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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1923

Page

2

Tense bank power struggle and a court martial tale

The segment follows Gray recounting a web of betrayal at the bank and in the military sphere. After a report exposes treachery by Henry Nelson and a woman involved in a setup, Gray is court-martialed and disgraced. Henry also faces disgrace, while Gray fights to keep the bank intact as Briskow and Swope navigate leadership doubts.

Brest Nelson Henry Kwope Gray Jake Henry Nelson Martin Murphy Gare Washington Bell

Logan Missionary Preaches at Ebenezer Church

Rev John Geil Baptist missionary to Africa preached a fine sermon at the Ebenezer church near Maxville on a Sunday morning. Geil is home on furlough and spends time in Logan and vicinity, his former home, after many years in the Congo district. His seven year old daughter sang a song in the African tongue. A large audience attended with Mr and Mrs Sherman Lyke and daughter of Logan present.

John Geil Africa Ebenezer Chorcl Maxville Geil Logan Congo Geils Sherman Lyke

Final accounts filed in probate for Gompf and Nardy estates

Final accounts were filed in probate court Saturday by C. H. Gompf as executor of the Henry Gompf estate and by Robert Hardy as administrator of the Ifan nah Nardy estate. A marriage license was issued to Melvin J. Ballmer, 25, clerk, Lancaster and Estella K. Miller, 18, shoeworker, Logan R. D. 6.

C. H. Gompf Henry Gompf Robert Hardy Ifannah Nardy Melvin J. Ballmer Lancaster Estella K. Miller Logan R. D

Picnic Planned by Karnak Grotto Church Members

Twenty four members of the F1 Karnak Grotto and Presbyterian church will host a picnic for their families and friends at the Grotto Grounds on Thursday June 28. They assemble at the church and travel as a group to the picnic site.

Karnak Grotto Presbyterian Church Grotto

Committee to Organize Afternoon Entertainment Plans

A committee will handle special entertainment for the afternoon program. They will coordinate activities and arrange performers as part of the event schedule.

Local visits span Somerset and New Straits Ville

Dr. W. Ki. Brehm visited his parents and friends in Somerset on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walters spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Bloom of New Straits Ville as guests.

W. Ki. Brehm Somerset Frank Walters John Bloom New Straits Ville

Mrs. Cubbison Visits Kin and Friends in Buckeye Lake

Mrs D F Cubbison left for Vin ton Monday to spend days with her mother Mrs Florence Park and relatives including Mr and Mrs Merle Weymueller and two daughters from New Straitsville Mr and Mrs Willard Sprankle and two daughters and Mr and Mrs Clinton Webb and son who motor to Buckeye Lake Sunday Also Comrades Willis McDonald and William Vorhees, both seriously ill with cancer, are reported.

D. F. Cubbison Vinton Florence Park Merle Weymueller New Straitsville Willard Sprankle Clinton Webb Buckeye Lake Comrades Willis

Drilling Week In Local Oil Fields Reports Progress

Several wells have begun drilling with more to be finished by midweek in the Union Furnace and nearby fields.production figures from Kennard No. 3 Schull Bros toward 119 barrels, Sunday Creek Coal No.1 96 near Sand Run 190 barrels on a later well, Dugan Hill near Murray City aims for 450 barrels, Tracy No.9 near Colerate to complete today, and multiple others active at Sunday Crack Coal near Colerate and Ohio Falls near Cadet Falls.

Kennard Schull Bros Union Furnace Sunday Creek Coal Company Sand Run Logan Capital Dugan Hill Oil and Gas Company Murray City Rachelmacher Tracy No Sa:e Company Crack Coal Company Colerate Gordon Oil Company Ford Washington Township

St John’s Day Sermon At Methodist Church

Time Lodge Masons totaling 125 gathered at the hall Sunday morning then proceeded to the Methodist church for Rev. J. W. Blair's annual St. John’s Day sermon Also attending were about twenty five Eastern Star members The church was well filled and Rev Blair delivered an excellent sermon.

Time Lodge Masons J. W. Blair Order of Eastern Star Blair

Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Fanny Bort

Mrs Henry Hartman and Miss Mathryn Bort hosted a surprise party at Mrs Hartmans home for Miss Fanny Bort on Thursday evening to honor her birthday. Gi Amiet club members and guests attended. Mrs Claude Hammon won the ad contest prize and gave it to the guest of honor. A two course dinner was served.

Henry Hartman Mathryn Bort Fanny Bort Gi Amiet Club Homer Gabriel Kate Bort Bernice Penny Grace Murtha Claude Hammon

Harrington Family Reunites for Weeklong Visit

Four generations gather at East Hunter Street under Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Harrington. Margaret Harrington of Columbus visits, joined by Roland B. Harrington and son from Okmulgee Oklahoma and BE. R. Raymond with two sons from Newark. The group plans a one week reunion.

H. R. Harrington East Hunter Street Margaret Harrington Columbus Harrington Rolland B. Harrington Rolland Okmulgee Okla BE. R. Raymond Newark

Engineer Louis Strasbaugh Injured as Engine Crown Sheet Blows

In Galion Ohio on June 25 engineer Louis Strasbaugh of Marion was seriously scalded when the crown sheet blew off an Erie railroad engine. He may die from his injuries.

Cornwell Remembers Cuban Battle Date Anniversary

Athens county auditor Fred Cornwell recalled the Spanish American War landings on Cuba. He was among the first U.S. soldiers to land and joined a rescue march for colored cavalry at La Quasma near Santiago, where first American blood was shed.

Fred Cornwell Athens Little Island la Quasma Santiago United States Cornwell U.S. Infantry

Ohio teachers rally for 70th annual state convention

TEACHERS GATHER SANDUSKY O June 25 More than 1009 Ohio teachers attend the opening of the 70th annual convention of the State Teachers association, which will begin tonight with a banquet. An additional two thousand are expected.

Sandusky Ohio State Teacher's Association

Church Workers Meet for Conference on Bible School

The committee on religious education and teachers of the Presbyterian church Bible school will meet this evening at 6 o'clock for supper in the dining room followed by a discussion of school matters. Drs. Porter and Good and others will contribute to the discussion.

Religious Education Bible School Presbyteran Church

Weather outlook summarized for Ohio Valley and Tennessee

Weather outlook for Ohio Valley and Tennessee through early July. Warm and generally fair at first, then unsettled with local showers and normal temperatures later.

Washington Ohio Valley Tennessee

A Dainty Party Frock Pattern for Girls

The pattern 3989 for a dainty party or best frock features Canton crepe or crepe de chine materials with options in gingham and cottons. It describes a skirt with a long waisted underbody and an overblouse that ties into soft folds with ribbon or rosette trim. Sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 years. 16-year size requires 2 1/2 yards of 40 inch material. mail order available for 10 cents.

Case on estate of interndum Blumenberg heard in Athens court

Judge Worstell will witness in the Athens county common pleas court for the appeal from the Athens county probate court. Judge A I Miller of Pomeroy will hear the case Tuesday July 2 regarding Minnie T Blumenberg as administratrix claiming Blumenberg was not an Ohio resident at death. Attorneys Rogier Jones J P Wood and Congressman Foster urged examination of selective service records and requested presence in court for the motion.

Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court Jones J. P. Wood Foster Blumenberg

Arthur Thomas 42 Dies After Empyema Operation

Arthur Thomas 42 died Saturday at 11 after an operation for empyema at Grant hospital Columbus following a January illness and prior mastoid surgery. He lived at Circle Hill and is survived by a widow six children and several siblings. Funeral services Thursday at 10 at his residence with the L A V Y lodge to hold a service followed by burial in Greenlawn cemetery.

Fashion Notes: Single Garment Era Sparks Costume Trends

Clothing now blends into costumes with no clear separations. Two and three piece suits remain popular, reflecting a shift in style toward coordinated ensembles.

Beth Rage

Stolen Wheels Reported Around Ath en

A pair of bicycle thefts and a Ford touring car top were taken Sunday near Ath ens, including loss from Mrs. Cook on the Canaanville pike and a bicycle from Sheriff McKinley’s residence. One bike is black with Ethelbert markings, the other black with blue trim from Franklin Bicycle Co. in Columbus. speculation ties the incidents to a rival Ford product.

Athens Robert Cook Canaanville Pike Ethelbert Franklin Bicycle Company Columbus Henry Ford Letolen

Taxing Gee WP to Voters

Blank referendum petitions on the Taft and Albaugh laws passed by the Ohio legislature have been received for distribution countywide. The Taft measure recodifies tax laws. Albaugh creates a county board of assessors and abolishes elected assessors. Opponents warn of a two mill tax increase and a new department costing about 1.9 million annually.

Ohio Fred Cornwell Department of Government

Suit Filed Over Funds and Care for Deceased Charles Coates

Alice Higgins sues Ned Wolfe as administrator of the estate of Charles Coates in Athens County Common Pleas for 616.08 alleging money expended on the deceased after death, loans to Coates, and costs for clothing washing and care provided before death. The death occurred August 2 1922 and the estate is intestate.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Alice Higgins Ned Wolfe Charles Coates Coates

Funeral services for Chester Howard in Hebbardsville

The funeral for Chester Howard son of Samuel Howard of Hebbardsville was held Sunday at Bishopville with Rev. Warner officiating. The M E Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon at the parsonage with Mrs. Howard Warner.

Chester Howard Samuel Howard Hebbardsville Bishopville Warner Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church Howard Warner

Albany Bride-to-Be Miss Garnet White to Wed J W Ailstock

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Garnet White to J W Ailstock of Dehue West Virginia comes this week. The couple will honeymoon in Morgantown and reside in Dehue. Miss White, a 1922 Albany High graduate, has taught in Macbeth West Virginia and studied at Marshall College in Huntington.

Miss White Albany High Macbeth W. Va Albany

Mill party attracts crowd with film show and prizes

About 200 visitors registered at the mill party Saturday. In the Opera house a moving picture of the new system was shown in the evening. Prizes were drawn by Blaine Woodyard for flour, P. V. Coe for half a barrel, Delbert Reeves for a quarter barrel, E. V. Atkins for an eighth, Mrs. Vinton Jewell for a sixteenth. Candy for children went to Richard Bell and Letha Fatrick.

Opera House Blaine Woodyard P. V. Coe Delbert Reeves E. V. Atkins Mrs. Vinton Jewell Richard Bell Letha Fatrick

Funeral service held for Joe Dickson in Townhouse

Stev Howard Warner conducted the funeral services this Monday afternoon at the Townhouse for Joe Dickson a brother of Jeff Dickson and a former resident of this vicinity

Stev. Howard Warner Joe Ickson Jeff Dickson

Goldsberrys Vacation Time With Parents In Athens

Dr and Mrs Blaine Goldsberry of Athens spent the remaining days of their vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs L K Goldsberry in Athens.

Blaine Goldsberry Athens I’, EK. Goldsberry

Mr Earle Parkins Visits Wife and Sister in Coolvills

Mr Earle Parkins of Huntington visited his wife at her parents home Mr and Mrs D H Russell. They drove to Coolvills on Sunday to spend the day with his sister Mrs Laura Gunder.

Earle Parkins Huntington D. H. Russell Coolvills Laura Gunder

Grandfather Gus Woodyard to Lead Westbound Motor Trip

Mr. Gus Woodyard of Chicago and his grandson Harol White will arrive Thursday to join Mr. Tom Wood of Athens and his brother for a motor trip to Colorado Utah and other western points. Eldon Starkey of Carpenter will accompany the party and help drive.

Gus Woodyard Chicago Harol White Tom Woodyard Athens Colorado Utah Eldon Starkey Carpenter

Building Home for Widow in East Liverpool

Mrs. Margaret Shook and her children lack a home in East Liverpool. Fred Glenn donated a one acre lot and fifty volunteers will build a bungalow with bricklayers contributing chimneys and masonry. The plan aims for occupancy by mid July.

East Liverpool Margaret Shook Fred Glenn

Columbus visitor helps Lou Rossetter with orchard teasers

Mr. Robert Green of Columbus visited Mr. Lou Rossetter Sunday to work on making teases for apple orchards.

Robert Green Columbus Lou Rossetter

Local Visitors Drive to Columbus for Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Sid Bolin and Mrs. Frank Barnes traveled to Columbus for a weekend trip. Mrs. Barnes plans to return Tuesday, while the Bolins stay a week with their daughter.

Sid Bolin Frank Barnes Columbus

Athens Visitors Return and Guests at Holmes Residence

Mrs. Mary Wilcox returned to Athens on Saturday after visiting Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Folmes of Athens were Sunday guests at the Holmes residence.

Mary Wilcox A. F. Holmes Athens Austin Folmes Holmes

Milhons Visit Daileys as Ohio Families Reunite

Mr and Mrs H C Milhon drove from Columbus to spend Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs OO D Dailey. Mrs Milhon is Dailey’s sister and another sister Mrs Michaels of Middleport visited her daughter Mrs M I Cottingham who returned home Sunday. Michaels family joined for the day.

H. C. Milhon Columbus OO. D. Dailey Mrs. Michaels Middleport M. I. Cottingham Mr. Michaels Twerse

Campers Use Cornmeal Coating to Preserve Fresh Meat

Campers spread a thick coating of cornmeal or oatmeal over meat to keep it fresh and place it where a cooling air current can pass over it.

Middleport Guests Visit Bolton Family This Weekend

Mrs Emma Owens and her daughter Miss Mildred from Middleport stayed with cousins Mr and Mrs F E Bolton from Friday to Sunday. They returned home with Mr Carl Gilmore who joined them Sunday afternoon.

Emma Owens Mildred Middleport F. E. Bolton Carl Gilmore

War worker Weds Prince Nicolas Lippo-Lippski in New York

Mrs. Wendell Phillips of New York City announces her marriage to Prince Nicolas Vladimir von der Lippo-Lippski, a court page to the late czar of Russia, a union formed after eight years of acquaintance.

Wendell Phillips New York City Prince Nicolas Vladimir von der Lippo-Lippski Czare Russia Ila Q

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