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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1926

Page

3

Nelsonville Loses Oldest Physician Dr Samuel E Butt

Nelsonville mourns the death of Dr Samuel Edgar Butt at the family residence on Fort Street. Born April 12 1857 he trained in Nelsonville and Cincinnati and served as city physician 1880 81. He leaves his son Dr C C Butt two half brothers a half sister and two grandchildren. Funeral set for Wednesday at his Fort Street home.

Nelsonville Samuel Edgar Butt Fort Street Ae. Butt Wes Peter M Irene Butt W. E. W. Sheppard Medical College of Ohio Cincinnati C. F. Gilliam William Hanson Butt Addie Kentner Edgar C. C. Butt George Eugene Butt James Herrold Noeleonville O. J. Howearth Greenlawn

Plans for Nelsonville church dedication announced

Final plans for the October 17 dedication of the First Presbyterian church in Nelsonville are announced. The pulling seats and interior work are ready, with events including a Friday men’s banquet, a Saturday historical pageant, and a Sunday homecoming service led by Rev. Lloyd Evans with participation from former ministers and elders. Invitations go to over 300 families.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian American Beardsley Company Chicago John W. Scott Samuel Palmer Edward Johnson Columbus Lester Evans Cambridge Senior Endeavor Society Charles Taylor McArthur Lloyd Evans Leon Arpee

Sunday School Play Host Amid Busy Nelsonville Social

Mrs. Eden Patton entertained her Sunday school class at Walnut street. Readings were given by several members, with music by Bernice McDowell and refreshments served to a large group. The class plans a Thursday bus trip to Carbondale. Knights of Pythias to meet for Dr Butt’s funeral. Two local boys Travelling to California by way of Topeka report.

Nelsonville Eden Patton Walnut Street Monks Mary Sommers Emily McManaway John Williams Bernice McDowell Emma_ Dailey Nelle O'Dell Anna Lowden Bessie Higgins Bessie Bland Bessie Warehime Fanny Williams Allen Riley Chas, Klein Margaret Woolery Frank Walker Helen Houser Aurilla Anderson Stout Chas, Edgell Doris McManaway Paul Rex Knights of Pythias 8S. E. Butt Kansas Selsonville Praires Maffin Watson Wolfe Pacific Coast Topeka California

Vacation Notices From Nelsonville

Dr W Cable is on a ten day vacation in Pontiac Michigan. Willis Hickman leaves Nelsonville to begin his senior year at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He has spent the summer with his parents Mr and Mrs Pr W Hickman.

Nelsonville Dr. W. Cable Pontiac, Mich Willis Hickman Ann Arbor Mich University Pr. W. Hickman

Doctors and Families Dine with Howe Guests in Nelsonville

Nelsonville hosts a Sunday gathering hosted by Dr and Mrs W E Howe. Guests included Dr and Mrs H L Heck and son Joe, Dr T G Warrick of Lancaster, and Dr F R Kahle of Columbus.

Nelsonville W. E. Howe H. L. Heck Joe T. G. Warrick Lancaster F. R. Kahle Columbus

Habitual Criminals Face Life Under Baumes Law In New York

New York City applies the Baumes law to habitual criminals with life imprisonment after four prior sentences. Two burglars were among the first to receive life terms in New York County, replacing earlier shorter ranges. The law removes early release for good behavior and requires a minimum term.

New York New York City Banton New York County Baumes Crime Commission Baumes

Athens water tests show good sanitary quality

The state board of health reports Athens city water supply as good sanitary quality and free from contamination. The city drilled a new well west of the pumping station in the orchard and requested state tests along with existing wells. Samples were sent to the state health board for analysis.

State Board of Health G. M. Romine Athens City City Service Department State Health Board

Freshman Registration Underway At Ohio University

Four hundred freshmen registered this morning at Ohio University in the men's gymnasium between 8 and 11 30. The stairs were crowded an hour before start and examinations for all first year students followed registration. Registration continues tomorrow with upperclassmen to register Wednesday. Classes start Thursday. A Wolfe descendants reunion is set for Sunday October 3 at the Athens county fair ground inviting all Christopher Wolfe descendants to attend with a plate fork cup and spoon.

Ohio University George Wolfe Athens County Fair Ground Christopher Wolfe

McHargs Host Weekend Sendoff for Grandson Robert

Mr and Mrs I N McHarg of New Marshfield road entertained Sunday guests Mr and Mrs RB Angle and son Robert of Glouster in honor of their grandson Robert who leaves Wednesday to enter Ohio State University Columbus.

I. N. McHarg New Marshfield Road R. Angle and Robert Glouster Ohio State University Columbus

Alfalfa Covers Half Government Reclamation Area

Half of the government reclamation area is planted in alfalfa, indicating a shift in land use and crop choices within the project lands. The change affects irrigation planning, storage needs, and potential future crop diversification strategies for the agency.

Peach Ridge Homecoming Nourishes Traditional Community Spirit

Peach Ridge Union Sunday school held a Sunday homecoming with a large turnout despite rain. The event featured Bible study, a Law Observance address by Rev. Lawrence, a memorial for O O Liggett, music by the Bean sisters, and talks on the Bible and community cooperation. Organizers include Harry Spaulding, William Hunter, Frank White, Mrs Carrie Miller, and Nellie Chadwick. Rev. C A Spriggs praises Peach Ridge as a progressive, educated community sustained by steadfast families and local schools.

Peach Ridge Union Lawrence Oo. E. Liggett American Sunday School Union Peach Ridge M. E. Chatley First Christian Church Athens Miss McDowell Presbyterian Deanville Bean Spriggs

Hurricane Lashes East Florida Coast

The hurricane battered the east Florida coast with winds near 100 miles per hour. Lakeland reported 50 mph winds and about ten percent crop damage to citrus. Dozens of buildings were torn in Ojus Davie and Dania. The Fort Lauderdale hotel lost guests and relief centers formed in churches and schools.

Lakeland Little River Lemon City Miami Shores Ojus Davie Dania Miami Hollywood Fort Lauderdale Florida Bisecayne Bay Biscayne Boulevard Nohab Kaiser Wilhelm

Law Enforcers to Meet Wednesday in County Auditorium

A mass meeting to organize a law enforcement project will be held Wednesday at 2 PM in the Christian church auditorium. The date was changed from Tuesday due to a committee member’s unavailability. Seventy five invitations were sent to representatives from across the county to ensure broad input.

The Christian Church

Remove Leg of Injured Youth Amid Hospitalized Boy

Carl Stover 1 Hamley Run remains in critical condition at Sheltering Arme hospital after doctors amputated his right leg below the knee due to infection from wounds suffered July 29 when a car driven by traveling salesman Hoskin Mari etta struck him near the Barker filling station. The injury included a fractured leg below the knee and other bruises.

Carl Stover Hamley Run Sheltering Arme Hospital Hoskin Marietta Stover Nion Street Barker Filling Station

Freezone corn remedy promises quick pain relief

An old advertisement claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain and lets the corn lift away with a touch. The drugstore bottle costs a few cents and works on hard and soft corns and between the toes without soreness or irritation.

Tasks of the church and its agencies outlined

Dr. A Y Wilcox preached at the Presbyterian church on Sunday urging the church to meet spiritual needs, stand for righteousness, and aid in Christianizing races. He emphasized youth work for college students and high schoolers with separate programs, praised missionary societies, and noted recent illness of a speaker from Athens who underwent adenoid and tonsil removal. Boien’s Athens ties and university graduation in August were mentioned.

A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Wileow Jesus Wilcox Athens

Clarence Bolen Walks Through Bedroom Window

Clarence Bolen twenty three former Ohio university student and editor of the Green and White walked through a bedroom window in Washington D C Saturday and was injured. He had suffered a breakdown two weeks earlier while working at a Parkersburg newspaper and was brought home to Fayette County by his father. The physician said the fall likely alerted him to the seriousness of his condition. He was not seriously injured in the twelve foot fall and had been bedridden.

Clarence Bolen Ohio University The Green and White Washington D. C Bolen Parkersburg Fayette County Hiram Bolen

Barber Switches Run For UMWA Vice Presidency

George Barber of Carbondale says in a Messenger letter that he is seeking the vice presidency of the United Mine Workers of the Hockingfield rather than the presidency.

George Barber Carbondale United Mine Workers of the

Kiwanis Convene in Columbus for Annual Convention

Ohio Kiwanis held the opening session in Columbus with about 8,000 people in attendance marking the start of the annual convention.

Columbus

Auto Hits Pole in Cincinnati Ohio Death Toll Reaches Ninetynine

Hamilton county recorded its 99th traffic death here yesterday when the automobile of Edward Spaulding Muncie Ind collided with a pole.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Edward Spaulding Muncie Ind

Rural Carriers Picnic in Athens

One hundred members of the Athens county Rural Carrier's association and their families attended a Sunday picnic at the Athens county fairground. Music by the Union Furnace band. Rev. Roberts of Glouster spoke and sang. Pearl Russell of Frost, president, and Pearl Carr of Athens, secretary, oversaw all arrangements for the day-long event.

Athens County Rural Carrier's Association Athens County Union Furnace Roberts Glouster Pearl Russell Frost Pearl Carr Athens

Child Dies at Sheltering Arms Hospital Amesville Boy

Myron Elford Brown aged 2 son of Mr and Mrs Clinton Brown of Amesville died at 3 am Sunday at Sheltering Arms hospital from dysentery after a weeklong illness. Funeral services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Hooper Ridge church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Machines which solve problems in algebra have been invented.

Myron Elford Brown Clinton Brown Amesville Sheltering Arms Hospital Hooper Ridge Church

Free Your Drugstore Resinol Sample Offer

An offer invites readers to request free samples of Resinol Soap and Ointment by mailing to Dept 57 Resinol Baltimore MD. The ad promotes trying before buying and targets consumers seeking skincare samples from a Baltimore address.

Dept. 57 Resinol Baltimore

Hospital Notes From Sheltering Arms

Theodora Junod underwent a tonsil operation last Tuesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. Claudie Woods had a tonsil operation this morning. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Jones of Athens on Saturday September 18. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Leslie Halbert of Canonsburg on Sunday September 19. Admitted for medical observation is Mrs Harold Byerly of Richland Avenue Saturday. Convalescents include Vern Hosington Mrs C P Clester Mrs Harley Burton of Athens J Lee ey of Albany Gabriel Susic of Zales. Dismissed were Miss Vernice Taylor Leslie Cooper Josephine Coury of Athens Marion Giffin of Glouster Clifford Darnell of Cananville Max Anderson of Amesville.

Theodora Junod Athens Claudie Woods Carpenter Roy Jones Leslie Halbert Canaonville Harold Byerly Richland Avenue Vern Hosington C.P. Clester Harley Burton J. T.eeey Albany Gabriel Susic Zales Vernice Taylor Leslie Cooper Josephine Coury Marion Giffin Glouster Clifford Darnell Cae Nnaanville Max Anderson Amesville

Hemroid internal remedy advertised by Dr Leonhardt

A medical advert claims piles originate from inside circulation problems and promote internal treatment. Dr J S Leonhardt developed Hemroid after testing in 1000 cases and markets it as a safe, easily taken tablet sold by druggists with a refund guarantee at Cline's Pharmacy.

J. S. Leonhardt Cline

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