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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1924
Page
12
Sheriff notice of sale describing two tracts of land in Athens County, Ohio with detailed metes and bounds, appraised values of $6500 and $2000, sale to be cash on day of sale, names H McKinley Sheriff and attorneys Yorker and Roland.
Sealed bids addressed to the Director of Public Service Glen Romine of Athens Ohio will be received until 12 oclock noon on April 7 for a single 150 horsepower 2200 volt 3 phase Type T-6 Form B inductive vertical motor from General Electric. Property to be sold to highest bidder by bill of sale with cash on day of sale and right to reject any or all bids reserved.
On February 12 1924 Eugene fled his petition in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County in case No 12856 against the renamed party and others seeking cancellation of a conveyance for Inlets Nos 1238 and 1239 in Armstrong Addition to the City of Nelson in Athens County Ohio. The parties are required to appear before May 10 1924 and Woolley and Rowland serve as attorneys for the plaintiff in a $419 60 claim.
Bealed bids are invited by the Director of Public Service Athens Ohio for labor and materials to grade drain and pave sections of Utah Place Hillcrest Avenue and Strathmore Avenue. Bids must include full bidder names and a 2 percent certified check. the city reserves the right to reject all bids.
Eugene Oregon March 19 three of four planes that will carry the Stars and Stripes in the first round the world flight prepared for the last continental hop after overcoming a mechanic al trouble near Reading California Lieut Wade in plane No 3 landed at Eugene after a delay Major Martin and Lieut Smith reached the field an hour and a half earlier The hop targets Seattle with lunch at Vancouver barracks Nelson to leave Santa Monica for Sacramento today to join the others at Seattle
The author argues against war yet supports readiness to deter conflict and protect citizens. He cites Soviet influence in the United States, praises the 1920 National Defense Act, highlights Citizens Military Training Camps, and invokes Theodore Roosevelt to urge a strong but restrained foreign policy.
Lester Bobo pleaded guilty in Mayor Koons court to stealing a watch and chain alleged to have occurred in Chauncey. A $75 fine and $50 costs were imposed with $50 suspended. Bobo was arrested Tuesday by Police Chief Herb Parker.
The largest and smallest standard incandescent lumps are tested by C. H. Mitman of the Smithsonian Institution division of engineering in Washington. The 1006 watt size is described as the big one, while the midget, about the size of a match, consumes only a fraction of a watt. The tiny lamp is used by physicians in medical demonstrations.
William H. Semons, 64, died today at his home 98 Central avenue from stomach cancer after six months illness. Born in Stewart, he lived in Athens 33 years. He was twice married. his second wife and three children from the first union survive, including Mrs Sophia Wray Wogan, Mrs Hattie Swift, and Arthur Semons. A brother and three sisters also survive: Frank Semons, Mrs Viola Mitchell, Mrs Alice Bean, and Mrs Nettie Juud wick. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Mrs. John J. Evans died Tuesday evening at her Jerseyville home after a bout with neuritis and long paralysis. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at the M. K. church with burial in the nearby cemetery. She was lifelong resident of Jerseyville and survived by her husband, one son Hollie W. Evans, Shade. two daughters Mrs. A. D. Townsend and Mrs. J. M. Douglas, Athens. three brothers Sherman Barnes Green Barnes Nebraska John F. Barnes California. and a sister Mrs. Martha Nelson Michigan.
Charles Hill of Columbus gave a lecture at the M E church to a packed audience. Mrs Effie Watkins of Tony Row recovers from influenza. Ezra Dixon and Miss Nellie Cline wed in Cincinnati. Dixon plans to live in the village as he continues in real estate. Mr and Mrs Thomas Watkins return from Florida. Dr Paffenbarger talks on teeth preservation. Miss Cotner visits McArthur. Mrs Carlisle and Dr Paffenbarger visit the High School.
Coshocton pupils in public schools may view good moving pictures once a week in the Central High school auditorium for a thin dime. The schools will put on a movie weekly.
Chauncey Garfield Grimes visited Columbus and Mrs. Guy Brookins spent Tuesday in Millfield visiting Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brookins. Charlie Downham, Mrs. Lulu Webb and Mrs. Thomas Hoffman from this city motored to Columbus Tuesday. Clarence Russell is spending a few days this week in Pomeroy. The Loyal Womens Bible class of the Christian church meets today at the home of Mrs. Charles Fiske.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church will meet Thursday for an all day quilting at the home of Mrs. Lafe Crosser.
The quarantine at the home of Mr and Mrs Wesley Six is lifted after their daughter Miss Verna Six recovered from diphtheria.
Mrs. Eimer Vanhorn attended the funeral in Millfield for Mrs. Ralph Guerra who died at her home Sunday from cancer.
Mrs J J Hoodlet has returned to her home after receiving treatment in Columbus over the past few weeks. Dr Hoodlet spent the last weekend in Columbus and accompanied Mrs Hoodlet home.
Mr and Mrs Ceci relocated yesterday to Athens where Mr Ceci has taken employment. The notice notes the move from the local city.
Walter Boling returns to Chauncey from Columbus where he had employment. Mrs. Boling spent the past weekend in Columbus.
Mr and Mrs B F Ferrel and Miss Neva Ferrel with Mrs L D Shields were Athens visitors Tuesday, enjoying local sights and hospitality.
Mrs Warren B Koons of Columbus was a visitor in Chauncey described in brief local travel notes.
Herman Luckott of Newark New Jersey is spending a few days in Chauncey with Mr and Mrs Max Altman during a local visit.
Carl Leffler, a business visitor, arrived in Orbiston on Monday for meetings with local firms. He plans brief stays and intends to explore potential partnerships during his visit.
Mrs. Mary Rhoades and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Galvin of Athens were entertained at dinner Sunday evening by Mrs. Lily Boling and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warner at their city home.
A brief description notes a woman wearing a bobbed hairstyle becoming chilled to the bone. The line captures a cold detail from a likely urban scene.
A dramatic blaze at the Mazos department store on Third Avenue in Huntington began in a stock room shortly after 9pm and took hours to bring under control. No injuries reported as crews battled stubborn flames.
Wheeling West Virginia March 19 Helen McNeill 21 died in a local hospital after an auto accident early Sunday east of the city. This marks the second female victim from the same crash.
Pharmacists tout Joint-Ease as the remedy when other treatments fail for sore swollen inflamed and rheumatic joints. The product claims to limber up joints and provides quick results at sixty cents a tube sold by druggists everywhere.
The Chauncey Methodist revival continues with high nightly attendance from both church members and outsiders. Sunday featured a morning sermon A Call to Duty with four joining, and a well attended evening service with Rev John Brown of Athens leading to four more joining. Dr Evans and the pastor admitted eleven new members during a testimony meeting. Last week’s services totaled eleven thousand four hundred forty two attendees.
Washington March 19 the Department of Agriculture announced a favorable 1934 outlook indicating farmers are pursuing a normal production program.
A stranger complimented Columbus Ohio on first visit to High and Broad Streets admiring the capital’s electric signs. He marveled at the statehouse dome lit by a thousand lamps as reviews of the city’s bright lights continued.
Murray City Mrs Frank Tannahirt hosted the Ladies Aid of the M church for a chicken dinner with many attendees including Mesdames Strum Bess Walters Snapp Thomas Tipton Bry an Devol Bradbury Relph Spencer Frazee Riggs Fisher Castell Dixon Swingle Scott Cook Tannahill Nunemaker Portsmouth hostess and others. Miss Josephine Tannahill celebrated her third birthday with friends Monday afternoon. attendees included Mary Louise Albaugh Betty Johnson and others. Mrs John Turner of Jobs surprised friends at her 53rd birthday celebration with music contests and forty guests at her home.
An 18 year old Coshton factory worker Hilda Jones swallowed about 37 bichie eies of tablets in an apparent overdose. Doctors believe an emetic might have saved her life but she remains near death.
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