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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1928

Page

2

Death of Herbert Glenn Brown in Beaumont Texas

Herbert Glenn Brown 63 born December 7 1865 in Pomeroy son of General and Mrs William Ramsey Brown died last Thursday in Beaumont Texas after a 30 year lumber career in the state. Survived by widow Annette Brown daughter Carroll Sergeant three grandsons Herbert Frank and Charlies Sergeant all of Beaumont two brothers William P Brown Coffeyville and Allen Brown Independence Kansas and sister Mrs Charley Gilman Cincinnati.

Pomeroy Herbert Glenn Brown Pomeroy T William Ramsey Brown Beaumont Texas Annette Brown Carroll Sergeant Herbert Frank Charlies Sergeant William P. Brown Coffeyville Allen Brown Independence Rap Charley Gilman Cincinnati

Pomeroy Women Represent Clubs at Lima Convention

Mrs. F. E. Lippincott and Miss Lydia Ebersbach left for Lima to represent the Pomeroy Shakespeare club at the Ohio Federated Women's club convention. Delegates from Middleport Literary club, Mrs. R. A. Miller and Mrs. J. F. Harley, were chosen for the same gathering.

Pomeroy FE. Kw. Lippincott Lydia Ebersbach Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Ohio Federated Women's Club Lima R. A. Miller J. FE. Harley Middleport Literary Club

Local Social Notes Show Columbus Wedding Attended by Many

Mr and Mrs Charles Greenler Wolfpet and Mr and Mrs E H Harris with son Robert travel from this city to Columbus to attend a wedding at the Southside Church of Christ. The bridegroom’s father Rev Clair Ashton of Rutland and George Ashton with Ruth Weisemiller join in the ceremony before about 600 attendees.

Charles Greenler Wolfpet E. Harris Robert Columbus Clair Ashton Rutland George Ashton Ruth Weisemiller Southside Church of Christ

Miss Phine Bailey Weds James Bickel in Pomeroy Ceremony

April 17 ceremony at the Heart parsonage united Miss Phine Bailey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey with James Bickel son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harley of eroy. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Clifford. The couple left for Youngstown where the groom is employed and will reside.

Pomeroy H Heart Parsonage Phine Bailey James Bailey James Bickel Thomas Harley Eroy Clarence Clifford Youngstown

Dorcas Society Adds Junior Members at Baptist Arch Meeting

The Dorcas society of the Baptist arch met Monday evening with Tom May for their month meeting. Three junior members Miss Margaret Ella Hysell Miss ara Mae Hamilton and Irene lis were to participate with Miss Hysell presiding. Vera Russell was added to the junior membership roll for new strength and carry on.

Dorcas Society of the Baptist Arch Tom May Margaret Ella Hysell Ara Mae Hamilton Irene Lis Hysell Dorcas Society Vera Russell

Mrs H Horden to Attend National Christian Church Convention

Middleport reports Mrs H Horden sails to Columbus for the National Christian Church Convention at Memorial Hall tonight. She travels as a missionary representative and will stay a week, during which she will visit her son Dr Cecil Horden in the city.

Middleport H. Horden Ristian Church Columbus Memorial Hall

Vale Bryant Wedding Ties Local Family

A Cleveland ceremony united Ella Vale daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Fisher and Eugene Bryant this Saturday evening. The bridegroom is a traveling salesman for Rumford Baking Powder Co. The couple will reside in Youngstown with Rev William Brueckner, pastor of Bethany M E Church, officiating as Cleveland district superintendent of the Central Germany conference.

Cleveland Ella Vale Daugher Alex Fisher Bee Etugene Bryant Rumford Baking Powder Bryant Youngstown William Brueckner Bethany M. E. Ch Central Germany

Two Partition Suits Filed in Meigs Court

Two partition suits were filed in Common Pleas court Saturday afternoon. Margaret M. Carleton seeks a one fifth share of the Bowmans Run farm as daughter of the late James Stobart, while Clyde Coleman sues various Colemans and related parties over Olive township property.

MEIGS Bart Bowmans Run Clyde Coleman Caroline Coleman George N. Coleman Effie Rayal William Rayal Addie Rayal George H. Rayal Emmet Coleman Mary Coleman Léna Shodgrass Earl Snodgrass Zelda Coleman Iris Coleman Richard Coleman Fafiny Coleman Lloyd Coleman Olive Township

Pythian Sister Lodge Banquet Attended during Union Furnace Trip

J B Downing and Mrs J H Grate visited Union Furnace on Monday to inspect the Pythian Sister lodge and attend a banquet. Dr Skinner of the Presbyterian church joined them to McArthur where he spent hours beside Dr C B Taylor who is near life’s end. Dr Taylor is a well known figure in the Pomeroy Bend having served in Middleport and Pomeroy churches.

Middleport J. B. Downing J. H. Grate Union Furnace Pythian Dr. Skinner The Presbyterian Church McArthur C. B. Taylor Taylor Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy

Poindexter Uncle Dies At Addison After Ill Health

Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Poindexter were summoned to Addison Sunday evening by the death of their uncle George Poindexter at his home. He was about 78 and had been in failing health for some time. Death came at 4 o clock from a complication of diseases and advanced age.

Middleport C. A. Poindexter Addison George Poindexter Poindexter

Ohio Transit shifts northbound bus schedule earlier

Pomeroy notices from the Ohio Transit company announce that starting April 20 all northbound buses will depart ten minutes earlier than the current schedule. Service will begin at 6 50 a m and run every two hours until 6 50 p m.

Pomeroy Ohio Transit Company

Stark Kin Travel After Death in Wilmerding Pa

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Huber and Mrs. Anna Stark left Pomeroy Monday for Wilmerding Pennsylvania after the death Sunday of Edward Stark at his home. Edward Stark was born and raised in Pomeroy and was brother to Mrs. Huber and the late Peter Stark.

Pomeroy Jacob Huber Anna Stark Wilmerding Edward Stark Mr. Stark Huber Peter Stark

Family visits following bereavement span states

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Davis left Sunday for Folensbee West Virginia to visit their daughter Mrs Howard Roush. Mr and Mrs Herb Brown and daughter and Louis Brown, called here because of the death of their father William Brown, returned to their homes Sunday with the former to Cleveland and the latter to Louisville Kentucky.

Dick Davis Folensbee W. Va Howard Roush Herb Brown Louis Brown William Brown Cleveland Louiaville

Three Are Fined For Intoxication In City Court

In police court Monday Mayor Alex Moore arraigned three intoxication defendants. James Newman 40 laborer and Red Hawkins 34 laborer each paid 25 dollars plus 8 26 costs after arrest by Chief Herb Parker and Captain Charles Maple. Jamnes Hale 52 janitor paid 10 dollars plus 8 29 costs. Verne Andrews 26 to be arraigned for failing to stop at a stop sign at Morris Avenue and East State Street.

Alex Moore James Newman Red” Hawkins Herb Parker Charles Maple Jamnes Hale Verne Andrews Moore Morris Avenue East State Street

Wedding in Probate Judge's Office

A wedding occurred in the Probate Judge's office Saturday afternoon with Justice French performing the ceremony. The couple were James LaGrippe, 27, a glassblower of Clarksburg, West Virginia, and Margaret Riffle, 27, of Letart.

Riffle - Lagrippe Pomeroy Justice French James LaGrippe Clarksburg W. Va Margaret Riffle Letart

Mrs Jennie Quillen Dies Sudden at Syracuse Home

Mrs Jennie Quillen age 60 died suddenly at her Syracuse home while performing household duties. She fell ill and passed away within moments. Survived by husband and several grown children.

Pomeroy Jennie Quillen Syracuse

Charleston Area Social Notes Highlight Family News

Mrs. Lucy Grant Boggess suffers heart trouble in recent days. Mrs. Frank Guinther returns home from Holzer hospital improving after an operation. Mrs. M. F. Leonard visits relatives Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Leonard at Fifth and Hooker streets. Mr. and Mrs. Charlies McElhinny announce birth of a daughter on Monday April 16. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Mrs. Frank Knopp ends visit in Charleston and returns home.

Lucy Grant Boggess Frank Guinther Holzer Hospital M. F. Leonard J. O. Leonard Fifth Hooker Streets Charlies McElhinny Frank Knopp Charleston

New Recreation Ball Promoted By N C Athletic Group

The New York Central Athletic association promotes recreation ball for its members and considers forming four to six local teams in Middleport and Pomeroy. Residents interested should contact C. M. Carpenter in Pomeroy. The game requires no professional talent and aims to provide regular league play.

Pomeroy New York Central Athletic Association Middleport M. Carpenter

Pastors Leave for Regional Church Duties

Pomeroy dispatch reports both local Methodist ministers and their wives began travels for church work. The Rev. F. O. Weed and wife head to Columbus due to the illness of Weed’s mother. The Rev. Tennell and wife depart for Bucyrus to attend a church convention, with Mrs. Tennell visiting relatives in Cleveland.

Pomeroy F. O. Weed Columbus Mr. Weed Tennell Bethany M. E. Church Bucyrus

Families Visit Relatives in Ohio and Kentucky

Mr and Mrs C R Smith spent weekend with their uncle in Ashland Kentucky. Mr and Mrs Paul Fisher traveled to Barberton where Fisher works and they may settle there. Mr and Mrs Alphonse DePetro of Columbus visited parents Mr and Mrs Joe Lares and Mrs DePetro stays to care for her ankle injured mother. Mr and Mrs Wilson Norris of Athens stayed with Mrs Norris' parents on Union Avenue for several days.

Taxes Being Collected In Trimble Township

April 17 The semi annual Trimble township taxes are being collected by the treasurer at the National Bank for three days this week. This practice, adopted years ago, eases taxpayer trips to the county seat. Delays in tax spread mean collections occur late, with two periods close together later this year and a July collection to bridge the gap.

National Bank Prac

Meeting Notice for Frank McCann Post at Legion Club Rooms

All members of the Amer Legion Frank McCann post are requested to attend a meeting at the Legion club rooms this evening at 7 o'clock. The business of the post will be conducted before the meeting.

ASTER Frank McCann Amer- Legion Legion Club

Civil War veteran Harvey Linscott dies at 87

Harvey Linscott a Hooper Ridge resident and Civil War veteran died Monday at 4 30 pm aged 87 He served in the 86th O W L during 1861 65 and had his left leg amputated four years ago in Columbus He leaves four children from his first wife and two from his second wife Funeral services will be held at his home Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev G B Courtney of Chauncey officiating Burial at Hooper Ridge cemetery.

Glouster Harvey Linscott Hooper Ridge Mr. Linscott Columbus Ollie Johnson Athens Arza Linscott Etta Fleming Federal Fred Linscott Harlan Linscott Marie Myers Linscott 86Th G. B. Courtney Chauncey Hooper Ridge Cemetery

Knights of Pythias Rank Conferred at New Straitsville

The New Straitsville lodge Knights of Pythias conferred the rank of Knight on many out of town members Monday night. After the degree work a banquet and social time followed until late.

Knights of Pythias New Straitsvile Lodge

Polish Man Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide in Woods

In Lodz Poland Ivan Polzeteki killed his wife after discovering she had lied to him and then took his own life in the woods. The tragedy follows a reportedly intense domestic dispute and ends with authorities investigating the double death.

Lodz Poland Ivan Polzeteki

Burns Return From Columbus Trip With Family

Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Burns returned from Columbus after two months with their son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Croushore. Their son Mr. John Burns and two daughters Maxine and Dercas joined the trip home Sunday with the Croushores.

P. H. Burns Columbus J. H. Croushore John Burns Maxine Dercas

Black Hand Found at High Street Soup Kitchen

A black hand marked with red lines extending from the fingertips was found under the door at the High Street soup kitchen when opened at about 6 this morning. Residents note that such sightings had become common in previous days, but this is the first in several days.

Glouster High Street

Pay arrives for Glouster teachers two months

Glouster teachers will receive a full two months pay this week after state aid of 10500 arrives. Funds cover two payrolls and allow payments through the May 13 closing, with one month remaining to be paid.

Glouster

Lone bandit holds up Overland Limited in Chicago

The Overland Limited was robbed last night as it passed through Chicago by a lone bandit who boarded the westbound train at the terminal posing as a friend. Officials estimate loot between 5000 and 7000 dollars after lining up passengers in the observation car and stealing wallets and jewelry. The bandit escaped after pulling the dining car emergency cord and leaping into darkness.

Chicago U.P Overland Limited Northwestern

Alarm Frightens Would Be Burglar

A burglar attempted a downtown department store robbery last midnight but fled across rooftops after a night watchman fired two shots. The alarm drew police and another group of burglars to a second downtown store, but they were driven off without loot.

Cleveland U.P

Mock Convention Planned at Ohio State University

A mock national convention will be held in the university gym tonight. Joseph S. Nemie of Cleveland will serve as temporary chairman. Delegates from 423 fraternities and sororities will attend, each to represent a state, and one national presidential candidate will be nominated.

Columbus Ohio State University Josephs. Nemie Cleveland

G O P Rally at Court House Here

Republicans of the district hold a rally at the Athens county court house with Frank W. Fort of New Jersey addressing the crowd. Fort arrived in Athens at noon and will speak at 4 pm in the Men's union before staying with Professor T N Hoover, a Republican presidential convention delegate candidate.

Athens County Court House Frank W. Fort New Jersey Congress Representative Fort Athens Fort T. N. Hoover

Two Men Begin Penitentiary Terms

Sheriff William Williams takes Thadius Draper of Deanville to Columbus to serve a manslaughter term of 12 to 20 years for the killing of Miss Blanche Cooper. Hubert Rogers of Zanesville is sent to prison for 18 months after being found guilty of aiding in the robbery of Joe Roe's store in Canaanville.

Columbus William Williams Thadius Draper Deanville Blanche Cooper Hubert Rogers Zanesville Joe Roe Canaanville

Surgeon Dr Francis D Coman Joins Byrd Pole Expedition

Dr Francis D Coman selected as medical officer for Commander Richard E Byrd's South Pole expedition. He serves as assistant in surgery at Johns Hopkins Medical School and assistant resident surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

Richard E. Byrd Francis D. Coman John Hopkins University Medical School John Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

Hollister High Hosts Student Orchestra Concert

Pupils from Hollister Greens Run Trimble Village and Chauncey high schools performed in an orchestra last night at Hollister High School directed by O C Apt. The auditorium was filled and an operetta plus other specialties were presented under Mrs Guy Saylor supervision. A similar program is planned for Greens Run School tonight.

Hollister Greens Run Trimble Village Chauncey High Schools O. C. Apt Hollister High School Guy Saylor

Sinclair Lewis Divorced in District Court

Nov. 17 Sinclair Lewis author of Main Street was divorced in district court by Grace Hagger Lewis who charged simple desertion.

Reno Sinclair Lewis Grace Hagger Lewis

The Luxury of a Clay Pack by Edna Wallace Hopper

An advertisement style piece extols a clay facial pack praised for cleansing pores and purifying oily skin. The author highlights cleansing action, astringent effect, and a firm clear skin result, urging readers to buy at toilet counters.

Edna Wallace Hopper

Obstacles Block Deep Waterway From Great Lakes to Atlantic

Washington and Ottawa clash over technical problems delaying a St Lawrence route. Canada says treaty talks await solved engineering issues. Secretary Kellogg on April 7 invites concurrent negotiations on treaty and technical questions. reply awaited.

Washington Great Lakes Atlantic St. Lawrence Ottawa Canada Kellogg

Don't Make a Toy Out of Baby Babies Have Nerves

Ruth Brittain warns that over handling infants leads to nervousness and sleep disruption. If baby fusses with no clear cause, use Castoria as a gentle remedy. The ad touts Castoria as vegetable, drug free, with a motherhood booklet and Fletcher’s signature, noting 25 million yearly bottles.

Chas. H. Fletcher

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