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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville Spec Services Close at Methodist Church

Nelsonville church services at the Methodist church closed Sunday night after an overflow audience. The campaign appears successful with conversions and transfers of membership noted. Mr. Weland and his assistant Miss Sells were praised for their work, as evidenced by a generous offering of $430. Lebanon Ohio Miss Miriam Fyans and Evans Hudson, students at Ohio University, attended.

Methodist Church Weland Miss Sells Lebanon Ohio Miriam Fyans Ohio University Evans Hudson

No Pythian Meeting This Thursday Evening

There will be no meeting of the Pythian Sisters Thursday evening. The notice states the event is canceled and no other activities are planned for that date.

Pythian Sisters

Woman's Bible Class Meeting Postponed to Tomorrow Night

The Presbyterian Sunday School class taught by Mrs. J. M. Hyde, planned for tonight at Mrs. H. D. Krieg's home, is postponed until tomorrow night after prayer meeting. Tonight's high school lecture course prompted the change to improve attendance.

Presbyterian Sunday School J. M. Hyde H. D. Krieg

Miner James Jones Killed at Floodwood New Yorke Mine No 6

James Jones aged 35 died Monday afternoon at Floodwood as he left the New Yorke mine No 6. His head was crushed. Dr G W Cable failed to save him. He resided at Od, married with five children. The body was prepared for burial and funeral will be Thursday at 10 at Floodwood.

James Jones New Yorke Floodwood Jones G. W. Cable Stout

Yellow Dogs to Meet at Stuart's Opera House

Nelsonville Yellow Dogs call all members to a meeting at Stuart's Opera House tonight Tuesday and ask attendees to bring a friend. A large class of cars will be transformed and hot dog sandwiches will be served.

Nelsonville Stuart’s Opera House

Hudsons Entertain Thanksgiving Guests with Evanses

Mr and Mrs W T Hudson host Thanksgiving guests Mr and Mrs J C Evans and other attendees at their home.

Fischer Guests at Athens Home

Mr and Mrs Julius Fischer were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph C Pavey at Athens.

Julius Fischer Ralph C. Pavey Athens

Kill Eagle Tribe to Report for Brother Jones Funeral

All members of Kill Eagle Tribe No 178 are requested to report to Red Men’s hall tonight to make arrangements for the funeral of Brother James Jones.

Kill Eagle Tribe No. 178 Red Men's Hall James Jones

Visits To Columbus Mark Weekend for Local Residents

Mrs Richard Gibson spent Friday and Saturday in Columbus. Mrs C E Washburn and her children Roy and Helen drove to that city Saturday and accompanied her home.

Richard Gibson Columbus C. E. Washburn Roy Helen

Mrs Shafer and Mrs Moore Head to Cleveland for Thanksgiving

Mrs C D Shafer and Mrs Frank Moore departed for Cleveland to spend Thanksgiving with their aunt Mrs M Jewett.

C. D. Shafer Frank Moore Cleveland M. Jewett

Miss Freda Smith Attends Illinois State Football Game

Miss Freda Smith spent the weekend in Columbus and attended the Illinois State football game.

Freda Smith Columbus

Canaan Institute Pleases the Crowd

The Ca nanville farmers institute drew 685 attendees over a week with high quality farm products and instructive state university speakers. Busy Bee Food Club showcased a cooking demonstration, and Dr H T Phillips spoke on Community Building. County Agent Pavey credited local cooperation for the event's success.

Canaanville Farmers’ Institute State University Busy Bee Food Club H. T. Phillips Athens Pavey Canaan Township

Marietta Students Plan Walk to College Football Game

A group of Marietta College students will hike from Marietta to Athens on Wednesday to attend the Marietta college versus Ohio University football game. Prof. Martin A. Henry, who spent last summer hiking and cycling in Europe, will join the trip. They hope to cover the distance in about 15 hours of walking.

Marietta, CO Marietta College Athens Ohio University Martin A. Henry Europe

Electa Marks Divorced in Athens County Court

Electa Marks was granted a divorce from Elmer Marks in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Monday by Judge Worstell. The suit was settled on the grounds of extreme cruelty.

Electa Marks Elmer Marks Athens County Common Pleas Court Worstell

Moler Auto Sales Opens Welcoming North Court Showroom

The Moler Auto Sales company celebrated a formal opening at its new North Court Street building with a crowd of several thousand. The event ran from 7 to 11 PM with informal party atmosphere, dancing to a five piece orchestra, and entertainment by Athens' popular soloist Fred Lee Tom. Refreshments, souvenirs, carnations for women, balloons for children, and Chevrolet caps with pencils for men were distributed amid flowers banners and pennants decorating the showroom.

Moler Auto Sales Company North Court Street W. E. Moser Fred Lee Tom Athens

War Chest Funds Divided by Athens County Court Order

Judge Frank M. Clevenger orders the division of the war chest funds among Athens county American Legion posts. Glouc ster Post receives 16500 in third Liberty Loan bonds and 62.75 cash. K T Crossen Post gets the same sums. Glendorf Dugan Post receives 20009 bonds and 1067.25 cash. The remainder 2806 bonds and 9.50 cash stays with trustees to be given to Buchtel Post if it raises 5000 within a year. otherwise Athens and Glouster posts get $1000 each and balance to Nelsonville.

Frank M. Clevenger Wilmington Athens County K. T. Crossen Athens Glenford Dugan Nelsonville War Chest Buchtel ‘Post Giouster S. M. Johnson C. E. Welch W. G. Danford John Baird Harve Sayre Buchtel

New York Designer Unveils Suitlike Coat Costume

A New York designer debuts a coat that mimics a tailored suit in appearance. The garment blends formal silhouette with outerwear practicality, offering a versatile piece for fashion events and daily wear.

New York

Anuric Claims Relief From Rheumatic Pain

Harry E. Sutton of Minerva Ohio endorses Dr. Pierce's Anuric tablets for rheumatic back pain. He cites personal relief after weeks of use and notes others benefited. The ad invites readers to mail 10 cents for a trial price and free medical advice from Dr. Pierce, president of the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.

Minerva Ohio Dr. Pierce Harry E. Sutton

Athens County Horse Show Yields Local Winners

Cock Robin the spotted pony ridden by Miss Alice Beasley of Athens won third in the opening Cincinnati show program among eight entries. T. J. Davis Jr. grandson of J. P. D. Brown of Athens took second in horsemanship for juvenile amateurs on his pony Charlie. Mead & Tejan of Dayton showed a string with Little Joe second in roadster, May Bird and Cricket second in harness pair.

Cock Robin F. R. Beasley Athens Cincinnati Alice Beasley T. J. Davis J. P D. Brown Charlie Mead & Tejan Dayton Athens County Little Joe May Bird Cricket

Car Crash on Road 10 North Injures Doanville Man

Elijah Cotrell, 55, of Doanville, was seriously injured about 5:30 PM Monday when his Ford collided on the curve above Circle Hill with a Studebaker touring car driven by Rex Meeks, 19, of Lodi. Cotrell suffered a fractured collar bone and scalp injuries. he regained consciousness late Monday night and showed improvement Tuesday.

Elijah Cotrell Doanville Circle Hill Rex Meeks Lodi Cottell Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Cotrell Roy Pullins Brant Yeater Coolville Studebaker Meeks McKinley

Obituary of William I Davis longtime Marshfield resident

William I Davis born December 17 1868 died November 4 1923 aged 69 years 10 months 17 days He joined the M E Church at Marshfield at age 14 and married Eva May Lewis April 13 1886 to whom six children were born One daughter died in 1919 After Eva s death he married Arbella Dowler August 8 1923 He is survived by Arbella three daughters Mrs Arley Howard Mrs Floyd Hatch Mrs Luster Levering two sons Earl and Orson Davis a brother R W Davis and a sister Mrs Foster Dowler He is remembered as a kind husband and father and the community pausing to reflect on his faith and reward in heaven. The poem lines express comfort as loved ones await across the river.

William I Samuel Eliza Davis Christ M. E. Church Marshfield Eva May Lewis Arbella Dowler Arley Howard Floyd Hatch Luster Levering Earl Orson Davis R. W. Davis Foster Dowler

Family thanks for aid after father's illness and death

The children thank friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death of their father Wm. TI. Davis. Gratitude extends to Mr. Betts for consoling words Mr. Stout for kindness and donors who provided cars.

Wm. TI. Davis Betts Mr. Stout

Elks Set First Banquet Of Season For Bucyrus Newsboys

The Elks lodge Bif Brother committee announced December 13 as the date of their first banquet this season to honor Bucyrus newsboys.

ELKS Bucyrus Bif Elk Lodge

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Health Updates

Carpenter Ray Ansel and Co. PD. Andrews of New Lexington visited Josiah Steward and family. F.C. Kayser and wife and Robert Saunders and wives passed through Sunday en route to Dixru. David Caster remains in very poor health. Jesse McCall and family visited Lora Gibson and family. Searts traded his farm to Athens parties for property there. J. S. Dudgem and wife spent the weekend with W. BE Sweatingoon and family. L. V. Jordan of Columbus visited Lewis Chase and wife. Myrtle Howery of Fast Bank W Va visiting Mrs. M. W. Howery and family. W. E. Gibbs of Columbus visited Howard Throckmorton and family. W. E. Moler of Athens was a business caller. Mrs. J. E. McComas and Rulah Starkey were Athens visitors. Mrs. George B. Kayser, with rheumatism, slightly improved. George W. Black spent days with George R. Kayser and family and returned to Parkersburg. John Harmon of Mud Ford remains active member of Uy Horse Traders Association.

George B. Kayser George W. Black George R. Kayser Parkersburg John Harmon Mud Ford Uy Horse Traders Association

Federal Reserve Talk Highlights System Stability and Elastic Currency

Mr. George deCamp, manager of the Pittsburg Federal Reserve branch, addressed the Athens County Bankers Association at the Varsity Inn dinner. He praised the Fed as meeting demand with elastic currency and a one billion seven hundred million dollar reserve, noting savings from a par collection system and urging adherence to fundamental law in guiding future national finance.

George deCamp Pittsburg Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve System Athens County Bankers’ Association Varsity Inn Thomas Amesville National deCamp National Monetary Commission TI Sugewest America Athens

Radio Notes Preview Local Concert Broadcast Schedule

WJAX Cleveland announces December evening programs. On Tuesday December 4 at 7 36 P M Eastern standard time the Cleveland News furnishes a concert. On Thursday December 6 at 8 0 P M the Al Koran Shrine Band performs led by Roy J St Clair of Pax Publishing Cleveland. The band, formed about twenty years ago, now has about fifty members and has toured many cities including Seattle New Orleans Atlanta Buffalo Rochester Pittsburgh Detroit Wheeling Indianapolis and St Paul attending Imperial Councils since 1908.

WJAX Union Trust Company Cleveland Otto Cleveland News Roy J. St. Clair Pax Publishing Company St.late Pacific Coast New Orleans Atlanta Nuffato Rochester Pitterburgh Detroit Wheeling Indiannapolis St. Paul Imperial Council of the Shrine

Freight wreck halts traffic on three New York Central tracks

In Schenectady New York three New York Central tracks near Hoffman were blocked for four hours after an eastbound freight train buckled and derailed about a dozen cars. The wreckage caught fire and traffic was halted.

Schenectady N. Y New York Hoffman

Pearl and Diamond Arm Bracelets Gracing Social Events

Elegant social gatherings showcase flexible bracelets of pearls or mixed diamond and pearl designs worn high on the upper arm to add drama and sophistication to formal attire.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News W. T. Hudson J. C. Evans L. E. Cash Almer School Chiropractor Pial Nelsonville, O Canaan Institute The Nelsonville Home & Savings Association J. H. Saltz Rek Geet Ford Ite Ford Weekly Fred R. Beasley Moler Auto Sales Co Legion Ray Ansel F.C. Kayser Robert Saunders Dixru David Caster Jesse McCall Lora Gibson Scipio Township EF. Searts J. S. Dudgem and W. Be, Sweatingoon Yvesville Myrtle Howery Fast Bank W. Va M. W. Howery W. E. Gibbs Howard Throckmorton W. E. Moler J. E. McComas Rulah Starkey Satturday Bankers 'Far Federal Reserve Centerstake S Chamberlain Messenger Adam Eve Eva MR. Jones Higgins
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