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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville Newssmall town church and community updates

The Nelsonville news notes 92 men at a Sunday meeting with a ten piece orchestra and a goal of 126 for next Sunday. Pilgrim Holiness church reports splendid services led by Rev Roberts with a message on The Great Salvation and plans for Foreign Missions talk by Rev Mrs L R Roberts. Local residents, including Will McMahon Col umbus and Dorothy Bumeardner of Columbus, are mentioned along with many weekend visits and family updates.

Flereens Courcil Pilgrim Holiness Church Roberts L. R. Roberts

Social Guests Visit in Columbus from Nearby Cities

Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Aumilier of Columbus are guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Burnelle. Miss Bernice Porter of Washington D. H. visited Sunday with Miss Ruth Aronele. Mrs. R. H. Jackson is the day in Columbus. Miss Ruth Thomas Mrs Frank Dodde and Miss Alice Mulligan of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomius Mulligan.

Leighton Aumilier Columbus William Burnelle Bernice Porter Washington D. H Ruth Aronele R. H. Jackson Ruth Thomas Frank Dodde Alice Mulligan Thomius Mulligan

Dinner Honors Rev Kemper and Dr Tifft Return

The guest list at the Alex Nelson home dinner Wednesday evening omitted Mr. and Mrs. Otto Shirley and family. The event honored Rev Kemper and the return of Dr. Tifft.

Otto Shirley Alex Nelson Rev. Kemper Dr. Tifft

Murray City Couple Heads to Chicago for Vacation

Mr and Mrs Charles Strum of Murray City traveled through Nelsonville on Sunday en route to Chicago for a two week vacation staying free from work duties and planning sightseeing along the way.

Charles Strum Murray City Nelsonville Chicago

Columbus Man Reese Alvis Visits Parents This Weekend

Reese Alvis of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents, returning home after visiting family.

Reese Alvis Columbus

Obituary of Harry Green at 736 Jackson Street

Mr. Harry Green aged 66 died yesterday at his home 736 Jackson Street. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at two o'clock at the family residence conducted by Rev. Johnson. He leaves several grown children.

Harry Green Jackson Street Rev Johnson

Installation of Officers Meeting at Glenford Dueta Club

Glenford Dueta Club posts four important meetings tomorrow night at their hall. Officials installation and other business on the agenda. Good attendance is desired.

Glenford

Western & Southern Life holds meeting at bank building

The Western & Southern Life Insurance Co and supervisor C L Steed led a major meeting Sunday at Citizens Central Bank building with address by Lewis Stents Cincinnati. W S Detwiler Elkins Gibson and others attended the banquet and honored leaders with a pennant and loving cup for Septembers Southern division.

Western & Southern Life Isurance Co Asco T C. L. Steed Citizens Central Bank Buil Agench Lewis Stents Cincinnati C. S. Steed H. Elkins W S J. W. Gibson Detwiler Lewis Stentz Steed Neworsile Weltzheimer J . Cibson J. S. Detwiler A. Vercoe J. Rusic A. J. Faubion K. M. Fau- Teerl Turner Hartenstein J. Johnson H. Barrows J. P. Wolfe F .Starcher J. R. Remper Humphrey

Resigning Pastor Johnson Set to Lead Akron Church

Rev. C. Jh. Johnson, longtime pastor of the CM rnct 14 church in Nelsonville, will resign effective early November and move to Akron to take the pastorate of North Hill church. He has led the church through strong growth, redecorated facilities, and active Red Cross community service.

C. Jh. Johnson Nestor Johnson Nelsonville Paulding Paulding County Akron Mr. Johnson Contreention Ile Red Cross

Mrs Robinson to be in Columbus on account of illness

Mrs John V. Robinson leaves for Columbus due to illness and will be away about a week. Mrs Matt Maze returns from Cleveland where she visited her two daughters, Miss Susie and Esther.

Columbus Matt Maze Cleveland Susie Esther

Mine 29 Hamley Run Ballot Set for Wednesday

All men at Mine No. 29 Hamley Run will be balloted on Wednesday at 1 p.m. H S Leyshon, secretary.

Hamley Run

Red Men rep asks Athens Messenger to correct pow wow report

Nelsonville dated letter to the Editor denies any link to the Knights of the Flaming Circle and the Ku Klux Klan regarding a September Athens pow wow. Signed by REN Whaley and F. C. Boring, they request immediate correction. Abner Juniper and son Clarence visit Connetts for homecoming services and rekindle old friendships.

Nelsonville The Athens Messenger Order of Red Men Messenger Athens Spet Abner Juniper Clarence Connetts Old Home Church

Logan Officers Arrest Couple Over White Liquor Find

Officers Nash Jenkins and Seibers found a two gallon jug of whiskey at John Dyker’s Murray City wholesale store. Mrs Dyker was seen leaving with a small bottle of whiskey. Both were jailed and arraigned. Dyker pled guilty to possession and fined 300 dollars plus costs while his wife pled guilty to possession and fined 160 dollars plus costs.

D. H. Nash, Jenkins and Seibers John Dyker Murray City

Health of Mrs Pribble in Cleveland Hospital

Mrs Pribble of North Walnut Street was taken to Lakeside hospital Cleveland Monday morning accompanied by her husband. She has been in declining health for months and earlier went to a Columbus hospital for an operation delayed by her weak condition. After arrival in Cleveland, a surgical operation is considered advisable.

John Pribble North Walnut Street Lakeside Hospital Cleveland Clara Proctor Pottersville Mich Coldwell Miers William Appleton Pddington

Logan Briefs Highlight Local Social News

Mr. and Mrs. Al Sterling of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mrs. Nill on Fountain Street. Liam Mutchmore left Sunday for Columbus.

Logan Briefs al Sterling Cobus Nill Fountain Street Liam Mutchmore Sunday Hoe Columbus

Student Returns to Ohio Studies

The text notes a student resuming studies at Ohio Late and identifies him as the son of Mrs. Besio Muthmore of Spring Street.

Ohio Bes Io Mutehmore Spring Street

County attaches property over unpaid concession installment

The Hocking county and secretary Georg W Christman attached the property of Wolfe Hoyeler and boot after they failed to pay the final $500 concession installment. The attachments were dissolved when it appeared no summons had been issued, and an agreement was reached with Attorney Edwin v. Ricketts for the defendants ending the dispute.

Hocking County &Ricalluriety Georg W Christman Wolfe, Hoyeler Boot Tair Pettit Edwin v. Ricketts

Barn Fire Destroys William Smith Farm Asset on New Straitsville Road

Fire destroyed a barn on the William Smith farm on New Straitsville road late Saturday night. The cause of the blaze is undetermined and only a small portion of the barn's contents was saved.

William Smith New Straitsville Road

Magees Visit Logan Guests of Huntington Park Pair

Rey and Mrs. L. L. Magee of Huntington Park California arrived in Logan for a few days visit with friends. They stay at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Whet erell on East Main Street and plan to visit local residents during their stay.

Probate Notices from Allen County Ohio Hearings Set

Probate Court of Allens County Ohio lists accounts filed by executors administrators and guardians with hearings set for October 1 at 9 A M. Numerous estates including Stanley Cheadle Dais Nerick Smith Kahler Easterling Prose Brown Hawk Byard Moler Rich Nice and others show first second and final accounts. Guardian filings include Townsend Moore Thompson Koons Kennedy Semgers and more. The notices name many executors guardians and estates with dates in 1923 and 1925.

Allens County Ohio Mlizabeth Stanley George B. Stanley Fletcher Metcalf Naham Cheadle Rossiana A. Dais Catharine Dais A. B. Wells Gotlieb Nerick Louise Richards Eliza Smith Ollie W. Jones Willie CC. Jones Jlw Sarah Rannels Cable Eugene J. Cable George W. Nye George Green Mary Engle Kahler Joseph Watson Kahler Juniv Co Margie Troak Allen O. Easterling William T. Prose Cenjamin H. Prose W. H. H. Brown Phoebe J. Brown Laffaquette Hawk Rachael Sickles J. Walker Herbert Byard Tusselp Hi Rupp Wilson Hi Carr Wiliam J. Moler Pearl G Moler Mary M Ralph Giles Martin M. Johnson

Sale of Scekool Bonds by New Marshfield Rural School District

Sealed bids due Oct 15 1922 at the New Marshfield Bank Athens County Ohio for 16 bearer bonds totaling 3862.18 par value at 6 percent interest to be delivered Oct 29 1923. Bonds issued under House Bill 599 funding district indebtedness. bids not below face value. board may reject all bids. clerk N E L Wilson.

Board of Inducation New Marshfield Rural School District New Marshfield Bank New Marshfield Athens County Marshfield Bank General Assembly Boards of Education

Former Logan Clergy Couple Plans New Home in California

In a Columbia stop after attending a Methodist conference, Rev. Magee and his wife spoke of their return to the West Coast. Four years since their Logan visit, Magee described their three years at East Long Beach and their planned Ohio trip. They praised Long Beach and its climate, noting Ohio natives flocking to California for homes. Magee and Mrs Magee will tour ads in Athens after leaving Columbia.

Columbia Logan Magee Methodist Church California East Long Beach Ohio Magcoc Long Beach Maffee Los Angeles

Tam eger races draw crowd at Hocking County Fair

A Saturday crowd at the Hocking County Fair watched a tame program of harness racing. Four abreast heats produced two clean sweeps by Veco and another winner after five heats. Results list Pace races with purses of 400 and trot events with 70, naming horses such as Liberty Boll Kentucky Finch and Rusty VV plus drivers and times from the event.

Hocking County Fair J. Mat‘o Barron Russell Ren Whee Sean Robert Bo Csweeny Liberty Boll Kentucky Finch Woods Reed Rusty VV Huble Cork Momet P. Uwaeds O.oo Dan

Army court finds Major Cook not guilty on three counts

Majjor George W. Cook post surgeon at Camp Eustis Va faced eleven counts of malpractice before an army court martial. He was found not guilty on three counts as the court denied the defense motion to dismiss and ruled the prosecution failed to prove remaining charges. Pendleton testified issues over narcotic administration and missed fracture diagnosis and treatment.

Washington George W. Cook Major Cook Pendleton

Trimble Christian Church homecoming and rally draws 100 plus

The Trimble church held a Sunday homecoming with more than a hundred former members. Rev. Gilbert Courtney preached on Home and the Kingdom, followed by an afternoon community meeting with speakers from Nelsonville Chauncey Athens and Trimble. A two-elder leadership, a strong Bible school, and a postmistress teaching staff highlighted the day along with a community dinner on the church lawn.

Trimble Christian Church Old Home Church Gilbert Courtney Home and the Kingdom Huth Johnson Nelsonville George H. Nye Chauncey Guy J. Fierce Athens W. B. Johnson the Messenger Gertrude Rainy Trimble Frampton Glouster Bible School Earl Johnson United States Olive Reee Jacksonville Zoe Herrold N. M. Kesler A. M. Rainey Kesler Rainey Lorina Wells S. M. Kasler Lewis Kasler Lewis Clark

Home members plan future vows and rally under Rev Courtney

The gathering ended with optimism as home members look forward to vows under Rev Courtney and a forthcoming rally and homecoming next year.

Courtney

Confesses Murder of Sirl's Father

Akron reports John Thomas alias Gabriel Roberto confessed to the Cumberland murder of William Riley age 48 and the wounding of Miss Bessie Riley. Cumberland detectives escorted the suspect to stand trial after his arrest Friday night at relatives' home in Remmore.

Akron Get John Thomas Gabriel Roberto William Riley Cumberland Bessie MM Riley

Dr Young Named Head of Ohio Station Botany Department

Dr TE Young is appointed chief of the botany department at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station, succeeding Prof A D Seibby who resigned months ago. A Globe native, he studied at Ohio University Athens and earned a doktor degree from Washington University. He taught at the North Carolina State College and the Michigan Agricultural College, worked six years in plant physiology research, served as a serologist in the U S Army during World War I, and later worked with the Crap Protection Institute on sulfur toxicity and fungicidal action.

Ohio Agricultural Paxvertment Station Department of Botan Young W A. D. Seibvy Young Glo 9 Ohio University Athens Washington University Louis Hhe State College of North Carolina Michigan Agricultural College Tih U. S.S Crap Protection Institute

Zangwill Heads Abroad to Address Jewish Congress

Israel Zangwill will travel to New York this month to address the American Jewish Congress. He will analyze American attitudes toward Jews and discuss efforts to protect Jews in Eastern Europe.

London Israel Zangewill New York American Jewish Congress Europe

White sauce lumps fixed with water and stirring

When sauce thickens and becomes lumpy add a little cold water and more stirring. This simple tempering helps smooth the mixture and restore consistency without breaking the sauce.

Indian Jim seeks clemency after 30 years in Colorado prison

Santiago Torres known as Indian Jim, 86 and legless, requests executive clemency on the 30th anniversary of his imprisonment for murder near Pueblo. He claims innocence and wants release to return to his Navajo people after 38 years behind bars, with 50 years continuous service in prison.

Canon City Col Colorado State Penitentiary Santiago Torres Jim Board of Pardons Sweet Publo Ile Torres Old Mexico Colorado Penitentiary Colorado Republic United States Army Tuscon Arizona Stars and Stripes Pigeon’s Ranch New Mexico Old Fort Lyon Arkansass Valley

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