Former resident wins reward in Chicago brooch return
Ellsworth "Pickles" Religie, a Nelsonville native and Chicago chef, collected a $500 reward after returning a $10,000 diamond brooch found by Peggy Religie. The couple, newly married, planned to buy a leopard fur coat with proceeds. the finder, businessman Mr. Blair, praised the honesty and urged future cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ellsworth
Religie
Chicago
Peggy
Chicago Daily News
Reigle
Harry Davis
the Messenger
Want
Blair
Hand Set Phones To Be Offered By Ohio Bell
Ohio Bell Telephone will soon offer hand set telephones in limited numbers for subscribers. W H Estle says the device combines receiver and transmitter on one handle and will be provided to meet convenience needs. Engineers have solved earlier issues and installations may begin later this year with a small increase in monthly charges and an installation fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ohio Bell Telephone Company
W. H. Estle
Bell Telephone
Telephone Company
Boy Missing From Buchtel Area In Ohio
A 12 year old boy from Lee Smith's home in Buchtel is reported missing since Tuesday. He was last seen Thursday morning toward Chauncey with a small black case. Clothing described includes brown garments, grey cap, blue shirt, black shoes and stockings. Any information should be sent to Lee Smith, Buchtel, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lee Smith
Buchtel
Chauncey
Ohio
Local men plead guilty to intoxication in Nelsonville
Hubert Young of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Mayor L J Eberle. Mart Searles of New Pittsburg was fined 10 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication and not guilty to an additional operating a vehicle while intoxicated charge with a hearing set for March 99.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hubert Young
L. J. Eberle
Mart Searles
New Pittsburg
Searles
Bible Translations Quietly Drifted From Use in England
In a St Andrews Church Sunday lecture Father Eugene Owens said that from around 1060 when French became the official language of England until about 1500 when English emerged, the English translations of the Bible then in existence fell into disuse and were nearly all lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews
Eugene Owens
England
Merry Bunch Club Holds Birthday Meeting
The Merry Bunch club met Friday evening at the Shafer home on Poplar Street. The gathering honored member Jera Shafer on her birthday with gifts. Refreshments followed a eve of music and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Bunch Club
Shafer
Poplar Street
Jera Shafer
Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R Postpones Meeting
The Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter of the D A R. postpones its regular meeting by one week to Saturday March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Zane Dew
Woman's Home Missionary Society Meeting Set
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Effie Hickman Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Society
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Effie Hickman Green
S. H. T. Club Meeting At Miss Reynolds Home
Miss Leah Reynolds hosted the S. H. T. club on Myers street with sewing and contests. Elsie Hodgeman won the contest prize, and a luncheon followed for Mary Cohagen Ruth Cook Velma Young Elsie Hodgeman Julia Burnell Lucille Fiske Florence Cook. Guest Mrs Ted Katzenbach attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Reynolds
S. H. T. Club
Myers Street
Elsie Hodgeman
Mary Cohagen
Ruth Cook
Velma Young
Julia Burnell
Lucille Fiske
Florence Cook
Ted Katzenbach
Moose to Start Candidate Class This Wednesday
The Moose will begin a class of candidates at its hall here on Wednesday night. A chicken dinner will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Order of Moose
Columbus Visitors Recall Weekend Gatherings
Merle Nelson and family hosted relatives in Columbus as Frances Sommers Gail Blackburn and Harry Stage visited from nearby towns. The trip to Athens for a tournament brought extended family to the area, with multiple guests from Chillicothe Zaleski and Vinton county calling on local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Nelson
Columbus
Alex Nelson
Frances Sommers
Gail Blackburn
Harry Stage
C. L. Pensyle
Alice Anderson
Zaleski
George Bonner
Marguerite Stitt
Clara Wolfe
Chillicothe
Athens
Clyde Dunlap
Congo
Hannah Evans
Clarence Scott
John Dunlap
Vinton County
Billy Nelson
Dix Owens
Frank Gandee
W. H. Barton
Adelphi
Ohio
John Mooney
W. T. Grose
Nelsonville Hi Y Club Spring Dinner Meeting
The Nelsonville Hi Y club held its spring dinner at the Y M C A with two newly initiated members Carlos Linton and Edward Stocklin. Six Haydenville boys attended with the school coach and principal present. Mothers served the dinner. President Paul Hudson presided. Officers and advisors for next year will be elected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Haydenville
Carlos Linton
Edward Stocklin
Paul Hudson
D. A. R. Delegates Attend State Convention in Columbus
Mrs. Harry Edington regent of Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter leads a group including Mrs. J. M. Hyde Mrs. Gay Aumiller Mrs. W. F. Heaton Mrs. C. E. Welch and Mrs. Henry Poston as they attend the state D. A. R. convention sessions in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Edington
Elizabeth Zane Dew
J. M. Hyde
Gay Aumiller
W. F. Heaton
C. E. Welch
Henry Poston
Columbus
Cosmopolitan Club Holds Roll Call Night
Nineteen members responded to roll call Monday night as the Cosmopolitan club was entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Divorces Granted in Local Court This Weekend
Maud L. Hudkins of Athens received a divorce from C. Robert Hudkins in Common Pleas court on Saturday for neglect and may resume her former name Maud Fenzel. Florence E. Wells was granted a divorce from James H. Wells on Friday for cruelty and may resume her former name Florence K. Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud L. Hudkins
Athens
C. Robert Hudkins
Common Pleas
Hudkins
Maud Fenzel
Florence E. Wells
James H. Wells
Florence K. Andrews
Marriage Licenses Issued to Hervey Tefft and Cline Powell Parties
A marriage license was issued to Roy M. Hervey 34 of Nelsonville a salesman and Dollie M. Tefft 24 of Nelsonville a nurse. A license was issued to John Cline 22 of Chauncey a miner and Ruth Powell 17 of Nelsonville daughter of Phillip Powell with Rev Gilbert Courtney named as officiating minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy M. Hervey
Nelsonville
Dollie M. Tefft
John Cline
Chauncey
Miner
Frank A. Cline
Ruth Powell
Phillip Powell
Gilbert Courtney
Road slide near Athens blocks traffic on New Marsh field
A surface slide on the New Marsh field road two miles from Athens leaves a hole eight or nine feet deep. Only one car can pass at a time. Similar slides on Courtney hill and the Parkersburg road near Coolville have caused extensive spring damage to road surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Athens
Courtney Hill
Parkersburg Road
Coolville
Setting in Molers case vacated and reset
The case of Sylvester M. Goodrich versus William Moler and Cora E F Moler was vacated by Judge L G Worstell. Trial slated for today was postponed, then reset for April 8 and again vacated amid a note debt suit. Also noted: commissions and alimony orders in various cases and a pool hall suit for $325.93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester M. Goodrich
William Moler
Cora EF. Moler
L. G. Worstell
Common Pleas Court
Ohn P. Barrow
Perry Carmen
Curtis Dean
M. E.charlton
Alura Hawk
Charles J. Hawk
Wendel W. Kelly, Jr
Kelly
Sim Lane
George Swart
Tenie Swart
Jacob Darnell
Fred Pritts
Worstell
Lena Kincade
Hiram Martin Kincade
C. D. Shafer Company
William Taylor
Pastime
Athens
Horse Buyers Warned To Purchase Cars Not Afraid of Autos
Athens in 1907 saw a sharp rise in automobile ownership as three more White steam cars joined six others. The article warns horse buyers to choose animals that do not shy at cars to avoid dangerous and embarrassing encounters on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
the Messenger
W. N. Alderman
H. D. Henry
J. D. Brown
Cast of Students in Operetta Here Announced Today
The Athens high school music department under Miss Barbara Kantzer presents Lelawala or The Maid of Niagara a cadman operetta with a cast of ninety students in roles from Wakomis to Lord Tatler. The event occurs Thursday at the high school auditorium with costumes ordered from Columbus and a large ensemble listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelawala
Charles Wakefield Cadman
Athens High School
Barbara Kantzer
Columbus
Wakomis
The
Ontahgarahs
John Alden
Klolowar
Roscoe Reading
Maid
Niagara
Josephine Kircher
Marpeetopah
Harold Brown
Hintola
Alyce MecKiben
Sowanas
Frank Cunningham
Shungela
John Atkinson
Wacootay
Mabel
Richard Brooks
Clarinda Bond
Eva Nagle
Sergeant Bilks
John Sprague
Lord Tatler
George Brown
Wallace
Bilks
Willard Mariner
John Powers
Herman Secoy
Maynard Downard
Heirmer McAfee
Leavitt Gard
Nelle Stout
Pearl Lemeley
Alice Briley
Mary Lou Coleman
Roxie Buckley
Bernice Atkins
Lillian Kittle
Louise Pavey
Mona Sanders
Ramah Darst
Doris Giesicke
Lucille Dowler
Rose Clark
Maxine Williams
Margaret Atkinson
Gertrude Lenigne
Mildred Totman
Marcella Horn
June Kimball
Paul Saylor
Estates Valuations Decided by Court in Athens
Court determines gross and net values for multiple estates in Athens. John Dodds and Rachel Jennings show substantial sums with heirs including widows and children receiving shares. Other estates such as F M Phillips Charles Hunter Rose B Smith Bessie Matthews Daisy Young Mayme Burford list net or gross values and tax status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dodds
Emma Dodds
Margaret Sturgill
George T. Dodds
Rachel FE. Jennings
Ralph P. Jennings
Robert P. Jennings
Charles Higgins
Lulu Higgins
F. M. Phillips
Charles Hunter
Rose B. Smith
Bessie Matthews
Daisy Young
Change Day of Funeral for Douglass Family
Funeral services for Mrs. William Douglass and her 4 year old son William Franklin will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Jagers undertaking parlors instead of on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Douglass
William Franklin
Jagers’ Undertaking
That Baby You've Longed For
Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City recounts years of infertility and depression before conceiving a daughter and credits happiness to a secret she offers to share free of charge to any married woman who writes. She requests correspondence at S776 Massachusetts Kansas City MO with strict confidentiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Burton
Kansas City
A Mother Praises Dr Pierce Prescription For Health Baby
Mrs Edward Welsh of Girard Ohio says her expectant months used Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets with a healthy baby boy and little pain. She notes relief within days and urges publication to help other mothers while inviting free medical advice from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard
Ohio
Edward Welsh
Washington Ave
Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo, N. Y
Funeral for James Whetstone in Chauncey
The Rev. Howard Simpson led the funeral for James Edward Whetstone 40 of Chauncey at Greenlawn Cemetery on Monday afternoon. The Chauncey quartet sang three selections. Whetstone died after admission to Grant Hospital Columbus for an operation. he leaves a wife, his aged father one brother and seven sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whetstone
Greenlawn
Chauncey
Howard Simpson
Independent Holiness Church
James Edward Whetstone
Chauncey Quartet
Whetstone
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Pre-Easter Campaign Sees Rising Attendance at Local Churches
Reports from Trimble Greens Run and Taylor Ridge Churches of Christ show attendance increases ahead of Easter. Trimble tallied 118 in morning and aims for five percent growth next Sunday while evening service drew a large crowd. Taylor Ridge rose ten percent with a 60 percent goal for the following Sunday as they plan Decision Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Churches of Christ
Rev Lucy Smith Delivers Sermon On Millenium Topic
Tonight at the Church of God revival Rev Lucy Smith speaks on Will There Be a Millenium. Last evening her sermon focused on Ordinances Of God's House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lucy Smith
Powell Cline Wedding in City Home Courtney Officiates
The Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney officiated at 7 30 PM for John Cline Chauncey and Ruth Powell. The ceremony occurred at the minister's High street home. groom John Cline is son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Cline and the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip Powell.
Millfield Eyes Chauncey Home Move
Millfield plans to establish a home base in Chauncey as part of a broader relocation strategy. The move aims to position the team closer to training facilities and fan access, with details to follow.
Ladies' Aid Quilting Day at Mound Methodist Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold an all day quilting session Thursday at the North building on Mound Street. Residents are invited to participate or attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mound Street
Dorcas Society to Quilt at Green Building on Mill Street
The Dorcas society of the Seventh Day Adventist church will meet Wednesday at the Green building on Mill Street for their weekly all day quilting session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
The
Seenth Day Adventist Church
Green Building
Mill Street
Millfield Christian Church Hosts All Day Thursday Quilting
Millfield Christian Church will hold an all day quilting session this Thursday at the church. Members plan to gather for a full day of sewing and fellowship.
First Christian Chauncey ENdeavor Plans Thrifty Evening
Members of the Christian Endeavor society at the First Christian church Chauncey will hold a monthly business and social session with a pot luck supper Thursday evening at the home of Misses Cora and Marie Ferrel on High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Christian Church
Chauncey
Cora and
Marie Ferrel
High Street
Miss Edytha Smart Hosts Ruth Smith at May Avenue
Miss Edytha Smart entertained at home on May Avenue Sunday for her guest Miss Ruth Smith of Bishopville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edytha Smart
May Avenue
Ruth Smith
Bishopville
Shaner to Undergo Appendix Operation in Columbus
Mrs Jessie Waymer Shaner of Millfield was driven to Columbus Monday afternoon where she would undergo an appendix operation at St Clair hospital. She traveled with her husband John Shaner and sister Rhoda Waymer after a Sunday illness at her uncle Arthur Burchfield’s Lower Plains home. Her condition is listed as critical. J K Brown of The Plains was moved to Sheltering Arms hospital Athens after a stroke and weeks of illness. Mrs Clarence Sanders and Mrs Jennie Sanders returned to Millfield from Columbus after visiting Dr Nile Sanders and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Waymer Shaner
Millfield
Stouts
Columbus
St. Clair Hospital
John Shaner
Rhoda Waymer
Shaner
Arthur Burchfield
Lower Plains
Clarence Sanders Attends Convention at Deshler Hotel
Clarence Sanders attended a convention at the Deshler hotel over three days in 4sion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sanders
Deshler Hotel
Moore Found Guilty in Non-Support Case in Dayton
Everett V. Moore, brought from Columbus by Constable I P Tucker, faced an affidavit from his wife Etha Moore of New Marghtfield. He pled guilty before Judge Pearl W Helwig and was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to ninety days in the Dayton workhouse, the sentence suspended if he posts bond to pay sixteen dollars monthly for the child’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wyclif
England
Wyclif
York
Lancaster
John Wryclif
Amerigo Vespucci
Everett V. Moore
Columbus
I. P. Tucker
Etha Moore
New Marghtfield
Moore
Trate Pearl W. Helwig
Dayton
Washington envoy enters U.S. diplomatic service
Washington, March 164 Walker Washington, 25, a descendant of a brother of Gex Washington, has just entered the diplomatic service of the States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walker Washington
Gex
Emerald Oil Promises Quick Relief for Bunion Sufferers
A vintage ad touts Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic for bunions and corns. It claims rapid pain relief after a few drops on the inflamed joint and gradual swelling reduction with continued use, with druggists guaranteeing its dispensing.
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Ellsworth Reigie
Walter Wolf
Alaska
California
Bret Harte
Clarence Butts
Robert Huenefeld
la Lane
Lone Star Mountain
Angeles
Ella Patton
Oril Griffin
Louise Pearce
T. E. Wells
Leona Wells
Frank Tedrow
Father Owens
Entertains Club
Moose
Social Notes
Due_ Sylvester Goodrich
Eberle
Charles A. Schetky
Seven Seas
Captain Schetky
Philadelphia
Mayme Burford
Mrs. Burton
Northfield
Richardson
Glouster, Ohio
Christian Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
Millfield Christian Church
Columbull
Washington IN Service
Hierspmis
Peoples Store
Glousters
East End
Isaac Wilson
Chauncey, Ohio
Long
Mister Hopper
Gallinipper
Bill Richardson
Greene Street
Marietta
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