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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1923
Page
2
Logan High spans its last home game of the season as Wellston visits for a heated clash under Coach Lehman. Logan, improving weekly, thrashed Canal Winchester last weekend and seeks strong local support in what could be the final home game for several seniors.
The jury failed to reach a verdict after a day of testimony in the trial of Charles Blosser of New Straitsville charged with illegally manufacturing intoxicating liquor. The jury was deadlocked and discharged after 4 pm amid defense witnesses and prosecuting arguments.
The Merry Makers club met this week and elected officers. Mrs. Irvin Matheny was chosen president, Mrs. Frank Harden as vice president, and Miss Lara Lytle as secretary treasurer.
Tom Hill of this city used a day off to visit his sister Mrs. David Christian who is ill. He also called on his parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hill.
A large delegation from New Straitsville traveled to Logan on Tuesday for the trial of Charles Slosser. About 15 residents from the village were present to witness the proceedings.
County Auditor Melvin Heft reported his office is finalizing the tax books so the treasurer can start tax collections by January 1. The delay stemmed from two tax proposals on the recent ballot whose passage or defeat must be resolved before rates can be set. Heft said everything would be ready by Jan 1.
Miss Laura Pelly of the state auditor's department is in the county to examine the books of the township and village school board clerks. Such inspections occur every two to three years, with the last in 1920. She is expected to stay in the city for two to three weeks.
Hundreds of friends gathered at United Brethren church for Judge Stoughton’s funeral service held Monday. Rev. J. G. Spears led with assistance from local clergy. Logan Commandery of Knights Templar performed last rites. Interment followed at Fairview cemetery near Heckbridge by Harden Undertaking Company.
Professor H. P. Scott and Professor Hiram KR Wilson of Ohio University are listed on the second annual program of the Ohio Classical Conference. The event opens at Ohio Wesleyan University on Thursday November 15 with Scott delivering a paper on The Bibyls and the Sibyline Books. Wilson speaks Friday afternoon on Latin and Greek in Relation to the Study of English Poetry.
Chauncey resident Mr. Jack Brookins of Bozman Montana is visiting his brother Milton Brookins of Millfield and his sister Mrs. Thomas Withan nearby. This marks his first return to Chauncey in 28 years.
Mrs Samuel Coulson at her High street home hosted a fine chicken dinner Monday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Porter and son Paul Jr Mrs Homer Shields and daughter Loretta both from this city and Mrs Nancy Linscott of near Athens.
Mrs Albert Kelly entertained Tuesday at her Millfield home with a splendid chicken dinner. Guests included Mrs Milton Brookins Mrs William Bower Mrs John Daugherty Mrs Dan Fulton Miss Mary Evans and the hostess. The afternoon was spent socially.
The Millfield Needle club will be entertained at the home of Mrs Dan Fulton on Friday evening instead of Wednesday this week.
Miss Sarah Goodwin of Columbus is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs. Albert Kelly in Millfield.
Mrs T R Hamilton will entertain the Missionary society of the Church of Christ at her home on Mound street Thursday evening. All members are urged to attend the meeting led by Mrs Harvey Nye.
Roland Robinett youngest son of Mr and Mrs Charles Robinett of Millfield suffered a fractured arm when he fell while playing on Saturday.
Audrey Simpkins is ill with diphtheria at her Millfield residence. Local health workers monitor contacts and advise precautions to prevent spread.
About 29 Millfield members of Mazon council No. 93 Pocahontas traveled to Glouster for a meeting and luck supper of Chicamauga council. On Monday 31 members visited Nelsonville for Kill Eagle council’s 23rd anniversary and social hour. Mazon council, new at Jacksonville since last April, has 80 members and 25 initiations since July. Initiation next Thursday will confer degree work on eight candidates. A Thanksgiving program and supper are planned.
Mrs M J Gardner had been on the sick list for several days but was able to be out Sunday.
The young people of the Church of Christ are invited to a social in the church room on Friday evening. After the social, a potluck supper will follow and each attendee is asked to bring their favorite dish for the luncheon. A good time is promised for all who attend.
The Chauncey mine did not operate today due to a funeral affecting operations.
Jack Brookins of Bozeman Mont visited Chauncey on Monday and was entertained at dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins.
Athens county farm men are urged by Farm Agent R M Pavey to intensify a drive against rats seen as a major threat to stored grain. He cites $15 000 000 annual losses nationwide and offers practical bait guidance using barium carbonate with various foods and tips to secure more help from the county farm bureau.
Police in Nashville seek a fourth suspect after three teens aged 14 to 19 are arrested in a case involving Homer Gunn 18. Investigators report gasoline was involved and a threat to set him alight.
In Bucyrus East Liverpool birth tale Mrs Lettie Forest of this city becomes a great grandmother at 65 with the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Oliver Harrington in East Liverpool. Mrs Lenore McLaughlin also noted as a great grandmother at 64.
Bishop Reberts from Cleveland confirms a class of 46 for St. Xavier's church in Medina with an ordination or ceremony noted. The event highlights church education milestones and local religious leadership.
Glouster native M Koons, former Sunday Creek valley businessman and later Columbus resident, celebrated his 76th birthday with a dinner at his son Earl's home in Columbus. He helped develop Sunday Creek valley and held stock in the Trimble Mill and Sunday Creek Valley Hardware firms, which operated stores in Glouster Trimble and Jacksonville. Since moving to Columbus he has worked in the lumber trade.
James Pico of this city is reported to be improving at Battle Creek Michigan. He previously followed a strict diet that reduced his weight, but he is stronger now and can walk longer distances than when he left Glouster. He is expected to remain there for an extended period.
Mrs Ed Monahan and Mrs John Matson of Columbus spent several days in the past week with relatives and friends in this city and at Trimble.
Miss Bertha Skinner returns to Fulton after visiting this city with her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. E F Skinner.
Mrs L R Andrews travels to Columbus on Tuesday to stay several days as guest of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs D W Forrest.
Thea Chapter C. E. 8. elected officers on Tuesday night with Clara Palmer as Worthy Matron and L. A. Park as Worthy Patron. Other officers include Mary Hawk as Associate Matron Nano Craft Condustress and Patience Walace as Associate Condustress Isabelle Bulloch as Treasurer Lillie M. Kinney as Secretary and C. L. Palmer as Trustee. Appointive officers to be announced later and installation planned for December.
Word reaches here of the death of Ed Kidd 394 who was killed Saturday when a truck carrying oil workers including Mr Kidd wrecked. He worked in the Corning oil field, boarded with George Post near Burr Oak, left the locality about a year ago, and his home was at Marietta. The body was taken there for interment.
The three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tippie died Tuesday afternoon about 2 30 from pneumonia following whooping cough. Funeral arrangements were announced.
A funeral will be held at the home Thursday at 2 o clock with Rev. Courtney of Chauncey officiating. Interment follows in Glouster cemetery. Sunday visitors at Mr and Mrs George Post near Burr Oak include Mrs Fred Fisher and four children of Corning Mr and Mrs George Van Horn of Ringgold Ernest Thomas of Trimble and Mrs Celia Boudinott and daughter Golda of Millfield.
Three Cleveland radio stations will unite for a nine day broadcast in the Community Fund Drive. Music and literary talent from churches concerts and settlement houses will be featured along with speakers from pulpits and newspapers. Daily team captain meetings will be aired to reveal progress toward fund pledges.
Joe Chopal of South Amherst pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the August 12 quarrel killing of Joe Bino and was sentenced to one to 20 years in the state penitentiary by an Elyria court.
October proved the busiest month at Defiance hospital since Edna Reynolds became superintendent four months ago with 275 patients treated.
Myron J. Tennant, 45, was crushed to death when his car overturned under a vehicle in Ashland Ohio.
The Plains residents host guests from Athens Lancaster and Nelsonville with visits to I N McHarg and family. Family gatherings mark birthdays and illness. Wanda Powell’s sixteenth birthday party features a cake with 186 pink candles. Other attendees include James Powell family and Elaine Whitlatch. travels bring Floyd Barker Laura Jo Stanley and the Gabriel family visiting relatives in the area.
In Defiance Ohio J G Klein and David A Stephen pleaded not guilty to charges of practicing chiropractic without certificates from the Ohio medical board. Affidavits were sworn by Frank F E Dorsey state medical board inspector in Mayor John C Marlatt s court.
The state adjutant general announces the National Guard Association annual convention for December 3 and 4 in Columbus. The gathering includes officers from the Ohio National Guard and Ohio Naval Militia.
The National Bank of Barnesville failed to open after a morning closure notice for examination. The cashIier O P Norris died last week, having served over 20 years. Resources exceed a million dollars. capital and surplus total 150000. Examiners have been asked to inspect the bank.
Representatives of Buckeye Pipe Line and a state tax commission agent examine Belmont county records to prepare court filings challenging utility tax valuations as compared with other properties.
Harry Morrison of New York City, a specialist in community music for the National Playground and Recreation Association, organizes a forty-voice men’s chorus in DeFiance. The group will be supervised by Thomas W. Lantz, director of the Community Service Association of DeNance.
A sewing pattern description for a youthful girl sized 16 18 and 20 years. The 18 year size uses 4 1/2 yards of 40 inch material with a foot width of 2 1/2 yards. Pattern mailed to any address for 12 cents in stamps.
A noted skin specialist declares that breaking out on the face neck arms or body clears quickest with Mentho Sulphur. It dries pimples, is harmless and inexpensive, and can be bought as Rowles Mentho Sulphur like a cold cream.
A historical ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel. It claims F M Edwards treated many women for liver and bowel ailments over 17 years and prescribes olive oil based tablets to restore normal liver and bowel function. The ad notes color and benefits and prices 15c and 30c.
President Coolidge will appear before Congress in December to deliver his annual State of the Union address following the old presidential custom established by Wilson and Harding.
A man recalls his brother wasting from stomach and liver trouble and reports a drastic improvement after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The simple preparation allegedly clears mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and promises satisfaction with a full money refund. Available at McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists generally.
A fire at the Ohio Dairy plant in Toledo on November 13 rescued twelve girls and burned 5900 chickens. The estimated loss is 5000 dollars.
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