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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1923
Page
3
Mrs L Sibert celebrated her birthday with a family gathering at her Nelsonville home. Mr and Mrs Jake Sibert, Mrs Ollie Sibert, and their two children traveled there and presented the mother with a fine umbrella.
Mrs Blanche Drum of Woods field Ohio attends a visit with Mrs Gilbert Bohen. Earl Backus of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Backus. Mrs Bertha Herold visited her sister at New Straits ville and attended the funeral of Donald Hustom. Mrs Lester Shaw was taken to Grant hospital Columbus Sunday morning where she will receive treatment. her condition is serious.
Readable fragments note a social or familial listing including Mr and Mrs Jimmett Hdwards and their relatives, alongside Mr and Mrs Joe. The snippet suggests a domestic gathering or household notice mentioning two couples and family connections.
Mr and Mrs Merwin Henshaw attended the funeral of the former's nephew in New Straitsville on Saturday. Frank Sibert and two children Ronald and Waverline from Columbus have returned home after visiting the former's mother and brother Mrs L Sibert and Mr Jake Sibert. Gertrude Henshaw and Ruth have been in New Straitsville two weeks due to the illness and death of the former's grandson Donald Huston.
Mrs. C. H. Terry of Akron visits old friends Mr. and Mrs. John Welsh and daughter Mary. Mrs. Fer ricks and daughter Irenay relocate to Zanesville and visit relatives. Miss Dolores Gossman from Chicago is guest of relatives in town.
Mrs Albert Netman spent the weekend in Columbus visiting local friends and enjoying the city. She toured downtown sites and met several residents during her stay.
The Ladies Aid of the M FE church at Buchtel will hold a meeting on Thursday instead of Wednesday. All members are asked to attend and bring a dish to share as they will serve dinner for the men who work there. Mrs Jessie Backus and Mrs Eugene Backus drove to Lancaster on Monday. Mr and Mrs John Wricht and family drove to Portsmouth Friday and stayed with Mr and Mrs David Lloyd over Sunday.
Miss Sarah Sheppard and Ruth Milen Junkerman of Columbus were weekend guests of the former’s uncle Mr Miles Sheppard and wife.
Monday morning roll call in the mayor's court saw Frank Higgins Forest Young R McCay H R Carpenter and James Naughton plead guilty to intoxication and pay 19.09 in fines and costs each Viord Kidd an aging offender paid 59.00 and costs on intoxication and an assault and battery charge from FH RN McCroy paid 100.90 and costs and was sentenced to 0 days in the Dayton workhouse McCay appeared with bruises reportedly from Kidd during Sunday night’s fall.
The Success Oil & Gas Company No. 4 on the Kate Nelson farm near Nelsonville likely will move the best well on the lease after a 3200 foot drilled depth. Shot late yesterday, the new production flowed oil well and coins estimate the well will produce barrels daily. The company, mostly local stockholders, now has four producing wells.
Donald William son of Darlana Helen Henshaw Huston was born in Nelsonville on July 12 1921 and died July 27 1923 aged two years and 15 days. He was baptized by Mev Orr of the M FE church at New Straits ville. He leaves a sister and his parents along with many relatives who mourn his passing.
The King's Men of the Christian church held a fore noon service at Dowlers Ridge on Sunday with one confession, and afternoon and night services at New Marsh Fold. All three meetings were well attended and praised as splendid work.
Rev B M McLinn of Lancaster filed his appointment here on Sunday indicating a church or community designation.
Miss Madge Jones died Sunday at about 1 p m at her home in Logan after a long illness. Funeral and burial are set for Wednesday at 2 p m in Morgan Cemetery Gallia County. Ed Dobbins and others visited Columbus. includes guests Ada Jennie Gladys Floyd Howell Lenora Gilbert and Clayton Keel of Rio Grande. TL Morgan spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. Dave Harper. Mrs. Della Lewis and Mrs. May Davis have returned from attending grand sessions.
The M E Sunday School urges all to bring centenary pledges next Sunday. It notes the need for timely pledge payments and attendance, praising the children for their faithfulness and urging older members to match their dedication. The goal is to raise funds to five hundred.
Members gathered Thursday at Mrs Daisy Kestersons home for a social gathering. A bountiful lunch was served late. Attendees included Mesdames Lizzie Evener Nellie Edgel Ella Patton Emma Cole May Ennis and daughter Ciara Backus Opal Backus Edith.
Kidd, Rennie Lewis, Lizsie Scott, Maud Evans, Reacie Spence and the hostess depart, expressing wish to reunite soon in a brief social notice.
Firefighters respond to 28 West Washington Street at 5 50 Monday evening after an automatic electric water pump motor overheats and burns out. Damage limited to the motor with loss estimated around $20.
An old ad touts Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup as a booster for strength and energy. It claims success in business, society, sports, and love, and offers a money back guarantee. Available in Ath ens at McKee Drug Co, Glouster at Le Favor Pharmacy, and Nelsonville at The Gem Pharmacy.
White Hall and Middleport residents visited relatives in Carnegie and Athens last week. Sunday school at Bassett church moved to 1 p.m. A number of families, including the Brales and Lawsons, shared visits and gatherings at local homes and at Dowler Ridge picnic.
Warren Brothers livery barn on East Washington Street closes as three men Guy J. Fierce Herb J. Parker of Athens and Earle D. L. Johnson of Trimble take over. The ground floor is remodeled with concrete for 48 cars and the City Garage will provide storage facilities auto supplies and be managed by E. E. Johnson.
A practical tip advises starting with coarser fabrics when ironing starched garments to allow heat to distribute evenly and avoid scorching. This method helps achieve a smooth finish on items more quickly and safely.
London reports a plan for a marine saloon to sell liquor to passenger liners barred by American prohibition. Lieut. Col. Sir Broderick Hartwell leads the venture, with a prospectus offering 20 percent monthly profits. A first shipment of 10 000 cases is arranged as initial cargo.
Anxiety rises in Marion as news reports President Harding has bronchial pneumonia. Dr George T Harding notes the president slept for hours and shows signs of strength, no trip to San Francisco planned due to age and heat of a cross country journey.
Miss Thesnn Creamer of Athens spent the week with Miss Maud Kreeman and David and Aios Chesser. Mrs. Sadie Cimmins and Merritt Mar'n ds ill. Mrs. Sarah Green ill. Lk. M. Breeman and James Mace building a house in Athens. Miss Mdana aiobnett attended a panic and basket dinner at New Marshfield Billycay. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Sickers visited relatives in New Marshfield Sunday. George Chesser called on BE. M. Freeman and family Sunday. Harry Lurritt on business trip to Albany. Jimnny Bodkins bought a new mowing machine. Forrest Johnson, at Athens, spent Sunday with home folks. Chesser family attended the Albany picnic for Pethel Sunday school scholars. Kerr Carmen served ice cream cake and lemon-
A Saturday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs W M Carmen included guests Mr T J Robinnett, Mr and Mrs Erret Carmen and daughter Marguerite, Mr and Mrs Cash Martin and children, Mr and Mrs Roland Carmen, Miss Thelma Creamer, Miss Maud Freeman, Miss Edna Robinett, and Mr Roy Jones.
Berlin reports the mark devalued from 66 009 to the dollar at his rise to chancellor to over 1 660 000 marks for one dollar. Cuno campaigned on stabilizing the currency, but the exchange rate shows severe depreciation.
Four suspended Laborite members of the House of Commons, George Buchanan, John Whoeatley, James Maxton, and Rev. Campbell Stephen, were barred by police from entering to retake their seats. They planned to resume their duties despite a suspension decree by Speaker G. J. Whitley. Prime Minister Baldwin was expected to intervene as the four, all from Britain, faced action for labeling government members murderers during a health debate.
The Plains Mrs. Raymond Augustine and family along with Mrs. Mary Vance of Union visited relatives with Aunt and Grandmother Mrs Arthur Burchfield and Mrs Fannie Mc Cathran. The group spent Saturday night and Sunday with kin. Others included Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and son Melvin visiting G W Shaffer in Athens and George Gabriel Sr in Nelsonville. The three Miss Harbor joined by Mrs Delian Shaw visited relatives, while Kenneth Burchfield's baby was noted. Floyd Tharker of Athens spent Monday evening at a farmer's home.
H A McKenzie former Columbus statistician conducts review of petitions filed with Secretary of State Brown to verify correctness sworn signatures and proper filing. State Representative Robert Taft of Cincinnati directs the inquiry into the Taft tax measure petitions.
State Auditor Tracy has approved vouchers totaling about 280000 for sundry claims. The largest item is roughly 75000 for coal bought for the state during the Davis administration. Contracts were held illegal but later approved by the last legislature. Other payments include damage claims against the state and allowances to county and city health districts.
Preston Deeds, 35, of Lancaster, is to be arraigned today before U S Commissioner Wright in Columbus after evading federal authorities for two years. He faces charges of breaking open a mailbox in Neila, Sonville, Athens County, stealing a money order and forging the signature of J C Bufford. He was arrested at Lancaster and is being held at Fairfield County Jail.
At noon Tuesday in the Probate office roughly sixty licenses were logged in July as the month neared its end. The new law requiring parental consent for those under twenty one prompted many minors to seek consent from parents before marriage. Licenses listed include Richard Horn and Celestia Graham of Athens, and several other couples from Nelsonville, Buchtel, Middeport, and Columbus.
Lieut. Arthur Johnson of McCook Field Dayton flew to Akron to buy at the Coodyear factory. He landed at Stow aviation field after covering 176 miles in one hour and 25 minutes, reporting an efficient shopping outing in the Akron area.
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