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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1922
Page
3
Zee Was a blow to his many friends as Nelsonville mourns the loss of a local boy. The notice calls readers to contact Bart the Printer in Nelsonville for further details.
Glouster Sunday Creek Valley residents who bought Star Manufacturing Co stock at New Lexington will meet in Jacksonville at 7 30 Wednesday evening. An attorney from Wheeling West Virginia will attend to discuss the investors’ funds and the meeting may fill the mayor’s office with attendees.
A wire haired terrier nicknamed Billy roams the Quebec docks awaiting his lost master from the war. The dog greets each Empress ship and sniffs passengers hoping to find the khaki-clad man, earning many names and meals but never a reunion yet.
Pearl Clemons died September 22 at age 3 days. Survived by parents, sister Flossie, brother Charles, grandparents and many relatives. The family notes a spiritual farewell and hope for the afterlife. Mrs. Clayton Murphy and two children moved to Columbus. Mrs. C. C. Sharp spent Monday there.
Funeral services for Mrs Lon Barrows will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o clock at the Methodist church with a Wednesday service scheduled.
Regular meeting of Glenford Dur en Post No 229 at their hall tonight. Local veterans group invites members to attend and discuss post affairs and community service plans.
The Christian church and Sunday school reported a splendid fall day with 417 in Sunday school, four church additions, and strong optimism. Pastor C L Johnson marks his fifth year, delivering a sermon unmatched in his tenure. Sunday night featured Young People's Night with a full house.
All members of the W B A are asked to gather at their hall on Wednesday at 12 30 to attend the funeral service for Mrs Lon Barrows at the Methodist church at o clock.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Smith of Urbana were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Julius Fischer. Fischer and Smith are siblings and Fischer drove them to Columbus en route home. Mrs J M Hyde spent the day. Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson and Mr and Mrs Pierce Stratton spent Sunday at Old Man's Cave. Waldo Chute attended the Wolf reunion in Haydenville. Frank Burnelle and wife returned to Akron after visiting his parents. Eleanora Edington and Harry Edington returned from Washington DC after visiting relatives.
Frank G. Cooley of the R G Dun & Co married Miss Asta Knudsen an artist from Elizabeth New Jersey yesterday afternoon at the Church of Transfiguration 1 East 29th Street The Very Rev Oscar F R Tredor officiated Morley Jennings served as best man The groom a Nelsonville native is the son of the late F G Cooley of this city
Mrs. Mable Wallace learned of the sudden death of her brother in law John P. Wallace at his Minot North Dakota home. He fell twenty feet while carrying his boy upstairs when the railing collapsed. Wallace died five hours after the accident leaving a wife and three sons.
Kaelin earns praise for precise edits and timely fixes across multiple platforms. Critics note consistent accuracy, attention to detail, and clear communication enhancing overall quality and reliability.
Final plans outline a two session fall festival at West school in Nelsonville this Friday afternoon 2 to 4 and evening 7 to 9. The program includes a garden produce and hand work display by pupils with a relics room and a pet room, making it the biggest event of its kind in town.
The gym schedule started September 18 with strong turnout and 30 weekly classes. The high school will delay practice until after football season. Open house is October 6 with activities for boys and girls from 5 to 6:30 PM and for those 16 and older from 6:30 PM onward.
Funeral services for Mr and Mrs Edn Bridges were held yesterday at Greenlawn. A large number of relatives and friends attended the services at the cemetery or church.
Ralph Parry aged 20 was killed instantly in a state fall at the Old Floodwood mine. He was the son of Mrs. Minnie Parry of near Kimberly. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Oak Grove church.
Stouts' ambulance responded to Haydenville on Monday to transport Chas. Lent to his home a mile away after he was injured by a timber fall.
Mr. Charles Redner shattered his back in a fall at the Chauncey mine yesterday. Dr. C C W Cable treated him and transported him to a Columbus hospital Monday evening. An ambulance carried him from Nelsonville after arrival by the evening train. Mrs. Redner accompanied her husband.
Mrs A D Ailes entertained Friday evening on East Columbus Street with a dinner in honor of her daughter Audrey’s fifteenth birthday anniversary. Covers were laid for Elizabeth Mechem Ruth Iberle Ruth Kelch Mary Anderson Elizabeth Smith Josephine Porter Ruth Chapman Esther Erwin and Louise Kennard.
Glenford Dugan Post American Legion schedules a regular meeting this evening at seven. The commander urges strong attendance to ensure important business can be addressed.
Miss Masters, public health nurse, will hold a baby clinic at her office from 3 to 4 30 Wednesday afternoon inviting parents to bring infants for checkups and guidance.
Mrs Mamie G Tedrow paid 250 dollars in alimony to her husband John P Tedrow after a divorce action in common pleas court. The court had ordered the payment and set October 1 as the deadline. The costs of the divorce and alimony were paid to Clerk of Courts Morgan.
Cincinnati, Sept 26. Mrs. Louisa Stern left an estate valued at 42000 to Sol Zeigler of New York. Her will specifies that her executors pay all expenses incurred by Zeigler if he attends her funeral, in addition to the estate residue after charitable gifts and hotel property deductions.
A Delaware inventor presents a small vehicle that resembles a car and is powered by the driver pedaling the device along the street.
The funeral of the 18 month old son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Hosell of Greens Run was held at Greens Run church Tuesday at 2 pm with interment in Russell cemetery Jacksonville. The babe died Sunday afternoon. The engagement of Miss Elma Dulaney to Mr Laurence D Keller of Columbus was announced at a 500 party hosted by the Dulaney family. Pink and white decor featured in the tally and refreshments. First prize went to Mrs W W Bryson with consolation to Miss Edna Morris. Each guest received a white heart shaped candy box with wedding announcement for the couple’s October 15 ceremony. The guest list included numerous local residents and students from Ohio University.
A F Rogers travels to Columbus for a conference of T and O C section foremen.
Mrs. Chester Biddison returns to her Columbus home after a week at Maplewood with her mother Mrs. Biddison.
Miss Edna Norris and Mrs. Lucille Martindell left for Columbus this morning to spend a few days. KE K Bryson of Wallace Bryson company was in Columbus on business Monday.
C. S. Price returned from Columbus after tonsil and nasal surgery. His son Gail had a tonsil operation late in the week and came home Sunday evening.
The Cunard liner Auguitania bound for New York battles a severe hurricane in mid Atlantic. A 75 mile gale pushes 90 foot waves as decks suffer minor damage and passengers brave the awe inspiring sea chaos aboard the 1,275 first class and 600 steerage travelers.
The weather bureau reported the first frost in Wheeling West Virginia as the thermometer fell to 37 degrees today September 26. Local farmers were alerted to cool night conditions and potential frost damage to crops.
Secretary of State Smith ordered space be left on the November judicial ballot for voters to write in candidates for the state supreme judge for a short term ending January first. The action affects the upcoming election in Columbus.
Mathew Readner, 31, suffered a broken back and serious injuries when slate fell in Chauncey mine No. 25 Monday afternoon. He was cared for at the Sweazy home, then taken to a Columbus hospital with Dr. Cable and Dr. Hoodier attending. Readner and his wife had recently moved from New York. local friends gave them a $77 purse. Readner is a World War veteran.
George Stone of Millfield suffered a fractured skull and serious head and body bruises when a garage he worked at overturned and pinned him. Dr Hoodlet treated him and he was later hospitalized. He is married and the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Stone of Chauncey.
General Jacob S. Coxey announced he will file to run for Congress in the Eighteenth Ohio district on the Belmont county non partisan ticket replacing Charles Bonsall who withdrew. Coxey argues constitutional inhabitant clause allows district residency to not apply. He previously sought U S Senate but was blocked by Bonsall withdrawal.
After weeks wait for materials, paving on West Union Street resumed today under Contract supervisor Ward. Many workers returned to the job as crews moved to finish the street improvement.
Union street paving near Jerseyville is finishing soon and will allow opening of the main street to the Union depot. The Fred Beckler job has been rushed through to complete the project.
Wrightstown residents record visits across El liotts Cross Roads Peach Ridge Cutler and Glouster with several families sharing Sundays Friends and relatives gather at homes as Dea Ahle calls on Wade and a community day is planned for October 8 with all welcome.
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