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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1926

Page

3

Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter reports historic trips in Nelsonville

D A R members share summer visits to historic scenes and Germantown Revolution sites. A lesson on the flag opened the session at the American Legion home with guests from New Lexington, Columbus and Delaware.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion Charles Martin Edward Cranmer Edgar Dean Lane Howard Musser Rachel Mason Delaware Germantown William Rannells New Plymouth Samuel Hanley Columbus Dela Ware Edward Page Harold Minshull New Lexington W. E. Jones

First Snow Falls in Nelsonville a Day Early

Nelsonville reports its first snow of the season falling this morning with light flakes signaling winter. Local prophets note the date is one day earlier than last year's first snowfall, which occurred October 26.

Nelsonville Nelsonvillee

Portsmouth Game Date Changed to Friday November 6

The date of the Portsmouth football game has moved to Friday November 6 at Nelsonville. Next Saturday October 26 Gal Lipolis High School will play on the Nelsonville field.

Nelsonville Portsmouth Gallipolis High School

John Beenen Dies at Carbon Hill Home

John Beenen, 76, died Sunday evening at his Carbon Hill home in Nelsonville. Funeral services set for 2 PM Wednesday at Carbon Hill Methodist church, with burial at Carbon Hill. He leaves his wife and several children.

Nelsonville John Beenen Carbon Hill Carbon Hill Methodist Church

W. B. A. Sets Tuesday 1 PM Meeting in Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents were told that important business will be discussed at a called W. B. A. meeting at 1 o clock Tuesday afternoon. A Hallowe en party is planned for Wednesday evening at the regular meeting.

Nelsonville Hallowe'en

Nelsonville High Adds Boys Glee Club Activity

Nelsonville announces a new high school activity the organization of a boys glee club. A community chorus has existed for about two years and will be sponsored by the high school.

Nelsonville

Professor Crow to Lead Nelsonville Extension Meeting

In Nelsonville Ohio on October 25 Prof G H Crow of Ohio University will convene all Nelsonville teachers at the senior high building at 7 pm Wednesday to organize an extension class aimed at expanding local educational outreach.

Nelsonville G. H. Crow Ohio University

Fire crew responds to chimney soot alarm at Sam Starkey home

Fire department rushed Sunday afternoon to Sam Starkey on Fairview Street after soot in the chimney set off an alarm. No damage was reported.

Nelsonville Sam Starkey Fairview Street

Betts Return From Columbus Visit to Grant Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ed Betts of Nelsonville returned Sunday night from Columbus where they visited their son Donald at Grant hospital. His condition is now regarded as favorable.

Nelsonville Ed Betts Columbus Donald Grant Hospital C. L. Eddy Mary Smith James Howick Lucile Foraker Billie Foraker Akron Miss Foraker Stephen Foraker Charles Ayers Athens Frank Wolfe W. C. Wilcox Edgar Marietta Robert Skinner Chris Skinner Trimble Ohio Mildred McLain Frank Emrick Newark

Senior high school reports double record receipt gift

A senior high school records the receipt of a double record and notes a gift from out-of-town friends.

Nelsonville

Philodorian Lodge member attends Ohio Grand Lodge sessions

Harry Jackson of Philodorian lodge, Nelsonville, attended the Grand Lodge of Ohio KF and A M sessions in Cincinnati. He represented his local lodge at the event held October 25.

Grand Lodge Nelsonville Harry Jackson Cincinnati Grand Lodge of Ohio, KF. & A. M Jackson Philodorian Lodge

Nelsonville Taffy Pulling Halloween Party Held

An old fashioned Halloween and taffy party was held Friday at Roy Matheny's home. Sixty were present with music and dancing continuing into the evening.

Roy Matheny

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Claim Quick Weight Gain

An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a cure for wasting and promises weight gain. It cites a woman who reportedly gained ten pounds in 22 days and assures refunds if no at least five pounds are gained in 30 days.

Cline McCoy

Woman Returns Home From Visit to Wellsburg WV

A woman returns to her Wellsburg, West Virginia home after visits with friends and relatives in the area and in Buchtel. She is accompanied by Mrs. Charles Levering and two children Floretta and Charles Jr who will visit in Wellsburg for a few days.

Wellsburo W. Va Buchtel Charles Levering Floretta Charles Jr Wellsburg

Despondent Attorney Kills Five and Himself in Illinois

MARION Til Oct 25 UP Financial difficulties led W U Potter a former United States attorney for Southern Illinois to kill five relatives and himself. Potter shot his wife two daughters and two granddaughters with a furnace shaker then died by diving into a cistern his neck broken. He was a prominent Southern Illinois lawyer who served six years in the Illinois Senate and held various political posts.

Marion Til W. U. Potter United States Southern Illinois Potter Florida Tllinois Stiorn

Sawyer and Bearcats Clash Ends in Ohio U Defeat

Ted Sawyer of Ohio University helped the Green and White beat Cincinnati 85 to 7 Saturday. Sawyer delivered key runs and blocking as his team dominated the Bearcats, with Bud Deran scoring four plunges to seal the victory.

Ted Sawyer Ohio University Cincinnati Bearcats Ted Inetsoueon Queen City Cincinnati Maine Ohio Sawyer Bobcats den Peden Tet Bearcat Bud Deran Regulor Sawyer

New York Wrestling Opener Pits Mann and Can Tondine

Wayne Mann of Nebraska opens the season in New York facing Howard Cantondine of Iowa in a finish match at the seventy first regiment armory. Alexander Garakienko, European heavyweight champion, meets Tom Ulrich of Estonia in another star bout.

New York Wayne Mann Nebraska Tonicst Howard Cantondine Towa Seventy-First Regiment Armory Alexander Garakienko Tom Ulrich

Mother of seven dies in Hollister

Mrs. Ben Evans age 35 died at her Hollister home after a two week illness. She leaves a husband and seven children Beula 15 Mary 13 Eva 10 John 8 Opal 7 Burnett 3 Helen 2. Funeral at Hollister Church Tuesday 1 30 in charge of Rev Plummer. Burial in Hollister Cemetery.

Glouster Ben Evans HollIster

P. T. A. to Hear Delegates Report in Glouster

Glouster P T A holds a special meeting at the school at 3 30 Tuesday to hear Mrs Howard report from the Marietta convention. Plans for the December 10 bazaar will also be discussed.

Glouster Glouster Parent- Teacher Association Howard Marietta Tlans

Odd Fellows Lodge Sets Practice and Inspection Plans

Magic City Lodge I O O F members will meet Wednesday evening at the Odd Fellow hall for practice. Several members will travel to Athens Friday for inspection and degree work. A further lodge event is scheduled at the Glouster lodge on November 5.

Glouster Magic City Lodge Odd Fellow Athens Glouster Lodge

Willing Workers' Class Meet Hosted by Mrs. J. B. Clark

The Willing Workers' class of the Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs. John B. Clark on Tuesday evening in Glouster on October 25.

Ohio State Town football game attendance noted in Columbus

Mr and Mrs T A Noon and son Edward and Mr and Mrs Ernest Williams attended the Ohio State Town football game in Columbus Saturday and remained over Sunday with relatives. Mr and Mrs O BF Eddy Columbus were guests of their son and relatives.

T. A. Noon Edward Ernest Williams Columbus O. BF. Eddy

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Advertisement Claim

An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe effective laxative to relieve tiredness and improve appearance. It claims the product purges toxins from faulty elimination and tones the liver with a vegetable olive oil formula. Sold as 30c or 5c sizes.

Dr. Edwards

Bituminous Operators Challenge Regional Freight Rates

Central and Southwestern Pennsylvania bituminous operators clash with the Interstate Commerce Commission over freight rates. They argue Buffalo Rochester NY rates are higher than West Virginia soft coal rates. Agriculture Department cites saving at least 2,000,000 from paving brick thickness reductions. Four inch brick to be largely abandoned. two and a half inch and two inch bricks would handle heavy to light traffic respectively.

Pennsylvania Interstate Commerce Commission Buffalo-Rochester New York West Virginia Department of Agriculture

New Raffles Robs Peer Louidon Suspected Society Man

A new Raffles operation, thought to involve a society man, is suspected of robbing a peer. The case centers on a valuable antique piece pledged as security in a jewelry item.

Raffles South Marquis Carige Booke

Don’t Let a Cough or Cold Go Down

An ad urges prompt treatment to prevent a head cold from moving into the bronchial tubes or lungs. It promotes Cherry Pepto as a real relief, claiming quick deep soothing action to the irritated throat and chest.

Ayer Cherry

Overs Supplied Cotton Market Plans Revealed

Department of Agriculture reports overs sold cotton market measures and outlines plans to implement systematic controls. Federal regulation of motor bus transport urged by American Electric Railway Association and Fire Railroad in Interstate Commerce Commission briefs. Justice Dept files $5 635 564.07 suit in Boston for recovery tied to Rosch Moegneto stock sale. Public warned against loitering near railway mail cars and mail trucks. Marines assigned to Cincinnati and Cleveland divisions.

Department of Agriculture Fee Interstate Commerce Commission American Electric Railway Association The Fire Railroad Department of Justice United States District Court Boston Mass Rosch Moegneto Company Cincinnati Cleveeland

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