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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
8
Mrs. Paul Burke known as Maude Mason of Middleport is in Holzer hospital Gallipolis after an appendectomy. She is improving at her bedside. Portland prepares for a major Home Coming Day on Tuesday August 19 with extensive local preparations for a large celebration.
Clarence Hawley aged 21 and Pearl Folden aged 22 both of Pomeroy were married in the Probate Court on Saturday. Squire Ewing performed the rite pronouncing them husband and wife.
Simpson M E Sunday school reports a strong mid-summer boom with higher turnout and special features including a Bishop Henderson address a Kerr's Run quartet performance and missionary Mrs. George Heber Jones visiting with her daughters. Ten teams standings list values 5 8 6 19 7 3 9 2 1 4. Miss Cora Smith posted the day’s top individual score, moving her team to second.
Word of Mrs. F J Medford's death in an automobile accident at Greybull Wyoming arrives with distress to Pomeroy residents. Rev Medford had recently served as pastor there until his departure.
A veteran shares success after using a free postpaid book on tobacco habit. The ad claims quitting fast improves nerves digestion vigor and longevity. Readers are invited to write Edward J Woods TD 31 Station New York City for a copy.
The Pomeroy Presbyterian church pastor and Mrs Medford recently moved to Wyoming for a new post. They were en route with a party toward Yellowstone Park when Mrs Medford died. Their infant is buried in Beech Grove. Rev Medford left Greybull yesterday to return the body to Tennessee for burial.
Lewis V Cohen files an $8000 damages suit against the K M Ry for injuries at work in Hobson yards on April 15 1918. The 18 year old brakeman was struck while coupling cars at night and the petition states the injuries left him crippled for life. He is the son of Pearl Cohen of Rutland.
Word from California reports Albert Houdasbelt formerly of Minersville has married a local Californian woman. It is also said Tom Houdashelt brother of Albert plans to wed a western girl soon.
To broaden out the Liverpool Salt and Chemical Company at Hartford they plan patent rakes for the plant and other important improvements are contemplated.
Miss Mildred Lewis retires as music supervisor at the trade College after two years and will begin college next year. Mrs. Mae Bye, in Washington, D C, 1% , is due for a two week vacation visit this month. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gower returned from two weeks in Cincinnati Huntington and Columbus, attending the Centenary and the circus. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sargent and daughter Louise and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Agee leave for a two week visit at Craigs Healing Springs W Va. Mrs. Margaret Hartinger and daughter of Fort Wayne Ind are guests. Lawrence Murphy has taken a job in Akron. Mrs. F B Murphy and sister Mrs. Emma White plan two weeks in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Terry and Miss Ethel Grimes drive to Chalmers Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson and child visit with Mr. and Mrs. Clem Pierce. Mrs. Sallie McCormick was called due to Mrs. Wm Mooney’s illness.
New lodge officers named including Chancellor Commander Valentine Strauss and Vice Chancellor John Davis. Ice cream at last Friday meeting boosted attendance. Ohio drive to recruit 100000 Knights by June 1 1920 and Pomeroy lodge aims to add fifty by January 1 1920. Work starts next Friday with three candidates to become pages.
George McIntosh of Kerrs Run suffered a serious injury when trapped by a fall of rock at a local mine yesterday. A key pitcher for the Pomeroy Base Ball club, his accident threatens to dampen the team’s pennant hopes.
A novel playground swing features a small car that travels back and forth along a semi circular track. The design aims to combine motion and play for children, offering a unique riding experience in outdoor spaces.
Mrs. M. Manley of Ashland Kentucky reports dramatic relief after using Trutona the stomach and appetite improve sleep and constipation ease. The tonic is being introduced and explained at The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
A testimonial from an 85 year old man describes severe weight loss and illness in 1916, then recovery after using Dr Parker's Treatment. The ad claims the remedy aids indigestion bloating and related symptoms with a money back guarantee and notes sale at The Cline Pharmacy in Athens Ohio.
In Paris spring styles favor waists with elegant coat curves and a skirtless look for men while some dandies sport a skirted cut. Andre Le Fouquieres lauds tight hip coats as smartest. Men openly dab on face powder, a postwar trend, as 5000 English commercial vehicles shift to coal gas fuel.
Charles F. Johnson reports Nerv Worth greatly helped him and his wife after years of nervousness back pains and digestion issues. The pair say the medicine, recommended by two doctors, improved sleep and health and they endorse Nerv Worth with a money back guarantee in local ads.
At the August city council meeting it was decided to hire an assistant fire marshal to run the new motor fire engine at 100 dollars per month. L. N. Danes is expected to be hired. Hugh Meighen remains fire marshal at 80 dollars monthly plus housing and gas. The assistant will have a room in the fire house. Two men are deemed needed for the new equipment in fires.
Railroads cut women workers as demobilization continues with soldiers returning to jobs. From 101,785 women employed on Oct 1, 1918, the count fell 14.3 percent to 85,303 by April 1. Heavy shop and roundhouse roles shed workers first while clerical positions saw smaller cuts.
Winnipeg Aug 5 United Press reports Canada may hunt hundreds of thousands of caribou to curb living costs. Officials estimate 60,000,000 caribou in northern barrens. Meat deemed wholesome but market placement is the key. Winter migrations bring caribou to Alberta’s South Churchill river woods. sledges could reach the hunting grounds.
Russell Rupp, former coach and math instructor at Athens High, elected principal at 1600 yearly. He retains coaching duties at 1300, while Miss Myrtle Mardis replaces Miss Marie Swaim as music teacher at 95 per month. Harold Mardis to teach high school at 125 per month. Armory lease will be given up for possible part time use by the local military unit. Physical training to be added in classrooms next year. New city school examiners include Bertha Bridgeman and Belle Schloss with terms ending 1922 and 1921 respectively.
A California inventor has been granted a patent for a face mask designed to shield men from cow tails while cows are milked. The device aims to reduce nuisance and injury from tail swats during milking operations.
Mr. and Mrs. William Boden and son Clark of New Marshfield R. D. 1, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Winget and sons Roe and Rex, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Winget of near Albany, Mrs. Mattie Baughman and daughters Ferne and Helen of New Marshfield, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. Herron at their country home one mile west of this place.
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