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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1924
Page
3
Miss Edith Gerhardt daughter of W H Gerhardt of the A and P Store was thrown when her horse slipped at Poplar street corner. She struck the pavement unconscious but later recovered with only scratches bruises and a severe shaking up.
The Circle Ruth of the Presbyterian church visited the new minister’s bride last evening. About 35 members attended a social at the manse and then went to the church where refreshments were served. Each member presented a kitchen utensil.
The council will consider the mayor's veto at its July 7 meeting. The veto was read after a special session, with ten days required before action. The next meeting will proceed without a special session due to the late flag period. Funeral services were held Sunday for Jacob Spring at his son's home with Rev. Tifft and Rev. Matheny officiating and a quartet singing two hymns.
Mrs. Martha Davis hosted the Needlecraft club with her daughter. The gathering spent the afternoon sewing and enjoyed a four course duck dinner for eight members and two guests. Next meeting set for Thursday with Mrs. Robert Huenefeld and the Kelch family.
Kathleen Scott of this city and Jack M. Body of Steubenville were married Monday morning at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Lloyd Evans officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John W. Scott, taught in Weirton schools last year and is well known in Nelsonville. The groom serves as an efficiency electrician for steel mills at Steubenville, Weirton and Clarksboro. After the ceremony the couple left for a short wedding trip.
Readable fragment places a home at 200 Adams Street Steubenville. No additional context or details accompany the address.
Fire department responds to a blaze at the new high school project on Fayette Street Monday afternoon. The temporary superintendent’s office and construction office were threatened but no damage occurred as an electric drill blew a fuse.
Nelsonville Elks anticipate a Glen Ebongrove picnic on Thursday June 26 with music and a promise of a royal time. Arrangements will have traction cars met by a bus at Glen Ebon for transport.
The men’s Bible class of the Methodist church held its annual banquet Monday evening in the parlors attended by about 75 members. Officers elected were L. H. Price president J. R. Hickman secretary treasurer and D I Burnell chorister. A mixed quartet and a male quartet performed and several members gave short talks before a social time.
The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 with Mrs Juhn Baird and a good attendance is urged.
Chauncey residents hosted a Sunday print dinner outing at Buckeye Lake with Mr. and Mrs. Finsterwald and family and Mrs. Bridgewater and sons. J A Drake and daughter and the Saffell family plan a short Chauncey visit with Allison Drake expected Tuesday. Drake will return to Sharonville and Saffell to Bucyrus after the visit.
Three occupants escaped as the car plunged 40 feet to hang over a bridge rail in Los Angeles. Rena Williams fell the full height but sustained only minor injuries. Investigators blamed a broken steering knuckle for the crash.
Mrs. Mae Turner and her children of Fostoria Ohio are guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Syx and family. They also visit Mrs Turners brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John Ley in the city.
Athens resident Clifford Collins spent Monday in Chauncey visiting George Collins and Tom Wade, sharing time with family during the day.
Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins attended the Shafer family reunion held in Athens Sunday.
Mr and Mrs G R B Courtney and daughters visited Orbiston on Monday and enjoyed dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs William Blacksten. Miss Josephine Blacksten, who spent two weeks in Chauncey, accompanied them to Orbiston.
Misses Gladys Brooks Geraldine Hope Myrtle Ashworth Gertrude and Margaret Pritchard and Dorothy Minister enjoyed a picnic near Logan. Miss Margaret Pritchard was in Chauncey Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Edward Minister in Ellis Avenue. Mrs Anna Noble and daughter Miss Hannah Noble are staying this week at the Buckeye Lake cottage of Mr and Mrs G W Lax.
Ott Chapman of Glouster and Clint Bowers of Athens join Mrs. Lulu Bowles and her daughter Gladys of Glenroy as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Bowles at Beaumont in a social gathering reflecting regional hospitality.
Mrs Barney Hill with sons Noah and Pauline spent Sunday in Columbus and were joined by Mr Hill who has been in a hospital there for several weeks. His condition has shown notable improvement.
Mr and Mrs Charles Fiske motored to Marion this week to spend time with Mrs Fiske sister and family. Esther and Mary Louise Fiske stayed with relatives and will return home with them.
Mr and Mrs Paul Fiske of Jerseyville spent Sunday at the home of Pauls parents Mr and Mrs Charles Fiske in Jerseyville.
Mrs Agnes Birtcher, who has been visiting relatives at Circle Hill, has returned to her home in Steubenville.
George Collins came back to Chauncey after visiting relatives in Wellston.
An old style health ad warns neglect of the liver leads to illness and suggests Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup as a quick remedy. It promotes satisfaction guaranteed and lists several local pharmacies in Athens Glouster Nelsonville Doanville.
David C. Tieree 69, longtime farmer and store keeper, died Tuesday at his Pleasanton home after a year of declining health and a fatal apoplectic attack. Survived by five children Vic Pierce Mrs. H. M. Tribe Ruth Pierce Athens Harold and Robert plus six grandchildren. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a.m. at Pleasanton Church with burial nearby.
From Foo Chow a private advilt report describes the worst flood in the Min river’s history. Millions of dollars in property damage and many casualties are reported. Water reaches 60 feet at Yet Ping and continues to rise. Shipping is threatened by large log rafts drifting uncontrolled.
Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes held a chicken dinner at their West Converse Street home honoring their daughter Mrs Allen Riley Jr and Mrs Ronald Riley and daughter Virginia Ellen of Nelsonville.
Mrs Otto Russell and two children from Ashland Kentucky arrived in Chauncey today to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hix son and other relatives.
Glouster Mrs. Jonas Love, 66, of Chapel Hill died from smallpox late in the week, the first death in the Santoy vicinity. Chapel Hill lies about a mile and a quarter from Santoy. The Union Telephone Co directors held their semi annual meeting in the city offices Tuesday afternoon with out of town directors J. J. Rhodes of Zanesville, WoL Cary of Columbus, and Dr. C. L. Jones of Athens attending.
Misses Emma Anderson and Mabel LeFever, after a two weeks vacation with home folks, returned to the Office Training school at Columbus on Tuesday. They were joined by Miss Virgene Anderson who entered the school for the training course.
Members of White Rose Temple No 92 Pythian Sisters have all arrangements for the inspection to be held Wednesday evening District Deputy Grand Chief Winifred Skidmore will inspect the lodge following the work a luncheon will be served
A young son of Riley Judson of Jacksonville was taken to the tubercular hospital in Columbus Tuesday morning by Miss Bess Harper, district nurse. Mrs. W. G. Mingus was taken to a Columbus hospital Saturday and underwent an operation Sunday. She recovered Nicely according to a Monday report. Mrs. Fred Hemsley was operated on successfully at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens Monday morning after being admitted Friday evening in poor condition.
The report notes that she could not undergo the operation until Monday, with officials delaying the procedure to the start of the next week.
Vincent Richards of the United States defeated A Ek Parke of New Zealand in straight sets 6-1 6-1 6-0 in the opening round of the British lawn tennis championship in Wimbledon England.
Conveyance of property valued at 46309 dollars to Mrs. Fratyn D. Christman by Frank J. Christman was ordered by Judge L G Wors tell. The case, not contested, granted Mrs. Christman custody of one child. They were married in 1912.
Alimony and divorce granted in two cases. Mrs Alberta Frailey of Athens divorced Guy Frailey. couple wed January 18, 1919 with no children. Emma J Contter of Nelsonville divorced John Connor with alimony set at 25 dollars monthly. accusations include neglect and drunkenness. custody awarded to Mrs Connor.
About 6006 people from many towns gathered for the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association annual convention. A parade and fireworks display highlighted the day’s activities.
Vinecenzo Caparra, 32, of Steubenville, was electrocuted at the Ohio Penitentiary shortly after 1 am for the murder of a Steubenville policeman. The condemned man’s body was to be taken to Steubenville today.
London plans a virtual rebuilding of the city telephone system with several million dollars expected to be spent to bring it up to date.
Troy Alabama farmer Tont Coffield was bitten on the ankle by a rattlesnake while in grass near his house. He moved toward the snake and was bitten before friends rushed him to a physician. Coffield recovered quickly, later capturing the snake and showing it to friends.
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