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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

15

Chauncey Pioneer Dies After Beart Attack At Home

Chauncey area pioneer Chauncey Pioneer died suddenly at his home in Sand Ridge near Chauncey after a heart attack. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 10 in the Wayward Church of Christ with Rev G B Court officiating. Interment will be in Nye Cemetery. He recently broke a leg when kicked by a horse but had recovered enough to move about his home. Survived by sister Hannah Higbard, who has been ill for weeks. The family resided on the old farm. obituary notes he was a lifelong county resident.

Card Chia Set Sand Ridge Chauncey Peradk G. B. Court Ody Church of Christ Nye Hibbard Hannah Higbard Hany Mah Nat

Past Chiefs Meet Thursday Evening in Chauncey

In Chauncey on February 3, Past Chiefs Crib of Pleasant View Temple No 183 Pythian Sisters met at Mrs Arthur J Smiths on Main Street. President Mrs Harry Wallace led the business session with social hour readings contests and prize exchanges.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Arthur J. Smith Main Street Harry Wallace Thelma Linscott Donald Henry Noah Harvey Wallace Statenerite McGee William Collins Ire Cunningham Noeh Harvey Flos Linscott Arthur Smith William Collins, Jr Marguerite McGee Mie Clara Wallace

Entertain Friends as Graves Family Guests at The Flaine

The Plains reports Mr and Mrs Robert Graves hosted guests this week at their home in The Flaine. Attending were Mr and Mrs Jerry Graves and David Beatty of Akron, plus Mrs Burnell of Nelsonville. Graves relatives are not related but longtime neighbors and friends.

the Plains Robert Graves The Flaine Jerry Graves Lattor David Beatty Akron Burnell Nelsonville Leo McMennewny Jacksonville George Fitter H. C. McDaniel F. H. Boudinot Emma Hixon M. E Athens L. 5. McDaniel Hiram Mintus

Treasure legends revive search for James boys loot

Omaha February reports revived hunt for a rumored 4100,000 in bullion hidden north of Omaha by Jesse James gang. Chandler Missouri cousin Jesse James Jr. backs cave near a cavern along a bluff but authorities and locals doubt any major crime involved. Previous digs near the cave yielded nothing as three horses could be sheltered inside.

Omaha Jesse James Jeses Chandler Oxueha Deadwood Black Hills Tressure J. Barton Cubs Kansan Jesse James Roy Swanston James Boys Bert .Bierman Bistee Smugenm Pacttc

New Mark Set in Legislature Columbus Ohio

The Ohio Legislature faces a flood of measures after six weeks in session with 85 bills and 10 resolutions introduced in a single day. Proposals range from tax changes and gasoline tax hikes to divorces, education, and state board creation, with emergency provisions and filing rules noted as bills advance between chambers. Six members prepare to attend the Harding Memorial dedication, while tributes are paid to the late President and Mrs. Harding.

Columbus Ohio Chile Heenaé Architects Wilbin Secretary of State General Assembly Clarence J. Brown Cooper Genemi Assembly Harding House Soteur Lenate Herding

Ohio Law Requires Free Treatment for Rabid Dog Bite Victims

A 1930 Athens County law requires physicians to provide free treatment to bite victims from rabid animals. Local officials note the practice helps prevent hydrophobia after exposure. Health authorities describe how bite severity varies by wound location and time, with pasteurization historically central to care.

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Woman to Join Arctic Submarine Expedition Leader

Lady Wixins announces joining party for Sir Hubert Wilkins expedition to the North Pole. The reconditioned Nautilus will carry the sole female participant alongside the crew as the voyage departs.

Shel Pole North Pole Lady Wixins Sir Hubert Wilkins Arctic

Rabies Treatment and Symptoms Described by Dr Hieging

A historical report notes rabies progression in animals and humans with two forms of treatment. It describes serum injections over nine days for the simple method and seven days for the intensive, plus timelines for effects. It also covers dog bark changes and urges immediate physician treatment after dog bites, citing long-standing practice in Athens County.

Higgise Athens County Hieging

Council Votes To Purchase Poles

The council passed an ordinance to authorize funds for poles and related gear after proper advertising. Debate covered depository selection for funds, with the mayor and clerk to draft a closing emergency action. Paul Molakot appeared about damage to property near the White School Building, with water trouble cited, and the matter referred to the suitable committee for investigation.

Hende Myer Andrew Aften John &. Davis Ttean Thi Fesson Paul Molaakt Wier Damaghig Brottenie Mo Wap Stvest Connittos Cor Investiga de Fron Couneil

Funeral attendance for relative in Columbus

H Y Nam was in Columbus with his mother Mrs Mary Hambet of Route 2 to attend the funeral of Mrs Lit ving Tavis. Burial occurred at Greenlawn Cemetery. Davis was a former Morgen County resident and widow of Jahn Davis leaving heirs in Morgen County and the facility.

Glouster H. Y. Namber Mary Hambet Route No Columbus Litving Tavis Greenlawn Cemetery Davis Morgen County Jahn Davis

Pilfering Topic Dominates Mothers Club Meeting

In Jackyosville on a February night 83 members of the Mothers Club gathered at Mrs A Sayre's Trimble home to discuss pilfering. The program included papers on taking ways tempting children and petty thievery experiences, followed by stories and social time.

Jackyosville Mother Ciul MT A. Sayre Trimble Martha Hioh Stra MLO Wahnata Exenkamper Gad Piahor Mes Megdred Bry Shirkey Ctygd

Aik Redcos and Vaughn Ts Brondanet From Tanangie

Glouster Fab the Wlecky Reaves Darthick Bon Vaughn Hollister will cite Tuesday night at two o clock Guitar musts and woak. Broadcasting station will be at special consideration they stated night mines work Chauncey Tech Illinois Chauncey Mine W3 Hoecklng and Paste He Hat Millfielt were the Saturday. Fight mines on the cre tet Saturday in thie Atatrict No. No. 255 No. 267 No. 1 No. 4 No. 28 L. D. Poston and Dark Diamond.

Glouster Wlecky Reaves Darthick Bon Vaughn Hollister Guiter Musts Wooak Chauncey, Tech Chauney Thie Atatrict L. D. Poston

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