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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1926

Page

3

Ohio Coal Output Revised Downward for 1925

Nelsonville March 9 A federal bureau of mines revision lowers Ohio 1925 coal production to 25,900,000 tons from 31,562,000. The shift in interstate loadings between Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia reduces Ohio figures while total U S production remains 522,967,000 tons. Ohio trends show a decade low, with past years reaching 25 million tons only sporadically.

Nelsonville Federal Bureau of Mines Ohio Bureau Bureau of Mines Pennsylvania West Virginia United States

Weekend Visits Highlight Columbus Residents and Guests

Mrs. W. T. Grose and two children of Columbus spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs. John Riley returned from Akron after visiting her sister. Mrs. Hattie Weiss came back to Athens after visiting her son Earl and family. Miss Wilma Martin, Mable Brown of Logan and Mrs. George Manks of Athens were guests of Miss Ellen Riley. Mrs. Albert Pospichel spent Monday in Columbus with Bernard Pospichel visiting his parents. Garnet McMarrow spent Sunday afternoon in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stover and daughter Lillian were Lan caster visitors.

W. T. Grose Columbus John Riley Akron Ohio Hattie Weiss Athens Earl Wilma Martin Mable Brown Logan George Manks Ellen Riley Albert Pospichel Bernard Pospichel Garnet McMarrow C. A. Stover Lillian Lancaster

Old Fashioned Dance Planned in Stratton Building

Nelsonville announces another old-fashioned dance to be held Thursday evening March 11 in the Stratton building at the corner of Hocking and Fayette streets.

Nelsonville Stratton Hocking and Fayette Streets

Chamber of Commerce meeting set for March 11 in Nelsonville

The regular chamber meeting, postponed from last week, will be held at the Y M C A on Thursday evening March 11. Dinner is at 6 15. The program will follow.

Matilda McManaway, 80, Dies in Corning Home

Mrs. Matilda McManaway widow of George McManaway age 80 died at the Corning home of her daughter Mrs. Fred Hart after a long illness. Daughter Isom Chute of Nelsonville has been at her bedside since illness began.

Corning Nelsonville Matilda McManaway George McManaway Fred Hart Isom Chute

Local Socialites Host Bridge Evening in Logan

Miss Wilma Martin and Mrs. McCune host a bridge evening in Logan with guests from nearby Athens and Moorebanks. The gathering featured a pleasurable contest and was followed by an awards moment honoring Mrs. I. S. McCune.

New Radio Club Forming In Nelsonville

Reports from Nelsonville indicate members are being recruited and sponsors advise eliminating interference. The group aims to organize a practical club once sufficient members join and future problems are settled. For affiliation inquiries contact Ralph Parks Clare Vern Vorhees Willard Mills or T C Green.

Nelsonvich Ted Nelsonville Radio Ch Fent Lems Stan Ralph Parks Clare Vern Vorhees Williard Mills T. C. Green

Huntegin Seeks Fresh Start for Future Seasons

Officers of the hunting association report daily orders for rabbits and note the need to stock future hunting seasons. A resident in Athens has placed an order for a pair of jad, signaling ongoing efforts to set proper season provisions.

Nelson Athens

Memoraled Oil Promoted as Cure for Skin Ailments

A vintage ad touts Memoraled Oil as a universal skin remedy for eczema ulcers boils and other eruptions. It claims swift relief promising pharmacists’ original bottle authenticity and immediate stock availability nationwide.

Wolsurgeon America Allts

Rabies fund appeal prompts quick donor contact

The association seeks rapid fund contributions this week and asks potential donors to contact Ralph Parks, Charles Bartels, Miller Wilson, or Clarence Scott immediately. In light of a widespread mad dog scare, owners are urged to keep dogs restrained and not allow them to roam.

Ralph Parks Charles Bartels Miller Wilson Clarence Scott

Couple Weds in Cincinnati Amid Local Notice

Announcement from Nelsonville notes the March 1 marriage in Cincinnati of Miss Ethel Pritchard and Theodore Reide. The bride, daughter of Thomas Pritchard, is a Nelsonville High School graduate and Kroger clerk. The groom is an automobile mechanic in Cincinnati where they will reside.

Nelsonville Cincinnati Ethel Pritchard Theodore Reide Thomas Pritchard Nelsonville High School Kroger

Initiation Service for New Presbyterian Circle Members

In Nelsonville this evening the girls who enrolled as charter members in the new circle will be initiated in the main auditorium of the Presbyterian church. The candle light ceremony starts at 7 30 with the public invited to attend.

Nelsonvillie The Presbyterian Church

Hostess Hosts Nelsonville Bridge Club Evening

Mrs. Kn H Jackson entertained the Nelsonville bridge club on Thursday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner. Four tables were used and the high score was won by Mrs L J Iberle.

Nelsonville Kn. H. Jackson L. J. Iberle

State Dry Goods Association Session Attended by Mechem Team

Neelsonville party Mechem Dry Goods Co led by C S Mechem and Fr Mechem are in Columbus for the state Dry Goods association meetings this week.

Neelsonville H. Fr C. S. Mechem Mechem Dry Goods Company Columbus State Dry Goods Association

Arraign Wife in Husband's Death in Lorain

Mrs Stella Kaiser will be arraigned today on a charge of second degree murder for the shooting death of her husband Harvey Kaiser 43 Lorain star bowler. Kaiser died yesterday muttering it was an accident. Police cited testimony from her 15 year old daughter Violet.

Lorain Stella Kaiser Harvey Kaiser Kaiser

Four Bandits Killed in Chinatown Robbery Rescue

Four Chinese bandits died and four were wounded when police raided a house holding a wealthy Chinese man hostage for one million dollars. The raid followed a dramatic battle ending with the rescue.

Lonon

Modern Life Causes Women to Break Down

Mrs Hattie Caldwell of Cincinnati Ohio testifies to nervous breakdown from overwork. After failing with doctors she used Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, taking three bottles to regain strength and health.

Cincinnati Ohio Dr. Pierce Hattie Caldwell Sid

Fletcher Murphy Dies at Hollister

Fletcher I Murphy 61 a Hollister resident died suddenly Monday morning from a stroke He was a stable boss at mine 266 and had just returned home from caring for horses He leaves five children and a brother County Commissioner Andrew Murphy of Athens He was a U B church member and I O O F affiliated Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 pm at the Hollister church conducted by Rev W F Harbert burial in Hollister cemetery

Glouster Fletcher I. Murphy Hollister Murphy Elmo Glen Haven Mich Edwards Julia William Thelma Andrew Murphy Athens U. B. Church Magic City Lodge City Hollister Church W. F. Harbert Ashville Hollister Cemetery

Seniors Choose Class Invitations at Athens High

The Athens high school invitation committee selects plain engraved invitations for the June graduation. Committee members include John Wields John Miller Earl Shaffer Halene Woods and Helen Cross. The seniors already have pins and rings, so invitations are the remaining item to choose.

Athens High School John Wields John Miller Earl Shaffer Halene Woods Helen Cross

State Prohibition Inspectors Suspended Thirty Days

Columbus March 9 State Prohibition Inspectors J B Coulter Fred C Curtiss and Carl Selzer were suspended for thirty days by order of State Prohibition Commissioner McDonald. The action followed a request from Governor Donahey and centers on enforcement conduct.

Columbus J. B. Coulter Fred C. Curtiss Carl Selzer McDonald MacDonald Donahey

Revival Services At Free Methodist Church On Campbell

Revival services begin March 21 at the Free Methodist Church on Campbell Street led by Rev. L Fowler and his son, ministers of the Athens and Pom eroy circuits.

Free Methodist Church Campbell Street L. Fowler Athens Pomeroy

France again turns to Briand to form new government

Paris March 9 France for the tenth time in its history turned to Aristide Briand to lead the government out of political chaos. President Doumergue summoned Briand and asked him to reform a cabinet despite his Saturday resignation after a defeat.

Paris France M. Aristide Briand Doumergue Briand

Newspapers Demand Full Disclosure in Nesbitt Death Case

Troy and Piqua editors urge authorities to reveal all information gathered on the February 19 death of Mrs. Frances Drake Nesbitt and to make a clean breast of the prospects for solving the crime.

Troy Piqua Frances Drake Nesbitt

Science Film Program At Athens Junior High

Science students in Athens Junior High view a weekly film chosen by Wilson Smith head of science. Films from the agricultural bureau cost about thirty cents per reel, with no rental fee, and a notable showing on sewage disposal plants sparked interest as the city council debates the issue. Upcoming topics include foods and packing houses.

Athens Junior High School Wilson Smith Agricultural Bureau Athens

Comic Strips Aid Language Learning, Canton News

Canton News notes many readers use comic strips to train language skills. The piece highlights strips' conversational humor and daily usage, suggesting they bolster vocabulary and comprehension for learners.

Canton News

Indian guardian opposes gift to Bacone College case before court

Oklahoma City march 9 the Oklahoma supreme court hears whether the gift of more than half a million dollars from the world's richest Indian to Bacone Indian college Muskogee will stand The interior department approved the gift but Er Bailey the guardian has refused to approve the endowment Bailey filed suit in New York to recover the Barnett estate Bacone counsel seek to have Bailey's guardianship declared illegal Justice Department seeks to intervene with possible appearance of Charles Selby assistant United States attorney general

Oklahoma City Okla Bacone Indian College Muskogee State Supreme Court Interior Department Jackson Barnett Bacone College New York Baptist Missionary Ciety Er. S. Bailey Bailey Barnett Oklahoma Supreme Court Department of Justice Charles Selby United State Attorney General Guardian

Dorothy Pegran Fights Solo As Tulley Murder Trial Opens

New Castle Pennsylvania March 9 Dorothy Pegran stands alone in her life sentence trial for the murder of Marine Sergeant Philip L Tulley as she faces the courtroom battle without co defendants or partners in the case.

New Castle Dorothy Pegran Philip L. Tulley

Trial Set for April in Mercantile Association Case

The trial for the Mercantile Association corporation issuing David Wallace of the City garage was set for April 10 a.m. by Judge L. G. Worstell in Common Pleas court yesterday.

Merchantile Association Corporation David Wallace L. G. Worstell Common Pleas Court

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promises Health Booster and Laxative Effect

An advertisement touts Bulgarian Herb Tea as a life enhancing tonic containing iron salts and vegetable stimulants. It claims to ease constipation and a range of ailments from stomach to rheumatic conditions and kidney issues, and to enrich the blood. The product urges trial packages from druggists and lists a price of $1.25.

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