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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1923

Page

2

East Side School Pupils Named for Perfect Attendance

The East Side school lists pupils who were neither absent nor tardy across the full year by grades from First to Eighth and adds a second-semester roster. Vance and Vern Andrews of 72 May Avenue are credited with four years of perfect attendance, noting a half day excused for a Scouts event and tree planting at the armory.

East Side James Carsey Virginia Hoover Clifton Stout Wenzel Burke Lucile Mansfield Joe Plakely Marion Boggs Mary Alice Swift Alice Schuler Luella Williams Virginia Larimer Willard Russell Vance Andrews Vern Andrews Margaret Laverty Mary Anna Schuler Alice Robinson Marion Law Frances Sutton Ivan Woods Paul Dalton Roy Robinson Dorothy Wilson Vance May Avenue Major Johnson

Parole Bid Obstacle to Former Chief Justice McGannon

Cleveland Ohio June 1 Opposition to parole for former Chief Justice William H McGannon will be voiced at Columbus on June 6 officials said He is serving one to ten years for alleged perjury after testifying in his own defense in the murder case of Harold C Kagy which drew national attention.

Cleveland William H. McGannon Columbus

Local Visitors and Family News From Harrisonville Area

Reverend Fred Alkire and family from Columbus plan a short visit. Arthur Arnold and wife return from a Millersport trip with a two pound fish for Grandma Lee. Several couples drove to Chillicothe on Sunday. Professor John Paynter and party visit Columbus. E L Jewell opens Inter Cities filling station. A Howard Kindle con man suffers a broken arm from a swing incident.

Fred Alkire Columbus Arthur Arnold Millersport Grandma Lee W. R. Alkire Will Turner Frank Turner Chillicothe John Paynter W. A. Dye E. L. Jewell Inter Cities Howard Kindle

Death Notice for Mrs Rosanna Peyton at Harrisonville

Expression of gratitude for kindness and sympathy at the death of wife and sister Mrs Rosanna Peyton who died at Harrisonville May 25. Thanks to Rev E P Brooks Rev Elooth Olivia Rebekah Lodge No 49 Mason W Va and others for consolation and floral tributes. Husband Brothers and Sisters.

Rosanna Peyton Harrisonville E. P. Brooks Elooth Olivia Rebekah Lodge No. 49 Mason, W. Va

Marriage of Jesse Throckmorton and Alice McBride in Albany

Rev Grass officiated at the marriage of Jesse Throckmorton of Athens and Alice McBride of Luhrig on Friday evening May 25 at the bridegroom’s sister’s home, Mrs Clifton Pearman. After the ceremony refreshments were served to guests including Mr and Mrs Mat Throckmorton, Chester Throckmorton, Miss Etta Perry and Mr George Dewees.

Grass Jesse Throckmorton Athens Alice McBride Luhrig Clifton Pearman Pearman Mat Throckmorton Chester Throckmorton Mise Etta Perry George Dewees

Governor General Ed Wood to skip visit to Chins this year

Manila reports Governor General Ed Wood announced he will not visit Chins this year citing security concerns. The statement came amid ongoing bandit activity and regional unrest, though no additional details were provided.

Manila Ed Wood Chins

Divorce Courts Not Always The Best Barometer Of Home Life

Cincinnati reports a suicide at the Salvation Army home where Thomas Owens aged 47 drank poison after longing to join his deceased wife who died a year earlier. He cited the loss of their home at 308 Calvert Street as proof life without her became unlivable.

Cincinnati United States Salvation Army Thomas Owens Owens Mary Calvert Street

Joint-Ease Promoted As Fast Joint Remedy By NJ Druggist

A New Jersey druggist testifies to Joint-Ease selling well as a speedy remedy for joint troubles. The maker confirms use on stiff inflamed joints from ankle to spine and claims rapid absorption and relief with a one minute rub.

New Jersey

Social visits and family gatherings span weekend travels

Mr and Mrs Frank Kincade with their daughter and son motor from Cincinnati to visit aunt Mrs A J Van Dyke and sister Mrs Wash McVey. Many relatives from Columbus Athens Logan and Pomeroy visit wia guests and trips on Decoration Day and at the Nixon home.

Frank Kincade Cincinsnati A. J. van Dyke Mr. Kincade Wash McVey Kincade F. E. Bolton William Pomeroy Decoration Day

Local families enjoy Decoration Day picnic and visits

Balis Mc and Mrs Geo Spring Mr and Mrs Fred Vorhes and Clarence Vorhes traveled to Geers Mill for a Decoration Day picnic. Mr and Mrs John Maston and Augusta along with Mr and Mrs G O Whitlatch and Carroll accompanied them. E S Dailey and daughters Dorothy and Christine of Athens were dinner guests of Adaline Dailey on Wednesday. Miss Faye Cline returned home after a two week visit with friends at Columbus and Mt Vernon.

John Maston Augusta G O. Whitlatch Carroll Geers. Mill E. $. Dailey Dorothy Christine Athens Adaline Dailey Faye Cline Columbus Mt. Vernon

Man Postspones His Funeral After Remedy Cure Claim

A 66 year old man says two years of stomach and liver troubles left him expecting death. After taking three doses of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy he claims a full cure. The ad promotes the prep as removing intestinal mucus and inflammation. One dose guarantees satisfaction or money back.

Mayr Bichee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Fires Threaten White River Area In Ontario Canoe Train Prepared

Rain is badly needed as bush and forest fires sweep across northern Ontario and Quebec. Residents plus all available men fight the blaze in balsam and jackpine forests around White River and stand ready to board a special train prepared to move them.

Toronto Ont Ontario Quebec White River

Services at Bates Honors Children and Memorial Day

On Sunday June 8 Bates will observe Children's Day and Memorial Day. Children services start at 10 with a basket dinner at noon. Memorial services follow at 2 with Judge E. D. Sayre of Athens delivering the address. Veterans of the civil war are specially invited.

Bates E. D. Sayre Athens Good Speaking

Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed For Vitality

Cincinnati reader Paul Me grue recounts regained health after using Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for run down condition and sluggish liver. He urges others to visit local drug stores or send 10 cents for trial and free medical advice from Buffalo.

Cincinnati Ohio Dr. Pierce Paul Megrue Madison Road Invalides’ Hotel Buffalo, N. Y

Oxygen Tank Blast Menaces Lodging House in Cleveland

Fire swept a lodging house after an oxygen tank exploded in the garage of the K. K. Radiator Co. early today threatening the lives of 20 or more roomers in the adjoining building.

Cleveland, O K. K

Airdale Terrier Blamed for Drinking Brandy and Whiskey

An affi davit filed with Federal Prohibition Director Rus sell in Columbus accuses an Airdale terrier with vicious tendencies of stealing and spilling 16 gallons of brandy and 82 half pints of whiskey. The dog supposedly chased rats in a cear and knocked bottles, turning on a brandy spigot, per a drug company’s explanation.

Airdale Russell Columbus

Forest Fires Rage in Northern Michigan

Fires continue burning across northern Michigan threatening towns and resorts. At Witch Lake near Marquette several firefighters narrowly escaped by crawling through smoke. A separate blaze near Pentwater was controlled after endangering Oceania Beach. 60 houses evacuated and one destroyed. Local residents fought overnight to defend Munising brush fires.

Detroit Mich Michigan Witch Lake Marquette Pentwater Oceania Beach

Foulard frock paired with matching light wool coat

A foulard frock with a tiered skirt is enhanced by a light wool coat lined in the same material, creating a coordinated and refined outfit.

Pittsburg Man Narrowly Escapes Lynching After Attack

Charles Harris a 52 year old Black man from Nashville Tenn barely escaped lynching on the outskirts of Pittsburg after attacking Miss Agnes Hickey 80 in her Beechwood Boulevard home in the Squirrel Hill area early this morning.

Pittsburg Charles Harris Nashville Tenn Agnes Hickey Beechwood Boulevard Squirrel Hill

Ohio man touts cave scenery near Mansfield

Enos division passenger agent of the Erie railroad says a visit to the Ohio Caverns in Champaign county surpasses Mammoth Cave for natural scenery. The cave has been open to the public since last year.

Ohio Mansfield C.—Co L. Enos Erie Railroad Ohio Caverns Champaign County

Mrs Katharine Horne Seeks Divorce Over Abuse and Infidelity

In Akron, Mrs Gay Kathlena Horne files for divorce alleging repeated abuse by her husband Mr Horne. She states he ran an elevator while she worked and that he played poker at home. she also accuses him of striking her causing blackened eyes on several occasions.

Akron

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