Aged Man Madison Lafollett Dies at Home
Madison Lafollett 76 died at his home near Buchtel on Wednesday. He is survived by his widow. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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Madison Lafollett
Buchtel
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1921
Page
3
Miss Lucile Wells Attends Party in Lancaster
Miss Lucile Wells attended a party in Lancaster on Tuesday night and then traveled to Bremen to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Wells
Lancaster
Bremen
Needle Shuttle Club Hosts Delightful Evening
Mrs. E. B. Acombe entertained the Needle Shuttle Club last evening with a delightful social gathering and an elegant luncheon. Guest of honor was Mrs. Walter Mechem. Members present included Mesdames Albert Dilcher Donald Shafer Ralph Henry Ralph Howe Harold Mechem Stanley Mechem and Misses Hazel Edington and Bertha Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needle Shuttle Club
E. B. Acombe
Walter Mechem
Mesdames
Albert Dilcher
Donald Shafer
Ralph Henry
Ralph Howe
Harold Mechem
Stanley Mechem
Hazel Edington
Bertha Linton
Woman's Bible Class Holds Social Evening at Church
After prayer meeting on Wednesday night the Presbyterian church Woman's Bible Class held its regular monthly meeting. Following business, a social hour with refreshments was enjoyed and guests included the primary department teachers from the Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Bible
The
Presbyterian Church
Nelsonville Boys Win at Gallipolis
Nelsonville high school basketball team No 1 traveled to Gallipolis Tuesday and defeated the local high school 21 to 16. The victory adds another win for the Nelsonville squad in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Gallipolis
Social Sewing Club Hosts Washington Birthday Picnic
The Social Sewing Club met at Mrs. L. R. Kelch home for an indoor picnic with Washington’s Birthday decor. A 5 o'clock dinner for fourteen followed a pleasant and profitable meeting, with Mrs. Fred Linscott of Athens as the out of town member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Kelch
Washington
Fred Linscott
Athens
Have New Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Smith
A fine baby daughter was born on Wednesday to Mr J D Smith and Mrs Smith at 481 Scott Street in the city. The couple announced the birth and welcomed the new family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Smith
Scott Street
Mrs Jefferson Bowers Visits Columbus Relatives
Mrs Jefferson Bowers of Nelsonville returns home after two weeks with relatives and friends in Columbus. Her husband ris Evans and daughter Miss Clara Evans were guests Tuesday and Wednesday, with Mr. and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Bowers
Nelsonville
Columbus
Ris Evans
Clara Evans
And
Plead Not Guilty In Threatening Charge
Joseph Cholamis pleaded not guilty to a threatening charge in Squire Donly's court. A hearing is set for Friday at 1 o'clock to address the case against Ferguson Taylor in the same court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cholamis
Ferguson Taylor
Squire Donly
Turkish delegations submit claims to allied council in Near East talks
Two Turkish factions met to draft joint proposals for the allies as they resume settlement talks. They seek Greek withdrawals from certain provinces, Turkish possession of Constantinople, and continued self government. Lloyd George urged unity and specific demands before the supreme council. Tewfik Pasha reportedly made a better impression than the nationalist delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED L. Keen
United Press
London
Near East
Supreme Council
Constantinople
Lloyd George
Eit
Tewfik Pasha
Portable Jails Bring Prisoners To Missouri Roads
Jackson County officials seek six portable jails to house six prisoners each for road work when weather allows. The plan aims to curb overcrowding at the county jail by using inmates to work on highways, providing “elbow room” for tools and ensuring prisoners earn their keep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jackson County
Huggins Faces Daring Lineup Puzzle With Sluggers
American league fans ponder how Miller Huggins will arrange his powerful hitters Roth Roth Schang and Meusel. Babe Roth is expected to bat cleanup, while the placement of Bobby Roth Bobby Meusel and Wallie Schang remains a challenging question as Hug sorts his order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huggins
Roth
Roth, Schang
Miller Huggins
Babe Roth
Bobby Roth
Bobby Meusel
Wallie Schang
Hug
Deaths-Funerals Matilda Evans interred at Torch
The remains of Mrs. Matilda Evans were interred Wednesday at Torch. She died February 18 in Des Moines New Mexico of cardiac bronchial asthma. She was 61 and spent most of life at Guysville beloved and respected. Survived by daughter Mrs. Minnie Blauvelt Athens two sons Edward Evans and Frances M Evans Peru Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Evans
Evans
Des Moines
New Mexico
Minnie Blauvelt
Guysville
Blauvelt
Athens
Edward Evans
Frances M. Evans
Peru
Kansas
Dream of Bliss Ends as Bride and Groom Split in Jail
In Lima Ohio on February 24 C A Woods age 27 of Fort Wayne Indiana is jailed on forgery charges after police interrupted his honeymoon with Miss Sarah Owen 22 also of Fort Wayne. Authorities say Woods passed bad checks and he claimed to be a movie producer to win her affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
C. A. Woods
Sarah Owen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Woods
Goodyear stockholders adjourn meeting to March 4
Akron Feb 24 officials said the adjourned Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company stockholders meeting, planned for tomorrow, will be rescheduled to March 4. The session was to decide on proposed refinancing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron. O
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Air mail service deaths reach twenty six since 1918
Twenty six men have been killed in the air mail service since it began in May 1918, according to Superintendent Staunton. During the same period postal planes have flown about 1,600,000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Mail
Staunton
Sloan's Liniment Ad Claims Fast Aches Relief
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pain and muscle soreness. It urges immediate use for exposure aches sciatica and lumbago, promising penetrating relief without rubbing and quick activity return with prices listed as 5c 70c and 140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Sportsmen News Promises Rabbit Brand Trial Meeting
At the lease committee meeting discussions focus on securing a new rabbit brand. Chas Evans and Chas Lent lead the effort with several members present. They plan a demonstration at the next meeting on March 2 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Evans
Lent
Secret perjury indictment in McGannon trial
A county grand jury returned a secret indictment for perjury against a witness who testified in the trial of Judge William H. McGannon for second degree murder, as announced by court officials in Cleveland on February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
William H. McGannon
New York Mens Wear Market Sees 20 to 60 Percent Slump
Out of town buyers arrive to place fall orders and find prices 10 to 60 percent lower than last year. Hats and collars show steep cuts while suits, hose, and shoes also fall. Buyers from across the country crowd the market with generally healthy demand outside a few luxury lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sunday Guests and Local Notes From Chauncey
The Plains residents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Loper of Chauncey visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nichols on Sunday. Arthur J Burchfield and Miss Rhoda Waymer spent Saturday at Sugar Creek with Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Augustine. Revival services begin at the Nazarene church Friday evening with Rev. Loveless and Rev. Fer nourishing ministers. The church notes the pike to the church is cindered and in good condition. George Gabriel Jr. shows improvement after illness. Mrs. Margaret Gabriel returned from Rutland after visiting her daughter Mrs. James Parfitt. Mrs. Flora Boyles of Athens spent Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Elmer Lavely and Mrs. Floyd Whitlatch were last Thursday in Hocking with Mrs. Pete Savage. Mrs. Vannie Gabriel is recovering from illness. James Burchfield of Canaanville spent Friday at Arthur Burchfield’s home. Orla Shreves and Athens shoppers were Saturday visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Loper
Chauncey
Harry Nichols
Arthur J Burchfield
Rhoda Waymer
Sugar Creek
C. D. Augustine
The
Nazarene Church
Loveless
Fer Nour
Pike
George Gabriel Jr
Margaret Gabriel
James Parfitt
Rutland
Flora Boyles
Athens
Elmer Lavely
Floyd Whitlatch
Hocking
Pete Savage
Vannie Gabriel
James Burchfield
Canaanville
Arthur Burchfield
Orla Shreves
Local Family Visits and Illness Reported in Athens Area
Mrs Ed Michaels and son and Mrs Ike Wallace and son visit Athens area families Saturday and Sunday. Merwin Stauffer and two daughters from Hocking share Sunday dinner with Joe Hutchins. Lucius Burson of Athens visits Lit Guess family Sunday. Frank Cook is ill with rheumatism. Mrs John Stauffer of Athens visits Mary Stauffer and son Erwin. Rob Hawk attends funeral of great aunt in Glouster. Don Gabriel visits Amanda. Ed Michaels visits Nelsonville Tuesday. Ike Wallace and family motor to Athens Tuesday. Liz Guess to hospital in Columbus Thursday with sister Ella Six of Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Micheals
Ike Wallace
Athens
Merwin Stauffer
Hocking
Joe Hutchins
Lucius Burson
Lit Guess
Frank Cook
John Stauffer
Mary Stauffer
Erwin
Rob Hawk
Glouster
Don Gabriel
Amanda
Nelsonville
Liz Guess
Columbus
Ella Six
Belmont Guernsey Officials Clash Over Auto and Whiskey
In Cambridge Belmont and Guernsey counties dispute ownership of a new automobile and 300 pints of bonded whiskey. Police Chief Long seized the car and whiskey, with Sheriff Meredith and Deputy Wood also laying claim. Meredith eventually drove the machine away to quell the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, CO
Belmont
Guernsey Counties
Long
Cambridge
Meredith
Guernsey County
Wood
Belmont County
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Opens Air Passages
An ad promises instant relief from nasal congestion and headaches by applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. It claims the antiseptic formula soothes swollen membranes, clears air passages, and ends nighttime breath difficulties from colds or catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Broad-Minded Citizen Calls For Wage Readjustment In Athens
A reader argues against wage cuts for painters and urges Athens to support fair pay to workers. The letter notes many homes need painting and papering, and price readjustment is needed as high wage costs stifle work and home renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Athens
Middletown Jitney System Seeks Receiver Services
Clinton E. Palmer petitioned the court in Hamilton Ohio for a receiver to manage Middletown Transportation Company a jitney bus service after claiming the firm cannot pay 800 owed to him. The filing marks the first major threat to the citys lone transit system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton, O
Middletown
Clinton E. Palmer
Middletown Transportation Company
Will Preach On the Foolish Virgins at South Baptist
There will be preaching Friday night at the South Baptist Church on February 25 at 1 o clock. Owing to the bad road, Rev. Smith will preach Friday night each week until he can travel safely on Sunday afternoon. The sermon title Friday night is What Made Foolish Virgins Foolish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Baptist Church
Smith
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