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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1926

Page

5

IN SOCIETY NEW YORK VISITORS

Ohio readers learn Athens Messenger is on sale at multiple Manhattan locations including S E corner 42nd Street and 6th Avenue and 47th Street and Broadway. The Schultz News Agency lists the outlets near Grand Central and 32nd Street. Mrs. C T Moore’s group to run the social hour.

New York Ohio Athens Messenger S. E. Cor 42Nd Street 6Th Ave S. E 47Th Street Broadway 42Nd St Grand Central Depot N. E 32Nd Street Schultz News Agency

Pythian Sisters to Meet Friday Evening

The Pythian Sisters will hold a meeting Friday evening at an unspecified time. Members are advised to attend as plans and discussions are on the agenda.

Cross heads to Toledo for Memorial Craftsmen convention

Mr. Frank H. Cross departed for Toledo to attend a three day state convention of Memorial Craftsmen. Mrs. A. J. Van Dyke of Albany visited her son Mr. A. M. Van Dyke and family at 4 Race Street through Wednesday and today.

Frank H. Cross Toledo Memorial Craftsmen A. J. van Dyke Albany A. M. van Dyke Race Street

Miss Irene Devlyn to Install Theta Phi Alpha in Wisconsin

Miss Irene Devlyn organizer of Theta Phi Alpha sorority sails to Madison Wisconsin to establish a new chapter at the University of Wisconsin She will pause at the University of Iowa on the way home to review a petitioning group.

Irene Devlyn Theta Phi Alpha Sorority Madison Wis Theta Phi Alpha University of Wisconsin Miss Devlyn University of Iowa

Miller-Bishop Wedding at Home of Father in Detroit Trip

Walter Kenneth Miller and Luella Bishop were married Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the bridegroom’s father Edward Miller’s home 24 Elliott Street. Rev. Edward Miller and Rev. Frederick Brown officiated. Witnesses were Hattie Bartlett Mamie Gates and John Gates. The couple left for a wedding trip to Detroit Michigan and will reside at 24 Elliott Street after returning. Mr. Miller is a painter and Mrs. Miller was employed at Howard Hall before the marriage.

Elliott Street

Ohio university faculty hosts dinner for Dr. E. B. Bryan

The faculty at Ohio University entertained last evening in Lindley Hall with a formal dinner welcoming reelected president Dr. E. B. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan. Seventy six covers were set for 196 guests. Dean E. W. Chubb and Dean T. C. McCracken spoke in appreciation of Dr. Bryan remaining head of the university. A floral basket from Dean Chubb honored the couple, and a musical trio from the School of Music performed during the dinner.

E. B. Bryan Ohio University Bryan Lindley Hall C. M. Copeland T. C. McCracken E. W. Chubb Doctor Bryan

Professor Cooper To Judge Debate In Kalamazoo

Prof W H Cooper head of public speaking at Ohio university travels to Kalamazoo Michigan to judge a Sunday evening debate between Kalamazoo and Albia on whether the United States should recognize Russia. He will visit Muskegon to see his sisters before returning. Mrs Charles Harvey, recently hospitalized in Newark, has returned home and is convalescing at 215 West Washington with the Harveys.

Cooper W. H. Cooper Ohio University Kalamazoo Mich Albia Michigan United States Russia Muskegon Henrietta Margaret Cooper Charles Harvey Newark J. R. Harvey West Washington Street

Missionary Society Guest Day at First Methodist Church

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will observe guest day at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs. J. H. Berry will give the lesson.

Business Woman's Club Meets This Evening at Seven

The Business Woman's club will convene at seven o'clock this evening for its planned meeting. Members are reminded to arrive promptly as proceedings begin at the stated hour.

Business Woman’'s Club

County Auditor Fred Cornwell Returns From Columbus

Athens county auditor Fred Cornwell returns home from Columbus after attending the state meeting of county auditors.

Fred Cornwell Athens County Columbus

Progressive Literary Club Met Hosts Reading Session

Mrs E Selby hosted the Progressive Literary club at 82 May avenue on Tuesday evening with Mrs H M Bennett as leader presenting Porto Rico. Roll call covered current events and Mrs L W Fienup offered two readings titled What the

E. Selby May Avenue Progressive Literary Club H. M. Bennett Porto Rico L. W. Fienup

Club Notes Highlight Contests and Upcoming Meeting

Fat Man Thought of the Inquisitive Boy and Be Careful Who You Laugh At were the contest topics with prizes awarded to Mrs. L. D. Cooper and Mrs. A. N. Johnson. Guests included Mrs. L. D. Cooper Mrs. L. W. Fienup and Mrs. D. R. Selby who helped with refreshments. The next meeting is February 23 at 168 North Lancaster Street the home of Mrs. Howard Brookins.

L. D. Cooper A. N. Johnson L. W. Fienup D. R. Selby

Maccenas Club Meeting Hosts Porto Rico Program

Mrs. C. R. Sheldon hosted the Maccenas Literary club at 28 First street with Mrs. T. R. Bennett presiding. Roll call offered Valentine quotations while Mrs. L. W. Fienup presented a Porto Rico program. Ellis Cheney sang and a victrola piece followed. Mrs. J. R. Harvey won first prize and Mrs. Garfield Porter second.

C. R. Sheldon First Street Maccenas T. R. Bennett L. W. Fienup Porto Rico Ellis Cheney J. R. Harvey Garfield Porter

Floodwood Mine 26 Closes Down

Chauncey, Feb. 11. Mine 26 of the New York coal company at Floodwood has been closed after a brief revival. About 200 miners who had returned from Chauncey mine 25 are affected. Chauncey mine 25 is not operating today and will not work Friday due to Lincoln's birthday observance.

Chauncey New York Coal Company Floodwood Chauncey Mine Lincoln

Ladies Aid Meeting Tonight at Millfield Church

The regular monthly gathering of the Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Christian church is set for 7 o'clock this evening at the church. Officers will be elected and other important business will be discussed, with all members urged to attend.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Christian Church

Seventh Day Adventist women plan Chauncey sale

The women of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Chauncey announce a two day miscellaneous sale at the Crosser store building on East Converse Street March 11 and 12. Donations of articles or pastry are welcome to aid the church.

Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church Crosser East Converse Street

Loyal Womans society meets at First Christian church

Mrs T R Hamilton hosted the Loyal Womans society at the First Christian church on Mound street. President Mrs Guy M Brookins led the business session with readings by Mrs Charles Fiske Mrs Ira Myers and Mrs Neal Helsel and a program led by Mrs M J Gardner. A Valentine Day collation followed as social hour.

Chauncey T. R. Hamilton Mound Street Loyal Womans’ Society The First Christian Church Guy M. Brookins Charles Fiske Neal Helsel M. J. Gardner Guy Gardner Ira Myers John Shafer Helse Sam Tippett John Brewer Charles Bradfield B. F. Ferrer Henry Osborne Guy Brookins Charles Ogg Howard Brown Harvey Nye Arthur Smart

Chauncey Personal News and Local Visits

Mrs. Earl Worden and daughter Elsie return from a few days in Nelsonville. The Rev. Mr. Courtney of Chauncey filled his regular appointment at the Taylor Lidge Christian church on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne hosted guests Sunday at their High street home, Mr. and Mrs. Dane Osborne and son Richard.

Chauncey Earl Worden Elsie Nelsonville Courtney Taylor Lidge Christian Church Henry Osborne High Street Dane Osborne Richard

Visitors From Columbus Stay With Jennings Couple

Mr. and Mrs. H. V. McGannon and Mr. Myron Flesher of Columbus motored here yesterday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Jennings at 54 East Union Street. Mrs. Flesher stays at the Jennings home due to the serious illness of Mrs. C. E. M. Jennings, whose condition remains unchanged.

H. V. McGannon Myron Flesher Columbus Ralph P. Jennings East Union Street Flesher Jenning C. E. M. Jennings

Jacksonville Glouster Couples Wed at Athens Parsonage

Two Jacksonville men and two Glouster women wed at the Christian church parsonage with Rev. M. E. Chatley officiating. John Exan hamp er married Frieda Pauline Roberts while Elden Dwight Skinner wed Winifred G. Nicholson a short time later with attending and witnessing family members from Glouster and Trimble.

Jacksonville Glouster Athens Christian Church M. E. Chatley John Exanhamper Frieda Pauline Roberts Chatley

Chauncey and Filled Appointments at Independent Holiness Church

Chauncey and others filled appointments at the Independent Holiness Church here on multiple occasions as noted in local church records.

Chauncey Independent Holiness Church

Funeral held Friday for Mrs Alice C Mc Donald

Chauncey February 11 funeral services for Mrs Alice Coota McDonald who died Tuesday at Circle Hill will be held Friday at 2 pm from her home and burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. She was 28, survived by her husband one child her parents Mr and Mrs William Coots and several brothers and sisters.

Chauncey Alice Coota McDonald Circle Hill Green Lawn

Mayor Urges Presidential Intervention in Coal Dispute

Middletown New York February 11 Mayor Macardell telegraphed the President urging action in the coal controversy to ensure adequate coal for heating. He asserts that the right of the people to coal is superior to the claims of capital and labor.

People's Middletown N. Y Macardell

Bulgarian Herb Tea advertised for colds and pneumonia risk

An eye catching ad promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a quick remedy for colds with a warning about pneumonia. It claims the tea helps break up congestion and urges readers to buy a fresh box from their druggist for 35c, 50c, or $1.25.

Illness Strikes Chauncey Area Residents

Chauncey area reports three ill residents including Mrs. Mary Pyles living near Coal Run, Mrs. Clara Youngs in Chauncey, and Mrs. George Shaner in Millfield with pneumonia and serious illness noted.

Chauncey Mary Pyles Coal Run Clara Youngs George Shaner Millfield

Miner Charles Baker Injured at Chauncey Mine

Chauncey, Feb 11. Charles Baker suffered a severe crush to his left hand when a slate fall pinned it at the Chauncey mine Wednesday morning. Dr. Warren V. Sprague treated him and he likely will be out of work for some time.

Chauncey Charles Baker Chauncey Mine Warren V. Sprague Baker

J A Smith Dies in Nelsonville

Chauncey Feb 11 The death of the Rev J A Smith at his Nelsonville home after a brief illness quinsy shocks The Plains and Chauncey relatives. His father Levi P Smith died recently at The Plains and his mother is seriously ill. He leaves a mother and two sisters Mrs Edna Henderson The Plains and Mrs Abner Phillips of Chauncey plus a late brother Mrs Etta Hillyer of Chauncey and is well known in the area.

Chauncey J. A. Smith Nelsonville the Plains Levi P. Smith Edna Henderson Abner Phillips May Avenue Etta Hillyer Smith

Drama League to Stage Three Plays in Athens

Reserved seats for three one act plays by the Community Drama League of Athens go on sale Friday at Cline's. The program opens with Overtones directed by Helen Hedden featuring Hattie Harriet and other actors, followed by The Very Naked Boy with Elizabeth Conklin and Wesley Maurer, and Neighbors directed by Marie Jewett with a large local cast.

Community Drama League of Athens Ewing Auditorium Cline Hattie Helen Reynolds Harriet Helen Hedden Maggie Alice Holman Margaret Maude Skidmore Genevieve Ap Stuart Walker Zona Gale Lulu Betts Marie Jewett Mis’ Abel Joy Cutler Mis’ Moran Charles D. Giauque Mis’ Trot Esther Dunham Mis’ Sillworth Lilian M. Barbour Grandma Constance McLeod Inez Melba White Ezra Peter Philip Robinson

Musterole Promises Quick Flu Relief for Families

Advert claims Musterole eases influenza symptoms by relieving congestion and boosting circulation. The product, described as a mustard-plaster alternative, is applied to the skin for a warm then cooling sensation and rapid relief. A milder version for children is also available.

End Rheumatic Pains and Aches From Haarlem Oil

No new need thousands suffer the excruciating pains aches and twines of rheumatism neuritis lumbago or sciatica. An old Dutch internal remedy Haarlem Oil in tasteless capsules targets internal acids and poisons in joints and muscles for quick relief. Ask for Red Pit Haarlem Oil at druggists 50c guaranteed or money back.

Vague Mason Observance Noted in Local Notice

A fragment notes a collective gathering of Masons on March 25 for an event inviting many officers to witness the work. The text lacks full details but implies a ceremonial or inspection occasion.

Marriage License Issued for John Exenhamp er and Freda Roberts

A marriage license was issued this morning to John Exenhamp er, a miner from Jacksonville, and Freda Pauline Roberts, a clerk from Glouster. The license was issued by officiant Rev. M. E. Chatley who united them in marriage.

John Exenhamper Jacksonville Freda Pauline Roberts Glouster M. E. Chatley

Countess Di Sera Dies by Own Hand

Berlin February 11 Countess Di Sera divorced wife of an Italian marchese is dead today by her own hand amid intense enthusiasm over the Italo German dispute. The Countess, known for dancing, visited a night club when the tragedy occurred.

Berlin Countess di Sera

Italian Premier Praised After Dash at Evening Event

A woman delivered a fervent speech praising the Italian premier during a late event last night and then took her own life, leaving authorities investigating the circumstances.

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. T. Moore Mrs Valentine Raris Maccenas Literary Club Ladies Aid Mrs. Hamilton McDonald York Cray & Reading Een Berry North Court Drama League Jers & Ti Is Neete Ey Febru Cline’s Pharmacy Giesiecke Gold Hoffman Kimer Mansfield Petit Robinson Masonic Temple Earl Z. Shafer N. Congress Street John E. Edwards Second Street Hiermer R. McAnfee Lancaster Street Madam Lucile Palmist W. Union ST Hutchinson New Sommer’s Piso Kuhn Preston Big Daylight Renauld and Plus Welworth House Wooltex Peggy Paris
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