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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1927

Page

2

Mrs. Jennie Campbell Dies In Nelsonville At 64

Mrs. Jennie Lewis Campbell 64 wife of coal operator Charles E Campbell died Sunday morning at their East Washington street home after a stroke three weeks earlier She leaves husband three children Earl Carl and Mabel all of Nelsonville a grandson Gordon and three sisters and three brothers Funeral arrangements expected for Wednesday at the residence with burial at Greenlawn Others in town include visitors and residents attending gatherings and family events across Nelsonville and nearby towns.

Nelsonville Jennie Lewis Campbell Charles E. Campbell East Washington Street Murray City Campbell Earl Carl Mabel City Gordon David Davis Derwent John Fisher Corning Riley Lewis Taylorville Ill Elmer Lewis Sumner Lewis

Two men arraigned for quarrel in Deanville fight

Paul Taylor of Buchtel and Oliver Bishop of Nelsonville appeared before Mayor L J Eberle on charges of quarrelling and fighting in Deanville Saturday night. Both pleaded not guilty and were fined and given 30 days in jail with sentence suspended on good behavior.

Nelsonville Paul Taylor Buchtel Oliver Bishop L. J. Eberle Deanville

A R Express Agent Dies From Auto Crash Injuries

M E Wilson route agent for the American Railway Express died Saturday morning at Grant hospital Columbus from injuries suffered in a July 9 automobile accident. He had recently worked in Nelsonville and visited offices in Logan Gallipolis Middleport Pomeroy Athens and Nelsonville. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 in Columbus with R E Swope attending.

Nelsonville M. E. Wilson American Railway Express Company Grant Hospital Columbus

Local nuptials announced in Nelsonville

James Lauderback of Nelsonville announces the marriage of his daughter Miss Louise Lauderback to Paul Sullivan of Columbus. The couple will reside in Columbus.

Nelsonville James Lauderback Louise Paul Sullivan Columbus

Former minister Silas Cook dies in Florida

Nelsonville mourns Rev. Silas Cook 85 who died July 28 at his daughter’s home in St. Cloud Florida. He led the Nelsonville Presbyterian church 1875 to 1878 and helped dedicate the rebuilt church, with services set for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Carnegie Pennsylvania.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Silas Cook St. Cloud Florida O. R. Cook Carnegie

POTATO SHIPMENTS HIGHLight FARMER ROUSH EXPORTS

Peter Roush a leading farmer in the fertile bottoms across the river shipped five car loads of potatoes to the Pittsburgh market last week. He notes prices are low in city markets but hopes for at least a dollar a bushel on the shipment. Local markets show wide variation with 1 to 2 per bushel retail prices and 8 cents per pound for onions. Kentucky wonder beans 15 cents, roasting ears 35 cents a dozen, and eggs 29 cents.

Pomeroy Peter Roush Pittsburgh Rfsf Roush Kentucky

Services Planned for Dr A B Thrasher World Traveler

Cincinnati news marks the death of Dr A B Thrasher 76 from heart disease after a world tour. Services scheduled for tomorrow.

Cincinnati A. B. Thrasher

Hopeful Flight Aims for Honolulu Nonstop Record

Lieutenant Al Henley and Lieutenant Bennett Griffin prepare for a $25,000 Delegure for the first non stop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. They will start from WichitaKansas on an endurance test to surpass the 51 hour record set by Chamberlin and Acosta.

al Henley Bennett Griffin San Francisco Honolulu Oklahoma City Wichita Kas Chamberlin Acosta

Morgan repeats oath as Athens County clerk of courts

Thurman L. Morgan took the oath of office for the fifth straight term as Athens County clerk of courts this morning. Probate Judge H. M. Johnson administered the oath. Morgan's four terms cover eight years and he was reelected by a large margin. Deputy Ena Wieson will remain in the office. Auditor-elect Emmett Carpenter will replace Elizabeth McGrath on September 1.

Thurman L. Morgan Athens County

Faculty Meets At Home Of Will Merritt In New Marshfield

A preliminary teachers get acquainted meeting for New Marshfield schools was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Merritt. Most of the faculty attended with two absences noted. Reports included suggestions, tentative plans for the year, contract signings, and a inspection of ongoing school plant repairs. The next meeting is set for Institute week in Athens September 1 and 2.

Will Merritt New Marshfield Will C. Merritt Barker Miss Prudent New Richmond George J. Cavanaugh Zaleski Alice King Columbus Opal McWhorter Lima Lucile Jones Emma Sprague Merritt H. R. McVay L. F. Miller Athens

Storm hits Columbiana County causing floods and roadblock

An electrical storm across eastern Columbiana County disrupted traffic. Torrential rain flooded streets and roads as uprooted trees blocked the Columbiana East Palestine route, stalling more than ten motorists and damaging crops.

East Palestine Columbiana County Columbiana

Prohibition Officers to Target Liquor Sources in Cincinnati Area

Interchange of federal prohibition officers in Cincinnati and northern Kentucky announced from Washington aims to reduce liquor supply sources and curb illegal distribution.

Cincinnati Kentucky Washington

Ohio psychologist to lead Portsmouth high school

Roxy Pr Rauch longtime chief psychologist of the Ohio bureau of juvenile research since 1921 plans to leave Columbus for Portsmouth today to take the job as principal of Portsmouth High School.

Columbus U,.p Roxy Pr. Rauch Ohio Bureau of Juvenile Research Portsmouth

Gourkos Wins 6000 Meter at Pan-Hellenic Games

Theodore Gourkos won the 6000 meter run at the Pan-Hellenic Games held by the Greek-American Athletic Club. His time was 18 minutes, three and five tenths seconds.

Brooklyn N. Y Theodore Gourkos

Marston Wins Shenecasset Club Initation Title

Max Marston of Igerion former national amateur champion defeated W K Lanman of Columbus Ohio to win Shenecasset country club's eighth invitation tournament in New London Conn

New London

David C Landis Civil War Veteran To Be Buried Here

David C Landis 84 Civil War veteran and native of a county died at 7 am in Columbus after paralysis left him unconscious for a week. Funeral at 2 pm from his home with Rev T L Lowe officiating and the Columbus Post G A R to participate. He served in the 18th Ohio Regiment and was the last of his brother Abe, also a Civil War veteran, who died years ago. He had lived in Columbus for 37 years with wife and seven children and numerous grandchildren.

William Estle New Lexington Nelsonville David Wilkins Columbus Henry Poston Adrian Michigan Floyd Rosser Detroit T. Rosser James T. Sheppard C. H. Roudebush Land Family Tena Schnacksenburg Zanesville R. A.schnackenburg Frank Burnell Akron Will Burnell Thomas Longstaff Middleport C. G. Kreppel Corinne Adam &Cheeler Eula Wm. H. Nethery Parkersburg W. Va Roads Perce Raine Paul Raymond Raine Ruth Ada Jean Howard Raine Dorothy Ann Buckeye Lake W. H. Arnold Huntington D. N. Gorjsuch Howard Musser Catherine Delaware Joe Verity Wellston Stuart Hoodlett Gloria Marysville R. C. Graham C. C. Butt Indian Lake E. S. Higgins Orlando Millholland Verna Rutland Will Betts Hazel Ralph Betts Cleveland Fred Wilson Will Evans Alice Straus Vivian Coakley David C. Landis Mre Pel Hife W. E. Landis T. L. Lowe Christian Church Colum Landis 18Th Ohio Regiment Combe Abe Logan Mr. Sands T Lumbus Athens Sam W. Landi Paul Tresler Mra Jesveler T. W. Whittenmire Lillian Hoge W. B. Landia

NATS Sign Co Reporter Jack Hayes Report

Jack Hayes from NATS Sign Co is reported to join the synatom izel as a shortstep member.

Jack Hayes

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