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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
2
A man walked across a new Main Street sidewalk in Pomeroy and cut deep prints in the wet cement. Planks lay nearby for access but were ignored. A curious observer traced his footprints into a store before a workman was summoned to examine the marks.
Albert Imboden, 27, who was hurt in the Dark Hollow Mine on Monday, died at Holzer Hospital from pneumonia brought on by his injuries. Unmarried, his parents live in Minersville. Funeral at the Minersville Methodist Church Friday at 1 AM, burial in McArthur.
An automobile stolen from in front of Walter Wise’s garage in Gallipolis was found abandoned at the forks of the Athens and Parkersburg Roads in Upper Pomery by Meigs County sheriff's officers Wednesday morning. Mr Wise and Police Chief H W Sowards retrieved the vehicle from the Jail Garage.
Syracuse April 16 Mrs Byron Fair visiting her sister Mrs Grace Williams wife of A E Williams Hocking Valley mail clerk was brought by Ewing ambulance from Heedsville where she had been visiting an aunt She arrived at the Williams home to recover from a slight stroke of paralysis.
A Dayton reader reports drastic relief from indigestion and bilious attacks after using Konjola. He says six bottles restored appetite, regular bowel movement, and overall health, praising the medicine as cleansing and invigorating.
Eleven Civil War veterans of Meigs County gathered in Middleport for a Cedar Creek Relief auxiliary event honoring the Lee surrender anniversary. The 62 attendees included veterans ministers and spouses, with Rev. Kreger giving the address. A list names 14 veterans and units from Ohio and West Virginia.
In Middleport on April 10 the grade school teachers led by Superintendent A W McKay and visiting teacher Mrs Goodwin honored J Fisher with flowers and cigars. Fisher, once president of the Board of Education for 22 years, will receive unperishable gifts later due to his eye recovery. Fraternal groups in town have also sent flowers as he recuperates after a severe eye operation.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Middleport will gather Friday at 7 26 o clock in the church lecture room. Mrs. H E Thomas will preside with Mrs M R Chambers as program leader. Topics include Africa and The Negro In America. Mrs KE G Probst will report as delegate to the Logan Presbyterial. Hostesses listed.
The Middleport Literary Club met Wednesday afternoon on South Lincoln Street with Merc H E Thomas. Attendees discussed art and child art, with readings by Mrs H F E Cook and Miss Vesta McCoy. Next meeting set with Mrs Edward French on April 3.
The article notes widespread painting of homes across river towns as a sign of business revival. Mrs. George H. Scott has moved from Green Ridge to King City Missouri. An estate case involving Riga Greenlee's heirs against Western and Southern Life Insurance was settled out of court. Miss Pauline Wetzel of Pomeroy will wed Joe McColioough of Columbia in Bethany Church on Easter Sunday. locals will witness the ceremony.
Warren Carrier shows improvement after returning from Sheltering Arms Hospital. Elda Carrier returns home from Columbus for a few days. Mrs. John Smith and daughters Vivian and Beulah visit Nitro with relatives. Clarence Eobersbech resumes business in Columbus and Piketon after a week away. Jean Roller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Roller, age 31. Mrs. Martin and Junior D. Martin with wife return to McKeesport after weekend with Lulu Mason and Frank Vreeman. Dale Warner, Ohio University student, home two weeks due to illness. G. H. Stansbury and daughter Jane visit Huntington with C. W. Stansbury. Mrs. Malcolm Cottingham and daughter from Jackson visit William Michael and sister.
The capture of Virgil Good at his brother’s home in Ewington Gallia County shows officers that he did not go to Meigs County after the Athens shooting. Rumors of sightings at Rocksprings Pair Grounds were false. Athens officials supplied a tip leading to his arrest. authorities report Good may be insane.
In Pomeroy April 19, three of seven marriage licenses this month were issued secretly to avoid serenaders or alerting objecting parents. Journalists often learn of the unions and publish them even when the license books remain blank.
Reports are received of an amazing treatment that epileptics state has proved successful in stopping their attacks. R. Lepso. Apt. 152 Island Ave. Milwaukee Wisconsin has been supplying sufferers with this treatment. He now wishes to reach
Fragmentary ad text promises a free treatment to all sufferers and urges the un afflicted to write for details, requesting age information. This brief offer appears as a historical promotional notice with no specifics on the condition or the provider.
A St Paul dispatch reports three murders cleared by the triple confession of Andy Mann 48 a Pomeroy resident and former Ohio burglar. Mann allegedly admitted killing 16 year old Barl Tague and strangling 12 year old Dorothy Anne Minneapolis last August then setting fire that killed Robert Howar. Local residents say he was mentally deficient and obsessed with buried gold near the courthouse hill.
Pomeroy reporters note that county officers led by Deputy Sheriff Weiker and Morris discovered a liquor making outfit. Details of location and accomplices were not immediately provided.
Yesterday Justice Gilmore in rubber boots led Washtlights to Mine No 7 on Thomas Fork after a report of liquor manufacture. They seized a liquor manufacturing outfit but did not locate the operator. Two barrels of mash were destroyed and the etili and fixtures were removed.
Pomeroy reports the Meigs County Republican women rally slated for April is postponed due to Mrs. M. E. Rathburn’s two week absence in Chicago. Local organizers await her return to proceed with the event.
The event has been postponed until April 30. The county is canvassing for new members and expects hundreds to attend the gathering and banquet.
Official opening of the golf season at Athens Country Club features a stag dinner in the Club dining room tonight. The event is under the House Committee led by Dr J H Berry with B T Rover as Golf Committee chairman and Judge S M Johnson among coordinators.
Man of the Greens Committee chairman M Kerr and Handicapttee chair P Oy will join others in a sessional meeting. The group will announce the golf program and tournaments for the season, with Art Smith and J Alm among participants.
The steamer Saint Sunniva ran aground today off Mousa on the east side of the Shenig Islands in Orkney. The Damen steamer Agrosp and other vessels stood by as help arrived.
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