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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1929
Page
2
Word from Paris reports Mrs Gefton of New York City, former Middleport resident, feared sick in hospital. She offered to finance a Middleport High School gymnasium memorial and still plans to proceed, with blueprints in architects’ hands.
Dewey Garrison sues Athens County Board of Commissioners seeking 1000 damages over alleged road riot during a strike. Case set for March 21 with outsiders from adjoining counties called for jury. he claims two tiles damaged on Modoc Buckholme Road and says he was attacked on the public highway near Greens Fin picket camp.
The court granted a temporary restraining order preventing East Ohio Gas Company from shutting off service in Cleveland where a resident was visiting. The order also bars changes in rates while an appeal and charter issues are reviewed. The case involves City Law Director Carl F. Shuler and assistant Henry Brainard amid franchise negotiations.
The Ohio River at Pomeroy is filled with ice for the third time this winter. A nine hour Allegheny River log run occurred about two weeks earlier. Bridges replace ferries as travel continues. six weeks more cold weather is expected per local estimate.
Sdieut James Andrew, a graduate of the University of Texas, flies from San Antonio to Austin on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays to teach aviation at the University. He makes the 100 mile trip in about 40 minutes aboard a plane.
The Ohio Penitentiary’s population rises with about 4,300 inmates under Warden Preston E. Thomas. Two emergency measures fund state departments and highways. December industrial accidents total 1,473 non fatal and 95 deaths nationally, with Conneaut noting no fatalities.
In Middleport on February 2 a 21 member Ep worth League at M J Church toured an imaginary world. Stops included New York City at Evalyn Elehinger’s home and France at Sarah Lewis Scott’s home with baked potatoes. The journey continued through Julia Miller’s home and Nelite Zerckle’s Hawaiian stop with further food.
Jon will become Judge of the Meigs County Probate Court for another term after a lapse of one term, to take place next Saturday morning February 9. Rumor claims Horton Brown and Mr. French as deputies while no women are to be employed in the office during Carleton’s incumbency. Judge Cora B. Roberta, who retires after one term, employed two women helpers. It is understood Carleton will continue to edit The Democrat.
Pomeroy Meigs County report: a Cross farm Bowmans Run well, drilled to Berea grit by H. B. Stoddard of Marietta, yielded 50 barrels in 22 hours, touted as the best in the area. Nearby, Bachelor drillers at Zion on the D A Thomas farm struck sand, expected to yield ten barrels daily.
In Pomeroy a Jersey cow died after eating excessive acorns in a pasture. A vet predicted possible survival only for weeks due to severe poisoning. The animal died yesterday leaving as a cautionary note on acorn intake for livestock. WILL PROBATED IN POMEROY Estates assessed at 15 30 with specific bequests to Nelle Calderwood Agnes Red Agnes Pettigrew Sarah Reed Myrta Hobart James Calderwood.
A Washington dispatch announces a new booklet titled Beauty Elements and Their Treatment for the American Woman. Published by the Information Bureau of The Athens Messenger, it aims to teach home beauty care, emphasizes natural methods, and advises using reliable cosmetics and personal study of one’s beauty type.
New York dated report says the Baltimore and Ohio plans to merge with the Reading and Central Railroad of New Jersey. The move follows approval in principle of a merger between the New York Central, the Big Sure and the Michigan Central, signaling a bid to control key eastern trunk lines.
A trunk valued at $60,000 containing jewels was stolen from a hotel rear area Thursday night near Columbus. The trunk was recovered last night but the contents were missing. Local police investigated the theft and searched for leads.
Middleport Meigs Temple No 153 Pythian Sisters draw a member’s name from two capsules each Tuesday meeting and award a dollar. In a year Ada Bing and Minnie Neutzling have won the prize. others were absent.
Dr and Mrs Charles Singleton and daughter Nancy of Charleston visit Mrs Singleton's parents Mr and Mrs J B Downing. G H Roush family travel to Maggie W Va for a stay with relatives until husband returns to Hobson. Irving Davis off duty at Hobson due to back injury for several days. Mrs Will Michael seriously ill at North Second and Walnut. Walter Alten called to St Albans WV for his father's illness. Rev Robert Hughes attends mid winter rally in Baptist Church and stays with Rev and Mrs W G James. Red Seals board meeting in Pomeroy. Cleveland visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Watson and Mrs Alice Watson visit Racine and return home. Grand Chief Grace Downing returns from Coshocton and Medina meetings. Lydia McClure, 82, seriously ill and cared for by daughter and son. Mrs Clure widow of Civil soldier. Mr and Mrs Henry Hoffman announce birth of daughter born Friday at Mrs Hoffman's mother Mrs Francis's home in West Columbia. husband transferred from Hobson to Bucyrus last June.
Coast guardsmen hold two hundred forty pints of Canadian whisky found in a downed ice floe plane near Michigan City Indiana. Pilot Ernest Stafford, rescued at the scene, vanished before the liquor was recovered as searchers continue.
Last week at the Sheltering iia Hospital lists admissions including Pauline Zenner of Gloucester admitted January 23 for tonsil removal, M C HL Jewell of Carpenter admitted January 27 for emergency operation, Robert Worrall of Chester Hill admitted January 29 for tonsil removal, Clair Stewart of Carpenter admitted January 25 for enpy ena operation. Convalescents include B. W. Buck Athens Goldie Weyman Athens Mrs Fred White and baby Athens Mrs A B Perry Guyaville Fraley Fox Athens ID 7 Emmett Bowe The Plains 2¢ Gabriel Carbone date and B Bowman Albany. Deaths Dirk Homer Gaul and baby New State Hospital Cutford M Jaceh.
James de Lasos a fruit dealer of Washington D C said he never heard of the prohibition law nine years after its enactment. He was summoned as a juryman and dismissed after admitting lack of awareness of the law.
January auto business in Meigs County shows 32 new passenger cars and one truck sold. Total new and used car changes hands reached 273 despite severe weather, per Clerk Z W Bengel. Bir and Mrs C F Rathburn depart for New York City to scout Eastern markets for Middleport Rutland stores. Mrs Rathburn’s sister Mrs St J Hamilton and daughter Mrs John Hamilton will oversee the household and foster child Baby Flesher in Huntington.
Denver Carman and J. J. Bailey sue Ble Rock Coal Company in Comm Pleas Court to recover 546.12 for lumber and supplies used to operate a Hobson area mine last year. Also notes local high school band effort and various town items.
Philadelphia February 2 jury in Federal Court held that selling a still or paraphernalia with knowledge it will be used to distill intoxicating beverages violates national prohibition laws. Charles Denby Jr assistant US district attorney announced it a first case since prohibition began in which a seller of a still was convicted as a violator.
Automobile engineers claim a new device makes cars run 53 to 59 miles per gallon in tests and offer a free sample to interested buyers. The ad touts savings, faster starts, and reduced carbon, with a business opportunity promising over 190 dollars weekly for agents nationwide.
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