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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1927

Page

7

Winter travel, local gatherings mark Coolville notes

Coolville news items report Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kampf leaving for Orlando Florida by car, routing via Cincinnati due to snow. A community supper near Lottridge drew about forty five attendees. Troy high school basketball team extended its win streak with upcoming games against Stewart and Lodi. Several residents moved or hosted guests, and local illnesses were noted with medical consultations.

Coolville W. F. Kampf Orlando Florida Cincinnati Charleston W. Va Ems Lottridge 4. W. Kincade Vern Kelley R. E. Daugherty Troy High School Stewart Lodi

Hamden Community Notes Mention Local Visitors and Health

Ill health forces Miss Louise Bagley to pause teaching at the fall term. Several locals including Harry Bagley and Mrs Merrill visit Chillicothe. Mrs Stanton returns from Springfield. Peter Maloney suffers a paralytic stroke but shows signs of recovery. Pipe organ dedicated at Peters' church in Wellston. Numerous social visits among residents of Wellston and nearby towns with families hosting guests from Columbus to Bremen.

Louise Bagley Bine& Fork F. B. Mitchell Cincinnati Parkersburg Portsmouth George Mitchell Robert Gilmore Chillicothe Mitchell Brheo Reed Graye Morehead

Local Notables and Visitors Reported Across Town

Carpenter Harvey Starleey loses a valuable work horse last week. Jack Foley reports several sheep fatten and some injured by dogs Thursday night. Bernice Rawlings spent Sunday with friends in Chauncey. Claude Hoyd and Arnold Jofan of RD 2 were in Albany Friday. Worley Webb spent the end of the week with friends. Clarence Foley attended a basketball game in Columbus Saturday. Clara Howery was in Athens Friday. Superintendent Hartman visited the State farm recently. Mrs A W Rupe and daughters Frances and Freda visited Aunt Mrs J H Nichols in Albany. Dale Stansbury and daughter Trene visited relatives in Dexter last week. H Smith was a business visitor in Athens and Chauncey Saturday. John Rawlings was in Albany Saturday. Fart Starkey and family visited Sunday at C R Jewel’s.

Harvey Starleey Jack Foley Bernice Rawlings Chauncey Claude Hoyd Arnold Joffan State Farm A. W. Rupe Frances Freda J. H. Nichols Albany Dale Stansbury Trene Dexter H. Smith Athens John Rawlings Fart Starkey C. R. Jewel's

Community Notes on Local Visits and Returns

Stewart Miss Dorothy Gray returned home Sunday after a week in Akron and East Liverpool with cousin Homer Swifts and Miss Vera. Robin returned from a two week visit with parents, accompanied by Miss Delores Springer and Miss Irma Williams. Mrs. Bernice Seesterson hosted her sister in Iceburg. Mr. and Mrs. C. Bigwart visited Columbus with the Wiseman couple. Mr. and Mrs. John spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs. W. A. Mecune. Elmer Burke, recently fined in a Paris hospital, returned home.

Dorothy Gray Akron East Liverpool Homer Swifts Vera Robin Unibus Delores Springer Irma Williams Lum Om Bernice Seesterson Aice Burg J. W. Baldersen

Local Visits and Funeral Observations Reach Athens Area

Pratt's Fork residents Mr and Mrs Leo Williams and family joined Mrs M A Williams for a recent visit with Mr and Mrs F M King. Mrs R O Burson attended the funeral of Mrs Killan Friday in Athens. Grace Dodgins plans end of week events with home folks. Mrs Alex Rapp returned Friday from a visit with relatives in Athens. Lucillyn hosted guests Saturday including Frances fart Malph and Frenk Colbeat Winget amid church activities.

Leo Williams M. A. . Willams F. M. King R. O. Burson Mree Killan Athens Grace ‘Dodgins Alex Rapp Misa Lucillyin Migs Frances Fart Malph Frenk Colbeat Winget Am Cine A J. A

Community notes from Marietta area activities and meetings

Bartlett Mrs. Sarah Mains hosted the Ladies Improvement Society at the M E church Saturday evening with music and a pot luck luncheon. The column lists local movements including students returning home, relatives visiting, illnesses, and upcoming PTA planning at the high school January 28 with County Superintendent Webb and Miss Peters.

Sarah Mains Ladies Improvement Society M,. E. Church Minnie Morrow Meadville Marietta Gale Harris Amesville Willard Kelley Glen Harris Oscar Harris Grant Hospital Zoe Dille Kenneth Bowman Fred Arnold Commercial Business College Cline Mathews Gallipolis Grange Hall Robert Pattin Birdie Orndoff Oklahoma PP. T. A Webb Miss Peters Columbus

Grange installs officers as community notices spread

Harrisonville residents visit Joe Lambert in Jerseyville while Mr. and Mrs. Walter French host guests. The Grange held installation at the Grange hall with E. V. Atkins as master, Homer Lee overseer, and other officers named. refreshments of oysters and coffee followed. The text also lists additional visits and gatherings around the same period.

R. B. Lambert Clyde Earl Clark Joe Lambert Jerseyville Walter French Pauline Grange Grange Hall E. V. Atkins Homer Lee Bess Musser Bernie Saxton John Wiseman Mr. Brown Chaplin Alma Atkins Eugene Atkins Harley Musser Lena Jordan Cerese Chapman Pomona Greenler Flora Fontell Clark Seteward Martin Chase Ed Haning Athaeis Mate Atkin Mere W. Nwinal Ruby Diehl

Reverend Nutter fills appointment at Lawrence Chapel

The Rev Lottridge Nutter filled his appointment at Lawrence Chapel on Sunday with services to be held again in two weeks at 3 o'clock. Local residents and guests joined dinner at L. T. Runion's home. Nearby gas drilling on C. D. Swartz lot in Lottridge by Hanrick and Cooper of Parkersburg.

Nutter Lawrence Chapel L. H. Allen R. M. Allen Eleanor L. T. Runion Bert Weimer C. D. Swartz Lottridge Hanrick and Cooper Parkershoro Daniel Ackley Hattie L. T. Runnion Charles Day Harry Aldridge Tanbory Coolville Clarence Swartz Parkersburg J. L. Warner Aldo McKinley Ores Swartz Albany Cc. D. Swartz Mr. Best Weimer Roy Mills A. J. Weimer R. KE. Hamrick Thursady

Local Happenings on the Plains and Nearby

News items from the Plains and Lower Plains report Myrtie West staying with her aunt in Chillicothe, electric line right of way discussions, Jennie Mayberry and Mildred visiting in Barnsville before returning to Ann Arbor, and social visits at Athens State hospital. Also noted are hospital trips, guests of the Michaels and Riley families, a hospital transfer, a house sale, a parrot death, and James Gabriel’s son injured at the Hocking mine.

Myrtie West Chillicothe Jeff Harrison Lower Plains Jennie Mayberry Mildred Charles Brown Athens State Hospital Grant Michaels James Riley Athens Clarence Stage White Cross Hospital Columbus Elmer Laverly Misner Ray Micheals Ed Anderson George Gabriel James Hocking

Sunday Appointments and Visits Bring Local News from Sharpsburg

Rev Seymour filled his Sharpsburg appointment after holiday visits near Circleville and attended his grandfather Lewis Seymour's funeral. Families including Armstrong, Williams, Weaver and Quinn visited relatives in Marietta and Lathrop. Owen Linscott returns from Columbus hospital after appendix surgery. Jessie Coleman 3-year-old suffers severe burn from tripping into an open fire as residents await appraisal cards.

Seymour Circleville Lewis Seymour Owen Linscott Columbus Graw Linscott Robert Grimes Frank Quinn Lathrop Lillian Bardin Eunice Armstrong Jessie Coleman Andrew Coleman

Jacksonville's Oldest Resident Moses Stedman Dies

Moses Stedman, 96, died of old age at 8 40 p m Monday at his daughter Mrs Mary Thompson's home in Jacksonville He was the town's oldest resident and had lived here about 38 years A Civil War veteran who served as a private under Captain

Jacksonville Moses Stedman Mary Thompson

Civil War Veteran William J Rannells Laid to Rest

William J Rannells of Co B Seventy Fifth Ohio Infantry enlisted at 27 as a volunteer and was honorably discharged July 26 1865 at Hilton Head S C He was born in Belmont Virginia and father of eight He leaves Mrs Mary Thompson and Dave Stedman of Jacksonville Mrs Edyth Burns W Va Mrs Elizabeth Bunton Athens Wife and four other children predeceased him Funeral services will be held at United Brethren Church with Rev J W Plummer officiating burial in Russell Cemetery

William J. Rannells Ohio Infantry Hilton Head Belmont Virginia Mary Thompson Dave Stedman Jacksonville Edyth Burns W. Va Elizabeth Bunton Athens Stedman Thompson United Brethren Church J. W. Plummer Russell Cemetery

Mothers' Club Meeting With Local Play Event

The Mothers' club will meet tonight at Mrs. Charlies Guinther home. After business, a group of members will present a short play.

Mothers’ Club Charlies Guinther

Have New Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Chapplear

Mr and Mrs John Chapplear announce the birth of a daughter delivered Monday evening.

John Chapplear

Degree staff to attend Jacksonville Temple meeting for installation

The degree staff of Jacksonville Temple No. 553 are asked to be present Thursday evening at the K of P hall for the installation of new officers.

Jacksonville Temple No. 553 K. of P. Hall

Supper Funds Raised To Pay Off Church Debt

The United Brethren Sunday school young people’s class served a supper in the 1.0. O. F. hall on Tuesday evening, raising 40 dollars to reduce a church debt.

O. F. Hall Young Peoples United Brethren Sunday School

Hollister revival meetings set to open February 6

During the prayer service at the U B church this evening the fourth chapter of the book of John will be studied. The Hollister revival meetings will open February 6.

U. B

Death of Mrs Annabelle McCaskey at 76

Walter McCaskey in this place received a telegram from Dexter on Tuesday announcing the death of his mother Mrs Annabelle McCaskey who died early that morning. She was the wife of the late William McCaskey a former mine worker. She leaves four children with Walter as the only son and three daughters Mrs Charles Swan Oregon Mrs Fred Hallett Indianapolis and Mrs Finley Dennison at home. Mr and Mrs Walter McCaskey and daughter Helen departed for Dexter today.

Walter McCaskey Dexter Annabelle McCaskey William McCaskey McCaskey Walter Charles Swan Oregon Fred Hallett Indianapolis Finley Dennison Helen

PTA Bake Sale Set for Saturday at Shirkeys

The local PTA organizes a home bake sale on Saturday January 15 at Shirkeys store inviting families and neighbors to purchase assorted homemade desserts for fundraising.

Shirkey’s

Local Social Notes and Illness Updates

Mrs. Silas Kempton of Athens spent Sunday at home. Mrs. J L Pickering of Athens and Miss Charlotte Brownlee of Seoule Korea visited Monday night at Mrs. A R Woodgerds. Pickering and Brownlee joined the Trimble M E revival service. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Miller and children of Nelsonville visited the Altmans. Bert Wolfe remains ill at Kenneth Wolfe’s home. McQuade and Clarence Wolfe of Ne l Marshfield care for him. Vivian Hallam’s daughter is ill. Nancy Lasure returned home after a visit with relatives in Corn ing. Martin Hovenstine remains seriously ill.

Silas Kempton Athens J. L. Pickering Charlotte Brownlee Seoule Korea A. R. Woodgerd Pickering Miss Brownlee Trimble M. E Phil Miller Nelsonville John Altman Bert Wolfe Kenneth Wolfe McQuade Clarence Wolfe Marshfield Vivian William Hallam Nancy Lasure Corning Martin. Hovenstine

Revival Services Continue At M. E. Church In Week

Revival services at the M. E. church continue through the week with family seating. Monday featured Miss Charlotte Brownlee of Seoule Korea and Mrs. J. L. Pickering of Athens as speakers. Brownlee, a Korean mission helper supported by the Standard Bearers of Ohio, described Korea and its people and sang in Korean. Pickering heads the Athens district youth work and urged duties for parents and youths. Trimble and Glouster Standard Bearers attended. luncheon was served after services. Friday is slated for Sunday school night with teachers and classes seated in groups.

M. E. Church Charlotte Brownlee Seoule Korea J. L. Pickering Athens Miss Brownlee Ohio Glouster Jacksonville Trimble Pickering Young Peoples

The Prob lem of the Christian Attitude Tow ard War

Rev. C. M. Coulter of Athens First Methodist spoke to the Athens Rotary at Hotel Berry on the Christian stance toward war. He argued U S imperialism and dollars over ideals risk future conflict, praised Coolidge's antiwar stance, and warned that global debts threaten world peace as arms remain high.

C. M. Coulter Athens America Central America China Coulter Coolidge Old World Mr. Coulter

Night Cough Remedy Promises Fast Relief for Children

A physician recommends Thoxine as a safer, faster cure for children’s night coughs and sore throats caused by bronchial irritation or colds. The remedy, free of chloroform and dope, guarantees relief within 15 minutes or money back, with a pleasant taste and prices of 85c, 0.50, and 1.00 at druggists.

Aimee Semple McPherson Plans U S Evangelical Tour

Aimee Semple McPherson prepared for an American evangelist tour amid the unresolved kidnaping case. State charges against her were dropped after District Attorney Ase A Keyes requested conspiracy charges be dismissed, ending seven months of sensational and scandalous scrutiny.

Los Angeles Cal Jane 11 U.P Aimee Semple McPherson United States Ase A. Keyes

Kadel To Answer Murder Charges In Wife's Death

Troy reports Raymond Kadel 35 will face second degree murder charges in the November death of his 30 year old wife Ruth. Authorities cite conflicting versions of events and a coroners inquiry leading to a grand jury indictment. Kadel is expected to plead not guilty.

Troy U.P Raymond Kadel Ruth Kadel Kadel

Judges Take Over Jury Selection In Chicago Courts

Chicago judges across Cook County circuits have assumed direct control of selecting juries for criminal cases. Under the new rule, trials will see juries picked in a day or two, with limited questions from lawyers. Judge Philip Sullivan helped lead the reform, aiming to streamline long selection delays.

Chicago Jax Cook County Philip Sullivan Criminal Court

Murray City Social Notes Hit By A Busy Weekend

Miss Gladys Bowers of Nelsonville spent Sunday with Miss Esther Briley. Many locals visited friends in Buchtel Glouster and Nelsonville. Enterprise mentions calls to Dayton for Bert Wolfe's Ill father and several family visits.

Gladys Bowers Nelsonville Esther Briley Bert Jonas Ruth Short Buchtel Dick Russell Luhrig Frank Hellyer Logan Lewis Decker Circle Hill William Kerns Letha Wolfe Margaret Crawford Glouster Wolfe Della Hellyer Minnie Bauers Oscar Hellyer William Currens Bert Wolfe Dayton Mr. Wolfe Retta Jonas Deanville Joshua Person Athens A. Person Albert Ray Storer John Storer Henry Maxwell Beech Grove Clarence Green Alice Floyd Frank Lairées Beatrice Thomas

U.S. Population Seen at 123 Million in 1990

The Bureau of the Census estimates the 1990 population will reach 123,288,000, up from 106,710,620 in 1926. The projection relies on state city and school enumerations shaping the nationwide total.

Bureau of the Census United States

May Out Iron Invention Cuts Purification Costs

A Swedish invention reported by the Department of Commerce purports to purify iron at lower costs than prior methods. It enables the use of ore with relatively low iron content.

Department of Commerce

Christmas Trade Sets 1926 Retail Volume Record

Retail trade during Christmas 1926 surpassed 1925 by nearly four percent and exceeded any prior month, marking a new high in retail volume.

Survey Aims to Measure Mauna Loa Peak Height

The United States coast and geodetic survey plans an effort to determine Mauna Loa's exact summit height in Hawaii, asserting it is the highest active volcano in the world.

Mauna Loa Peak Hawaii The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey

Dr Edwards Olive Tablet Aimed at Liver and Bowels

A vintage health ad touts Dr. F. M. Edwards Olive Tablet as a cure for dull complexions and liver and bowel issues. It claims to normalize digestion, remove waste, and improve facial tone with olive colored tablets sold for 30c and 6c, noting thousands of users.

F. M. Edwards Jessa Ted Tom Dr. Edwards

Rheumatism Relief by Simple Home Remedy

An ad states rheumatism is caused by waste acids in blood and kidneys. It recommends a daily potion from Jadie rae, lemon juice, and rad Salts to neutralize acidity, stimulate kidneys, and rid the body of rheumatic poison. It claims thousands use the remedy.

Jadie Rae

Automotive down payment rule sparks commerce division notice

The automotive division of the Department of Commerce issues guidance on installment selling to ensure disclosure of down payments and total costs, clarifying how dealers must present terms to buyers and avoid misleading practices.

Misa Gertrude Martin’s Te Te Panels In Palace

Misa Gertrude Martin of Ei is linked to te te panels in the palace of mem where she wears a vest a ten. The fragment references an object or decoration connected to her attire and the palace setting.

Misa Gertrude Martin Palace of Mem

Moone's Emerald Oil touted for bunions and warts relief

An advertisement claims Moone's Emerald Oil provides quick relief from bunions and soft corns. It promises rapid reduction of inflammation and pain within minutes and notes a money back guarantee if results are not seen.

Moone

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