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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1923

Page

3

Snelsonville Methodist Jubilee Program Set

Snelsonville news notes a Methodist Jubilee home-coming at the 1st Methodist church on Sunday October 21 with morning services led by Rev. L G Matheny and a 12:15 lunch. An afternoon reminiscence and praise service will be led by W H Parks. Rev Geo E Tifft delivers the sermon and Pref F S Coultrap gives an address. Community updates mention Mrs George Wallace recovering from surgery, Mrs John Sheppard visiting relatives, and Mrs Jennie Cook visiting.

Dorland Bay Lefever Parks CL. Stout L. E. LeFever Ferree E. E. Bay Jas. Beard Geo. E

Staley Family Expresses Gratitude for Sympathy

The family of Joseph RK Staley thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness shown during their sorrow. Joe Staley and Family.

Joseph RK. Staley Joe Staley

Community Chamber Meeting Highlights Hospitality and Plans

The Chamber of Commerce opened with an enthusiastic gathering and a fine dinner. A special committee will meet state highway officials to decide on funding use for the Buchtel-Murray road. Gerry Cathcart of Columbus spoke on Community Cooperation. Rev. C L Johnson will leave for an Akron pastorate. unanimous, heartfelt thanks were given for his service.

Chamber OF Commerce Buchtel-Murray Gerry Cathcart Columbus Chamber of Commerce of Columbus Cathcart Rev C. L. Johnson Akron Johnson

Methodist Ladies Aid to Host Indoor Picnic at Mrs Bush Home

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold an indoor picnic at Mrs Tom Bush's home 650 Poplar street Friday night at 7 o'clock after a brief business session. Members are urged to bring a favorite dish. J I Wood kh W Parks and Raymond Cook of Peoples Bank attended the bankers meeting at the Varsity Inn in Athens.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church Tom Bush Poplar Street J. I. Wood Kh. W. Parks Raymond Cook The Peoples Bank Varsity Inn Athens

Fall Festival Preparations At West School Draw Crowd

Readiness for the Fall Festival at West school noted with an afternoon program. Children showed pets fancy work and canned goods. Tonight from 6 to 9 another lively session is planned and a large crowd is anticipated.

West School

Married Fifty Years Observed In Anniversary Note

Fifty year wedding anniversary recalling the marriage of Martha A. Hellyer to T. C. Green on October 19 1873 at the Hellyer home near Carmon dale officiated by Rev McQuinn Only one surviving attendee from the original ceremony is noted a baby at the time The report marks the milestone with brief family reference.

Martha A. Hellyer T. C. Green McQuinn William Hellyer Carbondale

Green family marks 38th birthday and 22nd anniversary

Seven children attend a birthday and anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Green of Logan moved seven years ago to the city. The event includes a basket dinner at Logan fair grounds and a Sunday open house from 1 to 8. Della Wilkinson of Carbon Hill observes 38th birthday, J H Green of Logan 33rd birthday, and C W Green and wife celebrate 22nd wedding anniversary.

Lizzie Bell Baum W. J. Green Philo, O Jerry Crooksville Charles W. Green Della Wilkinson Carbon Hill Ella May Connell Cuyahoga Falls J. H Logan Logan Fair Grounds Mrs. Green Green Mr. Green

Motor deal brought into court after arrest

Davis Chubb of Sugar Creek faced two affidavits by A. V. Howell of Pomeroy accusing operating a car without the owner's consent and without a bill of sale. Chubb pleaded not guilty and was bound over to common pleas court under $100 bond per count after Howell replevined the vehicle following a disputed auto purchase and mortgage.

Davis Chubb Sugar Creek A. V. Howell Pomeroy Chubb Telcie Howell Common Pleas Court

Perry damages over injury claim for railroad wreck

A claim filed by Perry for injuries while employed by the Federal Valley company seeks damages of 2325 with 1325 set aside by Judge Worstell as excessive.

Save Perry Federal Valley Company Worstell

Mrs Edward Headley Dies After Illness in Chauncey

Mrs Edward Headley aged 19 percent passed away early today at the family home on May avenue Chauncey after years of stomach trouble. She leaves husband four children including sons Charles H. Headley and Walter and daughter Anna all at home. The family has lived in Chauncey 14 years and she was well respected. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Edward Weadley May Avenue Headley

Pilgrim Holiness Church Sets Missions Rally Dates

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m sermon Christian Life Taught in Galatians Love Feats at 2 30 p m evening service 7 p m First of the Kingdom Parables in Matt 13 Missionary rally planned from November 2 to 4 Rev G C Schoombie a native African and return missionary from South America will deliver messages during the meeting.

Pilgrim Holiness Church G. CC, Schoombie Africa South America

Sunday School and Prayer Meetings Schedule

Corner Harper and Jackson invites for Sunday school at 9 30 morning followed by a prayer meeting. Wednesday evening prayer service. Friday evening Bible study lasting thirty minutes. Parliamentary drill and readings for half an hour. Sunday evening preaching by Elder Gard Kirkendall of Union Furnace.

Harper and Jackson Gard Kirkendall Union Furnace

Jury Rules Harris Will Not Be Valid Testament

In Athens county common pleas court a jury found the will of the late David Harris filed December 1926 in probate court is not valid. The suit by Harry Harris, aided by Robert A. Harris, against Tena Harris, Robert A. Harris, and Anna Harris Pastor, was to settle administration due to the will's indefinite provisions.

Athens County Common Pleas Court David Harris Athens County Harry Harris Robert A. Harris Tena Harris Anna Harris

Appeal Lost Over Damages Award in Athens County Case

The Federal Valley Railway Co. lost its appeal to the appellate court of this district, as the higher tribunal sustained the judgment of $1,000 damages awarded to William W. Ferry in the Athens county common pleas court last February. Last December a jury

Federal Valley Railway Co William W. Ferry Athens County Common Pleas Court

Revival meeting closes as Baltimore hosts new event

The Chester Hill revival led by Rev and Mrs Overly with Dyer Mitchel as song leader ends after weeks. The evangelistic party begins a new meeting in Baltimore. Past summer camp meetings were highly successful and will conclude in Baltimore, with winter meetings moving into buildings.

Chester Hil Overly Dyer Mitchel Baltimore

Mrs Minnie Wilmore Plans Chicago Winter Visit

Mrs Minnie Wilmore leaves for Chicago TL to join her husband for the winter. She has helped support her aged mother Mrs Ruth James at Millfield, who is now cared for by her granddaughter Miss Hazel Lahugh.

Minnie Wilmore Chicago Wilmore Ruth James Millfield Hazel Lahugh

Millfield couple announce birth of daughter

Mr and Mrs Charlies Ogg of Millfield announce the birth of a daughter at their home on a recent date.

Mrs Charlies Ogg Millfield

Roudinot Family Attends Lancaster Fair Then Visits Amanda

Mr and Mrs F E Roudinot and son Orria of Millfeld attended the Lancaster fair last week and then motored to Amanda Ohio where they were entertained over Sunday by Mr and Mrs T Roudinot and family. Mrs Walter Rolinge of this city returned from a weeklong visit in Lancaster where she visited relatives and attended the fair.

F. E. Roudinot Orria Millfeld Lancaster Amanda T. Roudinot Walter Rolinge

Business visitor Charles FL Stack in Zanesville Monday

Marceline Rondinot of Tyre Ohio is visiting relatives in Minded and vicinity while Stack travels on business to Zanesville Monday.

Charles FL Stack Zanesville Marceline Rondinot Tyre

Mr and Mrs Jack Rimee Return Home From Visit

Mr and Mrs Jack Rimee return to their Dayton home after a week visiting relatives near Millfeld.

Jack Rimee Dayton Millfeld

Pierce Couple Visit Hartley Family in Mineld

Mr and Mrs J A Pierce of Athena were last weekend guests of Mrs Hartley and Mr Hartley at Mineld. The visit highlighted a family gathering with both families hosting and sharing time together.

J. A. Pierce Athena W. A. Harttey Miineld

Prominent Local Families Named In Vague Notice

Mr and Mrs Fort Johnson of Filia avenue host a curate in residence Mr and Mrs Sam Conrad and two children of Reynoldsburg C and Mr and Mrs Ren Plelcher of Sugar Creek.

Fort Johnson Filia Avenue Sam Conrad Reynoldsburg Ren Plelcher Sugar Creek

Mrs Lewis McGulert Visiting at Millfield Home

Mrs Lewis McGulert visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs William Cole at Millfield to spend time with family and share hospitality in a small community moment.

Lewis McGulert Bartlete William Cole Millfield

Shaner Family Visit Spends Day in Hamden

Mr and Mrs G W Shaner of Millfield Mr and Mrs Fred Shaner of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs George Shaner of Glen Ebon motored to Hamden last Sunday and spent the day with Frank Shaner and family.

G. W. Shaner Millfield Fred Shaner Chauncey Mesa George Shaner Glen Ebon Hamden Frank Shaner Familly

Chauncey Couple Guests of Millfield Family

Mr and Mrs Guy Brookinen of Chauncey visited yesterday with the former’s parents Mr and Mrs M I Brookins in Millfield. The social visit highlighted family ties and local hospitality.

Guy Brookinen Chauncey M. I. Brookins Millfield

Sunday services at The Plains and Chauncey churches

The Plains Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m Special services Sunday at 7 pm with the subject A Real Christian and An American s Duty to America Chauncey Church offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m and the same special evening program.

the Plains Church Chauncey Church America

Martin J L Davey Returns as Ohio Congressman

Martin J L Davey returns to Washington as a full congressman succeeding C I Knight from Ohio. On arriving in the capital he paid respects at the White House to President Coolidge.

Martin JL. Davey Washington Charlies I. Knight Ohio Capital White House President Coolidge

Champion Wolf Hunter Lesmeister passes 9343 wolves claimed

Adam Lesmeister of Bismarck North Dakota proclaims himself the world champion wolf hunter with 9343 wolves credited. He began hunting in 1898 and has netted about $27 000 in bounty. He hunts with dogs Grumbo Tiffy Teddy and Tag and often works alone.

Bismarck N. D Adam Lesmeister Northwest Russia Odessa North Dakota Grumbo Tiffy Teddy Tag Adam Lesmeister Wolf Hunter Wendlend

Hokey Palmer on West Coast Flight Homeward Bound

Horace Hokey Palmer son of Mr and Mrs James Palmer North College street completed a cross country Marine Corps aviators flight from Haiti to San Francisco and plans a return to Port Au Prince Haiti with Lt Rogers. The journey included Haiti Cuba Florida Washington St Louis and Waco Texas marking a historic trans continental flight. Palmer a former star athlete and Marine Corps Aviation officer is honored for joining the voyage.

San Diego Cal Horace Hokey) Palmer James Palmer North College Street Marine Corps Port Au Prince Haiti Palmer Port Au Prince Rogers Waco Texas Haiti Cuba Florida Atlantic Seaboard Washington D. C Capitol St. Louis Virginia Ohio Athens St. Louia Missouri San Francisco Port An Prince

Coolidge Joins Congregational Church in Washington

President Coolidge has been admitted to membership in the Congregational Church announced at the National Church Council. Rev Dr Jason N Pierce of the First Congregational Church in Washington DC confirmed the decision.

Springfield Masse Coolidge Congregational Church National Church Council Jason N. Pierce First Congregational Church Washington,d. C

Crabbe Hints at Ohio Governor Nomination Bid

Columbus October 19 Attorney General Crabbe hinted today he may seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination next year indicating possible candidacy.

Crabbfe Columbus Crabbe

Prohibition Agent Kills and Woman Shot Near Blue Mont

Washington date October 19 192? Prohibition agents report an officer J D Lambert was fatally shot three times while approaching a still near Blue Mountain Virginia. A woman named Anne Dushed was killed during the same incident as moonshine activity drew gunfire.

Stiller Washington Anne Dushed Still Stata J. D Bert Moonshinere Blue Mont Prohibition Bureau Lambert

Political leaders accused in rum graft ring round-up

WashingtonOctober 19 Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes said government agents would begin an immediate large scale round-up of suspects in New York and New Jersey. He asserted arrests would target men of political prominence in the rum graft case.

Washington Chargsing New York New Jersey Prohibition Haynes

Woman Dies After Train Collision Near Agosta

Mrs. John B. Jones, 78, was instantly killed by a Big Four passenger train at Agosta, ten miles west of Marion, Ohio. She was deaf and reportedly did not hear the approaching locomotive.

Marion John B. Jones Agosta Here

Bank president receives thirty years at hard labor

Dayton Ohio October 19 John J Schwarts president of the Miamisburg Banking company was sentenced to thirty years at hard labor in the Ohio State penitentiary after pleading guilty to embezzling 104000 from his bank before Judge R C Patterson.

Dayton Ohio, State Penitentiary John J. Schwarts Miamisburg Banking Company R. C. Patterson

Ex‑state official exposes fake diplomas and doctors

In St. Louis on October 19 the St. Louis Star reported William P. Bachs, former Missouri state examiner of schools, confessed to a nationwide traffic in fake high school diplomas and medical degrees and pledged to name more than 100 fake doctors operating across the United States.

ST. Louis William P.8achs Missouri United States

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