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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1925

Page

3

Mayor Spots Grow Signal Disregarded in Nelsonville

Nelsonville mayor reports drivers disregarded a posted grow signal at Ner nick corner on September 1 from 1 30 to 4 pm. He lists several local drivers by name and four license numbers and warns that future lists will carry a dollar sign after names.

Nelsonville City Safety Department Nerrick Lax Jack Pritchard James Knight Earl Campbell Raymond Matheny Juny Taxi Man Connie Crawford Guy Ridenour Oswald Swingle John Brooks Fred Mulligan Young Snake” Williams Harry Kelley

Prohibition Officers Nab Moonshine Outfit Near Nelsonville

In Nelsonville area, Clyde Schall was arrested with his father Banty after officers found a working moonshine still in a cave. A gallon of liquor warmer than the still was seized, and Clyde pleaded guilty to manufacturing and was bound over to the grand jury. Banty faces possession charges with a not guilty plea and a hearing set. William Lefever, nearby, was arrested with three pints of liquor and a capping machine. he pleaded guilty and was fined $100 plus costs.

Nelsonville Clyde Schall Charles Banty) Schall Prohibition Lines Mariner Jonas Schall Lax Banty Schall William Lefever

Recreation series schedule set for Nelsonville playgrounds

Nelsonville program lists games Friday Sept 4 at 6 45 pm Grotto vs ast North vs American Legion 5 50 Hudson Essex vs Shoe Factory Betas vs Phi Sigs K of P vs Weat and a girls game scheduled at the city playgrounds.

Nelsonville Grotto Ast North American Legion udson-Essex Shoe Factory Betas Phi Sigs K. of P S Weat

West Enders Win City Championship

Nelsonville reports the West End boys under 18 won the 1925 city baseball championship. The season closed after school let out with a shield awarded to the champions to be displayed among M C A trophies. Finals for under 15 start Sept 2 3 and 4 at 1 30 with boys under 15 and girls under 16 taking part in stunts races and ice cream prizes.

Nelsonville West End M.C. A

Circle of UTV Meets in Nelsonville Parish Parlors

Mrs. E B Acomb and Mrs C H Bart hosted Ruth Monday evening at the Presbytery Pike Parlors after a meal. The gathering at Nelsonville featured a program and social time as members enjoyed the event.

UTV Nelsonville E. B. Acomb C. H. Barton Ingre Ruth

Dinner Honoring J A Jack of Urbana in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Frank Moore hosted a Saturday dinner in Nelsonville at six o clock honoring Mr and Mrs J A Jack of Urbana The event included Mr and Mrs J L Jack a son Charles Mr and Mrs C D Shafer Clarence Jack and the hosts with covers for all attendees.

Nelsonville Frank Moore J. A. Jack Urbana J. L. Jack Aon Charles C. D. Shafer Clarence Jack

William Harper dies at Buchtel veteran and sexton

Nelsonville, Sept 1. William Harper, 55, died Monday at his home in Buchtel. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 PM at the late residence conducted by Rev Howearth. Burial will follow in Buchtel Cemetery. He was an old soldier and longtime sexton of the cemetery.

Buchtel Nelsonville Willam Harper Howearth Harper

Funeral attendance for the late A E Sines listed

Out of town attendees at the funeral for A E Sines included Simon Sines, Mrs Ida Phipps, Mrs William Sines, Mr and Mrs W D Sines, Mr and Mrs Arthur Sines, Mr and Mrs Robert Gines, Mr and Mrs Lou Sines, Mrs James Sines, Mrs Grant Shelhammer and daughter Faith, Mrs P R Lines and Mr and Mrs William Bird and son Robert of New Straitsville, William Bines Jr of East Fultonham, Mrs D C Moffett, Logan.

Nelsonville A. E. Sines Simon Sines Ida Phipps William Sines W. D. Sines Arthur Sines Robert Gines Lou Sines James Sines Grant Shelhammer Faith P. R. Lines

Fiesins Gale Garby Families of Columbus

Mr and Mrs W and Fiesins and children Mr and Mrs Wallie Gale and Mrs Bertha Garby of Columbus are listed in this local society item noting households and family ties.

W. &. Fiesins Wallie Gale Bertha Garby Columbus

Child Dies in Nelsonville Tragedy

The year old Ralph Woodruff son of Mr and Mrs Nichols died Monday evening in Nelsonville Funeral services are set for 2 pm Wednesday at the Nichols grandparents home on Watkins street Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery The couple has two other children

Nelsonville Ralph Woodruff Nichols James Nichols Watkins Street Greenlawn

State fair excursion rates from Nelsonville to Hocking Valley

Local agent announces the Lizzie excursion rate applies to the train leaving Nelsonville at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for citizens attending the state fair. The offer is valid only on those trains.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Railroad

Kiwanis to Resume Meetings in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Kiwanis club plans to resume regular weekly gatherings Wednesday at 6 pm after summer break. President Rhodes says an interesting program will be presented and the Dayton convention in mid September will be featured.

Kiwanis Nelsonville Kiwanis Club Rhodes Dayton

James Banfield Arrested For Possessing Intoxicating Liquor

Chauncey, Sept. 1. Constables H. A. Leiber and Lee Schoonover arrested James Banfield on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor. He pleaded guilty in Justice M. B. Tucker's court, was fined $100 and costs, and arranged to settle. Four gallons of wine were produced as evidence. Banfield resides near Oregon Ridge.

James Banfield Chauncey H. A. Leiber Lee Schoonover M. B. Tucker Banfield Oregon Ridge

Ministers Honored At Chauncey Chicken Dinner

The First Christian church hosted a two course chicken dinner for county ministers leading a Christian campaign. Rev. G. B. Courtney organized it with women helpers, while Claude B. Frampton presided over a progress report on church meetings and plans for Trimble’s yearly convention. Ministers listed include J. R. Keeling and N. B. Martin among others.

Chauncey First Christian Church G. B. Courtney Chauncey Church C. R. Frampton New Marshfield N. R. Athey Trimble F. A. Sheets Bishopville C. W. Perry Green’s Run A. H. Wilson Orbison L. M. Gregory Taylor Ridge N. B. Martin Mulfield W. M. Thompson Hooper's Ridge

Young Couple Weds in Quiet Chauncey Ceremony

Herman Zimmer of Akron wed Phoebe Gladys Spitzer of Chauncey in a Monday afternoon ceremony at the Bradfield home East Converse street Chauncey. Rev G B Courtney officiated with attendants Mrs Charles Guinther Jacksonville and Lucille Bradfield Chauncey. The bride a Chauncey graduate worked in Akron. the groom resides and works in Akron and they will live there.

Chauncey Herman Zimmer Akron Phoebe Gladys Spitzser Charles Bradfield East Converse Street G. B. Courtney Christian Church Charles Guinther Jacksonville Lucille Bradfield Luther Spitzer

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Amos Collins at Circle Hill

Chauncey Sept 1. Mrs Amos Collins and husband announce the birth of a son at their Circle Hill home.

Chauncey Amos Collins Circle Hill

Dinner for Guests at Chauncey Home

Mrs. J. C. Atkinson hosted a chicken dinner at their country home near Chauncey on Saturday honoring Clarence Whiton and family from Bellefontaine and Stella Linton from Cleveland plus Miss Margaret Linton of Akron.

Chauncey J. C. Atkinson Clarence Witon Eldon Virginia Bellefontaine Mise Stella Linton Cleveland Margaret Linton Akron

Beaumont Personal Notes From Coolville And Nelsonville Visit

Beaumont personals report Charles A. Daugherty and son Elwood spent Sunday in Coolville. Miss Bertha and Blanchin ton of Nelsonville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Atkin. Mrs. William Adama of Beaumont entertained relatives Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Ling and sons John Eugene and John Holland, all of Nelsonville.

Beaumont Charles A. Daugherty Elwood Coolville Bertha Blancheinton Nelsonville J. C. Atkin William Adama Béaumont Orvilling John Eugene John Holland Nel

Local residents host gatherings and visits across nearby towns

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore entertained week end guests Mrs. Lizzie Hick and her son Waiter and Mrs. Frank Moore of Athens. Mrs. Arthur Coon spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Knowton near Albany. Mrs. Arthur Burchfield of The Plains visited Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Augustine at Poston. John Gabriel, employed in Gallipolis, spent last week with his family at The Plains.

Harry Moore Lizzie Hick and Son Frank Moore Athens Arthur Coon Oscar Knowton Albany Arthur Burchfield the Plains Raymond Augustine Poston John Gabriel Gallipolis

J A Drake Visits Chauncey Family Ties

J A Drake spent a few days at his Chauncey home last week then traveled to Bucyrus with his son in law E L Saffell and daughter for a visit. Earlier he had two months with relatives in Kansas. Chauncey guests included Thomas Oliver with Samuel Cooper family Charlies Ingles Wellston Roy Haynes and Mildred Carter. Luther Cruickshank from Columbus spent Sunday with his Chauncey family.

J. A. Drake Chauncey Mr. Drake E. L. Saffell John William Bucyrus Kansas Thomas Oliver Samuel Cooper Charlies Ingles Wellston Roy Haynes Mildred Carter Luther Cruickshank Columbus

Canada rushes coal to Canada via New York routes

Syracuse dispatch reports coal shipments flooded into Canada over eight weeks through Binghamton Syracuse and Oswego as rumors of a possible strike forced rapid coal movement to meet emergency needs.

Syracuse N. Y Canada Binghamton Oswego

Helped Through Change of Life in Baltimore

A Baltimore woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life after other medicines failed. She reports feeling better after one bottle and continued use through the entire critical period, now describing herself as practically well. She notes two daughters also suffered prior health issues.

Baltimore Lydia E. Pinkham Gom

McGovern Nelsonville declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock

The board of directors of The McGovern Nelsonville Co. has declared a 1 percent regular quarterly dividend on preferred stock and stockholders are receiving their checks this week.

Saviderd Nelsonville The McGovern-Nelsonville Co

Infant dies in Nelsonville. two-month-old dies after July 4 birth

Nelsonville report notes Dean, two month old son of 2 North, died Monday afternoon. Born July 4 the same day his mother died. Father and three sisters survive. Funeral is scheduled for Wednesday.

Lattle Nelsonville Dean North Mr Baby Alsters

Nelsonville Community Notices and Visitor Guests

September 1 local notes list numerous families visiting Canter's Cave and hosting guests. Mentions include Miss Martha Keister from Cleveland staying with Hasel Eddy, Lieut Roy Hartley of Ft. Benjamin Harrison visiting Nelsonville relatives, and Mrs Phil Reich visiting Columbus. Family gatherings and weekend trips span Cleveland, Zanesville, and Logan areas with multiple local residents hosting or returning from outings.

Nelsonville C. BE Backus den Sray C. B Heimer Ed Healy Wm. Giteon B. B. Linton Canter’s Cave Martha Keister Cleveland Hasel Eddy Roy Hartley Ft. Benjamin Harrison Phil Reich Columbus Ted Katzenbach W. E. Masters Bowerastown Ohio Asid J. B. Preston Bet Britt Tancaster Elma Gail Mooney Logan Rachel Catherine Coakley Harry Hickman Jerry Sanders Zanesville Sanders L. R. Reich Canter's Cave Helen Shay Rachel Wilson Ruth Kelch Carrie Healy

Local Residents Spend Weekend Visiting Friends

Ortsmith and Thelma along with Mr and Mrs A Jock visited their Columbia friends after a week there. Mrs Hugh Keltey and daughter Joanette stayed in Logan weekend. Buckeye Lake pair T and Barren visiting here. John Hantey visiting Max Sniffen in Marietta. Frank Moore to Columbus Wednesday for state fair. Mary Elisabeth Kessinger and daughter return home after eastern Ohio visit. Evans Hudson returned from Redpath Chautauqua tent work. Paul Hudson spent days with his brother in Frankfort. Joe Dean and Mrs. Matheny guests of Charles Martin. Hyla Albaugh and daughter Dorotha guests of Will Maffin.

Ortsmith Thelma D. A Jock Mra C. D. Shater Columbia Hugh Keltey Joanette Logan Mra T. & Barren Buckeye Lake John Hantey Max Sniffen Marietta Frank Moore Teave Columbus E. J. Kessinger Mary Elisabeth Ohio Evans Hudson Paul Hudson Frankfort J. W. Scott Joe Dean Mich‘gen Sir Matheny Cleveland Robert Maffin Oskaloosa Tawa Charles Martin H. FE Hyla Albaugh Dorotha Will Maffin

Western trip plans announced for Mable Katsenbach

Mise Mable Katsenbach left Monday to spend a year in the West with a party of friends. They will visit British Columbia Alaska and other Pacific Northwest points of interest.

Nelsonville Mise Mable Katsenbach West British Columbia Alaska Pacific Northwest

Rizer Family Fourth Annual Reunion at Rising Park

The fifth annual Rizer family reunion was held Sunday at Rising Park in Lancaster with about 130 attendees. Mrs. Wim. Pennell of Nelsonville was re elected secretary treasurer.

Rizer Nelsonville Riser Rising Park Lancaster Wim. Pennell

King's Men Hold Service in Rutland Church

The King's Men drove to Rutland on Sunday and conducted worship at the Rutland church. A good attendance marked the service and the group reports it was well received.

King's Men Nelsonville King’s Rutland Rutland Chhurch

Peters Speaker to Teachers Today at Athens Institute

W. E. Peters spoke to teachers at the Athens County Teachers’ Institute this morning replacing Major M Johnson who was summoned to the northern part of the state on legal business. Peters is regarded as a leading land surveying authority in Ohio and addressed teachers on the topic. Major Johnson is scheduled to speak Thursday afternoon as originally planned.

W. E. Petere Athens County Jrenchers’ Institute Major M. Johnasn Petere Ohio Major Johnson Peters

Chenser Family Reunion Announced for September 7

The Chenser family reunion will be held on Monday September 7 at Airline Grove. All family members are invited to attend.

Chenser Airline

German-Russian airline proves successful and popular

The new German-Russian air service proves a success, becoming a popular means for passenger and mail transport between the two nations and in high demand.

Former Attorney General Timothy Mage Rebounds After Blood Transfusion

In Columbus, Timothy Mage, former attorney general, rallied late yesterday after a blood transfusion. His condition, described as considerably improved at 10 pm, may only be temporary as family members remained hopeful. Mage had been dangerously ill for several days due to pernicious anemia.

Columbus Sept Timothy & Magean

Street Car Trouble Ends in Near Riot in Tokyo

A near riot erupted on a Tokyo street car after the motorman found a passenger left package containing dynamite with caps and fuses. Authorities detained the individual for questioning as the car's passengers faced a tense disruption.

Tokyo

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