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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1925

Page

7

Nelsonville Mason Street Improvement Bond Auction Notice

Sealed proposals for bonds of Nelsonville to raise 5734.40 for Mason Street improvement due February 1 1935 will be received by the city auditor. Bonds bear 6 percent interest, mature 1926 to 1935, issued with city and property owner costs, bids due by noon February 1925, par plus accrued interest, bond lot sold to highest bidder, with four percent certified check, right to reject bids reserved.

Nelsonville Ohio Mason Street Inlet No. 45 Corporation State of Ohio Mason Street Improvement Bonds W. L. Barker T.w

Bonds for Fourth Street Improvement Proposed in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Ohio calls for sealed bids by February 7 1925 to purchase city bonds totaling 4658 80 for Fourth Street curb line Walnut Street project Funds raised to cover city portion of costs and improvement expenses with bonds maturing through 1939 and interest payable February 1 each year Bids must state bond counts and accrued interest and include a 4 percent certified check conditioned on bid acceptance City reserves right to reject any bid Posted January 1925 by City Auditor G W Lax Mayor

Nelsonville Ohio Fourth Street Walnut Sonville W. Lax T.w

Editor of Journal of Ohio Teachers Assn Begins New Work

O. R. K. Shaw, former owner of the Madison Press, starts as editor of the Journal of the Ohio Teachers Association. The publication will switch from quarterly to monthly issues, with no issues in July and August.

Columbus O.R. K. Shaw Onden Madison Press The Ohio Teachers’ Association

Chauncey News Columbus Girl Dies From Burns

Miss Katherine Arthur 23 of Chauncey died at Grant Hospital from burns suffered Christmas Day when her clothing ignited on an open crate near her home. She and sister Eleanor aided by their mother tried to extinguish the flames as relatives mourn the loss. Funeral services will be held in Columbus Friday. The Arthur family, including mother Minnie and siblings, mourns the tragedy.

Columbus Chauncey Jan Charlies Bradfield Katherine Arthur Grant Hospital Miss Arthur Arthur Eleanor Fleasher Minnie Arthur

Pythian Sisters to Install Officers at Chauncey

Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Chauncey will install officers next Tuesday evening under installing officer Mrs. Elizabeth Collins. List includes P C Jessie Woods M E C Ruth Smith E BS Mrs. Mattie Goodson FE J Mrs. Viola Howard Manager Mrs. Allie Martin M of R and C Mrs. Mae Bondinot M of F Miss Catherine Cline Protector Mrs. Edith Harvey Outer Guard Mrs. Bess Cunningham Trustee Miss Clara Wallace Grand Manager Mrs. Lillie Sweeney Grand Senior Clara Wallace. Members dress in white. refreshments will be pie and coffee.

Pythian Sisters Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Chauncey Elizabeth Collins P. C Jessie Woods Ruth Smith Mattie Goodson FE. J Viola Howard Allie Martin Mae Bondinot Catherine Cline Edith Harvey Bess Cunningheam Clara Wallace Jlillie Sweeney

Attended Funeral Guests From Chauncey and St Andrews

Mrs. William Collins and Arthur Smith of Chauncey attended the funeral of Mrs. Thomas Russelle in Nelsonville Wednesday morning. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Smith and also attended services at St Andrews Church.

William Collins Arthur Smith Chauncey Nelsonville Smith Thomas Russelle St. Andrews Church Sonville Morni

Nelsonville bids bid factory street improvement 1925

City of Nelsonville Ohio invites bids for a factory street improvement project funded by bonds issued under state and local ordinances. Bids must state number and gross amount, accrue interest to delivery, include a 2 percent certified check, and be sealed with delivery within ten days of award.

Medora Brown Ford 58 Dies After Surgery at Sheltering Arms

Medora Brown Ford 58 wife of James W. Ford of Sand Ridge died at Sheltering Arms hospital after surgery revealed complications. Funeral at First M E church Friday at 10. Burial in Sand Ridge family cemetery. Survived by husband five children and multiple siblings with ties to Akron Athens and Sand Ridge.

Medora Brown Ford James W. Ford Sand Ridge Sheltering Arms Hospital M. FE Daniel McGurk Jord Raymond C. Brown Lancaster Street Shelttering Arms Hospital George Eldon Ford Akron Media Popovich Freda Newman Athens Ardella

Family Votes Tallied in Local Election Challenge

The Woods family furnished fifty five votes at the recent election, confirmed after a Cambridge reporter questioned a claim of twenty-one votes for President Coolidge. The Woodies have eight daughters and seven sons, six sons-in-law, seven daughters-in-law and twenty-seven grandchildren who all voted.

Boston John Woods I. W. MacArthur Cambridge Coolidge Woodies

Sealed Proposals Sought by City Bond Offer

Sealed proposals will be received for bonds of the city until noon on Friday February 7 1925. The total issue sums to 13152 50 with maturities and denominations listed including principal amounts of 1318 25 due February 1 1926 1518 25 due February 1 1927 and 1518 25 due February 1 1923.

Four Letter Answers In A Stacked Crossword Puzzle

A jumble style crossword listing numerous four letter words and clues across horizontal and vertical entries. The text presents fragments and partial hints including words like head pains station precise manner and many others, suggesting a playful word game from a newspaper page.

Torid Atliase

Grace Shelton Hosts Card Evening Near Hill

Mrs Grace Shelton entertained a group of friends at her home near Hill with a TRPY evening of cards. Guests included Mrs E C Miles of Clarksburg and others from nearby towns. Dainty refreshments in pink and white were served at a late hour.

Grace Shelton Hill E. C. Miles Clarksos - Va Chauncey Nelsonville

Revival services at Asuncey Christian Church

Rev A W Craig of Columbus delivering splendid sermons to growing attendance at the Asuncey Christian Church revival services. Services every evening except Saturday are scheduled with emphasis on inspiring readings and community interest.

Christian Real Asuncey Christian Church A. W. Craig Columbi

Popsons Announce Birth of Daughter at The Plains

Mr and Mrs Ross Popson announce the birth of their daughter on Tuesday at their home The Plains. She is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs George Meinhart of Bathhverse Street Chauncey.

Ross Popson the Plains George Meinhart Bathhverse Street Chauncey

Lodge Ay Social Celebrates Chauncey’s Birthday

The Forest Rose Rebekah lodge hosts a Friday evening gathering in connection with an installation and a January birthday party for Chauncey. A potluck supper will be featured as part of the event.

Oftcen Rebekah Chauncey

Sunday Services by J. Holcomb at the Methodist Church

J Chauncey to preach at 7 o'clock in the Methodist church as part of Sunday services. District superintendent J Holcomb of the M E Church will lead the service and deliver a sermon.

J. Holcomb M. EB J. Chauncey

Chauncey Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Elza Guthrie of Athens attended a Wednesday revival at First Christian church in Chauncey and is a former Chauncey resident. Mrs. George Meinhart of Chauncey visits son-in-law Earl Thompson’s family at The Plains. Mrs. Ervin Karns and daughter Frances of Chauncey stayed in Trimble for a visit hosted by Mrs. Lawrence Bailey.

Auncey Elza Guthrie Athens Chauncey Guy Smith First Christian Church

State finance leaders cut budgets sparking legislative appeal

In Columbus on January 8 officials announced Baker and Brenneman trimmed department requests for two years from 121.6 million to about 77 million dollars due to lower projected revenues. Reductions hit Ohio State University to 7.99 million, Welfare to 16.50 million, and Highway to 22 million. State agencies planned to appeal to the Legislature.

Columbus, O Baker Brenneman Ohio State University State Welfare Department State Highway Department

Albany Meetings Attract Crowds

Albany Jan 8 Re v Frank Clark pastor of First Baptist Branchester arrived to conduct the song service for protracted meetings at the Baptist church. Clark led singing on arrival and was heard to advantage in solo work. Much interest is being manifest.

Albany Frank &. Clark First Baptist Church of Branchester Clark

Mentho Sulphur Eases Skin Eruptions Fast

A noted skin specialist says Mentho Sulphur swiftly soothes fiery itching eczema and eruptions. The preparation destroys germs to calm rash pimples and ring worm with quick relief. Buy a small jar from any good druggist and apply like cold cream.

Five Decisions By Young Women Ignites Evening Attendance

The crowd grew large with many from afar as five young women each made a decision during last night’s gathering. The sermon centered on "The Divine Christ" and sparked local discussion as attendees reflected on faith. An underground river is believed to pass beneath France, a point noted in contextual chatter.

the Divine Christ France

Parish offers school space after church fire in Madisonville

Real Co operation Cincinnati O January 8 Father Matley pastor of St Anthony's Catholic church Madisonville offers use of the parochial school to the Peabody Methodist Episcopal church whose edifice was destroyed by fire Tuesday.

Cincinnati Father Matley St. Anthony's Catholic Church Madisonville Peabody Methodist Episcopal Church

Getting Up Nights Warn of Kidney and Bladder Issues

A Battle Creek man describes nightly awakenings from urinary problems and credits Lithiated Buchu Keller Formula with rapid relief. The ad claims the remedy cleanses kidneys and bladder like Epsom salts cleanse the bowels and lists Keller Laboratory and McKee Drug Co as sellers.

KR. D. Neblett Oak St Battle Creek Mich Ar Keller Laboratory Mechanicaburg Ohie McKee Drug Co

Detachable collars credited to English housewife Hannah Montague

English housewife Hannah Montague is credited with inventing detachable collars in 1823, a development that eased changing garments and washing. The claim highlights early 19th century innovations in fashion and domestic labor.

Hannah Montague

Olive Tablets Promote Digestive Relief

Thousands suffer stomach upset and sluggish digestion but Olive Tablets from Dr Edwards claim to soothe the liver and restore natural digestion. The ad promises relief with one or two tablets, suggesting a healthier appetite and energy after use.

Lebanon

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