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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville News Briefs Include Visits and Travel Plans

Mrs Marie Bean Malters of Albuquerque NM arrived Wednesday night for a foggy visit with relatives and friends. Mr Chas Poston and family plan a motor trip to Indian River and other northern points of interest. Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 pm with special music by Mrs Burns Le Fever.

Marie Bean Alquerque New, Mexico Relves Chas. Poston and Poston Frank Jr Indian Kes

Social Afternoon Hosted By Miss Rosser

Miss Mildred Rosser entertained a few friends Wednesday afternoon for a delightful social time. Guests included Miss Marie Sosser Miss Freda Hicks Oswald Swingie Max Barton Car Cal and the hostess.

Mildred Rosser Marie Sosser Freda Hicks Oswald Swingie Max Barton Cal

Robinsons Visit Manns in Athens

Mr and Mrs W D Robinson and family of Athens called on Mr and Mrs Albert Mann on Wednesday.

W.D. Robinson Athens Albert Mann

Bartletts and Shamansky Family Travel Plans

Mrs C H Bartlett and son Mac travel to Chesterhill for the funeral of Mr John M Plumer and plan to return Saturday. Mac will visit relatives in Beverly. Mr and Mrs Shamansky and son Isaac go to Columbus to join Dr and Mrs Harry Shamansky for a trip to New York City meeting Mrs Shamansky’s sister and two daughters from London.

C. H. Bartlett Mac Chesterhill John M. Plumer Bartlett Beverly Mrs. Shamansky Isaac Columbus Drs Harry Shamansky New York City Shamansky Mrs Mister London England

Rosser Family Fourth of July Chicken Dinner

Mr and Mrs Eugene Rosser hosted a July Fourth chicken dinner with family attendance including Arthur Rosser and daughter Mary Elizabeth and sons Mose and Dick George Bateman family Rosser Dick George Eugene James family Carl Erb and twins Melwin Mainard Otis Triplett and daughters Norma Helen Mildred Ruth Geraldine Margit Rosser and Misses Mildred Fu genia Rosser for a day of games music and dancing.

Eugene Rosser Arthur Rosser Mary Elizabeth Mose George Bateman Lois Rosser George Eugene James John Carl Erb Melwin and Mainard Otis Triplett Norma Helen Mildred Ruth Geraldine Margit Rosser Mildred Fugenia Rosser

Funeral Service for James Pidcock at Christian Church

A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the Tuesday afternoon funeral for James Pidcock at the Christian church. Rev. Johnson and the K. of P. conducted the service. Beautiful flowers were sent by admiring friends. Burial followed at Greenlawn.

James Pidcock The Christian Church Johnson K. of P’s Greenlawn

Chautauqua Closes After Five Days in Nelsonville

Tomorrow's program will end Red Path's Chautauqua in Nelsonville following five days of notable sessions. Hale Regger Duo, Jane Goude, and Montaville Flowers drew strong applause for humor, drama, and oratory. Flowers, from Pasadena, California, spoke on America Looking Ahead. Pallarias' Band performs two concerts today as Vierras' Hawaiian singers headline tomorrow's main act.

Redpath Nelsonville Hale-Rkregger Jane Goude Montaville Flowers America Pasadena Cal Pallarias Vierras

Hyde and daughter visit Columbus for Louise’s successful operation

Dr. J. M. Hyde and his daughter Ruth travel to Columbus to see Miss Louise who had an operation at Grant hospital Wednesday morning. The procedure is reported a complete success and Louise is rapidly recovering.

J. M. Hyde Miss Ruth Columbus Louise Grant Hospital

Civil War veteran Leslie D. Cox dies suddenly near Nelsonville

Leslie D. Cox aged 77 a prominent farmer on the Haydenville road near Nelsonville died of heart failure Thursday night. He was a Civil War veteran and G A R member survived by a widow and nine children. Funerals set for Sunday at 2 pm at the late residence on the old Cox farm near Nelsonville.

Leslie D. Cox Nelsonville Haydenville Cox Ed Bryson Buchtel Carrie Cox C. H. Cox Columbus John Cox Buffalo N. Y John Weymeusler W. D. Wolfe W. H. Harrold Eugene Hohenadel Ralph Cox Cox Farm

Pilgrim Holiness Church Week services and revival

The Pilgrim Holiness Church conducts Sunday School at 9 30 A M Morning Worship at 19 30 A M Afternoon Service at 2 30 P M and Evening Service at 7 00 P M The revival under the East Ben school ground tent draws large crowds Six individuals came forward at the call Evangelist Wiseman delivered a sharp message on salvation Children’s services are scheduled for 5 30 P M with special singing and music on Sunday

Pilgrm Holiness Church East Ben _ school Wiseman Cutting Demonias

Glenford Dugan Post Members Called to Leslie Cox Funeral

All members of Glenford Dugan post are asked to meet at post headquarters Sunday at 1:00 PM to attend the funeral service of Leslie Cox, which they will have charge of.

American Legion Glenford Dugan Post Leslie Cox

Bible School and Evening Evangelistic Service Schedule

Morning worship at 9 30 A M and 10 30 A M with Citizens of the Kingdom of God title. Evening songs and evangelistic service at 7 P M titled The Law of Seed Time and Harvest of the Soul. Jr C E at 6 P M. A very interesting announcement will be made to the congregation Sunday.

Bible School the Kingdom of God Jr. C. E

First Methodist Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule

Pastor G E Tifft leads Sunday school with goal 590 at 9 30 A M Holy Communion at 4 30 P M Epworth League at 6 P M Willard Roe reports on his society after Camp Ground Teaching at 7 P M Subject World s Call class. Monday midweek service and Wednesday prayer meeting follow.

First Methodist Episcopal G. E. Tifft Epworth Willard Rroe Orld Too P. Uw

Miss Olive Sands Extends Visit to Des Moines and KC

Glouster Miss Olive Sands of Trimble departs for Des Moines Iowa to spend weeks with her brother Earl Sands and family then travels to Kansas City Missouri to visit relatives and friends. Trimble township fills vacancies with five teachers including Marguerite Edwards Fontelie Harper Edna Niceswanger Maud Loper Virginia Fink and Edna Moore.

Olive Sands Trimble Des Moines Iowa Earl Sands Kansas City Trimble Township Township Board of Education Koons Marguerite Edwards Patos Fontelie Harper Oakdale Edna Niceswanger Hartleyville Maud Loper Little Greens Run Virginia Fink Big Greens Run Edna Moore

Methodist Church Plans Sunday Service and Delegate Election

Regular preaching services are set for Sunday morning at 10 30. A lay delegate will be elected at the close of the service. No services are scheduled for Sunday night.

Methodist

Local Union 1955 Elects Officers At Hisylvania Mine

Officers named for Local Union 1955 include President Chas Tippie, Vice President Geo Morris, Check Weighman William Shuff, Secretary L C Burns, Treasurer Chas Grandy. Burial committee members are Clarence Brown Ward Parks and Leslie Leon. Mr and Mrs Phil Goodman returned from a wedding trip to Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls and other points of interest.

Hisylvania Mine Chas. Tippie Geo. Morris William Shuff L. C. Burns Chas. Grandy Clarence Brown Ward Parks Leslie Leon Phil Goodman Mary Gamwell Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls

Frank Scott Visits Friends in Canton for Week

Frank Scott is spending the week with friends in Canton, enjoying local sights and hospitality while away from home.

Frank Scott Canton

Akron Visitors Spend Week With Theophilus Family

Mr and Mrs Charles Theophilus and their son David from Akron arrived Thursday evening to stay a week with Mrs Theophilus parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson and other relatives.

Charles Theophilus David Akron Theophilus Thomas Johnson

Scotts of Charleston College Man Visits Gladdens

E¢ Scotts of the Charleston business college spent a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. W T Gladden. He then went to McConnelsville for a short visit with relatives before returning home.

E ¢. Scotts Charleston W Va W. T. Gladden McConnelsville

Visit By Whasler and Kittle Party

Mr and Mrs Chas Whasler of Sunday Creek and Mrs Reuben Kittle of Congress Run visit Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kittle at Saxonburg Pa for a social gathering and reunion.

Chas. Whasler Sunday Creek Reuben Kittle Congress Run Lloyd Kittle Saxonburg, Pa

Williams Family Mourns Shawnee Death of Mrs Ed Ellis

Mr and Mrs William Williams and daughters Naomi and Sarah return from Shawnee after the death of Mrs Ed Ellis sister of Mrs Williams Funeral services were held in Shawnee Tuesday with interment in Shawnee cemetery She was 58 years old.

William Williams Naomi Sarah Shawnee Williams Ed Ellis Ellis

First council meeting set for Columbus visit

A. J. Price and W. H. Moody attend the first meeting of the council in Columbus. They spend the day in Columbus with the month’s schedule set for tonight.

A. J. Price W. H. Moody Columbus

Patriotic Ladies Meeting Addressed by Rev Harter

Rev Harter of Chauncey will speak at a patriotic meeting for ladies in the Red Men's Hall Giouster on Monday evening July 9.

Harter Chauncey Red Men’s Giouster

Griffin announces birth of son Guy Junior

Mr and Mrs Guy Griffin announce the birth of a son named Guy Junior on Tuesday July 3 at their home on May avenue. Mrs Griffin, before marriage Miss Claire Love, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Love of Millfield, formerly of this city.

Guy Griffin Guy Junior May Avenue Griffin Claire Love James Love Millfield

Picnic at Koons home grounds marks Fourth of July

The Fourth picnic at the Koons residence grounds drew a group from Columbus including Mrs. Minnie Koons, Frank Koons, Mrs. Harry Keogh, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pendergrass and children Juanita Pete Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pendergrass, Geo I Pendergrass, and Mr. and Mrs. W B Koons and family, all of the city.

W. B. Koons Minnie Koons Frank Koons Harry Keogh Columbus Roy Pendergrass Juanita Pete Charles Peter Pendergrass Geo. I’. Pendergrass City

Karns Children Treat at K P Home Springfield

Dwicht and Giennis Karns, sons of Charles Karns, were surprised by relatives from Chauncey and Athens who motored to Springfield for a Fourth of July picnic at the K P home. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carr and two children, Mrs. Hattie Karns, Charles Karns, Mrs. Ervin Karns and two children Frances and Severa, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Haning and daughter Margaret Helen, and Mrs. Rebecca Haning of Athens.

Dwicht Giennis Karns Charles Karns K. of P Springfield Chauncey Athens Charles Carr Hattie Karns Ervin Karns Frances and Severa Jess Haning Margaret Helen Rebecca Haning

Illness Update and Visit Notes From City Residents

Mrs Henry F Staffinger has improved greatly after several days of illness. Daniel Ragan of Vinton County, formerly of Chauncey, is spending a few days with relatives in the city.

Henry F. Staffinger Daniel Ragan Vinton County Chauncey

Bible School Officers Meet Tonight at Main Street Home

Church of Christ Bible school officers and teachers plan a meeting this evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wharton on Main Street.

Bible School of The Church of Christ C. Wharton Main Street

Rolland Figgins Returns From Conneaut Lake Outing

Rolland Figgins has returned home after a weeklong outing at Conneaut Lake near Erie City Pennsylvania. He enjoyed leisure time and reported good weather and pleasant scenery during the trip.

Rolland Figgins Conneaut Lake Erie City

Thankful Note to Chauncey Neighbors and Friends

I express gratitude to neighbors and friends in Chauncey for their kindness during my husband’s illness and death. Special thanks to the Masons, K of P and Miners, the minister, those who gave flowers, and the funeral machines. Mrs. Daniel Joyce Chauncey.

Chauncey Masons K. of P End Daniel Joyce

Thompson Family Reunion Held in Mass City

A reunion of the family of Mr and Mrs J H Thompson of Carbondale was held in Mass City. The gathering brought together relatives from across the region to share memories and reconnect.

J. H. Thompson Carbondale

Fourth of July Family Reunion at Headleys in Chauncey

The Headley home on May Avenue hosted a Fourth of July picnic with most relatives in attendance. Harold Thompson of New Straitsville was absent. Attendees included Thompsons from Carbondale and Ada, Conke from New Marshfield, Hughes from Gillespieville, Solomon Thompson of Columbus, and Schoonovers from Chauncey and Rutland.

Charles H. Headley Harold Thompson New Straitsville J. H. Thomppson Henry Viola Leola Carbondale Preston Thompson Adam Austin R. Conkee New Marshfield Wesley BR. Hughes Dwight Talitha Nenturia Gillespieville Solomon Thompson Columbus Co. H. Headley Oswald and Durwood Chauncey

Chauncey Arrests For Intoxication Reach Court

Officer Nicholson arrested Pete Grass and H. V. Neff in Millfield on intoxication charges and took them to Chauncey. Grass pleaded guilty and paid a 25.90 fine plus costs while Neff admitted two charges, one for intoxication and one for resisting an officer, and paid 25.00 plus costs. They were jailed in Athens after failing to settle, Neff escaped with a rock, but was recaptured on the way back. Grass remained in jail to sober up.

Nicholson Chaunces Millfield Pete Graa&s H. V. Neff Chauncey Bastile Koons Grass Neff Athens Chauncey

Chauncey Council Passes Lighting Ordinances and paving plan

Chauncey council discussed the electric light proposition and passed rate and street lighting ordinances. Athens Electric Co. must install the lights. Mill street paving was reviewed and will be the next major Chauncey improvement welcomed by residents.

Chauncey

CHANNEY M BE CIRCUIT SERVICES AND PLANS

Walter V Harter serves as minister at the Chauncy M Be circuit with Sunday School at 9 06 and preaching at 10 30 The Plains Church holds Sabbath School at 9 20 and a Children s Day service at 7 30 pm The topics focus on self improvement and spiritual growth

Walter V. Harter Chauncy Church THE Plains Church

Governor to Seek Tiffin Gambling and Bootlegging Details

Reports from Tiffin Ohio indicate Governor Donahey will request city officials to explain alleged bootlegging and gambling activity. Several affidavits concerning local conditions have been filed with the governor.

Tiffin Donahey

Rules for Dropping Ball on Green Water Hazard

If your ball lies in casual water on the putting green or water between your ball and the hole you may drop it as near as possible behind the water two club lengths from where it lies or in a position not to hoover the ball that will enable you to play without interference.

Spectacles and Fashion Through the Ages in Florence

The essay on Salvino degli Amati links the invention of spectacles to 13th century Florence and a changing fashion sense. It argues glasses convey dignity and influence clothing choices from formal to sports wear, noting frame styles affect appearance and social perception.

Salvino Degli Amati Florence Alvino Degli Amati Salvino Madame Mademoi- Belle Modiste Salvine Degli Amati Father Mommer Europe Henry Hudson Manhattan Island Broadway

The Glare of Fashion Through Glasses Across Time

The article traces eyeglass fashion from Salvino to modern lorgnettes, noting how styles evolved from horn and leather frames to horn rimmed and brass designs. It highlights historical figures like Hudson, Penn, Franklin, and Lincoln wearing distinctive frames and lenses, linking eyewear to status and progress.

Salvino France England China Selvino America William Penn Hudson Ben Franklin Penn Ben Abraham Lincoln

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News Rosser’s Christian Church Co L. Johnson Glouster Ed. C. Cooley Washington St A. H. Carnes Wilson-Evans Store Fred M. Wilson William Evans Council Chauncehy M. BE Circuit G. W. Hope Supply CO SS Mill St Marion Harris Isham Jones Billy Jones Ernst Hare Ernest Hare Sleepy Hills of Tennssee Brox Sisters Krueger Kathleen Theo Karle Crescent Lass O'Killean Parker Bros Bank of Athens Bldg Preston Company O. East Side Public Square Hendrick Hudson's Crripling Thomas W. Cooper Brooklyn Brase Lorg Pettes
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