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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1925

Page

2

Fall revival opens as Rutland church plans two week meeting

A fall revival began Sunday October 4 with Evangelist Hostettler leading services for two weeks or more. Rutland church growth noted as L L Roush plans to return after five years as pastor.

Man Hostettler L. L. Roush M. E Rutihnd Columbus Rutland Dcliff Chautauqua King Methodist Church Effie M. Winn C. B. Tigner Church of Christ Emma Williams Charles Williams Lancaster Department of Social Life Church of Christ of Rutland, Ap Africa Bradford Bradberry Hymins

Pomeroy Bend Briefs

Mrs Duleia Young of Dexter holds a position in the recorder s office. Mr and Mrs George Conde and son George Fredrick left for Charleston where George Fredrick will have his tonsils and adenoids removed at McMillion hospital. Mrs J C Fauber returned to Charleston after a week with Raymond Zieher. Raymond Zieher and his guest Mrs J C Fauber from Charleston and Mr and Mrs W C Filson and daughter Eleanor drove to Parkersburg. Clarence and Elmer Hoffner returned to Columbus after visiting Charles Foulk.

J. C. Fauber Charleston W. Cc. Filson Eleanor Parkersburg Clarence Elmer Hoffner Columbus Charles Foulk

Young Girl Dies in Pomeroy Heart Trouble Claim

Elsie Marie Sponagle 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs William Sponagle of Monkey Ann died Monday after a prolonged heart ailment Burial set at Letart cemetery in the family’s hometown

Pomeroy Elsie Marie Sponagle William Sponagle Monkey Ann Letart Cemetery

Pomeroy Man Arrested on Intoxication Charge

POMEROY Sept 16 C E Clark jailed on intoxication charge after arrest by Constable Wade Forbes.

Pomeroy C. E. Clark Wade Forbes

Bank Granted Order of Sale Against Thompson and Partners

The bank obtained an order of sale against Guy B. Thompson and others for 488.09 with 6 percent interest from January 6 1925. Thompson once ran a business here but is now in Columbus. O H Stewart represented the plaintiff.

Leport Guy 8. Thomp Thompson Columbus O. H. Stewart

Nancy Lee In Jail Again At Pomeroy

Nancy Lee of Pity-Me is in the county jail charged with carrying conceal ed weapons and attempting to injure a person. She pleaded not guilty and faces a Friday hearing. She had spent a night in jail last week for speeding and reckless driving. She was recently released from the girls’ industrial school where she was held as a delinquent.

Pomeroy Nancy Lee Pity-Me Girls’ Industrial School

Sentencing of Charles Vidly Reported in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy on September 16, Charles Vidly was sentenced by Judge W. Sweme of Gallipolis to a term ranging from no year and one half to twenty years in the Ohio penitentiary. The case involved alleged theft from the Citizens Na, with a claim of forwarding $250. The record notes the money was sent and the report is from the local area.

Pomeroy Charles Vidly Ohio W. Sweme Gallipolis Dleport Powell Weveral

Zweifel to Manage Real Estate Office Expansion

The report notes plans for a move into the real estate business with Mrs Zweifel taking charge of the new office locally. The brief confirms leadership details and outlines the business expansion.

Funeral today for Miss Margaret Smith

Funeral services for Miss Margaret Smith were held this afternoon at Peace Evangelical church.

Pomeroy Margaret Smith Peace Evangelical Church

Chilean Urges Complete Disarmament Before League

Iliodore Yanez, Chilean delegate, called for complete and moral disarmament in a League of Nations assembly speech. He proposed appointing a commission to study closer cooperation between the league and the press.

Geneva League of Nations Iliodore Yanez League Assembly Yanez League

Caillaux Sails for America to Seek Debt Funding

Paris Sept 16 M Caillaux and a French mission sail to the United States to negotiate funding for France's debt after cabinet approval of a debt settlement proposal. The party received a celebratory sendoff at the Gare Saint Lazare before departure this evening.

Paris M. Caillaux United States Caillaux Garo Saint Lazare

Search in vain for young girl in Cleveland area

Lucille Moyer, 15, an accomplished violinist, is missing after her father Robert Moyer failed to locate her. Police nationwide searched, with the mother hoping the city’s opportunities lure her back. The mother tours downtown stores hoping for a sighting.

Cleveland New York Robert Moyer Big City Lucille Moyer Mother Moyer Lucille

Insects Might Reach Man Size Without Lungs

In a report from 3 M Haldane biologist and writer, insects could grow to human size if not for their lungs. They breathe via tubes that extend into their bodies and open to the surface, lacking the air exchange mechanism humans possess.

ST Hampton England 3. M. & Haldane

Akron Child Killed After Being Run Down

Akron records its twenty eighth traffic fatality of 1925 as six year old George Amig dies after a car, driven by 42 year old Albert Frika, hits him while he plays in the street. Frika is under arrest on suspicion.

Akron George, Amig Albert Ifrika

Second Eli Weed family reunion at old Chauncey homestead

The second annual Eli Weed family reunion was held Sunday near Starr in Vinton county with eighty members and friends attending. A social day and picnic dinner followed, drawing relatives from The Plains Athens Nelsonville Pleasanton Columbus and Cogsville among others.

Chauncey Eli Weed Starr Vinton County Plains Mary Jane Wallace Ruth Wallace Willard Wallace Harry Wallace Joe Wallace Lloyd Thorne the Plains Henry Frost Athens D. L. Wallace Hazel Wallace Nelsonville Hester Dixon Jean Pleasanton

Chauncey Minister Conducts Two Funeral Services

The Rev G B C Chauncey led the funeral for Peter McLaughlin at the Nelsonville Christian church with burial at Greenlawn under Undertaker Stout after McLaughlin died in an automobile wreck north of Millfield early Monday. Another service by Mr Courtney for John Wilson aged 79 followed at Greenlawn cemetery. Wilson died Sunday in Chauncey infirmary where he had worked as baker for fifteen years.

Chauncey G. B. C. Chauncey Tin Church Peter McLaughlin Nelsonville

Millfield Personal News and Northern Ohio Visits

Millfield residents report social visits and travels. T O Day of Amesville and family guests in Millfield. Funeral attendance in Glouster for Miss Etta Duncan. Mrs Floyd McCutcheon and children visit Millfield. Mrs Sam Mayles visits Athens relatives. Mrs L E Woods and daughter Edward Wade return from Meigs County fair. Roy Totman and family from Athens visit Millfield. Totmans formerly lived there.

Millfield T. O. Day Amesville James Love Learned Mabel Smith William Clara Oberholzer Glouster Etta Duncan Floyd McCutcheon Sam Mayles Athens L. E. Woods Edward Wade Meigs County Roy Totman Herbert Mingus Totmans

Nyé Family Honored by Brookins in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Guy M Brookins hosted a two course dinner at their West Converse street home Tuesday evening to honor Mr and Mrs Floyd J Nye and sons Kenneth and Robert as they leave Chauncey for Florida to spend the winter months.

Nye Chauncey, Rept Guy M. Brookins West Converse Street Floyd J. Nyé Kenneth Robert Chauncey Florida

Delegates Elected for Pleasant View Temple Pythians

Mrs. L. E. Woods and Mrs. William Colling were chosen to represent Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Chauncey at the Grand Temple convention to meet in Marietta next week. The degree staff and all officers are asked to attend the regular meeting next Tuesday evening.

Chauncey L. E. Woods William Colling Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Grand Temple Marietta

Junior Choir Rehearsal At Miss Sands Home

Chauncey September 15 The Junior chorus of the First Christian Sunday school will meet next Thursday evening at the home of Miss Mildred Sands for rehearsal All invited remain to join the church youth in singing duties for the season

Chauncey First Christian Sunday School Mildred Sands

Athens notes and family visits from The Plains and Detroit

Mrs Russell McHarg travels to Athens due to her brother Ollan Hetrick illness. Darrel Moore and Millard Bryan return home from Parkersburg, Virginia. Mr and Mrs Marry Moore were guests of Mr and Mrs Virgil Davis in Athens. Andy Krivesti returns from Detroit visits. J and Mrs James Terel of The Plains hosted Detroit guests Hill Robinson Sr Jr and Ambrose Terell Audrey Knowlton hosted by The Plains residents McAllister and Lyons guests in Barberton Ohio.

Russell McHarg Athens Ollan Hetrick Darrel Moore Millard Bryan the Plains Parkersburg Marry Moore Virgil Davis Andy Krivesti Detroit Mich. J James Terre Hill George Robinson, Sr George Robinson, Jr Ambrose Terre Arthur Coon Audrey Knowlton McAllister William Lyons Barberton

Patterson Speaks to Kiwanis Club on Progress

Superintendent John Patterson of Athens schools addresses the Kiwanis club on progress as a function of thought and labor. He notes three citizen types leaders must sacrifice for community betterment and predicts continual improvement with optimism. The talk follows his prior address. a Kiwanis picnic at the Athens fair grounds next Tuesday with entertainment and a 5:36 dinner is planned.

John Patterson Athens Kiwanis Club Patterson Kiwanis Athens Fair Grounds

Acid attack halts escape of Mrs Goldie Perkins

Dayton police report an acid injury to Mrs Goldie Perkins age 24 halted her attempted flight in the early hours as investigators seek a motive and suspect in the case.

Dayton Goldie Perkins

Woman Treated After Suspected Acid Incident

A woman was removed to a hospital for first aid after a suspected acid incident though she did not swallow any acid. The event prompted police and emergency response to the scene, with investigators seeking to determine motive and details.

Ling

Ohio State Prof Henry C Lord Dies at 57

Funeral arrangements began for Prof. Henry C Lord, longtime director of the Emerson McMillan Observatory at Ohio State University, who died Tuesday night at McMillen sanitarium near Columbus. Death was attributed to a nervous breakdown.

Columbus Henry C. Lord McMillen Here Lord Emerson McMillen Observatory Ohio State University

Ohio State Names Astronomy and Mathematics Professor

A professor was chosen as assistant professor in astronomy and mathematics at Ohio State in 18 1. The notice notes a two year illness prior to the appointment and identifies the scholarly appointment within the university.

Ohio State

Linen 6900-Year-Old Find Matches Modern Egyptian Linen

A linen fragment unearthed in Egypt, dated at 6900 years old, is described as structurally indistinguishable from contemporary linen by H. W. Webb, chairman of the Irish Linen Society, highlighting remarkable ancient textile quality.

London Egypt H. W. Webb The Irish Linen Society

Rats destroy tax demand notes in London

Rats in London have ruined about 12000 dollars in demand notes used to pay income taxes for several hundred individuals.

London

Fragmentary notes on government funds and duplicate notes

Fragmented OCR notes suggest government plans to gather money if duplicate notes cannot be obtained. The text is incomplete and provides limited context on the purpose or agency involved.

Vanis

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Bowman Hostettler Ps Rept Eee Q Chilean America Chauncey Personaia L. EF. Parks Warren VY. Sprague Florida Sprague S. H. Pendergrass Minnette Everett Bingman Cogsville Mary M Soap Bc Kompleat Athens, Ohio Letic Hotel Berry R. J. Studer J. D. Haskins R. H. Galligher S. S Nature Jacob Elberfeld Sons CO Pomeroy, Ohio New York City Swanson Furniture Co
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