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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1925

Page

3

Rail service concerns voiced at Selsonville club meeting

Capt W Fisher of the Hocking Valley railroad told the Selsonville lo­cal club that automobile and bus growth hurts passenger transport and urged public cooperation to preserve current train service. He noted daily operation, while remaining hopeful for future changes, as members heard stories and planned for a Kiwanis convention delegate.

Selsonville Lobate Club Fisher Rhodes Dayton Doctor Acomb

Funeral for Mrs. Celia Scott Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Celia Scott will be held Saturday at 2 PM at her late residence in Nelsonville conducted by Rev. Morrell.

Wallace Funeral Attended at City Residence

Funeral services for Mrs. Mable Wallace were held Thursday afternoon at her residence with Rev. Lloyd Evans officiating. The ceremony featured two hymns, Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, and all city businesses closed for the occasion. Burial followed at Greenlawn beside her husband, who had died twelve years earlier.

Nelsonville Mable Wallace Lloyd Evans Jesus Isle of Somewhere Greenlawn

Riley Suffers Broken Leg at Willow Creek Coal Mine

Nelsonville report says Tom ey, a Willow Creek Coal Company worker near Coalgate, was struck by a flying coal piece after firing powder. He suffered a broken right leg below the knee. Dr. Hyde reduced the fracture and he was sent home.

Nelsonville Tomey Willow Creek Coalgate Riley Hyde

Rev E L Morrell to Leave for Conference

Nelsonville notes Rev E L Morrell will preach his last sermon before conference. He plans to depart Tuesday for the annual state meeting at Columbus Third Avenue M E church. Sunday evening Dr D H Jemison of Cincinnati will speak on young people's work and is noted as grand chaplain of Kappa Sigma Pi.

Nelsonville E. L. Morrell Third Avenue M. E Columbus D. H. Jemison Cincinnati Kappa Sigma Pi Modern Knights of St. Paul Christian International Boys’ Brotherhood Jemison

Glenn Family Reunion At Glen Ebon

Nelsonville September 11 The annual Glenn family reunion was held at John Glenn’s home in Glen Ebon. Attendees included Jake Glenn and Mrs. Han from Athens Mrs Julia Stagegon Harry and many Glenn relatives as well as extended families from Columbus Millfield and Millfield area communities.

Nelsonville Glenn John Glen Ebon Jake Glenn Hanof Athens Julia Stage Harry Eddi William and Law Edward Glenn Charles Zand Glenn Eugene William van Almsick Columbus Hattie Millfield Elizabeth Hawthorne John Glenn Paul Will. Glenn Pearl Park Glenn Mary Pearl Glenn Roy Glenn John Barn Hart Joe Powell Esther Warren

Young Miner Ends His Life In Nelsonville Tragedy

Nelsonville reports the death of Joan Davis 30 son of Mrs. Fred Gould of this city who shot himself Thursday afternoon while returning home from West. He died instantly and details remain incomplete as investigators review the case.

Nelsonville Joan Davis Fred‘ Goott Bse Davis West

Local man found dead. coroner notified

The deceased, identified as Davis, died by his own action. Coroner Sanders was notified. The body was taken to Stout's Undertaking Parlors. Davis was single and leaves his mother and several brothers and sisters.

Sanders Stout Davis Geveral

Samuel Grimstead Dies After Illness at Orbiston

Samuel Grimstead, 44, died Thursday night at his Orbiston home after several weeks ill. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Nelsonville Samuel Grimstead Orbiston

Entertaining Guests in Nelsonville Circle

Mrs. E. J. Kessinger and daughter Mary Elizabeth hosted guests Wednesday in Nelsonville. Attending were Mrs. C. L. Poston Mrs. O. B. Sloane Mrs. L. D. Poston Mrs. Elizabeth Ritters ger of Athens and Mrs. Sallie Elliott of Columbus.

Nelsonville E. J. Kessinger Mary Elizabeth C. L. Poston O. B. Sloane L. D. Poston Elizabeth Rittenger Athens Sallie Elliott Columbus

Welch a Hocking Valley official guests with Morgan couple

J. B. Welch supervisor of wages and working conditions for the Hocking Valley railroad was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan on Thursday.

Welch Hocking Valley Railroad William Morgan

Local visitors and residents share weekly calls in city

Mrs Minnie Stoneburner Lepper and daughter Miss Sadie Stone burner of Columbus attended the Wallace Raymond Wade of Toledo who spent the first of the week here as a guest of his mother. M H Cagg returned to Columbus after visiting home folks near the city. Mr and Mrs Vance Morgan of Columbus were here Wednesday visiting the former's parents Mr and Mrs William Morgan. Miss Ethel Patton returns to Cleveland after visiting her parents here.

Minnie Stoneburner Lepper Sadie Stoneburner Columbus Wallace Raymond Wade Toledo M. H. Cagg Vance Morgan William Morgan Ethel Patton Cleveland

Eden Patton Recovers From Head Injury

Eden Patton, three weeks after being struck by a flying rock while repairing the Logan Mc Arthur road, is well enough to be moved from Cherrington hospital to his home in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Eden Patton Cherrington Hospital Logan-McArthur

Death by Carbolic Acid Shocks Chauncey Community

Uriah Love aged 75, longtime Chauncey resident, died Thursday at Green's Run at his son Odell Love's home after drinking carbolic acid. Coroner Sanders cited illness as a factor. He leaves ten children including Fred Love and Mrs. J. E. Lott. Funeral set for Saturday at Beth Ridge Church with burial at The Plains.

Chauncey Uriah Love Chauncey and Odell Love Green's Run Sanders L. W. Sanders Milfield Love Fred Love J. E. Lott Arthur Sapp Beth Ridge Church

Standard Bearers entertained by Plains group at Mrs Nida home

The Standard Bearer society of The Plains and guests gathered at Mrs. Fred Nida’s home. President Blanche Cochran led the meeting with a talk by Mrs. J L Pickering of Athens and a Camp Weselyn report by Miss Doris Herron. A social hour with refreshments followed.

Arl Chauncil Standard Bearer Society of the Plains Fred Nida Blanche Cochran J. L. Pickering Athens Camp Weselyn Doris Herron Thelma Nida Florida Shafer Jean Meren iNeva Beulah Hawk Marie Evelyn Allshire Ruth Wilma Darnell Fredericka Nida Robert the Plains Jimmie Moore Virginia Knecht Sarah Stiff

Loyal Women's Bible class picnic at Athens fairgrounds

A group of eighty from the Loyal Women's Bible class of the First Christian church and their families held their annual picnic and program at the Athens fairgrounds. Mrs. Arthur Swart led the program after supper with songs, recitations, and a talk by Rev. Courtney on the group’s activities.

Chauncey Loyal Women’s Bible Class First Christian Church Athens Fairgrounds Arthur Swart America Courtney Floyd Nye L. H. Pendergrass

Daughter Born to Shields Family in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Homer Shields Jr announce the birth of a daughter born Thursday morning at their Mill Street home. Granddaughter to Mr and Mrs Fink and Mr and Mrs Shields Sr of Chauncey.

Chauncey Homer Shields, Jr Mill Street Mrs. Fink Mrs. Shields

Forest Rose Rebekah lodge hosts pot luck supper

Chauncey Sept 11 Forest Rose Rebekah lodge will hold a pot luck supper after its regular session tonight. All members are urged to attend by those in charge.

Chauncey Forest Rose

The Plains Personal Notes From Weekend Gatherings

The Plains residents attend a family reunion in Jackson over the weekend. The Nichols couple visits their daughter Mrs. Gam Scott in New March. Robert Graves visits Athens with sibling of Professor Alderman. Mrs. Elmer Coon hosts guest Mrs. Sarah Bryan of Zanesville. Mrs. John Shafer and daughter Maxiée return home.

the Plains Floy Channell The Plains Jackson G. Nichols Gam Scott New March Robert Graves Athens Alderman Mra Elmer Coon Ther Sarah Bryan Zanseville John Shafer Maxiée

Dinner Honors Chauncey Mother's Guest List

Mrs. O A Jackson entertained in Chauncey on East Converse Street for Mrs Abbie Schoonover. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C A Schoonover Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson and son William Schoonover Mr and Mrs O O Jackson Albert Jackson Mrs Earl Worden and daughter the guest of honor Mrs Abbie Schoonover and John Schoonover of Columbus.

Chauncey Abbie Schoonover O. A. Jackson East Converse Street C. A. Schoonover Andrew Jackson William Schoonover Oo. S. Jackson Abert Jackson Earl Worden John Schoonover Columbus

Chauncey Residents Return From Visits in Nearby States

Mr and Mrs William Locke and Robert Phillipa return to Chauncey after a several days visit with relatives in New Haven West Virginia Mrs Lena Buchanan resumes residence in Murray City after visiting Chauncey with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Baker Mrs Samuel Wetinge of Columbus was the guest of her parents Mr and Mrs M J Gardner of Chauncey Mrs Kathryn Schrappe of Chauncey visits relatives in Columbus

William Locke Robert Phillipa Chauncey New Haven W. Va Lena Buchanan Murray City Charles Baker Samuel Wetinge Columbus M. J. Gardner Kathryn Schrappe

Funeral for Leo Lemoine at Taylor Ridge Church

Chauncey Sept 11 The funeral of Leo Lemoine 68 of Taylor Ridge was held Thursday afternoon at the Taylor Ridge Christian church. Rev G B Courtney delivered the address. Burial followed in Taylor Ridge cemetery. He leaves a wife two sons August and Francis two daughters Leona and Mrs Harry Leake.

Chauncey Leo Lemoine Taylor Ridge

Newspaper Men Aid in Inquiry

Lieut Earl Morris of Cincinnati praised reporters from Shenandoah disaster coverage for locating the ship wrecks barograph and log. After three days at Ava on Navy detail he credited the press for preserving crucial data aiding the board of inquiry into the disaster.

ST. Clairsville Shenandoah Earl Morris Cincinnati Morris Isaac T. Newlin Ava U. S. Navy Department Ohio Naval Board of Inquiry

Loeb Reaches One Year In Illinois Prison

In Joliet on September 11 the warden and inmates marked the first anniversary of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold entering the Illinois state penitentiary for the Bobby Franks murder. The warden predicted Loeb will not live five years.

Joliet Dickie” Loeb Illinois State Penitentiary

Taxi thief nabbed after robbery in Akron yards

Akron authorities arrest Daniel Smith 18 after he completes loot from taxi driver Raymond Goldthread as detective R E Dickinson of the A B & O stops him in the railroad yards.

Akron Raymond Goldthread Daniel Smith R. E. Dickinson

Prague to show informative moving pictures on rail lines

Informative films featuring scenery industries and other points of interest for foreign travelers will be shown on two of Czechoslovakia’s main railway lines in Prague.

Prague

Cabinet Holds A Meeting Today In Washington

President Coolidge met with his cabinet for the first time in three months as foreign and domestic issues were laid before him. Kellogg discussed debt talks with France and Italy, Mellon reported tax-cut plans, and aviation concerns followed the Shenandoah disaster and Mitchell charges.

Washington Coolidge Mr. Coolidge Swampscott Mass North Shore Kellogg France Italy America Shenandoah William Mitchell Mellon Treasure Department

Rescue at sea off Watch Hill saves pilots from disabled plane

Pilot Arthur Cerpenter of Garden City Long Island and observer Irving Lewis of New York were rescued from a disabled hydroair plane off Watch Hill. Both men suffered slight exposure and the aircraft was towed to New London Connecticut.

Watch Hill RK. 1 Arthur Cerpenter Gardens City Long Island Irving Lewis New York New Longen Conn

Chinese labor value debated by engineers at GM research

General Motors researchers conclude that Chinese coolies are paid ten cents a day but are valued at twenty times that by output. They note a coolie can move one ton one mile a day, while American railroads transport ore at half a cent per ton mile.

Welle Pattd Coolies Dutrost Mieh Genmeral Motors Research Department Railroeads America

Birth of a daughter in Gquysville announced

Mr and Mrs Ira Gaston announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday September 10 in Gquysville.

Panints Ira Gaston

Friday Night Opera and Music Highlights

Grand opera takes center stage with high class music on the air. WAHG offers a 6:30 E program, WRNY at 7 E features grand opera, WTIC 7:35 E presents Harold Smith piano recital, and KFT 9 P broadcasts a radio production of the Mikado with a cast of favorites.

WAHG E. T WRNY E. T— Grand Opera WTIC E. T.harold Smith KFT P. T. Raido

Saturday Radio Picks With Musical Variety Lineup

WEAF schedules a 5 to 3 am radio block with a variety program and a U.S. Marine Band concert. Rebroadcast on WGR and WHT feature C T and St Barnes with songs and stories, then a Midnite Frolic with stage and screen stars.

WEAF E. T U.S. Marine Band WGR C. T St Barnes KFT

Albany Faces Water Famine Unfolds Warning to conserve

Albany officials warn of a severe water shortage as the city faces a drought crisis. Water will be available this weekend but residents must conserve and avoid unnecessary use. Company representatives urged using Wells if possible and delaying nonessential laundry work. Cooperation is essential to avert a catastrophe.

Albany O7fiela's Albany Water Works

Masked Terror Escapes Again

In Nashville Tennessee on September 11 the so called Midnight Terror added another chapter to a dering life story. The archfiend who terrorized North Nashville and attacked more than twelve women over a period of weeks evaded capture after police and volunteers surrounded him. He slipped through a largely impregnable cordon and escaped, laughing at officers who fired over twenty bullets at him.

Nashville Tenn Taday Eltizers North Neghvile Nfe Morege Offierra Citrena

School leaders head to Columbus for association meeting

John Patterson superintendent of city schools and Dr. Wills L. Gerd professor of education at Ohio University travel to Columbus to join an executive committee meeting of the Ohio State Teachers Association. They plan preliminary arrangements for the annual gathering during the Christmas recess.

Columbua John Patterson Wills L. Gerd Ohio Uniyoedtity Lodt Ohio State Cachersa Association

Cleveland Man Takes His Life

A well dressed man identified as Charles Miller of Lakewood killed himself by lying under a Cleveland and Southwestern car as it left a public station. Bystanders said he had been pacing nervously along the walk for about 150 minutes prior to the tragic deed.

Cleveland Charles @. Miller Lakewood Cleveland and Southwestern

Keep on Chasing Women and One Will Catch You

A pithy proverb notes persistent pursuit of women yields a rewarding outcome. The saying emphasizes ongoing effort over luck.

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