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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1923

Page

2

Kirchheim Mansion Invaded by Milford Dry Squad

The Kirchheim mansion once owned by financier Jacob G. Schmidlapp atop a cliff above the Ohio river near Grandin road was visited by a Milford dry squad from Mayor M. B. Scott's village court. The Rhineland styled residence, a social hub for nobles, has stood for three decades.

Cincinnati Tempus Kirchheim Jacob G. Schmidlapp Milelionaire Ohio River Grandin Road M. B. Scott Milford

Epworth League Officers Named for Jacksonville and Trimble

Epworth League officers were elected for the next six months in Jacksonville and Trimble. Jacksonville posts include Mildred Selby as President Mona Anderson First VP Pearl Lent Second VP Helena Echtankamper Third VP Elmer Turner Secretary Lucy Johnston Treasurer Georgia McCaskey Pianist Pearl Householder. Trimble lists Hazel Raber President Oma Reeves First VP Harold Sprague Second VP Lucille Orms Third VP Eva Raber Secretary Harry Jones Treasurer Velma Barstow Pianist Anna Kloh. An Epworth Social Evening will be held in Jacksonville Friday night June 22 inviting all young people to attend.

Epworth League Jacksonville Mildred Selby Mona Anderson Pearl Lent Helena Echtankamper Elmer Turner Lucy Johnston Georgia McCaskey Pearl Householder. Trimble Hazel Raber Oma Reeves Harold Sprague

Ohio Spiritualists hold annual convention in Columbus

Delegates gather in Columbus for the Ohio Spiritualists association annual convention with committee appointments and business sessions continuing through Saturday afternoon.

Columbus Ohio Spiritualists’ Association

Governor Grants Pardon to Daniel Clancy in Auto Theft Case

Columbus officials report Governor Donahey granted clemency to Daniel Clancy 55 of Warren. Clancy had been sent to the Geauga County penitentiary for automobile theft after recommendation from the trial judge and the prosecuting attorney who handled the case.

Columbus Donahey Daniel Clancy Warren Geauga County

Brussels Church Clock Wound by Atmospheric Expansion

A Brussels church clock was found to advance its mechanism due to atmospheric expansion from heat, caused by the intensity of the sun on the structure. The inquiry notes how thermal expansion affected the clock’s gears and timekeeping accuracy.

Brussels

By the Way By-the-Way Wednesday and Old Soldiers Alike

On a warm Albany street the old soldiers rest shaded by noon. Joe Zimmmerman and Bid Fouts guide cooking of corn pone in a Dutch oven with milk from a crock, a meal for cordwood crews, intended for younger workers. Ruth Brooks of Albany edits The Messenger into a clean Republican paper, though she and her husband split party lines.

Albany Joe Zimmerman Bid Fouts Ruth Brooks Messenger

Savannah Martial Law as Grand Jury Probes Jail Assault

Savannah under martial law after a jail raid left Claude Parker dead and several wounded. The Chat ham county grand jury was to probe the alleged assault of a black man on a white woman as soldiers patrolled routes, and a mob rumored in the back country prompted searches and military coordination.

Savannah Chatham County Grand Jury Will Lee Claude Parker Parker Milfary

Police seize forty two cartons of Canadian beer in barn

In Sandusky Ohio on June 20 police seized forty two cartons containing 1.98 bottles of Canadian beer stored in a barn at Frank Wetzler's grocer shop. Wetzler was arrested and charged with possession of alcoholic liquors.

Sandusky Frank Wetzler Wetzler

Davis family reunion held at Honey Forks June gathering

Descendants of William and Catherine Davis met June 17 at Robert Stones home on Honey Forks for a family reunion now in its 16th year. Officers elected include Francis Davis as President and Arlie Crimner as vice president. Next reunion set for Rising Park Lancaster in June 1924. Numerous relatives from Nelsonville Haydenville Amanda Logan and other towns attended and departed in the evening content with the day.

William Catherine Davis Robert Stones Honey Forks Francis Davis Arlie Crimner Wilber Belgle Vic George Levering Ray Turner J. W. Hutchin Logan Donald Albert Fred Ellinger Carl Earl Myrtle Nelsonville John Saunders Danny Haydenville Almira Riegle Ray Fasnaugh Loyd W. D. Riegel Esther Gerald Mance Weaver Ethel Charles J. HW Amanda Vira Ruth John. C. Butler Forst Wolf Laurelville Robert Davis Nellie Miss Hill Bloomingsville Alvah West Darley Delbert Roy Turner May Grace Ida Ankton Orland Mac Arich McArthur Robert Brimmer Edith Annie Brimmer Logan R. F. Cp Robert

A Frivolous Frock for Summer Weather 3979-4013

A charming youthful dress in dotted Swiss with Val lace bands and tub silk options. Patterns 3979 for waist in seven sizes and 4913 for skirt in seven sizes. Suggested fabrics include organdy with hemstitching and fageting or drawn work. Yardage details given for medium size.

Railroad Chief Willard Tour Stops in Athens

Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and his staff will pass through Athens on a special train about 1 o'clock Thursday morning. Executives on a tour of inspection expect a brief stop in Athens to inspect facilities and hear reports from local officials.

Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Athens

Umbrella Recovered After Nine Years

A London business man learned his gold-handled umbrella was found in a first class carriage on a London to Colchester train. The thief had not bothered to remove a band bearing the owner's name, and Scotland Yard notified him of the recovery.

London Scotland Yard Colchester

Baldwin and Bridgeman Taxi Misadventure at Hotel Cecil

Premier Stanley Baldwin and Home Secretary Bridgeman rode a taxi to a meeting at Hotel Cecil. Bridgeman exited first, the premier stayed to pay the fare but lacked change, requiring Bridgeman to come to his rescue.

London Stanley Baldwin Bridgeman Hotel Cecil Home Secretary

Groom Misses Wedding Day Surprise Turns Happy

In London on June 21 the groom neglected his wedding day but arrived later amid apologies. The bride, registrar, and priest were present, and the ceremony scene ended with happiness after the lapse.

London

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