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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1923
Page
3
An ad promises fast head clearing and cough loosening from Dr. King's New Discovery. It emphasizes relief when feeling heavy headed and throat dry, with soothing comfort highlighted.
The Willing Work 3 class of the Church of Christ in Nelsonville celebrated Miss Mabel Dalton’s birthday and her long service as secretary and treasurer with a mesh bag gift after a social hour and lunch. Attendees included Ina Knight Vera Coy Goldie Cook Emily Reed and others as the group plans a future announcement. Aladdin's band is highlighted as a famous state ensemble, with about 70 to 100 players expected to travel to Nelsonville.
Arrangements nearly complete for the Aladdin Temple Shrine Band from Columbus to visit Nelsonville for an April first week entertainment. The Shrine club will bring them to the city with a definite date to be announced.
Mrs Jed Tinscott hosted the Social Sewing Club in Athens on Wednesday. Members traveled from the city by 1 o clock traction to a theatre party at the Majestic. They enjoyed a three course dinner at Windsor Tea Rooms at five. Elizabeth McGrath was the guest.
Out of town visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Thacker of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Webb of Toledo, Mrs. Thomas Findmondson of Athens, and Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Johnson of Logan who attended Wednesday’s funeral.
A large turnout of relatives and friends attended the funeral Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. Miles Shepard. Rev. Johnson spoke highly of the deceased and flowers conveyed the many condolences. Burial followed at Greenlawn.
Mrs. D. D. Crawford hosted the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters on West Washington Street. After completing business, a social time followed with a delicious two course luncheon concluding the afternoon.
Roy Keplar and Miss Helen Hall were married in Pikeville on February 26, 1923. Keplar, cashier for McKinney Steel Co., and Helen Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Halt, returned to Wolfpit to a belling and serenade by the Wolfpit band before settling at home with friends.
Mary Battin Dew was born in Malta Ohio on June 8, 1846 and died March 5, 1923 at age 76 years 9 months 27 days. She was the daughter of Thomas and Isabella Battin and moved to Nelsonville in 1853 where she lived most of her life except for years in the West and visits with daughters in Toledo and Lake Cheylon Washington. At age 13 she joined the Christian Church in Mc[illegible].
Avis S Ville's life centered on church service and charity. She joined the Christian Church in this city and was active in the Loyal Womans class Ladies Aid Society and the Woman's Relief Corps as a charter member. She married John T Dew and had four children with two predeceasing her, leaving a daughter Mrs Aliles Shepard a son Fred Dew and two grandchildren Willard Webb Jr and Elizabeth Shepard. She had three sisters and one brother.
The Bereans schedule instrumental and vocal music for Sunday March 11 with a goal of 175 men present. Attendance last Sunday included Nelsonville 150, Athens 112, and Columbus 99, with all members urged to attend and bring a new member.
Miss Ada Klein departed this morning to attend the Masonic dance Thursday evening in Pomeroy and will spend the weekend as the guest of Miss Anna Mae Smith.
At the regular Kiks meeting Tuesday night W. J. Tedrow was chosen as delegate with FE. S&S. McCune as alternate to attend the Grand Lodge session in Atlanta Georgia in July.
In Marietta a newborn boy weighing 11 pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Parker Sniffen on Sunday. The infant died at birth. Mrs Sniffen is reported to be improving. Her parents Mr and Mrs I H Hawkins are with their daughter.
Mrs. Arthur Vorhes returns to Columbus on Wednesday after a week’s visit in town as the guest of Mrs. C. E. Welch.
Miss Freda Smith Miss Verna Hand and Albert Dilcher hosted Sun day school classes The Ever ready Workers The Loyal Sons and The True Blues Tue sday evening in the church social rooms. Seventy five attendees enjoyed games music St Patricks favors and a green white color scheme. Dainty refreshments were served at a late hour.
Firefighters were called to the Fred Hall residence on Mill Street early this morning. An outbuilding at the rear of the lot was consumed by flames and entirely destroyed along with its contents.
El-Karnak Grotto plans a ceremonial session on Thursday April 26 with arrangements for a large class and resumed activities at the Grotto Country Club Haydenville. A new porch around the pavilion and a new finish dance floor will be completed when weather allows.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sands north of the city is quarantined due to their little daughter Lucinda having diphtheria.
At a joint meeting the Chauncey Dover Board of Education decided to erect a new high school near the present building. Architect Glass of Columbus attended, plans to be drawn promptly for a $45,000 structure.
Bloomington woman Mrs J E Hurst shares a simple at home remedy for rheumatism after personal cure. She invites others to mail their name and address to receive the information free, with no sales involved. Address 605 Douglas St, Bloomington Ill.
A painting was offered as a prize to the room selling the most tickets at the exhibit. The fifth grade, taught by Miss Jessie Smart, won, with the second grade under Mrs. Garrett finishing a very close second.
Miss Helen Biggins spent Sunday in Athens as a guest of her cousins Mr and Mrs Charles Jorden visiting the city and its surroundings.
B F Conant of Mill street fell in his yard Tuesday evening and sustained a fractured bone in the right leg above the ankle.
Mr and Mrs William Letter of this city will travel to Osk Hil re Wellston to attend the funeral Saturday for Warren Stroth.
Chaunhe died from a fah in a cave at the Circle Hill mine on Monday. Funeral services and burial are planned at Oak Hill, his former home. His brothers Alva and Walter, residents of Chauncey, and their mother Mrs. George Stroth, who visited the city, accompanied the remains to Oak Hill on Tuesday morning.
Mrs Everett Bingman and her children from near Coolville are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frenny Osborne and family in the city.
In New York on March 1 a third conference aims to name a referee for the world billiards title match between Willie Hoppe and Jake Schaefer. Harry Kline of Philadelphia is floated as a compromise referee at today's meeting.
American holders of German marks are offered a chance to invest the fluctuating currency in German real estate, stocks, and bonds as announced by the Department of Commerce.
In Ohio probate court records, executors and administrators such as Lydia A Vore, W Roach, George S Gaines, A McGonagle, Elmer Shelton, J O Hall, William McCall, H Baughman, and guardians like J R Wall and Dean Stout have first and final accounts or amended filings. The items cover estates of John H Vore, Andrew Jackson, Almira Ferguson, Elizabeth Mann, R B McGonagle, Matitte ja Menonagte, Thomas Shelton, Martha Hall, Marvy McCall, Arilla Hooper, and others with dates in 1922 1923 1928. Probate Judge S M Johnson signs the notices.
A fragmentary note shows officials in Athens County Ohio approving bonds for a rural school project. It references sealed propositions, standard town limits and a resolution by the education office, with bond par values and unclear dates.
Board of Education Tri County Rural School District Athens County Ohio issues bids for school bonds under Section 282 8. Bids sealed and enclosed payable at the Bank of Gloucester are to be submitted within thirty days of the award. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Presented by President RR Burgess and Clerk Hines.
Harmony Hill and family visit relatives in Elizabeth West Virginia while other residents attend meetings in Little Hocking. A son, Francis Merle, born February 22 to Arden and Mrs Miller, and community activities include a Ladies Aid Society event raising 17 dollars.
Advertises Zemo as a reliable antiseptic liquid for eczema itching pimples and blackheads. Claims minor blemishes fade overnight and itching stops instantly. Affirms safety for tender skin and available at 35 cents or one dollar for a larger bottle.
Mra C. Coggeshall and daughters Sarah and Bertha were in Parkersburg Thursday. R Hueston visited J C Coggeshall. Milo Foster and brother in law I W Hill attended the Junior Order at Little Hocking Saturday evening. The Little Trocking entertainment was a success and over $40 was raised.
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