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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1925

Page

6

Albany Plains basketball setback in four straight games

Physical exhaustion kept the Al-Samy high team from a better score in a tournament game, losing to Albany 5 to 1. Albany played four straight games, with a clean final and four personals on Albany, three on The Plains. Individual scoring listed includes Frank 88, Bim-Merman 12, Hooper 19 with an ankle injury, Webb 8, Russell 13, Wey 2.

al- Samy High Albany Plains Frank Bim- Merman Hooper Webb Russell F Wey

Degree Team Meet at Grange Hall Practice Session

The Al y Grange held its regular meeting Saturday at the Grange hall. The event featured rit work by the degree team of Athens counts. The next practice is scheduled for Saturday at Timble.

Aly Grange Grange Hall Athens Timble

Funeral services for Mrs Anne Lentner Bolin

Funeral services for 97 year old Mrs Anne Lentner Bolin were held at the Baptist church with Rev Howard Warner of Athens officiating. Burial followed at Weaver Chapel. She was Rufus Lentner’s sister and lived at Bolins Mill in youth. For the last 25 years she resided with her daughter Mrs William Black in Granville. Emma Lentner of this place is a niece.

A&nne Lentner Bolin The Baptist Church Howard Warner Athens Weaver Chapel Bolin Rufus Lentner Bolins Mill William Black Granville Emma Lentner

Throckmorton and Fought Dissolve Partnership

The firm dissolves with Mr Fought withdrawing to manage his farm and seek work for health. March 1, invoices due. Throckmorton retains the business, machinery, and fur. Fought keeps De Laval supplies and operates as a Chevrolet dealer.

Throckmorton and Fought Fought Throckmorton de Laval Chevrolet

Revival work and local moves listed in brief

Rev Harley Fletcher returns from Greenfield after two weeks aiding in a Baptist revival. Mrs N G Vassar traveled home to Ridgeway after a week with daughter Caddie Steeth. Mr and Mrs Frank Goldaberry left for Cincinnati for a week with daughter in law Blaine Goldsberry. Lucile O Neal to return to Sheltering Arms Hospital Thursday after appendicitis surgery. Mrs John Maston, formerly Albany, takes a Millinery job with Miss Boelzner. Mrs T J Barlow assists at C V O Neal’s grocery during daughter’s illness.

Harley Fletcher Greenfield The Baptist Church N. G. Vassar Ridgeway Caddie Steeth Frank Goldaberry Cincinnati Inlaw Blaine Goldsberry Athens Lucile O'Neal Sheltering Arms Hospital John Maston Albany Boelzner T. J. Barlow C. V. O'Neal

Local residents and visitors leave notes from Athens area

A string of brief social items lists names and places: A T Townsend visits Cleveland. Dale Stansbury and family at Dexter. Mrs Anna Kayser to Parkburg to see George Black family. Walter Hampton and wife from Athens visit J Gorby family. J M Boggess returns from La Alta California and plans to return. Emma Wood and Claudie Wood attend basketball games in Athens. W S Swett and wife and Mrs J L Rawlings and daughter Bernice shop in Albany. Lenora Sleeth visits Romine family. William Gillogly family hosted in Albany. Perley Rupe visits Athens. Mrs W E Reeves shopper in Albany. Auto Show attendees in Athens include D G Chase, Ed Carleton, A C Davis, Harold McBride, A B Saunders.

A. T. Townsend Cleveland Dale Stansbury Eilene Dexter Anna Kayser Parka Reburg George Black Walter Hampton Athens Simon Rutland Mr. Boggess Emma Claudie Wood W. S. Swett J. L. Rawlings Bernice Albany Lenora Sleeth D. F. Romine William Gillogly Perley Rupe W. E. Reeves

Coolville Lyceum Closes With Notable Musical Evening

The final Lyceum course program titled Monday evening by the Galganos drew strong attendance and offered a high quality musical show. Although the season did not fully break even, it proved worthwhile for the community and reflected a solid series overall.

Lyceum Galganos

Troy Grange to Meet for Regular Session on March 7

The Troy Grange will hold a regular session Saturday afternoon March 7 at the hall on Rock Street. Reading by Miss Anna Warren and a discussion on using a rainy day on the farm to the best advantage are planned. The balance of the session will be devoted to business.

Troy Grange Rock Street Anna Warren

Local society notes from Athens area reflect visits and births

Mr and Mrs Ed Carleton motor to Athens for a weekend with Mrs Posey. Mrs Stella Smith and son Kermit return from Parkerburg hospital after operations. Birth announced for Iran Kingade’s son D M. Green reports a Texas trip with workersburg men. Mrs O F Larson returns from Parkersburg. Mrs L B Nickelson visits from Detroit on way home from Meigs county illness. Eastern Star to meet March 6. Mrs John Campbell visits Hotel Berry. Ivory Dunfee and sister visit from Parkersburg and Ireland. Miss Helen Kingade and Mack Chapman visit home. Mrs Fannie Bingman and Mrs Walden attend funeral of Mrs G B Mills.

Ed. Carleton Motors Athens L. Posey Park Hotel Stella Smith Kermit Parkernburg Hospital Texas O. F. Larson Parkersburg Clyde Parrish L. B. Nickelson Detroit W Kampf Mauck Meigs County P. D. Sheets Harry Carleton Sand Order of Eastern Star John Campbell Berry Ivory Dunfee IL. White Ed Dunfee Ireland Helen Kincade Matchapman O. U Fannie Bingmanh Mra. Walden G. B. Mills Little Hook G. H. Sands and Son

Hockingport Social Notes Report Several Local Visits

Hockingport community gatherings include the Woman's Reading club meeting at the Dutton home Threeday. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keever of Parkersburg and Mrs. Jenny Taylor of Wheeling. A sale at George Congreve drew a large crowd. The Senator Cardill ferrying trade expands to Pittsburgh and Charleston routes. Three small boats work gravel at Hockingport landing for road paving to Coolville.

Woman's Reading Club EB. A. Dutton Joe Keever Parkersburg Fred Medley George Congreve Earl Dickerson Herbert Dutton Jenny Taylor Wheeling Fred Medaley E. A. Dutton Swagger Minear Mr. Arnett Racine Clarence Randolph Eva Gibbs Shanks Coolville Austin Hall Gladys John Halil Mary A. Stone Otto Elliott Harry Parker Freak Mediey George Parker Claude Shultz Eden Mabel Arnett Columbus H. C. Cowdery Eliza Barrows Ira Barrows Torch Senator Cardill Pittsburgh Pittsburgh-Pomeroy Charleston Hockingport

Cold weekend weather and liquor probe in Hayes district

March winds brought ten degrees above zero on Sunday morning and two degrees on Tuesday. Excitement in Harris district over dynamiting the Union Presbyterian chapel near Harris Ferry. Fred Mace and Mont Henry pleaded guilty to selling moonshine and were jailed six months with a 200 dollar fine plus costs. Claude and Okey Smith posted 1000 dollar bonds on liquor charges. Witnesses testified Mace and Henry also stole a hundred stick cases of dynamite sometime ago.

Hayeden Harris Hockingport Union Presbyterian Chapel Harris Ferry Fred Mace Mont Henry Wood Comery Claude Okey Smith

Amesville Socials and Local Movements Reported

Amesville residents gather for a Masonic and Eastern Star social with a pot luck dinner and playlet Courtship Under Difficulties. Local census workers Linscott and Henry report progress. Wheat prospects remain very poor as other residents note general fair conditions.

O. G. Tinker Plains Mr. Newman Sugar Creek Leonard Edgar Keirns Charleston W. Va Ft. Worth Tex John Goddard I. Ek. Bennett Columbus Leonard Keirns Utley Masonic Esther Wilson G. B. Salmon John Thomas F. J. Beasley Beatrice Porter Athens Lucile Porter Marietta Clara Henry Belle Valley A. R. Linscott Wilbur Henry Ames Bern Luther Smith T. O. Day Springfield Arthur Thompson Sharpsburg Laura Smith Florida W. Kh. Goddard Riley Thompson Black Diamond Lathrop Mr. Johnson Community Club

Zemo antiseptic liquid for itching and skin relief

An ad style note promotes Zemo antiseptic liquid as a remedy for itching eczema and minor blemishes. Claims include rapid itching relief and overnight improvements with a focus on skin care benefits.

Interesting Meeting Highlights At M B Church Dinner

Attendees pleased with an engaging talk and a productive meeting. Subjects included farming, the Smith Hughes school next year, the telephone, roads, and other minor items. The ladies of the M. B. church served a two course chicken dinner.

Smith-Hughes M. B. Church

Local Briefs from Orbiston Area Mention Family Illnesses and Town Notables

The report covers Mrs Carman Jones undergoing foot surgery at the family home performed by Dr Hyde and Dr Pritchard and Cable of Eleonville. Olive Darbye goes to White Cross hospital for appendicitis surgery. Several residents are noted visiting relatives, recovering from illness, or receiving guests including families from Murray City, Nel sonville, Parkersburg and New Haven. Typhoid death reported for Lawrence Ord of New Haven.

Carman Jones Hyde Carman Janes John William Fred Conger J. L. Cheeseman Nelsonville Belle Lyons Naomi Wade George Johison Anna Quinn Lawrence Ord New Haven W. Va Eph Knight Parkersburg Larman Jones Japerinstead Jacksonville Joe Smart, Jr Harris Murray City Blanche Pancake Anville William Douglas

Taylor Ridge News Hoopers Welcome a Daughter

Taylor Ridge reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Hooper on February 26. Della Chalfant and Elzworth Kempton siblings suffer chicken pox. Local youths attend Greens Run schoolhouse play. Mrs Carl Welling and Vernice visit Glouster. Mrs James Golding guests of relatives in Glouster for lodge. Audra Chalfant visits Irene Golding.

John Hooper Della Perry Chalfant Elzworth Albert Kempton Greens Run Elfrieda Hildabrand Carl Welling Vernice Glouster James Golding Wm. Golding Walter Davis, Glouster Lodge Audra Chalfant Irene Golding

Olive Tablets and the Secret to Youthful Health

An Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel. The ads claim they cleanse the liver and bowels, improve complexion, reduce dark circles and dull eyes, and restore natural buoyancy. Sold in 15 and 30 cent sizes.

Edwards Ohio Berlecten

Local Church Notes and Civic Biology Course Openings

Sunday evening services were led by Rev. G B Courtney of Chauncey at the Church of Christ. Text referenced was John 6 7. Inez Wiliteke hosted a youth group at her home. Irene Golding visited Mrs. Chas Wahl. The former attends extended courses in civic biology on Monday eve.

G. B. Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ John Inez Wiliteke Irene Golding Chas Wahl

Burson Family Hosts and Weekend Visitors

Shade Burson and family hosted with Mr and Mrs H O Burson and son Gien. Opal Flanders with Andena and Mary Burson visited Alma and Velma. Dana Rath visited Athens relatives. Dr and Mrs R L Orr entertained Wayne Wingett family and Kathleen Orr. O'Brien relatives from Columbus paid weekend visit. Earnest Wingett returned from Athens weekend. Frost Perry Story and Colburn joined at E W O Brien's home Sunday evening.

R. H. Burson Gien H. O. Burson Opal Flanders Andena Mary Burson Alma Velma Charles Weacott Hall Frost Ralph Coldura Dana Rath Athens R. L. Orr Wayne Wingett David B. L. Orr Kathleen Charlies O'Brien Columbus Wack E. W. O'Brien Earnest Wingett Ralph Perry Harland Story Ralph Colburn E. W. O Brien

Local social notes from Broadwell area

Mrs. W. O. White returned home Monday after a week visiting friends and relatives at Athens and New Marshfield. Miss Mary Seaman was a Sunday guest of Miss Esther Young. Rev. Seymore filled the appointment at the U. B. church here at 2 o clock Sunday. Mrs. Freda Roberts is home after visiting friends and relatives at Stewart, Athens, Guysville, and Chauncey.

W. O. White Athens New Marshfield Mary Seaman Esther Young Seymore U. B Freda Roberts Stewart Guysville Chauncey

Social activities at Carbondale K of P and local groups

K of P lodge members entertained wives and families Saturday night at the hall. Pythian Sisters held their usual social Tuesday. Miss Jessie Doolittle hosted friends Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Williams and others. Light refreshments served. Birth day surprise party for Mrs. Lowry’s mother Tuesday with many attendees. Mrs. Janie Cox and Mr. Penrod’s health not improved. minister to fill Thursday evening appointment.

K. of P. Lodge K. of P. Hall Pythian Sisters Jessie Doolittle Ralph Williams Roger Gerald Robert Lowry Leonard Praetor Esther Herron Floyd Mosier Ladies Aid Latters Sarah Haster- Nag Rachel Barterting Sade Bix Emma Lowery Bray Paulite Elenor Elien Williames Betts Frank Anna Wachenschwanz Janie Cox Penrod

Mrs Humphrey Returns From Columbus Visit

The Plains residents Mrs A M Humphrey has returned from a two week stay in Columbus with Mr and Mrs Carl Geisicke. Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins visited Logan with their mother Mrs Seth Robinson. Mr and Mrs Rob Hawk were motor...

A. M. Humphrey Columbus Carl Geisicke Joe Hutchins Logan Seth Robinson Rob Hawk

Tanlac Health Claim Adventure in Early Medicine

An advertisement extols Tanlac as a blood purifying tonic that repairs digestion and liver function. It claims nervousness indigestion rheumatism and fatigue improve quickly with Tanlac based on a Tanlac formula from roots barks and herbs. Buyers are urged to purchase at local drugstores and start feeling better after one or two bottles.

Local Social Notes From Area Families This Weekend

Ed to Lancaster Saturday plans a garage job with boarding arrangements. John Brindo and John Potte travelled to Barberton to seek work. Ed Smith of Carbon Hill visited Mr and Mrs Worth Dicken. Stuart Bell returns home from Manefield. Mike Dukerman’s son plans a New Jersey visit to see sisters. John West buys a rain outlet. Mrs Fietch Hawk and Neva visit Balem with Esther Scott. Mr and Mrs John Hamer of Athens join weekend guests Will Hamer. Mr and Mrs Hi Orrison and Ed Of Chaundy spend Sunday evening with Ed Micheal and family.

Lancaster John Brindo John Potte Barberton Ed Smith Carbon Hill Worth Dicken Stuart Bell Manefield Mike Dukerman New Jersey Wecute John West Fietch Hawk Neva Balem Esther Scott John Hamer Athens Will Hamer Orrison Chaundy Ed Micheal Efid Sons Elevett

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News OF Albany This Place D. G. Chase Ed Carleton A. C. Davis Harold McBride A. B. Saunders icKee Drug Duvdwog Amesville C. D. Shafer Co Orbiston Arineta Newman Charley Strum George Garner Harry Blaine Jobs George Morrison Taylor Ridge Broadwell Athens Ice & Storage CO Carbondale Lash W.B. Drake the Home of Quality Athens Co. Snv. and Loan Co Gonuind Untess Bayer Duo Dyne Wingo & Beasley Athens County F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Co Lostro Building South Court Street Boots Saou Os Souemt Stretuorne
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