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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1926

Page

2

Favor Athens Favored for Trial Venue Change

Efforts to post bond for William Falin Jesse Muncey and Clyde Tyree failed to advance their burglary and dynamite possession case today. A venue change petition circulated to move the trial to Athens Gallia or Washington counties, while a counter petition against change circulated by L Crary Davis.

William Falin Jesee Muncey Clyde Tyree Ath Sens Gallia Washington County L. Crary Da‘vis

Hearing Friday in Frost burglary case at Gallipolis

The Frost burglary case, involving Lennie Frost picked up in Gallipolis by local officers, is set for hearing before Justice Fred Gilmore on Friday. Dana F. Peoples represents the defendant.

Pomeroy Lennie Frost Wvas Gallipolis Fred Gilmore Frost Dana F Peoples

Pomeroy HI to Play Gallipolis in Fast clash

Pomeroy high team meets Gallipolis at K. of P. hall in what promises to be one of the season’s fastest games. A record crowd is expected as Pomeroy and Gallipolis have traded wins at sword’s points this season. Local girls also clash with Point Pleasant after contracts dispute delays. The girls beat Point Pleasant 11-10 on December 31.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High Eciteo Gallipolis K. of P. Hall Allipolis Sword Fast Point

Local residents travel and social visits noted

D W Hennessy and D Curtis Reed returned yesterday from a business visit to Columbus. Mrs R G Webster left today for Miami Florida where she will join her husband. Mrs Alfred Elberfield entertained her bridge club at her Lincoln Hill home last evening.

D. W. Hennessy D. Curtis Reed Columbus R. G. Webster Miami Fla Alfred Elberfield Lincoln Hill

Third Jury Draw Adds Names in Pomeroy Listing

The third drawing for the petit jury to serve today, in Pomeroy, brings total names drawn to seventy five. Included in the latest list are W. A. Hartley Minersville H. H. Dennison Vinton R. D. and several locals from Pomeroy and nearby towns.

Artie Norris Letart Falls M. L. Furbee Ravenswood J. H. Hayman Apple Grove J. A. Boggees Alfred Earl Holter Minersville H. G. Webster Long Bottom E. A. Lippincott Pomeroy Lant Archer Pomeroy R. D George Owens Wm. Blake Ray Nicholson

A H Joachin and Geneva Genheimer Wed Quietly

A H Joachin and Geneva Genheimer were quietly married at the home of Geneva’s father Douglas Genheimer in Forest Run Wednesd ay.

Pomeroy A. H. Joachim Geneva Genheimer Douglas Genheimer Forest Run

Blaine Ball Leaves Home for Cherry Creek

Blaine Ball traveled to Cherry Creek New York to live with his father after time in Meigs County children's home. His railway fare was paid from the Christmas seal fund.

Lad Father Pomeroy Blaine Ball Cherry Creek N. Y Meigs County Christmas Seal Fund

Minstrel Mimics Banquet Honored Helpers

The K of P lodge with Pythian Sisters Magnolia temple hosted a banquet for those who aided in the minstrel show Minstrel Mimics at the Masonic Temple. Held at the club rooms on Wednesday evening, the event drew about seventy five attendees.

Pomeroy K. of P.lodge Pythian Sisters Magnolia Temple Masonic Temple

Athens Churches Schedule and Services Across Week

Sunday school at 9 30 led by Cooley with Mrs Pettiford at the piano. Great ideas at 7 45 with the sermon on Christians. Wednesday 7 30 praise and prayer. Young Fessies service 5 30 sermon 6 30 meeting. F Lauer pastor leads First United service with 2 00 Sunday school. 6 00 Christian Endeavor 7 00 Evangelistic service. Monday senior C E social. Wednesday 7 00 prayer meeting.

MT. Sow Carongreg Cooley Pettiford Tithoropie Cheertnon Bocking Street Young Fessies Caeiliad General Services First United Christian Endeavor Societies Seriior C. E

Christian Church Service and Meeting Schedule

The notice lists programs at the Christian Church W State and Streets with M. E. Chatley and Prof. Wesley Maurer as organizers. Bible school at 9:18, sermon at 10:30 on Around the Home, with a 6:00 and 7:00 evening schedule. The year’s report from treasurer and financial secretary will be given at the morning service.

Sunday Services Outline at Local Church

Fragmentary text indicates a church schedule with communion at 10 30 and a 9 30 lesson at a location on Stimpson Avenue. Mentions En, Church of Christ and a teacher leading a lesson. Limited readable entities present.

Ece St. John Christ Stimpson Avenue Will Geskitts

Baptists Report on Interdenominational Convention

Parish notices from Corner Ler and Lancaster Streets mention morning services and a report from the Interdenominational convention held in Ev ndiane. The short item references revival activities and church events for the day.

Baptist Church Cornerler Lancaster Streets Evndiane

Community Conference and Church Services Fill Weekend

A student conference at Evan University will hear Prof attending and Rev Ludwig speak at the university service. Evening 7 oclock temperance rally under city forces. Hale on law enforcement hosts speakers Superintendent Worstell and Prof Bing. Central Ave church schedules morning sermons at 10 30 and 9 10 worship at Epworth league 6 00 with evening services. Daily prayer 7 00 Wednesdays.

Fone Chotr Ludwig Sg Temperance Forces Pat- Sr Ailensa Public Schools Worstell Bing University Hale Gentral Ave Rick Brown A. S. Pickering Epworth League Moint Central Avenue

Unclear Schedule Fragments From South Court Street

Fragmentary notes list times and events on South Court Street with vague phrases about a funder and meetings. The readable portions mention Sunday 10 45, 9 30, Ten meeting 7 00, and a door opening time 7. The rest includes archaic language about life and honor.

South Court Street Funder Tollawath Mercy

Advent Christian-Rockbridge Services and Programs

The poetes P. M. North will be free reach services at 7 o clock Saturday evening at 19 30 and 7 30 Sunday. Sunday school at 9 50 and Loyal Workers program subject How to Read the Bible Helpfully at 7 60 Sunday.

Advent Christian Rockbridge P. M. North Loyal

Evangelistic Meetings Across Rockbridge District

Sunday schools at Rockbridge and Gibisonville listed with 9 30 start times. Ed Huston preaches at Gibisonville 10 30 with 7 00 Young People and prayer meetings. Rockbridge holds evangelistic services nightly at 7 00 and 7 30 with special topics each night under H B Welch.

Union Furnace Revival Sees 96 Conversions This Week

Union Furnace reports a revival reaching its second week with 96 conversions and 50 accessions, along with baptisms and 2 506 chapters read. The program includes 9:00 Sunday school, all day services, and preaching by Evangelist Rev Mrs Strawn plus special offerings and dinner in the church.

Union Furnace VU Union Furnace Strawn Éasant Ladye An Union Zion Otterbein College J. P. West Esterville J. C. Ers

Christian Church Services Announced by Pastor Howearth

Pastor C J Howearth leads Sunday at 9 30 with Bible school Lesson Jesus Nicodemus. Morning worship follows with Stewardship of the Gospel. Junior Intermediate and Senior Christian Endeavor groups meet. Sermon titled What God Has Prepared for Them That Love Him.

C. J. Howearth Jesus Nicodemus

First Methodist Episcopal Church Plans Week Activities

Ed Morrell minister Ralph Parks choir director Velma Young organist Junior church at 9:00 a.m. Sermon and Sunday school board meeting Monday evening Prayer service Thursday evening.

First Methodist Episcopal L. Morrell Ralpharks

Presbyterian Church Communion and Congregation Meeting Note

John jaca leads the Presbyterian Church service with Lord's Supper and reception of members. E Mary Jo Haffner directs Intermediate and Senior groups with Bula Scheeler leading the Senior class. A popular meeting features a male chorus and the sermon theme The Light cites Holman Hunt.

Presbyterian Church John Jaca Fonke Vester Sanit Rc Mary Jo Haffner Bula Scheeler Jesus Holman Hunt Hyffin

Methodist Church Service Announcement in Coolville

Rev. Harry Dye leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Harry M Walden as superintendent Epworth at 6 30 and Mr Ha Barn dent Evening service features a 1400 Papecial by choir The minister’s subject is The Biggest Business in the World Cottage meetings hold on Tuesday and Friday evenings Second quarterly conference at a Hocking Sundey next Holgerman listed as Harry P Holcombe D D of ns

Methodist Episcopal Church Harry Dye Harry M. Walden Epworth Ha Barn ‘ Dent Wibe

Jacksonville Churches Schedule Preaching and Prayer Meetings

The Jacksonvill e church method outlines services at 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m with Minister Packson vile ar G and prayer meetings in Sweeney Millfield Wednesday auncey Thursday and Friday in Jacksonville Trimble.

Bps Eld Chauncey Sweeney Millfield Auncey Jacksonville Trimble

The New Birth in John Three: Five to Seventeen

The article discusses Nicodemus’s night visit to Jesus, exploring the concept of the new birth as life transformed by God’s love. It emphasizes doubt, faith, and the wind like mystery, urging trust in divine purpose through Christ for all people.

WM. E. Gilroy D. D The Congregationalis Jesus Christ Nicodemus God Christ Jesus

Second Offense Is Costly Affair

Lewis McDaniel was arrested and arraigned before Justice of Peace Helwig last evening and fined 500 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to possessing liquor. A raid at 2 Stimson Avenue by Officers Jonas Dalton St Yates and Albert Yates found five and a half pints of whisky. This is McDaniel's second offense. he previously pled guilty last April to the same charge and was fined 300 dollars plus costs, not yet paid.

Lewis McDaniel Justice of Peace McDaniel Office of Helwig

Rub Rheumatic Pain From Aching Joints

An old-time advertisement urges rubs with St Jacobs Oil to relieve rheumatic pain in joints muscles and bones. It claims rapid relief from sciatica lumbago backache and neuralgia and promotes a small trial bottle from any drug store.

St. Jacobs Oil St. Jacobs St. Jacobo

Negro jailed on drunk charge in Athens court

Oille Hall, a black man, was fined ten dollars and costs after arraignment in Athens police court for intoxication. He could not pay the fine and was jailed. The arrest was made by Chief Herb Parker and Officer Charles Maple.

Oille Hall Athens Hall Herb Parker Charles Maple

Broke His Vow Tried Maya’s Remedy for Stomach Ailments

A man recounts years of stomach trouble and failed remedies before trying Maya’s One Dose. He reports immediate help and notes a money back guarantee. The testimonial cites a simple preparation claimed to clear catarrhal mucus and alleviate a range of digestive issues.

Maya McKee Athens Gem Elsonville

Capitals Hopeful Of Acceptable Plan On French War Debt

Washington officials say the French debt crisis remains unsettled as Victor Henri Berenger arrives with a new funding plan for France's 4.0069 billion dollar debt. They doubt any proposal will move forward while ministerial turmoil and financial uncertainty persist. The administration notes past Caillaux proposals of about 109 million dollars annually were rejected by the American commission.

Washington Victor Henri Berenger Berenger Paris Doumer Briand M. Berenger France M. Caillaux

Young Coaster Hurt In Chauncey Sled Accident

Donald Webb 16, son of Mrs Lula Webb, suffered a serious injury when his sled struck a building on the Chauncey high school hill. Dr Warren V Sprague treated him. he is a Chauncey high school student.

Chauncey Donald Webb Lula Webb Chauncey High School Warren V. Sprague Donald

Loyal Woman's society meets at Chauncey church home

Mrs Karl Gardner hosted the Loyal Woman's Society of Chauncey Christian church at her north Chauncey home for a January meeting with Mrs M J Gardner as program leader and devotions. Present were Mrs Harvey Nye Mrs Henry Osborne Mrs Ira Myers Mrs Charles Ogg Mrs Sam Tippett and others. The next gathering will be at Mrs M J Gardner's home.

Gardner Chauncey Karl Gardner Loyal Woman's Society The Chauncey Christian Church M. J. Gardner Ira Myers John Shafer Brookins Guy Gardner Harvey Nye Henry Osborne Charles Ogg Sam Tippett Charles Fiska T. R. Hamilton John Brewer Charles Bradfield Guy Brookins

Athens women attend social gathering with guests

Robinett, Mrs. Mabel Sisson, Mrs. Mabel Mingus, Mrs. Jessie Fulton, and Mrs. Stella Totman of Athens are listed as attendees. Miss Mary Evans of Gloucester, the hostess, and guest Mrs. Viola Sanders with daughter Jacqueline are noted among the group.

Zie Robinett Mabel Sisson Mabel Mingus Jessie Fulton Stella Totman Athens Mary Evans Glouster Viola Sanders Jacqueline

McBrayer Host Couple Entertain Friends at Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Homer McBrayer hosted a small gathering at their Main Street Chauncey home on Wednesday evening. The event featured games music dancing and a taffy pull with guests including Mr and Mrs Hugh Nida their son and daughter John Channell William Cheadle Flo ride Shafer Susan Donaldson Jeanette Palmer Wilma Kranyik and Catherine Cline.

Chauncey Homer McBrayer Main Street Hugh Nida John Channell William Cheadle Floride Shafer the Plains Susan Donaldson Jeanette Palmer Wilma Kranyik Catherine Cline

Mrs Cyn thia Karns Delivers Books in Glouster

Mrs Cyn thia Karns of Chauncéy visited Glouster on January 15 delivering books and Bible materials and promoting Home Missionary work for the Seventh Day Adventist church. She stayed with Mrs Calvin Miller, formerly of Chauncey.

Chauncey Cynthia Karns Chauncéy Glouster Seventh Day Adventist Church of Calvin Miller

Misa Ruth Cline Recovers and Returns to Ohio University

Misa Ruth Cline, who had been ill at her parents home in Chauncey, has recovered and returned to Athens to resume studies at Ohio University.

Chauncey Misa Ruth Cline Frank A. Cline Athens Ohio University

Millfield Needle Club Hosts Busy Evening

Mrs Bertha Sanders, president, welcomed Millfield Needle club members at her home on Wednesday for needlework. A refreshment course was served late. Attending were Mrs Thompson and Mrs Liz.

Chauncey Bertha Sanders Millfield Needle Club Thompson Liz

Falls to Death in Elevator Shaft

Roy Upp aged 22 of Toledo and foreman at the Penn Atlas Chemical plant was found dead at the bottom of an elevator shaft. The coroner ruled an accidental fall as the likely cause of death.

Washington Roy Upp Toledo Penn- Atlas Chemical Company Upp

Cleveland Grand Jury Probes Altered Graft Allegations

The article reports grand jury investigation into altered graft charges against county and city officials over gambling. Judge Alva Corlett is also conducting an independent probe into the matter.

Cleveland Alva Corlett

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Strength Gain

After illness many seek a fast rebound and McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets are advertised as sugar coated and easy to take. Druggists guarantee six pounds gained in 30 days, with money back if not achieved, urging Cliné Pharmacy or any druggist to supply the product.

Cliné Pharmacy Company McCoy's

Mayor Alex Moore Addresses Temperance Assembly

The new mayor Alex Moore spoke at a joint assembly of Junior and Senior high schools this morning, aligned with the statewide temperance movement.

Alex Moore

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims creosote, the key ingredient, is a major medical agent for persistent coughs and colds and other respir atory illnesses with a money back guarantee if relief is not found.

Creomusion Company Atlanta, Ga

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Pomeroy Bend A. P. Miller Ironton Chuprhe F. Lauer Rockbridge VU. B. Charge—Enterprise Young People’s C. E Farmers’ Institute Gibisonville Edward Huston Young Cee Aed Specia H. B. Welch Nelsonville Albany Churches Coolville Churches Hocking Sundey Holgerman Harry P Holcombe Jacksonville Churches Sanhedrin Young Coaster Pape Hinese Ohio Lash Lash’s. Drug Store Luckoff Mayor Moore Toronto Tribune Johnson Gibson Brunswick Super-Hetrodyne R. Co. A Brunswick Freed-Eisemann Roy Cary Parker Bros Bank of Athens Building
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