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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1926

Page

7

Chauncey Vote Totals Show Donahey Victory in Governor Race

Chauncey precinct results from November 4 report a Donahey win for governor with 161 to 115 for Cooper. Other statewide races show Brown ahead of Young for Secretary of State and Pattison leading Buckley for Treasurer. County totals list Williams as sheriff and Daugherty for recorder among local offices. amendment failed 57 to 176.

Chauncey Donahey Cooper Bloom Mills Young Brown Pattison Buckley Zimmerman Turner Pomerone Willis Congress Stevenson Jenkins General Assembly Bryson LeFever Daugherty Mardis Morgan Williams Cady Edmundson Howard Rafael ‘Johnson Arpenter Jones

Man's Injuries Become Serious After Mine Fall

Chauncey Ohio November 4 William Hayden 69 of Buchtel was seriously injured days earlier in a mine by slate fall. He was moved to a Columbus hospital after being crushed in the chest and abdomen. His brother Thomas Hayden of Warren Ohio accompanied him. Hayden family long residents of Chauncey.

Chauncey William Hayden Buchtel Columbus Hayden Thomas Hayden Warren Ohio Dane Osborne Frank Sands

Lodge Attends District School by Mazon Council Event

Twenty five members of Mazon Council No. 93 attended the district school in Logan. Grace Curtis, Great Chief of Ohio, led the session and praised the Memorial ceremonies conducted by the Degree staff. Attendees included Oscar Simpson and Herman Theisen families among others.

Chancey Mazon Council Pocahontas Jacksonville Logan Ohio Grace Curtis

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Fast Digestive Relief

A historical advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for sour stomach indigestion and gas. It claims threefold acid reduction versus bicarbonate solution and promotes ease of use over soda, with 25 and 50 cent bottle prices and a registered trademark notice.

Phillips U. S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co Charles H. Phillips

Names List of Society Ladies from Local Notes

The item lists W. Woods and numerous ladies including Mrs. Phillip Powell, Mrs. Herman Theisen Jr., Mrs. Edward Harry, Mrs. Oscar Sickles, Mrs. Floyd Wemmer, Mrs. Tippie, and several Misses such as Irene Golden, Margaret Southers, Marie Sisson, Louise Guerra, Marie Sickles, and Louise Tippic.

W. Woods Phillip’ Powell Herman Theisen, Jr Edward Harry Oscar Sickles Floyd Wemmer Tippie Irene Golden Margaret Southers Marie Sisson Louise Guerra Marie Sickles Louise Tippic

Local Notes and Social Items From Millfield and Chauncey

Mr and Mrs M J Gardner of this city visited his sister Mrs Ruth James in Millfield on Wednesday. Mrs Frank Sands is ill at her Chauncey home. Mrs Tena Swart of Marion Iowa, formerly Chauncey, visits Millfield with Mabel Smith. Mrs C A Schoonover, this city, recovering from an operation and influenza. Mr and Mrs Peter Keasey and family travel to New Mexico by house built on a truck for health reasons. Mrs Keasey is daughter of Robert Hillyer and Mr Keasey is son of Mrs Mary Keasey. Miss Lucille Bradfield, of this city, becomes clerk at a dry goods store, taking Mrs Homer Johnson's place. Mrs Johnson, formerly Kate Noble, leaves for Zanesville with her husband.

M. J. Gardner Millfield

Dunns Return from Ohio Visit

Mr and Mrs Hayward Dunn return from a visit to Steubenville and Bellaire Ohio.Miss Doris Cole, previously employed in Columbus, spends a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs William Cole in Millfield.

Hayward Dunn Steubenville Bellaire Ohio Doris Cole Columbus William Cole Millfield

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Promise Quick Gains

A health advert promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets for underweight children. It claims rapid flesh building, helps after illness or suspected rickets, and replaces unpleasant cod liver oil. A nine year old allegedly gained 12 pounds in seven months. tablets priced 60 cents for 60, with money back if unsatisfied.

McCoy

Sage License Granted to Miners William Devol and Dorothy Crooks

William Devol age 19 a miner of New Straitsville and Dorothy Crooks age 20 of Carbon Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Walter Crooks, obtained a sage license. The Rev J R Fields officiated at the ceremony.

SAGE William Devol Miner New Straitsville Joseph Devol Dorothy Crooks Wait Carbon Hill Walter Crooks J. R. Fields

Perry Curry Veteran of World War Dead at Nelsonville

Perry Curry 34 veteran of the World War died Wednesday at his home in New Pittsburgh after poor health since returning from service. He was single and lived with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Curry. Legion will handle funeral arrangements which have not yet been completed. Curry was an only child.

Nelsonville Perry Curry New Pittsburgh Hiram Curry Legion Curry

Iler Is Elected Masonic Master

Nelsonville report notes H H Tier elected master of Hay brow council at the Masonic Temple. Officers for the year include H H Jackson deputy master James Sharp treasurer C G Pritchard recorder Donald Lowden captain of guard Noah Fillinger steward Mose Evans sentinel and trustees C H Bartlett Co L Stout H H Lier. A pig roast and officer installation are planned for December.

Nelsonville H. H. Tier

Election meeting for Standard Bearer class Friday

An election of a president and vice president will be held Friday evening at 6 30 in the parlors of the M E church.

M. E. Church

Esther church group hosts annual Halloweʼen party

The Esther class held its annual Halloweʼen party Tuesday evening at Mrs. P. B. Verity’s home with assistance from Mrs. John Love Mrs. Harley Mitchell and Mrs. W. S. Owens. Games and stunts entertained fifty guests with prizes for best costumes and guessing contests.

Esther The Christian Church Hallowe’en P. B. Verity John Love Harley Mitchell W.S. Owens Grace Ward Marquise Morris Eva Gilhian

Miss Louise Pearce Hosts Past Chiefs Association Event

Miss Louise Pearce entertained the Past Chiefs association of the Pythian Sisters Wednesday evening at her home. Luncheon was served to members including Mrs. Will N. Fleck Athens, Mrs. Florence Coakley, Mrs. W. W. Gibson, Mrs. Sadie Linton, Mrs. Clara Bateman, Mrs. Clara Hellyer, Mrs. Stella Davis, Mrs. Hubert Lancaster and Miss Bertha Howard.

Louise Pearce Chiefs’ Association of the Pythian

Ohio State freshman Alice Hamilton elected to campus posts

Alice Hamilton of Logan Ohio, a member of last year’s graduating class, has been elected to multiple Ohio State University offices. She joins the freshman YWCA board and serves as secretary treasurer of Neil Hall for women. Hamilton has been pledged to the Tri Delta sorority and named treasurer of the pledges in her first year.

LOGAN Navy Alice Hamilton Ohio State University Neil Hail Woman Miss Hamilton Tri Delt Sorority

Giant lobster caught at Liverpool breaks records

A lobster brought from Donemral weighed 16 pounds 12 ounces and measured 33 inches long, surpassing all previous records. The catch was landed in Liverpool and highlights extraordinary size for the species.

Liverpool Donemral

Mrs Westbrooke Relieved After Hospital Operation

Mrs. Rufus Westbrooke underwent an operation at Cherrington hospital Monday evening for complications and is reported to be resting easily. She resides in South Logan.

Rufus Westbrooke Cherrington Hospital Westbrook South Logan

California Fig Syrup Promotes Easy Bowels for Children

Advertising copy touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for cross and feverish children. It claims gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels without griping and urges mothers to use it for colds and stomach upsets. The text warns against counterfeit products and promotes buying from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Pig Syrup Company

Oort Marriage Licenses Report

Marriage licenses issued in Probate court list Frank Bennett 29 factory worker of New Straitsville and Minnie Jones 30 of Nelsonville with Justice of Peace Pearl W Helwig officiating Roy Hartsock 28 machinist of Nelsonville and Leatha Dailey 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Dailey of Nelsonville also named in the records

Frank Bennett New Straitsville Minnie Jones Nelsonville Pearl W. Helwig Roy Hartsock Leatha Dailey James Dailey

Dorr Named Administrator of Charles E. Dorr Estate

Fred E. Dorr was appointed administrator of the estate of the late Charles E. Dorr in Canaan township with a $46,000 bond by Probate Judge 8. W. Johnson yesterday. Russell Dorr and Bernice Halbrit were the security freeholders. F. D. Forsythe F. J. Hill and George Crawford named as appraisers.

Fred E. Dorr Charles E. Dorr Canaan Township 8. W. Johnson Russell Dorr Bernice Halbrit F. D. Forsythe F. J. Hill George Crawford

Andrews divorce trial set for November 9

The divorce case of Matie E. Andrews versus Ira E. Andrews was scheduled in Common Pleas court for November 9.

Matie E. Andrews Ira E. Andrews Common Pleas Court

Guardian appointed for Clifford minors in Starling partition suit

In Common Pleas court yesterday M. D. Hugh es was named guardian ad litem for Roy Clifford 16 and Carl Clifford 13 after they failed to file for guardianship. Harvey Starling had moved for the appointment in the ongoing partition suit over real estate left by deceased Starling family members against George Charlen F Gladys Glenn Blanche Starling Prudence Starling Wilson Ralph Copeland Virigin and Frank Ellis Ray Carl and Edward Clifford.

M. D. Hughes Roy Clifford Carl Clifford Harvey Starling Common Pleas Court Hughes Roy Guardian George Charlen F Gladys, Glenn Blanche Starling Prudence Starling Wilson Ralph Copeland Virgene Frank Ellis Ray Carl Edward Clifford Orvil Albert John Starling

How To Reduce Enlarged Veins With Emerald Oil

Many believe swollen veins cannot be treated but Moone's Emerald Oil offers at home relief. Buy a two ounce bottle at drug stores, apply as directed, and expect steady improvement until veins and lumps return to normal. If unsatisfied, money is refunded. available from all druggists.

Moone

Men Fined by Mayor in City Police Court

In a city police court session last night Mayor Alex Moore fined Dan Carsey ten dollars plus costs totaling 18.20 for disturbing the peace, with arrest by Chief Herb Parker. J. E. Scott received a twenty five dollar fine plus costs for intoxication. both paid and were released.

Alex Moore Dan Carsey Herb Parker J. E. Scott

Never A Marcel Wave By Edna Wallace Hopper

Edna Wallace Hopper claims her hair remains wavy and glowing without a Marcel Wave and endorses a named hair dress remedy. She asserts it gives lustrous, abundant waves and offers a money back guarantee with full cost coverage if not satisfied.

Marcel Edna Wallace L Pertonteg Edna Wallace Hopper

Mother's Worry Without Cause. Son Not Identified

Mrs. Fred C. Cabeen learned of a man found on a Cincinnati railroad track with a Niagara Falls label and feared for her son Harland. She traveled to Cincinnati after reading the report, but the body proved not to be her son, relieving her distress.

Fred C. Cabeen Wolfe Street

Friday's Best Radio Features List

Friday's five best radio features include CNRA Moncton at 322-9 p m Atlantic birthday celebration and CFAC Calgary 4356-8 p m Mountain Aeolian string concert. WLS Chicago 345 and WMAQ Chicago 448-1 p m Central time combined light opera companies. WGY Schenectady 380 Pp m Eastern time Billy Jone and Ernest Hare.

CNRA Moncton CFAC Calgary WLS Chicago WMAQ WGY Schenectady Billy Jone Ernest Hare

Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted

A distinguished citizen Dr. R V Pierce is praised for his herbal remedies. The Golden Medical Discovery is described as a blood medicine and stomach alterative that clears skin and improves circulation. Readers are urged to ask pharmacists or send 10 cents for a trial package.

R. V. Pierce Dr. Pierce Doctor Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y

Christmas seal sale committee announced for Athens county

Miss Ethel J. Brown names the county wide group to run this year’s sale. Ralph Barker serves as chairman and J. D. Brown as treasurer. Members include Alex Mode, Mrs E D Sayre, Dr W N Alderman, Helen Crawford from Glouster, and three Nelsonville members Mrs Spencer Steenrod, Dr C B Welsh, Mrs W H Hyde. Sale starts November 29 under a mailing plan with each person mailed seals worth 2 dollars.

Ethel J. Brown Athens County Ralph Barker R. D. No Athens J. D. Brown Alex Mode E. D. Sayre W. N. Alderman Helen Crawford Glouster Spencer Steenrod C. B. Welsh W. H. Hyde Nelsonville

Roy Pendergrass Elected by Athens Board

The Athens county board of education unanimously elected Roy Pendergrass Chauncey to membership on the Dover township board at yesterday morning’s meeting in Superintendent H. R. McVay’s office. The appointment fills the vacancy caused by James Taylor’s move to Dayton. The board’s time limit for filling the vacancy was noted.

Athens County Board of Education Roy Pendergrass Chauncey Dover Township H. R. McVay James Taylor Dayton

County Board Appoints Pendergrass to Seat

The county board appointed Mr. Pendergrass to fill an expired term. He previously served as president of the Chauncey high school committee and was a member of the Chauncey board of education until consolidation with the Dover board several months earlier. His term ends the first Monday in January 1936.

Pendergrass Chauncey High School Committee Chauncey Board of Education Dover Board

Fire Devastates Transylvania Villages Reported

Telegraph dispatches from Sofia said a massive fire spread through Transylvania destroying multiple villages and threatening surrounding areas as flames intensified.

Berlin Sofia Transylvania

Doctor's Digestive Powder Proves Quick Stomach Relief

Lansing Mich resident Shank praises Dr Jackson's Digestive Powder for major relief from indigestion gas sourness and bloating. John Walter of Rittman Ohio reports similar benefits after trying the remedy. The home product is sold in $1.00 boxes with a satisfaction guarantee and money back offer.

Mr. Shank Lansing Mich

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