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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1929

Page

6

Syracuse Brethren Cottage Meeting And Local Notices

Syracuse Brethren cottage prayer meetings continued for a week ahead of Sunday evangelistic efforts. John George Matthewson Mia Matt Mcbride Mrs Mary Karr and Thomas Karr are fit. Gerald Arnold is able to attend school again after months of heart trouble. Reverend H B Pitchard of Athens will preach at Asbury M E Church soon. date to be announced. Mrs Van Johnson is with the Su GS eretiven dl an. Robert Snowball visits his daughters in Columbus. Columbus reports the marriage of Mildred Capshart to Norris Davis. Ladies Aid Society of Asbury AL EB Church met. soup was sold at noon. Miss Lou Taylor was burned by kerosene during stove revival. explosion followed. Syracuse P A met at the Junior Hall Tuesday. Rev H Etchinger spoke. refreshments served. A H Williams and daughter Helen Grace, with D B Williams, returned from Shawnee for the death of W E Edwards. Miss Grace Bartels hosted bridge Friday.

Brethren Cottage John George Matthewson Mia Matt Mcbride Mary Karr Thomas Karr Gerald Arnold H. B. Pitchard Athens Asbury M. E van Johnson Su. GS Eretiven’ Dlan United Robert Snowball Columbus Mildred Capehart John Capshart Norris Davis Ladies’ Aid Society of Asbury AL EB Lou Taylor Syracuse P . A H. £. Etchinger Middleport Heath M. E A. H Williams Helen Grace D. B. Williams Shawnee W. E. Edwards Grace Bartels Bridge Bir. Evans Misa Sedye Foster Sadie Mordue Sadye Peacock Clara Cumliffe Mary Anne Dygon Nick Beerman New Straitsvile Lace Ayers Arl Wilbur Nelson Plains Wead Matt Treace Mary Evans Dan Roberts Logan Harry Shuttleworth Elza Frazee Tadiea St. Philips Mort Church Philip Fisher John Fisher Elizabeth Lucy Johnston Loase Run School Jacksonville

Epworth League Gather at Rev Timberlake Home

Epworth League members held a weble and marshmallow roast at the Timberlake residence Wednesday evening with games and multiple attendees listed. The town reports active gas drilling with one notable failure on the Jacob McDaniel farm and rising housing demand for workers as electric street lights begin.

Sarah Beard Mt. Hermon

Weathering the Rain and News from Sharpsburg

The Messenger reports a quiet week in Sharpsburg with residents recovering from the flu and preparations for school resuming. The town notes a church pause due to illness, bus trips to school, and a funeral for Sarah Beard. Nearby visitors Floyd Grimes Floyd Beard Vinton Beard Edgerton Belle Burns Amesville travel to see friends.

Sarah Beard Hermon Floyd Grimes Canton Floyd Beard Columbus Vinton Beard Darton Dames Edgerton Belle Burns Amesville Union

Sick list grows in Coolville area amid flu season

In Coolville January reports show most illnesses are flu related with several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. David Gunder and their daughter, Mrs. Clarence Dingman, affected. Deaths in December and early January exceed prior years, mostly among the elderly, as undertakers note rising rates.

Oolville David Gunder Clarence Dingman Glouster D. C. Davis Howard Tanthotey E. T. Wise Hite Lewis McCall Margaret Crislip I. Rt. Crislip Brimstone Ridge

Local News Notes From Murray City Jan 11

Mrs Lucy Frazee returns home after visiting relatives in Ida Logan and Columbus. Albert Storer and mother Mrs Frank Williams spend Tuesday at The Plevie visiting Mr and Mrs William Channel and Mr and Mrs Leslie Koon. Miss Myrtie Penn and Mrs Joan Penn visit in Nelsonville on Wednesday.

Jrray City Lucy Frazee

Plains News: Local Visitations and Illnesses Reported

Jan 12 Plains items note Fletch Hawk visiting mother Esther Scott near Salem and improvements of the Ou. Kathryn Hawk does housework for Mrs. Davens. Dee Gabriel and Ralph have flu and pneumonia. George Bose family recovering from flu. visitors from Columbus and Stockport attend funerals. post office moves to Tinker place. various local families dealing with flu and care needs.

Fletch Hawk Esther Scott Salem George Thorn Athens Basil Jones Kathryn Hawk Robert Davens EB Plains West Washington Street Mire Dee Gabriel Ralph Chm Gabriel Will Selby Columbus George Gabrel George Bose George Carl Hanning Kate Wilson and Son

Albany Plains members elected for Temples officers

The Plains of Albany elected officers for the coming year at a meet held last Monday afternoon. Officers include President G L Laney Vice President L D Gilloch Secretary Arch Arbaugh Treasurer W F Townsend. Trustees named to 1-5 year terms: L D Gillogly Gyp Galloway New Carpenter J D Carpenter Frank Arbaugh. Cyrus Tickson Jr. buried Friday at Hebbardville Cemetery. Mr Dickson died Wednesday night after pneumonia, following illness in Columbus and Albany.

Temples of Albany The Plains GL Laney Vic L. D Gilloch Areh Arbaugh W. 4. Townsend L. D. Gillogly Gyp Galloway New Carpenter J D L. Carpenter Frank Arbaush Cyrus Tickson Hebbardville Afr Dickson Columbus

Community Notes From Kimberly and Nearby Areas

Local residents report family visits tax and social calls. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs George Ossman and Mira Rosa Brown in Columbus. Mrs Robert Beckler teaching at Kimberly School out due to mother’s illness. Various residents listed as visitors and neighbors stopping by Nelsonville and Cotogville areas. Influenza illness affecting Mrs Arch Brooks and social visits noted.

Mberly and. K George Ossman Mira Rosa Brown Columbus Frank McClain Robert Beckler Kimberly School Trebecca Ion H. Gralain Ione Dowel Eugene Nelsonvilic Francis Brown James Lauderback Jake Mithron Nelsonville Mer Paul Deering Charles Holcomb Carl Lauderback Vester Pickett Miles Brooks Floyd Brown Elmer Rizer Albert Brown Arch Brooks Delbart Wails Robert Cotogville Kimberly Clifford Brown Robert Beckter Rosie Hunter Steaker Run Cleo B Miluren Sunder

Local Notes From WAGE Area Report Odd Events

Frank Martin of Iino visits uncle George Martin in Plessanton. A. J. Carbough’s farm inspected after a dog attack that morning. Tapar Oberholzer from Racine spent Sunday with family. W. M. Santers found dead Tuesday noon.

Frank Martin Iino George Martin Plessanton Mr. Wilson Athens County Werden A. J. Carbough Mieto Taptar Oberholzer Racine ML. Santers

Birth reported in Garden ARDEN area

Mrs Della G Bulls received word from her brother Willam Buck Athens announcing the birth of a daughter January The mother and babe are doing nicely. Funeral services were held at the Dowler funeral parlor in Athens Thursday at 2 oclock with burial in West Union Cemetery.

Arden Della G Bulls Willam Buck Athens R. E. Goldsberry Wiliam St. Clair End J. W.veatherby Rose Sweenry Ciara Rogers Sirs G If. Nite R. D Peter Mohier Charity George King Driday Emmett Jones Igham Wr Miother Lie Dackyell Seriowsls Eugene Goldsberg Gieustr Rece Dowler Funeral Parlor Athen West Union W. T. Martin Edgar Stanley Lbh Hudnaei C. E. Chase

Musterole Cold Tablets Advertise Quick Relief

An old advertisement promotes Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets as fast relief from colds when symptoms first appear. It touts 114 percent effectiveness, chocolate coating for easy taking, and urges keepers to have Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets on hand. Mentions Muse terole Company of Cleveland Ohio.

Gic Museterole Company Cleveland Ohio

Carpenter Penned Town Notes Visit and Social Circles

Carpenter Jan 12 12 local notes report GE Grailey and family visiting Lonmroy and Miss Fontelle Caster returning to Columbus. Finhy Farley of Pataskala visits relatives, E Harmon and W R Hanna Athens visitors, Vinton Jewell able to be out after flu. Mrs Alice Radcliff Albany spends ten days with Mortimer McKnight and family. several residents ill but improving.

Pentor GE Grailey Familly Lonmroy Fontelle Caster Columbus Leilng Mfr TE. Woodwii Price Albany Miu Finhy Farley Pataskala E Harmon W. R. Hanna Athens Vinton Jewell Huenzae Dud Zeon F. Darst Mortimer McKnight

Union on the Hill Satirical Column From January

A humorous column by A. i Snedden lampoons local happenings with quips about doctors, miners, and a funeral procession. It melds gossip, mock news, and personal asides, mentioning Luhelg mine, flu recovery of Mr. Pitzer, and curiosities about Amos, George Mace, and Ike Buckcher in a rambling, early 20th century rural tone.

Uion-On-The-Hill Jan U 2 Cole Pentell Marlon Beils Col. Bartiatt Gallar Luhelg Pitzer Amos Surin E Omen George Mace Ralyn Sehall Greas Wei Siemmeyers Grocery New Marshfield Isaac Buckcher Ike Doc

Local social notes and travel among Racine residents

Racine and nearby residents were seen visiting relatives and friends in Columbus Parkersburg and Washington this week. Notables include Mrs. John Cross and Mrs. Eve lyn Richards visiting Colum bus, Gordon Cowdery from Washington spending time with Ben Petrel, and Mrs. Nevada Allison Beaver with sister Audrey Torrence returning home to care for grandfather W. S. Savage. Also noted are Prof. Henry Beaver visiting with his wife at the Wid Allison home, Carl Jewett of Portland visiting Mrs. Amanda Cross, and local gatherings in Parkersburg. Obituary notes mention Kbena Tichkens of Antiquity buried after dying at age ts, leaving son Alva.

Bishopville John Aiken John Pinell Albert Columbus Pinell White Cross Hospital Troy Lodi Coolvilla Mirage Merchants Parkersburg Coolvile John Cross Evelyn Richards Frank Wakins Gordon Cowdery Washington Ben Petrel Navada Allison Beaver Audrey Torrence W. S. Savage Harry Allgarl Laura Baker James NcClaskey Henry Beaver B. Wid Allison Carl Jewett Portland Amanda Cross Fienry McCarmak Sayper Suest Don Nease Jennie Gentz Kbena Tichkens Antiquity Alva

Ralph Boyd Charged With Non-Support

Ralph Boyd was arrested in Montgomery West Virginia on a charge of non-support. He was brought to Athens and jailed awaiting arraignment in probate court after an affidavit by Mrs. Boyd of Trimble.

Ons Ralph Boyd Montsomery W. Va Sherrif Wayne Winger Boyd Athens Athens County Trimble

Sure Way to Stop Coughing Prescription Beliefs Instant Relief

An ad touts Thavins by two doctors claiming instant relief from coughing. It promises relief by attacking the internal cause, not just symptoms, and asserts no chloroform or harmful drugs. Safe for the family with a money back guarantee. Available at Clines Drug store and others.

Thavins Clines Drug Store

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