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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Social News and Local Losses Report

Minnie McDowell and party hosted by Mr and Mrs B R McDowell. J LaFollette reports pocketbook with 160 dollars lost near Nelsonville Lum Company office. purse found but content removed. Miss Lowthers marries Dr Wayne Bronaugh in Columbus. she is daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Lowthers of this city. Gift shower for Goldie Lit tle Nutter. hospital and nursing remarks for Dr Bronaugh. several local residents visiting Columbus, Logan, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.

J. LaFollette Nelsonville Lum Company Kathleen Lowthers Nelse Wayne Bronaugh Oklahoma Columbus Bailey Onaugh

Reunion of Trap One Boy Scouts Plans Banquet

Thursday September 4 a reunion and banquet for old Trap One Boy Scouts of Nelsonville will be held. The event follows a year of planning to restore order and includes rites into the Ancient and Noble Camp Fire. Buck McKee Fire 1 is named as the first new order member since the troop formed ten years ago. A large program is planned and 37 members are listed.

Old Trap One Nelsonville Buck McKee Reunion

Miss Edna Thompson and Wilbur Donley Wed in Presby Manse

Miss Edna Thompson of Doanlie and Wilbur Donley of the city were married Tuesday at the Presbyterian manse in Athens by Rev. A Y Wilcox. They will reside in Nelsonville. Donley has worked for S W Sbury for years. The Beans plan a two month western trip to Yellowstone Park with John Washburn and then proceed to Spokane Washington.

Edna Thompson Doanlie Wilbur Donley Is City Athens A. Y. Wilcox Hey Nelsonville Mr. Onley S. W Dbury W. T. Bean Western P Yelystone Park

Picnic Tickets Sold at Rising Park Lancaster

About 350 tickets were sold for the annual Christian Sunday school picnic at Rising Park in Lancaster today. The morning service included three extra coaches aboard the Hocking line. Mrs Anthony Stedem visited Athens on Wednesday as guest of Mrs Don Davis.

Rising Park Lancaster Anthony Stedem Athens Don Davis

Miss Nell Mathews Hosts Friends Before Returning Home

Miss Nell Mathews entertained at her Myers Street home for a few friends prior to returning to Farrell Pennsylvania to teach again this year. The evening featured music and games followed by refreshments for Mrs. Clyde Vanatta of Cincinnati Mrs. Howard Eddy of Farrell Pa Mrs Myra Millholland and several Misses Sigrid Love Mary Parry Freda Smith Charleen Garner Muriel Gilbert Pauline Donley and Mayme Ruscoe.

Nell Mathews Myers Street Farrell, Pa Clyde Vanatta Cincinnati Howard Eddy Myra Millholland Sigrid Love Mary Parry Freda Smith Charleen Garner Muriel Gilbert Pauline Donley Mayme Ruscoe

Sister Honored With Six OClock Dinner

Miss Fern Parry hosted a six oclock dinner Tuesday evening in honor of her sister who returns to Phoenix Arizona next week. Guests included Mrs Anthony Stedem of Memphis Tennessee Miss Helena Stedem of Zanesville Mayme Ruscoe Freda Smith and Mary Parry Miss Florence Lax and Verna Hand are spending their vacation at Buckeye Lake this week.

Fern Parry Phoenix Arizona Anthony Stedem Memphis Florence Lax Verna Hand Buckeye Lake

Sam Robertson Fined For Intoxication Guilty Plea

Sam Robertson pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $25 plus costs by Mayor Lax yesterday. The case records show the appeal was not pursued and payment is due.

Sam Robertson Lax

Carpenter Hardware begins modernization of front rooms

The Carpenter Hardware Co. starts construction on a new front in its two West Columbus street store rooms. The hardware front will be altered and the former post office room front will be modernized. Mrs Hod Mender and her three daughters Marjorie Audrey and the Rev Cecil return home after a week with Mrs cier’s sister Mrs Lou Lowrey at Sand Run Junction.

Carpenter Hardware Co West Columbus Street

Local Social Guests and Handiwork Featured at Event

Jessie Williams and others attended a gathering with visitors Eleanor Kay Eloise Weekley and Goldie Kuhn. The editorial notes praise a rug by Mrs L Sanders and a fancy piece drawn by Mrs Inez Courtney.

Jessie Williams Mattie Weekley Sophia Mann Maud Evans Daisy Kesterson Alice Liesner Nettie Edgell Myrtle Brooks Emma Cole Lizzie Evener Mary Ray Della Pidcock Ella Patton Clara Backus Joe Stanley Eleanor Kay Eloise Weekley Goldie Kuhn Dora Cox Inez Courtney L. Sanders

Four Die In New Jersey Rail Wreck at Lincoln Avenue

At least four killed when Central Railroad of New Jersey express Train No. 604 struck a truck at Lincoln Avenue crossing in Cranford New Jersey near Philadelphia bound Jersey City. Toll could rise after wreckage is cleared. In Columbus Ohio Governor Donahey invites President Coolidge to Ohio State Fair as John W. Davis to speak Tuesday.

Cranford N. J Philadelphia Jersey City Express Central Railroad of New Jersey Lincoln Avenue Columbus Coolidge White House Donahey John W. Davis

Trading Quiet in Stock Market Slows After Rally

New York reports a softer trading day with fewer new highs for industrials, less profit taking and selling pressure, and bullish pools letting stocks move on their own.

New York

Officers Elected by Past Councilors of PD of A

The Past Councilors of the PD of A met at Mrs. Joe Stanley’s Diamond street home Wednesday evening. Officers elected include Mattie Weekley president Net tie Edgell vice president Sophia Mann treasurer Ada Groves conductor Ora Barrows secretary A pot luck supper followed the business session.

PD. of A Joe Stanley Diamond Street Mattie Weekley Nettie Edgell Sophia Mann Ada Groves Ora Barrows

Father of Chicago student to confer with state attorney

Paris Illinois August 21 Joseph Tracy father of Freeman Tracy the University of Chicago student whose body was found on the campus last November left for Chicago to confer with State's Attorney Robert E Crowe of Cook county The report notes a room fly problem with carbolic acid vapor noted in the text

Paris Ill Joseph Tracy Freeman Tracy University of Chicago Chicago Robert E. Crowe Cook County

Peterson's Ointment claims powerful skin healing

An advertisement extols Peterson's Ointment as a mighty healer for eczema itching of skin and scalp and for pimples acne rough and red skin ulcers and old sores and piles. It asserts superior effectiveness as confirmed by druggists nationwide.

Peterson

Bride of Fortnient Sues in Desertion Case

Naomi Bimonton of Nelsonville seeks divorce after discovering Pedro Marino alias Jack White a Teal Mine worker from Megok field Dayton deserted them days after a quick marriage. She petitions in common pleas court to return to her maiden name Weanegas.

Naomi Bimonton Nelsonville Jack White Megok Field Dayton Common Pleas Court Weanegas

Premier Herriot's London Course Passes Cabinet Review

Paris reports Premier Herriot's explanations of his London reparations plan were unanimously approved by the cabinet at noon. He announced plans to address the Senate and Chamber of Deputies and seek a vote of confidence, which was anticipated to be granted.

Paris Herriot London Senate Chamber of Deputies

Friday Deadline For Candidate Expense Reports

About one-fourth of the county candidates in the recent primaries have filed their expense accounts. They have until Friday midnight, said David Johnson, clerk of the board of elections. Democratic nominee J C McClanahan for clerk of courts spent only his $15.63 filing fee.

David Johnson Board of Elections J. C. McClanahan Clerk of Courts

Oil price cuts hit New York Transit and Bradford oils

Pittsburgh August 21 Joseph Seep purchasing agency announced reductions of 15 cents a barrel in the prices of New York Transit and Bradford district oils. The cut sets both grades at 2.85 dollars per barrel.

Pittsburgh New York Transit Bradford District Joseph Seep

Paper mill worker earns $200,000 for invention

In Chillicothe on August 21 James Darby, once viewed as a tinkerer, has perfected a paper machine device. A Wisconsin paper machine manufacturer has paid him $200,000 for the invention, changing how his coworkers see his tinkering.

Chillicothe James Darby Darby Wisconsin

North Carolina Observer Seeks League Meeting Role

Philip Henry of North Carolina presented credentials in Geneva on August 21 seeking permission to be an unofficial observer at the September meeting of the League of Nations Assembly. He carries instructions to provide the state with a detailed report on the league's activities at that time.

Geneva Philip Henry North Carolina League of Nations League

Davis and Staver Meet at New York Democratic HQ

John W. Davis Democratic presidential candidate traveled from Locust Valley to New York to confer with Clem Staver chairman of the Democratic national committee who arrived today from Chicago for talks.

New York John W. Davis Locust Valley Long Island Clem Staver Democratic National Committee Chicago

Delegates Named for Franco Russian Conference

Moscow appoints George Tchit eberin Christian Rakovsky and Leond Krassin as representatives in a proposed Franco Russian conference. The report from Moscow states the selection aims to negotiate on behalf of Soviet foreign affairs.

Copenhagen George Tchiteberin Christian Rakovsky Leond Krassin Moscow

Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Marshroot Prescription 777

An advertisement claims Dr. Carey's Marshroot Prescription 777 cures kidney troubles and swelling. It includes a testimonial from Rohde of Allgett about improved feet, writing, and water retention after three bottles, priced 75 cents. The ad urges readers to buy at druggists nationwide.

Rohde Fox St Dr. Carey

Newsboys tour the Messenger plant for paper flow

Seventy five newsboys who carry The Messenger inspected the plant on Thursday. They walked from the editorial room to the printing areas and visited the business office to see how circulation and advertising records are kept. They viewed how wire news is received and how articles are set in type.

Messenger

County Democrats to Attend Speech in Columbus

Several hundred Democrats plan to travel to Columbus on August 26 to hear John Davis, presidential candidate, speak. Michael Collins said the group will drive by automobile and include Democrats from across the state for the event described as a big love feast.

Columbus John Davis Michael Collins

Ohio United Presbyterian Synod to Meet in Canton Next Year

The Ohio United Presbyterian Synod will meet next year at the Bedford Avenue United Presbyterian Church in Canton. Moderator R. W. Ustick announced the plans today.

New Concord Ohio United Presbyterian Synod Bedford Avenue United Presbyterian Church Canton R. W. Ustick

Hocking County Seeks $50,000 Bond Proposals Sealed

The Auditor of Hocking County invites sealed bids by Sept 4 1924 1 p.m. for 50000 in bonds issued under Ohio law. Bonds at 1000 each run 5 percent interest semiannually with varied due dates from 1924 to 1954. Bid packets must include 2 percent certified check and bid price plus accrued interest. Bids opened Sept 5 1924 at the Auditor’s office with right to reject any bid.

Hocking County Ohio Board of Hacking Coum Commissioners Honda Hlooking Board

Appointment of Earl C Krieger as estate administrator

Notice states Earl C Krieger has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Blackstone F P Sprarue of Athena County Ohio, deceased, dated August 20.

Earl C. Krieger Asa Blackstone Sprarue Athena County Ohio A. D

Murder Echoes as Leopold and Loeb Face Death Penalty

In Chicago on August 21 Judge John R. Caverly heard again the case surrounding the murder of 14 year old Bobby Franks. State's attorney Joseph Savage labeled Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb as murderers and fiends incarnate seeking the maximum penalty.

Criminal Court Chicago Little Bobby Franks John R. Caverly Nathan F. Leopold, Jr Richard A. Loeb Joseph P. Savage

German leaders vow to press Dawes plan if Reichstag balks

Chancellor Marx told the eight relations committee that if the Dawes plan fails to gain a two thirds Reichstag majority the government will use constitutional means to compel acceptance and avoid renewed negotiations with the allies. The report also notes a decline in South Africa's ostrich feather industry.

Berlin Dawes Reichstag Marx Reichstag Foreight Relations Committee South Africa

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Nelsonville News Minnie McDowell Miss the Lanner 8. R. McDowlel Sam Wolfe Indgen Walter Wolfe Ossian Iana Wolfe Frank Hitchings Marywell Wellston Hubert Jude Shriner and Ildren Logan E Children Youngstown W. W Ashton Avenue Dave Woods Henry Nutter Cleve Hallett Nutter Elizabeth Street Lewis Nutter Goldie Little Dresden Eugene Mellinger Bert Young Robert Willams Dyer Minner Ray Lamb Alice Anderson Hollis Shaner Bert Hartley William Bland M. M. Shamansky Grant Hospital Mrs. Shamansky Mrs. Waldo Chute Ella Burnell Leighton Aumiller Tena Schnackenburge Indianapolis Ida Thornton BOY Scout Reunion Frank Pat Lloyd Evans Greenlawn Donlly Warren Sylvester Ts. Calvin Williams En-Arco Auto Tire and Gas Co White Rose and Standard Motor Gas Pener Chestnut and Harper Sts Ask Moler Mio Grande Pedro Marino E. D. Neikirk Co Public Square Fruits and Vegetables Anid I Owens Tooth Pebeco the Cline Pharmacy Co Athens, Ohio Phillipine Ace Rac Ee Corona the Town Teapot Dome Gunn Mrs. Gunn TWS
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