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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1923

Page

3

Bootlegger's Lemon Extract Bottles Seized In Sewer

City workers removed about three dozen bottles of a lemon extract mixture from a catch basin near West Columbus street and Cable's alley, quashing a bootlegger's supply. Bertha Bateman hosted the IF R E club at Grover street home with needlework, social chat, a two course lunch, and 175 Berean class men attended Sunday. Easter plans include special music and a series of cottage prayer meetings leading to Sunday services.

West Columbus Street Cable's Alley Bertha Bateman IF. R. E. Club Grover Street S*riday Meesdames Mary Brown Agnes Wallace Bea Raybould Mona Smith Gertrude Hill Bessie J. Deer Louise Pearce Susie Margaret Clark Bertha Howard Ethel Moore Athens Bereans

Prominent Nelsonville Couple Weds in Quiet Methodist Ceremony

Miss Mae Stratton and Mr. Miller Wilson wed Saturday at the Nelsonville Methodist parsonage with Dr. George E. Tifft officiating. The bride, daughter of Eph Stratton, is a musician and city figure. the groom, a veteran merchant active in Masonic and Legion circles, plans a Chicago honeymoon before making Nelsonville home.

Mae Stratton Miller Wilson Methodist George E. ‘Tifft Nelsonville Thomas Wilson Mary Adaline Wilson Leiland Devore Carl Stratton Chicago Trebride Eph Stratton Our City Schools Ohio University Athens Cherlin Conservatory of Music Tie Legion

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Guests in Columbus

Mr and Mrs W H Cullums hosted a twelve oclock dinner with guests including Mrs Alice Anderson and her house guests Mrs Delia Radcliff of Wyola Mont and Mrs Schaeffer of Sheridan Wyoming. Mrs Dick Brown and her little son of Columbus were weekend visitors. Chas Sisson of Columbus spent the weekend here. Frank Groves is a business visitor in Pittsburg Pa. Mrs Alice Mulligan of Columbus visited her parents over Sunday. Miss Royal Tinscott of Columbus spent the latter part of the week here with relatives and friends.

W. H. Cullums Alice Anderson Delia Radcliff Wyola Mont Schaeffer Sheridan Wyoming Dick Brown Little Son Columbus Chas. Sisson Frank Groves Pittsburg Alice Mulligan Royal Tinscott of

Circle of Ruth Meet Tonight at 7 in Church Parlors

All Circle of Ruth members are asked to gather in the Presbyterian church parlors tonight at seven o'clock.

Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church

Local Residents Depart for New Homes In Columbus

Miss Vesper Shafer of Columbus visits relatives in Nelsonville with grandparents Mr and Mrs Marion Cookley. Mrs Frank Johnson and Miss Dorothy Vorhes spend week at Carey Ohio with Mrs Wilbur Johnson. Mr and Mrs Gene Shafer and son Joe leave for future home in Columbus as Nelsonville bid farewell to a well known couple active in business and social circles.

Vesper Shafer Columbus Marion Cookley Dorothy Vorhes Frank Johnson Carey Ohio Wilbur Johnson Gene Shafer Joe Nelsonville

Sunday Bible School At Local Christian Church Report

Sunday at the Christian Church featured a large Bible school with 637 participants and the Bereans class the largest at 175. The report highlights Sunday’s strong turnout.

Bereans

Music Memory Contest at High School Study Hall

Miss Young will hold a music memory class at the High School Study hall Tuesday afternoon after classes. The session is for all classes that have been meeting on Saturday.

Young

Nelsonville Girls Net Seventh Straight Win Over Somerset

Playing their best game of the season Nelsonville girls beat Somerset by 14 to 4 on Saturday. Schuler led scoring with three field goals and two free throws while Skinner anchored defense from back guard. McManaway added three baskets, Captain Licknone scored both baskets for Somerset.

Nelsonville Girls Somerset Perry County Schuler Skinner Somerset Girls McManaway Nelsonville Lick

Mrs L Emrich Returns Home After Columbus Hospital Operation

Mrs L Emrich of Murray City returned Saturday from Columbus hospital where she underwent an operation. Her many friends are glad she is recovering.

L. Emrich Murray City Columbus Hospital

Warning to Cough Sufferers About Father John’s Medicine

A vintage ad urges readers to treat coughs promptly using Father John’s Medicine. It claims the product soothes breathing irritation and strengthens the body to overcome illness, promising relief and renewed health.

Father John

Russians to be admitted under Bessarabia quota

Washington March 26 Two hundred former subjects of the Russian Czar now held at Ellis Island will be admitted to the United States under the immigration quota assigned to Bessarabia by orders issued today by Secretary of Labor Davis.

Washington Mar Dpwo Ellis Island United States Bessarabia Davis

Dwyer Freed After Friend Posts Bail

William Dwyer of West Washington street was jailed March 3 for drunkenness with a $20 fine plus costs. He was released Monday after Ed Poston supplied the money, but he did not stay long in jail as he was placed to work on the streets and escaped. He was rearrested March 23 by Police Chief Parker and remained jailed until the fine was paid.

William Dwyer West Washington Street Ed Poston Dwyer Parker

Printer I Rappold Hangs Self at Toledo Park

I Rappold a 45 year old printer from Pittsburg Pennsylvania committed suicide by hanging himself from a bill board in a Toledo park today. Police report the death as an apparent self inflicted act with no known witnesses.

Toledo, CO Rappold Pittsburg

Cuban steamer Monte Tennotte towed into Key West with whiskey

The Cuban steamship Monte Tennotte was towed into Key West on March 26 after being searched by federal authorities who found 2,100 cases of whiskey in her hold. Officers believe the ship has been supplying American ports with intoxicants during a leisurely cruise along the Florida coast.

Key West Fla Monte Tennotte Florida

State moves to bar co-defendant testimony in Foster trial

A Michigan court overruled a state motion to prevent any co-defendant of William Foster from testifying for him in his syndicalism trial in St. Joseph. The radical defendant faced the case as the judge ruled on the evidentiary issue.

ST. Joseph, Mich William Foster

Local Social News From Albany And Nearby

Albany and surrounding communities report a week of visits with relatives and friends. Mrs. Wesley Webb of Columbus stayed with her daughter Mrs. Howard Coe. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bailes visited Mr. and Mrs. George Bailes. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lewis of Athens joined Mr. and Mrs. Will Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Clint Jewell of Carpenter visited Mrs. Jewell’s parents. Mrs. Viney Roberts of Athens spent time with her daughter Lelia and mother Mrs. Wilcox. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earle Tewksbury on Monday March 19. Mr. and Mrs. M. Su Fox of Bucyrus visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Irwin, while Jim Tewksbury is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fought and Mr. Juster Fought of Athens were guests of relatives here Sunday.

Wesley Webb Columbus Howard Coe Tom Bailes George Bailes Everett Lewis Athens Will Lewis Clint Jewell Carpenter Lelia Wilcox Earle Tewksbury M. Su Fox Bucyrus William Irwin Jim Tewksbury Richard Fought Juster Fought

Missionary Sermons at M E Church Draw Large Crowd

A crowded M E church Sunday night filled with standing and turned away worshipers. Mr. Sloatman, a senior at Ohio Wesleyan, preached two sermons and Mr. Smith spoke on daily life of a missionary. Mr. Smith will lead Monday evening service and organizing the Epworth League was discussed by the young people. Women of class 99 plan a meeting Wednesday at 1 15 to 3 45 PM at Mrs Dailey's home.

M. FE Sloatman Ohio Wesleyan Smith Algiers Wpworth League QO. D. Dailey

Robbers on Broadway Steal Diamonds From Gambiner Store

Three men in a car broke a window at the David Gambiner jewelry shop on upper Broadway this afternoon, grabbed a tray of diamonds, and fled. The stolen gems were valued at about $20,000.

New York David Gambiner Upper Broadway

National overhaul week urged by motorists

Motorists call for a national overhaul week suggesting focused maintenance and upgrades across transit and infrastructure to reduce breakdowns and improve efficiency. The proposal highlights vehicle upkeep, road repairs, and coordinated scheduling for widespread benefits.

Good Samaritan’s Help Leads to Auto License Charge

Athens man Pete Coss aided friend Andy Hook in Chauncey by paying a gambling fine. Coss was arrested for driving without valid auto license tags and fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Koons. Hook remained jailed for five dollars and costs on the gambling charge.

Pete Coss Athens Andy Hook Chauncey Koons Coss Hook

Mrs J Salyer Gains 46 Pounds on Tanlac

Mrs James Salyer of Trenton Ohio reports remarkable improvements after taking Tanlac she says her digestion appetite and overall health greatly improved. She details years of poor health including stomach troubles and heart palpitations and notes family members also benefited. Tanlac is advertised as for sale by druggists with over 35 million bottles sold.

James Salyer Third St Trenton Ohio Tanlac

Wilson Names Thomson for Nicholson Seat After Senator Dies

Governor Sweet received a telegram from Woodrow Wilson urging Samuel Houston Thomson to replace the late United States Senator S. D. Nicholson. Thomson serves on the Federal Trade Commission and was a former assistant attorney general. He was said to be Wilson's representative at the last Democratic national convention.

Denver Mar Sweet Woodrow Wilson Samuel Houston Thomson United States S. D. Nicholson State House Thomson Federal Trade Commission Wilson

Irish republic drive backed by Ohio in 1930s convention

Mrs. Muriel MacSwiney widow of Cork mayor urged U S help for Irish independence before Ohio delegates at the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic. The meeting endorsed De Valera's platform and planned a statewide drive for the Irish Republic defense fund led by Lawrence Ginnell, De Valera's envoy.

Columbus America Muriel MacSwiney Terence MacSwiney Cork Ireland American Association For Ohio Hamonn DeValera Irish Republic Defense Fund Lawrence Ginnell de Valera

Utah Opens 400000 Acres to Veterans Homestead Bid

Approximately 400000 acres in Emery and Grand counties Utah will open for homestead and desert land entries by World War II veterans starting April 26 Secretary of the Interior announced today.

Washington Emery Grand Utah Secretary of the Interior

Easter services planned at United Brethren Church

The United Brethren Church led by Rev. J G Spears plans a great Easter program marking the anniversary day with expected attendance records. Rev. J B Showers of Dayton will speak during the Sunday school hour and remain for other services as the church conducts its annual canvass to break last year’s attendance.

United Brethren Church J. G. Spears J. B. Showers Dayton

Hamiltons to attend funeral of John Paul King in Marion

Mr and Mrs Howard Hamilton and family will travel from Logan to Marion for the funeral of John Paul King a relative who died in California last Friday The body is being returned to Ohio for burial and services will be held in Marion Friday afternoon.

Howard Hamilton Logan Marion John Paul King California Ohio

Birthday Surprise For Lloyd Cohagen At Hast Street Home

Lloyd Cohagen celebrated his first birthday with a Friday evening surprise arranged by his wife. Eighteen guests attended at the Hast street home including Mrs. Nancy Lehman, Miss Mary Lehman, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lehman and family, Mrs. Howard Lehman and family, Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. George Green and son Melrose, and Mr. and Mrs. William Roby. A six o'clock dinner was served.

Lloyd Cohagen Hast Street Nancy Lehman Mary Lehman B. Lehman Howard Lehman Floyd George Green Melrose William Roby

Brashares Returns to Share Views on Gas Tax Bill

Rep. Joe Brashares of Hocking county met with constituents this Saturday to discuss upcoming bills. He says the gasoline tax bill will be reconsidered Tuesday at 1 45 PM and notes the amended plan shifts funds toward cities over rural road improvements. The measure would drop to a one cent per gallon tax and Brashares sought but failed to pass an amendment excluding operations between fixed terminals. Truck owners with resources may seek franchises on major arteries, potentially monopolizing travel routes.

Joe Brashares Hocking County Brashares House

Health Office Report Shows No New Flu Cases Since Feb

The county health office reported no new influenza cases since February 20 and no scarlet fever cases. Three diphtheria cases occurred in the last month, two in Green township and one in Logan.

County Health Office Green Township Logan

Wires Removed. Street Cleared of Overhead Obstructions

The telephone company has removed all overhead wires on Matin Street and chopped down the poles, leaving only light company wires at intersections. The street now looks much better and clearer.

Matin &T Telephone Company Light Company

Mrs James Robert King Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs James Robert King of South Mulberry Street is back home after several days in a Columbus hospital where she received treatment and has shown marked improvement in health.

James Robert King South Mulberry Street Columbus Hospital

Fiery Cross Burned on Logan Hill Signals Klan Activity

Two explosions near 8:30 p m Sunday evening drew a crowd as a large fiery cross blazed on the Dougherty farm hill east of Logan. Residents fear it marks Ku Klux Klan organizing in Logan. many visited the hill to inspect the symbol.

Logan Dougherty Farm Ku Klux Klan

Week's Services Details for Passion Week Observed

Local Presbyterian church to hold Passion Week services each evening culminating in Sunday Easter services. Sunday afternoon a group of eighteen men of blw

Presbyterian Church Blw

Easter Sunrise Service Plans At Local Church

The church plans a full Easter program with Communion, reception of members and baptism of children at the morning worship. The Christian Endeavor society will lead the Sunrise prayer service at an early hour, following a canvass inviting all members to attend.

Christian Endeavor Society

Glouster Mayor Johnson's court harassed by prohibition raids

State prohibition agents sparked a busy Trimble courthouse week. Frank Butterworth of Nelsonville paid 100 dollars plus costs for transporting liquor and 260 dollars plus costs for possession. Harve Sullivan Ed Mahaffey John Smathers and Chris Wagner of Buchtel pleaded not guilty to liquor possession and were released on bond for April 9 and 10 trials. Newsonville and Deanville men faced liquor and public drunkenness charges with fines of 100 25 and 25 dollars respectively. Bob Rush of Modoc admitted stealing fires and tools from Frank Wires and was released after returning the items.

Johnson Trimble Frank Butterworth Nelsonville Harve Sullivan Ed Mahaffey John Smathers Chris Wagner Buchtel Newlsonville Deanville Joe Lowry Clem Wheppler James Gray Pearl Byers Bob Rush Modoc Frank Wires Rush

Revival meeting at Methodist church with themed nights

Four nights this week at the Methodist church revival led by Pastor J Y Landsitter offer business men's night Tuesday family night Wednesday miners night Thursday school and Sunday school night Friday. A large attendance is earnestly desired each evening.

Methodist Church J. YT Qlandsitter

Frank Yocum Attends Columbus Funeral of Sister Mrs Glenn

Frank Yocum traveled to Columbus on Sunday for the funeral of his sister Mrs James Glenn held in the capital city this afternoon. Mrs Glenn aged 68 died Friday.

Frank Yocum Columbus James Glenn Glenn

Clifton man visiting Williams family in this city

Llewellyn Williams of Clifton West Virginia is spending a few days with his brother William Williams and family in this city.

Llewellyn Williams Clifton W. Va William Williams

Glouster Encampment No 852 to Convene Meeting

A meeting of Glouster Encampment No 852 7. O. O. F. is scheduled as announced. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming lodge business.

Glouster O. O. FY

Meeting in Qold Fellow Hall On Tuesday Night

A local gathering convened in the Qold Fellow hall on Tuesday night with special business focused on refreshments.

Qold Fellow

Faires Visit in New Lexington Aboard Sunday

Mr and Mrs C G Faires visited New Lexington on Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs J H Faires.

C. G. Faires New Lextington J. H. Faires

Hartshorne Couple Visits Sister in This Week

Mr and Mrs Robert Bradley and daughter Fidith from Hartshorne Oklahoma stayed with Mrs Aimy Cunningham this week. The Bradleys once lived in Glouste about thirty years ago.

Robert Bradley Miss Fidith Hartshorne Okla Bradley Aimy Cunningham Glouste

Death of John E Cavey Former Township Trustee

John E Cavey longtime township trustee died at Athens Stat hospital Sunday night after a severe illness. He had been hospitalized for treatment a few weeks. News of his death will be a great shock to friends across the county as funeral arrangements are not yet set.

John E. Cavey Townshi Athens Stat Hospital Cavey Funers

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