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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1921

Page

5

Social Notes Highlight Local Travels And Visits

Mr Howard Walden returns from West Inion Street from an old home visit in Arts Til Mrs D L Jones and family and Mrs Elza Edwards come back from weeks with relatives in Jackson and Gallia counties Miss Carrie Newman returns from Jerseyville with her parents Mr and Mrs A K Newman Mr and Mrs M T Ellis go to Grand Rapids and Chicago for furniture shopping The Ladies Aid of the Christian church holds a meeting Thursday at 2 pm at the church Miss Sylvia Robinett vacations in Haydenville with the Strubles and Mary Struble Mr and Mrs J W Finney and daughter Mattie return from Rendville and Zanesville Fourth spent at Moxahala Park Mr A C Westfall travels to Columbus to bring home his convalescing wife From Canada to Cleveland they visit Dr and Mrs C L Jones and Miss Emma McVay then plan a Pittsburgh trip Mr and Mrs Walter Bowen and two children and Mr Ralph Staulder visit Columbus over the Fourth with the Cooleys Mr and Mrs Earl Tewksbury of near Albany also visit the Cooleys Miss Hester Edwards and John Edwards return from three weeks in Dayton They are joined by cousins the Leons of Dayton for the Fourth in Athens Mr Ara Butcher goes to Los Angeles as Elks national convention representative with Mrs Butcher They will visit Mrs Don Reed in Idaho and return late July Mr L G Weser and daughter Anna Marguerite of Mount Vernon New York arrive by motor with Miss Louise Dana They tour the Linscott country place and Anna Marguerite stays summer while her parents motor further Miss Dana spends summer with her parents and heads to New York this fall with Anna Marguerite Veser

Hester Edwards John Edwards Dayton Cincinnati Richmond Ind Athens Leon Miller D. L. Jones Elza Edwards Ara Butcher of the Elks Los Angeles Calif Butcher Don Reed Idaho L. 9. Weser Anna Marguerite Mt. Vernon N. Y Louise Dana New York City Veser A. P. Linscott Miss Dana John P. Dana New York Anna Marguerite Veser

Professor Budlong Endorses Tanlac After Health Turnaround

Professor C. J. Budlong of Manchester New Hampshire praises Tanlac claiming thirty years of rheumatism and widespread pain vanished. He recounts past weakness headaches and fatigue and notes a significant weight gain and improved vitality since taking Tanlac.

Logan Returns to Kentucky After Vacation

Dr. Robert D. Green left Logan for Danville Kentucky to attend a government veterinarians meeting. He will then return home to Ashland where he serves as inspector in the U S department of Animal husbandry. Mrs Green and Miss Florence Bort accompanied him. They visited his parents in Logan before departing.

Kentucky Robert D. Green Danville Ashland U. S. Department of Animal Husbandry Green Logan Florence Bort W. P. Heft Jack Green

Local Residents Visit Kin and Friends Over Holiday

George J C Smith of Patas la and family joined Mrs Smith’s parents at 2 McKinley Ave. Edward Dean of East Liverpool visits J H Gibson and travels to Pomeroy. Mrs Ray Smith and Gertrude of Pomeroy stayed with Mayor and Mrs T B Roush until Tuesday. E R Raymond farm agent left for Evansville Ind due to his mother’s illness. A Cavanaugh and Thos Cavanaugh with Cath M Griffin of Pittsburg visit Canaanville. E C Kenney and three sons vacation in Marietta and attend the Barnhart reunion.

Edward Dean East Liverpool J. H. Gibson Pomeroy Ray Smith Gertrude of T. B. Roush Smith Mayor Roush E. R. Raymond Evansville Ind

Reading Heads to Columbus Then Cincinnati for Meetings

Mr. W A Reading left for Columbus to visit his sister Mrs E F Sells and will proceed to Cincinnati Thursday to conclude a business meeting of the Fertilizer Co. Miss Sharlot Hayes of Phoenix Arizona is visiting Mr and Mrs Clarence Roush of Cedar Heights. Miss Hayes and Miss Vianna Roush just returned from a two week visit with relatives at Chester. Mr H G Householder accompanied his parents to Columbus yesterday and returned last evening their family remaining at a hospital where his father will seek treatment pending possible surgery.

W. A. Reading Columbus E. F. Sells Cincinnati The After Fertilizer Co Iss Sharlot Hayes Pheonix Izona Clarence Roush Cedar Heights Farm Miss Hayes Miss Vianna Roush Chester H. G. Householder J. L. Householder

Judd Family Heads to Michigan for Job Move

Mrs. James Judd and three children of 37 Woodard Avenue depart Friday for Otsego Michigan where James Judd's husband is an electrical engineer setting up machinery. Their son BaxterJud d stays in Athens for the summer.

James Judd Woodard Avenue Otsego, Mich Judd Baxter Judd Athens

Moore Family Motor Visit Spans Newark Athens and Guysville

Dr and Mrs E A Moore drove from their Newark home visiting Mrs Moore's parents the Merces in Athens and Dr Moores parents the Moores in Guysville before returning home. Also Mr and Mrs Charles De Molet Jr and daughter Mary Ellen came home from Buckeye Lake and Columbus where they spent the Fourth. In Columbus they stayed with Mr and Mrs Kolb Margaret De Molet. Mr and Mrs Howard Lindley Charter are on their honeymoon.

E. A. Moore Newark Athens Mrs. Moore C. M. Merce Guysville Dr. Moore Cyrus Moore Charles de Molet Jr Mary Ellen Buckeye Lake Columbus Kolb Margaret de Molet Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lindley Charter

Sprague-Whitney Nuptials Held In Elyria

Allan Dent Sprague son of Dr and Mrs Wiley T Sprague and Miss Ireta May Whitney of Wellington were married Saturday in Elyria at the bride’s brother’s home. The service occurred at 4 pm with 16 relatives attending. The couple planned a trip to Columbus and Buckeye Lake before settling in Akron where Sprague has been promoted to adjuster at Miller Rubber Co.

Sprague-Whitney Allan Dent Sprague Wiley T. Sprague Morris Avenue Ireta May Whitney Wellington Elyria Leland Flickifger Sprague Columbus Chauncey High School Ohio University Sigma For Fraternity Wellington High School Oberlin College Akron

McClain Birthday Party Honors Donovan in Athens

A July 4 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. George McClain’s home in Athens celebrated Donovan McClain turning three. Guests included Ezra McClain and family, Peter Sams and Clyde, Carlos Sams and daughters Evelyn, Mary Edyth, Emma Gladys, Abe Laughlin, George McCrum and daughters, plus Carlos McCrum of Nelsonville. A large chicken dinner followed by ice cream and cake ended the afternoon.

George McClain Donovan McClain Ezra McClain Ernest George Donovan Peter Sams Clyde Carlos Sams Evelyn Abe Laughlin George McCrum Mary Edyth Emma Gladys Athens Carlos McCrum Nelsonville

Dowler Family Fetes 79th Birthday on Independence Day

Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Dowler hosted a July Fourth dinner for ten at 9 Church Street honoring Mrs. J. H. Dowler of New Marshfield as she marked her 79th birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dowler, Mr. and Mrs. W Ferguson and son Carl, and Mr. and Mrs. S H Sherrock with son Clarence from Buchtel.

P. G. Dowler Church Street J. H. Dowler New Marshfield Ferguson Carl S. H. Sherrock Clarence Buchtel

Wedded Tuesday Five at home wedding in Jerseyville Road

A noon Tuesday ceremony at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McHenry’s Jerseyville Road home united Miss Ethel Mills of Clarksburg West Virginia and Newton Gephart. Rev W Ahlbrand presided with ring service. A wedding dinner followed with Rev and Mrs V Ahlbrand and several Mills family members among the guests. The couple will make their home in Montana.

Thomas McHenry Jerseyville Road Newton Gephart McHenry Gephart Montana

White Sox stars and gamblers face judge in Chicago case

In Chicago Judge Hugo Friend presides over a courtroom session where seven former White Sox players and four alleged gamblers are the central figures. The proceedings mark a high profile legal inning for all parties involved.

Chicago Hugo Friend White Sox

Record air trip carries eight women London to Paris

Eight women reportedly flew from London to Paris in a single flight, a record for the number of passengers of the same sex on one aircraft.

London Paris

Chautauqua Opens with Euterpean Artists and Edwin Whitney

Sunday marks the opening of the Redpath Chautauqua in the city with a sacred afternoon concert by the Euterpean Artists and the monologue In Walked Jimmie by Edwin M. Whitney. Advance sales show strong turnout expected.

Edwin M. Whitney Jimmie

Dog Owner Pinched in Inboden Incident

An Inboden boy's dog attacked Ike Moore’s dog Friday evening. Moore retaliated by licking Inboden. A complaint led Mayor Miller to issue a warrant for Moore’s arrest. He appeared in court, pled guilty to disorderly conduct, and paid a $1 fine plus costs.

Ike Moore Moore Miller

Return Game Set Between Nelsonville White Sox and Logan

A return game is scheduled for Sunday July 10 at the local ball park between Nelsonville White Sox and Logan. Nelsonville impressed here two weeks ago, pushing Logan in the closest contest of the season, prompting fans to request a rematch. Logan aims to end its winning streak as Nelsonville fronts a strong team to vie for victory.

Nelsonville White Sox Logan Nelsonville

Hold Family Reunion At The Rock House

Sixty two members of the Goodbye family met at The Rock House on Monday for their annual reunion. At noon they shared baskets and enjoyed seasonal delicacies before planning next year’s gathering at Old Man's Cave.

Rock House Old Man’s Cave

Epworth League Picnic Draws District Attendees

Between thirty and forty Epworthians traveled to the Lancaster Camp Grounds Monday for the district picnic. Leaguers from across the district attended and praised the day.

Epworth League Lancaster

Akron visitors and hometown notes from Logan Briefs

Miss Maybelle Laube of Akron visits her parents on Hunter Street Earnest Mowery of Akron spends the Fourth with his parents Abe and Mrs Mowery in Akron

Logan Maybelle Laube Akron L. C. Lube Hunter St Earnest Mowery Abe Mowery

Murder Trial Resumes in Nunemaker Case After Recess

The murder trial of William Nunemaker resumed after a Sunday and Fourth of July recess. Witnesses from the Gordon household neighborhood testified about Nunemaker's visits with Mrs. Gordon, suggesting a long pattern of car rides. Mrs. Irvin Gordon described their intimacy and identified a bloodstained necktie as evidence linking to the shooting.

Wm. Nunemaker Collins Gordon Home Lafe Pratt Gordon Nunemaker Nuneaker Remple Bank

Court Recess Ends After Defendant Testimony

Following witness cross examination the defense rested and the defendant proceeded to testify before the court recessed for the day.

Tion

Slapped Boy Tells Of Vulgar Talk Incident

C. J. Grayson paid a $10 fine to Mayor Roush for slapping Parl Carmichael 15 after Carmichael used indecent language at a swimming party near the South Bridge on July 4. Grayson says he ordered restraint, but the vulgar language worsened and he acted to stop it. he plans to pursue the matter in probate court.

C. J. Grayson Roush Parl Carmichael Grayson Carmichael South Bridge

Local Notes and Family News From New Straitsville Area

Longstretch Mrs. Sarah Giffin visits friends in New Straitsville and Logan. Violet Guess is on the shift. Willie Hillyer goes to Lancaster for work. Alberta Austin and Esther Brooker attend school at Athens. Nearly all mines idle around here. Mrs. Wilbur Hillyer's ill baby slightly improved. J L Jack and son of Nelsonville visit John Galentine. He has a three month vacation from Standard Oil and plans a death trip. Charles Giffin family visit New Straitsville over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Glen Stacy welcome a baby son born recently.

Sarah Giffin New Straitsville Logan Slp Violet Guess Willie Hillyer Lancaster Alberta Austin Esther Brooker Athens Wilbur Hillyer J.L. Jack Nelsonville John Galentine Standard Oil Company Charles Giffin Glen Stacy

Ohio Elks Seek Memorial Site at National Convention

Ohio Elks join nationwide drive to choose a site for the new Elks memorial building. Delegations from central and northern Ohio travel to Los Angeles for the B P O E convention, with Columbus candidates urged as the memorial location. Grand lodge officials have inspected the proposed Columbus site.

Columbus Ohio Elks Los Angeles Ohio Cleveland Elks’ Memorial Grand Lodge

Earthquakes in Great Britain rarely cause damage

An article notes that earthquakes strike Britain about once a month on average, but only one in two hundred years results in any damage, highlighting the rarity of destructive events.

Great Britain

Auction Notice At J C Hibbard Farm Near Athens

Commencing at 10 o clock A M at the J C Hibbard farm two miles south of Athens the following chatt ers.

J. C. Hibbard Athens

Dawes Tells Tax Talks No Special Session Needed

Taxation committees from the house and senate, after a conference with Governor Davis, advised against calling a special session to draft taxation amendments. They recommended no session before January and authorized a four member joint committee to work out an agreement. Governor Davis urged progress but leaders called the idea of a special session useless.

Columbus House Senate Davis

Fisherman’s firecracker catches two pound bass at Christmas Lake

In Minneapolis on July 6 Phillip Thomas lit a leftover Fourth of July cracker in Christmas Lake. The blast startled a two pound bass that surfaced with fuse remnants in its mouth. Thomas rowed out and retrieved the fish, firework remnants still attached.

Minneapolis Minn Phillip Thomas Christmas Lake Thomas Phillip

Prohibition Officer Trial Opens Over Slaying Probe

The trial of William Hornsby, a prohibition officer, began in Charleston West Virginia before Judge Henry K. Black for the December 29 killing of Gerard Malcolm. The case proceeded in an intermediate court with testimony expected this week.

Charleston W. Va William Hornsby Prohibition Gerard Malcolm Henry K. Black

London fashion uses reptiles as new pet trend

Report notes stylish women in London taking up unusual pets including chameleons lizards and snakes. Boa constrictors up to ten feet long are cited as finding owners readily amid the trend.

London

American singer Jessie Masters proves home training equals foreign study

Jessie Masters, the American contralto hailed as The All American contralto, champions English repertoire and home training. Her career in Warren Ohio and praise from Albert W. Harned and Arthur Leslie underscore that American singers can develop like foreigners, inspiring audiences with music they understand and love.

The Musical Monitor National Federation of Music Clubs Jessie Masters United States America Warren Ohio Miss Masters Albert W. Harned Arthur Leslie London Covent Garden

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Howard Walden Westinion Street Arts D .L. Jones Jackson Gallia Carrie Newman Jerseyville Mrs A. K. Newman Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Sylvia Robinett Haydenville Mrs. F. K. Struble Mary Struble J. W. Finney Mattie Rendville Zanesville Moxahala Park A. C. Westfall That City Canada C. L. Jones Emma McVay Pittsburgh Charles E. Skinner Walter Bowen Martha Lou Harriet Marie Ralph Staulder Clarence Cooley Earl Tewksbury Albany Cooley Budlong Tanlac C. J Budlong Manchester, N. H School Street Smee Sunbuddy Coattanas C. J. Budlong Clinton Webb George J. C. Smith Patasla A. Cavanaugh Canaanville Thos. Cavanaugh Miss Cath M. Griffin Pittsburg E. C. Kenney Marietta Barnhart Millikan J. D. Haskins Nat’s Bank Longstretch Elks James A. Palmer Adms George Allen DAWES Gragkers Underwood Jessie’ Masters Pickering North Court St Daltonhurst R. A. Dalton
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