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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1924

Page

3

Widow's pension awarded for Nelsonville resident

Mrs. Rachael Davis of 1119 Chestnut Street Nelsonville has been notified that her widow's pension claim for Alonzo H. Davis a Civil War veteran has been approved effective April 30 Congressman Fester aided the claim and securing the town pension. Services for Mr Davis will be held at the Trimble Heights home with interment in Sands cemetery. Mrs I H May returns after five months away following her mother's death and travels to visit kin in New Matamoras and Sisterville.

Rachael Davis Chestnut Street Nelsonville Trimble Heights Mark McCune Sciotoville Austin Trimble Floyd Householders Jacksonville Dow Melville Ed McCune Ed Linscott Hooper Ridge Mary Carpenter Athens Courtney Chauncey Sands Cemetery I. H. May Marietta

Rev Strickland to Speak in Nelsonville on Teapot Dome

Rev. Fred G. Strickland of Columbus will deliver the discourse The Bright Side of Teapot Dome at the north end of City Square Nelsonville Thursday at 8 p m This is his first meeting here this season and he is said to be at his best in the Teapot Dome address.

Fred G. Strickland Columbus Teapot Dome City Square Nelsonville Strickland

Bridge Luncheon Guests Include Mrs Mills as Hostess

The article notes the name of Mrs. William Mills was unintentionally omitted in connection with the bridge luncheon at Logan on Saturday afternoon. Mills was joint hostess with Mrs. Cecil Shafer at this charming affair.

William Mills Logan Ts. Mills Cecil Shafer

Coal contract awarded at city plants for year

Dr C G Dew won the bid to supply run of mine coal to the city electric light and water works at $2.20 per ton a 30 cent drop from last year’s $2.59. Other bidders ranged from $2.19 to $2.50 but Fisk’s $2.19 was rejected due to a dating error. Previous peak coal price was $3.75 during wartime. prewar price was $1.19. city plants consume about 500 tons weekly. plus local notes on community travel and family news.

C. G. Dew City Electric Light Ford Water Works Dew FE. W. Fisk Graham & Rosser C. W. & A. wWampton Frank Minner

Weekend Guests and Outing Plans Mentioned

Mrs Laura Harbron was a weekend guest of Mrs George Leope. Misses Mary Catherine Allen Naomi McManaway Ena Stephens Dale Ruscoe Donald Powe and Whilard Hall spent Sunday with Mrs and Mrs George Fra zil and sons of Glenkbon. Mr and Mrs Guy Young and Billy and Mr Lawrence Young left Monday for a week outing at Niagara Falls and Toronto Canada.

Laura Harbron George Leope Mary Catherine Allen Naomi McManaway Ena Stephenson Dale Ruscoe Donald Powe Whilard Hall Wthens George Frazil Glen Kbon Guy Young Bn. Billy Lawrence ‘Young Niagara Falls Toronto Canada

Arrival of a son announced by Mr and Mrs Jack Bobo

Mr and Mrs Jack Bobo announce the arrival of a son at their home Sunday night. Dr Gilbert Love of Columbus spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs John Love.

Jack Bobo An & Pound Sson Gilbert Love Columbus John “Love

Dinner party honors Miss Athelyn McManaway

A dinner party gathered Saturday at a home with friends including Phyllis Mills Howard Bruce Thelma Young John Long ley Doris Woodruff Carl Camp bell Frances Parry Clarence Kelch Ena Stephenson Willard Hall Elsworth Reigle. Miss McManaway left Sunday for Columbus.

Athelyn McManaway Wher Phyllis Mills Howard Bruce Thelma Young John Longley Doris Woodruff Carl Campbell Frances Parry Clarence “Kelch Ena Stephenson Willard Hall Elsworth Reigle Miss Mc Manaway Columbus

Disturbance at Floodwood Church Leads to Fines

Lavinia Collins and Frank Gaskin were arraigned before Mayor Lax Monday after disturbing religious services Sunday night. Both pleaded guilty and were fined $5 and costs each. Henry McCombs and Denver Merz face later arraignment on similar charges as police recount a free-for-all near the church.

Sdisturb Floodwood Lavinia Collins Frank Gaskin Lax Henry McCombs Denver Merz

Miss Athelyn McManaway Leaves for Columbus Stay

Athelyn McManaway departs, planning to spend several weeks in Columbus for unspecified duties or events.

Miss Athelyn McManaway Say Columbus

Local Folk News Notes on Travel and Education

Mrs. Joe Rustin travels to Vanesville this morning due to her sister’s illness. Mrs. J. D. Ledlie returns home after visiting Cheshire and Gallipolis. Chas Weltzheimer departs for a ten week course at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parks attend the annual commencement at Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware.

Joe Rustin Vanesvillle J. D. Ledlie Cheshire Gallipolis Chas. Weltzheimer Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Ralph Parks Delaware Ohio Wesleyan

Mrs Gerard V Dontey Leaves Oberlin Visit

Mrs Gerard V Dontey departed today for her home in Oberlin after visiting relatives there. Bontey Ana daughter Catherine will stay longer for a visit.

Gerard’ V. Dontey Oberlin Bontey Ana Catherine

Glouster Man 67 Dies After Stroke at Home

Glouster G R McCune, 67, died Monday at his Trimble Heights home after a June 7 stroke at Bryson Lumber Co. He had lived in Trimble area for decades and worked for Athens Lumber Co. before joining Bryson Lumber Co. at Trimble. Betty Stone of Columbus visited Chauncey before returning home.

G. R. McCune Trimble Heights Trimble Mr. McCune Bryson Lumber Co Athens Lumber Co Glouster Betty Stone Columbus Bryson Lumber Co Can Chauncey

Mrs Mabel Davis Returns Home From visit in City

Miss Mabel Davis returns to Columbus Monday after visiting in this city with Mr and Mrs W H Stahl.

Mabel Davis Columbus W. H. Stahl

Pride family returns from Greenfield visit

Mrs. C. A. Pride and her young daughter returned Sunday from an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Boyd Wilson near Greenfield. Dr Pride drove to Greenfield Saturday to accompany them home.

C. A. Pride

Jones Family Visits Smiths in Country East of Bishopville

Mr and Mrs Pf FE Jones and their children drove from New Lexington to spend Sunday with Mrs Jones parents Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith who live in the country east of Bishopville.

Pf. FE. Jones New Lexington Jone Doeuglas Smith Bishopville

Weinberg Trip to Cleveland with Mrs Weinberg

A. Weinberg departed for Cleveland this morning to spend a week. He will be accompanied home by Mrs. Weinberg and Nady who have been visiting relatives in Cleveland for a month.

A. Wieinberg Cleveland

Columbus Doctor Attends Commencement Weekend

Dr. R D Brown of Columbus spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Phil Lievd. He was accompanied home by Mrs Brown who came Monday of last week to be the guest of Miss Nelle Richards during commencement exercises at Ohio university where Miss Richards graduated from the AB course in commerce.

R. D. Brown Columbus Phil Lievd Brown Nelle Richards Ohio University Miss Richards

Wedding Shower for Mrs Fleming at Walker Home

Mr and Mrs George Walker hosted a Saturday evening bridal shower for their daughter Mrs Robert Fleming Flora Walker at their home. The Lotus class Class Six of the M E church organized the event with gifts presented by Mrs Wayne Antle. Miss Leola Waite helped with lunch. Mr Fleming works as an electrician at Athens State Hospital.

George Walker Robert Fleming Flora Walker Lotus M. E. Church Wayne Antle Leola Waite Mr. Fleming Athens State Hospital

Social visit to Buckeye Lake and Columbus noted

Mr and Mrs Frank Binderbasin Sr Mr and Mrs J C Hartley of Lathrop and children and Mr and Mrs Frank Binderbasin Jr Grace Baird and John Jansen of Jacksonville spent a few days last week at Buckeye Lake and Columbus Miss Camille Bellman of Columbus was their house guest at Buckeye Lake and accompanied them home for a few days

Frank Binderbasin J. C. Hartley Lathrop Frank Binderbasin Jr Grace Baird John Jansen Jacksonville Buckeye Lake Columbus Camille Bellman

Tucker couple feted in Crooksville Zanesville visit

Chauncey Tucker and his wife returned from Crooksville and Zanesville after visiting the brothers and attending a Ku Klux Klan demonstration in Zanesville last Saturday. A parade counted 5400 robed Klansmen.

M. B. Tucker Crooksville Zanesville

Frye Couple Return From Ironton Visit

Mr and Mrs C C Frye returned from a short visit with relatives in Ironton Ohio. They were accompanied home by their niece Miss Eva Blair who will spend a few days in Chauncey.

C. C. Frye Ironton Eva Blair Chauncey

Dover man files for county commission seat

Charles A. Daugherty of Dover township has filed his petition with the county election board to run for county commission.

Charles A. Daugherty Dover Township County Election Board

Pendergrass Family Returns Home from Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs Roy Pendergrass and their children returned to Chauncey after a few days visiting relatives in Columbus.

Roy Pendergrass Chauncey Columbus

Funeral for 7 year old Gerald Tittle held in Chauncey

Rev. W V Harter pastor of the local M E Church conducted the funeral for Gerald Tittle seven year old son of Mr and Mrs John Tittle. Burial followed at Nye Cemetery under the direction of Undertaker Stout in Chauncey Monday.

W. V. Harter M. E Gerald Tittle John Tittle Chauncey Monday Nye Stout

Revival Ends at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

Revival services led by Rev. E. D. Murch and Rev. G. B. Courtney closed Sunday evening. The meetings drew large crowds with 48 additions to the church and several converts baptized by Rev. Courtney on Monday.

Taylor Ridge Church of Christ E. D. Murch G. B. Courtney Chauncey Courtney

Mrs Thomas Tittle Lingers Unconscious After Truck Accident

Mrs. Thomas Tittle remains unconscious at home after a Friday incident in Main Street where she stepped from a moving delivery truck. Her condition is critical and her death is momentarily expected according to reports.

Thomas Tittle Main Street

Mrs Wilmore Trip From Chicago To Cincinnati

Mrs Albert Wilmore of Chicago spent two months with her mother Ruth James at Millfield and left last week with Mr Wilmore for a brief visit in Cincinnati.

Albert Wilmore Chicago Ruth James Millfield Mr. Wilmore Cincinnati

Kramer Family Attends Golden Wedding in Millfield

Mr and Mrs H E Kramer and their son from Columbus visited Sunday to celebrate the Golden wedding anniversary of Milton Brookins. They stayed with Mr and Mrs J R Wade in Millfield as guests of family.

H. E. Kramer and Son Columbus Milton Brookins Mr. Kramer J. R. Wade Millfield

Local Hosts Honor Mingus Family in Millfield

Mrs Isaac Wilson’s guest and family visit marked a Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs H McDanie entertained in Millfield. They honored Mr and Mrs Herbert Mingus and family of Millfield with a gathering of friends and relatives.

Isaac Wilson and Familly H. ©. McDanie Millfield Herbert Mingus

Mrs. Nancy Saxon Visits Albany Kin in Chauncey

Mrs. Nancy Saxon of Albany is visiting her brother Hoyt Courtney and Mr and Mrs Luther Cruikshank in Chauncey.

Nancy Saxon Albany Chauncey Hoyt Courtney Luther Cruikshank

Bradfield Family Welcomes Guests from Middleport and Athens

Mr and Mrs Charlies Bradfield hosted Sunday guests including the lat ters sister Mrs S P Tinklepaugh of Middleport and Mr and Mrs William Shields with daughters Lorene and Cleo May of Athens.

Charlies Bradfield Latters S. P. Tinklepaugh Middleport William Shields Lorene and Cleo May Athens

Mrs Nancy Bowden Recovers to Sit Up After Stroke

Mrs Nancy Bowden, who suffered a paralytic stroke several weeks ago, has recovered enough to sit up in a chair and is advancing toward further improvement.

Nancy Bowden

Crosser Couple Move to Rooms Over Family Store

Rodger Boling and George So franco of this city attended the races in Columbus Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Crosser relocated from Lexington avenue into rooms above the Crosser store.

Roy Crosser Lexington Avenue Crosser Rodger Boling George Sofranco Columbus

Erse Taught in Ireland Schools Campaign Aims Language Revival

Dublin reports an intensive government campaign to revive Erse as the national language. Public notices are printed in Erse and English, Erse is compulsory in elementary schools, and all national school teachers must learn it, though many are not proficient.

Dublin Donegal Connmara Kerry

Women voters misused power, says Illinois club leader

Mrs. George T. Palmer of Springfield declares that women have failed to mobilize politically. She cites low turnout, calls for a united bloc to press for law enforcement and candidates above reproach, and warns the female vote could shape the next government if women fulfill duties.

George T. Palmer Springfield Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs

Thrills Crime Not New Thing in the World

Chicago dispatch notes that Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb face trial August 4 for the killing of Robert Franks. The piece argues thrill seeking murder is not original, citing a fiction tale where a character kills for art and sensation to illustrate its horrors.

I. N.S Chicago New York Nathan Leopold Robert Franks Leopold Younger Loeb Ted Robbins Burgess Martin

Army flyer to attempt dawn to dusk transcontinental flight

Lt Russll T. Maughan of the Army expects to begin at 2 22 a m on the dawn to dusk attempt next Thursday if weather cooperates. He plans to reach San Francisco in about 17 hours at an average of 160 miles per hour in a pursuit plane.

New York Russlll T. Maughan Army Flyer Maughan San Francisco

Woman Mourned as Dead After Notification Error

Mrs. Dovcia Jaster Raymond grieving a mistaken death notice learned last March that a different patient with the same name died in a Detroit hospital. She visited today at the home of her father Charles O. Jaster to confirm the mix up and inform relatives.

Ravenna Dovcia Jaster Raymond Charles O. Jaster Detroit

Directors approve 14 percent quarterly dividend

The Kelley Springfield Tire company directors voted to pay a quarterly dividend of 14 percent on the six percent preferred stock. The dividend has been paid without interruption since 2014.

New York Kelley Springfield Tire Company

Ex Sheriff Anderson Praises Tanlac in Endorsement

Arch ie R Anderson a former Harris County sheriff and Houston police chief credits Tanlac with restoring his health after years of indigestion neuralgia and poor appetite He recalls six years of praise and says five years after treatment his health remains strong He urges readers to try Tanlac as a proven remedy with over 40 million bottles sold

Tanta Archie R. Anderson Sariff Harris County Texas Austin Houston Anderson Lone Star State Ar. Anderson Morris County Anilerson Commissioner’s Court Tie Ts & Lara Tanlac Tania Tenlace Taniac

Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies Form New Order

In July 1924 Yoho Valley hosts the first annual Pow-Wow of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. A broad membership is open to riders with fifty miles in the Rockies, with Dr. Charles Walcott as honorary gence and Murray Gibbon as honorary secretary. The group aims to map trails, protect forests and parks, promote saddle horse breeding, and foster outdoor life and Indian traditions.

Trail Riders Canadian Rockies Yoho Valley Wonder Valley Canada Mountain Playground Charles Walcott Smithsonian Institution Washington, D. C The New Order Onn Murray Gibbon Montreal H. B. Crow Rand, McNally & Co Chicago Reginald Townsend Country Life Garden City N. Y A. H. McCarthy VU. S. N New Jersey Wilmer B. C W. W. Foster Vancouver Alpine Club of Canada National Parks of Canada Banff-Windermere

British Naval Expert Aims At Pacific War Base

Sir Hugh Denison told the Royal Colonial Institute that the Pacific could host the next world war with the United States likely to contend with Japan over the Philippine Islands. He urged Britain to build a massive naval base at Singapore to secure naval strength in the region.

London Pacific United States Japan Philippine Islands Sir Hugh Denison Royal Colonial Institute Ste Hugh Great Britain Singapore

Get McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets for Health

A vintage pharmacy pitch promotes McCoy Laboratories cod liver oil tablets sold in sugar coated form. Claims 60 tablets for 60 cents, with promises of five pounds in thirty days or money back. Cline Pharmacy Co and McKee Drug Co are named sellers.

McCoy Laboratories New York McCoy Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Prue Co McCoy’s the Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co

American Collectors Send Home Art Worth Ten Million

American collectors repatriated art valued at about $10 million from Great Britain in the previous year. The shipment underscores strong cross Atlantic demand for historic pieces and highlights ongoing repatriation trends.

Great Britain

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