Births Reported in Nelsonville and York Township November 1923
November births reported in Nelsonville and York township announced by Dr. C. C. Butt. List includes boys and girls born to families such as Woodard Pyle Carter Warren Lemon Jacobs Figgins Waldeck Weever Monday Pritts Moon Covert Robinett Dishon Willis Dresher among others.
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Nelsonville
York Township
C. C. Butt
Clarence
Clara Woodard
Rester
Agnes Pyle
Edna Edna Carter
George Martha Warren
Howard Pitoaura Lemon
William and
Mare Jacobs
Edgar
Edna
Burnice
George
Mildred ‘Jishon
Floyd
Anna Wilkis
Raymond
Doris Roth
Darrell
Edith Figgins
Jacob
Ora Waldeck
James
Lucile Weever
Nellie Monday
Earl
Edna Mender
Edward
Grace Pritts
Lillian Moon
Todilis
Lucy Covert
Karey
Goldie Robinett
Tom
Daisy Dishon
Jeff Ad Bertha Willis
Lewis
Lorenee Dresher
Latter Day Saints Meet to Discuss Jesus
A series of meetings began at the church on Jackson and Harper streets in Independence Ma. The Tuesday night session on December 11 will explore the topic What Do I Think of Jesus and What Does Jesus Think of me.
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Independencs
Jackson and
Harper Streets
Jesus
East School Bazaar Clears 167 30 With Community Help
The East school bazaar and entertainment last Friday cleared 167 30, different from Messenger's earlier figure. The association thanks the teachers pupils and parents for generous donations and support.
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East School
Glenford Dugan Post Meeting Tonight At 7 30
Glenford Dugan Post plans a 7 30 gathering to discuss important matters. Attendance is urged with key attendees including IF. R. Jackson, P. C. G. M. Boehm and Adjt. expected to participate.
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Glenford Dugan
IF. R. Jackson
P. C
Illness Proves Fatal For Nelsonville Miner James Siddie
After eight weeks of illness James Siddie 60 a lifelong Nelsonville resident and miner died at his home. He leaves a wife and one stepson with no funeral arrangements announced.
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James Siddie
Nelsonville
Women's Educational Day Observed at Christian Church
The missionary society hosted Women's Educational Day with Mrs. A. G. Mechem as president. Gene Mellinger performed, prayers led by Mrs. W. B. Devore and Mrs. Frank Murphy, and Mrs. Kate Blake gave a Bible reading. Mrs. Adda James read a Living Link letter from Lillian B. Johnston visiting Culburn, New York. Mrs. T. B. Brown spoke on the ministry’s history and urged support for stations and workers as the Golden Jubilee year approaches. A generous offering was collected.
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Christian Church
The
Missionary Society
A. G. Mechem
Gene Mellinger
W. B. Devore
Frank Murphy
Kate Blake
Adda James
Living Link
Lillian B. Johnston
Culburn
N. Y
T. B. Brown
Final Chamber meeting set with campus speaker
The last Chamber of Commerce meeting of the year will be held Thursday evening. President Bryan of Ohio University will speak to the men, promising a big crowd and a profitable session. Y Boosters club and visitors from the Athens Chamber will attend. Jan 3 is election day and annual meetings will follow at the usual time.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Ohio University
Y" Boosters Club
Athens Chamber of Commercce
Y M C A Opens Campaign Dinner Tonight
The Y M C A invites all members of the Booster club to attend tonight's opening dinner as part of the annual campaign for current expenses. Business girls serve the meal while directors defend self funding and need for public subscriptions to cover deficits.
Sunday School Party Honors Teachers at Methodist Class
Class No. 21 of the Methodist church surprised teacher Mrs. Chas Works with a bar pin and similarly honors Mrs. A D Farrow as she leaves for Columbus. A social followed with attendees including Mesdames Cotton, Green, Call, Maffin, Carter, McGiffin, O Mara, Nelson, Wathery, Cookley, Jones, Wiss, Sives and the Y Girls who will resume meetings after Christmas.
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The
Methodist Church
Chas. Works
A. D. Farrow
Columbus
Wilbur Jones
Earl Wiss
Harry Sives
Old Guards to face YMCA Big Team Friday night
McArthur old guards meet YMCA Big Team in a Friday night game at the Y arena. New Marshfield High School girls also play YMCA Business Girls with first game at 6 30 p m.
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McArthur
Funeral Held for Mrs. Harry Robinson in Nelsonville Area
A large funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Robertson for Mrs. Harry Robinson. Many old friends and relatives attended, with Mrs. B. E. LeFever singing Face to Face and Crossing. The deceased formerly lived in the area and had many Nelsonville connections.
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Ne ‘Elatives
Harry Robinson
Sam Robertson
Nelsonville
B. E. LeFever
Burial follows service led by Rev Tifft at Greenlawn
A funeral service was conducted by Rev Tifft with burial at Greenlawn. The deceased leaves behind a husband and one daughter.
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Tifft
Greenlawn
Sues to Recover Fees for Working for State
Columbus attorney Randolph Walton sues in state supreme court to compel Attorney General Crabbe to pay a 1500 fee for representing the state welfare department in defending Mae Stannard after she was removed as head of the Girls Industrial School in Delaware.
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Columbus
Randolph
Walton
State Supreme Court
Crabbe
State Welfare Department
Mae Stannard
Girls’ Industrial School
Delaware
Auto Plunges Over Bank Near Logan West Virginia
William Hughes of Richmond Virginia and T F Batley of Peach Creek Virginia were seriously injured when their car went over a 30 foot embankment near Logan in West Virginia. Hughes was an engineer and Batley a fireman on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
Athens Ohio ordinance authorizes sale of city land tracts
Ordinance 373 authorizes selling parts of in lot 17 and in lot 18 in Athens Ohio not needed for municipal use. It describes three tracts tied to past deeds and leases and sets sale to highest bidder for cash, with the Director of Public Service and the Mayor to convey the property. Approved December 3 1923.
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Athens
County OF
State OF
Ohio
State of Ohio
City of
Ohio University
Henry T. Hoyt
Athens County Record of Deeds
Peter F. Martin
Athens County
Jas. T. Merwin
City
Acdie T. Merwin
Public Service
Roger J. Jones
Athens adopts street improvement ordinance for several avenues
Ordinance 374 declares the city will grade curb and pave Utah Place Hillcrest Road and Strathmore Boulevard in Athens Ohio with asphalt on a concrete base. It approves plans and provides for assessments over ten installments with bonds issued in anticipation.
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Utah Place
East State Street
Hillcrest Road
Children's Home Farm
Grandview Highland Addition
Strathmore Boulevard
Fast State Street
City OF
Athens
State OF Ohio
Director of Public Service
Ohio
Layne
le ER J. Jones
Wreck Leads to Liquor Charges in Rockbridge Area
Andrew Carpenter of Athens wrecked at the Goat Run bridge detour and three bottles of liquor were found in his Dodge touring car by a state inspector. Carpenter pleaded guilty to possession and transport of liquor, with fines of 200 and 300 dollars plus costs and the car confiscated. The family shows illiteracy concerns and harsh winter hardships are noted.
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Andrew Carpenter
Athens
Goat Run Bridge
Rockbridge
Carpenter
Logan
Death of Mrs Angeline Bay at Oak Street home
Mrs Angeline Bay died at her son in law Clif ford Starkey residence on Oak Street Sunday evening at age eighty from infirmities of old age. She was the widow of Ellis Bay formerly of Union Furnace. Funeral services by Rev C R Douglass will be held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday at 10 am with interment at Oak Grove by Harden Undertaking Co.
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Angeline Bay
Clifford Starkey
Oak Street
Mrs. Emma Atwood Visits Logan with Laird Family
Mrs. Emma Atwood of Powhatan Kansas is in Logan for an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Laird. Born and raised in the county she has lived in Kansas for 40 years and returns for occasional visits. Mr. and Mrs. John Gillis and Miss Susie Reynolds of Columbus were in Logan Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stewart.
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Emma Atwood
Powhattan
Kansas
Logan
Harry Laird
Atwood
John Gillis
Susie Reynolds
Columbus
Earl Stewart
Logan Legion Tests Ex‑ servicemen Opinion on National Bonus
The executive committee of the Logan post American Legion will mail ballots to former service members in Hocking county to gauge support for the national bonus. Returns will be canvassed by impartial individuals to reflect true wishes and guide officials in advising senators and congressmen. Completion is expected in about two weeks.
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Hocking County
Logan Post
American Legion
Union Bible class plans annual social and officer election
Members of the Union Bible class of the Methodist church prepare for the annual social meeting and officer election Tuesday night featuring a rabbit supper. Dr. F. E. Bryan, president of Ohio University, will deliver a high point address. The Sunday school orchestra led by Joe Smith will perform solos and duets with several guests invited.
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Union’ Bible Class
The
Methodist Church
FE .B. Bryan
Ohio University
Dr. Bryan
Joe Smith
Kreider Wife Phoebe Kreider Dies in Logan
Mrs Phoebe Jane Kreider wife of E P Kreider died at her East Hunter Street home Saturday evening after a prolonged illness. A Haydenville native she moved to Logan two years ago with her husband and family. She is survived by her husband two daughters and a son. Funeral arrangements set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the Methodist church with Rev J W Blair officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery by the L C Yocum company.
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Kreider
Phoebe Jane Kreider
E. P. Kreider
East Hunter Street
Haydenville
Logan
I the Methodist Church
J. W. Blair
Oak Grove
L. C. Yocum Company
Motion Heard in Logan Pottery Water Case
Judge Pettit ruled on a Logan city suit against Logan Pottery Co over back water rent. Five of six defense grounds were sustained, including whether charges of 4175.93 are flat or meter based and how water usage since 1916 was calculated. The court overruled payments made since 1916 and credits to the 4175.03 claim. The action was started during P. D. Sloan’s term as service director.
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Logan
Logan Pottery Company
Pettit
Iity
P. D. Sloan
Squatter Family Found Near Laurelville by Health Nurse
County health nurse Miss Sadie Green investigated a reported case and found a squatter family living in a truck and tent at the base of an overhanging cliff near Laurelville. The family of five, migrants from Vinton county, survive year round with the cliff acting as part of their shelter.
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Sadie Green
Laurel
County Health Department
Laurelville
Miss Green
Vinton County
Christmas Decor Spreads Through Logan Merchants
Logan merchants begin dressing windows in Christmas decorations as the holiday spirit takes hold. The usual holiday rush grows, mail volumes rise, and the post office staff works long hours. Early shopping and mailing slogans appear to be paying off.
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Logan
Ecarly
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Tablets
An old advertisement shows a box labeled Bromo Quinine with FE W Grave signature and a price of 20 cents. The claim promises a one day cure for a cold using laxative tablets.
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FE. W. Grave
Card of Thanks from the Smith and Families
The family of Mrs. J. W. Smith expresses gratitude to friends for support and floral offerings during illness and death. They thank Mrs Surgeon and a local telephone operator for prompt service, and acknowledge the undertaker Mr. Walburne for courtesies and efficiency. J. W. Smith and family The Mains Ohio G. M. Share and family Jacksboro Tennessee
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J. W. Smith
Walburne
Belmont court disposes 341 cases before Thanksgiving recess
The Belmont county common pleas court had disposed of 341 cases prior to Thanksgiving recess. Of these, 219 were civil and 122 criminal, reflecting activity in the St. Clairsville court.
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ST. Clairesville
Belmont County Common Pleas Court
Bell from St Patrick era found at Nendrum abbey ruins
Archaeologists discovered a bell dating to St Patrick's era within the ruins of Nendrum abbey in Ulster Ireland, suggesting medieval religious activity at the site.
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St. Patrick
Nendrum Abbey
Ulster
Ireland
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Nelsonville News
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Mechem
Ada Lama
Ben
Washington
Furth
United States
State Department
Hughes
Rasm
Olidge
Chamberlain
GEM Pharmacy
Suypyog Uvyila
al Yale
L. E. Cash
Chiropractor Colonial
Nelsonville, O
Basket Ball
Nelsonville Home & Savings Association
J. H. Saltz
C. H. Harris
C. M. Gill
Harris
Altho
Logan Newslets
the Mains
G. M. Share
Jacksboro, Tenn
Hilda Sherman
Nek
Satarre
Beckman St
New York
Wretrafor Cirteutar Krass
the Messenger Printery Co
Lawhead
Furniture Business
Axminster
America
Hoosier
West Main Street
Logan, Ohio
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