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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1922

Page

5

Local society notes and travels around town

Visitors and residents share news of arrivals departures and trips. Photte 41 or 70 announces start dates for Irving School for Boys athletics instructor Sep tember 27. Frank Murphy returns from Banff and Vancouver trip. Norris Beasley and family motor to Cincinnati with others en route jointly with Mrs Briggs from Columbus. Townsend visit Guysville and Inman home. Arhood and Ogle depart Hillsboro after a week with Border family. Lillie class Christian Church to hold meeting Sept 26 with officer elections. Drake family returns to Fisher after summer with Lawrence in Eldorado Kansas.

F. J. Beasley Norris Carl Beasley Ann Cincinnati Baby Columbus J. C. Briggs

Local Weddings and social notes from Glouster and area

Married Saturday Mr Harvey G Norris and Mrs Vesta Norris of Glouster were wed at 11 o'clock in the minister’s home on 25 North Congress street officiated by Rev Dr Daniel McGurk. J M Higgins returned from Louisville and Dayton visits. Mrs O G Jordan came back from Hemlock and Zanesville. Various relatives traveled to Caldwell and Des Moines. Childs Conservation League meets 7:30 pm Tuesday at 166 North Lancaster. Dues for the flower fund to be paid. Francis Fuller left this morning.

Harvey G. Norris Vesta Norris Glouster Daniel McGurk North Congress Street Childs Conservation League C. A. Daugherty Lancaster Street Whittier

Normal Directors Meet in Columbus Details

Mrs. Ethel Rees of 14 North Lancaster Street attended the Normal Directors meeting in Columbus held Friday and Saturday. She oversees the Washington County Normal at Lowell with 28 students enrolled and growing. Mrs. Rees visited her son Earl on Sunday. Mr. F G Howard of the F G and A Howard Co of Columbus drove to Athens Sunday with five friends of Mr and Mrs Robert P Tompkins who hosted dinner.

Ethel. Rees North Lancaster Street Normal Columbus Rees Washington County Normal Lowell Earl F. G. Howard F. G. and A. Howard Co Athens Robert P. Tompkins

Pretty wedding unites Rexa Rice and M Andrew Smetts

Miss Rexa Rice of Stewart and Mr M Andrew Smetts of Cleveland wed at the bride’s home on Wednesday September 20 at 2 PM. Rev A Y Wilcox officiated before lavender and white decor. The couple leaves for a wedding trip and will reside at 1465 Alameda Ave Lakewood after October 1.

Rexa Rice Stewart M. Andrew Smetts Cleveland A. Y. Wilcox Marguerite Rice Don A. Campbell Alameda Avenue Lakewood

Courtesy as Foundation of Truth in Conversation

The text argues that courtesy underpins all dialogue and that truth telling, even when painful, was once valued. It notes modern kindness as a virtue equal to blunt honesty and urges avoiding arguments and heated disputes. If conflict arises, steer discussion away.

Family reunion honors Wolf lineage at Stiers homestead

Descendants of Christopher and Rhoda Dorr Wolf held their first annual reunion at Homer W. Stiers homestead in Haydenville Ohio, a site since 1846. About 200 attendees from multiple states toured family relics, shared memories, and planned a larger gathering. The Stiers farm features historic structures, grain bins, a large barn, and a Sauerkraut factory producing cans daily.

Haydenville Christopher Rhoda Dorr Wolf Homer W. Stiers Wolf's Plains the Plains Athens County Hocking Stiers George Wolf Elizabeth Wolf Stiers Logan Christopher Wolf George Westmoreland County Marietta Ames Township Starr Township Hocking County John Young Homer Stiers Co. A. Wolf Craigville Ind M. Wolf Rosa Wolf Tosein Mabel Lehman Whittier Street Columbus Frank Canon City Colo Delle Wolf Wilson Elkins W. Va Joe Bates Traveport C. E. Wood Art L. Shady Fikhart Indy L. A. Larmer P. B. Wolf South Solon C. E. Early London J. E. Hendrix Old Home Place Nin

Bank Robbery Leaves Cashier Wounded in Hopedale

Five bandits robbed the First National Bank at Hopedale Harrison county at 10 30 am. They fled in a high powered car without stealing money. Cashier George Whittaker was wounded and died a hospital later reported as dying. Authorities scour the region for the fugitives.

Steubenville First National Bank J Hopedale Harrison County West Fof George Whittaker Whittaker

Tanlac claims relief for indigestion and dyspepsia

Indigestion and dyspepsia sufferers praise Tanlac as an effective remedy. Mrs A Landes of Akron Ohio reports dramatic relief after using Tanlac, noting improved digestion and energy. The ad states Tanlac aids stomach digestion, purifies blood, and builds vitality, with bottles available at druggists.

Taniac A. Landes Lane St Akron Ohio Tanlac

Italians Sought in Murder Of New Jersey Clergyman

Somerset county detectives pursue two armed Italian men linked to the murder of Rev. Dr. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. James Mills near Phillips farm. Sightings place them near the Mills home on Carman street, then fleeing by boat and car toward Delaware River routes. Authorities weigh theories of professional killers or robbery.

New Brunswick N. J Somerset County Edward Wheeler Hall James Mills Mills Carman Street

Humane Society Elects Officers Here Sunday

The Athens County Humane Society met Sunday afternoon in the Presbyterian church to elect officers and conduct other business. Officers elected were Carl H. Porter as president E C Woodworth as vice president Candus Martzolii as secretary treasurer and directors Prov W L Gard Mrs Edith Sayre Mr F S Roach Mr A Q Sloane and Mr W E Peters.

Athens County Humane Soociety Presbyterian Church Carl H. Porter E. C. Woodworth Candus Martzolii W. L. Gard Edith Sayre F. S. ‘Roach A QO Sloane W E Peters

Obituary of Jasper P. Chambers of New England

Jasper P. Chambers born December 7 1859 died September 20 1922 at cousin George Davis home near Coolville aged 62 years eight months fourteen days He leaves one sister five nephews and many friends He was a frequent traveler who often vanished for months then returned His last journey reached Coolville on the return from California where deathended his travels He has gone to the bourne from which no traveler returns The wartime remark notes shooting spies as a harsh custom.

Jasper P. Chamber Jasper P. Chambers New England George Davis Coolville Jasper California Bourne

Woman hurls accusation at man in paternity hearing

In South Bend at the Tiernan Poulin paternity hearing Mrs Augusta Tiernan screamed You liar oh you lie at Harry Poulin the man she accuses of fathering her baby Pau lin testified during the tense courtroom scene as witnesses faced the case.

South Bend Ind Tiernan

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