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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1923

Page

5

Rebekah Lodge Tonight and Family Motoring Trip

The Rebekah lodge meets at 7 30 this evening for important business. Mr and Mrs E L Miller with daughter Ruth and Miss Janice Battin depart for a two week motor trip to New York City. Mr Miller will handle business there and the group will travel via the navy of Philadelphia and return via Pittsburgh visiting Mr C B Miller.

Rebekah Lodge E. L. Miller Ruth Miller Janice Battin New York City Miller Navy Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Society Notes Highlight Family Visits and Travel

Mrs J E Armstrong and daughter Edith arrived from Columbus and visit Meigs county kin in Snowville. The Cromleys plan a 15 day tour to New York Atlantic City Philadelphia and Washington. Mrs Guy Grimes and Mr Harry Rothrock visit relatives in Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Miles journeyed from Pittsburgh via Athens en route to Gallipolis. Captain Charles FE Rust now in France Field Panama. Mrs E G Silvus and son Paul go to New York City for store business and will split time between Atlantic City and Washington DC.

J. E. Armstrong Edith Armstrong Columbus Everett Saulters Franklin Avenue Meigs County Elizabeth Stanley Edgar Stanley Snowville Harry Cromley New York Atlantic City Philadelphia Washington, D. C Charles E. Rust Charles E. Jr J. W. Miles Pittsburgh Athens Gallipolis Rust Charles FE. Rust Ohio University Beta Theta Pi The Air Service France Field Panama E. G. Silvus Paul Silvus New York City Washington, D.C

Martin Family Returns From Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs R H Martin and their son Julian have returned home after visiting relatives in Sidney and Lima Captain John I Rust of Gallipio highlighted the accompanying local travel notes

R. H. Martin Julian Sidney Lima John I. Rust Gallipo

Mrs Van Dyke Attends Wesley Yoho Funeral

Mrs R M Van Dyke went to Rutland Wednesday evening for the funeral this morning of Wesley Yoho who died in the Gallipolis hospital Tuesday.

R. M. van Dyke Rutland Wesley Yoho Gallipolis Hospital

Miss Ruth Burdett Resumes Stenographer Post at Miller Tire

Miss Ruth Burdett returned from a three month leave to resume her position as stenographer with the Miller Tire and Rubber Company in Akron. She had spent the interim visiting home folks.

Ruth Burdett Akron Miller Tire and Rubber Company

Gilkeys Visit Runyons in Sunnyside Drive Balance

Mr and Mrs Mike Gilkey and daughter Ina of Morgantown West Virginia spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs W B Runyon of Sunnyside Drive.

Mike Gilkey Ina Morgantown W. Va W. B. Runyon Sunnyside Drive

Miss Lena Hottel Visits Lancaster Camp with Miss Moore

Miss Lena Frances Hottel travels to Lancaster camp grounds as guest of Miss Jennie Moore at the Dc. T. Moore cottage. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Horn and family return home after a ten day trip including Le Roy Niagara Falls and Toronto by boat.

Lena Frances Hottel Lancaster Camp Grounds Jennie Moore Dc. T. Moore C. H. Horn

Philadelphia official visits Athens with sister and mother

Mr. Marshall Parish of Philadelphia an Ohio University alumnus and his sister Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald of Columbus are spending a few days in Athens, their old home. Their mother is 95 years old. Parish is secretary of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

Marshall Parish Philadelphia Ohio University Elizabeth McDonald Columbus Athens Mr. Parish Chamber of Commerce of

Athens guests honor Naomi Stevens on 46th birthday

Mrs Theodore Yoachim of Grosvenor Street hosted a Wednesday evening gathering in Athens to honor Mrs Naomi Stevens celebrating her 46th birthday. A well appointed dinner followed by ice cream and cake accompanied by a list of attendees including Mr James Vernon and family, Mrs David Wade and daughters Violet and Jessie, Mr Mike Gaston, Mr Tom Haley and two sons, Elza Tones, Granville and Mary Stevens, and Chaunery visitors Edward Martin and Carlos Brown.

Theodore Yoachim Grosvenor Street Naomi Stevens James Vernon Naomi Margaret David Wade Violet Jessie Mike Gaston Tom Haley Jeo Ralph Elza Tones Granville Mary Athens Edward Martin Carlos Brown Chaunery

Roe Hosts Country Club Dinner for Twelve

Mr and Mrs A R B Roe entertained at the Country club on Wednesday for a dinner served to twelve guests. Out of town guests included Mrs Raleigh R B Nichol of Los Angeles and Miss Louise Harlan of Columbus.

A. RB. Roe Country Club Raleigh RB. Nichol Los Angeles Cal Louise Harlan Columbus

Raymond Monaan’s Arm Breaks Again After Skating Try

A nine year old, Raymond Monaan, attempted skating a day after his arm was freed from a sling and broke the same arm for the third time.

Martins Ferry Raymond Mona’an

Jitney Driver Warned Over Free Rides to Girls

Judge Spicer says jitney drivers must attend to business and not give free rides to young girls as William P. Yarbrough pleads guilty in Akron D. case.

Akron, D Spicer William P. Yarbrough

Unusual Meetings Led by Rev. P. B. Turner in Logansport

Rev. P B Turner of Logansport Indiana conducts unusually interesting meetings at the Church of God on Hocking Street. An all day gathering is planned for Sunday with dinner served in picnic style.

P. B. Turner Logansport Ind Church of God Hocking Street

Coolville Hosts 43rd Annual Camp Meeting in August

Coolville announces its 43rd annual camp meeting from August 2 to 12, 1923, featuring music, singing, and speaking. Rev. Cherrington of Belpre preaches on August 8, a West Virginia Day service, with All American Day on August 12. Speakers include Rev. Batlenger and Rev. McClandish. music by the Coolville choir and local groups. Free gate, voluntary offerings, and meals on the grounds.

Coolville West Virginia Cherrington Belpre M. R. Batlenger Findlay L. C. McClandish Vern Hanna George Morris Indianapolis

Adlerika claims quick relief for constipation and gas

Advertises Adlerika as a glycerine buckthorn bark mix that acts on both upper and lower bowel. Claims include rapid relief of gas within ten minutes and protection against appendicitis. Sold by Gibson's Pharmacy in Athens and Poling's Drug Store in Murray.

Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Murray Poling

Bankruptcy Trustee Elected In Ohio Court

Paul V. Connolly of Cincinnati has been elected trustee in bankruptcy for Raymond J. Dotlines Walkhill Stock Farms Co and Clay County Florida creditors report liabilities totaling 938 159 20 and assets of 1 997 904 00 Connolly bond set at 5 000 and creditors seek examination date before Referee Grove.

Cincinnati Paul V. Connolly Raymond J. Dotlines Referee Grove

Fascisti adopt policy on black shirts in Italy

Rome July 26 The grand council of the fascisti adopts a Mussolini proposed resolution that the state cannot dispense with the black shirt until the country is wholly fascisti The militia is a great political force its object is to make political disturbances impossible The national militia was organized to take the place of the old army

Rome Grand Council of the Fascisti Mussolini

Arrests Made in Abandonment of Infant in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio on July 26 two women and three men including Mariselle Pettie were arrested in connection with an eight hours old baby abandonment. Grace Bush 17 is named as the mother with Minnie Bush and Bertha Bush the mother and sister and Sam Johnson and Homer Anderson held for investigation. Police say they conspired to dispose of the baby before birth.

Columbus Mariselle Pettie Miss Grace Bush Minnie Bush Misa Bertha Bush Sam Johnson Homer Anderson

Silvus Shoe Co Expands with Women’s Ready-to-Wear Dept

The Silvus Shoe company on North Court street enlarges its store with a new two story rear addition to house a women’s ready-to-wear department. Paul Silvas departs for New York City to purchase apparel and stock as the department opens to the public on September 1.

Silvus Shoe Company North Court Street Paul Silvas New York City Whic

Police Chief Named Defendant in $2025 Damages Suit

Lima C chief of police Lank er is defendant in a $2025 damage suit filed by John Nichols. Nichols says he was arrested on suspicion and held 24 hours in jail unable to secure release as his bond was rejected. He claims he had to spend $25 to gain his freedom.

Lima, C Lanker John Nichols

Defiance Girl Injured After Bicycle Crash With Truck

Katherine Jones age 11 battles a cloud of insects while riding a bicycle and crashes into a truck, sustaining a badly sprained knee in Defiance Ohio.

Katherine Jones

Sudden death of Mrs James Conney noted in Little Hocking

Harmony Hill community records the death of Mrs. James Conney from heart failure on Thursday, with burial in Rockland cemetery Saturday. The item also mentions social calls, visits, and local events including an Epworth League ice cream social raising 33.26 dollars and various residents visiting kin and attending meetings.

Liveryone James Conney Rockland Cemetery J. C. Cogges Belle Pace Coeceshall Scarrett Stella McGirron GK. Thorpe Milo Foster Junior Order Lodge A. TL. Cornes Charles Harris Little Hocking Georges Brandenberrvy Cutler

Cleveland court decision sparks possible special session

Columbus July 26 Governor Donahey considers calling a special session of the legislature to address slot machine gambling after a Cleveland municipal court ruled operation legal. He hopes appeals may be made to the state supreme court and similar municipal-court rulings are reviewed.

Columbus Cleveland Donahey State Supreme Court

Freckle Remedies Promise Free Trial and Money Back

Freckle faced readers are urged to try Othine double strength to remove freckles at no cost if ineffective. One ounce suffices for most cases and guarantees money back from the druggist if no improvement is seen.

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