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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville Woman Pritchard Dies Sudden at 65

Mrs. Elizabeth Berry Pritchard 65 wife of J S Pritchard prominent Nelsonville business figure died suddenly Saturday evening at her Fort street home of a heart attack. She leaves husband six children two in Urbana Illinois and many grandchildren. Funeral at 2 pm Tuesday at the Fort street home with Rev Lloyd Evans officiating. Burial Greenlawn Columbus.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Berry Pritchard J. S. Pritchard Fort Street Irvin Pritchard

Soft coal production falls for week ending October 29

United States Bureau of Mines estimates total soft coal output at 10,016,000 net tons for the week ending October 29, a roughly 2 percent drop from the prior week. Telegraph reports show loading activity for October 31 and November 1 about 56,217 cars versus 65,903 the year before, with observances cited as a partial cause.

Nelsonville United States Bureau of Mines Telegraph Fderal Bureau

Boy Dies at Home in Carbondale. Wilson Such as Ninth Birthday

James Wachenschwanz, aged 9, died Sunday at relatives home in Carbondale. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 AM at Charles Wachenschwanz’s home with burial at Asbury. The obituary notes Sunday marked his ninth birthday.

James Wachenschwanz Nelsonville Carbondale Unday Charles Wachenschwanz Asbury

Glimpses of Our Presidents Wives Featured by Hyperion Club

Mrs W H Parks hosted Hyperion club Saturday at her Wast Washington home. The program Glimpses of Our Presidents Wives was presented with Miss Frances Scott presiding. Reports from the southeast district conference at Circleville were given by Mrs Julius Fischer, Mrs W W Whitlater and Mrs J M Hyde. Citizenship was the topic led by Mrs Hyde and Miss Bertha Nixon with other members contributing talks and papers. The discussion included the Marshall and chiropractic bills led by Mrs Wood.

W. H. Parks Hyperion Club Wast Washington Street Frances Scott Julius Fischer W. W. Whitlater J. M. Hyde Circleville Bertha Nixon Hiyde Nixon W. L. Hudson Ek. J. Kessinger J. V. Wood

Degree of Tocahontas to Mark Twenty Seventh Anniversary

The Degree of Tocahontas will observe its twenty seventh anniversary Wednesday evening at the I O F hall with degree work and a short program. The chief and council from Shawnee are expected to attend.

Tocahontas I. Co, O. F. Hall Shawnee

Glenford Dugan Post Sees Special Meeting Tonight

A special meeting of the Unit of Glenford Dugan post is planned for this evening at 7 o clock at the American Legion building.

Glenford Dugan American Legion Jacksonville Jackesonville Parent-Teacher Association

Local Residents Attend Out-of-Town Visits

James Haughee left today for Columbus to make his home. Mrs. Carrie Fiske travels to Columbus for a national nurse conference at the Neil house and will visit with Mrs. Mary Howe. Eugene Shafer of Columbus visited Nelsonville. Ben Raybould and Orville Young guests at Logan. Dr. Clyde Vanatta and Mrs. Vanatta from Columbus were guests of S. B. Lane. Max Bowers spent Sunday in Columbus. Will Parry hosted Sunday visitors including George Schwenke and family of Logan and Ray Parry and family of Chauncey. Walter Quigley and wife were also mentioned as guests.

James Haughee Columbus Carrie Fiske Neil House Mary Howe Eugene Shafer Nelsonville Ben Raybould Orville Young Logan Clyde Vanatta S. 8. Lane Max Bowers Will Parry George Schwenke Ray Parry Chauncey Walter Quigley

Nelsonville Women to Attend Athens M E Conference

Several members of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the M. E. church plan to attend the conference in Athens on Wednesday. The Nelsonville delegation will depart on the 9 o clock traction car.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Athens Nelsonville M. E. Church

Woman Fined For Petit Larceny in Nelsonville

Mrs. Tom Walton pleaded guilty to petit larceny at a Saturday evening arraignment before Mayor L J Eberle. She was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Patrolman George Bateman arrested her at Neikirk's store after a shoplifting report. Two baby caps and a few other items were found in her possession, allegedly taken from Neikirk's and Nelsonville Dry Goods.

Nelsonville Navy Tom Walton L. J. Eberle George Bateman Neikirk Neikirk’s Nelsonville Dry Goods Company

Death of Henry A. Adams Noted in Plattsburg Daily Press

Nelsonville reports the Plattsburg New York Daily Press recounts Henry A. Adams death after a four day illness at his home. Adams was well known in Nelsonville visiting Mrs. H. D. Krieg and had a 41 year association with the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. An accompanying editorial lauds his community value and Masonic ties.

Nelsonville Plattsburg, N. Y

Election of Officers at Philodorian Lodge Tonight

Nelsonville reports Philodorian lodge 157 F and A M will elect officers at the Masonic temple meeting tonight.

Nelsonville Philodorian Lodge A. M Masonic Temple

William Baker Fined for Intoxication in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Mayor L J Eberle fined William Baker twenty five dollars and costs after he pleaded guilty to intoxication. The incident occurred yesterday in the city.

Nelsonville William Baker L. J. Eberle

Miss Hazel Adams Fractures Arm Cranking Auto

Miss Hazel Adams of Nelsonville received a fractured right arm Sunday evening while cranking an automobile. The break occurred just below the elbow and was set by Dr. Walter Howe.

Nelsonville Navy Hazel Adams Walter Howe

Nelsonville merchants suspend trade for Mrs. Pritchard funeral

The Nelsonville Retail Merchants' association orders all stores closed for the funeral of Mrs. J. I. Pritchard on this day as a mark of respect.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Retail Merchants’ Association J. I. Pritchard

Ohio Birth Rate Decreases as Death Rate Rises

Columbus report shows 1926 birth rate 19.38 per 1000, death rate 12.24, down from 20.2 and 11.63 in 1925. State population July 1926 at 6,423,677. 78,675 deaths statewide. Urban rate 12.4, rural 12. Gallia County records 18.8, Muskingum 16.2 amid hospital influence.

Columbus U.R Ohio I H. Plummer State Registrar of Vital Statistics Gallia County Muskingum County

Weather Outlook Turns Colder Across Ohio Valley

The forecast covers November 7 to 12 with mostly fair conditions in the Ohio Valley. Temperatures run below normal Monday and Tuesday, rise a bit toward midweek, then fall again toward the end of the period with rain likely midweek.

Washington Ohio Valley

Prohibition Agents Seize 17 Beer Bottles in Newark Raids

In Newark on November 7 seven raids by estate and local prohibition agents resulted in the confiscation of 17 bottles of beer.

Newark

Ohioans Press for Repeal of 3 Percent Auto Tax

Ohioans join Auto Owners and manufacturers in urging Congress to repeal the 3 percent excise tax on autos and accessories. A. E. Mittendorf of Cincinnati calls the levy unjust, with George M. Graham of Toledo representing Willys-Overland and the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce voicing opposition to the tax. Detroit auto leader Thomas P. Henry also protests for motorists. Rubber Association of America and Akron manufacturers back the repeal effort.

Washington U.R Willys-Overland Company National Automobile Chamber of Commerce Thomas P. Henry Detroit American Automobile Association Rubber Association of America Akron

Ohio safety congress urged for Columbus event

Governor Donahey urged employers statewide to send representatives to the all Ohio safety congress in Columbus set for Wednesday and Thursday. The gathering is organized by the division of safety and hygiene of the Industrial Commission.

Columbus Donahey All- Ohio Safety Congress Division of Safety and Hygiene Industrial Commission

Demand for inquiry into federal estate tax lobby

Washington November 7 A demand for investigation of the so called federal estate tax lobby in Washington will be demanded by Representative Rain.

Washington Representative Rain

Women Seek Freedom Yet Hide Deep Insecurity

The piece argues women show bold freedom and reject male dictate, but questions whether loud self-assertion masks deep inferiority. It notes centuries of perceived inferiority shaping charm, intuition, and wit as defenses, suggesting true equality is understated and gradual change may take centuries.

Louis E. Bisch Salemse King Features Syndicate, Inc

Tomorrow's Horoscope Signals Sudden Shifts and Bold Moves

Unusual events mark this day with possible radical changes in environment and associations. Avoid haste and self indulgence while birthdays hint at abrupt, transformative years. A child born today could have a spectacular, inventive career despite headstrong tendencies. Notable Nativity: Andrew D. White, first president of Cornell University.

Andrew D. White Corneil Univer

Coal Miner Murdered Found Near Amsterdam Property

Steubenville reports coal miner George Ashman aged 42 was found killed near the Y and O Coal company property at Amsterdam early today. He was shot through the head at close range.

Steubenville George Ashman O, Coal Company Amsterdam Ashman

Illinois Democrat announces plan at tax hearing

A Democrat from Illinois announced a new plan during the House Ways and Means Committee tax hearing.

Illinois House Ways and Means Committee

Navy flyer breaks speed record at 22.6 mph in Long Island

Lieutenant Alfred J. Williams of the U S Navy used a plane once meant for the Schneider Cup in Venice to unofficially top 22.6 miles per hour on Sunday at Mitchell Field on Long Island. Four years earlier he had set an unofficial record of 226 miles an hour that remains the official American record.

Mitchell Field L. I U.P Venice Alfred J. Williams

James McVey Dies at East Bank Home WV

James Pryor McVey about 55 died this morning at his East Bank West Virginia home after a paralysis stroke. His body will go to Athens for burial in West Union street cemetery. He formerly led Ohio University music studies in Cambridge Massachusetts and later returned to Athens to recover. He leaves a widow and two children Camden and Margaret, plus noted Athens relatives.

Janes Pryor McVey East Bank W. Va Athens West Union Street Professor McVey Cambridge Mass Mm East Bank McVey College of Music Ohio University Camden Harrisburg Margaret Vassar J. M. Wood Perry Wood Carden Hogg Hogg

Monroe township and Corning election tickets listed

Monroe township ticket lists Trustees and Clerk positions with candidates including Coffman Fouts Goens Jenkins Nash Martin Titko Verters Weaver Mason and Dew Fouts Orris Henry Weaver. Corning ticket lists Mayor Clerk Treasurer Marshall and Council members with multiple candidates. Educational week noted with school and church events, and grocery sale of perishables at half price after a recent fire.

Corning C. H. Weiner W. LD. Foraker

Lawyer Claypool Stricken in Court at Chillicothe Trial

G A Claypool, a leading Chillicothe lawyer who heads the prosecution against Eddie Peppers, collapsed from acute appendicitis and conducted the third day of testimony from a cot in the courtroom. Two physicians attended as he remained determined to finish the state case. The case involves the confessed strangling of Mrs Florence Buck, postmistress of Grims Landing, West Virginia.

Gallipois U.P Claypool Chillicothe Eddie Peppers Florence Buck Grims Landing W. Va G. D. Grimm Fred Cherrington

Sacramental Life Ties Bread to Divine Unity

The Rev C M Coulter at First M E church argues true social life begins with bread seen as a sacrament. He links money to love and religion, saying money can be God’s gift when used rightly, and insists hard work blesses daily bread while Christ assists those in need.

C. M. Coulter M. E Mr. Coulter Christ Mr. Chatley

Man Declares Man’s Greatness and Destiny in Sermon

Rev. M. E. Charley preached at the First Christian church Sunday urging recognition of human potential. He argued man’s physical mental and moral nature lifts him above other beings, while noting the struggle for daily bread.

M. E. Charley First Christian Church

Parises New Creme Rouge Delights Faces In Tangerine Shade

Direct from Paris a new non oily Creme Rouge named Carnee claims subtle artistry. It blends with natural skin tones, leaves no oil or pigment trace, and is waterproof and long lasting. Available from McKee Drug Co and Gibson's Pharmacy.

Paris Carnee McKee Drug Co Gibson's Pharmacy

Man in Hamden Attempts Suicide Sunday

Desperation over domestic difficulties is believed to have caused Clifford Atwood of Chillicothe Street to shoot himself in the chest. He was taken to White Cross hospital for observation and is expected to live. Atwood is married with one child and gave no reason for the act.

Hamden Clifford Atwood Chillicothe Street Atwood White Cross Hospital J. W. Ogter Wellston

Neighbor’s accidental shot at Atwood wife threat

A man wished he had finished the job after a morning gunfire. Mrs Atwood, who wrestled the revolver from her husband, took it to a neighbor Earl Gardner who arrived after the shooting. the weapon discharged accidentally, narrowly missing her throat. Atwood was reported improving.

Atwood

Mrs Kate Fuller dies at 93 in Vinson

Mrs Kate James Fuller age 93 and widow of George Fuller died yesterday at her son Arthur Fuller's home in Vinson. Burial will be in Chauncey cemetery. She leaves two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren along with her son and sister-in-law Carl Fuller of Athens.

Kate Fuller Kate James Fuller George Fuller Carl Fuller Athens Arthur Fuller Vincent Chauncey

Fall condition improves slightly after coughing spell

Albert B. Fall former secretary of interior and defendant in the Fall Sinclair oil conspiracy case showed little change since Saturday. He had a severe coughing spell early today but was generally improved from Friday. Slight improvement noted Saturday and yesterday but return to New Mexico remains uncertain. Mrs Fatt spends many hours at his bedside.

Washington U.R Albert B. Fall Sinclair New Mexico

Steam shovel crash injures Toledo operator

Leroy Terrell, 37, was injured when a steam shovel he operated plunged through a bridge floor into a river bed 25 feet below.

Toledo Leroy Terrell

Glouster Ballot Features Three Tickets in Local Election

Glouster voters will choose among three party tickets Democrat Republican and Independent with names listed for mayor marshal and council positions. Independent slate includes Hugh Gormley for mayor and O E LeFever for marshal. Also notes candidates for the board of public affairs and council members. Jacksonville P T A meets tonight and local illness reports follow.

Glouster Marshal Virgil Yaw A. Park Hugh Gormley Henry Williams Gaires O. BE. (Fiddle) LeFever D. W. Wallace William Winefordner Andrew Chute Fred Jonas Edward Kurtzman C. G. Lundsford W. A. Pride J. R. Cheney C. A. Young S. A. Park John R. Davis George F. Ochs C. G. Farres Gus Gaskalla

Contractor Bathlow to Move Equipment After City Work

Bathlow of Logan, who held the street improvement contract in Glouster last summer, plans to move his equipment today. Although the city project ended a week or more ago, he completed several private jobs taken over by his crew late last week.

Glouster Bathlow Logan

Men from Trimble Help in Corn Husking Efforts

GLOUSTER November 17 Several men from Trimble have gone to Ross and Pickaway counties to assist with the corn husking harvest.

Glouster Trimble Ross Pickaway Counties

Seilers Return From Pontiac As Factory Closes

Mr and Mrs Will Seiler have come back to Hollister from Pontiac Michigan where the Seiler will stay a month because the Pontiac factory where he works has closed for a month.

Will Seiler Pontiac Mich Hollister Mr. Seiler

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Quigley John Riley R. E. Finley Susanne Do. H B. L. Lamborn I. Krieg E. M. Gilbert Royal Ruth Leoline Seibert C. L. Bardin Federal Bureau New York Henry A. Adams Baker Safety Congress Genevieve Kemble New England White River Junction Hartford White River U. S James M’vey Cot C.u-Stove Coulter God Yaw, Park and Gormley Frank Trimmer Muriel Johneson Pearl Trimmer Mike Gyure Crawford THE Atlas Store Glouster, Ohio
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