Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1927

Page

2

Woman Dies in Middleport After Cancer Battle

News of the death of Mrs. D. S. Miller, Columbus, was received here. Former Middleport resident, she was well known in Meigs county. Funeral services were held in Columbus. Elmer Miller, Dennis Armstrong of Middleport attended. R. W. Bran of Columbus spent Wednesday here with friends. Mrs. Oscar Mossman of Middleport was taken to Holzer hospital after X rays and admission.

Middleport D. S. Miller Columbus R. W. Bran G. A. Brown Charleston Oscar Mossman Holzer Gallipolis

Sewing Machines Placed in Schools in Meigs County

Six sewing machines have been placed in Meigs County schools during the last month under county supervision. The machines were sent to Tuppers Plains Syracuse Racine Rutland and Chester schools for student use.

Meigs County Pomeroy Syracuse Racine Rutland Chester

Qualls Arrested on Charges in Middleport

POMEROY March Mosc alls negro arrested by deputy John Lewis Tuesday evening at Middleport. Altice Drake and Hattie Raines filed charges against him yesterday. Qualls will appear before Justice M L French today to answer the charges.

Pomeroy Moscalls John Lewis Middleport Altice Drake Hattie Raines Qualls M. L. French

Hedrick Brother Arrested for Non-support

Pomeroy report says Ross Hedrick brother of John Hedrick was arrested by Deputies Delbert Elker and I H Morris. He will appear before Judge Cora B Roberts today on a charge of non support.

Pomeroy Ross Hedrick John Hedrick Delbert Elker I. H. Morris Ornoon Dge Cora B. Roberts

Pomeroy Court Dismisses Suit Against C W Eagler

March 3 report shows Judge A P Miller dismissing the suit of J Van Fiecet against C W Eagler at yesterday's court session. The petit jury is summoned to hear Sadie Miller versus Claude Gilliland and the Tschhke Bros versus the Brocalsa Chemical Company.

Pomeroy C. J. van Fiecet C. W. Eagler A. P. Miller Petit Jury Sadie Miller Claude Gilliland Tschhke Bros Brocalsaemical Company

Mrs Edward Anderson Hosts Dinner Party

Social notes report Mrs Edward Anderson of Middleton entertained at dinner Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs Hez Root Mrs Hazel l Mrs James Lewis Mrs Ed Ward Steele and Mrs Howder.

Edward Anderson Middleport Hez Root Hazell James Lewis Ed Ward Steele Howder

Delphian Society Plans March Weekly Meetings

Members of the Delphian society met at the Allen Hotel on Monday. The group decided to hold meetings every week during March.

Delphian Society Ddieport Allen Hotel

Knights of Pythias Meeting Plans Memorial Event

The K of P lodge in Middleport held a Thursday meeting at the hall. Members from Pompe and Dieport lodges will meet next Monday evening to plan the county memorial event.

K. of P. Lodge Middleport K. of P. Hall Pomewill Dieport Cigs County Memorial

Missionary Society Meet In Middleport At Christ Arch

Members of the Missionary Society of Middleport will hold a meeting Thursday evening at the arch of Christ. Sara Reynolds will lead the service. Mildred Thompson hosted a bridge club gathering at her North Fourth Street home Tuesday evening with members attending.

Missionary Sory Middleport Arch of Christ Sara Reynolds Bridge Club Mildred Thompson North Fourth

Local Residents Return From Outings and Visits

D W Hennessy returned Tuesday evening from Columbus. Burt Weaver also returned after a business trip to Columbus. Charles Peoples and Mrs J Mees and daughter Jean were in Athens yesterday. Mrs Ed Smith Logan and Mrs ce Gienn Nelsonville are with Helen Lochary. Albert Hudkins Ravenswood was a business visitor yesterday.

D. W. Hennessy Columb James Terrell Burt Weaver Columbus Charles Peoples J. Mees Jean Athens Ed. Smith Logan Ce Gienn Nelsonville Helen Lochary Albert Hudkins Ravenswood Yestery

Local residents share news from area towns

Pruth Bradbury and Vaude returned Wednesday from Leaton where they visited relatives and friends. Miller left Wednesday for Columbus for memorial services of Mrs. D Ler. R Hugg Athens spent Wednesday with relatives here. Olanda Lippi ill at home Middleport. W Baker Columbus here visiting Mr and Mrs C E Hand. Howell Jack Morgan Cook Theodore Bengte attended Racine gathering Tuesday. Rev Bichinger and family visited Racine Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs W J Kensy South here visiting. Milius Cole St Louis here.

Pruth Bradbury Vaude Leaton Vny Er Miller Columbus

Mrs Susan Roach Dies of Cancer at Beverly Home

Mrs Susan Scott Roach a 75 year old wife of Harvey M Roach died yesterday noon at her Beverly residence after months of illness from cancer She had lived in Athens before moving to Beverly where she spent her girlhood Her father was Captain John Scott She leaves her husband and one sister in Missouri Funeral services set for 2 PM Friday in Beverly with burial to follow

Susan Scott Roach Harvey M. Roach Beverly Mr. Roach Athens Mrs. Roach Captain John Scott Scott Stewart Roach Athens State Hospital State Hospital Missouri

Cooper to Address Hi Y at Athens High Meeting

The Athens high school Hi Y club will hear William Cooper son of Professor W H Cooper speak on March 8. The prior meeting featured president Elmer Norris discussing Washington as a Christian gentleman.

Funeral services for Judge Williard held in Lebanon

Funeral services for Judge Williard of the Warren county common pleas bench are set in Lebanon for tomorrow. Burial will follow in Lebanon Cemetery after the service.

Lebanon Williard Warren County Common Pleas Bench Youngstown Lebanon Cemetery

University of Ohio Sororities Hold Intra-Mural Swim Meet

Sororities of Ohio university will stage an intra-mural swimming contest Saturday morning March 13. Races medley strokes diving and novelty events form the program. Teams of four to eight compete and each contestant may enter up to three events. Four class teams have trained for weeks.

University Ohio University

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Cold Relief

An ad touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as fastest relief for cold symptoms and congestion. It claims tingling heat within minutes and effective easing of rheumatic pain backache stiff neck and sore muscles from red peppers.

Parent-Teacher Association Adds Members and Plans Banquet

Chauncey reports eighty-eight new members in A Plains Parent Teacher Association contest, bringing total to 125. Red division wins. blue division to host a banquet at the high school gym Monday with Mrs. S. H. Bing to speak and community orchestra music. Nelsonville Night expected Friday at the revival. Selah Glass, 14, taken to Children’s Hospital Columbus for possible arm surgery after bone infection from prior injury.

Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association of the Nelsonville Selah Glass William Glass Children’s Hospital Columbus Bessie Harper

Osborne elected delegate to Gallipolis convention

Chauncey P T A names Guy E Osborne as representative for the convention in Gallipolis toward month end. The Chauncey group met in the high school auditorium with entertainment, a humorous playlet, and a violin solo by Guy Osborne with James Nye. Receipts totaled about $15.

Chauncey Guy E. Osborne Gallipolis Parent-Teacher Association Miidred Pendercross Channcey Wesley Walburn Guy Osborne James Nye

Revival activities at Chauncey First Christian church

Rev. F E Roberts delivered a sermon titled Warm ing at the Devil's Fire at the revival in Chauncey last night. Tonight's subject is A New Conversion and Friday's will be A Modern Conversion. Services continue daily at 7 30 o clock.

Chauncey F. FE. Roberts

Mazon Council to Meet in Jacksonville Tonight

Chauncey Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas will hold an evening session in their hall at Jacksonville. A good attendance is urged as important business will be conducted, and all degree staff members should be present for practice.

Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas Jacksonville

Mrs Hennis and grandson visit Chauncey guests

Mrs M M Hennis of Lancaster and her grandson Clifford Smith of Logan are visiting Chauncey as guests of Mr and Mrs L L Shields on Mill Street. Mrs Shields, formerly seriously ill, is improving slowly.

M. M. Hennis Lancaster Clifford Smith Logan Chauncey Ll. D. Shields Mill Street Shields

Dinner Hosts for Rev Homer Vian and Mrs Mary McCafferty

Mrs Hattie Karns of Ellis avenue entertained at dinner Tuesday for the Rev Homer Vian of the Christian church and Mrs Mary McCafferty of this city.

Hattie Karns Ellis Avenue Homer Vian The Christian Church Mary McCafferty

Social Notes From Clarksburg Visitors and Guests

Mr and Mrs John Rutger Logan were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs M O Bryan. Mrs S S Shaw Union visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr here. Mrs Okey Benedum Lower Plains is spending a week in Clarksburg W Va.

John Rutger Logan M. O. Bryan S. S&s. Shaw Union George Gabriel, Jr Okey Benédum Lower Plains Clarksburg W. Va

Dowler Birthday Party Noted in Chauncey

Several friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Dowler on Jacobs Avenue Chauncey honoring Mrs Dowler for her forty second birthday. A large cake with forty two candle decorations was presented. Music and humorous songs were provided by Walter Latimore.

Eugene Dowler Jacobs Avenue Chauncey

Chauncey Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Herbert Wise of Corea West Virginia has been in Chauncey visiting her mother Mrs. C C Frye and Mrs Hazel Lattimore and Mrs Nellie Morgan. Mr and Mrs Arthur Swart of Chauncey were at Philo on Tuesday.

Chauncey Herbert Wise Corea W. Va C. C. Frye Hazel Lattimore Nellie Morgan Arthur Swart Philo

Inter-Allied War Debt Debate Planned Friday

Ohio University negative team will debate inter allied war debt against Miami University in Ewing hall auditorium Friday at 8 pm. A second debate in Cincinnati pits Ohio University affirmative team against Cincinnati's negative side. Ohio teams include Hatch and Robenmeyer. Cole. The affirmatives feature Dayton Trost Fichler and Homer Young. Coaches include Prof. W H Cooper with judges Prof E W Miller Wooster College and Prof Charles West Denison University.

Ohio University Miami University Ewing Hall Auditorium Cincinnati Robert 8. Hatch S. Robert Bobenmeyer Glen A. Cole Dayton Irost Charles Fichler Homer Young W. H. Cooper E. W. Miller Wooster College Charles West Denison University

Professor Leonard Moves From OSU to University of Chicago

Professor Leonard, after six years teaching in the German department at Ohio State University, has accepted a similar position at the University of Chicago.

Columbus Leonard Ohio State University University of Chicago

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin

A vegetable formula claims to cleanse the blood bowels and liver like calomel but gentler. The ad sells Olive Tablets as a safe remedy to reduce pimples bad breath dull feelings and dark faces with a nightly weeklong course.

Dr. Edwards Edwards Mme

Digestive Powder Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion

Mrs Meekly of Harrisburg Pa endorses Dr Jackson's Digestive Powder for indigestion gas sour stomach nausea and related symptoms. She reports many users including her 85 year old father in law have benefited. Sold by druggists in 60¢ and 1 00 boxes with guaranteed satisfaction or money back.

Fire destroys West Virginia capitol again in Charleston

State officials failed to assign a cause for the blaze that swept the temporary capitol building in Charleston yesterday. The fire began about 2 30 o'clock and destroyed the structure thirty minutes later, a replacement used since 1921 after the old capitol burned.

Charleston W. Va

Memorial Auditorium Bid Notice By Ohio University Board

The Ohio university board of trustees will receive bids for furnishing materials and labor for the Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Bids are due by 10 a.m. on April 2. Plans and specs are on file with the auditor of state in Columbus and with Ohio University. Architects Howell and Thomas prepared the drawings under State Architect Herbert B Briggs.

Ohio University Alumni Memorial University Board of Trustees Office The Auditor of State Columbus Howell and Thomas Cleveland Herbert B. Briggs Ohio University Office of State Architect Builders’ Exchanges Dayton Cincinnati Board of Trustees

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs and Colds

An ad touts Creomulsion as a two fold medical discovery that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims creosote acts in the stomach to attack the source of irritation, promising relief from persistent coughs bronchitis and related illnesses with a money back guarantee if not effective.

Setting Vacated in Lewis v New York Coal Case

A setting in the Samuel L. Lewis et al versus New York Coal Company matter was vacated in Common Pleas court on the third day.

Samuel L. Lewis, Et al New York Coal Company Common Pleas

Classifieds Step In To Help You Day After Day

Classifieds activity continues daily as readers seek deals notices services and small ads with a steady stream of offerings. Local merchants and residents rely on the box to find goods employment and community notices throughout the week.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Strr Pomeroy Bend Delphian Society Missionary Society Pomeroy Bend Briefs Stetson Hace Susan Roach Williard Funeral Walburn Social Notes Ohio University Téany Miami Swanson Furniture Co Hart Schaffner & Marx Suits LL. Healy Lee Tieune Memorial Auditorium Classified Burnett-Smith Co
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication