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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1920

Page

8

A Cold That Hangs On How Vicks Aids Recovery

A long lasting cold signals inflammation in the air passages and invites stronger germs. Nightly Vicks VapoRub helps by local stimulation drawing inflammation away and delivering vapors through the skin and breath. Apply thick to throat and chest, cover with flannel, and inhale. Samples offered by The Vick Chemical Co Greensboro NC.

Vick Nature Vick Chemical Company Broad Street Greensboro

Water Works Overhaul Restores Filtration in Pomeroy

Superintendent Starkey reports the big filter and two auxiliary tub filters are in operation at the pumping station. A purification plant will be timed with an expected health department expert arrival next week. Systematic mains flushing began to clear muddy deposits while Lincoln Hill reservoir filling remains uncertain. President Miller is due in Pomeroy to review the situation.

Starkey Messenger State Health Department Pomeroy Middleport

Lend a Hand Society Holds Fine Meeting at Mulberry

Sixty two members and friends of the Lend a Hand Society of Simpson M E church gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. George Ebersbach's home on Mulberry avenue. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Phill Meier Mrs. George Leitheit and Mrs. E McCullough. After the business session the program committee led a pleasant evening of readings by Mrs. Ray Young Mrs. A L Tracy and Mrs. Emma Koeassler and a song by Mrs. Jay Myers. Dainty refreshments were served.

Lend-A-Hand Society Simpson M. E. Church George Ebersbach Mulberry Avenue Phill Meier George Leitheit 8. E. McCullough Ray Young A. OU. Tracy Emma Koeassler Jay Myers

Joint councils discuss street car issues in Middleport

A Tuesday evening joint conference of Pomeroy and Middleport councils reviewed the street car situation from several angles but reached no final plan. A follow up meeting is set for next Tuesday with Hartwell, road receiver, invited, to help decide fares and ticketing options.

Pomeroy Middleport Hartwell

Five room house listings in Pomeroy Middleport area

Property ads describe five room house in Pomeroy priced at 2000, four room frame dwelling in good neighborhood at 800, six room with small tenant house on lot in Pomeroy at 1400, eight room frame with porches and fruit at Kerrs Run 2000, nine room frame near Middleport 2500, eight room with bath in Middleport 8650, plus vacant lot on Mill Street Middleport 400. Terms offered with financing options through M C Hobat of Middleport.

Pomeroy Kerrs Run Middleport Mill Street M. C. Hobat

Real Estate Sales Report From Hobart Agency

Properties sold last week include Charley Eblin on Peal Street sold to M Arnold, Earl Mason on Hob son sold to C H Manley, two Taylor homes on Condor Street in Pomeroy sold to Jasper Lambert, and Jasper Lambert river bottom farm sold to Roy and Clarence Herrman.

M. C. Hobart Real Estate Agency Charley Eblin Peal Street M. Arnold Earl Mason Hobson C. H. Manley Taylor Condor Street Pomeroy Jasper Lambert

Mrs Nancy Riffle Dies at 82 in Maggie West Virginia

Mrs Nancy Riffle aged 82 died at her Maggie West Virginia home Tuesday morning from infirmities of old age. Funeral services were held at the residence this afternoon.

Nancy Riffle Maggie West Virginia

Bethany Church Q E Class Holds Monthly Meeting

The Q E Class of Bethany M E church in Pomeroy met at Mrs. Ben Neutzling’s home Tuesday evening with twenty one members present. After business, the group enjoyed social time and light refreshments.

Bethany Church Q. E Bethany M. EF. Church Pomeroy Ben Neutzling

Court Refuses Divorce in Cruelty Case

Juniatta Anderson vs J R Anderson failed to obtain a divorce in common pleas court after hearing Mrs Anderson testimony. Judge halted further evidence and urged the couple to reconcile. A D Russell represented the plaintiff and Peoples & Peoples defended.

Juniatta Anderson J. R. Anderson Common Pleas Court Anderson A. D. Russell Peoples & Peoples

Bradbury Woman Dies At About 80 In Home

Mrs. William Chaffin aged about 80 died Tuesday at her Bradbury home from complications. She leaves two daughters Hattie Church and Gertie Rusell and son William of Athens. Funeral services were held at Middleport church of Christ this afternoon with burial at Hill cemetery.

William Chaffin Bradbury Chaffin Hattie Church Gertie Rusell William Athens Middleport Church of Christ Hill Cemetery

Presbytery Meeting Attended by Pomeroy Delegation

Rev. W. M. Hyde, pastor, and several local residents including Mrs. Glenroy Ewing Mrs. Wright Mc Croba Mrs. Ruel Finsterwald Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Lawrence and Mrs. Thomas Turnbull traveled to Gallipolis on Tuesday to attend the Presbytery in session there.

Gallipolis W. M. Hyde Pomeroy Presbyterian Church Glenroy Ewing Wright McCroba Ruel Finsterwald A. E. Lawrence Thomas Turnbull

Grand Chancellor to Be Entertained at Fides Lodge Anniversary

Grand Chancellor W. Tidd of Stockdale Ohio will be guest of honor at the 34th anniversary celebration of Fides Lodge No. 210. The event at the hall tomorrow evening includes entertainment and a banquet.

Bk. W. Tidd Stockdale Ohio

Out of Town Couple Wed in Probate Court

A summer man C F Betzing aged 30 and Edith Christy aged 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs William Christy of Long Bottom were married in the probate court rooms Wednesday foreno by Squire Stephen Martin. They will set up housekeeping at Summer.

C. F. Betzing Edith Christy William Christy Long Bottom Squire Stephen Martin

Pomeroy Bend Briefer Notice Summary

Mrs Walter Eynon Mrs Dana Lloyd and Mrs D C France attended the Presbytery in Gallipolis. Carl Bramlage and Frank Foley returned from business trips to Columbus. Walter Vaughn began a position at Ewings Cash Grocery. Captain George Howder returned from Columbus trip. Mrs Paul Kelly has returned to Readville after visiting Mrs Peter Wells. BE Gaynor and family arrived from Glouster to work on N S Croy dairy farm. Dr W J Scott and J 8 Hess of Syracuse visited Columbus. Edward Gremser of Minersville visited Gallipolis Tuesday. The Woman s Foreign Missionary Society of the M and church were entertained at Mrs Glen Smith s Second Street home. C H Priode sprained knee and will be home about two weeks.

Readville Glen Smith Second Street C. H. Priode

Local Social Roundup From The Plains Community

Sunday gatherings at the Burchfields include Mrs Rhoda Augustine Allen Nellie Porter and guests. Visits span Columbus Glouster Floodwood and Athens with relatives and neighbors sharing lunch and travel tales amid lingering rheumatism and family updates.

Rhoda Augustine Allen Nellie Porter Poston Arthur Burchfield Fannie McCather John Martin Columbus Mike Krivist Jr Vernal Hoisington Gladys Tillie Boring Lizzie Krivisti Buchtel James Burchfield New England Glouster Rhyl Barker Athens Miles Myrile Boring Floodwood Vivian Mike Krivesti Jr Lizzie Mryile Boring

Laborite Susan Lawrence Falls in Camberwell By Election

London April 15 Miss Susan Lawrence labor candidate in the Camberwell district by election was defeated official returns read at Camberwell town hall The coalition liberal minister of labor Dr Thomas J MacNamara led with 6618 votes Labor candidate Lawrence received 4733 votes Independent liberal J C Carrol polled 1885

London Susan Lawrence Chamberwell South London Camberwell Town Hall Thomas J. MacNamara J. C. Carrol

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