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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1924
Page
3
May Altman 78 died at home Saturday. Funeral held today at Happy Hollow Church with burial at Greenlawn. She is survived by two daughters and two sons. her husband preceded her in death eight years ago.
A large funeral was planned for Sunday and Monday for Mrs Jane Jackyn at the McLaughlin residence on Chestnut Street. The Woman's Relief Corps, of which she was a charter member, organized the service. Beautiful flowers were sent by friends.
The W C T U will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs W Z Judson on West Washington Street.
Mrs Sherman McDowell and relatives from Columbus and Millersport gathered for the Stalter Oliver wedding Saturday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Homer White and Wayne Hebron, Mr and Mrs FLOW. onner, Mr and Mrs A Lanner and daughters Corane and Ethel, Miss Minnie McDowell, and Mrs L A Sanner with Corinne and Ethel. Sunday visits continued as Mrs Sanner hosted relatives and Miss McDowell attended with Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgess of Lancas.
Genevieve Mrs Earl Weiss and lighter Selma were Columbus Asstors Saturday. oe George Beagle and daugh
Mrs. Don Davis and two children were weekend guests of T. J. Davis at thens. Miss Nona Lane stayed with friends in Columbus last week. I. S. W. Gadbury and son visited Columbus on Saturday.
Mrs. Bert Young has returned home after spending a week in Columbus with her aunt Mrs. Charles Anders.
Frank Riley 68 died Sunday at 11 30 AM at the family residence after a prolonged illness. He lived 20 years in Nelsonville where he was respected. He was a member of the I C O F Jr U A M and K of P. He leaves a widow two children Blanche Roberts Detroit Michigan and Edward Adena, sisters and one brother. Funeral at 669 Walnut Street Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Brend Howearth of the Chris Church.
Mrs Elizabeth Stratton and daughter Nelle returned Saturday after a visit in Wilkinsburg Pa Dr and Mrs E S Neff and children accompanied them home Mrs Neff and children will stay a week Florence Whitmore spends the week at Leesburg Ellen Alvis visited Lancaster relatives Gretchen Spray of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs L Weplar Tudie Blake of Columbus was the over Sunday guest of Mrs C C Sharp Mrs Sam Hanley and son John Columbus spent the weekend and attended the Stalter Oliv
Davis spent the latter part of the week in Columbus. The brief note places him in the city during the closing days of the period.
Mrs. W. T. Cook, a missionary worker, arrived in Nelson today and will be hosted by H. Bartlett during her stay at the Nelson Beeterian church. She plans to address the Circle of Ruth at 6 30 this evening in the church parlors. Ladies of the church are invited to attend. Additional guests include Mrs. John Carpenter and J. Jack, visiting James Dickens and family in Logan.
B Beard presented a flag to the Fast End of the school. The gift was greatly appreciated and will be used in the assembly hall.
An all day picnic was enjoyed at the Pedigo farm seven miles west of Nelsonville. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Moray Pedi and their children Edward Mary Ha John Gelena Margaret Joe Jel and Charles among others.
James Stevenson and daughter joined by Bessie Nora Siddie and son Elmo, Clara Caldwell and daughters Alice and Louise, and Norman Ervin and Leo Caldwell for a delightful time at the old homestead. Floyd Six motored to Logan Sunday. Mrs. Six stayed in Nelsonville while Floyd went to Columbus for work. John Longdon of Columbus visited Missouri Reeves, then Mrs. Reeves hosted Ernest and his wife and Paul Glenn of Glen Ebon as Sunday guests.
An oyster and baked bean supper will be held at the Deanville school house on Tuesday evening October 14 at 6 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Sam Covert and daughter Dorothy with Miss Gladys Bowers Roy Flsass and John Brandt drove to Portsmouth on Sunday. The Covert couple visited relatives while the group later joined Garnet Covert and Lyman Covert en route to Ashland Kentucky and Huntington West Virginia.
Mrs Charles Pensyle returned on Saturday after spending several weeks with her mother in Leesburg.
Miss Catherine Stedem of Columbus spent the weekend with her parents here, visiting relatives and enjoying time at home.
Miss Shaw returned Sunday evening to her home in Tancaster after spending the week here as the guest of Miss Lucille Wells.
C. E. Jewett, a business visitor, is reported in St. Paul Minnesota. He travels to the city for professional engagements and meetings with local firms.
Sam Raden traveled to Columbus on Sunday to be with his wife who is hospitalized there.
Mr and Mrs Earl Snook announce the arrival of a daughter born Saturday October 11. Mrs Snook is at the home of her father J R Howe.
The district meeting of the Presbyterian church will be held Thursday in Logan with four societies Nelsonville Logan Union Furnace and New Plymouth. A luncheon at 1 o'clock opens the sessions and Mrs. W. T. Cook of Manchuria China will speak. Nelsonville ladies will drive to Logan. those needing a ride should call Mrs. R. Kelch.
Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson were in Columbus on Sunday for a reported family outing. The trip highlighted a quiet weekend visit with local friends and sights.
Mrs. Ada Graham was the guest of Columbus friends Sunday, sharing fellowship and domestic chats during a quiet afternoon visit.
Glouster L. H. Duffield, organizer for the Loyal Order of Moose, died at Athens hospital after three months of treatment. The body was moved to C. I. Wallace Funeral Home then to the Moose hall for services Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Frampton. Burial was in Glouster Cemetery. Duffield, 45, born in Sutton West Virginia, helped Glouster lodge reach 500 members. He is survived by his widow and son Ralph, 16.
Funeral services were held at Holy Cross church at 1 o'clock this morning with Rev. Dr. Clark in charge. Burial followed at New Lexington as the party traveled from Glouster on train No 3 at 11 48. Local stores closed from 10 a m to noon for the funeral.
A collision near the Glouster ice plant Saturday afternoon left two autos badly damaged. One vehicle was driven by Vat Bullistron from near this city and the other by a Cambridge man. Charges have been filed and the case goes to the local police court.
W R Drury of this city departed Monday for Columbus to attend a state board of pharmacy meeting where he serves as a member. A class of eighty five would be pharmacists will take the course.
The Toa of Trade and all markets in Chicago closed today in observance of Columbus Day, marking a quiet trading day with no regular business.
Mr and Mrs Z Z Bridge and Mrs W H Echstenkamper Jr with two children from Columbus are spending a week here. The Echstenkamper party has stayed in Columbus for weeks with Mr Echstenkamper who works there. They will likely settle permanently in the capital city.
Mr. and Mrs. Jank Butts had guests for the week-end including Mr. and Mrs. M W Butts of Coshocton, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lowe of Newcomerstown, and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Daniels of West Lafayette. Howard Wells of Columbus spent over Sunday with Mrs. Wells in this city.
George M. Morris rural school supervisor from the State Department of Education will address the Glouster community at the M E Church Tuesday evening at 7 30 on topics of local schools. All who can are urged to attend.
John Parker of Athens, a veteran orchard man, displays a new winter apple he claims to have originated. From a four year old tree, the fruit is described as perfectly sized, flavorful, and well keeping, creating interest among fruit men though unnamed.
A 150 piece all state high school band will perform during the Ohio state teachers' association convention in Columbus on December 30. Miss Edith M. Keller will organize the band as music supervisor, with J. W. Wainwright directing the Fostoria high school band.
The U S Weather Bureau forecast promises continued sunshine over Athens and vicinity through the coming week with above normal temperatures. Showers and cooler conditions are possible later in the week as Old Sol is expected to fade from the sky. The period ending October 18 should bring generally fair weather with a cooler late week and a normal Cincinnati mean around 56.9 degrees.
London dispatch notes a brief clash in Trafalgar Square with four arrests as Fascists and Communists spark turmoil. Ramsay MacDonald launches a 140-speech Labour tour to Glasgow, declaring the party’s biggest fight and commitment to stay in power amid opposition claims of Communist support and Liberal-left overtures.
Ralph R. MacAfee obtained a divorce in Common Pleas court Saturday morning after his wife Hattie E. MacAfee failed to respond to the plea alleging she had absented herself for three years. The couple had no children.
William Frye left Athens county for North Carolina last October leaving his 13 year old son Donald with Edgar Davis. Davis sues in common pleas court alleging Frye failed to provide about 25 dollars a month for schooling. Davis seeks 285.83 dollars to cover clothes, books, food, and shelter provided.
Rhoda E. Holmes filed suit in Common Pleas court for divorce from Albert Holmes now living with a woman in Canonsville Pa. They wed in Welch West Virginia in May 1895 and have no children. She left him in 1912 after discovering his alleged unfaithful habits.
The Smith Brothers Hardware Co. files suit against Charles Vorhees in Common Pleas court seeking 100 alleged due on two notes executed in April 1919.
Jennie Smith widow of William Smith sues in Common Pleas court against Jertha OB. Graham executrix alleging she converted about 8060 dollars worth of estate bonds to her own use. Plaintiff demands her half of the bonds be turned over.
Detroit police and vigilant citizens launched a third day of manhunt on October 13 for a serial attacker after four year old Betty Rycer was found murdered in a hayloft. Earlier, a ten year old girl was found dead near a school fence and a twelve year old girl was lured into a shed and slain.
A long standing remedy Sage Tea and Sulphur is promoted as restoring natural color to faded gray hair. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drug stores with added ingredients for a small cost. Applied with a sponge or brush, it darkens hair gradually leaving a natural, glossy look after one or two applications.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a new medical discovery to soothe and heal inflamed membranes and kill germs. It claims creosote as the key healing agent and promises relief for chronic coughs bronchial conditions and lung troubles with a money back guarantee if not relieved.
Wil Ham F. Copeland was arrested in Breubenville and brought to Columbus on a charge of fraudulent use of the mail. The arrest was made today by deputy United States marshals.
After a three year search Deputy Sheriff Fred Underhill recovered three illicit liquor stills. Two were buried in the river on John Clark’s Oberlin area farm. a wire held the gear in place while submerged.
Descendents of Joel Sanders, pioneer of Athens county, held a family reunion Sunday at the old homestead in Millfield now Chester Sanders home. Fifty six persons attended the oldest Charles D Sanders aged 83 and the youngest Chester Sanders five weeks. Plans are made for annual meetings. Carson Sanders of Athens organized the event. Attendees from a distance included Walter Sanders Wolfpit Ky Otto Passig Irwin Sanders and Mrs Thomas Meltale of Columbus.
George L. Murphy Glen Poster and Joseph Jurick dig in Antelope Valley near Los Angeles seeking Aztec temple treasure valued at more than 8 million dollars. They believe the loot of gold jewels and rare ornaments is buried nearby.
Camphor hydrastis witchhazel mixed in Lavoptik eye wash promises fast relief for sore weak or strained eyes. A small bottle reportedly helps any case with an aluminum eye cup offered free by Gibson's Pharmacy.
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