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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1923
Page
2
James Burdett of near Coal Gate was jailed by Officers Lines and Jenkins Monday after police found 100 bottles of home brew at his home. He admitted guilt at arraignment before Magistrate Miller, was fined $100 and costs, and said he brewed beer only a few months, selling 26 bottles at two bits each.
Rolland Bright left Tuesday morning for Springfield to attend the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Ohio. The Blue Lodge secretary also serves as district lecturer and aims to meet fellow lecturers, with the Ralph R Rickly memorial building dedication at the Springfield home of the fraternity highlighted as a main feature. L G Laube, worshipful master of the local lodge, also departed Tuesday noon for the meeting.
A noon fire at the Owens manufacturing plant in Logan originated in a storeroom. Prompt employee action and the plant's sprinkler system limited damage to mainly mirrors stored in the ion area.
Secretary to Senator Willis, Mr. Jones, spoke in Logan on his China travels. He described progress and educational facilities, calling China a land of possibilities and noting delightfully collected souvenirs. Ford Hack spoke on welfare efforts helping former county orphan inmates find placement.
Mrs Edward Stee of Moscow Idaho arrived in Logan for an extended visit with her brothers and sister. During her stay she will be a guest of Mrs Nance Beam Miss Minerva White Howard and William Wu.
Judson Shriner traveled to Coalton on Tuesday to join relatives visiting there. Before returning, the Shriner family will plan a visit to Cincinnati.
Mies Florence Lutz of Philadelphia is in Logan visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles for a short stay.
Dr. Robert Green of Ashian Ky arrived in Logan on Tuesday and will stay until Saturday with relatives his wife and daughter have been there several days
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harden topped a capital city gathering with top honors as Mrs. W Harden, Mrs. Clinton Weod, and Mrs. Byron Morehead joined in the notable finish in Tucs city events.
Health nurses from the institute of the public health nurses of Ohio met in Columbus for the latter part of the week. More than 200 nurses attended to standardize public health work across the state. Demonstrations and lectures composed the program, and attendees called it the most helpful meeting they have attended.
Kenneth M. Karshner, through attorney Edwin D. Ricketts, petitions to set aside Susan Karshner's will. The pleading contends a pending probate filing, claimed as the last will, is not the true will. The alleged will names Ollie Armstrong Alda Black Hattie Dumm Ray Karshner Edith Ross Phyllis White and the plaintiff as legatees and advised.
The Franklin Kerr chapter held its regular monthly gathering at the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon. Mrs. Webb led the devotional, Miss Elsie Martin led a chapter from the study book, followed by a social period. Hostesses were Mrs. Edward Jones Mrs. Frank Harden Miss Fanny Bart and Mrs. Harry Pell. They served a fine supper. Miss Lara Lytle attended as a guest.
Descendants of Andrew and Peter Stalder gathered at the Logan fair grounds on Sunday October 14 for a noon cafeteria style dinner. A business session elected Hiram Stalder president and Lorenzo Shaffer secretary treasurer with next meeting set for the last Sunday in August at Rising Park Lancaster.
Mr and Mrs Edward Brown of Wrightstown celebrated their 65th anniversary on Oct 7 with a church lawn gathering. A Sunday school morning, a large cafeteria style feast for 108, gifts including $18 75 and affectionate tributes followed a talk by former pastor Mrs Weatherby.
Vanderhoof Mrs J W Davis helped quilt with Mrs O L Davis of Lottridge on Wednesday. Mrs Hugh Watkins and family moved to Fairmont West Virginia to winter with her husband employed there. Mr and Mrs William Conant spent Thursday with daughter Mrs Rome Hawk of Dutch Ridge. Mr and Mrs Joseph Rivers and family moved to Athens this week. Mr G D Heisey Newark was a business visitor to W H Ashcraft Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs Roy McKinley moved into the house vacated by Mrs Nara Watkins.
Saturday guests include Miss Della Achcraft Nellie Marshal from Coolville Clarice Chase of this place. Many locals visit family friends. daily movements and weekend trips are listed with numerous names and towns.
Glouster Mine 267 at Hunterson closed at noon Monday after only a few days of operation. Officials say dirty coal loading caused the shutdown, which had occurred previously for the same reason. The duration of this closure remains to be seen.
The children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during Mrs Catherine O Leary illness and death and to Dr F Wallace the undertaker for the funeral.
Mrs. Charles McLeod returned to her Westerville home today and visited with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Clark over the weekend. Mrs J H Croushore and two children of Columbus were recent guests of Mrs Croushore's parents Mr and Mrs P H Burns.
Mr and Mrs Frank Darling and daughter Evelyn spent a week with relatives at Springfield. Mrs Frances Aber and Luete Dunn of Columbus have returned home after a short visit with Mr and Mrs L E Richardson.
Mrs T G Biddison was the guest of friends in Columbus Sunday and Monday, enjoying hospitality and social visits during her stay.
Mrs James McNamara has returned to Columbus after ending a visit with relatives and friends in this city.
The family expresses sincere thanks to relatives, friends, and neighbors for kindness, sympathy, and flowers during Nellie Vernon’s illness and passing. Special appreciation is given to Rev Turner for consolation and to L. R. Andrews.
A brief notice expresses gratitude to Mr or Mrs Vernon for courteous and efficient service, signed by Mrs Sarah Vernon and family.
Hundreds of requests for reservations at the Ohio welfare conference to be held in Lima October 16 to 19 have been received. Most requests come from the immediate district with some from England New York and other places.
The Wellington plant of the Lake Shore Rubber company, makers of toy balloons, increases output as demand grows. Local workers report steady shifts and rising shipments to retailers across the region.
Creditors set for a sheriff sale this October 29 as loans are liquidated. Common stockholders receive nothing, while preferred shares with a $152 face value will gain only a small amount.
After nine days in session the Lorain county grand jury returned 43 indictments and ignored 23 cases. Indicted for murder are Mack Manning and James Pleasan of Lorain and Joseph Chapel, Amherst. Jury recommends remodeling the courthouse or building a new one.
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