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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville News Highlights a Busy Week of Obituaries and Local Notes

Mary Ann Tippie, 23, wife of Acel Tippie, dies at her parents’ Salem home. funeral Thursday at Salem church with burial there. Bridge work advances on Monday Creek below Greenlawn cemetery. completion hoped for fall. Neva Enid Six and Rudolph Bryan wed in Parkersburg. their Nelsonville residence noted. Community events include Woman’s Relief Corps funeral attendance, local visits, and church services.

Mary Ann Tippie Acel Tippie Harry Wilson Salem Salem Church Salem Cemetery Monday Creek Greenlawn Cemetery Wesley Six Chauncey Neva Enid Rudolph Bryan Nelsonville Methodist Parsonage Parkersburg W. Va Howard Bryan

Birthday Celebration Honors C. C. and Family

Chauncey birthday anniversary observances were held Sunday with a dinner featuring splendid appointments. Guests included Chris Frye of Columbus and families of Floyd Harrison, Clyde Johnson, A Schoonover, Ray Wright and baby, plus C. C. and relatives.

C. C Floyd Harvey Chris Frye Lumbus Floyd Harand Clyde Phnson A. Schoonover Ray Ight

Chauncey Home Hosts Guests From Nearby Towns

Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer and daughter Floride entertained guests at their Chauncey home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Courtney Miss Kathryn Courtney and the Mulhollands of Nelsonville along with Elmer Bingman and daughter Thelma from Athens. Chauncey hosts Guy M Brookins family Flay Channel and family and Walter Wharton with son Junior from The Plains.

George Mary Kathryn Lexlington Avenue Dorothy Martin Henry Martin Wesley Six Chauncey John Palmer Mound Street Isaac Palmer Circle Hin Sherdian West Hyla Willis Hocking Nellie Shea Ruth Sweazy Will Burnette Addie Schoonover Towell Burnette Palmer Columbus John Shafer Floride Lewis Courtney Kathryn Courtney Mulholland Nelsonville Elmer Bingman Thelma Athens Guy M. Brookins Flay Channell Walter Wharton the Plains

Motorcycle Crash Injures Ralph Wend in Millfield

Ralph Wend of Millfield sustained injuries to hands arms and legs when he fell from a motorcycle in Millfield yesterday. The machine lost control causing the wreck.

Ralph Wend Millfield Millfield Yesteray

Tractor rolls down hill crushes contractor in Wellsburg

In Wellsburg West Virginia on August 19 a tractor ran away on a steep hill trapping David F E Hervey 50 a contractor and member of a pioneer family beneath the machine and killing him.

Wellsburg W. VA David FE. Hervey

Motorist Held for Man's Death in Dayton

Herbert G. Lee was arrested on manslaughter charges for the death of Ray Hoffan killed by Lee's car last month. He was freed on bail earlier but a new investigation led to his arrest yesterday in Dayton Ohio.

Dayton, O Herbert G. Lee Ray Hoffan Lee

Mars Close Encounter Sparks Speculation on Habitability

Astronomers from Columbia University and other scientists warn there is little evidence Mars hosts life or civilizations. They say this approach of Mars as inhabited or inhabited by five legged giants is unsupported by available data and unlikely to change during a rare viewing event.

New York Mars Earth Braining Department of Astronomy Columbia University Johl

Three Negroes To Sojourn In Jail Until Early Fall

James Hale and two companions were arrested on West Washington Street for intoxication after a late night disturbance. Hale received six weeks jail time with 60 cents daily rate. Howard and Gilliam serve three weeks each of the six week term after pleading guilty.

James Hale Athens Kd Howard Marsellus Gilliam the Plains Hale West Washington Street Parker R. J. Jones Howard Gilliam Edward Householder Pearl Chase Nice J. A. Wiseman

LaFollette Plans East Start For Presidential Bid

Senator Robert M. LaFollette will open his third party campaign in the East, announced by his son and adviser on arrival for talks with eastern leaders. He also plans a vigorous push into the Solid South against the Ku Klux Klan.

New York Robert M. LaFollette Young Bob Solid South Ku Klux Klan

Motorist Killed as Train Crashes Car in Wellington

Harley R. Jones aged 25 was killed instantly when a Big Four passenger train struck his Ford coupe near Wellington. He was en route to Ravenna where he had been working, on his way home to Columbus.

Wellington Harley R. Jones Ravenna Columbus

Deaths Funerals Isaac H Wallace 63

Isaac H Wallace aged 63 died Monday at his home after a long heart illness. He leaves a widow and twelve children, two sisters Mrs Margaret Black of Columbus and Mrs H T Lee of Athens, and one brother David Wallace of Nelsonville. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 pm at the residence, burial in Greenlawn cemetery.

Isaac Wallace Hocking Nelsonville Hoe Wido Ow Rev Tifft Greenlawn Isaac H. Wallace Margaret Black Columbus H. T. Lee Athens David Wallace

Death of Elijah Poston in New England

Elijah Poston aged 65 died Monday evening at his home near New England where he lived his entire life. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 30 PM at the home with burial in West Union street cemetery Athena. He is survived by his widow, one son Ray, a granddaughter Giynell, and two brothers Lewis E Poston of New England and Edward G Poston of Athens.

Chauncey Cincinnati Jeanette ‘Palmer Wilma Kranyik Susan Donaldson George Sofrones Leslie Bradfield Clarence McCafferty Clifford Burton Lon West Los Angeles Fred Russell Fred, Jr Pontiac, Mich Russell Elijah Poston West Union Street Athena Ray Giynell Lewis E. Poston New England Edward G. Poston Athens

Two Fingers Amputated After Saw Accident

Ben Morrison aged 33 of Redtown suffered a power saw incident at the Green Run school project. His right hand was caught in the saw, three fingers were badly cut, two were amputated by Dr. Von Scheele, with one finger possibly saved.

Glouster Ben Morrison Redtown Green Run von Scheele

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Flesh Gain

Thousands of undernourished men and women are urged to try McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets to gain weight and improve health. A testimonial notes a woman gaining 15 pounds in five weeks, with a money back guarantee if no 5 pound gain in 30 days. Available at local pharmacies for 60 cents a box.

Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co Ife McCoy's

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Nelsonville News Vern Vorhes F. R. Peasley iFrye Mrs Mace Harvey Woman's Relief Corps Frank Patton Ma, Isaac Wallace Emma Wilson Pittsburgh Woman's Pilot Corps American Legion Hall Wilson Della McMasters Deacon Dunker Matilda Martin Tudie Blake Mrs. C. C. Sharp Mrs. M. Shamansky Della Pidcock Mattie Weekley Springfield State Council of the Daughters of America Steve Holland Margery Tle Logan Margaret Pugh Columb Lillian Stover Patton John Boyd Evans First Presbyrian Church Con- Mett Retail Mercits Association Neshville Sam Hawthorn Mary Glenn Ed Glenn Clarence Stage Andhildren Sarah Davis Lancaster John Holcomb John Delaware and Youngs- Me Vesper Mary Young Geological Survey Ohio S. S Gladys Bradfield First Christian Sunday School of Nye Grove Bradfield Lucille Lucinda Eileen Sands Eleanor Elizabeth Close Ruth Helen Leiber Sarah Nye Juanita Pendergrass Pearl Hoskins Francis Martin Mary Louise Baghman Mary Ferrer Wilma Eva Ferrer Ruth Leffler Elizabeth Shan Jer Marjorie Betty Jane Courtney Vickive E & Co., Inc Eade Eastern City Reys Carey Daniel G. Carey T. H. Wallace Elnah Poston B. W. Kunkle Akron Kunkle Cleveland Old Mill State Road Chris Weaver Gibson Prescription Store Athens Book & News Co Cline Bldg Athens, Ohio B. Chase Johnson Jesse French Packard Gulbranson Emerson Bond Bank West Mrs.bush Pinkham Massena Ra . Lamperly Lydia E. Pinkham Cray’s Pola Dot W.M. Cray W. State St St. Louis Cherrington Cornell College Mount Vernon Iowa Ohio University University of Gan Harvard Roe von Vitals Baer Ule Chamberlain Cornwells Athens Jewelers Northfield Home Furnishing Company Athens County Fair Dayton Voss Chance
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