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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
2
A fire devastated a home adjacent to several small buildings in Elselstein’s area and another building once Peter Hoffman’s barber shop. Losses were estimated around 10,000 dollars with 8,000 dollars of insurance claimed. The old White hotel story noted a late call for help.
Alfred Grange plans a Saturday picnic in Pomeroy on August 22 with speakers Mrs W G Vandenbark Zanesville and Dr Kelly from China. County visitors expected. attendees should bring picnic dishes. bad weather shifts to August 29.
Howard and another man named Gallipolis were fined £1 16s for trespassing railroad property at Hobeon. John Durfee of Pomeroy was arrested for assaulting a woman at Dark Hollow, brought before Justice M. L. French, pled guilty, and was fined $6 total including costs.
Local notes from Pomeroy record visits and moves including Mrs. Percy Peoples, W. R. Lehew and son Ted returning, H. F. Crumley of Athens visiting, Ed Markins and family moving to Condor Street, and visits by Geo Donaldson, Evelyn Parr, I. N. Bridgeman, Charlies Shinn, and others. Also mentions Dr. Ransom defending Biblical interpretation amid an evolution trial discussion.
A fast selling stomach remedy claims quick relief from indigestion gas and heartburn. The ad touts Dave's Mentha Pepsia a stomach product with claims of rapid action and broad relief including dyspepsia and associated discomfort.
The funeral service for Korn will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. The notice mentions piping and heaven G children and references the deceased.
Fragmentary notes show Pomeroy and Boots leading the beat on a Pittsburgh trip. The readable text hints at performances or events tied to a team or group visiting Pittsburgh.
A nineteen member Georgian Geographical Society party reached the pinacle of Mount Brus, Europe’s highest peak, with the five girls serving pots of tea during the ascent. The climb achieved an elevation about 8,000 feet higher than Mont Blanc, with frequent stops for refreshment.
Fire of uncertain origin razed the Grand theater in Parkersburg West Virginia early today. The blaze threatened the entire block before three hours of effort brought it under control. Loss was estimated at sixty thousand dollars.
Gossip swirls that heiress Muriel McCormick will travel to Spain this fall to pose for a portrait by artist Zulonga. The chatter suggests she may follow sister Mathilde who wed Max Oser, a Swiss riding master, after crossing the sea.
Radio guide features melodrama and musical comedy on KGO and New York police concert on Bat New Yorks, plus two act musical Jazz mania. Broadcasts include WRC WIZ WGY and WRAD with concerts and two hours of dance hits.
Three policemen were wounded in a running gun battle with three African American holdup men in New York. The pursuit involved car to car fire blasting through streets including a crowded Broadway section. One officer was seriously injured while another suspect was captured.
London reports a mixed response to the U S Belgium debt agreement with Britain showing subdued complaints. The Daily Mail notes Belgium secured more liberal terms than England and hints at possible British term modifications.
Two Soviet aircraft en route to Moscow via Canton arrived today at Kaifeng, China, according to reports received. The event ties Shanghai to Canton through the air route and adds to wartime air movement observations.
Pattern offers a three piece set Dress Petticoat and Combination Waists for ages 2 to 6. Five sizes 2B 2 3 4 and 6 years require small yardage of 36 inch material for each item. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of dime silver or stamps.
State rural schools supervisor George M. Morris approved Athens County’s plan to buy portable school buildings and the pupil transportation system. He visited the Lodi Township High School annex at Jerseyville and denied reviving the Bates district in York Township due to its small size and lack of state aid.
Senator King of Utah was among 700 passengers on the steamer Olympic sailing to New York. He carries a report to President Coolidge on political and commercial conditions in eastern Europe.
The state highway department began tarreding the Athens Marietta road section from Guysville to Carthage gap to curb dust. A. E. Falloon, maintenance superintendent, said officials are negotiating with New York Central for repairs at the Athens Albany Mc Arthur crossing in Fisher oil field after the railroad elevated one track.
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