Two In Buchtel Jail Escape Death Narrowly
Nelsonville, March 23 Owen Jones and Carl Newman of Buchtel narrowly escaped suffocation when jail bed clothing and papers caught fire, likely from an inmate pipe. They were alerted in time to douse the flames and later pleaded guilty to intoxication and will work off fines on village streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Owen Jones
Carl Newman
Buchtel
Newman
Jones
James Tolliver
Interclass Basketball Tourney First Round Results
Nelsonville report lists first round scores for the boys interclass basketball tournament. Ninth grade beat Wildcats 52 to 3, seventh grade Tigers 11 to 10, eighth grade Giants 24 to 17, seventh A 63 to 9, with Dewhurst and H Norman top scorers for the senior class and Woodson leading the losing side. Teams defeated are eliminated and play resumes Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Wildcats
Tigers
Room
Giants
Pirates
Dewhurst
H. Norman
Woodson
Social tea for Lillian Howard guests listed
Mrs Albert Howard entertained Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 6 honoring daughter Lillian. Music games and refreshments at 6 o clock followed for Barbara Steenrod Virginia Green Kathryn Hall Evelyn Wright Anna Bunthoff Frances Gettle Margaret Mae Howe Mary Adelyn Wilson Elizabeth Backus Betty Jane Wemsley Dorothy Howe Mary Jane Jewett Isabelle Easterling Ruth and Max Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Howard
Lillian
Barbara Steenrod
Virginia Green
Kathryn Hall
Evelyn Wright
Anna Bunthoff
Frances Gettle
Margaret Mae Howe
Mary Adelyn Wilson
Elizabeth Backus
Betty Jane Wemsley
Dorothy Howe
Mary Jane Jewett
Isabelle Easterling
Ruth
Max Howard
Warner buys J. B. Patton Grocery in Warner Building
D. R. Warner has purchased the J. B. Patton grocery located in the Warner building on West Columbus Street and will take possession Monday, announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
SH. D. Warner
J. B. Patton
Warner
West Columbus Street
Social visits and travels to Columbus listed
Mrs C A Hooper and several relatives visited Joe Verity in Columbus for medical care. Mrs Arthur Dupler returned to Jackson Mich after visiting here. Many local residents including Sharpe Walker Verity Stalder and Kelly were in Columbus or visiting kin. Several Columbus trips and family gatherings noted with brief movements to and from Jackson Flint Akron and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hooper
Athens
Ausville Verity
Loren North
Durward North
Columbus
Joe Verity
Arthur Dupler
Alma Johnson
Jackson
Mich
Cc. C. Sharpe
Ethel Walker
Esther Verity
Ben Stalder
Glen Oliver
Walter Schenz
Madison Street
A. G. Cotton
Poplar Street
Freda Smith
Clara Key
Anna Popoczy
Honeymoon Lane
L. J. Eberle
Virginia
W. W. Kelly
Kelly
Noah Fillinger
J. M. Hyde
Walter Howe
Ralph Howe
Ed Johnson
Jackson, Mich
Johnson
Grace Dowler
University Hospital
Charles Ervin
Lynn Chapman
Esther Ervin
John Pierce
Glen
Flint
Michigan
Will Pierce
Robert Sanders
Akron
H. E. Verity
Marion
Glen Smith
John 8. Lowden
Two Mines Near Buchtel Abandoned by Manhattan Coal
Nelsonville March 23. Manhattan Coal company completed permanent abandonment of two mines near Buchtel this week. Mine No. 31 tipple torn down with machinery salvaged. this site once loaded about 1,600 tons daily. Mine No. 30 at Orbiston burned under company direction after removal of equipment. normal output about 1,000 tons daily. Shale pit near Buchtel operated by Hocking Valley Brick to be abandoned soon as shale is stripped from around Logan property plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Buehtel
Manhattan Coal Company
Orbiston
Buchtel
Hocking
Passion Play tale told in Nelsonville church
Dr. Ira P. Berry and Mrs. Berry present the Story of Oberammergau and the Passion Play at M I church in Nelsonville on Sunday night. Berry, a world traveler and observer of governments, impersonates key drama figures in authentic tones using rare pictures. They plan to visit Oberammergau again in 1930 to study the production more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Oberammergau
M. I. Church
Ira P. Berry
Doctor Berry
Anton Lang
Christ
Herod
Judas
Mary
Mrs. Berry
Fire in M. E. Church at Buchtel Threatens Damage
Fire from a flue sparks damaged the shingle roof of the M. E. church in Buchtel, with flames threatening the building. Volunteers saved the church, incurring about 100 dollars in losses from fire and water. Nelsonville firemen arrived quickly, and Mayor Tolliver thanked the department for rapid aid within 15 minutes of the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
M. E
Buchtel
James Tolliver
Ughter
Nelsonville Department
How and When To Plant Grass Seed Is Explaind
In Nelsonville the Woman's Community club highlights lawn care tips by Mrs. W. W. Gibson. The best sowing time is March 28th or 29th aligning with the moon. Do not spade the ground. prepare the space, sow white clover and bluegrass, cover with light soil and a touch of fertilizer, and repeat monthly for deep growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Woman's Community Club
W. W. Gibson
Nelsonville Church to Hold Evangelistic Series
Nelsonville Church of Christ begins evangelistic services Sunday March 25 at 7 p.m. daily except Saturdays through Easter Sunday. Rev. K H McCorkle leads preaching in a home-force pre Easter campaign finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Dike Wilson Files First for County Surveyor Nomination
Nelsonville March 23 J W Dike Wilson files petition with county election board as first candidate for county office in the pre primary campaign. He seeks the Republican nomination for county surveyor and submitted papers to Clerk Dave Johnson at Athens yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
J. W. “Dike
Wilson
County Election Board
Iyokeehie Camp Fire Council Honors Birthday Night
The Iyokeehie Camp Fire group and guardian Miss Verna Hand held a council fire at the Church of Christ social rooms to honor a camp fire birthday anniversary. Four girls were named wood gatherers Mary Jo Bowers Ethel Johnson Genevieve Beagle and Ruth Call. Fifteen girls earned the birthday honor by making a layette article on display at Mechem's store this week. Guests included Mrs Henry Kelch Mrs Glen Allen and fifteen girl friends. A visiting group from Glouster with guardian Miss Miller and Mrs Ley attended. A lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iyokeehie
Verna Hand
Church of Christ
Woodgatherer
Mary Jo Bowers
Ethel Johnson
Genevieve Beagle
Ruth Call
Mechem’'s
Henry Kelch
Glen Allen
Glouster
Miss Miller
Ley
Health official to immunize Nelsonville students Monday
Dr W. P. Johnson of the state department of health will visit Nelsonville schools Monday for diphtheria immunization. Treatment begins at 1 p. m. at the Central building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
W. P. Johnson
State Department of Health
Horse Drops Dead After Trade in Nelsonville
Nelsonville reports a horse trade in which Bud Edwards of Floodwood paid Frank Tedrow of Nelsonville $6 as boot. The new horse collapsed and died moments after the purchase as Edwards rode away, ending in a fatal outcome under grim tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Frank Tedrow
Bud Edwards
Floodwood
Bud
Tedrow
Edwards
Corporation
Lot
Grace Dowler to Undergo Tonsil Removal
Miss Grace Dowler entered University Hospital in Columbus on March 23 to undergo surgery for the removal of tonsils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Grace Dowler
University Hospital, Columbus
Ten Winning Teams To Debate Tonight
Ten winning debate teams will face off in Athens county high schools tonight over the question whether the direct primary system for nominating candidates should be abolished. Plains and Amesville will meet with Judge W. C. Harris presiding at Amesville and Prof. Homer Cherrington presiding at The Plains. Separate debates include judges O. F. Rowland for Trimble and Albany in Albany, and Dr. W. L. Gard selecting winners of the Albany and Buchtel clash in Buchtel with F. E. Harshman naming the Trimble and Buchtel winners in Trimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Plains
Amesville
W. C. Harris
the Plains
Homer Cherrington
O. F. Rowland
Trimble
Albany
W. L. Gard
Grass Fire on West Washington Street Limited Damage
Fire chief E. R. Laughlin reported a grass blaze on West Washington Street yesterday afternoon near Corbin restaurant at 140 West State Street. A discarded cigarette or match likely started the fire, endangering a Maggie Perkins outbuilding before chemicals extinguished the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington Street
E. R. Laughlin
Corbin
West State Street
Chatley Plans Bible Night At First Christian Church
Rev M E Chatley organizes a Sunday Bible night at First Christian to showcase Bibles collected in two weeks. The display includes a 125 year old English Bible, Danish, Greek, and Welsh editions, with discussion on Catholic and Protestant editions. Music will accompany the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
M. EE. Chatley
Mr. Chatley
William Austin
Court House Doings Involving Divorces Custody and Partitions
In Ath ens County Common Pleas court yesterday Verna Karns was granted a divorce from Floyd Karns for extreme cruelty with custody of their minor Gerald Karns awarded to Verna. Floyd must pay 12 60 monthly until age 12 then 15 until 17. Custody for the child limited to 10 a m to 4 p m on the first and third Sundays. A divorce on absence for three years granted Joseph Wilbur from Audrey Wilbur with custody of Marie and William J. Wilbur. In a partition suit Nellie Carter vs Mary Foley et al, guardian appointed for Elizabeth Foley. Four fifths of the estate claimed by the plaintiff, others to shares specified. Court ordered partition. commissioners named. Partition of assets in other actions placed under court order with guardians appointed for minor defendants. Further details list multiple Hankelsons and related parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Karns
Floyd Karns
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Gerald Karns
Joseph Wilbur
Audrey Wilbur
Marie
William J. Wilbur
Nellie Carter
Mary Foley
H. B. Welle
Elizabeth Foley
Mary
Katherne
Bart
Elizabeth
Foley
Drink Water and Jad Salts for Kidney Relief
Advice urges high water intake and use of Jad Salts to flush kidneys, neutralize urinary acids, and relieve bladder and back pain. Describes kidneys filtering blood, recommends four ounces of Salts daily before breakfast for a few days, plus regular water consumption.
High School Girls Win Scholarship Cup at Athens Assembly
Senior girls in Mrs Clark Williams home room at Athens High School received a National Honor Society scholarship cup for the top scholastic standing in the past six weeks. Jack Wadley presented the award. Earlier, Miss Alla Smiths sophomores held the cup. A dance and song act by Miss Irene Blaettners class opened the program, followed by the sophomore boys led by John Glover with a Chase's Collegians skit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Willams
Athens High School
National Honor Society
Jack Wadley
Alla Smith
Irene Blaettner
John Glover
Chase
Collegians
Property shares and divorce actions listed in Athens County notices
Manning and Opal and Jesse Perry receive specific fractional shares. a second action divides seven named heirs. A March 20 divorce trial date is set for Bertha Haley v Leo Haley. A money petition for 300.23 with 6 percent interest from 1925-11-25 for funeral services is filed by Sweeney Brothers against Clara A. Johnson, Nelsonville. Harry Sycks files for divorce from Minnie Sycks and Evan Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram N. Johnson
Athens County
Hike Planned by Wesley Foundation After Church Hour
The Wesley Foundation will hold a Sunday hike from First Methodist Church at 2 o clock. A luncheon will be served at the church after the hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Foundation
First Methodist
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C. H. Bartlett
American Legion
Glenford Dugan
Berrys
Buchtel Church
Woman’s Community Club
Camp Fire Girls
Cash
Millfield and
Jacksony’e
Choice
Rio
Bogata
Fancy Santos
Parsnips
Stack’s
Chatley
Christian Church
The
Bem Pharmacy
Pythian
Nature
Court House
IN Common Pleas Court
Ashfordankieson
Eugene Hankinson
John Bolin
Opal
Jesse Perry
Blanche Phillips
John W. Wood
George Lowry
Peter Barrows
Ashford Hankeison
Eugene Hankeison
Charlies Hankelson
George, Hankeison
Addie McCombs
Lillie Byles
Gladys
Cape
Jimmie
McVay
Simplex
Congo
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