Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1924

Page

2

Buckeye employee Frank Lamont undergoes arm surgery

Frank Lamont gauger for Buckeye Pipeline Co. was operated on at Cherrington hospital Monday morning for a fractured arm first injured in an auto accident at Gore. A plate was placed on the fracture after his arm gave way again while starting a gas engine. The car started after examination and gasoline in the tank was found to cause the motor to run if properly applied.

Frank Lamont Buckeye Pipeine Co Cherrington Hospital Mr. Lamont Gore

Venus Chapter Eastern Star Elects Officers at Meeting

Venus Chapter Eastern Star will hold its annual election of officers at Thursday evening’s meeting. Other matters of importance will come up for consideration.

Venus Chapter Eastern Star

Coonville man charged with out of season hunting

William Sowards faced Magistrate Miller after Deputy Higgins alleged he hunted game out of season. Hearing set for Thursday afternoon. Deputies report two coon pelts three skunk hides and six opossum skins found with the catch. An affidavit was filed. Sowards had prior related appearances last year.

William Sowards Coonville Miller C. C. Higgins Higgins Sowards

Pleukharp Versus Pleukharp Trial Prolonged Into Thursday

The stalled custody case between Walter Pleukharp and Ida Pleukharp resumed Monday with a cross petition. By Tuesday afternoon witnesses were numerous and the court anticipated a long stretch into Wednesday evening or Thursday. Sheriff Shaw filed another list of witnesses for Wednesday while the courtroom remained unusually crowded and the building condition hindered access.

Walter Pleukharp Ida Pleukharp Sheriff Shaw

Drayman Learns Gasoline Truth After Touring Car Mishap

A popular young drayman of the city discovers a machine needs fuel to run after making three trips to a garage to start his Overland touring seat. Busy mechanics told him to return later, and he had to wait for service.

Drayman Fien

Condition Improves After Mine Accident In New Straits

John Thompson of New Straits ville has shown marked improvement after a mine accident left his left leg crushed. A plate placed on the fracture was removed on Monday indicating recovery progress.

John Thompson New Straitsville

Mines Bring Jobs to New Straitsville Field

Two mines named The Gem and Essex No. 2 have operated steadily for weeks, employing many unemployed miners. They load twenty five to thirty cars daily. Kehota strip mine at Oreville remains nonfunctional.

New Straitsville Gem Essex No. 2 Kehota Oreville

Lad Recovers After Ear Infection Operation

Joe Cooper five year old son of Mr and Mrs Earl Cooper West Logan is convalescing after surgery at a Columbus hospital to drain abscesses in both ears. He was able to be brought home last week with recovery underway.

Lad Joe Earl Cooper West Logan Columbus

Rotary Club Meets at Mrs Amy Easterling with Harbarger and Brown

The Rotary club gathered Monday at Mrs Amy Easterling’s home with Logan musical duo Harbarger and Brown as guests. Harbarger played violin and Brown accompanied on piano as the group discussed Armistice Day parade plans. A joint Kiwanis and Legion committee organized proper observance in Logan.

Rotary Club Amy Easterling Harbarger and Brown Logan Harbarger Kiwanis and Legion Post

Miner Charlies Porkolep Injured In Mine Accident

Charlies Porkolep age 69 miner from Drakes was brought to the local hospital Tuesday for X rays of injuries from a mine accident at Mosnratt mine No 2. He was crushed between a car and a room wall, and has suffered increasing trouble with his hips for over a year.

Charlies Porkolep Drakes Porkolep Mosnratt

Chauncey crash injures two men on Courtney Hill

Joe Davis and Gomer Martin, both of Chauncey, suffered serious injuries when Davis lost control on Courtney hill and the Dodge touring car rolled over the embankment. Davis received fractured ribs and head injuries, while Martin sustained broken bones and severe facial lacerations. Doctors Sprague aided the injured before they were taken home. The car was wrecked with the top torn away.

Chauncey Novy Warren V. Sprague Lindley V. Sprague Chauncy Davis

Chauncey Primary Cast in Mrs Tubbs of Shanty Town

Chauncey teachers rehearse a three act home talent play Mrs Tubbs of Shanty Town by Walter Ben Hare at Chauncey with Mrs E M Garrett as Mrs Tubbs and Miss Fauna Linscott as a schoolteacher. Cast includes Miss Ruth Olga Anderson and Miss Gladys Williamson in supporting roles.

Chaunceyrimary Building FE. M. Gartt Fauna Linscott Ruth Olga Anderson Chauncey Arthur Hart Clingie Vine Ellenickey Mildred. Penderrass Aydelle Campbell Donald Figns Simon Rubbels Rer Charles Bradfield Il Tom Riordan Miss Anerson Miss Queenie Shebabbs Gladys Williamson Methusalem Ubbs Scuffles Ichard Franz Billy Blosm Tubbs Iris Cun

Father and Sons Social at Trimble Church

The Mens and Young Mens Sunday school classes held a Father and Sons meeting Tuesday evening in the church social rooms. Thirty attended for games stunts and contests with refreshments. Rev. G B Courtney of Chauncey attended.

Father and Sons Trimble

Doctors Sprague When Ages Undergo Tonsil Adenoid Operations

Doctors Sprague of Chauncey performed two operations for removal of tonsils and adenoids at their offices yesterday and today. On Tuesday morning Hubert Laning, three, of Floodwood, was operated on, and this morning Helen Cook, eight, of Gloucester, underwent an operation. Both procedures were very successful.

Sprague Chauncey Hubert Laning Floodwood Helen Alex Cook Glouster

Just Around the Corner Pupils Praise Miss Fauna Linscott

Pupils at the primary building praised their teacher Miss Fauna Linscott in a report of classroom life as the term nears its close.

Fauna Linscott

Surprise shower brightens Ellis Avenue home

A surprise Tuesday afternoon shower featured fruit cake and fruita. Miss Elsie Worden has been reported fit at her home on Ellis Avenue.

Elsie Worden Ellis Avenue

Bradfield Hostes Guests From Murray City and Columbus

Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield entertained Tuesday with guests including Leonard Koenig and Leonard Koenig Jr both of Murray City and the latter's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Leonard Koenig. Also Mrs W H Bradfield, who had been visiting, left today for her home in Columbus.

Charles Bradfiell Leonard Koenig Leonard Koenig Jr Murray City W. H. Bradfield Columbus

Chauncey Group Visits Old Man's Cave and Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs G B Courtney and children with farmer sister Mrs Lloyd H Pendergrass of Chauncey spent Tuesday at Old Man's Cave near Logan. Roy B Pendergrass, Robert Warner and Mrs Lillian Boling of Chauncey motored to Pomeroy Monday and were guests of Frank Pendergrass, the latter’s brother.

G. BR. Courtney Lloyd H. Pendergrass Chauncey Old Man’s Cave Logan Roy RB. Pendergrass Robert Warner Lillian Boling Pomeroy Frank Pendergrass

Dinner Honor For Miss Ernestine Mingus In Millfield

Miss Ernestine Mingus hosted four guests at her Millfield home on Sunday. Attending were Misses Hattie Brown Gladys Mayles and Flossie Mayles from Millfield and Sadie Mae Lands of Chauncey.

Ernestine Mingus Millfield Hattie Brown Gladys and Flossie Mayles Sadie Mae Lands Chauncey

Family visits span Ohio towns and Beaumont

Mrs. B W Seevers of The Plains is the guest of her daughter Mrs. Charlies Fiske and family at Beaumont for a few days. She recently returned from a visit with another daughter in Marion Ohio. Mrs Ethel Phillips of Glouster was a recent guest of her parents Mr and Mrs W A Bell in Millfield.

B. W. Seevers the Plains Charlies Fiske Beaumont Seevers Marion Ethel Phillips Glouster W. A. Bell Millfield

Glouster Observes Armistice Day With Fire Equipment Demonstration

Glouster observed Armistice Day Tuesday with a parade led by the American Legion, G A R members, and Glouster schools. A new motorized fire engine arrived last week and was demonstrated after fundraising efforts totaling 55.34 dollars were announced, with proceeds from local donations.

American Legion Glouster High Street Turner Bob Whiston Church of Christ Evangelist Whiston William James Fire Department James Stoecklein

Community Benefit Events Aid Fire Department

A Tuesday benefit supper and a following dance raised funds for the fire department. Jo Crawford Jr. donated half the receipts from Monday and Tuesday theater shows. A Thursday meeting at the high school seeks to organize electricity and mining classes funded by federal and state governments. Two local children were hospitalized for surgeries.

Jo Crawford, Jr Ibrose Theatre High Schol

Trimble Grange Hosts Athens County Pomona Grange Meeting

Trimble Grange No. 1830 invites Athens County Pomona Grange to an all-day event at the Trimble Grange hall on Saturday November 15. The program includes a real picnic dinner a strong program and an officers installation for the coming year with business meetings held during the day. All Grange members and their guests are urged to attend.

Trimble Grange No. 1830 Athens County Pomona Grange Trimble

Marmola Fat Reducer Ad: Quick Weight Loss Claim

An old style pharmaceutical ad promotes Marmola Fat Reducer promising rapid weight loss without dieting or exercise. It asserts easy results, cynically targets readers fearing fat, and offers a one dollar box through Marmola Co or druggists. May influence readers seeking simple slimming aids.

Marmola Co General Motors Detroit Mich

Ponzi Jury Deadlocked in Larceny Case

A Boston jury after eleven hours of deliberation reported a disagreement in the larceny case against Charles Ponzi. The judge urged the jury to decide whether Ponzi misappropriated funds with intent to steal.

Boston Charlies Ponzi Pony Bishop

Quick Relief for Eczema and Itch

An advertisement promotes Trex Lojon as a soothing remedy for eczema and skin eruptions. It claims to relieve itching, reduce inflammation, and clear facial and body skin, with a price of 75 cents at Cline's Pharmacy or from H. B. Denton & Co. in Mt. Carmel Illinois.

Cline’s H. B. Denton & Co Mt. Carmel Ill

Museum displays 90-pound white topaz in Chicago

A 90 pound white topaz, claimed to be the largest precious gem, is shown at Chicago’s Field Museum. It came from Marambaia Minas Brasil and was brought by C. C. Farrington, head of the geology department, who led a Field Museum expedition with Captain Marshall Field's group.

Chicago Field Museum Marambaia Minas Brazil C. Farrington Museum Marshall Field

Quick Relief For Indigestion Powder Advertisement

A medicinal powder claim promising swift relief from acute indigestion. Testimonies from Mrs Jeane Hawk of Harrisburg and others praise rapid effects within minutes and months of relief. The ad guarantees money back if not satisfied and offers a postpaid $1 purchase via Jackson Medicine Co Zanesville Ohio.

Jackson Jeane Hawk Harrisburg Fonts Wheeling Jackson Medicine Co Zanesville, O

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan News Case Auncey Bingham Victoria H. Tubbs West Gay ST Fidelity Sam M. Johnson Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co Ohio Oxfords Gibson Thomas Judson Green Stacy Vess Ceticara Labera Dept Mass Lash The Athens Co. Snv. and Loan Co Athens Er Eer His Sporter Mrs. Frick K. of C. Hall Logan Jim Barnes Roshanara Poiret Charmeuse Luckoff New York Mr. Luckoff Tweed Sport Chauncey’s Cray’s Ada Frick Pan Lydia E. Pinkham Lynn Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkiam Enn W.M. Cray W. State
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication