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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
3
Fire at Joe B. Davis farm in Kimberly destroyed the stock barn and the large show horse stable. Loss runs into thousands, partly insured. Fire department struggled for water as cattle, horses, hay, and farming implements burned. Cause undetermined.
Nelsonville reports the Y M C A sponsored Hallowe'en festival set for Monday night October 1. If weather holds, events occur on the public square. else the opera house. Prizes will be offered. committee includes C A Dilcher Cecil Shafer Stuart Hoodlett Harold Mechem and Baird Stuart.
Alice Rose Slisher age 2 died Wednesday at her parents home in Buchtel after a heart disease. Funeral services set for Friday at 10 a m at the Buchtel Methodist church with burial in Buchtel. She is survived by her parents one brother and her grandparents.
The body of A. D. Farrow who died Tuesday in Columbus was brought to Nelsonville and taken to the home of his sister Mrs. Myrtle Hawk. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. EK Morrell and in charge of Athens Commandery Knights Templar. Burial will be at Greenlawn.
In Whitliers Nelsonville the YMCA hosts a boys whittlers contest with white pine provided and participants to supply pocket knives. Prizes for skillful work judged by J D Andrews. open to all, especially Midgets Juniors and Intermediates.
Nelsonville reports Mrs. Walter Moto underwent an operation in Columbus for the removal of tonsils. her sister Miss Dorothy Vorhes is at her side. The WCTU held its monthly meeting at Mrs. C H Reynolds with presiding president Mrs. Thomas Spencer and program leader Mrs. H J Long outlining peace themed talks and a final song.
Mrs Adaline Goslin and her daughter hosted a gathering for friends and relatives at their home, providing refreshments and light entertainment for the occasion.
There will be no meeting of the Pythian Sisters tonight due to the concurrent meeting of the Hocking Valley Vast Chancellors association.
The Cosmopolitan club observes its twenty fifth anniversary with a reception at the American Legion home at eight o'clock. Attending guests include members of the Hyperion and Community clubs and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Shelton Cline and his daughter Betty of Washington DC visit his father L. J. Cline at Maple Hill with Mr and Mrs Harry Edington in Nelsonville. Mr Cline is managing editor of the Washington Evening Star. Do H Sisson of Columbus was in Nelsonville Wednesday. T J Davis and Vern H Vorhes were in Columbus Wednesday. Misses Fanny Mulligan and Irma Wilson were in Columbus Wednesday.
Mexico City officials expected definite news on the arrest or whereabouts of rebel leader General Arnulfo Gomez by week’s end. Federal troops may have captured him, and rough terrain and poor communications could delay word. About 600 rebels who surrendered from Jalapa were sent to military prisons. enlisted men are expected to be pardoned while officers face dismissal or harsher penalties.
Washington officials consider launching a campaign to end liquor drinking at night clubs and cabarets. Dry authorities would use spotters to trace patrons’ liquor to the original distributing point and question violators to build evidence.
Mixed conditions with a fall from 61 to 46 degrees overnight then a rise to 49 by noon Rain total 0.04 inches in 48 hours and a steady cool pattern observed through Thursday morning Thermometer readings showed 61 in the evening and 49 in the morning with intermittent rainfall across the period.
The Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan will stage a ceremonial in Middleport on Monday evening October 17. Local residents are invited to attend and observe the event.
Report of the sale of the property of William Parker Wyatt by guardian Madge Wyatt Haney was confirmed and approved. Haney ordered to issue a deed to purchaser Charles E. Cameron. Emma Rodda Hill appointed administrator of Bessie Rodda’s estate in York Township with bond of $5000. Nathan Hill and W. T. Sprague as sureties. appraisers named Moler, Kelley, and Mechem.
Chief of Detectives Herman Cline of the Los Angeles Police Department is pictured with one of the new shotguns that fire from the hip. The weapon can be carried in a belt under a coat and drawn more quickly than a revolver.
In Athens county probate court on Tuesday three marriages were approved. J C Brickles 57 of Nelsonville a yard master for the Hocking Valley railroad and Mamie Gettle 50 of Nelsonville housekeeper were to be married by Rev Morrell. Willett R Sweeney 25 of Akron student and Charlotte Germaine Demond 25 of Athens were to wed with Rev C M Coulter officiating. Thaddeus O Draper 36 of Nelsonville railroad worker and Mattie Ann Brooks 33 of Nelsonville housekeeper were issued licenses.
Dr E B Bryan president of Ohio University and the association will attend the executive committee meeting at the Nell House Columbus at 9 30 Saturday morning. He will then go to Harrisburg Pa from October 17 to 21 to address a group of teachers.
The Logan contingent attended the Columbus gathering with a full turnout from district camps. A business session followed by a chicken dinner and music completed the program with members listed including Mr. and Mrs. Campfield, Mr. and Mrs. Tipton, Mr. and Mrs. Fee, Mrs. Napp, Mr. Kreider, Miss Humphrey, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis.
George Hoak aged 57 died at 5 p m yesterday in his Earthh apartment 241 West Washington where he had lived eight years He was in failing health unmarried and an orphan Born in Pomeroy he spent most of his life in Carbondale and Athens Funeral plans were not yet announced
T L Morgan of Athens paid a $10 fine and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication before Mayor Alex M Moore this morning.
The Methodist Brotherhood and the Friendship circle in Glouster meet at 7:30 tonight instead of next Tuesday. The Rev. C. M. Coulter of the First M E church Athens will deliver the address.
Lieut. I A Woodbury of Selfridge Field Michigan won the John I Mitchell trophy race at Wright field ceremony last night. He maintained an average speed of 158.90 miles per hour over the 127 mile course.
Jungle books and fairy tales remain strong sellers despite the jazz age and sex appeal talk. Publishers' reps at the Ohio Library Association meeting in Columbus say many best sellers contain no love theme at all.
County Superintendent McVay states the state pays the salaries of the superintendent and assistants directly with no burden on local residents.
H R McVay County Superintendent spoke at Golden School Alexander township about the 1914 school code reducing county superintendents from thirteen to seven and now to two. The payroll this year totals 684 34 while 1914 payroll was 1784 02 with state aid covering portions of salaries. Local boards meet monthly and McVay travels county paying expenses and serving year round. A program of songs and fund raising followed the talk.
Cleveland Independence resident Christ Weber asks police to search for Elsie Weber, seven months wedded, missing since October 7 after leaving a note that hinted at trouble. Weber said he has since tried to locate her but to no avail. Cleveland labor to observe a five minute silent tribute to late leader Charles B. Smith from 10 to 10:05 a m.
A special session of the federal penitentiary parole board met in Atlanta today as it considered Karl Carroll a New York theatrical producer serving time for perjury.
A special train bearing the President and Mrs Coolidge reached Pittsburgh at 7 30 this morning. They were greeted by a cadre of notable locals including the Carnegie Institute board of trustees.
The Knights Templars will meet at the Temple at noon Friday in full uniform to attend the funeral of Sir Knight Dale Farrow in Nelsonville. Commander J C Edmunson leads the group.
London report Patrick Woodman a laborer was jailed eight months for an action he called a mistake. Mrs Ruth Kerridge testified Woodman kicked her violently and he said I mistook her for my wife during the court hearing.
An old remedy for restoring natural hair color is advertised with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound now sold for 75 cents. The ad claims the solution darkens gray hair evenly and naturally with simple application, producing glossy attractive results after one or two uses.
Chauncey Dover high school forms a Girls Glee Club directed by Mrs Christine Brown. Eleanor Minister is president, Agnes Cunningham secretary treasurer, Pauline Nye librarian, Hazel Harvey pianist. Members include Hannah Noble Mary Tallise Fiske Elsie Rankin and many sopranos and altos with a planned post holiday concert.
Chauncey high prepares for a Friday clash with Buchtel high. Coach Hostettle reorganized the lineup with an all new backfield and moved Andrews to tackle. Andrews has shown strength in practice as Buchtel opens its season.
The Plains P T A met Tuesday at The Plains high school with Ray Michaels presiding. Several new members joined and committees were formed, Thelma Linscott was elected press reporter, and Finney introduced Wallace and Johnson who spoke about the farmers institute to be held October 31 and November 1 with Miss Aiken as principal speaker. A brief business session preceded a miscellaneous program.
The note describes a pupil group for second and third grades with Miss Weatherby in charge. It mentions the next regular association meeting set for the second Tuesday evening of next month.
Chauncey Junior high plans its first basketball game at Green's Run next week. Coach O'Neal leads a snappy squad including P. Shields Schultz Franz F Cunningham and Frazee aiming for a strong showing in the season opener.
Mr and Mrs Preston E Thompson announce the birth of a daughter named Roberta Evelyn at their Newport home on October 10. The baby weighed 8 pounds. The mother is formerly Miss Della Tucker of Chauncey. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs M B Tucker of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs James Thompson of Carbondale.
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. A B Adkins learned this week of the death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A E Broyles. The Broyles, once residents of Chauncey, have lived in Pontiac and were visiting a sister in Lafollette Tennessee when the child was born.
Chicago report says Ban Johnson plans to resign as American League president after 34 years. He called a directors meeting for next Monday to formalize his departure which had been planned for November 1. Johnson began leadership in 1893 with the Western League and will exit amid a stormy baseball career.
An old promotional notice urges readers to combat colds with Father John's Medicine. It claims the product breaks up colds, builds vigor, nourishes the system, and aids digestion, touting seventy years of successful use and absence of alcohol or harmful drugs.
Moscow demands formal written reasons from France for calling back Soviet Ambassador Rakovsky. Foreign Minister Tchitcherin said France’s note of last Friday will be examined, then submitted to the Soviet executive committee. The Soviet government cannot act until formal reasons are supplied.
Lisbon reports slight engine trouble on the Junkers seaplane D-1250 causing a postponement of its New York flight until tomorrow. The incident delays the planned transatlantic endeavor and updates the expected departure window.
A new French non oily Creme Rouge named Carnee promises all day wear. It is waterproof and perspiration proof and removes easily with soap or cold cream. Available at McKee Drug Company and Gibson's Pharmacy.
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