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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1922

Page

6

Obituary for Jonathon Dickeson Evans of Morgan County tolling 1887–1922

Jonathon Dickeson Evans born in Morgan County on September 22 1887 died at his home near Guysville February 6 1922 aged 84 years 4 months and 15 days He was the son of Hance and Elizabeth Evans last of eleven children married Augusta Hull in 1862 and had eight children six predeceased him He leaves a wife two sons 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren a large family He was Civil War veteran and a respected farmer noted for honesty and Christian faith His final days showed patience and readiness to meet God with a life described as unselfish and devout He will be greatly missed in the home and community

Jonathon Dickeson Evans Morgan County Guysville Hance Elizabeth Evans Augusta Hull Evans Christ Jesus

Valentine Party and Club Activities Highlight Millfield Social Life

Millfield hosts a valentine party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. O. McDaniel for Needle Club ladies and husbands with heart decor and games. Guests include the Brewers, Downeys, Hills, Morrison, Mingus, Wood, Totman, Daughertys, Pattons and others. Eastern Star initiations, church class meetings, and the Loyal Live Wires youth class organize, elect officers, and share socials and a luncheon for twenty six members and two visitors.

H. O. McDaniel Needle Club John Brewer Earl Downey P. D. Hill L. A. Morrison Herbert Mingus L. E. Wood Ford Totman John Daugherty Gd. C. Patton Frank Daugherty Lawrence McDaniel Alpha Werner William Cole Mildred James Omen Charles Robinet William Sisson Gifford Vern Fulton Jacksonville Frank Shirkey Viola Howard R. 8. Howard Linda Morrison Grover Patton Glouster Order of Eastern Star P. D.’ Hill R. F. Totman Ladies Bible Class The Christian Church Camden Wine H. C. McDaniel Gerald Athens Eleanor Hill Clarence Brown Spayd Chauncey William Hartley Columbus Young Peoples Goldie Boudinot Loyal Live Wires Queen Esther Arthur Brewer Roy Dunkle Vaughn Earich Emma Tracy Helen Cole

Card of Thanks to Kind Helpers in Sickness and Death

We extend sincere thanks to all who assisted during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Gratitude to the choir, the undertaker, and Rev. Wills for their kindness. May they never lack friends in similar times. Mrs. J. D. Evans Samuel Evans.

J. D. Evans Samuel Evans

Painful Back and Kidney Trouble Relief Ad

Anuric Tablets are advertised as a remedy for backache and kidney problems. The ad claims drinking water and taking Anuric before meals can relieve pain and urges readers to send 10 cents for a trial package from Dr. Pierce's Invalids Hotel. Cincinnati resident Albert Johns cites relief after two bottles.

Doctor Pierce Dr. Pierce Invalids Hotel Buffalo N. Y Albert Johns Eastern Ave

Shooting in Belfast Ends Quiet Spell with Fatality

In Belfast a nighttime outbreak of shooting interrupted a day of quiet. An assailants held up Duffy with a band of armed men and fatally wounded him, authorities said.

Belfast International News Service Oy Duffy

Death of Chester Hill in Cambridge at 21

Chester Hill eldest son of Rev. and Mrs. Charles A. Hill died suddenly at his Cambridge home at age 21 leaving a widow. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 1 30 PM in Cambridge. Relatives from Athens travel today to attend including Dr and Mrs C C Hill Mr and Mrs Orville Reeves Mr and Mrs H W Riley and Miss Gilberta Hill. He was the grandson of the late Commissioner S B Hill of Athens and brother of Mrs Orville Reeves Mrs H W Riley and Miss Gilberta Hill.

Chester Hill Charles A. Hill Cambridge Athens C. C. Hill Orville Reeves H. W. Riley

Blackburns Return From New Mexico for Health

Deanville Mr and Mrs Everett Blackburn and their family arrived from New Mexico where Mr Blackburn sought care for his health. The family reports he is much improved and grateful for support from their faith community.

Everett Blackburn New Mexico Mr. Blackburn

Local News Briefs and Family Updates

Miss Catherine Haynes visited her sister Mrs. Charles Schoonover. Mrs. William Maffin is improving. Margaret Walls visited Nelsonville. Mrs. Howard Bush of Murray City visited Mrs. James Stephenson. Walter Lang is building a new house. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis moved to Deanville. Mrs. Guy Yates and children visit Ports mouth. Boy Scouts met Wednesday. Walter Lang and wife welcomed a son Walter James born Feb 17. Mrs. Sadie Champlin visits her daughter Mrs. Lang. Will Harvey called on Mr. and Mrs. Martin Boyles. Will Lanning is very sick with the flu.

Catherine Haynes Charles Schoonover William Maffin Margaret Walls Nelsonville Howard Bush Murray City James Stephenson Walter Lang Frank Lewis Deanville Guy Yates Portsmouth Boy Scouts Walter James Sadie Champlin Lang

Salem memorial for James Carlyon draws large crowd

The funeral for James Carlyon was held last Monday and well attended. George Graham is on the sick list. Morris ye William Curren have the mump. Mrs. C. N. Wilkes visited Mrs. Mary Harvey earlier this week. Salem folks think our watchdog is aging yet remaining healthy. The Luhrig mine is in operation.

James Carlyon George Graham Morris William Curren C. N. Wilkes Mary Harvey Salem Luhrig

Pleasanton Faces Boom as Pipeline Repairs Create Jobs

The Ohio Fuel Company repairs its pipeline bringing work for about forty residents. Miss Dorothy Parker stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Oxley over the weekend. Various locals visited M. A. Brown, who recently moved to Madison West Virginia, and Albert Copley bought Brown’s farm. The community notes several illnesses and a one day school closure due to a sick teacher. Fruit from many cacti plants is edible.

Ohio Fuel Company Dorothy Parker Russell Oxley Fahye Pierce M. FE. Oxley B. Johnson Ernest Helwig M. A. Brown Madison W. Va Albert Copley Lloyd Woodgerd Carpenter George Martin

Splendid Youthful Pattern for Remodeled Style

Here is a fine design for remodeling or combining two fabrics with new collar and sleeve features. Satin or taffeta with soutache braid or embroidery trim would look striking, as would black velvet with braiding or taupe moire with coral. The pattern fits sizes 16 18 and 20 years, with 414 yards of 36 inch material for 16 years and a skirt foot width of about 2 yards. Pattern mailed on receipt of 12 cents in one cent stamps.

Timeline for Filling Orders Delayed by Week or Ten Days

The notice states that completing orders will take about a week to ten days. It notes this interval is needed to fill current requests and keep processing accurate. No further details on causes or alternative options are provided.

Toddle Stuff Is Dying Says W. D. Lynch

Akron report on the Ohio Dancing Masters convention in Columbus quotes W. D. Lynch declaring the toddle is dead the fox trot is passing and jazz is on its last legs. He attributes the shift to music publishers, not the Purity league.

Akron W. D. Lynch Columbus Lynch Purity League

Athens Opera House Reopens Under State Orders

The Athens opera house reopens tonight under Dr. Allen who will lease the venue until June 1 to extend the booking season from June to June. The prior lease change disrupted the season and a new seating system prompted February closure. Council seeks funding for a new heating system amid ongoing preparations.

Athens

City Halt Delays Condemnation of House

State inspectors ruled the house need only heating and ventilation improvements and allowed it to remain open until June. No condemnation was ordered, reflecting a cautious approach by city authorities.

Tariff Wall Threatens Canada and Cuba Trade

Charles E. Mitchell of National City Bank warns that the Fordney tariff bill could derail Canada and Cuba as major U S markets. He argues higher duties on Canadian wheat and sugar beet industry protection harm American industry and strain neighborly relations, risking retaliatory tariffs and reduced global trade. He calls for fair tariff policy to preserve export markets and overall prosperity.

Garret Smith Charles E. Mitchell National City Bank of New York Canada Cuba United States England Europe Mr. Mitchell Cubala Mississippi Congress Washington Mitte Convid Mitchell Jax

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