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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1924

Page

2

Two Nelsonville Women Injured In Auto Crash Near Rockbridge

Two Nelsonville women, Mrs. W. H. Parks and Mrs. Ralph Parks, are hospitalized in Logan with serious pelvic fractures after their car was struck by an oncoming vehicle near Rockbridge. Ralph Parks left the hospital after treatment for a deep cut over his right eye. The younger Mrs. Parks was to be pianist for the El Karnak Grotto minstrel.

Union Furnace Margaret F. Robb Nelsonville Logan Cherrington Rockbridge W. H. Parks Ralph Parks Parks Junior el Karnak Grotto

Relatives Attend Columbus Funeral for Helen Robison

Mrs. Bertha Oberle and her father J. F. Edwards traveled to Columbus to attend the funeral of Helen Robison, a cousin, after receiving word of her death Sunday. The service was scheduled for that afternoon.

Bertha Oberle Columbus Helen Robison Oberle J. FE. Edwards

First Air Mail Letter Sent to Newton Spencer

Clerk of Courts Newton Spencer received his first air mail letter on Monday. The message came from Mrs Elizabeth Nelson who now lives at 1874 Avon Street in Los Angeles.

Newton Spencer Angeles Elizabeth Nelson Avon Street

Worker Injured at Pure Oil Greendale Plant

Everett Skiver of Pure Oil Co. suffered a serious head injury at the Greendale plant when a metal piece fell forty feet and struck him on the head. He received a deep laceration needing several stitches. Dr. Zemer of Haydenville attended.

Everett Skiver Pure Oil Co Greendale

Forest Frasure Arrested Near Haydenville for Speeding

Forest Frasure was arrested near Haydenville on Sunday by Officer Farbeam for speeding. He was arraigned before Justice Bright on Monday morning and fined ten dollars plus costs.

Forest Frasure Haydenville Farbeam Bright

Margaret Robb Weds Bert Nobinett in Logan Union

Miss Margaret Frances Robb daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W Robb Logan and Mr Bert G Nobinett Union Furnace were married Saturday afternoon at the United Brethren parsonage by Rev T C Harper. Robb has worked five years as a local telephone company operator and toll line operator. Nobinett is employed in the local oil fields.

Margaret Frances Robb

Local Names and Ages in Murray City Area

A partial listing shows Max Bartoe 21 a miner in Nelson ville Fredia Hicks 21 a telephone operator in Carbon Hill Roy Bullock 23 a miner in Murray City Stella McKee 21 a housekeeper in Murray City Bert G Robinett 22 an oil worker in Murray City.

Max Bartoe Nelsonville Fredia Hicks Carbon Hill Roy Bullock Murray City Stella McKee Bert G. Robinett

Farmer harnesses Ford to power sausage grinder in Laurel

Sam Lentz of Laurel township proved an old sausage grinder could be driven by a Ford car. He rigged a belt from the rear wheel to the grinder, producing sausage so fast that two men had to manage the output.

Ford Sam Lentz Laurel Township Lentz

Will of Mrs Price Moorehead Leaves Most to Daughter Bungard

In probate court last week the will shows Mrs Sarah Price Moorehead left most of her estate to her daughter Mrs Nettle May Bungard who is named executrix. Under her husband W C Prices will three small bequests were given: Maud Wilson fifty dollars to Oscid Frakes fifty dollars and Marie Pargeon one dollar. The will was created March 19 1918 and witnessed by J C Stoughton and Florence M Stoughton.

Sarah Price Moorehead Nettle May Bungard W. C. Prices Maud Wilson Oscid Frakes Marie Pargeon J. C. Stoughton Florence M. Stoughton

Surprise Birthday Anniversaries Highlight City Hall Display

Silas Duffy showcased a garter snake captured in Oldtown yards as a new claim to the Hocking county snake hunting title. The display occurred at City Hall Monday, with the eighteen inch serpent in a glass container. Mrs Tippett hosted a birthday surprise Monday at her Main and Converse home. Guests attended, gifts were given, and music and a two course luncheon with flowered tables marked the celebration.

Silas Duffy Hocking County Mr. Duffy Oldtown Tippett Main Converse Mr. Tippett Clarence McCafferty Dorothy Minister Lucille Bradsteldc

Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court

Judge FE C Pettit decreed a divorce between Jack and Nolan Jack on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The decree noted the plaintiff, age twenty four, as the second divorce in her life. Webster Deeds won $1443.84 with costs from Alpha Gessells by confession. Emma Dupler was awarded $219.16 against Clara E Wagner John Wagner and J E Bebout.

FE. C. Pettit Common Pleas Court Jack Nolan Jack Webster Deeds Alpha Gessells Emma Dupler Clara E. Wagner John Wagner J. E. Bebout

Three Deer With One Shot In Pennsylvania Woods

Constable Albert Foot of Wood township Huntington county Pa shot a large buck and also killed a doe and fawn with a single shot. He reported the deer and paid a two hundred dollar fine to Game Warden B H Benson for the two doe kills. A black bear in the same vicinity weighed about 800 pounds when dressed.

Chauncey Albert Foot Wood Township Huntington County Feor Huntington BH. A. Benson Everett Ezra J Karns Karns McDaniels Constable Foot

Birthday Dinner At The Plains For Mr Woodyard

Mrs Stitch Woodyard hosted a birthday dinner at their home in The Plains on Sunday. Guests enjoyed social chat and music after the meal, celebrating the husband’s birthday anniversary.

Stitch Woodyard the Plains Woodyard

Chicken Dinner Honors Guests at Wilsons West of Chauncey

Mr and Mrs George Wilson hosted a Sunday chicken dinner at their country home west of Chauncey in honor of Mr and Mrs Elza Pooth of Wellston. Seated guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer and children Mrs Walter Spears and daughter Elizabeth Cecil McCafferty spending the weekend with Clifford Shafer and the hosts.

George Wilson Chauncey Elza Pooth Wellston Carl Shafer Walter Spears Elizabeth Cecil McCafferty Clifford Shafer Booth Wilson

Reverend Holcomb to Speak at The Plains Church

Rev. A. C. Holcomb district superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal church will deliver an address at The Plains church Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. A good attendance of the membership is desired.

the Plains A. C. Holcomb Athens The Methodist Episcopal Church the Plains Church

Slater Family Attends Funeral in The Plains

Fred Slater Sr and his two sons Edgar and John Slater attend a funeral in The Plains joined by Mr and Mrs Robert Noble.

Fred Slater, Sr Edgar John Slater Robert Noble the Plains

Funeral Attendees Gather in Murray City for Former's Mother

Family and friends met in Murray City on Sunday to attend the funeral of the former’s mother, sharing memories and paying respects to the deceased.

Murray City

Standard Bearers Meet at West Converse Street

The Standard Bearer society of Chauncey chaired by Mrs. Walter V. Harter gathered Monday evening at Miss Ona Mae Sweeney’s home on West Converse street. After the business session a social time followed with refreshments. Present were Miss Verna Six, Miss Agnes Cunningham, Miss Lenora Rockham, Miss Andrey Johnston, Miss Grace Smith, Mrs. W. V. Harter, and hostess Ona Mae Sweeney with her daughter Alice Anna and son Janklin.

Rev G W Appleman to Preach at Nagzerine Church

Revered preacher G W Appleman of Allensville Ohio spoke at Nagzerine church on Sunday delivering both morning and evening services. He will return to Nagzerine church on Sunday December 21 for more preaching.

Nazerine Church G. W. Appleman Allensville the Plains

The Plains Personal Notices Skip

The Plains society items note Arthur Burchfield guest of Mr and Mrs Raymond Augustine in Pos ton. Guests include Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg of The Plains in Athens, Miss Mary Syx of Chauncey and Miss Shelma Noble of The Plains at Belle Cheadles. Jessie Waymer ill with tonsillitis at The Plains home of Arthur Burchfield. A. L. Preston of Chauncey and others visited The Plains Monday.

the Plains Arthur Burchfield Raymond Augustine Poston Russell MceHarg Athens Holrick Mary Syx Chauncey Shelma Noble Mise Belle Cheadle Jessie Waymer A.L. Preston

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Backache Relief

An old advertisement extols St Jacobs Oil as fast relief for backache lumbago rheumatism and strains. It claims the solution soothes soreness stiffness and lameness instantly after application and urges readers to buy a 35 cent bottle from their druggist. The product is billed as harmless and suited for lumbago backache neuralgia rheumatism and sprains.

St. Jacobs

Plains News Roundup Recaps Local Visits and Events

Mr and Mrs Robert Noble entertain at The Plains. Wred Slater Jr of Betsy Lane Ky guests Mrs Richard Calhoun Sunday at The Plains. Arthur Burchfield and Mr and Mrs The Plains visit Chauncey Monday. R BR Robinett hosts Pearl Jobinett os near Chauncey Saturday and Sunday. Plains residents attend Millfield MEF church revival. Arthur Wilson and Ar thur Coon hosts Sunday guests. Erma Bryan teaching near Logan spends weekend with M O Bryan family.

Robert Noble the Plains Wred Slater, Jr Betsy Lane Richard Calhoun Arthur Burchfield Chauncey R. BR. Robinett Jobinett Os Plains Millfield M. EF Arthur Wilson Arthur Coon Erma Bryan

Preaching at Zion by Rev. Moore from Wellston

Rev. Mr. Moore of Wellston preached at Zion Baptist Church in The Plains on Sunday. He was accompanied by his daughter Miss Vona Bell Moore and they were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stage during their visit.

Zion Mr. Moore Wellston the Plains Zion Baptist Church Vona Bell Moore Herman Stage

Chauncey Personal News Notes Health At May Avenue

Mrs Lon Walters is reported ill at her home on May Avenue. The item notes her condition and location in Chauncey.

Chauncey Lon Walters Aonue

Bishopville visitors visit ill Chillicothe man

Harvey Smith and two daughters Ruth and Erna of Bishopville visit ill C D Overy in Chillicothe at the home of Mr and Mrs A G Duffy. Mr and Mrs David Starling and son David Jr have been in the area.

Harvey Smith Ruth Erna Bishopville Francis Craig Glouster Dyer Mitchell Chauncey Chillicothe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan .News Speeder Robb-Robinett Warren V. Sprague T. R. Hamilton Noah Harvey Ciar‘owen McCafferty Common Pleas Donald Henry Wilfred Henry Charles Bradfield, Jr Lucille Bradfield S. Tippett Carol, Neal Margaret and Paul B. FOUGERA &@ Co Importere New York Columbia Phonographs and Records Columbia Phonograph the Swanson Furniture Co North Court M. O. Bryan Beven the Newsom-Walburn Company Funeral Directors and Embalmers South Court St Athens, Ohio Isaac Wilson Chauncey, Ohio Brown Coats Clark Wilson’s
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