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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1925

Page

3

1925 coal output tops last year in Ohio region

Bituminous coal production for the week ending October 31 reaches 12 475 000 net tons with a gain of 387 000 tons over the prior week. Year to date through October 31 totals 418 268 000 net tons, about 27 200 000 more than 1924. Local notes report district meeting at Ironton and November dues for service clubs.

Nelsonville Bureau of Mines Department of Commerce J. M. Hyde Ironton Hyde Cleopatra Acomb Bartels i Davis

Prohibition raid nets whiskey in Buchtel

Prohibition officers raid James Murray in Buchtel on Sunday evening. Murray pleads guilty to possession and is fined 200 dollars plus costs. Will Smathers and Addison Davenport also arrested. charges include possession and transporting and possession. About two gallons of whisky found in a car. both men plead guilty and are fined 200 dollars and costs. Officers H A Lines, Constables Seibers and Schoonover, and special officers Iuskey and Morton reported.

Nelsonville Prohibition Enforcement James Murray Buchtel Murray Lax Will Smathers Addison Davenport Smathers Davenport Prohibition H. A. Lines Seibers Schoonover Chauncey Iuskey and Morton

Pythian Sisters Plan Bazaar and Chicken Dinner

Nelsonville residents learn the Pythian Sisters schedule a bazaar on Saturday December 12 at their hall with an afternoon bazaar followed by a chicken dinner.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters

Study Class Begins at Presbyterian Church

The second mission study class opens tonight at 6 46 in the church parlors led by Mrs E B Acomb. It will study the foreign book Latin America.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Latin America

Regular meeting of the W C T U in Nelsonville

The W C T U will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday evening with Mrs Josie Murphy on Franklin street. Mrs Blake will report on the recent state convention held in Akron.

G.T. U. Tomeet Nelsonville Nove W.C. T Josie Murphy Franklin Street Blake Aleron

Rex Clark Birthday Party Celebrated in Nelsonville

Rex Clark marked his fourth birthday at 1010 Walnut Street with a party Saturday. Attendees included Pauline Love, Wanita Brown, Mary Frances Lash, Paul Lash, George Carpenter, Ruth Wareheim, Kathleen Hayden, Kathleen and Ethel Hayden, Bobby Clark, Ruth Clark, Virginia Clark, and several others among relatives and neighbors.

Nelsonville Rex Walnut Pauline Love Wanita Pauline Brown Mary Frances Lash Paul Lash George Carpenter Ruth Wareheim Pauline Fleures Hasel Freida Helen Brooks James Virginia Clark Kathleen Ethel Hayden Bobby ‘Clark Ruth Elleene Clark Wilson Clark Clark Anna Lash

Hyperion Club Entertains Mrs. C. H. Bartlett

The Hyperion club hosted Mrs. C. H. Bartlett at a social gathering. Attendance included twenty three members and guests enjoyed an evening of courteous conversation and refreshments.

C. H. Bartlett

Dinner Held by Mr and Mrs Robert Clark in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Robert Clark entertained at a 12 o'clock dinner Sunday in Nelsonville. Guests included Mrs Jennie Clark, Mr and Mrs Owen Clark, Mr and Mrs Floyd Love and daughter Pachine of Logan, Mr and Mrs Harold Cook and children Dorothy and Thomas of Cleveland, and Bobby and Rex Clark.

Nelsonville Robert Clark Jennie Clark Owen Clark Floyd Love Pachine Logan Harold ‘Cook Dorothy Thomas Cleveland Bobby Rex Clark

School Moves Smoothly Today In Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports school operations continued smoothly despite a recent automobile wreck that injured several faculty members. Paul Rex resumed duties as Central building principal while Carson Horton Ralph Orr Edwin Stoltz and Ivan Morris remain hospitalized in Lancaster with expected releases today.

Nelsonville Crawford Paul Rex Carson Horton Ralph Orr Edwin Stoltz Ivan Morris Lancaster

Sunday Guests and Visit Highlights Across Marietta and Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Becker of Marietta were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bartlett. Mrs. Marion Lowthers returned home after a ten day visit with Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Bronaugh in Stockdale Ohio. Mrs. Maria Creighton and granddaughter Maxine are staying a few days in Columbus with Agnes McBride. Will Blackburn of Columbus spent the weekend with relatives and at the Cook funeral. Harry Hall of Columbus visited with his family. Ruth McLaughlin of Columbus was over for Sunday with L. and Mrs. McLaughlin. Hyler Steenrod of Columbus spent the weekend here and with his wife in Columbus for a few days. Mrs. Gertrude Love and daughter Pauline of Logan were weekend guests of Mrs. Robert Clark.

Harold Becker Marietta C. H. Bartlett Marion Lowthers Wayne Bronaugh Stockdale Ohio Maria Creighton Maxine Columbus Agnes McBride Will Blackburn Harry Hall Ruth McLaughlin L. McLaughlin Hyler Steenrod Steenrod Gertrude Love Pauline Logan Robert Clark

Nelsonville officers elected at Eudora Chapter meeting

At the Eudora Chapter No. 72 Order of the Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic temple tonight at 7:00 o clock the annual election of officers will be held.

C. E Nelsonville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Funeral services for Stella Monks Cook

Crowds filled the home on Chestnut Street in Nelsonville Saturday afternoon for the funeral of Mrs. Stella Monks Cook. Floral offerings testified to the esteem in which she was held by family and friends.

Nelsonville Stella Monks Tparenta Chas Monica Chestnut Street Cook

Locust Oil Powers Early Aircraft Engine Idea

A novel claim suggests locust-based oil could fuel engines for airplanes raising questions about practical viability and the role of bioproducts in aviation.

Neglected Children of America Topic of Illustrated Talk

At a Sunday Presbyterian service Dr. A Y Wilcox gave an illustrated lecture on neglected children in America. He stressed saving the new generation to raise the nation, detailing Indian children in tents, high southern mortality, and distances to doctors. He praised mission schools, discussed Alaska, Sheldon Jackson schools, and then covered the Negro problem, Mountain Whites, and Spanish-speaking Southwest children.

Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox America Wilcox United States Southwest

No Hope of Americanizing Parents Says Dr Wilcox

Dr Wilcox argues newcomers and West Indian children face moral and disease concerns in the industrial districts. He says children can be educated but parental superstition and neglect hinder Americanizing the parents, urging Protestant duty to aid and train the young.

West Indies Porto Rico Cuba Wilcox

Athens Woman Lydia Evans 74 Dies After Short Illness

Lydia Lash Evans 74 died at home on West State street after a brief illness. She leaves husband Dr. D. J. Evans, longtime Ohio University faculty member, three children J Claire Denver Arthur Howe Carpenter Rhys Evans, and a deceased son William. The Athens community recalls her club leadership and church work. Funeral plans awaitchildren’s arrival.

Lydia Lash Evans West State Street D. J. Evans Ohio University Evans Athens E. R. Lash Jacob Lash J. Claire Denver Colo Arthur Howe Carpenter Chicago Rhys Evans Akron William Pallas Club Federated Clubs of Southeastern Ohio Eastern Star Lodge

Millikan in Mercy Hospital After Car Accident

Don C. Millikan, only child of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Millikan of this city, remains in Mercy hospital in a plaster case after suffering a fractured vertebra when his car ran over him three weeks ago after he cranked it. His condition is unchanged per the latest hospital report.

Don C. Millikan

Beware the Cough of Gold That Hangs On

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims soothing and healing of membranes, reduction of inflammation, and suppression of germs, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Pardaeon Udles

Official City Election Count Released After Tuesday Vote

The published totals show Mayor Alec Moore with 927 votes and A L Koona 730. H T Philippa 146. Council president candidates FE C Woodworth 1279 and G H Evans ASIB J Sherrard 1209. Council members and referendums follow with scattered tallies across wards.

Alec Moore A. Koona H. T. Phillipa C. Woodworth Pmgnge I. Dds Beesedées G. H. Evans Republiican Troasulop Eewnee Asib J Sherrard Sollcitar Ye Ssede Vgnees M.D. Hughes Fred Fonzés Frank Lowry M. P. Tolman Wallace Pratt W. N. Russell F. Mosure C. E. Starr F. Stevenson Mary EB. Redharta T. Bennet

Methodist church unification vote tally reported

In Nashville Tennessee the annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South reports 2634 for unification and 208 against. Official totals from Dr A J Lamar and John W Barton list 3006 for unification and 2177 against after including uncertified votes. Vote fell short of a three fourths majority.

Nashville Tenn Methodist Episcopal Church, South Methodist Episcopal Church A J. Lamar John W. Barton Methodist Publishing House Specular Presse Bureau Methodist

Bhenneth Baum Dies After Truck Collision

Bhenneth Baum aged 9 of Clay Center died from injuries suffered when struck by a truck last Friday in an accident reported in Toledo.

Toledo Bhenneth Baum Clay Center

Randite Robs Sexton Hotel Cafe in Downtown Kansas City

Randite held up the Sexton Hotel cafe in downtown Kansas City a few hours before noon today and escaped with 5000 dollars in cash from the hotel’s cafe area. The bold incident occurred at a leading city hotel near the heart of the downtown district. Police reported no injuries in the brief robbery and searches were underway.

ROW Capek Kansas City Randite

Atterbury Talks Railroad Prospects at Pittsburgh Meeting

General W. W. Atterbury, president of the Pennsylvania railroad, promised a $50 million program of improvements in 1924 and described the 1926 outlook as exceedingly bright during his visit to Pittsburgh.

Noreytt Pittsbergh W. W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Railroad Atterbury

Miners resume work at multiple Ohio mines this week

About 1000 miners will return to the Harpersville Jefferson Coal Co. and Fairpoint J A Paisley Co. mines, plus Lorain Coal and Dock Co. near Blaine. Lincoln mine, Lorain County, starts soon, with Fort Pitt to resume next week. Union leader John Cinque says conditions are improved. Factories and undertakers’ supply jobs total about 12,000 nationwide.

Martins Ferry Harpersville Jefferson Coal Co Fairpoint J. A. Paisley Co Lincolns Lorain Coal and Dock Co Blaine Fort Pitt Belmont County John Cinque Eastern Ohio Mine Workers’ Union

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