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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1923

Page

7

Local Residents Spend Week End Visits and Moves

Mrs Anna Carsey and son Raymond drove near Brookville Monday evening, visiting relatives of Mr and Mrs Charles Mr and Mrs Lee plan a move to Esville Ohio. Mr and Mrs John McDonald and son Leroy hosted relatives in Nelsonville for the weekend. Earl Johnson from Columbus recent guest of Mr and Mrs Thomas Jones and family. Mrs Charles Shaullis and Mrs Samuel Riggle shopped in Athens. Mrs Philip Strauss and son Delbert of Athens visited sister Mrs William Buckle. Miss Mabel McBride of Brookville visited Miss Gladys McWilliams. Mrs Joanne Rouch of New Marshfield spent Wednesday with Mrs Harlee Hysell. Mr and Mrs Clifford Kirkendall recently moved from near Satem. Mrs Victor Beckle and son Vic-

Anna Carsey Raymond Brookville Charles Lee Delbert Athens William Buckle Mabel McBride Gladys McWilliams Joanne Rouch New Marshfield Harleé Hysell Clifford Kirkendall Satem Victor Beckle Vic Tor Leroy Ben James Charles Stokoe Lorna McBride John McBride George Francis Luhing Christian Church Matthew McBride Agnes Brooksville Inlaw David Neal Clarence Neal Enid Fitser Nelsonville High &cc Col Charles Fitzer George Byers George Thompson Pearl Evans Lewis McWilliams Lee McWilliams Findlay Fidcock Samuel Pidcock

Social and family visits across Athens and Brooksville

The text lists a sequence of local visits and guests from Athens Brooksville Nelsonville and Findlay Ohio. Names include Leroy McBride Lorna McBride Miss Enid Fitzer Mrs George Byers Vic tor Beckle and families with gatherings at churches and homes over a recent weekend.

Amesville to Hold Farmers Institute in Presbyterian Church

Amesville Ohio hosts a two day Farmers Institute at the Presbyterian church Wednesday and Thursday October 31 and November 1. Speakers include Dr Mary E Anderson W D Zinn Virginia Lewis and R M Pavey with a Busy Bee food club demonstration. A school session for teachers pupils and parents is planned along with exhibits and prizes for top class entries. A chicken lunch will be served in Wilson Hall by the ladies aid of the Methodist church.

Amesville Amesville Farmers’ Institute Presbyterian Church Mary E. Anderson Peninsula Ohio W. D. Zinn Phillips W. Va Virginia Lewis Athens County R. M. Pavey Busy Bee Food Club Canaan Township Wilson Hall Methodist Chirch

Deputy Shot Near Death in Colliers Ambush

Steubenville report says Steve Marsh a 34 year old night deputy sheriff on duty for Pittsburg and West Virginia Coal Company in Colliers West Virginia was shot in the stomach and spine and is near death in a local hospital.

Steubenville, CO Steve Marsh Pittsburg & West Virginia Coal Company Colliers W. Va

Stars Gaining as Eastern Star Adds 7000 Members

Cincinnati report from the Ohio grand chapter notes 7000 new members joined the Eastern Star in the past year. Worthy Grand Matron Cora R. Franz presented the progress at the 34th session, detailing significant growth and activities.

Cincinnati Eastern Star Cora’ R. Franz Ohio Grand Chapter

Rustproof steel care tip from old guide

To keep steel tools from rusting cover them with sweet oil or mutton tallow and wrap in soft paper according to the guide.

Gales Hurt Many and Sink Ships Along Atlantic Coast

A severe gale from Maine to Florida causes three deaths and over twenty injured with heavy property damage. Rain eases drought in Atlantic states but ships suffer. The British steamer Westmoreland with 80 crew sinks near Delaware breakwater. another vessel in distress near Fire Island. Macerati ashore at Lewes, Delaware.

New York Maine Florida Atlantic States Weather Bureau South Atlantic Virginia Capes Westmoreland Delaware Fire Island Macerati Lewes Del

Infant Chauncey Saffel Dies After Illness

Chauncey Clifford Saffel, two months and eight days old, died at home after a siege of whooping cough. He is survived by his parents, one brother, three sisters, and grandparents Mr and Mrs B F Conant of Mill Street. Rev Givens of the Church of God will lead the funeral at the M E church Thursday at 1 30 pm with burial in Green Lawn cemetery.

Clifford Clfford Saffel B. F. Conant Mill Street Rev Givens Church of God M. E Green Lawn Faye Hummel St. Vincent's Hospital Toledo Athens E. A. Hummel East State Street Miss Hummel Mrs. Hummel

City man suffers sprained ankle from ladder fall

Henry Canter of this city sustained a badly sprained left ankle when a ladder he stood on broke and dumped him to the ground. Dr. J. J. Hoodler gave medical aid and he will likely be laid up for several weeks. Mr. Canter is past 72 years old.

Henry Canter J. J. Hoodler Mr. Canter

Musical at Green's Run Chauncey Orchestra Performs

At the Church of Christ in Green's Run a Chauncey orchestra program will entertain Friday evening with instrumental and vocal numbers by Guy E. Osborne Charles Bradfield Christine Courtney Hazel Lahugh Mildred Sands Florence Pendergrass and Ruth Stangbaugh. The public is invited to attend.

Green Church of Christ At Chauncey Chauncey Orchestra Guy E. Osborne Charles

Drake couple returns from four month western motor trip

Mr. and Mrs. Jasper A. Drake have returned to their city home after a western motor trip of about four months. They report a very delightful and interesting journey with splendid health and many engaging experiences to relate from their western sojourn.

West Jasper A. Drake

Pythian Sisters Plan Social Evening

The Pythian Sisters of the city announce a social session at their hall next Monday evening. They will entertain their husbands, serve luncheon, and hope all members attend for a fine time.

Social Evening at Morristown School Building

An entertainment and social event is planned at the Morristown school building Thursday evening. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Morristown

Mill Street paving project begins under contract

The town starts Mill Street paving and excavation work on Monday under the direction of F. J. Beckler, the contractor.

Mill Street Mill St F. J. Beckler

Miss Hazel Linscott Attends Weekend Visit in Chauncy

Miss Hazel Linscott of Athens spent the last weekend in Chauncy with her parents Mr and Mrs D H Linscott of Millstreet. The Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge hosts a masquerade party at their hall Friday evening.

Hazel Linscott Athens Chauncey D. H. Linscott Millstreet The Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge

Federal agents arrest eight men over warehouse liquor theft

In Bristol Pennsylvania Oct 94 eight federal revenue men guarding a 2 5 million dollar stock at the Fadington warehouse of the Philadelphia Pure Rye Whisky Die tiling Co were arrested after state police investigation found systematic removal of liquor. Corpl Nevins and ten troopers spent two days securing evidence while Zees watched whisky drained from barrels into flasks as agents seized bags of bottles.

Bristol Fadington Philadelphia Pure Rye Whisky Dietilling Co Nevins Corporal Zees

Local residents share visits and church notes

Springfield residents report visits with relatives in West Virginia and nearby towns. Dr. Deem’s sale at Tuppers Plains draws locals though the doctor plans to move to Sugar Grove. Church services and friendly calls fill weekends as families gather.

Leviathan Crippled Off Atlantic Breaks Down

London reports the Leviathan has broken down in mid Atlantic after wireless contact was received today.

London mid-Atlantic

Sheriff Sale in Athens County Ohio on Delila C Cain et al

The Bardin Brothers Company sues Delila C Cain and others in Athens County Court of Common Pleas. A public auction of five described tracts in Alexander Township will occur November 16, 1923 at 1 PM at the courthouse door in Athens. Appraised value 5590.00 with bidding at two thirds of appraisement. Proceeds to satisfy a Bardin Brothers Company judgment. Cash only. Sheriff P H McKinley listed as sheriff with deputy J M Cady and Jones and Jones as attorneys.

State of Ohio Athens County Court of Common Pleas Bardin Brothers Company Delila C. Cain Court House Athens Ohio Towit Town & Range Alexander Township Athens County William Patterson Wallace McVay Moroning Lot No. 126 Elijah Me Prudent Levi Booth Edward M. Stewart Common Pleas Court P. H. McKinley J. M. Cady Jones & Jones

Legal notice of divorce case and school bond election

Felix Irick is notified of Edith Columbus petition for divorce and restoration of maiden name in Athens County Ohio case 12773. The Board of Education of Canaan Township Rural School District will hold a bond election November 6 1923 at 5 30 AM to 5 30 PM for 37000 to build a new school on the Canaanville grounds Athens County Ohio.

Felix Irick Pikeville, le Edith Ck Common Pleas Court of Athens Veetiz Ohio Woolley & Rowlan Piatti Board of Eduction Canaan Township Athens County Canaanville State of

Election on tax levy for Carbondale and Space Township districts

Notice announces a proposition to levy up to three mills for school purposes for five years in Carbondale Special School District and Space Township School District. Election set for Tuesday November 6, 1923, at usual polling places from 8 AM to 8:30 PM.

Carbondale Special

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