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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1923

Page

12

Local residents visit Chillicothe and railroad notes

Mrs. H E Thomas of Chillicothe and F R Gelhausen B and O master mechanic visit. Hannan of Scioto Gazette and George Sheldon B and O machinist travel to Jackson for an Eisteddfod. Funeral for Mrs P T Harkins attended by Curtis Brown and Pauline Brown. New B&O timetable takes effect with No 1 and No 11 stopping here. No 76 freight replaced by No 78. Chester Ward and Fa Townsend pass exams to become extra engineers.

H. E. Thomas Chillicothe F. R. Gelhausen Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Messrs. Hannan Scioto Gazette George Sheldon Jackson John Lively Lawrence Dunn Vinton County McArthur Curtis Brown Pauline Wilmington P. T. Harkins Mr. Brown Brown Sophia Meese Anna Stanton Paul E. Stanton Dayton The Recording & Computing Machine Co Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Chester Ward Fa Townsend Ward Hamden Mr. Townsend

Death of James Stanton Mentioned in Local Notices

Word arrived Friday of James Stanton's death in Dayton on Thursday. Stanton had moved from Wellston to Dayton several years ago and had suffered failing health for some time. Funeral services are planned for Dayton Monday morning.

James Stanton Dayton Mr. Stanton Wellston Ituanera I

Mrs. Bagley and relatives named in a notice

The notice lists Mrs. Harry Bagley, Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Bagley and Miss Mollie as attendees or interested parties in the ongoing local matter. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.

Harry Bagley Glendon Bagley Miss Mollie

Visiting figures spark events in Jackson area

Bagley hosted Jackson visitors on Thursday while Secretary of Labor J. Davis spoke in Jackson at Wisteddfod before returning home to Washington.

Bagley Jackson Labor J. Davis Wisteddfod Washington

Appointment of Gessler as German dictator in crisis

Dr Gessler minister of defense is named dictator of all Germany by the Stresemann government amid Bavarian separationist moves and unrest among dissatisfied citizens.

Dr. Gessler Germany Stresemann

Antartic whaling expedition to depart Seattle

Capt. Gus tav Petterson leads a Seattle whaling voyage bound for the Antarctic. A harpoon fired from a deck gun strikes a target, triggering tension and signaling voyage plans to return with blubber and corsets as cargo.

Gustav Petterson Seattle

Murray City Club Hosts Evening At Mrs Anderson Home

The M. A. 8. club enjoyed Thursday night entertainment and a two course luncheon hosted by Mrs. Adam Anderson. Guests included Mrs. Dave Roberts Mrs. Eddie Driggs Mrs. John Byron Mrs. Howard Craft Mrs. Mary A. Dyson Mrs. John Shelton Mrs. Lenard Shelton Mrs. Elizabeth Stiff Mrs. Theodore Wollett Mrs. Len Penny Miss Myrtle Brown Miss Millie Brown Miss Effie Jonas Miss Frieda Burton and the hostess.

Adam Anderson Dave Roberts Eddie Driggs John Byron Howard Craft Mary A. Dyson John Shelton Lenard Shelton Elizabeth Stiff Theodore Wollett Len Penny Myrtle Brown Millie Brown Effie Jonas Frieda Burton

Bettie Jonas and Net Tie Deal Visit Nelsonville

Mrs Bettie Jonas and Mrs Net Tie Deal were visiting in Nelsonville Tuesday.

Mrs John Thomas and James Beavon In Athens on Business

Mrs John Thomas and James Beavon were in Athens on business activities. The visit appears to concern local affairs and potential engagements with Athens firms or officials.

John Thomas James Beavon Athens

Remains of Mrs Krevdo Laid to Rest in New York

The remains of Mrs. Stephen Krevdo were shipped to her home in New York after illness. She died there while visiting her daughter Mrs. Mary Potoch. A funeral was held at St. Philips church and burial followed at Green Lawn with friends and neighbors in attendance.

Stephen Krevdo New York

Local Figures Return, Illness Reported

Mrs Daisy Kerns returned Thursday from Dayton after a pleasant visit. Miss Ruth Donson has been very ill for the last week with the mumps.

Daisy Kerns Dayton Ruth Donson

M. FE. C. Club Social at Mrs Albaughs Home

The M. FE. C. club was entertained Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Margaret Albaugh. A delightful evening was spent with members Effie Devoll Mable Poling Mary Bush Mae Wein Jennie Robinson Sally Riggs Cecil Albaugh Violet Hillyer Jane Wein Golden Drake Lola McCarley and the hostess. Logan visitors Mr and Mrs William Poling and Mr and Mrs T Eddington attended Thursday afternoon.

M. FE. C Margaret Albaugh Effie Devoll Mable Poling Mary Bush Mae Wein Jennie Robinson Sally Riggs Cecil Albaugh Violet Hillyer Jane Wein Golden Drake Lola McCarley

Family groups visit Burrell Drake amid serious illness

Mr. and Mrs. John Hodgson and two children with several relatives from Corning and Columbus visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Drake last Sunday to see Burrell Drake who has been seriously ill with whooping cough and complications.

John Hodgson Miles Drake Jesse E. W. Woods Corning Nile Drake Columbus George Drake Burrell

Pocahontas Convention Draws Crowd in New Straitsville

A sizable attendance gathered for the Pocahontas Convention held Friday evening in New Straitsville. Logan visitors Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Seaman were in town Thursday, and Mrs. George Drake along with Mrs. Edgar Hillyer were seen shopping in Nelsonville on Thursday.

New Straitsville Mrs. Pearl Seaman Logan George Drake Edgar Hillyer Nelsonville

Roberts Tigers Open Season With 13 to 0 Win

The Roberts Tigers defeated East Columbus 13 to 0 in a large crowd game last Sunday. Nelsonville visits today for another strong matchup. Mr and Mrs William Easter visited New Lexington on Monday.

Roberts Tigers East Columbus Tigers Nelsonville William Easter New Lexington

Estate of John C Barron Not Subject to Inheritance Tax

Hulda Crow as administratrix of William Crowes estate files first and final settlement with vouchers. Hearing set for October 18.

Hulda Crow William Crow

Tomlinson estate first and final settlement set for Oct 18

James M. Tomlinson files account and vouchers for the first and final settlement of the Lucinda Tomlinson estate. A hearing is scheduled for October 18.

James M. Tomlinson Lucinda Tomlinson

First partial account of Lambert minors guardianship filed

The first partial account of Etta Lambert Conger as guardian for Les ter Laurence Emerson Verna and George Lambert minors was filed for settlement.

Etta Lambert Conger Lester Laurence Emerson Verna George Lambert

Visiting Relatives Highlight Garnet Smith and Mary Warren

Miss Garnet Smith of Marions visits relatives here. Miss Mary Warren of Columbus visits her brother George Warren and family.

Miss Garnet Smith Marions Mary Warren Columbus George Warren

Steinmetz-Foit Wedding at Downington Home

Minnie Steinmetz wed Earl Foit at her parents' Downington home on Saturday evening. The couple, now living in Athens, were joined in ceremony with a wedding supper to follow. Earl is the son of Mr and Mrs John Foit of Chatnory, W. Va.

Maxwell and Snow Marriage at Angel Ridge

Miss Elsie E. Maxwell daughter of Mr and Mrs John Maxwell of Angel Ridge and Mr Carl F Snow son of Mrs De Rolf of Columbus were married at the bride’s home on Friday September 28 at 11 am Rev M E Chatley officiating in a ring ceremony. The bride is an Athlena high school graduate and student.

Angel Ridge Elsie E. Maxwell John Maxwell Carl F. Snowson de Rolf Columbus M. E. Chatley Athlena High School

Ohio university wedding on Angel Ridge farm

A Dover township teacher and a groom who served overseas in World War I married on the couple’s farm on Angel Ridge. The ceremony coincided with the 25th wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents, with many Maxwell and related families in attendance.

Ohio University Dover Township Angel Ridge John Maxwell de Rolf Edward Dearth C. D. Ashworth George Maxwell Abe Williams Homer Scott Ira Hawk Frank White William Wood Clarence Maxwell Marvin Maxwell Mary Maxwell Ann Willard

WGY Radio Week Highlights 1923 Oct 7 Schedule

WGY Schenectady announces a week of broadcast events starting October 7 1923 Eastern Time. World Series play by play, Aeolian Quartet concerts and Liza Lehmann song cycle In a Persian Garden, jazz piano by Elias Brody, tenor Ernest Morris and other performances plus lectures by George Broadhurst’s The Man of the Hour and D A R chapter programs.

General Electric Company Schenectady N. Y WGY Aeolian Quartet Liza Lehmann Joseph G. Derrick Elias Brody Ernest Morris Joseph Culhane Agnes M. Ennis William F. Jacob WGY Players George Broadhurst Rice String Quartet Matilda Bigelow Russ First Reformed Church Saratoga Springs First Baptist Church of Saratoga J. E. N. Hume William D. Smith J. A. Seede

Chauncey Returns to Chauncey

Mrs. Nettie Love Dixon and her young son have returned to their city from Redondo Beach California after a six month stay. She visited her mother Mrs. Schock and brothers Orvel and Norveil Schock, both actors in California. She enjoys her trip but is glad to be back in Ohio and is staying with her daughter Mrs. Clarence Spears and Mrs. Alva Karns.

Nettie Love Dixon Redondo Beach California Dixon Schock Orvel Norveil Schock Ohio Clarence Spears Alva Karns

Chauncey High Prevails in Second Straight Victory

Chauncey High School football defeated Aluster High 666 at Chauncey Ball Park in the second game of the season. The Chauncey squad also won the opening game against Nelsonville last week.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Aluster High Chauncey Ball Park Nelsonville

Rev Overlys Revival Near Sharpsburg Ends This Sunday

Rev and Mrs C D Overly have conducted a three week revival near Sharpsburg and will close with Sunday service. Dy er Mitchell of Millfield has been assisting.

Overly C. D. Overly Sharpsburg Dyer Mitchell Millfield

Evangelists Travel Between Towns For Campaign Meetings

The evangelsists will move from Sharpsburg to Chester Hill then to Baltimore for another meeting before heading to Chauncey to conduct their religious campaign.

Sharpsburg Chester Hill Baltimore Chauncey

Chauncey Church of Christ Plans Japanese Relief Offering

Sunday services proceed with Bible school at 9 30 a m and morning worship. Christian Endeavor at 6 p m led by Miss Ella Dennis and Verna Martin. A special Bible school offering will support Japanese relief work.

Chauncey Church of Christ Christian Endeavor Ella Dennis Verna Martin Bible School

Trimble Church of Christ Holds Homecoming Services

The Church of Christ at Trimble hosts its annual homecoming today with Bible school special music and addresses. A big basket dinner will be served after the afternoon and evening programs led by Pastor Rev. G B Courtney of Chauncey.

Church of Christ At Trimble G. B. ‘Courtney Chauncey

Mrs Dane Osborne and son visit Hayden family in Warren

Mrs Dane Osborne and her son Richard traveled from this city to Warren Ohio this week to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayden and their family, for a family gathering and reunion.

Dane Osborne Richard Warren, O Thomas Hayden

Mrs. Rinda Joyce Returns Home From Logan Visit

Mrs. Rinda Joyce spent the past week in Logan visiting relatives and attending the Hocking county fair and races before returning to Chauncey.

Rinda Joyce Logan Hocking County Fair Chauncey

Mrs Shafer Visits Mr and Mrs Staffinger

Mrs Elizabeth Shafer of Peach Ridge is visiting Miss Henrietta Courtney and now stays a few days with Mr and Mrs Henry F Staffinger of Converse street accompanying her hospitality and informal social obligations.

Elizabeth Shafer Peach Ridge Henrietta Courtney Henry F. Staffinger Converse Street

Jacksons attend Hocking county fair in Logan

O. 8. Jackson and his sister Mrs. S Tippett and her young son Paul visited Logan on Friday to attend the Hocking county fair, traveling from the city for the event.

Jackson S. Tippett Paul Logan Hocking County

Bradfield Family Leaves for Columbus Visit

Mrs. William Bradfield and her son Paul departed Friday for their Columbus home after a brief stay with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bradfield. They were joined by Miss Lucille Bradfield who will spend a few days in Columbus.

William Bradfield Paul Columbus Charles Bradfield Lucille Bradfield

Mrs Floyd Nye Visits Athens on Friday

Mrs. Floyd Nye spent Friday as an Athens visitor, spending time in town and calling on local acquaintances. The brief appearance highlights social ties in the Athens area.

Floyd Nye Athens

John Green Underwent Tonsil and Adenoid Operation

John Green son of Mrs. Bess Green of Mill street had anesthesia and underwent a tonsil and adenoid removal operation performed by Dr. W. V. Sprague at his city office on Saturday morning.

John Green Bess Green Mill Street W. V. Sprague This City

Mrs Tedrick and Sayers to Move to Columbus

Mrs Ella Tedrick and her mother Mrs Amanda Sayers of this city will leave Chauncey next week for a new home in Columbus.

Ella Tedrick Amanda Sayers Chauncey Columbus

Wedding of Miss Alice Robinson and G R Tomlinson

The wedding took place at 5 o'clock Tuesday evening at the bride's parental home in Columbus. Rev. B F Timmins officiated. Only immediate relatives attended the ceremony and the dinner served afterward.

Alice Robinson T. J. Robinson Hunter Avenue Columbus Chauncey G. R. Tomlinson Lewiston B. F. Timmons

Edgerton Family Hosts at Endicott Home in Plantsville

Sharnsburg residents Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Edgerton and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fawcett visited Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Endicott at their Plantsville home. Edgerton received a Bible that Endicott’s pupils, led by J. C. Edgerton, gave him nearly 50 years ago. Endicott wished to preserve the book as he ages.

Wayne Edgerton Roy’ Fawcett C. FE. Endicott Plantsville Edgerton Mr. Endicott J. C. Edgerton Athens County Endicott Henry Burns George Brooks Athens Belva Carpenter Jillian Bardin Jennie Ogg Sharpsburg

New Marshfield Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

A busy period in New Marshfield features Ruby Kemp and family visiting relatives in St Marys West Virginia while others attend a Plains basketball game where New Marshfield girls win. Local gatherings include guests from Columbus Lancaster Athens and Grove City with various families hosting music outings and community council plans.

Ruby Kemp Leland St. Marys W. Va Lee Knowlton the Plains New Marshfield John Cavindish Columbus Wm. Nanna Clarence McNeal Helen F. G. Hoodlet Lancaster Gale M. P Lafe Hawk Henry Allison Hocking F. J. Burt Floyd Beverage Betty Athens Vina Bramer

Farewell Reception for Rev Landsittel Family

Glouster held a farewell reception at the M E church Friday night for Rev and Mrs J A Landsittel who depart Saturday. He will be assistant pastor at Columbus King Avenue M E church while Mrs Landsittel Grace and daughter plan a brief stop in Frazenburg before moving to a new home. Speakers praised his work in Glouster and the support of Mrs Landsittel. The couple received a Masonic emblem watch charm and a fine china dish as keepsakes.

M. E. Church Riday J. 4S Landsittel Rev Landsittel Columbus King Avenue M. E Landsittel Grace Frazenburg M. M. Bryson Dillon Giouster

Seckinger and Richards Families Visit Pleasant City

Mr and Mrs Chester Seckinger with Mrs Joseph Richards and their daughter Louise and son William Richards travelled to Pleasant City Saturday and stayed through Sunday with Mr and Mrs Richard Williams.

Chester Seckinger Bal Joseph Richards Louise William Richards Pleasant City Richard Williams

Glouster Residents Attend Athens Eisteddfod Event

Glouster people in Athens Thursday for the second annual Eisteddfod by the Southern Ohio Eisteddfod association included Mrs Mary A Davis Mrs Otho Sisk Mr and Mrs Emmett Anderson and baby Mrs William James David James and daughter Audrey Mrs J A Richards Mrs Thomas Johnson Mrs G A Cornwell Mrs William Williams Mrs Wiliam Powell Mr and Mrs Phil Lloyd and Mrs William Ellis.

Athens Southern Ohio Eisteddfod Association Mary A. Davis Otho Sisk Emmett Anderson William James David James Audrey J. A. Richards Thomas Johnson G. A. Cornwell William Williams Wiliam Powell Phil Lloyd Wiliam Ellis

Sovders Family Visits Athens With Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Sovders spent Saturday in Athens with their daughter Miss Heen, enjoying a family outing and time in the city.

F. L. Sovders Athens Miss Heen

Two Columbus School Women Return Home for Weekend

Misses Bernice Wallace and Ma bel LeFever of the Office Training School in Columbus spent the weekend at their home in this city.

Bernice Wallace Mabel LeFever The Office Training School of Columbus

Athens Woman Visits Father William Sivill

Mrs. Herb Parker of Athens arrived Friday to visit her father William Sivill.

Herb Parker Athens William Sivill

Miss Nellie Vernon In Serious Condition After Hospital Operation

Miss Nellie Vernon of this city is in serious condition after an operation at Grant hospital in Columbus last week. In the evening her condition showed some improvement, giving hopes of eventual recovery. Family members went to Columbus Saturday morning to be with her.

Nellie Vernon Grant Hospital Columbus

Jacksonville McArthur Clash Opens Valley Series

The Sunday Creek valley sets for a baseball twin bill in Jacksonville this afternoon as Jacksonville and McArthur begin a promising series. Both teams are touted as fast and skilled, aiming to start the split with a decisive win.

Sunday Creek Valley Jacksonville McArthur

Strong Jacksonville lineup promises historic game in Sunday Creek valley

Jacksonville will field the strongest lineup in team history with three Keigun players and a Chauncey star. The list includes Smith Webb Dugan from St. Paul, G Rasp, H Earich, D Earich Withem and Leo White from various leagues, plus Hallam Skinner and Ginnan. McArthur also gains fast players for a peak Sunday Creek valley contest.

Withem Cleveland America H. Rasp Leo White Grand Rapids V. Hallam McArthur Sunday Creek Valley

War on Lima chiropractors renewed with arrests

War on Lima chiropractors has been renewed with the arrest of Ezekiel Hadsell, Mrs. Theresa Lerner and Paul Lerner. They face the same charge as other local chiropractors namely unlawfully displaying a sign for practice.

Lima Ezekiel Hadsell Theresa Lerner Paul Lerner

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