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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1920

Page

6

Organize Glce Club To Enter Rio Grand Eisteddfod

At a Middleport meeting at Fides Lodge K of P a men s glee club was formed to represent Pomeroy Bend with Lewis Gibbs president and conductor G B Cook secretary and W C Newman treasurer. They accepted a May 21 deadline to compete in the Rio Grand eisteddfod and pursue local musical ambitions. George Ashton notes the groom is a boiler maker at Hobson shops and the couple will reside in Middleport.

Fides Lodge K. of P. Lodge Middleport Pomeroy Bend Lewis Gibbs G. B. Cook W. C. Newman Rio Gand George Ashton Hobson Shops

Mitch Goes to Cincinnati for Technical Training

Ray Mitch of Pomeroy travels to Cincinnati for government funded technical training in operating type setting machines. He previously worked as a job compositor and foreman in local printing offices and served overseas in the army. While training he will earn $1100 per month.

Cincinnati Ray Mitch Pomeroy Mitch Uncle Sam

Divorce Granted for Wilful Absence and Non support

Sylvia Sisson was granted a divorce from Marl Sisson in common plea court on Monday on the grounds of wilful absence and non support. A further charge of adultery was not pursued as the case was not contested.

Sylvia Sisson Marl Sisson Peoples and Peoples

Quiet Racine Wedding Unites Francis Morris and Basham Sayre

Francis E Morris aged 26 painter of Basham and Ara Sayre 24 daughter of William Sayre were quietly married at the bride’s parents home in Racine on Monday afternoon by Rev Smith.

Racine Ohio Francis E. Morris Basham Ara Della Sayre William Sayre Rev. Smith

Married in probate court in Middleport

J W Spencer aged 22 and Edith May Brickles aged 18, both of Middleport, were married Saturday in probate court rooms by a Reverend.

J. W. Spencer Edith May Brickles Middleport Rey

Musterole Promises Quick Relief For Neuralgia And Pains

An advertising note touts Musterole as a mustard oil ointment that relieves neuralgia and various pains. It claims drawing out inflammation and soothing the head and neck with faster relief than mustard plasters and lists 0c, 60c, and hospital size at $2.50.

Shower Planned for Mrs Will by Pomeroy Baptist Group

A shower for Mrs. Ben Will, formerly Patten, is hosted by the Pomeroy Baptist church congregation and Sunday school at the church rooms on Wednesday evening. The event expresses high regard and appreciation from church members and friends, who know her well.

Mrs Will Baptist Church Ben Will Patten Pomeroy Baptist Church Will Mary

Court actions include partition order and alimony grant

The Sauer-Downing case was heard on motion and submitted. Minehart vs Shaw, order for partition issued. Mrs Nellie M Feiger was granted temporary alimony of 25 dollars in her divorce and child custody petition against her husband.

Sauer-Downing Minehart

Local social notices include deaths and visits across several towns

Griff Michael and Miss Mae Michael mourn the death of Ed Michael, their nephew, with a funeral due Sunday. Numerous residents visit relatives and attend events in Jackson, Warren, Columbus, Gallipolis, Athens, Minersville, and Stewart. Marriage announcements include Effie Thompson and Willard Darnell, Belva Van Dyke and Johnny Almashy. Attendance at church services reached 69 with Rev. Miller presiding.

Charles McBee Stewart Lou Eli Spaulding Addie Stephenson Canaonville James Summers Percy James Jr John McKinley John Bennett Logan County JL. &. Poston John Copeland Florence Wright Wendell Canaanville Bertha Clark Dayton Susan Wright Mary Tippie Harve Cunningham Gail Ed Cunningham Guysville Isaac Miller Stanton James Athens L. M. McDonald Josephine Wyatt Vera Wyatt Mary Pearl Wilson Effie Thompson Near Here Willard Darnell Marion Belva van Dyke Johnny Almashy

Letter from Mrs Bruce on Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

Brooksburg Indiana woman describes long medical trouble after childbirth relief following use of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports improved health after a year of use and urges others to try the remedy. The letter is presented to promote the medicine with a notice of company support and confidentiality.

Lydia FE Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn, Mass

Families Visit Rutland Guests Return Home

Mr and Mrs C W Jay who have been guests of Mr and Mrs E Lasher of Rutland returned to their home at Parkersburg yesterday accompanied by Adolph Scholl.

Adolph Scholl C. W. Jay E. Lasher Rutland Parkersburg

Local notes from Rutland and area wrap up week

Rutland DPD reports J Folden buying property in Columbus and planning to move once transportation is secured. A K of P lodge delegation visits Middleport for Grand Chancellor Tidd address. lodge boom expected to reach 200 members by June. Local visits include a Huntington youth with Thomas Adkins’ son and Mrs Roy Fugate visiting John Spires. G H Lasher George Titus and Robert Titus travel to Columbus for Masonic degrees. An 11 month old child of Mr and Mrs Morris Wright severely burned and not expected to live. Kennedy prepares to move to Rawlings property near the company store. Isaac Taylor to occupy Kennedy property. Judge Peoples of Pomeroy spoke at the Christian church. Rev E L Morrell delivered the baccalaureate at Harrisonville. Izа Michael has gone to Akron for work. Rev W S Parmelee to deliver baccalaureate at Baptist church next Sunday. Junior League bazaar announced for Rathburn’s next Saturday. exam in all schools set for Tuesday. Dean Richeson of Ohio University to give Morrisonville High school class address Wednesday evening. A general clean-up campaign improves front and back yards across towns. Mrs W D Lanning traveled to Athens for morties.

DPD J. Folden Columbus K. of P. Lodge Middleport Tidd Thomas Adkins Huntington Roy Fugate Pomeroy John Spires G. H. Lasher George Robert Titus Morris Wright I'd Kennedy Rawlings Company Isaac Taylor Kennedy Judge Peoples of Christian Church Riev. E. L. Morrell Harrisonville I‘iza Michael Akron Rev. W. S. Parmelee Baptist Church Rathburn Dean Richeson Ohio University Morrisonville High School W. Db. Lanning Athene Satyrdow Far Morties

Sunday Social and Health News from Town

Herbert Hoskinson of Guysville visited the Lanning family on Sunday. A child of Hollie Bowen at the central telephone office is seriously ill. Myrtle Saxton returned from Ohio University for the weekend. The M E church social rooms held a well attended brotherhood meeting Friday evening. Mrs. Howard Stansbury has returned to Cincinnati.

Herbert Hoskinson Guysville W. J. Lanning Hollie Bowen Myrtle Saxton Ohio University Brotherhood M. E Howard Stansbury Cincinnati

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