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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1925

Page

6

Albany High School Opens Season With Enrollment Gap

Albany dispatch notes basketball is only sport for boys as enrollment shows about twenty missing students all named Winrod. On Monday, season opener, later rejoined by several in two to four units, while teacher McDaniel prepared to return from Cincinnati with local market prices listed for butter sausage popcorn apples sugar and potatoes.

Albany Albany High School McDaniel Cincinnati

New Gmail Service to Albany on New York Central

The extra mail service will run on the first northbound train, No. 1, from Albany at 6:63 a.m. The Albany plan allows the mail to be made up the night before with a separate pouch for Athens mail, a method tried once before.

Albany New York Central Seaviee Athens

Family dinner hosts embrace relatives from Zanesville

Mrs. Marion Bobo of Pomeroy road entertained her two daughters and sons in law, Mr and Mrs Oscar Hogue, and Mr and Mrs Verne Haning. The family, all from Zanesville, traveled here Saturday and returned Sunday. Hogue couple work in a fancy mantel and hearth tile factory while Haning is employed at a cement plant.

Marion Bobo Pomeroy Road Oscar Hogue Verne Haning Zanesville

Change of Date for Methodist Ladies Meeting

Announcement notes a date change due to Thanksgiving next week. The Methodist Ladies will meet this week on the twentieth with Mrs Ed ta Lasch as hostess.

Edta Lasch

Meeting Postponed At Croes Roads Church

Inclement weather led to a postponed service at Croes Roads church. The report notes Wilson returned to his home at Coolville on Sunday.

Croes Roads Wilson Coolville

Thanksgiving Market Prices

Market prices list rabbits at 80 cents, chickens 206 per pound, turkeys from 38 to 40 cents. Eggs implied but unclear.

Unusual Monday as three old acquaintances buried

In Sharpsburg a rare coincidence marked Monday with the funerals of Levi Carpenter of near Chesterhill, Margaret Armstrong Denny of Chesterhill, and Anna Campbell near Bartlett. Each tragedy followed long illnesses or sudden death. Amid sales and bad weather, residents attended services, visited neighbors, and a local saw mill moved to Millfield while others recovered from illness.

Levi Carpenter Chesterhill Margaret Armstrong Denny Isaac Armstrong Vicin Anna Campbell Bartlett Elia Harris Thomas Edgerton Abram Wagoner C. E. Endicott Frank Bardin Pete Goins Millfield Frank White Plantsville Minta Dille Cephas Basil Lois Carlos Lovell Racine Henry Burns George Brooks Hiram Thompson Charles Roberts Sand Rock

Local Socials and Incidents Roundup

Friday supper guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins in The Plains. John Mike Kaufman escaped from Mansfield reformatory Thursday night and is not yet seen near home. Mrs A M Humphry and son attended the funeral of Mrs John Wolfe in Haydenville Saturday. Walter Geisicke and daughters of Logan visited A M Hum on Sunday before motoring to Canaanville for Mrs John Smart’s visit and hunting. Andy Ballard of Hill spent Sunday with Worth Dicken. Zillian Gouth Ashcraft bought Rescue Shields and spent weekend with his family. Jack Lafollette and son Clarence drove to Amesville Monday for a hunting trip.

Jack Lafollette Joe Hutchins John Mike Kaufman Mansfield Reformatory A. M. Humphry John W Olfe Haydenville Walter Geisicke Logan A. M. Hum Canaanville John Smart Andy Ballard Hill Worth Dicken Zillian Gouth Ashcraft Gion Doc Madden Chillicothe Conrad Wein Wm. Smith Willetta Columbus Ruth Penn Ohio University At Athens Person Paul George Brooker Oscar Albaugh Charles Stratton Chic Hughes Bernard Franklin Morgan County Dennis Babbs Shawnee Lawrence Lewis Lewis Seidinfeld James Smart M. E. C. Club Main Street Frank Bryan Adam Hoy Wil Ham Hoy Bert Green Everett McNabb Robert Johnson This Robert Coffey Marion Ralph Arick Donna Lee Arick Frank Slank J. L. Webb Wayne Johnson Columbia Willian Briley Charles Green Odd Fellows Stanely Rebekah Lodge Joe Blosser Viola Lulela Bartoe Elizabeth Blosser Alice Coe Grace Briley Norma Murphy Louisa Hughes Emma Alice Evans William Clowes Hemlock Walter Evans Leonard Bateman Agnes Matheny Will Wilkinson Harry Wilkinson Mabel Patterson Granville John Wilkinson Willard Robert Wilkinson Gertrude Kinigman Newark Will Winigman Jerry Matheny Methodist Church The Christian Church Lizzie Evans Roscoe Evans Thurma Henry Kammerling Nelsonville Sanford Hughess McArthur L. A. Miskell Lancaster G. W. Ross Harry Hughes Dona Lee

Roy Goldsberry Family Noted at Beasley Mill School

The fragment notes Roy Goldsberry of Beasley Mill Company and his three eldest children attending the school in We-Weatcott with a Lodi area teacher. Details are incomplete but indicate local family ties to the mill and schooling.

Roy Goldsberry Goldsberry Beasley Mill Company We - Weatcott Lodi

Albany Social Notes and Visiting Residents in Ohio Area

Mrs. Harry Brown hosted Mrs. John Maston and Augusta of Athens. Curtis Jones attends a Smith-Hughes teachers meeting in Columbus. Neff Norman and Luella Fulton Norman’s birth daughter cited in Hockingport News. Amanda Wells visits Pomeroy eight days with Rev. Fred Weed. Rev V Rhibrand of Athens visits Albany. Eldon and Orville Dailey drive to Athens for Social Literary club hosted by FE Dailey. Dr. and Mrs. A I Holmes greet Bert Hovey. George Balies entertains Rev E H Wilson of Coolville. Reverend Harley Fletcher hosts Russell Purdy of Cleveland for a week. former Newcomerstown neighbors.

Harry Brown John Maston Augusta Athens Maston Boelzner Preston Curtis Jones Columbus Smith-Hughes High School Hockingport Neff Norman Albany Norman Luella Fulton Amanda Wells Pomeroy Fred Weed Weed V. Rhibrand Eldon Dailey Orville Dailey FE. T. Dailey North Congress A. I. Holmes Bert Hovey George Balies E. H. Wilson Coolville Harley Fletcher Russell Purdy Cleveland Newcomerstown

Collegians Orchestra Faces Philadelphia Club Closures

Dana Chase informs his father Walter Chase that the Collegians orchestra had contracted with a Philadelphia dancing parlor for late winter, but police orders closed many such places. The order may be lifted soon, and the group has remained busy with engagements through the winter.

Dana Chase Collegians Walter Chase Philadelphia

Local notices mix in snow bound Sunday actions

Last Wednesday William Ball of Dog Hollow died suddenly Sunday at 3 pm. A sermon will be held at the M E church next Sunday. Miss Mary Woodyard and Miss Agatha Bridwell, grade teachers, welcomed new scholars Glen and Drewen Goldsberry. The football season opener drew many, despite snow. Mrs Aoger spent the weekend in Athens. Mr and Mrs Miller visited H B Bradbury and heard Rev Dent at the M E church. Carmel Slusher and spouse visited Mrs Lebia Burson.

William Ball Dog Hollow Theer M. EB Mary Woodyard Agatha Bridwell Glen Drewen Goldsberry Mies Aoger lZedt High School Athens Miller H. B. Bradbury Rev. Dent M. E. Church Carmel Slusher Lébia Burson

Aid Society gathering and local visits noted

Lottridge Aid society met at Mr and Mrs L T Runnion on Thursday November 12 with seven members and thirteen diners. Clyde Cody drilled a gas well on the Runnion farm last Saturday. Various locals including the Brandeberrys Allen Swisher Barnhill and Ackley family hosted or visited relatives and business contacts in the week.

Aid Society L. T. Runnion L. H. Allen Clyde Cody Esmond Brandeberry Elmer Brandeberry Frost Blaine Alien Richard Mann Akron Emmett Swisher Glen John Barnhill Dutch Ridge Farr Mr. Figley Huntington

Local Social News From Trimble Area

Taylor Ridge hosts Mr and Mrs Edward Marshall with guests Mrs Ira Sands Mrs Claud Weldon and Mrs Frances Cornell of Trimble. Miss Lillie Winn of Glouster visits relatives here for the weekend. Dora Heffken travels to Glouster for a few days. P B Chalfant visits uncle and aunt A M Taylor in Trimble. Fred Olbers and son Clifton visit Haydenville to see Frank Strubble family. Charlie White and Loyd of Jacksonville and Will Oakley with Paul visit Nelson.

Edward Marshall Ira Sands Claud Weldon Frances Cornell Trimble Lillie Winn Glouster Dora Heffken P. B. Chalfant A. M. Taylor Fred Olbers Clifford Olbers Haydenville Frank Strubble Charlies White Loyd Jacksonville Will Oakley Paul Nelson

Local church events lead to community gatherings

Young People's Bible close plans a banquet at the church Friday honoring contest-winning boys. Adults Bible class hosts a bazaar November 24 and a quilting party. Several members attend a PTA meeting led by Mrs. Chalfant, with visitors including Mrs. Fierbaugh.

P. B. Chalfant W. H. Fierbaugh Green's Run James Harrison Green A. Clark The Christian Church John Davis John Kempton Albert Kempton James Golding Pat Bulstron Marie Buistron Dora Heffken Perry Chalfant Edward Marshall Fred Olbers Carl Welling Floyd Wemmer Millfield Audra Chalfant

Social Visits Highlight Pratt's Fork and Nearby Families

Pratt's Fork residents host relatives from Flora Athens and Marion over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Fred White of Flora visit Mr and Mrs Will Gilkey. Clyde Sapp from Athens calls on relatives. Miss Alvira Colmer and brother Lor ten stay with sister Mrs Harry Smith. Norma Young returns from Columbus and Marietta trip. Elmer Goldsberry and children from Athens visit Mrs Sarah Goldsberry. Roy Goldsberry moves family to Jerseyville for schooling. James Goldsberry and daughter Edith of Marion visit Mrs Sarah Goldsberry. A C Howett and wife from Athens visit. Miss Gilkey and Miss Nancy Gilkey share weekend hosting.

Fred White Flora Will Gilkey Herb Douglas Frank Dan Clyde Sapp Athens Alvira Colmer Lorten Harry Smith Norma Young Columbus Maricch Elmer Goldsberry Sarah Goldsberry Roy Goldsberry Jerseyville Kate Turner James Goldsberry Edith Marion A. C. Howett Jessie Gilkey Mise Gilkey Mise Nancy Gilkey

Wrightstown and McConnelsville Social Notes Trounce Local Visits

Wrightstown and McConnelsville residents share a flurry of visits and family events. A birth announces James Russell to Earl Hogsett and spouse. others host relatives, attend funeral, and plan church appointments with Rev. Arza Ball. Numerous pairs visit neighbors and attend gatherings across the area.

Amesville and nearby residentshare weekend visits and incidents

Amesville residents hosted and visited relatives from Huntington and Chauncey. A hunting accident injured Clyde Gibson as a companion fired three shots into his neck. Mrs. B W Linscott broke an arm on an icy sidewalk, with Dr Howard treating the injury. Local hunters from Columbus visited for a few days at the Bennett home while Mrs Willar Thompson and Mrs I Hord hosted at the Bennett residence.

E. P. Adair Mary Frances Huntington W. Va Lucy Adair Evelyn Joy Chauncey J. P. Bentley Claireville Bentley Clyde Gibson B. W. Linscott Sand Rock Howard Alva Bennett Exferett Miller Columbus Huntei D. B. Bennett Willar Thompson I. H. ‘Ord Tuea

Murray City High Holds Glouster To Scoreless Tie

Football game on Tiger field ended 0 0 as Murray City High fought off heavier Glouster attackers. Coach Wolfe and Coach Chrisman praised for stout defense and effort. next Friday Murray meets New Lexington at New Lexington.

Tiger Field Glouster High School Murray City High School Murray Husky Magic City Murray Boys Wolfe Glouster Hi Chrisman Murray Hi Clifford Donson New Lexington High School New Lexington Roy Matheny Nelsonville Grace Peacock Charles Hoffman Chillicothe Ralph Hamer Glouster Murray Post The American

Shower Honors Miss Gladys Goddard by Kings Daughters Class

A shower held in the evening for Miss Gladys Goddard, hosted by the Kings Daughters class of the Presbyterian Sunday school. Guests included out-of-town visitors Mrs. B. M. Covert Mise Augusta M. Goddard and Mrs. George Fleming of Athens. Gifts contained fruits jellies and jams and games provided the entertainment. Refreshments were served.

Gladys Goddard King’s Daughters Presbyterian Sunday School B. M. Covert Mise Augusta M. Goddard George Fleming Athens

Local Social News From Carbon Hill Area

Carbon Hill area residents travel to Marion and Athens for visits. The Odd Fellows held a charity drill and supper for the Stanley Rebekah lodge. Community members note new electric lights and power in homes and businesses. A birthday dinner, church events, Sunday visits, and small gatherings mark a busy week with polite thanks and neighborly events.

Complex Medical Case by F M Edwards Reports Liver and Bowel Disease

F M Edwards discusses a case involving 17 and treated for liver and bowel disease. The fragment notes a complex illness with treatment addressing liver and bowel issues.

F.M. Edwards

Surprise gathering for Maria Smith in Carbon Hill village

A Monday event brought fif teen friends and neighbors from Buchtel to Maria Smith’s home for a pot luck dinner. Needle Craft club members joined at 1 PM for games and music. Attendees included Mrs. Minnie Scheny and many others from Carbon Hill.

Maria Smith Buchtel Needle Craft Club Minnie Scheny Chas. Grimm Mia Anna Toliver Mary Hayden Ruth Keifer Geo. Andrews Margaret Colbert John Sabo Leona McQuaid Agnes McDonald Susie Newman Olive Dixon Mae Schively Nora Griffer Addie Pummell Della Wilkinson Jeremy Ella Guess Flora Evans Sarah Webb Rebecca Smith Elija Johnson David Mattie Spooner Anna Matheny Anna Lowes Laura Jane Martha Smith Ethel McNabb Blarche Smith Ora Smith Lizzie Green Clara Spaarrow Mattie Oakley Tesa Thurma Locke Flora Ballard Gertrude Smith Reuben Lowes Genevieve Dixon Oakley Phillip Bobbie Kathryn Smith Nell Wilkinson Carbon Hill

Carbondale Social Notes Show Visitors and Reentries

Carbondale hosts the Emerson Hollands and daughter Kathleen of Toledo visiting the George Carlin home. Frank Arnett and daughter Margaret return to Carbondale. Edward Betts and family come back from Barberton. Pearl Davis, fifth and sixth grade teacher, visits sister in Athens. Carbondale high welcomes new pupil Inez Todd, marking re enrollment of thirty seven pupils. irl Porter of Athens was a

Emerson Holland Kathleen Toledo George Carlin Frank Arnett Margaret Carbondale Edward Betts Barberton Pearl Davis Athens Carbondale High Inez Todd

Mrs S G Nichols and kin visit Libby Reeves

Mrs S G Nichols of The Plains and her daughter Mrs Oscar Knowlton of Albany visited Mrs Libby Reeves. Don Wood of Pomeroy visited here with his parents. Wilbur Rupe ill with jaundice. G C Gorby and Jesse Sisson families hosted. G E Radcliffe and Alice Mosier wed in Tulsa after visit here. Sisson family business trip to Albany. Rebecca McWhorter weekend guest of sister A Mace.

S. G. Nichols the Plains Oscar Knowllton Albany Tuseday Libby Reeves Don Wood Pomeroy G. G. Wood Wilbur A. B. Rupe G. C. Gorby Jesse Sisson Carmen Okla G. E. Radcliffe Alice Mosier Radcliffe Mosier Tulsa Rebecca McWhorter A. Mace

Hockingport Couple Plans Move to Youngstown

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dickerson of Hockingport will soon leave for Youngstown to make their home. Mrs. Jennie Taylor of Wheeling visited Parkersburg friends Saturday and traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Ashby to Hockingport to visit F. Medley and the Duttons.

Earl Dickerson Hockingport Youngstown Jennie Taylor Wheeling Parkersburg Ashby Hockingsport F. Medley Dutton

Local visitors and job offers in regional notices

Mrs. Fred Mediey visited her daughter Mrs. Joe Keever in Parkersburg. Rochester Apple Growers of New York offered H. P. Dutton a salesman post and a free round trip to Rochester for him and another in the apple trade. Sunday guests included Julian Adams and cousin Miss Jessie Parker. C. W. Hayden visited Coolville on business, while Harry Milhoan and Fred More of Harris Ferry called locally. Cooner Buchanan of Belpre tended home and farm interests. John Amesbury visited Athens on Saturday.

Fred Mediey Joe Keever Parkersburg Rochester Apple Growers Association of New York H. P. Dutton Rochester Julian Adams Jessie Parker C. W. Hayden Coolville Harry Milhoan Fred More Harris Ferry W. Va Cooner Buchanan Belpre John Amesbury Athens

Brooklyn Woman Praises Carter’s Little Liver Pills for Complexion

Mrs. Elsie Fels recalls months of pimples and mockery until she tried Carter’s Little Liver Pills. The ad notes the pills improve complexion by gently stimulating bowel movements and flushing poisons from the intestines.

Brooklyn Elsie Fels Carter

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