Correction on Nelsonville marriage rumor on The Messenger
The Messenger retracts a published Nelsonville page item claiming the engagement of Edith Keplar to Joe Hardy of Murray City. The note states the announcement was a false “joke” by a sender and not authorized. Officials warn no Nelsonville items will be printed without proper approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Evans
Edith Keplar
Joe Hardy
Murray City
Nelsonville
Messenger
Bartlett
Dowlers and Friends Visit Marion Guests List
Mr and Mrs George Dowler Miss FE Richardson and J Traugh motored to Marion Thursday to visit Mr and Mrs Henry Grimes. Guests at the Grimes home included Mr and Mrs Karl Moler and son of Akron and Misses Everett Dowler and W B Grimes daughters Mo and Nellie of Marion. Abbott Davis and daughters Zaida and Katy and son John of Hamley Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
George Dowler
FE. Richardson
J. Traugh
Henry Grimes
Grimes
Coldest Snap Reported Overnight with Zero to Ten Above
The coldest snap of the season was recorded Sunday night with temperatures ranging from zero to ten above, depending on thermometer accuracy and observer reliability.
Squires to Speak on Religious Education in Nelsonville
Chicago educator and author W A Squires of the General Assembly will address the Presbyterian church in Nelsonville this evening. He has written many weekday religious education texts used nationwide and is regarded as a strong speaker. Citizens are urged to attend. The Woman's Relief Corps meets tonight at the Elks home at seven o clock with election of officers inspection and imitation refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Squires
Chicago
General Assembly
Nelsonville
Presbyterian Church
Squires
United States
Hie
Woman's Relief Corps
Elks Home
Court of Appeals Affirms Crooksville Marshal Sentence
The court of appeals at New Lexington affirms the lower court ruling in the Sam Taylor case. Taylor a Crooksville marshal was convicted by a jury of assault and battery on George Gabriel and sentenced to a $100 fine plus costs and 30 days in the county jail. The sentence will be executed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
New Lexington
Sam ‘Taylor
Taylor
Crooksville
George Gabriel
Grotta Minstrels Readies Annual Minstrel Show at Stuart’s Opera House
The first rehearsal for the annual minstrel and frolique to be presented by El-Karnak Grotto at Stuart’s Opera House Nelsonville on December 11 and 12 drew director Charles Gaa from Pittsburgh where he recently starred with Shriners. He praises last year’s hit production and reports new hits scenery costumes and comedy. Fifteen young girls join a lineup including Mel Harbaugh L P Money Ralph Parks Tate Cooley Jack Bobo and Shorty Lowden with a 60 voice chorus. Rehearsals will be held each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grotta Minstrels
Stuarts Opera House
Nelsonville
El-Karnak Grotto
Charles Gaa
Pittsburgh
Shriners
Gaa
Mel Harbaugh
L. P. Mooney
Logan
Well known resident W T Bennett dies at 70
W T Bennett, 70, died Sunday evening at his Fort street home after a long illness. A lifelong Nelsonville resident, he was highly respected. Survived by wife who passed ten months ago, two daughters Bernice and Francis, and sister Mrs Rebecca Halburt of Danville Illinois. Funeral plans not announced.
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W. T. Bennett
Fort Street
Bennett
Nelsonville
Bernice
Francis
Rebecca Halburt
Danville
Illinois
Chauncey Wedding Surprises Friends In Logan
Miss Dorothy Ferrel and Mr Hollas Cunningham wed in Logan last week surprising Chauncey friends. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J O Ferrel of High Street, to groom son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Cunningham of Ellis Avenue. They will reside in Lexington Avenue newly vacated by William Russell. Others from Chauncey include Dr Warren V Sprague and Mr and Mrs Lindley Sprague in Columbus, and Rev G B Courtney in Green's Run Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dorothy Ferrel
Hollas Cunningham
Logan
J. O. Ferrel
High Street
Vincent Cunningham
Ellis Avenue
William Russell
Lexington Avenue
Russell
Warren V. Sprague
Lindley V. Sprague
Columbus
J. F. Adams
al Lreston
Clark
Lancaster
George Redd
G. B. Courtney
Green's Run Christian Church
W. D. Hines
Charleston
W. Va
Walter Spears
Montgomery
Spears
Elizabeth
George Wilson
Funeral for David Smith Held in Chauncey
Large crowd attends the funeral of David Smith of Circle Hill held Sunday afternoon in Chauncey. The Phillipine Lodge K of P Chauncey escorted the services with Rev W V Harter giving the address and the Christian church trio singing. Burial followed at Greenlawn cemetery under Undertaker Stout. He is survived by his widow his mother several sisters and brothers including a brother Fred living in Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Smith
Circle Hill
Chauncey
Phillipine Lodge K. of
W. V. Harter
Christian Church
Greenlawn
Stout
Fred
Local families host weekend gathering on Main Street
Dr and Mrs Warren V Sprague and daughter Floride welcomed guests over the weekend at their Main Street home. Attending were Dr and Mrs L E Parker of Columbus, Mr and Mrs Charles E Stack and son John Warren of Millfield, and Dr and Mrs Lindley V Sprague of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren V. Sprague
Floride
Main Street
L. E. Parker
Columbus
Charles E. Stack
John Warren
Millfield
Lindley V. Sprague
Chauncey
Loyal Women's Bible Class Meets at Mrs Brookins Home
Mrs. Guy M. Brookins of West Converse street will host the Loyal Women's Bible class of the First Christian church on Wednesday afternoon. Leader Mrs. Neal Hessel will preside and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy M. Brookins
West Converse Street
Loyal Women’s Bible Class
First Christian Church
Neal Hessel
Preston Hosts Turkey Dinner for Jackson Guests
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Preston entertained with a turkey dinner at their Mound street home in Chauncey. Complimentary to Mr. and Ms. E. J. Adams of Jackson Michigan, guests included J. W. Jonas, Homer Wyskivers, Delbert Lairson, the Preston family, and their son Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Preston
Mound Street
E. J. Adams
Jackson, Mich
Chauncey
Preston
J. W. Jonas
Maple Hill
Homer Wyskivers
Orbiston
Delbert Lairson
Nelsonville
Clark
Luncheon Honors Three Young Women in Sycamore Street Home
Miss Mary Syx hosted a Sunday evening luncheon at her parents’ home on Sycamore Street to honor Thelma Myers Catherine Katzenback and Jennie Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Syx
J. E. Syx
Sycamore Street
Thelma Myers
Catherine Katzenback
Jennie Graham
Chauncey Dinner Hosts Lee and Mrs Martin
Mr and Mrs Lee Martin entertained at their Chauncey home with a two course dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Spearry and daughters Evelyn Elsie and Lucille and Gomer Martin of Chauncey and Charles Whetstone of Rutland and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Martin
Chauncey
Charles Spearry
Evelyn
Elsie
Lucille
Gomer Martin
Charles Whetstone
Rutland
Mrs. Martin
Hill Family Returns Home After Thanksgiving Visit
Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Hill, Eleanor, and Dwight Hill returned to Millfield Saturday from Washington, Pennsylvania, where they spent Thanksgiving with Mr. Hill's aunt and cousin, Mr. Beucher and B. O. Zahisher. They traveled by motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Hill
Eleanor
Dwight
Millfield
Washington, Pa
Mr. Hill
Mr. Beucher
B. O. Zahiser
Ladies Aid Meeting At Millfield Christian Church
The Ladies Aid society of Millfield Christian church will hold its regular monthly meeting next Thursday evening at the home of president Mrs Pearl D Hill in Millfield. Assisting hostesses are Mrs H O McDaniel and Mrs William Sisson. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Millfield
Special Chauncey I O O F judge meeting moved
The Chauncey I O O F judge will hold a special meeting Wednesday evening instead of Tuesday. Important matters will be discussed and a good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey I. O. O. F
Chaunc K of P Lodge Dance Planned at Hall
The Chaunc K of P lodge will host a dance in the K of P hall Tuesday evening with a five piece orchestra providing music. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Lodge
K. of P. Hall
Deaths Mrs. Stephen I. Hooper at 74 in Athens
Mrs. Stephen I. Hooper, 74, died Sunday at 91 North Lancaster Street from complications. Funeral at First M E Church Tuesday at 2 led by Rev. B D Evans of Pittsburgh with Woman's Relief Corps in charge. Burial West Union Street Cemetery. Born June 26 1850 in Meigs County, longtime resident near Athens. Survived by husband Stephen F. Hooper five daughters one son two sisters and multiple half siblings.
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Stephen I. Hooper
North
Lancaster Street
M. E
B. D. Evans
Pittsburgh
Woman's Relief Corps
West Union = street
Hooper
Meigs County
Athens
Methodist Church
Stephen F. Hooper
S. W. Luckette
Gilbert
Pearl H. Parker
Charles Briggs
Charles H. Russell
Hugh G. Jefferson
Emmett H. Hooper
William Irwin
Albany
L. A. Tewksburg
O. BR. Woodyard
Carpenter
Warren Sisson
Miles Sisson
Alva Sisson
Redtown Man Fined After Home County Arraignment
Andy Thompson faced Magistrate Helwig on intoxication and assault charges filed by Walter Twain. Thompson pleaded guilty to both counts and paid $15 plus costs for drunkenness and $10 plus costs for assault. Constable Thomas Davies of Trimble made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Thompson
Helwig
Walter Twain
Redtown
Thompson
Thomas Davies
Trimble
Blindness Declines as Clinics Expand in New York
William D. Crose president of the New York State Federation of Workers for the Blind spoke at the federation convention in Syracuse. He said blindness is decreasing especially among children and with more clinics and workers the number of blind people in the state will be halved soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
New York State
William D. Crose
New York
Ohio Good Roads federation meets in Columbus
D S Humphrey of Cleveland issues call for the fifteenth annual Ohio Good Roads federation meeting to be held here December 10. The note announces the event and dates for planners and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Good Roads Federation
D. S. Humphrey
Cleveland
Anti Aircraft Guns Challenge Future War Planes
Washington dispatch notes American Coast Artillery and anti aircraft units have developed 50 caliber machine guns and high speed searchlights to deter bombing and reconnaissance planes. New systems promise protection up to 17000 yards for high flying ships and 3000 yards for lower targets, with automatic lead and fuse calculations aiding crews. The aim is to force planes to alter courses, reducing air threats and reshaping battlefield expectations.
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Washington, Dee
Coast Artillery Corps
A. S
Yankee Ordnance
Coast Artillery
Woman Fleeing Columbus Wedding Denies Vow to Philadelphia Groom
Former Miss Jane Conley now Mrs Arthur Mouse says she ran away to avoid a loveless marriage to Frank Strear. She explains relatives pressured her due to Strear’s wealth, insisting she loved Arthur and would not marry Strear.
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Bec
Columbus
Phitladelphia
Jane Conley
Arthur
Mouse
Columbus Because FP O Did Not Want To Marry Strear
Wreck on Pennsylvania Rail Trains Kills One Woman
A rear end collision of two Pennsylvania Railroad trams in Chicago today killed one woman and seriously injured a child, with more than twenty others injured according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fire in Baltimore Leaves Ten Businesses Losses Over $190,900
A downtown Baltimore office building fire caused over 190 thousand dollars in damage to ten business houses. A firefighter was overcome by smoke and twenty people narrowly escaped the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Dee
Hospital Notes From Chetter ing Arms Saturday
Mrs. Boden of Elmwood place underwent a minor operation. Miss McBride from Ctrele Hill had an appendicitis operation. Fred Werrel, age twelve, from Chauncey, treated for eye injury after a stick strike during football. Frank Canter injured in a fall at Mine 210 Sugar Creek and is recovering, expected to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chettering Arms Hospital
J. H. Boden
Elmwood Place
Starving Elk Must Be Saved Campaign Urges Funds
The Isaak Walton League of America launches a public subscription drive to raise 160000 to buy feeding grounds for starving elk in Jackson Hole Wyoming. Will H Dill says elk face extinction as winter herds descend to grazed bare valley pastures. The campaign seeks lands to create a sanctuary and memorial to the old west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nee
Jackson Hole
Wyoming
Isaak Walton League of America
National Organization of Sportsmen
League
Will H. Dill
Elk Jn
America
Mr. Dig
Walton League
Walton League fundraiser aims to buy land nationwide
Mr. Dilg said all funds go to the purchase of lands with all administrative costs borne by the League. Public contributions are accepted at Walton League national headquarters 536 Lake Shore Drive this city. The drive is national in scope, organized by Walton League chapters across America.
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Elk
Dilg
Walton League
Lake Shore Drive
America
Dilg Sah
Annie Laurie advises teen girl on long distance love
Dear Annie Laurie responds to a teen tied to a distant admirer who stopped replying. Griever urges the girl to date peers and enjoy social time, noting engagement implies only the intended fiancé may require exclusive attention. The column counsels patience and healthier social opportunities.
Arabian horse canters four percent of winter hours without drink
A report notes that a well bred Arabian horse can perform a steady canter for about 4 percent of winter hours without needing to drink. The observation highlights endurance traits in arid-season conditions and implies careful water management for such animals.
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Nelsonville News
J. S. Pritch
Mary Oberderfer
N. H
Raymond Hilt
Hilt
Kentner
L. R. Powell
Grant Hospital
Martha Eliott
L.C. Hawes
Robert
Guy
Ironton
Mary Willis
J. B. Samuels
Jack
William Jack
J. L. Jack
Martha Martin
W. W. Whitlatch
Ad Edgar
Ben Stalter
Sarah Strickler
Fern Parry
Flo Hutchins
D. A. Evans
Tude Blake
R. L. Tomlinson
Dunglen
Mary Kessinger
George Bethel
Adrian
Michigan
Henry Poston
W. J. Tedrow
Elizabeth Tedrow
Fred Edington
Madison
Charles Edington
John Carter
John Owens
Belford Anders
Ida Rosser
Cliff Hartley
Bert Hartley
C. G. Sheppard
Harry’ Folington
Orin Thacker
William Morgan
Mary Sharp
Ruth Hyde
Delaware
Harry Hinman
Bridgeport
Hinman
Violet Wood
Hayes Yeager
George
Millfield Ladies Aid
Mrs. Hooper
Redtown Man
Manly Art
John F. Condon
New York City
Board of Education
By Stewart Jackson
Piso
Evers
Tritipp
Simmons
Stoy
The
Battery & Electric Co
Isaak Walton League
de Luxe
Dorothy
Mer’ Preciouus
JPHEY
Sam
Th’ City
SPN
Ata
Buddy
Jesse L. Maxwell
Athens,q
Annie Laurie
Beccause
Griever
Ppuiese Ok
Keene
Savings Department
Buckeye
Buckeye State Building and Loan
West Guy of Columbus
the Security Savings Bank
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