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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1923

Page

3

Theft of Durant car lands Joyce in jail in Nelsonville

Joyce Jr., son of Chad Joyce, is jailed in Nelsonville after stealing a new Durant from the Lastro garage last Saturday. He was arrested on a liquor charge, freed on $500 bond, and confessed to stealing the car intending to go east and join the army. He led authorities from Uniontown to Carbon Hill before returning to Nelsonville.

Joyce Jr Durant Lastro Joyce Chad Joyce Uniontown Carbon Hill Peirson Nelsonville Frank Tedrow

The Reader Who Sees Life From Youth to Age

A mysterious figure reads a person's life from youth to old age drawing daily crowds from distant towns. The unusual gift captivates many as spectators seek glimpses of their future and past.

Nelsonville Hosts Columbus Business Men Volleyball Opener

The Nelsonville Business Men host Columbus Business Men in the season opener at Nelsonville Thursday. The match starts at 7 o clock and is billed as a swift contest with strong attendance expected.

Nelsonville Columbus

Campnet and Spires Wed in Kimberly Home Ceremony

Mr. Robert L. Campnet and Miss Minnie Spires of Kimberly were married Wednesday at 5 pm in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev. C. L. Johnson at his West Washington street home. They will reside in Kimberly.

Robert L. Campnet Minnie Spires Kimberly C. L. Johnson West Washington Street

It Does the Work Declares Mansfield

Abe Mansfield a Toledo iron worker reports Tanlac built his strength and eased digestion after a year of poor health. He says six bottles cured indigestion and constipation, boosted his nerves, and made him active on the job. Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.

Abe Mansfield Iron Worker Twelfth St Toledo Taniac Nature

West P T A Holds First Meeting Friday Afternoon

The PP. T. A. of West Building will hold its first meeting Friday at 2 o'clock in room 6. Special business is to be discussed. All patrons are cordially invited to attend.

P. T PP. T. A. of West Building Chauncey Parent-Teachers Association

Homecoming prep at Presbyterian church seeks guests

Readiness for Sunday homecoming as members are asked to host one or two extra guests for dinner. Residents are urged to phone Rev. Arpee to confirm availability and arrange housing for visiting attendees.

Presbyterian Church Rev Arpee

Mrs Edna Halti Hosts Sunday Senior Class Event

Mrs Edna Halti's Sunday senior class will host a church basement social Friday evening October 5 at seven o'clock. Activities include a fish pond games and refreshments with a prize for the best dressed person.

Edna Halti Inne

Hyperion Club to Convene With Mrs Bartlett Host

The Hyperion Club opens its year with a Saturday meeting hosted by Mrs. C. H. Bartlett who will entertain members and guests.

Hyperion Club C. H. Bartlett

Family Guests Visit Mrs Barnes in Derry Florida

Mr. Robert Shannon and his daughter Alburda of Derry Florida are visiting the sister of Robert’s wife, Mrs. Mary A. Barnes.

Robert Shannon Alburda Derry, Fla Mary A. Barnes

Columbus Visitor and Manning Trip Highlights

C. G. Sheppard visited Columbus on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Mills returned from a motor trip to Manning West Virginia where they were guests of Miss Elizabeth Inwan.

William Mills Manning, W. Va Elizabeth Inwan

William Huddy Ailing At Home With Typhoid Fever

William Huddy is seriously ill at his home on 696 Popler Street suffering from typhoid fever. He fell ill in Byesville and was moved to his residence in this city for care.

William Huddy Popler St Mr. Huddy Byesville

Gospel Tent Meeting At Circle Hill Ohio

A gospel tent meeting is in progress at Circle Hill Ohio with daily evenings at seven o clock and a Sunday afternoon session at 2 30 led by evangelist W F Caii.

Circle Hill W. FF. Caii

Last Sermon by Lancaster Minister Before Conference

Rev B M Mellin of Lancaster will hold services at A M E Friday. This will be his last sermon before attending a church conference. Miss Elizabeth Chapman travels Thursday to Columbus to enroll in Ohio State. Mrs Des Norman goes to St Anthony Hospital for appendicitis surgery. Maud King of Pittsburgh visits sister Mrs Hiram Minnis. Harry Christian leaves for home in Lancaster after visiting here. George Chapman of Hocking spent Monday in town.

B. M. MelLinn Lancaster A. M. FE Harry Christian Lansing George Chapman Hocking

County Grange Meet Saturday in Coolville

The Athens county Pomona Grange will join Troy Grange at Coolville hall on Saturday Oct 6 starting 8 39 a m. Officers to be elected in forenoon with fifth degree initiation. Afternoon program includes amendments discussion Old Age Pension taxation amendment road levy debate by local leaders and a paper by Clara McWidden.

Athens County Pomona Grange Troy Grange Coolville M. M. Merrick Stewart Ki. Potter Albany Ki. Hf. Stout Clara McWidden

Mrs Beasley Sustains Injury After Church Prayer Walk

Mrs. Lawrence Beasley of Marietta Avenue Mari eto is hurt after slipping on the sidewalk between East State Street and her home returning from a Methodist church prayer meeting. She breaks a small bone in her left ankle and will be unable to move about freely for some time.

Lawrence Beasley Marietta Avenue East State Street

Pleasant Wittl Schoolhouse Social Saturday Oct 6

A pie and candy social will be held at the Pleasant Wittl schoolhouse on Saturday evening October 6. Enjoyable music is planned and all are invited to attend.

Wittl

Alligator Discovered Beside Train Track at Colliers

Brakeman Charlies R. Gill of Pennsylvania Railroad found a full grown alligator on the track near Colliers West Virginia while preparing to throw a switch. The animal appeared basking in the sun and was later identified as stuffed.

Wheeling W. Va Charlies TR. Gill Pennsylvania Railroad Colliers

Helen Stokes Testifies Before Grand Jury in Divorce Case

Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes cried as she told a grand jury in Chicago that her millionaire husband W. E. D. Stokes of New York tried to stage her as an inmate of a Chicago house of ill fame to obtain a divorce.

Chicago Helen Elwood Stokes Grand W. EF. D. Stokes New York

Beauty secret soap and water mixture for wonders

A cake of soap mixed with water is claimed to perform wonders for beauty. The article emphasizes using simple household soap as a cosmetic aid.

Chauncey PTA Sets Friday Oct 5 Meeting At 3 PM

New C. H. Givens of The Plains Church of God returned Oct 1 from a revival at Plus near Charleston W Va with 21 conversions. His wife and daughter Wanda joined Sept 29. He will preach Chauncey Church of God Sunday Oct 7 at 10 30 and The Plains at 6 30 PM.

New C. H. Givens Church of God At

Athens gathering honors three local residents

Mrs. Anna Noble and Mrs. Tlenry Osborne of this city, and Mrs. Ame lia Schoeman of Trimbie, were entertained Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noble, at their home in Athens.

Anna Noble Tlenry Osborne Amelia Schoeman Trimbie Harry Noble Athens

Sunshine Class meeting at Miss Grace Smith home

The Sunshine Class of girls in the M. E. Sunday school led by Mrs. W. V. Harter will meet Friday at 6 59 o'clock at Miss Grace Smith's home on Lexington avenue. It is the final meeting before promotion day and all members are urged to attend.

Sunshine M. E. Sunday School W. V. Harter Grace Smith Lexington Avenue

Reverend Villyer Returns from Church Appointments

Rev Warry Villyer returns to Chauncey after filling appointments at three churches. In Gibespieville he spoke to a meeting on the Wu Wie Kian and at Vigo and Chillicothene he preached at Missionary Baptist churches. He reports large attendance and strong interest.

Warry Villyer Chauncey Gibespieville Vigo Chillicothene Missionary Baptist

Smart Family Hosts Weekend Guests From Ohio

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Smart on a family of May avenue entertained weekend guests, Mrs. Smart's brothers Thomas and Peter Connelly of Buchtel and Mr. Raymond Calihan of Columbus.

W. T. Smart May Avenue

Miss Stella Carter Visits Millfield for Weekend Stay

Miss Stella Carter was the weekend guest of Miss Stelen Col in Millfield, joining local social circles and sharing in the town's activities.

Stella Carter Stelen Millfield

Kincher Lands Low Bid for Chauncey High School Project

At a joint Chauncey and Dover school board meeting in this city, PL Kincher of Athens was awarded the contract as the lowest bidder for the new Chauncey high school building. Work will begin as soon as arrangements are completed.

Chauncey and Dover Chauncey Waler Kincher Athens

Women Bible Class Holds Regular Semi Monthly Meet

Mrs BR F Ferrel hosted at High street the Women Bible Class of the Church of Christ. Mrs Charles Eske presided in the absence of President Mrs Arthur Smart and Mrs Guy Garanes led the lesson during the business session. A social hour followed with a dainty collation.

BR. F. Ferrel High Street Church of Christ Arthur Smart Charles Eske Guy Garanes

Rodney Young Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge

Rodney Young appeared before Mayor W B Koons on a Wednesday for intoxication. He pleaded guilty, was fined ten dollars and costs totaling eighteen dollars and seventy five cents, which he paid.

Rodney Young W. B. Koons

Murray City Visitors Stay With Relatives

Mrs Leonard Koenig and her children Leon ard and Elsie visited relatives in season with Mrs Charles Brad field and family in Murray City. They returned home after a few days in Chauncey with cousins Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell and Mrs Blanch Brown, Ellis avenue. Charles Sweazy, son of Mr and Mrs John Sweazy, is reported ill with diphtheria.

Leonard Koenig Leonard Elsie Murray City Charles Bradfield Harry Reed Columbus Tn Chauncey Clarence Russell Blanch Brown Ellis Avenue Charles Sweazy John Sweazy

Neighborhood Notes on Local Moves and Home Visit

Miss Neva Ferrell is at her home in High Street. Mr and Mrs L C Stransbourd moved this week from Chauncey to Logan where they will operate a rooming house.

Neva Ferrell Is High Street Mrs. L. C. Stransbourd Chauncey Logan

Nida Family to Occupy Stransbaugh Property

Mr and Mrs Elmer Nida and family will occupy the Stransbaugh property on High Street.

Elmer Nida Ana Stransbaugh High Street

Jacobs Avenue Gets New Concrete Walks

Residents report progress on Jacobs Avenue as concrete sidewalks are laid improving the new street. Nile Dew, a resident who recently built a fine home on the avenue, observes the sturdy walks completed around his property.

Jacobs Nile Dew

Police Dog Dolph Claims Telepathic Prowess in Portland

NEA reports Dolph the police dog exhibits telepathic like skills, often interpreting orders before his handler Max Muller speaks. Scientists call his trailing power overdeveloped scent and note he can locate hidden articles even when locked in a room. Dolph may soon appear in movies as a canine star.

NEA Portland Ore Dolph Max Muller Stort Muller Boras

Ladies Endorse Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound

Two letters from New York state women describe relief from headaches, back pains, and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs A D Eakis of Olean reports full restoration of energy and disappearance of aches. Mrs Herbert Kelsey of Copenhagen says she can perform housework and help outdoors again.

Olean N. Y Lydia E J Pinkham A. D. Eakis N. 6Th St. Olean Kelsey Copenhagen Lydia FE Pinkham Herbert Kelsey R.F.D N.Y

Adams family recover from typhoid fever illness

Mr KE M Adams and four children have been ill with typhoid fever but are greatly improved and recovering nicely, according to a local health update.

KE. M. Adams

International air races open in St. Louis with eight planes

In St Louis on October 4 the third International air races began with eight airplanes on the starting line in the flying club of St Louis trophy race as engines roared and propellers whirred.

AIR Field

Peach Ridge Visitors Enjoy Sunday Dinner Gathering

A sequence of households shared Sunday meals and visits across Peach Ridge and nearby towns. Families from New Marshfield Sugar Creek Glouster Albany Lockingport Athens Chauncey Meigs County and Athens joined relatives including the Spauldings Millers Nolands and Souths for a day of hospitality and travel.

Pred Stephenson Hugh Matthews Mary New Marshield Lee Dorr Lucy Sugar Creek Eli Spaulding Lou Spaulding New England Joe West Glouster Wests Mr West da Jos Lafe Andrewa Albany I. B. Spaulding Fred Gillian Lockingport Gillian Frank White I. Spaulding Willian Clyde Bayles Athens Meigs County Millie Osborne Chauncey Pearl Miller W. Hl. South Roy Noland

Reunion Held At Old Home Place In Carbon Hill

A Saturday reunion took place Sept 24 at Mose Frazier’s old Carbon Hill home, with many relatives from Carbon Hill Columbus and surrounding towns attending. Guests included Mrs Vd Hall Mrs Lee Smith Mr James Love Mr Bert Love and others, followed by news of a newborn son to Mr G T Shaw and wife.

Lehman Carbon Hill G. T. Shaw

Crabbe again seeks removal of welfare official

Columbus Ohio October 4 Attorney General Crabbe renews demand that John C McNarma assistant welfare director be removed from office.

Columbus Crabbe John C. McNarmara

Sale of Football Tickets Starts for Athens High

Athens High opens sales for the fall football season with a large rally in the high school auditorium. Tickets sold quickly, with townspeople able to buy at Gibson Pharmacy and Cline's in downtown Athens. The Black and Red host five home games against Lancaster, North High Columbus, Gallipolis, Wellston, and Trenton.

Athens Gibson Pharmacy Cline's Lancaster North High of Columbus Gallibnolis Wellston Trenton

Trainer Basit Jare Vich Says Papyrus Has No Excuse

Basit Jare Vich, trainer of Papyrus the English champion colt, declared that if Papyrus is beaten on October 20 he will have no excuse to offer. The remark was reported from New York on October 4.

New York Basit Jarevich Papyrus America

The Man of the Hour in Ireland Is Lucky to Taste That Tong

A concise fragment notes a man in Ireland enjoying a rare taste as a local highlight. The line implies luck in savoring a notable item, with no further context or specifics provided.

Man Ireland

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