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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1924

Page

5

Pallas Club Covers Short Stories and Birthday Festivities

The Pallas club met Saturday with hostess C. E. M. Jennings as leader Mrs W L Stutz led the program sketches included Fannie Wright life by Mrs J Bayton She Walks in Beauty read by Mrs P G Dowler Bertha Bridgman read about Joseph Hergesheimer and The Token by Bridgman Miss Rose chose The Token as a story by Hergesheimer Guests at a birthday party for Mr J G Hope at Canaanite road received an automobile robe driving gloves and a two course luncheon with favors.

Pallas Club C. E. M. Jennings W. L. Stutz Fannierst J. Bayton P. G. Dowler Miss Rose Miss Bridgman J. G. Hope Canaanite Road Mr. Hope Valentine Charles Liggett Harvey Farrell Yarry Nichols Deweyfoot Billy Vetin Robinson Tom Balls Elza Mee Graner Lee Morrisey E. Selby

Funeral services for Caroline Nitschke Tuesday

Funeral services for Caroline Nitschke will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the residence 5 First Street. Interment follows at West Union Street Cemetery.

Caroline Nitschke First Street West Union Street

Francis M McCune Dies Veteran of Civil War at 80

Francis M. McCune of Melville died this morning at 8 on his farm southeast of Amesville. He served in the Seventh Ohio Cavalry and was the village's last Civil War veteran. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Wilson chapel with burial in the adjacent cemetery. He is survived by his widow and two children, Mrs. D. W. Selway of Cadiz and A. L. McCune of Akron, plus T. E. McCune, L. B. McCune, and M. F. McCune of the home farm in Ath.

Francis M. McCune Melville Seventh Ohio Cavalry Amesville Wilson Chapel D. W. Selway Cadiz A. L. McCune Akron T. E. McCune The Home Farm L. B. McCune M. F. McCune Ath

Beloved Samantha Belle Snyder 66 Died in Ost on

Samantha Belle Snyder 66 wife of John Thomas Snyder died Sunday. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 30 pm at the local church with burial in Augustine cemetery. Survived by husband and six children Mary Jessie John Thomas Gilbert James Lige Adria Josephine William Sylvester, two children preceded in death. Family home in Poston for ten years, moved from Wellston.

Oston Samantha Belle John Thomas Snyder Augustine Mary Jessie John Thomas Gilbert James Lige Adria Josephine William Sylvester Poston Rom Wellston

Lena Perry Dies After Illness in Ohio Home

Lena Perry 55 wife of Jasper N. Perry died Sunday night at 10 30 at her home on the Lower Ridins after a long illness including a stroke two years ago and a recent fracture She leaves several surviving children Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 10 30 at the Ion church with burial in the Nietery adjoining

HE Plains Lena P Erry Jasper N. Perry Ion Church Nietery

Five Die in Gas Explosion Fire Near Farrell Pennsylvania

Five persons lost their lives and several others suffered serious burns when a dwelling exploded and burned near Farrell Pennsylvania early yesterday. Property damage is estimated at twenty five thousand dollars. The incident followed a natural gas explosion amid nearby activity.

Oungstown Farrell

State prepares to offer new data in Benham case

In Columbus on January 28, prosecutors plan to present new exhibits and call John J. Beck, former advertising manager of R. L. Dol lings Co., as trial of William G. Benham and Dwight Harrison resumes in federal court. The men face charges of using the mats to defraud as forty more government witnesses are slated to testify before the defense takes the stand.

Benham Columbus John J. Beck R. L. Dollings Co Ohio William G. Benham Dwight Harrison Benhami

Celina Girl Gets Post at Buchtel

Miss Bernadine Schunck of Celina Ohio, a 1923 Ohio University music graduate, will teach music in the Buchtel schools starting Monday January 27. She will instruct both grades and high school and was active in university music groups, serving as Music Club president in her senior year.

Bernadine Schunck Celina, O Ohio University Department of Music Buchtel

Russian Probe Delayed by Teapot Dome Inqury

Washington January 28 Hearings in the senatorial investigation into American recognition of Soviet Russia were postponed as the Teapot Dome inquiry took precedence Senator Borah announced the Russian probe would be laid aside for the present Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor testified as a witness and will return later

Washington Russia Senator Borah Idaho Samuel Gohpers American Federation of Labor

Shooting Star Plunges Into Sea Off Daytona Beach

A bright object described as a large shooting star streaked across the dawn sky near Daytona Beach and, amid sparks, plunged into the Atlantic Ocean, witnessed by onlookers along the shore.

Daytona Fla Daytona Beach

Comedy Song Hits Don Park Here at College Auditorium

The comedy musical Don’t Park Here runs February 4 and 6 at the college auditorium under City Federation of Women’s Clubs sponsorship. Tickets are selling well as solicitors canvass the city. proceeds fund West State Street Cemetery improvements. The show features multiple acts with ensembles, solos, and orchestral numbers from Mary Jane, Betty Lee, and the Buckeye Harmony Four, among others.

College Auditorium City Federation of Women’s Clubs West State Street Mary Jane Betty Lee Chas. Kircher Civic

Marmola Method Promoted for Easy Fat Loss

Advertises Marmola Prescription Tablets as the simplest method to reduce overfat reliably. Claims thousands endorse the remedy and offers boxes for sale at one dollar, with direct ordering from Marmola Co. in Detroit Michigan.

Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Three Ohio University graduates win hospital internes posts

Three former Ohio University students now seniors at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have won hospital interne posts for the year after graduation. G A Woodhouse of Athens County will intern at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. C L McKibben of Wilkesville and W N Gills of Patriot will intern at St. Vincent's Hospital Toledo. All three, Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Chi members, earned MD degrees at June commencement.

Ohio University University of Cincinnati College of Medicine G. A. Woodhouse Athens County GC. L. McKibben W. M. Gills Wilkesville Patriot Fred Woodhouse Jacksonville C. L. McKibben M. McKibben Rio Grande W. N. Gills John Gills Woodhouse Miami Valley Hospital Dayton McKibben Gills St. Vincent's Hospital Toledo Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Phi Chi Medical Fraternity College of Medicine

Japan Seeks Face in Latest Forere Policy Fray

In Tokyo a Foreign Office source described proposed Washington legislation to restrict Japanese entry to the United States as a matter of national pride and saving face. The official said the measure would exclude or greatly limit Japanese workers.

Japan Torio Foreign Office Washington United States

Advertising Executive Richard E. Robinson Dies at Home

Richard E. Robinson advertising manager of the Youngstown Vindicator died yesterday after a long illness. He had worked with the New York Times Philadelphia Bulletin Newark Star and several Chicago papers before joining the local daily.

Youngstown Richard E. Robinson Youngstown Vindi‘cator Robinson New York Times Philadelphia Bulletin Newark Star Chicago

Bar on Pleads Not Guilty in Canton Robbery Murder

William Baron, arrested in Canton, pleaded not guilty before Judge Anderson to charges of robbery and murder. Prosecutor Hull says Baron made a full confession of the crime, alleged to involve the killing of Gus Phillips, a confectioner.

Youngstown William Baron Canton F Anderson Gus Phillips Hull Baron

Captain James Freed Dies in Village Home

Captain James Freed mayor of the village and head of the safety department at the McDonald plant of Carnegie Steel died at his home early today. He guided local safety efforts and served as a key figure in the community.

McDonald, O James Freed McDonald Carnegie Steel Company

Akron man arrested in Stark stock swindle case

Canton reporters say Frank V. McGowan of Akron was arrested Monday after months of investigation into a stock swindling scheme that county officials estimate has defrauded Stark County farmers of at least $10,000.

Canton Frank V. McGowan Akron Stark County

Society Forms Plan to Exterminate Cats

A new society proposes eradicating cats and suggests training dogs to climb trees as a method. The proposal emphasizes practical steps to reduce feline numbers and relies on unconventional strategies to achieve the goal.

Clover Leaf Clothing Club reorganized in Canaanville

Canaanville Ohio January 28 reorganizing meeting at the home of Mrs Charles Mansfield formed Clover Leaf Clothing Club for 1924 in Athens county This club previously had 24 members last year and fourteeen attended the reorganization with officers elected Miss Helen Mansfeld president Miss Nida Rutis vice president Miss Viela Fosterling secretary and Miss Kenneth Allen treasurer

Canaanville Clover Leaf Clothing Club Canaan Township Charles Mansfield Athens County Treatf Clu Helen Mansfeld Nida Rutis Viela Fsterling Kenneth Allen

Creomulsion Advertises Cough and Cold Cure

A vintage ad touts Creomulsion as a twofold medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs for chronic coughs and colds. It claims creosote as the key healing agent with additional ingredients to restore health and promises money back if relief isn’t achieved.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

First train pilot over C. A. C. lines dies at 92

Columbus reports the death of John W. Rice 92 a retired engineer who piloted the first train over the C. A. C. from Akron to Columbus and other branches. Forty years ago he operated an engine from Hudson to Akron in Summit County before the line extended to Columbus.

Akron Columbus John W. Rice Hudson

Man Charged With Contributing To Delinquency Of 14-Year-Old

Sonny Hall, 22, of Lathrope, arraigned on a juvenile court warrant for contributing to delinquency of a 14-year-old girl. He pleaded not guilty before Judge M. Johnson Monday. Held pending hearing after Saturday arrest by Sheriff Pete McKinley.

Sonny” Hall Lathrope M. Johnson Johnson Hall Pete McKinley

Millican Fined for Liquor Violations in Common Pleas Court

Harry Millican was fined 5006 dollars and costs for selling intoxicating liquor and 100 dollars plus costs for illegal possession. He received jail time until fines and costs are paid and plans to appeal. Millican was arrested January 19 by Sheriff McKinley on a court warrant and is on a 900 dollar bond.

Harry Millican Common Pleas Court Athens County Millican Court of Appeals McKinley

Merit filled twilight recital by Ohio University School of Music faculty

Four music faculty members Miss Joy Cutler soprano Miss Helen Hedden contralto Prof John Newman Hizey violin and Mrs Frances Rugeres Libby accompanist presented a twilight recital Sunday afternoon in Swing Hall Auditorium under the School of Music. The program offered many rarely heard pieces with engaging performances. Hedden sang Faust and Ponchielli arias with bright tone and characterized nuance. Cutler delivered Louise arias and modern songs with clear lyric voice and poised phrasing. Hizey provided violin solos with refined touch and artistry, drawing strong audience appreciation.

School of Music Ohio University Joy Cutler Helen Hedden John Newman Hizey Mra Frances Rugeres Lilbey Twilucht Swing Hall Miss Hedden Seller Griffis Priske Chadwick Miss Cutler Depuis le Jour Louise Gustavy Carpentier Tartini Mendelssohn + Burmeister Vieuxtemps

Fantasia Appassionata Concert At University

Mrs Hisey accompanist and soloist enhances Sunday concerts begun by Prof Clarence C Robinson director of the School of Music. The next program on February 17 features the university chorus and Coleredge Taylor’s The Wedding Feast of Hiawatha with Edgar Sprague tenor of Columbus. Admission is free.

Hiawatha Coleredge - Taylor Edgar Sprague Columbus

Marriage Licenses Reported in Athens County

The Athens county bureau issued licenses over Friday and Saturday last week. William Spbnott, 64, real estate dealer, and Anna J. Dean, 44, both of Athens, plus Walter I. Glanenam, 22, miner, with others listed in Coffman and surrounding areas.

Athens County Bureau William SP Bnott Anna J. Dean Athena Walter I. Glanenam Miner Giouster Amd Tinee Coffman Lartleyville

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Country Club Clint Carr Tas Marie Carr McArthur Day D. Steele J. A. Brown John William Itty Jane Lancaster G. E. Easler Hooper Ridge Guy Edward, Jr Kasler May Avenue Lawrence Neeb Ohio State University Fred C. Slaughter Grosnor Street Frank Metcalf Colmbus Ella Rlley Noon George Snowden William Allen John Doris Coolville William H. Livingston North Congress. Street Mrs. Snyder Mrs. Perry Pittsburg Celina Florida Dick Specia Melrose Harbaugh Buckeye Harmony Four Great Big Baby Smile Verdi Istalian Tomasso Zarnette I’. X. Rauch Wm. Longstreet Doug Moneybanks L. V. Brown Chase's Collegiate Gold Dust Hi Brow Jazz Girls Woodhouse, Gills and Mayor NAB Cannaah Clothing Wilberry Liquor Ohio’s College of Music Home Coal Company Court of Common Pleas James A. Jones Receiver Enay Opourve Iegh Peyseong Lash Prng Store Ruth ABC Congress Goldie, Dunn Representative Simmons Nebraska Vera Dunn Representative Frear Wisconsin Billie Dunn Representative McLaughlin Dunn Weir Representative Mondeci Jean Dunn Banroegen Clarke New York Neves Xemali Scott S Athens, Ohio PHONZ C. C. Bean Hamas Navy Lean Pork Rosst Bacon Jean Colburn Aire Truckusers MR. Clifford Athens Berry Hotel J. R. Horst, Jr Lancaster, Ohio REO
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