Skinner engine installed at Nelsonville light plant
The new cylinder for the Skinner engine at the city light plant was installed and put in operation Saturday night with a supervisor from the engine company present. Repairs caused no service interruption as the Buskeye engine carried the load. The upgrade included a new valve rod piston rings and cross head boxing. Steam lines were repaired and generator lined up. Water works pumps and four wells meet city needs. Mrs Evelyn Burt of Detroit and Wanda and Earl Walters of Nelsonville are noted in the notice. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
City Light
William Burnell
Veterans of Civil War to Convene Here
The Civil War Veterans association of Athens county meets in Nelsonville at the American Legion building with registration at 10. An afternoon program includes an address by Mayor S M Johnson and a flag drill by the Daughters of America. Capt. C F Lauer of Logan gives the closing address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Civil War Veterans Association of
Athens County
American Legion
L. J. Eberle
L. G. Matheny
M. Johnson
Athens
Lezion
Daugters of America
Jesse Backus
Nelsonville High School
Dail
Granada
Majel Lee
Catherine Wolf
Sheridan
C. F. Lauer
Logan
Pythian Sisters Plan Meeting in Nelsonville
The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday evening at seven o'clock with Mrs. B. B. Linton on Madison Street in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
The
Pythian Sisters
B. B. Linton
Madison Street
Faithful Martha class to meet at church parlors
Nelsonville church notes say the Faithful Martha class of the Methodist church will meet at 6 oclock Tuesday evening in the church parlors. Miss Joyce will be hostess and the gathering will focus on sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Martha
Methodist Church
Joyce
Elks Lodge to Meet Nelsonville Tuesday Evening
The Nelsonville lodge of Elks will hold a regular meeting at 7 20 o clock Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lodge of Elks
Circle of Ruth Meeting At Presbyterian Church
Circle of Ruth will meet this evening in the Presbyterian church parlors. Dinner will be served at 6 o'clock. Hostesses are Miss Dorothy Vorkes and Mrs. Mable Heffner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nelsonville
Ruth
Presbyterian Church
Dorothy Vorkes
Mable Heffner
Mrs Walters Dies Suddenly in Nelsonville Home
Mrs Elizabeth Walters aged 56 died suddenly about 9 am Sunday at her Poplar street home in Nelsonville. She had lived in the city for several years and leaves six children including Mrs Robert Lyle of Columbus and Ada Patton and Charles Walters of Widen.
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Nelsonville
Elizabeth Walters
Poplar Street
Robert Lyle
Columbus
Ada Patton
Charles Walters
Widen
Stella Kennison Dies At Home In Murray City
Stella Kennison 47 died Sunday morning at her Murray City home. Burial will be at Greenlawn. She leaves her parents one brother and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Stella Kennison
Murray City
Greenlawn
Quilt Presented to Loyal Women by Church Class
The Loyal Women class of the Christian church met with Mrs. Charles McManaway on Chestnut street. President Mrs. Starkey announced a quilt given by Mrs. Lightfoot, Mrs. Mathews, Mrs. Mechem, and Mrs. Starkey. Hostesses served refreshments. next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Belle White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Loyal Woman's Class
The
Christian Church
Charles McManaway
Chestnut Street
Starkey
Lightfoot
Mathews
Mechem
McManaway
Horton
Hammond
Dupler
Merz
Standard Bearers Elect Officers At First Meeting Of Year
The M. E. Sunday School group met at the church for a reorganization. Ethel Walker was chosen leader with Mrs. Charles Farrow as assistant. Lucille Dishon was elected president Evelyn Linton secretary and treasurer. Five new members joined and the group attended the West school festival afterward.
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Nelsonville
M. E. Sunday School
Ethel Walker
Charles Farrow
Lucille Dishon
Evelyn Linton
Reports At Hyperion Club Meet Highlight Poe Theme
The Hyperion club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Joe B. Davis’s country home. Reports from the Springfield state convention were shared by Mrs. J. M. Hyde Mrs. Hubert Hyde and Mrs. Julius Fischer. Auditing committee members were named as Mrs. E. J. Kessinger and Mrs. R. H. Jackson. Mrs. J. M. Hyde and Mrs. Frank Tedrow were chosen to represent the club in the upcoming Y M C A drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hyperion Club
Joe B. Davis
Poe
Springfield
J. M. Hyde
Hubert Hyde
Julius Fischer
E. J. Kessinger
R.H. Jackson
Frank Tedrow
Y. M. CC
Charles Bartels
J. D. Adamson
Barrows Family Hosts Weekend Guests in Ohio and Detroit
Mr and Mrs John Barrows hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Ross Mr and Mrs Shaw Tom Dilcher and their daughter Lucille Barrows of Zanesville Miss Ethel Walker visits Detroit Mrs G R Robinson and Mrs Thomas Mulligan visited Columbus over the weekend Mr and Mrs Jake Seibert Columbus stayed with local relatives Eva Minner Columbus visited her parents Tom Rodda Columbus spent Sunday with Nelsonville relatives Mr and Mrs Walter Laff Columbus guests of relatives Forrest McLaugh-
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John Barrows
Ross
Shaw
Tom Dilcher
Lucille Barrows
Zanesville
Ethel Walker
Detroit
G. R. Robinson
Columbus
Thomas Mulligan
Jake Seibert
Eva Minner
Tom Rodda
Nelson- Ville
Walter Laff
Forrest McLaugh
Don’t Let a Cough or Cold Go Down
An old warning promotes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a quick remedy to stop colds from reaching the lungs. It claims head colds become dangerous when they descend into the chest and bronchial tubes and urges prompt use for both children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Social guest list from Columbus area visits and trips
The column lists residents and relatives visiting Columbus and nearby towns. Lin and two children visited Mr Laughlin's parents while Mrs I F E Hellyer spent time in Columbus with son Elzie Hellyer. Others include Mrs Leonard McLain and family with Lew Nixon, Mrs Tom Evans and two grandchildren in Detroit, Mrs W S Rhodes visiting Columbus, and many more relatives from Athens Lancaster Sunbury Huntington Colum bus and Murray City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin
Columbus
Mr. Laughlin
I. FE. Hellyer
Elzie Hellyer
Leonard McLain
Lew Nixon
Four Men Fail in Bank Collector Robbery Attempt in Cincinnati
Police hunted four bandits after an attempted robbery of John Hughes a bank collector near the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks National Bank in Cincinnati. Two spectators were shot, one likely fatally. Hughes fired six shots at the rear of the bandit car.
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Cincinnati
U.P
John Hughes
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks’ National Bank
Hughes
Miss Evans Loses Speech After Auto Wreck
Miss Matilda Evans suffered shock in an automobile wreck and likely will never be able to talk again. The incident left her powerless to speak and unable to resume normal speech.
Ohio University Students to Affiliate with Athens Churches
Ohio university students may join cooperating Athens churches without leaving their home church. From October 3 to 17 student committees will interview those seeking affiliate membership, with a recognition service set for October 17 at four churches. The plan includes a voluntary service card to match student talents with church needs.
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Ohio University
Athens
United Action of
Christian
Churches of Athens
Peterson's Ointment Ends Long Suffering for Detroit Man
T G Rockestrom of S08 Loraine Street Detroit writes after using four boxes of Peterson's Ointment he is nearly cured of piles after twenty five years. He declares it the greatest ointment and notes its 45 cent price at all druggists for old sores itching eczema rashes chafing burns bruises or tired feet.
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T. G. Rockestrom
Loraine Street
Detroit
Peterson
Pruden Alimony and Custody Sought in Divorce Petition
Mabel F. Pruden asks divorce alimony and sole custody of their one minor child from husband Laird C. Pruden after two years of wilful absence. They wed September 11, 1923. She alleges he has contributed only $15 monthly for wife and child.
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Laird C. Pruden
Mabel F. Pruden
Genoa Sailor With Blackening Ailment Receives Care
In Genoa a sick Greek sailor who came ashore for hospital care is turning black. Local doctors assess the condition as serious and monitor the case closely as relief and reports spread through the port.
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Genoa
History of Mt Zion Baptist Church Read by Woman
Mrs Sarah Richards 80 Mechanicsburg read a history of Mt Zion Baptist Church at the fiftieth anniversary homecoming. The program closed after four days with a sermon by T C Isom. church organized November 1872 by Rev Buttler Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Zion Baptist Church
Mt. Zion
Country Club to Elect Directors at Annual Meeting
Directors will be elected at the Country Club annual meeting to be held at 7:80 on Tuesday evening at the clubhouse. The secretary's annual report will be read, and other business and elections for next year will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Rules of Living Outlined by Rev M E Chatley
Rev M E Chatley preached at the Christian church on Sunday morning outlining four living rules: be honest with oneself profit from the past live altruistic life and live with a future worth. He urged youth to believe in themselves and to avoid quitting. He warned that selfish living invites regret and noted Jesus as a practical guide for daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EF. Chatley
Christian Church
Chatley
Jesus
Mr. Chatley
Head Torn Off in Gary Factory Shafting
Carl Reinald was caught in a factory shafting in Gary and his head torn off during the incident.
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Gary
Mnd
Carl Reinald
Sheep seller charged with selling diseased herd
Ay charged with selling diseased sheep with foot rot. Warden in Tree township arrested late Saturday by Constable Tucker. Affidavit by Alonzo P. Hexon of Ames township. Arrained before Magis trate Carl Porter Marcum pleaded not guilty. Trial set for Saturday October 9 with bond at $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Tree Township
IL P. ‘Tucker
Alonzo P. Hexon
Ames Township
Carl Porter
Marcum
Charry Returns to Limelight as Park Avenue Pastor
Dr Charry, once called the most popular college preacher in America, reemerges in New York as pastor of Park Avenue Baptist Church. He will continue his challenging ministry as he preaches amid lingering Mod vernist fundamentalist tensions surrounding his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charry
Veteeu
Fosdick
America
Presbyterian Church
New York
Park Avenue Baptist Church
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New Face Powder MELLO GLO Promises Flawless Finish
Advertises MELLO GLO powder from The D ene ner Co claiming a shine free nose, minimal perspiration effect, and pores hidden for a smooth complexion. Describes a fine pure French process powder marketed as a rage in beauty routines.
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Ene Ner Co
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Earl Walters
Association of
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Pip Ee -Ne
Lew Wentz
Ponca City
Okia
Tom Evans
W.S. Rhodes
Henry Verity
City
C. A. Hooper
H. L. Heck
Lancaster
Frank Gibbs
Elsie Gibbs
Walter Quigley
Ellen Riley
John Riley
J. D. Crawford
Mable Miller
Lawrence Graham
Ed Haller
Sunbury
Lynn Chapman
Clyde Matheny
Huntington
Wie Vaw
Mary Beagle
John North
Pete Lesline
I. E. Hellyer
Dave Seibert
T. E. Wells
Leona Wells
Bertha
Elizabeth Linton
Esther
Helen
Lucille Verity
Collector
Movement
United Action
India
Traction Company
Nelsonville-Athens
Sarah Richards
George Washington
Richards
Frank Hall
Martha Hall
Liza Richards
Thomas Howell
Sarah Fisher
Horace Goins
Hall
Jnew
Christian Life
Washington
Christ
Taul
Damascus
Rev
M. E. Chatley
Cae
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Lee Township
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