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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1926

Page

3

Attempt to Rob Large Safe in Beasley Garage Fails

In Nelsonville on January 4 an attempted burglary targeted the large safe in I. R. Beasley’s garage office on West Washington Street. Entry was gained via the basement with a damaged fire door. tools were scattered, but the safe withstood the attack and nothing appeared missing. A separate break in at Louis Wend’s West Columbus street stand opened a cash register with 60 to 70 cents, suspected to be connected to the same burglars.

Nelsonville I. R. Beasley Washington Street Louis Wend Columbus Street

Minister Chooses Faith As His Theme in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Rev E L Morrell delivered his New Year sermon at the Methodist Episcopal Church with the subject The Just Shall Live by Faith. He outlined faith as the key to personal success physical strength and moral character. An evening address warned of threats to civilization with solos by Helen Largent and Ralph Parks accompanying a well attended service.

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church E. Ll. Morrell Helen Largent Ralph Parks

Stanton McGraw Dies After Long Illness

Stanton Chick McGraw 31 died Sunday night at his Riverside Drive home after a nine week illness with rheumatism and heart trouble. He worked for years at Bell Auto Sales garage. He is survived by his mother Mrs. G. D. Evener and several half brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 30 PM at the Methodist church with the Junior Order United American Mechanics in charge. Burial will be at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Stanton “Chick” McGraw Riverside Bell Auto Sales Company G. D. Evener Methodist Church United American Mechanics Greenlawn

Funeral services planned for Stanton McGraw in Nelsonville

All members of the Junior Order United American Mechanics are asked to meet at their hall in Nelsonville Monday at 7 30 p m to arrange the funeral of Stanton McGraw.

Nelsonville United American Mechanics Stanton McGraw

Daughter Dies Prompting Deanville Family to Colorado Springs

Mr and Mrs Joe Isselstein of Deanville were summoned to Colorado Springs Colorado Saturday night by the death of their daughter.

Nelsonville Joe Isselstein Deanville Colorado Springs Colo

Wedding Plans For Orrin Thacker Jr and Miss Mary Miller

Mrs. Harry Edington traveled from Nelsonville to Columbus to attend the wedding of her nephew Orrin Thacker Jr and Miss Mary E Miller. The ceremony is set for Tuesday at the bride's parents home.

Nelsonville Harry Edington Columbus Orrin Thacker, Jr Mary E. Miller

Ruth Cable Jones Engaged to Clayton Crafts

Miss Ruth Cable Jones of Nelsonville is engaged to Clayton Edward Crafts of Akron. Jones, a Ohio State University student and Pi Beta Phi member, will wed February 2 at Broad Street Presbyterian Church in Columbus. Crafts, a law graduate of Ohio State University, belongs to Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Delta Phi.

Nelsonville William Irwin Jones Franklin Park South Ruth Cable Jones Clayton Edward Crafts Cora B. Crafts Akron Miss Jones Ohio State University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Crafts Ohio State University Law School Phi Kappa Psi Phi Delta Phi Broadstreet Presbyterian Church Columbus Dispatch E. J. Cable

Hyperion Club Holds Saturday Meeting and Plans Social

James Sharp welcomed Hyperion club members Saturday afternoon as twenty four members answered roll call. The group set the annual social for January 16 at the American Legion home to start at 2 30 PM. Mrs Frank Poston Mrs N Hill and Mrs W L Hudson presented papers on the history nature and practice of art.

Nelsonville James Sharp Hyperion Club American Legion Home Frank Poston N. Hill W. L. Hudson

Owens Moves Cigar Store to Eagle Building in West Washington

John Owens relocates his cigar store and billiard room from the Patton building after years there to the Eagle building on West Washington, adjacent to the Nelsonville Dry Goods company.

Melsonville John Owens Patton Eagle West Washington Nelsonville Dry Goods Company

Mrs C E Welch Hosts Dinner Guests

Mrs C E Welch entertained Friday at dinner with Mr and Mrs L J Eberle and two daughters Ruth and Virginia Lou, Mr and Mrs Benson Preston, and Mr and Mrs L D Johnson of Logan.

Nelsonville C. E. Welch L. J. Eberle Ruth Virginia Lou Benson Preston L. D. Johnson Logan

New Year Party for Faithful Workers Class

Rebecca Hartley hosted a New Year party for the Faithful Workers class of the M E Sunday School on Fayette street. Officers elected include President Mrs Neikirk, Secretary Mrs Harry Cox, and Treasurer Mrs W H Bartoe, with committees named and plans discussed to raise Easter offerings.

Nelsonville Rebecca Hartley Neikirk Janette Hartley M. E Thomas Spencer Fayette Street Harry Cox W. H. Bartoe John Williams Spencer Marie Spencer Hartley Old Rugged Cross Allen Riley Harry Hartley Doris Frank I. G. Claypool Woodstock

Mrs Grose and family visit Columbus for holidays

Mrs W T Grose and children have returned to their home at Columbus after spending the holidays with home folks. Mr and Mrs Ara Butcher and daughter Esther of Columbus were Sunday guests of friends. The Senior Home Guards will meet at Miss Selma Weiss's Fulton street home at 6:30 this evening.

W. T. Grose Columbus Selma Weiss Fulton Street Ara Butcher Esther

Night cough relief promises instant stop with Thoxine

An advertisement claims night coughs stop within .15 minutes using Thoxine. It says the remedy works from within, relieves sore throat, and eliminates the cause without harmful drugs. Available in 35¢, 60¢ and $1.00 sizes with a money back guarantee.

Visitors and Travelers Return Home for Holidays

A list of Columbus area residents and guests returning home or traveling after the holidays includes Miss Ruth Evans at tending Columbus office training school, Harris Wood returning to Morgantown W Va, Miss Ruth Hyde back to Ohio Wesleyan University, and several others visiting or concluding visits with family in Nelsonville Mannington Parkersburg Zanesville Akron and Logan. In addition Dr Russell Toy Jr and families plus Miss Ada Dille are noted as returning home or visiting.

Ruth Evans Columbus Harris Wood Morgantown W. Va John Wood Ruth Hyde Ohio Wesleyan University J. M. Hyde Chester Six Sam Hanley John Nelsonville Flo Hutchins Muriel Gilbert Elizabeth Inman Mannington William Mills Parkersburg Russell Toy, Jr Stanley Dew Ada Dille George Dille P. W. Hickman Zanesville Mary Samuels Charles Williams William Sharp Betty Mechem Ohio State Yates Yearger J. S. Pritchard W. S. Jones Ruth and Louise Ek. Crafts Akron E. J. Cable William Barthlow Logan M. T. Brandenburg

New Year Dinner Shared by Bartoe and Spencer Families

A New Year dinner at the Bartoe home on Monroe Street featured Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spencer and daughter Miss Marie, along with Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bartoe, gathered around a nicely set table at noon on New Year's Day.

Nelsonville Bartoe Monroe Street Thomas Spencer Marie Willard Bartoe

Memorial Volume for Class of 1892 Lacks Funds

Dr Charles W Super former president of Ohio University seeks help from Class of 1892 members to cover a 100 dollar shortfall for a memorial volume honoring Corinne E Super The class donated 900 dollars so far and the book is to be published by end of 1925 with one thousand dollar total expense.

Charles W. Super Ohio University Corinne E. Super Doctor Super

Graduates of ’92 Echo Gratitude to Donors

Doctor Super’s letter notes a thousand dollars paid into state and college treasuries and lists numerous alumni who contributed financial aid. The reader is reminded of ongoing support from former students and local supporters.

Alderman Atkinson Beveridge Beery Bush Bryan Cherrington Copeland Cotton Christman Dalton Drake de Camp Foster Ginn Herron Lawrence Larch Lee Matheny Mathews Mauck McKinstry McVay Mardis McCune MacKinnon Pickett Porter Phillips Roe Root Sayre Scott Slattery Sheppard Shott Snow Wood Williams Worstell Whaley Zang Zenner Doctor Super

California Fig Syrup Promotes Quick Digestive Relief

A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy for constipation wind feverish breath and diarrhea in babies and children. It promises gentle relief without cramps and urges mothers to insist on the authentic product with clear directions on the bottle.

California

Grand Jury At Work Here In Athens County

The Athens county grand jury met Monday to review petitions of the state for the January term of Common Pleas court. The jury will sit four days to review about seventy cases with 125 witnesses summoned. Members include Marvin Linscott Athens Elmer Halbert Canaanville W W Wallace Trimble W R Goddard Bern Arthur Hunter Athens James Crawford Canaanville Carl McClain Trimble Erson Galzier Ames C F Dan ford Trimble Francis E Clark Carthage Fred Copeland Rome Fred Dorr Canaanville John Swaim Waterloo S S Carpenter Athens and J Johnson Athens.

Athens County Erson Galzier Ames C. F. Danford Trimble Francis FE. Clark Carthage Fred Copeland Rome Fred Dorr Canaanville John Swaim Waterloo S. S. Carpenter Athens J. Johnson

From School Teacher To Great Eminence

A Western Pennsylvania farm lad becomes a district teacher then funds medical college. He practices in Oil Section, PA, then Buffalo, North Carolina, where his remedies spread nationwide. Dr. R. V. Pierce gains world renown for Golden Medical Discovery, with over fifty million bottles sold. Trial tablet offer via 10c to the Dr. Pierce Clinic, Buffalo NY.

Pennsylvania New Oil Buffalo N.C R. V. Pierce U. S Dr. Pierce N. Y

Memorial fund goal for class of 92 reaches near completion

A speaker notes the fundraising effort for the class of 92 memorial nears its target, with about one hundred dollars still needed after borrowing to cover the shortfall. The update shows continued local support and ongoing collection efforts.

Strengthens Weak Eyes with Camphor and Lavoptik Wash

Old fashioned camphor witch hazel hydrastis and other ingredients are mixed in Lavoptik eye wash to strengthen eyes and relieve weak strained or sore eyes. Acts surprisingly quick. Aluminum eye cup free Gibson's Pharmacy 7 North Court St.

Gibson's Pharmacy North Court St

Perpetual fund appeal for Athens College citizens

Charles W. Super appeals to Athens for long term donations toward a perpetual fund for the college and local citizens. He notes years ago for the book and aims to complete the transaction by end of 1925 and expects repayment this year. His personal contribution exceeds one hundred dollars and he hopes others from the class of '92 will follow suit.

Athens Charles W. Super

Birthday Dinner Honors James Nye in Chauncey Home

Mr and Mrs George W Nyer hosted a birthday dinner for their son James Nye at their East Converse street residence Chauncey on Sunday evening A three course meal with pink and white table decor accompanied the celebration Guests included Ralph Pritts Charles Bradfield Jr Harold Ogg Frank Nye Ernest Pritts Ruth Ogg Lucy Nye and the guest of honor James Nye

Chauncey George W. Nyer East Converse Street James Ralph C. Pritts Charles S. Bradfield, Jr Harold Ogg Frank Nye Ernest Pritts Ruth Ogg Lucy Nye James Nye

Watch Party Entertains Greens Run Guests

Chauncey January 4 A New Year's Eve watch party at the home of Mr and Mrs Alex Ross in Greens Run drew relatives and friends. Radio and victrola music and games filled the evening with Agnes and Glenn Brooks performing songs for the group. Mrs Ross served an elaborate refreshment course at midnight to a list of Greens Run guests and Chauncey attendees.

Chauncey Alex Ross Greens Run Agnes Glenn Brooks Ross Effie Mingus Steve Toth Arly Steve, Jr Lewis Mingus Harvey Brooks Glenn Joe Mingus Elsie Mingus Alex Ross, Jr Norman Lewis

Miss Jeanette Palmer Hosts New Year Party

Miss Jeanette Palmer entertained friends at her parents home on Main Street with a New Year's party. Games, music and dancing provided the evening's entertainment.

Chauncey Jeanette Palmer John Palmer Main Street

Funeral in Glouster for Mrs. John Lantz

Mrs. T. R. Hamilton of Chauncey attended the funeral in Glouster Sunday for her cousin Mrs. John Lantz. The service's timing and location are noted in the report.

Chauncey T. R. Hamilton Glouster John Lantz

Sunday service at Gloster Christian Church

Mrs. Lantz died in a Columbus hospital after a surgical operation. Sunday afternoon service details refer to the Gloster Christian Church event.

Glouster

Chauncey Personal Notices Highlight Local Guests

Miss Wilma Kranyik hosted New Year’s guest Miss Louise Moody. Mrs. Mary Meinhart visited her son-in-law Earl Thompson’s home in The Plains. Charles Montgomery and family returned to McArthur after visiting Chauncey with Anna Cline. Mrs. Owen Cronin of Jacksonville visited Chauncey. Dane Osborne hosted New Year’s dinner with Henry Osborne, Millie Osborne, and Chauncey visitors Susan Donaldson Wilma Kranyik Jeanette Palmer. Bonnie Dailey of Athens visited Chauncey guests on May Avenue.

Mary Meinhart the Plains Earl Thompson Charles Montgomery McArthur Chauncey Anna Cline Owen Cronin Jacksonville Charles Bradfield Dane Osborne High Street Henry Osborne Millie Osborne Guy Hal Osborne Susan Donaldson Wilma Kranyik Jeanette Palmer iChauncey Athens Bonnie Dailey William Dennis May Avenue

Py thian Sisters Chauncey Degree Staff Members

All members of the Degree staff of the Pathian Sisters of Chauncey are re- listed in this note. The report covers staffing updates and next steps for the group in Chauncey.

Chauncey The Pythian Sisters of

Temple Meeting and Practice Scheduled for Tuesday

The notice states attendance is requested at the temple meeting and practice Tuesday evening ahead of the installation of officers the following Tuesday.

Temple

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beasley Garage Miss Largent Ame NEW Year’s Party C. D. Shafer Co All Star 5 Hot Stuff Geo. Scott DR. Super Classiriep Ella FBI MR. Carsoan Sam Jove Merial Grand Jury Mrs George W. Nye Miss Palmer Buckeye NE of America Buckeye State Building and Loan West Gay St Columsis, OC Louise Moody
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