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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1926

Page

3

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Rededication Draws Hundreds

Nelsonville Ohio October 18 The Rev James Iry Cotton Wooster College delivered the dedicatory address at the First Presbyterian church for a daylong home coming and re dedication service Four infants were baptized and one new member joined the church Several hundred attended events from 9 am rally to 7 30 pm including sermons musical solos and a historical sketch A bus accident near the church injured three people with seven students from Ohio University as passengers.

Nelson E James Iry Cotton Wooster College First Presbyterian Church Doctor Cotton Nelsonville William Mills Earl McCune Jack Raynould Lloyd Evans Edward Johnson Samuel Oresback Joseph Edwards Columbus Silas Cook St. Cloud Florida Daniel H. Mergler Kansas Leon Arpee Chicago Harry Dunlap

Pupils Present P. T. A. Program in Nelsonville

Central Parent-Teacher association met at the Central building with pupils from first, second, fifth and sixth grades presenting the program. December 8 was set as the date for the annual bazaar. Mrs. Cohagen’s progress noted.

Nelsonville Central Parent-Teacher Association Cohagen

Meeting awards traveling pennant for mothers present

The room was awarded the traveling pennant for having the most mothers present at the meeting.

Room

Social worker seeks dresser for Doanville home

Irene McDowell, a social service worker, is now permanently located at Doanville starting her community work. Miss Capper of Clearfield, Pa., will winter with her niece. The Deanville home is nearly furnished except for a few large congoleum rugs and a dresser, which Miss McDowell says she needs. The Presbyterial ladies have been furnishing the home.

Nelsonville Irene McDowell Doanville

Frank Irvin Dies Suddenly in Columbus

Frank Irvin, 70, longtime Nelsonville resident, died at his Columbus home after a stroke at 3:30 this morning. Funeral services will be in Columbus and burial in Logan after a 2:30 Wednesday train ride. Irvin represented Hester Brewing in Nelsonville and was a Mason, Elks, and K of P member. he leaves a widow. In Nelsonville, William Coakley was fined $10 and costs for disturbing the peace.

Nelsonville Frank Irvin Columbus Logan Hocking Valley Railroad Irvin Hester Brewing Company Masons, Elks and K. of P William Coakley L. J. Eberte

Reprimands Given to Boys in Nelsonville

Three boys were summoned before the mayor on Sunday and severely reprimanded for alleged pre Halloween escapades. The mayor said threats of arrest have tended to curb their activities.

Nelsonville

Shower Delights Nelsonville Newlyweds Gerald Vollmer and Vesper Campbell

Mr and Mrs Gerald Vollmer honored at a shower hosted by Mrs Herbert Campbell near Haydenville. Guests included many relatives and friends who enjoyed radio piano guitar and harmonica music and a traditional old fashioned ringing in of the couple.

Nelsonville Gerald Vollmer Vesper Campbell Morris Vollmer Dorothy Charles Annie Campbell Roger Hallie Nelson Skiver William Achauer Clarence Matheny Harvey Wend Laurence Fouty Doris Charles Patton Jeanette James John Norris Kathleen Fred Stanley John, Jr Eph Campbell Kate Stires Ralph Bertha Tucker Mary Pearl Graham Vance Wolf Mabel Eileen Cole Dale Don Arnold Mary Evans Barney Matheny Maria Patton

Local Residents Visit Relatives Across States

The Rev. L G Matheny and daughter travel to St Louis to visit his son Will Matheny. Mrs. William Sloane and Mrs. James Wilson of California Pa stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Warner. Mrs. R C Graham hosted Marysville children and Mrs John Stephenson over Sunday.

L. G. Matheny W. A. Pride, Glouster Matheny Will Matheny St. Louis William Sloane James Wilson California Isaac Warner R. C. Graham Marysville Graham John Stephenson Columbus Edward Lloyd San Antonio Texas Tom Mathewson Wek William Morgan Dorothy Ann Billy Fisher Billy New York City

Two Injured in Auto Crash North of Athens

A Ford coupe collided with an Ath ens-Lancaster bus east of Sugar Creek crossing on the Ath ens Nelsonville highway Sunday night at 7 10. A W Salters and Harlen Butcher were injured and held on reckless driving charges. Butcher pleaded guilty and was fined 15 dollars and costs, while Salters was dismissed. The Ford hit the bus head on and spun around.

Salter Salters Butcher Ohio University Alice Eyman Marthabelle Timmes Nora Blanche Wiseman Kathleen Dilsaver Athens Thomas E. Clark Athens-Lancaster Sugar Creek Nelsonville A. W. Salters Columbus’ Barracks Harlen Butcher E. Storning Street Columbus Middleport Howard Gilson Pearl Helwig Ford

Celebrants Drown in Calcutta Boat Capsize

A boat used for the Druga Jujah festival capsized in the Hooghly river near Calcutta. Eighteen people drowned in the incident amid limited Hindu and Mohamad outbreaks linked to the celebration.

Calcutta Hooghly India

Higher Than the Woolworth Tower

A 1925 advertisement argues Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helps women, comparing its potential bottle column to the Woolworth Building’s height and imagining a line from Lynn Massachusetts to Cleveland Ohio, with widespread village interest.

Woolworth New York City United States Lydia E Pinkham Lynn Massachusetts Cleveland Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham

Collieries Mine Resumes Work After Idle Period

GLOUSTER Oct 18 After being idle since last Monday Ohio Collieries company mines resumed work this morning following a telegram from the mine workers district president and vice president ordering a return to work pending a meeting this week to settle grievances. Mines in operation include Mine No 281 Modoc No 255 Drydock No 267 Hunterdon and No 301 Congo Hollister No 266 remains idle.

Glouster Ohio Collieries Company Modoc Drydock Hunterdon Congo Hollister

Weekly Service Set at Bishopville Church

Bishopville church holds weekly services every Thursday at 7 30 p m until holidays with one Thursday in November omitted. Rev F E Roberts of Glouster conducts. Endeavor services last Sunday drew a large crowd attending the Church of Christ in Glouster.

Glouster Bishopville Church F. E. Roberts Endeavor Bishopville Church of Christ

Bids Sought by Glouster Village Clerk

Sealed bids will be received by the village of Glouster clerk until 12. The notice indicates a formal bid process for village work and project funding. Bidders must follow instructions and deliver proposals by the deadline.

Fairview Street Broad Street Dew Street Front Street Madison Street Allen Road Fairview Glouster

Religious life given impetus in Ringgold church revival

Ringgold Morgan county sees renewed church life as the Methodist Episcopal church opposite the high school is repapered and repaired. Rev L A Donnally preached to seventy eight worshipers, with Sunday school over thirty on its second reopening. Donnally Jacksonville and Rev D L Browning of Glouster oversee the work.

Glouster McConnelsville Ringgold Morgan County Methodist Episcopal Church i L. A. Donnally Donnailly Jacksonville D. L. Browning Jare Ringwold

Cascar ets Candy Cathartic for Children

An advertisement touts Cascar ets Candy Cathartic as a gentle laxative for children. It claims quick relief from sour stomach, sluggish liver, and constipation without cramps and promises full directions in each box priced at 10 cents.

How To Gain 5 Pounds in 30 Days

An advertisement claims McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets can help thin people gain 5 pounds in 30 days. It promises sugar coated tablets, candy like taste, and refunds if the target is not reached. Sold by druggists, 60 cents for a box of 60 tablets.

Cline

Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Advertised Cough Relief

Coughing worsens throat irritation and risks bronchial trouble. Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral promises rapid relief and lasting improvement by soothing membranes, aiding expectoration, and addressing the cause. Safe for children and adults, available at druggists 60c, 1.00.

Ayer

High Schools To Have Character Education Now

In Glouster Morgan county the Rev. D. L. Browning visits Ringgold and Mountville high schools twice monthly to provide non sectarian character education instruction. The plan is conducted with school authorities and has community approval.

Glouster Ringgold J Mountville Morgan County D. L. Browning

R G Peugh 67 Dies After Illness Near Glouster

Glouster Ohio reports R G Peugh aged 67 died at 4 Sunday morning after years of poor health and a stroke. He leaves a wife and seven children Earl Hazel Peugh Mrs Harry Elkins Miss Bessie Peugh Athens Mrs Alex Johnson Mrs Harald Ward Clyde Peugh Chillicothe Funeral at home Tuesday 2 pm led by Rev F E Roberts burial Maplewood cemetery. Prof E E Browning Gibbsportville and wife visited their son Rev D L Browning of the Methodist church in Glouster. Jacksonville PTA to meet Tuesday to hear report from Marietta conven tion delegate.

F. E. Roberts Maplewood Cemetery

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable laxative with olive oil, promise gentle relief from constipation without calomel. Used nightly, they aim to cleanse the bowels and liver, improving mouth odor dullness and headaches in tired, torpid patients. Offered in 5c and 30c sizes.

Edwards Calomel

Girl Killed by Auto Is Buried in Redtown

Irene Morrison, 23, was killed when struck by a machine near Greens Run. Her funeral drew a large crowd at Redtown’s church and burial followed at Taylor Ridge cemetery. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon and Albany visitors were mentioned among relatives and friends.

Chauncey Redtown Irene Morrison Taylor Ridge Greens’ Run

Loyal Woman’s society meeting set for Drake Street home

Mrs. Guy Smith will host the Loyal Woman’s Society of the First Christian church at 7 p.m. next Thursday. Mrs. Guy Brookins, president, will lead the program and seek strong attendance. Oklahoma City visitors, Mrs. George Huen and Miss Florence Black, Miss Mayme Black, are in Chauncey after twenty one years. they plan to visit Athens county and nearby towns.

Guy Smith Drake Street Loyal Woman’s Society of the First Christian Church Guy Brookins George Huen Florence Black Mayme Black Oklahoma City Okla Chauncey William Beckler Main Street Huen Black Thomas Black Glen Ebon Athens County Hamley Run Nelsonville

MELLO-GLO Facial Powder Promises Shine-Free Look

An ad for MELLO-GLO by The D. Zenner Company promotes a French Process Powder that keeps shine away and reduces perspiration effect. It claims to conceal lines and pores and provide a natural skin appearance, urging readers to buy a box today.

D. Zenner Company

Community Notes From Lancaster to Sedalia and Shawnee

Mr and Mrs O O Jackson and Mrs Sam Tippett attended the Lancaster fair Saturday. Sam Tippett and family motored to Malta Ohio Sunday. Guests at Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield Sunday included Marshal R A Surtees Joe Poposey Mrs Luther Wallace and children Murray City and Mrs G B Courtney and children from this city. Mrs Charles Montgomery returned Saturday to Sedalia Ohio after a three weeks visit with her mother Mrs Anna Cline and family. The Rev Kelley new Methodist minister preached at Chauncey church Sunday evening. Mrs Earl Johnson Mrs Ben Fielder and Mrs Carl Conrad all of this city visited Shawnee Sunday.

Ohio Anna Cline Kelley Chauncey Church Earl Johnson Ben Fielder Carl Conrad Shawnee

Beware the Cough of Gold That Hangs On

Persistent coughs and colds lead to trouble. Creomulsion, an emulsified creosote syrup, soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germs. It claims two-fold action and is said to treat persistent coughs bronchitis and related respiratory diseases with a money-back guarantee.

Go to School Day Features Plains Students In Session

The Plains schools host Go to School Day on Wednesday inviting parents to visit during school hours to observe pupil work and learn more about school activities.

Plains the Plains The

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