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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1923
Page
2
Frank Darling of Glouster was shot during a Morgan County hunting trip when a rabbit sudden sprang from brush. A shot from Charles Dunnett struck Darling in the neck jaw ear and chest. He was treated at Dr. Crawford's office and not seriously injured.
Mrs. Fred Woodworth and her son Donald left Thursday to return to their home in St. Louis Missouri after being summoned by the death of Mrs. Woodworths brother Herb Falls in the local area.
Robert Marshall president of the miners' sub-district organization attends a meeting today in Columbus with State President Lee Hail and Commissioner Pritchard to discuss regional labor matters.
Dick Jones is in Zanesville for a day of business meetings and local engagements. He plans visits with several firms and may discuss regional opportunities.
A regular council meeting is scheduled to commence promptly at 6 PM tonight with little significant business expected to be acted upon.
Charles and Henry Glenn of Columbus are spending the week in this city with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yocum for a few days of hunting.
Mrs. William Yocum of Oakdale was admitted to St. Francis hospital in Columbus on Thursday for typhoid fever treatment by Dr. Kr LeFever. Her son Isaac, 22, is also ill with the disease at the family home in Oakdale.
F P Kinetz is spending the day in Columbus for business purposes, meeting contacts and handling scheduled engagements.
Mrs Blanche Henry departed this morning for a weeklong visit with friends in Columbus and Dayton.
Mrs Lyda Wolf spent a week in the city with her sister Mrs Agnes Wolf and returned to Logan on Thursday.
Miss Emma Watkins departed Friday after an extended visit with relatives.
Mrs Jon Amatos aged 40 died at her city home Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock two hours after the birth of a baby boy. The infant is reported progressing well. She is survived by her husband and five children, the youngest the newborn. Funeral services will be at Holy Cross church Monday morning with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Beginning Monday night the Church of Christ at Trimble holds nightly prayer services with strong attendance. A choir and orchestra practice follows each session, signaling likely good turnout for evangelistic meetings starting Sunday, November 18. Delegations from Gloucester, Chauncey, Green's Run, Taylors Ridge and Bishopville will attend. Reverend Charley will speak again at 7:99 p.m.
Albany churches announce evangelistic services beginning November 21 led by Rev. Charles Hill at 7 p.m. Albany Sunday schools at 9 a.m. Holiness Mission and M E Hebbardsville also feature services and class meetings. A week of Win-My-Chum meetings starts Sunday with Faye Baker opening and Fannie Eccles speaking on stewardship.
Emma C. McVay of Athens spent Wednesday and Thursday calling on old friends in the area.
Archie Tewksbury of Columbus arrived Thursday to spend a few days of the hunting season with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Tewksbury.
Mrs. J. Bradford of Middleport visits Mrs. Rebecca Stanley before heading to Columbus to spend the winter with a cousin.
A $72 total was turned into the Red Cross fund from Albany and Lee township, showing community support in the relief effort.
Mr Green accidentally shot his rabbit dog on the opening day of the hunting season. The dog, a valuable companion, was purchased from Pearl Maston.
Fifteen members gathered November 14 to hear reports from state committee chairmen and a Red Cross drive summary totaling 25 dollars. A straw vote on Who Shall Be the Next President was taken, and Mrs Coe with Miss Faye Baker shared a federation convention report from Jackson. Refreshments followed and the group planned to meet November 27 with Mrs Eldon Datley.
John Vespa faced gambling and concealed weapons charges in Belmont County Common Pleas Court at St Clairsville. He missed his trial date and his bond of 100 dollars was forfeited after his absence was reported in the paper.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoskins and Mr and Mrs Clell Cunningham of this city attended a party at the country home of Mr and Mrs Pearl Morris near Amesville this week.
Mrs. T. R. Hamilton hosted the Woman's Missionary Society at her Mound Street home. President Mrs. Pen degrass led the Bible study "On to India" with subjects by Mrs. Blanche Gardner and Mrs. Maude Fisher. Social hour featured a dainty collation and guest Mrs. H. F. Kittle of Gloucester.
Mr and Mrs Nelson McCafferty traveled to Nelsonville on Wednesday to visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Dean Linscott.
Mrs B F Goodson and Mrs Luther Cruikshank attended the funeral service in Bailey Run Wednesday afternoon for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith.
The Endeavor society plans a social and pot luck supper at the Church of Christ this evening, moving from Thursday. All church youth are urged to attend.
Mrs. W. O. Hines is reported on the sick list in the past few days. Miss Christine Green will entertain her Sunday school class of the M. F. church at her Mill street home this evening.
Mrs. Harry Nye hosted the Woman's class of the Church of Christ on Wednesday afternoon at her High street residence. Mrs. Arthur Swart led the business session with Mrs. John Shafer as leader, and refreshments followed for members listed, including Mrs. Clarence Butts and Mrs. Henry Osborne, with Mrs. H. F. Kittle of Glouster as a guest.
The Chauncey W C T U Society met Wednesday evening at Mrs Adda Tippett's home. Mrs Florence Pendergrass led the regular monthly program with members present including Mrs Leona Swart Nell Brookins Hattie Hamilton Dorsey Bolin Nellie Jordan Ella England Mrs Harter and Addie Tippett. The next meeting is planned for Mrs Brookins home.
Mrs Minnie Curran 30 wife of Michael Curran Chauncey died Thursday evening at St Frances hospital Columbus after a surgical operation. Body brought Chauncey this afternoon. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Survived by her husband parents one child Patty and several brothers and sisters.
Farmers of Rus sia and Pittsfield townships appoint wardens to protect their property. The privilege of hunting on members lands will be granted by permits only.
The government expects to require more than 300 million envelopes to handle official business during the year. Officials note the high demand reflects extensive correspondence, filings, and paperwork across agencies and departments.
Miss Vera F E Stephenson returns home Thursday after three months in Montana and western states. Frank White and family and Mrs Lillie White were Sunday guests of Walter Ewing in Mechanicsburg. Mrs F E Noland of Athens visited son Roy Noland and family. Clyde R Bayles and family from near Wheeling W Va joined Will Hunter and family for Sunday. Howard Patterson and children returned from Henderson W Va. James Tippie and family and Pete Samo visited John Tippie. Rev Edward Miller of Athens preached here Sunday with dinner guests Pearl Miller family. Howard Davis and family moved into the house owned by Ella Simms.
Ravenna Ohio reports Joe Floody was accidentally shot early today. The full charge of shot struck his face and chest, with severe injuries.
Receipts show butter totals 4,914 tubs with mixed grade listings and eggs at 8,286 cases. Miscellaneous and dirties are noted, with varying firsts and checks across several figures, reflecting stock movement.
Radio listeners can hear the Harvard Yale football game this Saturday afternoon November 24 via WGY Schenectady N Y. The Cambridge game will be relayed live from the field by telephone lines to WGY transmitting equipment. Coverage begins about 1 45 p m.
Bids opened Thursday at the state highway department show Mariner & company of Athens led the concrete paving bid for Sugar Creek road with 80 864 44 and 74 223 59 on three macadam options. Fred Beckler of Athens placed 88 171 32 for concrete. F E Milligan of Sidney bid 88 683 87 for concrete and 79 021 81 for bituminous macadam. Additional bids for drainage structures in Washington county and for bridges and culverts on the Pomeroy Marietta road in Meigs county were also presented with low bids listed.
Beginning with Armistice Day and running through Sunday November 18 students at Ohio University and other campuses join the Week of Prayer. The observance by the Y M C A and Y W C A emphasizes both personal fellowship with the Master and international fellowship among nations in a shared Christian stance.
A vintage ad advises using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for colds grip or influenza as a preventive. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove and is priced at 30 cents.
River suage readings show Lock 7 at 10.8 rising while Pittsburg marks 7.0 falling Dam 6 8.3 falling Dam 13 6.3 rising Kanawha Falls 1.2 rising Charleston 6.4 rising Point Pleasant 5.8 rising noted at River Readings, Cincinnati, Nov. 16.
Ashland Ohio reports the Firestone Tourist camp east of town accommodated 1,039 parties from 35 states during the previous summer season.
An oil lamp using 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene is claimed to outperform gas and electricity with odorless smoke free operation. Tested by the U S Government and 35 universities, inventor E A Johnson of Chicago offers a 10 day free trial or a free lamp to the first applicants and outlines earning agency opportunities and monthly profits.
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