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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville Man Matt Stuart Dies at Snow Fork Junction

Matt Stuart, 54, a lifelong Nelsonville resident long in the restaurant trade, died suddenly at his home near Snow Fork Junction from heart trouble. He collapsed after awakening his wife. he had retired due to ill health and recently moved to a farm. He leaves a widow and no funeral plans were set. The Rev. Howard of Nelsonville preached at Zion Baptist Church.

Nelsonville Aus Matt Stuart Snow Fork Junction Stuart Howard Zion Baptist Church Arthur Coon Plains Parkersburg W. Va

Cottons Plan Motor Trip Up East to Virginia and D C

Mr and Mrs A G Cotton depart for a motor trip visiting the Shenandoah and Rappahannock valleys in Virginia and Washington D C where they will stay with Mr and Mrs Charles Davis before Davis returns for a visit. Mr and Mrs W F Heaton traveled to Athens on Sunday.

A. G. Cotton Washington, D. C Shenandoah and Rappahannock Valley Virginia Washington Charles . Davis W. F. Heaton Athens

Dinner Held for Martha J. Lovett's 71st Birthday

In Nelsonville on August 18 Mrs. Martha J. Lovett was honored with a family dinner at her home marking her 71st birthday. Guests from Columbus Logan Murray City Petersburg and Petersburg area joined relatives. two birthday cakes, gifts, and a telegram from daughter Mrs. E. T. Spray added to the celebration.

Nelsonville Martha J. Lovett Lovett Anna Steward Will Lewis Maud Vermatteen Columbus Kate Steward Oscar Steward Ardith Kathryn Ray Steward Evelyn Logan John Lovett Gladys Smith Donald Murray City Carl Petitt Betty Jane Robert Lovett

Sunday School Picnic Set for Grotto Grounds

Nelsonville August 18 Arrangements are complete for the Methodist Sunday school picnic at the Grotto grounds this Thursday Transportation will be provided for those without a ride The group departs from the Methodist church at 1 p.m A picnic supper is planned for 6 o'clock

Grotto Nelsonville Grotto Grounds

Dentist opens Logan office for general practice

Nelsonville August 18 Dr Harry Raden opens office rooms in Logan at the corner of Wain and Market streets for the general practice of dentistry.

Nelsonville Harry Raden Logan Wain and Market Streets

Prayer Meeting Notice At Local Methodist Church

The regular weekly prayer meeting will be held Wednesday evening at the Methodist church in Nelsonville this week.

Nelsonville Methodist Church

Birth announced for Millhollana's daughter Verna Annett

Nelsonville parents Mr and Mrs Orlando Millhollana announce the arrival of a daughter born Saturday August 15 at their Mill Street home. The child is named Verna Annett and is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Higgins.

Nelsonville Orlando Millhollana Myra Higgins Mill Street Ed Higgins Verna Annett

Blank petitions ready for Nelsonville offices

Local candidates may secure petitions from Harry Kelley in Nelsonville to file for township offices and boards of education. Petitions must carry the required names and be filed with the county election board at least sixty days before the November general election.

Nelsonville Boards of Education County Election Board Harry Kelley

Umpires Call Ends Reed All Stars Clash at Buchtel Park

In a Monday night contest at the ir playgrounds the Reed's All Stars faced Buchtel Old Timers with 10-8 in favor of Buchtel in the final inning. Nelsonville rallied as Reed reached first on a single and was ruled safe at second, prompting a vigorous protest and field withdrawal by Buchtel. Attendance was estimated at 1,000 to 1,500. Both teams connected for two homers, Buchtel tallying two and the locals one.

Nelsonville Wwer Buchtel Reed All Stars Umps

Randolph Home Party Honors Leatha Randolph

A party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Randolph in New Pittsburg on Saturday for their daughter Leatha Randolph. A two course lunch was served by Leatha and Jhe Workman, with an evening of listening to music and games. Attendees included Harry Randolph, Helen Chapman, Dewey Morton, Mrs. John Woods, Hobson Morton, Aspe May Colbert, Raymond Harff, Lucille Legins, Cecil Wood, Bessie Goings, Andrew Walx, Caroline Dexter, Virgil Tuckred Smith, Hoover Stevens, Peyton, Johnnie Houston, and Dr. aan.

New Pittsburg Gilbert Randolph Leatha Leatha Randolph Jhe Workman Harry Randolph Helen Chapman Dewey Morton John Woods Hobson Morton Aspe May Colbert Raymond Harff Lucille Legins Cecil Wood Bessie Goings Andrew Wal X Caroline Dexter Virgil Tuckred Smith Hoover Stevens Eyton Johnnie Houston Dr. . Aan Shirl Chapman

Local names listed for society notices

Boots Peyton Hale Williams and brother George Mavies Sarah Scott Sarah Lucas Ike Peyton Magdalene Stevens and William Morton are named in a community society listing.

Boots Peyton Hale Williams George Mavies Sarah Scott Sarah Lucas Ike Peyton Magdalene Stevens William Morton

Social Roundup of Local Residents and Visitors

A long list of Columbus and regional residents and guests enjoy picnics visits and trips. Families including Welch Barnicut Shafer Dowler McCulloch Stiers Gialvin Moore and others travel to Huntington Fort Thomas Columbus and Buckeye Lake with many staying with relatives or visiting friends. Multiple Dr and Mrs entries highlight weekend hospitality with Cann Rosser Krieg and Leddie connections plus tours to Athens Gallipolis Canter's Cave and Marfork West Virginia.

C. E. Welch Mabel Barnicut Joe Donald Shafer Donald Langdon Columbus C. D. Shafer H. W. Shafer Elmer Dowler Henry McCulloch Edith Stiers Catherine Spenser H. L. Gialvin Margaret Virginia Mary Frank Moore Huntington W. Va L. B. Moore Weat Ninth Street Henry Calentine Alice Jane Ayers Freda Ayers Fort Thomas Clyde Ayers Geraldine Margie Grace McGrath Athens Margaret Johnson Howard C. Bobo W. H. Parrish Haroldine Thurston Bertha Grace du Ball Dayton Ruth Evans James Johnson Lancaster W. H. Cann

Mrs Love Hosts Garden Party for Granddaughter Betty Love

In Nelsonville on August 18 Mrs John Love entertained to celebrate her granddaughter Betty Love of Akron. Twenty three young guests attended a color coordinated tea from 3 to 5. Photos were taken, then guests moved to the dining room at 89 Short Street for a pink and blue decorated meal. The Betty centerpiece and pink blue nut baskets were part of the favors.

Nelsonville Betty Love Akron John Love Short Street Betty

Boudinot Family Reunion Planned Near Millfield

The annual Boudinot reunion will be hosted at Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Boudinot’s country home near Millfield on Sunday. Relatives are invited to attend and visit Mrs. Boudinot at Grant hospital where she is receiving treatment after a recent operation was postponed. Her condition is described as slightly improved and her daughter Miss Goldie Boudinot is by her side.

Chauncey Boudinot C. H. Boudinot Millfield Lumbus

McDonalds host party and dance at The Plains

Aug 18 in Chauncey Mr and Mrs William McDonald entertained with a party and dance at their home. Music provided by Mrs Vivian Woodyard Everett Chesser Stitch Woodyard and William Hawk. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter McQuire Ambrose Terrel Will Hawk and son of Athens plus relatives from Albany Vore Ridge Columbus and nearby areas.

Chauncey William McDonald the Plains Vivian Woodyard Everett Chesser Stitch Woodyard William Hawk Walter McQuire Ambrose Terrel Will Hawk Athens Oscar Knowlton Albany Vivan Woodyard Vore Ridge Callie Roberts Columbus Arthur Coon Austin Woodyard H. L. McDonald Clifford Whetstone Gordella Pidcock Gay McDonald Hazel Howard Charles McDonald

Ogg Family Hosts West Side Guests for Weekend Visit

Mrs. Charles Ogg and family of Chauncey entertained weekend guests at their East Converse street home. They hosted Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Shook and sons Frank and Dwight of Lowell. Miss Ruth E. Ogg of Chauncey accompanied them and will visit two weeks at Lowell Chester Hill Sharpsburg and Marietta.

Chauncey Charles Ogg East Converse Street W. F. Shook Frank and Dwight Lowell Ruth E. Ogg Chester Hill Sharpsburg Marietta

Dinner Guests Gathered at East Converse Home

Mrs. M. B. Tucker entertained at home in East Converse street for Sunday dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Preston E. Thompson of Cincinnati Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reeves and son Robert of Nelsonville and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tucker with sons Raymond Preston and Victor and daughter Eloise.

Chauncey M. B. Tucker East Converse Street Preston E. Thompson Cincinnati Lawrence Reeves Robert Nelsonville Ray Tucker Raymond Preston Ad Victor Eloise

Millfield Man Records Trip To Contact Co

Chauncey August 18 C H Boudinot of Millfield went to Co-

Chauncey C. H. Boudinot Millfield

Broadway Chorus Girls Surprise Adoptee Browning

Edward W. Browning a debonair New York millionaire realtor known as ex adopter of Mary Spas was startled when about forty chorus girls from a Broadway musical show mobbed him on the Belleclair roof as he dined alone causing embarrassment as they showered him with kisses and cheers for the adopted moment.

New York Edward W. Browning Mary Spas Belleclair Browning

Chauncey Family Enjoys Oak Hill Visit

Mrs. George Nicholson and children George Jr Fontella and Nettie Mabel traveled from Chauncey to Oak Hill Jackson County for a three day stay at the home of Mrs. Ellie Thomas and local friends. They were joined by Ben Allen and daughters Nellie and Maggie of Hollister for the trip.

Chauncey George Nicholson George Jr Fontella Nettie Mabel Oak Hill Jackson County Ellie Thomas Ben Allen Nellie Maggie Hollister

Mrs Luther Cruikshank Hosts Chauncey Visitors

Mrs Luther Cruikshank entertained a family of Chauncey as guests Sunday at their home. Present were Mrs Flora Myers with sons Leonard and Sterling and Mr and Mrs Charles Frye and daughter Alice Marie and Otto Rodgers of Point Pleasant West Virginia. Mrs Myers is Mrs Cruikshank’s sister.

Chauncey Luther Cruikshank Flora Myers Leonard and Sterling Charles Frye Alice Marie Otto Rodgers Point Pleasant W. Va Myers Mr. Cruikshank

Plight of Plains Visitors Returns to Columbus

Mr and Mrs Stansbury who have been visiting at The Plains return to Columbus accompanied by Mr and Mrs Austin Woodyard who will visit there. Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs William McDonald included Everett Chesser of Union and Mr and Mrs H L McDonald and family of Hocking. Clarence Stage and Russell Mc Harg of The Plains spent weekend in Columbus at Dr A L Stage's home. Mrs Kathryn Willams visiting with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs William Hamer returns to Columbus with Miss Frances Hamer. Floyd Barker of Athens was Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr of The Plains.

Stansbury the Plains Columbus Austin Woodyard William McDonald Everett Chesser Union H. L. McDonald Hocking Clarence Stage Russell McHarg A. L. Stage Kathryn Willams William Hamer Frances Hamer Floyd Barker Athens George Gabriel Jr Mooseheart Legion Chautauqua Thelma Leadbetter Athene W. W. Lochbetter Richmond Ind Wapakoneta den Burt Giouster Walter Cubbison Les Anemeles Fort Lauderdale Fla Fort Leadbetter Orey Barton Johnson City N. Y Leadbetter UL DD Glouster Mires Lona Edith Wolfe Trimble London Springfield Olive King Lmer Howdenville Hallie Galbooth Jessie Duncan William Avon Eyoding Hig Large Etty Irs Henry Williams Ehilday Goldyé Wendy Max “Pipete McAlister Ervin Holfechuh Canada

Nichols Family Reunion Attended by The Plains Couple

Chauncrey Aug 18 Mr and Mrs G Nichols of The Plains attended the family reunion and dinner in Albany honoring Mrs Lulu Nichols Sammonsen of Mazula Mont visiting this area. Seventy five guests were present.

Chauncrey G. Nichols the Plains Albany Lulu Nichols Simmonsen Mazula Mont

Chauncey Personal News and Out-of-Town Visits

Miss Irma Atkinson of Beaumont and Miss Jessie Weaver visited in Bellville for a week. Frank Linton and Margaret of Akron joined Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Atkinson in Beaumont. Luther Cruikshank, Columbus worker, spent Sunday in Chauncey. The Maples, Cincinnati guests, stayed ten days with the Lat. Mr and Mrs. M. By My and Mrs. Charles A. Paugherty hosted Sunday visitors from Columbus and Indiana relatives.

Chauncey Irma Atkinson Beaumont Jessie Weaver Bellville Miss Weaver Atkinson Frank Linton Margaret Akron J. C. Atkinson Luther Cruikshank

Phillipses Welcome Ten Pound Son In Columbia Home

Mr and Mrs William Phillips announce the birth of a ten pound son Monday at their home in Columbia. Mrs Phillips formerly Mabel Blalder of this city and the baby is a grandson to Mrs Minnie Sider of Channcey.

Chatncey Wiliam Phillips Columbia

Funeral for C. M. Clark to be held at Worthington

The funeral for C. M. Clark, whose death was reported Monday, will be at 3 PM Wednesday at the Worthington home. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Columbus. Relatives from Glouster attenders include Mrs. Fred Hawk, Mrs. A. J. Crawford, Mrs. W. E. McCarty, John H. Clark, W. W. Bryson, and Ralph Bryson.

Fowler Disposes Interest in Model Grocery Firm

R. O. Fowler has sold his share of the Model grocery in Ilouster to partner A. R. Porterfield who now runs the business. The Wel owners plan to relocate to Middleport, their former home.

Ilouster R. O. Fowler A. KR. Porterfield Mrs. Fowler Middleport

Chautauqua Attendance Strong in Glouster Event

In Glouber Aug 18 attendance at the chautauqua was unusually high with many out of town visitors. The schedule for tomorrow includes strong programs both afternoon and evening, concluding the series.

Visit notes and travels of Webb and Atlas stores

A record of a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs Charlie Webb and Grace Williams. They toured Niagara Falls and Belle Isle in Detroit. Herman Atlas returned from New York City after ten days there buying goods for the Atlas store in the city.

Charlies Webb Grace Wiliams Niagara Falls Belle Tele Detroit Herman Atlas New York City Atlas

Truck Driver Arrested on Driving Without License

R. B. Dess, a truck driver for J. W. Hayes of Athens, was arrested yesterday by county traffic officer Howard Gillson on Albany road for driving without a license plate. He was not jailed and no hearing has been held.

R. BE. Dess J. W. Hayes Athens Howard Gillson Albany

Pupils to Report for Amesville High Registration

Amesville students due to enroll for the coming school year must report for registration at 8:16 AM on Thursday August 20 at the high school. Parents are invited for conference at the same time.

Amesville Amesville High School

Two Fatalities in Single Night Reported in Bridgeport

Coroner Hadesty recorded two Belmont county deaths in the same night. Andy Saxton, 42, died after a limestone fall at a Yorkville coal mine, and J C Williams, 66, died from a personal safety related gunshot in Bellaire, with police noting the man was friendless and penniless.

Bridgeport Hadesty Belmont County Andy Saxton Martins Ferry Yorkville J. C. Williams Bellaire

Shipping Board to Sell American Export Line

The Shipping Board met to act on the Emergency Fleet Corporation’s recommendation to sell the American Export line which operates nineteen vessels. Some sailors knit with green yarn aboard to ease seasickness, said to calm nerves and relieve eye strain.

Washington Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation

Radium Health Pad Promises Relief for All Readers

Advertises Degnen's Radio-Active Solar Pad from Radium Appliance Co of Los Angeles promising relief from numerous ailments. The offer guarantees trial with no charge if unsatisfactory and invites readers to request free literature at 1228 Bradbury Building, Los Angeles California.

Degnen Radium Appliance Co Bradbury Bidg Los Angeles Calif

Vacation Talks At Rotary Meet In Athens

At the noon Tuesday Rotary lunch in Hotel Berry the program was informal then turned to serious topics. C. M. Gill led the session as John Patterson described summer work with Columbia University and nationwide school groups, W. H. McKee recounted a trip east, and F. Forsythe spoke of a fishing trip in Northern Wisconsin. The group discussed agricultural possibilities in the Hocking valley after touring farming districts in other states.

Hotel Berry C. M. Gill John Patterson Columbia University United States Alaska W. H. McKee East F . Forsythe Wisconsin Hocking Valley

MacMillan Arctic Expedition Awaits Weather for Operations

The MacMillan Arctic expedition is marking time at Greenland awaiting better weather to start extensive exploration, per a Navy Department message from Peary dated August 18.

Washington Tah Greenland Navy Department Peary

Dempsey to Meet Negro Challenger in Championship Bout

New York officials report Jack Dempsey signed to box Harry Wille, a black challenger, in a title fight next year. Kearns posted 25000 dollars as good faith. Willis had a formal challenge on file since March. Tex Rickard also deposited 25000 dollars as promoter ready to bid for the bout.

New York Jack Kearne Jack Dempsey New York State Athletic Dempsey Harry Wille Willis Commission Kearns Tex Rickard

Dempsey Objects to Los Angeles Signing

Jack Dempsey denounces in Los Angeles the signing of a pact by Jack Kearns with Harry Wills, calling it unauthorized and announcing he will retire from boxing until the contract term expires.

Dempsey Los Angles Jack Kearns Harry Wills Jack Dempsey

Colorado man bitten by rattlesnake walks 60 miles for aid

Lyle Custer, working on a rough out from Colorado Springs, was bitten by a rattlesnake. He walked sixty miles to reach a doctor and was saved by timely medical care.

Lyle Custer Colorado Springs Waa Custer

Queen Victoria Etchings Arrive in London After Ages

A collection of etchings by Queen Victoria from more than years ago has reached London for the first time, marking a historic display.

Queen Victoria London

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