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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1922

Page

7

Stabbing on Taylor Ridge Leaves Victim Hospitalized

In Taylor Ridge area, Parry Chalfant is in serious condition after a Sunday evening stabbing at a Hooper farm shanty. John Hooper and Henry Evanoff are jailed. Hooper faces stabbing charges with bond pending, Evanoff holds $800 bond on assault and battery with a $10 fine and costs on a gambling charge. Several others fined for gambling. two officers arrested Hooper and Evanoff after the fight.

John Hooper Henry Evanoff Taylor Ridge Athens A Parry Chalfant Hooper Farm Chalfant Hooper Evanoff W. G. Danford Orndorf Hollister Marshal Davies Trimble

Columbus Visits and Akron Guest in Local Society

Mrs John Strohmeyer spends the day in Columbus with Mr and Mrs John Matson. Lina travels from Akron tomorrow to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs D R Owens for several days. Mrs E E Slaughter spends a couple of days with friends in Columbus.

John Strohmeyer Columbus John Matson Lina Akron D. R. Owens E. E. Slaughter

Elma Virginia Dulaney Weds Laurence Keller in Columbus

The quiet Sunday morning ceremony at 10 o clock joined Elma Virginia Dulaney daughter of Mr and Mrs F P Dulaney with Laurence P D Keller son of Mr and Mrs Harry A Keller of Columbus The couple were attended by John G Keller and Miss Madge Robertson A sorority piano piece and violin accompaniment framed the vows Rev J L Landsitter officiated The bride a white silk lace gown wore an orange blossom wreath and tulle veil They plan to live at 120 East Lane Avenue Columbus after November 5 The bride is Chi Omega Ohio University and the groom Beta Theta Pi Ohio University The couple will tour the southern states before settling in Columbus with Mr Keller in his father’s CPA practice on East Broad Street

F. P. Dulaney Summit Street Elma Virginia Laurence PD. Keller Harry A. Keller Columbus John G. Keller Madge Robertson Gertrude Needy Crooksville Frank McCormick Lohengrin J. L. Landsitter M. B. Church Georgette Swansonia Chi Omega Sorority Ohio University Maid of Honor Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Blue Ridge Mountains Kelle East Lane Avenue Keller East Broad Street

Chauncey Miner Injured At Poston Mine No 6

Mike Cline 21 of Millfield was hurt Tuesday morning at Poston mine No 6 in Millfield while working on a motor. Dr. Warren V Sprague treated him. The Chauncey mine and Circle Hill were idle that day, with all Bailey Run mines except Jewett's closed due to a flats shortage.

Mike Cline Millfield Poston Warren V. Sprague Chauncey Circle Hill Bailey Run Jewett’s

Pendergrass Family Visits Middleport kin this Sunday

Mr and Mrs Frank Pendergrass with son Frank daughter Faye and Dorothy of Middleport visited in this city Sunday staying with the parents Mr and Mrs Peter Pendergrass and brother George Pendergrass.

Frank Pendergrass Frank Faye Dorothy Middleport Peter Pendergrass George Pendergrass

Local Families Relocate and Return Guests

Mrs. Pendergrass sister Mrs. Minnie Koons and her son have returned to Columbus after visiting. John Vincent moved his family from Mill Street Chauncey to near Floodwood where he bought acreage and built a home.

Pendergrass Minnie Koons Columbus John Vincent Mill Street Chauncey Floodwood

Spayds Attend Trimble Home-Coming Service

Rev. and Mrs. L. W. Spayd were in Trimble Sunday where Rev. Spayd spoke on the program at the Christian church home-coming.

L. W. Spayd Trimble Rev. Spayd

Ill aged resident John Haines at home

John Haines an elderly local resident is gravely ill at his home and receiving care. Neighbors report his declining health and family members are keeping vigil.

John Haines

Local News Notes and Family Visits in Chauncey and Glouster

Mr Haines has been in failing health and an invalid for several months past with no improvement. Mr and Mrs Thames Schoonover are adding a room to their residence and store in Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Henry Martin and family spent the weekend visiting relatives at No 10 near Glouster.

Haines Thames Schoonover Chauncey Henry Martin No. 10 Glouster

Mrs Damon Watkins and Baby Visit Dennis Family

Mrs. Damon Watkins and her infant spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs William Dennis on May Avenue in this city, staying in New Marshfield.

Damon Watkins and Baby New Marshfield William Dennis May Avenue

Veterans Return to New Orleans for Legion Convention Revelry

In New Orleans on October 17, ex-service men filled the city with rifle shoots and athletic events while committees debated behind closed doors. Doughboys and gobs celebrated loudly, filling hotel lobbies and corridors with noise and bands as they reunite after last year's gathering. National Vice Commander George L. Berry faced scrutiny as a potential national commander candidate amid protests over the city hosting the event.

New Orleans American Legion George L. Berry Tennessee Legion

Wire Men Demand Shorter Working Hours

CHICAGO October 17 A demand for the reestablishment of the continuous eight hour day and an interpretation of other working rules was made of the United States railroad labor board today by E J Manion president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers.

Chicago United States Railroad Labor Board E. J. Manion The Order of Railroad Telegraphers

All Reserved Seats for Big Game Sold Out

Colu ate Oct 17 all reserved seats in the Ohio stadium for the Ohio State Michigan football game Saturday have been sold officials announced Money accompanying many applications for reserved seats is being returned.

Colu Ate Ohio Stadium Ohio State

Oppose Tax Move Highlighted by Ohio School Boards

Columbus October 17 resolutions opposing the proposed taxation amendment to the state constitution were adopted at a meeting of the Ohio State Association of School Boards.

Columbus Ohio State Association of School Boards

Bobbed hair advocates cited in jitney crash injuries

In Youngstown Ohio on October 17 the bobbed hair movement is challenged when a young woman with bobbed hair is injured in a jitney wreck. A bystander treated her with smelling salts and the physician uncovered a hard substance at the back of her head after removing a stocking.

Youngstown

Crown Prince Otto and the Austro-Hungarian Legacy

Crown Prince Otto, son of the late Emperor Charles and Empress Zita, is depicted as the center of intrigue among Austrian and Hungarian monarchists. Some argue he would be emperor today if the Austro-Hungarian empire had not fallen.

Otto Charles Zita

Gardner seeks brain operation hope to win parole

Roy Gardner, famed mail bandit now at Leavenworth, asks if an operation to correct brain function will be allowed. He claims a Phoenix judge promised such an option. Attorney General Daugherty denies any promise and says surgeons cannot alter his criminal impulse.

Leavenworth Kas Uncle Sam Roy Gardner Gardner McNeill Phoenix Ariz William Sawtelle Harry M. Daugher Gardiner Daugherty

Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Dayton User

R L Goode of Dayton Ohio says his health improved after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery after poor results from two unnamed doctors. He notes stomach relief and overall improvement and urges others to visit their local drug store for the remedy or write the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo NY for free medical advice.

Dayton Ohio Dr. Pierce Twe R. L. Goode Howard St Golden Medical Discovery

Shackles Reported at Lancaster Boys School

Five former inmates of the Boys' Industrial School at Lancaster testify at a state civil service commission hearing in Columbus about shackles on runaways and boys whipped for laughing and talking, in Hastings appeal against removal as superintendent.

Columbus Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster State Civil Service Commission R. A. Hastings State Welfare MacAyeal

Hyomei advertised cough remedy by McKee Drug Co

An ad promotes Hyomei as a nasal and oral inhalant for coughs and colds with no stomach dosing and a money back guarantee if it fails. The McKee Drug Co. is the seller.

McKee Drug Co

Ohio Governor Urges Support for Near East Relief

Governor Davis calls Ohioans to aid the Red Cross and Near East relief for Smyrna disaster victims. Contributions should go to Harris Creech, vice president of Cleveland Trust, treasurer of the Smyrna emergency fund, 404 1900 Euclid Building, Cleveland.

Columbus Davis

Miss Liberty Gets Fall Bath Atop Capitol Dome

Miss Liberty atop the United States capitol dome received her decennial bath this fall. Workers built scaffolds to reach the statue, washing and painting her as the first snows approach she will wear a new gown.

Washington Miss Liberty United States Capitol Capitol Dome

Blue Lodgers Open 113th Grand Lodge Session

About 2 000 delegates and visitors from cities statewide are expected to attend the 113th grand lodge of Free and Accepted Masons which begins at the Masonic Temple today in Columbus.

Columbus Grand Lodge Masonic Temple

Local Socials Report Quiet Weekend Activities Across Counties

The Plains misses Jessie and Lillian Dicken attended Carlos Down's birthday at Vore Ridge Saturday. Families from Athens and near Albany visited relatives and enjoyed Sunday outings to Logan Haydenville Nelsonville and other towns. A jail escape in spring involved Herbert Cox and three others overpowering guards and injuring a keeper, marking a rare incident in local crime news.

Jessie Lillian Dicken Carlos Down Vore Ridge Fanny Ball and Athens J. K. Brown Ligget Salem Zine Courtney Fiza MecGranom Noble Collins Austin Hawk Albany Bert Adams Edison Riley Logan Ed Burdette Frank Smith Thomas Goodfellow Sr James Goodfellow Haydenville Joe Hutchins Harry Patton Nelsonville A M Humphrey and Sons Walter Geisicke Herbert Cox

Coal blanks issued for dealer reporting in Bucyrus

Mayor Charles F. Picking announced that Bucyrus coal dealers will receive blank forms from the state fuel director. The blanks require reporting of coal received, sold, buyers, and customer prices to improve price and supply transparency.

Bucyrus, CO Charles F. Picking State Fuel Director

Millionaire robber Her bert Wilson convicted in LA

Los Angeles residents report that Herbert Wilson, a millionaire robber with ties to Detroit and Chicago, has been convicted. The case involves prior crimes and large-scale thefts, with sentencing pending.

Los Angeles Herbert Wilson Detroit Chicago

Local families gather for birthday reminder and social visit

Sunday gathering at the home of B. B. Woodyard and wife brings 72 relatives and friends for a birthday reminder to Mrs. Carl Caster. A noon picnic followed by social time, with neighbors Urban Lash, Myrtle Rupe, and others visiting across Meigs County and nearby towns.

Columbus J. C. Rayner Bernice Annie McKnight W. H. Hampton Athens Harry Kent Middleport J. ©. Gorby Dempsey Williams Detroit I. M. Swett Sam Throckmorton David Caste

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