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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1926

Page

2

Hobson Clashes With Charleston In Basketball Match

Middleport March 15 A New York Central train carried over 300 fans to Charleston for Hobson and Charleston basketball. Charleston won the men’s game 30 21 with O Dell scoring seven goals and one foul. Hobson’s Jenkins led scoring for Hobson while Reynolds guarded well. The Hobson girls defeated Charleston 19 15 led by Metzie Keffer. A large Pomeroy turnout watched both games and cheerleaders led the crowd.

Middleport New York Central Charleston Hobson O’dell Dave Jenkins Hobgen Forbes White O'Dell Reynolds Hicks V. O'Dell F. E. Greter Gifford Fowler Charleston Girls Metzie” Keffer Charleston Keffer Buxton Grate Kohlbecker Bradbury Sesesses Searseless G. Oeesee Hark Riley Duffield Reval Hutchinson Reval Hawkins Blrtcher Bradbury Deasie Clark Wayne Gundy” McElhinny Spir

Child Killed by Auto in Akron Incident

POMEROY March 15. Bernard White seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Ray White was killed when struck by an auto in Akron Saturday. The body will arrive here Monday for burial. The Whites previously lived at Kerrs Run and have since moved to Akron where Mr White is employed.

Pomeroy Bernard Ray White Akron

Surplus Soft Coal Reduced by February Shipments

Nelsonville report shows February 1 inventories at 45 million net tons, down from 48 million in November 1925. Production and consumption trends suggest continued reduction. March 6 output estimated at 10.5 million net tons, soft coal year total at 505.092 million tons.

Nelsonville Bureau of Mines Department of Commerce Lake Superior Michigan

Coal Operators to Meet in Nelsonville on March 17

Coal operators from the Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys will hold a meeting at the Keystone Coal company office in Nelsonville at 1 o'clock Wednesday March 17. The gathering aims to discuss industry issues and coordination among local mines.

Nelsonville Hocking Sunday Creek Valleys Keystone Coal Company

Radio fans to meet Nelsonville at YMCA

A meeting of radio fans will be held at the Y M C A in Nelsonville on Tuesday evening March 16 at 7 30. Matters of interest will be discussed.

Association Nelsonville

Kings Heralds Entertained in Nelsonville Meeting

The Kings Heralds gathered at Mrs. James Hoisington's home on Poplar Street in Nelsonville for their monthly meeting. Officers elected include President Helen Linton and vice presidents Helen McKibben and Frances Hoisington. new members added. program featured piano solos by Frances Hoisington and Marie Spencer. More details of readings and missionary story noted. refreshment course with green and white decor served. Next meeting set for Mrs. Retta Howe’s residence.

Nelsonville Kings Heralds James Hoisington Poplar Street Helen Linton Helen McKibben Frances Hoisington Helen Ogg Mary Morrison Marie Spencer Ethel Hayden Ruth Hoisington Thomas Spencer Retta Howe

Vagrant Eugene Pierce Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville

Eugene Pierce pleaded guilty to vagrancy at a March arraignment before Mayor Eberle in Nelsonville. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and committed to the county jail.

Nelsonville E.gene Pierce Eberle

Weekend Social Guests Around Huntington and Columbus

Mrs John Saltz and daughter Kathleen visited her sister in Huntington West Virginia over the weekend. Miss Gwendolyn Pidcock stayed with Miss Etna Culver in Columbus. John Hanley of Columbus visited Nelsonville relatives. Mr and Mrs D N Gorsuch and two daughters visited Huntington. Mr and Mrs E W Cox and son Berle of Cambridge visited their daughter Mrs J W Stanley. Dr Gilbert Love of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents in Columbus.

John Saltz Kathleen Huntington W. Va Gwendolyn Pidcock Etna Culverhouse Columbus Nelsonville High School John Hanley Nelsonville D. N. Gorsuch E. W. Cox Berle Cambridge J. W. Stanley Gilbert Love John Love

Sunday school class plans meeting in Nelsonville

The Sunday school class of Mrs. Thomas Spencer will meet with Mrs. Willard Bartoe Friday evening for their monthly gathering in Nelsonville. The Easter offering will be collected at this time.

Nelsonville Thomas Spencer Willard Bartoe

Excursion Draws 38 From WNelsonville by Hocking Valley

Thirty eight people from WNelsonville used reduced fares offered by the Hocking Valley railroad to spend a day in Columbus on Sunday.

Nelsonville Wnelsonville Hocking Valley Railroad Columbus

Legion to Celebrate Seventh Anniversary Party

Glenford Dugan Post No 229 will entertain members and friends with a party on Tuesday evening March 16 marking the Legion's seventh anniversary. A feature of the evening is a broadcast program from Columbus Ohio 294 meters airing from 9 to 10 45 p m. Radio listeners are urged to tune in.

Legion Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Columbus Ohio

Athens Leads In Attendance Contest

The Athens Christian Sunday school holds a seven point lead over Nelsonville Sunday school at the end of the second week. Yesterday mornings totals were 507 for the local school and 453 for Athens, with Athens showing a larger year over year percentage increase.

Nelsonville Athens Christian Sunday School Athens

Sportsmen Will Tie Up Dogs, Says Local Official

Nelsonville Sportsmen’s Association members will comply with the mayor’s orders to keep their dogs tied up or kenneled. An association officer said while it is a shame to shoot good dogs, officers have no other option if dogs continue running loose.

Nelsonville Sportsman’s Association

Arrest of Jack Taylor for Furnishing Liquor

Jack Taylor of this city was arrested Sunday night by Chief Pearson on a charge of furnishing intoxicating liquor to James Colbert. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Eberle and will have a hearing at 1 o clock Wednesday.

Colbert Bone Hollow Pearson Nelsonville Jack Taylor James Colbert Taylor Eberle

Founders Day Observed by Miami University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

The Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Miami University Oxford observed Founders Day with a banquet at Hotel Berry last night, featuring four new initiates. Dr Blaine R Goldsberry served as toastmaster and called on Robert Wood and Dr J M Higgins for talks. Initiation occurred yesterday morning at the chapter house on West Mulberry Street with Thomas Wood Athens Russell Peters Zanesville Paul Messenger New London and Gilbert Beckley Harrisburg PA initiated.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Miami University Oxford Hotel Berry Blaine R. Goldsberry Robert Wood J. M. Higgins West Mulberry Street Thomas Wood Athens Russell Peters Zanesville Paul Messenger New London Gilbert Beckley Harrisburg

Athens Fraternity Banquet Attendees Named

The Athens alumni banquet lists attendees C. H. Harris Oscar Fulton Rufus C. Hopkins John Preston Robert Wood Dr J M Higgins Dr Blaine R Goldsberry Harry Beckley and Earl Beckley reflecting a local fraternal gathering.

Athens C. H. Harris Oscar Fulton Rufus C. Hopkins John Preston Robert Wood J. M. Higgins Blaine R. Goldsberry Harry Beckley Earl Beckley

The Magic of the Medicine Man

A pioneer tale recalls how Indian Medicine Men used forest herbs to treat many ailments. It notes Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts popularized her Vegetable Compound trusted by women for over fifty years.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lynn Mass

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Natural Bowels and Breath

Olives tablets labeled Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to ease bad breath by cleansing blood and purifying the body. The sugar coated pills are said to gently stimulate the bowels and liver, acting like a milder calomel substitute, with 15c and 30c sizes offered.

Christian Pastor Defines Heaven In Sermon

The Rev. M. E. Chatley at First Christian church described heaven as nonmaterial yet real a place or state of the soul after death. He said heaven is where God dwells a realm of perfect happiness free of sin and poverty and filled with activity and fellowship.

M. E. Chatley First Christian Church Mr. Chatley Mr. Charley Heaven

Creomulsion Promoted as Cough Cold Remedy

An Atlanta based advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold cough and cold medicine that soothes and heals infected membranes and stops irritation. It claims creosote as a key healer, promises relief when taken as directed, and offers money back if not relieved. The note also includes a separate speech excerpt about heaven as symbolic.

Atlanta, Ga

West Lafayette tragedy ends in double homicide suicide

In Coshocton County on March 15, Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes, both residents of West Lafayette, were found dead after Hughes, a 50 year old deputy marshal, shot his wife Nelle, 38, then wounded Cecil Carr, 24, whom he mistook for a suitor. Hughes then killed himself, dying at 2 a.m. at the local hospital.

Coshocton John Hughes Cecil Carr West Lafayette Here Hughes Nelle Carr

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