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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1923

Page

6

Local notes from Logan and nearby towns

Monday Mrs Sam Darnell of Logan visited friends here last week Jethro Barber returned from Pennsylvania Sunday after seeking employment The stork visited Mr and Mrs Amos Christian for a daughter Miss Sylvia Dodds of Monday stayed with her sister Ada Green in Nelsonville over Sunday Mr and Mrs John Morman and children of Nelsonville called on Mr and Mrs David Reynolds Sunday Several men attended a chicken supper hosted by the K of BP lodge at Buchtel Saturday Albert Brooks bought a new Ford Ladies Aid meets Thursdays at the U B church for quilting Work at the mines here is dull.

Sam Darnell Logan Jethro Barber Pennsylvania Stork Amos Christian Sylvia Dodds Ada Green Nelsonville John Morman David Reynolds K. of BP Buchtel Albert Brooks Ladies Aid Society U. B

Plains Parent Teachers Meeting Honors Basketball Night

The Plains holds a Friday 6 30 PM parent teachers meeting with all business finished before the basketball game. No refreshments will be served due to the game, but a better spread will be offered next time. Invites are extended to all residents. Mrs Edna Henderson returns this week from Chauncey after visiting relatives. John Crumb of Hamley Run dinner guest of Mr and Mrs James Stailey. Maude McAllister and Lizzie Kinesto drove to Logan. Ike and Joy Wallace and Ida Belle with Henry Frost from Athens return from Barerton.

John Crumb Hamley Run James Stailey Ike Wallace Joy Wallace Ida Belle the Plains Henry Frost Athens Barberton

British Cabinet Weighs Ruhr Issue And Reparations

London September 26 with Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin presiding the cabinet met to discuss Germany's unconditional surrender to France on the Ruhr and the reparations statement to be presented at the forthcoming British imperial conference.

London Stanley Baldwin Germany France Ruhr

Paying for the Home with Mayr Remedy

A testimonial from a customer credits Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy with curing long stomach ailments and eliminating the need for medical spending. The notice claims one dose proves value and offers a money refund. Sold by Mc Kee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Ward goes to jury after offering no defense in Peters murder

In White Plains on September 26 Walter Ward faced a murder trial for the slaying of Clarence M. Peters. He did not present any defense as the jury began deliberations.

Court House White Plains N. Y Walter Ward Clarence M. Peters

Many Changes in Location in Athens Business District

Five Athens businesses will move to new sites within four weeks. Henderson & Klaw relocates to the old brick plant on East State street. Lostro Auto Sales shifts three departments to the second and third floors of the Lostro building, now owned by Masonic Temple Co, with space reallocated for a storeroom and Western Union office changes.

Athens West Union Street Court Street Henderson & Klaw East State Street Lostra Auto Sales Co TheLostrao Company Lostro Masonic Temple Co Lostro Company Western Union Telegraph Co

Women’s club planned at Read Town meets

Miss Irma Stanfield a Red Cross nurse attended the Read Town Community club meeting on September 25 to discuss organizing a women’s club. The gathering at the redecorated community house followed by a social session noted Red Cross taking over upstairs rooms in New Floor wood to be renovated for a Red Cross center with clubs and classes for adults and youth planned soon.

Irma Stanfield Red Cross Read Town Red Town Red Cros New Flooagwood Red Cross Center

France to stay in Ruhr until German indemnity paid

Premier Baldwin informed the British cabinet that Premier Poincare pledged France would not remain in the Ruhr permanently but would stay until Germany settled its war indemnity. Critics warned the stance could amount to a permanent occupation while the cabinet debated alignment with France on reparations.

Ruhr London Baldwin Poincare France Germany Great Briain

Athens seeks Shannon Avenue improvement bonds bid notice

Sealed proposals due October 12, 1923 in Athens Ohio for bonds totaling 4955.85 to fund Shannon Avenue upgrade from East State Street to Arden Place. Bonds bear 6 percent interest, payable semiannually, issued under city ordinances, with bids to include bond count, bid amount, and accrued interest.

Athens Ohio Auid City Shannon Avenue East State Street Arden Place State of Arden Pliece Brock Evans

Athens Ohio to Sell Bonds for Street Improvements

Athens Ohio seeks bids at noon October 12 for bonds totaling 7249.07 dollars to fund the city's share of street improvements. Bonds mature from 1925 to 1938 with six percent interest, payable semi annually, bid must be par with accrued interest, bids sealed and endorsed. G H Evans, Auditor.

Athens Ohio State of City of G. H. Evans

Reckless driving after Union street car rides off curb

Late hour chaos on West Union street as a touring car driven by Paul Duncan of Gloucester roared down the hill, left the street, crashed onto the sidewalk near Val Davis grocery, and stopped before Bean restaurant. Duncan and Gisty Oldfield were charged. both pleaded guilty and paid fines. The two Athens girls fled the scene. no charges were filed against them.

West Union Street Court Street Union Station Studebaker Paul Duncan Glouster Union Street Val Davis Grocery Duncan Gisty” Oldfield Athens Gisty Parker Gill Oldfield

Vernon Chesser arraigned on cruelty to animals charge

Vernon Chesser of Guysville faced a cruelty to animals charge after an incident on Mesh Baker’s farm. He claimed self defense after a six month old collie bit him. he pleaded guilty and paid a $5 fine plus costs.

Vernon Chesser Guysville Hedges Roach Mesh Baker Chesser Bruuta'ly Baker

Sheriff Sentenced for Contempt in Federal Court

In Wheeling on Sept 26 Judge W E Baker sentenced Harry T Clouse Ohio County Sheriff to sixty days in jail for contempt of court and ordered him to pay prosecution costs. The term will be served at Uphur county jail Buckhannon West Virginia.

Wheeling W. Va W. E. Baker Harry T. Clouse Ohio County Uphur County Buckhannon W Va

Sunday Visits Across College Hill Families

A sequence of social calls and family visits described across College Hill communities. Names include Coffman Wemmer Tippie Martin Wemmer Swartz Jones and others as relatives and in laws visit on Sundays and Thursdays, with one note of a new Overland Four bought in Oak Hall.

Edward Coffman John Herbert Edward Peirpoint Trimble Arthur Swartz William Wemmer Deibert Tippie Kenneth Chester Hill Ralph Sawyer Harley Martin Red Town John Millicoan Bishopville William Tippie Edward Jones Glyde Jorden Wiliam Wemmer Harry Cartwright Delbert Tippie Arthur Sangas Fishey Wisecup George Bowers Oak Hall Luther Talbert Jacksonville Ellen Corbin Iowa Saut Nunley

Funeral train engine now in use on Cleveland and Pittsburg line

Bridgeport, O. relates that the Pennsylvania engine that hauled President McKinley’s funeral train from Pittsburg to Canton 22 years ago last week is now operating on the Cleveland and Pittsburg division.

Bridgeport McKinley Pennsylvania Pittsburg Canton Cleveland and

Express from Paris Reaches Constantinople After Rebel Hold Up

The Oriente express from Paris, long delayed, arrived in Constantinople today after being held up by Bulgarian rebels as it traveled toward its destination.

Constantinople Oriente Express Paris Sofia Red

Social at Robinett Ridge School Sep 29 1923

An entertainment program followed by an ice cream supper is planned at Robinett Ridge School on September 29, 1923. The event invites community members to attend and enjoy the evening together.

Robinett Ridge

Athens County to Vote on Two-Mill Road Levy Exemption

Athens County commissioners announce a November 6, 1923 election to exempt two mills from tax limits for five years to fund the county’s share of costs for constructing reconstructing maintaining and repairing roads. Official notice signed by Robert L. Tompkins.

Ohio Athens County Robert L. Tompkins

Divorce petition filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court

Edith Trick filed for divorce and restoration of maiden name against Felix Trick in case 12773 of the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio. Proceedings set for hearing on or after November 1. Woolley & Rowland attorneys for the plaintiff.

Felix Trick Pikeville Kentucky Edith Trick Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio

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Ss. S. S OSS George Ogg Sand Rock Chamberlain West Gay ST Fidelity tLoan Co Sam M. Johnson Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co Columbus Edna Henderson Chauncey Maude McAllister Lizzie Kinesto Athens Book & News WU Miu LO Hmo Oui Gui Gui Voyal Floodwood Jean Hanson Kenosha Wis Baby Jean Floyd Sams G., Sams McKinley Avenue Sheltering Arms Hospital Vicks Collie Messenger College Hill WAT Wwoolley & Rowland Plaintiff Fotw Security Savings Iave The Athens County Savings & Loan Co Lostro Bldg Summit Heights Addition Window of Carpenter Hardware Co Mat Throckmorton Orville Dailey Col Mont Ruth Fred Stephenson Totman, Allen and Miller Lancaster St Columbia Ave City McAfee Farm Pearl Steele Warrensburg Lydia E. Pinkham Eoping House Pearl M. Steele Main St Warrenburg, Mo Chester L. A
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