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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1923

Page

3

Glenford Dugam Post Holds Regular Meeting Tonight

Regular meeting of the Glenford Dugan Post is set at 7 30 tonight at post headquarters. A good attendance is desired.

Glenford Dugan Post

Public nurse schedules summer baby clinics on Wednesdays

The public health nurse announces morning baby clinics during hot weather. For the remainder of summer, clinics will be held at her office every Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11:34.

Ed Dean Attends Winchester Convention in Chicago

Ed Dean travels to Chicago Illinois for the Winchester convention with George Barrows a clerk from the Cable hardware store accompanying him.

Ed Dean Chicago, Il Winchester George Barrows Cable Hardware Stor

Fischer Couple Return From Urbana Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Julius Fischer have returned from Urbana where they motored Wednesday morning. They will join the Moneypenny Hammond party to start on at weeks outing at Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Conneaut Lake Julius Fischer Urbana

Retail Merchants Banquet Set at YMCA Evening

Wednesday at the YMCA the Retail Merchants' association will hold a banquet at 6 15 PM. Every merchant is urged to attend.

Retail Merchants’ Association

Third Quarterly Confere nce Held At First Methodist Church

The third quarterly conference convened Sunday evening at the First Methodist Church. Pastor Dr. George B. Tifft received an invitation to return to Nelsonville and was granted a two weeks' vacation.

First Methodist Church Nelsonville George B. Tifft Tifft

Ei Karnak Grotto Members-Only Dance Night

The Ei Karnak Grotto hosts a Wednesday evening dance at the country club for prophets and their ladies. Dancing begins at 8 o clock. Admission requires a valid card as the event is members only.

Ei-Karnak Grotto

Fire and Repair moves to West Washington site

Guy Ridenour's Nelsonville Fire and Repair relocates to a newly purchased building from R. H. Jackson on West Washington. Mrs James Harroad and Mrs John Warington returned Saturday from Newark after attending the state school convention as delegates.

Nelsonville Fire and Repair Guy Ridenour R. H Jackson West Washington James Harroad John Warington Newark

Mrs B E Acom and Family Visit Caldwell

Mrs B E Acom and her two children have returned to spend two weeks with her parents in Caldwell.

B. E. Acom Caldwell

Ku Klux activity shown by burning cross on Kantner's hull

A large crowd witnessed a nighttime Ku Klux Klan demonstration on Kantner's hull as a cross was burned with three Ks underneath, described as a vivid and thriving display of white supremacist activity in the area.

Klu Klux Iklan Kantner

Boy Hurt When Thrown From Express Wagon

Donald Wright son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Wright was knocked from a moving express wagon on a rough street. He was rendered unconscious and later taken to Dr McGrath for examination. His wrist was dislocated but no bones were broken and he was taken home.

Donald Wright Ernest Wright Donald McGrath

Misses Mary and Vesper Young Depart for Columbus

Misses Mary and Vesper Young left today for Columbus where they planned to visit relatives and attend local events, continuing a family visit noted in society pages.

Mary Vesper Young Columbs

Womans Auxiliary Members Visit Logan for Meeting

Ten members of the Womans Auxiliary to Lennon Glenford Duran Tost enjoyed an evening in Logan with the local auxiliary. The group attended an interesting meeting and heard a state call for robes and pajamas for disabled soldiers. A luncheon followed.

Logan Womans’ Auxiliary Lennon Glenford Duran Tost

Bereans Hold Banquet with Regional Church Guests

On Thursday at 6 15 pm the Bereans host a social church banquet in the Christian church social room. Men from the Methodist and Presbyterian classes will attend as guests followed by brief talks vocal numbers and pieces by the Berean orchestra. Mrs Homer Krieg leaves for Boulder Colorado to stay until September first visiting cousins Mr and Mrs Burton Stuart in Kansas City.

1.C.O. F Carbon Hill Lodge Murray City Lodge Carbon Hill O. O. F Christian Church Y Presbyterian Homer Krieg Boulder Colo Kansas City Mrs. Burton Stuart

Civil War Veteran William S. Stanley dies at 76

William S. Stanley died Monday at 5 o'clock after a four month illness. He was 76, life spent near Snowville Meigs County, later an Albany resident. A Mason and Eastern Star member, he joined the army as too young for the Civil War, serving 13 months in the 51st O V I. He leaves a wife Clara Steadman Stanley, a son William Stanley Jr., a daughter Jessie Douglas and ten grandchildren. A home service Wednesday at 8:39 a m precedes services at Snowville Church at 7 p m and interment nearby.

William S. Stanley Snowville Meigs County Albany Warrisonville Masonic Athens Order of Eastern Star Clara Steadman Stanley William Stanley Jr Jessie Douglas Snowville Church Stanley

Whiskey Found Near Erie Rail in Ashland

Ashland Ohio Sheriff Barr hunts for person who left two gallons of whiskey in brush by the Erie railroad track. Owner may face a 599 dollar fine upon identification.

Ashland Barr Erie

Phenomenal Demand for Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup

Demand for Dr. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup runs high across the state with praise for building strength, easing constipation, indigestion, and other ailments. The ad promises a money back guarantee and notes availability at Athens Hehee Drug Co Gloucester Lebavor's Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy.

Dr. Thacher Thacher Brated Jr. Thacher Athens Ehee Drug Co Glouster Lebavors Pharmacy Dn Nelsonville Oat the Gem

Rotary delegates converge as St Louis hosts record convention

Athens Rotary club heard a report on the St Louis convention where 27 nations were represented and about 10 000 Rotarians and families attended sessions in a 14500 seat arena. The event featured international speakers and a surprise arrival by President Hardin and poet Eddie Guest.

Athens Rotary Club Vearsity Inn St. Louis E. Harris Messenger Athens Club Rotary Great Couseum Coliseum Hardini Eddie Guest Detroit

French Scientist Links Women to Lighter, Shorter Sleep

A French scientist reports women sleep more lightly and require less sleep than men, suggesting gender differences in sleep patterns. The finding adds to ongoing research on circadian rhythms and gender biology, with potential implications for health and work.

Sunday Dinner Guests Attend in Athens and Area

Mrs Phoing and Mrs Phoing hosted guests incl Mr and Mrs Bob Howard and their children Masine and Victor at Mr and Mrs Ralph Woods in Athens. Separately Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Merwin Stauffer.

Bob Howard Masine Victor Ralph Woods Athens Joe Hutchins Mrs Merwin Stauffer

Local Families Enjoy Weekend Visits and Illnesses

Mary Elizabeth Micheals is ill with tonsillitis. Mr and Mrs Joe Riley of Brookville and Mr and Mrs Grant Micheals spent Sunday at Cangonville. Mr and Mrs Wid Micheals and son Russel visited Rock Riftte. Mr and Mrs Jea McGranor and Miss Eva Nagle were guests of Mr and Mrs Zine Courtney Saturday night and Sunday. Dave Aleshire and family and Mrs Anny Ball motored to near Albury on Sunday.

Joe Riley Brookville Grant Micheals Cangonville Wid Micheals Son Russel Rock Riftte Jea McGranor Eva Nagle Zine Courtney Dave Aleshire Anny Ball Albury

Athens visitors share Monday evening with local families

Mr. and Mrs. Ed McCall and son and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frost of Athens spent Monday evening with their parents here.

Ed McCall Henry Frost Athens

Family motor trip with Mr and Mrs Roscoe Shields

Mr and Mrs Roscoe Shields and their five sons toured to Connett and attended Monday evening with Clit Wolfe and family.

Roscoe Shields Connett Clit Wolfe

Porter Visit to New Straitsville Relatives

Mr and Mrs John Porter visit relatives in New Straitsville during the week.

John Porter New Straitsville

Will Perry Receives New Ford Roadster

Will Perry takes delivery of a new Ford roadster, adding a stylish ride to his lineup. The arrival highlights local automotive interest and Perry’s continued preference for Ford models.

Will Perry

Kiwanis meeting laments Knight absence in Athens

Kiwanis club members voiced disappointment when Akron’s Ton CC Knight failed to attend the Monday gathering in Athens. Congressman Foster spoke, noting shrubbery for where Verdured beauty could improve areas. plans to contact Washington for free plantings were discussed.

Kiwanis Clu Ton. CC Knicks Ktwants Voster Athens Kiwanis Club Washington Department Chillicothe Winants Couuntry Wiwanisa Kiwanig Congressman Knight Charities Hess W. J. Decker Dwieam Willams John Dudley Kaden Wells Rita Mineman Burnet

Car thefts in city rise as joyriding grows

An Albany man, Harry Wiley Jr., reports his touring car stolen Monday evening. Authorities locate the vehicle on Richland avenue near the carnival but arresting the suspect proves unsuccessful. The car is returned undamaged and police urge motorists to lock cars to prevent further thefts.

Athens Harry Wiley Son Albany Wilson Rice Richland Avenue

Wife charges husband with improper child upbringing

Hrossmoyne Ohio reports Mrs Wyatt accuses her former husband William Wyatt of teaching their three year old daughter to curse and swear and expressing improper intentions about the child's rearing.

Hrossmoyne William Wyatt

Warehouse cache uncovers hidden whiskey in Bridgeport

In Bridgeport a colored man helping to raze a warehouse once used as a storeroom for Samuel Uncerteider's bar found a pint of Old Daugherty whiskey behind a hoard. Fellow workers press on hoping to locate more caches.

Bridgeport Samuel Uncerteider

Young Vic Donahey Stamp Spree in Governor’s Office

In Columbus eight year old Vic Donahey Jr the governor’s son thumbed rubber stamps bearing his father’s name in the outer offices. The anecdote shows the boy’s curiosity with the governor's name and official items while visiting.

Columbus Pop Vic Donahey, Jr Young Vic

Death linked to refused invitation with married man

San Antonio report states a woman from Dallas named Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson died after refusing an invitation to ride with a married man. The incident occurred early today with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

San Antonio Tex Elizabeth Jackson Dallas

Explosion in Brooklyn building injures several people

A number of people were reported injured this afternoon when an ammunition tank exploded in a building in Brooklyn. Fire and police were alerted and responded to the scene.

New York Peooklyn

Brooklyn gangster shot dead at Golden Rules post

A New York Whitney alleged Brooklyn gangster was killed today in a gun battle at the Golden Rules post of the Private Soldiers and Sailors Legion. The incident occurred in Brooklyn as part of ongoing gangland clashes. Police continue inquiries into the shooting.

New York Whitney Brooklyn Golden Rules Private Soldiers’ & Seilors’ Legion

Court action seeks receivership for Niles Daily News Company

In CLAN ELLAND on June 26 a federal court suit seeks to place the Niles Daily News Company into receivership, naming Herbert B. Scott, Gor Service Company, Wate n and A.B. Robertson of the Aite enna publishing company as defendants. Also in Cincinnati on June 26 Mrs Margaret Rabbits sues for 25000 damages over an elevator accident at Alma & Kloophe store on January 13, claiming another floor fall caused internal injuries. Pyrene O'Neil, famed playwright, spent six years at sea as a common sailor.

Clan Elland Niles Daily News Company Niles Herbert 8. Scott Gor Service Company Waten A.B. Robertson Aiteenna Publishing Company VRS. Rabbits Sus Cincinnati Lridas Alma & Kloophe Margaret Rabbits Pyrene O'Neil

Ordinance on Stewart Street paving and improvements

Athens Ohio adopts Ordinance 352 to grade drain curb and brick pave Stewart Street from Mulberry north and east to the south end of the existing pavement. It fixes assessments on benefited lots and authorizes bonds and installments with construction by the lowest bid after advertisement. The measure takes effect after June 8 1922 approval.

Mulberry City of Athens State of Ohio Stewart Street Mulerry Street Director of Publiction Hethan Eliont Honda Hyts City of Ath State of Ohta Gom Romine R J. Jones Corneil

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Sap Kin Samoiles Sans Liverrckniversity L. E. Cash Palmer School Colonial Ohio Nelsonville News Hock-Hocking Lodge Ann Bailey Paul Parks New York City Miss Florence James Fri Margaret Johnson Oberlin Frank Benson Mary Jane Lancaster FE. J. Cabel Jones Columb Anna Mae Smith Pomeroy Ada Klein Elton Smith Ruth Love Selma Louise The Nelsonville Home & Savings Association Legion Vonighyt Jon Danci P. Hall Mor Mus Tra O'Brien the Peoples Bank Co W.H. Parks J. M. Hyde John V. Wood R. W. Parks Murray State Bank Peoples Bank Murray City Beerea Report Axectic Donald McMillan Cape Sabin Arctic Greely McMillan Thacher’s Chamberlain Phoing Mary Elizabeth Micheals Ani Kiwaniens Joy Riders Nadgiepy Weldraye AMD Pt Goldin Commander Booth Frangeline Sooth Salvation Army Columbus Circle Tinea G M. Romine Roger J. Jones Cornell CM. Gill C. M. Gill Davenport Swanson Furniture Co N. Court Street
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