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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1923

Page

5

Society Notes Report Visits and Birth Announcement

Mrs. George Hickle of Lancaster and Mrs. Jessie Falloon Miller of Kansas City were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Millikan at 24 North High Street. Mrs. Miller, at Hickl e sanatorium Lancaster, plans visits to Athens and Kansas City, with Cleveland Toledo and Detroit on the itinerary. Mrs. Davis stays in Cleveland for another week with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. William M. Richards announce the birth of a daughter Sunday, September 23 at Sheltering Arms hospital.

George Hickle Lancaster Jessie Falloon Miller Kansas City C. C. Millikan North High Street William M. Richards Hotel Berry Sheltering Arms Hospital

Needle Craft Club Entertained by Mrs Smith at 110 Morris Ave

The Needle Craft club is entertained by Mrs L H Smith at 110 Morris avenue on Wednesday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Guests include Mr and Mrs Jeff Dickson of 12 Maple street and Miss Juanita Bobo of Albany who were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W S Bobo at 76 Mill street on Sunday. Prof L J Addicott visits Columbus on Monday for business. Mrs Harriet I Carr and family travel to Lancaster camp grounds with Mr and Mrs J A Brown and children. A motor party including Mr and Mrs Guy Edmundson and daughter Irene and Mr and Mrs P E Shirley and son Everett spend the weekend in Columbus with Rex Edmundson and Jerome Richardson. They view The Covered Wagon at the Hartman theater.

Needle Craft Club L. H. Smith Morris Avenue Jeff Dickson Maple Street Juanita Bobo Albany W. S. Bobo Mill Street Harriet I. Carr Dow Grones Dow Jr Clint Carr Marie Carr Lancaster Camp Grounds J. A. Brown Guy Edmundson Irene P. E. Shirley Everett Columbus Rex Edmundson Jerome Richardson Hartman

Mrs Roach and daughter tour historic East cities

Mrs Harry M Roach returned from a trip through the east with her daughter Miss Louise Roach of Cleveland. They visited many historic spots and cities including Boston Salem Danvers Lexington Cambridge Concord Provincetown on Cape Cod and Albany New York.

Harry M. Roach East Louise Roach Cleveland Boston Salem Danvers Lexington Cambridge Concord Provincetown Cape Cod Albany N. Y

Mrs C F E Smith and infant daughter visit Mill View Place

Mrs C F E Smith and her infant daughter Maxine of Gloucester are spending several days at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs C N France at Mill View Place.

Vernon couple begins ten day motoring trip

Mr and Mrs Edward Vernon travel with Mrs Vernon's parents Mr and Mrs D W Wallace of Hollister for a ten day motor trip visiting relatives and friends in Iremont Cleveland and Toledo

Edward Vernon D. W. Wallace Hollister Iremont Cleveland Toledo

Motor visitors in Columbus Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Harris visited Columbus with daughter Esther joining Mrs. J. B. Fulton and Mrs. Oscar Fulton for a motor trip on Saturday.

C. H. Harris Esther J. B. Fulton Oscar Fulton Columbus

Wilkeses Announce Birth of Son in 1902 South Cemetery Street

Mr and Mrs Charles Wilkes announce the birth of a son on Monday September 24 at their home located at 1902 South Cemetery Street.

Charles Wilkes South Cemetery Street

At Home of Sunday Brings 165 Guests to Bennett South Residence

Prof and Mrs Earl Bennett South hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering at 98 University Terrace from 2 to 5 pm for 165 neighbors and townspeople. Mrs A D Morrison and Mrs Anna White assisted with hospitality while Miss Dorothy Patterson and Miss Marjorie Walker poured tea. The event featured new furnishings and a display of wedding gifts in the dining room. Mr J Davis manager of the Army store of Nelsonville and Athens returned from a motoring trip.

Earl Bennett South University Terrace A. D. Morrison Anna White Dorothy Patterson Marjorie Walker

Clarence Rice to Transfer Civil Engineering Study

Clarence Rice of Wellston has spent the weekend with Lambda Chi Alpha brothers and Mr and Mrs Selim Stiles. A two year student at Ohio University, Rice plans to join Ohio State University this fall to complete his civil engineering course and remains a member of the Mens Glee Club.

Clarence Rice Wellston Ohio University Lambda Chi Alpha Selim Stiles Brown Avenue Mens Glee Club Rice Ohio State University

Sunday Guests from Sunbury Visit Wheaton Family

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wheaton hosted Sunday visitors at 45 Maplewood Drive including Mrs. Wheaton’s uncle Charles Wheaton and her mother Mrs. Mann who traveled from Sunbury for the visit.

Fred Wheaton Maplewood Drive Charles Wheaton

Stevenses and relatives visit in Rutland on Sunday

Mr and Mrs J F Stevens travelled with Mrs Falloon and Miss Donahoe to Rutland where they visited Mrs Falloon sister Miss Emma Stevens on Sunday.

J. F. Stevens A. E. Falloon Miss Donahoe Rutland

Local Visit Highlights House Guests and Hosts

In a sequence of social visits, a guest stayed with Mrs. Garfield Grimes on Saturday. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Shaw of Delaware Ohio were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hines.

Garfield Grimes Mrs. Shaw Delaware, O W. D. Hines

Mr W D Hines to Attend Aunt Funeral at Burr Oak

Mr W D Hines will travel to Burr Oak tomorrow to attend the funeral of his aunt Mrs Phebe McNally. He is among relatives expected to mourn her passing at the family service.

W. D. Hines Burr Oak Phebe McNally

Mrs Charles Sweeney Visits Friends at The Pains

Mrs Charles Sweeney spent Monday visiting friends at The Pains, reflecting a routine social visit in the community.

Charles Sweeney

Harvey Visit to Bowen Family in Logan

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Harvey and a child traveled to Logan on Sunday for a several days visit with Mr and Mrs Hollis Bowen the former's brother in law and sister.

Lloyd Harvey Logan Hollis Bowen

Mrs Margaret Linscott Guests In Columbus

Mrs Margaret Linscott of Columbus visits her mother Mrs Amanda Sayers and sister Mrs Ella Tidrick.

Margaret Linscott Columbus Amanda Sayers Ella Tidrick

Schoonovers Return From Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs Lee Schoonover have returned to their Chauncey home after a trip to Columbus to visit Mr and Mrs Tempte.

Mrs. Lee Schoonover Chauncey Columbus Mrs. Tempte

Rabe MecAtee Family Visited Jacksonville Relatives

Mr and Mrs Rabe MecAtee spent Sunday with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Far McAtee. All were entertained at dinner at the home of Mrs McAtee s parents Mr and Mrs L L Sweazy in Jacksonville.

Rawlingses Visit Hixsons At Jutland on Sunday

Mr and Mrs B H Rawlings of Jutland were Sunday guests of Dr and Mrs P E Hixson.

B. H. Rawlings Jutland P. E. Hixson

Miss Orpha Sweazy Visits New Straitsville Kin

Miss Orpha Sweazy was the weekend guest of her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. John McGinley and her sister Mrs. William Hellenbarger at New Straitsville.

Orpha Sweazy John McGinley William Hellenbarger New Straitsville

Gibson Family Guests From Columbus Albany Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gibson and son William of Columbus visited with Mr. and Mrs. JD C Gibson and family in this city. Also present were Mr. and Mrs W B Gibson and daughters Norma and Rhoda and Mrs James Gibson of near Albany.

Clarence Gibson William Columbus W. 8. Gibson Norma Rhoda James Gibson Albany JD. C. Gibson City

Nye birth brings family to nine with newborn son

Mr and Mrs William Nye announce the birth of a son at their Converse street home. The arrival makes a family of five girls and four boys, totaling nine children.

William Nye Converse Street

Nida Family Visits Columbus During Weekend Trip

Mr and Mrs Elmer Nida and their family motored to Columbus where they spent the weekend visiting relatives and enjoyed time with kin.

Elmer Nida Columbus

Mayor Koons Hosts In-Laws Sunday Visit

Mayor and Mrs. W B Koons welcomed Mrs. L C Stransbaugh and Mr. L C Stransbaugh as the guests of honor on Sunday, continuing family hospitality in the city.

W. B. Koons L. C. Stransbaugh

Koons Family Hosts Guest Franklin Koons in Chauncey

Franklin Koons of Columbus visited Chauncey Friday as a guest of his brother W. B. Koons and family.

Franklin Koons Columbus Chauncey Friday W. B. Koons

Surprise birthday party for Miss Mary Syx in Sycamore Street

A birthday surprise was held Saturday evening at Miss Mary Syx’s home on Sycamore Street with games and refreshments. Many friends attended including Verna Martin Irene Jackson Etta Dennis Ona Mae Sweany Agnes Cunningham Marie Beebe Mintie Katzenbach Catherine McBride Ethel Urwin Nellie Cupit Mildred Brooks and many others from Glouster Bueh tel Cheil Hill Nelsonville and nearby towns.

Mary Syx Sycamore Street Verna Martin Irene Jackson Etta Dennis Ona Mae Sweany Agnes Cunningham Marie Margaret Beebe Mintie Katzenbach Catherine McBride Circle Hill Ethel Emily Urwin Nellie Cupit Buechtel Mildred Francis Nettie Brooks Glouster Marie Morgan Eldon Sapp Holis Stilde Joe Armano Tom Graham Rolland Syx John Cline Harry Jennson John Juleshion Mike Coffman Cheil Hill Chester Cliffore Brooks Wrank Albert McBride William Urwin Buehtel J. L

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promise Easy Fat Loss

An old warning style ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a quick fat reduce method, claiming users can eat normally and still lose weight without dieting or exercise. Sold by druggists worldwide or ordered directly from Marmola Co at 4612 Woodward Ave, Detroit.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Fire in Erie fur niture store causes $100000 loss

A fire started at the Stanley Brothers furniture store in Erie today and leveled the large building with property loss estimated at $100,000. The blaze crossed the street damaging the Bank of Erie and several other stores. Fire Chief M. J Cronin and several firefighters were badly injured.

Erie Stanley Brothrs Furniture Bank of Erie M. J Cronin

Coolidge Opposes Forced Railroad Merger Plan

Washington reports President Coolidge opposes compulsory consolidation of U S railroad lines into a few major systems. Senator Albert B Cummins of Iowa, Republican chair on the interstate commerce committee, abandoned his plan to legislate such consolidation.

Washington Coolidge Albert BB. Cummins Iowa Senate Interstate Commerce Committee

Persian quake toll rises to 123 dead

A Teheran dispatch reports 123 killed and 600 injured in the earthquake that struck Khorassan province in Persia, with the toll beginning to be tallied as relief work proceeds.

London Khorassan Persia Teheren

Marriage Licenses in Columbus Chauncey and Athens Areas

Marriage licenses list multiple couples across Ohio with ages and occupations. Fred F Henschel 24 teomaker of Columbus wed Dora Fay Schoonover 18 waitress of Chauncey by Magistrate Helwi. Joe Otis Edleman 238 bricklayer wed Zella C Dickinson 29 clerk of Athens by Rev Charley. Hersil McClelland 24 miner wed Nellie Williams 21 of Glouster KR, Edson Wickham 21 laborer of Pomeroy wed Lenora Frost 146 housekeeper of Guysville by Magistrate Helwig. Consent for bride by Laura Hawk. Lorenzo DPD Matheny 88 miner of Murray City wed Delilah Anna Hochomb 16 of Buchtel. consent by bride's parents.

Fred F. Henschel Teomaker Columbus Dora Fay Schoonover Chauncey Helwi Joe Otis Edleman Zella C. Dickinson Athens Charley Hersil McClelland Nellie Williams Glouster KR Edson Wickham Pomeroy Lenora Frost Guysville Helwig Laura Hawk Lorenzo Matheny Miner Murray City Delilah Anna Hocomb Buchtel

Missionary Pageant “The Pull Bottle” At The Plains

The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of Richland Avenue M P Church presents a four act medical missionary pageant “The Pull Bottle” at The Plains School Auditorium on Wednesday evening Sept 24. The play depicts conditions in India and proceeds fund benevolent work.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Richland Avenue M. P the Plains India

Disciples of Christ Convene Church Convention at Chauncey

The Disciples of Christ plan their annual convention at the Christian church in Chauncey on Wednesday September 26. Eleven county churches are expected to participate with ten reporting preaching in the past year. State speakers include Rev Ek D Murch and Miss Mary A Lyons.

Disciples of Christ Christian Church Chauncey Ek. D. Murch Athens County Ohio Christian Missionary Society Mary A. Lyons Ohio Christian Woman's Missionary Society

Schoonover and Border families on Lancaster trip

Mr and Mrs C A Schoonover and Mr and Mrs S E Border of this city motored to Lancaster Saturday where they spent the day.

Mrs Bradfield and son visit Chauncey guests of Badfield family

Mrs. William Bradfield and her son Paul of Columbus traveled to Chauncey on Sunday and will stay several days with Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Badfield and their family.

William Bradfield Paul Columbus Chauncey Charles S. Badfield

Solomon Wilson Visits Columbus to See Friends

Solomon Wilson spent several days in Columbus visiting friends and catching up with local acquaintances.

Solomon Wilson Columbus

Infirmary chapel hosts Christian Endeavor service

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ held Sunday afternoon services at the county infirmary chapel to benefit the inmates of the institution.

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ County Infirmary

Community Notices: Church Appointments and Resident Shifts

Rev G B Courtney filled his Greens Run Church of Christ appointment with morning and evening services and conducted afternoon services at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ. A P Figgins and family moved in with daughter Mrs Roy Pendergrass and family while Elmer Williams and family occupy Figgins's vacated property.

G. B. Courtney Greens’ Run Church of Christ Taylor Ridge Church A. P. Figgins Roy Pendergrass Elmer Williams Figgins

Miss Hazel and Olive Ryan Visit Chauncey Parents

Miss Hazel Ryan and Miss Olive Ryan of Fort Wayne Indiana are in Chauncey for a visit with their parents Mr and Mrs William Ryan and other relatives.

Hazel and Olive Ryan Fort Wayne, Ind Chauncey William Ryan

Bingmans Visit Brookins in This City

Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Bingman and daughter of Athens were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins in this city.

E. R. Bingman Athens Guy Brookins City

Stockholders Meeting Planned in Chamber of Commerce Room

Nollings stock holders will meet Thursday at 1 PM in the Chamber of Commerce room. Mr. Bushnet has promised to attend this week and seeks a large turnout, according to the committee.

Nollings Chamber of Commerce Bushnet

Two Women Recover From Appendectomy At Sheltering Arms

Miss Myrtle Ashworth age 27 Curran Drive Ohio University student underwent appendectomy for chronic appendicitis. Miss Nell J Barrett Athens route six had emergency operation Friday and is reported as good. Miss Rachael Hopkins of Athens recovering rapidly from minor operation at Sheltering Arms hospital.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Myrtle Ashworth Curran Drive Ohio University Nell J. Barrett Athens R. D Miss Barrett F. C. Stedman Co Rachael Hopkins Athens

Justice Dept Charges Chemical Foundation With Conspiracy

The Department of Justice announces in Washington that a brief has been filed in a United States court in Wilmington Delaware charging the Chemical Foundation Inc with conspiring to sell seized alien property in an unlawful manner and for an unlawful purpose.

Washington Department of Justice United States Wilmington Del The Chemical Foundation, Inc

Navy commander testifies on Point Honda disaster

Capt. Edward H. Watson, commander of the US destroyer squadron wrecked at Point Honda, testified before the naval inquiry court to recount the disaster as the worst of its kind in American navy history.

San Diego Cal Edward H. Watson United States Point Honda Court of Naval Inquiry

Tron ton Chosen for Ohio M EF Conference Fall Session

In Columbus on Sept 24 the Ohio M FE conference selected Tron ton as the site for its 1924 fall annual sessions by a unanimous vote.

Columbus Tronton Ohio M. FE

Oyster Supper Planned at Millfield West Side School

An oyster supper will be held Tuesday evening September 25 at the Millfield West Side school to raise funds for the benefit of the school.

Millfield West Side

Quakers Call for Peace at Yearly Meeting

In Barnesville Ohio the yearly meeting of the Society of Friends elected a committee to address President Coolidge on Christian peace and national statesmanship and expressed appreciation for former President Harding’s efforts toward world peace.

Barnesville Society of Friends Coolidge Harding

Trinidad Newspaper Plans to Install Radio Receiving Set

A West Indies edition from Trinidad reports a local newspaper intends to install a radio receiving set to broadcast its pages or provide live readings. The initiative targets improved reader access and modernized dissemination of news. Authorities or editors are not named in the readable text.

Trinidad Iet West Indies

Rumpus Breaks Out in Angel Alley Again

Francis Carsey caused a disturbance on Fern street known as Angel Alley in Athens. He was arrested by Police Chief Parker and pleaded guilty to using profane language before Mayor Gill, fined $10 and costs.

Fern Street Angel Alley Athens Francis Carsey Cain Parker Gill

Counts Ends Testimony In Cleveland Conspiracy Trial

Fred Counts former federal prohibition agent of Cleveland and last of four defendants to testify in the conspiracy trial concluded his testimony denying all charges as the federal case neared its end in district court.

Cleveland, O Fred Counts Cleveland

Knights of Pythias State Convention Opens in Toledo

About 1,000 delegates from every Knights of Pythias lodge in Ohio gather in Toledo for the three day state convention which opens today and will run through tomorrow.

Toledo Knights of Pythias The

Gasoline Tank Fire Kills Machinist in Canton

Thomas C. Karrer a machinist was killed Sunday afternoon when an acetylene torch used during tank repairs caused gasoline to boil. The steam blew the tank into shreds and fatally injured him in Canton Ohio.

Canton Thomas C. Karrer

Birthday Party at Zaleski Celebrates John Hamilton

A birthday social for John Hamilton at his Zaleski home on September 22 marked his 77th year. A purse and several useful gifts were given. Noon meals fed 16 guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lowry and son Frank of McArthur, and several local residents.

Zaleski John Hamilton Zelaski Charles Lowry I’rank McArthur M. C. Carmen J. N. Boden Art Conkey Charlies Harve Nichols Will Boden Clark Virgi Young New Marshfield

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