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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1926

Page

6

Services Held for Mrs. Elizabeth Smith

Funeral services were held at 1:80 o'clock for Elizabeth Smith 77 widow of Levi P. Smith a pioneer Athens county resident The Rev Stukey Pilgrim Holiness church Nelsonville officiated Burial in Greenlawn cemetery Survived by two sons Andrew Middleport Rufus War Eagle W Va and two daughters Clara Chauncey Edna The Plains Several relatives attended the funeral

Chauncey Robert Hillyer Charlie Tippie Jessie Tippie George Smith Lew Jones Tessie Anderson Elen Jones Grace Jones Orbiston Pearl Allman Floodwood Harry Hillyer Braholm W. Va

Ladies Needle Club Entertained at Athens Home

CHAUNCEY October 1 Members of the Ladies Needle club of Millfield were entertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Roy Forman in Athens. The afternoon was spent sewing with guest Mrs Howard Brookins of Athens formerly of Millfield. Present were Mrs Bertha Sanders Mrs Mabel Mingus Mrs Charlie Robinett Mrs Jessie Fulton and Mrs Chester Sanders. Also Mrs Mary Bolin visiting Chauncey at the home of Mr and Mrs Vint Cunningham on Ellis Avenue.

Chauncey Ladies’ Needle Club Millfield Roy Forman Athens Howard Brookins Bertha Sanders Mabel Mingus Charlie Robinett Jessie Fulton Chester Sanders Mary Bolin Dorsey Bolin Shade Vint Cunningham Ellis Avenue

Williamson visits Chauncey from Johnstown for family stay

George Williamson arrived from Johnstown Pennsylvania for a short visit to Chauncey at the home of his in laws Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield. His wife and daughter Jo Ann have been in Chauncey for several weeks accompanying him.

Chauncey George ‘Williamson Johnstown Charles Bradfield Williamson Jo Ann

John Smith to Open New Restaurant in Wilson Building

Oct 1 report that John Smith will open a restaurant next Monday in the remodeled Wilson building on Converse Street. The premises have been newly equipped throughout.

Chauncey John Smith Wilson Converse Street

Mrs Dana Walton Hosts Honors Cousin Miss Sarah Stage

Mrs Dana Walton entertained friends in Lima on October 1 in honor of her cousin Miss Sarah Stage visiting. The evening featured games music and card diversions with refreshments served.

Chauncey Dana Walton Sarah Stage Lima

Bouquets For Logan Homes From Mrs Minister Garden

Chauncey reports Mrs. Edward Minister of Ellis Avenue has grown a vibrant back lawn garden. Dahlias, zinnias and asters bloom profusely and she has provided bouquets for many homes and public places in the community.

Chauncey Edward Minister Ellis Avenue Minister

Sanders Family Reunion Planned at Millfield Home

Friends of the Sanders family are invited to the annual reunion to be held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sanders in Millfield. A picnic dinner will be served at noon.

Chauncey Sanders C. L. Sanders Millfield

Infant Daughter Dies in Columbus

The four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bark McAtee died at 6:25 AM Thursday at University Hospital Columbus after a three weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 PM from Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Ben F. Timmons officiating. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Sweazy and Mr. and Mrs. Babe McAtee. The parents have two other daughters.

Chauncey Bark-McAtee Ivy Sweazy University Hospital Columbus Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Ben F. Timmons Saints’ Church Greenlawn Cemetery L. L. Sweazy Babe McAtee Jacksonville

Slow Progress For Mrs Ogg With Gall Stones Illness

Improvement remains limited for Mrs. Charles Ogg of East Converse Street as she continues illness at home. Doctors indicate gall stones are the source of her condition.

Chauncey Charles Ogg East Converse Street

Marjorie Carr Suffering Blood Poisoning in Syracuse Street Home

Chauncey Oct 1 Marjorie daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlie Carr is ill with blood poisoning at her Syracuse street home awaiting medical care from local doctors.

Chauncey Marjorie Charlie Carr Syracuse Street

Masten Tool Shed Destroyed by Fire

The tool house of John Masten at 43 Stimson Avenue was destroyed by fire about 8 o'clock last night. Estimated damage is $350 and it is not covered by insurance.

John Masten Stimson Avenue

Fire destroys unknown origin building with paints and tools

The origin of the fire remains undetermined. The building contained weather strips paints and tools. Mr Masten first noticed the blaze and firefighters were summoned immediately but the structure burned.

Masten

Marshfield Bank Cashier Resigns for Columbus Position

Robert Dorn resigns as cashier of Marshfield State Bank to take a teller role at First National in Columbus. Harry Hawk of New Marshfield is named to fill the vacancy, with Dorn becoming vice president and moving to Columbus November 1.

First National Bank Columbus Robert Dorn Marshfield Kansas City Charleston, W. Va National Bank Dorn Old Marshfield Bank Roger George Neil

Changes His Plea Pays $150 Fine

Reams Gibson of The Plains pleaded guilty yesterday to furnishing intoxicating liquor to William Gould of Hocking and was fined $150 plus costs by Justice of Peace Pearl Helwig. He had pleaded not guilty at arraignment Wednesday.

Reams Gibson the Plains Justice of Peace Pearl Helwig William Gould Hocking

John’s Ton-Tone Cod Liver Oil Ad Boosts Energy

An advertisement touts Johns Ton Tone as a tasty cod liver oil remedy that re energizes a worn body. It promises vim vigor and new life for young and old and guarantees money back if not satisfied. Cline's Pharmacy markets the product for one dollar.

John Cline

New Pastor to Enroll in Ohio University Studies

Rev IL P Day named new pastor of Central Avenue M E church Athens moves with wife and two children to join the parish day plans to enroll in Ohio University He succeeds Rev Frederick Brown who has also studied at the same university Brown moves to Adelphia to begin new duties Day will preach Sunday morning.

Central Avenue M. FE IL. P. Day Athens Cheshire Pickering Central Avenue Day Ohio University Fredrick Brown Adelphia

Winter Social Plans Highlight Speech by Farley and Daniels

Deputy Grand President M. A. Farley of Kansas City and Greenfield Mayor Daniels spoke at a Wednesday night event to prepare for winter social activities. Farley will stay two weeks to assist the local aerie in their membership drive.

M. A. Farley Kansas City Daniels Greenfield Farley

Eagles Launch Membership Drive at Local Hall

The fraternal order of Eagles held a meeting at Carpenter and North Court streets and announced a membership drive. They plan to redecorate their social room and recruit new members.

Order of Eagles Carpenter and North Court Streets Eagles

Pattern for 5 child sizes with materials list

This pattern suits outdoor sports and school wear. It allows fabrics like flannel tweed jersey corduroy linen and khaki. It provides sizes 6 8 10 12 and 14 years and explains fabric yardage for a 12 year version with facing details.

Swiftness in Chicago Jury Convicts in Ten Minutes

In Chicago on October 1 Richard Evans was convicted of the murder of policeman Edward Finegan after a jury deliberated for ten minutes. Judge Harry Miller then imposed a hanging sentence, the third such verdict this week by Assistant State's Attorneys Harold Levy and Emmet Byrne.

Richard Evans Edward Finegan Harry Miller Assisand Tant State Harold Levy Emmet Byrne

Floods Continue Strain Fort Smith Area

Flood waters linger around Fort Smith Arkansas as residents assess damage after heavy rainfall. Local officials warn of residual flooding risk and urge caution for displaced families seeking aid.

Flood Fears Prompt River Bottom Farmers to Move Stock

Farmers in the Arkansas and Poteau river bottoms move cattle and machinery to higher ground today to escape rising flood waters from two streams.

Poteau River

Loska soothes burning eczema relief product ad

Loska soothes tender chafed skin caused by burning eczema. Price 50 cents. Sold at all drug stores. Ry-Toff Co. 4 Fourth Ave. Lowell Mass.

Loska Ry-Toff Co Fourth Ave Lowell Mass

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