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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
3
Warren Brandeburg aged 69 died Tuesday at his home near Nelsonville. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 at Connett Church with burial in Connett Cemetery.
President C. R. Scott of the Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association reports a letter from Ohio game warden A. C. Baxter about snowshoe rabbits and pheasants. Baxter has not received a reply from Michigan authorities about the rabbits, and this delay is causing concern.
Pheasants cannot be secured at this late date. Mr. Baxter hopes to send two pairs later as mating occurs.
If you cannot reach the Eastern Star sale at Wilson Bros or Ed Mills' shop in the morning, call Mrs. Stella Reigle to place your order. Sale starts at 10 o'clock Saturday morning.
Adda McLaughlin aged eight, youngest child of Mr and Mrs L McLaughlin on Chestnut street, died Wednesday. Funeral service will be conducted by Rev Johnson Saturday at 1 30 p m.
Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde hosted city physicians for an Easter themed dinner Tuesday evening. An elaborate six o'clock meal featured pretty table settings with covers for Doctors N. Hill A. L. Pritchard C. C. Butt B. E. Butt Co. E. Welch J. C. McGrath W. M. Howe C. G. Dew J. M. Hyde and Hubert Hyde.
Mrs Bradford Acomb and two children visit her parents in Caldwell. Mrs John R Sweeney of Akron returns to visit sister Mrs H W Johnson after a weeks stay in Lancaster with Mrs Edith Owens. Mr and Mrs Clyde Dunlap and daughter Edna Louise of Congo were weekend guests of Mrs Dunlaps parents Mr and Mrs W W Evans.
A crowd of about thirty gathered Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs Herbert Newtons Poplar street home for an old fashioned taffy pull. After making candy guests enjoyed dancing and a social time together.
The cemetery committee calls for 100 men to repair graves of fallen soldiers. Citizens are asked to donate time and bring tools for the work and to contact Mrs. F. S. Cooley for more information.
Miss Hazel Edington hosted members of the Needle Shuttle Club for an elegant lunch and social evening. Guests included Mrs. Blair Adams of Columbus and Mrs. John Edington with daughter Elizabeth.
Miss Ruth Carolyn Dunlap entertained a group of little guests Tuesday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs W W Evans 201 Ashton avenue Easter flowers and favors decorated the party in honor of the birthday of the hostess The children played games and enjoyed a luncheon at five gifts were given to Ruth Carolyn Guests included Gladys Starkey Ruth Kelek Margaret Weltzheimer Margaret Brickles Doras Delace Juanita Sines Nona Nam Agnes Nellie Daily Izeret Wilma Scott and Louise Dunlap of Cogno
In Glouster Council invites bids for summer street paving with two contracts planned. One covers Fairview and Dew streets in Urban Crest, the other handles Summit Maple and Monroe streets near Republic avenue. Bids due by April 9. The Bon-Ton Millinery advertises a wide Easter hat display.
Paving was completed last fall and can begin again as soon as the contractor who secures the job is ready to start.
Alva Shipley aged 62 died at Grant hospital after surgery begun Friday in Derthick. His remains were sent to Wellston for interment.
F Mesicher and sister Miss Nettie plan to move this week after selling property in Walnut Hill to Eldoris Smith. Mr Mesicher expects to buy a farm later. An Easter program at First Baptist church Sunday evening replaces the regular service and is led by Mrs Mary L Taylor and M B Tucker.
Thomas Dixon, ex marshal of Corning, sues the town claiming $360 unpaid salary. He says he was elected in 1919 and began duties in 1920. Dixon alleges that in April 1920 the council cut the marshal salary from $60 to $10 per month, and he served until November 1920 before resigning, asserting the cut was unlawful after he took office.
Taylor Craig visits Columbus this morning where Mrs Craig recently underwent surgery. She is progressing well and expects to return to a city either Saturday or Sunday.
Mr and Mrs F P Dunlavey have returned from an extended visit with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs R J Lewis at Asheville North Carolina and from a trip through Fiduda and Cuba.
Chicago Spectacle House advertises True Vision Glasses free on trial for 10 days with no payment unless kept. Readers must mail name address age and eyewear duration to receive 10 karat gold filled glasses by prepaid parcel post. If unsatisfied, return at no cost.
Lottridge Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shirley and their young son visit Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shirley in Marion. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Davis are Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Boggs. Leslie Morris of Athens buys the R. J. Runnion property and moves in. Ralph Allen travels to Columbus to bring his mother home from a hospital. James Harshman moves to the Wells property in Hockingport.
Mr. and Mrs L T Runnion hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs Ludwig of Athens and Mrs Eliza Nickoson and daughter from Asbury. Visiting locals came from Clarksburg W Va and Vanderhoof while others stayed with relatives in Athens and Starkey farms. No major events beyond social visits, Sunday School and weekly services noted.
A vintage advertisement urges tired mothers to rebuild strength with Father John's Medicine a wholesome nourishment free from alcohol or harmful drugs. It claims quick uptake by a weakened system and emphasizes its old fashioned, pure formula.
Sam Dorn a West Virginia miner was found dead in the Ohio River at West Wheel in Ohio after disappearing yesterday when his coat and dinner bucket were found on shore. Police say he waded into the river and shot himself. despondency was the cause and he had previously attempted suicide with dynamite.
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