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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1923

Page

6

Logan Auxiliary Elects Officials and Plans Lincoln Day

The Logan auxiliary to the local legion post held a semi monthly meeting with small attendance. Mrs Seth Robinson received a gold star pin. Margaret Webb was named second vice president and Mrs Robinson chaplain. New members will be initiated under state ritual. Lincoln Day program planned for February 12. Dues are due to secretary Willard Sprankle.

Legion Seth Robinson Margaret Webb Robinson Willard Sprankle

Pythian Sisters Surprise Mrs. Nill On Birthday Night

About eighty Pythian Sisters gathered at Mrs. A. T. Spears home on West Second Street Monday evening to surprise Lucy Nill on her birthday. The affair was a social success with a picnic supper served after a pleasant evening. Lucy Nill, active in the order, has held various lodge offices.

A. T. Spears West Second Street Lucy Nill Mrs. Nill Spears Mrs. Spears

The Star Restaurant Sells to FR. PD. Campbell

The Star Restaurant on Main Street was sold by James Mast to FR. PD. Campbell in an announcement on Tuesday. The deal closed that day with Campbell taking over next Monday. Campbell, long an employee in the Creola gas fields, enters the restaurant business for the first time and will delay moving his family to Logan. Mast plans to devote full time to his automobile business.

Star Main Street James Mast PD. Campbell Mr. Campbell Creola Logan Mast Rstaurant

Farmer Relates Four-Legged Hen Tale and Egg Economy

Frank Disben, living west of town, tells of a hen with four legs two used for motion and two for ornament. A second account from Mrs. George Klinger of West Falls notes a double yolk egg producer aiming to ease living costs with recent outputs.

Frank Disbennet George Klinger West Falls

Reverend Henry W Stoody Visitor From Pittsburg

Rev Henry W Stoody of Pittsburg visits his parents Mr and Mrs Stoody for a few days He serves as director of religious education at Em ery Methodist church in Pittsburg and held the post for three years Previously he was pastor of the Sixth Avenue Methodist church in Lancaster

Henry W. Stoody Pittsburg Stoody Emery Methodist Church Sixth Avenue Methodist Church Lancaster

Dinevor Welsh Concert Company to Play Lyceum Evening

The next lyceum course will be held in the auditorium Thursday evening, featuring the Dinevor Welsh Concert company. Members include soprano Jeanette Christine, elocutionist Eben Rogers, baritone Gwilym Jones, pipe organist Swelyn Edwards, and manager David Owen Jones. The program promises one of the best seen here in years.

Dinevor Welsh Concert Company Jeanette Christine Eben Rogers Gwilyny Jones Swellyn Edwards David Owen Jones

Arrest of Edward O Neil over chili parlor cash theft

Edward O Neil was arrested in Deanville by Chief Jack Pearson and Officer Joe Farbearn for allegedly confiscating funds from Ralph Dennis' chili parlor. He had access to the till as part of his morning opening routine and was returned to Kogan to await charges as police pursued the case.

Edward O'Neil Deanville Jack Pearson Nelsonville Joe Farbearn Kogan Ralph Dennis O'Neil Eberst and Farbearn Mayor Koppe Nel

Don’t Use Cosmetics for Skin Troubles Says Resinol Ads

An old advertisement urges readers to treat skin blemishes with Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap rather than masking them with cosmetics. The product claims to cleanse the skin, help it breathe, and reduce blotches redness and roughness. Ask your dealer for Resinol Soap and Ointment.

O Neill Arrest After Bus Departure and Robbery

Officers learned O Neill was seen leaving toward Deanville on a bus. He had just left the city when pursued and captured. About $25 was stolen and found on O Neill during arrest.

Sonville O'Neil Deanville O'Neill

Petition Drive Backing Hamilton Deweese for State Fire Marshal

Believers in the Democratic faith in this city are urged to sign a petition supporting Hamilton Deweese as a candidate for State Fire Marshal under the Donahey regime. Personal friends are circulating papers and reporting growing signatures.

Hamilton Deweese Donahey Deweese

Will dispute ends as papers stay in local office

The common pleas court hears the will dispute of N L C Racheltmacher. Judge Coultrap directs that key papers remain in the local office under executor Miss Minnerine Burke. Extensive access is granted to Caleb L McKee and Charles Donahue for short periods with receipts.

Columbus Coultrap Minnerine Burke Charles Donahue McKee

Arrest of Homer Gossett on non support warrant

Homer Gossett was arrested Monday afternoon by Sheriff Shaw on a warrant from Magistrate D. H. Lappen charging non support. The complainant says Gossett failed to support his legitimate child. His hearing occurred the same day before Magistrate Lappen and he was bound over on a $609 bond to insure support.

Homer Gossett Shawn D. H. Lappen Gossett Lappen

Bond Not Furnished Leaves Defendant Confined

The defendant remains in the county jail as bond has not yet been furnished. The status indicates ongoing detention pending posting of the necessary bond.

Health Department Reports Decline in Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever

State health reports show dipped cases of diphtheria and scarlet fever decreasing with few scarlet fever cases in the region and none in Hocking county. In January Ross and Chillicothe report nine diphtheria cases with three in this county under quarantine. Smallpox is at seven statewide with none in this area. Influenza remains mild across the state with several pneumonia cases following infection and guidance urges ventilation, cleanliness, and hygiene in homes and schools.

State Department of Health Office Hocking County Ross County Chillicothe Good Hope Township Ward Township State Department

John Mason McArthur Visit Follows Hospital Stay

John Mason, long based in Roswell and Arabela, New Mexico, arrived in McArthur to spend the rest of winter in the area. He was recently discharged after a two month hospital siege in Roswell and has regained his health. He has stayed with his sister Mrs. Henry Hall and family and his brother Homer Mason and family this week.

John Mason Roswell Arabela New Mexico McArthur John Alsen Henry Hall Homer Mason

Captain Perkins Visits McArthur Relative in Ohio

Captain Carl Perkins of the U S Army and mil itiary tactics instructor at the state university Columbus recent guest of Mr and Mrs Ed Perkins in McArthur. He has served in numerous posts in the United States and overseas including France and Germany with his last foreign service at Coblenz on the Rhine.

Carl Perkins VU. S. Army the State University Columbus Ed Perkins McArthur France Germany Coblenz

Hamiltons and Sprague Visit Attend Local Events

Mr and Mrs H H Hamilton and L W Sprague were See vis itors Tuesday and Wednesday. Attorney Forrest F E Weinrich of MacArthur filed for record of William D Cline will in Vinton County as part of real estate, with probate court ordering admission to record here. Cline devisee seeks transfer of the Vinton County property on the tax duplicate. The Maccabee chapter at New Plymouth now has twenty three members. Dr and Mrs A W Paffenberger hosted a dinner party with guests Mrs Sarah Thorp Mrs Mary Swepston Miss Ina Asbury Mrs oy ee Beal Supt of Schools E L Burns Dr and Mrs Thurman R B Haas.

William Cline Forrest FE. Weinrich MacArthur Alvan D. Cline Vinton County A. W. Paffenberger Sarah Thorp Mary Swepston Ina Asbury Oy Ee Beal E. L. Burns Thurman RB. Haas

Wetherell Family and Local Visitors Noted in Parkerburg

Stewart G Wetherell and Rome Lowman visited Parkerburg on Monday. Howard Hughes and family returned home after attending Marion Wetherell’s funeral. Mrs Hattie Cannagh and son visited the Wetherells. Mrs Robert Seamen hosted her WV based brother. Ward McLain of Salem stayed with sister Madge Frost. Leslie Barrows and Harry Hawk repairing Frost telephone line. Arthur Wetherell taken to Athens State Hospital. Dunbar Male Quartet and Bell Ringers gave the third high school lecture course. Mrs Sydney Grubb is seriously ill. Wayland Brill visited Athens Saturday. Marion Wetherell funeral attended by many relatives at M E church.

P. G. Wetherell Rome Lowman Parkersburg Howard Hughes Bremen Marion Wetherell Hattie Cannagh Junction City Robert Seamen Sydney Grubb Wayland Brill Athens M. E. Church

Pie Social at Town Hall Aids Local Church Lights

Harrisonville residents plan a pie social and general gathering at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening January 31 hosted by the Ladies Aid of the M F E church. Attendees may buy chicken lunch coffee or pie while supporting church lights. Mr and Mrs Howard Alkire are ill. Local attendance at John Tobin's Bedford funeral.

Ladies’ Aid M. FE. Church Howard Alkire John Tobin Bedford

Return of Anna Hawk to Columbus Visit

Anna Hawk came home from a Columbus visit and the Shakespearean Literary Society plans a program at the high school auditorium Friday afternoon. Mr. W. H. Dye remains very ill at his home here. The death of William R. Day occurred Sunday evening at his daughter Mrs. W. D. Hogue’s home in Columbus. Dr. Day, his brother, was summoned there.

Anna Hawk Columbus The Shakespearean Literary Society W. H. Dye William R. Day W. D. Hogue

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