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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville High Plans Season Kickoff and Elks Minstrel

Nelsonville High School football under Coach Moore shapes up for the season opener at Chauncey on Friday September 29 with ten lettermen back and new players competing behind a veteran line. The Elks plan a fall season start with a seafood dinner and smoker at their Hocking Street home as C H Martin outlines the charity minstrel. The N H S squad also attended the Logan Bremen game in Logan on Friday afternoon.

Nelsonville Moore Chauncey Watson Wolfe Jewett Hall ELKS Lodge of Elks Hocking Ireet C. H. Martin Big Elks Logan

Elks Dance At Home Well Attended Third Of Season

The Elks hosted a dance at their home last evening drawing a large crowd for the third event of the fall and winter program.

Sunday worship and revival notes at multiple churches

The item lists Sunday School at 9 30 and worship times for Presbyterian and Christian churches with evening services and a Rally Day in one week. It notes Christian Endeavor at 6 pm and a young peoples service. It also reports two ambulances transporting Mr and Mrs Ridger to Logan hospital after a coal oil fire attempt caused burns.

Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Christian Church Bible School C. E. Society

Pocahontas Group Holds September Birthday Celebration

The order of Pocahontas marked a September birthday party at their hall on Monday night with a special feature planned. Members were urged to attend and bring 10 cents for refreshments. Rev. Cecil Mender will preach Sunday evening at Circle Hill at 7 o'clock.

Order of Pocahontas Doanville Cecil Mender Circle Hill

Miner Seriously Injured In Bailey Run Car Incident

Tom Henshaw suffered multiple broken ribs and other injuries after being caught between cars at the Jewett mine in Bailey Run. Dr. W. S. Rhodes treated him and he was transported to his West Franklin street home by Stout's ambulance.

Tom Henshaw Jewett Bailey Run W. S. Rhodes West Franklin Street Stouts

Summers Funeral Service Led by Rev Paul E Kemper

Rev Paul E Kemper will conduct the funeral service for the deceased, with services held at a local church. The obituary notes respectful attendance from family and community members as arrangements are announced by the funeral home.

Nelsonville Members Attend County W C T U Conference

Fifteen Nelsonville members attended the county W C T U conference in Jacksonville on Thursday. All report a fine meeting and that they were royally entertained.

Nelsonville Jacksonville

Nelsonville Selects Hold Football Practice Sunday

All members of the Nelsonville Selects football team are requested to attend practice at the city playground Sunday morning at 9. Mrs G A Hamm hosted a Presbyterian Sunday school class picnic Friday evening in the church social rooms. Fifteen covers were set. A bountiful supper was enjoyed at 5 30 with games and lawn contests lasting late.

Nelsonvifle Selects City Playground G. A. Hamm The Presbyterian Church

Logan Triumphs Over Bremen 18 to 0 In Season Opener

Logan coach Lehman fields a largely new squad that defeats Bremen High 18 to 0 in the opening football game. Bebout stars with a 40 yard kickoff return and a 15 yard TD run, while Stone and Drake contribute on offense. Logan’s defense shuts out Bremen as several new players show promise. Also, Logan officer Barbean stops Jack Donnelly after a crash caused by alleged intoxication.

Lehman Warriors Bremen Logan Bebout Stone Stone Logan Drake Blair Keynes Duncan Struble Solon Breman E. C. Reed Smith Swineheart L. E. Leadbetter Stewart Struble Young L. G. Keynes Lauffer Co Solon Huffman R. G. Duncan Adcock C. Rts Blair,c. J. Siler R. E. Schrader P. Siler Q. B. Drake Smith L. A. Fitzgerald Beery F. B. Stone Norris RH. Bebout Jack Donnelly Laurelville Barbean Donelly

Takes New Position Arch Rodman Joins Peoples Bakery Team

Arch Rodman has taken the position of truck driver for the Peoples Bakery. He began his duties Thursday morning. Alfred Lanning, previously employed by the bakery, expects to return to the mines with his father.

Arch Rodman Peoples Bakery Alfred Lanning

Local Names in Laurelville and Union Furnace Notices

John Cehrs 26 a worker of Union Furnace Grace Clark 22 at home Union Furnace Rev Allebaugh named and John H Karr 23 farmer Laurelville Wilda G Fox 17 at home Laurelville A H Brooke JP listed with initials only.

John Cehrs Union Furnace Grace Clark Rev. Allebaugh John H. Karr Farmer Laurelville Wilda G. Fox A. H. Brooke J. P

Chauncey Residents Attend John Parsons Funeral in Buchtel

Chauncey figures attended the funeral of John Parsons, held at his residence and burial at Greenlawn cemetery. The event involved relatives from Chauncey led by Mr and Mrs Clarence Spears and other locals. The Chauncey Christian church missionary society met with Mrs Clarence Butts hosting and program contributions from Mrs L H Pendergrass and others. Special music was provided by Mrs Floyd Nye and a luncheon followed.

Clarence Spears Forest Spears Walter Spears Gee Wilson Carl Shafer Buchtel John Parsons Greenlawn Messrs. Spears Clarence Butts The Missionary Society of the Chauncey Christian Church L. H. Pendergrass Spayd Guy Gardner Fiske Floyd Nye

Infant Buried in Nye Cemetery After Mill Street Death

The infant son of Mr and Mrs Ben Mullins who died Wednesday at their Mill street home was buried Thursday afternoon in Nye cemetery with undertaker Stout in charge. Hugh Theisen of Millfield was injured late Thursday in No 7.

Ben Mullins Mill Street Nye Stout Millfield Hugh Theisen No. 7

Role of Hero Has Drawbacks as Sheriff Rescues Farm

Sheriff Herb Parker on vacation rushes to a burning farm barn near Detroit and Toledo. He frees 11 Holstein cows while the Dutch owner swears. the barn and several cars burn, leaving Parker with a consolation in the ruined machines.

Hero Herb Parker Parker Everett Parker Detroit Toledo

Miner Poston Hurt In Mine Accident Between Cars

Poston was trapped between mine cars and seriously hurt but no bones were broken. He was taken to the Theisen home in Millfield for care with Dr. W V Sprague attending. Ruth Fiske leaves for Waterford Ohio to teach high school. Mr and Mrs R C McDaniel and daughter Mary Wilson return to Columbus after visiting relatives.

Poston Herman Theisen Millfield W. V. Sprague Ruth Fiske Charles Fiske Waterford Ohio R. C. McDaniel Mary Wilson Columbus

Kerosene Fire Burns Local Couple Injures Couple in Stove Incident

Word from Orbiston reports Mr and Mrs Bredgit badly burned when kerosene oil can exploded while starting a fire in their cook stove. They were rushed to a hospital for treatment. Isaac Wilson family and Mr and Mrs Herman Luckoff observe Jewish holidays. Karl Gardner and Mrs Paul Porter attend wedding of Miss Doris Nye to Mr Charles Woodworth of Athens this morning.

Orbiston Isaac Wilson Mrs Herman Luckoff Karl Gardner Paul Porter Doris Nye Charles Woodworth Athens

Ladies Aid social at M. E. church lawn

The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church will hold a social on the church lawn on Tuesday evening September 26. Ice cream cake chicken sandwiches pickles pie and coffee will be served. Everyone is welcome.

Chauncey M. E. Church Amos England Taylor Ridge Pike Taylor Ridge Road Taylor Ridge

Columbus Man Praises Anurie Kidney Remedy

Monford Slagle of Columbus Ohio credits Dr Pierce's Anurie Tablets with curing his congested kidneys backache and bladder weakness. He reports the kidneys become active and normal after a short use and urges others with kidney or bladder troubles to try Anuric, available at drug stores or by mail for a small trial offer.

Columbus Ohio Anuric Monford Slagle W. Bish St Dr. Pierce

Sunday School Class Meets at Albany Church

Albany O Sept 23 Class 99 at the M E Sunday school held its first social of the year with 35 members and guests. Rev and Mrs Warner were welcomed back to the Albany charge while Mrs F E Goldsberry spoke in their absence. A Scotch air and songs followed with remarks by class president Miss Faye Baker and a male sextet closing the program.

Albany, O M. E. Sunday School Warner Albany F. E. Goldsberry Fred Weed Pomeroy Cottingham Messrs Weed Cline Fish Huston Maston Tewksberry

Weather Outlook for Ohio Valley and Great Lakes Region

The forecast calls for generally fair skies with normal temperatures across the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region next week. No significant storms or temperature extremes are expected.

Ohio Valley Region of Great Lakes

Court case halts bakery eviction in Athl ena County

Thomas Litler, bakery owner on North Court Street, won an appeal to stop eviction by Herman Luckoff. Judge Worstell ruled Luckoff used duress and undue influence to secure a lease release signed June 15 by Mrs Littler. The lease and rent receipts were voided, restoring prior rights. Costs to be recovered by Litler. Lease ends January 1.

Thomas Litler North Court Street Hedges Herman Luckoff Chauncey Worstell Athlens County Common Pleas Court Luckoff Court of Appeals Luella Litler

Way Down East at Glouster Theatre this week

Glouster presents D. W. Griffith Way Down East with Thursday Friday and Saturday shows. Matinee Saturday at 1 o’clock includes special music as part of the program. Also notes church announcements, a funeral, fish consignments, football loss, and Taylor Ridge road fundraiser events.

D. W. Griffith

Western Communist University Established by Russian Soviets

Berlin reports the creation of a Western Communist University modeled after Moscow’s Eastern University. Lenin outlined a Bolshevism College focused on training future Bolshevist agents and leaders worldwide. The nine month program covers world revolution history and the dictatorship of the proletariat with courses on religion and communism. College aims to enlighten oriental nations and already lists 352 students from 13 nationalities.

Berlin Moscow Lenine College of Aken Far East India

Local Social Roundup From Hockingport Area

Sunday guests included Judge D H Thomas and family of Marietta visiting the Lew Humphrey home. George Shaffer of the M B C will speak at the M B E church. Mrs. Alice Curtis of Belpre and Mrs. Fanny Safereed of Akron visited relatives. Guy Foster and Charles Safereed of Akron stay with C V Foster. Mr and Mrs BE A Dutton expect nephews Frank Curtis and Mr Pride of Belpre for the week. J W Johnson remodels his house. Mrs Nelson Dutton dined with Mrs Lew Humphrey Thursday.

D. H. Thomas and Marietta Lew Humphrey George Shaffer M. BE Alice Curtis Belpre Fanny Safereed Akron Guy Foster Charles Safereed C. V. Foster BE. A. Dutton Frank Curtis Mr. Pride of J. W. Johnson Nelson Dutton Lewlypmphrey

A Friend in Need and Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy

Mrs. George Harder of Los Angeles writes that Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured her for illness that kept her bedridden and visiting the doctor monthly. She credits eight bottles and the Sanative Wash with restoring strength and helping others, including her sister.

Los Angeles Calif Pinkham Mar Lydia Pinkham Guthrie Oklahooma Lydia E. Pinkham Bng George Harder Byram St., Los Angeles Calliefornia

Anderson and others visit Coolville residents Sunday

Family groups from various towns visited Coolville residents including Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cole with a baby. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hayd called on Coolville for business. Arthur Lee plans apple picking work near Canal Winchester and is expected home soon. William Buchanan is 11.

B. F. Anderson Reg. Anderson Coolville Ernest Cole Baby C, A C. V. Foster Charles Hayd Arthur Lee Canal Winchester William Buchanan

Wife Sues for Divorce Over Seven Evictions in Eight Years

In a writ from Elyria Ohio Florence nda tie, the wife charges that her husband Bensely Percival is negligent and caused seven evictions in eight years. The suit alleges repeated displacements as grounds for divorce.

Bensely Percival Elyria Florence

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News Albert Sommers Tom Bush Poplar Street K. of P International Holiness Church Lane Laneholtz C. L. Stout Mrs. Ridger Logan Hospital A. D. Farrow Chestnut Street Mill St J. E. Zeller Nelsonville McArthur Mees Clinton Webb Missionary Society Monford Albany Church Owaer Loges Littler Glouster Calvary Baptist Church Homer C. Smith C. J. Bowen Granville Legionaires Grace E. Hall Margaret Powell Harry M. Wilson Church of Christ Minnie Betts New Straitsville Betts Indianapolis Glouster Sportsmen Club Federal Hatcheries Glouster Hi Murray Rovers Mason Andrews Bady Aeds Establion Hockingport Tion MOLER Ohi Moler Auto Sales GO Nelsonville, Ohio
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