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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
2
Fragmented lines report visits by Mrs. Carl Cummine of Chicago and Dixie Dociy from Kincaid to Huntington. J Williams hosts, with McEihenhay ill at home, and C F Rathburns visiting on Thursday.
Miss Marian Fabersbach held a bridge gathering at her Mulberry Avenue home on a Wednesday afternoon from two to four. Helen Brown led the high score with Kath Meyer second as guests admired fall decorations and enjoyed light refreshments.
John Offman died at his Chester home from paralysis. He was a prominent farmer in the Chester district, aged 83, and survived by his wife and seven children. Funeral was held Friday at 8:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church.
C R Em formerly Reedaville and of Long Bottom appeared at the Probate court with the Rev Kenhiecth Reed for a marriage ceremony on September 11. The brief ceremony united the couple in wedlock in a small local setting.
Pomeroy man W E Davis pleaded guilty to being intoxicated and was fined five dollars and costs by Justice M L French. Davis was arrested by officers at the county fair on Wednesday.
Mrs Clara J Russell died at her Third street home after a ten month illness. She is survived by husband Harlow Russell son Watson of Bucyrus two brothers Harry Anderson of Columbus and Edgar Anning of Middleport. Funeral services set for 2 pm Saturday at the Presbyterian church.
Middleport high school began practice this week as reports say the team shows football ability. The first game is set for the latter part of September on the local field. Initially a combined Middleport Pomeroy team was proposed, but Middleport protested and Professor A W McKay agreed to form a distinct Middleport squad.
Local items note visits from William Gattler of Minden West Virginia and others to Pomeroy. Mrs. Campbell suffers tonsillitis. Mrs. Ross and Elaine of Durham visit Edward Bower. Several relatives and friends travel from Caldwell Indianapolis Warren and Pittsburgh to Pomeroy for visits.
London reports quote British foreign minister Austen Chamberlain at the League of Nations. He states disarmament and security must come through arbitration and a new spirit of fraternal conduct among nations. He hints Britain opposes a League disarmament conference and favors U S led talks with Coolidge.
Alex Cook of Athens files objections to the final account of the Cook estate as administered by A Koons. He questions a $300 funeral expense paid from the estate claimed to be paid by the United Workers of America local 1866. He seeks reversal of a $73.37 payment to Cook and denies Stan as heir. An overcharge of $25 for a monument is alleged. He states no actual notice of the filing was received and asserts sole heir status. Hearing set for September 16 to examine and decide the accounts.
French forces press the offensive against Rifians in the Alhycemas sector as dispatches report dawn assaults. The right wing targets Ainaicha toward Tarsker while the left wing advances on Bibanes with Amjot as its objective.
Thousands of office workers flooded the streets as a water main burst at Broadway and Eighty-fifth Street. The subway was flooded with five feet of water tying up West Side service from the Battery to Van Cortlandt Park. Police reserves manned platforms while streetcars and elevated lines jammed with crowds.
Cleveland on September 11 reports former world featherweight champion Johnnie Kilbane has entered plans to run for city council.
In Morristown a drum corps formed by veterans and their grandsons honors past conflicts. The group aims to preserve wartime marches and provide community performances.
The caphait pavement in the Dalton addition hosted a scooter carnival that filled the street for parking and racing on another street closed by Safety Director Franz Woodworth. Winners across multiple scooter, pushmobile, tricycle and bicycle events were named, with a long list of prize donors thanked by the committee.
Names of two brothers, Peter and Tim Farley, are added to Hamilton’s auto fatality list after a Cincinnati and Daytona traction car collided with their automobile three miles from Hamilton. Peter, a local boxer, died at the scene. Tim was badly injured and died late last night.
Linen gingham chambray repp or flannel fabrics suit the design. The pattern comes in sizes 2 3 4 and 6 years. A 4 year size needs 2 1 2 yards of 27 inch material. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 16c in silver or stamps.
Hiram Wilson of South Zanesville Ohio aged 65 a mine engineer reports five years of hay fever and bronchial asthma relieved after six bottles of Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy He says he has suffered no attack for a year and a half and endorses the remedy sold by several local druggists including McKee Store Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville Logam shows or similar mentions.
The article examines Paul and Silas preaching in Thessalonica where opponents used covert tactics and proclaimed disloyalty to Caesar, then contrast with Berea where Jews were more noble and accepted the gospel. It stresses that Christianity turns the world right side up through reasoned persuasion and continual proving of truth.
Paul and Silas preach in Thessalonica then flee to Berea. In Thessalonica some Jews oppose them, inciting a riot and accusing the believers of disloyalty to Caesar. In Berea the new converts study the Scriptures daily and many, including Greeks and honorable women, believe.
A long list of church notices across multiple congregations. Details include Sunday schools at various locations and times, missionary talks, services, and meetings at churches in Logan and surrounding areas. Organizations mentioned include the American Sunday Union and Christiana Science Society.
Sunday September 1 at IT Presbyterian Church includes Sunday school at 10:30 led by D Krieg, junior sermon No 1 of a series, adult sermon Theophilus Friend of God, evening worship on Jesus inern, leader Rebecca Sharp, youth class, and Wednesday evening prayer service The Divine Pron.
HEBBARDSVILLE and CARTHAGE announce fall meetings led by Minister Howard E Warner with Misa Dorothy Parker and Ellsworth McKnight. Bible school at 9 30 in Habbardsville and 2 oclock in Carthage, worship at 3. Realities of Our Faith sermon planned. events run from Monday evening September 14 through Tuesday.
A Methodist minister conducted the evening service at Ming Park, addressing parishioners and guiding prayers as dusk settled over the community gathering.
First Baptist Church of Harley Co Fletcher minister Lawrence Morris presides over Bible school at nine and morning worship at 10 15 with a sermon titled The Enchanted Ground. The record mentions preaching at Cross Roads Baptist Church next likely date.
Jacksonville churches unite for a Saturday event led by visiting evangelists. Local pastors encourage community participation and note a focus on faith, fellowship, and outreach activities for residents.
The notice announces a Sunday and Thursday schedule with a 9 30 start for church school led by Mr Walden Superintendent The minister will speak on making Christ The message stresses this service will close the year's conference and invites members and friends to attend Thursday evening service
Cincinnati police arrived in time to stop six robbers from raiding the Coney Island club house early Thursday. The bandits handcuffed night watchman William Cooper to a tree near the main automobile gate and began to move through the grounds.
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