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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1925

Page

5

Visitors from Kenmore and out of town call on local families

IN SOCIETY Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crouch of Kenmore arrived yesterday to visit Mr. Isaiah Crouch and Mrs. Jacob Feth. Miss Madge Grate of Columbus, Mr. Walter Evans of Denver, and Mr. Dwight Burk of Ft. Wayne had been guests of Mr. and Mrs. BE Cooley at 15 West State street and returned home last evening.

Fred Crouch Kenmore Isaiah Crouch Jacob Feth Madge Grate Columbus Walter Evans Denver Colo Dwight Burk Ft. Wayne Ind BE. D. Cooley West State Street

Coultrap and Ullom Families Visit In Ohio

Mr and Mrs Don Coultrap of Columbus traveled here Monday and Tuesday with Mr A W Ullom and daughters Mrs Harry Taulder and Miss Helga Ullom. They visited Mr and Mrs Lewis Humphrey in Little Hocking and then went to Marietta to see Judge and Mrs D H Thomas.

Don Coultrap Columbus A. W. Ullom Harry G.taulder Helga Ullom Little Hocking Lewis Humphrey Bishop Marietta Inlaw D. H. Thomas

Rholls Depart for New Teaching Post in Niles

Mr and Mrs Arthur E Rholl left today by motor for Niles where he will assume duties as mathematics teacher at McKinley high school.

Arthur E. Rhollans Niles McKinley High School

Social Visit With Family Guests From Cincinnati

Mr and Mrs Wayne Kenney hosted visitors for several days including Will Woods and daughter L M Phinney with two grandsons Columbus Cyrus Gilmore and Rich ard, of Cincinnati, and Mr and Mrs Frank Kinkead with son Everett and daughter Gertrude, also of Cincinnati.

Wayne Kenney Will Woods L. M. Phinney Columbus Cyrus Gilmore Richard Cincinnati Frank Kinkead Everett Gertrude

San Francisco man visits sister-in-law on Richland avenue

Mr. T. H. Jourden of San Francisco arrived last night for an extended visit at the home of his sister-in-law Mrs. W. F. Jourden on Richland avenue.

T. H. Jourden San Francisco Calif W. F. Jourden Richland Avenue

Social Guests Visit Families Across Town

Mr and Mrs Leopard McDonald of 21 Kurtz avenue hosted Mrs Flora Lewis and granddaughter Winifred Peters of Versailles Pa Their guests included Mr and Mrs George Hill and three children Dale Willford and Wilma of Thurston On Monday the McDonalds visited relatives in Giouster

Leopard McDonald Kurtz Avenue Flora Lewis Winifred Peters Versailles George Hill Dale, Willford Wilma Thurston McDonald Giouster

Mrs. Bingman and family return from New Vienna visit

Mrs. L. H. Bingman and her two children have come back from a visit with friends in New Vienna. The Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church will meet at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with Mrs. David Johnson, 33 North Loancaster Street.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church David Johnson North Loancaster Street

Miss Lillian Berber and Miss Vianna Roush Trip West

Miss Lillian Berber and Miss Vianna Roush left Monday on a Western trip. In Denver they will guest Miss Barber's parents and in Phoenix they will visit Miss Froush's uncle.

Lillian Berber Vianna Roush West Denver Colo Miss Barber Phoenix Ariz Miss Froush

Local travelers take trips to Columbus and nearby cities

The party departed yesterday with Mrs. Murn Beam and Mr. G F Simmons of Columbus as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Simmons. J L Beckley and son Paul left for ten days in Leroy and Cleveland. Harry Graham and Mrs. C C Woodruff head East for camping, pausing in Pittsburgh with the Wheelers. Dix Graham visiting the Mercers plans Niagara Falls and Buffalo trip before returning home.

Columbus Murn Beam G. F. Simmons Aaron Simmons J. L. Beckley Paul Leroy Cleveland Harry Graham C. C. Woodruff East Pittsburgh J. R. Mercer Dix Graham

UU Co D club Meeting With Mrs Whaley

The UU. Co. D. club will meet with Mrs. A. B. E. Whaley at 138 North Congress Street at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon.

UU. Co. D. Club A. BE. Whaley North Congress Street

Mrs. Dailey and Son Visit Columbus Tuesday

Mrs. B F Dailey and her son L T Dailey were in Columbus on Tuesday for a motor visit.

B. F. Dailey L.T. Dailey Columbus

Dowell Moves Family to 101 Grosvenor Street

Edward B. Dowell head of social science at Athens High School relocates his family from 67 East Mulberry Street to 101 Grosvenor Street.

Edward 8. Dowell The Athens High School Grosvenor Street East Mulberry Street

Twiss and Jones Family Return From Motoring Trip

Mr and Mrs M E Twiss and Prof and Mrs Evan J Jones and children arrived home this morning from a week long car trip visiting Cedar Point Cleveland Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

M. E. Twiss Evan J. Jones Cedar Point Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls

Jewett Family Returns From Buffalo Visit

Mr and Mrs W H Jewett and daughter Marie returned Monday from Buffalo New York after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Joseph E Jewett their son and daughter in law They toured Niagara Falls and other sites in Canada and New York state

W. H. Jewett Marie Jewett Buffalo N. Y Joseph E. Jewett Jewetts Niagara Falls Canada New York State

Visitors from Shelby and Fort Wayne Stay With Maxwells

Mr and Mrs Edward Watkins and Mr and Mrs Henry Dillinger of Shelby Iowa toured here last week visiting their former home and are hosted this week by Mr and Mrs Charles H Maxwell at 35 Stimson Avenue Also visiting are Miss Edna Dean and Mr Howard Dean of Fort Wayne Indiana.

Edward Watkins Henry Dillinger Shelby Iowa Charles H. Maxwell Stimson Avenue Edna Dean Howard Dean Ft. Wayne Ind

Pickering Family Returns After Six Weeks Visit

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Pickering bring their son Joseph ITI back home to Youngstown after a six weeks visit with Mr and Mrs Joseph L Pickering at 19 South Hitch Street. Mr Pickering serves as coach at Youngstown High School.

Kenneth Pickering Joseph Iti Youngstown Joseph L. Pickering South Hitch Street Mr. Pickering Youngstown High School

Mrs Harvey Porter and daughter return from vacation

Mrs Harvey Porter and her daughter Margaret arrived home yesterday from Moundsville West Virginia where they spent the school vacation with Mr Porter and family.

Harvey Porter Margaret Moundsville W. Va Aaron Simmtons Porter

Red Men pow wow to host big parade at Athens fair

Glouster news reports plans for a large Red Men parade at the Athens county fair grounds next Monday. William Winefordner chairs the committee arranging artenements for the pow wow with Athens Red Men. Al Talbritzer of Niles will give an address. A basket lunch is planned at noon and final details to be set at a Thursday meeting. Stores announce Thursday closings to end summer hours.

Winefordner al Talbritzer Niles Ohio Athens County Fair

Mrs McHarg Wins Multiple Premiums at Athens County Fair

Mrs Margaret Welsh McHarg of The Plains, formerly of Clouster, won several premiums at the Athens County fair. A white cake baked by McHarg took first premium and she also earned first prize for having the best ...

Clouster Margaret (Welsh) McHarg the Plains Fomerly Athens County MecHarg

Poultry Show Awards Highlight Local Entries

Mrs. McHarg earned a second premium for bread on display while Brown Lerhorm hens she entered secured a first premium, reflecting a small but notable success at the recent exhibition.

Miss Mildred James Visits Former Schoolmate at Mosmor Hall

Miss Mildred James returns from Melleville after month with Miss Viola Clemens, a Mosmor Hall School classmate in St. Louis. The BonTon millinery opens fall and winter showing Saturday September 4 with new shades and shapes. Mrs W B McCarty proprietor. Miss Mariel Davis to Akron to teach Milier School this term. Miss Neale Blower and Willis return from Europe trip via Trimble. Helen Crawford, party member, visited New York City en route home Wednesday.

Mildred James Melleville Viola Clemens Miss James Mosmor Hall School St. Louis bon.Ton W. B. McCarty Mariel Davis Akron Milier Neale Blower Brother Willis Europe Helen Crawford New York City

Classes Honor Two Members in Glouster

In Glouster on September 2 Mrs. W. R. Balderson and her sister Miss Dora Wagner were honored by their Sunday school classes of the Church of Christ before their departure to Newark. The Loyal Women's class entertained at the Kinney home with a social evening and gave Miss Wagner a fountain pen. the Loyal Daughters class hosted at the church for Mrs. Balderson, presenting goblets as a token of esteem.

Ellen Davis Wins Ladies Class at Ohio State Fair Horse Show

Nel sonsonville girl Miss Ben Davis rode Jean to first in the ladies class at the Ohio State fair horse show. Mrs Brown of Delaware finished second, Misa Pearl Shoals third, and Mrs Fred R Beasley of Athens fourth. Athens County horses are entered in the event.

Columbus Nelsonsonville Ben Davis Jean Joe Brvis Brown Delaware Misa Pearl Shoals Fred R. Beasley Athens Athens County

Officer Given Death Sentence

MANILA Sept 2 Lieutenant John S Thompson army signal officer is sentenced to death by military court martial for unspecified charges.

Manila Johns. Thompson Army Signal

Lieutenant Thompown Sentenced by Court Martial to Hang

Fort McKinley officer Lt Thompown was sentenced to hang for the murder of Audrey Carteigh, stepdaughter of Capt Hamilton J. Calmes of the army medical corps. He fired five revolver shots at his victim during an Army and Navy club event. his Brooklyn home is listed as his residence.

E Corps Fort McKinley Audrey Carteigh Hamilton J. Calmes Army Medical Corps Milla Thompown Brooklyn Betas Army and Navy Club

Remus ends liquor era after three years in prison

George Remus, once leader of a Cincinnati bootlegging ring, says he is through with liquor forever. He has completed a federal sentence and is now a free man after serving most of three years in prison.

Atlanta George Remus Cincinnati Sam Federal

Senate contest close as recount filed in Swampscott

Swampscott Massachusetts reports the senatorial race between incumbent Senator Brookhart and Democratic challenger Dan F Steck remains exceedingly close and likely to be settled by the Senate. Complete recount returns were filed with Senator Watson in Washington yesterday.

Swampscott Mass Brookhart Dan F. Steck Senate James E. Watson Indiana Senate Committee Watson Washington

Settlement Reached in Lucille Rickson Estate Case

In Los Angeles on September 2 the dispute over the 50 000 estate of Lucille Rickson known as baby star was settled. Samuel Rickson receives one quarter while Rupert Hughes and Conrad Nagel share the remainder to be held in trust for 18 year old Marshall Rickson.

Angeles Cal Lucille Rickson Samuel KE Rickson Rupert Hughes Conrad Nagel Miss Rickson Marshall Rickson

Flood Flows Again In Huntington Area

Quiet reigned in Chespeake and Proctorville Ohio across the river from Huntington following outbreaks in recent days that once suggested a renewed feud between the two villages.

Huntington W. Va Chespeake Proctorville Ohio

Conference to discuss US Mexico relations in Washington

Secretary of State Keere will meet with James R. Sheffield, American ambassador to Mexico, in Washington next week to discuss issues in the relationship between the United States and Mexico. The envoy has been in the country since June seeking to ease tensions and advance cooperation.

Washington United States Mexico Keere James R. Sheffield

Fire damages Mare of the Harvard clothing company

A fire in Dayton last evening caused an estimated loss of 74000 dollars at the Mare of the Harvard clothing company. Two firefighters were overcome by heat but have since recovered.

Danton Dayton Harvard

Take No Action On Brickplant In Roseville

Columbus September 2. The state board of control adjourned after a brief session without further action on the Roseville brick plant. Welfare Director Harper urged rescinding the board’s recent authorization to buy the plant for 28000 dollars and asked approval of 35000 dollars appropriated by the last legislature or rejection of that appropriation.

Columbus Roseville State Board of Control Harper

Eberle Aims to Swim English Channel From Cape Griz Nez

Stormy English Channel conditions ease enough for Miss Gertrude Eberle to plan a second attempt at swimming the Channel. She hopes to start from the Cape Griz Nez rocks at dawn tomorrow and will watch waters closely for calm sufficient to warrant the attempt.

Cape Gris Nez France English Channel Gertrude Eberle Mise Eberle Cape Gria Neg

Funeral for Dr. Thomas W. Young Held in East Washington

Funeral services were held today in East Washington for Dr. Thomas W. Young who died by his own hand in a Los Angeles jail on August 27 while on trial for the murder of his wife. The case drew wide attention as officers had pursued the suspect across states.

East Washington Thomas W. Young Lwho Los Angeles

Noah Guards Fei Ching Wreck. Gold Loot at Sea

The American destroyer Noah moved toward the Chuasan Islands to protect the typhoon wreck Fei Ching carrying $80,000 in gold bullion. The steamer was wrecked in a pirate plagued district off Foo Chow, with guarding action ongoing today.

Shanghai Noah Chuasan Islands Fei Ching Foo Chow

Earthquake Report Shakes Indianapolis Residents

A minor tremor woke northern Indianapolis residents early today with reports of about twenty seconds of shaking. No injuries or damages were mentioned in initial reports.

Indianapolis Ind

Reservoirs Forming Storage Supply In Dayton Report

Dayton dispatch notes reservoirs shaping the storage supply as of September 2, detailing water storage status and regional water works activity. Authorities expect continued buildup through seasonal demand.

Dayton

Navy Hand to Perform Tonight Amid Concert and Convention

A busy Wednesday lineup features the U.S. Navy Hand performing tonight, plus a music recital by Sherwood Music School and a convention program by the American Association of Joint Stork Land Hanks. Prominent speakers are scheduled across stations WEAF WJAR WOO WCAP KYW and KOA.

U.S. Navy WEAF K. Ty U. S. Navy WJAR WOO WCAP KYW C. T Sherwood Music School KOA

City Relies on Driven Wells as Water Runs Dry

Water levels are depleted across the city with taps running dry and residents depending entirely on water pumped from driven wells to meet daily needs.

Dare Challenge Goes Wrong At Poisoned Dinner

Grand Rapids physicians worry over Nellie Carder a 26 year old from Payton Ohio after taking a dare to eat poison at a Chop Suey parlor and collapsing. Fay Wilson 933 recently released from Jackson State Prison was said to have coerced the dare following a quarrel.

Grand Rapids Mich Butterworth Hospital Nellie Carder Payton Ohio Gueute Fay Wilson Jackson Detroit

Notable National Guard Captain and Spanish American War Veteran Passes

For years he led the local National Guard company and served in the Spanish American War in the Seventh Circuit. He was long affiliated with the Tribune Telegraph. He leaves a wife and one son named Atfim, two brothers Charlies of Pomeroy and Carlos of New Brighton, Pa, and a sister Mrs. John Bowman of Cuse.

National Guard Onlo Tribune-Telegraph Atfim Charlies Pomeroy Carlos New Brighton John Bowman Cuse

Aaron Simmona's case settled after brief jail spell

Aaron Simmona was jailed by Police Captain Cuastis Ple on an unspecified charge and arraigned before Mayor L A Koos. He paid a fine and the case is now settled with a vane result.

Aaron Simmona Cuastis Intextas L. A. Koos

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