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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1923

Page

7

Seeley to Demonstrate Rupture Shield in Parkersburg

Famous truss expert F H Seeley from Chicago and Philadelphia will be at the Chancellor Hotel in Parkersburg Saturday December 1. He promotes the Spermatic Shield claiming immediate, strain resistant closure for ruptures with no surgery and warns against cloth or web trusses. Seeley cites U S government documents and states all claims were verified before federal and state courts.

F. H. Seeley Chicago Philadelphia Chancellor Hotel Parkersburg England Spain Seeley United States Washington, D. C P. S Jiame N. Dearborn St

Revival Service Draws Crowd At Mt Hermon

A good sized crowd listened to Rev. Williamson at Mt. Hermon on Sunday.

Rev. Williamson Mt. Hermon

Bartlett Institute Attended by Bardin and Faucett Guests

Mr and Mrs Frank Bardin Mrs Fannie Faucett Mrs Leota Strode and Miss Lenor Strode attended the Bartlett farmers institute on Thursday and reported an excellent time. In the afternoon Mr and Mrs Bardin and Mrs Faucett attended the funeral of their cousin at Bartlett. Miss Vina Parkins of Bartlett died at her home after an eight month illness from cancer leaving two sisters

Frank Bardin Fannie Faucett Leota Strode Lenor Strode Farmers’ Institute Bartlett Bardin Faucett Vina Parkins

Mrs Hannah Bardin Visits Brother in Chesterhill

Mrs Hannah Bardin of Chesterhill visited her brother C E Endicit over the weekend in an informal family gathering.

Hannah Bardin Chesterhill C. E. Endicit

Local Residents Mention Illness and Recovery

Miss Louchida Glover of Columbia spent a week at her father's home Selby Heights Farm. Mrs. Nettie Kenney has been ill the past week. Miss Flora Goff the local teacher was kept at her boarding place over Sunday as the roads were heavy. Miss Ella Grimes is recovering nicely from her hospital experience.

Louchida Glover Columbus Selby Heights Farm Nettie Kenney Flora Goff Ella Grimes

Caldwell Guests With White Family Last Week

Mr and Mrs Floyd Caldwell visited the late Mr and Mrs John White, spending time with White family members last week.

Floyd Caldwell John White

Mrs Charles Randolph Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Charles Randolph passed away Tuesday morning after months of illness. She was a wife and mother beloved by family and friends, with the community offering sympathy. Rev E H Wilson preached at the Methodist Church on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Humphrey and daughter Edith began a southbound auto trip on November 10 for the winter in Miami Florida.

Hockingport Charles Randolph Lewis Humphrey Edith Miami Florida

Dutton Attends Farmers Institute at Little Hocking

H. P. Dutton attended the farmers institute held at Little Hocking on Thursday and Friday.

H. P. Dutton Farmers Institute Little Hocking

Local social notes from Parkersburg and Ravenswood

Julian Adams attends a business visit in Parkersburg on Saturday. Mrs. Ben Anderson hosts recent guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bennette of Ravenswood, visiting over the weekend.

Julian Adams Parkersburg Ben Anderson Charles Bennette Ravenswood

Local Social Notes From Parkersburg And Nearby

Mrs FE K Parker visited with her daughters and aunt Miss Oliver McKim in Parkersburg. Fred Medley hosted late guests Mr and Mrs O Keever and Judge Showalter. Chae Hayden attended Ladies Aid meetings at the Methodist Church. Austin Hall hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Buchanan and Mr and MrsWincon. Cyrus Jones is recovering from injuries after a telephone pole fell while he climbed it.

FE. K. Parker Miss Oliver McKim Parkersburg Fred Medley O. Keever Showalter Chae Hayden Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society Methodist Church

Graves of Revolutionary War Veterans Found in Ashland County

The graves of two Revolutionary War veterans were located and verified in Ashland County. The Daughters of the American Revolution will mark the sites appropriately.

Ashland

Turkeys Fall to New Seasonal Price Low in New York

Prices dropped to about thirty cents per pound in New York as large cold storage stocks and heavy recent shipments from Chicago and Saint Louis pushed supply up. Thousands of turkeys are expected to go back into freezers unsold, easing immediate demand.

New York Chicago

Windle couple arraigned before Justice Tucker on drunkenness

Mr and Mrs Edward Windle of near Nelsonville were arrested and charged with resisting an officer drunkenness and profane language. They were arraigned before Justice M B Tucker, pled guilty, and were fined and taxed costs totaling about 2460 dollars with plans to pay.

Edward Windle Nelsonville Coakley M. B. Tucker

Nelsonville Man Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Possession

POSSESSION A. C. Pierce of Nelsonville was arrested Saturday by Officer Coakley and Constable Leiber on intoxication and possessing charges. At arraignment before Justice M. St. Tucker he pleaded guilty and was fined $160 plus costs.

A. C. Pierce Nelsonville Coakley Leiber M. St. Tucker

Nelsonville man arrested for intoxication pleads guilty

William Birtcher Jr. of Nelsonville was arrested by Officer Coakley and Berber on Saturday on intoxication charges, pleaded guilty at arraignment before Justice Tucker, and paid a $10 fine plus costs.

William Birtcher Jr Nelsonville Coakley Berber Tucker

Pythian Sisters Install Officers in City Meeting

At a recent meeting of the Pythian Sisters of this city the following officers were elected or appointed including M. EF. C. Sar Leffler, Jessie Woods, Bell 4k r, Mattie Goodson, Viola Howard, Allie Martin, Mae Doudinett, Mae Boudinot Captain of Degree Staff, Eva Wade as Trustee.

Pyth Ian Sisters Wee M. EF. C Leffler BE Jessie Woods Bk. J Bell Be M. QO. T Mattie Goodson Viola Howard Allie Martin Mae Doudinett M. F Lillian Karns Mae Boudinot Eva Wade

Millfield Births Reported a Daughter and a Son

Millfield announces births to Frank Daugherty and wife a daughter and to William Partlow and wife a son reported on recent dates at Millfield.

Millfield Frank Daugherty William Partlow

Mrs Haskins Rites Attended by Hamilton and Tippett Party

Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hamilton joined Mrs. Addie Tippett and Mrs. R. I. Pendergrass in Nelsonville yesterday for the funeral of Mrs. Oliver Haskins.

T. R. Hamilton Addie Tippett R. i Pendergrass Nelsonvill Oliver Haskins

Chauncey High to Play Chauncey Alumni at Ball Park

The Chauncey High football team will face Chauncey Alumni at the ball park in the city on Thanksgiving morning. The kickoff time is not specified in the available text.

Chauncey High Chauncey Ball Park

Sweazy Family Sells Lexington Avenue Property

Mr and Mrs John Sweazy sell their Lexington avenue property this week to Mr Hashman of Sugar Creek. The Sweazys plan to move as soon as they can arrange, awaiting next steps.

John Sweazy Lexington Avenue Hashman Sugar Creek Sweazy

Mr L Sweazy in Critical Condition at Columbus Hospital

Mr L Sweazy of this city remains in critical condition at Columbus hospital after recent surgery. His condition is reported as slightly improved though still unstable.

L. Sweazy Columbus Hospital Altho

B F Calentine Dies At 70 In Sand Ridge

B I Calentine dies after weeks of illness at age seventy in Sand Ridge at the home of Mr and Mrs G W Banfield. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 3:39 from the Church of Christ Chauncey with burial in West Union street cemetery Athens. He survived by one daughter Mrs Franfield and two grandchildren. His wife died about two years ago.

B. F. Calentine G. W. Banfield Sand Ridge Church of Christ Chauncey West Union Street Athens Calentine Franfield

Plains residents share family visits and illness updates

The Plains reports Mrs. Tall McHarg left Sunday for West Virginia to visit her sister Mrs. James Ferguson. Joe Hutchins learned his cousin Mrs. Will Bowlby near Webb Summit is seriously ill with typhoid fever. They plan to visit Wednesday then spend Thanksgiving with their mother Mrs. Seth Robinson in Logan. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawk attended the funeral of Mrs. Oliver Hoskins at Nelsonville Tuesday.

Tall McHarg West Virginia James Ferguson Joe Hutchins Will Bowlby Webb Summit Seth Robinson Logan Roy Hawk Oliver Hoskins Nelsonville Cliff Gabriel Arza Linscott Amesville Hughes Carbon Hill Worth Dicken Anna Scott Salem Flech Hawk

Providence Bank Closure Overseen by Commissioner

The Cosmopolitan Trust company in Providence was ordered closed today by Bank Commissioner George H. Newhall. The action follows the prior week’s takeover of the Westminister bank by Rhode Island Hospital Trust to prevent liquidation.

Providence R. 1 Cosmopolitan Trust Company George H. Newhall Westminister Bank Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company

Mayor Susteined in Elyria Liquor Fine Appeals

Common Pleas Judge A. I. Webber sustained Mayor A. R. Jones in assessing $500 liquor fines against Cash Dormas and Flick Molack. The defendants expect to take their cases to the court of appeals. Dormas has appealed a $1 liquor fine.

Elyria O— Common Pleas A. I. Webber A. R. Jones Cash Dormas Flick Molack Court of Appeals Dormas

Health Director Clears Longview Staff of Salvarsan Deaths

State health Director Monger issued a statement exonerating officials and physicians at Longview hospital Cincinnati from all responsibility for the deaths of three patients on November 23 following the administration of the drug salvarsan as a serum treatment for syphilis and paresis.

Columbus Monger Longview Hospital Cincinnati

President Coolidge to Deliver First Radio Address

President Coolidge will speak on the radio for the first time on December 16, announced from the White House. The address will be aired at night across national networks.

Washington Coolidge White House

Jefferson County Investigations to Start in Steubenville

Attorney General Crabbe and Deputy Denton of Urbana say grand jury investigations into alleged lax law enforcement in Jefferson County will begin December 3 in Steubenville. Further details are not yet announced.

Columbus, CO Crabbe Sherman Denton Urbana Steubenville Jefferson County

Britain denies blocking Allied control in Germany

London reports the foreign office rejected a Paris-Matin article claiming Britain issued orders to block the work of the inter allied military control commission in Germany. The denial comes amid reports from Paris and discussions in London.

London Foreign Office Today Paris Great Britain Military Control Commission Germany

barefoot walking for health and longevity tips

The text extols barefoot walking to improve rhythm and reduce nervous energy. It explains gradual hardening of the soles, weight changes from long walks, and how regular walking benefits athletes, vitality, and youthfulness, with a method for breathing cadence during steps.

Hangar Styles Change for Dirigibles Designed by Mason

John Mason, a Philadelphia ship designer, builds a model hangar believed to enable landing the giant Shenandoah with a crew of eight men, though the project calls for 500 in other plans.

John Mason Philadelphia Shenandoah

Additional Personals Note Visitors and Social Gatherings

Mr J D Brown returned home Tuesday by motel from Cincinnati with Mrs F J Beastey and Miss Otha Beastey visiting at his daughter's home. Mrs T J Davin and Mrs Beastey stayed with her daughter Mrs C J Strecker while the Beasteys were guests at the Davis horse show. Mrs Herb J Parker will host the Friendship Needie club Friday at 2 PM.

J. D. Brown Cincinnati F. J. Beastey Otha Beastey Herb J. Parker East State Street Friendship Needie Club

Cleveland Family Visits Columbus Then Athens for Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Minor Robbins and their two children from Cleveland traveled to Columbus for a few days with Mr and Mrs Ek EE Brown. They will go to Athens Thursday to be Thanksgiving guests of Mr and Mrs S B Winters and will stay at the Winters home through the weekend.

Minor Robbins Cleveland Columbus Ek. EE. Brown Athens Winters West State Street Mr. Robbins

Williams Family Near Thanksgiving Visit In Ath ens

Mr T C Williams of Spokane Washington visits his aunt Mrs Abram Williams at 1958 West State Street and cousin Mrs Will Hawk of Hast Hill in Ath ens to spend Thanksgiving with his father Mr Charles Williams.

T. C. Williams Spokane Washington Abram Williams West State Street Will Hawk Hast Hill Athens Charles Williams

Local social notes and travel updates from Cleveland area

Mrs Justus Brown and family attend Thanksgiving with relatives. Mr Grosvenor McKee hosts visiting relatives from Chili cothe. Dr E F Chubb travels to Columbus to join his wife at their daughter’s home. Katherine McKee leaves town for college. Mr and Mrs Linscott, Mr Munds, and Mrs DeCamp travel to visit and return home.

FE. W. Chubb A.L. Johnson Cleveland

Anstance Leete Visits Columbus as Guests of Dr and Mrs Shepard

Anstance Leete traveled to Columbus to be the honored guest of Dr. and Mrs Shepard, following a family gathering with the couple’s son and daughter.

Anstance Leete Slumbus Mr Shepard

Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Howe widow of Rev Edward Howe

Mrs Emily Lucretia Warner Howe widow of the late Rev Edward W Howe died at her home 14 Poplar Avenue at 6 o clock morning of November 38. Funeral services will be from the First Methodist church tomorrow at 1 o clock with Dr Dag Ye McGurk officiating. She was born July 19 1945 in Harris Ohio to Marty Jane Meakey and A Wellessily Warner. She married Rev Edward Howe August 16 186%. Survived by two daughters Maude and Blanche at home. She was active as an itinerant odist minister’s wife for 36 years and was held in high esteem by many friends.

Edward W. Howe Emily Lucretia Warner Hown Fark Poplar Avenue M. EK Dag Ye McGurk Harris Ohio Edward Howe Maude Blanche Hope

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sharnburg R. D E. H. Wilson Austin Hall Mrs. Buchanan Mrs. Wincon Cyrus Jones Mr. Jones Justice. Tucker's Court Pythian Sisters PREES Bernarr Macfadden Magnus Johnson Minnesota Agnes Florence Justus Brown Cation Mr. Grosvenor MekKee David Slaughter Chilicothe J. L. Edmundson B. N. Cullums Car Neff George DeCamp Pittsburg W. HL. McKee University Terrace Hal Athens County Cornwell & Co
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