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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1928

Page

3

John Malone dies near Connett at 77

Nelsonville area obituary reports John Malone aged 77 died Wednesday evening at his home near Connett. A Knights of Pythias member for 51 years he will be honored by the lodge at his Connett church funeral Saturday at 2 pm, with members meeting at Castle Hall at 12 45. He is survived by his widow and three children Henry Malone Mrs Mary Figgins and Gus Malone.

Nelsonville John Malone Connett Malone Knights of Pythias Lodge Castlehall X. M. But Bert Young Benson Russell Athens E. J. Kessinger Columbus Floyd Rosse McMahon Detroit M. P. Ohlinger Ti Rosser Nelson Dowler Logan Gus Malone Akron Dave Evans Ray Barron

Reverend John Lloyd Evans Returns Home

The Rev. John Lloyd Evans pastor of the Presbyterian church in Nelsonville returned home Wednesday afternoon after a sudden illness in Columbus required hospital care. His condition improved and he was expected to resume normal activity within days.

Nelsonville John Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Columbus

Meeting Postponed by Nelsonville Presbyterian Brotherhood

The monthly meeting of the Men's Brotherhood of the Presbyterian church in Nelsonville, scheduled for Friday evening, has been postponed.

Nelsonville Men's Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church

East P T A Meeting in Nelsonville Friday

East Parent Teacher association schedules a meeting at the East building Friday at 3 o'clock. Local members urged to attend and discuss upcoming school activities.

East P. T. A Nelsonville East Parent-Teacher Association

Nelsonville Cagers Struggle in Practice Game Loss to Chauncey

Nelsonville high school teams inconsistent in a 2 1/2 period practice game against Chauncey. Coach Stone criticized listless play and missed signals while Chauncey’s Smith and Richardson contributed key points. The Greyhounds must improve before a hard test Friday with Athens looming.

Nelsonville Actice Nelsonville High School Chauncey High Stone Greyhounds Chauncey Smith Richardson Athens

Hyperion Club Social Meeting Set at Legion Friday

The Hyperion club will hold its annual social meeting at the Legion building this Friday afternoon with dinner served promptly at 5 30. The program will follow the meal and finish in time for attendees to watch the basketball game.

Hyperion Club Legion Building

W B A Juniors Meet At Virginia Green Home

The W B A Juniors will gather at Virginia Green’s residence Friday afternoon from 4 to 5 o’clock.

Virginia Green

Union Leaders Call for Industry Wide Coal Policy

A United Mine Workers official urges a comprehensive coal industry policy to stabilize markets and living standards. He criticizes current proposals as one sided and presses for conference among miners, owners, and unions to secure steady coal supply and fair returns.

Miners Strike at Rose Valley Mine Causes Shutdown

About 200 non union miners at the Rose Valley mine began a strike prompting a shutdown, though company officials dispute the count and say only 47 men left the property. The walkout is linked to a switch from day rate to tonnage pay.

Cadiz U.P Rose Valley

Red Bird Club Meets at Madeline Bennetts Home

The Red Bird club gathered Wednesday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30 at Madeline Bennetts on Elizabeth street. Seven members attended: Audrey Stanley Helen Gandee Virginia Galvin Orpha Hanning Wanda Lee Irma Reed and the hostess. Refreshments were served at 5 30. Next meeting will be with Audrey Stanley.

Red Bird Club Madeline Bennett Elizabeth Street Audrey Stanley Helen Gandee Virginia Galvin Orpha Hanning Wanda Lee Irma Reed

Benefit bridge party at American Legion home

Thirteen tables of players enjoyed the event at the American Legion home on Wednesday night. Candy was served during the evening. High scores were earned by Mrs. Earl Baker, Mrs. John Lawson, Harry Kelly, and O. L. McLaughlin.

American Legion Earl Baker John Lawson Harry Kelly O. L. McLaughlin

Public Forum Remembers Russell Pioneer Family

More than fifty years ago we learned to know and respect them. Benjy Russell is returning home to rest beside Amy Russell. Comrades from the pane old 13th O V I lie in Arlington at Asbury chapel with other Carbondale friends. Carbondale Ohio, Jan. 19 1928.

Russell Benjy” Russell Amy Russele 13Th O. V. I Wm. Taylor Williams James Carlin Clark Kizor Asbury Chapel

Miners debate wage scales in Hocking Valley strike context

A reader criticizes the Jacksonville scale for creating wide wage gaps among machine men, day hands, and loaders. The piece questions why operators offer varying terms and urges state officials to craft an economic scale before席 any talks with operators.

Solomon Hocking Valley Jacksonville Ople

King's Men Plan Prayer Meeting at Covert Home

King’s Men announce a weekly prayer meeting at Vern Covert’s home 792 Walnut Street in Nelsonville Friday January 20 at 7 pm. The group reports an average weekly attendance of 18 men and notes ongoing funeral attendance in the community.

King’s Men Nelsonville King's Men Vern Covert Walnut Street

Mining union row sparks rebuke in Nelsonville

A committee formed in Indianapolis last February is accused of not aligning with United Mine Workers of America principles. The note claims Hockney epammnes has miners "tied hand and foot" and questions how long the situation will endure. Nelsonville Ohio January 17 1928.

Cy Committee Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America Hockney Epammnes Bing Nanna Nelsonville, O R. F.D

Deputy Grange Officers Conference Hears State Leaders

Fourteen Southern Ohio counties sent delegates to a deputy grange officers’ conference in the Berwick hotel Cambridge Ohio. State Master Harry A. Caton and State Secretary W G Vandenbark spoke on membership drive cooperation and improving grange halls. Caton announced the drive ends February 22 with the local grange earning the blue ribbon for the most successful applications. Delegates toured Cambridge and were hosted by the Kiwanis club at a luncheon.

Ohio Grange Berwick Cambridge Harry A. Caton W. G. Vandenbark Will. de Kiwanis Club

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

A testimonial claims St. Jacobs Oil cures rheumatism and related pains. The ad emphasizes fast relief from swollen knuckles and says the oil treats rheumatism sciatica neuritis lumbago sprains and strains without burning the skin. A trial bottle is advertised at the local druggist.

James Potter Family Die in Poison Syrup Tragedy

The Potter family of Cleveland including James Potter his wife and two sons were found dead from cough syrup tainted with poison. Potter a former banker and builder once valued wealth over $1 million. Mrs Potter died after eldest son James attempted first aid. police found three glasses of white liquid in Potter's quarters.

Cleveland James Potter Potter James Robert Steubenville

Sleep All Night With Wheeler's Nerva Vita Lixer

An advertisement touts Wheeler's Nerva Vita Lixer as a non habit forming sleep aid. It promises relief from nervous fatigue and insomnia and offers a free 10 cent trial bottle by mail from Albion Michigan, with a priced bottle at $1.10 in drug stores.

Wheeler Ze Ww. T Co Dept. Albion Mich Wheeler’s

Tragic Potter Family Dies After Sudden Illness

Nurse Miss Emily Reigter rushed to the Potter apartment and found Potter and his younger son near death. The eldest son tried to help but collapsed. Within moments all three were dead and Mrs. Potter died shortly after.

Emily Reigter Potter

New Members Boost K. T. Crossen Post Roll

The K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion reports 157 members on the roll, surpassing the 1927 total by one. Gus White credits new joiners and ongoing efforts led by Mrs. White as the drive continues to grow the roster beyond prior years. The Legion home is increasingly popular as membership rises.

American Legion Athens K. T. Crossen Gus White Legion

Moone's Emerald Oil Fights Eczema Veins and Sores

An advert promises Moone's Emerald Oil eases terrible eczema and swollen veins when used with Moone's Bandage, claiming antiseptic healing for barbers itch salt rheum and other skin eruptions. It notes long use for boils ulcers abscesses and open sores with reported success and urges purchase from druggists.

Moone

In the Week a Good Crowd Reflects on Army Days

An officer reflects on the week when a good crowd gathers, not idle by the fire but recounting days in the army and in France, highlighting shared experience and memory.

France

Monoplane Missing After Havana Flight From Michigan

Reports from the South Atlantic seaboard say the Stinston- Detroiter monoplane, which left Sel Franken Feld Michigan at 11 a m yesterday for Havana, Cuba, has not been sighted since passing Norfolk Virginia at dusk last night.

Atlanta U.P South Atlantic Seaboard Selfridge Feld, Mich Havana Cuba Norfolk

Fragmentary ad copy highlights Sorbol product claims

The readable lines promote Sorbol with vague health benefits and price hints. Mentions effects like nervous aches and changes in appearance, but the text is garbled and unclear about outcomes or endorsements.

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