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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1923
Page
3
Nathens case: Schofield reports dull back pain and headaches from kidney issues while doing chores. says Doan's Kidney Cure helped him and urges others to try it, per neighbor's recommendation at 208 West Main Street.
June report from the state health department records deaths and births in Athens Logan Nelsonville and surrounding counties. Athens five deaths 0.75 rate 13 births 1.95. Logan three deaths seven births. Nelsonville six deaths 0.92 rate seven births 1.07. In county totals Athena 44 deaths 1.16. Gallia 17 deaths 1.03 20 births 1.21. Hocking 19 deaths 0.57 35 births 1.98. Meigs 20 deaths 2.96 18 births 2.96. Vinton six deaths 0.51 42 births 3.30.
In Bridgeport Ohio a used fliv ver bearing a For Sale card at 6 cents a pound attracted crowds, eight pounds fifteen cents. Mud mixed prices deterred offers. Cigars eighteen inches long weighing a half pound were shown in London at 8 3/4 dollars. Thomas Workman and John Howard visited town, Allen Howard of Athens also spent Sunday here, with Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis of…
Mrs Earl Wolfe and Mrs E H Nutter host a penny social Thursday afternoon at Mrs Nutter's Walnut Street home with a pie social in the evening for older guests. Proceeds go to the L D S Church. Also noted is a trip by Buchtel residents to Columbus for grand lodge sessions.
Funeral service for Margery Ann Wright was held yesterday at 2 o clock conducted by Geo E Tifft. Mrs B E LeFever and Mrs Frank Allen sang Does Jesus Care and Safe in the Arms. Burial followed at Green lawn. Mr and Mrs Marion Coakley hosted Clarence Johnson and son Max of Tippiecanoe City as guests of Margerys grandparents.
Mr and Mrs Harry Biggie and their three children visited Carbondale on Friday accompanied by Mrs Clifton Groce for a day trip.
Mr and Mrs Joe Ball with children Harry Mary Anna Elizabeth Irma and Joe Tom joined Mrs S E Carroll and son Bobby Joe of Columbus Mr and Mrs James Curdie and three children and Emerson Davis of Shawnee Mr and Mrs Geo Levering and son Albert Bernard and Bernice Gow Wilbur Davis and Mary Elizabeth Kessinger enjoyed a picnic near Logan Sunday.
Charles Paine of New Campers town Ohio spent the latter part of the week here with his father aiding to locate his father and Miss Jennie in their new home on Monroe street.
Mrs A L Pritchard and her daughter Mary spent the weekend at South Point Ohio visiting the sister of Mrs Pritchard.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Ruscoe entertained Sunday at noon with a chicken dinner honoring the birthdays of Mr Joe Ruscoe and son Stanley. Attendees included Mrs Ed Joy and four children Eddie Jack Isabelle Josephine, Mrs Elizabeth Chester and daughters Carrie Esther, Mrs Nellie Stevenson and two children Edith Mary Ellen, and Miss Clowin Ruscoe of Lancaster. Also present were Messrs Joe Lehman Dewey Stanley Ruscoe and Mr and Mrs Joseph Ruscoe Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Williamy Morgan hosted Saturday at the Country Club for MP. and Mrs. C. Preston of Columbus. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Preston, Dr. and Mrs. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. C. FE. Bennett, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelley. The group enjoyed cards while the men golfed. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Wlickinger of Middleport and Miss Grace Sauvage of Charleston, W Va, weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marl Lama.
Mr and Mrs Joe Mall and family and Mrs S Fr Carroll and son Bob from Columbus were Friday visitors of Mr and Mrs James Curdie at Shawnee.
Mr and Mrs H FF Hoagland and daughter Mary Grace of Joliet Illinois are guests of Mr and Mrs EF R Lama. Mrs Hoagland and Mrs Lama are sisters.
Alfred Workman, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Workman, died Friday at their home in Hocking. The burial was held Sunday at Buchtel. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Roan of Chicago are visiting Nettie Calloway and her mother, Mrs. Frank Calloway.
A city stock campaign nears completion and 285 subscribers are listed as of Monday. A mass meeting for all stock subscribers is planned at Stuarts opera house Friday at 7 30 p m with Mr Thos McGovern expected to attend to outline final steps toward organizing the new company. Citizens urged to subscribe if yet unpaid.
Mrs. Mary Hartley filed an affidavit in Mayor McCune s court charging Oscar Hartley with assault. He was arrested and will be arraigned today. Eilis England also faces intoxication charges in mayor s court today.
The post office introduces the International model M electric cancelling machine to handle rising mail volumes. The device promises efficient cancellation and faster processing amid growing business and demand.
Mr. and Mrs. FE. R. Lama hosted a Sunday dinner at 20 East Franklin Street for traveling relatives visiting in the city. A 4 course meal was served at 1 o clock with numerous guests including Mrs. Edward Winklepleck and Marguerite, H. FE. Hoagland and Mary Grace, James P. Hardesty with Jimmy, L. H. Flickinger and Catherine Sauvage, Grace Sauvage, Dr. E. H. Sauvage, John Rider and Louise, Mrs. Rosser, Mrs. Leiland Krieg, Ohie Rider family, Velma Young, and Earl Lama with two daughters Catherine Jean and Alice Louise.
Mrs Cimona Portillo, said to be the oldest woman in California at 110, has been widowed three times and is willing to consider a proposal from a man near her age. She notes she is Mexican and lives in Osasal?da side, San Diego county.
The Jones family thanks the G A R Glenford Dugan Post and friends for kindness shown after the death of their father Richard Jones and to Rev Matheny for his comforting words. Edward Jones and Family.
Children from Barberton have gone to New Marshfield after a several days visit as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Groce.
Mr. Ori Carmichael has returned after a week's visit at Canaanville, resuming daily routines and reporting no major incidents.
Mr and Mrs Clifton Grace Ele anor Snyder and Mr and Mrs Harry Biggie and children spent Sunday with friends at Cancanville, enjoying a relaxed family outing.
Miss Ruth Powell spent the weekend visiting friends in Woodsfield Ohio, enjoying hospitality and local sights.
The Warren Paint Co of Cleveland filed suit in Athens county common pleas court seeking judgment for 160.91 plus 6 percent interest from Sept. 9, 1923 for goods and merchandise sold to W. H. Bartoe of Nelsonville. Plaintiff alleges collection attempts failed.
Mrs H P Hoodlet aged 65 died at 6 am today at her home in New Marshfield following a long illness due to chronic Brights disease. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the residence, with Rev Leslie O Dabritz and assistants, burial in New Marshfield cemetery. Survived by husband and children W C Hoodlet Brownsville Pa Mrs A B Cundiff Parkersburg W Va Mrs Fred Uurt and F G Hoodich New Marshfield, plus one brother Elfridg Syx Athens.
John Helwig 56, of Pleasant Hill, died at Sheltering Arms hospital at 6:30 Monday evening after a month of illness from blood poisoning. A well known farmer, he sustained a flesh wound a month earlier that became infected and led to hospitalization and failed second operation. He leaves a widow and son Ernest, plus other children Jennie Hamilton of Scotia Nebraska and Oraielwig, among others.
Columbus Francee Coon and Oda Johnson of Floodwood and Clyde Helwig of Kiddieport are named in the notice. Justice of the Peace Pearl W. Helwig is a nephew of the deceased. A funeral is likely to be held Wednesday afternoon at Pleasant Hall.
Charles Courtney aged 81 died Monday night at the Courtney Hill homestead after a three year confinement to bed. Funeral arrangements will be set after a crival to night of a niece Dr. Mary Moore of Chicago. He leaves a brother Henry L. Courtney and a sister Miss Mary Courtney at the home place.
The U U King Company announces a limited promotion giving away a ton of coal to anyone who orders an Estate Heatrola on or before August 31. The Heatrola, a heating appliance that heats the entire house with circulating warm air, is on display in Wing's show window and Nelsonville store.
Constable Scoby arrested D. V. Nash a chiropractor for practicing without proper license in Wooster Ohio. He summoned Nash by phone and awaited his arrival. Prosecuting attorney J. W. wrote signaled intent to arrest other chiropractors operating without state licenses.
The report notes Paris now records pollution at 2,906,900 units, marking an increase of over one million since S61. Officials warn of environmental and public health impacts amid rising emissions and urban density.
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