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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1926

Page

3

Nelsonville baseball star signs with the big league

Estel Crabtree of Nelsonville, noted for his play in the city twilight league and the Capital City league in Columbus, has been signed by the St. Louis Cardinals. He will depart March 15 for Dubuque Iowa for preliminary training. He also manages the local K of P basketball team.

Welsonville Mar Estel Crabtree Columbus St. Louis Cardinals Dubuque Iowa Crabtree K. of P

Shamanskys Attend Daughter’s Columbus Wedding

Mr and Mrs M Shamansky traveled to Columbus for the marriage of their daughter Miss Fanny to Mortimer Schwartz. They also joined a reception at Mrs Hattie Schwartz’s home where over 800 friends extended congratulations to the newly married couple.

Nelsonville Mar M. Shamansky Columbus Fanny Mortimer Schwartz Hattie Schwartz

Funeral attendance noted in Athens for Mrs John McCune

Mrs A L Barker and six others attended the funeral of Mrs John McCune in Athens Sunday afternoon. The gathering reflected the community's respect for the deceased and connections to the Barker family.

Nelsonville Mar A. L. Barker Athens John McCune

Nelsonville folks ride rail special to Columbus

Twenty Nelsonville residents used Hocking Valley Railroad special rates to spend a day in the capital city, Columbus, on Sunday.

Nelsonville Mar Hocking Valley Railroad

Social notes from Columbus residents visit relatives

Mrse Muriel Gilbert of Columbus spent the week end here with her father. John Hanley of Columbus was the over Sunday guest of his aunt and relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rodda of Columbus spent the week end here with relatives and friends. Mrs. Leighton Aumiller of Columbus and her little son are guests of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bartoe spent Sunday in Columbus. R. A. White was a Columbus business visitor Sunday. Senior Home Guards meet tonight at 6 30 in the Methodist church parlor. Mae Tifft of Columbus and Elmer Wysong of Middleport are guests of Mrs. W. W. Whit latch. Ruth Evans, Ernest Hite and William Malone of Columbus were Sunday guests of the Evans family.

Muriel Gilbert Columbus John Hanley Tom Rodda Leighton Aumiller Little Son Will Burnell W. H. Bartoe R. A. White Methodist Church Mae Tifft Elmer Wysong Middleport W. W. Whitlatch Ruth Evans Ernest Hite William Malone Chas. Evans

Methodist Church Services Draw Large Attendance

All services at the Methodist church in Nelsonville on Sunday drew a large crowd. The morning program featured special choir numbers and the evening address was given by Harry J. Holcombe, district superintendent, on the topic interpreting Jesus.

Nelsonville Mar Harry J. Holcombe

Orchestra Appears at Service With Youth Choirs

The orchestra debuted at the service while the boy's junior chorus and the girl's glee club, newly vested, offered several fine numbers under the direction of Mrs. Ralph Parks.

Ing Girl's Glee Club Ralph Parks

Pastor begins three sermon series on Presbyterian missions

In Nelsonville on March 1 the Presbyterian church hosted the first of a three part sermon series on missions. Rev Evans used colored slides to show how Presbyterians aid in making America Christian. The men's chorus led singing and the service drew a good crowd.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Evans America

Junior Order to Hear Address and Screen Demonstration

Nelsonville March 1 Members of the Junior Order United American Mechanics will hear an address at their hall on the good of the order. The work will be exemplified on the screen and all members are welcome. Similar meetings are planned in this district with dates set for Nelsonville March 2 Logan March 11 New Straitsville March 19 Carbon Hill March 29 Chauncey April 2.

Nelsonville United American Mechanics Logan New Straitsville Carbon Hill Chauncey

Dinner entertained guests in Nelsonville

Mrs. Mary Kessinger hosted a dinner in Nelsonville on Sunday for Mrs. Mae Tifft of Columbus Mr and Mrs Elmer Wysong of Middleport and Mr and Mrs W W Whitlatch and daughter Miss Pauline Council reads as a social gathering with local attendees from nearby towns.

Nelsonville Mary Kessinger Mae Tifft Columbus Elmer Wysong Middleport W. W. Whitlatch Pauline

Sermon Subject Announced by Rev E L Pielow

The Litany service at the Episcopal church Wednesday at 7 p m will feature a sermon titled The Ministry of the Church by Reverend E L Pielow. The talk will focus on church duties and the role of clergy in guiding congregation.

E. L. Pielow Episcopal Church

McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promised to Tone Thin Children

An advertisement touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a tastier alternative to cod liver oil for undernourished children. It claims rapid weight gain for both children and adults, with a money back guarantee if targets are not met within 30 days.

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Co McCoy's Laboratories New York Cline Pharmacy Co

Chauncey Enforces Night Dog Leash Rule

Chauncey authorities require dog owners to chain or muzzle pets at night and day. Marshal Burke Witham notes daytime compliance but neglect at night. Stray dogs have been destroyed to reduce patrol problems, warning owners to curb the dogs and spare the dog catcher Charles Earns from further action.

Chauncey Mar Marshal Burke Witham Charles

Former resident hurt in fall in Brice Ohio

Mrs John Cook an aged Brice resident formerly of Chauncey fell at home and broke her left thigh. She was treated at Grant hospital Columbus then returned home to Brice and will stay in bed about six weeks longer per a letter to Ezra J Karns. The Cook family long resided in Chauncey before moving to Brice where son Orlie Cook works for Motz Cook Grain. John Cook was a former postmaster.

Chauncey, Mar John Cook Brice Ohio Chauncey Grant Hospital Columbus Ezra J. Karns Cook Orlie Cook Motz-Cook Grain Company

Chauncey Baseball Club Dance This Tuesday Evening

Chauncey March 1. The Chauncey Baseball club to host a dance at the local K P Hall Tuesday evening. Music by a five piece orchestra provided by the committee.

Chauncey

Benefit Charge Promises Large Turnout for Chauncey Ball Club

A charge is planned with a large attendance to raise proceeds for the Chauncey Ball Club, supporting its community program and activities.

Chauncey Ball Club

Tucker Family Hosts Sunday Guests in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs M B Tucker of Chauncey welcomed guests at their East Converse Street home on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reeves and son Robert of Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Pearl Hamber and three children from unknown, Mr and Mrs Lyle Smith and two children of Zanesville and Mr and Mrs Ray Tucker and four children of Chauncey.

Chauncey, Mar M. B. Tucker Chauncey East Converse Street Lawrence Reeves Robert Nelsonville Pearl Hamber Lyle Smith Zanesville Ray Tucker

Ladies Aid to Meet Chauncey Church March Meeting

The regular meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church will be held at the church on Wednesday. The day will be devoted to quilting and all members are urged to attend.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church

Chauncey Personal Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Mrs. Mary Meinhart hosted an oyster supper on East Converse street. Miss Alice Welling of Corning stayed with cousin Miss Wyona Gardner in High street. Chauncey residents attended a music recital in Athens Ewing auditorium. Garfield Grimes spent time in Nelsonville due to illness of his son-in-law Allen Riley Jr. Local families joined a Hocking Valley excursion to Columbus Sunday. Miss Hazel Holmes of Floodwood visited Chauncey guest Ona May Sweeney.

Chauncey Mary Meinhart East Converse Street Alice Welling Corning Wyona Gardner High Street Edward Minister Eleanor Minister John Brewer Florence Alice Brewer Ewing Auditorium Athens Garfield Grimes Nelsonville Allen Riley, Jr Columbus Hocking Valley Hazel Holmes Floodwood Ona May Sweeney

Training School PTA Carnival Plans Benefit Event

The Training School Parent Teacher association hosts a benefit carnival Friday night March 5 with dancing cards radio programs billiards special games and aesthetic dances to raise funds for equipment for the new Training school. Many people are arranging bridge tables to support the cause.

Training School Parent Teacher Association

Hi Y announces new members at Athens high school

Principal F. E. Harshman lists four new HI Y members and adds Charles Cook Fred Evert James Shaffer and Chester Border as chosen. They will be inducted at the next regular meeting to be held Thursday.

Athens High School F. E. Harshman Charles Cook Fred Evert James Shaffer Chester Border

Two Traffic Violators Fined in City Court

Elmer Bolin cut through a funeral procession at Court and State streets and was fined $5 plus costs in mayor's court after arrest by Police Chief Parker. A. Molesworth, a traveling salesman, failed to stop at Union and Court streets and paid a $5 fine.

Elmer Bolin Court State Streets Parker Mayor's Court A. &. Molesworth Union Court Streets

Schick Testing Begins at East Side School

Schick testing started this afternoon at 1 o clock in the East Side school to check immunity to diphtheria. Dr Mahoney of the state health department, with the Athens public health board, will administer the test and plans to handle 300 to 400 children in a single afternoon. Results appear in 12 to 18 weeks, after which toxin to protect the non immune will be given. the three doses prove effective in 85 percent of cases.

Funeral Held Tuesday for Samuel B. Phillips

Samuel B. Phillips 70 died Saturday at his Jackson home. Funeral services set for Tuesday morning at the M E church in New Marshfield, with 10:15 arrival of the Jackson cortege. Rev. J H Bailey to conduct. burial in New Marshfield cemetery. Survived by widow and two children who predeceased him. charter member of K of P lodge and Modern Woodmen.

New Marshfield Samuel B. Phillips Jackson M. E. Church J. H. Bailey Phillips K. of P. Lodge Modern Woodmen

William Stone Reckless Driving Case Adjudicated Today

Witnesses examined before Judge Worstell in the William Stone reckless driving case on a December 20 collision on the Athens Canaanville road. Stone is accused of striking John Featherstone’s parked car while Featherstone changed a tire.

William Stone Worstell Stone John Featherstone Athens- Canaanville Road Featherstone

Veteran Solon of W Virginia Dies at 79

Hon Septimus Hall, 79, longtime West Virginia state legislator since statehood, died at his New Martinsville home after a fall last October. Born February 14, 1847, in Ritchie County, he moved to Wetzel County with his father and led Wetzel in the 1872 constitutional convention as its youngest delegate.

Wheeling W. Va Septimus Hall West Virginia New Martinsville Hall Ritchie County Virginia Wetzel County

Cruiser Yarmouth Joins British China Squadron

The British cruiser Yarmouth, displacing 65250 tons, has departed to join the British China squadron after being here recently.

Orient Malta Yarmouth

Walton Club to Pick Delegate for Izaak Walton League Meet

Walton locals will elect a delegate tonight at 7 30 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to attend the Chicago national convention of the Izaak Walton League of America. Major Teddy Roosevelt will be the keynote speaker at the Walton banquet, a highlight of the convention set for April 8 9 and 10.

Chicago Izaak Walton League of America Chamber of Commerce Teddy” Roosevelt

MELLO GLO Skin-tone Promoted At Local Drug Stores

An advert promotes MELLO GLO Skin-tone as a French beauty treatment that removes excess oil tightens skin cleans pores and beautifies the complexion. Sold at D. Zenner Co. and Case's Drug Store in Logan.

D. Zenner Co Case Logan

Cashier’s Yawn Triggers Bold Simple Robbery

In Cincinnati a bandit exploited a cashier’s yawn to strike. He entered while Mrs Stelle Weil yawned, stuffed a glove in her mouth, and escaped with a cigar box holding eighty eight dollars. The thief was unarmed and fled before she could call for help.

Cincinnati Mar Stelle Weil

Cascarets Laxative Ad Claims Quick Readiness

An advertisement touts Cascarets as a pleasant laxative that relieves head achy feeling and constipation. It promises mild liver support, refreshed bowels, clear head, pink tongue, rosy skin, and notes Cascarets never gripe or sicken and is widely sold with directions on every box.

Izzy

Higley Class Plans Debate on Child Labor Amendment

Members of Higley class from Trimble township will debate those from Lodi township next Thursday March 4 at the Christian church at 7 p.m. The question is whether the child labor amendment to the Constitution proposed by the Sixty eighth Congress shall be adopted. Trimble men take the affirmative and Lodi men the negative. Each side may speak 45 minutes. Teams announced the night of the debate. A social meeting precedes the event. Everyone is welcome.

Higley Christian Church Trimble Township Lodi Township Lodi

Bishop Henderson to Speak on Modern Evangelism at M E Church

Bishop Theodore S Henderson of Cincinnati will address the First Methodist church on Modern Evangelism at 7 30 tonight as part of an evangelistic institute. He urged pastors to follow up converts, stressing personal effort and sustained Christian living.

Theodore Henderson Cincinnati First Methodist Church Bishop Henderson Ladies Bible Class

Saxophone Band Organized In Smith Center Kansas

A 20 piece saxophone band has been formed in Smith Center by city bandmaster W A Stevens with plans to expand to 50 players.

Smith Center Kan W. A. Stevens

Strengthen Eyes with Lavoptik Eye Wash Sale

Advert says a simple camphor witch hazel hydrastis mix in Lavoptik eye wash strengthens eyes for reading and work. One small bottle shows results with an aluminum eye cup offered free. Gib sons Pharmacy at 7 No Court Street.

Gibson’s Pharmacy No. Court St

Mellon rides high as tax bill becomes law

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon is praised as his tax plan is enacted. The Senate rejects further inquiry into alleged improper activity by the aluminum company in which Mellon is a stockholder and siding with some Democrats and Republicans against pursuing the probe.

Mellon SEC Mellon David Lawrence the Messenger Washington Mar Montana Coolidge Treasury Senate

Loyal Women’s Class Meets at Mrs Wallace's Home

The Loyal Women’s class of the Church of Christ will meet at Mrs C I Wallace’s home Tuesday at 7 30 pm All members are asked to dress as little girls John Gordon left this morning for Magnetic Springs to stay some time John Price of Thurston visited over Sunday with his son A J Price and family in the city

Glouster Loyal Women’s Class Church of Christ C. I. Wallace John Gordon Magnetic Springs John Price Thurston A. J. Price

W C T U Meeting Set at Mrs Ledbetter's Home

The W C T U will meet at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ethel Ledbetter, 9 Atkins Street, Glouster.

Glouster Ethel Ledbetter Atkins Street

Altitude Ace Mac Ready Granted Two Day Extension

Dayton dispatch reports Lieutenant John A. Mac Ready, world famed altitude aviator, received a two day extension by request. He remains at the local airfield preparing for upcoming demonstrations and tests with his balloon and aircraft teams.

Dayton, Mar

New Epsom Salts Pill For Children Promoted

Mothers advised to use Kuhn's Epsom Pill a sugar coated laxative for children and adults. Claims quick action with pleasant taste, one pill equals a spoonful of salts and a money back guarantee. Sold at all good druggists for five cents.

Kuhn

Pilot Plans Altitude Record Attempt Before Panama Duty

A pilot receives a half month extension before duty reporting in Panama and announced plans to push for a new altitude record prior to departure.

Panama Hea

Duplex trans Atlantic calls heard in Berlin report

Berlin reports that conversations between London and Rocky Point Rhode Island were picked up clearly over a trans Atlantic line. The announcement noted the unusual reception of the long distance calls in Berlin as if local talks.

Berlin Mar London Rocky Point

Olive Tablets Promoted by Dr Edwards for Liver Help

A historical ad claims Dr F M Edwards treated many women for liver and bowel issues over 17 years. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel, easing constipation and cleansing the system with olive color tablets priced 15c and 30c.

F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards Edwards

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