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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1923

Page

5

Coshocton Wedding to Unite Miss Young and Prof South

Announcement details the engagement and forthcoming wedding of Miss Aline Young daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Young of 349 South Ninth street to Professor Farr Bennett South son of Mr and Mrs John N South of Troy Ohio The couple will wed September twelfth at the Church of Christ in Coshocton Ohio The article also lists recent social visits and travels of local residents and friends with several named households and towns noted.

Aline Young J. D. Young South Ninth Street Farr Bennett South John N. South Troy Young Young-South Bourne Columbia Miss Young Coshocton Ohio University Athens Commercial National Bank Mr. South Ohio State University Lambda Chi Alpha Science Club Church of Christ

Local Bridge Party Honors Mrs Le Roy of Lansing

Mrs James A Palmer and Mrs Alonzo Palmer entertained seven-table bridge at 258 North College Street in compliment to Mrs Vern FE Le Roy of Lansing Michigan. Out of town guests included Mrs J R Slattery New York City Mrs Frank Logan Ocala Fla Mrs Raleid B Nighol Los Angeles Cal Mrs I M Foster Washington DC and Athens and Miss Louise Harlan Columbus.

James A. Palmer Alonzo Palmer North College Street Bridge Vern FE. le Roy Lansing Mich J. R. Slattery New York City Frank Logan Ocala Fla Raleid B. Nighol Los Angeles Cal I. M. Foster Washington, D.C Athens Louise Harlan Columbus

Picnic at Fast Side school grounds draws church group

One of the most successful special events in the Fisher class history, the Thursday evening picnic on the Fast Side school grounds at 5 o'clock drew forty five members and children. Supper was served picnic style and was bountiful.

Fisther The Christian Church

Maxwell Couple Mark 38th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs G H Maxwell were surprised at their home 2 Mill Street on Wednesday evening as their children gathered to honor their 38th wedding anniversary. Present were Virgil Maxwell and son Clearge, Jesse Maxwell and children Nina Tauctite Kathleen and luster, and Harley Maxwell and wife.

G. H. Maxwell Mill Street Virgil Maxwell Clearge Jesse Maxwell Nina Tauctite Kathleen Luster Harley Maxwell

Social News: Bridge Tea and Visiting Friends

Mrs P G Moler of Los Angeles and Mrs Phil Weaver of Columbus hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge session for Mrs C R Hudkins at 28 West Washington. Emma Dana of Cleveland visits her brother John D P Dana at University Terrace. Roger Jones and family enjoy a weekend at Buckeye Lake with the IF W Gibson party from Amesville. Mrs Russell Rupp spends a day in McArthur with Mrs Wilson Carr and her young son Wilson. Dr H L Welch and Lelia Sherman of Gassaway W Va visit Mr and Mrs Jacob Sherman at Nash apartment North Court. They visit family in Middleport with Mrs Welch accompanying him.

P. G. Moler Los Angeles Cal Phil Weaver Columbus C. R. Hudkins West Washington Street Eimma Dana Cleveland John DP. Dana University Terrace Roger Jones Buckeye Lake Amesville Russell Rupp McArthur Wilson Carr Wilson H. L. Welch Lelia Sherman Gassaway W. Va Jacob Sherman Nash Apartment North Court Street Dr. Welch Middleport Welch

Mrs. J. F. Albright Visits Baker Family in Columbus

Mrs. J. F. Albright of near Columbus arrived Thursday to spend a few days as a guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. Baker, at 248 East State Street.

Tess Stutler Washington, D. C Mrs Noble C. Shilt East State Street J. F. Albright Near Columbus Harvey C. Baker

Mrs Ray Richey Gravely Ill At Home

Mrs Ray Richey is seriously ill at her home 2 North Shannon Avenue with meningitis. Doctors describe her condition as favorable as could be expected given the illness.

Ray Richey North Shannon Avenue

Summer Reunion of Alpha Delta Pi Xi Chapter

The Xi chapter of Alpha Delta Pi held a full day summer reunion at the Nelsonville Grotto club in Athens. An all day picnic featured dancing as the main activity followed by an old fashioned picnic lunch. Attendees included Mrs Olive Cameron Murch of Cincinnati and numerous Athens area members.

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Nelsonville Grotto Club Athens Olive Cameron Murch Cincinnati Mabel Brown Wilma Martin Della Webb Logan

Miss Anna May Fenzel Visits Buckeye Lake Cottage Weekend

Miss Anna May Fenzel spent the day at Buckeye Lake as weekend guest of Miss Eileen Rauch at their Shell Beach cottage.

Anna May Fenzel Buckeye Lake Eileen Rauch Shell Beach

Woodworth Family Visits Relatives Amid University Ties

Mrs Lina Hill Woodworth widow of Dr J B Woodworth and her daughter Esther of Redlands Calif visit cousins Mrs H D Henry and daughters before traveling to Chester Hill to visit Will Hill. Mrs Anna Hill Shinick of Zanesville joined with Mrs Woodworth earlier. Woodworth is an Ohio University graduate and Pi Beta Phi member now engaged in UC California agriculture extension work. Esther Woodworth recently graduated from the University at Redlands.

Lina Hill Woodworth J. B. Woodworth Esther Woodworth Redlands Cal H. D. Henry Chester Hill Will Hill Anna Hill Shinick Zanesville Woodworth Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority University of California, Department of Agriculture Miss Woodworth University At

Prohibition investigators depart for Chicago St Louis

Washington July 27 George Danny Scotchmen and team left for Chicago St Louis and points west to interview bootleggers and dealers. They met city leaders in New York Philadelphia and Baltimore and conferred with Anti Saloon League officials. Information aims to inform Scotland local option vote this autumn.

Washington eSceven Danny United States Chicago St. Louis Points West New York Philadelphia Baltimore Anti-Saloon League Scotland

Liverpool Hitching Stipulation Sparks City Parking Change

Farmers complained to Safety Director Grosshans that there was nowhere to hitch. An investigation confirmed the lack of space and led to a directive forbidding auto parking on the designated street and reserving it for hitching only.

Grosshans

TEAS DAILY SERVICE EAST LIVERPOOL RIVER PACKETS

For the first time since 1896 this city has daily river packet boat service between Portsmouth Charleston W Va and Cincinnati. Six boats maintain a daily schedule with four owned by the Independent Packet Co and two by the Liberty Transit Co.

East Liverpool Portsmouth Charleston W Va Cincinnati The Independent Packet Co Tiberty Transit Co

Deaths Funeral Services for W A Finney

Funeral services for W A Finney will be held at Greenlawn cemetery Nelsonville Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock conducted by Rev Ahlbrand.

W. A. Finney Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville Rev. Ahlbrand

Religious family departs Wolcottville for Delaware and Johnstown visit

Rev H E Wright Mrs H E Wright and daughter Miss Margaret Wright depart Wolcottville by motor after visiting Prof and Mrs Allen R Kresge and Mrs C C Millikan. They plan visits with Mrs Janet Beck in Delaware and Mrs Margaret Wright in Johnstown. Mrs Frank McGurk and son James Treadley of Oakley Park Cincinnati arrive to spend two weeks with Dr and Mrs Daniel McGurk at 25 North College Street. Mrs McGurk is Dr McGurk’s daughter in law and a relative of Dr Frederick Treachey formerly on Ohio University faculty.

H. E. Wright Margaret Wright Wolcottville Ind Allen R. Kresge Wright C. C. Millikan Delaware Janet Beck Johnstown Rev. Wright Frank McGurk James Treadley Oakley Park Cincinnati Daniel McGurk North College Street

Appointment of Acting Superintendent at Lima State Hospital

Dr. W. H. Vorbau, assistant physician at Lima State Hospital, appointed acting superintendent during Dr. Charles F. Clark’s three month vacation. Vorbau formerly served on the Athens State Hospital medical staff. Mrs. Verbeau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Hearn, 45 West Union Street.

W. H. Vorbau Lima State Hospital Charles F. Clark Vorbau Athens State Hospital Verbeau M. F. Hearn West Union Street

Woosley Family Moves to Columbus with Baby

Mr and Mrs F R B Woosley and their baby son departed today for a new home in Columbus. Miss Jessie Mansfield of Columbus is visiting Mr and Mrs G H Maxwell at 82 Mill Street.

F. RB. Woosley Baby Son Columbus Jessie Mansfield G. H. Maxwell Mill Street

Good Health Secret of Beauty

A 19th or early 20th century advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the remedy to ward off ailments exclusive to women. It links health to beauty, citing symptoms like sallow skin, tiredness, headaches, and mood, and urges daily use to restore vitality.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Myers family to Edgerton to reunite at parental home

Mrs A F Myers and her three children depart with Mrs Myers sister Miss Eva Chilcote of Edgerton who has been visiting at the Myers residence, for the parental home in Edgerton where Mrs Myers and the children will reside.

A. F. Myers

Two Athens Insurance Firms Consolidate In New Offices

Two long established Athens insurers Lawrence & Bean and Walker, successor to H H lHinning & Co, begin operations in a joint suite on the first floor of the Security Bank building on North Court Street. The bank building undergoes extensive remodeling including repainted floors, repaired stairs, new lighting, and updated rear basement space now housing Lomax & Bell barber shop.

Insurance Fims Athens Lawrence & Bean Rm.rr. Walker H. H. lHinning & Co East Washington Street Security Bank North Court Street Bank Lomax & Bell

County Farming Totals Count Cattle Sheep and Hogs Across Townships

The Athens county summary lists 60 cattle in Athens valued at £1,960 and 75 in Nelsonville worth $2,220. It records 24,812 sheep totaling $128,119, with York leading sheep and cattle in specific townships. Troy, Albany, Amesville, and other villages show varied counts and values for hogs and poultry, including Coolville with the largest poultry herd.

Tralia Athens Nelsonvillle York Lee Trimble Lee Township Glouster Nelson Ville York Township Albany Troy Villares Amesville Athena Nelsonville Troy Township Aseaville Buchtel Coolville

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claims cure for stomach ailments

A testimonial from Sonker's Friends describes relief from stomach trouble, prostration with colic and bloating after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for about two years. The ad asserts the remedy removes catarrhal mucous and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments and offers a money refund via McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Co Nelsonville.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Co Nelsonville

Girl who played game is arrested in Cleveland case

Daisy Saginor a 17 year old clerk at a sub station was arrested at her workplace by Post Office Inspectors A F Owen C M Simmer man and K Seigfried. She is charged with stealing hundreds of dollars from registered letters and losing them while playing slot machines.

Cleveland Daisy Saginor Inape Post Office A. F P. Owen C. M. Simmerman K. Seigfried

Local teams tie in pitcher’s battle at Athens playground

Canaonville and Athens Printing battled to an 8 8 draw at the Athens playground. Slim pitched for Canaonville while Burton and Conroy handled the local mound duties as both sides traded early runs and the game stayed evenly balanced. The clubs hinted at a rematch to decide the championship.

Canaonville Athens Printing Company Athens Slim Burton Conroy

Divorce Action Filed in Athens Court Over Absence and Misconduct

Harry W. Dexter of Athens petitions for divorce from Mariam Dexter alleging wilful absence for three years and repeated gross misconduct. They married May 8 1914 at Havre Montana and have an eight year old daughter in Children's Shelter at Lethbridge Alberta Canada. Dexter seeks custody and sole care of the child.

Athens County Lethbridge Alberta Canada Dexter

Jockeys Honor Arthur Willey At Leeds Funeral Meet

Following the funeral of Arthur Willey M P many jockeys who attended the ceremonies wore cring in their sleeves at race meets they participated. It was set a sight for a race meet.

Roundhay Leeds Arthur Willey M. P

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First Methodist Church Security Savings Bank East Union E. R. Walker E. Washington Street Savings Bank Building Pillsbury’s Saigon Namon Union Grocery Co W. H. Chilcote Myers George Allen Hebbardsvie C. D. Gist Mound Street Farle L. Norton Baltimore, Md Paul W. Schanker Adele Norton Virginfja and Paul, Jr Mt. Clemns, Mich Julia Norton Ross County Alberta Norton Rittenour Maplebank Ardina Shuster Mabel Bond Winona Lake Hancock Birh School Girls’ Reserve Charles McGonagle Indiana Boys’ School Plainfield Chillicothe Mrs. le Roy Sary Ridge Party Alpha Delta Pi Teas Daily Service Gradutes E. C. Kenney Ohio International Correspondence Schools Luster Fought & CO Lincoln Lash Westfall West Union St Mr Walker SIE Sonker C. DY Ghafer Co Athens County Savings & Loan Co Lostro Bldg the Security Savings Bank W. B. Lawrence F. L. Alderman J. H. Cline F. D. Forsyt L. G Chas. O'Meness Cashier Mra F. B. Riltau Asat Golden M. E. Twisa Worsterlil the Mutual Home and Savings Association Durham Durham-Duplex Durham-Duplex Razor Company Earth
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