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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1928

Page

10

Funeral services for Zaleski E B Herrold

Zaleski E B Herrold died at about eighty five years old at his home near town after a several weeks illness. His survivors include three daughters and five sons, most living away except one son Ralph at the home who cared for him. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon with the Masonic lodge in charge. The report notes recent electricity push in Zaleski and local mentions of relatives visiting Columbus and McArthur, with several other local family notes and health updates.

E. B. Herrold Masonic Lodge Zaleski Nelle Fischer Margaret Jane Fischer Columbus Louisa Hamilton McArthur Ira V. Diles Oak Hill David Etley Clarissa Belle Elvin Bean Frances Marie Homer Daft Athens Eber McKibben Lily Daft Charles Holdcroft G. G. Wilson Chillicothe Mary Shipley Flora Dill Sue Heskett Shipley Dayton J. G. McKibben Belpre

Funeral for Mrs. Cora McKibben Held in Athens

Mr. and Mrs. EB T McKibben and children attended the funeral of Mrs. Cora McKibben in Athens Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary McLain has returned home from visiting relatives in Athens.

EB. T. McKibben Cora McKibben Athens Mary McLain

History of Athens business told at Rotary lunch

Edward C. Schloss of Schloss Pennant Co spoke at the Athens Rotary Club noon meeting in Hotel Berry about the city’s business past and a new era of cooperation among businessmen. Ohio University quartet performed with Willis Edmunds singing two solos. the group will soon tour the Pacific coast as Santa Fe guests. Guests included Thomas Coppock of Fort Wayne Judge Benner Jones Jackson Tom Wolfe and Bob Wood of Athens.

Athens Edward C. Schloss Schloss Pennant Company Santa Fe Railroad Thomas Coppock Fort Wayne Ind Benner Jones Jackson Tom Wolfe Bob Wood

Proves Fa Oves Fatal to Woman Here

Magdalene Ucker aged 73 widow died at her home on Main Street at 6 10 p m after an eighteen month illness. She lived with her son Fred Decker and family and leaves five other sons and a daughter. Surviving are Joseph George and Henry Acker Logan Lewis and Anthony Acker Columbus. Mrs Helena Young Nelson. Mrs Catherine Till Frayne. Seventeen grandchildren, two brothers George Joe Schorr Logan and two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Till Logan and Mrs Catherine Till Frayne. Funeral at St John s Catholic Church Thursday at 9 with Rev Father James T Nevin. burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Rogan Magdalene Ucker Ucker Main Street Fred Decker Joseph George Henry Acker Logan Lewis Anthony Acker Columbus Helena Young Nelson George Joe Schorr Elizabeth Till Catherine Till Fryne St. John’s Catholic Church James T. Nevin Hare Furtal

Cinch Pennant as Irkers Clinch Second Title

Irkers clinch Logan bowling crown for the second straight year by defeating the Knights of Pythias Monday. Hamilton starred with a 202 average as the Irkers posted strong scores and individual games amid the near end-of-season push.

Knights Irkers Hamilton Knights OF Pythias

Trial date set for James Nigan on fraud indictment

Logan news reports after several postponements the trial of James Nigan on a fraud indictment will begin Thursday morning with Judge Harley M. Whitcraft presiding. Jurors from the current term have been notified to report.

Saturday club meets at Ambrose hotel hosts and guests

The Saturday club gathered at the Ambrose hotel with Mrs. J. Cole as hostess. After luncheon a program discussed Shakespeare and American drama with papers by Mrs. Arthur Miller and articles on American actors. Guest list includes Mrs. Rorenze Smith Mrs. George Ley Mrs. Warren Bright Mrs. Campbell and others.

Ambrose Hotel J. Cole Walter Arthur Miller Rorenze Smith George Ley Warren Bright Campbell Carlton Robert Work Wellman C. G. Bowen H. D. Atha Charles Ly Walter Kleinschmidt O. Allen B. C. McManigal P. Rochester Ruth Mary McCary Anna Wellman Lozan An Lippincott Pomeroy

Olive Tablets for Bad Breath Promoted by Dr Edwards

Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe quick remedy for bad breath and liver bowel purification. It claims the vegetable tablets cleanse the system without calomel side effects and are available for 30 cents.

Smith Brothers Acquire East Main Street Block In Logan

Logan Feb 29 Announcement states Smith Brothers have bought the two story brick block on East Main street now housing the People's Baking company from Clarence and Charles Heine. The firm of George Harry and Joe Smith plans to move their furniture store to the building after remodeling in spring.

Logan Smith Brothers East Main Street People’s Baking Company George Harry Joe Smith Harden

Arnold Dies at 60 in Green Township

Abraham Arnold, 60, died after a stroke at his Green township home. Survived by widow Cora and four daughters Mrs. Willis Crane Logan Mrs. Frank Mohler Green township Mrs. William Wolfe Haydenville and Miss Sarah Arnold at home. Also mother Mrs. Sarah Arnold 90 plus, brother William Arnold Columbus, and sister Mrs. Alva Lehman Columbus. Funeral at Smiths chapel Methodist church Thursday at 1:30 with Rev. McCandlish. burial in Smiths chapel cemetery.

William Arnold Columbus Alva Lehman Smith's Chapel Methodist Church McCandlish Smith'schapel Cemetery

Obituary: George Disbennet Dies After Long Illness

Logan Pennsylvania report notes George Disbennet a 67 year old farmer of Union Furnace died at his home after months with Brights disease. He died a week after his wife. Survived by four children Floyd Clyde Donald and Bertha all of Union Furnace. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Logan George Disbennet Union Furnace Bright Floyd Clyde Donald Bertha

Teachers To Meet In Logan March 6 At High School

Teachers from Hocking county public schools will gather at Logan High School auditorium at 7 PM on March 6. County Superintendent J W Coleman says topics of general interest to teachers will be discussed and problems faced in daily work will be considered.

Logan Hocking County Logan High School J. W. Coleman

Justamere Club Hosts Surprise Birthday Farewell for Mrs Michel

The Justamere club called at Mrs Grace Michel's home Monday evening to honor her birthday and bid farewell before her indefinite visit to Keystone West Virginia. Her daughter Mrs Harry Thomas drove her on an automobile ride while guests prepared dinner and readings followed by a social hour. Other guests included Mrs William Shaw Mrs Frank Johnson of Logan and Miss Margaret Lehew of Lancaster.

Justamere Club Gracé Michel Michel Vernon Newton Keystone W. Va Harry Thomas A. T. Spears Ella Tritsch Thomas William Shaw Frank Johnson Logan Margaret Lehew Lancaster

Athens Grange Meeting Planned With Variety Program

The Athens Grange No. 1689 schedules a 7:30 pm Thursday meeting at the Jackville schoolhouse. The program includes songs, talks on Grange benefits and family life, recitations by Harriet Jacoby and Maxine Westfall, music, a flower garden hint, and a report on the Columbus tax convention. Officers expect large attendance.

Athens Jackville The Grange Margart Walburn Clarence Shaw Harriet Jacoby Quartet D. O. Chappel Hardy Maxine Westfall Columbus 8. K. Mardis

Mrs Voelz Relates Skin Ailment Cure By Soap Ointment

A Columbus Indiana reader recalls severe arm and hand blisters causing sleepless irritation. She says using Germicidal Soap and Ointment with Talcum brought relief and healing in a few months. The testimonial promotes Cuthurn Soap Ointment and Talcum for skin health.

Fred Voelz Columbus Ind

Sorority Opens New Quarters With Open House

Sigma Phi Gamma sorority held open house at the Rochester Lytle block in Logan with over 150 guests visiting Saturday and Sunday. Attendees were served punch and received corsages of sweet peas and baby primroses as favors. The group, numbering 22 active members, showcased new black and gold furniture in a large living room and reception area. The committee included Esther Thomas, Ben Frasure, Agnes Smith, and Bertice Buntz.

Kitchener Sorority Esther Thomas Ben Frasure Agnes Smith Bertice Buntz

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Recoveries

Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson returned from a six weeks trip to Los Angeles guests of Mr and Mrs Samuel i Seels. County Auditor Melvin Heft has recovered from influenza and quinsy to resume duties. Sheriff and Mrs W R Lloyd and Mrs Wesley Hawk visited Murray City. Robert Swinchart Adelphi visited Logan, as did Charles and Robert Foster of Murray City. Roseann Jones daughter of Edward and Mrs Jones recovering well from mastoid operation. Junia club hosted six o’clock dinner at Miss Minnette McCray with helpers Mrs John Smith and Mrs George Cunningham. Word Pictures of Our Country led roll call, Jessie McManigal offered a Jalna paper. Guests included Mrs Henry L Geddes, Mrs John Wellman, Mrs C G Bowen, Mrs Cunningham, Mrs Smith, and Miss Nap McBride.

Frank Wilson Los Angeles Samuel i Seels Logan Charles Foster Robert Foster Murray City Columbus Roseann Edward Jones Junia Club Minnette McCray John Smith George Cunningham Lancaster Our Country Jalna Jessie McManigal Henry L. Geddes John Wellman C. G. Bowen Cunningham Mia. Smith Nap McBride

Pleasant Valley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Pleasant Valley records show Anna Bolin visiting sister Hattie Russ last Wednesday. Winnie Martin from Albany spent the weekend with her parents Will and Mrs Martin. Pearl and Charles Wood, with spouses, visited Ed and wife Sunday. Arthur Goodin and two children visited William Buck and family in Athens. Merril Chase and Glen Wood, Albany high school graduates, were guests of their parents. Marshal Hanning and J M Knowlton traveled in Albany for a day.

Winnie Martin Albany Will Martin Pearl Wood Charles Wood Ed Brooks Arthur Goodin William Buck Athens Merril Chase Glen Woodyard Albany High School Marshal Hanning J. M.knowlton

Simple Calonite Method For Blackhead Removal

Readers are advised to use two ounces of Calonite powder from a drug store. Sprinkle on a hot wet cloth and rub over blackheads. The method aims to remove blackheads, reducing blemishes.

Open Nostrils End a Cold or Catarrh

Head colds and catarrh yield like magic as Ely's Cream Balm is applied in the nostrils. A small antiseptic cream penetrates air passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and provides instant relief from stuffed up sinuses, dryness, and headache.

Ely

Musterole Cold Tablets Offer Quick Head Cold Relief

An old advertisement promotes Musterole Cold Tablets as a safe pleasant chocolate coated tablet for head cold relief. It claims quick relief without griping or head buzzing and notes the product is from The Musterole Company of Cleveland Ohio with a 35 cent price.

The Musterole Company Cleveland

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