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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1929

Page

5

Fraley Fox Dies at Home in Pratts Fork

Fraley Fox aged 36 died at his home in Pratts Fork Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness following an appendicitis operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. Funeral service set for Thursday at 2 PM at Jerseyville Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Barnes of Albany officiating. He was born near Sumner Meigs County, son of Charles and Mrs Fox, survived by his widow Elva Guthrie and daughter Virgene.

Vpratts Fork Vfraley Fox Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Jerseyville Methodist’ Episcopal Church Barnes Albany Fox Sumner Meigs County Charles Fox Elva Guthrie Alfred Virgene

Estate actions in probate court filed and approved

The estate of James M. Elliott is represented by Etta J. Elliott as administrator with the court approving her application to take personal property at appraised value. In another matter, final distribution of the estate of Thomas Barron, managed by executor Raymond I. Barron, received court approval and a final discharge was granted.

James M. Elliott Etta J. Eliott Etta J. Elliott Thomas Barron Raymond I. Barron Barron

Truck Wreck Near Chauncey Injures Two Men

A Mila C Stalder owned truck wrecked Sunday near Dublin Ohio on a Detroit bound run. Clarence Stalder and Earl Bridgewater were thrown from the vehicle with minor injuries. The truck was to be repaired in Chauncey.

Chauncey Mila C. Stalder Bridgewater

Mrs George Brown’s death mourned in Chauncey

Mrs. F E Brown 61 wife of George W Brown Chauncey died Tuesday evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after four weeks there and foot surgery Funeral Friday at 2 from Church of Christ Chauncey burial near Millfield Survived by husband five sons five grandchildren two brothers three sisters Also notes Ruth LaHugh had tonsil surgery and Vivian Erb with Barney Mercer visited local homes.

Chauncey Fachie Etta Brown George W. Brown Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Mrs. Brown Amos Hixson Fred E. Brown Carlos H. Brown Charles P. Brown Edgar K. Brown Walter A. Brown A. P. Hixson Peach Ridge A. E. Hixson Coolville Eva Everett Lizzie Oberholzer McDougal A. N. Brown

Community notices and society items across Athens area

Society notes report a Philathea class meeting at Dorcas Herron home with review of In His Steps and a World Wide convention delegation to Detroit. Many regional events follow from A A U W Drama Study Group to Eagles auxiliary, plus church classes and League of Women Voters plays. Also local visits, travels, births, and hospital news among families and educators in Athens County.

Philathea The Christian Church Dorcas Mae Herron Florance Brewer Hulda Murphy Detroit Mich Last Mae Pinson Lucile Duffee

Invisible Zemo promises relief for skin troubles

Soothing Zemo antiseptic liquid relieves itching rashes and blemishes and clears the skin. It removes eczema and helps prevent dandruff with its odorless formula. Available from druggists in 35c 60c and 1.00 sizes.

Revival Start in Chauncey at Saints Church Tonight

Revival services begin this evening at the Saints Church in Chauncey led by Rev. J. W. Chappell of Kentucky known as Kentucky's Son of Thunder. The church has been renovated and a piano added. large crowds are expected to hear the evangelist with Rev. Clarence Way as the regular pastor. Sunday visits included Mr and Mrs Robert Haynes and son Buddy and Mrs Blanche Claggett of Columbus with Ruth LaHugh at Millfield, and Mr and Mrs Phillip James and son Byron of Barberton visiting Ruth James in Millfield.

Chauncey Saints J. W. Chappell Kentucky Son Lrge Clarence Way Robert Haynes Buddy Blanche Claggett Columbus Ruth LaHugh Millfeld Phillip James Byron Barberton Ruth James Millfield

Birthday Surprise Honoring Mr. Lon Radcliff in Chauncey

Mrs Lon Radcliff hosted a Monday birthday surprise at her Main Street home in Chauncey. Guests included families and friends from Chauncey and Athens. Raymond Savage and sister Mary Lee provided music while Mr Radcliff performed clog dances during luncheon with a candlelit cake as centerpiece.

Chauncey Lon Radcliff Main Street Raymond Savage Mary Lee Savage Radcliff Clarence Mullins Ruth Phyllis Charlie Sweeney Charles Mary Helen Robert Phillips Clyde McKnabb Charles Shields, Jr Robert Blackford Otto Graham Fred Ferrer Clyde Lott Nettie Aldridge Alethia Aldridge Clarence Aldrige Athens

Athens Visit Highlights Local Social Guests

Mrs. Elmer Coon and Arthur Coon with daughter Doris spent Sunday in Athens as guests of Mr. and Mrs. F A Powell. Lithel Brindo of Mansfield visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. T R Robinett. Ralph McCathran and Annie Waymer hosted Mr. and Mrs. John Shaner of Millfield and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Waymer and Pauline of Beaumont for Sunday.

Elmer Coon Arthur Coon Doris Athens F. A. Powell Lithel Brindo Mansfield T. R. Robinett Ralph McCathran Annie Waymer John Shaner Millfield Sam Waymer Pauline Beaumont

Easter Guests Visit Nelsonville and Nearby Homes

Beatrice Lillian and Mildred Barber of Nelsonville joined their relatives for Easter dinner with George Gabriel Jr. in Nelsonville. Columbus guests Mr. and Mrs. James Harrison visited Carroll Bean. The Moore family from Nelsonville, Lizzie Barber and son Harry visited the McHarg home. Athens couple Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook spent Sunday with F. B. Cook. Dayton visitor Inez Swart stayed with Adrian Dicken. Charlie ton visitors James Ferguson and daughter Kathleen visited McHarg relatives.

Beatrice Lillian Mildred Barber Nelsonville George Gabriel Jr James Harrison Columbus Carroll Bean Harry Moore Wendell and Melvin Charles Moler Lizzie Barber Harry James McHarg Frank Cook Athens F. B. Cook Inez Swart Dayton Adrian Dicken James Ferguson Kathleen Charleston W. Va M. McHarg

Local residents visit relatives and move notices around Chillicothe area

Mr and Mrs Edison Riley and family spent Sunday and Monday in Chillicothe visiting John McKee and Russell Riley. Herbert McDonald moved his family from Athens to The Plains on Joe Evans property. H A Tipton bought a new sedan. Miss Thelma Riley Athens visited her parents Edson Riley. Carl Erb Columbus visited his parents Pete Erb. Miss Thelma Nida returned to The Plains after Jacksonville visit. Charlie Brown Athens spent Sunday with his mother J K Brown. Miss Beulah Hawk and Miss Myrtie West of Chillicothe were guests of Thelma Nida. Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott and children and Mrs Lucy Surgeon of The Plains and Miss Grace Jones of Nelsonville visited Mr and Mrs William Edwards in New Haven W Va.

Edison Riley Chillicothe John McKee Russell Riley Herbert McDonald Athens Plains Joe Evans H. A. Tipton Thelma Riley Edson Riley Carl Erb Columbus Pete Erb Thelma Nida Jacksonville Charlie Brown J. K. Brown Beulah Hawk Myrtie West Floyd Linscott Lucy Surgeon the Plains Grace Jones Nelsonville New Haven W. Va William Edwards

Through with Stage Work Shanty Hogan Says Vaudeville Run Ends

Shanty Hogan declares his vaudeville engagement this winter will be enough for life. He cites eating too much and sleeping too little as the reason for ending stage work.

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Vitality and Health

A historical ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe laxative alternative to calomel. It claims they restore digestive regularity, remove poisons from the system, and improve complexion and energy with nightly use.

Local Resident Pax Remembered in Community Obituary

Aged 7, and a sister Mrs Ward Hayes of Chester. For two years Mr Pax lived in the community and farmed. He previously resided in Athens for several years where he worked for the Athens Ice and Storage Company. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.

Ward Hayes Chester Pax Athens Athens Ice and Storage Company Order of, Modern Woodmen of America

Court House Doings Athens County Probate Court Marriage License

A marriage license was issued Monday in the Athens County Probate Court to Leonard Wolfe 22 miner of Jacksonville and Louise Jones 21 at home of Giouster. The Rev Frank KE Roberts was named to officiate. An inventory and appraisement of the rent and personal property.

Athens County Leonard Wolfe Miner Jacksonville Louise Jones Giouster Frank KE. Roberts

Baby William Richard Imes Born in Sheltering Arms Hospital

A baby boy named William Richard was born to Mr and Mrs Wilbur B Imes at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Monday night at 7 30 weighing 8 pounds Mrs Imes is reported to be doing nicely.

Wilbur B. Imes Central Avenue William Richard Sheltering Arms Hospital R. P. Imes Charles L. Bardin

Anderson Smith, 82, Civil War veteran dies in Somerset

New Lexington April 3 Anderson Smith aged 82 a Civil War veteran dies of pneumonia in Somerset. He lived in the area and was known for his wartime service and local residence.

New Lexington Anderson Smith Somerset

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fraley Fox Pratts Fork Clarence Stalder Earl Bridgewater Friendship Church of Christ Charles Minister Edward Nits Avenue Chauncey- Dover High School George Brown Warren V. Sprague Sprague L. D. Nelson Vivian Erb Barney Mercer Book Review Genevieve Apgar Grosvenor Street Wilson Smith Morris Nue Curt Events Club Deborah League of Women Voters Levi Sprague Wiley T. Sprague Columbia California New York Doctor Sprague D. O. Chappel Grant Hospital Chappel R. Wayne Roach Lynn Haven Fla Frank Hannon Nell Roach Ralph Super Hamilton College Clinton, N Arles W. Super Jank Super Zaches Eagles Fagles Hall Sayre E. D. Sayre L. M. Heil Morris Avenue F. Ff. Kittle State Federation D. C. Snow Carl Fri P. J. Huffman James Williams Mayme Steele A. F. Reeves Pearl Street Pomeroy Kate Hoskins Mary E. Lewis Downing, Mo J. Allstock East Washington Street E. G. Lewis St. Louis Mr. Lewis Zada Dartt Warren City Wayne Wingett Maplewood Drive Margaret Orpha McClain Wellston High School Etta Laverty Wellston W. H. McKee Cleveland George DeCamp Mr. Grosvenor McKee Canton Er. D. Cooley Donald and Junior E. N. Cullums John Kilpatrick Marie Jean Inlaw Edward N. Calums, Jr Harry Howell Florenz Ziegfeld Wadsworth Race Street Jess Clark William Wright Canaonville Clark C. V. Strawn Strawn and Clark B. F. Cline Lucille Carr Thomas and Jack G. M. Jack Richland Avenue F. E. Butcher W.B. Drake Carter Lower Plains Cornwell Athens Jewelers Santox Gibson Prescription Store J. D. Haskins Security Bank Schenck Jacobs Optometrist Crippen Repair Fred R. Coffey Mr. Coffey Coffey Repair Service Mr. H. M. Crippen Goose A. Milne Poe Joc Logans STORS Athens National Bank Court House William Richard Imes B. M. Covert Bank of Athens
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