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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1926

Page

2

Well Known Meigs County Farmer Dies at Sumner Home

Jacob Gaul 60 a Sumner farmer died Monday night after a week’s illness from heart trouble. He lived his life in Meigs County on the farm where he was born. Surviving children include Mrs. Frank Koehler Guysville Mrs. George Fulrod Hemlock Grove Mrs. John Griffin Columbus Mrs. Thomas Weber Sumner Oris and Delbert Sumner Frank Chester and Gladine Athens. Funeral will be from the residence Thursday with burial at Mound Cemetery.

Pomeroy Jacob Gaul Sumner Meigs County Gaul Frank Koehler Guysville George Fulrod Hemlock Grove John Griffin Columbus Thomas Weber Oris Delbert Frank Chester Gladine Athens Mounds Cemetery

Pomeroy Woman Bridge Club Hosts Gala Tea

The Man-Bridge gathering at Mrs. A. P. Miller’s home featured honor score won by Mrs. W. G. Downie with Mrs. Downing second. Ghost prize went to Mrs. Rodney Downing. Refreshments were served.

Pomeroy A. P. Miller W. G. Downie Ihn Downing Rodney Downing

Kreitlers Welcome Twin Daughters in Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs George Kreitler of Pomeroy announce the birth of twin daughters born Tuesday February 3.

Pomeroy George Kreitler Tues‘day

Ladies of church to meet at Gribble home

Mrs. Dr. L. G. Gribble and Mrs. Clyde Idle will host the church ladies at Mrs. Gribble's home this evening for a social gathering.

Pomeroy L. G. Gribble Clyde Idle

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Patrol of Officials and Visitors

County Commissioners W A Compton and Irving Karr attend the State Commissioners association meeting in Columbus this week. Alba Radford returned to Zanesville ending a week's business visit. Mrs Wilson Norris of Athens visited Pomeroy yesterday. Judge A P Miller went to Ironton Monday to hold court this week. Mrs Sally Elliott of Columbus visits her daughter Mrs D Curtie Reed and family here. IR S and S Bartholomew of Newark are business visitors here.

Pomeroy Bend W. A. Compton Irving Karr Columbus State Commissioners Association Alba,Radford Zanesville Mra Wilson Norris Athens Pomeroy A. P. Miller Ironton Sally Elliott D. Curtie Reed IR. S&s. Bartholomew Newark

Regional travel and hospital visits noted

Wyatt Plantz completed a several weeks stay in Chattanooga Tennessee and other southern points. Mrs. Will Daniels went to Gallipolis yesterday to visit her husband at the hospital there.

Wyatt Plantz Chattanooga Tenn Will Daniels Gallipolis

Children Celebrate 71st Birthday At Thomas Fork Home

The Jones family and relatives gathered at the Thomas Fork homestead to honor the mother of Val Jones on her 71st birthday. A potluck dinner was shared with attendees including Mrs. Percy Peoples of Pomeroy and several Jones relatives from Athens Tiltonville Rutland and Gallia County.

Pomeroy Val Jones Thomas Fork Percy Peoples Wilson Norris Athens Luther Frederick Iris George Buffington Tiltonville Daisy Thomas Rutland Claude Jones Gallia County

Stewart Harles Tie The Knot In Probate Court

Leonard Stewart son of George Stewart of West Columbia and Marjorie Harles daughter of Harry Harles of Lower Middleport were married by Justice French in the probate court rooms yesterday.

Pomeroy Leonard Stewart George Stewart West Columbia Marjorie Harles Harry Harles Lower Middleport Justice French

Miller named administrator of Mary A. Miller estate

Charles Miller appointed administrator of his mother Mary A. Miller's estate in Long Bottom by Probate Judge Cora B. Roberts.

Pomeroy Charles Miller Mary A. Miller Long Bottom Cora B. Roberts

Boy From Racine Undergoes Pneumonia Surgery

Kenneth Townsend Krieger of Racine was taken to Holzer hospital in Gallipolis yesterday where he underwent a surgical operation for pneumonia. The latest report says he rallied and is believed to be on the road to recovery.

Pomeroy Kenneth Townsend Krieter Racine Holzer Gallipolis

Pomeroy hillside slips near county jail

A small hillside slip occurred behind the county jail in Pomeroy on Monday night, covering the roadway and damaging part of the retaining wall and bricks in the lower corner. A prior minor slide had occurred about two months earlier.

Pomeroy

Court of Appeals session postponed in Pomeroy

The semi annual session of the court of appeals in Pomeroy was postponed from yesterday to a later date.

Pomeroy Court of Appeals

Red Cross, Veterans Bureau urge war insurance conversion

Meigs February report says local Red Cross chapter joins the veterans bureau to notify World War veterans that term insurance must be converted into permanent form by July 2 this year or be null. The same date marks the latest for reinstating any lapsed policies.

Pomeroy The Red Cross Veterans’ Bureau Meigs World War Veterans

Pomeroy Set for Nelsonville Basketball Showdown

Pomeroy fans plan to attend the Nelsonville game in Nelsonville Saturday.Pomeroy boys and girls from P. H. S. will also play Rio Grande Friday night at the K of P hall in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Nelsonville P. H Rio Grande K. of P. Hall

Syracuse Elects New Council Members and Mayor Tonight

The fresh slate of Syracuse's mayor and council members will assume office at the council chambers tonight. Committees will be appointed during the same session.

Syracuse

Daughter Born to Chillicothe Couple in Middleport

Word reached Middleport that a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Kerr of Chillicothe. The mother was formerly Miss Mildred Lewis of Middleport.

Middleport James Kerr Chillicothe Mildred Lewis

Death in Columbusclaims Chauncey man A W Temple

Chauncey reports the sudden death of A W Temple at his Columbus home on Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. He was 70. Funeral services will be held in Columbus with burial there. Temple’s former wife died years ago in the same spot. Co travelers Lee Schoonover and Ray Smith head to Columbus for the funeral. Also, Chauncey subscribers lose Monday Dispatch edition when a train incident ruins the papers.

Chauncey Lee Schoonover Ray Smith A. W. Temple Columbus Temple Mr. Temple Mr. Temples

Millfield Home Burns Sunday in Fire

Early Sunday, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sams in Millfield burned with its contents. Fire origin uncertain, suspected defective flue. Firemen could not save the residence or household effects.

Chauncey Edward Sams Millfield

Wyoming Woman Hurt in Fall on Icy Walk

A Wyoming woman sustained injuries from a fall on an icy walk near her home at Pipims late Sunday afternoon. The Plains City hospital staff described her injuries as likely non life threatening.

Wyoman Encey Robert Graver Pipims

Graves Dinner Guests From The Plains And Columbus

Mr and Mrs Robert Graves hosted at The Plains on Sunday entertaining Miss Abbie Graves Miss Vera Keyes of Columbus and Miss Edna Gulley and Ashford Matheny of The Plains as dinner guests.

Chauncey Robert Graves the Plains Abbie Graves Vera Keyes Columbus Edna Gulley Ashford Matheny

Potter Family Mourns Brother Death In Murray City

Mrs W J Potter and her daughter Miss Margaret Potter of Chauncey traveled to Murray City after the death of Mrs Potter's brother James McTaughlin after a brief illness. Funeral services were in Murray City with burial in New Lexington Catholic Cemetery. Mr Potter and Miss Margaret returned to Chauncey while Mrs Potter plans to come back later with her mother Mrs Margaret McLaughlin and grandson James Hemison to stay at the Potter home on Mill Street Chauncey.

Chauncey W. J., Potter Margaret Potter Murray City Margaret McLaughlin James Hemison Potter Mill Street

Program Prep Evening by Chauncey Endeavorers

The Chauncey Christian Endeavor society meets Thursday at 7 pm at Miss Ona Mae Sweeney’s home for song rehearsal. They prepare a program to be presented to the Chauncey Parent-Teacher association, with President Miss Brewer urging full attendance.

Chauncey Christian Endeavor Society Chauncey Christian Church Ona Mae Sweeney Endeavorers Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Miss Brewer

Social visit to Athens noted guests at Ming Agne t Masten home

Misses Mazel Gay McDonald and Howard McDonald Frank Cook of The Plains with John Fields of Athens were entertained Sunday at the home of Ming Agne t Masten in Athens.

Chauncey Mazel Gay McDonald Howard McDonald Frank Cook the Plains John Fields Athens Ming Agnet

Chauncey Headley Family Headley News Update

Chauncey personals report Durwald Headley, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Headley, confined at home on May avenue by illness. Charles E Headley visited Circle Hill on business Monday. Walter H Headley of Chauncey traveled to Columbus for business Monday. Edward Headley Charles J F Headley and Walter H Headley of Chauncey spent Sunday at Union Furnace Ohio.

Chauncey Durwald Headley Charles Headley May Avenue Charles E. Headley Circle Hill Walter H. Headley Columbus Edward Headley Charles JF. Headley Union Furnace

First US patent declared void and destroyed

In Cincinnati on February 2 the United States District Court ordered the destruction of a patent issued to Ernest A. Eastman of Portsmouth Ohio. Judge Smith Hickenlooper enjoined Eastman from asserting any claims and found the patent obtained by fraudulent statements about an idea long known to lasts manufacturers. Eastman denied wrongdoing claiming he was the inventor of the improvement.

Cincinnati United States U. S Hareth FE Smith Hickenlooper Ernest A. Eastman Portsmouth Ohio Eastman

Correction of a Floodwood Slander Charge Clarified

The Messenger corrects a February article stating Miss Ruly Stillwell filed a slander charge against Miss Edna Mae Hall. The real sequence has Miss Hall filing against Stillwell, Stillwell admitting the remark, and a $5 fine plus costs. Stillwell then swore an affidavit to arrest Gerald Mourn who pleaded guilty to intoxication.

Messenger Ruly Stillwell Floodwood Edna Mae Hall Miss Halli Miss Stillwell Miss Hall Helwig Gerald Mourn Mr. Helwig

Blues mark helps doctors monitor heart patients daily

Hospital patients with heart or chest troubles are marked with a blue pencil around the affected area for easy daily examination. This simple visual cue assists physicians in tracking changes and guiding treatment.

London—Hospital

Carter's Little Liver Pills Help Constipation Relief

Mrs Kummer of Brooklyn reports relief after three months from constipation using Carter's Little Liver Pills. She says the pills remove the constipation poison from the system and that she is a new person. The ad notes the product is not habit forming and brands Carter's Pills in red packages.

Brooklyn Kummer Carter

Second Suspect Sought in Murder of Grocery Owner

Cleveland police seek a second suspect in the murder of Adam Rapenchuk, a grocery store proprietor. A former Rapenchuk boarder, linked to an alleged triangle, has been arrested on suspicion. An intoxicated man near Twenty fifth and Woodland allegedly provided key information.

Cleveland Adam Rapenchuk Rapenchuk

Kindergarten quiz yields simple truths about the body

In Franklin New Hampshire a kindergarten teacher asks pupils what eyes nose and ears are for. A child replies eyes are to see with a nose is to blow and ears are to keep clean. The exchange highlights straightforward, practical explanations from young students.

Ladies Aid Meeting Changes Venue And Schedule

An all day Ladies Aid gathering of the M. E. church will be held Thursday in the church instead of private homes. Morning quilting, noon luncheon, and an afternoon business session with a special program are planned.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church

Stratford court hearing over birth control remark causes stir

In Stratford England a local woman facing disturbing the peace charges argued that having many babies invites talk of birth control while having none prompts questions about patriotism, highlighting the social clash over reproductive discourse.

Stratford, Eng

Athens Presbyterian Officers Hold Semiannual Meeting

The Athens Presbyterian church teachers and officers held their semiannual meeting last evening in the church parlors. Prof. J R Gentry spoke on unifying church and Sunday school work. Miss Aileen Campbell addressed securing Sunday school attendance. A round table followed led by Prof O E McClure with Rev A Y Wilcox proposing a committee to boost interest.

Athens Presbyterian Church J. R. Gentry Aileen Campbell O. E. McClure A. Y. Wilcox

Candy substitute stirs cheers but song remains unsung

A State Register note remarks that candy cannot substitute for liquor in glare of a social mockery. No one breaks into Sweet Adeline as crowds weigh the old rule.

Cou State Register

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