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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1927

Page

3

Affidavit Claims Health Board Appointments In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville, an affidavit by former mayor G W Lax supports legal appointment and confirmation of three health board members while current mayor L J Eberle disputes records. The council declined to act on reconfirmations, and the mayor threatens to block health department appropriations until title to office is clarified.

Nelsonville G. W. Lax Isaban W. Va Health Board L. J. Eberle Board of Health Eberle A. Richardson Robert Eddy David Burnell Carl Coakley Ed Keating Perce Raine E. B. Beard Health Department Renzi Graham Edward Keating A. W. Linton

Heet Pain Relief for Joints and Muscles Ad

An applicator attached cork brush claims instant heat to draw pain from joints and muscles. The product "Heet" promises fast relief, reduces congestion, and uses two soothing ingredients. it is a clean liquid that requires no staining and costs 60 cents at drug stores.

Nelsonville Passes Regulation on Battery Chargers

An ordinance sponsored by the Nelsonville Radio league was read for the first time to regulate vibrating battery chargers. It bans use from 5 p m to 6 a m and 11 30 a m to 2 p m, with first offense fines from 1 to 5 dollars and subsequent violations 5 to 20. The measure lays over for a month as council gauges public opinion.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Radio League

Wolf arraigned in Nelsonville on profane language charge

Nelsonville February 5 A drew Wolf was arraigned before Mayor L J Eberle on charges of using profane language in the presence of a woman and making menacing threats. He pleaded not guilty to both charges and was held to the grand jury under a 200 dollar bond after waiving preliminary examination.

Nelsonville Andrew Wolf L. J. Eberle

Cordell Arrested For Possessing Intoxicating Liquor

Nelsonville report states George Cordell was arrested by Police Chief Jack Pearson with a half pint of whisky in his pocket. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Eberle, receiving a $100 fine and costs. Cordell alleged John F. Taylor furnished the liquor. Taylor pleaded not guilty.

Nelsonville George Cordell Jack Pearson Eberle Cordell John F. Taylor Taylor

Revival Service in Nelsonville Focuses on Second Coming

Evangelist I N Grisso preached at the Christian church last night about the Second Coming using four questions. He argued Jesus will return in like manner to His ascension to raise the dead and judge the living, adding that the exact time remains unknown. The Monday crowd reportedly set a revival attendance record.

Nelsonville Jesus Evangelist I. N. Grisso Christian Church Evangelist Mr. Roberts

Glouster Roads Reported In Poor Condition

Glouster reports say roads out of town are in the worst state in years. The Morgan county pike and hard surfaced routes lack bedrock under lime stone, making travel nearly impossible. A partial improvement on the Corning road between Burr Oak and Corning is noted, with federal aid expected next July for a new hard surfaced link between Burr Oak and Corning.

Glouster Morgan County Corning Burr Oak Burr Coak

Restaurant Sold in Moose Building in Glouster

The Moose building restaurant in Glouster is sold to George Zimmer and Mrs. William Zimmer from owner C. A. Post. The transfer completes a change in ownership of the local dining spot.

Glouster C. A. Post Mr. Post George Zimmer William Zimmer

Loyal Women to Meet Glouster

The Loyal Women's class of the Church of Christ will meet at Mrs. A. A. Gessell's home and the Loyal Daughters' class will meet at Mrs. W. W. Bryson's home Friday evening.

Glouster Loyal Women Church of Christ A. A. Gessell Loyal Daughters W. W.bryson

Hunterdon Local Donates $30 to Hollister Church

GLOUSTER Feb 8 Local Union No. 202 at Hunterdon donated $30 to the U B church at Hollister and the money was turned over to the church. This local gives liberally to charity every year and earlier this year donated $15 to widows and aged members of the local.

Glouster Hunterdon U. B Hollister

Methodist Men to Meet at Fellowship Dinner

The Methodist church men will gather for a fellowship dinner Friday at 6 30 pm. Speakers are Rev. L A Donnally of Jacksonville and R G Webber of this city.

Glouster The Methodist Church Rev L. A. Donnally Jacksonville R. G. Webber

Personalities and visits clock Millfield gathering

Dr A J Learned of Millfield and John Nesmith a former Millfield resident visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Duncan. Mrs Harry Richards visits relatives in Columbus. Mrs Taylor Akron stays with Mr and Mrs Bryson. Several attendees joined the funeral of Mrs John A Hughes in Crooksville Sunday.

A. J. Learned Millfield John Nesmith Vernon Jil W. H. Duncan Harry Richards Columbus Taylor Akron W. W. Bryson Thomas R. Reese Thomas Hemsley Earl Pough William Ellis John A.hughes Crooksville

Great Salvation message and veteran funeral plans

In Nelsonville on February 8 ex service men are asked to meet at 7:80 PM at the American Legion building to arrange funeral services for Eli Johnson, Civil War veteran. The service will be military and Knights of Pythias officers urge attendance at the Wednesday procession.

Nelsonville American Legion Eli Johnson Knights of Pyrthias

Stores to Close for Eli Johnson Funeral

Nelsonville merchants will close all Retail Merchants' Association stores Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 2 o'clock for the funeral of Eli Johnson. The brief closure aims to allow staff and customers to attend the services. Local officials note the gesture reflects community ties and respect for a longtime member.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants’ Association Eli Johnson

Home Economics Class Breakfast at Junior High

The eighth grade home economics group hosted room No. 21 for a Friday morning breakfast at the junior high building. Hostesses Helen Weekley and Muriel Bennett led service with Forrest Keifer and Mary Kesterson assisting. Guests included Margaret Davidson Hazel Hickman Audrey France Freda Covert Hazel Taylor and Gwendolyn Matheny.

Helen Weekley Muriel Bennett Forrest Keifer Mary Kesterson Margaret Davidson Hazel Hickman Audrey France Freda Covert Hazel Taylor Gwendolyn Matheny

Mrs Pickering Honored Guest at Standard Bearers Meet

Athens district superintendent Mrs J L Pickering attended the Standard Bearers meeting in the Methodist church parlors. She was voted a member of the local group and spoke about the society's work.

J. L. Pickering Athens Methodist Church

Local residents visit friends in multiple towns

Personal mention notes Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Inboden with Clifford and Charles Kerr and Mrs. Leoline Seibert and Mrs. Hattie Edgar spent Sunday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Keeton and family and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jinks and family visited friends in Pomeroy and Middleport Sunday.

Eugene Inboden Clifford Charles Kerr Leoline Seibert Hattie Edgar Columbus Ray Keeton Edward Jinks Pomeroy Middleport

Wills Admitted to Probate Court in Athens Today

A man admitted to Probate Court in Athens today left provisions for burial at no unnecessary expense and for no flowers at his funeral.

Athens

Home remedy pinex cough solution promoted by druggists

An old home made cough remedy using 2½ ounces of Pinex mixed with a pint of sugar syrup or honey is advertised for quick relief from severe coughs chest colds and throat irritation. The ad claims fast lasting relief and soothing action on the throat and bronchial membranes and notes guaranteed satisfaction with refunds. It identifies The Pinex Co Wayne Indiana as the source and warns of imitators.

Pinex Co Fe. Wayne, Ind

Will provisions detail monument and burial costs

Executors of Charles Giessel's will must finance burial expenses and a $200 monument for the grave in Carthage township. The will also sets aside $30 to fund Roman Catholic masses and distributes the remaining estate to Celia and Annie Klengenberg and to Dan Koehler, with John Warner and Dr. Paul R. McLaughlin as executors. the Parkersburg will date is November 14, the day before Giessel’s death. Debts and funeral costs from Joseph T. Moffatt's estate include a $200 monument and gas provisions for Wesleyan Methodist church in Rock Run, with bequests to Margaret E F Moffatt and to daughters Myrtie Moffatt and Lulu B Benedum and son Lawrence. Lulu Benedum appointed executrix.

Charles Giessel Carthage Township Giessel Dan Koehler Athens County Celia Klengenberg Annie Klengenberg Mr. Giessel John Warner Delaware Paul R. McLaughlin Guysville Parkersburg Joseph T. Moffatt Rock Run Dooridge County West Virginia Mr. Moffatt Margaret EF. Moffatt Myrtie M. Mof

Adlerika Promises Gut Cleanse Relief for Nervous Stomachs

A testimonial from Mrs. T. A. Derosia notes gas and undigested food were eased by Adlerika. The ad claims Adlerika cleans both upper and lower bowels, removes poisons, reduces bloating, and improves eating and sleep. Available at Gibson Pharmacy in Athens Ohio.

Adlerika T. A. Derosia Gibson Pharmacy Athens Ohio

No Fear Now of Offense Cascaret Laxatives Featured

An advertisement extols cascara based laxatives, claiming purifying effects on the bowels and skin. It warns against mineral oils and salts, promotes cascarets as pleasant tasting, suitable for children, and notes dealers sell them for 10c and 25c.

Funeral for Mrs. Eliza Beth Morris Hoopes Held at Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Beth Morris Hoopes Morris will be conducted at 2:89 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence of her daughter Mrs. J. S. Pickering 82 West State Street. Burial is in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call at any time.

Morri Sey Elizabeth Hoopes Morris J. S. Pickering West State Street West Union Street

Secretary named to supervise Red Cross work in Athens

Miss Thelma Grubb is appointed executive secretary to supervise Athens County Red Cross. She will work part time from 1 to 5 pm, handle office duties, and conduct field visits to assess cases. She also oversees World War veteran service in the county except Nelsonville. The board selected her after a Thursday meeting.

Thelma Grubb Athens County Red Cross Athens County Red Cross Association Miss Grubb Ohio, University Board of Directors of the Red Cross Association Athens Red Cross Nelsonville

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