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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville News Citizen Passes Charles Davis at 67

Charles Davis died after a December 28 stroke at his daughter Mrs. C G Sheppard home where he lived since his wife’s death 13 years ago. Born on the Davis farm near Greenlawn cemetery he spent his life in Nelsonville as a dray and transfer worker. He leaves daughter Bertha Davis Sheppard and brother Clinton Davis, funeral at Sheppard residence Friday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Geo E Tifft.

Charles Davis C. G. Sheppard Mattie Coulter Davis Davis Weailth Hocking Valley Joseph and Elvira Davis Davis Farm Greenlawn Nelsonville Bertha Davis Sheppard Clinton Davis Harveysville Kansas Joe B. Davis Geo. E. Tifft Sheppard

Death of Mrs Sarah Pres ton Russell Buried at Nye Cemetery

Remains of Mrs Sarah Preston Russell were brought from Nelsonville to Chauncey and buried at Nye cemetery under Undertaker Stout. She died at her daughter’s home in Nelsonville after a long residence in Chauncey. She was 85, with children including Mrs J H Martin and Edward Russell of The Plains. Deceased daughters include Mrs Carl Cunningham and Mrs Mary Russell.

Sarah Preston Russell Chauncey Nelsonville Nye Undertaken Stout Russell J. H. Martin Edward Russell the Plains Carl Cunningham Mary Russell

Bett Family Visits Buckeye Lake from Millfield

Mr and Mrs W A Bett and their daughter Clara and son John Theisen of Millfield spent Sunday at Buckeye Lake, enjoying a family outing and time by the lake.

W. A. Bett Clara and John Theisen Millfield Buckeye Lake

Albany and Columbus Visit Notes and Local Events

Albany residents visit family in Columbus and Mansfield as Christine Dailey remains for a week. Funeral attendees in Hebbandsville and Nelson Ville include Tewkesbury Potter Worhes families. Wilbur Baughmin leaves for Toledo to attend the Willys Overland convention. Edith Vorhes and Emma Wood visit Albany connections. Church women plan a Thursday lunch on the M E church lawn. O J Dailey returns from South Salem after a banquet for graduates. Roy Ton of Chicago joins his wife at her parents home. Russell Goldsberry returns to Cambridge after two weeks with Albany hosts.

Jndia Wilcox Columbus Mansfield E. T. Dailey Dorothy Christine Lof Athens Adaline Dailey Christine Albany George Spring Hebbandsville Eafternoon Nelson Ville Jeff Tewkesbury Gene Potter O. J. Dailey South Salem Roy Ton Chicago WW. Russell Coolville Russell Goldsberry Cambridge Mass F. EB. Golasperry

Centra Junior High Pupils Earn Savings By Dime A Dance

It would take much patience at a dime a dance to accumulate 8800 dollars. Centra junior high school pupils here pursue a savings plan through small contributions and controlled spending as a class activity.

Canton Centra

Mrs Elizabeth Linton Visits Columbus Relatives

Mrs Elizabeth Linton of Columbus has been spending several days with relatives and friends in the area.

Elizabeth Linton Columbus

Mrs Hellyer Returns From Columbus Visit To Ill Sister

Mrs Isaac Hellyer returned from Columbus where she visited her sister who is ill in a Columbus hospital.

Isaac Hellyer Columbus

Haleidean Linton Birthday Party Honors Parents

Mr and Mrs Chas KE Linton hosted a birthday gathering for their daughter Haleidean 16th birthday. Guests included Rema Norman Gladys Barrows Ruth Butts Helen Stewart Margaret Johnson Alberta Keating Grace Mathews Berenice Cox Velma Rosser Edith Dilcher Erma Culp Mrs Wendell Brickles and son Billy Mrs Chas Whitmore and daughter Dorothy Mrs John Culp and daughter Teresa Vera Vivian Helen Linton and Grandmother Blackstone. Lunch was served late and many gifts were exchanged.

Chas KE. Linton Haleidean Rema Norman Gladys Barrows Ruth Butts Helen Stewart Margaret Johnson Alberta Keating Grace Mathews Berenice Cox Velma Rosser Edith Dilcher Erma Culp Wendell Brickles Billy Chas. Whitmore

Pythian Sisters Set Last Meeting Before September

The last regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters before September will be held Thursday night featuring installation of officers. A strong turnout is requested by organizers.

Pythian Sisters

Dance Night at Grotto Club Weathers Friendly Crowd

About 35 couples enjoyed the dance at the Grotto country club. Jack's orchestra furnished the music with dancing from to 12.

Grotto Country Club Jack

El-Karnak Grotto Plans Fourth of July Picnic

El-Karnak Grotto announces a fourth of July basket picnic at Grotto Country Club open to all Masons and families. The event mirrors last year’s large turnout with games dancing and a fireworks display at night. Committees for Games and Stunts Base Ball Fireworks Dance Gate are listed with members.

El-Karnak Grotto Grotto Country Club Monarch Steenrod Dave Burnell Walter Whitlatch Leland Krieg N. C. Laurie Mel Harbaugh Jeff Adamson Bob Huenefeld Karl Campbell Joe Wiggins Chas. Farrow Ralph Howe Fred Heine Jas. Knight Thos. Lex Wm. Keeton H. J. Brown John Wion Scott Wolfe Don Lowden Don Betts Elmer Bay

Powell-Paulus Wedding Unites Ruth Powell and Herbert Paulus

In Nelsonville at 10 o clock this morning Ruth Powell and Herbert Paulus of New Philadelphia married with an fern and plant altar. Rev George Ek Tifft performed the ring ceremony with Miss era Parry as maid of honor and G Ek Redman as best man. Helen Largent and Velma Young sang. The bride wore sand crepe with sunburst roses and a 30 cover wedding breakfast followed. Ruth Powell is a former teacher and Ohio University alumna.

L. R. Powell Washington _ street Nelsonville Ruth Herbert Paulus New Philadelphia Geo. Ek. Tifft Era Parry G. Ek. Redman Nashport Ohio Helen Largent Velma Young Parry N. H

Woodsfield Graduate to Wed New Philadelphia Teacher

A. Paulus of Woodsfield, Woodsfield High School alumnus and Ohio University education graduate class of '23, will wed in New Philadelphia. The groom will teach science at New Philadelphia High School and the couple plan a later eastern motor trip before settling with the bride’s parents when school opens. Out-of-town guests include J. A. Paulus, Chester Paulus, and G. E. Redman. The bride wore a beige tan going-away suit with matching accessories.

A. Paulus Woodsfield Woodsield High School Ohio University New Philadelphia J. A. Paulus Chester Paulus G. E. Redman Nashport

Mechems Spend Two Days in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mechem spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Columbus, engaging in local visits and meetings during their trip.

Mrs Henry Courtney And Mrs Blackburn Visit Columbus

Mrs Henry Courtney and Mrs Blackburn were Columbus visitors Monday, stopping by local sites and meeting residents during their trip.

Henry Courtney Blackburn Columbus

Mrs FE Combom Returns Home After Wooster Visit

Mrs. FE B Mcomb returned to her home after spending a week in Wooster Ohio.

FE. B.mcomb Wooster Ohio

Women a Bundle of Nerves and the Pinkham Remedy

A 19th century letter describes female ailments and sleepless distress. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a century-long remedy from roots and herbs for sick and ailing women.

Nothige Lydia FE. Pinkham America

Russell Grandmother Funeral Attended By Nelsonville Pair

Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell of this city attended the funeral of Mrs Sarah Russell in Nelsonville on Tuesday.

Clarence Russell Nelsonville Sarah Russell

Family sendoff for horse and buggy trip to Martin's Ferry

William Omen and his son Homer set out this week to deliver a horse and buggy to a sister in Martin's Ferry Ohio. They plan to camp along the route and return later in the week.

William Omen Homer Martin's Ferry

Miss Clara Bell Visits Sister in Gloucester

Miss Clara Bell of Millsfield spent Monday in Gloucester as the guest of her sister Mrs William Phillips.

Clara Bell Millsfield Glouster William Phillips

Morrison couple return from Buckeye Lake cottage

Mr and Mrs S A Morrison return to Millfield after a week at their Buckeye Lake cottage. Their trip concluded with a pleasant family visit and homecoming.

S A. Morrison Millfield Buckeye Lake

Theisen Jr. Returns Home After Zanesville Work

Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Jr return home from Zanesville where Mr Theisen had employment.

Herman Theisen, Jr Zanesville Mr. Theisen

Mr and Mrs Sanders Return From Albany Visit

Mr and Mrs C Sanders have returned to their Millfield home after spending a week in Albany visiting their son Dow Sanders and family.

Millfield visitors attend Chillicothe baseball game

Sr and son Hugo with Mr and Mrs William Theisen of Millfield traveled to Chillicothe on Sunday where Hugo and William played ball with the Chillicothe Try Tigers.

Herman Theisen Hugo William Theisen Millfield Chillicothe William Tigers

Chauncey-Dover Board Hires Chauncey High Teachers

In an adjourned meeting the Chauncey-Dover high school committee hired several teachers for the coming term at Chauncey High School. Names include Cyse Miner Ruth Mrs Elta R Miller Miss Ruth Fiske Mrs Pearl Wharton Henry and F A Cady. Mrs Floyd Nye hosts today for the Chauncey Church of Christ Women Bible Class.

Chauncey-Dover Chauncey High School Miner Cyse. Ruth Elta R. Miller Ruth Fiske Pearl Wharton Henry F. A. Cady Floyd Nye Todao The Chauncey Church of Christ

Hines Returns From Columbus Visit With Mother

Mere WLTD reports Hines came back Sunday after a two week trip to Columbus with her mother Mrs Ella Tedrick.

Mere Hines Columbus Mra Ella Tedrick

Witham Guests from Sand Ridge Visit Local Family

Mr and Mrs Burk Witham hosted Tuesday Mr and Mea Cy Witham and their son from Sand Ridge as the visitors spent the day in the city.

Mea. Cy Witham Sand Ridge Burk Witham

Local News Briefs From Chauncey and Nearby Homes

Mrs Bertha Barthman has been visiting the McNabbs and friends on Bailey. Aon has returned to Columbus. Mrs F C Lawrence and children of Eldorado Kansas spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Chauncey with her uncle J A Drake and cousin Mrs KF T Laggett. Lawrence has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W I Drake at Fisher and will leave soon for Kansas.

Bertha Barthman Mrs. McNabb Bailey Aon Columbus F.C. Lawrence Eldorado Kansas Chauncey J. A. Drake Lawrence W. It. Drake Fisher

Republican platform backs pre primary conventions in Ohio

Columbus June 2 people report the Republican state platform convention adopted a platform favoring pre primary conventions to recommend candidates for all national and state offices with no dissent.

Columbus

Eyes as Currency Reported in Southern Russia

A regional report notes that in parts of southern Russia hard boiled eyes are being used as money in informal trade. Local traders describe its prevalence among certain communities and authorities acknowledge unusual barter practices amid economic strain.

Russia

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