This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
3
The big chautauqua tent arrived this morning and sits on the Baird lot near the depot ready for business tomorrow. Miss Bass, junior leader, and Superintendent Deke Elder former Ohio Wesleyan football and basketball star have arrived and are preparing to enter upon opening of chautauqua.
Nelsonville July 17 One hundred twenty members and families of the W B A attended its annual picnic at Lewis grove on the Nelsonville Athens road starting about 10 this morning. A 12 o'clock dinner followed. A thunderstorm at 2 drove guests back to the city where they enjoyed a social hour at the hall. A 5 30 o'clock spread closed the day.
W. T. Grose has accepted the post of chief engineer at the Neil House in Columbus. He moved his family to the city on Thursday.
Columbus visitors included Mr and Mrs Will Burnelle Lowell Burnelle and Miss Ella Burnelle on Thursday. G A Isselstein of Deenville passed the state medical examination in place of C E noted yesterday. Mrs T J Davis Mrs Stuart Hoodlett and daughter Flora spent Thursday in Athens visiting Mr and Mrs gn Davis.
Mrs. C. Fe. Welch and Mrs. J. M. Hyde assisted at the Hyde reception Tuesday evening. They extended hospitality to guests attending the event hosted by Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Hyde.
Nelsonville report states 14 year old Scott Bowers son of Mr and Mrs Jeff Bowers suffered a broken nose during a ball game Thursday morning. Dr Dew treated the injury.
For rest Rose 5 son of Mr and Mrs M E Rose fractured his right arm Thursday when he fell on the cement sidewalk in front of his home on West Columbus street Dr Dew reduced the fracture. Charles Klein spent Thursday in Columbus. Mrs Raymond Patton and little daughter of Wolfepit Ky are guests of the former's mother Mrs Ida Rosser. Miss Jeanette Bartels is spending the week end in Athens guest of Mr and Mrs Ralph White. Mrs Tom Bush spent Thursday in Columbus. G D Evener spent Thursday at Lancaster C A Stover and William Morgan attended a fire prevention meeting of Hocking Valley officials in Logan Thursday.
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will dedicate its church this Sunday July 19 with an all day meeting open to the public. A cafeteria dinner will be served at noon.
Mrs. Kate Blake, county president of the W C T U, spent yesterday and today in Amesville reviewing the local branch work during a two day visit and meeting.
Mrs. John Hite of Pomery is the guest of Mrs. Charles Farrow. Mrs. Leonard Cooley and daughter Martha are guests of Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Howe in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knouff and Mr. Seibert Wilson of Columbus were guests of Mrs. Eliza beth Cooley. Mrs. Lillie Hatch of Miami accompanied them to Columbus for a visit before returning south.
James Bland hosted a 12 o'clock dinner Tuesday for Mrs. John Hite of Pomeroy. Covers were laid for Mrs. Hite Mrs. Charles Farrow Mrs. Earl Weiss and Mrs. Berry Hickman.
Jack Roudebush and Martin Lutz returned from Detroit with two new cars. Mrs. Edna Merritt and three Dallas children visit Mr. and Mrs. George Merritt. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fuller and two Cleveland children were guests of relatives. Miss Clara Evans, on vacation with home folks, accompanied them home.
George H. Gulley, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gulley, died at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens after an appendectomy. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. Arrangements pending. He leaves parents two brothers Elmer and Donald R and five sisters. The family mentions relatives in Athens The Plains Chauncey and Norma Ferguson of Chauncey.
The Christian church ministers of Athens county held their monthly meeting at the First Christian church in Chauncey with Rev. Ney B. Frampton of Glouster presiding. The gathering discussed the simultaneous countywide campaign planned for the last week of August and first week of September. Present were Revs. M. E. Chatley Athens O J Howearth Nelsonville C B Paton Glouster G B Courtney and Fred Sheets Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs Newton Schoonover announce the birth of a son Tuesday at their home in Chauncey.
Mrs Arthur J Wilson entertained guests at The Plains on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles North and family, Mrs John McClain and family from Sand Run, and Mr and Mrs Murphy and their son Jack from Carbon Hill.
Rev. Louis Lenheim will lecture on The Seven Lost Plagues at Chauncey revival with a singing trio and Mrs Lenheim on saw and violin bow. Additional seating planned for Sunday evening as attendance grows.
Chauncey July 17 Mrs William Stewart of Charleston West Virginia has arrived for a visit with relatives and friends in town.
Mrs. George Williamson entertained at dinner Thursday in Corning honoring Miss Lucille Bradfield and Mrs. Guy M. Brookins of Chauncey and Mrs. Mathew Kilpatrick of Logan in a social gathering at their residence.
Mrs Zell Douglas spent a few days with her sister Mrs John Sewell in Guysville. Mrs Alice Ashcraft, ill with appendicitis at The Plains, is greatly improved. Thelma North from Sand Run visits Mr and Mrs James Terrell at The Plains. Mrs S G Nichols hosted Thursday guest Elmer Coon. Mrs George Gabriel Jr of The Plains visited Athens. The Plains couple Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield hosted dinner for Mrs Mary Mc Cafferty of Chauncey. Earl Thompson works on power line near Lancaster. his son Virgil is employed in Mansfield Ohio.
The Ladies' Aid Society at the Methodist Episcopal church met at the parsonage. Quilting in the morning and a business session in the afternoon discussed church improvements. A noon dinner celebrated Mrs. Robert Hixson, Sr.'s birthday with a cake from Mrs. L. D. Shields. Attendees included Mrs. Shafer France Cochran Campbell Osborne Lott Shields and Mrs. Robert Hixson Sr.
R C Stalder of Painesville Ohio is in Chauncey for a few days visiting his brother M C Stalder and sisters Mrs A H England and Mrs Robert Hixson. Mrs Stalder visiting her Charleston West Virginia parents will come to Chauncey next week. Mrs James Jewel of Carnegie Pennsylvania spent Thursday and today in Chauncey with Floyd J Nye family in High Street. Robert Hixson senior of Chauncey has gone to Ashland Kentucky for a few days.
Fragmentary text lists Mr Otto M Russell and family members visiting with Mrs Otto M Russell and Mrs Robert Hixson Jr and families during a days visit. The tightly read lines name several households and kinship links.
Relatives of Ellwood Males killed in a Lathrop raid have retained the firm George and Leasure of Zanesville to assist Prosecutor R. W. Finsterwald in the case against Glouster constable Thomas Davis. Davis is bound over on second degree murder charges. A. A. George visited Athens for a conference with the prosecutor and said further officers involved in the raid should be arrested.
Charles S. Bethel sued Don R. McGill Athens County Savings and Loan and Lick Run Coal in common pleas court to stop payment of an insurance policy on the Lick Run mine burned down. Bethel held a $12,500 mortgage on the property.
Ralph R Windsor 28 and Dorothy M Fish 22 both of Guysville secured marriage licenses. Kenneth Lewis Simpson 19 of Millfield and Esther Gertrude McLain 17 of The Plains also listed. Clifford E Bernard 22 of Glouster and Flossie Morrison 17 of Jacksonville appeared in the same notice.
Harvey G. Householder sues Melvin Kenney and Aura Kenney for 312.76 claimed due on household furnishings. The Kenneys recently finalized divorce and are defendants in the action.
Reasey Harvey and Earl Verity from Old Floodwood were arrested at Gordon Tolliver’s home in a reported intoxication incident. Both men were fined 25 dollars plus costs and jailed if unpaid. Constable E C Mariner and three state men made the arrests. India Marks was later jailed after pleading guilty to selling liquor and failing to pay a 400 dollar fine.
Miss Tharle Julia Edwards of Elyria and Cyrus I Phillip of Milwaukee plan autumn nuptials. Phillip is the son of the late Wisconsin governor E L Phillip.
William Roush enters four horses for the Jackson county fair at Wellston from July 28 to 31. The Fay stable has already skipped Luther G 2 14 pacer Native Work 2 20 trotter Britton Finch 2 18 trotter and Orla Arlo 2 20 pacer. Secretary John Bain notes a full racing card and several attractions including Ohio State University sheep exhibit and Persheron stables from Tom Corwin as a featured entrant.
A brief note highlights quick paths to achievement through widespread advertising. It emphasizes the growing role of ads in shaping business growth and public recognition. The item underscores a trend toward marketing as a key driver of progress.
Athens County reports a rapid rise in canine population with 5 811 male and 1 014 female tags totaling 6 825 dogs, similar to city population. Kennel licenses reach eleven as sheep damages cost 4 465 81 while dog tag revenues total 8 983 75 leaving 5 049 56 in the fund.
Columbus July 1. Richard Carr eight son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Carr died at University hospital from burns suffered when an oil stove exploded as he attempted to pour oil into the fuel tank. Funeral services were to be arranged today in Columbus.
The courtroom opened with prayer and the judge ruled on safeguarding religious concerns during the trial. He warned he might reverse his decision if he later determined a mistake after reviewing the scientists’ testimony.
Six months ago a man’s father suffered stomach trouble and doctors warned of cancer or gall stones. After taking King Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, he regained strength, increased appetite, and relief from catarrhal mucous. Money back guarantee offered by McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists nationwide.
Columbus July 17 Attorney General Crabbe said he would conduct an inquiry in his office to determine the source of a letter published July 11 in The Week alleging extravagances in maintaining the executive mansion. The letter was signed in Crabbe's name, but its authenticity was questioned.
The will of Wille am Nelson McClintock, favoring William D. Shepherd, was not admitted to probate by Judge Henry Horner. The action follows McClintock’s charge of killing young McClintock. Separate note mentions seagulls feeding on clams by dropping shells on rocks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.