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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1928

Page

3

Nelsonville Beats Ironton In Flashy High School Game

In Nelsonville on Friday Ironton high with Orange and Black Tigers fell 28 to 17 to Nelsonville high. Nelsonville showcased smooth team play turning back Ironton’s bid for the southeastern title as their lanky captain starred as a dribbler shooter and leader.

Nelsonville Ironton Orange and Black Tigers Ironton High S. H Nelsonville High Nesonville Tigers

Extensive repairs planned at church in Nelsonville

Nelsonville January report details extensive alterations to the Methodist Episcopal church. Excavation for a full basement, new heating plant, redecoration of Sunday school rooms and main auditorium, and added rest rooms are planned with completion expected by March 15.

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church Ed L. Morrell Episcopal Church

Obituary of Mrs Elsie Lenigar McGinley 87

Mrs Elsie Lenigar McGinley aged 87 died Saturday at her New Straitsville home after a two year illness. She was the daughter of the late George Lenigar and Hulda Lenigar and formerly lived in Nelsonville. Survived by husband John McGinley four daughters and her mother. Funeral at St Augustine Church New Straitsville Wednesday at 9 am conducted by Rev Kellerman. Burial at Mt Calvary cemetery.

Nelsonville Elsie Lenigar McGinley New Straitsville George Huldah Lenigar John McGinley St. Augustine Church Father Kellerman Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Latin Club Meeting Highlights Europe Trip Talk

Helen Jackson described a four day Rome visit with sights including Nero's palace and the Coliseum. Club members William Howell Kathleen Saltz Tom Sheppard Edith Campbell Isabelle Healy Lucille Keating offered descriptions, and Louise Rice performed a piano solo. About 50 members attended.

Helen Jackson Europe Rome Nero's Palace Coliseum Miss Jackson William Howell Kathleen Saltz Tom Sheppard Edith Campbell Isabelle Healy Lucille Keating Louise Rice

Meeting Postponed By Public Body

A regular meeting of the public body was postponed to a later date. Further details or rescheduled time were not provided in the readable text.

Home Guards MEK Postponed for Valentine Meeting

The Home Guards of the MEK have postponed until Wednesday February 8. They will meet Ruth and Helen Keating on Kentner Street for a members only Valentine party from 4 to 6 o'clock.

MEK Jehurch Ruth Helen Keating Kentner Street

Evening Benefit Euchre Party At St Andrews Parish Hall

Play begins at 8 p m at the parish hall where the women of St Andrews church host a benefit euchre party for fundraising and community enjoyment.

St. Andrews’ Church

Local residents making brief trips and visits around Columbus

Miss Margaret Pugh returns home in Columbus after a two week visit with friends in Nelsonville and Athens. Mrs. Elizabeth Cooley is spending a few days in Columbus. Mrs. John Warrington leaves for Dayton for an Episcopal convention. Mr. and Mrs. 8. 8S. Lane called in Columbus due to their daughter’s illness. Isaac Vaughn deputy mine inspector was in Columbus. The Veritys traveled through Columbus, and Ohio Wesleyan student Robert Wallace was a weekend guest.

Margaret Pugh Columbus Nelsonville Athens Elizabeth Cooley John Warrington Dayton Walter Lines T. 8 Bush J. H. Boling Dover Tenn K. H. McCorkle Charles Hoodlett Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Fred Foss

Masonic Lodge Hosts District Lecturer Visit

J R Alderman from McConnelsville attended Philodorian lodge in Nelsonville as official visitor. About 100 members were present with dinner by Eastern Star at 6. M M degree was exemplified. Inspector praised lodge health and degree work. Visitors came from Amsville McConnelsville and Logan.

Nelsonville J. R. Alderman McConnelsville Philodorian Lodge Masonic Temple Eastern Star Lodge Amsville Logan

Keplar announce birth of daughter Helen Lou

Nelsonville births reported for January 31 announce the arrival of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Tice Keplar named Helen Lou. A son named Robert Lee was born January 28 to Mr. and Mrs. William Fick of Poplar Street.

Nelsonville Tice Keplar Helen Lou William Fick Poplar Street Robert Lee

Mine accident injures Frank Russell in Nelsonville

Frank Husky Russell was struck by a bare rod attached to a coal chute apron at the Lick Run mine yesterday afternoon. He suffered a broken nose and severe shoulder bruises and was taken by Stout's ambulance to his Chestnut street home.

Nelsonville Frank “Husky Russell Lick Run Stout Chestnut Street

Couple Hikes 334 Miles From Glasgow to London

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Long walked from Glasgow to London covering 334 miles in a lengthy trek. They started in Glasgow and completed the journey at their destination in London.

London Gilbert Long Glassgow

Court House Doings Marriage Licenses Issued in Probate Court

Marriage licenses issued in Athens County Probate Court include Dale Kierns 27 farmer Amesville and Belle F Syx 30 housework Athens with Rev Selah Weatherby officiating. Also Martin Tinker 25 factory worker Albany rd and Mary E Reeves 17 at home Albany.

Athens County Dale Kierns Farmer Amesville Belle F. Syx Athens Selah Weatherby Martin Tinker Albany R. d Mary E. Reeves

Six Influential Oil Men Called Before Committee

Six influential oil men testified before the Senate Teapot Dome committee on the Continental Trading company formation linked to a suspected 3 million dollar political fund. Witnesses included Col. Robert W. Stewart of Standard Oil of Indiana Beaman Dawes of Vice President Dawes Pure Oil and others from Midwest and Texan fields. The hearing covered a New York hotel conference and a plan to buy 50 million dollars of Mexia oil for immediate resale at a 3 million dollar profit.

Paul BR. Mallon Washington Gan Senate Continental Trading Company Norris Nebraska Robert W. Stewart Standard Oil of Indiana Beaman Dawes DaWes Pure Oil Company A. L. Carlson Tulsa Okla John D. Clark Midwest Petroleum Company Defiver E. G. Seubert Standard Oil Cony A. FE. Humphreys Je Mexia Texas New York Continental Tradiing Company

Distribution Report Filed in Athens County Probate Court

W. W. Coe and B. G. Chapman as administrators of the estate of S. A. Wilson filed a report of distribution and paying over of assets. The court found the report correct and orders it recorded.

W. W. Coe B. G. Chapman A. Wilson Athens County

Property Ordered Sold in Sheriff Sale in Athens Court

In Athens county common pleas court Mary E. Tabit administratrix sues Homer J. Cooksey et al for Mrs. Elizabeth H. M. Stone's estate. Jennie Cooksey is deemed insane, John Woolley appointed trustee. Homer Cooksey and Bessie Shepard in default. Amount due $3,505.70 plus interest. unless paid within 10 days, sheriff to sell the property.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Mary E. Tabit Elizabeth H. M. Stone Homer J. Cooksey Jennie Cooksey John Woolley Homer Cooksey Bessie Shepard Homer

Plea of Guilty in Ca naanville Case

Jake Darnell of Ca naanville pled guilty in Magistrate Carl Porter’s court to intoxication possession of intoxicating liquor and carrying a concealed weapon. He paid $25 and costs on the intoxication charge and $200 and costs on the liquor charge, with bond set at $500 on the concealed weapon count.

Jake Darnell Canaanville Carl Porter Darnell

Insanity Hearing Set in Carbondale Murder Case

Milo G. Six of Carbondale faces a second degree murder charge in the October 20 killing of Eifort Prater. An insanity defense was granted at arraignment, and the case will be heard in Athens County Common Pleas Court Friday following indictment by the January grand jury.

Milo G. Six Carbondale Athens County Common Pleas Court Six Eifort Prater

Two men to face police court in Glouster case

Glouster January 31. A man paid a total of 15 dollars and 80 cents in police court after an alleged Sunday night fight in Little Italy. Two others with unpronounceable names are slated to appear today for trial. Constable Thomas Blower made arrests.

Glouster Little Italy Thomas Blower

Maggie Clark 81 Died At Home In Glouster

Maggie Clark aged 81 died Monday at 6 pm at her sister Elizabeth McLain's home. Brief services will be held Thursday at 9 am at the McLain home, then funeral to Centennary Church near Cutler for 1 pm services led by Rev. Argenbright of Mountville. Burial in church cemetery.

Glouster Maggie Clark Elizabeth McLain Mclain Centennary Cutler Argenbright Mountville

Holiness Church Shifts Services to Wednesday Here

Glouster January 31 clergy change. The Holiness church alters Thursday evening worship to Wednesday as Rev. Mrs. M. G. Kimmey arrives. She has led a three week revival at Mineral and will attend the midweek service.

Glouster Holiness Church of M. G. Kimmey Mineral

Kidnapped Cleveland Boy Robert Pickle Sought

Police in Cleveland seek 8 year old Robert Pickle missing since yesterday on his way to school. The boy's parents are estranged, and Mrs. Pickle suspects the father may be involved in the disappearance.

Cleveland Robert Pickle

Hunter Fined for Hunting Without License in Chauncey

Kirbie Male of Sugar Creek was arrested for hunting without a license. He appeared before Mayor Hines at Chauncey, pled guilty, and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Game Protector B. T. LeFever of Glouster filed the report.

Glouster B. T. LeFever Kirbie Male Sugar Creek Hines Chauncey

Pioneer Dies Francis White 71 at Home Near Millfield

Francis White 71 a pioneer resident of Dover township died at his home near Millfield Monday morning at 8 45 following a stroke. He leaves a widow and son Guy White. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the home conducted by Rev G B Courtney Chauncey with burial at Concord cemetery.

Glouster Francis White Dover Township Millfield White Guy White G. B. Courtney Chauncey Concord

Busy San Angelo Seen As Local Boom Town

Dr. E LeFever returned from a several week visit to San Angelo Texas describing it as one of the busiest towns he ever visited. Streets were thronged with people and shoppers from a 100 mile radius kept the business district thriving. He noted farmers in the area measure size by sections with many farms running into thousands of acres.

Glouster Dr. E. LeFever San Agelo Texas San Angelo

Explosion in West Newton leaves six dead

In Newton's West Newton area a home and store exploded last night. Six people died, including a likely victim Salvatore Lacava aged 31, with three others injured one seriously. Authorities and volunteers continue sifting rubble though two stills and three vats were found and ruled not the cause. Police and fire officials suspect dynamite as the explosive agent.

Newton Mass U.R West Newton Salvatore Lacava Walter L. Wedger

Newark Telephone Plans New Building and Athens Plant Visit

The Newark Telephone Company intends to erect a new building early this summer and its president and board of directors wish to inspect the Athens plant as part of the plans.

Teléphone Com Direct Newark By Newark Telephone Company Athens

Slow Pan American Congo Committee Activity

Havana reports the Pan American Congo committee at a virtual standstill as secretaries and translators work overtime to handle a massive amount of documentary work.

Havana Jan Pan- American Congo

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promising Health Support

Dr F M Edwards treated many women for liver and bowel issues and promoted Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural substitute for calories. The product, described as olive colored and good for cleansing the system, is recommended nightly to improve digestion and energy.

F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards Edwards

Morton Case To Be Heard In Columbus Court

Big Jim Morton Cleveland bank robber seeks release via habeas corpus. The Franklin County Court of Appeals will hear the case on February 23 to decide its merits.

Columbus U.P Big Jim Morton Cleveland State Penitentiary Franklin County Court of Appeals

Southeastern Ohio Men Speak At Farmers Week Program

Six southeastern Ohio counties contribute one speaker each to Ohio State University's sixteenth Farmers Week. More than 200 speakers cover agricultural topics and farmer interests. J J Crumley discusses Forest Parks. Rev W C Patterson covers Social Ease Farm. O C Gray mans our legislative problems. Price from Newark discusses hail. Fleming of Lowell talks vegetables. others address general farming topics.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Athens County J. J. Crumley Ohio Forest Experiment Station Athens W. C. Patterson Bethesda Pas O. C. Gray Cadty County House of Represent Os Price Newark Inge Bushel Potato Club Barry Potten Fleming Lowell Vegeer

Mrs L Feathers Praises Dr Pierce Pellets

Akron Ohio resident Mrs L Feathers testifies that Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cured her liver problems and prevented bilious attacks and headaches. She notes the pellets keep her regular and ward off bilious spells. Sold by all dealers 60 Pellets for 30 cents.

Akron Ohio

Dyken to face jury on sanity after slaying mother

St Clairsville Ohio report says Andy Dyken, accused of killing his mother St Anna Dyken, was to appear before a four man jury today to determine his sanity. The case centers on mental state at the time of the crime.

ST. Clairsville Oe U.P Andy Dyken St. Anna Dyken

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Per Elsie McGinley Benefit Eucher Party Masonic Lodge Court House Hunter Kirbie Pioneer Hall Nature Tak- Hall’s F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Knox Sparkling Gelatine Charles B. Knox Gelatine Company Koon Avenue Johestown, N.Y Massachusetts Phoenix Silk le Sa Amet Nelsonvilce Eeta Ae Morton Arthur Johnson Itor Methodist Church Mrs. L. Feathers Athens Merchant’s Athens Kiwanis Club Teld Ohio University The Kiwanis Club George Whipple Hocking and Sunday Creek Crooksville Hocking Mutual Mining Association Long Hill Coal Company Briar Hill Coal Company Green's Raw Coal Company White Ash Coal Company North Hocking Coal Company Baird Coal Company Duncan Coal Company Victory Coal Company Twin Coal Company Brooker & Company Dumore Coal Company Willow Creek Coal Company Thorn Hinl Coal Company Long Hollow Company York Clay & 1 Company New Lexington Coal Company Nelsonville & Murray Company Chauncey Coal Com Sunday Creek Coal Company Carbondale Coal Company Ohio Colliesses Company Ohio Mining Company Hocking Valley Mining Lost Rugg Coal Company
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