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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1926

Page

10

Beaumont Man Visits Red Men in Kentucky Hills

J H Lock of Beaumont visited Spotted Wolf tribe of Red Men at Coalton Kentucky, a mountain village of about 100. The lodge founded by Henry Locks in 1896 has 250 members, pays seven dollar weekly sick benefits and two hundred fifty dollar death benefits, and boasts the state’s best degree team. Lock noted work in the three degrees during his July 3 visit.

Chauncey Kentucky J. H. Lock Beaumont Coalton Henry Locks Lodge

Alton Carpenter Awaiting Goiter Operation

Chauncey July 13. Word from Grant hospital Columbus says Alton Carpenter of Chesterhill has not yet undergone a goiter operation. He has been in hospital several days for treatment prior to a serious operation. Carpenter's home is Chesterhill and he has oil business ties in Tennessee. Mrs. Carpenter and children stay with Mr. and Mrs. Ogg in Chauncey.

Chauncey Grant Hospital Columbus Charles Ogg Alton Carpenter Chesterhill Carpenter Tennessee Ogg

Local families visit Buckeye Lake on Sunday

Mrs. William Clary and daughter Esther, with Esther Wade and Ruth Wade, the Sanders family of Millfield, and Clell Cunningham with Iris, spent Sunday at Buckeye Lake along with residents from this city.

Endeavor Play Well Received at Chauncey High School

The Junior Endeavor society of the Chauncey Christian church presented a fairy two act play Light Heart in the Chauncey high school auditorium under Miss Dorothy J Minister. The audience praised the 20 character production with a fairy dance and music by Hazel Harvey.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Junior Endeavor Society Chauncey Christian Church Dorothy J Hazel Harvey Elbert Minister Rita Smith Marie Ferrer Frances Harvey Kathleen Smith Mary Louise Baughman Mary Ferrel Lucinda Sands Ruth Gardner Mildred Russell Wilma Ferrer Juanita Pendergrass Edith Smith Mary Long Margaret Johnston Marian d Long Ruth Smith

Dancing Party at Plains Honors Mrs Carl Michaels

Mrs Carl Michaels entertained at their Plains home with a dancing party Saturday evening. Music dancing and refreshments followed. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Hawk Ray Graham Augusta Masten of Athens Mr and Mrs Walter McGuire Union Mr and Mrs W C Nichols Mr and Mrs B Cook Mr and Mrs Clarence Stage Lowell Mr and Mrs Edward Michaels Mr and Mrs William McDonald Mr Jones Everett Chesser Cordelia Pidcock Frank Cook Charlie McDonald Howard McDonald and others.

Chauncey Carl Michaels Plains William Hawk Ray Graham John Masten Augusta Masten Athens Walter McGuire Union W. C. Nichols B. Cook Clarence Stage Con Lowell Edward Michaels William McDonald Jones Everett Chesser Cordelia Pidcock Frank Cook Charlie McDonald McDonald Howard McDonald Carl Mich

Child Charles West Returns Home For Summer

Chauncey July 13 Charles four year old son of Mr and Mrs John West of The Plains has been brought home to spend the summer after hospital treatment. He was severely burned by a stove accident two years ago and has since been under a physician care. He is reported to be improving. Mrs Allie Kincade returns to her sister Mrs John Phillips Chauncey after a visit in Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs Forest Allen have been visiting the latter's mother Mrs John Phillips in Chauncey.

Chauncey Charles John West the Plains Allie Kincade John Phillips Pomeroy Forest Allen Logan

Akron residents reunite. visits and dinner hosts listed

Returnees include Mrs. Sarah Baxter of Akron visiting Chauncey with sister Mrs. Mary Keasey in East Converse street. Dinner hosted by Mrs. E. H. Pidcock at Beaumont with guests Miss Mary Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Barrows, H. C. Bowers, Miss Alma Bricker, and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Chapman. Barrows and Blackburn to stay a week. Other locals noted visiting relatives in Dundas and Newark New York outreach trips.

Akron Ohio Sarah Baxter Chauncey Mary Keasey Converse Street E. H. Pidcock Beaumont Mary Blackburn Washington D. H Oscar Barrows H. C. Bowers Alma Bricker Columbus H. H. Chapman Glouster Barrows Miss Blackburn Milt Patton Roy Bricker John Tittle Dundas Anna Witham Kitty Newark N. Y

Cashier Endorses Installment Plan for Essential Purchases

Gordon Morrow reports bankers in Athens debate credit limits and the installment plan. J H McClure of Athens National Bank argues debt for necessities can build living standards, citing autos with 33 percent down and 12 month terms as safer practice and urging lenders to assess a customer’s finances before granting installment credit.

Gordon Morrow the Messenger Athens

Loska Rczrma Loska Heals Eczema For All Ages

Loska relieves eczema symptoms from babies to adults by stopping burning and itching. The product works promptly and is available at druggists for 50 cents or by mail from The Ry-Toff Co in Lowell Massachusetts.

Loska Ry-Toff Co Lowell Mass

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin proposed for constipated children

A 47 year practicing physician from Mone thcello Illinois argues against harsh cathartics for infants and children. He promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative to establish natural bowel regularity without a sickening purge.

W. & Caldwell Monethcello Ill

Your Child a Gentle Remedy for Easy Bowel Movements

A promotional blurb claims a 60 cent bottle eases bowel movements in delicate children without causing gripe or upset. It promises harmless, pleasant effect even for feverish or bilious children and urges readers to buy at any store selling medicine to prove the benefit.

Prosecution Questions Eyewitness Count in Rockbridge Accident

Prosecutor Eugene Wright visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dupler in Rockbridge to gather details on Berdena Dupler a 14 year old seriously injured in a weekend accident. Eyewitnesses say a car driven by John Zeigler Gibisonville struck Berdena as she and Maryl Jackson walked along the pike. The car swerved crossed the road and hit Berdena three times then she was thrown clear. one shoe was found 50 feet away. Berdena was treated at Dr E E Campbell Lo gan with bruises and possible internal injuries. Authorities expect charges against the driver.

Gibisonville Miss. Dupler

Four cars take picnickers to Crystal Springs for a day

Four cars carried picnickers to Crystal Springs on Sunday to spend the day. Dinner and supper were served on the grounds. Those attending included Mr and Mrs P B Leel and their children from Canaanville, Vern Robinett, Williard Seel, Vivian Campbell from Haydenville, Mrs Elizabeth Filley and family from Logan, Homer Carter, Kathryn Rizer, and Harry Hampson from Logan.

Logan Crystal Springs P. B. Leel Junior Earl Mickey Helen Josephine Maxine Canaanville Vern Robinett Williard Seel Vivian Campbell Haydenville Elizabeth Filley Newton Bernice Homer Carter Kathryn Rizer Harry Hampson

Blaze claims a machine belonging to Ambrose of New Straits ville

A machine owned by Ambrose of New Straits ville was destroyed by fire at Webb Summit bridge after striking the bridge and overturning. Brakes allegedly locked by a broken rear spring. no injuries reported. In the same report Floyd Strawn found a large tarantula while cutting bananas on West Hunter street and confined it for exhibition.

Logan Ambrose New Straitsville Webb Summit West Hunter Street Floyd Strawn

Woman in eighty second year visits Laurelville near Logan

Kathryn Lenz of Third Street, aged eighty two, journeyed to Laurelville with her son Charles, making her first trip to the western village despite living in the county all her life and residing twenty miles east in Logan.

Logan Kathryn Lenz Third Street Laurelville

Businesswoman to Lead Territory Sales Team

A capable woman with strong drive and clear future goals will be entrusted to take full charge and supervise all salespeople in the territory. She seeks a good income and demonstrates determination to succeed in this role.

Infant Boyle Dies in Logan Home

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Boyle of North Street died at home at 8 PM Saturday. Burial was held Monday morning at Oak Grove by Leonard Brothers.

Vancurens at Picnic Sunday in Wildcat Hollow

Logan July 13 The Isaac Vancuren family held a reunion at Wildcat Hollow highlighted by a large picnic dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Isaac Vancuren and children Atherdea and Harry plus several relatives named Ziegler Barker Shaw Adcock Ray and Mark Vancuren and their families.

Death Claims Christopher Mock After Long Illness in Logan

Christopher Jacob Mock 69, of Fountain street Logan, died 9:20 p.m. Sunday after months of illness. A retired Hocking Valley railway worker after fifty years of service, he would have turned 69 the next day. He leaves wife Fanny Mack and five sons Charles Logan Earl Akron Edward Harry Lewis, with one son William dead in 1917. Funeral at Presbyterian church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. C H Douglass to preach. burial in Oak Grove.

New Straitsville Mack Presbyterian Church Maccabees Lodge Fanny Mack Charles of Logan Earl of Akron Edward Harry Lewis William C. H. Douglass Oak Grove

Lucky Collies Move to New Homes via Classified Ad

The Athens Messenger reports that all white Collies owned by A RR Linsecott in Amesville found new homes after a single classified ad in the Live Stock column. Readers are urged to call Athens 70, Nelsonville 412, Logan 6024 or Pomeroy 111 J to place ads and seek swift sales.

Amesville A. RR. Linsecott Mr. Linscow Athens Messenger Athens Nelsonville Logan Pomeroy

Lancaster Campmeet and Assembly Dates Announced

The Lancaster camp meeting and assembly will run July 24 to August 15 with the Epworth League institute July 26 to August 1. W C T U institute runs July 27 28 29 led by Mrs Lucy Vankirk others include Mrs Florence Richards and Mrs Viola D Romans William Oliver is evangelist with speakers Dr Gilbert R Combs Rev Kelley Jenness Prof Paul Flemming and others Dr George R Stuart has died since programs were issued Hugh Diamond headlining assembly week Prof L P Mooney leads music July 25 Miss Ruth E Wheaton Dean of Women Rev Otto Scott Steele dean of Epworth League institute and many Logan attendees plan a full stay on grounds. An aquatic insect called the peristrider is noted.

Logan Lancaster Campmeeting and Assembly Logan Messenger Bureau Epworth League Institute W. C. T. U. Institute Lucy Vankirk Granville Florence Richards Viola D. Romans William Oliver Gilbert, R. Combs Lexington Kelley Jenness Paul Flemming H. C. Gannet John G. Benson Columbus George R. Stuart Hugh Diamond L. P. Mooney S. C. Clark R. W. Parks Nelsonville Otto Scott Steele Asbury M. E. Church Delaware Ohio Ruth E. Wheaton C. M

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