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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1927

Page

2

Civil War Veteran Elzy Chanes Dies of Pneumonia

Elzy Chanes aged 87, Civil War veteran, died Wednesday in Pomeroy after a weeklong illness from pneumonia. Survived by four sons William John Gert Frank and Jaret and two daughters Cora MacNichols and May West. Burial at Fairview. Service led by Reverend Barnes. Chanes lived in Antiquity for about 30 years. Needle and Thimble club met at Mrs. Ray Smith’s Grant Street home with refreshments served.

Middleport Dizy Pomeroy John Barnes Fairview Chanes Antiquity William John Gert Antiquity Frank Gidart Jaret Akron Cora MacNichols Azon City May West Dorcas Ray Smith Needle and Thimble Club Grant Street

Seek $1 215 Dowell file suit against Diehls

George Owell and Florence Howell filed in Meigs county common pleas court a suit against W Diehl and Elma Diehl seeking 1215 dollars with interest from March 4 1927 on a promissory note for 1000 dollars with 6 percent interest. The note allegedly delivered August 4 1923. Attorneys: C Fish.

Pomeroy George Owell Florence Howell Est W. Diehl Elma Diehl E Meigs County

Middleport man fined after pledge to support family

Jorge McHaffie of Middleport was jailed briefly on a non port charge, then fined 100 dollars with the fine suspended on condition he secures work to support his wife and child. In Pomeroy, Charte Hogan, daughter of the late Dorthy Hogan, appeared in Meigs County Court in the Emil Uer versus John B. Downing case, becoming the first woman to do so.

Imiddleport Jorge McHaffie Middleport H. P. Myer Joe Gilmore Nonipport Pomeroy Wople Courterday Charte Hogan Othy Hogan Emil Uer John B. Downing Hogan Meigs Councourts

Mrs Crary Hosts Bridge Party in Middleport

Mrs Fred Crary of Middleport entertained members of her bridge club at her Second Street home Friday evening.

Fred Crary Middleport Second Street

Ladies Aid to Host Bazaar at Faesbyter Church

The Ladies Aid of the Faesbyter church in Middleport will stage a parish event this evening at 3 30 P M. Proceeds support church activities and community projects. Local residents are invited to attend.

Faesbyterehurch Middleport

Middleport Social Notes Chip Away at Ills and Moves

Local residents report ailments stay mild and travel plans abound. Mrs. Vance Stewart is ill at home on Mill street while Irma Giesen visits Athens after several days with friends. Multiple residents move or travel between Middleport and nearby towns as family ties and illness shape the week.

Middleport Vance Stewart Mill Street Irma Giesen Athens Lewis Triplett Charleston Pana Russell Sycamore Street Bradbury Dana Lambert O. N. McElhinney Gallipolis Manly Riggs Langsville Irving Karr Zanesville John Mader Circleville W. B. Merrill Parkersburg Elizabeth Ward Columbus Mary Vincent Everett Denham Point Pleasant L. A. Field Huntington J. P. Highey Richmond K. M. Barth R. Singleton J. B. Downing Earl Middleton Coal Street Charles Findley Pomeroya C. A. Poindexter Kichinger Walter Owens Ernest Grimes Kimes Edwards George Neal Winfield Brotherhood Lodge Oscar Mossman Holzer Hospital Mossman

Paving Estimates To Be Considered In Glouster Meeting

Glouster city council adjourns to weigh brick versus concrete for summer street projects. Local brick plant props support brick use to boost employment. Attendees compete in a Kiwanis attendance drive with eight week scoring and prizes.

Glouster

Hocking Valley mine conditions explained at Kiwanis meeting

Glouster March 25 Superintendent Brown of the Ohio Coal Company spoke at the Kiwanis club on conditions in the local coal industry. He outlined factors affecting mine operations and market conditions in the district.

Hocking Brown E. H. Taylor Earl Faires F. A. Danford George W. Rose R. G. Webber Glouster Kiwaniangs Memphis, Tenn Sar Faires Earl Johnson Hocking Valley Glouster Ohio Collieries Company Kiwanis Club

Boy Improves After Operation Chance For Recovery

Glouster reports William Peugh five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peugh shows improvement following a recent operation. Doctors say the youngster may recover with continued care and observation at home.

Glouster William Earl Peugh

Boy in Columbus Hospital Improving After Illness

A young patient, previously in serious condition, showed improvement on Thursday after gatekeeping concern. Doctors indicate he has a good chance to recover and remains hospitalized in Columbus.

Eral

Miners Idle at Mine No 1 Over Scale Trouble

In Glouster Ohio March 25 Mine No 1 at Jacksonville is idle after miners refuse to work due to faulty scales. Workers reported for duty but found the scales not in condition and went home.

Glouster Ohio Jacksonville

Annual Better Glouster Expected To Sell In Weeks

The high school annual staff reports a larger and better annual this year and books are expected to be on sale in about three weeks. Financing has been a serious issue but the class expects to meet all bills from sales. Advertising patronage and advance sales are good.

Glouster

Loyal Women's Class to Meet at Mrs McCarty’s Home

In Clouster on March 25 the Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ will gather this evening at the home of Mrs. W. E. McCarty for a planned meeting and activities.

Clouster Church of Christ W. E. McCarty

Quick Mother's Oats Promotes Child Health and Growth

An old advertisement extols Quick Mother's Oats for its tender oat bran and natural whole grain flavor. It claims cereals lose value when refined and urges a daily bowl with milk for vitamins minerals and 23 percent of tissue-building protein for growing children.

Dont Risk Pneumonia By Neglecting a Cold

Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is advertised as hospital proven medicine that stops a cough and cures the cold. The ad claims the potion penetrates irritated membranes and reaches the bloodstream to heal the whole system. It urges quick use for head colds chest tightness bronchitis and coughing.

Ayer

Morgan County Church Services Listed for Sunday

Morgan county announcements schedule Sunday services in Ringgold at 2 30 led by Rev L A Donnally and Pisgah at 2 led by Rev D L Browning with both congregations urged to attend.

Morgan Glouster Morgan County Ringgold L. A. Donnally Pisgah D. L. Browning

Traveling union aide in Cambridge field visits Athens and Corning

Joseph Richards, a traveling auditor for the United Mine Workers, spends the day in Cambridge field on business. Charles Reed, Jacksonville, transacted business in Athens on Friday. Mrs. William Shaw and daughter of Corning were guests of Mrs. Vane Roberts on Thursday. Mrs. Harlan Adams and two children returned to Fultonham after a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook.

Joseph Richards United Mine Workers Cambridge Charles Reed Jacksonville Athens William Shaw Corning Vane Roberts Harlan Adams Fultonham Adams Charles Cook

Rothwell Club Hosts St Patrick's Party at Pride Home

The Rothwell club held a St Patrick's gathering at Mrs. W A Pride on Wednesday March 17. Guests visited Mrs. William Welch for a three course dinner with green and white decor. Charter members sat at one large table and all enjoyed contests and music back at Pride's, hosted by Mrs. W W Bryson and others.

Rothwell Club W. A. Pride William Welch W. W. Bryson Hawk Henshaw Kientz Kittle

Notable Guests Attend Uniontown Pa Event

Mrs. Munden hosts a gathering featuring guests including Mrs. Pride Rockhold Sheeran and M M Bryson Danford Drury James LeFavor McDonald Noon Stiff W Carty Florence Andrews Culver and Mrs J P Taylor from Columbus.

Munden C. A. Pride W. A. Pride Rockhold Sheeran M. M. Bryson F. Danford Drury James LeFavor O. A. McDonald Noon Stiff W. E. McCarty Florence Andrews E.S. Culver Uniontown J. P. Taylor Columbus

P T A Supper Planned in Hartman Building

Jacksonville event: Parent Teacher Association to serve supper at 4 30 in the Hartman building.

Jacksonville Parent Teacher Association of This Place Hartman

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Elzy Chanes Dowell Diehls McHaffie Social Notes Pomeroy Bend Mrs, Crary Ladies’ Aid Woodworths Brunswick Radio Franks, White & Bessinger Fox Trots Ben Sebtvin Fox Frank Biack Kreutzer Bronislaw Ziuberman Sigfried Schultz Brunswick Records Parker Bros Bank of Athens Bldg Ruth Hea Maken Sar Ohio Collieries William Peugh Jemima Coats Wear and Accessories Ohio University Ir Scholls Dr. Scholl Coe Athens Furniture Exchange Luckoff New Crepe, Georgette, Crepe Bat Rose Belge Navy Black
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