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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1919

Page

10

Centenary at Columbus Patrol Heads Out

The Ho wells plan an outing and are motoring through Columbus, coming out on their journey.

Columbus Howells

Miner Fatally Burned in Bailey Run Mine Explosion

Chauncey resident Roy Davis was seriously burned Tuesday morning when a powder explosion occurred in a Bailey Run mine where he worked. He was taken home for medical care by Drs. Sprague and Parks of Chauncey. Over Sunday visitors to Chauncey included the Goodman family from Hocking and Burnette and Diggins from Chillicothe.

Roy Davis Chauncey Bailey Run Robert Goodman Marietta Hocking George Burnette Lenna Diggins Chillicothe George Biggin

Archie Quinn Visited Bellaire Parents Last Week

Archie Quinn of Bellaire Ohio was the guest of his parents Mr and Mrs J E Quinn last week visiting family and returning home.

Archie Quinn Bellaire, O J. E. Quinn

Minister Family Heads to Xenia for Visit

Edward Minister Jr. and sister Dorothy Minister travel to Xenia to visit relatives. The Plains burial for Mrs. Anderson was moved to McArthur for interment. Raub family of Corning and Roy Pendergrass household hosted guests, while Flora McCafferty returns to Columbus after visiting her parents Nelson and ______ McCafferty.

Edward Minister Jr Dorothy Minister Chauncey Xenia Flora McCafferty Columbus Mrs Nelson McCafferty

Missionary Meeting Set by First Christian Church

The Missionary Society of the First Christian church will meet Thursday evening at the home of Miss T R Hamilton on Main Street.

Missionary Society of the First Christian Church T. R. Hamilton Main Street

Chauncey Ball Club Falls to Jackson in Fast Loss

The Chauncey ball club lost to Jackson 4 to 0 in a brisk one hour eight minute game. Jackson allowed one earned run while errors and wild throws produced the others. Simpson made a running pickup and Katzenbach handled several tough chances cleanly. The Chauncey lineup included Love and Kline, while Jackson started J Phillips with Cainp behind the plate.

Chauncey Ball Club Jackson Simpson Jatzenbach Chauncey Love Kline J. Phillips Cainp

Grateful Woman Credits Pink Pills With Restored Strength

Mrs B Ellis of Ogdensburg New York recounts recovering from weak blood nervousness insomnia indigestion and night sweats after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports renewed energy sleep and improved health and urges others to try the tonic. Pills sold by druggists or direct from Schenectady priced 50 cents a box six for 2 50 with a free booklet on building up the blood.

N. Y

Local Social Roundup From The Plains Area

Mrs. Percy Jones and son Pearl of New Marshfield visited Mr. and Mrs. John Gabriel. Celebrations and guests fill the Fourth with parties at Hunter and Gabriel homes and trips to Nelsonville and Glouster as townsfolk meet and entertain.

Percy Jones Pearl New Marshfield John Gabriel Radbaugh McDonald Near Wellston Gabe Coon Arthur Burchfield Rhoda Werner Strouds Run Charles Hunter Huner F. M. McHare Mary Dowler I. N. McHare Union Arthurs Hurchfield Lizzie Kriviste Derrell Moore Glouster Harry Moore Wendell Fannie McCathran Mary Davis Athens Carpenter Farm Miss Pleasant

Pomeroy Campfire Girls Host Beach Party at Mason Bar

Pomeroy Campfire Girls and Boy Scouts led by Miss Anna Hill held a beach party at the Mason bar Tuesday evening. Several other private groups enjoyed gatherings at the same time and place. The Campfire Girls are considering building dressing booths beside the bar for public convenience.

Pomeroy Anna Hill Mason Bar

Middleport Council Seeks Street Assessments From Churches

The council, short of funds, moves to collect street paving assessments from churches. It had assumed churches were not liable and no payments were previously collected. Officials propose a 50 percent compromise if lawful and will revisit the issue at a future meeting.

Middleport Council

Local residents report travel and family updates

Miss Bessie Sanborn visits Columbus for a short stay. Mrs. Myra Jenkins and her daughter Neva travel to Gallipolis for medical care at Holzer hospital. Miss Lizzie Enoch returns from Covington Kentucky after a week. Lawrence Bing returns home from overseas. Mrs. Anna Juhling greets news of her son George arriving safely in New York.

Bessie Sanborn Columbus Myra Jenkins Neva Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Lizzie Enoch Covington Lawrence Bing Overseas Anna Juhling George New York

Damage suit over dog attack seeks $4000

The damage case of 13 year old Helen Molden, by Sheridan Molden, against Ulysses Hutton, heard on demurrer before Judge Miller, arises from a Rutland dog attack last April that left the girl with lasting pain and possible permanent crippling.

Helen Molden Sheridan Molden Ulysses Hutton Demurrer Miller Rutland Hutton Molden

Another mine resumes on Emerson Harper farm

The Yankee mine on the Thomas Fork Emerson Harper farm, owned by Collins Bros of Nelsonville, resumed operation after a long shutdown. The mine employs 55 miners and loads about 400 tons daily.

Emerson Harper Thomas Fork Collins Bros Nelsonville

Frank Raybold Dies After Illness In Mason County

Frank Raybold prominent Mason county farmer died Tuesday afternoon after a hard fight for life. Five physicians did everything possible to set aside fate's decree. He is survived by his wife and two young daughters.

Frank Raybold Mason County

Electricity Offered to Extend Lighting to Racine

The Pomeroy and Middleport Electric Co. considers extending service to Racine if 25 high powered street lights are subscribed and enough residents agree to use current. A canvass will be conducted soon.

Pomeroy and Middleport Electric Co Racine

Horse and Express At Large Seeker Tracks Wandering Bay Horse

Eldo Persons from the precinct visited town yesterday afternoon to find a bay horse hitched to a light express wagon. The animal wandered from its home before daylight and had not been found by late afternoon. The horse was originally owned near Middleport and may be returning toward that area.

Eldo Middleport

Edward McQuiggs Illness Patient Faces Surgery

Late Tuesday a telephone message informed banker John McQuigg that his son Edward was suddenly ill in Toledo. His brother George drove him via Athens to Toledo to catch the early train. A grave surgical operation was successful and recovery is indicated.

John McQuigg Edward Toledo George Athens

Prisoner Babe McGuire Escapes Columbus Work House

Babe McGuire known in local courts escaped from the Columbus work house where he served six months for assault on Roy Conway. He is still at large and authorities warn he remains at large.

Babe” McGuire Commonwealth Columbus Roy Conway

Judge Grants Quiet Divorce In Common Pleas Court

Judge A. P. Miller quietly grants a divorce to Mrs. M. A. Ho well in Common Pleas Court on Tuesday morning on grounds of extreme cruelty. Custody of their son awarded. The case drew public gossip and sensational charges against a prominent Pomeroy businessman, but a restrained conclusion is reached.

A. P. Miller M. A. Howell Common Pleas Court Pomeroy

Mineral Lodge installs new officers after long session

Tuesday evening in Mineral Lodge 242 1. C. C. F. held a busy session with D. D. G. M. C. A. Peregoy installing six month officers. T. W. Bengel became Grand Master Elmer Goodwin Vice Grand Robi Warner was named secretary. Three candidates received the first decree before refreshments.

Mineral Lodge T. W. Bengel Elmer Goodwin Robi. Warner Goodwin

Death at Portland of Mrs Maggie Mineard

Mrs Maggie Mineard of Portland dies at age 50 widow of Isaac Mineard and daughter of the late Rev J W Bush. The death occurred several days ago in Portland.

Portland Maggie Mineard J. W. Bush Isaac Mineard

To the Centenary R C Smith and family depart today

R C Smith and family depart today to visit the centenary celebrations with Mr and Mrs Curtis Gilmore and A V Howell and family accompanying.

R. C. Smith Curtis Gilmore A. V. Howell

Robbinson Sisters Return From Chauncey Visit

Misses Ethel and Alice Robbinson of Columbus returned Sunday after a few days with their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Robbinson in Chauncey. Mr. and Mrs. George Scott of Logan were guests last week of the Johnsons. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Trainer of Chauncey and family stayed with the Raigans near Fisher last week.

Ethel Alice Robbinson Columbus Chauncey J. F. Robbinson George Scott Logan Alex Johnson Wesley Trainer Dan Raigan Fisher

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised Locally

A household remedy anecdote extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health aid used by many women. The piece suggests asking neighbors about experiences and recommends trying the tonic if other remedies failed.

Lydia BH Pinkham Lydia EE. Pinkham

British sailors at Roosevelt field flout prohibition

JUST GRINNED MINEOLA L I July 10 Discovered one place in the United States that doesn't give a hang about prohibition It's at Roosevelt aviation field on the spot occupied by the British dirigible R 34 The crew being regular British tar s are used to their ration of one drink of grog every night The supply ran out during their stay here and none could be obtained Later however twenty gallons of rum mysteriously made its appearance at the field consigned to the R 34 Civilians pleaded with the British officers for information as to how they did it They just grinned

Mineola L. I United States Roosevelt Aviation Field

Woman's labor exceeds men's in everyday duties

The text argues that the average woman who handles housework and child care performs far more hard work than the average man in business, yet she typically receives only basic necessities like board, lodging, and clothing, while making much of her own wardrobe and grooming.

Athens Evening With Ice Cream and Cake

A pleasant evening in Athens featured homemade ice cream and cake for guests. Local attendees enjoyed a simple social gathering with desserts and friendly conversation.

Athens

Zaleski Residents Return From Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Albert Ogle have returned to their home in Zaleski after a three weeks tour of western cities including Billings Montana Salt Lake City Utah Denver Colorado and other points of interest They visited Mrs Alice Ogle in Williamsburg Iowa on the return Mr Ogle resumes duties as a telegraph operator in Zaleski.

Albert Ogle Zaleski Billings Mont Salt Lake City Utah Denver Colo Mr. Ogle Alice Ogle Williamsburg Iowa Ogle

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