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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1926

Page

8

Nelsonville News Roundup of Local Visits and Obituaries

Murray City News reports Renzo Lewis visiting his parents while Miss Sidney Williams of Nelsonville hosts Grace Williams. Local society notes list Mrs Penn, Mrs Peacock, Mrs Bush and many others at events and a funeral for Eric Smith in Nelsonville. Funeral services for Elizabeth Sabo were held at Greenlawn with burial there.

Renzo Lewis New On Mode Lewis Maud Penn James Hamer Nelsonville Stell Peacock Howard Bush Lace Ayers Andy Robinson Frank Bryan William Bradbury Lucy Frazee Doc Madden Vint Hopkins Charlies Hoffman Silas Simmers Eric Smith Sidney Williams Grace Williams Howard Chivers Columbus Wm. Chivers Charles Booker Linton Paul Albert Storer Pearl Shuttleworth Elizabeth Sabo M. FE Mr. Walker Greenlawn

Local residents visit and socialize in Nelsonville and Columbus

The column lists numerous visitors and social events from Sunday to Monday. Families including the Robsons of Columbus host guests, Mrs. Whitlatch and Mrs. Smathers shop in Nelsonville, and Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Schivers plan a prolonged visit. An infant death near the Collinses is noted alongside a birthday gathering for Mrs. Sabo with many attendees.

Thomas Robson Columbus John Robson William Robson Elmer Whitlatch Frank Smathers Nelsonville Grisby Sarah T. W. Wallace Richard Brown William Schivers John Sabo Mary Zane Colbert Kathleen Colbert Magdalene Byron Murray City Clara Door Chas. Stadler Joe McNance Mable Rife Joe Krotche Johnie Ed Barstow Thelma Clara Door of Columbus Jake Wagner

Valentine party hosts and social notes from local families

Mineral Mrs. Alonzo Perry hosted a Valentine party with guests Florence in French Mildred Hartley Mar guerite Carmen Myrtle Jayjohn Iverine Buckley Ethel McLain Audra Buckley Frankie French Virgil McLain Wayne McAfee Albert Buckley Paul Lowry Homer Buckley and Paul Stout with a collation by Mrs. Errett Carmen. Hazel Allgood of Barberton visits sister Mrs Vaughn Ad gis. Virgil Shingler ill with diphtheria poisoning at Will Holdren in Albany. Ralph Gibson returns from Atberton due to Charles illness. Dave Stephenson returns to Columbus after visiting. Mrs. George Sickles of Athens visits. Clyde Stanley called to Albany for Virgil Shingler. King Switch school closed for scarlet fever. Mr and Mrs A J Stephenson and Mr and Mrs Anthony Stephenson visit Margaret Gibson on Robinett. Ruth Bobo returns to Akron from visit with Castor Bobo. Edna Bobo and Castor Bobo guests of Ches Lightfritz.

Alonzo Perry Florence In French Mildred Hartley Marguerite Carmen Myrtle Jayjohn Iverine Buckley Ethel McLain Audra Buckley Frankie French Virgil McLain Wayne McAfee Albert Buckley Paul Lowry Homer ‘Buckley Paul Stout Errett Carmen Hazel Allgood Barberton Vaughn Virgil Shingler Will Holdren Albany Ralph Gibson Atberton Charles Dave Stephenson Coumbus George Sickles Athens Clyde Stanley King Switch Ere A. J. Stephenson Anthony Stephnson Margaret Gibson Robinett Mies Ruth Bobo Akron Castor Bobo Nelsonville Edna Bobo Mrs. Ches- Lightfritz

Fever Returns as Ackley Family Quarantines

Lottridge Gertrude Bacheldor and Charlies Ackley of Marion visited their parents for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Osmond Brande visited near Frost. J. Ross drilled a gas well on the Swartz place. The Ackley family suffers repeat fevers, prompting renewed quarantine and fumigation plans.

Gertrude Bacheldor Charlies Ackley Marion Iame Daniel Ackley Osmond Brande el Brandeberry J. Ross C. D. Swartz John Ackley Ackley Edd Rowan Charis Fieres

Protracted Mt Carmel Meeting Closes with Two Conversions

In Sharpsburg a year favorable to wheat is predicted. A Mt Carmel revival ended last night after a long meeting with two conversions. Hermon revival did not start due to bad weather. Visits included Henry Burns Leota Strode Lenor Bardin and Don Carpenter in Wrightstown. Carpenter suffered neuralgia and overdosed on anti pain pills, deemed life threatened for hours. Fannie Fawcett died at Grant Hospital Columbus and burial will be in Chesterhill when her son arrives from Wyoming.

Mt. Carmel Hermon Henry Burns Leota Strode Lenor Lillian Bardin Don Carpenter Wrightstown Frank White Plantsville Carpenter Fannie Fawcett Grant Hospital Columbus Chesterhill Wyoming

Local social notes from Athens and surroundings

The column records visits and events in the Athens area. Mentions include Harry Porter and son Ralph working a timber job at Federal creek. Several calls and visits occur among neighbors, including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins to Mr. and Mrs. James Hughes in East State street, Athens, with Hughes reported ill.

Harry Porter Ralph Federal Creek Joe Hutchins James Hughes East State Street Athens Hughes Carl Micheals Wnelsonville Jeff Harrison Alex Root Charles Tate Lucile Alfred Beulah Hawk Middleport Humphrey Rob Hawk Columbus Henry Frost Isaac Wallace Roy Hawk Fred Schmidt Nelsonville

Hamden Hostess Honors Birthday Dinner at Hotel Rogan Wellston

Mrs. Charles Dingman entertained at a birthday anniversary dinner Sunday evening February 14 at Hotel Rogan Wellston. The group included Mrs. Cox McArthur, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jolly and Kathaleen, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stanton and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Graves, Mrs. H. R. Foose, Mrs. John Poore, and the guest of honor. Pink roses and carnations adorned the table. A five course dinner followed by a social hour of music and games in the hotel parlor.

Charles Dingman Wellston M.rs. Cox McArthur J. A. Jolly Kathaleen Leo Stanton Mary Ross Graves H. R. Foose Hamden John Poore Jackson Dingman

Lee Ferguson guest of friends calls from Asia to Arkansas

Lee Ferguson former Hamden high school principal was hosted by friends last week. He has been in Japan, the Philippine Islands, and along the Pacific coast since leaving town about three years ago, with plans to reach his parents in Arkansas after a stop in Athens. Miss Emily Donaldson visited Columbia with friends for the weekend. Bernadine Salts, a Zaleski teacher, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Salts. McArthur Brick Co at Puritan restarted operations after a two week shutdown. Mocking Valley Agent chaired the event.

Lee Ferguson Hamden High School Ferguson Japan Philippine Islands Pacific Athens Arkansas Emily Donaldson Columbia Bernadine Salts Zaleski Charles Salts McArthur Brick Company Puritan Mocking Valley

Local Notes and Family Visits Across the Region

Salts at Union Furnace spent the week end with his family here. W C Bobo and son John were guests of their daughter and sister Mr and Mrs J E Strong at Wilkesville Sunday. Seventeen of thirty one Puritan pupils and five of fourteen Ha born pupils are absent due to measles. Hocking Valley yard crew from Wellston delayed three hours at Pur itan after a derailed car. Howard Moorehead and son Franklin of Columbus spent the week end with his parents O C Moorehead. Arthur and Clearence Christian were in Columbus Monday and Tuesday. Clarence injured when a Hocking Valley engine blew up near Le Moyne south of Toledo weeks ago was seeing a company physician. John Marks visited his daughter at Chillicothe Tuesday.

Union Furnace W. C. Bobo John J. E. Strong Wilkesville Puritan Haburn Hocking Valley Yard Wellston McArthur Brick Company Howard Moorehead Franklin Columbus O. C. Moorehead Arthur Clearence Christian Clarence LeMoyne Toledo John Marks N. E. Turner Chillicothe

Various Local Visits Highlight Weekend in St Albans Area

Carpenter Mrs. Mary Billups returned home after visiting relatives as illness drew her to her sister Mrs. Howell. Huntington resident Earl Caster visited his ailing father O W Caster. Several families spent the weekend with kin in Dexter Albany and Hebbardsville as patients recover from smallpox vaccinations and carbuncles. Community club plans a daily feeding demonstration with Prof Ivan McKellip as speaker at the M E church. A grasshopper sighting ends the month with local color from Linscott Run.

Mary Billups St. Albans W. Va W. P. Howell Downington Earl Caster Huntington O. W. Caster Will Gillogly Mary Frances Sherwood Dexter

Local Social Notes and Illness Report in Taylor Ridge

Taylor Ridge reports Mrs. Mary Davis improving after a week of illness. Several social events occur in Jackson ville and area with Valentine activities for pupils and young people. Illnesses include Mrs. Evan Davis Lena Hanning Alfrieda Hildabrand Vernice Welling and Clara and Clifton Chalfant visiting friends. Church services were held with 58 attendees as Rev Courtney attended a funeral elsewhere.

Mary Davis James Golding Pocahontas Lodge Jacksonville Evan Davis Lena Hanning Alfrieda Hildabrand Vernice Welling Clara Clifton Chalfant Trimble Helen Kulahoskie John Kulakoskie Grace Muzykowski Marie Balstrom C. Welling Vern Kempton Zoe Rickel P. H. Wellicke Courtney Rodger Chauncey

Amesville Girls Dominate Friday Basketball Tie

Chauncey correspondent notes the Friday game score not given is 21 to 4 in favor of the local high school girls. The item mentions Mr and Mrs Jonas Tope of Co.

Chauncey Jonas Tope

Lodi Students Host Weekend Gatherings and Basketball Action

Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Everett Bosworth and son Wayne and others. Inez Ruth stayed with her parents in New Straitsville. Marie Morrison spent Friday with Helen Dixon. Joe Fulton shows improvement after illness. Lodi freshmen and sophomores hosted a party with games music and a Chappell performance. Lodi lost 21 to 19 to Chester. next, a trip to Hollister for a fast matchup after a 23 20 win at home.

Joe Shuler Everett Bosworth Wayne Frank Ralph Colburn Pearl Smith Mary Burson Conrad Mulligan Joe Chappell Inez Ruth New Straitsville John Ruth Marie Morrison Helen Dixon Joe Fulton Lodi High School Ralph Lodi Chester High Metor Hollister

Revival Services Lead Off Hockingport Week

Harvey Dye of Coolville holds revival at Hockingport Methodist Church starting Monday evening. Rev. F Russell Purdy of Belpre preached at Torch Baptist on Sunday. Union evangelistic services planned in Torch with Methodist and Baptist ministers uniting. Local schools at Hockingport under Matlack and Miss Russell report progress. Mrs Parker visited relatives in Parkersburg and Coolville. Miss Lemley spent time with Harris Ferry parents before Parkersburg trip. Harry P. Curtis of Newbury was also noted.

Thearev Harvey Dye Coolville Hockingport F. Russell Purdy Belpre Torch Matlack Mary Russell Athens K. Parker Olive McKim Parkersburg Grace Lemley Harris Ferry Harry P. Curtis Newbury

Local Social Roundup From East Dunham Community

Reports from East Dunham Washington County include lectures at the Farmers' Institute with Ida Cook and Mary Russell as speakers last Thursday and Sunday. Several residents, including Mrs E A Dutton's family, are noted, with health updates on Mrs Rex Anderson and Mrs Mary Garrett. Birds at Mary Hayden and F Liott attract cardinals. C W Hayden and Ira Conley attend local work and farm events. Cummings Cook marks his eighty fourth birthday on February 9. Betty Jane Taylor birth notice received by Wheeling residents.

Farmers’ Institute East Dunham Washington County Ida Cook Mary Russell E. A. Dutton Mary A. Garrett C. B. Karper Joe Reeves Gladys Parker Parkersburg J. W. Johnson Mary Hayden Fliott Rex Anderson St. Joseph’s Hospital C. W. Hayden Coolville Ira Conley Cummings Cook Harry Parker Elizabeth W. Va E. K. Parker

Ancestral Washington Home Demolished and Shipped to U S

The ancestral home of George Washington, over 300 years old in England, has been taken apart and packed in crates for shipment. It was dismantled into fifteen cases of stone, fourteen wooden beams, and 359 tons of brick and stone work to be reconstructed at his birthplace in the United States.

George Washington England

Death notices for Levi Bennett and Estel Wood

S Bigley received word of the death of his son in law Levi Bennett of East Liverpool after months of ill health. Jessie McKim Wood of Columbus mourns the death of her only remaining son Estel Wood in Chicago following an appendicitis operation and burial in Chicago.

S. Bigley Levi Bennett East Liverpool Bennett Jessie McKim Wood Columbus Estel Wood Chicago Chiecaco

Wrightstown Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Gatherings

Wrightstown residents shared a week of family visits and church activity. Mr. and Mrs. C. Mills visited their son-in-law and daughter, Rev. Arza Ball filled a Mt. Zion appointment, Edith Faires stayed with her brother-in-law and sister in Trimble, and Miss Mary Ball dined with Miss Mable Jones. The Ladies Aid hosted a social with ham sandwiches ice cream and cake attended by several locals. Silas Ahle and family stayed with daughter Mrs. Francis Murphy as she recovered. William Hogsett and Anna Faires joined Jack Moody and family for a Tuesday visit.

C. Mills KK. L. Beard Arza Ball Mt. Zion Edith Faires G. B. King Trimble Mary Ball Mable Jones Ladies Aid Oca Ahle Effie Mills Lizzie Ball Emma Jane Grigsbe Emma Dulaney Myrtle North Anna Faires Silas Ahle Federal L Francis Murphy William Hogsett Jack Moody

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Liver Bowels

For 17 years Dr. F M Edwards treated many women with liver and bowel ailments using a vegetable based formula called Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The olive colored tablets aid normal liver and bowel action and are marketed as a safe substitute for calomel. Priced 15c and 30c.

F.M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Anti Smoking Laws Expected In United States

Reports from the United States indicate imminent anti smoking legislation. Sources quoted by British observers claim fewer young people are taking up the cigarette habit.

London United States

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