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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1923

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Pittsburgh and Salt Lake Guests

Miss Torothy Skinner of Pittsburgh and Miss Elizabeth Gulian of Salt Lake City visiting Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Jones on University Terrace. Miss Skinner, a Carnegie Institute of Technology costume inspector, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cc. E. Skinner. Miss Gulian, niece of Strickland Gillan, studied at Onto Wesleyan. she plans to go to China as a missionary in August. Also noted are Willanna and Bernette Riggs leaving for Cleveland for July, Ana Dole visiting Prof. L. J. Addicott, and Mr. I. Crooks with relatives in Columbus. Erie trip to Sugar Island and a motor outing for the Craigs to Mt. Lake Park, Md., with Mrs. Roe visiting Scranton.

Torothy Skinner Pittsburgh Elizabeth Gulian Salt Lake City Utah C. L. Jones University Terrace Miss Skinner Cc. E. Skinner New York School of Designing College of Fine Arts Carnegie Institute of Technology Giland Strick T. W. Craig Tom Mt. Lake Park

Mrs Clint Carr Visits Marietta With Friends

Mrs. Clint Carr traveled to Marietta Sunday for a visit in company with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gunther and planned to return home by motor from Jerseyville after the visit.

Clint Carr Marietta Fred Gunther Jerseyville

McCracken Family Returns Home from Bellefontaine Visit

Dean McCracken and his wife Mrs. T C McCracken, with daughter Alice, have returned home after a visit to Bellefontaine.

Dean T. C. McCracken Alice Bellefontaine

Columbus Families Visit Prof Hoovers and Relatives

Mr and Mrs Clement Cooke and the Misses Kathleen and Helen Pugh of Columbus spent Sunday with Prof and Mrs T N Hoover at 62 Elmwood Place. Marie Carr travels to Harrisburg to join in law and sister in law visiting Mr and Mrs Russell Rupp and will ride home with them. Prof F B Gullum, pursuing post graduate work at Ohio State University, spent the weekend with his family at 128 North Lancaster Street.

Clement Cooke Kathleen and Helen Pugh Columbus T. N. Hoover Elmwood Place Marie Carr Harrisburg Russell Rupp Mr. Rupp F. B. Gullum Ohio State University Lancaster Street

Mrs Brown Shafer and Bush Depart by Car for Lake

Mrs. L. W. Brown Mrs. E. M. Shafer and Mrs. I. W. Bush left this morning by motor for Lake. The trio will spend several days at the lakeside retreat enjoying recreation and relaxation.

L. W. Brown E. M. Shafer I. W. Bush Lake

Mrs Hope and Miss Bean Visit Columbus Weekends

Mrs G W Hope and Mrs Bean visit Columbus on Sunday. Miss Fannie Bean spent last week in Columbus with her brother Dr Harry Bean.

Miss Fannie Bean Columbus Harry Bean

Birthday honor for Mrs Matthews at Matthews home

The 78th birthday of Mrs. Henrietta Matthews at 60 East Mulberry Street was celebrated with a noon dinner hosted by her daughter-in-law Mrs. Charles G. Matthews. In the evening, members of the Women's Relief Corps gathered to extend felicitations and enjoy the celebration.

Henrietta Matthews East Mulberry Street Inlaw Charles G. Matthews Matthews Sarah Bean KK. W. Howe Womans Relief Corps

Logan Gypsy caravan escorted south after arrival

The Logan Gypsies arrived to a warm reception in Logan but seven cars passed through Saturday morning. Chief Eberst escorted the group through the falls and instructed a straight course south. The seven large cars were packed with tribe members as they left from Lancaster toward Nelsonville without performing fortune telling or causing objects to disappear.

Logan Falls Eberst Lancaster Nelsonville

Arrest of C. C. Van Horne on drunk driving arrest

Deputies Brandt and Farbearn arrested C. C. Van Horne of Lancaster Friday night for taking more than his share of the road between Interprise and Rockbridge. He faces two charges operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and intoxication. He was arraigned before Mayor Koppe who set cash bonds of 100 dollars and costs on the first charge and 25 dollars and costs on the second.

Brandt Farbearn C. C. van Horne Lancaster Lnterprise Rockbridge Ife Koppe

Logan Team Victory Bid Falls Narrowly to Bremen

Logan ball players traveled to Bremen Saturday to face the aggregation there. The final score was 11 to 9 with Bremen holding the larger end. Mullen started in the Logan box but Lloyd replaced him after a streak of wildness. Errors behind Lloyd contributed to Logan’s defeat.

Bremen Mullen Logan Lloyd

Three Injured In Wreck On Rockbridge Detour

A Saturday night wreck on the Rockbridge detour left three injured when a vehicle veered off the road to avoid a bus and struck a tree. Miss Helen Capehart of Syracuse, Virgie Alloway of Syracuse, and William Grant of Columbus sustained injuries treated at Cherrington Hospital after being transported by passing locals. Miss Capehart sprained left wrist believed broken, cuts to knees. Miss Alloway back injured. Grant cut to face and hands needing stitches. A fourth occupant escaped uninjured. vehicle severely damaged.

Rockbridge Helen K. Capehart Syracuse Virgie Alloway William Grant Columbus Cherringtone Hospital Nelsonville Miss Capehart Miss Alloway Mr. Grant

Car Leaves Road After Child Grabs Wheel At Webo Summit

A machine left the road near James Hall farm at Webo Summit Saturday evening injuring four year old Thomas Grandy, son of Clarence and Mrs Grandy of New Straitsville. He received eight stitches for a forehead wound and was taken to the local hospital. The accident occurred when a child riding with her father grabbed the steering wheel. no other injuries were reported.

James Hall Webo Summit Thomas Grandy Clarence Grandy New Straitsville

Escapes Highlight Repeated Jail Break at Hocking County

For the third time in under a year the Hocking county jail escaped inmates after three prisoners cut a hole through a barred window Saturday night. Albert Mattox petty larceny Gilbert Matkins non support and John Bland illicit liquor charge were the escapees. Mattox suspected as ringleader. Mattox and Jewel not yet captured. Bland later returned to jail after spending night in Sand Run. Two other prisoners refused to attempt escape.

Hocking Albert Mattox Gilbert Matkins John Bland Mattox Bland Sand Run Jewel

Bottle accident injures Logan worker at Mulberry plant

Howard Solon received a deep cut on his right arm while washing bottles at the Logan Milk plant on South Mulberry Street. He was taken to the local hospital where numerous stitches were needed to close the wound. The report mentions a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. J W Blair of the Methodist church.

Logan Milk

Capital Bud Ends Era of Local High School Teacher

Prof Tim Mons taught at the city high school for a year before moving to Columbus to make his future home. A former Chauncey resident he once led the Church of God in this city and in Athena.

Timmons Columbus Chauncey Church of God Athena

Mrs Lacey Gains 20 Pounds by Taking Tanlac

Akron resident Mrs J D Lacey reports rapid health recovery after taking Tanlac claiming improved appetite, stronger digestion, and a 20 pound weight gain. She credits Tanlac with ending pain and weakness and says she continues using it occasionally for lasting energy. Tanlac is advertised as a natural remedy with 87 million bottles sold.

Tanlac Taniac

Marriage of Miss Agness Wiggins and Mr Herbert Woodward

The marriage occurred at the office of Probate Judge Stepherson on Saturday morning. Miss Agness Wiggins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wiggins of Laurelville, has taught in county public schools. Mr Herbert Woodward, from Whistler, employed by a gas company, will reside in Whistler.

Irwin Divorce Petition Seeks Alimony and Name Change

Marie Irwin and Clyde Irwin filed a divorce action alleging extreme cruelty. The petition says on May 12 the defendant threatened the plaintiff and left her, living apart since. Marie seeks alimony and restoration to her maiden name Marie Clark. The couple married August 7 1920.

Marie Irwin Clyde Irwin Marie Clark Erwins

All Stars 7 Logan fall to H V All Stars in Sunday setback

Logan batter Peterson leaves game in fourth after wrist injury from a batted ball. Crabtree allows few hits while Mowery finishes the game with six strikeouts in eight innings. Dougherty hits a home run for the locals.

ALL Stars Logan H. V. All Stars J. Peterson Crabtree Mowery I.oean Dougherty Dpetersor Sheets HE. V. All Crabbtree Elliott

White crepe cape with floral bead embroidery on display

A wrap rivaling the Spanish shawl features a cape of white crepe adorned with tiny colored bead embroidery. Lace and chiffon capes are also shown, fitting midsummer fashions.

Party Aids Mrs Sabin Named NY Member of Advisory Committee

Mrs C H Sabin is named the New York member of the national Republican Organization's new woman’s advisory committee. Mrs Barclay E Warburton, vice chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican state committee, becomes an associate member of the Republican National Committee.

C. H. Sabin Top New York New Woman's Advisory Committee National Republican Organization Barclay E. Warburton Pennsylvania Republican State Committee Republican National Committee

Appeal over Mendaim Blumenberg estate in Athens court

The second appeal over the 569000 Blumenberg estate began in Athens county common pleas court as widow Minnie Blumenberg challenges a probate ruling. The case questions residency at death and which jurisdiction applies under Ohio and District of Columbia law with multiple attorneys and new evidence presented.

Mendaim RN Blumenberg General Grosvenor Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens County Probate Court Minnie T. Blumenberg A. P. Miller Meigs County Common Pleas Court Marshall Worster Miller Martha B. McNair Moxley A. Hill Meachum R. Blumenberge Husman Ohio Johnson Mr. Blumenberg District of Columbia Mrs. Blumenberg Washington

Engagement Announced in Chauncey for Roselyn Genevieve Wilson

Mr and Mrs S Siwalk of 140 East Columbus street announce the engagement of their daughter Roselyn Genevieve to Mr Saul Wilson son of Mrs Isaac Wilson of Chauncey The announcement pleases Mr Wilsons friends in Chauncey and comes from the Columbus Dispatch.

S. Siwalk East Columbus Street Roselyn Genevieve Saul Wilson Isaac Wilson Chauncey Columbus Dispatch Wilson

Teachers Meet at Main Street Home

Mrs. Kk. C. Wharton and daughter Ruth entertain the regular monthly meeting of Church of Christ Sunday school officers and teachers at their Main street home Friday evening. All officers teachers and others interested in the Bible school are invited.

S. S Kk. C. Wharton Ruth Church of Christ Sunday School Main Street

Locate in Columbus Mr and Mrs B F Timmons

Locate in Columbus Mr and Mrs B F Timmons who have made their home in Pomeroy. The note records their relocation or residence change and mentions their names and city of origin.

Columbus B. F. Timmons Pomerov

Farewell at Greens Run for Leake Family

Minnie Maynard hosted a Sunday picnic at Greens Run for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leake and their family as they prepare to move to Gloucester. The Leakes remain church members at Greens Run while joining Glouster’s church later. A long remembered day with many Greens Run Church of Christ members. The new concrete bridge over Sunday Creek near Chancney opened to the public Saturday at two o clock with Karl Gardner and family first crossing.

Green's Run Minnie Maynard Greens Run Fred Leake Glouster Church of Christ At Leake W. H. Flerbaugh Don Cannon Morrison Hixon von Schule Courtney Sarah Cass Littie Cannon Cecelia Simon Sunday Creek Channcey Karl Gardner

Children Day Exercises Draw Crowded Millfield Audience

Childrens Day exercises at the M E church in Millfield attracted a crowded house on Sunday evening. A fine program was well received by a large audience. Many Chauncey youths attended and Edw minister's daughter, recently operated on by Tyr Sprague for tonsils and adenoids, is recovering nicely. Mr and Mrs Clarence Butts and family of Nelsonville visited in the city. Mr and Mrs Matt Kilpatrick of Athens were Chauncey visitors this Sunday.

M. EE Millfield Chauncey Flenanor Edw Tyr. Sprague Clarence Butts Nelsonville Matt Kilpatrick Athens

Canton Suit Seeks Estate For Daughter In New York

Jacob and Sholty sue daughter Katherine March to recover the estate of another daughter who died in New York intestate, valued at 17 990 dollars, claiming New York law would have the estate descend to the father.

Canton Jacob Sholty Katherine March New York

Five Wilfred Prisoners Escape Warrensville Workhouse

Five prisoners escaped from the Warrensville workhouse in Cleveland Ohio after holding up a guard with a gun. They were parole violators or serving larceny sentences and remained at large late today.

Cleveland Warrensville

Verse Warns Drivers At Athens Chauncey Crossings

Division Engineer Kk W Davis had a Bible verse painted on four sign boards at Athens Chauncey traction line crossings to warn motorists to cross cautiously. He also started painting a center line on the Athens Nelsonville road with white zone paint to keep drivers on their side, starting at Courtney Hill toward Chauncey and Nelsonville.

Kk. W. Davis Athens Chauncey Courtney Hill Sunday Creek Nelsonville

Athens City Market Opens As Buyers Buy Out Supplies

Two hundred Athens housewives flocked to the City Market by the Athens Implement Supply Co. on North Court street and purchased the full supply of fresh garden truck and tents from ten farmers within an hour. County Farm Bureau Agent Pavey notes rising demand despite fewer farmers participating, with buyers seeking broilers veal beef beans potatoes peaches and various dairy products. Producers listed include Amos Driges H Ki Jacoby O O Baker Phil Krytey John Metade J A Stewart Mrs R Jackson Mrs I S Shaw and Mr Conrad.

Athens Athens Implement Supply Co North Court Street County Farm Bureau Pavey State Street Athens County Amos Driges H Ki Jacoby O. O. Baker Phil Krytey John Metade Sheprued J. A Stewart R. Jackson I. S Shaw Conrad

Army Plans Big Day for Kiddies in the Country

The Athens Division of the Salvation Army schedules a July 4 picnic at Hibbar d s Grove for about 160 visitors including poor children and their mothers. Miss Rose Slughes asks for food donations by calling the listed number and coordinating rides. Citizens offer autos and a farmer provides a hay wagon for transport to and from the picnic site.

Athens Salvation Army Hibbards Grove Rose Slughes

Child dies after auto accident in Hamilton County

Cincinnati July 2 Richard Auer age 7 died last night at Eve ton hospital after being struck by a car driven by A M Kirker. He is the 64th auto accident victim in Hamilton County since January 1.

Cincinnati Richard Auer

Iron Town Taken Over by French Troops

French troops occupied Schwerte in the Westphalian iron town and advance toward Hagen to cut off Frankfurt. Hagen lies 26 miles west of Anberg and four miles from Schwerte, per Central News dispatch.

London Schwerte Hagen Frankfurt Annaberg

Naval cadet Edwin Norris to resign after marriage breach

Edwin A Norris of Alliance Ohio a midshipman at the United States naval academy violated regulations by marrying He will be permitted to resign from the service The case underscores discipline rules for officers in training at the academy report from War Washington dated July 2.

Warhington Edwin A. Norris Alliance Ohio United States Naval Academy

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Willanna Riggs Bernette Riggs Ana Dole Orwell Prof L. J. Addicott I. §. Crooks Saaturday O. B. Murphey East State Street Erie Mrs Brown Sugar Island Yee High Street Glouster, O Frank McCann Post American Legion Jacksonville Hallester Buchtel Battle Royal Studebaker Light Westinghouse R. C Lambourn's Moose Hall Red Men's Hall G. W. Hope Clinton Wear Janet Moffett William Moffett Sues Miele Davis ARMY Lash Dypug Store Publi Ed. C. Cooley Washington St A. H. Carnes Central Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bldg West Gay St Huber W. Hart W. OL. Harding Towa Prank BE. Loveland Clemens Redpath Chautauqua S. Court St The Cline Pharmagy Athens, Ohio Athens County Savings & Loan Co Lostro Bldg
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