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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1926

Page

9

Two Men Arrested for Disturbing Peace in Hobgon

Howard Coughenour and W. M. Russell were arrested Monday evening in Hobgon for disturbing the peace at the ill Bert Logan's home. Logan bedridden requested Rev. Lewis McCumber to deliver a sermon. during the sermon Russell and Coughenour allegedly tried to hit the minister. They face charges before Justice Gilmore. McCumber, pastor of the Ohio Union Methodist church, is a younger brother of James McCumber, who was ordered here two weeks ago.

Pomeroy Howard Coughenour W. M. Russell Coughenour Russell Bert Logan Hobgon Logan Lewis McCumber

Woman Dies at Bradbury in Middleport

Mrs Elizabeth Russell aged 84 widow of George Russell died at her Bradbury home on Monday after years of illness. She leaves seven children John Alph a Walter Russell of Middleport and Mrs Anthony Anderson Carrie Edna and Hugh Russell of Bradbury. Funeral services were held from the Church of Christ at Bradbury on Wednesday at 2 pm.

Middleport Elizabeth Russell George Russell Bradbury John Alpha Walter Russell Anthony Anderson Carrie Edna Hugh Russell Church of Christ

Confessed Slayer Engages Counsel in Murder Case

Pomeroy March 381 Attys Peoples and Fred W Crow have been engaged as legal counsel for John Shorty Bryant. Bryant admitted he plotted the murder of James McCumber. An indictment for first degree murder is expected to be returned against Bryant and his confederates Rich-

Pomeroy Attys, Peoples and Peoples Fred W. Crow John “Shorty Bryant James McCumber Rich

Grand jury convenes today charges against Ard Rhoades and John Hedrix

The document notes that Ard Rhoades and John Hedrix are named in charges brought before the grand jury that convened today.

Ard Rhoades John Hedrix

Easter Services Planned at Grace Episcopal Church

The Rev. B. H. Reinheiner of Columbus will conduct special Easter services at Grace Episcopal church in Pomery at 10 30 a m Easter morning. The committee in charge announces special Easter music.

Pomeroy B. H. Reinheiner Columbus Grace Episcopal Church

Funeral for Dorothy Rickards Held in West Columbus

Dorothy Rickards eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Rickards of Clifton West Virginia died from smallpox. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Rickard cemetery at West Columbus.

Child Middleport Dorothy Rickards J. W. Rickards Clifton W. Va Rickard West Columbus

Local Visitors and Health News From Middleport

Lettie Besserer Mrs Alla Mauck and Mrs W C Bennett motored to Gallipolis today to spend time with Mrs Guy Suter and her son of Welsh West Virginia visiting here with Mr and Mrs W C Stansbury Charles Wise is reported improved after a surgical operation at the McMillan hospital in Charles ton Mr and Mrs Bernard Wysong of Columbus visited here recently with relatives.

Middleport Lettie Besserer Alla Mauck W. C. Bennett Gallipolis Guy Suter Welsh W. Va W. C. Stansbury Charles Wise McMillan Hospital Charleston Bernard Wysong Columbus

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Visit and Travelers Notes

Mrs Dana Liloyd and Mrs Walter Eynon shopped in Columbus Tuesday. Mrs Charles Wolfe visits Columbus this week. Mr and Mrs Jacob Mees with Jean and Mrs Charles Peoples were in Athens yesterday. Mrs Norman Neutzling ill with influenza at Lincoln Hill home. Mrs Clarence Clifford and Miss Matilda Simms visit relatives at Rgger. Frank McCullough of Bellefontaine spent Tuesday in Pomeroy on business. Mrs Harry Rice attended her grandmother Elizabeth Russell's funeral in Bradbury. Mrs Mattie Lust returned from Cincinnati after a state D A R convention.

Pomeroy Bend Dana Liloyd Walter Eynon Columbus Charles Wolfe Jacob Mees Jean Charles Peoples Athens Norman Neutzling Lincoln Hill Clarence Clifford Matilda Simms Rgger Frank McCullough Bellefontaine Pomeroy Harry Rice Bradbury Elizabeth Russell Mattie Lust Cincinnati

Lodge Pays Honor To Rev Frampton In Glouster

Glouster March 31 The Magic City lodge I O O F honored Rev C B Frampton with a farewell party in the lodge room Music by the Glouster String Band Short talks by Frampton and other members He transferred his Odd Fellow membership to Glouster upon arrival over two and a half years ago He leaves for Lynchburg to serve as pastor of the Church of Christ Mrs Frampton and children remain until school closes Dance sponsored by Lewis Brothers Garage and Service Tire Co with a ten piece orchestra Dancing starts at 8 30 sharp.

Glouster Magic City Lodge Cc. B. Frampton Reverend Frampton Frampton Lynchburg Church of Christ Lewis Brothers’ Garage Service Tire Company

Old Dances to Be in Favor at Lam Born’s Pavillion

An old time dance is planned at Lam born’s pavilion on Friday evening with no admission charge. The event aims to attract local residents to enjoy traditional dances in a community setting.

Glouster Lamborn

Junior Bridge Club Hosts Night of Cards and Lunch

On March 31 the Junior Bridge Club met at Mrs. Gail Farres and Mrs. Paul Duncan's home. Margaret Collins won first prize and Mildred Vaughn took second after an evening of play. A lunch was served by the hostesses with assistance from Mrs. E. B. Matthews, as many members attended.

Pauline Myers Margaret Collins Ethel Sanders Goldie Holzchuh Phyllis Roberts Dorothy Faires Alice Duncan

Miners to Meet Glouster at Moose Hall Meeting

March 31 report states the miners' ambulance committee will hold a meeting in Moose hall Thursday at 1 30 in the afternoon. The item aims to organize emergency transport and support for miners in Glouster.

Glouster Miners’ Ambulance Moose Hall

Scouts Visit Chauncey For Benefit Exhibition

About thirty five Boy Scouts of Troop No. 2 with Scout Master GC A. Bingman, John Clark and Vergil Yaw toured Chauncey and attended a benefit exhibition of Boy Scout work given by local Scouts last night.

Chauncey Glouster Boy Scouts Troop No. 2 GC A. Bingman John Clark Vergil Yaw Chauncey

Druggist E. E. Drury Plans Return from Florida

Druggist E. E. Drury of Glouster will start his trip home Thursday from Florida. He will travel via Washington, D. C., spending several days visiting points of interest in the national capital before returning.

Glouster E._E. Drury Florida

Andrew resigns from Harrogate post to teach at Wilmington College

M. F. Andrew, a Lincoln Memorial university instructor at Harrogate Tennessee, is visiting Glouster with E. E. Mundew and Paul Andrew. He recently resigned his Harrogate position and will teach this summer at Wilmington College in Clinton County.

Glouster M. F. Andrew Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate Tenn E. E. Mundew Paul Andrew Andrew Wilmington College Clinton County

Jathens on legal business and social visits

Mrs. Jane Donaldson returns to Zanesville ending a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gormley in this city where she serves as matron at the McIntyre home. Miss Elizabeth Johnson, Lakewood Schools teacher, spends spring vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson.

Jathens Jane Donaldson Zanesville Hugh Gormley Ben Harbert Huntington Helen Crew Ohio State University Columbus Sol Crew

Industry faces nationalization urged by subsidies claim

William Graham, former financial secretary to the treasury in the MacDonald Labour government, warns that British industry is headed for nationalization aided by government subsidies. He states the subsidies push industry toward state control.

London Willam Graham The Treasury MacDonald Labor

Factory to Make Industrial Alcohol From Peanut Shells

Attorney George W. Rose travels to Seilles France to discuss plans for a Mar factory to produce industrial alcohol from peanut shells. The project aims to convert agricultural waste into a usable chemical product with potential local economic impact.

Mar George W. Rose Seilles France

Chauncey Scouts Present Benefit Show at Globe Theater

Chauncey Troop One Boy Scouts staged a benefit program at the Globe with a film The O H Home Week starring Thomas Meighan and Lila Lee. Ralph C. Pritts led the program with music by volunteers, plus solos and recitations, and first aid demonstrations impressed the crowd. Proceeds were reported fine and Postmaster Minister and staff were praised for service improvements.

Chauncey Globe Theater Chauncey Boy Scouts O 4 Thomas Meighan Lila Lee Ralph C. Pritts James Nye Charles S. Bradfield, Jr Lucille Bradfield Dean Hamilton Charles Minister Hazel Harvey Orgentine Pencilla

Chauncey Names New Postmaster Clarence E McCafferty

Chauncey will have a new postmaster, Clarence E. McCafferty, after tomorrow following his appointment on March 10. The post office will move from the Minister building on East Converse Street to the McCafferty building on Main Street after the 5:30 pm mail. Edward Minister Sr. has led the Chauncey office for five years, serving as postmaster for one year and fulfilling a four year term.

McCafferty Chauncey Clarence E. McCafferty East Converse Street Main Street Edward Minister, Sr Ant

Condition Still Grave for Chauncey Miner I F McCollam

March 31 report says I F McCollam of Chauncey remains in critical condition after sustaining internal injuries at the Chauncey mine No 25 of the New York Coal company and later contracting influenza. Relatives have been summoned as he remains bedridden at his East Converse street home.

Chauncey I. F. McCollam McCollam Chauncey Mine New York Coal Company East Converse Street

Ely's Cream Balm Narrows Nasal Stuffy Relief Claim

Advertised nostril relief claims describe Ely's Cream Balm as opening clogged air passages instantly. The text urges readers to obtain a small bottle from a druggist and apply the antiseptic healing cream in the nostrils for immediate soothing of inflamed membranes.

Ely

Nichols Host Friends at The Plains Gathering

Chauncey March 31. Mr and Mrs W C Nichols entertained Tuesday evening at their home for The Plains honoring a number of friends. A refreshment house was served by the hostess during the evening. The guests were Mr and Mrs One Masten Mr and Mrs John Mollet and Mr and Mrs William Hawk of Athens Mr and Mrs Walter McGuire of Union and Mr and Mrs William McDonald and Mr and Mrs F E Cook of The Plains.

Chauncey W. C. Nichols the Plains One Masten John Mollet William Hawk Athens Walter McGuire Union William McDonald F. E. Cook The Plains

Zion Baptist Sunday School elects officers for year

During the Zion Baptist church session a new year slate was chosen. Benton Potts was unanimously reelected superintendent for eight years. Gabriel Coon became assistant superintendent Adri an Dickens was named recording secretary and Fred Schmidt treasurer. Mrs Potts S Nichols and Mrs Moore were elected teachers.

Chauncey Zion Baptist Church Benton Potts Gabriel Coon Adrian Dickens Fred Schmidt Bent‘on Potts S. G. Nichols Harry Moore

Aged Plains Woman Improves Amid Illness

Fannie McCathran, a Plains resident and mother of Mrs. Arthur Burchfield, has shown great improvement while still under a physician’s care for dropsy. Relatives including Miss Frieda Phillips and G B Hunter of Newark, along with Mary Augustine and the Moore family, were summoned Sunday by the illness of their grandmother.

Fannie McCathran Plains Arthur Burchfield Frieda Phillips G. B. Hunter Newark Raymond Augustine Land Mary Darrel Moore Junior

Local residents share Sunday visits across Hocking area

Mr and Mrs William McDonald hosted H L McDonald at Hocking while Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and Melvin spent Sunday in Athens with Mrs Frank Moore. Otho Brooks of Pomeroy joined Parker at Hocking and Logan visitors Frank Brooks Elmer Mace and Kelly Roberts with sons Jack and Robert stayed with Charles McDonald at Hocking. Also Mrs Russell McHarg of The Plains and Allen Herrick with sister Parnia Herrick of Athens called on friends in Rutland and Point Pleasant Chauncey March 31 Mrs CHAUNCEY March 31 condition improves.

William McDonald H. L. McDonald Hocking Harry Moore Ison Melvin Athiens Frank Moore Otho Brooks of Pomeroy Robert Parker Frank Brooks Logan Elmer Mace Kelly Roberts Jack Robert Columbus Charles McDonald Russell McHarg the Plains Allen Parnia Herrick Athens Rutland Point Pleasant W. Va Chauncey Son Melvin Ath Ens Otho Brooks

Mrs Duffee Visits Athens Couple in Chauncey

Mrs T W Duffee of Athens is visiting two weeks at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton on Mound street. Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton.

T. W. Duffee Athens Chauncey T. R. Hamilton Mound Street

Chauncey Families Visit In Murray City Weekend

Sunday visitors from Chauncey include Dean and family in New Marshield guests of R Hysel. Emery land family Rohanna Alice Betty Charles Mighel Ada and Virgie Northrop spent Sunday with Fred Shaner north of Chauncey. Mrs Hendergom and sons Howard Franklin Herbert of Chauncey visited relatives in Murray City with Uncle and Aunt Jack McGuffey.

Dean Chauncey Spi New Marshield R. Hysel Emeryland Rohanna Alice Betty Charles Mighel Adam Virgie Northrop City Hogee Fred Shaner James Hendergom Howard, Franklin Herbert Murray City Jack McGuffey

Also Mentioned on This Page

LODGE Rev Haviland CONES Drury Chauncey Scouts Opera House Tn Pomeroy Bend Ohio Lewis and Son Middleport, O Santa F. C. Stedwan Co U. S New York Boyland the Quality & Shoppe Mill Street Middleport, Ohio
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