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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1923
Page
3
A. B. Adams filled his place here Sunday. Mrs. R. Smith visited from this city toward Newsome of Columbus Sunday with his parents. C. Allen of Columbus is here a few days. Howard spent Sunday here. Regular church envelopes were collected for Sunday school Class meeting and Epworth League at 6 p.m.
Morning worship at 6 30 a m. closing day gospel meeting to be held at East End school ground. Services will be held with Evangelist preman delivering a sermon and singing in the afternoon with Walking in the Light hymn.
Regular services are listed with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Morning service at 10 30 subject For Sale Sabbath. Evening service at 7 o'clock with subject Baptized Into Christ.
Bible school at 9 30 a m Morning Communion at 10 30 am Evening service 7 00 pm In pastor absence Berean orchestra will lead the evening service A splendid concert will be given by them Jr C E follows in the afternoon
The Bereans plan a large Sunday class with special vocal and instrumental music. President seeks an East St. Louis speaker for a short talk. Mr Ed Wallace will teach the class.
The document notes six months into a term with installation refreshments. Named officers include Past Chief Myrtle O Mara Mf F C Sadie Linton E and Stella Davis E J and Flossie Coope as Manager Elsie Barber M R C Belle Lancaster M of F Louise Pearce P of f Muriel Gilbert G of T and Blanche Lee as members.
Vance Morgan departed the est of the week for Detroit to become sales manager for the Low Coal Co. He is an Olbia University graduate with a degree in general business administration.
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Mathewson hosted a six o'clock dinner on Wednesday. Guests included Misses Joane Golden and Jane Grady from Cincinnati and other local relatives. Also noted are funeral rites for Hellyer led by Rev. Arthur McMann and various visits among Columbus residents.
About 2 30 Thursday morning John Reed and Night Watchman Anderson spotted a small blaze when an electric iron left on overnight burned a hole through its board and fell into a bucket. They opened a window and removed the source, preventing a serious fire in the Wright tailor shop area adjoining Reed's restaurant.
Coroner Sanders from Millfield will examine several witnesses today at the mayor’s office regarding the death of Fred Hellyer a boy whose skull was fractured in an incident this Tuesday.
Amesville residents recorded a heavy rainfall last night with Federal Creek running full and over. Officials stated there was no unusual flood damage and conditions were not extraordinary.
A physician reports a chronic indigestion case improved after the first dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The patient stopped gas trouble and began eating previously forbidden foods. The product claims to remove intestinal mucous and inflammation affecting stomach liver and intestines with a money back offer at McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Co Nelsonville.
Mrs. Stewart and J. Biddison were business visitors this week. Mrs. Biggens and Mrs. Byron hosted sister Mrs. Orr of Athens over Sunday. Sherman returned to Columbus to work for the Ohio Iruel Co. after weeks at home. Henry Chalfant and Charles Townsend visited Athens and Carthage respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Avery Chalfant entertained Leroy Nickoson’s family in Asbury. Bert Vaness moved to the John Oliver property. Marie Nice returned to her sister Mrs. Wade Deane in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Townsend hosted David Jackson of McConnelsville and Mary Harris of Scranton plus Mrs. Hattie Durant of Garysville. Mrs. Jane Wetherell visited Athens. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Brill’s country home with 14 attendees. Mrs. M. B. Copeland of Columbus was a guest.
A citywide torrent overwhelmed old storm sewers on Thursday causing streets to flood and basements to flood while East Union Street paving suffered severe washout. Water cut through property, ran in ditches and flooded cellars across the east side.
An unidentified man, likely asleep on a railroad tie, was struck by a labor train north of the Hatfield tunnel near Corning at about 5:45 AM. He died minutes later at Dr. James Miller’s office. The body showed a broken neck but no severe lacerations. identification proved impossible, age 25 to 30, a stranger to Corning.
There will be no evening services at the M. F. E. church this Sunday due to the heated term. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the morning service with preaching to follow the Sunday school hour.
Philadelphia detectives plan to question a nurse arrested on fraud charges who claimed the name May Weaver of Kane Pennsylvania and was detained under that alias.
Chauncey and surrounding area faced a major storm Thursday evening with two hours of heavy rain, lightning, and thunder. Streets and sidewalks flooded, Mill Street bore the brunt as water surged like a river and several homes near the Chauncey mine were threatened. the mine did not operate today due to the weather.
A large crowd gathered at the Church of Christ for a farewell party honoring Kev. and Mrs. L. W. Spayd as they leave for Rose Ville. The program featured songs, devotions, recitations, talks by Mr. Nye and Mrs. Swart, and a piano solo, followed by ice cream and cake during social hour.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Butts with sons Lorenzo and Robert and daughter Margaret of Nelsonville traveled to Chauncey last evening for the farewell extended to Rev Spayd at the Church Christ.
Jasper A Drake and Mrs. Drake, visiting family in Indiana and Illinois before reaching Grinnell Iowa, describe road quality from Indiana to Grinnell and note corn at 76 cents per bushel wheat at 1.00 and oats at 35 cents. They report hot weather, scarce rain, and good health on their trip.
The Sunshine class of the M. E. Sunday school will meet this evening at 7 o'clock with Misses Stella and Glenna Carter at their main Converse street.
Rev. Tk. FF. Timmons of Columbus, former pastor, preached at the Church of God on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carr will occupy the High Street house vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mullen, who moved to Ellis Avenue.
Millfield church holds Sunday school at 9 80 and preaching at 10 30 Chauncey church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 with preaching at 7 p m
San Salvador reports massive floods across villages and towns on the border with Guatemala. Authorities fear numerous deaths as rising waters cut roads and disrupt aid.
Residents of the Hudson Addition District report heavy losses from a Thursday storm. A wire fence at the mouth of the new storm sewer and debris backed up water, flooding cellars in the May Avenue area.
Commandant Thomas Hunton, Salvation Army officer for 40 years, will join the local Army for weekend services. He currently heads the industrial work in Akron and will participate in all weekend church activities.
Erleen Bride Luhrig, six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack McBride of this place, died this morning of erysipelas. Besides the parents she leaves five brothers and two sisters. Burial will be at New Marshfield, time of funeral not decided.
The Charles Russell garage and wholesale supply house on North Lancaster street was struck by lightning Thursday night for the third time this summer. The side of the building was partially wrecked and other damage occurred. The home of Charles Kircher on Second street was also struck during the same storm.
The probate court suspends publication of hearings on final and second accounts for numerous estates including Evans Morris Tom Ackley Love Scarlett Woods Masseter Graham Dupler Wagoner Lyda McManamay Ogg Harrison Juniper and others with dates filed in 1922 1923 and hearings set for July 9 AM. Judge S M Jonson presides.
Henry Zenner petitions Athens County Probate Court to compel The Fulton Grocery Company to issue a new stock certificate for eight shares valued at 190 dollars each, alleging loss through theft on June 6 1923 and seeking a hearing date of August 3 1923 January.
Notice reports William Hf Oberholzer appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of W A Oberholser late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated July 3 1922 at Athens Ohio with Probate Judge M Johnson signature and date July 6 1936.
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