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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Chamber Meeting Highlights Local Debates

C C Sharp reported on the Cleveland convention of the U S chamber of commerce as the Nelsonville chamber held its regular session. A committee was named to survey clay deposits and file a reference record while another group will pursue dues enforcement. Memorial services for Knights of Pythias and a Blue Lodge Masonry meeting were announced, with community events and visits by local residents noted.

C. C. Sharp Cleveland U. S. Chamber of Commerce Sharp C. E. Weltzheimer Mr. Sharp Boone Chambers of Commerce Welch J. L. Murphy R. Robinson J. Warner C. EB. Weltzheimer John Hill Donald Shafer C. I H. Bartlett Chamber

Horses Run Wreck Warms Fulton Canal Intersection

A team of Dr. Dew’s horses hauling baled straw bolted at noon yesterday. They split at Fulton and Canal streets, the wagon hit telephone poles and crashed. No horses were injured and only the wagon tongue broke.

Dew Fulton and Canal Streets

Deaths-Funerals Mrs Jane Gift Widow of Jerimah Gift

Mrs Jane Gift died at her son Julian Gift’s home on the Albany pike at 5 40 p m after a long life. She was 86 and the last survivor of six Evans children. She leaves ten children five survive Winnie Hooper L A Gift E B Gift C D Gift and Julian Gift. Funeral at Hibbardsville C P Church Sunday at 1030 a m with Rev Warner officiating. Interment beside her husband.

Jane Gift Jerimah B. Gift Julian Gift Old Gift Albany Pike Aaron and Rachel (Kvons) Evans Jacksonville Fla L. A Covington Buffalo N. Y C. D Toledo Julian Athens Hibbardsville C. P Warner

John C Weber 65 Dies of Liver Cirrhosis

John C Weber aged 65 died Thursday at his home from cirrhosis of the liver. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church in Chauncey with burial in the town cemetery.

John C. Weber Christian Church Chauncey

Glouster observes Children’s Day at Bishopsville church

A special program starts at 1 o clock Sunday evening at Bishopsville church to observe Glouster Children’s Day with advance preparation noted. Eighth grade commencement exercises for Homer township will be held at Mountville church Monday evening with Dr. Gilliland delivering the class address and an invitation extended to those interested in the school.

Bishopsville Homer Township Mountville Gilliland The Malta M. E. Church

Peterson's Ointment Praised For Ulcer Relief And Skin Care

A grateful reader cites a 30 year ankle ulcer healed after using Peterson's Ointment, calling it the best remedy. Letters praise quick relief from itching eczema and blemishes, with claims of speedy healing for piles, sores, chafing, sunburn, scalds, cuts and bruises. Prices listed at 35 cents 60 cents and one dollar.

Peterson Earth J. C. Henderson Sprague Street Winston-Salem N. C

Prominent Candidates for Federation Club Presidency

Three women vie for the presidency of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs at the biennial convention in Los Angeles from June 9 to 13. They are Mrs. Wallace T. Perham Glen dive Montana second vice president and war speaker, Mrs. John D. Sherman Wastes Park Cole department chair and organizer, and Mrs. William S. Jennings Jacksonville Florida first vice president and southeastern states organizer.

General Federation of Women's Clubs Los Angeles Wallace T. Perham Glendive Mont General Federation Council of Defense John D. Sherman Wastes Park Cole Applied Education William S. Jennings Jacksonville Mla Medertaion Woman's National Southeastern States

Union and church services mark graduation week at in Athens

The Bible School classes meet at 9 15 this morning. At 10 30 the union commencement service at the Auditorium features President Bryan and the Ohio University graduation. Young people gather at 6 34 and at 7 30 the union service at the Christian Church features Rev Foster for the Athens High School graduation. The Session and Board of Trustees meet in the ladies parlor Tuesday June 10 at 7.

Bible School Union Bryan Ohio University The Christian Church Foster Baptist Church Athens High School Board of Trustees

Sunday church services schedule across local churches

M B Church and Frederick Brown announce Sunday activities. No preaching at M B Church and Frederick Brown’s Sunday School at 9 10 a m due to Baccalaureate at the University and at Athens High School. Factory church holds 9 a m service and Clarks Chapel at 2 15 p m.

M. B Frederick Brown University Athens High School The Christian Church Factory Clarks Chapel

Church Schedule for Strouds Run and Nearby Pews

Pastor Stricker leads Sabbath School at 9 00 a m with class meeting at 10 30 a m Mia Frost directs a morning service at Strouds Run while W B Pruden preaches later at West Jacksonville Circle Hill hosts a 2 30 p m session and Athens at 7 00 p m Pilgrim Holiness Church under Rev N Q O Stucky lists Sunday School at 9 00 a m preaching at 10 a m praise at 6 30 p m another sermon at 7 00 p m and a prayer meeting tonight at John Schofield s Second street home

Methodist Episcopal Church A. A. Turner C. Tloyd Strecker Cincinnati Ohio Methodist Home For the Epworth League L. Stricker Sabbath School B. Pruden Mia. A. Frost W. B. Pruden Strouds Run West Jacksonville Circle Hill Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church N. QO. Stucky John Schofield Second Street

Baccalaureate Sermon at 7 30 P M on God the Only Cause

On 65 percent South Court Street a Baccalaureate sermon replaces the regular service at 7:30 p m. The subject is God the Only Cause and Creator with the golden text II Corinthians 9 8. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m.

South Court Street God

Church Reading Room Schedule Invitation

Wednesday meeting at 7 59 p m in the reading room open. Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 00 to 4 00 p m you are invited to attend church services and use the reading room.

Holy Communion and Sermon at Good Shepherd Church

The Good Shepherd church on State and Carpenter Streets holds Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. with Brintey Abbott and Rector White presiding. A sermon follows at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Good Shepherd State and Carpenter Rey, Brintey Abbott

Albany Baptist to Host Healing Revival Week

The Albany Baptist church lists daily evangelistic services led by Minister Harley C. Fletcher at 9:00 a.m. and 7:50 p.m. with sermons on Cast Up in the Sickie and Reap and The Reflection of the Curse. Evening services run 8:00 p.m. nightly with topics including we Gardens and The Man Who Came Back.

Harley C. Fletcher Bible School Lloyd Bolin Albany Baptist Church

Ohio U Man to Lead in Program

Ohio State Teachers association shifts from multi meeting format to a single departmental session at Cedar Point from June 24 to 26. Prof. W. P. Copeland of Ohio University will discuss a two year non vocational sericulture course for rural schools. Russell, Williams County superintendent, will outline elementary agricultural instruction.

Ohio State Teachers Association Cedar Point I. B. Reynolds W. P. Copeland Ohio University Athens Russell Williams County

hush hush aircraft with steel wings tested in Britain

The project features an armored main body and steel wings with a corrugated design. British authorities consider this not the final shrapnel proof design and plan further intensive research.

Steel warplane aims to defy shrapnel and machine guns

Britain pursues an all steel aircraft at Farnborough under Royal Aircraft Factory trials. Designers claim the craft will be as fast and easy to fly as a conventional plane despite its armor.

England Royal Aircraft Factory Farnborough Hampshire

Tanlac praised by graduate nurse for stomach aid

Mrs. J. A. Borden, a Seattle nurse and National Temperance Hospital graduate, extols Tanlac as nature’s perfect remedy for stomach and overall system toning. She cites patients she treated for stomach issues and notes notable recoveries after Tanlac use. Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles distributed.

Nature J. A. Borden Pontius Ave Seattle Wash National Temperance Hospital Chicago

Two Bridgemen Slain at Posts on McKinley Bridge

St Louis, June 6. William J. Wallace 50 toll collector on the Illinois side and Charles Virgin 35 watchman for the Illinois Traction system were found shot to death at their posts on the east approach of the McKinley Bridge over the Mississippi River.

ST. Louis William J. Wallace Hiiota McKinley Bridge Mississippi River Charles Virgin Milnois Traction System

Commission values Union Depot Co property at 1.6 million

The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a tentative valuation of 1,596,412 dollars for the Union Depot Company property of Columbus Ohio.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Union Depot Company Columbus Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News D. F. Shafer Victor Hough Vivian Mae Thursday Ly Motor Bliss Electrical School Washington, D. C Teo A. M. Lamb Cheswick J. M. Hyde Frank S. Benson Lancaster W. H. Cann Pythian Sisters Pythian Sisters of Logan Stella Davis Wlassie Coepe FE. S Elsie Barber E. J Bertha Evans Blanche Lee Mer Columbus School For Girls Miss Ruth Evans Hudson W. K. Hudson Redpath Chautauqua Mrs. T. S. Barron Buckeye Lake Ruth Evans Ruth Hyde Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Lloyd Evans Berean Orchestra H. E. Lancaster C. C O. J. Howearth Eeee Blue Lodge Masonic Temple Catholic Amusement Club of Nelsonville Andrew's Church Eugene Owens Knights of Columbus St.Adrew’s Church Father Owens Eitchers St. Andrew's Andrew's Parish K. of C Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Dave Wallace Columbus Street A. L. Barker Creighton Sam Robertson John Williams Clarence Butts Thomas Spencer Ottdé Shirley Lefever Miss Young Japan Spencer Gorsuch Shirley Wallace Miss Nixon Jackson A. Johnston Monieka Africa Mrs. Jane Gift J. C. Weber Glouster Buckeye Pipe Line Co Hatfield Odd Fellows Lodge John Crawford Jr A. H. James John Clark Robert Charles Jana McLeod Raymod Noon M. F. Noon Capital Mary Virginia Dayton D. YY Reese Gauley W. Va Mrs. Reese Taylor Ridge Murch Courtney Doan Guy Wilson W. Union St McKee Foster-Milburn Co., Mfg N.Y Federated Women's Clubs Sherman William 8. Jennings First Presbyterian Church Central Avenue Free Methodist Church Christian Science Society Tritipp Battery & Electric Co Gibson Pharmacy Prescription Church OF the Ohio U. Man lDe Tanlac Luckett Chauncey, O Inet Ute Dept Resinol Baltimore Styleplus Wilson Bros Nn Laon Ee Oe DING Pwrn Athens Turnture Exchange Will
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