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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1926

Page

3

Nelsonville Democrats Roar At Central Committee Meeting

Nelsonville delegates at Glouster Saturday night reshaped local leadership and challenged long entrenched Republican strongholds in Athens county. The story notes Democrats gain momentum, shifts in voting independence, and plans targeting Pomerene for Senate Donahey for Governor and local races with Nelsonville as campaign hub.

C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville Aus Central Committee Glouster Magic City Athens County Man William Howard Taft Pomerene U. S Donahey Billy Williams Athens Oril Daugherty Columbus William McKinley

Mystery in Jacksonville Narrows to a Nighttime Encounter

In Jacksonville near Nelsonville on a Saturday night a large sedan halted in the cool air after a shouted challenge. A reply of “Friends from Nelsonville” followed as voices and heartbeats were heard amid engine purrs and a glittering star on a defining vehicle.

Nelsonville Jacksonville

Union Service Draws Largest Attendance Of Season

In Nelsonville on August 23 a united service of the Methodist and Presbyterian congregations filled the former church. Rev Morrell preached on As the Wings of a Dove, with the choir singing God Be Merciful and a trio including Mrs LeFever Jack Bobo and Ralph Parks performing Praise Ye the Lord.

Nelsonville United Service Morrell B. E. LeFever Jack Bobo Ralph Parks

Hick Family Holds Homecoming for Avalon Parker

Nelsonville Aug 23 The Hick family hosted a homecoming for Avalon Parker of Norfolk Virginia at the William Hick home. Attendees included Clinton Hick James Grant Fanny Shields and Mary Catherine plus Shipley and Eva Jane from Columbus Mark Hick and Weaver Essex. A chicken dinner followed by lawn photos. Parker departed for Columbus with siblings for a short visit before returning to Norfolk.

Nelsonville William Hick Avalon Parker Norfolk Virginia Clinton Hick James Grant Fanny Shields Mary Catherine Shipley Eva Jane All Columbus Mark Hick Weaver Essex Parker

Local social notices list guests and travel plans

The column records visits and visits by relatives in multiple Ohio towns including Columbus Norwood Lancaster Old Fort Nelsonville and Springfield. Guests include Dr. J M Hyde Mrs Hyde Mrs Putnam Ms Sue and Dorothy Putnam Jeff and Billy Allison Bowers Elizabeth and other family members with travel plans to Columbus Lancas ter Petersburg Indiana and returning home.

Nelsonville Y Girls Club Excursion to Columbus

Thirteen members of the Y Girls club of Nelsonville joined a Sunday excursion to Columbus. They spent the afternoon at Olentanzy park and attended a theatre performance at the James.

Nelsonville Y” Girls ‘Club Columbus Olentanzy Park the James

Nelsonville excursion riders reach Columbus for state fair week

Twenty seven Nelsonville residents used special excursion rates to Columbus on Sunday. The Hocking Valley R. R. announces outings for the week of the state fair.

Nelsonville Columbus Hocking Valley R. A

Street Department Mobilizes After Heavy Rains

Street crews led by Commissioner Dewhurst respond to last week’s downpours restoring order across city avenues and streets. Dewhurst and staff worked from early morning to repair damaged roadways and clear debris.

Nelsonville Dewhurst

W. B. A. to Meet Initiation Night Ceremonial Session

The W. B. A. will hold its regular meeting Wednesday evening with officers and guards in white costumes for the ceremonial session. The August birthday party will be observed and a large attendance is expected.

Nelsonville

Columbus visitors and weekend guests listed

Dow Bowers visited Columbus Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Forest McLaughlin and family returned to Columbus after spending the weekend with the former's parents. L. A. Pickers of Ravenswood W Va was a Sunday guest of his daughter Mrs. W. W. Whitlatch. Gene Brickles and family of Pomeroy were weekend guests of relatives here. Mrs. Beter Barrows and daughter were Columbus visitors Sunday. Margaret Joy Shafer and Donald Shafer were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shafer in Columbus. Walter Mecherland family enjoy Buckeye lake outing. Mrs. Cliff Hartley returned Sunday to Columbus after visiting her parents. Mrs. Henry Stover of Lancaster is guest of her son C. A. Stover and family. Mrs. Alex Musser of Akron is guest of Nelsonville friends. Clift Sanders and two children of Columbus spent the weekend here. Floyd Courtney and children of Columbus spent the weekend here with the former's parents Mrs. C. G. Pritchard and two…

Dow Bowers Columbus Forest McLaughlin L. A. Pickers Ravenswood W. Va W. W. Whitlatch Gene Brickles Pomeroy Beter Barrows Margaret Joy Shafer Donald Shafer Eugene Shafer Walter Mecher Land Buckeye Lake Cliff Hartley Henry Stover Lancaster C. A. Stover Alex Musser Akron Nelsonville Clift Sanders Floyd Courtney C. G. Pritchard

Famous Sheik Divorce Decree Granted in Paris

The article notes a divorce settlement with a full decree granted to the wife in Paris this year, reflecting the couple's dispute over a woman's role and continuing from page one.

Paris

Negri Collapses After Valentino Death News at Ambassador

Hollywood August 23 Pola Negri fainted in her bungalow at the Ambassador hotel upon learning Rudolph Valentino had died. The Polish actress swooned without comment, her maid and doctors administering aid as house physician and personal physicians were summoned.

Hollywood Cailif Pola Negri Ambassador Hotel Rudolph Valentino Ambassador Miss Negri

West Virginia Extradition Battle Over Mullins Escape

West Virginia authorities press for Mullins extradition after a hearing to verify identities and indictment validity stalls as Mullins escapes from custody. Ohio officers and Gov Donahey weigh merits while Mullins had been shot years earlier during raids and recoveries in Ohio and West Virginia.

Vic Donahey Mullins West Virginia Worstell John W. Miller W. M. Kidd Prohibition O. W. Copeland Wirt County James Smith Barrows Davis Copeland Torch Athens County Ohio River Marietta

Two Men Admit Intoxication Charges in Arraignment

William Marshall and Clarence Pritts pleaded guilty to intoxication charges before Magistrate Pearl Helwig. Each was fined $5 and costs after being cited by Sheriff P. H. McKinley for a wreck Saturday night. Damages to the car totaled $80, paid in full.

Pearl Helwig William Marshall Clarence Pritts P. H. McKinley

Stage Sham Battles Opened by Ohio Guard at Camp Perry

Sham battles over two days began for the Sev en ty fourth brigade Ohio National Guard at Camp Perry. The mock drills lead to a final review later by Major General Robert Howze of the Fifth Corps area.

Camp Perry Sevenyfourth Brigade Ohio National Guard Robert Howze Fifth Corps

Arrests Milieu After WV Raid And Award Post

The article reports that Mullins was not apprehended despite numerous attempts and that the prosecuting attorney of Wirt County West Virginia who allegedly shot Mullins during the raid was later arrested on shooting with intent to kill charges. The case remains pending.

Mullins Wirt County West Virginia

Warden dies at 78 in Frankfort after long Athens life

Mrs T B Warden 78 right to Frankfort for burial in West Union street cemetery after death at the home of her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs L M Tinker. Born Augusta Fulton in Amesville she lived in Amesville, Athens, New York and Edgewater N J leaving husband Harry Warden and three surviving children Mrs L M Tinker Mrs O K Smith and son Harry with one daughter Winifred predeceased her.

T. B. Warden Athens Frankfort Edgewater N. J West Union Street Tinket Warden Augusta Fulton Amesville New York Harry Warden L. M. Tinker O. Kk. Smith Winifred Warren

Mary Alice in Trouble Again

A young girl Mary Alice faces gossip and cold scrutiny after a nocturnal car ride with a youth ends with an engine breakdown. Neighbors doubt her story, while Mary Alice endures scorn, wondering if decent behavior earns any credit in a high speed world.

Christopher Columbus Mary Alice Mama Papa Bill Edward

Meddling revolutionary group prompts risk talk

Fragment mentions a revolutionary group and concerns about youths facing real responsibilities and temptations. The speaker questions what actions to take when a person named Alice returns home with a broken car, highlighting tension and uncertain guidance.

Alice

Six Arrests Reported in Raid on Old Herrold Property

FE C Mariner led a raid on the old Herrold property on West Union street resulting in six arrests James Milliron William Statum Earl Milliron Harry Hamilton Mack Hayes and Earl Anderson A twenty gallon jar of beer and whisky were found James Milliron faces liquor possession charges with a trial set for August 30 Joe Davis Chauncey pleaded guilty to liquor and intoxication charges and was fined Ralph Wyans Coolville will answer intoxication charges August 17 J M Lima Logan faces reckless driving from a Floodwood wreck filing by Doris Bartlett

FE. C. Mariner Herrold West Union Street James Milliron William Statum Earl Milliron Harry Hamilton Mack Hayes Earl Anderson Carl Porter Joe Davis Chauncey Porter Mariner Ralph Wyans Coolville J. M. Lima Logan Doris Bartlett Floodwood

Three Boys Drown Near Mackinac Island

Search continued off Leschendaux island near Mackinac Island for the bodies of three boys missing since Friday after their overturned row boat was found Saturday night in upper Lake Huron.

Saulte Ste Marie Mich Leschendaux Island Mackinac Island Lake Huron

Local man charged with disturbing peace at restaurant

Mack Shaffer of this city was formally charged with disturbing the peace and use of vulgar language after a Saturday night incident at a local restaurant. Police captain Charles Mable led the arrest, and Shaffer will be heard at 7 tonight in police court after a brief jail stay.

Mack Charles Mable

Explosion Victim Dies At Hospital

Mrs. Oda Miller died in Cincinnati hospital following a gas explosion that burned her and two children, David aged five and Douglas aged eight, who perished within a week of the accident after escaping gas ignited by a match. Alfred D. Miller, lumber dealer, is the sole surviving family member.

Cincinnati Oda Miller Alfred D. Miller

Remus Naturalization Papers Sought Amid Deportation Fears

Miss Romola Remus, 21, daughter of Frank Remus, seeks naturalization papers to aid a possible deportation of her father George Remus, famed Cincinnati whiskey king, from Ohio to Germany. The elder Remus is jailed in Troy, Ohio, as speculation swirls about his status as an undesirable alien.

Chicago Frank Remus George Remus Cincinenati Ohio Romola Remus Troy

Prisoners Escape From London Prison Farm Camp

Harry Valkentine and Edward C. Barney aged 30s and 28 walked away from the London prison on farm where both had been jailed for liquor law violations. The escape follows their confinement at the facility described as an honor camp.

London Harry Valkentine Edward C. Barney

Christianity in Japan Carried There by Xavier in Sixteenth Century

The article notes that Christianity first reached Japan via Xavier in the sixteenth century. It highlights the historical spread of the religion and its initial introduction by the missionary.

Japan Xavier

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