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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1922

Page

12

The Mother Gone Too in Pomeroy-Middleport

Rev. Mr. Hyde reports a letter from New York City about the Aldebo family. Mrs. Aldebo and her children supported by the Presbyterian church and Red Cross faced tragedy after her death in a wreck. The note says the older daughter works in a wealthy home and is faring well. River trade revival and Andrew Carnegie’s forecast for the Ohio River are discussed.

Mr. Hyde Pomeroy New York City Red Cross

Alliquippi Towboat Highlights River Freight Traffic

Spectators watched a 12-barge tow on the river led by the steel towboat Alliquippi. The crew reported the wireless system as the first on an Ohio river steamboat. Barges carried iron and steel products from Pittsburg to Memphis and beyond while four passenger boats run weekly between Pittsburg Charleston and Cincinnati.

Middleport Kerrs Run Pittsburg Memphis Way Points

Kiwanis Club to occupy Masonic rooms in bank building

Louis Horwitz announces Kiwanis club will share Masonic club rooms in the First City Bank building. china silver and table linen have been ordered. The first meeting and luncheon in the new home is set for April 18 with biweekly meetings alternating between Pomeroy and Middleport.

Louis Horwitz Kiwanis Club Masonic Club First City Bank Pomeroy Middleport

Local Lake division rep hails Pomeroy chapter work

Miss Sara Coates the Cleveland field representative of the Lake division visited the local organization and expressed high approval of the Pomeroy chapter. The visit highlighted continued support and recognition from district leadership.

Sara FE. Coates Cleveland Field Lake Division Pomeroy

Bailey and Fisher Wed at Methodist Parsonage

James B. Bailey aged 21 a farmer from near Pomeroy married Verdie Fisher 20 of near Chester yesterday in a ceremony conducted by Rev. L. L. Cherrington at the Methodist parsonage.

James B. Bailey Pomeroy Verdie Fisher Chester L. L. Cherrington

Son Undergoes Tonsil Operation at Middleport Well’s

A son, John, underwent a tonsil removal operation at the Well's apartments in Middleport, according to the readable OCR fragment.

Ing John Middleport

Church contract let for M FE church at Syracuse

The contract for building the M. F. E. church in Syracuse was awarded to contractor R. Miller of Middleport. The fashion was completed months ago and the structure will be modern and scientific in its appointments, expected to be a credit to the village.

Syracuse R. Miller Middleport

Local Families Share Sunday Visit and Tragic Infant Deaths

Buchtel families visited the Glover home Sunday. A six months old son of Mr and Mrs Ben Wagner died of double pneumonia and was buried Friday in the Catholic cemetery. A seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Porter Sweezy died Wednesday of pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Emerine of New...

Marve Hilderbrand E. H. Wilson Bernice Murray Ernestine William Glover Ben Wagner Porter Sweezy Emerine New

It Made a New Man of Me Declares J. E.

J E of 815 Miller Street Petersburg Virginia testifies that the medicine changed him. The crowd hears similar strong statements about the remedy and urges readers to obtain a bottle today from reputable druggists.

J. E Barker Miller St Petersburg

Miss Russell complains of Italian mistreatment in Italy

Miss Russell says her lack of Italian knowledge put her at a disadvantage in Italy and that Italian authorities insulted her. She alleges they forced entry to her apartments at night and demanded her passports.

Russell Italy

Weekend Visits and School Events Around Straitsville

Straitsville families spent time with relatives in Nelsonville and Columbus. Epworth League hosted a church party Saturday while Buchtel high school and Happy Hollow school held programs for students. influenza illness, hospitalizations, revivals, and welcomes marked the community week with several visits and hospitalizations noted.

Straitsville A. K. Walker Epworth League Regina White Nelsonville Vis Buchtel High School

Lillian Russell urges immigration halt and tests

Lillian Russell told the house immigration committee to suspend all immigration for one year with stricter limits afterward. She proposed blood tests for all immigrants, consular power to deny departure, and directing arrivals to specific ports and labor choices to ensure health and suitability.

International News Service Washington Lillian Russell House Immigration Committee England Europe Davis Harding America United States

Foot and Mouth Disease Warns Of Regional Threat

State veterinarian B H Edgington warns of potential imports and spread of virulent foot and mouth disease from Europe. He urges Ohioans and the agricultural extension service to identify danger points and take precautions to guard the state against an outbreak.

Europe

Disease outbreak warnings amid cattle import concerns

Dr Edgington warns citizens to report any cattle disease outbreaks and watch stock cared for by immigrant farm workers. He cites dangers at points of contact with Europe and notes his office will dispatch representatives to investigate suspicious animal troubles. He references Britain’s foot and mouth crisis January to March with 996 herds affected and 43 735 animals slaughtered.

Edgington Washington Great Britain

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