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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1927

Page

3

Scratches of Cat Arouse Family in Fire Alarm

In Nelsonville at 2 a m the cat scratching at the door alerted the Floyd Gabe McGill family to a blaze at their corner Chestnut street home. McGill, his brother Clarence, and grandmother Mrs Nanny McGill escaped as firefighters saved surrounding property. Cause unknown. A Lancaster motorman alerted the city.

Nelsonville Floyd Gabe) McGill Chestnut Street McG Wilson & McGil Clarence Nanny McGi Lancaster Aubmobile Itrst

Nelsonville Chamber to Elect Officers at YMCA Meeting

The Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting and officer election at the YMCA Thursday evening at 7. Reports from current officers will be submitted. Carbondale delegates are expected to present a road improvement program with Athens and Hocking counties officials in attendance.

Nelsonville

Louise Pickett Dies at Athens Hospital

Louise Pickett aged 1 died early this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after treatment. Her body was taken to the home of daughter Mrs Harry Runien 821 Poplar street. Funeral set for Friday at 2 at the M E church. She leaves three daughters Mrs John McClain Poston Mrs J G Claypool Woodstock and Mrs Runton this city and one son John Pickett Athens. Her husband John Pickett Sr died October 3.

Lionville Louise Pickett Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Darghien Harry Runien Poplar Street M. OE John McClain Poston J. G. Claypool Woodstock Runton John Pickett

Nelsonville City League Victors And Revival Notes

Nelsonville reports: the men’s team beat the Young Seniors 35 to 20 with Howearth as top scorer for the Seniors and Crabtree Hol land leading for the victors. The Phi Sigs defeated the American Legion 62 to 20 with Steenrod Raybould and Mech among top scorers. Revival services continue at First Baptist Church with Rev A E Adams and evangelist Rev A Y Hairston. Earl Show Logan guilty of reckless driving fined five dollars and costs. Mrs Mayme Shaffsteil moves her millinery shop from Patton building.

Nelsonville Howearth Crabtree Holland Phi Sigs American Legion Steenrod Legion Shirley Sigs Raybould Jann First Baptist Church of Whch A. E.adams A. Y. Hairston Columbus Jan Earl Show Logan J. J. Eberle

Senator LeFever Names Committees in 9 Posts

GLOUSTER Jan 5 Senator LeFever of this city who represents the eighth district in the state senate will serve on nine committees. He chairs mines and mining and public health and will also sit on Tanks and trusts penal institutions colleges and universities insurance schools federal relations insurance and rules. He was named to the committee on committees at the recent Republican caucus. STOCK SOLD Atlas Co buys Foreman stock for Glouster store as sheriff sale completes assignment.

Glouster le Fever Hic Tanks LeFever Eacus

Music Teacher Appointed in Glouster Schools

Miss Anne Haworth of Gallipolis is hired to fill the unexpired term of Miss Mary Smith as music instructor in Glouster schools. Smith resigned before the holidays, and Haworth will work Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays until noon through January 24 when she will perform a recital at Ohio University.

Glouster Anne Haworth Gallipolis Mary Smith

Youth Injured in Mine No 255 in Glouster

Ed Hallam, about 18, son of Emmett Hallam of Jacksonville, suffered a badly mashed foot and two dislocated bones from a coal fall at Mine No 255 on Tuesday. He was taken by ambulance to Dr. Gibson in this city for evaluation and dressing before being returned home to Jacksonville.

Glouster Jan Ed Hallam Emmett Hallam Jacksonville Gibson Jackadaville Helen Kittle Ohio University Athens Roger Hittle Crooksville Clint King M. Truex Corning Jerry Goodwell Byron King H. F. Kittle 8. P. Booth Columbus T. A. Noon

Hunts Without His License Aprends Fined in Morgan County

Fred Harper of this city was fined 25 dollars and costs for hunting without a license before Squire Bishop at Bishopville. The case was presented by Cane Protector L. T. LeFever of this city, with Morgan county cited as the location of the alleged offense.

Glouster Jan Fred Harper Squire Bishop Bishopville Morgan County Harper L. T.lefever

Glouster School Board Organized for 1927

Glouster Ohio January 1927 the board of education elected Dick Jones as president and R B Smith as vice president John Wulloch was reelected clerk The former clerk Bulloch previously served as clerk though not a member of the board. Local personals list residents visiting relatives and returning from trips with brief notes of departures and arrivals.

Glouster Jan Glousiter

Local notices from Nelsonville and nearby area court and club events

Nelsonville and surrounding towns report Knights of Pythias officers to be installed with a potluck supper. Fines set for 1926 tags in Mayer Eberle's court, sharing details of license enforcement. Community groups plan meetings, church activities, anniversaries, and visits by residents traveling to Columbus and Athens.

Healed Head Eczema After Ten Years With Cuticura

A long running scalp eczema case from Ohio describes a decade of itching cracking and shedding skin. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum the patient reports complete healing within a month and urges continued use for skin health.

Mra Priscilla Bragg Box W. Jefferson Ohio Bere Atiurs Laboratories Dept Melten Mess” Caticura Shovine

Hooper Family Outing and West View Link Visitors

Mrs. A. Hooper of Athony visited her father Henry Verity and family for New Year’s day. Glenn Allen and Ralph her were business visitors at West View Link for several days.

Troops Move to Quell Uprising in Mexico City

The secretary of war ordered mounted police and federal troops to the anger apois in Mexico City to curb insurgent bands. The government says the situation is under control but will not risk further rebellion that could invite external forces against the Calles regime. Dudlin laws require lawyers in the Free State to affix revenue stamps to receipts over ten dollars.

Mexico City U.R Mexico Calles Dudlin Free State

Chauncey Hospital News and Local Illness Notes

Chauncey and surrounding towns report multiple hospital visits and illness updates. Mrs. Garlday of Glouster was taken to a Columbus hospital after medical concerns. Henry Davis undergoes appendectomy recovery at MeKinley hospital in Columbus. John Winton, Civil War veteran, is ill at home in The Plains. Local residents Rudolph Bryan and Grace Smith visit Chauncey and Nelsonville relatives during the holidays. Miss Nelena Keck returns to Cincinnati after Chauncey visit with agents George and Keck.

John Epton Lids Chauncey, Jans John Winton The Plains Rudolph Bryan Nelsonville Wesley Syx Syx Davyton Chauncey Grace Smith Andy Metonaha Nelena Keck Cincinnati George Keck Millfield Misa Pearl ‘Patterson Columbus iMr Roy Patterson Laird Wwilliam Powell John Patterson Hocking Tiltonville West Hockling S. A the Plains Pat Moore Evelyn Powhattan Mra .Moore Mra Lucy Surgeon Floyd. Linscott John. Martin Thelma Linscott Mia John Martin Marie Wallace

Mullens Announce Birth of Daughter

Mr and Mrs James Mullen announce the birth of a daughter at their home north of the city on Thursday morning.

Mullens Chauncey Jan James Mullen

Ladies Aid Meeting Set for Thursday in Chauncey

Jan 6 Chauncey residents note the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will hold a Thursday gathering. Members plan fellowship and a brief program at the church.

Ladies Aid Chauncey the Ladies Aid Society The Methodist

Thoxine Foes Cough Cause Found By Noted Physician

A famous physician identifies inflamed throat and bronchial membranes as the cough source, promoting Thoxine as a nondope, nonharmful remedy. It claims instant relief, is safe for children, and has a pleasant taste with no harmful drugs. Available at druggists.

A&c Gue

Millfield and Nearby Personal Visits Noted

Hugh McHarg from Chauncey visits in Millfield with the Prestons and Clark, then returns to Chauncey. Various Millfield, Hocking, and Plains residents host relatives and friends over the holidays, with updates on health and travel.

Olive Tablets Advertisement Claims Health Benefits

An للعربية ad describes Olive Tablets by Dr Edwards as a remedy to constipation and dull health. It promotes improved energy, clearer eyes, and better appearance, claiming the product cleanses the bowels and supports mood and vitality. It cites prices 15c 30c and lists druggists as sellers.

Mie Edwards

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Johns John Father John McGill Chamber of Commerce Mayme Shaffsteil Patton Senator Lefever Mines and Mining and Public Health Groups Foreman Alex Weinberg Hallam En-Arco Motor Oil White Rose Gasoline Seli the Auto Tire & Gasco Chestnut & Harper Ste Wes MecCormick’s Jewelers N&. Optometrists Rae Kaélin Dick Jones J. E Zeller Elson Millinery Washington Street Marion Delaware Grant Bontours Officersvile Forest Halleck Knights of Pythias Notice Behtvenke Pyparells Wir Parthian Roy Guimadre Denver Colorado Ti Rosser Halleds Hag Bia Ravenna Forest Durin Mayer Eberle William Woodard Lot Gin Robert Jackson Joe W. $V. Gibson Brickles Agadibon Peach Alva Johnson Ray Bowell Barrow Washington Fort King's Ei Patton Peplar Street King's Charles Woltsheimer Paul Weltzheimer Donald Betts Vance Morgan C.R. Fisher Dorothy Will Morgan Willian Sharp Ohio State Juniversity Woran C. Sharp Chas Myers Mary Kesen Harry BR Hinman Wiembers Pris Janniver Mr. Timman Mary Allen Mics Uth Woodruff Columbs Tessie Ervin Grant Hospital Tuly Nona Kane M Hubert Hyde Montay Sharon M. E. Lund Carl Coakney Irma Wilson West Franklin Street William Morgan Sweet Wiliam Vance §. Morgan Eugene Shafer Hilma Johnson Sinter Matilda Barron Floyd Rosser Detroit Mick Martin Ohlinger W. W. Whilistch Pauline Pickens Ravenswood W. Va Whitlatch White Cross Hospital Walter Potts Logen Charles Paul Weltz- Reimer Wiliam Morgan Hyde Emma Edwards Miss Stella Stanley Edwards Robert Curran Barbara Jack Peters Tom Radda E. C.hellyer Mildred Flo Hutching Willard Bartoe Frances Grice Scotts Freith Don Macklin Meilving Dinenard Cooley Migs Freds Ruth Monday Social Roone Elacs Eczema Cutiura Morees Danger Spa CO Hospital Phars Chauncey Garlday Jeld Grimes Mound Street Colum Umbu Lance Cey William the Plains Francis Mercer Prom Hospital Chaurcly Jan. i Henry Davia Chaunway Alfred Davis C Élumbua Me.Kinley Hospital Esther Christian Church Armature Hugh McHarg Portsmouth Ab Preston Clark George Redd Hisle Keplar Deanville William Clansy Hannah Lucy Heightland Roy. Patterson Conklin Endura Pena Logans Book & News Store Lostro Bldg
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