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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1925
Page
10
John Carey and George Kays of Doanville were arrested by Constables Lee Schoonover and H A Leiber on intoxication charges. At Magistrate M B Tucker's Chauncey court they pleaded guilty. Carey fined $10 plus costs. Kays $5 plus costs.
Chauncey Chapter of the Christian church troop one hosted a masquerade for 28 attendees at the First Christian church social room. Prizes went to Elbert Minister and Gerald Six, with refreshments served after games and a luncheon.
Chauncey November 4 Miss Myrtle Barnes hosted a masquerade for local children at her home on The Plains last Saturday afternoon. Refreshments were served and games played with attendees including Raymond and Robert McMillen Clyde Gabriel William Barsa Mobert McDonald Mont Perry Cyie Perry Kenneth John Donald Don Gabriel Adrian Kenneth Benedum Lowell Stage Robberi Dickens Albert Barnes Davis Coon Goldie Woodyard Wena M Perry Pauline Potts Emma Carrie McMillen Adrian Florence Dickens Leola Gabriel Christina Bale Nellie Barnes.
Miss Opal Hale entertained guests at her home on The Plains last Saturday evening. Games and music provided entertainment and refreshments were served. Attending were Gerald and Walter McHarg, George and Paul Vanmeter, Orvin Potts, Louise Hale, Missel Sickles, Opal and Myrtle Barnes, Marie Schmidt, and the hostess.
CHAUNCEY, Nov. 4. The body of Mrs. Charles McHarg who died at her home in Lancaster after a long cancer illness was brought to Nelsonville and funeral services were held from the Holiness church in that city Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery under Undertaker Stout. Attending from The Plains were Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel Jr., Mrs. Russell McHarg, Mr. and Mrs. James McHarg, Mrs. Sanford Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. I. N. McHarg of Union, and Mrs. Floyd Barker of Athens.
The passage recounts long health struggles from eighteen to eleven years ago, including vision, leg, typhoid, and digestive issues. It touts Hy Remedy as a simple cure that removes mucus and inflammation causing stomach and intestinal ailments, claiming quick relief.
The passage lists families connected to Shawnee and Athens including Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Powers of Shawnee, Dave Powers of Chauncey, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Terrel and their family of Athens, highlighting local links within the region.
Reverend Mr. Corwin started a two week revival at Ludbrig Christian Church with daily services at 7 p m Sunday through the period. Good singing is promised and locals are invited to attend.
Chauncey residents listed as attendees at the masquerade dance held last Saturday night at the R I hall in New Marshfield. The Plains party included Mr and Mrs William McDonald Mr and Mrs F E Cook Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon Mr and Mrs Ambrose Terrell Mr and Mrs W C Nichola Frank Cook Charles Howard and Hazel McDonald.
Mrs. Lucy Surgeon and grandson Charlies Linscott of The Plains spent Sunday in Athens with her daughter Mrs. Vat Moore. Mrs. Bolin of Athens stayed with granddaughter Mrs. Austin Woodyard at The Plains. Jay Powell and John Rutiger of Logan visited M. C. Bryan. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Scott of New Marshfield were guests of Mr. and Mrs. 8. G. Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wilson of Nelsonville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Terrel. Miss Hazel McDonald and Carrie Bryan of The Plains visited Nelsonville Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. William McDonald and Helen Murray visited Mr. and Mrs. Donald at Hocking.
The Rev Charles A Gibson Columbus district superintendent of the Evangeline church will preach at The Plains Nazarene church at 7 pm this evening. Gibson recently came to the Ohio conference from Fresno California.
A study notes a high death rate among canaries from pneumonia caused by exposure to damp conditions after they play in water. Pet owners are warned to keep birds dry and away from wet perches to prevent illness.
A listing of Ohio municipalities and districts with party affiliations for proposed amendments. Names include Martin's Ferry Charles A James Marietta John W Gray Mansfield James EE Ports Mt. Vernon Rudolph L Jones Norwalk A C Smith New Philadelphia William F Hurst Ottawa W A Buzehler Portsmouth John B Jones Port Clinton A G Innis Steubenville John H S Patton Seville Guy Zigler St Bernard George Boehm Sidney Taylor Davidson St Marys Harold Neely Tiffin John Dreitzler Uhrichsville Paul H Stroup Urbana Dr C C Craig Van Wert C E Trippy Wilmington Edwin P West Wapakoneta Jamil H Moser Woosain William A Miller Marysville Aaron F Robster William H Black Wellsville Wallace L Foge Wellston I W Warden Washington C H Bell G Allen Zanesville W H Webster Lancaster H A Alstach
Cleveland voters backed city manager W. R. Hopkins and reelected the current council. They approved bond issues totaling 9.416 million dollars for the city and an additional 2 million dollars for construction of new school buildings.
Marion voters cast nearly 7500 ballots electing the city government slate. Thomas J Mead won ward two seat by remaining margin while two Democrats Mrs M Midgley and W C Smith were chosen to the board of education and Earl Hazen retained the city clerk post by thirty one votes.
Acting under the Ohio referendum clause local voters approved by a small margin an unspecified measure in Mt Pleasant on November 4. The brief item notes a narrow victory with limited detail on the amendment or outcome.
Ordinances authorize hiring officers to conduct prohibition raids under the Bender law. The measure details staffing for enforcement actions and outlines authority, scope, and procedural requirements for compliant raids.
Newark voters chose W H N Stevens over Crilly and Scott in a three cornered contest with Stevens winning by about 900 votes. The K K K slate led the mayoral tally while city amendments were approved.
In a twist on manners, a proverb compares proper dining to primitive tools, suggesting that if etiquette permits poultry with fingers the alternative may be a hatchet. The arresting line contrasts refined behavior with brutal imagery.
Police report a confrontation in which a husband fired after a remark about intrusion, striking the father as he fell. A revolver found on a dresser suggests a struggle or defense. Wing, a former Rhodes scholar, is a noted literary figure who hosted many leading men of letters.
Relatives said her career began the break with her husband, noting the estrangement followed by later events. The fragment hints at personal and professional tensions shaping the period.
Convicted on four counts of using the mail to defraud in stock sales of the defunct R. L. Dollings company, Dwight Harrison and William G. Benham, former officials, were to appear in federal court to file a motion for a new trial. If denied, Judge Smith Hickenlooper will pass sentence.
A rule states that every eighteen aliens entering the United States legally triggers one being barred. The policy aims to manage lawful immigration flow and enforcement outcomes.
In Carnarvon Wales rescue workers report twenty people missing after a dam near Llandudno failed. Seven bodies have been recovered as hundreds race to salvage belongings from mud and wrecked homes in Conway valley after the torrent released by the dam breach.
A Canton Ohio newspaper notes a claim that bee stings cure rheumatism. It warns that if the remedy fails you may be stung, reflecting a cautionary local mention of alternative treatments.
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