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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1921

Page

3

Mine scale dispute in Glouster ends after meeting

Rob ert Marshall, president of the miners organization, helped settle the fight over pay for removing iron band at mine 255. Workers will receive the agreed price in the future, though mine operations may resume tomorrow. Also, J F Oldfield Jr. born yesterday to Mr and Mrs J F Oldfield, at Columbus home of grandparents T B Skinner. Junior Order Moose seeks Sunday game at Glouster ball grounds.

Robert Marshall J. F. Oldfield J. F. Oldfield Jr Moose Glouster Ball

Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad and Palace Fact

An old remedy advertises Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets for summer colds and headaches while noting Blenheim Palace as the Duke of Marlborough’s residence with about one hundred twenty rooms and fifteen staircases. The piece mentions lime or slag covering a pike and four thousand dollars yearly for window putty.

GROVE E. W. Grove Blenheim Palace Duke of Marlborough England

Picnic Tickets Go Fast For Nelsonville Event Tomorrow

Nelsonville residents buy many picnic tickets with office sales ending tonight. Mr and Mrs Robert Keplar hosted a chicken dinner Sunday with many relatives and friends in attendance. Guests included Harl Ingram Elden Ingram Elizabeth Ingram Fred Thiess Herman Thiess J Keplar Robert Keplar Edna Keplar Otis Keplar Cecil Keplar Darrel Keplar Grace Keplar Velma Cordell Lloyd Cordell Freda Cordell Edith Cordell Mr and Mrs George Sanders Joe Sanders Ted Allen and others. Ice cream and cake followed late, music filled the day honoring a devout hostess and the call of faith.

Robert Keplar Harl Ingram Elden Ingram Elizabeth Ingram Fred Thiess Herman Thiess J. Keplar Edna Keplar Otis Keplar Cecil Keplar Darrel Keplar Grace Keplar Velma Cordell Lloyd Cordell Freda Cordell Edith Cordell

Births and Visits Highlight Buckeye State Notes

Mr and Mrs Frank Hitchings welcome a daughter born July 19 named Harriett Jr J W Wood visits Pomeroy business. Miss Mary Goodspeed guests of Capt F O Schmidt at Camp Sherman. Rev Paul Kemper and son Paul attend funeral in Wellsburg W Va. Floyd Harrold visits from Toledo. Harris Wood days in Columbus. Mrs Anna Hazelton hosts Glenna Forsythe and Eleanore Davis of Toledo. Mr and Mrs Albert Dilcher announce daughter Vivian Jean born Tuesday.

Frank Hitchings Harriett Jr J. W. Wood Pomeroy Mary Goodspeed F. O. Schmidt Camp Sherman Paul Kemper Paul Wellsburg W. Va Floyd Harrold Toledo James Harrold Harris Wood Columbus Anna Hazelton Glenna Forsythe Eleanore Davis Albert Dilcher Vivian Jean

Busy Bee Marathon Club Meets at Mrs Hod Mender’s Home

Mrs Hod Mender entertained the Busy Bee Marathon club on Tuesday evening at Chestnut street. Twenty two members attended a social night with music games and refreshments.

B. B. M. Club

Quiet wedding for Miss Alice Burtoff and Mr Huber Halli

Miss Alice Burtoff and Mr Huber Halli were married at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Paul Kemper officiating. The couple, now residing with the groom's parents Mr and Mrs George Hall, are well known locally and have many friends who will be glad to hear of the union.

Alice Burtoff Huber Halli Methodist Paul Kemper George Hall

Mrs Stratton and Nelle Plan Three Week Lakeside Trip

Mrs M E Stratton and her daughter Miss Nelle depart tomorrow for a three week stay at Lakeside.

M. E. Stratton Miss Nelle Lakeside

Margaret A Hicks 1847 1921 Obituary

Margaret A. Hicks widow of George W. Hicks died at age 74 years after a long illness. She married Oct 14 1864 and had three children Bertha Price M E Hicks and Wm H Hicks. Surviving are one daughter two sons five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She joined Baptist church at Downington and later M E Church in Nelsonville. She endured paralysis last December and passed away after a period of suffering.

Margaret A. Cooper George W. Hicks Bertha Price Nelsonville M. E. Hicks Wm. H. Hicks Marshfield, CO Hicks Baptist Church Downington Ohio M. E. Church Grandmother Hicks

Card of Thanks for a Mother's Illness and Death

The family thanks neighbors and friends for timely assistance during the long illness and recent death of their mother Mrs. Madison Price. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Hicks and William H. Hicks.

Madison Price M. E. Hicks William H. Hicks

Price returns home after grandmother's death

Clarence Price traveled from Cleveland to attend the funeral of his grandmother Mrs. Margaret Hicks and has now returned home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Margaret Price.

Clarence Price Margaret Hicks Cleveland Mrs Margaret Price

Hicks returns home after mother’s death in Marshfield

Mr. Wm. Hicks, who came here for his mother Mrs. Magaret Hicks's funeral, has returned to his home in Marshfield.

Wm. Hicks

Last rites attendees for Mrs. M. Hicks at Lebanon Cemetery

Relatives accompanying Mrs. M. Hicks to her burial at Lebanon Cemetery near Allensville included Rev. Kemper and local residents Mr. Stout Mrs. Jas Wilds Mrs. M. Woolery Mr. Wm Stewart Mr. Hud Price Mr. Jas Hartley and Jas Wilson.

M. Hicks Lebanon Cemetery Allensville Kemper Stout Jas. Wilds M. Woolery Wm. Stewart Hud Price Jas Hartley Jas. Wilson

Citizens urge donations to save water plant

Service Director Lax reports many liberal citizens contribute to keep the water plant running for another month or until August collections. About $2000 is needed and donations are to be delivered to the Mayor's Office for a receipt.

Lax

American Legion to Hold Festival in Local City

Glenford Dugan Post of American Legion plans a festival next week at the old ball diamond near the depot. Merry go rounds and amusements will be provided to help make the affair a success.

American Legion Glenford Dugan

Methodist Summer Revival Draws City Congregation

Local Methodist church enters a ten day summer revival led by visiting pastors Rev Bishop of Murray City Rev McCandish of Haydenville Rev Lineberger of Buchtel Rev Donnally of Jobs and Rev Dixon of Orbiston assisting local pastor Rev Paul E. Kemper. Services began with a strong sermon last evening.

Methodist Church

Young woman Melissa Schoonover dies at 28 in Imperial

Mrs Melissa Schoonover aged 28 died last evening at her Imperial home. She was the wife of George Schoonover and a member of the local order of Maccabees. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Melissa Schoonover Imperial George Schoonover

S. S. Class Entertained by Mr John Pollick

Mr John Pollick delighted the Loyal Woman's Sunday school class of the Methodist church by entertaining twenty members on Tuesday evening. Refreshments followed the business session.

S. S John Pollick Loyal Woman’s Methodist Church

Mrs Alice Anderson Is Guest of Relatives and Friends

Mrs. Alice Anderson is the guest of relatives and friends at Logan and Radcliffe.

Alice Anderson Logan and Radcliffe

Resolutions of Respect for Mrs May Burt

Nelsonville Review No 240 of the W E A O T M mourns the death of beloved sister Mrs May Burt. The group recalls her loving service, friendly counsel, and cheering smile and offers sincere sympathy to her family as they believe the Father does all things well.

Angel of Death Nelsonville Review May Burt Nelsonville Review No

Mourning Resolutions For Deceased Members Named

The committee vows sorrow and sympathy, drapes charter in mourning for thirty days, and directs resolutions to be recorded in the Review with a copy to the bereaved family. Names Jertrude Gorsuch Ida May Shockley Jennie Rosser appear among the recipients.

Jertrude Gorsuch Ida May Shockley Jennie Rosser

Paving Work Moves Ahead on West Washington Street

A special city council session authorized a 5500 certificate of indebtedness to back bonds for the West Washington street improvement. Contractor Beckler returns to the job, aiming for early completion. Chamber of Commerce organized a Saturday drive raising 20000 to finance the project and 400 for a culvert. Within a month the road to Dorr Run should be travelable.

West Washington Street Beckler Chamber of Commerce Dorr

Marshmallow toast and weiner roast honors Miss Hesier

Miss Vera Chalfant of Trimble hosted a marshmallow toast and weiner roast Tuesday night in honor of Miss Alice Hesier of Columbus. Attendees included Vera Chalfant Alice Hesier Neale Blower Nellie Barrett Thelma Dunnett Florence Carey Hazel Raber Ena Raber Connie Jewett Flora Walker Eunice Grandy Royle Bingman Sarah Kempton Edith Wolfe Lena Wolfe Evelena Bauer Hannah Hunter Alice Grimm Maxine Sands Mildred Sands Thelma Robinson Elizabeth Allen Orville Copenhaver Frank Young George Grandy Willis Blower Glenn Phillips Ralph Phillips Harry Jonas Don McCune Harry Pettit Hooley Gibbs Bewis Triplett Perry Davies Vern Andrews James Brewer Henry Willeke Elmer Turner Howard Miner Des Kittle Charles Kittle Eber Vess John Auer Earl Davies Denton Wolfe George R. Gooding Miss Camilla Bellman of Columbus spends a few weeks with Miss Grace Baird at Trimble.

Vera Chalfant Trimble

Families Take Week Trip to Buckeye Lake

Mrs Henry Williams and their two children Max and Wanda join Mr and Mrs Bert Sorrell with four children and Mr and Mrs Sam Sorrell with two children for a morning departure to Buckeye Lake to spend a week. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jesse Roberts at McLeish yesterday.

Henry Williams Max Wanda Bert Sorrell Sam Sorrell Buckeye Lake Jesse Roberts McLeish

Return of Ward Family Ends Visit in Chillicothe

Mrs Harold Ward and two children return to their home at Chillicothe after visiting Mr Ward's parents Mr and Mrs RG Pugh. A meeting is set in the mayor's office at 7 this evening to revive the merchants organization that lapsed years ago. All Glouster merchants urged to attend.

Harold Ward Chillicothe Mr. Ward R. G. Pugh

Road Ditching Advances on Kimberly Road

Harry Lines leads a diligent ditching project on Kimberly road hauling away dirt and silt to create a model drainage job for the area with careful supervision and extra effort.

Kimberly Road Harry Lines

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