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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1926

Page

3

Nelsonville School District Gains State Charters

Nelsonville junior and senior high schools have been issued state charters after a three year organization period. The senior high is recommended for North Central Association membership, following C B Ulery’s inspection praising orderly recitations, administrative leadership, and efficient departments though noting needs in science equipment, library size, and typing resources.

Nelsonville State Department of Education North Central Association Association C. B. Ulery Board of Education North Central Vernon M. Riegel Ulery

Birth Records for December in Nelsonville and York Township

December 1925 births reported by Dr. C. C. Butt list boys and girls born to families in Nelsonville and York Township. Names include Wert Mason, Cora Mason, McLean, Denney, Bruce twins, DeLong, Keplar, Evans, Pritchard, Lanning, Hammon, Marsh, Dal ton, Simonton, Brown, Raynolds, Carr, Toliver, Lowery, Mason, Tennephal, Winthell, Noch, and others.

Nelsonville York Township C. C. Butt Wert Cora Mason Leonard Grace McLean George Ruth Denney Melvin Mildred Bruce Millard Blanche DeLong Clem Dortha Keplar William Katie Evans Barry Genevieve Pritchard Clyde Cynthie Lanning Daisy Hammon Charles Doris Marsh Fred Ruth Dalton Willard Gladys Simonton Frank Ollie Brown Vergil Inez Raynolds John Myrtle Carr Stella Toliver Floyd Stella Lowery Amos Ya Mason Myrtle Tennephal Robert Viola Winthell Catherine Noch

Recital Place Changes To Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville reports a recital set for tonight at 8 o clock will be held in the main auditorium of the Presbyterian church rather than Stuart's Opera House as previously announced.

Nelsonville T Hhe Presbyterian Church Stuart’s Opera House

Past Councilors to Meet Nelsonville

The Past Councilors association will meet Saturday evening January 16 in the Junior hall. All members are requested to be present. A pot luck supper will be served.

Nelsonville

Daughters of America Install Officers at Nelsonville

Nelsonville January 12 at the regular Daughters of America meeting in the Junior Order hall officers for the coming year were installed by deputy Clara Backus. Councilor Ethel Hayden and others including Delia McMasters and Ella Patton filled key posts with Forest Lent as Junior past councilor and Myrtle Brooks as trustee.

Nelsonville Daughters of America Clara Backus Ethel Hayden Delia McMasters Ella Patton Forest Lent Elizabeth Scott Lillian Barrows Hattie Bennett Ellen Steenrod Inside Sentinel Mamie Henry Outside Sentinel May Nutter Myrtle Brooks

Hyperion Club Social Meeting Set at Legion Home

The Hyperion club will hold its annual social gathering Saturday at 2:30 PM at the Legion home in Nelsonville. Reservations for dinner and cancellations must be submitted to the social committee chair by Thursday noon.

Hyperion Club Nelsonville Legion Home

Stout Reappointed to Sinking Fund Board in Nelsonville

Nelsonville mayor names C I Stout to succeed himself on the board of sinking fund trustees, with the appointment dated Jan 12. Stout continues as a member, replacing no one and extending his term in the local financial authority.

Nelsonville C. I. Stout Scherle Board of Sinking Fund Trustees

Mrs William Keeton Visits Cleveland for Father’s Illness

Mrs William Keeton is spending a few days in Cleveland with her father who is ill in a hospital there. Misses Katie Johnson, Freda.

William Keeton Cleveland Katie Johnson Freda

Local Gossip Tempers With Columbus Visits And Socials

Foss and Nettie Keeton and Mrs Lenn Hawk of Carbon Hill visited Logan Saturday. The How earth family and son Leslie were guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Gilham Sunday. Albert Mann recovers from flu. C E Jewett visited Columbus on business Monday. Ethel Pritchard and Julius Fischer relatives joined Columbus weekend. Pocahontas Past Chiefs entertain Wednesday at Red Men hall dancing. Matthew Wickham with wife in Columbus a few days. Charles Farrow spent Sunday at Bridgeport.

Red Men's Hall Matthew Wickham Columbus Charles Farrow Bridgeport

Elks Dance in Nelsonville Friday With Scott Orchestra

Nelsonville lodge of Elks hosts a dance at their hall on Friday evening January 15. Lloyd Scott and his famous ten piece symphonic orchestra will provide the music for the event.

Nelsonville

Bertha Howard Hosts Past Chiefs Meeting Luncheon

Miss Bertha Howard hosted the Past Chiefs association in Nelsonville last week with a business session followed by a social evening. A two course luncheon was served to members including Mrs. Stella Davis Mrs. I. E. Hellyer Mrs. W. W. Gibson Mrs. Harry Hall Mrs. Will Fleck Mrs. Carl Bateman Mrs. Sadie Linton Mrs. Carl Coakley Mrs. Robert Eddy Mrs. Hubert Lancaster and Miss Louise Pearce.

Nelsonville Bertha Howard Past Chiefs Association Stella Davis I. E. Hellyer W. W. Gibson Harry Hall Will Fleck Carl Bateman Sadie Linton Carl Coakley Robert Eddy Hubert Lancaster Louise Pearce

Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Install Officers Publicly

At the Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters regular meeting in Chauncey the group will publicly install officers this evening. Mae Bondinor leads the degree staff in floor work with a supper to follow. A small admission fee covers the installation and refreshments. The event, at 7 30 in the K of P building, welcomes all sisters families and friends to attend.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Mae Bondinor Pythian K. of P

Christian Endeavor Society Plans Social Evening

Chauncey January 12 The Janu ary meeting of the Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett on Main Street. Miss Florence Brewer presides over the business session and the social committee led by Miss Ruth Ogg arranged music games and stunts with a pot luck supper to close the evening.

Chauncey Christian Endeavor Society The First Christian Church Sam Tippett Main Street Florence Brewer Ruth Ogg

Chauncey P T A Session Draws Large Attendance

Chauncey Jan 12 large crowd at monthly P T A meeting held in the high school auditorium. Acting president Mrs Arthur Swart led as Mrs Karl Gardner was absent. Seventh grade won attendance banner. program featured songs recitations piano solos and pupil exercises. Ralph Pritts and his Boy Scouts demonstrated first aid work. Meeting adjourned to February 8 with refreshments provided.

Chauncey Parent- Teacher Association Karl Gardner Arthur Swart Erle Bridgewater Pearl Henry Lincoln School Ralph Pritts Boy Scouts of Pritts

Funeral services for Levi P. Smith in Chauncey

The Plains church hosted relatives and friends for Levi P. Smith 79 a longtime resident of the area. Rev Stuckey of Pilgrim Holiness church Nelsonville gave the sermon and a Pilgrim church choir sang. Burial followed at Green Lawn.

Chauncey the Plains Church Levi P. Smith Mr. Stuckey Pilgrim Holiness Church of Nelsonville Pilgrim Church Green Lawn

Miner Improves After Chauncey Mine Injury

Chauncey January 12 Marshal George Nichoson of Chauncey is in a Columbus hospital and showing improvement after serious injuries from an iron bar strike two weeks ago at Chauncey mine No. 25. He was pulled down while pulling down top in his working room and initially thought fatally injured.

Chauncey George Nichoson Columbus Chauncey Mine No. 25

Family circle items from Orbiston and The Plains region

Lewis Jones Jr returns home after a week at The Plains with Mrs Carrie Channell and relatives. Mrs Levi Smith shows slight improvement after critical illness. Owen Martin and wife attend R M Sidders funeral in New Marsh field. Gay McDonald visits Hazel McDonald at Hocking. Floride Shafer hosts Thelma Nida and Maxine Channell for Sunday. I N McHarg and family visit George Gabriel Jr in Union with Floyd Barker from Athens. William and Clarence McDonald visit Charles McDonald at Hocking. F E Cook and Orville Shellman hosts at Jerseyville.

Lewis Jones, Jr Orbiston the Plains Carrie Channell Levi Smith Owen Martin New Marshfield R. M. Sidders Gay McDonald Hocking Hazel McDonald John Shafer Walter Wharton Floride Shafer Thelma Nida Maxine Channell George Gabriel Jr I. N. McHarg Union Floyd Barker Athens William McDonald Clarence McDonald Charles McDonald F. E. Cook Orville Shellman Jerseyville

Chauncey Personal News From Local Area

Chauncey residents greet relatives from Columbus as Stella Carter and Anna Franz return home after a week’s visit with the Carters grandparents. Gaile Figgins visits Chauncey from Bliss Business college weekend. Local attendees at Grant Knight’s funeral include L. C. Frye Edith Harvey and Mrs Charles Ogg. Hillyer brothers from Winding Gulf Virginia visit father Robert Hillyer and family on May Avenue.

Chauncey Stella Carter Anna Franz Columbus J. B. Carter Gaile Figgins Bliss Business College L. C. Frye Edith Harvey Charles Ogg Grant Knight Millfield Harry

Chauncey Methodist to Convene Special Meeting

A special meeting for all Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church members will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church. Pastor Rev Parker and presiding elder Rev Holcombe of Athens will address the gathering.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Parker Holcombe Athens

Man Killed Crossing Tracks in Cincinnati

Henry Westring, 69, a crippled train caller for the Pennsylvania Railroad, was instantly killed while crossing the Pennsylvania railroad tracks at Eastern avenue in Cincinnati on January 12.

Cincinnati Pennsylvania Railroad Eastern Avenue Henry Westring

Corn Growers Demand Quick Relief Across Midwest

In Chicago on January 12, corn growers across eleven states demand relief measures. They call for an amendment to the pure food law to allow corn sugar, creation of a farm export corporation funded by an excise tax, a federal agricultural board to stabilize the farm economy, and intensified effort to develop a stronger home market for farm products.

Middle West Iowa Federal Agricultural Board

Indian probe will continue in Osage murder case

Indications were strong that federal grand jury action on murder charges connected to the Osage murders would move to a swift conclusion. Sources said final indictments would be returned soon, with adjournment and a new grand jury to meet next Tuesday to probe political aspects, bribery, and corruption delaying the inquiry two years ago.

Guthrie, Okia

Young coaster dies in crash in Cincinnati

A 15 year old boy Christy Simendinger of Mt. Washington died instantly as his sled struck an automobile on Marne avenue while coasting with 10 year old Marie Lowe. Four other children and a man were seriously injured in separate city incidents.

Cincinnati Christy Simendinger Mt. Washington Marne Avenue Marie Lowe

New Discovery Stops Hair Loss in Minneapolis

J. M. Lyle, a prominent Minneapolis businessman, touts Lucky Tiger as the cure for months of rapid hair loss. He reports rapid regrowth and scalp improvement, with a money back guarantee available at drug stores and The Cline Pharmacy Co. Also advertised Whyte- Fox Nos. 1 and 2 for pimples hives and related irritations.

Minneapolis J. M. Lyle Lyle Cline Pharmacy Co Whyte- Fox

Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Dixon Beverage

Funeral services will be held at the M P church in New Marshfield at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev M E Chat ley. Burial will follow in New Marshfield cemetery. Friends may call at the C B Beverage home 35 East Carpenter street Wednesday from 9 to 1 PM.

Beverage Nancy Dixon M. P New Marshfield M. E. Chatley C. B. Beverage East Carpenter Street

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Cold Relief

An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast remedy for chest congestion and pain from cold, rheumatism, backache, and stiff neck. It claims tingling heat penetrates in minutes and urges readers to buy from drug stores. Rowlea Bowles endorses the product.

Rowlea

Freight Movements in November 1925 Beat All Records

Washington January 12 The daily movement of railroad freight cars in November 1925 set a record for the month with an average 80.9 miles per day, up 2.5 miles from November 1924. The eleven month average was 28.4 miles per day for 1925, 1.5 miles higher than 1924, and the average load per car in November was 27.2 tons, unchanged from November 1924.

Washington Bureau of Railway Economics Today

Appointment Notices for Athens County Executors and Administrator

Bl R Pierce named executor of Samuel T Pierce estate Athens County Ohio dated January 9 1926 Probate Judge S M Jomanson lists this notice. J E F Zeller appointed executor of John J Campbell estate Athens County Ohio dated January 11 1926 S M Johnson signs. Hal H Rowland appointed administrator with will annexed of Margaret Barrows estate Athens County Ohio dated January 12 1926 S M Johnson signs.

BL. R. Pierce Samuel T. Pierce Athens County Ohio M. Jomanson Said

Trimble Village School District bids bonds for 31 250

The Trimble Village School District Ohio seeks bids by January 20 1926 for serial bonds totaling 31 250 dollars with 25 year maturities. Bonds bear 5 percent interest semi annually and bid terms require a 5 percent certified check. sale to highest bidder with right to reject any bids.

A. M. Rainey Board of Education Trimble Village Athens County Ohio Trimble General Code of State Teachers Retirement System of Board of Education of Hio

Legal Attachment Notice in Athens Township Ohio

R A South sues Lynn South before Justice Hedges in Athens County Ohio. An attachment order dated December 15 1925 awards $50.75 and costs. Woolley and Rowland attorneys for plaintiff.

R. A. South Lynn South E. Hedges Athens Township Athens County Ohio Woolley & Rowland, Attys T.w

Appointment of Administrator with Will Annexed for Mike Brozak

John Bajus has been appointed and qualified as Administrator with the Will Annexed of the estate of Mike Brozak late of Athens County Ohio, deceased. Dated January 2. A. D. Johnson Judge of said County.

George T. Dodds John Dodds Athens County Ohio M. Johnson Said County T. W John Bajus Mike Brozak

Probate Notices in Athens Ohio Hearings Set Jan 21 1926

Probate court in Athens ante Ohio suspends publication and exceptions for several estate accounts. Executors and administratrices listed include Eugene R. Walker Horace B Lawrence Hattie K Alden Laura Bailey Rachel Davis William Dickson with accounts filed between Nov 12 and Nov 20 1925. Hearings scheduled for January 21 1926 at 9 o clock A M.

Athensante Ohio Eugene R. Walker Herbert. Byard Wesley B. Lawrence Horace 8. Lawrence Hattie K. Alden Edward G. Alden Laura Bailey John C. Bailey Rachel. Davis A. H. Davis William Dickson Albert Hi’ Dickson Eta Ertgs Cairo

Probate notices of multiple estate accounts filed in 1925

The Probate Judge reports numerous estate affairs with executors and guardians filing first, second, or final accounts in December 1925. Names include Foward B. Parker, Ralph W. Parks, Goldie D. Moore, Harley E. Nice, Henry D. Nice, Emma Angell, William Matson, Dora Smith, The Athens National Bank, and William Kasler. Dates span December 2 to December 22 1925 with some final accounts noted as fled or filed.

Foward B. Parker Nancy M. McPherson William FE. Peters Elizabeth Nelson Ralph W. Parks Charles S. Tedrow Goldie D. Moore Joseph Knight Harley E. Nice Henry D. Nice Isaac Nice Emma Angell Louise Angell William Matson Tina Matson Dora Smith Albert J.co The Athens National Bank F. J. Alderman Frank Moore Mary Lila Moore William Kasler Ovid Pberts S. M. Johnson

Notice to Contractors for Troy Township School Erection

The Troy Township Rural School District seeks sealed bids by 12 Noon City Time on Thursday July 14 1926 for general contract work on a new Grade and High School Building and Auditorium in Coolville Ohio. Plans by architect William Mills Nelsonville Ohio available for $10. bids must be on state forms with 10 percent bid bond and 50 percent performance bond. the district may reject any bid.

Board of Education Troy Township Athens County Ohio F. B. Tidd Coolville Wm. Mills Nelsonville Citizen Central Bank R. Tidd Cyrus Brewster

Trial dates set for several defendants in liquor and gun cases

Rush Only Manufacturing liquor faces February trial. Mike Lyons and Clint Wyskiver are set for February 9 and February 19 respectively on manufacturing liquor charges. Henshaw assault charge dismissed. Earl Minear pleads not guilty to stealing fur and truck theft with trial set for February 11. Delt Woods and Louis Wendle counts set for March 4. Thomas McMenamy pool gambling case for February 18. William Stone reckless driving trial set for March 1. Bert Smathers pool gambling trial March 9. Harry Wright forgery case set for February 8. Porter Sweazy pleads not guilty to assault. trial March 6. Freshwater flying fishes noted in western Africa rivers.

Mike Lyons Clint Wyskiver Henshaw Earl Minear Guy Dinsmore Clyde Herron Waterloo Township Delt Woods Louis Wendle Thomas McMenamy William Stone Bert Smathers Harry Wright Fairmont W. Va B. F. Southern Porter Sweazy Willis Rife

Prominent Dr R V Pierce Cited for Herbal Remedies

A distinguished citizen Dr R V Pierce is honored for his achievements both politically and professionally. His Golden Medical Discovery is praised as a blood medicine aiding skin conditions, complexion, and overall stomach liver health.

R. V. Pierce Dr. Pierce Doctor Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Offers Natural Regularity

Dr Caldwell, a Monti cello physician with 47 years practice, argues against harsh cathartics and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentler laxative. It aims to establish natural bowel regularity for constipated men, women, children, and the elderly.

W. B. Caldwell Monticello

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North Central Body D. OF A Mrs. Howard Stout Andrew Smith Pomeroy Rufus Smith War Eagle Harry Hillyer Brosia John Hillyer Winding Gulf Charles Smith Walter Reed Dill Bolin Lifus Bolin C. E. Society Smith West Chicago Indian Young Minnesota J. EF. Zeller John J. Campbell J.w Hal H. Rowland Margaret Barrows Babet Zrobans Grocer Brookshire C. D. Shafer Betty Bronson Blanche Sweet and Ronald Colman Africa Pepsin Parker Bros Bank of Athens Building F. C. Stedman Co Packers and Provisioners U. S
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