John Wright Pleads Guilty On Intoxication Charge
John Wright pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Lax Monday. He paid a $25 fine plus costs.
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John Wright
Lax
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1924
Page
3
Legion Dedication Plans Urge Civic Groups Attendance
The dedication committee of the American Legion sent notices to fraternal and civic organizations asking a representative attend Friday at 7 30 p m at post headquarters. They will discuss plans for the dedication of the new Legion building on October 23 and seek cooperation from all orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Legion
Death of Murray City resident John Jones at home
John Jones age 60, a Murray City resident, died Monday around 11 a m at his home. He is survived by a widow and six children. sister of Mrs Grace Wright, Isaac and Walter Warner of Nelsonville. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Miss Mamie Ruscoe left for Tucson after visiting here. Mrs Lloyd Evans returned from Long Beach W Va with her mother Mrs William Reese who will visit at the manse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Murray City
Grace Wright
Isaac
Walter Warner
Nelsonville
Lloyd Evans
Long Beach
W. Va
William Reese
Mc Govern Nelsonville Shoe Co Holds Annual Meeting
The Mc Govern Nelsonville shoe company held its annual meeting Monday at the Y M C A. The current board and officers were reelected. A financial report showed earnings and the factory's strong progress. A dividend on preferred stock may be voted soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGovern-Nelsonville Shoe Company
Nelsonville Poultry Wins Big at Athens County Fair
Nelsonville breeders swept the show with 15 firsts and 10 seconds as Welch & Eberle claimed top prizes in Light and Dark Plymouth Rocks. H J Long, Roy Sayres, and W L Morrison also earned multiple firsts while remaining post office colleagues in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County
Welch & Ebcrie
Plymouth Rocks
Welch & Eberle
H. J. Long
Reeder
W. L. Morrison
Rhode Island
Long
Sayers
Morrison
Wich & Eberle
Roy Morris dead after Mayo Clinic stay
Relatives here announced the death of Roy Morris who passed away that morning in Chicago after a three week stay there following a 18 month illness in Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota. Morris was a pharmacist by training and formerly worked at Fountain Pharmacy. He leaves a widow a mother and two brothers. Friends and relatives recall his kindness and mourn the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Morris
Micago
Mayo
Rochester Minnesota
Orris
Harmacy
Jace Martin
Nelsonville
Jack Martin
Morris
Indian Lake Wedding Announcement for Wagner Gordon
Mr and Mrs Chris Wagner of Buchtel announce the marriage of their daughter Eublia to Mr Cl Gordon of Zanesville Ohio The wedding will take place September 3 at the Wesner home in Buchtel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Lake
Chris Wagner
Buchtel
Eublia
Cl Gordon
Zanesville
Ohio
Wesner
Regular Eastern Star meeting in Eudora tonight
The Eudora chapter of the Order of Eastern Star holds a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Pearl Graham Attends State Fair This Week
Pearl Graham is in attendance at the State Fair this week, joining visitors and enjoying exhibits and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Graham
Bayles and Barber families visit McArthur Sunday
M. and Mrs. Milt Bayles and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Barber spent Sunday at McArthur enjoying a family outing and social time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Bayles
Cliff Barber
McArthur
Missionary Society Hosts Sendoff for Mrs Emma Wilson
The foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church entertained Monday evening at Mrs Retta Howe’s home for Mrs Emma Wilson who leaves for Pittsburgh. A sociable evening followed by refreshments was enjoyed. Mrs Tifft presented Mrs Wilson with a bar pin on behalf of the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Retta Howe
Emma Wilson
Pittsburgh
Mrs Brunton in Serious Condition After Appendicitis Operation
Glouster Mrs. Fred Brunton is in a serious condition at Grant Hospital Columbus after an appendicitis operation. She was taken to the hospital by Mrs. Matthew Horner and Mrs. Nick Brunton. Her husband Fred Brunton left St. Clairsville to be with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brunton
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Brunton
Matthew Horner
Nick Brunton
St. Clairsville
Widow Mrs J D Willey Dies After Operation
Mrs J D Willey aged 52 sister to Shelton Andrew of this city died Wednesday in Wamego Kansas after an operation. Born in Dover township she left this county about 38 years ago for Kansas. Her husband was from Trimble township. This marks the third sister of Mr Andrew to die after an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Willey
Shelton Andrew
Wamego
Kansas
Willey
Dover Township
Trimble Township
Andrew
Local Man Taken For Appendicitis Operation
Frank Morrison of the Modoc vicinity was taken to White Cross hospital in Columbus Monday afternoon for an appendicitis operation. He was accompanied to the hospital by his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morrison
Modoc
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Ferguson Family Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. W. E. Ferguson with her three sons Dayton Harmon and Culver left Tuesday to return to near Indianapolis ending a visit with Mrs. Ferguson's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Drake and other relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Ferguson
Dayton
Harmon
Culver
Indianapolis
Mrs Day and Children Visit Columbus Hosts
Mrs Chris Day and her three children Frances Eleanor and Jack of Columbus were the over Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs W W Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Day
Frances, Eleanor
Jack of Columbus
W. W. Wallace
Postmaster and Mrs H F Ham Bel Visit Columbus
Postmaster and Mrs H F Ham Bel are Columbus visitors today, adding to a busy schedule of city meetings and local engagements. The couple toured downtown landmarks and met with community leaders to discuss postal service improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Hambel
Columbus
Canton Woman Returns Home After Illness
Mrs. T. R. Williams, summoned by her mother Mrs. Definbaugh's illness, left for Canton on Tuesday to resume residence there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Williams
Definbaugh
Canton
Local births and openings highlight community updates
Mr and Mrs Alfred Morris Jr announce the birth of a son on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Glenn McDonald of Corning visited Monday with Mr and Mrs T G McDonald. Tom Noon visits Columbus today. Mr and Mrs Albert Gaskella welcome a son born Thursday. Co K Rockhold opens a new drive in filling station south of the South High street railroad crossing Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Morris, Jr
Glenn McDonald
Corning
T. G. McDonald
Albert Gaskella Thursday
Chauncey Social News Highlights Local Visits and Birth
Chauncey residents hosted and visited relatives from Columbus Clarksburg and Cincinnati. Notable items include Blanche Woodruff and granddaughter from Columbus returning home, Joe Byers visiting Chauncey, Inez Hawk traveling to Columbus for the state fair, and the birth of a daughter to Elmer and wife in Jacksonville. Local families hosted dinners picnics and quilting events at area homes and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Woodruff
Adam Hawk
Main Street
Columbus
Harry Brady
Chauncey
Nettie Hawk
Joe Byers
Clarksburg
W. Va
Chauncey the Guest of Dr. and Mrs. Lindley, V. Sprague. Miss Inez Hawk
Henry Brady
Otto Shrappe
Billy
Jack
Green's Run
Homer, Simons
Loyal Women's Bible Class
First Christian Church
Athens County Fair Grounds
Garnet
Anna Margaret Burchett
Middleport
Jack Branham
Earl Johnson
Sugar Creek
Ben Fielder
Elmer Turner
Jacksonville
George Keck
Francis
Logan
Helena Keck
Cincinnati
Ellis Avenue
Ladies Aid Society of the
Chauncey M. E. Church
Bess Green
Mill Street
Fannie Carter Ryan
New York City
B. E. Carter
Charles Beckley
Athens
Noah Harvey
The
Foreign Missionary Society
Local Social News Notes from Chauncey and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. George Shafer hosts a church meeting in Beaumont at 1 30. The Schildman family visits Columbus before returning to Cincinnati. Mrs. Tinklepaugh returns to Middleport after attending to her sister’s illness in Chauncey. Anne Snodden’s death prompts Mur ry City trip. T R Hamilton and Dean visit New Marshfield while Mrs Hamilton visits Athens. Saffell family returns to Bucyrus after Chauncey visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
George Shafer
Beaumont
William Schildman
Bobby
Billy
Kathryn Schrappe
Chauncey
Columbus
Cincinnati
P. Tinklepaugh
Charles Gradfield
Murray City
Anne Snowden
Middleport
T. R. Hamilton
Dean
New Marshfield
R. Hysel
Hamilton
Athens
T. W. Duffee
F. ¥. Saffell
John
Bucyrus
Drake
Carbon Hill Team to Confer First Degree in Logan Meeting
The Logan carbon hill degree team of the Odd Fellows lodge will confer the First Degree at the local chapter meeting Tuesday evening. Officers urge a large attendance to witness the Carbon Hill team, described as a strong unit, perform the degree work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Hill
Oddfellows Lodge
Logan
Lightning Sets Grass Fire Near Logan Sori Pike
During a Friday night electrical storm a lightning bolt struck a 20 inch electric line through Washington township. The bolt hit the hill behind the William Hansel home on Logan Sori and Pike, igniting grass that burned fiercely until noon Saturday. Residents observed a column of flames lighting the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinerton Township
William Hansel
Smith Family Vacation Heads to Cleveland Lake Coasts
Mr and Mrs Harry Smith and daughter with Mrs Ida Smith left Logan Monday for a weeklong vacation. They plan to visit Cleveland and other lake front cities by car, driving through to resort areas and lake points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
Ida Smith
Logan
Cleveland
Lake Front
Three Hungarians Arrested In Haydenville Home Brew Bust
Deputies Brandt and Farbeam arrested John Marcovite John Kolesczar and Dan Kovat in Haydenville after a search found 110 bottles of home brew and two gallons of whiskey. Authorities expect possession and manufacture charges. Additional brew was alleged to be in production. The trio were placed in the city lockup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
Brandt and
Farbeam
John Marcovite
John Kolesczar
Dan Kovat
Representative Brashares Illness Shocks Logan
Word came to Logan Monday that Representative Joe Brashares was very ill at his home in Enterprise. The illness was sudden as he was in Logan greeting friends Saturday evening and a slight improvement was reported Monday afternoon.
Two Rockbridge Residents Named in Legal Filing
Carl Stuart age 22 a lawyer from Rockbridge and Gladys Risch age 18 at home in Rockbridge are identified in a local legal filing. The document lists their ages occupations and residence as part of an ongoing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Stuart
Rockbridge
Gladys Risch
Pair Pleads Guilty in Laurelville Liquor Case
Karshner and Tisdale near Laurelville faced Justice Miller Monday after pleading guilty to three charges. Tisdale charged with possession and transporting intoxicating liquor. each affidavit carried 250 dollars and costs. Karshner fined 200 dollars for possession. Police stopped them Saturday night as they neared Laurelville. they allegedly dumped a gallon jug of colored whiskey before being seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karshner
Laurelville
Miller
Coroos
Tisdale
Illustrated lecture on the rural church revival at Methodist church
Rev J W Blair used slides to show how rural churches are gaining life across the United States. He said city churches rely on rural communities and urged making the rural church the hub of community life for mutual growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Blair
Methodist Church
United States
Blair
Death of John Risley 50 Arrangements Under Way
Relatives were notified of the death of John Risley 50 at Gallipolis on Monday. His father George Risley of this city has made arrangements to have the body brought to Logan for burial. Funeral plans were not yet announced when the article was written.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Risley
Gallipolis
George Risley
Logan
Miami visitor Cherrington to spend winter in Logan
Mrs J B Cherrington of Miami Florida arrived in Logan for an extended visit with her sons Mrs Jy B and M H Cherrington. She plans to spend the winter here despite advanced age. The article notes several local social visits and trips by residents including funerals and weekend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Fire Devastates Welch Business District Destroying Hotel and Six Shops
A major Welch West Virginia blaze caused about 200000 in damage in the business district today. The Welch hotel and six business houses were destroyed as investigators probe the fire's undetermined origin after the flames were brought under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
W. VA
Hurricane hits New York as winds gust to 75 mph
A furious hurricane struck New York causing slippy streets and endangered pedestrians. Telephone poles and signs were wrecked, windows shattered, sewers choked, and waves pounded the waterfront as residents grabbed belongings and moved inland. Three men were rescued from a sinking yacht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Relief Agencies Called Upon to Aid Miners
Citizens met at Sugar Creek Methodist church to discuss fall and winter relief for miners and families in the district. Mines on Sugar Creek have been idle since last spring causing unemployment and needs for food clothing and books for rural schools starting Sept 8. The miners union and Red Cross provide some aid, but more is needed immediately. Committees seek additional assistance and arrangements allow miners to load coal for home use this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Creek
Miners’ Union
Red Cross
Rome Town High Registration Scheduled for September First
Registration of Rome Town High School will be held on Monday September 1 at 8:80 AM. All students are asked to register at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Township High School
Hunter Reunion Brings Hunters Together at Wallace Farm
A Sunday reunion gathered relatives at the Windy Hill homestead owned by Walter and Allen Hunter. Attendees included Ida Hunter Fuller Pekin Lt Walter Hunter Susan Baughman Arthur Hunter and many Hunter clan members. A noon dinner and social time followed as plans were made for an annual event with Allen Hunter as chair and Althea Hunter as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Walte and
Allen Hunter
Ida Hunter Fuller
Pekin
Walter Hunter
Susan Hunter Baughman
Arthur Hunter
Alien Hunter
Joseph Hunter
Seth Hunter
Ermal
Howard
Dorothy
Laster McVay
Henry Pollard
Dan Bardin
Nancy Hunter Wilkes
Ida Allison
Elda
Wiina
Adrian
Rolland McVay
Maxine Conkey
Melvin
Denver Shover
Howard McDonald
Althea Hunter
Editor denounces U S Big Brother attitude at institute meeting
Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the Nation, denounced the United States Big Brother attitude toward Latin American nations today before the Institute of Politics meeting in Williamstown Massachusetts in August 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIG Brothers
Williamstown
Mass
Aua
Oswald Garrison
the Nation
United States
The
Institute of Politics
US Wealth Climbed 72 Percent 1912 to 1922 Says Briton
A British statistician estimates that national wealth in the United States rose by 72.2 percent between 1912 and 1922, reflecting a substantial postwar expansion and economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United States
Funeral services for Mrs J A Smith Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs J A Smith will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock at Mt Zion Baptist church with burial in West Union street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Smith
Mt Zion Baptist Church
West Union Street
Step on the Gas for a Fresh Boost with Naga Tone
An advertisement claims Naga Tone cleanses the body and builds energy for weakened states. It promises greater stamina, nerves, sleep, and red blood, with a 20 day guarantee refund if no improvement. Customers urged to buy and try, returning leftovers for money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Naga-Tone
No Excuse for a Henpecked Husband Says Judge
In Akron the judge of the domestic relations court tells a 150 pound husband that his 96 pound wife will run the home. The husband admits surrendering all wages to his wife and the judge warns him to claim his rights and support the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Spicer
Round World Flight Delayed To Thursday
Washington Aug 26 The American round the world flight from Greenland to Indian Harbor Labrador will be delayed until Thursday August 23. Lowell Smith reports from the air service chief that the planes are being prepared in first class condition for the flight to the American continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greenland
Indian Harbor
Labrador
Idont
Lowell Smith
Air Service
Smith
Amerimar
Oldest English schoolmaster: D R Davies of Radnorshire
The oldest schoolmaster in England is D R Davies of Radnorshire, aged 90, acknowledged for his long teaching career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
D. R. Davies
Radnorshire
Ecuador Seeks Reinstatement in League Nations
The Secretariat announced Ecuador is expected to be reinstated into the League Nations at next month’s meeting, marking a return after a period of exclusion and aligning with ongoing diplomatic efforts in Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
Geneva
League Nations
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