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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1922

Page

5

Local residents travel and family visits mix with weddings

Mr and Mrs A V Linscott conclude a visit with Mrs Johnsons in Columbus and return home. O B Sloane and A O Sloane attend funeral in Greenfield. Mrs Bert Mariner and Nelle attend high school commencement in Parkersburg. Miss Madeline Bates visits the Bell family in Chillicothe. Numerous Columbus motor trips accompany Memorial Day services and family gatherings across Ohio and beyond.

A .V. Linscott A. L. Johnson Morris Avenue Columbus Bert Mariner Miss Nelle Parkersburg W. Va Madeline Bates Chillicothe Mrs Carl Bell John Slaughter Wellston J. L. Edmundson E. N. Cullums Carl Neff David C. Slaughter Slaugters Chris C. Shelden the Fenzel

Bracelet Watches for Graduates

A local catalog touts bracelet watches as ideal graduation gifts. It highlights variety in shapes and fine case workmanship and stresses dependable movement for lasting use. Brands mentioned include Elgin Hampden and Hamilton with special recommendation implied.

Millionaire jailed as key killing proof unfolds

Walter S Ward, millionaire prisoner, is jailed as investigators probe his claim that Clarence Peters, ex marine, was killed after an attempted extortion. Peters’ body was found near Kensico reservoir New York. Ward’s wife Mrs Bery Curtis Ward and Sheriff J Weiner appear in photos. Ward’s New Rochelle home is shown. Ward had been free on $10 000 bail briefly after confessing but was rearrested amid discrepancies in his story.

Bery Curtis Ward Walter S. Ward J. Weiner Cross Clarence Peters Kensico Reservoir New York Ward New Rochelle New York City Peters Liberty

Social gathering and school music event near Ath ens

In Ton West Virginia Mrs Sarah L Poston and several others attended a Kimberly party hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Davis and Mrs Joe Davis honoring Mrs Sterrett. Guests included Mrs C H Hanna Miss Agnes Proctor Columbus and others in attendance of Miss Grace F Spring Ath ens public school music supervisor. Fifteen men competed in a range contest along Margaret's Creek with Way High School posting a 44 average led by Melvin Grubb 39 3 7 and Fred Woodruff and Dave Taylor close behind with 41 4 5 and 41 1 2 averages respectively.

C. H. Hanna Agnes Proctor Columbus J. E. A. Moore Helen M. Tucker Cleveland Grace F. Spring Athens Schools Margaret’s Creek Way Fred Woodruff Dave Taylor Woodruff Taylor Melvin Grubb

Delightful Alpha Sigma Alpha Dance At Ohio Union

Informal Friday night Alpha Sigma Alpha event at the Ohio Union featured a seven piece orchestra. Sorority members included Laura Fisher Frankfort Pearl Mace Chillicothe Alice Larkin Cleveland Bernice Oldaker Mr. Vernon Lucile Rae Thelma Adamson Newport Hulda Hauss Columbus and guests Mrs Jennie O'Dell Mrs A D Morrison with patronesses Mrs H A Hatch Mrs Ralph P Jennings Mrs W F E Peters Mrs E M Garrett Mrs W B Bartels and Mrs Russell Rupp.

Alpha Sigma Alpha Ohio Union Laura Fisher Frankfort Pearl Mace Chillicothe Alice Larkin Cleveland Bernice Oldaker Vernon Lucile Rae Thelma Adamson Newport Hulda Hauss Columbus Jennie O'Dell A. D. Morrison

Memorial Day Reflection and Faithful Bravery

Sharpsburg district notes a Memorial Day address praising soldier bravery while questioning the preacher's belief that dead soldiers are spiritually lost. The writer contemplates God’s mercy, rejects torment for brave youths, and recalls a peaceful Sunday with purple shadows as evening fell.

Sharpsburg

Clarence Way Tops Local Rifle Club Shoot in Athens

Clarence Way was the high man in the second shoot of the American Rifle and Revolver club of Athens. Nearby notes mention June 11 Children Day preparations and several families visiting Athens and Nelsonville with social visits and house painting updates.

Mabel McPeak Alta Athens Henry Burns Daisy Nelsonville George Fawcett Hannah Bardin Chesterhill George Hanson John White Leonard Clarence Kern John Lee Thompson Lenore Strode George A. Harris George W. Hanson Clarence Way American Rifle and Revolver Club

Mrs Blanche A Lewis Endorses Dr Pierce Tonics

Mrs Blanche A Lewis reports recovery after influenza using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. She recommends it as a tonic and builder for post illness recovery. The ad promotes tablets or liquid and offers a 10 cent trial package and free medical advice from Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.

Warren Ohio Dr. Pierce Golden Pierce Blanche A. Lewis Swallow

Schaber Files Candidacy for Secretary of State

Charles S. Schaber of Bucyrus former state commissioner of securities filed with Secretary of State his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state in Columbus on May 31.

Schaber

Clara Noyes Leads World’s Largest Trained Nurse Body

Clara D. Noyes known as the greatest Red Cross nurse E of the all leads as national director of the American Red Cross nursing service the official reserve of the army and navy nurse corps about 39000 enrolled graduate nurses She also presides over the American Nurses Association the world’s largest organization of professional women

Clara D. Noyes Red Cross American Red Cross Nursing Service Army and Navy Nurse Corps American Nurses’ Association

Ath ens man guilty of cutting trustee Earl Daugherty

Charles M. Jones of Buchtel is found guilty of cutting York township trustee Earl Daugherty with intent to kill. The jury of Athens county common pleas deliberated about two hours and sentenced Jones to not less than four nor more than 20 years in the Ohio penitentiary. Judge Worstell called it one of the stiffest local-court sentences in years. The defense included Congressman Foster and attorney J. J. Woolley. Jury foreman was E B Beard. other jurors listed.

W. B. Bartels Athens County Worstell Jones Foster J. J. Woolley Athens Edward Dupler E. B. Beard Alex Marquis

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Praised by Minister

A minister credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing nearly two decades of stomach trouble, constipation, and gas. He says one dose convinced him and notes a money back guarantee. Sold by McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and many druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Parole Consideration Notice for Herbert Goodin

Herbert Goodin inmate at Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Ohio may be considered for parole by superintendent and chaplain. Parole hearing requested for on or after June 13 1922 with recommendation to Board of Pardon and Parole by chief clerk O F Garver.

Herbert Goodin

Divorce suit notices three years wilful absence Athens OH

Lizzie Hill unknown, Elza Hill answers and cross petition in common pleas court of Athens county Ohio seeking divorce on grounds of three years wilful absence. Hearing date set on and after June 8, 1922. Elia Hill by attorney Emmett Keenan. 4-26-Gotw.

Lizzie Hill Elza Hill Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio

Athens County Road Petition Seeks Opening of Public Road

Athens County Board of Commissioners sets June 1 1922 for viewing and June 6 1920 for final hearing on a petition by freeholders in the Miller road area to open a public road along Wilber Williams lands to state highway 159. Chief petitioners include W Grim OO El Reading WL Mee ks.

Reading's Wilber Williams W. Grim EL Reading WL. Meeks Athens County Board OF Commissioners

Notice of Quiet Title Suit Against Several Defendants

The Standard Oil Company files a petition in Athens county court seeking to quiet title to a described tract in inlet No 7 Athens city. Named defendants include Flora C Sweetie Truman Moore Amy Pitkin Will Moore Julian Moore Hastings Moore Lewis Carpenter Roy Cameron unknown heirs of Cephas Carpenter and others. Answer due by July 22 192 M. Do TEUCHES attorney for plaintiff.

Flora C. Sweetie Truman Moore New York City N. Y Amy M. Pitkin Will Moore Julian Moore Hastings Moore Denver Colorado Lewis C. Carpenter Chicago Ilinois Roy Cameron Cephas Carpentery Ind Standard of Company Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio City of Athens East State Street Court Street Mast State Street M. Do Teuches

Notice to Contractors for Carbondale School Additions

Sealed proposals addressed to DB Lowry clerk of the Carbondale special school district will be received until 5 p m June 14 1923 for adding two classrooms to the frame school building Carbondale Ohio Plans and specifications are on file with architect WM Mills Nelsonville Ohio Each bid must list all interested parties and include a certified check equal to 10 percent of the bid Bids open at 6 p m June 14 by the Carbondale district board of education.

DB D. B. Lowry Board of Education Carbondale Ohio Wm. Mills Nelsonville Board of Education of Carbondale Special School District Do Ba Lowry

Public sale of farm near Athens by probate court

By order of the probate court of Athens county Ohio a public sale is set for June 17 1922 at 9 00 a m for real estate in Armes township Athens county Ohio The parcel begins at the northeast corner of Fraction No 6 Town 6 Range 18 and contains about 1 acre more or less Located on the Brawley road about 10 miles northeast of Athens It is appraised at 35500 terms cash The administrator is Robert Smith of the estate of Sarah J Durfee Attorneys Jones Jones represent the plaintiff 5 16 40tw

Athens County Ohio Armes Township Brawley Road Athens Robert Smith Sarah J. Durfee Jones & Jones

Appointment of Executrix for Evans Estate in Athens County

Lulu Lee Sanders has been appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of Frank S. Evans late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Dated this 9th day of May A D 1922. M Johnson Probate Judge of said county. 10-80tw

Lulu Lee Sanders Frank S. Evans Athens County Ohio M. Johnson Said County

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