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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1926

Page

3

Eastern Star Observes Night for Past Officers

About one hundred members of the Order of the Eastern Star gathered at the Ma sonic temple in Nelsonville for the past matrons and past patrons night. A three course dinner was served and two candidates were initiated. Visistors from Athens attended and a memorial was given for Matilda E. Martin, the chapter’s first matron.

Nelsonville Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Athens Helen E. Zeihler Pomeroy Clarence Jack Mary Parry Matilda E. Martin

Rotary Club Hear William Mills Describe European Trip

William Mills of Nelsonville told Rotary members last night about his recent trip to Europe with his son Rowland. He visited England France and Germany and spoke of reuniting with his mother in England after twenty two years and of conditions in the European countries.

Nelsonville William Mills Rotary Club Mills Rowland England France Germany

Farewell Party Held by Esther Class for Mrs Nixon

Members of the Esther class at the Christian church hosted a farewell party Tuesday at 23 Chestnut Street for Mrs Albert Nixon who departs Saturday for Columbus. Twenty five attended a pot luck dinner and Nixon received a candy jar as a gift.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian, Church Sam Gilham Chestnut Street Albert Nixon Columbus

Vice-President Here for District Meet in Nelsonville

Mrs. J. H. Morrow of Wellston, vice-president of the southeastern district of the Ohio Federation of Women's clubs, will visit Nelsonville for the district convention opening at the Presbyterian church. She will be guest of Mrs. Julius Fischer and will be greeted informally by local club women this evening.

Nelsonville J. H. Morrow Wellston Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Presbyterian Church Julius Fischer Nelsonville Club Morrow

Lodge Official To Attend Meeting In Nelsonville

Deputy grand master to attend I C O F lodge meeting on Thursday October 14 in Nelsonville. Past grand degree to be conferred and inspection to be held. Members from adjoining lodges expected. lunch will be served.

Nelsonville

Mrs Bernice Lowery Succumbs in Nelsonville

Mrs Bernice Lowery aged 26 wife of Edward Lowery died Monday evening at her Utah Ridge home after a lingering illness. The body lies with her husband's stepfather W B Haines in Floodwood. Funeral at Floodwood church Thursday at 10. Burial at Greenlawn. She leaves her husband a son and a daughter.

Nelsonville Bernice Lowery Edward Lowery Utah Ridge W. B. Haines Floodwood Greenlawn

Gilbert Travis 74 Dies in Columbus

Gilbert Travis, 74, died Tuesday in Columbus where he had stayed with his daughter. A canvasser by trade, he was well known in the area after living at the YMCA for several years. Services were set for 12:45 PM Thursday at the Pilgrim Holiness church on Chestnut Street, with burial at Greenlawn. He leaves a son and a daughter.

Nelsonville Gilbert Travis Columbus Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street Greenlawn

Funeral services for A. K. Crothers set Thursday

Nelsonville reports funeral services for A. K. Crothers at 2 p m Thursday at his daughter Mrs Eugene Wilson s home on Poplar Street conducted by Rev O J Howearth of the Christian church. Burial will be at Green Lawn. An all day Holiness church meeting at Floodwood Sunday with Charles Hook in charge is announced.

Nelsonville A. K. Crothers Eugene Wilson Poplar Street O. J. Howearth The Christian Church Greenlawn Holiness Church Floodwood Charles Hook

Pot Luck Supper Set for Pythian Sisters Meeting

A pot luck supper will follow the regular Pythian Sisters meeting this Thursday evening, as announced.

Pythian Sisters

Hellyer Restaurant Changes Hands in Nelsonville

On West Washington Street Mrs. Bertha Grose purchased the Hellyer restaurant. The deal closed Tuesday evening and the restaurant opened under new management this morning, as reported from Nelsonville.

Hellyer Nelsonville Bertha Grose West Washington Street Bew

Preparatory Service Ahead of Sunday Communion at Nelsonville Church

Nelsonville report notes a preparatory prayer service at the Presbyterian church this evening at 7:30 for the Sunday communion and church dedication. Separately Donald Simonton pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Mayor L J Eberle, fined ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church Donald Simonton L. J. Eberle

President Bryan to Address Mass Meeting Tonight at Ohio University

President E. B. Bryan will address a mass meeting of Ohio university men at 7 30 tonight in the gymnasium. The rally supports the Denison and Cincinnati football games set for the next two Saturdays.

E. B. Bryan Ohio University Denison Cincinnati Karl Andrist William Longstreet Tenaglia Scherao van Goens Iljinski Dean Voigt Evelyn Coulter Ewing Hall Hamilton Wellesley College

Chile Grants Passage For Pan American Army Planes

The Chilean government授权 the American army amphibian planes to cross Chilean territory, clearing the final hurdle for a Pan American flight. Other items note US crop totals, currency circulation, and veterans bureau plans, with news on Queen Marie of Romania's US visit and a forthcoming Italian special delivery service.

South America Department of State

Poll Urges Coolidge Call Special Session Over Cotton Drop

Representative Edward William Poll of Smithfield North Carolina urges President Coolidge to convene a special session to address the South's cotton situation. He cites an oversized crop and falling cotton prices impacting the region.

Edward William Poll Smithfield North Carolina Coolidge Congress South

Franklin man taken to hospital after medical emergency

B. L. Shamel of Franklin Avenue was transported yesterday by Jager’s ambulance to Sheltering Arms hospital for medical treatment.

B. L. Shamel Franklin Avenue Jagers Sheltering Arms Hospital

Athens Student Cast Leads For The Showoff Play

Arthur Hickman of Athens has been chosen by the Ohio University public speaking department to play the lead in The Showoff a three act comedy by George Kelly to be staged November 19 Other cast members include Dorothy Hollinger Pauline Ramsay Ebba Fosselius Tom Battain Gilbert Knight Victor Miller Albert Sindlinger Clifford Moriarity Promoter Atlanta Baugh stage managers Willard Brugler Edward Martin electrician Clinton Horn and Tom Slater handling advertising

Arthur Hickman Athens Ben Ohio University George Kelly Dorothy Hollinger Pauline Ramsay Ebba Fosselius Tom Battain Gilbert Knight Victor Miller Albert Sindlinger Clifford Moriarity Atlanta Baugh Willard Brugler Edward Martin Clinton Horn Tom Slater

Pomerene to Speak After Meeting at Church Tonight

Former Senator Atlee Pomerene will speak on the steps of the City building after a Presbyterian church meeting. Dr. J. M. Tibbits of the National Reform association will address the public at 7 pm for about 45 minutes. Mrs. Pomerene will host a reception in the Hotel Berry lobby.

Atlee Pomerene Presbyterian Church J. M. Tibbits Berry Democratic Committee Nelsonville East Washington Street Court Street College Street Ohio University Band

Chain stores cannot replace live merchants says Beasley

Carl Beasley of I. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery cites demand for personal service at a Commerce Club gathering. He describes the grocery wholesaler as assembling products into a central warehouse for storage and distribution and notes credits demand much of the wholesaler's attention. He laments a historic trade shutdown in the Hocking valley.

Carl Beasley I. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Company School of Commerce Commerce Club Beasley Athens Hocking Valley

Hospital Gasser Tests Up Well

Preliminary tests of a new gas well on the State Hospital grounds indicate a likely yield exceeding one million feet per day. Frank Gross of the owner firm notes the well remained open over twenty four hours before the gas was shut in.

State Hospital Frank Gross

Test Planned After Gas Accumulation Period

A follow up test will occur in a few days after the well is shut in long enough for additional gas to accumulate.

Kiwanis Aid Planned for Red Cross and Salvation Army

Athens Kiwanis club voted last night to aid the Red Cross in a new relief station project and the Salvation Army. Members will visit A F Whaley and Vic Pierce's apple orchards at Torch Friday at 1 pm. George Pomeroy of Chevrolet Norwood spoke on sales promotion.

Red Cross Salvation Army Athens Kiwanis Club A. F. Whaley Vic Pierce George Pomeroy Chevrolet Motor Company Norwood Pomeroy

Kohler Pays Damages For Athens Parkersburg Collision

Damages from Pred Kohler's car strike on the Red Star bus between Athens and Parkersburg were settled in Common Pleas court. Kohler also paid a $16 fine for reckless driving and was released.

Kohler Red Star Athens Parkersburg Common Pleas Court

Salford Couple Reunites in 40-Year-Old Engagement Marital Union

After four decades since their initial betrothal, Alexander Iraser and Edith Ryan finally wed in Salford England. The couple, once separated by life events, marked the ceremony with local attendance and a quiet reception in the city.

Salford Eng Alexander Iraser Edith Ryan

Aids to Clear Skin with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets

A magazine style advertisement promises that pimples fade after taking Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a few nights. It claims the tablets cleanse blood bowels and liver like calomel but gently and safely with no sickness or pain.

Dr. Edwards Edwards Amon

Conspiracy Case Costs Large Sums

The New York report notes a mistrial in the Daugherty Miller conspiracy case highlighting the high costs and difficulties of prosecuting government cases in Washington.

New York C. P Harry M. Daugherty Thomas W. Miller Washington

Why a Foreigner as a Husband Through 1926 Eyes

Edith contemplates marrying a foreigner despite social pressure. The writer argues against “looking down” on foreigners, urging readers to judge suitors by character rather than origin. Happiness with a foreign husband can outpace the comfort of a native partner, if he is decent, ambitious, and kind.

Edith Ubk Poregner Hiere Colka Globes Ace Samyie Mocly Mussolini Bill Smith Kansas City Gil Dong Houlders Foigner Popyright Premier Syndicate, Inc

Alleged Conspiracy Trial Costs Far Surpass Early Estimates

The article notes an alleged conspiracy and highlights the enormous expenses tied to ongoing trials. It states estimates indicate current proceedings incur substantial costs, with the total and scope still unfolding as the case advances.

Volving

Government recount costs for Daugherty and Miller

The text notes that costs for both Daugherty and Miller approach at least $50,000 each, tying the expense to the former attorney general's recount and the fee paid by Ge claimants in the American Met return.

Daugherty Miller S Cnse Met

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Eastern Star Matilda Martin Europe Crothers Funeral Epworth League M. E. Church Bryan Department of Agriculture Crop Reporting Board United States Treasury Federal Reserve Frank T. Hines Veterans Bureau American Legion Philadelphia Department of War Romania Arthur Poillon W. Irving Glover Post Office Department Italy Pomerene Hotel Berry Dauggists Remington Portable Remington J. E. Zeller Logan Kinanis Club VICKS Lash's Drug Store the Cline Pharmacy Co Athens Ohio Elsie Crowell Auto Tire & Gas Company Oia Auto Tire and Gas Company Corner Chestnut and Harper, Nelsonville Dress Goods Depi Prestons Public Square
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