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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1923

Page

6

Fire damages home on Cherry Avenue. $35 loss

Firefighters battled a small blaze that started in a clothes closet at Charles Moe’s house on Cherry Avenue Tuesday morning about 10. The rear was cut open to reach the flames, which were extinguished with little damage. The insured residence belongs to Harry Warner. Meanwhile in common pleas court, seven indicted defendants entered not guilty pleas and await trial dates.

Charles Moe Cherry Avenue Theouse Harry Warner

Logan American Legion band selects W I Wood as new director

One hundred thirty applicants sought the director post for the American Legion band in Logan. W I Wood of Mara Iowa was chosen and attended the first rehearsal, praising the group. Wood, highly recommended as an instructor, may move his family if the position remains satisfactory. He currently works at Schempp barber shop. The band will defray instructor costs through self funded concerts. George T Dix aged 25 and Lana M Williamson aged 23, both of Laurelville, are noted.

Schempp

Dexter City Visitors and Local Movements Reported

Mrs Lonard Ogle and son Harley traveled from Dexter City to visit Sunday with sister Mrs D H Hassell. Mr Howard Lowther and family moved into the Selvey property on the Avenue, replacing recent occupants Mr Koons who vacated.

Howard Lowther Selvey the Avenue Koons J.T. Watley Rickey House

Leona Marie Sehmltz Weds Dr Albert De Groot in Dundee

Friends announce the marriage of Leona Marie Sehmltz to Dr Albert Henry De Groot on Thursday October 4 in Dundee Michigan. Schultz, formerly of Albany, graduates from Albany High and is a highly regarded young woman with many hometown friends offering congratulations.

Lewis Sehmltz Leona Marie Albert Henry de Groot Dundee Mich Mies Schultz Albany Albany High

October’s Dright Vine party visits State Experiment Farm

Takioe savantace and friends rode to the State Experiment Farm with well filled bank ers and spent the day there. The party included Mr and Mrs Ceph Tandley Mr and Mrs Jami Lindley Mr and Mrs Gran Ville Gillogly Mrs Peter Morris Mrs White Everett White Mr and Mrs George Sweeney Mrs Emmet Winley Clarence Sweeney Mr and Mrs Phil Sweeny Miss Gwendolyn Zimmerman Perry Russet. A surprise Gold family reunion Sunday at Mr and Mrs Thomas Gold home in Gold Ridge drew over 150 relatives and friends with dinner laid out on yard tables. Immediate family members attending were Mrs and Mrs A F P Gold Mr and Mrs W A Gold of Mason City W Va Mr and Mrs T W Gott and family of Athens and Mrs Tyla Wallace.

Takioe Savantace Clik State Experiment Farm Ceph Tandley Jami Lindley Gran- Ville Gillogly Peter Morris White Everett White George Sweeney Emmet Winley Clarence Sweeney Phil Sweeny Gwendolyn Zimmerman Perry Russet Jerusilian Hart Fart Gold Thomas Gold Gold Ridge Imomediate Mra A. FP. Gold W. A Gold Mason City W. Va T. W. Gott Athens Tyla Wallace

Court Grants Costs Against Defendant After Nonappearance

The court awarded the plaintiff costs against the defendant and Mr. Ross failed to appear to contest the case in court.

Mr. Ross

Logan Chapter to Confer Royal Arch Degree Friday

Logan Chapter No 75 RM A M will hold a special assembly at the Masonic Hall Friday evening to confer the Royal Arch degree on several candidates. Prospects for a new writer's work on this body are reported.

Logan RM. A. M Masonic Hall Bnay Wiiter

Public Health Nurse Mae Groome Attends Columbus Convention

Mrs Mae Groome local public health nurse travels to Columbus for a two day public health nurses convention in session there starting Wednesday.

Mae Groome Columbus

Conscience Troubled Man Seeks Forgiveness for Duty

A reader pleads for forgiveness and explains past neglect of duty while praising Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The letter claims the tonic cured long standing gas and indigestion, promises refund if not convinced, and lists McKee Drug Co and city pharmacies as sellers.

Mayr Mckee Drug Co Athens Gen Pharmacy Nelsonville

Albany and Plains Clash in Lively Rivalry Tilt

A crowded autumn gym saw Albany trounce The Plains in a high scoring game while the girls’ team won 1 to 7 in a spirited but friendly rivalry. The Plains lineup included Santini Seldon Webb Tart Hooper Zimmerman Russell. Travel notes recount trips to West Virginia and Columbus with several families and the funeral of Will Castor. Mis Tulin Stanley of Albany Mich class of 1923 was named to the Girls Glee Club at One University after a tough tryout.

Albany Trich Plains Albany Mars Nelda Hove Santini Seldon Webb Tarte Tart Clyde Hooper Rieht Cunard Keith Zimmerman Donald Russell Mise Tulin Stanley Albany Mich Ffreen

Special Grand Jury Indicts Two for Liquor Manufacture

A special grand jury reported by 8 o'clock and returned two indictments for liquor manufacture against Clarene Reynolds and Charles Scott with J C McLaughlin as foreman. They will be arraigned later this week before the next regular grand jury in January. Milk lunches for all Logan grade pupils begin Monday in all three buildings, with health department records to assess success. Daisy M. Rose is granted a divorce from Albert F E Ross on grounds of gross neglect of duty by Common Pleas Judge Pettit.

Common Pleas Court Samuel Farley Abeleham John Cabie Charles Catle Pearl Cable Charles Blosser John Cable Tiugh W. Rittwers J.C McLaughlin Clarene Reynolds Charles Scott Logan West End Health Department Daisy M. Rose Albert FE Ross Common Pleas FE. Pettit S. S

Local notices and social happenings from a distant Ohio town

Health concerns for Harper persist as A F Moores move into the former M Ek parsonage after property transfer. Residents Carson and Franklin families visited Wellston and Jackson. Olive Morrison resigns from the telephone exchange to take a Nelsonville post. Tither Wyatt Lowery, 34, wife of Bert Lowery, dies near Creola leaving three children. Everett Walleh 23 of Zanesville and Anna Deal 21 of Hamden issued a marriage license. Adoption of Ethel Faye Burns finalized with name changed to Ethel Faye Smith. T A Gibbs hosts a birthday dinner with many relatives from Chilli, Columbus, Radcliff, and McArthur enjoying a large meal.

Everette Walleh Zanesville Anna Deal Hamden

Community Notes From McArthur and Surrounding Areas

Sunday visits featured the Ansel and Bolen families in Mt. Pleasant with Bolen moving from Frank Bail farm to Minnie Worthman farm. Visitors included Frank Hayes family and Mrs. Carson heading to Columbus. Clyde McClain of Columbus joined his mother in town as White of Ashville bought cattle and hogs from Herrold Bros. Local figures named Charles Horak, L. R. Sprague, and attorney Robert Swepston were noted. John Barrett of Summerfield represented Commander Mill Co. in town. Ella Davis and children visited J Harper family, assembling about 46 dinner guests including Mrs Martha Martin Ada Fetters and Lester from Lima with other Harpers.

E. T. Ansel Hazel Ansel G. W. Bolen Mt. Pleasant Mr. Bolen Frank Bail Minnie Worthman Frank Hayes Ella Davis J. Harper Harper Martha Martin Ada Fetters Lester Lima Ohio Albert

House Burns at Rear Albany

The house of Mr Tracy Dette at Rear Albany caught fire about eight o clock Monday morning and burned to the ground. Sunday guests of Mrs Jaye Parker were Mr and Mrs Bramett Cotton and son Paul of Attens. Mrs Warner of Shire has visited her son Rev Howard Warner since last Wednesday.

Tracy Dette Albany Mise Jaye Paker Mrs. Bramett Cotton and Son Paul Attens Warner Shire Rev Howard Warner

Local social notes and sports from Amesville area

Amesville reports weekend visitors including Mrs. Hannah Glazier and family from Walton West Virginia and Dr. and Mrs. I. G. VanValey of New York. A M. E. church quarterly conference was led by Rev. I. F. Evans of Athens. Local sports saw a 3–2 loss at McConnerville and a Stewart basketball double bill with visiting teams winning 10–18. Drillers pursue Berea sand at the Ohio Fuel project while Mrs. E. F. Glazier and family hosted an elderly Pittsburg guest.

Hannah Glazier Daugher C. J. VanValey Walton W. Va I. G. VanValey Little Son New York M. E. Church IF. M. Evans Athens Ed Bennett Veneta Florida P. A. Potter Fisher Lewis Icssington Lois Cecil Ohio University Wilme Wyne Samuel Wiliams Chesterhill Howard W. A. Cartmell Columbus McConnete Ville Stewart W. R. Phillips Ohio Fuel Company Berea Gillett Farm Strouds Run EF. F. Glazier Orson Effie Pittsburg

Amesville Club Hosts Meeting and Old Friends Reunite

Former resident J A Hayes, 87, visited after fifty years away while Ed Hopkins of Columbus, with Berg and Mrs Hopkins, met old friends near Sharpsburg. Amesville Music and Study Club gathered at the Misses Goddard home for a program on What We Hear in Music and Citizenship training led by Miss Estelle Goddard.

J. A. Hayes Hayes Ed Hopkins Columbus Berg Hopkins Sharpsburg Amesville Music and Study Club

Local Social News and Visits Across Town

Eva Clark spent Tuesday night with her brother William Noyes who is ill. Mrs Vern Balls visited family and Miss Tellin Persinger traveled to Clarksburg and Travenswond. Various neighbors hosted and attended gatherings with meals, tea and visits across Perry County during the week.

Ecdiarh Oin Eva Clark William Noyes Tmcastes C.K. Pritchard Clerkshoro K. Va David Burton Vern Balls O. If. Persinger John Pinell Coolville Mary Stout B. FE Marion Jil'ie Tavis Trexas Voges Leroy Roges Catherine Travenswond W. Va Emma Jeffers Jennie Loeth Tee Torch Will Ashcroft J. W. Davis Harry Runion Elton Vienna Robert Mrunions Ea Rowan Eddie Everette Newman G. FE. Daves Little Hocking Merton Trev Wotring Reedsville Ectares J. W. Davie Redsville

Samuel Richards Dies at Putnam County Fair

Ottawa O. Samuel Richards, 73, of Coalton, visiting his daughter during the Putnam county fair, suffered apoplexy while viewing exhibits and died at his daughter's home.

Ottawa O.scamuel Richards Coalton

Mistake Fatal Poisoning Verdict in Sultry Case

Coroner M F Perry rules accidental death for Mrs Zilla Szabo 43 after she and others were poisoned by eating toadstools mistaken for mushrooms at Lorain hospital. Only Szabo died. other family members recovered.

Lorain, O M. Ff. Perry Zilla Szabo

Raid at Eagle's Club Seizes Alcohol and Illegal Equipment

State agents and police raided the Eagle's Club in Ellyria confiscating booze beer kegs and punch hoards. Elmer G Reinheart was fined $590 while Jim Hamlin of Cleveland paid $1900 for illegally transporting liquor. The Fambling Marg will be heard later.

Ellyria Eagle's Jones Elmer G. Reinheard Jim Hamlin Cleveland

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Logan, Ohio Ralph S. Hannahs McKinley The C. D. Bhafer Co ABC Cray’s W.M. Cray West State St Gir Clinton Wee George T. Dix Lana M. Williamson Laurelville W. H. Hill W.H. Hill Hill America Mr. Hill Casca W. H. Hill CO Pency Quinine Detroit, Mic Henry Reeder Ane Mary Margaret Cray Wingett Ane Amanda Rex Pomeroy West Virginia Pt. Pleasant George Spring Fred Vertes H.C. Hosey George Bailes Tofan Roy Knowlton Mrs Tillsworth Knowlton Wresleer Webb Howard Coe Columbne Will Castor Eagle Building Court and Carpenter Streets Moler Motor Company A. F. Moores D. Steele Rank Wrights M. Ek Charles Carson John Franklin Wellston and Jackson Olive Morrison Telephone Exchange Tither Wyatt Lowery Bert Lowery Creola Ethel Faye Burns Cornelia Hack William F. Smith Anne T. A. Gibbs Emil Seibert Will Stout Radcliff Carl Wart Lois Eileen McArthur J. F. Carson Clyde McClain Vina McClain Mr. White Ashville Herrold Bros Charles Horak Robert Swepston Helen Shively John Barrett Summerfield, O Commander Mill Company Minneapolis Amesville Sayman O Geo. A. Hale Vanderhoof Athens County Savings & Loan Co Lostro Bldg Valet Auto Strop Gline Pharmacy Co Athens, Ohio
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