Leave of absence ends for longtime employee
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1923
Page
3
Fire crews stop explosion after gas slippage near depot
Fire department rushed to the Hocking Valley depot area Tuesday after a trio of boys struck a match to gasoline drippings from a tank. Prompt action prevented an explosion. the youths fled and no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley Depot
Funeral for Mrs. Jane Primrose Held in Nelsonville
One of the area’s largest funerals was held Tuesday at the late residence of Mrs. Jane Primrose. Rev. Byrne officiated. Mrs Primrose was deeply loved as shown by the floral tributes. She was laid to rest at Greenlawn beside her husband and three children who preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Jane Primrose
Rev. Byrne
Philidorian Lodge Delegates Attend Grand Lodge Sessions
James Knight Charles Vorkes and Harley Mitchell represent Philidor ian Lodge No. 157 F and A M in Springfield Ohio at the annual sessions of Grand Lodge KF and A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Knight
Charles Vorkes
Harley Mitchell
Springfield
Ohio
Philidorian Lodge No. 157
Grand Lodge
Elks Dance Planned On Hocking Street This Thursday
The local Elks lodge hosts a ladies night dance at their home on Hocking street Thursday night. Dancing runs from to 12. Mr and Mrs P E Lama and family hosted guests including Mrs Harriett Holiday and daughter Miss Clara and Mr Stanley Groves of Lancaster on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Elks
Hocking Street
P. E. Lama
Harriett Holiday
Clara
Stanley Groves
Lancaster
Pat Wickham, New York Coal head, dies at 46
P. W. Wickham general superintendent of the New York Coal company died Tuesday night at his home aged 46. He had been ill for two weeks and had lived most of his life in the city where he was a prominent citizen. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 at St Andrews Catholic Church. He was twice married, survived by five children from his first wife Anna Callon and by his second wife Mrs Richard Flanning Wickham, plus his mother two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W
Pat” Wickham
New York Coal Company
James Wickham
Anna Callon
Richard Flannigan Wickham
Obituary for Sarah Elizabeth Steadman of Nelsonville
Sarah Elizabeth Steadman 65 of Nelsonville, born near Haydenville Ohio August 20 1858, died October 7 1923, married July 1 1883 to J R Howe. Survived by husband five daughters including Ori Griffin Clayton Murphy Earl Snake and Clyde Littler eight grandchildren sister two brothers. Presbyterian church member since 1886 and charter member of the Maccabees Women’s Benefit Association. A discourse The Klan and the American Standard of Living by Rev G Strickland of Columbus at City Square Nelsonville Thursday 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Steadman
James
Margaret Steadman
Hocking County
Haydenville
Ohio
J. R. Howe
Ori Griffin
Clayton Murphy
Columbus
Earl Snake
Lima
Clyde Littler
Athens
Nelsonville
Fr. G. Strickland
City Square
Strickland
Old Soldier Dies in Haydenville at 76
lL D Williams a Civil War veteran died at his Haydenville home Tuesday night at 76. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 1 PM at Haydenville church conducted by Rev Vaughn under the G A R. He was widely known in Nelsonville as post commander of the Phil Karney Post. Survived by his widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. D. Williams
Haydenville
Vaughn
Williams
Nelsonville
Phil Karney
Price Endorsed for Grand Exalted Ruler by Elks Lodge
Nelsonville lodge of Elks on Tuesday night endorsed Hon. John G. Price for grand exalted ruler of the B P O E for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Nelsonville Lodge of Elks
John G. Price
Klansman William Levering Funeral Arrangements
Funeral arrangements are set for 2 o clock Friday afternoon. Klansmen are asked to assemble at their Klavern in Nelsonville at noon Friday Oct 19, with the Klansmen in full charge of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Levering
William Levering
Klavern
Nelsonville
Are The Children Getting A Square Deal
A nostalgic reflection on Nelsonville’s schools and the vision of a 15 year effort to build a high school, train teachers, and improve the town’s future. It recalls crowded early classrooms, pride in students, and civic resolve to invest in education amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Third trial wins means to build in Nelsonville
The town faces a bond vote to raise the balance for a needed building project. Opposition is expected as the board has only part of the funds, and those against progress worry about property values and the town's future. The piece urges forward-looking support to avoid stagnation or decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Neighbors Bid Mrs Robson Farewell Before Move to Huntington
Friday evening a farewell party for Mrs William Robson drew about 85 guests at her Poplar street home. A bounteous lunch was served and she received solid silver spoons as a keepsake before the Robsons depart after 37 years on Poplar street to make their home in Huntington West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robson
Poplar Street
Carthcart to Speak on Community Cooperation at Chamber
Gerry Carthcart president of Carthcart Companies Columpus will address the chamber meeting Thursday evening on Community Cooperation. President Welch will outline key fall matters and committees to be formed with dinner served at 6 15 by Presbyterian ladies at the chamber rooms YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Carthcart
Carthcart
Columpus
Chamber of Commerce
Bie
Welch
Visitors Arrive From Huntington for Mrs Heilman
Mrs. George Heilman and her young daughter Dorothy Jane of Huntington West Virginia stay with Mrs. Violet Woodard, the mother of Mrs. Heilman, during their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heilman
Dorothy Jane
Huntington, W. Va
Violet Woodard
P T A Meeting Set At Central School Friday
The central Parent Teachers Association will hold a regular session Friday afternoon at 2 o clock at Central school. A good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Parent - ‘Teachers’ Association
Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Bushs Home
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday at 2 PM at 650 Poplar Street with Mrs Tom Bush hosting. Assistants include Mrs Walter Wolfe and Mrs Lynn Chapman.
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Restores Health After Illness
A afflicted reader recounts severe fever and indigestion ending in relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The testimonial claims the product clears intestinal mucus, reduces inflammation, and cures stomach and liver issues including appendicitis. The sponsor lists McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Deaths Funerals Mrs Blanch Schultz
Mrs Blanch Schultz aged 28 died October 12 at Hurley Hospital after a week of illness from gall stones. Born in Coolville she lived in Detroit and Flint ten years. She married Henry Schultz in 1916 at Mint and is survived by her husband, her Coolville father, four sisters, two brothers, with interment at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Flint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanch Schultz
Hurley Hospital
Coolville
Elijah Cole
Detroit
Flint
Henry Schultz
Mint
Charles Christman
Jas, Steele
Alfred McTaggart
Teachers to Meet in City Thursday Evening
A county superintendent of schools office meeting is set for Thursday at 7:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Cline building. All teachers are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superintendent of Schools
Cline
Athens Meeting Set for Ohio University Extension Work
Assistant Superintendent PD O Chapel will lead a fall and winter session in Athens under Ohio University auspices. The meeting invites all interested to discuss preliminary plans for forming a class and outlining the work to be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio University
PD. O. Chapel
Buchtel Men Face Court On Drunk Charge
After a drinking party near Buchtel on Sunday, William Elkins and Ben De Long of Buchtel appeared before Magistrate Helwig. Elkins pled guilty to intoxication and paid a $19 fine and costs, while De Long pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance with a trial date to be set if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
William Elkins
Ben de Long
Helwig
Albert Yates
Elkins
de Long
Juvenile Problem Discussed by Judge Before Kiwanis
Athens Kiwanis members heard Judge H. M. Johnson speak at the Chamber of Commerce on juvenile court work. He urged officials to use juvenile prisons only as a last resort and to rely on honor and reform rather than automatic placement in industrial schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Logan Kiwanians Plan Victor Banquet Location
Judge Johnson noted an ant remedial procedure and stigma of a sentence for Lancaster or Delaware schools. M. M. Kerr named committee chair to find a suitable site for the victor banquet won months ago by the Logan Kiwanians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Lancaster
Delaware
Johnson
M. M. Kerr
Logan
Ames Township Rural School District Election Notice
Notice to electors of Ames Township Rural School District that a proposed three mill tax levy for five years will be put to vote in the general election on November 6, 1923. Voting will be at the district polling places. Lucy Weber, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Township
Lucy Weber
Name Change Notice in Athens County Probate Court
Emmett Keenan announces intent to file on or about November 7, 192% for a name change for Alex Sloanger to Alex Saylor in Athens County Probate Court, stating preference for an American name over a foreign one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Alex Sloaneger
Alex Saylor
Alex Sloang
Emmett Keenan
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Winchester
Florence
Earth
Magnolia Metal
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Ford Motor Company
Ford
Fred R. Beasley
P. W. Wickham
Nelsonvilee
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Legal Nwotich
J. E. Zeller
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China
Linoleum
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