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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Couple Wed in Parkersburg Ceremony

Announced marriage of Miss Inez Juniper and Mr. William B. Evans, both of Nelsonville, held in Parkersburg at 1 p m. The couple’s witnesses were Miss Alice Juniper and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson. The bride, a bu sinesswoman and manager at Wilson Evans store, studied at Columbus Business College Ohio University and Antioch College. Evans, superintendent of Nelsonville Brick Co and coal operator, plans a motor trip to Miami Florida. They will reside at 546 West Washington Street Nelsonville Ohio after November.

Inez Juniper William B. Evans Parkersburg Alice Juniper Fred Wilson Nelsonville Wilson-Evans Hocking Valley Railway Company Columbus Business College Ohio University Antioch College Evans Miami Fila Washington

Accident Causes and Prevention Address at Rotary Club

FE R Cott of Columbus spoke to the Nelsonville Rotary on accident causes and prevention. He warned preventable accidents kill or injure vast numbers in the U S and urged safety education, courtesy at the wheel, and a sense of shared responsibility to reduce deadly grade crossing and workplace losses. L M Woltz of Logan attended as a guest.

FE. R. Cott Columbus Hocking Valley Railroad Nelsonville Rotary Club America Mr. Cott United States Ohio Cot Cott L. M. Woltz Logan

W C C T U Meeting At Mrs Hudson Home

The W C C T U met at Mrs W L Hudson home on West Washington Street Tuesday afternoon with good attendance. Treasurers report stated 117 members and a strong offering for the Golden Jubilee fund. Members elected as local superintendents for multiple departments for the coming year.

W.L. Hudson West Washington Street O. J. Howearth A. G. Mechem Golden Jubilee Fund Kathryn Herrold Cincinnati Howearth Athens Bertha Barker Flora Ledlie White Alida James Gertrude Long Laura Spencer Tessa Mitchell W. L. Hudson Anna Allen Jeff Bowers Retta Howe Sam Robertson Willard Bartoe Rebecca Devore

Hostess Serves Refreshments at Program Close

Mrs. Mary E. Cooley of Columbus is spending the week visiting friends in Nelsonville.

Mary E. Cooley of Columbus Nelsonville

Gifts for Legion Shower Collected via Auxiliary Treasurer

Persons with gifts for the Legion shower to be held at the Elk’s club Thursday evening seek guidance on delivery. Mrs. Smith Stires, treasurer of the Auxiliary, will handle all gifts for this occasion.

The Elk’s Club

Reverend Evans to speak at Presbyterian prayer meeting

Rev John Lloyd Evans will speak at the Presbyterian church tonight at 7 30 on The Overflowing Cup. The public is cordially invited to attend the prayer gathering.

John Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church

Ironton Man Robert Simmons Guest of Elmer Sid Die

Robert Simmons of Ironton Ohio is the guest of Elmer Sid die.

Robert Simmons Ironton, Ohio Elmer Siddie

W. Bh. A. Order Moves Meeting to Jr. Order Hall

The W. Bh. A. Order shifts its meeting place from the I. QO. O. F. hall to the Jr. Order hall. The association will hold its regular meeting in the new quarters Wednesday evening.

W. Bh. A. Order Jr. Order New Quarters

Eastern Star Chapter 72 Celebrates 27th Anniversary

The Eudora Chapter No. 72 of the Order of the Eastern Star marked its 27th anniversary at the Masonic temple Tuesday with a dinner for about 125 members. Mrs. W. T. Cook spoke on social customs in China after the meal as charter members and officers from the early days were recalled.

Eastern Star Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple W. T. Cook China C. A. Eckert Mary Stevens Ada Ohio J. M. Hyde W. H. Vorkes W. A. Woodworth E. J. Warren Winfield Scott W. B. Sisson Joseph Slater C. B Alice Anderson Maude Hyde Woodworth Williams Tomlinson Ada Stella Betts Ruth Werren Esther Scott Martha Vorhes Electa Moore Matilda FE. Martin

Rainbow Class Halloween Party at Washington Street home

Mrs. um Schenz and Mrs. Walter Schenz hosted the Rainbow Class from the Christian church Monday evening with teacher Mrs. S. S. Lane. Themed decorations and yellow baskets with black cats were given as favors. The class pledged $5 to The American Legion and 38 girls plus two visitors enjoyed games and contests before late refreshments.

Um Schenz Walter Schenz The Christian Church Washington Street S.S. Lane Hallowe'en C. 8. Mechem

Local families host weekend guests across Amesville area

Amesville residents welcomed relatives and friends for Sunday gatherings. Augusta M. Goddard Edith Stocklin and others visited from McCon nellville Athens Indianapolis Columbus, Par kersburg, and Zanesville. A hospital visit for cancer surgery in Columbus was reported as successful. Two brothers Roy and Brooks Hinty suffered serious injuries from a fall at Black Diamond in a separate incident.

W. R. Goddard Augusta M. Goddard E. F. Stocklin Edith Frank Finney James Anna Shafer McConnellville I. G. Shoop W. M. Smith Mattie Owens Parkersburg Addie Owens C. H. Cooper Indianapolis Ind Mary Harrison W. R. Wells Zanesville Wells George Hann Columbus Frank Phillips Athens Lucetta Dean Roy Brooks Hinty Brooks

Ensilage Cutter Accident Injures No One

A high speed ensilage cutter on O. D. Jones farm threw knives and parts in the air when a knife loosened and wrecked the machine. A man was hurt in the back, but the extent is not yet determined by his physician Dr. Howard.

Howard O. D. Jones

Judge appoints guardian for Brown minor in Amesville

On Wednesday Judge Johnson appointed the Bank of Athens guardian for Maxine Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles LE Brown of Amesville. The estate inventories around $3000.

Heirship Filed for Louis Hopstetter in Probate Court

The will of Louis Hopstetter of Buechtel was filed in probate court on Wednesday and not yet admitted to probate. The tester died October 6. John Hopstetter and Sarah Hopstetter are sole heirs. The estate includes a house and lot and personal property with value undetermined. The son is named executor.

Louis Hopstetter Buechtel John Hopstetter Sarah Hopstetter

Davis petitions probate court over child support suit

Lola Frye Davis asks the Probate court to declare Donald Frye son of William Frye a dependent and alleges William Frye, an habitual drunkard, left Athens County for North Carolina last year leaving the child behind. Edgar Davis has filed suit against Frye for the boy's maintenance in Common Pleas court.

Lola Frye Davis Edgar Davis Donald Frye William Frye Athens County North Carolina Irye

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promote Easy Weight Reduction

Readers urged to use Marmola Prescription Tablets to shed fat without starvation diets or vigorous exercise. The ad claims thousands endorse the product and directs buyers to consult a local druggist or order from Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan with a price of one dollar.

Marmola Co General Motors Elle Detroit Mich

Five Athens county marriage licenses issued this week

The Athens county bureau approved five marriage licenses this week. George Thomas Love 22 miner Glouster to Emma Ellen Binder basin 18 Jacksonville at Magistrate Helwig. Clarence Otis King 22 pipe worker Stratton to Ona Maude Barker 18 Coalville at Rev Daniel McGurk. Herbert J. Coffman 21 miner Coalton to Maye C Werner 18 Millfield at Magistrate Hedges. Willis Wright 22 miner Corinth to Pauline Gaenell Latta 21 Athens at Rev M F Charley. Autta Thomas 27 section foreman to Lottie Coakley 21 both of Buchtel at Rev Daniel McGurk.

Athens County Bureau George Thomas Love Miner Glouster Emma Ellen Binderbasin Jacksonville Helwig Clarence Otis King Stratton Ona Maude Barker Coalville Daniel McGurk Herbert J. Coffman Coalton Maye C. Werner Millfield Hedges Willis Wright Corning Pauline Gaenell Latta Athens M. FE. Charley Autta Thomas Lottie Coakley Buchtel

Beware the Gough or Cold That Hangs On

An old style medical ad promotes Creomulsion a creosote based cough and cold remedy claiming to soothe inflamed membranes kill germs and rebuild the system. It guarantees satisfaction with money back if relief is not achieved after following directions.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

Child Burned To Death In Straw Stack Fire

Mir iam Barr, a three year old girl from seven miles southeast of Mani Leld, died Tuesday afternoon after being burned while playing near a straw stack. Her five year old brother is suspected of setting the stack on fire.

Mani Leld Miriam Ralph Barr

England oversubscribes German loan quota in London

Great Britain's quota of the German loan was oversubscribed as subscriptions were taken through the Bank of England. Bonds offered at 92 with denominations from 50 to 5,000 dollars. Also reported one fatality among 15,000 passengers carried by the British Air Transport Service in the past year.

London Bank of England America British Air Transport Service

Albany to get electric lights by November first

Everett Cline spent last week in Cincinnati on business. The Albany line is being built toward the Floodwood power plant and then to the country club. From Albany the line will reach Hebe rardaville if weather allows continued work.

Albany Floodwood Country Club Heberardaville Everett Cline Cincinnati

Freezone promises painless corn relief and easy removal

Advertisement touts Freezone as a quick cure for hard and soft corns and toe corn with a tiny bottle costing a few cents. It claims instant pain relief and easy removal by fingers without soreness or irritation.

Calf Story Stuns Albany Resident Near Jersey Cow

Albany resident J F Jewell lost a newborn Jersey calf after attempts to locate it failed. Days later his sister Mrs McCall overheard a calf …

J. F. Jewell Jewell Mrs. McCall

Trex Lotion Promises Clear Skin Solution

Knocks eczema sky high with Trex Lotion. Claims to relieve itching and inflammation, remove pimples and blemishes, and make skin clear. Sold by That Cline's Pharmacy or H. B. Denton & Co. in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Cline H. B. Denton & Co Mt. Carmel Ill

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