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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1926

Page

3

Mayor Warns Against Early Halloween Pranks in Nelsonville

Nelsonville mayor L J Eberle warned residents to stop pranks and minor depredations ahead of Halloween saying complaints are rising daily at City Hall. He warned that arrests would follow for looting porches soaping store windows and corn barrage setups as the festival nears. The notice follows several local visits and hospital visits including Donald Wyman at Grant Hospital and Mrs Catherine Gallagher returning to Columbus after a visit with her daughter.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle C. R. Wyman Mary Seidenfeld Murray City Tulsa Oklahoma L. G. Matheny Ann Young Logan Catherine Gallagher Columbue Ed Betts C Columbus Donald Grant Hospital Harry Cox Columbus

Arthur Kelley Goes to Grafton for Daugherty Death

Arthur Kelley traveled to Grafton West Virginia on Tuesday after the death of Ruth Daugherty a three year old daughter of John and Velma Daugherty longtime Nelsonville residents. Scarlet fever caused the death leaving parents one brother and eight sisters. The Daughertys are related to Mr Kelley and Mrs Ann Wickham Canal street. Relatives reportedly contracted the fever but are now recovering.

Nelsonville Arthur Kelleys Grafton W. Va Ruth Daugherty John Velma Daugherty Mr.Daugherty Kelley Ann Wickham Canal Street

Services To Be Held for Mrs Alice King

Nelsonville October 14 Funeral services for Mrs Alice Garry King who died in an automobile accident near Logan will be held Sunday at Vanderhoof near Coonville The funeral party leaves Stouts chapel Nelsonville at 11 oclock The service was delayed due to the serious illness of husband Joe King hospitalized at Cherrington Logan Nelsonville October 14 Father and son night observed by Nelsonville Kiwanis club William Mills and his son Rowland spoke about their summer abroad trip

Nelsonville Alice Garry King Logan Vanderhoof Coonville Stout

Deanville Schools Win Attendance Banner Ceremony Planned

Nelsonville October 14 The Deanville schools will receive their attendance banner Friday a special program has been planned for the ceremony Parents and friends are invited to attend

Nelsonville Deanville

Central P T A Plans Friday Meeting at Central Building

The regular Central Parent-Teacher Association meeting is set for 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Central building. Members and attendees are urged to be present for the session.

Nelsonville Central Parent-Teacher Association

Presbyterian choir rehearsal set for evening in Nelsonville

The Presbyterian choir in Nelsonville will rehearse tonight from 7 to 8 o'clock for the special Sunday services. A full choir attendance is requested.

Nelsonville Presbyterian

Local Residents Attend Visits Across Ohio

Ray Stump of Laurelville spent Monday with his sister Mrs. Harry Cox. Miss Irma Wilson and Miss Fanny Mulligan were in Columbus on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. G F Murphy of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Noon with Mrs. P Booth of Glouster are noted in the same socially oriented column.

Ray Stump Laurelville Harry Cox Irma Wilson Fanny Mulligan Columbus G. F. Murphy Tom Noon P. Booth Glouster

Pape's Diapepsin Brings Quick Stomach Relief

A vivid testimonial claims rapid relief from sour stomach, bloating, belching, and gas after using Pape's Diapepsin. The ad promises comfort almost instantly and urges readers to buy a 60 cent package at any drug store.

Farewell Surprise for Nellie Hampton Before Move to Columbus

A farewell surprise was given Tuesday at Mrs. Nellie Hampton's Madison street home as she prepares to relocate to Columbus. She received a lamp and sewing tray. Attendees included numerous local ladies led by Mrs. Frank O'Mara and Mrs. Clarence Shockley.

Nellie Hampton Madison Street Clarence Hampton Hollis Shaner Ivan Matheny Eugene Mellinger Sam Kreider Cleve Hallett Carrie Fiske Art Fiske Earl Weiss R. T. Lamb James Bland Ed Healy Mattie Stuart Jane Fisher Bert Young Harl Skivers Hannas Fanny Devol

Surprise Miscellaneous Shower Honoring Mrs. George P. Bonner

Mrs. Don Dewhurst and Miss Louise Kennard hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Alex Nelson's home a surprise shower honoring Marguerite Nelson Bonner. Bonner received many gifts.

Don Dewhurst Louise Kennard Alex Nelson George P. Bonner Marguerite Nelson Bonner

Presbyterian Banquet Promises Guest Speakers and Service

The Presbyterian men host a Friday banquet in church parlors with dinner by William Young and served by the Chippewa boys. Edward Johnson and Doctor Palmer of Columbus will speak at the meeting.

Presbyterian Church William Young Edward Johnson Doctor Palmer Columbus

Mail truck holdup leaves driver dead in New Jersey

Seven bandits in Elizabeth New Jersey fired on a United States mail truck driver and two others injuring them before fleeing with several pouches of registered mail. Police pursued leads but details on suspects remain scarce with the crime under federal investigation.

Elizabeth N. J United States

How to Reduce Varicose Veins with Emerald Oil

Gently raise the legs toward the heart as blood flows upward. Two ounces of Moone's Emerald Oil applied nightly and morning will reduce swollen veins and piles. The product is described as harmless yet powerful and is sold by all druggists with a money back guarantee.

Moone

Colors May Cause Divorce Says Delegate at Convention

Washington October 14 O C Harn a delegate to a paint makers convention warned that colors may cause divorce illness or insanity. He said a red room occupied constantly for three months could drive the occupant mad and other colors can make one ill. He told the United Press that some colors make men quarrel and ugly and could bring a divorce action.

O. C. Harn United Press

University theme frames student value over factions

President E. B. Bryan told Ohio University students that the university outweighs its clubs. He cited professors joining from Harvard Chicago and similar paths and argued alma mater matters more than fraternal groups. He denounced the notion of students as mere fund recipients and noted rising student participation.

E. B. Bryan Ohio University Doctor Bryan Sigma Chi Phi Psi Harvard Chicago Droctor Bryan

McCoy Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promised To Add Weight

Advertisement claims McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets add 5 pounds in 30 days. It urges readers to buy from Cline Pharmacy or any druggist for 60 tablets at 60 cents, offering money back if no gain. Promotes cod liver oil as the top flesh producer with vitamins.

Cline Pharmacy

Unclear university meeting on admission standards and basketball coach remarks

About 300 to 400 attendees heard B. T. Grover, the basketball coach, discuss upcoming games while noting standards have not been lowered to admit men failing admission requirements. The remarks came at a university meeting.

B. T. Grover

Wheeler Accuses Underworld Loans Tying to Illinois Vote

Wayne B. Wheeler head of the Anti Saloon League charges that the underworld plans to back Hugh S. Magill in Illinois to block votes for George Brennan in the dry independent Republican fight. The claim forms part of Wheeler's appeal to unite on Smith as noted.

Wheeler Underworld Hugh S. Magill Illinois Smith Dry Washington U.R Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Ilinois George Brennan

Adlerika touted to relieve gas and cleanse bowel health

Mrs. Dumas reports gas relief and better sleep after Adlerika use. The ad claims Adlerika acts on both upper and lower bowel, cleanses poisons, stops gas, and improves appetite and comfort, with Athens Gibson's Pharmacy listed among outlets.

FE. J. Dumas Adlerika Athens Gibson's

Illinois Republicans urged to unite behind Smith endorsed by league

The league backed Smith amid a senate fund inquiry into a 126000 campaign donation from Samuel Insull. It said the choice is between a dry candidate who can win and one who may lose. Other items note Willis of Ohio and Melvin A. Traylor's ABA prospects. World coal reserves total about 1.208 billion tons.

Illinois Smith Senate Campaign Fund Committee Samuel Insull Chicago League Magill

Cascarets Advise Quick Inner Cleanse For Bilious Feelings

An old time ad promotes Cascarets for biliousness with a 10 cent box claiming gentle nightly cleaning of the liver and bowels. It asserts quick relief by morning, notes tastes pleasant for children, and warns against harsh laxatives.

Evolution theory contested by Bishop Winnington-Ingram

In Ann Arbor mid October University of Michigan students question evolution. The Rt Rev Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram Lord Bishop of London says Adam and Eve are figurative for human creation and that geological records are equally the word of God.

Ann Arbor Mid U.P University of Michigan Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram London

Kangaroo Kills Trainer During Circus Training

Melbourne reports Joseph Searles, a trainer for a circus, was killed by a kangaroo he was handling. Investigators note the incident occurred during work with the animal.

Melbourne Joseph Searles

Republicans Pressured in State Campaign Push

Republicans will exert heavy pressure on their state campaign next week in Columbus as party leaders rally support and outline strategies ahead of upcoming electoral efforts.

Columbus U.P Am

Governors candidate Myers Y Cooper tours eight counties

Myers Y. Cooper, candidate for governor, will speak in Alliance Monday, Youngstown Tuesday, Steubenville Wednesday, Belmont county Thursday, Marietta Friday, and Portsmouth Saturday. Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover will address Columbus Thursday afternoon and oppose Senator Fess Thursday night in Springfield. Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis speaks Wednesday at Canton. Nicholas Longworth is set for Chillicothe Monday, New Lexington Tuesday, Columbus Wednesday, and Zanesville Thursday.

Hoover Col Senator Fess Springfield Dwight F. Daveis Canton Nicholas Longworth Chillicothe New Lexington Columbus Zaneseville

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Eberle Hallowe'en Arthur Kelley Alice King Pape Bridge Club Steenrod Lancaster Country Club Carl. Stratton Frank Mellinger Donald Lowden Walter Wilson Mabel Poston Moore Danford & Danford Trimble Alwa Water I Bryan Men University Lamborn Pavilion Wolfe Willis Mrs. Dumas Ohio Ohloans Atlee Pomerene Melvin A. Traylor First National Bank of Chicago American Bankers’ Association Los Angeles Nelsonville Dry Goods Co W. Washington St Barron’s Barrons Bakery Rome Tipton Orchards Albany- Wilkesville Road Adam and Eve H Therese Hasaware Mens Cornwell
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