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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1929

Page

2

Edith Lewis Dies. Widow Of Edward Lewis Buried in Cheshire

Mrs Edith Lewis widow of Edward Lewis longtime Middleport residents died Saturday at sister Emma Plantz home in Southside West Virginia She was buried Monday afternoon in Cheshire She formerly named Edith Thomas of Cheshire and leaves four sisters and a brother capable of attending funeral.

Middleport Edith Lewis Edward Lewis Edith Thomas Cheshire Burt Kent Columbus Will Moore Huntington Dora Robinson Pittsburgh Emma Plantz Southside John Thomas Kanaan City Kan Thomas

Social Roundup of Local Visitors and Trips

Mr and Mrs Bert Kent of Columbus visited their son H O Kent in the city. Edith Lewis’s funeral was held in Cheshire with Bert Kent's sister in attendance. Several residents traveled to Columbus and New York City for family visits and funerals, including Mrs Theodore Wilson and Miss Mary Laughead, and Ralph Rungell’s funeral drew locals to Columbus.

Bert Kent Columbus H. O. Kent South Third Avenue Edith Lewis Chteshire Theodore Wilson H. E. Thomas Lincoln Street W. F. Harris Charleston W. Va Otto Stanley Charlies Smith Toledo Clifton Hubert Mace A. M. White R. N. Barnes Lilly Huber R. B. Laughead Mary Laughead T. A. May Byron Saxton Rutland W. W. Brown Augusta Arnold Adams Plain City Arthur Swisher J. A. Dingess Ellen Broyles Gallipolis Julia Miller Grant Street Harriett Thomas Morgan Jones New York City Charlotte Burnett Angie Jones Elmhurst Tavern J. W. Flood Kathryn Mary Martha Dorothy Marie Verron H. O. Ewing Ben Glenroy Ewing Pomeroy Portsmouth

Pomeroy Barber Eddie Huber Taken For Treatment

Eddie Huber a Pomeroy barber in failing health was taken to Athens State Hospital by relatives on Monday for treatment. He went voluntarily without a court order. His brother Charles M. Huber a former traveling salesman has been at the same hospital for several years.

Pomeroy Eddie Huber Pomeroy Barber Athens State Hospital Charles M. Huber

Howell Couple Announce Birth of Daughter Naomi

Mr and Mrs Ralph Howell of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday December 29. The child has been named Naomi. The Howells were formerly teachers in the local schools.

Middleport Ralph Howell Columbus Naomi Howells

Whatsoever Class to Meet Friday at Presbyterian Church

The Whatsoever Class plans a Friday evening gathering in the Presbyterian Church assembly room with Mrs. Frank Vrooman as social chairman.

Middleport Tec The Presbyterian Church Frank Vrooman

Injunctions Dissolved and Local News From Pomeroy

Two Monday cases before Judge F W Crow ended with one injunction dissolved. George H Myers of Chicago versus J T Thoren of Middleport and the other Edward Butler and Leland Stevens on R E Tyree and B M Tyree involved a temporary injunction later dissolved. Audrey Bumgarner of Chesire wed George Kennedy in Columbus. Church services and regional notices follow with local illness updates and contest plans for Meigs County.

Alonzo R. Stark Prince of Peace Tenth Congressional District Simpson M. Ft. Church Pomeroy Meigs County Katherine Mees Henry Mees Breezy Heights Arthur Jobes

Horace Karr Takes Publicity Director Post

Horace W. Karr, longtime newspaper man from Pomeroy Bend, has been named publicity director for Proctor and Collier Company in Cincinnati. He is son of the late Prof. T. W. Karr and brother of County Commissioner Irving Karr. Karr has 20 years in journalism and has held publicity roles with National Cash Register, Crosley Radio, and the Pioneer Film Corporation.

Pomeroy Horace W. Karr Pomeroy Bend Proctor and Collier Company Cincinnati Karr T. W. Karr Meigs County Irving Karr Gallipolis Hearst Publications National Cash Register Company Crosley Radio Corporation Pioneer Film Corporation Salt Lake City

Hysell Sues for One-Half Share in Family Estate

Denver Hysell filed a partition suit in Common Pleas Court against Royal Rosa and Emmett Hysell with guardian E W Hill asking court to order distribution of Denver’s one-half share of the late Royal Hysell’s real estate in Salisbury Township. The property is described as valuable.

Pomeroy Denver Hysell Common Pleas Royal Rosa Emmett Hysell E. W. Hill Denver Royal Hysell Salisbury Township

Junior Order Watch Party Set In Middleport Hall

The Junior Order in Middleport will host a watch party tonight with a program supper and talks running from 8 to 12. Local members will present four hours of events and discussion.

Middleport

Funeral Held for Horace Roup 63 in Middleport

Horace Roup, 63, long time Ohio River engineer, dies after weeks of illness at his mother-in-law Emma Harpold's home in Middleport. He recently ran a Hogsett West Virginia business and is survived by his widow Nora Roup. Funeral at Buell Chapel Hogsett with burial nearby.

Middleport Horace Roup Emma Harpold Roup Hod Ohio River Hogsett W. Va

Two Weddings Secretly Tied in Pomeroy Students Involved

In Pomeroy two weddings occurred on Monday one kept secret by the partners both school teachers who wish to keep their marriage private until school ends. The other couple Ralph Farar 21 shovel operator New Plymouth and Martina McAfee 22 Burlingham married by Justice M L French. In Middleport Miss Marret Hayes was taken to Charleston hospital for appendicitis surgery after a midnight Sunday operation.

Pomeroy Ralph Farar New Plymouth Martina McAfee Burlingham Justice M. L. French Middleport

Roush Marries Miss Orrahood in Washington Pa Ceremony

Ho mer C. Roush formerly of Letart now with Standard Oil in Pittsburgh wed Miss Silas Orrahood of New York City in Washington Pennsylvania. The couple will reside in Pittsburgh.

Thieves Loot Globe Iron Co and Booth’s Tobacco Warehouse

Jackson reports two thefts including the Globe Iron Company safe looted of a small sum and 600 pounds of tobacco taken from Charles Booth’s warehouse near the city.

Jackson Globe Iron Company Charles Booth

Outdoor workers in snow prove rugged on telephone line project

Twenty linemen and electricians from across the country arrived Sunday to begin the high power and long distance telephone line work behind Pomeroy. They work outdoors in all weather, digging holes and planting tall poles on Monday morning with ground frozen. Some crew members live in Oklahoma and several have their families with them.

Pomeroy Oklahoma

Checks Not Good Pomeroy Woman Passes Fraudulent Drafts

Two worthless checks were passed in Pomeroy by a woman last Friday. One for 40 dollars at Hartley and Bennett shoe store, another for 35 dollars at Red Anchor Store, with cash received for the difference. Checks drawn on a Racine bank allegedly signed by L. R. Cooper, Syracuse, who denies the signatures or funds. Investigators believe the woman resides in Mason County, West Virginia.

Pomeroy Hartley & Bennett Red L. R. Cooper Syracuse Racine Offcers Mason County W. Va

Non Sinkable Rescue Boat Arrives for Athens Safety Unit

Frans Woodworth safety director reports a 15 foot steel motorboat ordered for the Athens Safety Department to aid river rescue on the Hocking River. The craft with air chambers and two sets of oar locks will be stationed at the City Water Plant with the on duty engineer directing operations.

Athens Woodworth Safety Department City Water

New Hunting Licenses Required for 1930 Season in Athens County

Athens County hunters must purchase new hunting licenses for 1930 as 1929 licenses expire on New Year’s Day. Fox hunting season ends January 1 under the new Ohio law, shortening the prior season which opened November 15. State Representative F K Mardis helped pass the fox law amid fears of excessive fox extermination.

Athens County T. A. Bennett Bennett Ohio Columbus F. K. Mardis Athens

Nehru urges revolt for India independence

Jawaharlal Nehru, president of the Indian National Congress, calls for a revolution to gain independence from Great Britain. He says freedom will be achieved peacefully if possible, otherwise by violence.

Ence Great Britain Jawaharlal Nehru Indian National Congress Nehru

Coast Guard Nets Fourth Rum Runner In Three Days

The Coast Guard captured its fourth rum runner in three days. The 75 foot CG-148 towed the Leona M Sproul to base with four prisoners and 700 cases of liquor. The Sproul was taken off Montauk Point early this morning.

New London Conn Coast Guard Leona M. Sproul Sproul Montauk Point

Find Shut Offs at Homes

George Mason head of the Water Works Department urges Athens residents to locate water shut-offs in their homes before winter weather. Shut-offs are on sidewalks in front of houses and should not be covered. When pipes freeze, department workers shut off water by turning a key in the shut-off and thaw the pipes.

Athens George Mason Water Works Department City Water Works Department Mason

Value of Farm Bureau Told in Letter to Members

Letters from the Athens County Farm Bureau explain the value of the local service branch of the Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation. Members are urged to visit the Rardin property next to the B&O Railroad station. The Athens bureau adds 40 members in three weeks, totaling about 130. Signed by R. K. Barker.

Farm Bureau Service Branch Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation Rardin R. KR. Barker Athens Athens County Farm Bureau

Lindberghs Begin Inspection Tour of Trans-Continental Lines

Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh departed from Columbus airport at 10 49 am for Indianapolis on the first leg of a general inspection tour of Trans-Continental Air Transport Lines.

Columbus Charles A. Lindbergh Indianapolis Trans- Continental Air Transport Lines

First Robin Reported in Delaware County

Mrs Clyde Ruder reported the season's first robin in Delaware County, marking the arrival of spring sightings in the area.

Delaware Delaware Delaware County Clyde /Ruder

Family rite as Miles Jacoby becomes a Master Mason

In Athens five brothers and his father witnessed Miles Jacoby earn master Mason status at Paramythia Lodge. Clyde Jacoby of Columbus, a past master of Capital City Lodge, headed the ritual as the visiting degree team from Capital City Lodge conducted the ceremony.

Miles Jacoby Athens Hatty Jacoby Paramythia Lodge of Mason Clyde Jacoby Melrose Avenue Capital City Lodge of Masons Columbus Capital City Lodge Paramythia Lodge

Bank cashier linked to embezzlement as he vanishes

Directors of the Camargo State Bank at Madeira say warrants will be sworn for embezzlement against Benjamin Henderson, cashier missing since Friday. One warrant covers a $6,600 self loan without board approval, the other ties to a $2,000 cashier's check he cashed at a Madisonville bank the day he disappeared.

Cincinnati U.P Camargo State Bank Madeira Here Benjamin Henderson S*riday Henderson Robert A. Taft Hender Madisonville

Attorney Receiver Moves to Preserve Robert & Hall Assets

Cincinnati December 31 Graham P Hunt a local attorney and appointed receiver for the Robert Hall Company a member of the New York and Cincinnati Stock Exchanges and the Chicago Board of Trade took steps today to conserve the firm's assets and protect creditors in the matter.

Cincinnati Graham P. Hunt Robert & Hall Company New York Cincinnati Stock Exchanges Chicago Board of Trade

End a Cough in Hurry with a Home Mix

A homemade remedy claims to quickly end a stubborn cough by soothing inflamed membranes and loosening phlegm. The method uses Pinex and creosote as active agents, prepared in a pint bottle with sugar syrup, promising fast relief for bronchial troubles.

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