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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1925

Page

3

Reformatory Refuses Young Koon Back After Parole Violations

Everett Koon of Doanville remains under parole violation review as Mansfield reformatory again refuses to take him back. Koon, sentenced 1918 for manslaughter in the Athens county case, has a history of escapes and prior parole. He faced charges in Nelsonville including menacing threats and carrying concealed weapons, with a $1,000 bond set and $25 fine on the threats charge. He was taken to the county jail by Chief Pearson.

Nelsonville Lax Mansfield Reformatory Everett Koon Doanville Reformatory Koon Athens County Common Mans Prohibition Mansfield Grand Pearson

Double Elopement Unites Two Couples in Chillicothe

Parents of two high school couples learn their children wed in Chillicothe on Monday. The newlyweds have since moved to Dayton where the young men found work.

Chillicothe Nelsonville Dayton

Bible Drill Tonight in Nelsonville

Evangelist Allen spoke at the Christian church on why Christians follow Christ, urging Gospel work as the servant of Christ. Tonight's topic is A Night in Babylon, with a Bible drill and song demonstration by the children scheduled for Friday evening.

Nelsonville Evangelist Allen Christian Church Christ Babylon

Injured Man Hurt in Mine Fall at Door Run

In Nelsonville on February 5 Frank Fisher was seriously injured by a rock fall at the Wilson Evans mine on Door Run. He suffered a broken right arm and leg and severe head cuts.

Nelsonville Frankisher Wilson- Evans Door Run

Remains of 3 Year Old Girl Arrive in Nelsonville

The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hueston died of pneumonia in Pennsylvania. Her remains arrived in Nelsonville and were taken to Mrs Hueston's aunt Mrs Newman on Jackson Street. Funeral services are set for Friday evening conducted by Rev Fr Owen. Burial will be in Buchtel.

Nelsonville J. Hueston Pennsylvania

Special course for Nelsonville mothers planned

Mrs J M Hyde state chairman for parents in the Ohio Federated Women's clubs has organized a free course for busy Nelsonville mothers. Classes at the Y M C A cover sewing cooking travel and US history taught by a regular instructor. Children may be brought with nursery provided. Contact Mrs Hyde to enroll as clubs and Parent-Teacher groups back the effort.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Ohio Federated Woman’s Clubs United States

Kiwanians Hold Ladies Banquet in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Kiwanis club hosted a Ladies Night dinner at the American Legion building with about eighty covers. Dr. Rhodes presided, Dr. Pritchard led the program, and Superintendent Phillips of Lancaster schools delivered the main address on the Misunderstood Woman and the Ideal Kiwanian.

Nelsonville, Yeb Nelsonville Kiwanis Club New American Legion Rhodes Pritchard Phillips Lancaster Public Schools Kiwanis Principal Horton Velma Young Marian Moperis Helen Jackson

Marriage of Miss Inez Grace to Co. FE Prentice

Nelsonville announces the marriage of Miss Inez Grace daughter of Mr and Mrs John Grace 719 Walnut street Nelsonville to Co FE Prentice of Columbus. The marriage was solemnized at Toledo.

Nelsonville Inez John Grace Walnut Street Co. FE. Prentice Columbus Toledo

Local Notices From Toledo And Surrounding Areas

Tuesday February 1d. Mr and Mrs Prentice at home in Toledo. Mr and Mrs Harry Kelley spent Thursday at Glouster with Kellys sister who is ill. J W Vance jeweler called to St Louis Mo by his mothers death. Fred Carpenter in Columbus Wednesday. Mr and Mrs B S Steenrod Columbus visitors Wednesday. Mrs Lafe Frazee went to Logan to care for Mrs Will Webb who will undergo an operation.

Prentice Toledo Harry Kelley Glouster Lafe Frazee Logan Will Webb

Joe Francis Visits Sister in Columbus on Wednesday

Joe Francis of Columbus was Wednesday guest of his sister Mrs. John Riley. Mr. and Mrs Charlies Craig were ...

Joe Francis Columbus John Riley

Former Athenean Sought by New York for Subway Work

New York officials seek permission from Secretary of War Weeks to use Lieut. Col. J. R. Slattery as assistant to Chief Engineer Robert Ridgway on the Manhattan subway project. Contracts total 25 million with overall cost around 400.6 million. leave requested until June 14, 1926.

New York City War Weeks Athens Manhattan New York J. R. Slattery New York District Slattery Lena M. Slattery South Court Street West Point Army War Department New York Harbor Havana Harbor Philippines Mississippi River Columbia River Seven Army Corps Secretary of War Weeks Col. Slattery Robert Ridgway

Younger men fill Parliament as average age drops

London reports a shift in the House of Commons with younger legislators replacing older members. In 1914 the average age was 51, but recent figures show the mean age has fallen to 49, signaling a changing generational balance in British politics.

London House of Commons

Curious Athens Swamp Telephone Board Deluge Ends in Warning

Athens residents rang bells to celebrate Ohio U victory over Ohio Wesleyan, overloading the Home Telephone Co switchboard. Dr. C. L. Jones warns that mass inquiries about fires and time overwhelm operators and risk fuses, urging regulatory rules to curb bells and inquiries.

Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan C. L. Jones Home Telephone Co Doctor Jones Athens

Tokyo Autos Reach Ten Thousand Five Hundred

Report indicates Tokyo now has 10 500 registered automobiles. Government records confirm the count as part of ongoing urban mobility data collection and policy planning.

Tokyo

County Board postpones Chauncey-Dover school dissolution

Athens County Board of Education passes a resolution to postpone the dissolution of the Chauncey village and Dover township school boards after they failed to reach an agreement in sixty days. Chauncey-Dover High will operate with both communities sharing governance this school year. The action follows the Bert Thompson dispute. Thompson's ouster suit remains in Common Pleas court. After May 15, county board control over property and disposition becomes final with a committee to provide full information to the board.

Chauncey Village Dover Township Athens County Board of Education Chauncey-Dover Chauncey Athens County Bert Thompson County Board Thompson Common Pleas Court Lena Swart James Taylor

Mentha Pepsin Promises Fast Relief For Indigestion

Stomach distress from overeating is addressed by Dave's Mentha Pepsin available through McKee Drug Co. and Cline's Pharmacy. The elixir combines Pepsin with Menthol to relieve gas acidity heaviness and sour stomach within minutes and strengthen a weak stomach with regular use.

Dave McKee Drug Co Cline Pharmacy

Chauncey village loss tied to school control dispute

Observers say dissolving the joint board would largely remove Chauncey village influence over Chauncey-Do ver High School. Dover township pays 85 percent of expenses while the village covers 15 percent, suggesting the county board may hand control to the township board and leave Chauncey village in a difficult position.

Chauncey Village Board Chauncey-Dover High School Dover Township Chauncey

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards presents Olive Tablets as a mild remedy for chronic constipation. The product avoids harsh appetite suppression and relies on a soothing olive colored tablet to encourage normal bowel and liver function with a few daily doses.

Edwards Calomel Tad Dr. Edwards Olive

Red Pepper Rub promised to end pains in minutes

Medical advertisement extols Red Pepper Rub as instant relief for rheumatic and sore pains. It claims heating action in three minutes calms pain and soreness, avoids night suffering, and urges readers to keep a jar ready for immediate use.

High Echoes in TTS Amidst Calls for Governance Change

Fragmentary text discusses a position on governance where high echoes in text to speech systems imply a lack of voice in ruling bodies. The wording remains unclear about specific groups or dates.

G A R Columbus Post to Attend Rufus Bean Funeral

G A R Columbus Golden Post members meet at the Post Rooms at 1 30 Friday afternoon to attend the funeral of Comrade Rufus Bean at 2 p m.

G. A. R. Columbus Golden Post Post Rooms Rufus Bean

Labor leaders meet in Florida after Gomperas death

National labor leaders convene the AFL executive council in Miami for the first time since Samuel Gompera's death and state that no extraordinary issues will be raised. Only routine business will be transacted.

Miami Fla American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompera

Keller Formula Patent Medicine Promises Nighttime Relief

A testimonial promotes Lithiated Buchu and Lecit hian Buchu from Keller Laboratory as kidney and bladder cleansers. R D Neblett of Battle Creek credits the formula with stopping nightly awakenings after three years and claims it enables heavier work. Sold by lead drug stores and McKee Drug Co locally.

R. D. Neblett Oak S&t Battle Creek Mich Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio McKee Drug Co

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Nelsonville News Digest OF Today John Robinett Woolsons Golden Ula Tet Itchens Paint Supply West State St Kiwanians Dr. A. L. Pritchard Julius Fischer Prof. Phillips Lancaster Petty, Fuller, Spurlock Kuntz GetaCan Fred Carpenter Steenrod Mrs Charlies Craig California Telephone Board Bilious Summer’s Store Chauncey Schools M’kee Drug CO Cline’s Pharmacy CO Bank of Athens the Bank of Athens National Bank Athens, Ohio Lem Fea Florida Yin Aan Reheee Styleplus Wilson Bros Murtret En-Arco Auto Tire & Gas Co Olie Duo Dyne Ceiver Wingo & Beasley F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Co
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