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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1925

Page

3

Buckeyes Edge All-Stars In Monday Night Baseball

In Nelsonville on July 28 Reed's All-Stars vs Woodson's Buckeyes saw Jack Taylor win the second round for the Buckeyes after a tie game. Smith held the Buckeyes scoreless for five innings while Brownie pitched well and luck aided later. All-Stars scored four runs, Buckeyes two in the early rout. A large crowd watched and bleachers are to be built. tonight Buckeyes face the Sugar Bowls.

Nelsonville Jack Taylor Sonar Gana Reed All-Stars Woodson Buckeyes Smith Taylor Brownie Lady Luck

Railroad conductor fined for defacing property

Tom Bush a conductor on the Hocking Valley railroad pleaded guilty to maliciously defacing property in Mayor Lax court. He was fined 10 dollars and costs and given a ten day suspended jail term for good behavior. The complaint came from George Hall whose porch swing was found defaced with tobacco excretions for about a week. Clifford Lines faced intoxication charges and paid 26 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Tom Bush Hocking Valley Railroad Lax Bush George Hall Poplar Street Hall Clifford Lines

Red Cross Moves City Nurse Office to Central School

At a July meeting of the Red Cross officers the city nurse will use the former principal's office at Central school. The space will be redecorated for health work and a dental chair may be added later for dental clinics. After Wednesday the nurse can be reached at number 85. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Huffman of Cincinnati are guests of local residents.

Nelbonville The Red Cross

Local Union Meeting Set for July 31 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville July 28 Local Union No. 6127 Lick Run mine will hold a meeting in the I O O F hall Friday July 31 at 1 oclock. Important business will be discussed so it is very important that all members be present.

Nelsonville Lick Run Mine

Local residents enjoy Buckeye Lake and surrounding trips

Mr and Mrs C A Stover and family visit Buckeye Lake with Miss Lillian Esther and Miss Louise Black. Mayor and Mrs Will Lax return from a ten day outing. Dr C C Butt hosts relatives in Rushville while Mrs Butt stays longer. Several families, including Kelch and Healy, travel for outings and visits to St Paul and Rushville with trips to Buckeye Lake and Jacksonville Fla mentioned.

C. A. Stover Lillian Missy Esther Louise Blackburn Columbus Buckeye Lake L. R. Kelch Ruth C. C. Butt R. R. Stalterte Gordon W. Va Ed Healy Baird Stuart St. Paul Stuart Ti Rosser

Pick damages Nelsonville mine after hours

Electrical equipment including motors and fans at the Black Diamond Mining company mine on Meeker Run near Nelsonville was damaged by a sharp pointed instrument, likely a pick, last night. The mine had been cleaned up last fall by Will and George Hall and has operated since April. damage estimated at $1,000.

Nelsonville Black Diamond Mining Company Meeker Run Will George Hall

Herrold Family Moving to Walbridge for Work

Nelsonville July 28 C N Herrold will move his family to Walbridge where he has employment.

Walbridge Nelsonville C. N. Herrold

Nelsonville Talk Series Invites Public Attendance

The Rev. T. H. Nelson of Zion NL leads a lecture series at Corner Church 14 Watkins Street. Nelson, a lawyer and minister, delivers services daily at 2 30 and 7 30 until Thursday, inviting the public to attend.

Nelsonville T. H. Nelson Zion, NL Corner Church Watkins Street Nelson

Waterloo Township Woman Dies at 64

Nelsonville dispatch reports Mrs. Romina Nice aged 64 wife of Fred Nice died at her Waterloo township home after a long illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 AM at New Marshfield cemetery. She is survived by her husband four sons and three daughters with one son and one daughter deceased.

Nelsonville Romina Nice Fred Nice Waterloo Township New Marshfield

Circle Hill Man Dies After Lingering Illness

Nelsonville report of 75 year old George Locke dying Monday at his Circle Hill home after a lingering illness. Funeral services set at his daughter Mrs Charley Childress home Circle Hill Wednesday at 1 PM with burial at Greenlawn. He is survived by his wife and several children.

Nelsonville George Locke Circle Hill Charley Childress Greenlawn

Funeral services for Mrs Earl Gilbert

Nelsonville July 28. Funeral services for Mrs Earl Gilbert were held Monday at the Christian church. The service drew a large gathering of friends relatives and neighbors with the Rev. Mr. leading the ceremony.

Nelsonville Earl Gilbert Mondarraeon The Christian Church

Mechem family on Buckeye Lake outing in Nelsonville

At Buckeye Lake in Nelsonville on July 28 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mechem with their sons Blake and Floyd and daughter Betty along with Bob Ohlinger are enjoying a week long family outing at the lake.

Buckeye Lake Nelsonville Walter Mechem Blake and Floyd Miss Betty Bob Ohlinger

Excursion Headed by William Morgan to Detroit

Nelsonville July 28 William Morgan led an excursion to Detroit acting as train master and accompanying the group.

Nelsonville William Morgan Detroit Mr. Morgan

Financier Donates Sixty Drums to Penitentiary Band

Philadelphia reports millionaire financier E. T. Stotesbury enjoyed drums as a boy and has donated sixty new band instruments to the Eastern Penitentiary band.

Financier Philadelphia Eastern Penitentiary Band

Cinnamon Fact Supposes Flu Prevention

London report notes no cinnamon warehouse employee has had influenza, suggesting cinnamon may prevent flu. No official study cited.

London

Donkeys Draw Water in England’s Dwindling Wells

London reports only two working donkey powered water wells remain in England. One at Kenworth has served since 1660, highlighting a long decline in traditional hand pump and animal assisted water access across the country.

London England Kenworth

Bryan to be buried in Arlington near Dewey mausoleum

Near Dewey Washington July 27 William Jennings Bryan will be buried in Arlington cemetery near the mausoleum that formerly held Admiral George Dewey. Dewey's body has been moved to the National Cathedral and the Dewey mausoleum overlooks the Potomac valley and Washington.

Dewey Washington William Jennings Bryan Arlington Cemetery Admiral George Dewey Potomac Valley National Cathedral

Service Details of Howearth Funeral Beams With Song

Howearth conducted the service with Rev Harris of Columbus, a cousin of Mrs Gilbert. Mrs Howearth Mrs Loren North Mrs Ralph Howe and Miss Beth Verity sang titles including Fade Fade Each Earthly Joy and Asleep in Jesus. Friends sent beautiful flowers.

Howearth

Infant Leota Irene Champ dies in Greendale home

In Nelsonville on July 28, 8 month old Leota Irene Champ, daughter of Floyd and Mrs Champ, died at home. Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon. The couple has three surviving children, with two siblings having died previously.

Nelsonville Leota Irene Floyd Champ Greendale

Death of George Locke 77 in Circle Hill passes after long illness

George Locke 77 died Monday at Circle Hill after a lingering tuberculosis illness. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 PM from his residence with burial in Greenlawn cemetery under Undertaker Stout. He leaves a wife and nine children across Circle Hill Longstreth Athens Haydenville and other locations, plus a brother William Locke of Chauncey.

Chauncey George Locke Circle Hill Greenlawn Stout Locke Charles Childers Douglas Locke John Locke L. R. Williams Longstreth Colonel Locke Athens Elmer Locke Haydenville Earl Locke Gallipolis Harry Hallam Jacksonville Dollie Burnell Akron William Locke

Nichols Host a Plains Social with Music and Dance

Mr and Mrs W C Nichols entertained friends at their The Plains home in Chauncey with music dancing and refreshments. Performers included W M Hawk A J Wilson and Mrs F E Cook. Attendees ranged from Albany Nelsonville Athens Sand Run New Marshfield California and The Plains.

Chauncey W. C. Nichols the Plains W. M. Hawk A. J. Wilson F. E. Cook Lloyd Knowlton Oscar Knowlton Albany Arthur Wilson Nelsonville Ambrose Terrel Walter McQuire Athens Sam Scott New Marshfield Thelma North Sand Run Joe Kennedy California Gladys Myrtle Boring William McDonald Howard McDonald

Minister Family Visits Kin in Xenia

Mrs Edward Minister and her children Miss Eleanor Minister Harold and Charlies and Elbert Minister left Chauncey on Monday for Xenia Ohio to visit Mr and Mrs Frank Weaver their brother in law and sister. They expect to be away about a week.

Xenia Chauncey Edward Minister Eleanor Harold, Charlies Elbert Chauncey Xenia

Chicken Dinner Honors Local Guests at The Plains

Arthur Burchfield entertained with a two course chicken dinner Sunday at their home in The Plains honoring guests Mr. and Mrs. John Cowan and family Rhoda Mary Olive Fawn and Mrs Rhoda Augustine of Sugar Creek Mrs Lydia Beachout Mrs Flora Mc Harg Mrs Fannie McCathran and Mrs Harry Moore and son Melvin all of The Plains.

Chauncey Mee Arthur ‘Burchfield the Plains John Cowan Rhoda Mary Olive Fawn Rhoda Augustine Sugar Creek Lydia Beachout Flora McHarg Fannie McCathran Harry Moore Melvin

First Christian Sunday School Picnic Slated

The First Christian Sunday school will hold a picnic at the country home of Mr and Mrs Karl W Gardner north of town on Thursday evening All class members are urged to attend and bring their favorite dish.

Karl W. Gardner

Mrs Coon Hosts Sunday Evening at The Plains

Mrs Arthur Coon entertained Sunday evening at their home at The Plains. Complimentary to Mr and Mrs Joseph Kennedy visiting from Long Beach California. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson Mr and Mrs Ambrose Terrel Mr and Mrs F F E Cook Mr and Mrs W C Nichols Mr and Mrs Kennedy and Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon.

Chauncey Arthur Coon the Plains Joseph Kennedy Long Beach California Arthur Wilson Ambrose Terrel F. FE. Cook W. C. Nichols Kennedy

Albany social notes reveal visits and relatives

Mr and Mrs Arthur McPherson of Albany visited with Mr and Mrs 8 G Nichols. Misses Winifred and Mae West of Albany spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs M O Bryan at The Plains. Mrs G W Coon returned from Mansfield where her husband works. Mr and Mrs Jake Ludwig and Mr and Mrs Guy Dowler of Parkersburg West Virginia stayed with relatives at The Plains on Saturday.

Arthur McPherson Albany G. Nichols Winifred Mae West M. O. Bryan the Plains G. W. Coon Mansfield Jake Ludwig Guy Dowler Parkersburg W. Va

Weekend Guests and Local Visits Around Chauncey

Local residents were seen visiting relatives in Chauncey and nearby towns. Laura Morris of Athens hosted Opal. families from The Plains Lancaster Sugar Creek and Chauncey gathered at the North home in Athens. Several Chauncey residents traveled to Columbus for work, while others hosted guests at homes on Monroe Avenue and Mill Street. The Chauncey sixth grade plans a postponed picnic at Louise A in Jacobs Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

Union Shaw Laura Morris Athens Opal. Barns the Plains George North William Fennell Wellston Chauncey Thomas Fennell Monroe Avenue Fred Cochrane George Cline Columbus Audrey and Gaynor Johnson Alfred Stalders Hay

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Nelsonville News Today Walter Huffman Cincinnati Roy Schrackenburg Waterloo Gilbert Ohio Sam Baughman Matt Throckmartin Nichols Loyal Daughters Loyal Girls Atlas Store Glouster, O Mary Agnes North Lancaster Evelyn Augustine Alma Fennell Denville Ethie Moore William Hicks Mark Suttton Mill Street Maggie Morgan Thelma Schoonover Ryenville George Meithart King Mise Louise A Jacobs Avenue Astounding S. L. Hoffman & Co Rose Helio Peach Tan Joyce’s Department Gosu
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