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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1926

Page

7

Methodist Pro by Dr Frank Brown to Speak at M P Church

Dr Frank Brown president of the Methodist Protestant conference of Columbus will speak at the M P church here next Saturday night. The Rev L J Barnes delivered an interesting sermon at the M P church Sunday morning. A Sunday school convention was held Sunday afternoon with officers elected: President A L Snedden vice president Ralph Barker secretary Mrs Bliss Driggs treasurer William Thomas. The next meeting will be the last Sunday in April at the M P church.

Frank Brown Methodist’ Protestant Conference Columbus M. P Brown L. J. Barnes A. L. Snedden Ralph Barker Bliss Driggs William Thomas Arch Knowlton Athens R. H. Dorn Vergil Baughman Chauncey

Local Social Notes From Chauncey And Nearby Towns

Buchtel Edward Barstow who was injured in the Chauncey mine last Tuesday was taken to a hospital in Columbus Monday. Mrs John Kinnear on Bessemer ad entertained with a dinner Monday honoring her daughter Gladys thirteenth birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leo Carlin and three children Faye Theodore and John and Mr and Mrs Warren Kinnear of Columbus. Mr Leo Carlin accompanied the Kinnears to Columbus and plans to visit Cleveland at his uncle’s home. Mr and Mrs Vere Turner and children were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Ellis Turner Mr and Mrs Jack Cupid announce the birth of a son March 23. Mrs Hannah Patton Mrs Virginia Cooley and daughter and Mr and Mrs George Patton of Columbus motored here and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W J Wright. Mrs W J Wright accompanied them home for a visit. Ilia Richardson and Margaret Schenz shopped in Nelsonville Saturday. Miss Thelma Rife was a visitor in Nelsonville Saturday. Mrs Roy Wright and daughter Mary Margaret were visitors in Nelsonville the latter part of the week.

Vergil Carter Roy Billy Athens Lee Jones George Carter Alta Hewitt J. C. Anderson Dexter Harry Russell Eleanore Wilson E. L. Wilson Catherine Andrews Anna van Meter Chesser Dusa Long Carl Wharton Frank McDaniel Nannie Addis Mineral Fern Whitlatch Ohio University Harry Whitlatch Green of Hope Will Mace George Mace Asp Mayme Mace Lula Wilkes Marshfield Telephone Company L. T. Runion Celia Kinnen Earl White Adam Mecci Harry Kapple Clyde Cody J. L. Warner Ceilia Kinnen Fern Metz Rylmer Ackley Ed Rowan W. H. Ashcraft Vanderhoof D. Swartz Grant Sewell Guysville Leroy Boggs T. W. Chapman Chapman Carson Boggs Ray Oliver Roxie Dorothy Pierce Charles Day Hoke McKinley Weston W. Va Aldo McKinley L. H. Allen Parkersburg Edward Barstow Chauncey Mine Columbus John Kinnear Bessemer Ad Mday Gladys Leo Carlin Faye Theodore John Warren Kinnear Cleveland Vere Turner Ellis Turner Jack Cupid Hannah Patton Virginia Cooley George Patton W. J. Wright Ilia Richardson Margaret Schenz Nelsonville Thelma Rife Roy Wright Mary Margaret Ed Hall Lee Smith John Smith Bob Smith Flora Ballard Eva Smith Howard Mitchell Ralph Robey Charles Robey Wayne Johnson Vivian William Briley Robert Chute Harry Hughes Albert Evans Lester Rebecca Perkins Esther Evans Pete Leslie Evans Marysville H. E. Jenkins Roy Beal Kay Blosser J. H. Blosser G. W. Ross Merwin Stauffer White Cross Hospital Ed Burdette Frank Smith Fink Hysell Middleport Dave Aleshire Harris Andy Ballard Carbon Hill Worth Dicken Barnes Dana Donda Vera Glassford Chester Hill Harry Porter Philip Wyona Stauffer Joe Hutchins Lulu Smith Zell Buffington George Bean Henry Verity Zine Courtney A. M. Humphrey and Sons John Smart Canaanville Roscoe Shields Lockbourne Thelma Noble Ruth Boyles Ruby Ellen Parfit Rob Hawk Alfred Hawk

Lottridge Samuel Sells Farm to Robert Sharp

Lottridge Samuel Bails sold his property to Robert Sharp. Miss Mildred Runion returned home from Parkersburg hospital after an appendicitis operation, accompanied by her mother and brother. C. J. Ross drilled another gas well on the C. D. Swartz farm. Aubrey Burnside of Good Hope, West Virginia, returned home after a two week visit with his uncle L. H. Allen.

Samuel Bails Lottridge Robert Sharp Mildred Runion Parkersburg Hospital L. T. Runion L. H. Allen Ralph C. J. Ross C. D. Swartz Aubrey Burnside Good Hope W. Va

Local Social Notes Highlight Columbus and Nelsonville Visitors

Residents in Carbon Hill and nearby towns hosted and visited relatives and friends from Columbus Athens Marysville and Logan. The Women’s Study Club met at Miss Edith Chute’s home and plans to resume in September. Highlights include multiple visits by the Robey Chute and Evans families and a move by Lloyd Robey to Murray City.

Local Notices and Social Rounds Chronicle

Carpenter Harold Romine visits Columbus parents from Friday to Monday. F M Swett loses another horse this winter, totaling two. Mr Heitan moves onto Howard Stout’s farm near Albany. A B Rupe and son Perley visit Pomeroy for business. Mr and Mrs John Cline travel to Albany to aid their ill daughter Mrs Warnie Nelson. Mrs Cline stays to assist. Mrs L W Walker and children visit Rupe family in Middleport. John L Rawlings birthday surprise attended by thirty three neighbors. Chloe Wright of Cincinnati visits. S H Smith receive dental work in Pomeroy. Mrs J M Graham returns from Columbus. son Lesliee stays. William Gillogly suffers two crushed fingers handling timber. A J Carpenter, aged farmer, dies at his home early Saturday morning after illness.

Harold Romine Columbus D. F. Romine F. M. Swett Heitan Albany Howard Stout A. B. Rupe Perley Pomeroy John Cline Warnie Nelson Rawlings Mr. Rawlings Chloe Wright Cincinnati S. H. Smith J. M. Graham Lesliee William Gillogly A. J. Carpenter

Carpenter Family Mourns Local Resident’s Passing

Longtime resident leaves widow two children John L and Miss Jessie Carpenter and one granddaughter at home. Survived by three sisters Mrs Esther Teeters Mrs Amanda Wells Mrs Frank Robinette and brother E K Carpenter of Albany. Funeral held Monday at the residue conducted by Rev Bolton of Rutland with burial at Temple cemetery. Mrs W R Hanna travels to Columbus to seek medical specialist as health worsens. Mrs Jesse Duckler and Columbus children visiting relatives here.

John L Jessie Carpenter Esther Teeters Amanda Wells Frank Robinette E. K. Carpenter Albany Bolton of Rutland Temple Cemetery W. R. Hanna Columbus Jesse Duckler

Amesville Church Elects Officers and Community Notices

The Presby terian church held its yearly business meeting and officer elections with a dinner at 7. Edward Masters of Galena visited the Parsons home. Mrs. Bennett underwent tonsil removal and seeks follow up care in Athens. Easter sale by the W F M S of the M E church is set for April 3 at 2 PM in the bank building. Rev M E Chatley of Athens will speak at the Community club gathering Monday evening. Residents from Athens visit family in Amesville and nearby towns. A. Lovell of Marietta and L B Riddle with Tulsa relatives visit QC Lovell. John Thomas of Ohio Wesleyan is home for Easter. Harland Duncan, a section hand, is laid off after a coworker accidentally drove a pick through his wrist.

Presbyterian Church Edward Masters Galena Peter Parsons I. E. Bennett Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Clyde Gibson J. A. Lovell Marietta L. B. Riddle Tulsa Okla William Harrington M. Lovell John Thomas Ohio Wesleyan Harland Duncan

Illness hits Plains Merwin Stauffer after hospital return

Merwin Stauffer, just back from White Cross hospital, is ill with influenza. Several local residents shared weekend visits and gatherings across Athens, Carbon Hill, Chester Hill, Nelsonville, Canannville, and Columbus with families including the Stauffer, Hutchins, Buffington, Bean, and Parfit households.

Loch High Students Prepare for April Field Meet

The Loch High students plan a field meet scheduled for April 23. Several locals traveled to Rutland Sunday to view the fire damage. Willie Quivey spent Sunday evening with Dora Burliegh. Glen Vore of Athens visited Dorothy Orr. There will be preaching at the church.

Loch High Rutland Willie Quivey Dora Burliegh Glen Vore Athens Dorothy Orr

Local church notes and weekend visits

Sunday services at M. E. church noted. Mrs Bud Harris visited Shade friends. Audra Willard stayed with Letha Will. Charles Westcott and family visited relatives in Zanesville. Blanche Harris stayed with Velma and Alma Goldsberry. Hellena Shuler on a business trip to Stewart. Sam Curtis and Willie Quivey saw Will Chaney family. Bud Harris moved back to the farm. Watson Beatty to move into Kate Turner's Shade home. Grace Harris guest of Marie Grim. operetta receipts about 75 dollars. management pleased with results.

M. E Bud Harris Shade Audra Willard Letha Will Charles Westcott Zanesville Blanche Harris Velma Alma Goldsberry Hellena Shuler Stewart Sam Curtis Willie Quivey Will Chaney Watson Beatty Kate Turner Grace Harris Marie Grim

Local Social News From Albany and Columbus

Albany residents report visits from Mrs. Sid Bolin and son Lloyd to Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Millard McDaniel host Mrs. McDaniel from Bidwell. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lewellyn visit in Columbus with their son. Will Higley couple return from Florida wintering at Lake Worth. Mary Cline attends funeral of Alvin Carpenter in Columbus. Dr. and Mrs. Buck of Columbus plan a June trip abroad with their daughter, former Hattie Orr. Walter Chase moves to Cleveland after selling Albany restaurants to Mrs. George Sweeney and Mrs. James Lindley.

Sid Bolin Lloyd Columbus A. G. Tresenrider Millard McDaniel McDaniell Bidwell Ira Lewellyn Will Higley Florida Lake Worth Mary Cline Alvin Carpenter Buck Ohio State University Hattie Orr Walter Chase Cleveland George Sweeney James Lindley

Dr Jacksons Digestive and Liver Powder Claim

A testimonial from Herbert Marrow credits Dr Jacksons Digestive and Liver Powder with relief from gas dizziness and heart nerves issues. The ad promises satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded and offers 60c and 1.60 sizes plus a free trial from The Jackson Medicine Company in Zanesville Ohio.

Herbert Marrow Dr. Jackson Jackson Medicine Company Dept. G Zanesville Ohio

Sharpsburg Sawmill Moves to Caldwell Farm

A saw mill from Sharpsburg was relocated to C. L. Caldwell's farm last week and is now ready for operation. Local social notes record visits and family news including the Glover family at Pomeroy, Donald Harris visiting Columbus, and Elsie Dille's marriage to R. L. Williamson of Columbus.

Pratt's Fork Notes on Local Visits and Illness

Pratt's Fork Charles Fox of Sumner has been the guest of his son, Fraley, for several days. Mrs. Will Gilkey and daughter, Nancy, were calling on Mrs. Floyd Williams, Sunday. Mrs. Nona Steinmetz and G. H. Williams who have been quite ill are improving.

Roscoe Orr Athens Pratts Fork Fannie Orr Dorothy Orr Frank Cain Audra Douglas Ross Ackley Joe Smith Fraley Fox Clyde Sapp Coolville Earl Sapp Elza Sapp Vern Ackley Becky Morris Floyd Williams Dell Williams Will Gilkey Will Meeks Charles Fox Sumner Fraley Nancy Nona Steinmetz G. H. Williams

No Cold Omorrow Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Hill's cold remedy claiming it ends the cold and eliminates poisons. It asserts modern science backing and vast adoption, urging immediate start at the local drug store to avoid worsening symptoms.

Hill

Social News From Pratts Fork and Athens

Vinton Meeks and family share visits with Athens residents. Mrs. Sarah Goldsberry spends days with Elmer and family as they battle flu. Fannie Wingett and children visit the King household. Fletcher King and daughter Myrle visit Pratts Fork relatives. Herb Dixon stays with sister Gérald King and family. Pearl Smith plows for Roy Goldsberry.

Fletcher King Myrle Athens Pratts Fork Herb Dixon Gérald King

Local Social News Among Pomeroy and Crooksville Families

Broadwell Alva McDaniel and wife from Pomeroy and Doug las Luster and wife from Crooksville visited Mr and Mrs Scott White on Sunday. Harry Smith and Tom Mills drove to Marietta. Miss Helen Ogg, home a week, visited Miss Goldie Young in Amesville. Walter Foutch, working in Columbus, returned for the weekend. W W Jackson and son were in Guysville on Saturday. Local plans discuss forming a gas well company. Forty five years ago a well was drilled here for salt water and gas.

Alva McDaniel Pomeroy Douglas Luster Crooksville Scott White Harry Smith Tom Mills Marietta Helen Ogg Amesville Goldie Young Walter Foutch Columbus W. W. Jackson and Son Guysville

Sedwick Couple Plans Columbus Move Back by April

Notes that Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sedwick visited Columbus last fall to relocate here by April. Locals report strong flow at a well around noon and several residents are plowing gardens in the area.

J. P. Sedwick Columbus

Stomach Ached For Days Adverts Carter's Pills

An old advertisement claims Carter's Little Liver Pills ease stomach pain and constipation without habit forming drugs. It promotes mild bowel relief and safety for family use, noting non toxic ingredients and availability at druggists in red pack formats.

Brooklyn

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New Marshfield Buchtel West Gay ST Jer the Fidelity Building and Loan Co.s Sam M. Johnson Fidelity Aae On Loan and Savings Co Gans Quencher Coca-Cola Sharpsburg C. L. Caldwell Guy Glover Lee Thompson Donald Harris Seth Harris Wilbur Minturn George Chesterhill Asan Dile Elsie Dille R. L. Williamson Miss Dille Bartlett High School Chloe Brill George A. Harris Bourjois Paris France Bourjois, Inc New York Pat Beasley Milling F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Federal Reserve AC Athens National Bank Fannie Wingett Jacob King Pearl Smith Roy Goldsberry Broadwell Peoples Store Glousters Haney-Goodrich Co Court Street
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