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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1926
Page
3
Nelsonville February 22. A Department of Commerce report notes coal distribution is hard to track but shows railroads as the largest users of bituminous coal in 1923. Total U S consumption reached 616 million tons with railroads consuming 619 million tons and iron and steel works about 30 million tons.
In Nelsonville St Andrew's parish observes Lent per Catholic rites. Father Owens marks his third year in Nelsonville and asks penance mortification during forty days. He condemns dances and vulgar St Patrick's day customs and urges respect for Lent and local traditions.
Nelsonville crowds drive in to Gallipolis Saturday night for a basketball clash. The locals led early and widened their edge as the contest moved on, drawing sizable turnout from Nelsonville in the visitor city.
Funeral services for John Hiler Longley, Nelsonville's oldest resident, were held at his daughter's home on Madison Street. The Rev. O J Howearth led the Christian church ceremony with two songs read, and out of town relatives attended from Crooksville Copn oseen Philo and New Lexington areas.
A fragment lists individuals including Mr. and Mrs. John Emerick of Lancaster, Charles Longley of Corning, Mr. and Mrs. Hiler Stee nrod of Columbus, Landon Shafer of Detroit, Ed Riley and George Steenrod of Adena, and Geo. Mulberry of East Columbus.
Chester Gardner seven son of Mr and Mrs Don Gardner of near Amesville died early this morning after a week long illness while visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs William Six on Madison Street Nelsonville. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Woollett were held at 2 p m at the Christian church with Rev O J Howearth officiating She leaves her husband and one daughter in Columbus and the body was placed in the mausoleum at Green Lawn
Nelsonville widow Ella Anders Figgins aged 70 died Sunday morning at her daughter Mrs. Chas Dalton’s home on Jackson Street after a sudden heart attack. She lived in Nelsonville all her life and was a longtime Presbyterian church attendant. Funeral will be Tuesday at 2 PM at the Dalton residence. she leaves six children Lon Connett Charles Figgins Mrs Dalton Lena Wolfe Mrs Samuel Hubacker, all in various locations.
The Rebekahs will meet Tuesday evening at the I O O F hall for a pot luck supper. Members are asked to bring embroidered blocks and worsted pieces for a quilt and the evening will be spent sewing.
William Wood of Jacksonville posted a $150 payment toward a $1,000 fine after arrest on a whisky ownership charge linked to Charles Palmer. He had been jailed previously when unable to pay. authorities said he was arrested again last Tuesday.
In Columbus on a Sunday crowd scene two young men wearing straw hats stood out among the downtown pedestrians signaling the arrival of spring.
A farm boy from Western Pennsylvania rose to become a renowned physician. He studied, taught, and funded medical college, practiced in Pennsylvania and Buffalo, where his Golden Medical Discovery became a nationwide staple. Over fifty million bottles have been sold in the United States. Trial tablet packs are available by sending 10 cents to the Pierce Clinic in Buffalo, New York.
Nesbitt reported his wife missed their planned meeting at the food show and dinner. He searched her parents’ home, then found her body in their house tub. Police suspect strangling. theft ruled out as jewelry left untouched.
A stray dog played with a group of children then turned on them biting six youngsters. Three wounds were serious enough to require hospital treatment.
An old health note urges drinking water to ease kidney distress caused by dietary acids. It describes symptoms like backache, headaches, and cloudy urine, recommending four ounces of Jad Salts or similar lithia water daily after breakfast for a few days and ample soft water intake.
John Goodin returns home to find Enos Bosworth aged 70 from near Shade in his guest bed with muddy clothes. Bosworth claims little and is later found by Meigs County officials en route to nowhere. Police path leads to Athens where Bosworth is charged and arraigned as his mental state is assessed.
Albany February 22 The First Baptist church schedules its annual business meeting Tuesday evening starting with a 6 o'clock dinner. The session includes the election of officers for the coming year. Pastor Harley C. Fletcher will preach his last sermon next Sunday before his third year.
An anonymous donor presented Princeton University with a hitherto unpublished letter written in 1783 by George Washington to George Clinton of New York. The artifact was accepted today, expanding the university’s historical collection.
Two vehicles were reported stolen to Chief of Police Herb Parker on Sunday night. A Buick was reported stolen from Logan and a Ford from Glouster. The Ford, owned by J. L. Stevenson, was recovered this morning.
George Williams of Glouster pleaded guilty to operating a cart while intoxicated before Justice Cari Porter. He was fined $50 plus costs and sentenced to thirty days in county jail or until the fine is paid. Deputy Sheriff Howard Gilson arrested him.
Chauncey February 22 The Ladies Aid society of Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church will quilt Wednesday at Mrs Glyde Jourden’s Mill street home instead of the church. Mrs Jourden will serve vegetable soup.
Mrs Elmer Ferrel of Sugar Creek spent Sunday in Chauncey at the home of Mr and Mrs J O Ferrel on High street. Miss Floride Sprague a student at Ohio State Columbus spent the weekend in Chauncey with her parents Dr and Mrs Warren V Sprague. Mrs Dora France of Chauncey is in Athens visiting her daughter Mrs C E Miller and other relatives. Miss Lucille Jackson of Chauncey spent the weekend as the guest of Miss Reena Shafer at her country home.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote and other ingredients soothe inflamed membranes and destroy germs, with a money back guarantee if not relieved following directions.
Rural Police Officers Harry Dalton and Walter Riley found two cases of home brew in Otis Handley's Sugar Creek residence on Saturday. Handley pleaded not guilty but was fined $100 and costs before Justice Pearl W. Helwig, with payment arranged and release following arraignment.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel tonic. It claims most sickness stems from inactive bowels and liver, touts a vegetable compound with olive oil, and positions the tablets as a safe substitute for calomel with olive color. Prices listed as 15¢ and 30¢.
Mrs. Marie Mourne and son Glennis plus Helen and Richard Baker from near Athens spent the week end in Chauncey visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hines. Nearby Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shafer and children, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shafer and daughter of Factory, and Mr. Bingman of Coolville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Shafer at Beaumont.
An ad claims a new prescription Thoxine stops children's night coughs instantly with one swallow and promises guaranteed results. The copy emphasizes faster action than cough mixtures and suggests magical effectiveness.
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