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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1926
Page
3
Do not neglect a cough or cold during pneumonia weather. A neglected cold irritates throat chest and bronchial linings allowing pneumonia to start and often prove fatal in days. Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is promoted to break up coughs and colds quickly and protect throat bronchial tubes and lungs. Buy at druggists 60 cents.
The State Michigan football clash drew Nelsonville crowds and radio listeners alike on Sunday. Creston, a Nelsonville native, started as State substitute center, while Chillicothe native Eby earns praise for his past play. A fan, chasing a big game ticket, rode a misdirected streetcar long distances, and locals now anticipate the Thanksgiving day game versus Logan in Lorain.
Nelsonville report says S H Adams 66 died Sunday at his Cleveland home after a kidney illness. He had lived in Nelsonville until two years ago and was married twice. Survived by a widow, two children from his first marriage Harry and Benson of Nelsonville, plus three children Cecil Saul and Gladys of Cleveland, eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral will be held in Cleveland Wednesday with Harry and Benson Adams attending.
Nelsonville reports a weekly coal production of 13,116,000 net tons for the week ending November 6. The figure shows a 370,000 ton decline from the prior week’s high, with election day and early holidays partly reducing daily loadings. Heavy activity in the last four days boosted the weekly average above the October 30 week.
The funeral for Mrs Rodney Reeves was held Sunday afternoon at the Christian church. The Rev O J Howearth and Rev N O Stucky conducted the service with songs sung by Beth Verity Loren North Lewis Courtney and Arthur Howearth. Members of her Sunday school class acted as pallbearers and carried the flowers. Burial was at Green lawn.
A brief ad-style note touts MELLO-GLO a French process cream promising immediate face improvement. The Zenith/Zenner company claims pure formulation, single application effects, and urges readers to obtain MELLO-GLO Cream for youthful skin.
Nelsonville nov 15 revival services began Sunday at the Pilgrim Holiness church Chestnut street with good attendance and interest. Rev C C Maurer of Cincinnati is evangelist in charge. Special music and singing planned each evening at 7 oclock.
Mr and Mrs Dow Bow ers entertained Mr and Mrs Will Richardson and daughter Grace of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Glen Allen for this city at dinner Sunday Junior Home Guards to meet Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock with Mrs Virgie Hickman 347 Elizabeth street
The Willing Workers class of the Christian church gathered Friday at the Figgins home on Clinton Street. Mrs Grace Figgins and Mrs Emily Reed hosted and discussed future class plans during the business session. Refreshments were served to sixteen members.
Nelsonville friends report the marriage of Miss Helen E Richie to Frank Shugart in Columbus on Wednesday November 10. Shugart, son of Ralph and Lillie Butterworth Shugart, is well known locally and will live in Columbus where he works in the motion picture industry.
Local residents hosted and visited family and friends throughout Ohio this week. Notables include Grace Roberts at a Cincinnati conference, the Greens and Sheppards in Philo, and extended stays in Columbus, Athens, Logan, Wellston, and Columbus. Many couples and individuals were guests of local households, with several traveling from Cleveland and Dayton to connect with Nelsonville and Athens friends.
Three men were arrested in Niles on November 15 in connection with the death of Elizabeth Turvey, 40, found in a rooming house. Police say foul play is suspected though no marks of violence were seen in an examination.
A three car accident on State Street crushed the rear fenders of Jacob Glenn’s Ford while a Bethel grocery truck, starting while cranking, hit John A. Jacobs’s car in front of his jewelry store, pushing it against the Glenn vehicle. The remaining two cars sustained no damage.
The general teachers meeting this afternoon at the Rufus Putnam auditorium discussed the subject The Ass Hour. It was the fourth general teachers meeting of this school year.
United Press reports Rev J B Minort 45, pastor of South Torrington First Baptist, shot and killed his wife and four children then killed himself. One son survived. Minort had been arrested in Baynard Nebr on Mann Act charges and was out on bail. Authorities linked the tragedy to his distressed state.
In Burnham England the town council declined to introduce revised breach rules for the coming year despite a petition attacking what petitioners call a ban on "Adam and Eve bathing" and urging stricter enforcement.
The Rev. Ira P. Day argues the church remains essential despite charges of being a fifth wheel. He likens it to the steering wheel of the world, guiding society to prevent moral and civic ruin. Education wealth medicine art and science aid civilization but the church sustains humanity and future generations.
Government summaries reveal automobile accidents have caused about 165,000 US deaths in the past two decades, surpassing WWI military fatalities. Pensioners on government rolls dip below 600,000 for the first time in 35 years, with 499,622 total. Veterans and Civil War widows’ pensions end. wages for farm labor rise above prior years. new borax deposits found in California. German craftsmen migrate to the US. Canadian farming draws, Austrian settlers in Ecuador receive bonuses. phonograph production falls from 997,459 in 1923 to 642,026 in 1925.
A historic note describes Olive tablets developed by Dr. Edwards to ease constipation. The text cites their olive oil base and laxative effect, promising relief with one or two tablets taken every six hours.
The Rev A W Wilcox argues feudalism persists in modern society as vast riches scorning the poor and uneducated. He contrasts two loves agapao and filio, praising Christian love shown through Christ and aid to the lepers, urging recognition of the divine in all sinners.
A pleasing style pattern 6605 suited to slender figures with adjustable sleeve lengths. It offers six bust sizes from 34 to 44 inches and specifies material needs, including 258 yards of 64 inch fabric for a 38 inch long sleeve version and 2 1/2 yards for short sleeves. Pattern mailed on receipt of 15 cents.
The piece extols the homemaker as the cornerstone of family life highlighting a woman's roles in nourishing meals, clean work, childrearing, and companionship. It links home stability to maternal health and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health aid for women.
In 1926, David Lawrence notes Western Republicans labeled radicals return to the regulars to aid party discipline and committee control. He highlights Borah as a peacemaker, arguing cross party support can steady legislative action and preserve progressive votes without bolting the party.
The statement argues that there is value in adhering to traditional party labels for organization purposes, suggesting consistency, clarity, and recognized branding support. It emphasizes avoiding unnecessary innovation that could blur identity or confuse stakeholders.
WEAF hooks up 114 stations with Ignaz Friedman the pianist and Max Jacobs Chamber Symphony Orchestra. WIX New York 454 and WGY WRC schedule 10 p.m. Eastern European tour in Old Madrid. WGN Chicago 303 930 p.m. Central features a male quartet. WOX Detroit 517 1000 p.m. Eastern The Red Apple club. WDAF Kansas City 866 1145 p.m. Central Nighthawk frolic.
Educational week observed with Thursday Armistice day programs. Talks delivered by Mrs. McDan el, Mrs. Simpson and Frank Dow. Friday evening November 19, a Parent-Teacher association meeting is being planned.
Amanda Howard Fornwalt, former Chauncey resident, died Friday night at her home near Pittsburgh after a short illness. Funeral and burial occurred in Pittsburgh. She was sister to Elizabeth Kanode Helen Howard and Milton Brookins of Millfield and Dr John Howard of Amesville. Relatives from Millfield Amesville and Chauncey attended the funeral. A First Christian church the elery will be held Wednesday at Mrs Karl Gardner home with Clarence Butts as program leader. All members urged to attend for business of importance.
The Rev F E Roberts of the Christian church Glouster will preach at the First Christian church in Chauncey next Friday evening at 7 o clock. He plans to return each Friday evening until a local minister is secured. The announcement notes the ongoing series of services from Chauncey.
The Loyal Womans' Club announces its regular meeting will be held on Wednesday in Chauncey. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and club activities.
Teachers at Millfield Millfield East Side School note weekly visits to Miss Helen Van Dyke fifth and sixth grades by Mrs Rankin Mrs Charles Pyle and Mrs William Pyle Armistice day featured songs stories and music. Third and fourth grades welcomed Mrs Howard Simpson and Mrs Cecil Love Armistice day included war songs and patriotic tunes. First and second grades hosted Mrs Howard Simpson and Mrs Florence Pyle. Students are preparing a Thanksgiving program.
Mrs George Harvey Nye travels to Indianapolis to visit her daughter and son in law Rev James A Long. Walter Ferrer Virgie Lahugh Roger Boling and Hal Osborne from this city trip to Meigs county for a rabbit hunt. Ethel Phillips of Syracuse Street improves from pneumonia. Mrs A L Preston and son Clark return from Jackson Michigan with Mr Preston resuming work in the mines. Mrs Preston's mother Mrs E J Adams of Jackson Michigan plans winter in Florida.
A home talent musical comedy in two acts titled Miss Carothers Return will be staged at the First Church in Chauncey on Wednesday evening November 24. The production features fourteen characters.
Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Chauncey plan a November birthday social at their hall on Tuesday evening. The event will follow the birthday celebration schedule.
Something New for Colds claims to relieve congestion in the nose and head without griping or ring ing in the head. Take Musterole Cold Tablets at the first warning sign to stay free from head colds. Mildly laxative and quick acting. Prepared by Musterole Company, Cleveland, Ohio. all druggists, 350.
Regular Temple members with November birthdays will be honored. Mit Ha Bers attendees are asked to bring bit sandwiches and sugar.
Chauncey Nov 15 students gathered across rooms for an afternoon program. Rev Gilbert Court, a Chauncey alum who served in France during World War I, spoke on Eight Years Ago a Day. Doe Daugherty led the tall boys in a song sequence with Esther Clary, Adkins read an essay, and the program opened with American Beautiful and closed with popular World War I songs.
Vintage ad touts Cascarets as a gentle cleanse for stomach and bowels. It claims to purify the insides, remove undigested food and bile, and prevent headaches and biliousness, touting a 10 cent box and overnight relief. It notes suitability for all ages and frequent use by many readers.
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