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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1929

Page

8

Funeral for Mrs. William Phillips 34 Held in Millfield

Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W A Bell Millfield for Mrs. Ethel Bell Phillips 34 wife of William Phillips who died after a cancer illness. Rev F S Roberta officiated burial was in Maplewood Cemetery she is survived by her husband her parents Mr and Mrs W A Bell and a sister Miss Clara Bell of Millfield.

William Phillips Chauncey Ethel Bell W. A. Bell Millfield F. S. Roberta Glouster Church of Christ Maplewood Phillips Clara, Bell

Child Stella Garlinger Dies After Illness in Steubenville

Stella Garlinger eleven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Garlinger of Steubenville formerly Chauncey and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs William Cunningham of this city, died this week after heart trouble. Funeral and burial will be in Steubenville. Relatives reside nearby.

Chauncey Stella Garlinger Fred Garlinger Steubenville William Cunningham Freda, Cunningham Cunningham

THREE MINES OPERATE SATURDAY AND FRIDAY

District reports show three mines active Saturday and two on Friday. Hocking mine worked four days last week but was down Friday and Saturday. No 255 No 68 and No 24 were the only mines operating Saturday. Mrs William Dennis returns to Chauncey from Pomeroy. an infant born to Mr and Mrs Watkins died. Chauncey July 27. Millfield personals note visits to Columbus Westerville Akron. families listed including Brookins and Barich clans.

Hocking Chauncey William Dennis Pomeroy Lamen Watkins Watkins Church of Christ In Frances Barich Millfield Columbus Westerville Akron Guy Brookins Vaughter Thelma Jean Jeste Sis M. J. Brookins Olive Brookins

New Naomi Bible Class Welcomes Channell At Plains

IS NEW MEMBER CHAUNCEY July 27 Naomi Bible Class of The Plains M H Church met at president Edith Barrows home with teacher Chauncey. The group held devotions and discussed readings by Thelma Tinscott and Mary Marion. A Bible drama was presented, one new member joined, and a parcel post sale followed with many members and visitors attending.

Chauncey Naomi The Plains M. H Church Edith Barrows Ruth Cade Marie Michaels Bible van Morgan Prins Bar Morgan Andrews Graves Melon Michiels Richard Junes Rekanaels Bernice Luman Augusta Athens County Whitcited Jaret Channell Iva Hawk Columbus Sali Mary Evans Thelma Linscott Meric Michaels Helen Michaels Virgene Porter Tete Hardy Lela Shrieves Augustt Whitlatch Berniece Lumen Mrsraves Mrs. Barrows

Nelsonville and Kimberly Community Picnic Notes

Community notes from Kimberly and Nelsonville record a Church class picnic at the high school grounds with Mrs. Ogg teaching and several locals including the Searles family, Hartnett, and Brown among attendees. Nearby residents move, visit, or host relatives. Nelsonville color team defeats Kimberly 12 to 7 on city grounds.

Imberly Ivan Dolman Mason City Dolman Par- Chauncey Robert Ken Benjamin Thelson William Searles Sunda High School Albert Brown Wallace Ing Pickett Robert Hartnett

Community social notes from Prach Ridge area

The column lists many local families visiting friends and relatives across nearby towns, including Postons, McDaniel, Mathews, South, Dolinger, Tipple, Goodin, Hubler, and others. It notes John Sweeney of Corning hospitalized in Columbus for cancer treatment.

Jesse Poston Laura McDaniel Albert Poston Strouds Man Ray Mathews McDougal John South John Dolinger Wade Smith Dutch Creek Ben Tipple Peach Ridge Old Man's Cave Edwin Goodin Robert Harold F. J. Hubler G. South Bucyrus John d Mathews Bessie Dillinger Rose South Elwyn Dorr Canaanville Qgreant Ridge New Lexington John Sweeney Bank In Corning Grant Hospital Columbus

Coalville Man Pleads Guilty to Assault in Athens

Nial Sander of Coalville pleaded guilty to assault on Matt Henry in Athens on July 24. He was fined $385 and costs and jailed in default of payment, after arraignment before Magistrate Carl H. Porter. Deputies Wilson Atler and Wayne Winger arrested him. the accused reportedly reacted violently when Henry, his father in law, protested his drinking.

Pillty Matt Henry Nial Sander Coalville Carl H. Porter County Tait Sander Depuy Wilson Atler Wayne Winger Sandér Henry

Syracuse Area Guests and Local Visitors Tidings

Syracuse area residents share social visits as many families travel to and from Athens Parkersburg and surrounding towns over a week. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Tennihill and Mrs Carrie Sindenabel visit Athens while Dr Don Sayre and daughter Nancy stay with friends in Charleston.

William Hughes Thornton Hughes Athens Mary Hughes Anna Blumenauer Carrie Seidenabel Cora Johnson Palm Jerome Roush Parkersburg Ellen Tur Jey Lawrence Tennihill Carrie Sindenabel Winsteed Racine Delbert Lee Dayton Glenroy Irwing Pomeroy En Pal Syracuse Robert Burnell Robert, Jr Jonathan Burnell Charlotte Lenora Campbell Herbert Stobart Grace Bartels Ade Hine McBride Rio Grande Folka Jmr Hess Nichols Gammly Stewart Don Sayre

Local Notes From McDougal Church and Nearby Visits

Community news from McDougal highlights Mrs. Charles Liggett’s anniversary visit by Woolley friends, Lee Howard returning home to his parents, and visits among Parker O Neal and O Neal kin. Jack Grover weekends with grandmother E Donaldson. Sunday School to start at 10, with Charles Miller of Athens speaking and special numbers.

Edougal Ann Charles Liggett A. Woolley McDougal Lee Howard Lucille Parker O'Neal Crees O'Neal John Southerton Don O'Neal Iday Jack Grover W. Grover E. Donaldson Charles Miller Athens

Community Picnic and Local Death in New Straitsville

July 7 report from New Straitsville details a wiener roast at Boyles Grove for Mrs. Wham Bird and a wall game, with numerous attendees listed. Also reported is the death of Mary Carr, age 82, in Columbus from a broken hip, and note of Pasteur mind dog scare treatments for Harold Miller and Hortense Easley.

Straitsville Orlock Wham Bird Boyles Grove Bird Syracuse Wailliam Absram Anna Brown Neil Shuttleworth Lon Hargeltan Mabel Sines Trice Ed Albaugh Mell Newman Mary Carr Columbus Stephen Joan Joseph Thomas Michael Welsh New Straitsville Ela Yarrington Mary Margaret Order of St. Joseph Dayton Sacred Heart Pasteur Thea University Laboratory Columbins Harold Miller Hortense Easley J. F Switzer Claude Summers Fred Peterson Abram Herman Brownt Loran Henry Thompson Legion Harry Thompson Herman Brown William Ebert Judee Price New Lexington Menic J. N. Rittenhouse Thomas Parks Glouster Thomas Houston Frank Mathews Harry Rosa Marietta Sam Ambrose Frank Hood West Virginia Lasthursday L. H. Scott John P. Sweeney

Post Will Discuss Remodeling Home

The K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion meets Wednesday night at 7 20 at Block for a program on remodeling the present post home on South Court Street. The meeting emphasizes official duties and is open to all officers and post members.

South Court Street K. T. Crossen Post The American Legion

Father and Son Gather Berries in Chauncey

Sidney Haynes and son Roy Haynes of Chauncey report picking 200 gallons of blackberries this season. They sell at 40 cents per gallon with steady demand for the large select berries. Berries were picked from hills near Chauncey and marketed locally.

Chauncey Sidney Haynes Roy Haynes Haynes

Local Briefs From Chesterhill and Vicinity

Chesterhill residents report visits by Mr. and Mrs. William Oden sbaugh of Barberton and George Murray of Akron. Mrs. Mary McDonald, aged resident, fell from a chair causing a broken arm, while Mary Hoge narrowly escaped a car with cuts and bruises. A wedding unites two young locals Violet McPeak and Charles Huffman Thursday evening.

Charles Huffman Frank Indiana Illinois Charles Newton Wesley Newton Goshen Run Violet McPeak Lewis McPeak Spurrier Ridge Marnage William Odensbaugh Barberton George Murray Akron Chesterhill Mary McDonald Gertrude Jnmnnington Oklahoma Minnie Armstrong Kansas Will Parry Crooks- Iville Joe Miler Mary Hoge

Locals Visit Rutland Area in July Note

Rutland area residents and visitors from Columbus Cleveland and Athens share news of travel illness and funerals. Bertha Plummer now Mrs Cottrill returns to memories of Rutland, Maria Bryan dies after paralytic stroke, and Bart Parker passes from heart trouble. Communities report relatives visiting and short trips to California and Akro n.

Howard Pond Mathturn Bart Parker Rutland Farilla Hopper Hysell Ann E. C Ralph Ed Longstreth Richmond Ind Leland Chase Athens T. J. Chase Ellen Kenney Wallace Columpus Maorn

Social Visits and a 4-H Picnic Highlight This Week

Jackville residents Louis White and son Charles Jr joined by Columbus guests and Mrs. Fred White from Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Shaw while others called on Mrs. Blyss Driggs. The Jally Workers 4 H Sewing Club met with families for a hilltop picnic with many local and out of town members attending.

H.R. Jacoby Sell Jacoby Springfield Josephine Barker Iona Dean Jacoby Columbus Dorothy Barker George McBride Hoomemaan Luhrng Jally Claude Westfall Hiram Westfall O. ©. Baker R. R. Barker T. Henre Charles Ronns H. R. Jacoby Anna Mae Alice Arminta Hetty Jane Russ Katheleene Nina Maxwell Guy Kelley Athens Clint Reed

Fines for Two From The Plains and Parkersburg

Charles McDonald of The Plains and W H Johnson of Parkersburg were arrested on intoxication charges by Police Captain Charlies Maple on Court Street Friday night. McDonald received a $25 fine plus costs after arraignment before Mayor E C Woodworth Saturday. Johnson was fined $13.20.

Charles McDonald the Plains W. H. Johnson Parkersburg W. Va Charlies Maple Court Street E C. Woodworth Johnson

Perry County plans pushing amendment

Perry County organized to back the passage of a Tax Limitation Amendment to be voted on this fall. The committees include Paul Tague as chairman of the Ohio Bar Association and J M Crosbie of the Ohio Medical Association, among others from New Lexington and other county sections.

New Lexington Perry County Paul ‘Tague Ohio Bar Association J. M. Crosbie Ohio Medical Association A. J. Groff Coal Operators Association A.T. Pettit Building and Loan Association P. L. van Atta Ohia Assurance Real Estate Boards G. L. Rodgers Ohio Bank Association J. Q. Cullen Ohio State Council of Retail Merchants F. D. Rarick Ohio Hardware Association H. 13. Cheadle Ohio Hotel Association

Suit filed to remove Mentor official over slander case

Marshal R. W. Thompson of Mentor On The Lake is named defendant in a $50,000 slander suit in Common Pleas Court. Plaintiff Helen Taylor, wife of W. H. Taylor of Mentor, leads the action as part of a feud over Thompson's removal.

U.rk R. W. Thompson Mentor-On-The-Lake Common Pleas Court Helen Taylor W. H. Taylor Mentor Thompeson

Athens County Fair Arrangements Finalized For August Days

Final arrangements for the Athens County Fair set for August 20 22 23 were approved by the Fair Board. A woven wire fence will be erected at the burned barn site near the gates. Fireworks by Theatre Duffield Company Chicago are planned for the four day event with an afternoon display. Auto polo heats and horse racing segments were arranged. Herb Parker named head of police and traffic control for the fair. A. Daugherty will direct the parade and a cup will go to the Grange with the largest parade membership title to pass to the next winner.

Athens County Athens County Fair Board Athens Theatre Duffield Company Chicago Herb Parker Trafic A. Daugherty Grange

5 Year Old Buried By Cavern Collapse On School Grounds

A ditch being dug between Athens Junior High and Senior High for a heating tunnel caved in burying Frederick Rosser age 5. He was found under three feet of dirt and rescued, with injuries not considered serious. He was taken home by ambulance and to Sheltering Arms Hospital for an X ray.

Frederick Rosser Thomas Rosser Weat Washington Street Athens Richard Benton Salvation Army J. A. Wiseman Fred Lee Tom Folica K. S. Finsterwald Sheltering Arms Hospital Thompson Methodist Church Cleveland Akron

Athens County B16 Road Program Under Way

Large county road funding project advances with multiple roads and bridges under construction. Mush Fun Road in Canaan Township, about one mile of limestone surface, contracted to A C Parson. Broadwell to Federal Creek in Rome Township, three miles, also Parson. Marshfield Albany road 2 miles, limestone surface under Sell and Carr. Chase Road in Alexander Township 1.6 miles limestone over sandstone base, finishing in weeks. Garden Road in Lodi Township to start next week with sandstone base by Edward Cole. Hooper Fidz Road two miles and Woolley line Ames Township 1.5 miles laid in lime. Frost-Combville Row 3.4 miles Troy Township near completion. bids August 18 for Anns Road Congress Run Road and Glouster-Hartleyville link. County crews grading Harmony Road and Shottan-Hull. concrete bridges underway in Ames and Primble Townships. Plains Road Athens and Dover Townships near completion. tar delay. Sand Rock Road in Bern Township grading starts. surface by competitive bids.

Athens County J. We Witson Canaan Township Timestone A. C Parson Federal Creek Broadwell Rome ‘Township Marshfeld- Albany Sell and Carr Alexander Township Garden Lodi Township Edward Cole Ames Township Troy Tres Canaan Township Harmony Road Shottoan- Hull Lodi Connett Ea York Township Burchfield Conny Carthage Primble Alexander and Lee Plains Athens Dover Bern Wilson

Salvation Army Building Progress Report in Athens

Construction of the Salvation Army building on West Union Street in Athens progresses despite two days of rain. Captain Richard Benton reports brick and tie work nearly finished. roof work with composition material set to begin Monday.

Salvation Army West Union Street Athens Captan Richard Benton

Trial Flight Near Friedrichshafen Carries 23 Passengers

The Dorterlite Graf Zeppelin began a trial flight on Lake Constance and Southern Germany today carrying 23 passengers along with officers and crew. The airship tested navigation and endurance during the flight in clear weather.

Friedrichshafen Civrmany Graf Zeppelin Lake Constance Geerany

Sew U Wel Club Goes a Picnicking

The Sew U Wel 4-H club held a meeting at Mia’s home and enjoyed a picnic on the State Hospital Grounds with diverse birds and nests observed. Members reported dress project progress and several planned to attend the county camp in August. the next meeting is set for Thursday August 1 at the leader’s home. Deputy Sheriff Wayne Wingett returned Saturday from Mansfield with Kenneth June, convicted of non support of a minor and sentenced to two years in the Mansfield Reformatory.

State Hospital Membety Mia Huby 4-Hehay County Sherff Wayne Wingett Salurday Mansfield Kenneth June Mansfield Reformatory

Divorced Zoe Calvert Granted After Neglect Claim

Judge L G Vorstell grants divorce to Zoe Calvert from James T Calvert on grounds of gross neglect and cruelty. Calvert, living in Ortera Florida, was not present at the proceedings Saturday morning.

Zoe Biddison Zoe Calvert James T. Calvert L. G. Vorstell Calvert Ortera Florida

Seven Men Face Court On Manslaughter Indictments

Seven defendants were arraigned in Athens county Common Pleas Court on indictments from the May grand jury. Names include Woollett and Barney Pearann facing manslaughter charges in the Victor Arnica death after an alley brawl June 26. Pearson and Woollett pleaded not guilty with bond set at 2000 and 1800 respectively.

Jndge L. G. Warstell Athens Vannty Common Fleas Index Wolett Barney Pearann Victor Arnica Lick Nelsonsilly Arnie Pearson Woollett Voth Bond Wollett Wis Hetried H. H Loutland Emil Austin Kontner Assant Fred Clark Canton Coal Company Caninville Luther Wade Canaanville Wall FL Rowland J. J. Woolley Attorne Arne Rowne George Shively Green Vale Mineral Company Buchtel Oscar Porter Porter

Bandits Kill and Rob Buppalo in Saloon Heist

July 27 report from U.P. says three bandits shot and killed Fred Feehter and fled with $8,000 he was carrying to his saloon. The robbery occurred as Feehter transported valuables, leaving authorities seeking suspects and details of the incident.

County Campaign Roundup With Six Mayoral Candidates

County voters eye August primaries as Athens Nelsonville and Glouster report six mayoral hopefuls each. In Athens Republicans E C Woodworth and J A Reasoner seek mayoral nomination while Democrats field no slates. Other towns list candidates for council auditor treasurer and public affairs posts across multiple parties.

Atheny Counsty Nelsonsville Glouster Athens E. C. Woodworth J. A. Reasoner Frank Lowry Rufus C. Hopkins Griff H. Evans John W. Bolin Carl H. Beasley J. E. Bailey Fred Fenzel Nelsonville John E. Williams Willy Barker Sidney A. Cook W. W. (Bij) Hickman E.G. Beard Pearl Elizabeth Barrows Ralph Elliott Harry L. Galvin Raymond C. Cook Ralph Henry Walter Tinting W. BE. Clemente L. J. Eberle Heven Z. Her Sohn M. Ber FLW Psteey Glouster Mazor Moy Penman Willum Ellis Gus Gaskalla Lawrence W. Lawy John R Davis George F. Ochs Counch Andrew Allen D. W. Oavis Thomas McDonald J. B Stiff Harry Trasin

SRIEF TO MOTORISTS BRINGS BIG BUSINESS TO WASHERS OF GARS

A four mile stretch of State Route No. 8, between Athens and Columbus, is opened to motorists after tar was laid on the road. Local garages report they are running at capacity to handle the work and cars travel slowly to avoid damage. H. O. Barrett urges motorists to keep speeds under five miles an hour as the tar dries, expected within a day or two.

Athens Toon H. O. Barrett South East Ohia Motor Tb

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Freda Cunningham Pauline Tracy Doris Cole Vaughn Barich Naomi Bible Class the Plains M. E. Church Kimberly Eljeen Sands Eva Ferrer Ruth Shaffer Ruth Leffler Ruth Leiber Bessy Bell Baughman Mary Ogg Laura Mae Ogg Helen Leiber June Richardson Helen Ferrer Mrs. Ogg Emanuel Auflick William Davis Miss Tears Pidcork Oak Grove Sanday George Griffin Gritan Charles Thomas Pennsylvania Eugene Campbell Arch Brooks Carl Laudernack Leonard Davis Oak Grove Samuel Teal Lew Floodwaod Sals Lotte Crane Crystal Sharp James Laundekirk Fern Smaith Nelsonsite Birdie Davis William Williams Tosa Brown Elden Alva Patton Andrew Farnes Amos Mallon John Metsing Willam Donaldso Wtsonable Walullel Anere Post Hocking County William Judy Sidney and Vtland Ed Cottrill Middleport Mare Miles Cemetery A. T. Marton Harold Crumsey Jackville Augustus Rome Z. E. Weekley Watch and Jewelry Repair Majestic Theatre Ohio Salvation Army Building B. M. Covert Optometrist Athena Marcela Coolville Ame
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