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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1923

Page

3

Renta l ta OCLE passes away in Nelsonville

The city mourns the death of Mrs. Socie widow of Lewis N. Socie who died at her Franklin Street home after illness. A longtime Methodist church member and Sunday School superintendent, she leaves a daughter Mrs. Julius Fischer and a son, plus her husband, who died in a railroad accident, with funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM led by Revs Burns and Tifft.

Ces Nklin Street Socie Lewis N Ocie Methodist Sal Church Julilus Fischer Fischer Ree Burns Tifft

Missionary Society Hosts Annual Program

Mrs. L. D. Martin led the foreign missionary society of the Methodist church with J. J. Eberle Mrs. M E Strat and Mrs Martha Davis assisting on Thursday afternoon. Thirty-one attended the roll call as flowers graced the Martin home. In attendance west division led in attendance while east division gained new memberships. Mrs. B. F. Lekever and Miss Crouse sang two vocal duets. Rev A B Adams and Mrs Della Vis visited with Mr and Mrs David Smith of New Slwood and joined a fine chicken dinner and an evening sermon by Emily.

A. B. Adams Dellavis David Smith New Slwood Emily Forms

Nelsonville List of Local Candidates

Nelsonville candidates declared for mayor and council positions include S McCune for mayor M A Ig for council president Don Imes city treasurer Will L Bar for city auditor John Owens from second ward Ednean for councilman at large C A over for councilman at large and vile A Rider for councilman No petitions from Glouster were received at the election board Ira Andrews of Glouster serves on the election board.

Nelsonville Ira Andrews Glouster

Inday School Class Enjoys Social at Metho dist Church

Mrs T J Davis and Mrs Thom Bush hosted the Inday School class of the Metho dist church on Washington Street. After the business session a luncheon followed with 25 members present led by Retta Howe and Nelle Strath. Thelma McGiffen and Lucile Hutchison, contestants in the story telling, shared their efforts and A L Backer led a mission study.

Brandeberry Family Plans Columbus Week Visit

Miss Forrest Brandeberry spends the week in Columbus with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs J S Brandeberry. Mrs C F Weltzheimer and family are visiting Tron Ohio for the time being.

Forrest Brandeberry Columbus J. S. Branberry Mrs. C. FE. Weltzheimer Fam Tronn, Ohio

Infant Dies in Early Morning at Lancaster

Infant child of Mr and Mrs Bert Rickard died at an early hour this morning in Lancaster. The remains will be brought to Isonville for burial Sunday. The bereaved parents have left them with other children.

Bert Rickard Lancas Isonville

Bereans Plan Large Class With Music This Sunday

Sunday plans include a large Bereans class with special vocal and instrumental music. The teacher will give a good lesson as part of the program. Blues lead the Reds in a contest that proceeds smoothly. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R Atkins of England and India hosted Miss Neile Stratton on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Atkins and Miss Stratton were college friends. Neil Caldwell returns from Jacksonville Florida improved in health pleasing his friends here.

Bereans Blues Arthur R. Atkins England India Neile Stratton Atkins Miss Stratton Neil Caldwell Jacksonville Fla

Pastor G E Tifft Announces Union Service at Carbondale

Dr G E Tifft pastor of Carbondale church lists Sunday schedule including Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 30 Rev C E Hi D D of Columbus to speak at 2 00 PM union service with I O O F and K of P Epworth League 6 09 PM class meeting 6 00 PM evening service 7 00 PM topic The Necessity Means and Test of Conversion trainer Monday 7 00 PM teacher training class mid week service Wednesday choir Friday 7 00 PM

G. E. Tifft D. D Columbus K. of P Carbondale Epworth

Pastor Leon Arpee Sermons On Leprosy And Night End

The Rev Leon Arpee preaches The End of a Long Night and A Leper Cleansed with services at 10 30 and 7 00 and Sunday school at 9 30.

Leon Arpee

Bible school services and speaker at Greens Run

Bible school at 9 30 A M with goal of 500 attendees. Morning worship at 10 30 A M featuring “A Mind to Work What Happens?” Evening evangelistic service at 7 P M with Gilbert Courtney of Greens Run and Trimble speaking. Jr and Sr C E Society at 6 06 P M.

Gilbert Courtney Greens Run Trimble Green’s Run Sr. C. E. Society

Old Pennsylvania law bars arrest of women for tax failure

Under a historic Pennsylvania statute it is prohibited to arrest or imprison any woman solely for failure to pay taxes. The rule reflects era legal protections for women against tax-related detention.

Pennsylvania

Messenger third day cake school draws Logan housewives

Logan Ohio June 14 the Messenger cooking school at the high school auditorium attracted the largest crowd yet with cake day drawing Logan women. Dr Shives spoke on cake baking heat and ingredients while Mrs Scobey demonstrated and listed do and don'ts for cake making. Recipes included marshmallow white cake gold cake and Charlotte chocolate cake plus marshmallow and chocolate icing details.

Logan Ohio Messenger Shives

Local Notes from Athens Area School and Social Circle

The Plains Miss Ethel Anderson wed in Athens on June 14 and plans a two week motor trip to Niagara Falls and Pennsylvania before moving into a newly furnished home over Stanley's store. Local events include visits from Ed Smith and Lyda Martin, illness of Mrs Chad Martin, a Marshfield visitor Owen Martin, and a Sunday school party hosted by Mrs Thomas Cade and Mrs Irrank Smith with many young attendees.

Ethel Anderson Plains Ed Anderson Leslie Davis Athens Niagara Falls Pennsylvania Stanley Ed Smith Lyda Martin Andrew Ballard Worth Dicken Chad Martin Tda Campbell Owen Martin Marshfield Thursda&y Thomas Cade Irrank Smith Verna Nagle Reba Jellison Christine Esther Cochran Dorothy Vernadine Brick Nelsonville Harry Porter Marie Aleshire Dave Alelshire George Partington Pomeroy Beatrice Nash Rob Slank

Gasoline Blast Empty Flatiron Building in Cleveland

An explosion and subsequent fire partially wrecked the Flatiron building on Futen road in Cleveland. A tailor shop on the first floor housed the gasoline that exploded, causing a dangerous fire and forcing five tenants to escape via a damaged stairway.

Cleveland, O

Federal judge fines Coffman for out of season ducks

Federal Judge Sater fined Daniel Coffman of Buckeye Lake Licking county 125 dollars and costs for violating the migratory bird law by killing two wild ducks out of season in Columbus Ohio.

Columbus Sater Daniel Coffman Buckeye Lake Licking County

What fools we mortals be foot joint remedy

A Maine doctor endorsed Joint-Base as the real cure for foot misery by addressing bones ligaments and cartilage. The stainless preparation is rubbed in for about a minute and penetrates to the joints to relieve soreness burning and fatigue. A tube costs 60 cents and is available at drug stores.

Maine

Logan Bride Weds at Granville in Church Ceremony

Miss Marie Young and Mr. Charles F L Barker were married at Granville Wednesday evening. The bride, a Granville teacher, and her husband, secretary of the Cherrington hospital, will reside in Logan. They plan to have their child treated by a Columbus specialist and support blind training through the commission's education program.

Marie Young Charles FL. Barker Granville Cherrington Hospital Edward Barker Logan J. S Cherrington

Elks dance draws large crowd from nearby towns

Logon lodge of Elks hosted a Wednesday evening dance that attracted many dancers from Nelsonville New Straitsville and Murray City. The O'Brien orchestra of Springfield provided high quality music for the second time this season. Refreshments were served late.

Logan Lodge of Elks Nelsonville New Straitsville Murray City O'Brien Orchestra Springfield

Christian Endeavor Convention to Meet at Wellston

Noted speakers Bishop A R Clippinger Dr J B Showers of Bonebreak seminary Dr J H Harris conference superintendent Rev G T Rosselot missionary to Africa and O T Dever will address the United Brethren Christian Endeavor convention at Wellston on June 19 A special train will run from Columbus stopping at Logan and other points en route to Wellston Large delegations from the region are expected to attend.

A. R. Clippinger J. B. Showers Bonebreak Seminary J. H. Harris G. T. Rosselot Africa O T Deever United, Brethren Christian Endeavor Wellston Columbus Logan

Logan to Install Mike O Rourke as Boxing Promoter in Columbus

Mike O Rourke takes over Ralph Dennis interests at Carrigan open air arena and plans to modernize seating to hold at least 600. He aims to bring top US boxers to Columbus and stage first card next Monday featuring Sam Drake vs Jack Wolfe with Simms of Nelsonville in a prelim.

Logan Mike O'Rourke Columbus Ralph Dennis Carrigan Open Air O'Rourke United States Sam Drake Jack Wolfe Chillicothe Wolfe Palmer Drake Simms Nelsonville Columbus Barracks

Will probate for Elizabeth Stiers filed with 1915 will

The will drawn October 21 1915 and a codicil added January 14 1921 is to distribute household goods to Zoa Nevins, now deceased. Half of the crange store goes to Wilford Stiers and others. oil wells on real estate near Haydenville boost value though total value isn’t disclosed.

Elizabeth Stiers North Walnut Street Zoa Nevins Logan Crange Wilford Stiers Vernon CC. Stiers Trene Pierce Stephen Stiers Tromer W Stiers Flavius J. Stiers Addie M Shepardson Elizabeth Dennis Haydenvile

Pretty church wedding unites Miss Firme Anthony and Mr Lawrence W Kauffman

Miss Firme Anthony of Loran and Mr Lawrence W Kauffman of Jackson were married in a morning ceremony at the United Brotherhood church with Rev J G Spears presiding. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s parents home and a wedding breakfast was held. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony and a Ohio University student. the groom is an Ohio State University graduate and Jackson county agricultural agent. The couple will reside at 582 Chestnut Street Jackson Ohio.

Firme Anthony Loran Lawrence W. Kauffman Jackson J. G. Spears United Brothern Church Hehursday Lyman Kauffman Dayton Belva Tucker Ashland Martha Spears Barbara Godfrey BJ Anthony North Orchard Street Mauffman Anthony Ohio University Logan High School Alpha Gamaibella Sorority Kauffman Ohio State University Phi Happe ‘Ball

Local repairs and labor report from community notices

Monday H. O. Dodds begins a new roof project while William Dixon builds a porch and undertakes other repairs. Many local men have gone to Logan car shops for work and the TB church ladies aid held a business meeting with strong turnout.

H. O. Dodds William Dixon Logan Car Shops J. Barber

Groceries Awarded At Messenger Cooling School

Five attendees at the Messenger Cooling School in Logan high school auditorium received grocery baskets. Ticket holders were Mrs. G C Figley of 20 West Trent, Mrs. Eugene Wright of 274 North Mulberry, Mrs. Harry Powell of Nelsonville, Miss Adelaide Rochester of 235 North Orchard, and Miss Jeanette Harrington of 196 Hunter Street.

Messenger Cooling Logan High School GC. C. Figley West Trent Street Eugene Wright North Mulberry Street Harry Powell Nelsonville Adelaide Rochester North Orchard Street Jeanette Harrington Hunter Street

Hocking County Wins Funds for Two Road Projects

A delegation from Hocking county met with the state highway commissioner in Columnus and secured 65 000 for road work. Six miles of the Logan McArthur pike will be graded at a cost of 50 000, starting south of the existing grade near Ewing. The Murray City New Straitsville road will be graded ready for surfacing at 15 000. Commissioners Smith and Lovett, with H M Whitcraft and Ford Hack, accompanied the trip.

Hocking County Columnus Logan-McArthur Murray City New Straitsville Smith and Lovett H. M. Whitcraft Ford Hack Columbus

Inspector Turpkoff Investigates Blind Children in Logan

Miss Turpkoff, inspector for the Ohio Commission for the Blind, visited Logan to review cases referred by the county health department. One child could not do school work due to partial blindness and will attend the school for the blind in Columbus. Another child was found eligible for the school. Two younger children will be kept on record until they arrive.

Columbus Miss Turpkoff Commission of the Blind of Ohio Logan County Health Department School For the Blind Kent

Rev Turner conducts services at U B R church

A church program notes preaching by Rev Turner at the U B R church Sunday evening. Children’s Day entertainment is planned for ten with the organist and church members leading. Miss Sylvia Dodds is visiting in the area.

U. BR Turner Sylvia Dodds Columbus

Marriage Licenses and Notable Names Listed

Leslie Davis a miner of The Plains and Ethel Anderson a teacher of Welliston receive licenses. Taylor a laborer and Beastie Mhilling of Stewart R. D. 3, plus Charles O. Rowland a farmer and Margaret Galena Oldfield of Athens are also listed. About 250 assassins conducted the rolan of terror in France.

Leslie Davis the Plains Ethel Anderson Welliston,co France

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Nelsonville News Renta First Methodist Pascopal Church Presbyterian Church Chicago Amesville Lizzie Henry O. G. Tinker Weatherby Mound Hill G. O. Linscott Kannie ‘Wells and Son Asa W. R. Wells H H Henry C. O Gibeon W R Adair Mars Lucy Adair Marietta Harold Binegar J. O. Day Binegar Masonic Order and Eastern Stars Shafler McKeesport Guysville American Athletic Girls Ware Laval Coshocton Laval The Packers and Provisioners Richardson Walter Baker Baker Ruggles Lake Erie Cleveland Sandusky Priest and Eafest Automobile Club Co. D. Ruggles Huron Erie Co Ay Clinton Werd Plas Christian Endeavor Convention Wile DP. FB. Kauffman Hf. M. Cotton Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority of Lincoln Merrily DR. Parker Westfall Slaughter West Union St Mason's G. W. Hope Supply CO Mill St Dr. Caldwell Caldwell Monticello Donaldson Loma Linda W. RB Caldhwell Ashington St Ilinois Roy Cook Bellefontaine, C J. B. Dawson Brinson the Fuller Shoppe Buster Brown North Court Street Maderite Marine Millinery CLINE Athens, Ohio Southeastern Meigs Gallia Vinton and Hocking Brunswick Sonora Parker Bros Bank of Athens
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