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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville Mourns Local Resident Mr Thomas Murphy

Mr Thomas Murphy aged 62? years died at his Oak Street home after a week long illness. He lived in Nelsonville 18 years and was a well known Catholic church member. Survived by widow and eight children in Nelsonville and Cincinnati. Funeral details pending. family thanks neighbors, Reverend Johnson, the Stout couple, and others for support and floral tributes.

Thomas Murphy Oak Street Murphy Nelsonville St. Andrews Catholic Church Mary Cincinnati Ella Anna Elizabeth James Thomas William Frank

Prayer Meetings Draw Strong Attendance and Spirit

Wednesday night attendance rose with a warm reception for Mr. Leigh’s solo Dont Turn Him Away and Rev C L Johnson delivering a forceful sermon on The Power of Religion. The audience reported improved personal work and a welcoming call for all to attend.

Nelsonville Huskies Travel to Rutland Game Preview

N. Ohio S. Peas Rutland sends Nelsonville basketball team to Pomeroy for a Friday night game. Rutland recently edged Pomeroy 17 16, signaling a tight contest and high expectations for a competitive clash.

N. OH. S. Peas Rutland Nelsonville Hi Basketeers Pomeroy

Death of Guy Jenkins at 18 after sudden passing

Guy Jenkins born Sept 19 1904 died Jan 21 1923 at age 18 years 3 months. He leaves father and mother and three others to mourn. One sister and one brother had preceded him to the Great Beyond. He was of a kind disposition and died unexpectedly.

Guy Jenkins J. C. Jenkins Siter Guy

Birth and death notice for Nildreth Dishon Wollet

Nildreth Dishon Wollet born May 22 1904 died January 12 1923 aged 18 years seven months and 20 days She married Raymond Wollet December 24 1921 and they had one son who died shortly after Her survivors include her husband her parents Samuel and Lorena Dishon two sisters a grandmother and a grandfather She gave herself to her Savior two days before death and was believed to be at rest in faith and patience after her illness

Nildreth Dishon Wollet Samuel Lorena Dishon Hfe Raymond Wollet

Mourning and thanks for kindness after death of wife and daughter

The note thanks neighbors and friends for support during illness and death of their wife and daughter. Gratitude extended to Mr. and Mrs. Stout for services Rev. Ewing and Arbuckle for words, and to Mr. Raymond Wollett, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Dishon for floral tributes.

Tev. Johnson C. I. Stout J. O. Jenkins

Gratitude for Support After Illness and Sorrow

Mr and Mrs Carl Bateman and children thank friends and neighbors for help during their son illness and death and for the flowers.

Carl Bateman

Truck and passenger tag supplies available at chamber

A supply of truck tags has been received and will be ready for distribution Friday morning. There is a good supply of passenger tags on hand. A full stock of tags will be kept at the chamber of commerce headquarters at the YWCA throughout the year.

Chamber of Commerce

Ma sonic Dining Room Benefit Play At Stuarts Opera House

Readiness for Friday night performance of Microbe of Love a three act musical comedy by the Eastern Star at Stuarts Opera House. Proceeds fund silver for the Ma sonic dining room. Cast lists include Priscilla Prunes, Mary Parry, Clara Green, Billy Bachelor, Jim Beard, and many others with chorus by Thelma MceGriffen and colleagues. Mr and Mrs Sam Longley traveled to Columbus earlier in the week.

Stuarts Opera House Order of Eastern Star Masonic Chocolate Shop Priscilla Prunes Deesis Assa Gilbert Lovie Long Gladys Whitlatch Pia Vraud Maty Party APC Noma Ak Ogee Ruth Powell Lillie Lonesome Ori Griffith Sophia Sweetgum Mary Lines Samatha Loving Ada Hohonade Arabella Antique Hattie Hickman Hyman Cupid Tillie Clara Green Flossie Crawford Mary Parry Billy Bachelor Joe Figgins Jim Beard Simon Shy Dewey Scheeler Orvil Steenrod Bobbie

Murphy in Washington on business. Spencer attends MeeKeevans wedding

L. J. Murphy is spending time in Washington D C on business. Mrs Margaret Spencer attended the MeeKeevans wedding in Athens Tuesday evening.

L. J. Murphy Washington, D. C Margaret Spencer MeeKee-ivans Athens

Bids Open for Meigs County Road Middle Section Contract

Advertising for bids on the four mile middle section of the Athens Pomeroy road improvement in Meigs County is underway. Division Engineer B W Davis says bids due February 3 for reinforced concrete pavement at an estimated 123068.72 dollars. The project is in three sections with the first awarded to S A Palmer of Marietta, work to begin spring.

Meigs County Athens-Comeroy B. W. Davis Athens. Pomeroy Mars Athens Jerseyville

Drink Water When Kidneys Hurt Remedy Advised

A health notice urges drinking water and Jad Salts to relieve sluggish kidneys and reduce acid buildup. It warns of backache dull kidney pain, cloudy urine, and rheumatic aches, recommending physician checkups and four ounces of Jad Salts daily for a few days.

Extension Granted for 1923 Automobile License Tags

The Athens Chamber of Commerce announces a February 1 extension for 1923 auto license tags due to sales delays. The chamber now has pleasure car and truck tags, plus motorcycle and trailer plates, available in Athens and Nelsonville. About 25,099 pleasure car licenses and 200 truck plates were issued in the county. after February 1 untagged vehicles may be arrested.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Wnelsonville

State Blames Klan for Terror in Murder Probe

At the Morehouse parish murder inquiry in Bastrop Louisiana State Attorney General A V Coco declared the Ku Klux Klan responsible for a reign of terror culminating in the killings of Watt Daniel and Thomas Stichards during the investigation in court.

Bastrop Ku Klux Klan Morehouse Parish Watt Daniel Thomas Stichards A. V. Coco

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