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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1927

Page

14

High River Halts Bridge Work Amid River Rise

The High River area stopped work on the new bridge as rising river waters halted all activities yesterday morning. Ravenswood residents welcome a potential Ravenswood bridge by Chicago capitalists, though reports lack strong credence.

High River Ohio River Meiga Ravensywood Chicago Kerrs Run Racine Ravenswood Landing Ohio Pomeroy

Age and Wisdom in Minersville Three Elder Women Share House

In Minersville a two week period saw three women over 80 years old living together and actively caring for the household. Mrs Clatilda Parker and Mrs Amanda Baxter, along with their sister-in-law Mrs Eliza Simmons from Buntaston, enjoyed good health and lively memories of the town’s past.

Minersville Clatilda Parker Amanda Baxter Eliza Simmons Buntaston Mfinersville

Caldwell Dies Son of General Caldwell in Pomeroy

George Jackson Caldwell son of the late General Jaros Caldwell died at his home in Pomeroy. He was prominent in social circles and involved in local business and affairs. His death ends a noted family line and estate matters are anticipated.

James L. Caldwell Letart Pomeroy George Jackson Caliwel Jaros TE Hishaimerington Dror Nent Hutxddweill

Saved by Minutes Steamer Senator Cordill Narrowly Explodes

In Pomeroy on the down trip the steamer Senator Cordill owned by Meigs and Athens shippers faced a Pittsburgh gas explosion with a 45 minute delay saving it from wreck. Captain Beegle says the vessel was 15 minutes from gas tanks on the riverfront when the blast occurred.

Pomeroy Senator — Cordill Meigs and Athens Product Shippers Pittsburgh Beegle

Nuttings Visit Cleveland and Local Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nutting traveled to Cleveland Sunday for a brief visit with their daughter, Mrs. Fred Stephens. Miss Freda Martin visited Logan Friday evening to spend the weekend with family. Mr. and Mrs. ER Lana and Mrs. L. H. Fielkinger visited Holzer hospital to see their sister Miss Grace Sauv age, who is resting well. Mrs. Larna visits daily. Miss Esther Sayre, a Chicago high school student, arrived Saturday to visit cousins Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roush and will remain in Maggie and W Va for the winter after a nervous breakdown.

W. R. Nutting Cleveland Fred Stephens Freda Martin S Logan Lana L. H. Filekinger Gee Grace Sauv Holzer Hospital Larna Esther Sayre Chicago Oscar Roush

Piketon Sells Municipal Light Plant to Ohio Utilities

The Village of Piketon transfers its municipal electric light plant to The Ohio Utilities Company of Columbus following a precedent set by Waverly last spring. Transfer completed November 17 at a village meeting with Fred M. McKay and Garret S. Claypoel present.

Village of Piketon Ohio Utilities Company Columbus Oil of

Cardinal Operated At Vatican Private Hospital Outlook

Cardinal Jron te zano former Papal delegate Washington and Papal observer in Chicago was operated on for a stomach tumor at a private hospital in Rome. Cardinal Gu ri and Cardinal Bonzano witnessed the procedure.

VPRO Rome Cardinal Jrontezano Washington Chicago Guri Vati Bonzano

Automobile engineers claim 59 miles per gallon milestone

Reported by engineers who say a single design fits all cars and can cut gas consumption. Thousands of owners claim similar efficiency with the tested vehicle. An address is given in 2087 E. Thir for more information and a free demo offer.

Chauncey Youth Injured Working In Mine

Walter Leffler son of Mr and Mrs Charles Leffler was injured in a Chauncey mine when struck by a car and thrown to the top. He suffered head and body injuries, was unconscious, and treated by Dr Warren V Sprague after being brought home. An announcement followed from Chauncey.

Pomeroy Walter Leffler Mrs Charles Leffler Hunt Warren V. Sprague

Couple United In Logan Ceremony

Miss Cora Ferrel wed Damon Collins in Logan on Thursday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ferrel of High street and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Collins of Main street. The couple will likely reside in Columbus where he is employed.

Cora Ferrel Damon Collins Logan J. C. Ferrel High Street Wiliam Collins Main Street

Pleasant View temple Pythian sisters birthday party

The Pleasant View temple Pythian sisters will observe their monthly birthday party next Tuesday evening. November birthday members will be honored. After the temple session a program and pot luck supper will follow.

Chauncey Pleasant View Pythian Sisters

Plains People and Local Notices Mixed In One Brief

The Plains area reports Adelphian Keaton visiting his parents in The Plains while Chauncey resident Minnette Pendergrass arrives to visit her Chauncey grandparents. Ab Abrecht reportedly became despondent after his third stroke. George W. Shotts, 57, ex US consul at Sault Ste Marie, dies in Columbus after 28 years there. Henry Albrecht, 76, found dead in Cincinnati. Henry Broomfield dies in London after an accident in a syrup vat.

the Plains Adelphian Keaton Columbus Charlie Keaton George W. Shotts United States Sault Ste. Marley Ont Canada Shotts Sault Ste. Marie Chil~ Heathe Cincinnati Henry Albrecht London Henry Broomfield Catherine Boesch

Naomi Bible class meets at Plains Methodist home

Naomi Bible class of The Plains Methodist Episcopal Sunday school held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Irk Humphrey's home. President led the business session after devotions by Mrs. Graves, with Selah Flardy as program leader and Ruth Grace guiding the lesson discussion.

Chauncey Naomi Plains Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Irk. Humphrey

Re elected AW Except W TL Johnson Named Pair Director

A meeting of the Agric Ty faculty reelected directors with Johnson of Plasty and Bon Pinntgoo to lead. The sixth directors listed include Jud Bradford of RPutlan township and Fleury Wer Johns of Gran lark Jividea.

TL. Johnson Pomeroy Agric Ty Facieny Johnson Plasty Jud Bradford Rputlan Township Fleury Wer Johns Gran Lark Jividea

Remembering incidents from thirty years ago in Cincinnati

The account recalls fashion with long sleeves and corsets, hotel rates at the Sherwood, and K M railway wage raises from 2 67 to 3 02 daily. It notes a Faust performance filling the opera house and a sheriff deputy returning from fields with 38 quail and 14 rabbits.

Tedar Sherwood Hotel Cincinnati K. & M. Railway Emptes Opera Ashworth Frank Blake Quad

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