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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1938

Page

7

Relic Cabin Placed in City Park For Visitors

A 12 by 7 foot mud log cabin replica used in Northwest Territory celebration parades in Ironton and Gallipolis has been placed in City Park near the band stand. It is not permanent and was built for J. W. Phillips of Waterloo to be kept for tourist interest for now.

Gallipolis Northwest Territory Ironton J. W. Phillips Waterloo Gallaher Court St Reserve District First National Bank

Northup Man Dies in Gallia

Robert Carter 75 died at his Northup home after a long illness. Born in Noble County to James and Frances Carter, he is survived by wife Nettle Niday and son Leo E. Carter of Caldwell, plus brothers William, M T, J F, and Mary Carter, and sisters Ella Robinson and other relatives. Funeral at 2 PM Thursday at Northup Church. Rev. Brady Duncan and Rev. Earl Cremeens officiated. burial in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Robert Carter Raccoon Northup Noble Couna James Frances Carr Carter Nettle Niday Leo E. Carter Caldwell William Carter Noble County M.T. Carter J. F Mary Carter Crown City Ella Robinson Mercerville Brady Duncan Earl Cremeens Mound Hill

Ex-Policeman Dies at 67 in Gallipolis

Frank L. Smith, 67, a native of Gallipolis and former city patrolman, died Tuesday night at his mother-in-law’s home. He is survived by his wife Louise Thompson and a sister. The couple had lived in Columbus, Sandusky, and Binghamton. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. in John Gee Chapel with burial in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Frank L. Smith Lucy Thompson Smith Louise Thompson Harry Jones Columbus Sandusky Ohio Binghampton N. Y John Gee Pine St. Cemetery

Arrest of James McNeal for liquor violation in Gallipolis

James McNeal a 60 year old Gallipolis resident was arrested by Sheriff E E Hatfield for possessing illegal liquor and jailed after failing to pay 25 dollars and costs. Margaret McQuaid was arrested for intoxication and fined by Squire Earl Moore.

Gallipolis James McNeal E. E. Hatfield Margaret McQuaid Squire Earl Moore

Celebration Chairman III At Home in Kanauga

Dann Taber executive committee chairman for the local Northwest Territory observance is reported ill at his Kanauga home. His condition is said to be not serious.

Gallipolis Dann Taber Northwest Territory Kanauga

Mil ler Chosen to Fill Board Vacancy at Ohio Valley Bank

Chosen Director Harry M Miller selected to fill vacancy caused by death of S H Eagle in July at the Ohio Valley Bank in Gallipolis. Nightly religious services by Rev Jennings Cremeens at Salem Baptist Church begin Sunday night.

Gallipolis Harry M. Miller The Ohio Valley Bank S. H. Eagle Jennings Cremeens Salem Baptist Church

Cen terville High to Hold First Pie Social of Season

Cen terville high school announces a pie social for October 18 in the evening. A program will be presented in connection with the event.

Gallipolis Centerville

Woman Christena DeWeese Dies at 86 in Cheshire Township

Mrs. Christena DeWeese aged 86 died Wednesday morning at her son E W DeWeese home near Story's Run in Cheshire Township. Funeral at 2 PM Friday at the home with interment at Gravel Hill. She was born to Samuel Conaway of West Virginia and married C C DeWeese 70 years ago. widowed 20 years. Survived by son F L DeWeese and brother James Conaway of Walthill Nebraska and George of Nitro West Virginia and Joseph of Dunbar West Virginia. sisters Mrs Mary Lurkhart Leon and Mrs Melissa Haslip Hugheston West Virginia.

Gallipolis Christena DeWeese E. W. DeWeese Story’s Run Cheshire Township Gravel Hill Cemetery Samuel Conaway West Virginia C. C. DeWeese F. L. DeWeese Middleport James Conaway Walthill Nebr George Nitro Joseph Dunbar W. Va Mary Lurkhart Leon Melissa Haslip Hugheston

Smith joins Luckoff firm in Delaware store move

Gallipolis resident Carl Smith aligns with the Luckoff merchandise organization and will relocate with his wife and baby to the Delaware store shortly.

Gallipolis Carl Smith Luckoff Merchandise Organization Delaware

Arrest of Everett Edmonds in Huntington Robbery Ring

Everett Edmonds a 17 year old from Glenwood was arrested in Guyandotte after an 18 month search. He is charged with participating in a series of robberies in Huntington.

Gallipolis Everett Edmonds Glenwood Guyandotte Huntington

Mrs. Lewis Returns Home After Holzer Hospital Treatment

Mrs. Lewis wife of Prof Herman A Lewis principal of the Cheshire schools has returned to her Gallipolis home following treatment at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Lewis Herman A. Lewis Cheshire Holzer Hospital

Nine Year Old Boy Dies After Brief Illness

Gallipolis report James Monroe Russell nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Russell Morgan Center died Wednesday after brief illness He is survived by brother Raymond sister Mildred and grandparents Charles Russell Eno and Philip Russell Middleport Funeral services will be held at Pilgrim Church Friday at 2 pm with burial in the nearby cemetery

Gallipolis James Monroe Russell Harold Russell Morgan Center Raymond Mildred Charles Russell Eno Philip Russell Middleport Pilgrim Church

Poisoned by Spider Attacks Downtain Printing Manager

Miss Cora Simmons of Downtain Printing Co. seeks medical care after a spider bite on her left forearm caused severe swelling and involves her ongoing treatment.

Gallipolis Cora Simmons Downtain Printing Co

Evans Packing Co. Sells 1000 Hides to Cincinnati Buyer

The Evans Packing Co. in Gallipolis sold 1,000 hides to a Cincinnati buyer this week. The sale continues the plant's output since opening about five months ago.

Gallipolis Evans Packing Co Cincinnati

Ella Ward Butler Dies in Dayton

Mrs. Ella Ward Butler widow of Joseph M Butler and former Gallipolis resident died at her daughter Lotus Butler Piper’s home in Dayton. Funeral services are planned for Thursday afternoon in Dayton. The article notes the common name rattlesnake plantain is an orchid.

Gallipolis Ella Ward Butler Joseph M Butler Walter Piper Lotus Butler Dayton E. P. Mullineaux

Barn Dance Scheduled by Col. H. B. Ecker Oct 21

Col. H. B. Ecker announces an annual barn dance for October 21 in Gallipolis. A local orchestra will provide music and dancing with refreshments free to attendees.

Gallipolis H. B. Ecker

West Virginia Officer Buys 100 Acre Morgan Township Farm

Walter Cross, a retired army officer from West Virginia, has purchased Hollis Spires 100 acre Morgan Township farm and taken possession.

Gallipolis Walter Cross West Virginia Hollis Spires Morgan Township

Drug Store Renovations Highlight Gallipolis Property

Garland B. Gillingham has improved his drug store at Second and Pine Streets. The same line of business has operated there for seventy five years.

Gallipolis Garland B. Gillingham Second and Pine Sts

Miss Elizabeth Shough Wins Contralto Prize in Columbus

Miss Elizabeth Shough music director in Gallipolis schools won first prize in the contralto division at the Buckeye State Music Jubilee held in Columbus.

Gallipolis

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