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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1925

Page

3

Insufficient to Publish Verdict on Coal Records Here

Nelsonville reports the Geological Survey finds limited data in Southern Ohio, with no notable improvement in coal output. Only Mines 25 and 26 of the New York company at Chaunney and Floodwood show activity while two large regional mines operate in the vicinity.

Nelsonville Geological Survey Pocahontas Tug River West Virginia Hazard County Kentucky Gulf New River Logan Indiana Ilinois Eastern Ohio Winding Gulf W. Va Hazard Rky Harlan Southern Ohio New York Company Chaunney Floodwood

Missionary Society Valentine Party This Week

The foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church will entertain with a Valentine party Wednesday evening at the home.

Nelsonville Foreign Missionary Society of the M. FE

Valentines Exchange Among Fort Street Members

Mrs Waldo Chute hosts a Fort street event where each member brings a guest and Valentines are exchanged. The Past Chiefs of the Pocahontas meet Wednesday evening at seven at the Red Men's hall.

Waldo Chute Fort Street Valentines The Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Woman's Bible class elects officers at February meeting

Nelsonville reports the Presbyterian Church Woman's Bible class met Monday with Mrs. George Johnson presiding. Nine members answered roll call. Light refreshments followed a pleasant session. The next gathering will include the annual election of officers.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church George Johnson

Johnsons Return Home After Visiting Huntington Guests

Mr and Mrs James Johnson returned Monday to their Huntington West Virginia home after visiting here as guests of Dr and Mrs W H Cann.

James Johnson Huntington W. Va W. H. Cann

Ray Ashby Visits Delaware Ohio for Short Stay

Ray Ashby is spending a few days in Delaware Ohio. He plans to tour local sites and meet with residents during the visit.

Ray Ashby Delaware, Ohio

Gibbses Visit Cline Family This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Denver Gibbs of Jacksonville were weekend guests of Mrs Gibbs parents Mr and Mrs Tom Cline.

Denver Gibbs Jacksonville Tom Cline

Revival minister returns home from city church

Rev. B. F. Allen who conducted revival meetings at the Christian church for a month departed Monday to return to his home in Indianapolis Indiana.

B. F. Allen The Christian Church Indianapolis Indiana

Newark Couple Guests of Sister in Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Carr of Newark are visiting Mrs. Sam Longley, the latter's sister.

Blaine Carr Newark Sam Longley

Harmony couple announce birth of son Don Richard

Mr and Mrs A E Harmony announce the arrival of a son born Monday. He has been named Don Richard.

A. E. Harmony Don Richard

Miss Parry Hosts Valentine Luncheon for Club Members

Miss era Parry entertained club members Monday evening with sewing and social time, guests enjoying a valentine luncheon served by the hostess before connections winding down at a late hour.

Pete McLaughlin Returns to Night Patrol Role

Pete McLaughlin has resumed his former duties as a night patrolman with the city police, rejoining the force after a period away.

Pete McLaughlin

Miss Pearl Smith To Give Friday Church Concert

Miss Pearl Smith, soloist, staying in Nelsonville this week, prepares a concert at the Christian church Friday evening at 7 30. A chorus of fifty voices and the orchestra will provide the program.

Nelsonville

Illness in Tulsa sparks family telegraph notices

Hugh Gormley received a telegram from Tulsa announcing the serious illness of his sister Mrs. Chas Curran. A second telegram from Ed Gormley of Columbus said Mrs Curran was dying. The Currans formerly lived in Glouster and Mr Curran worked in nearby oil fields about 25 years ago.

Glouster Teb Hugh Gormley Tulsa Okla Chas. Curran Gormley Ed Gormley Columbus Cur Ran Curran Oklahoma

Stoecklein Heads to Columbus for Dental Work

J. W. Stoecklein of this city traveled to Columbus on Sunday for a hospital examination and planned to have several troublesome teeth extracted during the visit.

J. W. Stoecklein Columbus

Friendship Circle to Meet at Methodist Church Thursday

The Friendship Circle will gather at the Methodist church Thursday evening for a musical program and refreshments. Chairwoman Mrs. Thomas Gamwell leads a committee that includes Mrs. Goodmen, Mrs. Jonas, Mrs. Crafts, and Phyllis Craft Roberts. Miss Sabra Armstrong has been released as fifth grade teacher by the Glouster board of education and hosted Ohio University at Athens Monday.

Glouster Friendship Circle Methodist Church Thomas Gamwell Mary Goodmen C. F. Jonas Craft Imirs Phyllis Craft Roberts Sabra Armstrong Glouster Board of Education Ohio Athens

Mrs Hannah E Allen Hosts Weekend Guests

Mrs Hannah E Allen entertained Sunday with Mr and Mrs W R Allen of Columbus and Messrs S S Carpenter and O A Carpenter of Athens as visitors.

Hannah E. Allen W. R. Allen Columbus S. Carpenter O. A. Carpenter Athens

Harmless aspirin gargle instruction from Bayer ad

Dissolve two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four spoonfuls of water to gargle the throat. Gargle thoroughly and repeat in two hours if needed. Use genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve for a few cents.

Program Notes From Local Concert Summary

A program lists chorus numbers duets quartets solos readings and instrumental numbers with no admission charged. The item notes a community recital stage program likely featuring multiple vocal and instrumental performances.

Doanville Woman Minnie Thompson Dies at Home

Mrs Minnie Thompson wife of J L Thompson died suddenly at her Doanville home Monday Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 pm Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery She is survived by her husband and several children Mr and Mrs Rodney Reeves announce the birth Sunday of a son eight pounds named Robert Joe

Nelsonville Minnie Thompson JL. E. Thompson Doanville Greenlawn Rodney Reeves Robert Joe

Carpenter William Cannon Dies in Wayne Coal Co Incident

New Lexington Ohio February 10 William Cannon aged 21 a married carpenter was killed while working on the Wayne Coal Co tipple. He slipped fell forty feet into a street railroad car and his skull was crushed in the tragic accident.

New Lexington William Cannon Carpenter Wayne Coal Co

Honest Prisoner Delivers Himself to New Hampshire Jail

William Isaac of Keene earns nickname honest prisoner after serving 18 days at Westmoreland Correction. Convicted inmate traveled to jail with his own commitment papers and ticket, presenting them to the jail master without error.

Keene, N. H William Isaac Westmoreland House of Correction

Elyria Pioneer Joseph Elinshirn Dies at 84

Joseph Elinshirn 84 of Avon died on the same day as his wife who passed away 13 years ago. He was a Lorain county pioneer.

Elyria Joseph Elinshirn Avon Lorain County

Death Recall of Ellen Stone Kidnapping Romances Ends

Death ends the romantic and tragic life story of Elenteche Tsilka born to Madame Tsitka after the Ellen Stone kidnapping by Macedonian brigands decades ago. The girl grew in the Balkans and later studied in Constantinople, marrying George Miner in a Vienna sanitarium after illness.

Softa Finis Elenteche Tsilka Ellen Stone Madame Tsitka Balkans Elentete Elenteie United States American College For Girls Constantinople Kientcie George Minor Tirana Miner Vienna

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief

A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a universal pain remedy for rheumatic pain soreness backache and chest colds. It claims 65 years of proven effectiveness through rubbing the sore spot to cause counter irritation and bring relief, noting a 35 cent cost and immediate comfort.

St. Jacobs St. Jacobs Oil Bps

Death of Elentcie in Tirana During Albanian Turmoil

They traveled from a sanitarium to Europe’s health resorts hoping to restore Elentcie’s health. The effort failed and they returned to Tirana where Elentcie died near romantic surroundings as Fan Noli fled Albania amid Zogu’s advancing forces.

Europe Elentcie Tirana Fan Noli Albania Zogu

Mary Winfred Peck Actress Seeks Divorce From Emil Bock

Chicago report states actress Mary Winfred Peck seeks divorce from husband Emil Bock after he allegedly beat her, leaving facial marks despite stage makeup. She also requests custody of their son and alimony.

Chicago Charity Mary Winfred Peck

Senate Opens Probing Resolutions on GE and Tobacco

Washington February 10 The Senate began considering Norris and Ernst resolutions as two major federal investigations moved forward one into alleged General Electric trust activities and another into the tobacco industry.

Washington General Electric Company Senate Norris Ernst

When Children Cough Precautions Prompt Action

Guidance urges prompt precautions when children cough as a warning sign. Advises immediate care steps to prevent potential progression to serious illness.

President Coolidge Opposes One Unified Air Service

Washington February 10 The President is not in favor of a single unified air service as urged by Brigadier General William Mitchell and a Congressional bloc. He acknowledges aircraft importance for commerce and defense but views it as largely experimental.

Washington Coolidge William Mitchell Congress White House

Plaintiff and Carrier Negligence Action Under Federal Act

Charleston news brief notes an action under the Federal Employees Liability Act alleging carrier negligence. The outcome hinges on whether the plaintiff proved the carrier's fault and resulting damages. The item reflects a procedural step in a broader negligence case.

Charleston W. Va

Supreme Court ruling cited in carrier’s injury case

At the time of injury the act was performed as part of the carrier’s business under a ruling by the Supreme Court today.

Supreme Court

Coolidge backs Borah plan in principle on German property

President Coolidge favors returning seized German property to original owners in principle but doubts feasibility of wholesale restitution as proposed by Senator Borah.

Washington Coolidge United States

Coons Hunt Championship Talk in Fayette County

Washington C H February 10 A Fayette County coon hunters championship is being discussed as the race for the most successful hunter progresses. Local clubs eye the title with plans for events and participation across the area.

Washington H. O Fayette County

Raccoon Hunters Net 31 Beasts In Season Showdown

The past hunting season saw H. Hussart and Howard Jett together bag 31 raccoons, with the top catch weighing 18 pounds. Hides brought in nearly $200 in total proceeds.

H. Hussart Howard Jett

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