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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1928

Page

8

Murray City Obituary and Funeral Notices

James Wright aged 23 died of pneumonia at home in Murray after a brief illness. Funeral at Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday at 2 PM. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Albert Wright, two sisters Hannah and Catharine, six brothers Leo Fred William Matthew Ralph and Donald. Burial at Green Lawn. Numerous relatives and friends contributed to the service and attendance. Additional items note visitors and travels of local residents, with several names and towns mentioned.

James Wright Murray Methodist Episcopal Church Bur Green Lawn Albert Wright Hannah Catharine Leo Fred William Matthew Ralph Donald J. Li Edward Bertha Logan Berne Reed Frank Mowery Lancaster George Ascker Palmer Jenis Wright Gon Albert Baltimore Roy Wright Willie Wright Buchtel Frank Wright the Plains Frank Acker New Lexington Wesley Acker Howard Brooker Detroit Glen Williams Columbus Henry Chaney Ida Wyman Grace Thomas Ruth Penn Wek Hazel Loper Cecil Lunsford Jacksonville Akron Robert Peacock

Central Ohio Teachers Meeting Attendees Listed in Columbus

Attendees from the city for the Central Ohio Teachers meeting in Columbus include Ruth Brooker Effie Jonas Esther Briley Hazel Antle Ruth Penn Joe Stone Grace Thomas Lorena Frazee Thelma Jaynes Grace Donoghue Anna Shaffer and Kate Kinnear Also Mr and Mrs C F Sweazy of Logan visited Mr and Mrs Isaac Hoch Rev L R Roberts of Athens will preach at Pilgrim Holiness Church on Wednesday November 15.

Central Ohio Teachers Columbus Ruth Brooker Effie Jonas Esther Briley Hazel Antle Ruth Penn Joe Stone Grace Thomas Lorena Frazee Thelma Jaynes Grace Donoghue Anna Shaffer Kate Kinnear C. F. Sweazy Logan Isaac Hoch L. R. Roberts Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church

Obituary for Murray Resident Joseph Smart

Joseph Smart known as Daddy, 85, of Murray died at home Sunday evening after weeks of illness. His wife predeceased him. A charter member of the Murray K of P Lodge, he leaves four sons Joseph Smart Jr Orbiston John Smart Barerton George Smart Duneden Fla James Smart Murray and daughter Mrs Alice Hardy who had lived with him. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at the late residence.

Joseph Smart Murray Smart the K. of P. Lodge Joseph Smart, Jr Orbiston John Smart Barberton George Smart Duneden Fla James Smart Alice Hardy

Syracuse Area News Highlights For Armistice Day Week

Mrs W A Adams and son Sterling visit with sister Mrs Irving Karr then return to Parkersburg. Grace Bartels recently visited Columbus. Ella Mae Duckworth hosts Standard Bearer Society with a Japanese program and refreshments. Hendrick opens a grocery near the bathing beach. J G Matthewson and daughter visit Columbus. Syracuse schools closed Armistice Day. teachers and pupils attend Pomeroy Bend Bridge dedication. Evangelistic meetings at M E Church begin November 13 and run three weeks with sermons by local pastors. Mrs L O Line berger and Mrs W A Adams attend Woman's Foreign Missionary Society November meeting. Grace Jiden visiting Huntington. Dave Mainwaring guests in Pittsburgh.

Ella Mae Duckworth M. E. Church Fowler

Shaving Kreem Marketed To Men With Ladies Appeal

A vintage advertisement promotes Shaving Kreem claiming to soften bristles for a smoother shave. It touts thick lather, faster use, and a cool soft feel, appealing to men seeking grooming products. The copy notes availability via druggists or Glessner Co. Findlay Ohio.

Glessner Co Findlay Ohio

Digestive and Liver Powder Praised in Testimonial

A Tennessee resident reports relief from long stomach troubles after using Dr. Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder. The ad touts decades of use, claims to aid digestion and prevent fermentation, and notes availability at drug stores.

J. R. Smith Enarville Tenn Dr. Jackson

Mt Etna Erupts Spouting Lava and Fire

Mount Etna erupts again sending molten lava and burning stones across the countryside. Thick ash and fiery torrents force evacuations as homes are destroyed and residents flee the danger zone.

Mt. Etna

Lottridge Winners Named in Prince of Peace Contest

Sunday results list Lawrence Chapel M E Miss Mable Buck first Louise Watkins second and Guy White third for Lottridge U B. William Dixon first Grace Jeffers second. Local society notes cover moves visits and dinners among Coolville Parkersburg Athens and surrounding families.

Lawrence Chapel M. E Mable Buck Louise Watkins Guy White Lottridge U. B William Dixon Grace Jeffers F. W. Chapman Coolville Frost Clarks Chapel Chapman Farm Lenin Townsend Beulah Parkersburg N. M. Allen Carson Boggs Charles Campbell Coolville Station

The Superfluous Woman No More

A humorous attack on the idea of “superfluous women” tied to Mealth and modern health ideas. The piece quotes women who describe Najol as a beneficial aid learned from a school doctor and promoted as harmless, claiming it helps with fatigue and toxin removal. The ad touts Najol as safe and recommends buying from a druggist.

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Murray City Henry Peacock James Hamer Maud Penn Richard Margaret Orndoff Frank Shelton Lester Edwards Syracuse W. A. Adams Sterling Irving Karr Grace Bartels Hendric J. G. Matthewson Mrs Virgil Campbell Pomeroy Bend Bridge Rev Mrs. L. O. Line Ciety Grace Jiden Harry Long Huntington Dave Mainwaring Pittsburgh Ann Tain DeSoto Frances T. Northcross Messenger Cooking Athens High School Chrysler Moler Auto Sales Co W. Carpenter St Athens, Ohio Mt. Rocco Island of Sicily The Buckeye State Building and Loan East Gay ST Columbus .O Frances Northcross Home Economist Demolet Bros Diel Lottridge Edna Nestor Mildred Runnion H. Allen R. M. Allen Eleanore Robert Stuckey Myrta Jean Nestor Robert Sharp Harry Carelton Clarence Swartz Ralph Allen L. H. Allen Charles Day G. W. White Aldo McKinley Leroy Boggs Marie Barnheart Mrs. L. H. Allen Sylvia Daugherty Rexford C. W. Townsend Beebe L. T. Bunni J. G. Murphey Athens County Woodworths Court House Frances Troy Northcross Robertshaw Universal Food Chopper Wheaton
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