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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1927

Page

3

Six Newcomers in Nelsonville Births Reported

Nelsonville health records show December births totaling four boys and two girls from families including Nichols Barber O Neil Hayden Mundy Six. The first January birth in the area was recorded January 7. Dr. C C Butt was re elected health commissioner for two years.

Nelsonville Vital Statistics Department City Health Office C. C. Butt Clarence Grace Nichols Guy Martha Barber William Iva O’neil Dana Lucretus Hayden George Nellie Mundy Edward Dollie City Health Board

Sharp Decline in Soft Coal Production Reported

Nelsonville reports a drop in weekly soft coal output to 10,709,000 net tons for the week ended January 1, down from late 1925 peaks. The federal bureau estimates 1926 calendar year bituminous output at 678,290,000 net tons, second only to 1918, with November setting a monthly record at 69,721,000 tons. Ohio's 1926 production is projected near 27,000,000 tons.

Nelsonville Bureau of Mines Federal Bureau Ohio

Lattimer Injured at Mine No 26 in Nelsonville

John Lattimer of New Floodwood suffered painful injuries when his feet were caught in the machine at Mine No 26 in Nelsonville on Monday afternoon. Both ankles were bruised. The Loyal Order of Moose plans a large initiation at their hall Wednesday night followed by a chicken dinner.

Nelsonville John Lattimer New Floodwood Loyal Order of Moose

Death of Mrs Frank O Mara’s Sister in Warm Springs

Mrs Frank O Mara learns of the death of her only sister in Warm Springs Montana by telegram. She is survived by two daughters one sister and one brother.

Nelsonville Frank O'Mara Warm Springs Montana

Chapter to Meet Regular Eastern Star Session Tonight

Eudora chapter of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting at 7 o'clock tonight in the Masonic temple. Attending the Hinman funeral are Itz Myers J L Ilson and Harry Hinman Jr all of this city. Harry Hinman left by car for Bridgeport Ohio to attend the funeral at 2 30 Wednesday at the late residence with burial at St Clairsville.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Hinman John Itz Charles Myers J. L. Ilson Harry Hinman Jr Athens Bridgeport Ohio Harry Hinman St. Clairsville

Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion Meeting

Nelsonville January 11 reports Glenford Dugan Post 229 will hold a regular meeting at the legion home at 7 30 in the evening.

American Legion Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post Legion

Mid Year Examinations Underway in Nelsonville Schools

Examinations are in progress this week in Nelsonville schools with all students except primary grades required to take mid year tests at the close of the first semester. The plan reverses earlier practice of excusing students with favorable daily grades.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Woman's Relief Corps installs new officers

Mrs. Mattie Weekley was installed president of the Woman's Relief Corps for the coming year by installing officer Mrs. Gertrude Pensyle. New officers include Sophia Mann senior vice president Florence Whitmore junior vice president Adda James treasurer Phoebe Clements chaplain Josie Murphy conductor Lydia Courtney secretary. A pot luck dinner followed the meeting.

Mattié Weekley Woman's Relief Corps Gertrude Pensyle Sophia Mann Florence, Whitmore Adda James Phoebe Clements Josie Murphy Lydia Courtney

Birthday party honors Roger Scott at home

Mrs. Charles Scott entertained Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 o clock for her son Roger s seventh birthday. A white cake with seven pink candles was on the table. Lucille Scott and Margaret Pedigo helped with games music and recitations as gifts were given and refreshments served to guests including Myrtle Ellinger Betty Verity Jane Verity Marjorie Holland Alberta Bussey Anna Belle Bussey Margaret Tennithill Betty Wend Lillian Fisher Wanda North Billy North Max Linton Selby Smith Charles Pedigo Paul Barrows Bill Matheny Joe Matheny and other friends.

Charles Scott Roger Lucille Scott Margaret Pedigo John Barrows Carl Linton Scott Myrtle Ellinger Betty Jane Verity Marjorie Holland Alberta Annabelle Bussey Margaret Tennithill Betty Wend Lillian Fisher Wanda Billy North Max Linton Selby Smith Charles Pedigo Paul Barrows Bill Joe Matheny

Riddel Family Sorrow and Columbus Visits Reported

Mr and Mrs William Riddel returned Saturday from Akron where they were called by the death of the former s grandson. The Rev Lloyd Evans was a Columbus visitor Monday and Tuesday. Thomas Riddel of Irrin Tenn is the guess of his sister Mrs Henry Kelch. Loyd Duncan left Sunday for Long Beach Calif where he will spend the winter. Business visitors in Columbus from here included C C Sharp George E Johnson R H Jackson L J Eberle and James Johnson. O O Crawford and Robert Huenefeld were Columbus visitors to

William Riddel Akron Lloyd Evans Columbus Thomas Riddel Irrin Tenn Henry Kelch Loyd Duncan Long Beach Calif C. C. Sharp George E. Johnson R. H. Jackson L. J. Eberle James Johnson O. O. Crawford Robert Huenefeld

Mexican Situation to be debated at joint university meeting

Ohio University Y M C A and Y W C A plan a joint session in the Fine Arts building Wednesday at 6 45 p m to discuss Nicaragua and Mexico with focus on U S responsibility in peace or war. Students who attended Milwaukee conference will report on peace and war attitudes and debate the government’s Central American policy.

Nicaragua Mexico United States Ohio University Y. M. C. A Fine Arts Milwaukee Central America

Johnson to Speak at Kiwanis Luncheon Tonight

Major S. M. Johnson will address the Kiwanis club at Hotel Berry at 5 30 p m about the underprivileged child.

If You Need a Tonic Get the Best in Ashtabula

A testimonial from Harry R. Simon of Ashtabula Ohio praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the best tonic. He says it improved thin impoverished blood, restored his nerves, and made him feel renewed. Available in liquid or tablets at all drug stores with a trial offer from Dr. Pierce's Hotel in Buffalo.

Ashtabula Ohio Dr. Pierce Harry R. Simon Lake St Bend

Athens Church to Elect Officers and Hold Annual Meeting

Athens Christian church will elect officers and hold its annual business meeting at 7 o clock tomorrow night in the social rooms. Reports from all organizations on progress and finances will be heard. All members are invited. A women's quartet will sing.

Athens Christian Church

Local salesman honored as one of fifty selected

Lawrence Wollet of the C. A. Daugherty Dodge agency earned honors as one of fifty salesmen chosen from fifty thousand in a sedan selling contest. He attended a Dodge convention in Detroit January 4 to 7, with expenses paid by the company. The sale coverage spanned Athens Hocking and Vinton counties.

Lawrence Wollet C. A. Daugherty Dodge Detroit Dodge Woller Ohio The Motor Company J. K. Armstrong Logan J. C. Hammet C. A. Daugherty

Citizenship tests held by Judge Worstell tomorrow

Seventeen applicants for citizenship will be examined personally by Judge L G Worstell in a naturalization session in Common Pleas court. No government examiner will attend. Athens Federation of Women's Clubs and the D A R will have representatives. Each new citizen will receive an American flag.

L. G. Worstell Common Pleas Court Athens City Federation of Women's Clubs

Funeral services for Robert King in Amesville

Funeral services were held for Robert King of Amesville at 1:00 PM at the Amesville M E church conducted by Rev. G F Timberlake of Athens. He died Saturday afternoon from a shotgun wound below the heart and was buried in West Union Street Cemetery in Athens.

Robert King Amesville Amesville M. E G. F. Timberlake Athens West Union Street

Two AT&T workers crushed to death in Columbus incident

Two American Telephone and Telegraph company employees, H Hulmer division foreman and J Koedler lineman both from Chicago, were killed unloading telephone poles when a securing cable snapped. The tragedy occurred in Columbus as they moved a flat car load of poles. Miss Salome Monkers won the 1926 Winnipeg Dressmaking and Millinery School medal with a teacher's certificate.

Columbus U.R American Telephone and Telegraph Company H. Hulmer J. Koedler Chicago Salome Monkers Winnipeg Dressmaking and Millinery School

Money owed for transportation of Waterloo pupils in dispute

John Withers sues the Waterloo township Board of Education in the clerk of courts on charges that the district must reimburse transportation costs for his two children to New Marshfield High School beyond four miles from home. He seeks $798.85 plus interest from May 1, 1925, asserting the district failed to pay transport or room and board.

John Withers Board of Education of Waterloo Township Clerk of Courts Withers New Marshfield High School Hoe

Queen Mary Educates Orphan Arthur Shackleton in Ireland

The English Queen Mary has taken charge of the education and training of seven percent year old Arthur Shackleton, now housed in an orphan’s home. The arrangement aims to provide schooling and guidance under royal oversight.

Bath Eng Queen Mary Arthur Shackleton

Murphey estate inventory filed in Probate court

Frank B Murphey Clarence W Murphey and F Stanley Crooks executors filed an inventory and appraisement listing real estate holdings in Athens Fort Lauderdale Florida totaling 45059 71 dollars including parcels on Dalton Maplewood East State streets and Fort Lauderdale plus cash and securities.

Frank B. Murphey Clarence W. Murphey F. Stanley Crooks Oliver B. Murphey Houge Dalton Addition Athens Maplewood Addition East State Street Fort Lauderdale Florida

Miller Will Probate Names Lola Miller Executrix

The will of Isaac A. Miller was probated yesterday with Lola Elizabeth Miller named as executrix without bond. All real estate and personal property are bequeathed to Lola Miller.

Adlerika touted for full body cleansing by user Ardenia Howard

A testimonial claims Adlerika relieves indigestion and gas by cleansing both upper and lower bowels. The advertiser cites improved appetite and sleep and asserts it removes hidden poisons, with Gibson Pharmacy in Athens listed as a local contact.

Adlerika Ardenia Howard Gibson Pharmacy Athens

Five Best Radio Features Schedule Across Major Stations

Radio highlights list Wednesday night programs across WJZ WBZ KDKA KYW WEAF WRC WCAE and WNYC WEAF presents Shilkret orchestra Iolanthe Gilbert Sullivan. WNYC offers Chamber Music Course. WSUT Iowa City bands and WLS Chicago Musicians Club Concert complete the lineup with times and stations.

WJZ WBZ KDKA Shilkret WEAF New York WRC WCAE Gilbert & Sullivan WNYC WSUT Iowa City WLS Chicago

Clarke Divorce Triggered by Revelation About Nora

Chicago report says W A Clarke divorced after investigating a flood of letters to his wife from "Loving Nora" and learning "Nora" was Roy Parkin son, exposing a family ruse and deception.

Chicago Nora W. A. Clarke Roy Parkinson

Bulgarian Herb Tea Claims to Boost Immunity in Older Adults

Advertisement asserts people over forty are more prone to colds and pneumonia as their vitality declines. It promotes Bulgarian Herb Blood Tea to keep bowels open and improve blood, claiming steaming hot tea breaks up a cold quickly and noting its price from 35 to 75 cents and $12.50.

NO MORE GAY PARTIES FOR TOM

Eleanor a generous impulsive artist clashes with her sister in law Ruth who wins Tom away from the studio world. Tom abandons grand designs for a respectable flat and dinners. Eleanor complains as Ruth regards her circle with disdain and Eleanor laments Tom lost his genius.

Winifred Black Leanor Eleanor Tom Ruth Lin Voleanor

Fragmentary Dialogue on Ruth and Tom’s Tensions

Passages show Eleanor venting about Ruth and Tom, calling Ruth a meal ticket and questioning Tom’s feelings. The scene features a tense domestic discussion, with a weary dialogue tone and lingering questions of blame and heartache.

Death ends 24 year wait of miner George Neesham

Durham England reports the death of George Neesham who was paralyzed when his back was broken in a mine accident 24 years ago. The long battle for recognition and care ends with his passing.

Durham Eng George Neesham

Bigamist Surrenders After Month-Old Marriage

Alan Wilson surrendered to police in Glasgow confessing he is a bigamist after fleeing from his wife who had nagged him, a bride he married only a month earlier.

Glasgow Alan Wilson

Real Estate Loans and Securities Listed in Bank Statement

A bank ledger excerpt lists Loans on Real Estate and Collateral, Other Loans and Discounts, Securities including County and State Bonds, Items transit, and Total Capital Paid in. It notes Due from Reserve Banks, cash, and expenses, interest, and taxes paid, with items 16 TWB 10 20 21 and 35 36 indicating check subject and other balances.

Husbands of Hope in a Small Town Divorce Tale

In this 1987 piece a woman Sally leaves her husband Ed for a new life away from home. Her family condemns the move while she struggles with longing, duty, and guilt. Repeated questions about return haunt Sally as letters from kin arrive and a strained marriage edges toward separation and alimony.

Sally Maw Dad Smith Jim Mrs Dad Fio Stell Briggs

A Simple School Frock Pattern Mail Offer

A simple school frock pattern in plaid woolen and jersey weaves offers sizes 8 10 12 and 14 years. A 12 year size requires 3 yards of 36 inch material plus 3 8 yard of contrasting fabric for facing overlap collar cuffs and belt. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamp.

Auction Notice for Hears Nichols Canning Co Assets

Foredog order from States district court allows public sale of Hears Nichols Canning Co assets. Items from Washington and Amanda sites in Winchester Morrill Circleville and Frankfort will be auctioned January 16 in Chillicothe.

Chillicothe States District Court Nichols Canning Company City Canning Pla Washington & Amanda Winchester Morrill Circleville Frankfort

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