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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1923

Page

6

Hamden Auto Accident Injures Four Men Near Jackson-Vinton

Four Wellston foundry workers from Hamden were in a Ford driven by W E Smith when they collided with a gasoline truck east of the B and O crossing near the Jackson-Vinton line. The crash caused the Ford to roll over injuring Wilbur Dickman Smith and Baker. Dickman and Wilbur sustained serious injuries while Smith and Baker suffered bruises.

Wellston Ford W. E. Smith Fred Wilbur James Baker Clem Dickman Jackson-Vinton County Pike Mr. Smith Dickman Smith Baker Hamden

Accidental Brake Injury Near Hamden Hospital Trip

A worker at the Tripp well about one mile west of Hamden was struck on the head by a brake during Monday morning work. Dr. Ray suspects a possible skull fracture and the man is to be taken to Grant hospital for treatment today.

Pany Hamden Ray Grant Hospital

Ogier Family Attends Ohio State Illinois Game

Mr and Mrs J T Ogier Jr and son Robert with Principal J J Gossard returned from Columbus after attending the Ohio State Illinois football game and visiting Mr and Mrs Orson Ogier and a local family over Saturday night.

J. T. Ogier Jr Robert J. J. Gossard Columbus Orson Ogier

Dundas Couple Visit Hamden on Monday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Stephen Benner of Dundas were visitors in Hamden on Monday afternoon.

Stephen Benner Dundas Hamden

Vitatoe Family from Chillicothe Visiting Columbus

Mr and Mrs W E Vitatoe of Chillicothe former Hamden residents were visiting relatives on Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson and Mrs William Johnson of Columbus were guests of their uncle Mr Columbus Johnson on Sunday.

W. E. Vitatoe Chillicothe Hamden Albert Johnson William Johnson Columbus Columbus Johnson

Foreman John Pierce and Daughter Visit Here

B. and O. Section Foreman John Pierce and his daughter Flora of Jackson were visiting friends in town on Sunday.

John Pierce Flora Jackson

Lewis Hosts Sunday Guests From Jackson

Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewis welcomed Mr and Mrs FE E Eubanks Mrs Edna Redfern daughter Helen and Mr Elmo Arthur of Jackson as callers on Sunday.

Thomas Lewis FE. E. Eubanks Edna Redfern Helen Elmo Arthur Jackson

Mrs H Calvin Spends Week With McArthur Relatives

Mrs H Calvin is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B Henry in McArthur for a week. She attended a bridge party Thursday evening at the home of Mrs William Salts.

H. ¥. Calvin B. Henry McArthur William Salts

RB and O Section Workers Told Of Weeklong Layoffs

RB and O section men were informed Sunday they would be laid off Monday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday this week. A foreman will patrol the track on days the men are off duty.

Bucyrus High Dramatic Club Plans Comedy Performance

Bucyrus high school Dramatic Club, with 32 members, will present The Arrival of Kitty at the high school auditorium on Friday evening December 7.

Bucyrus, O Bucyrus High School Kitty

Lyle Slater Held on Bond in Liquor Case

Medina man Lyle Slater was held on a $2,000 bond for trial on November 27 after state dry agents charged him with liquor law violations. They allege he possessed 12 gallons of hard cider, six gallons of wine, and a still.

Lyle Medina Lyle Slater

Postmistress Pleads Guilty in Mail Delay Case

Rose Carney, local postmistress at Neff S D, pleaded guilty to opening and delaying mail. She was arraigned before a United States commissioner in Steubenville and posted a $590 bond for federal court appearance in Columbus next month.

Neff S. D Rose Carney Neff's United States Steubenville Columbus

Adoption Drop Cuts Belmont County Home Population

The Belmont county children home now houses 65 residents, down from 118 a few years ago due to increased adoptions.

Tacoma Belmont County

Notable visitors depart for Washington and Akron

Glouster J. D. Howard, who has been visiting locally for two weeks, left today for Washington D. C. and other eastern points to spend a few days before returning to Akron. John H. Clark of the Clark Shoe company has been confined to his home for ten days with a severe attack of tonsillitis.

J. D. Howard Washington, D. C Akron John 8. Clark The Clark Shoe Company

Miner Hurt in Coal Mine Fall at Hollister

Amoe Pickett of this city was trapped by a coal fall in mine 266 at Hollister yesterday afternoon. He escaped serious injury, but his right elbow was cut and his back bruised. He was treated by Dr. Crawford and will miss work for several days.

Amoe Pickett Hollister Crawford

Mr and Mrs Walter Gaton Welcome Newborn Son

Mr and Mrs Walter Gaton of this city are parents of a son born on Monday.

Walter Gaton

Mrs Gessell and daughter in-law visit Columbus for day

Mrs. A. A. Gessell and her daughter in law Mrs. J. M. Gessel traveled to Columbus this morning to spend the day there.

A. A. Gessell J. M. Gessel Columbus

Akron Couple Visits Relatives in City and Trimbie

Mr and Mrs Arthur Barrett of Akron spent several days in the city and at Trimbie with relatives, during the past week.

Arthur Barrett Akron Trimbie

Local youths visit Columbus families this week

Meshick Cavey of Columbus is the first guest of his parents Mr and Mrs G W Cavey for the week. Mrs FE Slaughter traveled to Columbus this morning to stay a couple of days with Mrs F P Dulaney.

Meshick Cavey Columbus G. W. Cavey FE. FE. Slaughter F. P. Dulaney

Hamilton Returns to Akron After Visit with Mother

William Hamilton comes back to Akron concluding a visit in the city with his mother Mrs. Mary Hamilton.

William Hamilton Akron Mrs Mary Hamilton

Remembered with Kindness He Passed Quietly

A heartfelt notice recalls a beloved man whose cheerful ways touched many. He offered kind words to all and bid no one farewell as his loving heart ceased to beat unexpectedly.

Moose Heart Legion to Present The Wrong Baby in Athens

Mrs C F E Duncan and Miss Etta Duncan drive to Athens as Mr and Mrs Miley Dyer host. A Moose hall event features the play The Wrong Baby by Moose Heart Legion women on Wednesday evening November 28 at 7 30 with a following dance admission 25 and 50 cents for play and dance.

C. F E. Duncan Etta Duncan Athens Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall

Obituary for James Edward Nanna

James Edward Nanna born July 18 1957 died October 22 1928 aged 66 years three months and 12 days. He was son of Hezekiah and Margaret Nanna long active Carbondale Ohio resident and barber for years. He married Mary Ann O Hara then Sarah Allsgood with no children but supported two foster girls. He belonged to the K of P lodge and is mourned by a wide circle of relatives friends and neighbors.

James Edward Nanna Hezekiah Margaret Nanna M. P. Frank Carbondale Jane McBride Barberton Ida Ortmann Chillicothe Irvin Nelsonville Hiram William New Marshfield V. A. Nanna Moundaville W. Va Jim Ed Mary Ann O’hara Sarah Allsgood K. of P. Lodge

Defiance Clay Plant Fire Blamed on Fire Bug

Fire Chief John Scheuerman said after two days with state fire marshal Wineland Bryan that the Defiance Clay Products Co. blaze was caused by a deliberate fire bug at the plant.

Defiance John Scheuerman Wineland Bryan Defiance Clay Products Co

Two to Start a Fight Sentences on Escalating Conflict

A compact adage notes that both sides trigger clashes and linger too long to quell. The saying emphasizes mutual responsibility for beginnings and difficulties in ending disputes.

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