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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1925

Page

2

Mine No. 17 Near Ra sine To Resume Operations

Adent of the Gh Mining Co states No 17 near Ra sine will begin to operate today. A power house was destroyed by fire more than a year ago. A temporary power setup has been built and the mine will be staffed as per the 1917 scale. Reports indicate many men reported for work. POMEROY August 18. Frank … superintendent.

Adent Gh Mining Co Rasine Pendegrass Pomeroy Euperinte

Mrs Laura Campbell Weds Carlisle Milner At Pomeroy Home

Miss Laura Campbell of Pomeroy and Carlisle N Milner of Chicago wed in a private ceremony at the Campbell home conducted by Rev Fred C Weed. After the ceremony the couple left for Denver and will reside in Chicago Mrs Milner a noted elocutionist and Mr Milner a development engineer with Western Electric Chicago.

Pomeroy Laura Campbell Carlisle N. Milner Chicago Fred C. Weed William Campbell Denver Colorado Milner Western Electric Company of

Brocalsa Mine Reopens to Supply Salt Plant No 2

The Brocalsa mine in upper Pomeroy resumes operation today, employing a small crew to furnish coal for Salt Plant No 2, which will start at once.

Pomeroy Brocalsa Upper Broscalsa Salt Plant

Funeral services for William Radford held in Rock Springs

Radford William of Rock Springs died recently and funeral services were held today at 2:30 from the family residence in Pomroy.

Radford Pomeroy William Radford Rock Springs

Cars In Collision Near Minersville

Pomeroy Aug 18 A Dort car owned by Charles Allen and a Ford driven by James McQuiston collided Monday near Minersville. Both vehicles were badly wrecked but no injuries reported. McQuiston tried to pass a wagon and struck the Dort.

Pomeroy Charles Allen Ford James McQuiston Minersville McQuiston

Bad Check Passes at Glimore Supply

A bad check for 25 dollars was passed at the Glimore Supply store on Sunday in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Glimore Supply

New Budget System Aims to Save Athens Schools

John R. Patterson superintendent of Athens city schools reports a Columbia University extension course yielded a new school budgeting system. He cites a survey of 379 cities and predicts substantial savings for Athens and notes a shift away from pushing a child through the system.

John R. Patterson Athens City Columbia University New York Patterson Athens Columbia E. Harshman Mary Connett Eosthere Wiill Gchool Des

Stranger's Cash Request After Bank Check Purchase

A stranger drew on a Pomeroy national bank check blank signed Charles Atricklin. He bought $6 in accessories and claimed he needed $10 in cash, vowing to return for the remaining $15. This cryptic exchange suggests potential fraud or staged payment.

Pomeroy National Bank Charles Atricklin

Court News Item on Probate Appointment in Rutland

Court notices report Lawrence appointed senate of the state of W A Rutland and an application to probate the will of C Betsing of Long Bottom, who died in August.

COURT Lawrence of Senate W.A. of Rutland

Bee Stings Kill Child in Gallipolis Visit

Four year old Ells Pauline Buckley, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Buckley, died from bee stings found near bee hives at her grandparents’ home in Puritan while visiting.

Gallipolis Aus Ells Pauline William Buckley Puritan

Guinea pig dies in experiment in Caster case

Pomery Aug 18 County Prosecutor D Curtis Reed said he will ask the state medical department at Columbus to determine what killed a guinea pig used in an experiment to detect poison in the stomach of C L Caster, thought to have died from moonshine poison. Columbus experts found no trace of poison in the stomach. Caster's body was found in a ravine ten days ago, indicating a suspected poison moonshine victim.

Pomeroy D. Curtis Reed State Medical Department Columbus C. L. Caster Caster

Local residents return from visits to Ohio couples

Helen Woodyard returned to Delaware Monday after visiting Mr and Mrs H C Fish of Pomeroy. Miss Anna Sauvage, visiting Mr and Mrs John Sauvage of Poemroy, went home to Cincinnati Monday. Marie Fiuke of Columbus returned home Monday after visits with Mr and Mrs Bert Carter. Mrs BE Huffhee returned to

Helen Woodyard Delaware H. C. Fish Pomeroy Anna Sauvage John Sauvage Poemroy Cincinnati Marie Fiuke Columbus Bert Carter BE. H. Huff Hee

Platoon plan tops Athens schools reform push

Athens educators pursue a platoon system to balance classloads and extend study in laboratories and libraries. Patterson notes enrichment over rushing pupils while Ruth Gelsen of Gallipolis is named critic teacher of home economics. Two high school teaching vacancies remain after resignations and a staff wedding.

Athens Patterson Ruth Gelsen Gallipolis Miami University Smith-Hughes Geauga County Eleanor Wise Alice Hagley

County Girls Enter Ohio University Freshman Class

Athens county residents Elizabeth Drake and Lillian May Linton were admitted to Ohio University in Athens for the September term. The university reported 360 new entrants as of August 16, about 25 percent higher than last year, signaling a total enrollment near two thousand students.

Athens County Ohio University At Athens Elizabeth Drake Lillian May Linton Nelsonville Ohio University

Pomeroy Area Residents Attend Visits and Trips

Local families and friends from Pomeroy report weekend visits to Columbus Pittsburgh and Charlestown. Mrs Custer and infant visiters. Carl Wolfe returns from a statewide motor trip. Ed Ebersbach travels to New York on business. a ten day camping trip departs for Great Bend with Richard Ebersbach and others.

Parker Pomeroy J. A. Sharp Mary Roswhe Harte W. Va Gailipo George Frederick Charlestown Ollie Conde Maude Vincent Columbus Anna Karr Ed Ebersbach New York W. H. Ebersbach Buckeye Lake Manly Storys Run L. L. Cherrington McArthur Homer Cherrington Athens Pomeroy Bunday John Schaaf George Cleveland Elia Grossman Anna Schaaf Youngstown Frank Rathburn John Waddell Mabel Helen Richard Ebersbach Ralston Russell, Jr Lawrence Weed Watho Allen George Edward Nye Allen Chase Francis McKee Great Bend

Stop Signs to Be Erected Under New Traffic Plan

Athens safety director Franz L Woodworth outlines standards for top signs as the new traffic system is prepared. Signs are being painted and will be mounted soon with one way street enforcement for Congress south of Union President and west Mulberry to follow. Parking signs will be added in all needed locations with clear place and time directions.

Athens Franz L. Woodworth Congress Union West Mulberry

Humane Officer Receives Monthly Salary Approved

Athens county commissioners approved 26 dollars a month for the county humane officer Reverend V Rhibrand. The move ends a salary gap since the death of A C Roach. Trustees of Canaan township report a 500 dollar appropriation for repairs on Coal Hill road. Damages from Coalville Torch road construction awarded 150 dollars to Mrs M L Charleton, a local property owner.

Athens County V. Rhibrand A. C. Roach Canaan Township Coal Hill Road Coalville-Torch M. L. Charleton

Donahey Loses Race With Death In Cleveland Visit

Governor Donahey hurried from Columbus to East Cleveland in under four hours to reach his brother J Hal Donahey cartoonist for the Plain Dealer before his father John Coulter Donahey died. He left New Cumberland after delivering a Saturday address and arrived just as the elder Donahey passed away on the front porch.

Cleveland Donahey J. Hal Donahey The Cleveland Plain Dealer John Coulter Donahey Columbus East New Cumberland

City issues weed notices to residents in Athens

Mayor L A Koons says weed violators will be prosecuted if necessary to free Athens of obnoxious weeds. First notices to observance of the city need ordinance go out today with more to follow as needed.

L. A. Koons Athens Koons

Torch Sunday School Picnic Observed at City Park

The Torch M E B Sunday school held its annual picnic at City Park Parkersburg on August 16 under superintendent Mrs J B Jones. Ten cars and one truck formed the procession from the church at 9 30 a m reaching the park at 10 30 a m. Seventy five diners enjoyed the noon dinner before afternoon amusements.

Parkersburg J. B. Jones

Frank Griffin Fined for Home Brew Offense in Chauniey

Sugar Cub Frank Griffin was arrested with three cases of home brew by Constables Edgar Deans and H A Seibers. Magistrate M B Tucker fined him 190 dollars plus costs in Chauniey.

Frank Griffin Edgar Deans H. A. Seibers M. B. Tucker Chauniey

Valdosta Reader Praises Remedy From Battle Creek Ad

A Valdosta Georgia reader reports severe female weakness and back pain improving after using a medicine from Battle Creek Michigan. The letter, though garbled, credits relief to the advertised product and mentions residence on Shamplon Street.

Valdosta Georgia Asher

Church Is Saved As Homes Burn At Kamouraska

In Montreal area dispatch firefighters and residents battled a blaze in St Jerome de Kamouraska and nearby villages this morning. Though almost all houses burned, heroic efforts saved the church and its contents with hand hoses and bucket brigades.

Montreal Que St. Jermain de Kamouraska

Police squad adapts Ford to fit officer size

In Cleveland on August 18 the flying squad faced a broken speed car and chartered a Ford. Sergeant Charley Snyder, six feet three and 295 pounds, led the crew. The car was modified with the floor removed to make room for his feet and a thinner driver selected to operate it.

Cleveland Charley Snyder Charley

Reunion at Rev. McCarley’s grave on Ohio river

The annual reunion of Rev. R. P. McCarley and his friends from the New Plymouth circuit will be held at his grave on the Ohio river Sunday September 13. The Hamden band led by Mr. Jolly will furnish music.

R. P. McCarley New Plymouth Ohio River Hamden Mr. Jolly

Instant relief from bunions and corns

An advertisement claims Emerald Oil relieves bunion pain and soft corn irritation by applying drops to the swollen joint. It promises rapid shrinking of corn tissue and normal swelling after several applications, stating druggists stock and guarantee the product.

Mother and four jailed in Spears-Tracy riot case

Malinda Spears and her four children Sam William Ebby and Mary are jailed on charges of assault with intent to kill after a hearing before Magister E Hedges. They are alleged to have beaten W H Tracy on August 7 with fists clubs and rocks, with Tracy responding by attacking Ebby Spears with an ax. Constable I P Tucker led the arrests. All five were held.

E. Hedges Malinda Spears Sam William Ebby Mary W. H. Tracy Tracy Spears Ebby Spears

Plan Street Change In Oberlin To Reroute State Highway

Oberlin plans to move the state highway from East College street to Lorain street to ease student walkers and bicyclists congestion. Officials say the re route will cut traffic noise near the library and college buildings.

Oberlin East College Street Lorain Street

Farm accounting course to be taught in Defiance county schools

Defiance Ohio officials announced that farm accounting will be offered in the Defiance county school system. The program aims to equip students with practical financial skills for farming and rural business.

Defiance, O Defiance County

Highway Fatalities Marked With Crosses Across State Line

Frank Quigley reports on the National highway between Bridgeport and Buckeye Lake where sixty eight white crosses mark fatalities. Not all deaths outside towns are marked yet, and some in incorporated towns have been designated.

Bridgeport Buckeye Lake Frank Quigley

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