Wife seeks missing husband amid disorderly house charge
Flora Burton of Nelsonville reports her husband, said to be living with Miss McKibben in Athens, fled town with money. Police listened as the dispute turned stormy, McKibben arrested, Burton sought in Parkersburg, and witnesses described past separations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Burton
Nelsonville
McKibben
Hock
Burton
Parkersburg
Mayfield
Miss McKibb
McKibben Wan
Mr. Burton Ince
Parksbur
Sharp's Aloon
Japanese Fancy Mattings Go On Sale By Yard and Bolt
Japanese fancy mattings offered at 15e to 65c per yard with special prices by the bolt of 40 yards. Shoppers urged to take advantage of the limited pattern carpet sale.
Quirky Athens Bits Mix of Advice Jokes and Anecdotes
A jumble of local observations and humorous vignettes from Athens. Topics include small town manners, quarrels at the courthouse and schoolyard, missionary appeals, a street collision tale, and a colored soldier’s wartime shock with a grandmotherly reply at Albany.
Local residents travel and visit Columbus events
Mr. Charles Potter of Columbus is a business visitor here today. Mr. Phillips Cooley and Mr. James Brent of the Hotel Berry returned from Columbus after attending a K P banquet Monday evening. Mrs. C. H. Welch left for Columbus to visit friends. Dr. G. Walton King of Dayton, pastor, helped install Rev. Orland B. Pershing and then returned home. Edson Cooley hosts his sister Miss Lillian Barnecut of Nelsonville. Attorney J. A. Ivers of McConnelsville is in town pursuing litigation. Eastern Star inspection and banquet in Columbus will keep Mrs. W. B. Bentley, Mrs. J. A. Holmes and Miss Nettie Walker busy today through Saturday. Charles Webb of Dyesville visits, while Mrs. J. B. Kircher heads to Somerset for two weeks. A. C. Jordan leaves for Dresden to start as Central Union Telephone manager. Axie Hyde travels to Nelson to visit Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Potter
Columbus
Phillips Cooley
James Brent
Berry
C. H. Welch
G. Walton King
Dayton
the Park Presbyterian Church
Orland B. Pershing
Charles Webb
Dyesville
J. B. Kircher
Somerset
A. C. Jordan
Dresden
Jordan
Central Union Telephone Company
Axie Hyde
J.M. Hyde
Nelson
Athens Veneered Door Co. Erecting Plant Here
The Athens Veneered Door Company, formed with 10000 capital, plans a local plant at Riverside avenue and Africa alley. D. W. Peoples will lead as President and GM, with C. H. Welch as Secretary and Thomas Shaw as Treasurer. The firm will produce veneered doors from pine with oak and mahogany veneers, targeting extensive outside sales and starting with ten workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
David W. Peoples
Chas. H. Welch
Thomas Shaw
Peoples
Welch
Shaw
Parkersburg
D. W. Peoples
Riverside Avenue
Africa Alley
Athens Lumber Co
Athens Lumber Oe
Little Lady Celebrates Her Fifth Birthday
Mrs J T Merwin hosted a party Monday from 4 to 6 30 p m at her College street home for her daughter Margaret’s fifth birthday. Guests included Mary Helen Dailey Rachael Hopkins Herrold Addicott Dorothy Slutz Mary Slutz Grace Lawrence Wescott Roach Rolin Jones Robert Jones Frances Hatch Russell Herrold Donald Millikan and Margaret Merwin. The afternoon featured games and a 5 o'clock supper. The item also notes dispute over Gallipolis postmaster nominee Sherman Eagle suggesting poker allegations could influence politics in Washington rather than local races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Merwin
College Street
Margaret
Mary Helen Dailey
Rachael Hopkins
Herrold Addicott
Dorothy Slutz
Mary Slutz
Grace Lawrence
Wescott Roach
Rolin Jones
Robert Jones
Frances Hatch
Russell Herrold
Donald Millikan
Margaret Merwin
Little Oxley in Mechanicsburg Rallies From Illness
Cir Oxley ten year old son of Addison Jb Oxley of Mechanicsburg was said dead after a severe case of spinal meningitis. He improved after the fever eased and noon reports indicated a possible recovery if no adverse action occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cir
Oxley
Addison Jb. Oxley
Mechanicsburg
Modern Woodmen Initiate New Member at Hocking Camp
Hocking Camp No 4798 M W of A held a regular meeting at the K P hall with many members present. Lee Chaffin was initiated as a new member. The local camp has about eighty members and continues to grow. The Royal Neighbors auxiliary camp recently installed adds interest and momentum for a prosperous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
M. W
K. of P. Hall
Lee Chaffin
Woodmen
Royal Neighbors
If you see it in the Messenger it's
A brief line referencing the Messenger as a source of information.
Raw's Department Store News Highlight Skirt Line
The ad touts the department store's most complete skirt line in grays whites blacks and colors including White Brilliantine Skirts with side plaits and circular flare designs. New grey skirts black panamas and wide folded styles are offered with prices from five dollars to premium pieces. Accompanying white lawn waists lace trimmed and lingerie styles showcase solid value with cut prices on various embellishments and open front or back designs.
Illness Calls Sister of Mrs Selby to Marshfield
Mrs J W Selby was called to Marshfield today due to a serious illness in her sister Mrs George Mace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Selby
Marshfield
George Mace
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Zenner’s
Smyrnas
Ems
Brussels
Cable Net
Nottingham
Mattings
China
Japan
S&c
P&* Extreme
Richard
Gabriel
Tom Orris
Central State Hospital
Albany
Little Lady
Sherman Eagle
Gallipolis
Washington
House of Representatives
Raw’s Department Store News
J.D. Raw CO
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