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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1925

Page

3

Political pot starts boiling in Nelsonville city ballot

Nelsonville voters prepare for November 3 elections as four candidates seek mayor and council seats. Republican, Democratic, and Independent tickets list names for mayor and wards, with school board limited to one incumbent name and two write ins.

Orley Rider William Estle Raymond Cook Fred 8. Scott T. C. Green Frank Minner Fred Johnson L. Keplar C. A. Stover Byron Phillips Frank Anderson Don McGill A. G. Cotton G. W. Pearce John Edington John Barrows H. D. Krieg Willard Bartoe E. 8. McCune E. B. Beard W. L. Barker Sidney Cook Henry Lancaster Frank Gibbs Lee McDowell C. E. Washburn

Donald Spray Honored in Nelsonville Visit

Mrs. E. T. Spray of Petersburg Indiana, formerly of Nelsonville, arrived for a visit with local friends. Her son Donald E. Spray, who had traveled to Columbus, left Wednesday to attend an eastern government military college as one of fifteen men chosen nationwide.

Nelsonville E. T. Spray Petersburg Ind Donald E. Spray Columbus Eastern Military College

Local Union Meeting Set in Nelsonville

Secretary Perry L. Wood of local union No. 6127 announces a meeting at the Lick Run mine on Monday Oct. 19 at 11 30 a m. The mine will operate four hours and members are urged to attend for important business.

Nelsonville Perry L. Wood Lick Run

Nelsonville High To Meet Gallipolis In Ohio Clash

Nelsonville high school football travels to Gallipolis Saturday for a key matchup. Voigt is out two to three weeks with an injury, Howell remains sidelined for the season, and Raybould is eliminated by a shoulder accident in early practice.

Nelsonville Gallipolis Voigt Howell Raybould

Former Pastor George E. Tifft Dies in Columbus

Nelsonville October 16 Rev George E Tifft former pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church here died Thursday evening at his Columbus home after ill health since leaving the local post He is survived by his wife and three children Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at West Park Church Columbus Mr and Mrs B M Coakley and Miss Mary Parry visited Columbus Thursday

Nelsonville George E. Tifft Methodist Episcopal Church Columbus B. M. Coakley Mary Parry

Teaching Costs in Nelsonville Schools Per Subject

City school administration shows a cost per pupil per subject for Nelsonville Senior and Junior High schools. Subjects include Modern History 8.70, Chemistry 17.37, Physics 28.56, Bookkeeping 9.92, English XII 9.63, Caesar 9.90, Virgil 12.57, Beginners Latin 10.05, Commercial Law 9.50, Problems of American Democracy 7.82, English X 6.24.

Nelsonville

Woman tells of health turnaround after Pinkham remedy

Mrs. T. A. Saunders of Knoxville Tennessee describes years of illness and sleeplessness. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and gaining 22 pounds. She hopes other women will benefit similarly.

T. A. Saunders E. Depot St Knoxville Tenn Lydia E. Pinkham

Canaan Meet Noted By Parent-Teacher Group

Canaanville October meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association drew many attendees as Prof. T N Hoover of Ohio University lectured on amendments to the Constitution. A local quartet entertained, and Mrs J D Rowe reported on the Cincinnati convention.

Canaanville Parent-Teacher Association T. N. Hoover Ohio University al Lewis Billy Beckwith Jonsey Sams Jack Sweeney J. D Rowe Cincinnati Art Mansfield

Man Recovered After Eight Years of Ill Health

A testimonial describes eight years of stomach and liver troubles leaving the speaker a walking skeleton. After taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy the person gained sixty pounds, regained appetite, and feels revived, with the drug claimed to remove mucus and inflammation. The notice cites McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville as distributors.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Buchtelman Pleads Not Guilty in Dynamite Case

Charles Ball Sr of Buchtel pleaded not guilty to the indictment for unlawfully placing dynamite on a drift mine owned by Hocking Valley Products on June 21. He was released on $800 bond after being bound over to the grand jury. The charge was filed by Constable H. A. Sines before Mayor G. W. Lax in Nelsonville.

Hocking Valley Products Company Ohio Charles Ball Sr Buchtel Common Pleas Court Ball G. W Lax Nelsonville H. A. Sines

Hi-Y Club At Athens High Plans Winter Bible Study

The Hi Y club of Athens High School held a regular meeting at the school last night. Committees were appointed to outline the Bible study course for winter and members aim to raise attendance from noon to thirty by the next meeting.

Hi-Y Club Athens High School Hi-Y

Inheritance Tax Assessed On Two Local Estates

The estate of Annie V. McKnight shows a gross value of 4780 dollars with the heirs including Jessie Kayser receiving the bequest. In the Charles JG Matthews estate the inheritance tax is charged to the widow and twenty other relatives.

Annie V. McKnight Jessie Kayser Charles JG. Matthews

Bomb destroys Negro church in Chicago blast

A bomb exploded on the south side of Chicago devastating a Negro church. The detonation shattered windows within half a mile and rattled surrounding streets, shaking the neighborhood and prompting emergency response.

Chicago

Births and Deaths in Athens County for September

Athens County recorded ninety-one births and fifty-one deaths in September. City totals: sixteen births and four deaths. two other city deaths from an automobile accident. Births included fifty-three boys and thirty-nine girls with several teenage and older mothers. City deaths included six in Athens State hospital with causes such as paralysis and heart disease. twenty-eight male and twenty-three female total deaths in county. The report names numerous parent pairs and birth dates, plus a list of deceased individuals with ages and causes.

Athens County J. M. Higgins Athens Bright Athens State Hospital Athens Township Arthur Howard the Plains Ruth May Clinton \Nichols Mackinnon City Ohio University Richard Nichols Guy Graham Attiéns Township Joann Walter Baird Gale i\Castley William Flaherity William Richey McBee Kindery Don Siegle Grones Hattie Lee Raymond Bartlett Fred E. Brown Eugene B. Dixon Eugene Dixon, Jr Howard E. Warner Middleport John L. Praither Bertha M. Holmes

Heet Heals Rheumatism and Neuritis with Quick Heat

Advert describes Heet with cork applicator for pain areas including knees feet and back. Claims instant relief from pain stiffness and swelling as the heat penetrates, scatters congestion and cures. Says two soothing ingredients make it cheaper than ointments and costs 60 cents at drug stores.

Lemon Based Wrinkle Remedy Promises Youthful Skin

A homemade lemon lotion combines two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White sold by druggists for a few cents. The mild anti-wrinkle lotion tightens skin, erases fine lines, and reduces crow’s feet. It is massaged into the skin at night for a smoother, velvety, brighter look.

Wonderful New Face Powder Promises Pure Natural Look

A new French process powder called Mello glo claims to resist perspiration and keep a velvety complexion. It stays on until removed, conceals pores, and enhances natural skin, marketed by D Zenner Co and Chase Drug Co in Logan.

Mello Glo. D. Zenner Co Chase Drug Co Logan

Canaanville School Improves Across Grades Under Several Teachers

Primary grades prosper under Miss Helen Seel while intermediate work shows progress with Miss Fern Syx. Grammar grades stay strong led by Artie L Mansfield. High School sees Miss Blanche Phillips, John W Vernon, and Charles K B Miller teaching English and sciences.

Canaanville School Helen Seel Fern Syx Artie L. Mansfield Blanche Phillips John W. Vernon Charles KB. Miller U. S

Speeder Paid Fine in Porter's Court

Wilbur Peacock of Murray City was fined for speeding in Justice Carl Porter's court last evening. He paid the fine of one dollar and costs after Deputy Sheriff Howard Gilson made the arrest.

Speeder Carl Porter Wilbur Peacock Murray City Costa Howard Gilson

Pastors Learn of New Hospital Plans in Athens County

At a meeting of Methodist pastors in Athens county at First M. & Church, Dev. J. G. Benson of White Cross Hospital, Columbus, blocked plans to enlarge service. He claimed the hospital had a high breath rate, per a statement from the American Surgical Society president. He noted the Columbus Dispatch would publish a twelve page White Cross tribute section. The ministers then lunched together.

Athens County First M. &. Church Athena Dev J. G. Benson White Cross Hospital Columbus Thie Hospital American Surgical Society United States Columbus Dispatch White Croek Hospital

Athens High Junior Class Officers Elected

At the election the Athens High junior class chose officers including president secretary and treasurer. The vice president position remains vacant as no candidate was chosen.

Athens High

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