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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1924

Page

6

Thanksgiving church services at two local churches

Thanksgiving services will be held in the Congregational church Wednesday evening and in the M B church Thursday evening at 7 30. On Sunday November 30 M B church services begin with Sunday school at 9 80 and sermon at 10 39 on John Bunyan's Text Baptism and reception of members follow the sermon Evening Services at 7 30 feature a sermon Thy Kingdom Come and special music by the choir.

Congregational M. B M.B John Bunyan

Grange Program Planned for Troy Session

At the regular Troy Grange session on November 29 the program includes Thanksgiving in the Olden Time and Today by Mrs. E A Dutton Hurry Up by Mrs Mabel Richardson readings by Mrs Ada Shanks Christmas giving by Ms Ray Clerk and a follow up discussion All members urged to attend Newly elected officers listed including Master S T McBride secretary Mrs Myria Morrison treasurer A J Conk lecturer Mrs Ada Shanks overseer W K E Bingham and steward George Shanks

Troy Range E. A. Dutton Mabel Richardson Ada Shanks Ray Clerk Troy Grange T. McBride Myria Morrison A. J. Conk W. K E. Bingham George Shanks

Ancient clock from 1452 draws county curiosity

A poorly described 1452 date wooden clock with a single hour hand and unprotected wheels attracts interest. Local new shops open in the Higley building include Snow photograph gallery by Mr. Hopkins and a shoe repair shop run by A L Butler. Residents travel to Parkersburg and Parkersburg area communities for family, work, and visits, including Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Marquis, and Rev Schmink.

W. NW Rock Street New York Hopkins A. L. Butler Higley G. E. Parker Parkersburg Elizabeth Parker Campden-Clark Hospital J. E. Welsenbach Herman Athens H. R. Radekin W. N. Winters Zona Marquis Marietta Harpold F. W. Chapman Josie Davis Clinton Mary Parrish A. C. Davis Warner West Virginia Schmink Columbus L. M. Walden

Ladies Aid society meets at Allen home for monthly gathering

Lottridge Ladies Aid held their regular meeting at the Allen home with eleven members present and a fine dinner. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Nora Watkins's home on Thursday November 1 as Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Swartz will host Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carleton near Coolville. Bode Starkey has blood poisoning of the hand and is cared for at home. Various residents visited at A. L. Me ee’s home, with interruptions from neighbors and relatives including the Boggs, Ackley, Barnhart, McKinley and Brandeberry families during the week.

Ladies Aid Society Allen Home Nora Watkins Ember Clarence Swartz Carleton Coolville Bode Starkey Leroy Boggs Catherine Tors A. L. Meee Fred Warner Geughter Hace Daniel Ackley Hattie Ackley Ben Barnhart Pildren Bode Star Family Guy King Aldo McKinley Esmond Brandeberry Hany

Vanderhoof News Notes and Visiting Guests

Mrs Mary Radabaugh of Pburg West Virginia visited with her daughter Anna Murphy this week. Mr and Mrs William Condat hosted guests Lewis Shirley and Leonard Shirley from Athens and Marion. Ralph Congreve of Philo and others spent time with Mr and Mrs John Lake and Mr and Mrs Erin Chase. The Vanderhoof school lists pupils who have not missed a day: Lona hy, George Gilbert, Hazelt.

Mary Radabaugh P@burg W. Va Anna Murphy William Gis Diy Delaware Ralph Congreve Philo John Lake Walter Koehler Platter Erin Chase Frank Hell William Ashcraft Lyde Ia Mra Edwin C Vanderhoofer Lona Hy George Gilbert Hazelt

Local School Progress Under Principal Lenore White

The text lists several students and staff including Joshua Ashcraft Jeffers Hansel Cremeans Raymond Burton and others. It notes school progress under the management of Mies Lenore White.

Jeffers Joshua Ashcraft You Chase Hansel Cremeans Raymond Burton Mandeville Ashcraft Thelma Bailey Blanche Lake Aubry Bailey Ethel Burton Emma Bailey Cecil Cremeans Paul Pritchard Velma Burton Alice Pritchard Anderson Burton Mies Lenore White

Local items note moves, travel, and church service

Harrisonville residents plan to move to Licking County in February. Clayton Jewell survived a Sunday auto crash near Chesire after colliding with a reportedly intoxicated driver. two cars wrecked and many people bruised. Carl Chase reports a successful hunting trip Saturday night bagging two skunks one coon and several opossums. The Ladies Aid hosted an oyster supper at the Town Hall Tuesday. Reverend Brown will lead a Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening. The grammar school held a successful entertainment and supper Saturday. The three mill school levy carried by a large majority though wording on the ballot reportedly misled some voters. Klea Pettit remains confined to his room with asthma. W H Hunter travels to West Virginia on business.

Iuarl Lee Licking County Clayton Jewell Chesire Carl Chase Ladies’ Aid Reverend Brown Presbyterian Church

Visitors and Illness Mark a Week of Local Events

Carpenter Dave Farmer and May mond Sherman visited, taking part in a rabbit hunt and calling on friends in the area. J. Cuckier and family traveled from Columbus to see Mrs. Cuckier’s parents, with Beatrice ill but improving. John Rawlings suffers blood poisoning from a finger wound, while Dan Cleland’s illness comes after a trip to Dexter. The note also records several local visits and family illnesses in Albany, Dexter, and surrounding communities.

Dave Farmer Maymond Sherman Middlepeck Jesse Cuckier Columbus Walter Hampton Athens J. C. Gorby Walter Whitlaten Mloodwood Lloyd Knowlton Albany Rupe John Cline Frank Faroy G. F. Farley William Gillogly E. L. Nelson Dexter Jane Jordan

Mt Hermon Institute Hosts Week of Talks and Music

The farmer's Institute at Mt Hermon featured speakers W J Wesday and Mrs Grace Reuwee, with talks on club work by T H Johnson and strong school recitations. Music by Mt Hermon School, four boys, Lenore Strode conducting, Bartlett Orchestra performances, and Wayne Edgerton solos. Resolutions favored gasoline tax and opposed child labor amendment. A wedding in Athens united Frank Quinn and Ella Grimes. Local social, visitors, and road work noted amid illness reports.

Farmer's Institute Mt. Hermon W. J. Wesday Grace Reuwee T. H. Johnson Lenore Strode Bartlett Orchestra W. H. Jewett Wayne Edgerton Frank Frank Quinn Lathrop Ella Grimes Athens Roy Love C. T. Strode Murray City Everett Dickson Columbus Lucy Dickson Laura Rathburn Plantsville School Strode Lucile Love Chauncey

Local Residents Return Home for Winter Break

Broadwell Veil White, working on Urbana road contract, is home for the winter. Miss Blanche Smith of Amesville, visited over the weekend. George Woldcroft returned to Glouster Monday after visiting relatives here. Miss Goldie Young of Amesville spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Young. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Marshal, formerly of Athens, have rented rooms over the Noland store. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nice were Sunday guests of F. W. James and Family.

Veil White Urbana Blanche Smith Amesville George Woldcroft Glouster Goldie Young Joseph Young Jess Marshal Athens Earl Nice F. W. James

Social notes from the neighborhood

Pratt's work Mrs. W M Beal was calling on Mrs. J Smith recently. Pearl Smith spent the weekend with friends in Athens and Nelsonville. Elmer Goldsberry of Athens was the Saturday night guest of the Goldsberry family. Mae Goldberry returned to Marion after visiting her parents. Clyde Sapp was the Sunday guest of Earl Sapp. Athens residents Elza and Mrs. Sapp visited Earl Sapp’s family. Harry Smith and son Robert were guests of the Goldsberrys. Floyd Williams and Marl Myerett visited Mrs. Nona Steinmetz. Jay Ramsey of Athens was here Monday. Frank Colburn and Vernon Sloan boarded the train for the West. Rulmer Ackley and Michigan relatives visit. A Heal and son Vern traveled to Pomeroy on business.

W. M. Beal J. Smith Will Meeks Vinton Meeks Pearl Smith Athens Nelsonville Elmer Goldsberry D. Goldsberry Mae Goldberry Marion Clyde Sapp Frank Colburn Vernon Sloan Rulmer Ackley Michigan Vern Pomeroy

Community Notices From The Plains and Nearby

The Plains residents share updates on visits, illnesses and travel. Dessie Anderson returns home to stay with her parents. Alfred Gabriel, son of Don and Mrs Gabriel, is ill with chickenpox. Mr. Smith vacates St Nichols cottage. Harry Slayback adds a new kitchen to his home near Factory. Hutchins guests at Logan. Micheals and Eleanor May visit Armitage with the Riley family. Leonard hosts Eunice Hook Peter Savage Vera Whitlatch families from Chauncey and Hocking. Hi Orison and son rent rooms in Chauncey after visiting in Hibbing, Minn. Maud Thorn of Frost visits her parents. Jennie Mayberry and son James plan to leave for Ann Arbor after summer with Zell Buffington. James has croup. Zine Courtney hosts Mrs Bowers Mrs Noren North and Durard, plus Beth Helen Esther Verity from Nelson. Rob Hawk returns from Columbus with a much improved hand.

Dessie Anderson Greenfield Alfred Gabriel Don Gabriel Smith St Nichols Harry Slayback Factory Joe Hutchins Orla Wolfe Logan Grant Micheals Baby Eleanor May Armitage Joe Riley John Leonard Eunice Hook Chauncey Peter Savage Vera Whitlatch Hocking Hi Orison Hibbing Minn Mary Micheals Ray Maud Thorn Frost Jennie Mayberry James Ann Arbor Mich Zell Buffington Zine Courtney Bowers Noren North Durard Beth Helen Esther Verity Nelsonville Rob Hawk Columbus

Visits and illnesses fill Mulfield notes and church service

Taylor Ridge and Mulfield community members visit relatives and call on neighbors. Several families report ill children and adults while weekend guests from Greens Run Glouster Millfield and Athens recount visits. P T A membership increases and Church of Christ services are led by Rev. G B Courtney.

Elkton tavern converted into church seating

An old barroom and tavern in Elkton Michigan has been repurposed as a church capable of seating 100 persons.

Elkton Mich

Trex Lotion Promises Relief for Eczema Pimples and Itching

Advertisement touts Trex Lotion as a guaranteed remedy for eczema pimples black heads and fiery itching. Claims include relief from inflammation removal of eruptions and clear skin at a price of 75c from Cline's Pharmacy or H. B. Denton & Co Mt. Carmel Ill.

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

Hooper Ridge Sunday services and visitors note

Hooper Ridge holds Sunday school and preaching at the usual hour. Weekend guests include Mr. and Mrs. Victor Davies of Trimble with Linscott family. Easler visited Harvey Linscott. Nancy Linascott visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charley Krinks in Marietta. Stacy Sayre and daughter visit Earl and Mrs. Linscott of Nelsonville. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Coral Wooley was buried here Saturday. Harry Keefer and daughter Nellie visited Mrs. Kate Kasler. Kenneth Kasler and H P Kagier accompanied by Andrew Browns guests Sunday.

Victor Davies Trimble Linscott W. V. Easler Harvey Linscott Nancy Linascott Charley Krinks Marietta Stacy Sayre Earl Linscott Nelsonville

Athens Men Bring Back 195-Lb Deer From Canada Trip

Melvin Grubb returned a 195 pound buck shot in Ontario near Algoma after an eight day hunt with William Silvas and two others. Grubb tracked from dawn to noon before a 75 yard shot. deer aged six years with five points. They hauled the carcass on the car running board. an in-woods bear incident is noted as background.

Melvin Grubb North Woods Algoma Ontario Grubb William Silvas Silvus

Trial of Harold Slough Set for December 22 in Defiance

Harold Slough of Bryan, 27, indicted for two counts of manslaughter after the November 5 automobile crash near Farmer that killed Ward C. Smith and his 6 year old son. Slough, the confessed driver, was released on $2,000 bond from the county jail.

Defiance Harold Slough Bryan Common Pleas Slough Farmer, O Ward C, Smith

Vanished salesman To Marry In Cincinnati

Cincinnati police were asked to search for Ben Cohan a 26 year old travel ing salesman who disappeared from his home Monday He was to marry Miss Annette Kraus in Cincinnati on the day of the report.

Cincinnati Ben Cohan Annette Kraus

Didn't Know His Brother Suffering from Liver Ailment

A man recalls his ill brother who grew emaciated and yellow from stomach and liver disease. After a year apart doctors offered no relief, but Mayr's Wonderful Remedy reportedly eased symptoms after the first dose, with a month of treatment restoring health. The ad claims a money back guarantee and lists McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Two Small Fires Reported Early Wednesday

After weeks of inactivity the fire department made two runs on Wednesday morning. A wire fire in a State Highway truck on Morris Avenue was extinguished before the truck arrived. A second fire at the Sigma Pi fraternity house on Park Place involved woodwork in an upstairs bedroom wall fired by a gas stove. chemicals put out the flames with little damage.

Smail State Highway Department Morris Avenue Sigma Pi Park Place

Hog Prices Rise as Ohio Farm Markets Report

Hog prices in Columbus Ohio average 8.95 per cwt, up 2.50 from a year ago but down from mid month. Cattle prices in Ohio run slightly below last year and below last month, with May prices about 1 lower than last year. Grain prices are about forty percent higher, while other farm prices show little change.

Columbus West State Federal Crop Reporting Service Ohio

Lost youth slimness remedy claims safe use

An advertisement touts a secret remedy called Marmo Prescription Tablets promising rapid weight loss for men and women. It claims easy healthful figures without long exercise or starvation and offers purchase through druggists or direct from Marmo Co. Detroit.

General Motors Detroit Mich

State to Confer With Attorneys on Rate Probe

The Ohio Utilities Commission will hold a conference on December 15 in Columbus with commission members, city solicitors, and municipal attorneys from municipalities where proposed telephone rate increases would take effect. The meeting aims to determine if the requests for higher rates are justified.

Columbus Ohio Utilities Commission

Hamilton County Auto Fatalities Reach Ninety One

Cincinnati Ohio November 26 1924 Hamilton county's automobile fatality list for 1924 stands at 91 with the latest victim Robert Bliss aged 52 who died from injuries suffered late yesterday after a crash last night.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Robert Bliss

Coaches Speak at Kiwanis Dinner in Athens

Coaches Don Peden and Butch Grover spoke at the Athens Kiwanis dinner. They discussed football and thanked local business men for their cooperation during the 1924 season.

Don Peden Butch Grover Athens Kiwanis Club Athens

Miners on Strike Hits Pennsylvania Coal Fields

Acting Labor Secretary R C White ordered Thomas Davis to Scranton to mediate a strike of 12 000 anthracite miners employed by the Pennsylvania Coal Co at Oliphant Underwood and in the Pittston district The strike was called over grievances not authorized by the United Mine Workers and the company allegedly failed to adjust them

Washington R. C. White Thomas Davis Scranton Pennsylvania Coal Co Oliphant Underwood Pittston United Mine Workers

How to Relieve Neuritis

An advertisement promotes EKopa Neuritis Tablets as a genuine remedy for nerve inflammation. It claims relief from neuritis pains by restoring nerves to a healthy condition and advises taking two tablets before meals. The pills are marketed as non habit forming and safe, priced at $1.00 and sold in Athens and other locations.

Athens Nee Band Cee Leadnsts Mars Franslaco

Blue Lodge picks offcers of year in Athens

Paramythia Lodge No. 25 S. and A. M. Athens on November 25 elected Frank T. Gibbs Worshipful Master Orland G. Houck Senior Warden Thomas R. Bennett Junior Warden Percy G. Dowler Treasurer James A. Palmer Secretary Darrol H. Sams Senior Deacon John Kilpatrick Junior Deacon Charles P. Martin Tyler Ned J. Wolfe trustee for four years Installation scheduled at Masonic Temple December 34 with public ceremony and refreshments in the new banquet hall on the Temple’s third floor.

Paramythia Lodge Athens Frank T. Gibbs Orland G. Houck Thomas R. Bennett Percy G. Dowler Treagurjer James A. Palmer Darrol H. Sams John Kilpatrick Charles P. Martin Tyler Ned J. Wolfe Masonic Temple

Free Trial for Asthma and Hay Fever Sufferers

a promotional notice offering a free trial of a breathing method for asthma and hay fever sufferers. It claims to end wheezing and difficult breathing and urges immediate mail-in coupon submission without payment or postage.

Jon Cenonea

Local visits and social rounds in Reedsville area

Frost, Mrs Nettie Richardson visits Mrs Elza Burden in Reedsville and attends Farmers Institute at Long Bottom. Rev. Chapman hosted in the Benjamin Davis home. Mrs Suzan Everett guests of Mrs Wrank Runney. Ad Russell and daughter Winnie Hedon with Mr and Mrs Frank Frost. Baby born to Mr and Mrs Jack McCoy. Bert Davis of Flint WV visits brother Benjamin Davis. Mrs Frank Frost visiting sister Mrs Cathrine Johnson at Chaunncey. Inez Mahan spends night with Mrs Royal Smith. Everett Wildman visits Carlton Davis. Mrs George Thorne of The Plains visits daughter Miss Maude Thorne. Herman Grubbs visits A D Mahan. Four good roads meeting set for Saturday November 29 at the Hall with Ladies Auxiliary serving dinner. Ladies Auxiliary meeting held at the Hall Saturday. F F Fisher weekends in Columbus. Grant Sewell of Guysville visits Tim Russell. Lucile Linton of Stewart spends weekend with parents. Sunday school at 16 o clock. Miss Hazel Barre of Newark to visit Mrs R L Smith for Thanksgiving.

Nettie Richardson Elza Burden Reedsville Farmers Institute Long Bottom Rev. Chapman Benjamin Davis Suzan Everett Wrank Runney Ad Russell Winnie Hedon Frank Frost Jack McCoy Bert Davis Flint W. Va Cathrine Johnson Chaunncey Inez Mahan Royal Smith Everett Wildman Carlton Davis George Thorne the Plains Maude Thorne Herman Grubbs A. D. Mahan Ladies Auxilary F. F. Fisher Columbus Grant Sewell Guysville Tim Russell Lucile Linton Stewart Hazel Barre Newark R. L. Smith

Morning dress pattern offers ample room for mature figures

Comfort and good lines define this morning dress pattern available in sizes 36 to 59 inch bust. It suits percales seersucker ginghams and crepe with a 24 yard foot width and plaits. Pattern mailed for 12c in stamps, fabric yardage varies by bust size.

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold treatment that soothes inflamed membranes and attacks germs causing chronic coughs and lung troubles. It claims creosote as a key healing agent, guarantees satisfaction, and offers refunds if relief is not achieved after following directions.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

Funeral services held for Mrs. Harry M. Daugherty

Funeral services for Mrs. Harry M. Daugherty, wife of former Attorney General, were conducted at the Daugherty residence in Columbus. The body was transported by automobile to Washington Court House, Ohio, for burial.

Columbus Harry M. Daugherty Daugherty Washington Court House Daugherty’s

Women Admitted as Schools Open Doors in China

Reports indicate that many Chinese schools have begun admitting women in recent years, marking a shift toward broader access to education for female students.

China

Olive Tablets Promote Breath and Bowel Purity

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a sugar coated remedy for bad breath by gently stimulating the bowels and liver. The olive colored tablets purify the system and relieve foul breath without the after effects of calomel. Priced at 1d and 30c.

J. Edwards Br . M. Edwards

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