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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville considers repair of street car crossings

Service Director Tidenour and James Shafer of the traction line inspected Nelsonville street car racks. A few worst crossings will be repaired but extensive improvements are delayed while the traction company remains in receivership. Court of Appeals ruling on the bus finance bill awaited, likely shaping policy.

Tidenour James Shafer Nelsonville Court of Appeals Ocal Council

Miners’ Referendum Vote Sparks Local Disappointment

Local business leaders express disappointment as miners decline to meet district operators in a joint conference. The referendum vote turnout was low with about half of local unions participating and fewer than a third casting ballots, signaling little consideration of industry improvement through talks.

Prophets of El Karnak Rotto to Parade in Nelsonville

About 30 candidates will receive degrees in a spring ceremonial session. Amron Grotto band from Zanesville will lead the parade from the opera house around 5 p m. Grotto members will rehearse at the opera house this evening.

Faithful Martha Class Held at Mrs Powell’s Home

The Faithful Martha class of the M. E. church taught by Mrs. Hickson met Monday evening at Mrs. L. R. Powell’s West Washington Street home. Devotional service preceded readings by Mrs. Fartin and Mrs. Jewett and biographies of Bible characters were presented by Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Gorsuch, Mrs. Evans, and Mrs. Hickman. Tea was served by Mrs. Powell and her daughter Ruth to 18 class members and 6 visitors.

Martha Hickson L. R. Powell West Washington Street Fartin Jewett Howe Gorsuch Evans Hickman Powell Misa Ruth

Pythian Sisters to Initiate 17 Candidates Thursday

At the regular meeting the Pythian Sisters will initiate a class of 17 candidates Thursday evening. After the initiation, refreshments will be served. Members not directly solicited are asked to bring pork sandwiches.

The Pythian Sisters

Increased church turnout sparks discussion on salvation

A Christian church Tuesday meeting drew a larger audience than Monday as Rev. Howearth led a talk on the question What Must I Do To Be Saved. One more person joined the offerings as interest rose.

The Christian Church Howearth

Easter Cantata at Presbyterian Church Next Sunday

Mrs. Ed Cooley directs the Easter cantata to be presented at the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening at 7 30. The service is expected to be unusually fine with a male quartet from Logan helping the local choir.

Ed Cooley Presbyterian Church Logan

Floodwood Man Pleads Guilty to Assault and Battery

Chas Delong of Floodwood pleaded guilty before Mayor Lax to assault and battery. He was fined $5 and costs after an affidavit by Rosa Beal alleging Delong slapped her son.

Chas. Delong Floodwood Lax Rosa Beal Delong

Mayor Dismisses Reckless Driving Case Against Ernest Short

Witnesses testified before Mayor Lax in Logan last night in a case filed by Motorcop Peter Barrows on complaint of Edward Crouse of this city. The court found no proof of reckless driving after the Crouse and Short cars reportedly rubbed on Courtney hill near Athens on March 23. Short was represented by Atty. Whitecraft of Logan.

Lax Aginst Ernest Short Logan Peter Barrows Edw. Crouse Crouse Short Courtney Hill Athens Mr. Short Atty. Whitecraft

Dean Voigt to Address Hyperion Club Meeting

Dean Irma Voigt of Ohio University will speak to the Hyperion club ladies at their regular Saturday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. Hyde.

Dean Voigt Dean Irma Voigt Ohio University Ladies of the Hyperion Club Mrs. Hyde

Services Held Each Evening at Methodist Church

Services are held each evening this week at the Methodist church beginning promptly at 7 30. The event runs nightly through the week with devotion and prayer for the congregation.

Methodist Church

Local Masons Hold Reunion in Chillicothe

A large group of Chillicothe Masons attended a reunion last night where the Super-Excellent Master’s degree was conferred. Local attendees included R. B. Stuart S. S. Steenrod W. W. Whitlatech H. H. Her Earl Campbell Cecil Shafer and E. W. Woody with visiting delegations from many Masonic towns. Haybrow Council of Nelsonville plans to confer the degree later this spring.

R. B. Stuart S. S. Steenrod W. W. Whitlatech H. H. Her Earl Campbell Cecil Shafer E. W. Woody Chillicothe Haybrow Council Nelsonville

Nelsonville Couple Wed After Follies Trip

John E. Zeller Jr and Miss Claudine Uhrig of Nelsonville wed in Kentucky, said to have occurred April 5. The bride, daughter of Mrs Ad Uhrig, is a Nelsonville High School Class 1921 graduate. Zeller also graduated in 1921 and later joined the family ice business in Nelsonville.

Follies Columbus John E.zeller, Jr Claudine Uhiiig Nelsonville Kentucky Itis Ad Uhrig Zeller

Spain loan oversubscribed sevenfold at Madrid issue

Spain announced a new loan of 217,253,500 pesetas that attracted seven times subscriptions. The issue signals strong demand from investors and sets a brisk pace for Spain's borrowing plans this year.

Madrid Spain

Missing girl Leota Marple returns home in McArthur

Leota Marple a 13 year old girl who vanished from her McArthur Co home last Saturday afternoon came back between 3 and 4 p.m. Tuesday. She refused to disclose where she had been during the three day search by volunteers neighbors and officials. Bloodhounds aided in the hunt but yielded no clues prior to her surprise return.

Marple Leeta

Cordova Names Special Investigator for Mail Train Robbery Case

Rafael Sanchez appointed special investigator to pursue perpetrators of the Cordova express attack and killings of two mail agents. Authorities say all registered mail was stolen during the robbery.

Cordova Spain Rafael Sanchez

Irish Cop Has Title Echoes Historic Echlin Rank

Belfast note that the Royal Ulster Constabulary boasts a titled sergeant Sir John Echlin, a third generation wearer of a noble name. His father ran a saloon and his uncle was a station master, while Lady Echlin resides in lodgings at Enniskillen.

Belfast Royal Ulster Constabulary John Echiin Scotland Ireland Lady Echlin Enniskillen

Presbyterians debate hymn singing in church services

In Columbus Ohio most of the remaining 39 United Presbyterian presbyteries have not yet voted on revising church laws to allow singing hymns. The current rules require psalms only in services. Votes are expected at meetings this week or next.

Columbus United Presbyterian Presbyterins

Stolen Buick Found on Lonely Road Near The Plain

The Buick touring car of John T. Hope, stolen last Saturday night, was found Tuesday by a rural mail carrier on a dirt road near The Plain. The battery was dead and the car damaged but no clues to the thief were found. Hope is with the Athens County Automobile Club, which offers a $100 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction, per secretary C. H. Bryson.

John T. Hope The Plaine Hope Athens County Automobile Club Clab C. H H. Bryson

Tanlac Restores Covington Man's Health and Weight

Wilfred Schwartz of Covington Kentucky recounts severe health decline including constipation headaches dizziness and weight loss of sixteen pounds. After taking Tanlac he regained appetite improved digestion and gained weight to 161 pounds while continuing to improve. Tanlac advertised as best by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.

Tanlac Wilfred Schwartz West 10Th St Covington Taniac

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Advised For Hair Care

A vintage notice promotes malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as gentle and effective. It warns against soaps with high alkali that dry the scalp and damage hair, praising pure trease free coconut oil shampoo for rich lather and thorough cleansing. It claims quick drying, silky results and affordability with nationwide drugstore availability.

Nelsonville and Murray City Properties Review

Real estate listings describe multiple homes and lots on Tinker Oak Walnut and West Columbus streets in Murray City Nelsonville and vicinity. Properties include a 3 room house with garden priced at 81000 a 8 room double at Nelsonville valued around 2600 with cash balance terms, a 4 room on Walnut with street assessments paying, and an 8 room 5 room and vacant lot on West Columbus Street with prime location and rental value. Owners offer whole or partial sale with division possible and urge quick action.

Tinker Street Murray City Oak Street Nelsonville Walnut Street Columbus Street Public Square American Legion

Speeding crackdown in Millfield Ohio reported by magistrate

Millfield in Millfield Co April 16 War on speeders officially declared by Magistrate Sanders He suspended five speeding cases this week warning fines will follow Three fines were imposed John Hawkins The Plains pleaded guilty to reckless driving fined $1 and costs W M Bartoe Columbus bar driver pleaded guilty to speeding fined $5 and costs Dewey Moatin Glouster resident connected to a fatal Athens county crash pleaded guilty to reckless living Moatin received a suspended $15 fine and license revocation for the year All three were brought to court by Officer P H Barrows

Millfield, CO Illfield Millfield Magistate Sanders John Hawkins The Plains W. M. Bartoe Columbus Barry Dewey Maatin Glouster Athens Moatin P. H. Barrows

Slaughter Buys John Shuler Homestead and Adjacent Land

Ray E Slaughter paid for the John Shuler homestead and 28 surrounding acres north of Townsend addition. He plans to modernize the old house into a suburban home and divide the land into tracts for sale. He also purchased a 130 acre farm from Townend and Burson who owned the 28 acre tract.

Ray E. Slaughter A. ID. Toward R. H. Burson John Éuler Townsend Perm Southeastern Ohio Slaughter Townend Burson

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