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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1926

Page

8

Railroad Work Continues Between Chauncey and Millfield

A sixty man crew works on the T and O C railroad between Chauncey and Millfield raising tracks placing new ties and filling with crushed lime rock. The men have labored for weeks and receive boarding and lodging at a siding. Mr. Kelsey will fill the pulpit at 7 PM Sunday at Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church.

Chauncey T. and O. C Millfield Kelsey Methodist Episcopal Church, Chauncey

Boy Falls From Tree Injuries Not Serious

Billie Hix and son of Mr and Mrs William Hixon Greens Run fell 25 feet from a butternut tree near Greens Run Sunday afternoon. He was unconscious, but doctors found no bone fractures and he attended school Monday morning.

Chauncey Billie Hixon William Hixon Greens Run

Worden Family Updates and Elsie Worden Illness

Mr and Mrs Earl Worden return home from Columbus after visiting their ill sister Miss Elsie Worden at Grant hospital where typhoid fever leaves her condition improving slightly. Elsie has been in hospital for weeks and is unaware of her mother’s death two weeks ago in Chauncey.

Chauncey Earl Worden Columbus Frank Settles Elsie Worden Grant Hospital Miss Worden

P. T. A. Plans Special Evening Program

Chauncey residents will attend a Millfield P T A meeting this evening featuring a special program by grade pupils. Mrs H O McDaniel will present a report on the state convention she attended in Marietta.

Chauncey Millfield Parent-Teacher Association H. O. McDaniel Marietta

Drakes Move to Chaunc ey From Fisher

Mr and Mrs William H Drake relocate to Chauncey from Fisher and reside in the J A Drake property on East Converse Street. They previously lived on a Fisher farm, which they leased to Fred Robinett. J A Drake travels from Bucyrus to arrange for his brother to move into the property.

Chauncey William H. Drake Fisher J. A. Drake

Social notes: Hannah Hightland guest at Athens chicken dinner

Miss Hannah Hightland of Athens was the guest at a chicken dinner hosted Thursday by Miss Wilma Kranyik and Miss Susan Donaldson at their Main Street home.

Hannah Hightland Athens Wilma Kranyik Susan Donaldson Main Street

Miss Zella Tracy Hosts Birthday Evening at Circle Hill

Miss Zella Tracy celebrated her birthday anniversary with friends at her Circle Hill home on Wednesday evening, enjoying hospitality and social warmth in a private gathering.

Zella Tracy Circle Hill

Mrs Phillips Hosts Sister and Guest at North Town Home

Mrs John Phillips and sister Allie Khade entertained as their guest Wednesday at their home north of town, Mrs Mary Meinhart.

John Phillips Allie Khade Mary Meinhart

Mrs Jones Attends Federated Clubs Convention in Nelsonville

Mrs Paul Jones and several women traveled from South Point Ohio to the Federated clubs convention in Nelsonville. She visits her aunt Mrs Mary Meinhart of Chauncey who plans to accompany her home for a few days. Also guest of Mrs Meinhart Thursday was Mrs Robert Mosely of Nelsonville.

Paul Jones South Point Ohio Federated Clubs Nelsonville Jones Mary Meinhart Chauncey Robert Mosely

Mrs Noah Harvey and family Visit Lancaster Fair

Mrs Noah 8 Harvey and daughter Mary Helen Chauncey traveled to Lancaster today for the fair and will stay over Sunday to visit cousin Miss Louise Moody. Magistrate M B Tucker and Mrs Tucker with son and daughter-in-law Ray Tucker spent Thursday in Morgan county visiting Mrs M B Tucker's brother Charlie Hambel. John R Sweeney, from Princeton Florida, visited Chauncey this week and left for Akron to join his family after hearing of the hurricane devastation in Florida. He was uninjured.

Noah Harvey Mary Helen Chauncey Lancaster Louise Moody M. B. Tucker Tucker Ray Tucker Morgan County Charlie Hambel John R. Sweeney

Four Men Fined In Glouster Intoxication Court

Four men were arrested and fined on intoxication charges in the Glouster police court. Frank Wilson pleaded guilty after being arrested by Love and was fined five dollars plus costs and sent to Athens county jail for nonpayment. Ward Kempton pleaded guilty after arrest by Darling and faced sentencing.

Glouster Frank Wilson Darling Love Mayor Park Athens Wilson Ward Kempton Blo Darling

Services for Mrs Job King in Glouster Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Job King of Sugar Grove will be held Sunday afternoon at Vanderhoof four miles from Coolville. Burial follows at Vanderhoof cemetery. The procession will pass Athens from Nelsonville around 11 30 Sunday morning. Mr King, seriously injured, has remained in a Logan hospital and attendances postponed until his recovery.

Glouster Job King Sugar Grove Nelsonville-Logan Road Vanderhoof Coolville Athens Nelsonville Mr. King Mrs. King

Rally Day Observed by Green's Run and Taylor Ridge Churches

Rally day will be observed at Green's Run and Taylor Ridge churches with special music readings and new enrollment. Each class will receive a weekly grade starting next Sunday to indicate rank. one school rose 49 percent last Sunday as efforts push toward the rally day goal.

Glouster Green's Run Taylor Ridge

Church of Christ conference in Trimble plans rally day

The workers' conference of the Church of Christ at Trimble meets at the church tonight to finalize plans for rally day October 24. All class secretaries and school officers are urged to attend this 2 o'clock meeting.

Glouster Workers’ Conference The Church of Christ At Trimble

Rothwell and Progressive Study Club Members Attend Ohio Federation Conference

Glouster Oct 1 attending the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs conference in Nelsonville Thursday afternoon were Rothwell and Progressive Study club members. They also joined the banquet in the evening. Mrs. W R Drury Mrs. W W Bryson Mrs. J B Stift Mrs B W Hawk Mrs Tom Noon Mrs M M Bryson Mrs J H Hensign Mrs M M LeFavor Mrs KE Jones Mrs C K Rockhold and Mrs W FE McCarty attended.

Glouster Rothwell and Progressive Study Clubs Onio Federation of Women's Clubs Nelsonville Theevening W. R. Drury W. W. Bryson J. B. Stift B. W. Hawk Tom Noon M. M. Bryson J. H. Hensign M. M. LeFavor KE. Jones C. K. Rockhold W. FE. McCarty

Typhoid Sickness Moves Will Orndorf to Hospital

Will Orndorf was taken to White Cross hospital in Columbus Thursday suffering from typhoid fever.

Glouster Will Orndorf White Cross Hospital Columbus

Writ sought to compel auditor to pay $50 fee

Hal H. Rowland petitions for mandamus against Fred Cornwell Athens county auditor to force payment of $50 for services defending Earl Minear in the January term court. Rowland received a board approved fee signed July 12 but has not been paid. petition seeks interest from July and full payment of the fee.

Fred Cornwell Athens County Earl Minear Hal H. Rowland L. G. Worstell T Common Pleas Court Rowland T. L. Morgan Board of Commissioners

Legion Opposes Court of Justice at National Convention

The eighth annual American Legion convention in Philadelphia wrapped its final session with leaders selecting Col. J Munroe Johnson of Marion South Carolina for national command. Delegates rejected the legislative committee's recommendation to participate in the World Court, a move that surprised many and drew opposition from several delegates amid favorite son campaigns.

Philadelphia U.R Coolidge United States International Court of Justice Eighth Jamiual Convention The American Legion Legion Col. J. Munroe Johnson Marion 8. C

Cholera Attacks Midwest Hogs Across Illinois Iowa Nebraska

Hog cholera is sweeping large herds in Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska, disrupting local markets in Chicago as officials report vast losses. Carcasses are burned swiftly while the epizootic spreads, fatally affecting hundreds of swine.

Chicago

Mets Airs First Day Shocks in Metropolitan Golf Event

Champions or past champions were badly beaten on the opening day of match play in the Metropolitan professional golfers tournament at Salisbury L I N Y. Defeated players include MacDonald Smith Gene Sarazen Tommy Kerrigan Jim Barnes Leo Diegel and Johnny Farrell. Survivors include Al and Henry Cuicl Joe Turnes Mike Brady and Bobby Cruikshank.

Pritchard Elected Medical President in Ohio Meeting

Dr. A. J. Pritchard of Nelsonville was elected president of the eighth district of the Ohio Medical Society at its semi annual Marietta meeting Athens county had strong representation at the gathering.

A. J. Pritchard Nelsonville Ohio Meedical Society Marietta Athens County

Never A Marcel Wave By Edna Wallace Hopper

Edna Wallace Hopper promotes her named hair product Edna Wallace Hopper's Wave and Sheen. She touts a long list of features and a money back guarantee. The location and event details appear to be a theater appearance and a product promotion.

Marcel Edna Wallace Hopper Miss Hopper Te UN Theatre Parherebades W. Va

Sermon Series Examines The Modern Woman In Church

Re M. E. Chatley will deliver a Sunday sermon on The Modern Young Woman as seen by the Modern Young Man. The series seeks frank critiques from both sexes, using twelve young men’s questions on what women should do to fill their roles. Other talks cover the modern husband modern home and modern church.

M. E. Chatley Charley Ch@ey

Prussian Diet Endorses Hohenzollern Claims Settlement

The Prussian Diet approved terms to settle the Hohenzollern family's claims against the state, covering both monetary payments and real estate.

Berlin

Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound to cure grippe and break a cold within hours. It claims rapid opening of nasal passages, stopping discharge, and relief from headache fever and sore throat, with three doses every two hours for 35 cents.

Pape

Dirigible Los Angeles to Visit Youngstown Dedication Flight

Plans were completed here for the reception of the giant navy dirigible Los Angeles which will sail from Detroit to participate in the dedication of Lansdowne field Youngstown's new municipal aviation field.

Youngstown Los Angeles Detroit Lansdowne Field

Maya's Remedy Promises Health For Stomach Ailments

A testimonial cites gas pressure and stomach distress eased by Maya's, claiming it clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation across the intestinal tract. It touts a simple preparation and money back guarantee, with McKee Drug Co. and Gem Pharmacy named among distributors.

Tiune Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Palmer returns from conclave of Knights Templar

James A. Palmer returned Thursday evening from Mansfield where he attended the eighty fourth annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar. The death of Right Eminent Commander Sir Charles H Vocerele led to a restricted program focused on business. Charles JF Henry of Marietta was elected grand treasurer. The grand secretary reported sizable membership gains over the past year.

James A. Palmer Mansfield Knights Templar Charles H. Vocerele Charles JF. Henry Marietta

Foreign office denies Trotsky and Zinoviev arrest report

Moscow officials deny a Berlin paper’s claim that Leon Trotsky and Gregory Zinoviev have been arrested. The foreign office stated the report is false and provided no confirmation of detention.

Moscow Foreign Office Today Berlin Leon Trotsky Gregory Zinoviel

Vinco Herb Tablets Claim Quick Bowel Relief

An ad promotes Vinco herb tablets as a safe laxative alternative. It asserts rapid nationwide sales without advertising and urges constipated or bilious readers to try a 25 cent box, promising gentle but thorough relief without dope or harsh laxatives.

Red and Black festival set at Athens high schools

Athens high schools plan the second Red and Black festival on Wednesday October 27 in the senior high building. Decorations in school colors will be created October 22 and 23 with prizes for best room, booth earnings, and a red and black pennant for judges.

Athens Marie Jewett Parent-Teacher Association Anne Pickering

Mortgage Foreclosure Sought Over Unpaid Note in Mary Phillip Estate

George O. Linscott as executor of Mary S. Phillip's estate filed a petition alleging a promissory note for 1270 dated May 8 1915 to Mary S. Phillip未paid. The mortgage deed covering 1831 acres in Ames County filed May 10 1915 stands void only upon note payment, with foreclosing action requested.

Mary S. Phillip Theodore Lola Boudinot George O. Linscott Ames County Recorder’s Office

Marriage Licenses Issued In Probate Court

Marriage licenses granted yesterday in Probate Court to Guy Elsworth Stump 23 miner of Carbondale son of Mr and Mrs Jack Stump and Edna Violetta

Guy Elsworth Stump Miner Jack Stump Carbondale Edna Violetta

Plaid Dress Pattern Details and Yardage

A sewing pattern for a plaid or checked dress offers 7 sizes from bust 36 to 46 inches with options for short or wrist length sleeves. For a 38 inch size the pattern requires 4 1 1/2 yards of 36 inch material plus 3 8 yard contrasting fabric for pockets and collar cuffs. with short sleeves 4 yards plus 3 8 yard contrasting. Pattern mailed to address or by telephone order in silver or stamp.

Marriage Notices for Gabriel and Davies Willard Couples

The record lists Gabriel briel, 21, daughter of Edward and Mrs Gabriel of Carbondale, with Justice of Peace Pearl Helwig as officiant. It also notes Tiarvey William Davies, 21, a railroader from Canaanville, and Ada Pauline Willard, 21, daughter of Harry Pugh of Guysville, with Rev. Pugh as officiating minister.

Two men fined for drunkenness in New Straightsville

Robert Nutter and Robert Smith of New Straightsville were fined $20 plus costs by Magistrate Pearl Helwig yesterday for drunkenness.

Robert Nutter Robert Smith New Straightsville Pearl Helwig

Two Men Plead Guilty After Deanville Dance Arrest

Deputy Sheriff L. W. Saunders arrested two men at a Deanville dance on intoxication charges. Smith paid part of his fine and arranged to pay the rest, while Nutter remained jailed for nonpayment.

Deanville L. W. Saunders Smith Nutter

Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Offers Gentle Constipation Relief

Monticello physician Dr W B Caldwell promotes Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for infants and children. He argues the syrup establishes natural bowel regularity without gripping or upsetting delicate systems, and offers a free sample bottle by mail.

W. B. Caldwell Monticello, II Monticello Ilinois

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