Golden wedding anniversary celebrated in Welsonville
President of Council and Mrs. FE Beard marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on Poplar Street with a family dinner. They were married January 17 1876 near Chauncey and later moved to Nelsonville where Beard ran a sewing machine business and taught earlier. They spent their lives in Athens County and were active Methodist workers. A nephew Carl Southerton visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsonville
FE. B. Beard
Poplar Street
Mae Beard Columbus
Ben Smith
Lancaster
James Beard
Nelsonville
Charles
Esther Bean
Columbus
E. B. Beard
Maria Southerton
Bandy Ridge
Chauncey
Beard
Athens County
Methodist Church
Carl Southerton
Parkersburg
Standard Bearers Host Benefit Soup Dinner
Nelsonville event at the Methodist church on Thursday features a benefit soup dinner starting at 11 o'clock. The public is invited to attend and support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Methodist Church
Mine Inspector Vaughn Attends Columbus Conference
Isaac Vaughn deputy state mine inspector travels from Nelsonville to Columbus to join a four day mine inspectors conference at the Southern hotel this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Isaac Vaughn
Columbus
Southern Hotel
D A R Holds First Session in Nelsonville
Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at 131 Fayette Street Nelsonville with 28 members present. Officers were chosen and by laws adopted as committees were named. Mrs Henry Poston was elected delegate to the state conference in Cincinnati March 16. Hostesses included Mrs John Hill and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Elizabeth Zane Dew
Daughters of the American Revolution
John Hill
T’ayette Street
Hill
Frank Peston
Iaily Lane
Henry Poston
Harry Ldington
Cincinnati
EK. EF. Bell
Gay Aumiller
Lulu Lane
Johnson arraigned for intoxication in Nelsonville
Walter Johnson was arraigned before Mayor Eberle on a charge of intoxication. He pled guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Jan
Walter Johnson
Eberle
Roy Powell Dies After Operation in Columbus Hospital
The body of 88 year old Roy Powell who died Sunday in Grant hospital Columbus after an operation was brought to Stout's chapel. His home was formerly at Sand Run but he and his wife have been living in Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Roy Powell
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Stout’s
Sand Run
Local Ohio Resident Credits Dr Pierce Cure for Chronic Stomach Ailment
Otto F. Shaneck of Curtise Ohio claims eighteen years of illness ended after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. He reports prior doctors said cure was impossible and wishes others to learn of the remedy. He notes neighbors also use the product after his results and asks dealers to contact Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York for medical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtise
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
I. Shaneck
Gaion
Buffalo
N. Y
Plan for Monthly Musical Program at Methodist Church
The Methodist church announces a monthly Sunday evening musical program starting next Sunday. The adult choir, girls glee club, junior girls and boys chorus, and the new orchestra will perform under the direction of Mr and Mrs Ralph Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
The
Methodist Church
Ralph Parks
J Gill Dies at 72 in Nelsonville
Jacob Gill, 72, died Sunday at his Goose Run home. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 PM at Orbiston Church with burial in Buchtel. He is survived by his widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gill
Nelsonville
Jacob Gill
Goose Run
Orbiston Church
Buchtel
God Sermon Series Opens in Nelsonville
Sunday morning the Rev. E. L. Morrell began a sermon series on God with the topic What is God drawing on early views and a higher modern conception. Evening subject To Him That Hath Shall It Be Given. Vested choir provided music for both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
E. L. Morrell
Impressive Presbyterian service in Nelsonville
In Nelsonville the Sunday morning service at the Presbyterian church drew a large attendance. The quarterly communion was observed and the vested choir provided special music. Seven new members were received into the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Presbyterian Church
Dyson Burial at Murray City
John Dyson of Murray City was killed in a mine accident near Bridgeport last Thursday. His brother in law Louw Wolfe brought the body to Murray City for burial at Greenlawn after funeral services at the U B church. Dyson leaves a widow and several children. Mrs Sam Robertson is a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
John Dyson
Murray City
Bridgeport
Louw Wolfe
Dyson
U. B
Greenlawn
Ohio
Sam Robertson
Well Supplied With Parents in Nelsonville
Nelsonville on January 18 reports Robert Warren Jr a twenty month old boy with ten living grandparents. The list includes Henry Warren Will Devol James Warren Nelson France and Allen Devol of Nelsonville and Carbon Hill. The six are great grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Robert Warren, Jr
Henry Warren
Will Devol
James Warren
Nelson France
Allen Devol
Carbon Hill
Class 19 Is Entertained
Nelsonville January 18 The members of Class 19 of the Methodist Sunday school were entertained Friday evening by Mrs Nellie Warner and Mrs Hazel Dunkle at the Warner home on Columbus street The class dressed as children and played games and contests before a luncheon Guests included Mrs Josephine Kelley and Mrs Pettit Present were teacher Mrs Retta Howe and Anna Riley Grace Bateman Eleanor Kelley Ruth Wolfe Verna Hall Florence Kelley Beatrice Sommers Pearl Hitchings Hazel Katzenbach Pearl Williams Hildred Goodspeed Mildred Hutchins Bessie Stephenson Hazel Dunkle Nellie Warner Rose Vaughn Anna Kontner Velma Evans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Methodist Sunday School
Nellie Warner
Hazel Dunkle
Warner
Columbus Street
Josephine Kelley
Pettit
Retta Howe
Anna Riley
Grace Bateman
Eleanor Kelley
Ruth Wolfe
Verna Hall
Florence Kelley
Beatrice Sommers
Pearl
Social Visitors From Columbus And Nearby Towns
Several Columbus residents and nearby town guests visited relatives in the area. The list includes Mr and Mrs T Rosser and family in Athens, Mr and Mrs Fisch er, Mr and Mrs E E Rosser, Miss Tude Blake, and others from Columbus and Cleveland. Guests came for weekends and Sundays, with trips to see relatives and attend family events.
Horton and Patton Guests Visit in Athens
Grace. Mr and Mrs N J Horton spent Saturday and Sunday in Athens as guests of the latter’s sister. Mr and Mrs Eden Patton had as their guests Sunday Mr and Mrs Carl Bunton and Alva Patton of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
N. J. Horton
Athens
Eden Patton
Carl Bunton
Alva Patton
Columbus
Hy perion club elects officers at annual meeting
The Hy perion club held its annual social meeting at the Legion home on West Columbus street electing officers for new terms. Officers include President Mrs C H Bartlett and several vice presidents recording secretary and treasurer with an executive board and social committee. Charles Poston spoke on the development of Gothic Architecture with drawings from his European tour. A Brunswick program followed and a three course dinner in purple and gold was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vorhees
FE. B. Acomb
Lloyd Evans
N. Hill
C. J. Bartels
T. E. Wells
J.L. Murphy
C. H. Ruble
W. T. Bean
Ralph Parks
C. E. Jewett
Charles Poston
Entertaining Young People in Nelsonville
Mrs Glenn Robison and Miss Ada Klein hosted a Saturday evening at Mrs Robison home with card games music and dancing followed by luncheon for Ruth Hilt Frances Gorsuch Mabel Hill Esther Ervin Bess Lutz Mary Devol Sarah Shamsky Esther Fluke Columbus Kathleen Malone Pomeroy Frank Huddy Anthony Newton Paul Betts Holister Schaal Martin Lutz Glen Robison Laurence Duncan Jack Whyte Martin Hall An enjoyable evening is reported by the young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Glenn Robison
Ada Klein
Mrs. Robison
Ruth Hilt
Frances Gorsuch
Mabel Hill
Esther Ervin
Bess Lutz
Mary Devol
Sarah Shamansky
Esther Fluke
Columbus
Kathleen Malone
Pomeroy
Frank Huddy
Anthony Newton
Paul Betts
Holister Schaal
Martin Lutz
Glen Robison
Laurence Duncan
Jack Whyte
Martin Hall
Rheumatism Cure Offered Free By Paul Case
In a wartime letter from Brockton Massachusetts Paul Case offers a French rheumatism and neuritis prescription he acquired while in France with the American Army. He says thousands have benefited, the treatment cost him nothing, and he will mail the prescription to anyone who sends their address. A postal will bring it. He signs as Dept. L-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paul Case
Dept
L-3
Brockton
Mass
Mrs. Amy Calvert Cornell Dies in Athens at 86
Mrs. Amy Calvert Cornell age 86 widow of Daniel Webster Cornell died at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at her granddaughter's home 226 East State street Athens She was born February 8 1840 in Guysville and moved to Athens in 1920 Funeral services are set for 2 o'clock Wednesday at the M E church in Guysville with burial in Dean cemetery Her survivors include a daughter Mary Pearcy of Pennsboro and three grandchildren plus three great grandchildren and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Calvert Cornell
Daniel Webster Cornell
Carl D. Stewart
East State Street
Guysville
Cornell
Athens
Joshua
Charlotte Calvert
Eastern Star Lodge
Linear
Mary Pearcy
Pennsboro
W. Va
Motor Crash Brings a Suit in Common Pleas Court
Paul Woodworth, driving his father's Studebaker on Union Street, collided with a Jewett touring car driven by Knox who turned toward Cemetery Street. Robert L. Woodworth, father of Paul, seeks judgment of 147 dollars for damages to the Woodworth car and injuries to its steering gear and body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Jewett
Studebaker
Paul Woodworth
Robert L. Woodworth
Union Street
Cemetery Street
Woodworth
Evolution crusade against teaching evolution launched in Atlanta
A new national movement led by Edward Young Clarke formed to remove evolution from all schools and colleges and to fire teachers who teach the theory. Roscoe Carpenter of Indianapolis presided at the inaugural meeting claiming the crime wave and unrest are results of promoting evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Edward Young Clarke
Ku Klux Klan
Roscoe Carpenter
Indianapolis
America
Carpenter
Thieves Loot Old Town Church in Auto Theft
Burglars cut a side window of the Methodist Episcopal church at Old Town and stole chairs rugs and the altar Bible. They fled in an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Oldtown
Here
Fog and Ice Create Dangerous Rural Roads
After rain and thaw, country roads across the district are reported as dangerous due to heavy ice. Melting snow leaves a persistent glaze, and another freeze could worsen travel conditions. Motorists reaching Athens last night faced both fog and ice hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mayor Moore Warns Autoists
Athens mayor Alex Moore warns car owners to keep two front lights on at night. He notes many vehicles run with one light and says police will enforce the law to curb the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Moore
Beware the Cough of Gold That Hangs On
Persistent coughs and colds lead to trouble. Creomulsion is advertised as an emulsified creosote remedy that soothes inflamed membranes, halts growth of germs, and can build up the system after illness. Money refunded if not relieved after directions. Atlanta Ga. (adv.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creomulsion Company
Atlanta, Ga
Noted financier funds aviation development fund
Daniel Guggenheim to establish a 2.5 million dollar fund in New York to promote aeronautics. The trust aims to foster flying science until air freight and passenger service are self supporting, with a ten year goal for aviation independence. He hints at further gifts including 500,000 dollars for an NYU aeronautics school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albany
Daniel Guggenheim
Hoover
Guggenheim
New York University
Funeral at School Lot for Cy Steward
Cy Steward aged 80 died Friday at his home near here. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the School Lot conducted by Rev. Harley Fletcher of the Albany Baptist church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. He leaves a widow three sons and four daughters with most residing in Ohio a son in Arizona and a daughter in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Cy Steward
Harley Fletcher
Albany Baptist Church
Ohio
Arizona
Florida
Albany Woman Isabelle Irwin Dies After Illness
Mrs Isabelle Sisson Irwin widow of William H Irwin died at her Wilkes street home after months of illness. She was born in Meigs county and lived in Albany all her life. Survived by daughters Mrs H M Fox Bucyrus and Mrs W H Northrop Crooksville. sons Willie W Albany and George B Athens. Burial in Hibbardsville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Isabelle Sisson Irwin
William H. Irwin
Wilkes Street
Vicinity
Meigs County
H. M. Fox
Bucyrus
W. H. Northrop
Crooksville
Willie W
George B
Athens
James Riley
John
O. B. Woodyard
Carpenter
L. Tewksberry
Miles Sisson
W. H. Sisson
Alva Sisson
Hibbardsville
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Ad Promises Quick Gain
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a tastier alternative to cod liver oil. It claims rapid weight gain and health restoration for thin nervous people, with a money back offer if five pounds aren’t gained in 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline Pharmacy Co
Aged Man Dies at Son's Home in Chase
Lewis Oberholzer, 77, died at 10 o'clock last night at the home of his son Fred Oberholzer near Chase. Born in Ames township, he leaves a widow in Akron, daughter Mrs. Nora Stewart of Albany, and son William Oberholzer of Athens. Burial will be Tuesday at Haning Cemetery after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Lewis Oberholzer
Fred Oberholzer
Ames Township
Akron
Nora Stewart
Albany
William Oberholzer
Athens
Haning
Don't neglect your kidneys in Athens case
Ernest Grimes of 89 Central St. reports back pain from stooping and morning stiffness with dizziness and burning kidney secretions. Doan's Pills relieved his pains and aches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ernest Grimes
Miner
Central St
Doan
Plains High School Banquet for Education Board
More than 300 people attended a banquet Saturday evening in the Plains high school basement dining room honoring the Plains special district board of education. The board includes Floyd Linscott Ruel McClain Orley Porter newly elected members and William Hamer and Dr L D Nelson. A picture show preceded the dinner and speakers Professor Root and Professor McVay addressed the group awaiting installation of officers. Supper followed and attendance was requested at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Plains High School
Board of Education of
Plains Special District
Floyd Linscott
Ruel McClain
Orley Porter
William Hamer
L. D. Nelson
Plains School
Board of Education
Root
McVay
Chauncey Boys Defeat Athens Junior High in Chauncey
Chauncey high school's second basketball team defeated the Athens junior high team in Athens on Saturday afternoon, 7 to 1 0. Chauncey players unused included Ralph Smith James Toster Clifford Omen James Gillespie Robert Hutchinson with substitutes Dwight Adams D C Howard and Charles Sanders in front of a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey High School
Athens
Chauncey High
Ralph Smith
James Toster
Clifford Omen
James Gillespie
Robert Hutchinson
Dwight Adams
D. C. Howard
Charles Sanders
Christian Endeavor Society Entertained in Chauncey
Chauncey Christian Endeavor society met at the Tippe tt home on Main street for a monthly business and social gathering. James Nye led songs and devotions, Frank Nye read minutes, Eleanor Minister reported as treasurer, and Florence Brewer was re elected president. The group plans a musical program for the Chauncey Parent Teacher Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Christian Endeavor Society
Chauncey Christian Church
Sam Tippett
Main Street
James Nye
Frank Nye
Eleanor Minister
Florence Brewer
Endeavor Society
Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association
Freshmen Social at Chauncey High School
Chauncey January 18. Members of the Chauncey high school freshman class and guests enjoyed a social at the K of P hall. Music and dancing lasted late with refreshments served. Decorations featured blue and white. Special guests were Miss Ruth Fiske and Mr. and Mrs. Witham. About fifty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey High School
Chauncey K. of P. Hall
Ruth Fiske
Lodge Meets Tonight Chauncey Knights of Pythias
The Philippine lodge 709 Knights of Pythias holds its regular meeting tonight at the K of P hall in Chauncey. The notice urges members to attend and participate in lodge affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Philippine Lodge
Knights of Pythias
K. of P. Hall
Camphor Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief for Sore Eyes
Advert explains Lavoptik eye wash blends camphor witchhazel hydrastis and other ingredients. A small bottle relieves sore weak or strained eyes and an aluminum eye cup is offered free. Gibson's Pharmacy at 7 North Court Street promotes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson's Pharmacy
N. Court St
Appeals challenge levy on automobile in Waterloo case
Arthur D. Phillips petitions Common Pleas to restrain a levy on his automobile and lot, arguing defective service and lack of jurisdiction after a $150 default judgment in Pearl W. Helwig’s court following a motor accident in Waterloo township with William Gabriel. Phillips asserts he resided in Waterloo at the time of summons issued by an Athens township constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl W. Helwig
Arthur D. Phillips
Common Pleas Court
Helwig
Waterloo Township
William Gabriel
Phillips
Waterloo
Athens Township
Linscott Family Hosts Jean Mercer at Hoopers Ridge
Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott hosted their son Charles and Jack with Miss Jean Mercer of The Plains at Hoopers Ridge during a Sunday visit at the A M Linscott home in Chauncey.
Chauncey Personals Note Local Visitors and Illnesses
Chauncey residents report illnesses and visits from relatives and friends. Mrs J O Ferrel is quite ill at her High street home. Miss Cora Ferrel and Grace Smith visited Nelsonville. Wayne and Rita Smith spent time near Pomeroy with William and Sally Smith. Little Jack Cunningham ill with pneumonia. W C Holliday of Columbus visited Chauncey at the Tippett home. Kathleen Bradfield and Mrs W H Bradfield of Columbus were guests of the Bradfields in East Converse street, with Leslie Bradfield of Athens also visiting. Flossie Mayles of Millfield spent Sunday with Mary Stanley. Rose Dunn of Crooksville to spend weeks with John E Smith. Mary Evans of Glouster weekend guest of Neva Ferrel. Carrie Tittle of Beaumont visited Ona Mac Sweeney. Louis Evener ill at Sand Ridge. brother of Mrs Vilda Wordesr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
J. O. Ferrel
High Street
Cora Ferrel
Grace Smith
Nelsonville
Mabel Hill
Guy Smith
Wayne
Rita
Pomeroy
William Smith
Jack
Hollas Cunningham
W. C. Holliday
Columbus
Sam Tippett
Holliday
Mr. Tippett
W. H. Bradfield
Kathleen Bradfield
Charles Bradfield
East Converse Street
Leslie Bradfield
Athens
Flossie Mayles
Millfield
Mary Stanley
Mound Street
Rose Dunn
Crooksville
John E. Smith
Lexington Avenue
Mary Evans
Glouster
Neva Ferrel
Carrie Tittle
Beaumont
Ona Mac Sweeney
Louis Evener
Sand Ridge
Vilda Wordesr
Pocahontas to Meet Chauncey for Special Council Meeting
Mazon council No. 93 degree Pocahontas will hold a special meeting at 7 30 Tuesday evening. Officers will be elected and important business handled. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and pickles for lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Chauncey
Mazon Council No
Teacher Injured in County Accident To Remain Homebound
Miss Louisa Steele, a Glouster teacher injured in an accident near the county infirmary Friday evening, will be confined to her home at 15 Woodard Avenue for several days. She was riding in a Ford when the crash occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Steele
County Infirmary
Woodard Avenue
Ford
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Otto F. Shaneck
T. Rosser
E. E. Rosser
Julius Fischer
Ed Schloss
Dave Evans
Tude Blake
Lebanon
Ilinois
Athalyn McManaway
Merl Gilbert
Earl Gilbert
Margaret Morris
Margaret of Columbus
Elsie Uhrig
Carl Pettit
Detroit
John McHarg
Olidays
CLUB
Dan Cornell
Moore
Founds
Education Board
the Plains
C. E. Society
Mother Gray
Camphor
California
Inquist
Kotex
Mamie Steele
Piso
Ari
C. D. Shafer
GOON
W. Union ST
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