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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1923

Page

2

Funeral services for B A Harper in South Richland township

Funeral services for B A Harper held at the family home in South Richland township with burial at Hainden cemetery. The Harper family of ten marked its first death, with all ten children present including T M BurNirk James Pilcher and other relatives. Several attendees and guests were listed among local residents. Ruby Haas of Pleasant Valley visited the Clements family and Foster Lyle spent the weekend with his parents in Wellston.

B. A. Harper South Richland Township O. Jd. Howearth Hainden Cemetery Burns Cox Ray Cox Lithe Cox Clea Darby J. L. Turner W. P. Cozad William Tippet Ella Davis

Funeral of Mrs Don Doss Held at Prattsville

Funeral services for Mrs. Don Doss of Prattsville who died at Ath ens were held at the M I Church here at 2 1. M. Sunday conducted by Rev. J. J. Cherrington. Burial was in Elk cemetery. W. W. Tinker Funeral Director in charge. Mr and Mrs John Smith of Marion, recently married, visited Dundas on their wedding trip and visited her mother Mrs Amy Salts and relatives. Mrs Smith's maiden name was Miss Lulu Salts whose first husband Mr Hammond was killed by a train at Marion a few years ago.

Dow Doss Don Doss Prattsville Athens M. I J. J. Cherrington Elk Cemetery W. W. Tinker Fueral John Smith Marion Dundas Amy Salts Mrs. Smith Lulu Salts Mr. Hammond

Miss Flora Salts Visited Home Folks Over Sunday

Flora Salts of Logan visited home folks over Sunday, returning from a trip to the city and spending time with relatives in the local area.

Flora Salts Logan

Miss Amanda Button Visits Parents Over Weekend

Miss Amanda Button, a teacher at Coonville, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Button in town.

Amanda Button Coonville Thomas Button

Logan Elm Visit Recalls Logan Speech on Peace

A visitor chronicles a trip to the Logan Elm near Circleville at James Boge Farm six miles south. A monument bears Logan’s famous appeal to whites requesting aid and praise of peace after years of war and mourning for his people.

Logan James Boge Circleville Cresap

Laxative Bromoline Product Claims Cold Prevention

An advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine touts a tonic laxative effect to keep the system healthy and ward off colds flu and grip. It bears the signature of E. W. Grove and is priced at 89 cents.

E. W. Grove

Local Moves and Family Travel Noted in Weekly Report

Latrobe Clark Johnson and wife buy and move to the Mars property. Arthur Morrison and son return to Pittsburg after visiting E. D. Morrison's family. C. C. Mars relocates to a new home in Coolville. Mrs. D. I. Morrison returns home near Stewart after visiting sister Stella Arnold. Frank Dinsmoor mentioned. Fitch loses a valuable cow last week.

Clark Johnson Mars T. E. Fitch Arthur Morrison Arthur Jr Pittsburg E. D. Morrison Tommy Smith Parkersbur C. C. Mars Coolville D. I. Morrison Stewert Stella Arno Frank Dinsmoor

Death Notice for Prank Arnold

Mr. Prank Arnold, a former resident, visited relatives here and many friends mourn his death. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family.

Prank Arnold

Athens County Teachers Join Ohio State Association en masse

More than 200 Athens county teachers are now paid members of the Ohio State Teachers Association, the county's largest local representation in history. The state organization has grown from under 1000 members five years ago to 23,000 in 1922, with Glenster and Albany school enrollments also expected to post perfect records before the Columbus meeting during Christmas holidays.

Athens County Ohio State Teachers’ Association Glenster and Albany Association Columbus

Obituary for William Evans of Carbon Hill

William Evans born July 1 1847 in Grayson Kentucky died October 23 1923 after a three week illness aged 78 years three months and 22 days He married Elizabeth Rust September 8 1879 in Ironton Ohio They had ten children seven living three died in childhood He moved from Nelsonville to Carbon Hill and was active in Hockhocking lodge I O O F and the miners union He is survived by his wife four sons Charles K E William H Frank Roscoe three daughters Stella Smith Lovely Kammerling and Bessie Hicks 24 grandchildren six great grandchildren three brothers and one sister The family honors his life and mourns his loss.

William Edward David Frances Evans Grayson Kentucky Elizabeth Rust Ironton Ohio Hockhocking Lodge Nelsonville Evans Hocking Valley Miners’ Association of Ohio United Mine Workers of America Charles KE Willard William H., Frank Roscoe Carbon Hill Stella Smith Lovely Kammerling Bessie Hicks James C Indiana John Illinois Lewis Pomeroy Nancy Baird Murray

Autos collide on Jackson Pike injure several

A Sunday evening crash on the Hamden Jackson pike involved a Toledo driven Stutz by Raymond Butsler and a Wells ton driven Dodge by Benny Davidson. Injured include Miss Millison Davis and Mr Futster with others lightly hurt. both cars suffered extensive damage and were towed to Wells ton for treatment.

Hamden Hamden- Jackson Pike Toledo Raymond Butsler Jackson Benny Davidson Wellston Millison Davis Mr. Futster Jennix Davis Messers Kobt Morgan Kermit Snake Fiverett Karl Webb Dodge

Col Raymond Robins on War Costs and Civil Liberties

Col Raymond Robins of Chicago warned that a future general war would wreck western civilization after World War I bankrupted Europe. He argued for constitutional liberty, free speech, and opposition to mass bigotry, noting hopes for tolerance amid postwar unrest and political clashes. The next lecture features soprano Alice Gentle performing Carmen arias in costume.

America Europe Col Raymond Robins Chicago Ewing Hall Col. Robins Herrin West Virginia William Z. Foster Foster Sweet Colorado Robins Christ Washington Merdinand Loch Alice Gentle Miss Gentle Huerta Mexico Mexico City

Wireless sets fitted to lifeboats of Atlantic liners

About 40 Atlantic liner lifeboats are equipped with wireless transmitting and receiving sets to improve emergency communication at sea. This modernization targets rapid distress signaling and safer evacuations aboard passenger vessels.

Fake Officers Seize Stolen Machines in Parma Road House

Two impostor officers raided Mrs. Nellie Bergenster’s Parma road house and seized machines and contests totaling about $60. The incident prompts police to investigate further into the scheme and identify those involved.

Cleveland Nellie Bergenster Parma

Magadore Fire Destroys Village Business Section

A night blaze wrecks four structures in Magadore destroying the Eagles hall meat market Sons of Veterans hall town hall jail court and dry goods store leaving one dwelling intact.

Magadore Eagles Hall Sons of Veterans

Dayton Woman Sues Big Four Over Gate Hazard Fatality

Mrs Gail Beal sues the Big Four railroad for 50000 alleging her son was killed when crossing gates were not down. The suit cites a Dayton incident and seeks damages.

Dayton Gail Beal Big Four Railroad

Six Girls Run Away From Home Reported in October

Dayton police reports released today indicate six girls fled their homes during October, detailing the incidents and noting follow up by authorities.

Dayton

Dayton building permits total 1856 and 713826 expenditure

Building permits issued in Dayton last month reached 1856 with new structure expenditures totaling 713,826 dollars. The report highlights ongoing construction activity across the city.

Dayton

Newark man arrested for bank fraud in Utica National case

R. R. Houston, sought by Newark police since last Friday in Marion, was arrested and brought back to answer charges of defrauding the Utica National Bank of $7,000.

Newark, CO R. R. Houston Marion Utica National Bank

Pool player sustains severe arm fracture after table collision

Frank Cady attempted a break in Newark and struck his arm on the table rail, suffering a compound fracture of the bones.

Newark Frank Cady

Practical Apron Mode Pattern 4268 With Gingham

The design uses gingham with white bias trim and options of lateen cretonne chintz or crepe plus braiding. Cut in four sizes from 34 to 48 inch bust. Medium size needs 3% yards of 36 inch fabric. Pattern mailed to any address for 12 cents in stamps.

Albany Church Meetings Close as Two Weeks End

Albany church gatherings ended Sunday night after two weeks of service. A city canvass to identify unaffiliated residents may yield positive results. Services continue all week at Cumberland Presbyterian church with Methodists under Rev. Warner. Attendees noted strong music and crowds with distant mourners at the Tom Foster funeral from multiple cities.

The Baptist Church Albany Cumberland Presbyterian Church Warner Tom Foster Beaumont Elizabeth Stanley Pearl Canny Athens Jennie Beckler Fred Beckler W. A. Reading W. E. Moler Frank Mace Ollie McAfee Ed Muir Sally Foster Orinda Peoples Howard Robbins Darrell Ziggafoos Springfield Mary Vorkes Nelsonville Tou Jack Clint Shafer Frank Moore Columbus Flora McWhorter F. E. Goldsberry Huntington Ernest Martin Gallipolis Mamie Switzer

Everett Cline and Miss Faye Visit Athens Family

Everett Cline and his daughter Miss Faye were Sunday guests of the George Lash family at Athens, enjoying a family visit and hospitality.

Everett Cline Miss Faye George Lash Athens

Howard Rosseter Spends Week in Dayton

Howard Rosseter spent several days of last week in Dayton, staying at a local hotel and meeting with unidentified associates during his visit.

Howard Rosseter Dayton

Wednesday Club To Meet With Mrs. Coe

The Wednesday club, postponed last week, will meet with Mrs. Howard Coe this Wednesday. Reports from the Jackson meeting will be given. On Thursday Mrs. F. E. Reeves entertained at dinner Mrs. Sadie Brooks, Mrs. Elmer Searis, and Mrs. Lettie Hayes. Mrs. Hayes is visiting from Oklahoma, a cousin of the late Eliphaz Reeves.

Howard Coe Jackson FE. Reeves Sadie Brooks Elmer Searis Lettie Hayes Hayes Oklahoma Eliphaz Reeves

Athens Residents Visit and Family Gatherings Reported

Mrs. Nelson Brown of Athens visited Albany on Saturday. Dr and Mrs Jones attended. P E Moler of California visited KE. T Dailey and Blanche Moler of Athens were Sunday visitors in Athens.

Nelson Brown Athens Albany Jones. P. E. Moler California KE. T. Dailey Blanche Moler

Belmont county auto sales under new law show 787 paid later

Of 1811 automobile transactions recorded in Belmont county since the law took effect July 26 1923 exactly 787 involved full payment not made at purchase time.

ST. Clairsville Belmont County

Canaan Clothing Club Demonstrates Township Work

Clover Leaf Clothing club of Canaan township held a demonstration at Bern Township MT HerMon Ohio showing measuring taking pattern drafting and other garment making steps. County Farm Agent R M Pavey and club members spoke on community value with leader Mrs Charles Mansfield and demonstrators Miss Helen Mansfield and Miss Viola Esterling.

MT. Hermon Clover Leaf Clothing Club Canaan Township R. M. Pavey Charles Mansfield

Will leaves Fred K. Miller property to widow in Marion

The probate court heard a will for the late Fred K. Miller of Marion township. It provides that if Ella Miller remarries the estate is divided equally among the children. The will dated April 17, 1922 names Mary K. Davey and Mabel Bierly as witnesses.

Fred K. Miller Marion Township Ella Miller

Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Bess Slatzer

Merry Makers club members with Miss Frasch staged a secret surprise birthday party for Miss Bess Slatzer. She learned of the gathering only after a neighbor call brought her home to find friends already assembled. The event featured social diversions and a concluding spread.

Merry Makers Club Miss Frasch Bess Slatzer Miss Slatzer

Liquor Raid Leads to Logan Arrests and Fine

Prohibition raiders swooped on Logan Monday arresting John Lohr Sr for possessing liquor. Officers found a large quantity at the Lohr home on Gallagher avenue. Shor pleaded guilty and paid a $475 fine plus costs and was released. A rug concealed a trap door to the cellar where most liquor was found.

Nash Lines Logan John Lohr Sr Lohr Gallagher Avenue Shor Miller

Arrests Reported in Trimble After Sunday Night Incidents

Nash and company reported Sunday activity on Monday. Win Ray of Nelsonville was arrested for drunkenness and for driving a machine while intoxicated. Plea of guilty led to fines of 10 dollars plus costs and 25 dollars plus costs. Lew Coss of Athens was found intoxicated in a motorcycle side car and fined 10 dollars plus costs after removal to Trimble and to Mayor Johnson.

Coss Trimble Johnson

Evans Will Names Wife Sole Beneficiary Executrix

In probate court the will of William F. Evans of Carbon Hill named his wife Elizabeth Evans as sole beneficiary and as executrix. The document, drawn April 3 1918, was witnessed by George Eberst and H F Sparnon and the court will appoint her executrix soon.

William F. Evans Carbon Hill Elizabeth Evans George Eberst H. FE. Sparnon

Cars Crash Near Rockbridge With No Injuries

Machines driven by Frank Mitchell of Logan and A Sachtlach of Canal Winchester collided near Rockbridge and Enterprise Sunday evening. A Ford ahead blinded one driver and fled the scene. no injuries but substantial vehicle damage.

Frank Mitchell Logan A. Sachtlachen Canal Winchester Rockbridge Enterprise Ford

Shepherd boy from Galilee to speak at Logan First Methodist

Steve Haboush native of Galilee will speak at Logan First Methodist Church Sunday evening interpreting scriptures. He will wear native costume and deliver a lecture Monday evening with admission charged. Public invited to both events in Athens and Logan.

Steve Haboush Galilee Athens First Methodist Logan Haboush

Ailmum Medicine Co Trial Package Offer

A old time advertisement announces sending name and address with 5 cents to receive Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Liver Tablets, Sete Salve, and more for coughs stomach troubles indigestion burns and wounds, offered as a family remedy for only 5 cents.

Alylum Medicine Co

Two Injured in Fire at Cleveland YMCA

A Tuesday blaze at the Wheeling Lake Erie YMCA in Cleveland left Earl Staley 35 Cant overcome by smoke and carried out unconscious. Byron Yoder 41 of Canton jumped from a second story window and suffered injuries.

Cleveland, C Earl Staley Wheeling Lake Erie Y. Y. C. A Byron Yoder Carton

Doctor Answers Red Spot Under Eye Question

A reader asks about a red spot under the right eye described as a vein network. The doctor suggests possible rupture of small vessels and notes that Electra and X-ray treatments may lessen visibility.

DR. Copeland Gma

Death inquest proceeds over Lebanon river drowning

Witnesses testify at coroner H E Dilatush in Lebanon about threats of death by Guy Bryant toward Russell Sonday over an alleged love affair with Bryant’s wife after Sonday’s body was found in the Little Miami river near her home.

Lebanon

Kellogg's Bran Says It Relieves Constipation and Disease

An advertisement claims constipation leads to depression and serious illness and urges daily use of Kellogg's Bran two tablespoons with meals. It promotes Bran as a safe superior option to pills, promising relief and health benefits.

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