Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 55 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1923

Page

3

Dover raid nets counterfeit gear and liquor in Knight home

In Dover township Saturday evening officers Lines Coakley and Con stable Siebert of Chauncey raided the home of 4th Knight, arresting him on two charges. Police found one complete manufactured copy of cops and three quarts of corn er sti rskey. Knight pleaded guilty, fined $200 and costs on the possession charge and $300 and costs on the manufacturing charge, and was jailed as fines awaited payment.

Dover 4Th Knight Dover Township Havin

Former Nelsonville Boy Returns to Visit Friends

Sheldon S. Cline once on the Nelsonville Valley Register and Buckeye News staffs now assists editors at the Washington Star. He visits Mr. and Mrs. Harry Edington with his father at Happy Hollow Washington and will spend the summer there.

Ormer Nelsonville Sheldon S. Cline Washington Star Washington, d D. C Harry Edington Cline Happy Hollow Washington Valley Register Buckeye News National Capital

Hick and Son Visit Columbus Hosts for Weekend

Mr. William Hick and his son Mark vacationed in Columbus over the weekend as guests of William Hick's daughters Mrs. James Grant and Mrs. Janny Shields and son Clinton Hick.

William Hick Mark Columbus James Grant Janny Shields Clinton Hick

Women’s Relief Corps to meet at Legion hall tonight

The Women’s Relief Corps will hold a meeting at 7 30 this evening in the American Legion hall and a strong turnout is anticipated.

Women's Relief Corps American Legion Hall

Be reans Club Invited to Homecoming Banquet

Be reans class president informs absent members to meet at the Christian church Tuesday evening to depart at 5 45 for a group move to the Methodist church for a homecoming banquet. Men of the Methodist church invite attendees to hear FE B Bryan.

Bereans Christian Church Methodist Church FE. B. Bryan

Big Home-Coming Dinner Hosted by Men’s Classes

Berean and Presbyterian men’s Bible classes invite attendees to a May 22 dinner at 6 15 p m. A special program with instrumental and vocal numbers features Dr FE Bryan president of Oslo University delivering Citizens of a World. Organizers expect about 500 guests.

Berean FE. B. Bryan Oslo University Dr. Bryan

Missionary Society Meeting Notice

The missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet on an upcoming date to discuss their ongoing outreach programs and plans for the coming season. Members are urged to attend for updates, reports, and committee assignments.

Thursday Afternoon Event with Mrs C H Bartlett

A small afternoon gathering with Mrs. C H Bartlett planned for two o'clock on Thursday, details indicate a social engagement or meeting at a private residence.

C. H. Bartlett

Mrs Whitlatch and Daughter Visit Ravenswood

Mrs. Walter Whitlatch and her daughter Pauline are guests of Mrs. Whitlatch’s parents at Ravenswood West Virginia.

Walter Whitlatch Pauline Ravenswood, W. Va

Missionary Elizabeth Galbreath to Speak at Presbyterian Church

Miss Elizabeth Galbreath, a missionary from the Etah mission in India, will speak Tuesday evening at 7 o clock at the Presbyterian church. The public is invited especially members of missionary societies. A silver offering will be taken.

Elizabeth Galbreath Etah India Presbyterian Church

Regular meeting of Eudora chapter OF FE S and S

Notice for a regular meeting of the Eudora chapter O F E S S to be held Tuesday evening at 7 30. The notice calls for good attendance and signals a standard local gathering.

Eudora Chapter O. FE. S&s

F. R. E. Club Hosts Margaret Clark Gathering

Miss Margaret Clark entertained the F. R. E. club at her home Friday evening with a list of attendees including Mesdames Mary Brown Gena Lewis Bea Raybould Bertha Evans Agnes Wallace Gertrude Hill Lena White Carrie Longley Susie Clark Bertha Howard Louise Pearce Bessie Deer and Margaret Clark.

F. R. E. Club Margaret Clark Mesdames Mary Brown Gena Lewis Bea Raybould Bertha Evans Agnes Wallace Gertrude Hill Lena White Carrie Longley Susie Clark Bertha Howard Louise Pearce Bessie Deer

Raine Family Dinner Guests From Columbus Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Perce Raine hosted a twelve o clock dinner Sunday with guests Mrs Sarah Fe Davidson, Mr and Mrs Harrold Tuetht and daughter Susann, James and Elizabeth Slater of Columbus, Mr and Mrs Raymond Raine and daughter Ruth Elizabeth of Nelsonville. Mr Henry Verity and Misses Lucile and Beth Verity returned from trips to Marion Akron and Cleveland.

Perce Raine Sarah FE. Davidson Harrold Tuetht Susann James Elizabeth Slater Columbus Raymond Raine Ruth Elizabeth Nelsonville Henry Verity Lucile Beth Verity Marion Akron Cleveland

Esther Class Meeting Postponed To Friday Night

The Esther class business meeting set for Tuesday evening with Mrs. C L Johnson has been postponed to Friday night due to her absence at a Dayton convention. The Friday meeting will include Mrs. Johnson.

Esther C. L. Johnson

Church leaders head to Dayton for state convention

Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Johnson and their daughter along with Mr. William Mitchell depart Tuesday morning for Dayton to attend the Christian church state convention convening in the city all week.

C. L. Johnson William Mitchell Dayton of the Christian Church

Annual Alumni Banquet and Meeting Details

The annual Alumni Banquet will be on Friday June 1 at 6 4 at the Christian Church with a post event dance at the Elk's Home. The annual meeting requires one member per couple and dues start Tuesday May 22. Girls will sell banquet tickets when dues are collected.

The Christian Church Elk’s Alumni Association

Meeting to vote on constitution and ticket sale

The association schedules a May 30 ticket sale and will submit the following constitution for approval at the meeting.

Association

Nelsonville High School Alumni Association Formed

Alumni of Nelsonville High School establish a permanent alumni association to foster school spirit and mutual help. The executive board includes a president vice president secretary treasurer and four directors with potential referendum votes. Membership limited to bona fide graduates with diploma eligibility automatically admits diploma recipients.

Nelsonsonville High School Nelsonville High School Bona Fida

Annual Alumni Association Meeting Rules

The annual business meeting is held the Friday after commencement with the President presiding and officers elected. A nominating committee reports. A program, banquet for the incoming class, and social time follow. Attendance limited to members with one escort per couple, each member pays twenty five cents, treasurer reports finances, and efforts made to invite out of town members or obtain absentees' messages.

Alumni Association

Local residents light weekend visits and summer plans

Albany Everett Martin and Earle Caster drove from Huntington to visit friends from Saturday to Sunday. Superintendent C. H. Copeland attended an alumni banquet in Hamden Friday night. Herschel Huston visited Dyesville Saturday night and later joined his mother visiting relatives in Virginia. In June they will return to live in the Lawrence Morris house next year. Miss Eleanor Allison left for Cleveland Friday for a house party then to Rio Grande for the summer.

C. H. Copeland Hamden Herschel Huston Dyesville Virginia Lawrence Morris Eleanor Allison Cleveland Rio Grande

Miss Maud Skidmore Returns to Ath

Miss Maud Skidmore, a high school teacher, has returned to Ath after a period away. Local officials noted her prior service and welcomed her back to the community and school duties.

Trio of Local Mentions Include Students and Parents

Paul Mendenhall a Junior left for his home at Pennsville Friday and expects to return next year to graduate with his class. Archie Tewksbury who holds a position at Middleport spent over Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Jeff Tewksbury.

Paul Mendenhall Pennsville Paul Archie Tewksbury Middleport Jeff Tewksbury

Mrs Townshend Sets Visit with Son in City

Mrs Mattie Townshend left Friday for several days visit with her son Howard Townshend and family.

Mattie Townshend Howard Townshend

Mrs Mees and daughter guests of N S Croy family

Mrs Jacob Mees and her daughter Margery Jean of Pomeroy visit her brother N S Croy and family for a period of time.

Jacob Mees Margery Jean Pomeroy N. S. Croy

Mrs Lindley Returns From Twinsburg After Family Illness

Mr Jamie Lindley reports his mother in law’s illness prompted an urgent two week absence in Twinsburg. Mrs Lindley’s return is described as indefinite.

Jamie Lindley Twinsburg Mrs Lindley Mrs. Lindley

Mrs Daugherty Returns to Cleveland for Hospital Post

Mrs Will Daugherty, after two months visiting sister Mrs Henry Coates, sails back to Cleveland where she has accepted a hospital position.

Will Daugherty Henry Coates Cleveland

Miss Florence Cline Visits During Commencement Week

Miss Florence Cline spends commencement week with her sister Bessie a high school student.

Florence Cline Bessie

Coe and Burgess Families Visit in Albany

Dr and Mrs George Coe of Milford Center and Mr and Mrs F O Burgess of Columbus motored to Albany Saturday to visit E K Carpenter and relatives. Mrs Coe Maud Carpenter will remain for a week with their father.

George Coe Milford Center F. O. Burgess Columbus Albany E. K. Carpenter

Mr. Everett Cline and daughter visit Nelsonville hosts

Everett Cline and his daughter Miss Faye spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Cotton in Nelsonville. Miss Faye plans visits to Columbus and Mount Vernon before returning.

Everett Cline Miss Faye Cotton Nelsonville Columbus Mt. Vernon

Clyde Bowers Visited Family Over Sunday

Clyde FE Bowers traveling salesman for the Cincinnati Eagle Printing Co. branch was guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. E A Bowers over Sunday in a brief family visit noted in the paper.

Clyde FE. Bowers Cincinnati The Eagle Printing Co E. A. Bowers

Mrs Jarret Bobo Hosts Ladis Aid Thursday

Mrs. Jarret Bobo will entertain the Ladis Aid on Thursday this week. The event aims to support local community efforts and will feature social gatherings and fundraising activities.

Rome Citizens Meet Hails School Work and Root

A large crowd at Rome township high school auditorium expressed strong support for Mr. Root’s work and urged his return next year. Architect Mills praised the school board’s effort while contractor Heaton received praise for his role. Root suggested an outsider with fresh ideas might be better for the place.

Stewart Rome Township Root Board of Education Mills Heaton

Township Meeting Forges Common Purpose and Fellowship

After the speaking, refreshments were served and attendees left convinced the meeting had real value. It brought the people of the township together for a common purpose and created unusually strong community fellowship.

Root

Understanding Thyroid Enlargement And Its Remedies

The thyroid grows to noticeable size from enlargement of its two lobes and is not a foreign growth. It weighs about one ounce normally and can increase one third to one half. the gland regulates body and mind. A remedy is advertised for purchase from Sand-Bark Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio.

Sand-Bark Laboratories Columbus Ohio

Ruling Boosts Government Revenue on Pre 1913 Earnings

The Internal Revenue Bureau held that earnings or profits accumulated by appropriation prior to March 1, 1913 are dividends and not exempt from federal tax under the Revenue Act. The bureau reversed its May 9 ruling, finding earlier conclusions erroneous, saving millions in revenue.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau

Home care tip for washing glass and crystal

When washing cut glass or crystal add a little borax to the suds and a little blueing to the water in which you rinse them. The advice notes enhancing sparkle and clarity through mild cleaning agents.

Glouster Announces Mayoral Candidacy Ahead of Primary

Glouster resident J L Davis announces for mayor subject to the Republican primary in August. Mayor Gormley will not seek re election due to duties as deputy fire marshal. A Glouster Democrats meeting is set for Thursday at the mayor's office to field a full ticket for August.

J. L. Davis Glouster Davis Altho Gormley Glouster Democrats

Memorial services and Decoration Day plans in this city

W P Johnson G A R states Memorial services will be at First Baptist Church at 10 30 delivered by Rev Goode. G A R Post meets at American Legion rooms at 9 00 to march to the church. Decoration Day events include ceremonies at Bishopville and Gloucester cemeteries and a monument unveiling at the brick school building.

W. P. Johnson Post First Baptist Church Rev. Goode G. A. FR. Post American Legion Rooms American Legion Daughters of Veterans Glouster Hollister

Mt Vernon pastor named senate chaplain in Springfield

Rev FE F Pedicord pastor of First Christian church Mt Vernon Illinois was chosen to serve as senate chaplain for a week in Springfield. A former Glasgow resident, he left the town less than a year ago to take the Mt Vernon post.

FE. F. Pedicord First Christian Church Mt. Vernon Tll Senate Springfield Til Pedicord Glouster

Herrin Man Charles Burt Visits City for Decoration Day

Charles Burt of Herrin Illinois arrived this morning to stay through Decoration Day with friends in the city. Burt is a former Gloucester resident who has lived in Herrin for the past nine years.

Charles Burt Herrin Mr. Burt Glouster

Columbus Guests Visit Cavey Family Weekend

W. O. Balley and Meshick Cavey of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr. Cavey and Mrs. Cavey, staying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cavey.

W. O. Balley Meshick Cavey Columbus Mr. Cavey Mrs G. W. Cavey

Phillisses Return After Death in Local Notice

Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Philliss, who were summoned here by the death of M. D. Shell, returned home Monday.

G. K. Philliss M. D. Shell

Loyal Moose Lodge Sponsors Mother's Day Service in Glouster

A large Sunday crowd joined city churches at the Glouster Opera House for a Mother's Day service under Moose Lodge auspices. Prof. W. H. Cooper delivered the address and Fred Lee Tom of Athens impressed the audience. The Glouster Moose lodge aims for 1000 members as the strongest local fraternal group. Jeweler G. A. Cornwell is temporarily sharing space with J. W. Yaw on Front Street while preparations for reopening his sales department proceed.

Glouster Opera House Loyal Order of Moose W. H. Cooper Ohio University Fred Lee Tom Athens Glouster Moose Lodge G.A. Cornwell J. W. Yaw Front Street Mr. Cornwell

Paint stain removal mix advised in home guide

A home guide suggests removing paint stains by mixing equal parts ammonia and turpentine. The advice emphasizes caution with fumes and proper ventilation during application.

Logan Gets Promotion At Jewel Tea

Harry Lane, local manager for Jewel Tea for two years, is promoted to head salesman for the Columbus territory with duties starting after May. Emery Stevenson of Warner Avenue becomes local manager here, covering New Straitsville Nelsonville Haydenville and Logan. Stevenson has six years prior experience on the Hocking Valley railroad.

Harry Lane Jewel Tea Company Columbus Lane Emery Stevenson Warner Avenue Stevenson New Straitsville Nelsonville Haydenville Logan Hocking Valley

Trial ends as court directs verdict for Whitcraft

Frank Tedrow vs H M Whitcraft ends when judge tells jury to return a verdict for the defendant. The plaintiff’s claim rested on a disputed slip of paper that could not be admitted. Jury members included George McDaniel Ray Karshner Charles Heine George Hartsough Charles Smith John Strawn J L Hammon Henry Lambert Zeath Hammond Robert Burden Abraham Blum Thomas Braddock. A motion for a new trial has been filed.

Frank Tedrow H. M. Whitcraft Robert Wolfe George McDaniel Ray Karshner Charles Heine George Hartsough Charles Smith

New Straitaville High School Graduates Class of 1923

Twenty graduates formed the 1923 class of New Straitaville High School as commencement exercises Friday evening were led by Dr Edward Smith Parsons of Marietta College who gave the class address. Superintendent W W Ankenbrand presented diplomas and E W Gordon the scholarship cup.

New Straitaville High School Edward Smith Parsons Marietta College W. W. Ankenbrand E. W. Gordon John J. Alexander Wm. W. Call Helen Elizabeth Crowe Margaret Evalyn Dovel Theo

Fire and Explosions Distant From Fair Grounds

Crowds leaving the city fair grounds Saturday night heard two heavy explosions toward Daugherty hill east of the grounds. Simultaneously a large fiery cross flamed up, signaling a disturbing display amid the carnival atmosphere.

Fair Grounds Daugherty Hill

Klan Progress Reported in Logan Campaign

In Logan, reports indicate the Ku Klux Klan is making steady progress with its organization and political campaign efforts. The article notes growing activity and outreach in the area.

Paign Logan

Drunk Driving Arrests Highlight Oakley Altman Case

Oakley Altman of New Plymouth was arrested by Officer Ellinger for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was arraigned and fined 190 dollars plus costs with a 12 month license revocation. John Blosser, arrested by Chief Eberhart for drunkenness, reportedly had about a half pint of liquor. Luther Pullins of Columbus paid a 1 dollar fine and costs for parking on the wrong side of the street after arguing with Mayor Koppe.

Oakley Altman New Pimouth Ellinger Altman John Blosser Eberat Blosser Luther Pullins Columbus Costa Koppe Eberst

Worker Injured At Gompf Greenhouses In Fall

Ervin Jones, an employee at the Gompf green houses, was seriously sprained when a step on a scaffold gave way Saturday afternoon. He was attempting to fix a window screen when the top step collapsed, throwing him to the ground and injuring his left arm.

Ervin Jones Gompf Green Houses Jones

Local Trap Shoot At Columbus Gun Club Highlights Starr

H. K. Starr of Lengan tied with a Buckeye Lake shooter for high honors in the 16 yard targets at the Central Ohio Trap Shooters meet at Columbus Gun Club. Starr finished in a threeway tie for second overall with a score of 174 across events.

Central Ohio Columbus H. K. Starr Lengan Buckeye Lake Starr

Logan High Track Meet Results and Stratford Valley Star

Six Logan high track teams competed on Saturday with Bob Struble taking second in the discus at the meet. Struble previously set a mark in a dual with Athens high last week and will attend the State meet.

Logan High Denis Bob Struble Athens High Stru

Homecoming Speech Set by Local Clergy at Webb Chapel

Rev. Steen former pastor and Rev. Haynes present pastor will speak at the homecoming service to be held Sunday in May at Webb Chapel. Invitations have been sent to former parishioners to attend.

Steen Haynes Webb Chapel Fegdenta

Keith Trust Defined by Supreme Court in Antitrust Ruling

The U S supreme court ruled that a vaudeville trust exists under antitrust laws and that the Keith interests organization forms that trust. The decision ties together the Keith vaudeville circuit and its incorporations as a single trust.

Keith Washington United States Supreme Court B. F. Keith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eir Nelsonville News Eastern Star Reveriyvan Square Katherine McDonald Lois Zellner Victor Schertzinger Bond Soldiers of Fortune Our Gang the Cobbler Dorothy Dalton Constitution Nelsonville High School Alumni Association Everett Martin Earle Caster Huntington Ens Rome Silver Screen Gloria Swanson Agnes Ayres Bebe Daniels Pola Negri Betty Compson Nita Naldi Dorothy Daly Buster Bear Buster Rochester, N. Y L.C. Columbus OMIO Uncle Sam Gem Pharmacy Pythian Bldg Nelsonville, O Leviathan Drydock- 4 Boston Clinton E. Jackson $T Chicago
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication