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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1922

Page

3

Funeral of Opal Mae Sherman in Nelsonville

The eleven month old Opal Mae Sherman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Sherman of Nelsonville Route 3 died August 10 1922 from whooping cough with complications Her funeral was held at home Saturday at 1 pm led by Rev Kemper and burial followed in New Marsh Field cemetery She leaves a father mother five sisters four brothers twin brother Otho and numerous relatives The notice includes a card of thanks mentioning floral offerings and appreciation for aid from the Hocking Power Plant staff and others Walter Gadbury returned home after visiting Hebbardsville

Opal Mae Sherman William Sherman Nelsonville Route 3 Kemper New Marshfield Kimberly Otho Qoal Mae Sherman Hocking Mel Mrs. Stout Rev. Kemper William Sherman Land

Eyeglasses Called The Greatest Invention

An essay praising eye glasses as essential for many to follow their vocations. Promotes John McCormick Optometrist at Kaelin's Jewelry Store Nelsonville Ohio for proper corrections and courteous treatment.

John McCormick Kaelin Nelsonville, O

Mrs Bland Hosts Noon Dinner With Esteemed Guests

Mrs James Bland entertained with a twelve oclock dinner Thursday. Guests included Mrs Fred Anderson of Akron, Mrs Lewis Corwin, Mrs Glen Carter, and Mrs John Briggs as invited attendees.

James Bland Fred Anderson Akron Lewis Corwin Glen Carter John Briggs

Social Sewing club bid for Kinney farewell in full fashion

Mrs BE J Kessinger hosted the Social Sewing club and guests Thursday to honor Mrs Ivan Kinney who leaves Saturday for Rock Island Michigan. A three course luncheon followed a pretty table setting with magazine contest themed place cards and garden flowers throughout the Kis singer home. Mr and Mrs S S Stickey and two children of Springfield visited the Cook family this week. Mr and Mrs Lewis Wilkison returned from a three month stay in Willard Ohio. Mr and Mrs Waldo Chute returned from a Pacific coast trip visiting many sights along the way.

BE. J. Kessinger Ivan Kinney Rock Island Kissinger Mrs. S. S. Stickey Springfield Sidney Cook Lewis Wilkison Willard, Ohio Waldo Chute Pacific Coast

Mrs Jed Anderson Returns Home From Akron Visit

Mrs. Jed Anderson came back to Akron today after visiting here with relatives and friends.

Jed Anderson Akron

Local Notes and Family Arrivals Around Town

Miss Rebecca Sharp returned from Columbus guest of Mrs. Dave Evans. Mr and Mrs Will Devol announce the birth of an 8 lb daughter Wanda Kay born August 17. Miss Phyllis Evans visiting friends in Zanesville. Mrs Rena Hodges of Columbus visiting sister Mrs Elizabeth Preston. Mrs Leighton Aumiller of Cole...

Rebecca Sharp Columbus Dave Evans Will Devol Wanda Kay Phyllis Evans Zanesville Rena Hodges Elizabeth Preston

Local guests visit relatives from Ohio and Springfield

Mrs. Barnelle hosts Columbus guest while Mrs. Robert Lyle of Springfield, Ohio, visits relatives in town.

Robert Lyle Springfield, Ohio

More Troops Deployed Amid Cape Breton Coal Strike

Halifax Aug 18 five hundred more troops were detailed to Cape Breton coal strike zones at General Thacker's request bringing total strike duty to one thousand. Reserve Mine No 10 in Waterford area destroyed by flooding. A food shortage looms as freight trains are cancelled.

Halifax N. S Thacker Nova Scotia Military District Cape Breton Waterford

Athens county Fair eyes bigger event with $8500 in prizes

Entries pour in for the Athens county Fair with a motto something doing all day. The four day event features stock exhibits paintings horticultural products speed races horse show side shows fireworks and radio demonstrations. Prizes total 8500, exceeding prior fairs, signaling a large turnout.

Athens County Ohio

Big county fair features premiums and varied exhibits

The fair reports premiums totaling 1500 dollars along with eight cups and ribbons. Secretary C M Gill says this is the largest premium amount in 71 years. Calf clubs enter diverse dairy and club classes, with heavy entries in household products and painting from across the country. An athletic show runs daily, with boxing and wrestling and a pony race organized by B W Buck. A new radio exhibit by the Athens County Radio Club plans daily programs, while night fireworks and daytime events promise constant activity. Dates are August 22 to 25.

C. M. Gill Missouri B. W. Buck Athens County Radio Club

A Fine Tonic for Malaria and Common Ailments

An old advertisement touts a tonic claimed to cure malaria colds constipation biliousness and headaches. It presents the product as a universal remedy with emphasis on healing properties and health benefits.

Local Social Roundup From Trimble and Jerseyville

Mrs. Mary Williams Mrs. William Graham and Mrs. John Graham of Trimble visited Mrs. Lewis Hawk. Miss Lula Goldsberry returned home after helping Mrs. Anna Swartz. Primrose Hawk visited the Bursons in Jerseyville. Guests at Mrs. Anna Swartz Monday included Garnet and Helen Morrison and Primrose Hawk. Harold Flanders was Sunday guest of Albert Hawk. Garnet and Helen Morrison and Stanley of Newark visit Mrs. John Ruth. Edith and Marie Downey visited their sister Mrs. Elmer Bobo and family. A crowd from this place attended baptizing at the Keily bridge Sunday.

Mary Williams William Graham John Graham Trimble Lewis Hawk Lula Goldsberry Anna Swartz Primrose Hawk Inez Catherine Burson Jerseyville Garnet Helen Morrison Harold Flanders Albert Hawk Stanley Newark John Ruth Edith Marie Downey Elmer Bobo Keily Bridge

Kiwanis Picnic Brings Fun and Friendly Competition

Kiwanis clubs from Lancaster Athens and Logan met at Glenview Heights for a Hocking Valley picnic with baseball horseshoes ball throwing wheelbarrow and running races. A sunny day featured refreshments, prizes, and a joint baseball game ending in an eight eight draw.

Logan, CO Auguk Kiwanis Lancaster Athens Logan Athens Club Logan Kiwanians Logana Lancaster Club C. W. Pettit Dr. Coleman Bibbler Cline Attorney Bartels Professor Stailey Frank McKay Dee Haskins Dr. Studor Fetherolf George Fether Murphy Tritipo Al 4 Robert Hess Ofhens C. G. Bowen Domeck Carl Beasley Dale Miller Lew Kelech Clifton Coleman

Annual fair set for Rising Park Lancaster

The presidents decided the next affair will be at Rising Park in Lancaster. The day brought happiness and strengthened friendship among the three cities, uniting the people of the Hocking Valleys for a shared good.

Rising Park Lancaster Hocking Valles

Coal operators signers in subdistrict 1 plan Cleveland agreement

Glouster leader Robert Marshall reports about 70 operators in subdistrict 1 joined in Columbus and 200 attended a Southern Ohio Coal Exchange meeting expressing willingness to sign the Cleveland agreement. Mines resume notes and local road work progress followed as teams prepare to load coal and unload equipment.

Robert Marshall Columbus Hisylvania Coal Co Poston Consolidated Coal Co Middle States Coal Co Essex Co Marshall Southera Ohio Coal Exchange Cleveland G. M. Jones Hte Collieriea Co Sunday Creek Coal Co New Pittsburgh Coal Co Nelsonville J. E Stoltz Ohio Collieries Co New Pittsburgh Co Murray City Circle Mill the Plains J. E. Stoltz The

W. F. E. Sheeran's Columbus Business Day

W F E Sheeran spends the day in Columbus on a business visit. Local officials say the trip focuses on expanding trade ties and exploring possible investments.

W. FE. Sheeran Columbus

Attack at Beggar's Bush Barracks in Dublin

A half hour battle occurred in Dublin as irregulars attacked Beggar's Bush barracks, according to a Star dispatch. The clash lasted about thirty minutes with ongoing reports of activity in the area this afternoon.

Beggar's Bush London Dublin Beggar's Bush Barracks the Star

Bucyrus Democrat Won’t Contest Nomination or Recount

Emanuel Schieber of Bucyrus conceded the Democratic nomination for county treasurer after losing to O. F. McKeehan of Sandusky township by thirteen votes. He said he would not contest or seek a recount unless clear grounds emerged.

Bucyrus Emanuel Schieber O. FB. McKeehban Sandusky Township

Deaths Funerals for Juria Child in Sugar Creek

Two day old daughter of Mr and Mrs David Juria of Sugar Creek died Thursday night. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. In Berea a gas explosion near the East Ohio main injured ten men and a five year old boy, all treated at Community Hospital.

Helen Juria Sugar Creek David Juria Berea Ohig Here

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