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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1927

Page

3

Man Scathed By Night Warning Gunfire Near Snake Hollow

Ed Wendle of Nelsonville was shot in the left leg below the knee late Saturday night while crossing old No. 207 mine property at Snake Hollow near the tipple after reportedly ignoring a night watchman’s warning and trespass signs. He received first aid at home and was later said to be confined with an $88 bullet wound. The incident occurred about midnight. town and out of town D A R members attended a program featuring the Tree Planting Song and a prayer by Rev. Lloyd Ewang.

Nelsonville Ed Wendle Wendle Snake Hollow Daniel Nelson Poston Lloyd Ewang Presbyterian Church A. R. Ely John Ewing de Valson Davis Athens James Rafferty Charles Keynes Logan W. I. Jones Columbus

Seedlings Planted From Logan Elm Honored in Nelsonville

Frank Tallmadge of the Ohio State Historical and Archaeological Society spoke at the American Legion home about the Logan Elm seedling plantings on Nelsonville’s public square. He recounted the elm’s history, the Dunmore march, and the 1774 Camp Charlotte treaty as local descendants and D A R members looked on.

Nelsonville Frank Tallmadge Columbus Ohio State Historical and Archaeological Society Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion Hocking Circleville Lord Dunmore Logan Dunmore John Gibson Gibson, Clark Ebenezer Silas Jonathan Zane Thomas Cresap Joseph Daniel Michael Cresap Zanes Cresaps Tallmadge Camp Charlotte Logan Elm Logan Elm Park Ohio W. W. Whitlatch Charles E. Poston W. L. Hudson Joyce Kilmer Edlings Daniel Nelson L. J. Eberle

Womanless Wedding Tickets Sell Out in Nelsonville

Nelsonville April 25 Tickets for the Womanless Wedding at the high school auditorium sold out yesterday as sixty men from the Methodist church prepared to perform Tuesday night. This morning crowds swamped Fountain Pharmacy for reserved seats and the producer announced a repeat performance for Wednesday night at the same hour.

Nelsonville Methodist Church

Ohio man held in Portland on moving mortgaged property charge

Jerry Ghriest, 20, of West Nelsonville, is held for investigation by Portland police after a telegraph from the Pacific Underwriters association named him as wanted on a moving mortgaged property charge connected to two Chrysler Six coupes bought through C. R. Featherstone and the Cleveland Finance company. He left Nelsonville three weeks ago, tracked to Zanesville, then disappeared. authorities plan to bring him back to Ohio.

Nelsonville Jerry Ghriest Fred Pritts Deanville Portland Ore Pacific Underwriters’ Association C. R. Featherstone Athens Pritts Featherstone Cleveland Finance Company Ghriest Zanesville Jack Pearson Pacific Coast Ohio

W B A Juniors Social Notes Nelsonville

The W B A Juniors held a Saturday afternoon gathering at Verna Lacy McConaha’s home 261 2 Fulton street with invited friends and a birthday cake for Verna’s sixth birthday. Refreshments served to members and guests including numerous Kuhn Green Weiss Bussey and Matheny family members and others. The next meeting will be with Selma Weiss at 191 West Columbus street.

Verna Lacy McConaha Fulton Street Verna Selma Weiss West Columbus Street Catherine Mary Grace Kuhn Virginia Green Anna Bell Elberta Ada Bussey Betty Ludden Margaret Bland Pauline Hall Elizabeth Opal Tucker Don Green Billy Sheren Bill Matheny Arlene Mary Margaret Gene Betts Anna Warner Catherine Kouri Charles Lee Matheny Bussey Bland William Matheny William Rose Columbus

Birthday Party for Robert Huenefeld Jr Celebrated

Robert Huenefeld Jr hosted a birthday party at 822 Poplar Street Saturday night for his fourteenth birthday. A luncheon with yellow and white decor followed. Prizes went to Virginia Lou Eberle Evaline Galvin Leah Dewhurst Mary Ellen Chapman James Downing Gerald Maffin Bill Rhodes Tom Wolf and Billy Sayers.

Robert Huenefeld, Jr Poplar Street Virginia Lou Eberle Evaline Galvin Leah Dewhurst Mary Ellen Chapman James Downing Gerald Maffin Bill Rhodes Tom Wolf Billy Sayers Ruth Backus

Names listed in community notice

A readable fragment lists Barnecut Maxine Hall Elma Higgins Evaline Galvin Mary White Eva Stevens Leah Dewhurst Lillian Call Lillian Wend Bessie Shafer Catherine Klein Mary Ellen Chapman Louise Hanning Bernadine Woodard Doris Wallace James Downing Gerald Maffin Bill Rhodes Tom Wolf Bill Sayers Max Bowers Gilbert Johnson.

Barnecut Maxine Hall Elma Higgins Evaline Galvin Mary White Eva Stevens Leah Dewhurst Lillian Call Lillian Wend Bessie Shafer Catherine Klein Mary Ellen Chapman Louise Hanning Bernadine Woodard Doris Wallace James Downing Gerald Maffin Bill Rhodes Tom Wolf Bill Sayers Max Bowers Gilbert Johnson

Loy al Woman's class meeting at Mrs Coakley's home

Mrs Marion Coakley of 189 West Washington street will host the regular meeting of the Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church at her home Tuesday evening.

Marion Coakley West Washington Street Loyal Woman's Class The Christian Church

W. R. C. Holds Regular Meeting Tonight

The regular meeting of the W. R. C. will be held tonight at the I. O. O. F. hall. A quilt will be given away at this gathering.

I. O. O. F. Hall

Social News Notes from Columbus and Nearby

Local residents and visitors share Sunday trips and visits. Families including Barker Downing Huene feldt and Largent guests travel to McArthur and Columbus. Kinney and Smith are mentioned among those in the area with planned hospital treatment in Dayton.

C. C. Barker James Downing Raceland Robert Huenefeldt Robert, Jr McArthur L. McLaughlin Columbus Harry Hall Catherine George Largent Jennie McKinney Lisbon

Large flames from a Fairview Street residence prompt fire call

Smoke poured from Enos Star key’s house on Fairview Street Sunday around 1 45 pm as residents had left for Lancaster. Fire Chief Dana Windon said a smoldering pile of rags and cushions on a dresser caused a fire, requiring a cut in a partition to reach it. Damage is reported not to be heavy. the Starkey house burned five years ago and firefighters were summoned here three prior times to save this property.

Nelsonville Enos Starkey Fairview Street Lancaster Dana Windon Starkey

Hugh Andrews Dies At Buchtel Home In Nelsonville

Hugh Isaac Andrews, 54, died early Sunday at his Buchtel home. Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon. The Columbus suburb area mourns the local resident, with burial plans announced by the family and funeral directors.

Hugh Andrews Buchtel Nelsonville Hugh Isaac Andrews Buch

Trimble High School seniors urged to serve

The Trimble bac calaureate service was held Sunday at 10:30 in the Christian church with students and faculty marching from the high school. Rev Donnally delivered a scripture based sermon on answering God's call to service during a time of world crisis following World War I.

Glouster Trimble High School Christian Church Trimble Grace Sayre W. D. Phillips C. F. Danford John Wolfe Fred Darling Lena Wolfe God Joseph

One Thin Woman Gained 10 Pounds In 22 Days

An advertisement promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets claiming rapid weight gain for men and women in 30 days. It boasts easy intake, references a druggist selling 60 tablets for 60 cents, and offers money back if a 30 day trial yields no 5 pound gain. It also suggests benefits for underweight children.

McCoy America McCoy's

Longtime resident leaves large family after death

Obituary notes a person leaving a wife five children five grandchildren four sisters and four brothers. Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the late residence conducted by Rev. L A Donnally.

Tel L. A. Donnally

Lewis H. Wolf Dies at 79 in Nelsonville Home

Lewis H. Wolf aged 79 died Saturday night at his daughter Mrs Emerson Postons home on the Nelsonville Logan highway. He was a pioneer in the Hocking valley and respected. His wife had died years earlier. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 pm at the Poston residence conducted by Rev E L Morrell of the Nelsonville Methodist church. Interment is in Logan mausoleum. He leaves two daughters and four sons Walter and Ed Wolf reside in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Lewis H. Wolf Emerson Poston Nelsonville-Logan Hocking Valley Poston E. L. Morrell Nelsonville Methodist Church Logan Walter Ed Wolf

Auto Stolen From Nelsonville Near Columbus Ball Park

The Chevrolet coach owned by Harry Adams a city mall carrier was reported stolen yesterday while parked near the Columbus ball park. Adams with W D Wolfe H J Long and Lonnie Adams had driven to the capital city for the association game and the car was missing when they returned. Police were notified.

Nelsonville Harry Adams City Mall Columbus Ball Park Adams W. D. Wolfe H. J. Long Lonnie Adams

Kern Fined for Alcohol and Motor Offenses in Nel sonville

Nel sonville. El mer Kern pleaded guilty to three charges before Mayor L J Eberle after a Sunday arrest on West Washington street. Police found whisky on the motorcycle rider and fined him for intoxication driving while intoxicated and possessing. His 11 year old son rode in the side car during the arrest.

Nelsonville Elmer Kern L. J. Eberle Kern West Washington Street Jack Pearson

Commencement Exercises Taught Truths At Trimble Church

The passage notes graduates urged to accept a moral price of labor for social renewal. It cites the Savior’s claim of power after sacrifice and urges youths to build a new order on Christian truth. An address by Prof. T. N. Hover of Ohio University follows at 7 20 p m.

Heaven Earth Trimble Methodist Church T. N., aHover Ohio University

Boy Hit on Head With But Unable To Speak Since

GLOUSTER April 25 A young son of Mr and Mrs Carl Orndorf was struck on the head and became unable to speak.

Glouster Carl Orndorf

Boy Hit by Bat In Ball Game Near Mine 256

A 12 year old boy was struck on the head by a ball bat during a Sunday afternoon game near mine 256. He is reported to be seriously injured and unable to speak since the incident.

Mine No. 256

New York Central Plans Ashes Surfacing on Summit Street

Ashes or slag are to be used to surface Summit street from Braun street to the residence of JF Kientz after grading by Fred Hawk of McLeish. The work is expected to begin within a week to ten days.

Glouster New York Central Lines Summit Street Braun Street JF. P. Kientz Fred Hawk McLeish New York Central

Trains Delayed After Coal Car Jumping Tracks

The new train schedule faces disruption when a coal car derailed and jumped the tracks near Glouster causing delays. No injuries reported as crews work to clear the line and restore service.

Glouster

Train Collision Delays Sunday Afternoon Service

A coal car jumped the track just north of Palos on Sunday afternoon. The wreck blocked the line for about four hours. Train No. 5 due at 3 02 had to detour via Rendville and the Z W to Drakes. Train No. 4 due at 4 delayed reaching the city after rerouting through Rendville.

Palos Rendville Drakes

Trimble Church hosts strong day for Bible school and baccalaureate

Reports from Trimble indicate a large crowd for the Bible school hour at 9:30 and a high school baccalaureate service following the hour. The article notes the day as among the best in months.

Glouster Trimble Trimble High School

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