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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1923
Page
5
A New Lafferty mine riot case ends with degree murder verdicts for several convicted men in the killing of John I. Major, a strip mine owner. The defendants plan appeals to the Utes Supreme Court.
Miss Florence Esther Carr and Mr P Outhwaite Nichols wed at the bride's home with Rev A Y Wilcox officiating. The simple ceremony featured field daisies and ferns, a 14 cover breakfast at the Colonial, and a motor trip to Cleveland and the Snows. Afterward the couple will reside at 11 Park Place for the summer. Several out of town relatives attended, including A L Nichols and Miss Beatrice Nichols of Columbus, and Dr and Mrs Robert Pinkerton of Springfield.
Beta of Delta Tau Delta celebrated its 61st commencement week banquet at the Varsity Inn with sixty Delts, active and alumni, in attendance. Ohio Kiwanians governor Walter Jackson spoke. Dr. Hiram Roy Wilson was toastmaster. other speakers included Prof. Frank Gullum and Prof. T. W. Hoover. Initiates named include Renaud Chapman and Warren O Blenness among others. distance and local alumni listed.
Mrs Elmus Wilson of New Marshfield and Mrs R L Clutter of this city announce the marriage of their brother David M Cooper to Louise Calvin Smith of Lisbon. The bride is daughter of Dr and Mrs Homer M Calvin of Lisbon. Cooper is a civil engineer for Lisbon city, Ohio University graduate 1910 and Beta Theta Pi member.
Mrs. Clara Whipple of McAnnelsville attended a commencement guest event hosted by Mrs. A. F. Reeves at 11 Pearl Street. Her son Byron Whipple graduated today from Ohio University, marking a notable family achievement.
Mr and Mrs Russell Rupp depart Wednesday by car for Mr Rupps parental home in Harrisburg Pennsylvania to stay until July first.
The Womans Home Missionary Society of the Central Avenue M E church will hold a social session Thursday at seven oclock led by Rev and Mrs Ahibrand of Mechanicsburg.
Mr and Mrs Minor Robbins of Cleveland have been visiting the latter s parental home in Hagerstown Maryland. Mrs R D Secoy and Robbins child from Pt Marion Pa, Mrs Jack Mills and Robbie Mills of Parkersburg W Va, accompanied them as they left Friday. Mrs Winters and grandson Kenneth Frederick Robbins will accompany them to Cleveland while Mrs Secoy and her daughter Mrs Mills and son go to Pt Marion. The Robbins children will remain with their father.
All members of the Womans Relief Corps are asked to meet at the chapel in West Union Street Cemetery Thursday at 2 PM to attend memorial services for their deceased members.
Mrs. W. B. Rutherford and her children Kenneth Rutherford Gaylord Myers and Mary Virginia along with Dr and Mrs W P Rutherford from McArthur concluded a brief visit with Mrs Maude Rutherford in Belleville after a few days.
Serviceman proclaims ease of ownership with small down payment. Washday troubles end for good, as the Western Electric operated washer becomes attainable through this promotional message.
Mrs. F. E. Berry left for Gallipolis due to her sister Mrs. Carter's illness. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Riley of Nelsonville returned home after visiting Mrs. C. W. Gross. Their daughter Miss Evelyn Riley earned her A.B. degree at Ohio University.
Miss Ila Runyon of Sunnyside Drive shows marked improvement after scarlet fever illness as reported in local health notes.
The Athens Needle club will meet with Mrs. W. L. Gard of North Hill on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock. Each member is requested to bring her package for Red Cross work.
Mr and Mrs James P Wood of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Arthur C Johnson of Columbus are guests at the home of Judge J M Wood.
Mrs Nell Roach Hannan who has been in Michigan and Indiana on a trip with Mr Hannan is looking after business here before joining her husband again in Detroit Michigan. Mr and Mrs Hannan drove here from Fort Wayne Indiana. Mr Hannan has returned to Michigan.
Mr and Mrs H C Nelson departed for a weeklong motor trip visiting Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls and the Thousand Islands.
Mr H G Jefferson returns this evening from Columbus where he went Monday for the Ohio State University commencement exercises in which his brother John Jefferson graduated.
Mr. Glen Staneart son of Mr and Mrs S C Staneart 14 on street has completed a two year course at the Bentley School of Commerce and Finance in Boston Massachusetts Out of an enrollment of 2200 only 33 percent succeeded in graduating
Mrs Tutner Spitzer along with Chauncey and daughter Mrs Bert Sams from Marietta visited Athens en route to Kincaid Illinois. They were called to assist Mrs Sylvia Trickett who lay ill and underwent surgery in a local hospital.
Mr and Mrs Ripley Rose of Zaleski host relatives Blanche and Thomas, Miss Amanda Rhodes, Miss Florence Pennell, Mr J T Hutchens and CLancaster as over Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Phillip Strauss on Richland Avenue in a small town gathering.
Glouster children gathered at the home of Mrs Hannah E Allen to celebrate her 85th birthday. They presented valuable gifts and a bouquet from the Loyal Women Bible class. Attending were Mr and Mrs J H Allen of Columbus, Mrs Myra Crombie of Akron, and Mr and Mrs 88 Carpenter of Athens.
Foreign offices announced this afternoon that the two powers will maintain satisfactory relations and that there will be no rupture. The Russo-British trade agreement will continue in effect.
In Cambridge Ohio Mrs M E Stephen son says her health declined after six months with fatigue and weakness. After using six bottles of Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription she regained energy to care for her baby and household. She recommends the remedy widely and notes its effectiveness.
Naturally brides are delighted with Silver Serving pieces and the choice of single pieces or sets fits the courses of every banquet. The patterns and renowned quality of the silverware displayed here make selecting a present a practical and delightful experience for the bride.
Frank Bryson manager of Bryson Lumber will run for the Democratic mayoral nomination after filing his petition yesterday. Joseph West, who had filed for the same nomination, withdraws citing his employer’s mine acquisition and potential long absences from the city. A. H. Chute, Hugh Gormley, and C. A. Young filed petitions for Democratic candidates for the board of public affairs, ensuring a full Democratic ticket for the August primary.
Mine 267 at Hunterdon closed this week to adjust turning. Mines 251 in the city and 281 at Modo w are behind turn, with 267’s closure allowing turn proximity to improve. David James buys M H Handley stake in a restaurant and pool room by the High street crossing, becoming sole owner. Mr and Mrs R G Peugh return from Chillicothe with granddaughter Mary Jane Ward.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lewis and their two sons Clifford and John Binderbasin Jr. traveled to Columbus on Sunday for a day trip.
Mr and Mrs Frank Stillwell purchased the Mrs Edith Hogue cottage on Front street. The current occupants are Mr and Mrs Clophia Smith, and once they vacate the Stillwells will move in.
John E. Starper state welfare director announces plans to draw a new school house at the Boys' industrial school in Lancaster. Excavating and rough labor will be done by the boys at the institution to keep construction costs within the budget.
London reports that Russia's answer to Great Britain's recent demands in the ongoing dispute is satisfactory. The reply comes amid tensions and a steady exchange of notes between the two powers. No further details were released by officials in Moscow or London.
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