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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1923
Page
5
Lieutenant Von Mueller, commander of the Emden, died in Brunswick. The Emden began service in August 1914 and was beached after a chase through the Pacific by a large Allied fleet.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard McHarg hosted a Sunday 6 pm dinner for Miss Beulah Jennings and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Coates Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Beverage Mr. B. A. Benken berger and the hosts at the Christian church in Columbus. W. H. Worthman visited his mother in Creole from Friday to Saturday. Ministers wives in Columbus join Mrs. A. V. Donahey at her weekly at home Tuesday afternoon at the governor's mansion.
The Pallas club met Saturday afternoon at 21 West Union street with Mrs. W E Peters presiding. Mrs. Sayre presented Human Efficiency and Levels of Intelligence and Mrs. Ash followed with Revolt Against Civilization. Mrs. Charles Matthews spoke on Birthright, sparking an engaged discussion of the readings.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Stevers announce the birth of a son named Bryan Berridge on Sunday March 11 at 10 University Terrace. The newborn weighs ten pounds.
The regular monthly meeting of the Lillie class will be held Tuesday evening at 6:30 at the location to be announced.
Mr W W Coe underwent a surgical operation Saturday at the Toledo State hospital where he and Mrs Coe have been for some time with Superintendent and Mrs C Q Kordyce. Mrs Coe has just recovered from an appendicitis operation performed four weeks ago in Toledo. Word to Harrold Coe indicates his father is doing as well as could be expected.
Miss Fannie Bean spending time in Columbus visited her mother Mrs. Sarah Bean over Sunday at Poplar Avenue.
Word arrived of the death last week of Fred Tinker, a former Athens boy now living in New York. His mother, Mrs. Anna Tinker, also resides in New York.
The Kin dergarten Mothers club holds a fathers meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm in Ellis Hall. The program features kindergarten girls songs, talks by Dean T C McCracken C W Stone and J D Welsh, and music by Mrs Margaret A Benedict. A social hour with refreshments ends the event.
William Hughes of 14 Clark Street underwent a surgical operation in a Columbus hospital on Friday and is reported doing nicely. Mrs. Hughes remains with him as Mr. and Mrs. Wor Hughes, who accompanied the former's father to the hospital, returned Sunday evening.
Albany Mrs S G Nichols returns home after visit with her father Sam Tewksbury. Athens guests include Mr and Mrs W H Richey and Mrs Adaline Dailey visiting her son 2 T Dailey. Paul Robinson returns to Newark after relatives visit. Ralph Carpenter party from Glouster visits Williams. Mattie Townsend leaves for visit with daughter Cline in Columbus. Florence Cummins guests of Wingett in Townhouse. Jess Lewis escorts Dolly Jewksbury to Columbus for hospital operation. Second high school entertainment draws a crowd with excellent performances. O D Dailey and wife drive to Cincinnati for TD A R state conference with Mrs Dailey speaking at Gibson Hotel banquet. Everett Cline travels to Columbus for funeral of niece Mrs B C McKinstry. John Radcliff funeral services set for Hebbardsville Tuesday at 1 AM.
Washington March 12 The allies proposed that the United States $250 090 000 bill for maintaining the army of occupation in Germany be paid from future reparations receipts. The plan was presented at the state department by Elliot Wadsworth assistant secretary of the treasury and negotiator in Paris.
A pithy comment notes life accelerating in modern times with rapid choices from marriage to self destruction. It contrasts the speed of social rituals with the dangers of quick, impulsive actions.
Mrs. Addie Kusner of Cleveland Ohio says Tanlac cured nervous stomach and gas and headaches after suffering loss of appetite and sleep. She reports a four bottle course produced a 20 pound weight gain and renewed energy enabling her to run her two rooming houses. Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 35 million bottles sold.
The Plains Fred Gabriel is very ill with tonsillitis. Mrs. John Gabriel Sr. and Ruby attended a Columbus conference the weekend. Edward Ball and baby visited Circle Hill with sister-in-law? Harry Bobbit. Morris Shafer of Nelsonville visited the Zine Courtneys. Albert Aleshire from Athens joined Dave and Mrs Aleshire for Sunday dinner. Thelma Hawk and Jack McCallister visited Hill er in Lancaster. Dessie Anderson of Athens stayed with Ed and family. Pearl Bowlby near Webb Summit visited the Hutchins. A flock of wild geese headed north on Saturday. Ronalds Lenigar of Athens called on friends Sunday. Fr M and James McHarg and George Gabriel Jr. traveled to Nelsonville to see brother-in-law W M Barber, ill with a nervous breakdown but improving. Harry Moore hosted his mother Mrs Frank Moore of Athens Sunday. James Ferguson of Chauncey visited Sunday afternoon.
At a Boys and Girls club meeting in Jackville Miss Isbe Chesser was named temporary chairman of The Jolly Workers Clothing club. She expects 12 girls to join and will call a future meeting for officer elections and a summer program. Clarence Briley announced continuation of the pig club, with more enrollees and a livestock judging team. Amos Drizes to lead again in 1933.
In Athens the best Sunday in Baptist history featured a large Sunday school consecration with 19 decisions and several seeking church membership. Rev Montgomery preached on The Alabaster Box and urged gratitude and service before a crowded morning service. Six more students sought church membership at the evening service as rain fell. Tonight Rev and Mrs Montgomery will perform a negro spiritual at 7:00 PM.
Mr and Mrs William Leffler return to their home from Oak Hill Ohio after attending the funeral of Warren Stroth of this city who died from injuries suffered at the Circle Till mine last week.
On March 11 Athens Council Knights of Columbus hosted a large initiation day with 80 candidates, nine joining other councils. The event featured First degree by Athens Council, Second by Chillicothe Council, and Third by P. J. Kerwin of London with staff. Three hundred members attended from across the state and a post ceremony buffet followed at the Knights hall.
Arthur P. England an 18 year old near Pickerington Fairfield county talked for five days and nights without sleep. Dr Joscoe I Ward Columbus chiropractor used spinal adjustments after medical aid failed. Two spine bones were corrected and the boy ceased talking and slept, doctors say the issue was physical not mental.
Parents Mr Henry Cone and Mrs Cone announce the birth of a son at 177 North Lancaster street on March 9. The baby is named Carol Wdwin.
Ohio mayors report a 20 percent drop in children sent to state homes in 1922 versus the open saloon last year and 10,000 fewer men sent to the workhouse, according to statistics compiled from a questionnaire by Federal Prohibition Director Russell.
A Monday morning gale toppled leased telegraph wires in the Messenger system and damaged telephone lines across northern areas and the Ohio valley. News service slowed as downed poles disrupted circuits and delayed electric and railcar service in Athens County.
A Zan fast acting Zemo remedy offers eczema and skin disease relief for 35 cents to an extra large bottle for a dollar. The advertisement promises instant healing and removal of eczema tetter pimples rash blackheads and similar conditions with a penetrating antiseptic liquid.
Wooster Ohio records a first thunderstorm of the year hitting the area late last night with scattered showers and lightning across the city report indicates.
Chauncey Miss Mary Syx attended a surprise party for Mrs Myrtle Ball in Buchtel Saturday evening. Burge and Earl Johnson returned Sunday from a trip to Detroit Michigan. Mrs G H Nye and her son Dr D C Nye left Saturday for Wilmington Ohio to visit daughter Mrs J A Long and family.
Henry Swart, an aged resident, has been quite ill for several weeks and shows little improvement. Miss Tucy Law and Luelle Bradfield returned Sunday evening from a few days visit. In Murray tyta Sweazy traveled to Columbus today to visit his son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Swea zy.
Sherman Self, a former resident, died last week at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William McDaniel in Toledo. His remains were brought to Coolville for funeral services and interment on Saturday. Mrs John Shafer and Florida of The Plains visited Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins. Co BR Adkins has returned from a Columbus hospital after a serious right hand injury sustained at work in the Bailey luo ininea.
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