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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1923

Page

5

Illustrious visitors and personnel changes noted in local society

Mr Thomas Salisbury aged 83 and his family visited Middleport and Danville friends before touring his old home. Marian Rush left for Columbus then Chicago to join Pi Beta Phi sisters en route to Estes Park for a sorority convention. Fred B Woostey resigns from Lostro Auto Sales and moves to Columbus to run Peerless agency starting July 1, drawing local regret.

Thomas Salisbury Cal. Jamison Wilbur Florence Jamison Danville Illinois Middleport William Blackburn J. W. Hines Salisbury James Elizabeth Burt Ebenezer Burt Marian Rush Columbus Chicago M. W. Sprague Pi Beta Phi Ohio State University Estes Park Colorado Fred B. Woostey Lostro Auto Sales Company Peerless Automobiles Woosley Bre Athens

Foster Family Hosts Guests for Summer at Park Face

Representative and Mrs J M Foster and daughters Frances and Ruth Foster with guest Emmett F Doherty arrive from Washington DC to Park Face. The Fosters plan to occupy their home all summer as Frances completes a BA at George Washington University and both sisters pursue studies at Ohio University.

J. M Foster Frances and Ruth Foster Emmett F Doherty Department of Justice Washington, D.C Washington Foster Park Face Fosters Frances Foster George Washington University Ohio University

Local Visitors Spend Time With Murphy Family

Mr and Mrs A G Steinman and Mrs Ella Keynes of Logan are Thursday guests of their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Hal W Murphy at 1938 East State street. Mr George C Lowry of Pedro Miguel Canal Zone Panama visits with his mother Mrs Amelia Lowry and other home folks.

A. G. Steinman Ella Keynes Logan Hal W. Murphy East State Street George C. Lowry Pedro, Miguel, Canal Zone Panama Amelia Lowry

Columbus Woman Elizabeth Graham Returns Home

Miss Elizabeth Graham of Columbus returns home this evening after visiting Athens as a house guest of Mr. and Mrs L D Poston and Mr. and Mrs C I Poston. She is a cousin of Mrs Richard McKinstry Mary Poston a bride of Wednesday.

Elizabeth Graham Columbus Richard Mckinstry Mary Poston Athens L. D. Poston C. I. Poston

Pythian Sisters to Meet Friday Evening

The Pythian Sisters will gather Friday at 7 30 for initiation and installation of officers. A picnic supper and social time will cap the meeting.

Pythian Sisters

Mrs Janet Beck Visits Daughter in Delaware

Mrs Janet Beck of Delaware visits at the home of her daughter Mrs C C Millikan located at 24 North High street.

Janet Beck Delaware C. C. Millikan North High Street

Corning Welcomes Cox Couple as Key Transfers Occur

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cox relocate to Corning. He transfers from Athens to the Sunday Creek coal company offices in Corning. Mrs. Cox, last year public school music supervisor in Corning, is rehired for the upcoming school year.

Herbert Cox Corning Cox Athens Sunday Creek Coal Company

Smiths and Burt Attend Jubilee Parade in Columbus

Mr and Mrs C M Smith from Me and Mrs FE G Burt motored to Columbus on Wednesday and witnessed the likeness of BP jubilee parade.

C. M. Smith FE. G. Burt Columbus

Mrs Linscott Returns From Visit To Little Hocking

Mrs M N Linscott came home Wednesday after a two week stay in Little Hocking with her daughter Mrs A L Cornes and friends. Mrs Cornes and three children Mabel Marie Madge and Donald accompanied her and will spend the weekend at the parental home on Richland Avenue.

Local families return home from California visit

Mr and Mrs L L Weiss have returned to their home near Athens after spending since last November in California chiefly at Mongbeach with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Brown. Mrs C H Wyatt of Elmwood Place returned this morning from a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Oakes in Little Hocking. Mrs McKinley Sauer went to Middleport today to attend the Middleport alumni banquet.

L. L. Weiss Athens California Mongbeach John Brown C. H. Wyatt Elmwood Place Charlies Oakes Little Hocking McKinley Sauer Middleport

Thacher Laboratories Offers Refund on Liver and Blood Syrup

The Thacher Laboratories guarantee refunds on Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup if the first bottle fails to help. The offer claims many tests show relief for constipation indigestion sour stomach boils headaches loss of appetite sleeplessness and weakness. Agents listed include McKees Drug Company in Athens Lebavor's Pharmacy in Gloucester and the Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville.

Thacher Laboratories Dr. Thacher Thacher Athens McKees Drug Company Glouster Lebavor's Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy

Weather relief forecast for heat wave across the Midwest

The weather bureau predicted relief from the heat this evening as cool winds from the north of the Great Lakes drop temperatures. Showers were expected in parts of the Midwest while the Northeast saw highs near 98 in Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

Washington Mississippi River United States Weather Bureau Great Lakes Middle West Boston Philadelphia Harrisburg Flagstaff Ariz

78 Year-Old Grandma Sees Fitness as Lifelong Craft

ST LOUIS June 21 Grandma Dorothy Schulz age 78 is a regular gym member and spirited dancer. Friends hail her as unusually athletic and she attributes youth to daily exercise open air time and loving others. She jokes she may outlive interviewer by her 100th birthday and recalls marrying before the Civil War and motherhood at Lincoln's assassination.

ST. Louis Dorothy Schulz Lincoln

Box Car Floor Board Fatal to Railroader in Lima Yard

Jasper Jones a 62 year old freight conductor was killed in the Lake Erie and Western yards at Lima when a loose board from a box car struck him as he spoke with fellow trainman M O Burt who was injured by Jones fall. Engineer F C Stuckey stood nearby and was unhurt Superintendent A T Peters offered no explanation for the board's presence after inspection before departure from Portland Indiana en route to Lima.

Lima Jasper Jones Lake Erie and Portland Ind

Weather highlights show heat wave across state

The weather bureau reports a hot day with 91 degrees at noon, five degrees above yesterday. A maximum near 94 is expected, while street temperatures may reach from 192 to 104 degrees due to the passing storm.

Lake Erie United States Weather Bureau Federal Bureau

Blanton Invites Monty Play At Inverness In Amateur Event

Julian A. Blanton and Stanley Crooks of Columbus posted two forty in the amateur professional tournament at Toledo this week. Cunningham and Augustus won with 71, Way and partner were second with 72, Rogers and partner third with 73, and another couple were fourth with 73. Blanton announced the Athens state open tournament, postponed to July 39 and 31, due to conflicts with national and Franklin County events. funds remain short and subscribers are urged to pay or subscribe.

Julian A. Blanton Athens Country Club Stanley Crooks Columbus Toledo Alex Cunningham Mr. Augustus Birdie Way Johnny Rogers Blanton Athens Longe Island Franklin County Mr. Blanton George Fhipple

McCance Damage Suit Heard in County Court

William M. McCance sues Federal Valley railroad for 25600 dollars damages after a 14 car train wreck over a trestle two years ago. Fifty witnesses are in Athens to testify, and the trial is expected to continue for some time with a jury of Charles R. Cable, O. C. Howe, Dana Conner, H. N. Ruth, Peter Walsh, Charles West, J. D. Cook, E. K. Parker, Earl Butts, Charles T. Anderson and Carl Fuller serving.

William M. McCance Federal Valley Railroad Company Common Pleas Court Federal Road Athens Charles R. Cable O. C. Howe Dana Conner H. N. Ruth Peter Walsh Charles West J. D. Cook E. K. Parker Earl Butts Charles T. Anderson Carl Fuller

Goitre Remedies Promoted by Sorbol Quadruple in Ohio

Mrs Louis Swen of Millersburg Ohio claims she eased choking suffocation and eye nearness from goitre by Sorbol Quadruple a colorless fimiment free information offered by Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio. Sold by all drug stores locally at McKee’s Drug.

Louis Swen Millersburg Ohio Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg All Drug Stores McKee'sa Drie

Simple foulard frock features velvet collar and cuffs

A simpleat foulard style garment with bing lish velvet embroidery shows collars and cuffs. The item is held at the waist with a rubber band, reflecting a basic yet decorative design from the period.

Quiet Rites Mark Simple City Wedding

On Wednesday at four, Miss Mary Kessinger Poston and Mr Richard Worley McKinstry wed at the Poston home 117 East State Street. The ceremony, conducted by Dr Daniel McGurk, was attended by near relatives with Miss Hawkins and Mr Biddle as witnesses.

Mary Kessinger Poston Richard Worley MehKinstry Harry McKinstry East State Street Lorenzo Dow Poston Clinton J. Toston Daniel McGurk First Methodist Episcopal Church George C. Hawkins Annapolis Clinton P. Biddle Cambridge Mass Allen R. Kresge MacDowell

Mountain Mist Wedding Honors Athens Bride

The matron of honor wore georgette crepe and a bouquet of sweet peas in her gown color. Mr. Melvinstry and his bride honeymoon at the lake regions after the ceremony. The bride's education includes Athens public schools, Miss Madeira’s Washington DC, Ogrontz School Ryan PA, and Ohio University with Pi Beta Phi. the groom attended Ohio University and is a member of Delta Theta while serving in the World War.

Melvinstry Athens Miss Madeiras Washington, D. C Ogrontz School Ryan Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Brilegroom I. DD. Poston Coal Athena Hich Whi Delta Theta Fraternity

West Virginia seeks Supreme Court gas ruling reconsideration

West Virginia asked the Supreme Court to reopen and review its recent decision that the state cannot control natural gas exports to Pennsylvania Ohio and Kentucky. Attorney General Eneland argued the ruling is far reaching and could allow all gas produced in the state to be exported.

Washington West Virginia United States Supreme Court Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Eneland

Croker Will Case to Be Re-Opened

Dablin June 21. Counsel for Richard Croker Jr asks extension of time to file appeal as court prepares to hear arguments. The Croker will contest, brought by Richard Croker’s children from his first marriage, was won by Mrs Bula Croker, the late man's second wife and solelegate.

Dablin Richard Croker, Jr Croker Richard Croker Bula Croker

Oklahoma counties elect women officers at high rate

More than half of Oklahoma counties report one or more women in local law enforcement or county administration roles, reflecting broad female leadership across the state.

Oklahoma

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