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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1926

Page

2

Miner killed by rock fall at New Pitts mine No.16 Syracuse

William H. Cole 40 of Forest Run died after a heavy rock fall at New Pitts Syracuse No.16 mine yesterday afternoon about 3 30. Neck jaw and collar bone broken and chest crushed. Mrs Cole near death. six children in Charleston W Va with mother. Body at Ewing undertaking. Relatives from Charleston to arrange.

Pomeroy William H. Cole Forest Run New Pittsifeo Cole Charleston

Girl and Man Taken After C of P Dance Brawl

At Pomeroy a late night rush after a K of P dance led to one man’s arrest for disorderly conduct and a Point Pleasant girl held in jail until a physician arrived. The girl was later released on Sunday morning.

Rhorick Canter Monday Creek Nelsonville

Burns Fatal to Beech Grove Boy in Rutland Township

Four year old James Thomas Butcher died after his clothes caught fire from an open grate at his home in Beech Grove Rutland township. His mother left briefly, returning to find the child on fire. Funeral services were held at the Beech Grove church with Rev. Mr. Mail of Athens presiding.

Rutland John E. Butcher Beech Grove Rutland Township James Thomas

Two Arrested in Pomeroy Incident

Pomeroy report states Frank Miller was arrested by Officer following an incident on February 23. Additional details are incomplete in the dispatch.

Pomeroy Frank Miller

Local visits span several towns as families reconnect

Mr and Mrs Willis Davis visit Mrs Minnie Davis. Mr and Mrs Frank Neutzling and family of Columbus visit Mrs Barbara Weisman. Many relatives and friends from Athens Columbus Mulberry Minersville Nelsonville and Huntington spend Sundays Mondays or weekends with kin.

Middleport Mention and Local Visits Noted

Walter Burns Harris shows slight improvement after serious scarlet fever illness. Elmer Hugh and Helen Davis spent the weekend with their parents. Mrs. Paul Rust visits Columbus while Raymond Boice also stays with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C F Rathburn return from business trip to New York and the East.

Middleport Walter Burns Harris Elmer Hugh Helen Davis Paul Rust Columbus Raymond Boice C. F. Rathburn New York

Family visit spans Athens with relatives in town

Co. E. Thomas spent Sunday in Athens with his mother Josephine Smith of Columbus who is visiting here with her sister Mrs. Edward Tewksbury. G. W. Tewksbury and his son were visitors at Athens Sunday.

Curt Hood Minersville Sadie Phillips Jackson Maria Smith Athens Wallace Glenn Nelsonville Mary Lochary Robert Thomas Columbus Mary Thomas Lawrence Fick Sam Frank Do. R. Wyman Frank Yenpok Hugh Dabritz Buffalo N. Y John Fray W. W. Whitlatch

Middleport N. A. Club Entertained at Home

The Middleport N. A. Co. club members were hosted by Mrs. Clarence Clifford on Butternut avenue for an evening of sewing. They then attended the dance at the Masonic temple in Middleport.

Pomeroy Middleport

Searles Infant Dies in Middleport

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Hob Searles of Pearl street died around noon yesterday in Middleport. Funeral services were held this afternoon with burial at Gravel Hill cemetery in Cheshire.

Searles Middleport Hob Searles Pearl Street Gravel Hill Cheshire

Young Man Dies in Maggie Va. After Illness

Arthur William Ohlinger age 24 died at his Maggie West Virginia home Saturday afternoon after a tuberculosis illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Middleport Arthur William Ohlinger Maggie W. Va

Mees and Elberfeld Men in New York for Advance Sale

Albert C. Mees and Alfred M. Elberfeld of the Jacob Elberfeld Sons company travel to New York City to purchase merchandise for an advance sale now in progress at their store in Pomeroy.

Albert C. Mees Alfred M. Elberfeld Jacob Elberfeld Sons Company Pomeroy New York City Ohio

Youth Held for Forgery After Release in Shooting Case

Glenn Peters, 15, formerly linked to the George Hill shooting in Pomeroy, has been cleared of that case. He is being held in Pomeroy for forging a check in Parkersburg West Virginia. Athens police, led by Chief Herbert J. Parker, brought him to town for Parkersburg officers.

Glenn Peters Charles Maples Pomeroy George Hill Parkersburg W. Va Herbert J. Parker Athens

Hold Driver in County Prison in Nelsonville

Fred Rhorick of New Marshfield charged with intoxication and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated will have a hearing before Squire H. FE Donley in Nelsonville. The case stems from an incident on February 23.

Nelsonville Fred Rhorick New Marshfield Squire H. FE. Donley

Birthday Party Planned by W. B. A. in Nelsonville

Nelsonville note states the W. B. A. will host a birthday party at their regular meeting at the Junior Order hall Wednesday evening.

Nelsonville Junior Order

Circle of Westminster formed in Nelsonville

Fou reen girls signed the Westminster circle charter at the Presbyterian church in Nelsonville. Meetings will be every second and fourth Tuesday from 7 30 to 9 30 p m. A name for the group will be chosen next meeting with plans for its work. Patronesses are Mrs Ed Juniper Mrs John Lloyd Evans and Mrs C H Roudebush.

Nelsonville Westminster Presbyterian Church Ed. Juniper John Lloyd Evans C. H. Roudebush

Whitlatchs entertain at dinner in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs W W Whitlatch hosted a Sunday dinner at their Nelsonville home. Guests included Mrs John Fray and John Snowden of Columbus and Mrs Kessinger with daughter Mary Elizabeth of this city.

Nelsonville W. W. Whitlatch John Fray Columbus John Snowden Kessinger Mary Elizabeth

Personal Mention of Visits Pass Through Betsey Lane

Bob Frazee returned Sunday to Betsey Lane Kentucky after a visit here with relatives. Eli Frank of Delaware spent the

Bob Frazee Betsey Lane Eli Frank Delaware

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promises Longevity Benefits

An advertisement touts Bulgarian Herb Tea as a remedy for constipation sour stomach and liver issues claiming it can make a person feel 10 to 30 years younger. Sold by Marvel Products Company at 35c 75c and 1 25 with mail order options from 199 Marvel Building Pittsburgh Pa.

Marvel Products Company Marvel Pittsburgh

Athens-Portsmouth game

Friday evening social noting Mrs. Willard Webb of Toledo as guest of her son J. B. Preston and family. Dr. Gilbert Love of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Love with daughter Betty of Akron nearby for weekend visits with Mr. and Mrs. John Love.

Willard Webb Toledo J. B. Preston Gilbert Love Columb Arthur Love Betty Akron John Love

First Methodist Church Holds Sevenths Sermon on Jesus

Nelsonville reports unusually large crowds at Sunday services at the First Methodist Church. The morning sermon continued a series on "Who and What Is Jesus" with a vested choir lending music. The evening communion service featured soloist Mrs. E L Morrell.

Nelsonville First Methodist Jesus E. L. Morrell

Carpenter Home Hosts Bridge Party For Friends

Nelsonville couples gathered Monday evening for bridge at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Carpenter Four tables played and Mrs Leonard Cooley won high score among the ladies with Frank Jackson top for the men A two course luncheon followed Washington birthday themed decorations featured sweet peas on tables and rooms

Nelsonville Fred Carpenter Bridge Leonard Cooley Frank Jackson Washington Carpenter

Nelsonville Resident Otto Rosser Dies at 89

Otto Rosser, 89, died this morning at the Nelsonville home of his granddaughter Mrs. Turner Barber District 29 where he had lived since his wife's death. He had resided in Nelsonville for many years. Several children survive.

Nelsonville Otto Rosser Turner Barber

Governor Donahey and sons tour Athens State Hospital

Governor A V Donahey with four of his sons and friend Charles Sisson visited the Athens state hospital for the insane to gain first hand knowledge of state institutions. The three hour trip included tours of all departments and patient care areas with Superintendent Berry. He expressed satisfaction with the hospital and its operations.

A. V. Donahey Charles Sisson Nelsonville Donahey Athens State Hospital Athens Athens Hospital Berry Hos

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism

An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a simple, pleasant remedy for deep seated rheumatic pains. It claims rapid relief after the first application and urges readers to buy at all good druggists.

Moone

Unclear fragment hints at Athens visit and travel notes

A fragment describes a party returning to Columbus in the late afternoon after visiting Athens, commenting on the institution location and equipment and the city.

Aged Man in Probate Court in Lunacy Charges

Enos Bosworth, 70, of near Shade, is charged with lunacy in probate court after Meigs county officers arrested him early Monday in Athens and found a revolver in his possession. He was arraigned before Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig to answer trespassing charges.

Enos Bosworth Near Shade A. Johnson Bosworth Meigs County Athens James Goodwin Alexander Township Pearl W. Helwig

New MELLO-GLO Face Powder Delivers Matte Finish

A fine pure French process powder called MELLO-GLO is advertised to control shine and perspiration, blur lines and pores, and give a natural skin look. Available at Case's Drug Store in Logan through D. Zen ner Co. products.

D. Zenner Co Case Logan

Bosworth Pleads Not Guilty to Destruction Case

In a case tied to the Goodin place, Bosworth pleads not guilty to charges of willful destruction of property.

Goodin Place Boswortth

Silent hose shifts fashion toward mystery allure

A Newark American-Tribune note suggests lining out bustling skirts as outmoded. The piece asserts silent hose now does the attracting, signaling a shift in style and social expectations without naming designers or events.

Newark Amreican-T Tribune

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Cold remedy claims rapid relief after the first dose and complete break up of the cold with the second and third doses. It is described as pleasant safe to take with no quinine or opiates. Millions use this product priced at thirty five cents and guaranteed by druggists.

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. H. Cole John Lewis Miller Cady Cran Lewis Cran James Thomas Butcher Pomeroy Bend Briefs Willis Davis Minnie Davis Frank Neutzling Barbara Weisman Charles McNamee Racine Frank Henderson Reasoner Zelher Carl Wolfe Charles Wolfe Mulberry Avenue Edward Rappold Huntington Frank Swartzwaider Charles Schorn Rollin Griffith St. Bernard Chapter Haybron St. Bernard Haybrow Council Merrill Montgomery Newark Donald B. Lowden Order of the Eastern Star Temple John G. Snowden J. D. Knight Otto B. Cornell Westerville Grand Council of Sam Covert Dorothy Gladys Bowers Portsmouth Ironton Fostoria Times Circle OF Westminster Endicott-Johnson Croff Chauncey Albert C. Mees and Alfred M. Elber Feld Jacob Elberfeld State Hospital Isaac Wilson Pape Swanson Furniture
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