of lemon extract in his clothes, and his wife is confined to Sheltering Arms hospital, her worry rising from his week of spree.

Bert Wilson Mill Street Potiee Parker Wilson Sheltering Arms Hospital

Glouster Used Cars At Bargain Prices

Classified ad lists several Ford touring models from 1916 to 1920 with prices from 50 to 175 dollars and says prices hold for three days. Also notes tire savings and rising manufacturers’ prices as incentive to buy. Beasley, Glouster, Ohio. The death notice for Carmi Smith corrects interment location to Maplewood Cemetery with services at the Methodist church Wednesday at 10 AM.

Ford F. R. Beasley Giouster Ohio Carmi Smith Liberty Hill Maplewood

Fred Heck Takes Over Ley Poolroom at Hotel Gordon

Fred Heck purchased the J W Ley poolroom and soft drink business in the Hotel Gordon building and assumed control yesterday morning. The venture, started by Mr Ley after the hotel was built, features newly installed equipment throughout.

Fred Heck J W. Ley Hotel Gordon Building Mr. Ley

Mayor Gormley Opens Lamborn Grove for Summer Street Fair

Mayor Gormley says Lamborn grove near the dancing pavilion will host the season’s first street fair license free after agreeing to equip the area with swings and amusements for a summer playground. Local businessmen will cover deputy costs with no town expense.

Gormley Lamborn

Munden Family Visit in Columbus Hospital Stay

T M Munden spent Sunday in Columbus with his sister Mrs Frank Emrick and baby at Grant hospital. Mrs Emrick and baby are getting along fine and will probably be able to come home the last of the week.

T. M. Munden Columbus Frank Emrick Baby Grant Hospital Mrs. Emrick

Mrs Braddock Takes Two Month Visit to Harrisburg Ill

Mrs. Clara Braddock travels to Harrisburg Illinois for a two months visit with her son William Braddock.

Clara Braddock Harrisburg, Ill William Braddock

Mrs Verue Phillips Returns to Columbus

Miss Verue Phillips comes back to Columbus Monday after an extended visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Philips.

Verue Phillips Columbus Mrs A. B. Philips

Mrs. Anderson Returns Home After Visit with Armstrong Family

Mrs. Fred Anderson came back to Murray today after a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Herb Armstrong. The Ambrose presented Quincy Adams Sawyer on Wednesday and Thursday with regular admission. 1-23-2

Fred Anderson Murray Herb Armstrong Ambrose Quincy Adams Sawyer

Local Heritage Guests and Office Appointments

Chauncey residents hosted family guests from Athens Nelsonville and Millfield over the weekend. Miss Helen Biggins will clerk at Chauncey post office while Dorothy Minister resigns to attend Ohio University. The Lefflers and Ringles attended a funeral in Hebbardsville. Thomas Butterworth of Columbus visited High Street in Chauncey.

I. F. McCollam James McCollam Frank Gillham Vina Beckley Athens George Patton Paul Nelsonville Helen Biggins Chauncey Dorothy Ohio University Charles E. Stack Millfield V. Sprague Chales Leffler Charles Ruth Herman Leffler Hebbardsville Masure Thomas Butterworth Columbus William Nolte High Street

Indian Entertainer John Killham At Globe Theatre

The second annual high school lyceum course was held Monday evening at The Globe Theatre. John Killham, an Indian entertainer, delivered an interesting, instructive and pleasing program in this city.

I Qnancey High School Lyceum Globe Theatre John Killham

Holiness church revival draws large attendance in city

The Holiness church revival conducted by Rev ed Mrs Overly of Logan continues with strong interest and large attendance. Dyar Mitchell of The Pains leads singing with an orchestra and social solos by Mrs Grant Wiley. Mrs Ray Crosser visits family in Buchtel while many locals suffer severe colds. Ss C Sayers of Federal visits his mother and sister.

Heing Overly Logan Dyar Mitchel The Pains Grant Wiley Ray Crosser Geo. Shepherd Famly Buchtel Ss. C. Sayers Federal Amanda Sayers Ella Tedrick

Proper hostess discipline guidance from a critique on guest presence

The passage advises that correcting a child in front of guests is inappropriate. A mild reproof may be avoided, but severe punishment should wait until visitors are gone. The hostess should keep her temper calm and not reveal irritation during social gatherings.

Mrs Virginia Leslie Endorses Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription

In Cambridge Ohio Mrs Virginia Leslie says a year ago she was run down with little ambition. After one bottle of Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription she regained strength and energy. She recommends it as a tonic and nerve remedy for women who feel weak and rundown.

Cambridge Ohio Virginia Leslie Long St

Mysterious Torture Machine Tale In Colonial Court

The article quotes an imperial Klokard defending a claim about a torture machine used to feed the bodies of Watt Daniel and Thomas F. Richards to crocodiles. He minimizes the gruesome details by noting crocodiles in the area and implying easy disposal.

The Blan Watt Daniel Thomas F. Richards Kklokard

Inmate’s Lunacy Tied to Lynching Fears at Athens

Arthur Wetherell 29 of Stewart, son of Marion Wetherell, grew violent amid Lynch rumor surrounding Henry Dow Nice of Big Run. Wetherell rode a horse, asked about guns, and sheriff and judge ordered lunacy hearings leading to commitment to Athens state hospital after examination by doctors.

Henry Dow Nice Big Run Alice Dunbar Cutler Nice Athens State Hospital Arthur Wetherell Stewart Marion Wetherell Young Wetherell Washington County McKinley S. M Johnson Probate Court Wetherell Cady J. L. Henry C. & McDougal Johnson

Farmers Tal Ver Problem Athens County Purchasing Plan

Athens county farm bureau executive committee discussed plans to buy grain seeds and fertilizers via the Ohio State Farm Bureau federation pool at Columbus. Purchasing agents for the county include Kampf Montie Hoskinson Wells Wilson Elliott. A meeting January 29 will set handling and storage charges for broken car lots.

Athens County Ohio State Farm Bureau’ Federation Pool Columbus Athens County Farm Bureau County Grange Farmers Supply Co Athens George Lasher Farmers’ Service Co Estate Farm Bureau Pool W. F. Kampf Coolville J. I. Montie Guysville Hoskinson Athens R Farmers’ Supply Co W. R. Wells Amesville Ek. L. Wilson A W. M. Elliott New Marshfield Farm Bureau Office

Rich Man Loses Whee Spring Lake Death of Maloney Wife

Mrs. Margaret A. Maloney wife of Philadelphia gas magnate and papal marquis died at her Spring Lake New Jersey home. She was 33 and is survived by her husband and other relatives in Philadelphia and area. Local authorities reported the death occurred at her residence.

Marriage licenses issued in Orland and Salt Creek area

Logan by Clinton Webb lists marriage licenses for Homer Kalklosch a 28 farmer of Orland and Mary Watts 24 at home of Orland Rt. 1, Lewis Polling 62 farmer of Laurelville and Rosella Huffman 44 housekeeper of Salt Creek Two.

Homer Kalklosch Farmer Orland Mary Watts Rt. 1 Lewis Polling Laurelville Rosella Huffman Salt Creek

Mathias at Cherrington Hospital After Appendicitis

Mathias of Rockbridge underwent surgery for appendicitis at Cherrington hospital Monday morning. His condition is reported as satisfactory. Mathias serves as assistant engineer at the Ohio Fuel Supply station near Sugar Grove.

Cit Mathias Rockbridge Cherrington Hospital Ohio Fuel Sugar Grove

Rotary Club Luncheon Hears Health and Food Inspection Plans

Rotary members heard Hearth Commissioner Rhoten outline focused inspections of meats and other foods and milk for city distribution. Health commissioner pledges sanitation and hygienic measures. A free Elks Club travelogue on Yellowstone National Park by Mr Payne is set for Saturday evening with public attendance invited. Guests included Frank I. Packard Mr Casto from Columbus and locals Dr C O Allen Art McGovern Tf Tipton.

Rotary Club Rhoten Elks Club Payne Yellowstone Nationa Park Frank I. Packard Mr. Casto Columbus Cc. O. Allen Art McGovern Tf. Tipton

White at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore

H F White of the Rempel National Bank is at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore Md seeking treatment. A letter to bank members says his condition has improved and he appears in good spirits. Mrs White accompanied him and returned home Sunday night.

H. FE. White Rempel National Bank Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

Fire damages Loran Manufacturing plant on Fast Front street

Fire at the Loran Manufacturing plant on Fast Front Street caused four figure damage and water damage to lumber and machinery. Discovered around 8 45 PM Monday, the blaze started in hot air heating pipes and spread to surrounding woodwork before being confined by firefighters and workers. A C G Tipton reported damage estimates await inspection of affected areas.

Loran Manufacturing Company Fast Front A. C G. Tipton

DeMolay Chapter Planned By Athens Youths

More than 30 boys aged 16 to 21 joined Masons at the Masonic temple in Athens to organize a local DeMolay chapter with Royal Arch Masons sponsorship. W H Bechtold explained the order’s aims as petitions were distributed. The University chapter will be installed January 29 under Deputy Charles Woodruff, with officers chosen for the first three months to enable self operation.

Masonic Temple Athens Order of DeMolay Royal Arch Masons W. H. Bechtold Masonic Advisory Committee Order Charles Woodruff Columbus Mason Temple

Gratitude for Support After Loss of Mother

The Clark family thanks friends and neighbors for help during illness and after their mother’s death. They praise Mr. and Mrs. Dowler for service and the Richland Ave. M. P. church quartet and Rev. Wottring for comforting words.

Man Hangs Self in Bourneville Shed Near Chillicothe

Carey Jenkins a 46 year old laborer was found hanging in a shed behind his Bourneville home near Chillicothe Ohio early today. Authorities reported melancholy as the believed cause.

Chillicothe Carey Jenkins Bourneville

Spectal Conclave Athens Commandery Meeting Notice

Athens Commandery No 1512 T A Wednesday 24 1923 at 7 PM holds an important meeting with Commander Chas A Cornwell announced for the session.

Athens Commandery Chas. A. Cornwell

Miners and Operators Reach Wage Agreement in Terris NY

A sub committee of miners and operators in Terris New York reached an agreement on wages for bituminous miners to replace the Cleveland agreement expiring April 1. The pact will be submitted to the general body for approval tomorrow morning.

Terris New York Cleveland Egater

Elyria to Draft Local Fines Ordinance

The city solicitor was directed by the city council to draft an ordinance modeled on the Burke truck load bill. It would keep revenue from fines in Elyria's treasury rather than sending it to the state.

Elyria Burke

Death in booze party fight leaves family in Poland

Ernest Colicchio, 31, died from bullet wounds after a scuffle at a booze party in Fairpoint. The assailant escaped and Colicchio leaves a family in Poland.

Fairpoint Ernest Colicchio Colicchio Poland

Making Speed in Trials in Cliftonville Mine Battle Case

Steve Tyakody of Avella Pa. arraigned in Wellsburg W Va on a conspiracy charge linked to the Cliftonville mine battle last July. He announced through counsel that he is ready to plead guilty.

Wellsburg W. Va Ada Steve Tyakody Avella Cliftonville

Worker found dead in Hartje Paper machinery

Steubenville report states Frank Saki was killed in Hartje Paper Co. machinery during the night with his mangled remains found by morning workers. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

Steubenville, O Hartje Paper Co Frank Saki

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