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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1926

Page

2

Priest Freezes to Death in West Pommroy incident shocks Idaho parish

Rev Father John Mattes Syms found dead in bed at Gaimon Idaho after a frigid night. Neighbors Arthur Kimes Lucy Kimes Jim Bowen Maggie Bowen Dan Rairden Nora Rairden faced charges after a Sunday night melee involving guns. Trials await Justice French as tensions between Dark Hollow factions run high.

Pommroy Father Ingle Father John Mattes Syms Gaimon Idaho Father Mattes Sacred Heart Church Arthur Kimes Lucy Kimes Jim Bowen Maggie Bowen Dan Rairden Nora Rairden Dark Hollow Hendrix Dana H. Peoples Justice French Peoples

Gallipolis Man Dies Suddenly

POMEROY February 4 E N Dear of Gallipolis died suddenly at his home from a heart attack. Mr Deardorf was a member of the firm Deardorf and many at Gallipolis and Deardorf Sisters Huntington. He had many acquaintances here.

Pomeroy E. N. Dear Gallipolis Deardorf Deardorf Sisters Huntington

Auto Dealers Set Second Annual Car Show at Masonic Temple

Meigs auto dealers announce the second annual auto show at the Masonic Temple Middleport on March 16 13 and 1 0. The first show last year proved a huge success and this year’s event is expected to be bigger and better with more displays from local firms.

Pomeroy Meigs Masonic Temple Middleport

Principals in Alleged Free For All Taken

Matt Hendrix appealed in Justice M L Frenchs court yesterday and deposited $20 for security on affidavits which he...

Pomeroy Matt Hendrix M. L. French

Misread Ad Claims Skin Cure Product Price

Fragmentary ad text touts a skin clear antiseptic fat for pimples blemishes and eczema. Mentions a small bottle priced around 6 cents or a larger bottle at 1.00. No clear product name or origin.

Entertains Club at Naylor's Run on Saturday

Mrs. Floyd Clark hosted her Five Hundred club at her home at Naylor's Run last evening.

Pomeroy Floyd Clark Naylor

O O F Install Officers In Mineral Lodge

Pomeroy February 4 The Mineral lodge number 242 I O O F installed its officers for the coming year. The new officers are able grand Ben H Ewing vice grand W A McCullough recording secretary Virgil Rose financial secretary R C Smith treasurer H P Feiger.

Gas Well No 2 Drilling Planned by Chester Oil and Gas

Chester Ohio Feb 4 The Chester Oil and Gas company plans to drill well No 2 on the C D Frecker farm south of Chester The gas from their No 1 well is contracted to Ohio Fuel Gas company and will be routed into the companys pipelines The well is described as the best gas find in Meigs county

Chester Chester Oil and Gas Company C. D. Frecker Ohio Fuel Gas Company Meigs County E. K. Davis Dr. Jackson

Reverend Sellars Joins Pom eroy Baptist Pastorate

The Reverend and Mrs. Ottis Q. Sellars of Media moved into the Baptist church parsonage yesterday as he assumes charge of the Pom eroy Baptist church pastorate. Also noted are several local visits and travels including Haubrick, Wetzel, and Horwits, with updates on Bert Webster's hospital visit and recovery.

Ottis Q. Sellars Media Baptist Church Sellars Pomeroy Baptist Church Cc. F. Haubrick Hocking Valley Railway D. W. Wetzel Gallipolis Louis Horwits Cincinnati Bert Webster Mr. Webster Bartolomew

Local notices from Newark and nearby towns

Mrs M Lanthron of Langsville visits relatives in Gallipolis while Leo Byrne and John Lyons conduct business travels in Jackson and Cincinnati. Mrs A Tracy and Mrs John Lyons recover at home in Middleport. Katie Richman joins her mother near pneumonia risk on Laurel street. L A Filcher visits Gallpolis for wife at Holzer hospital. Dor Schaefer couple return from Columbus trip. Paul Fisher ill with inflammatory rheumatism in Minersville. Mrs A W Kuhns of Columbus visits with the Schaefers.

Newark M. ¥. Lanthron Langsville Gallipolis Leo Byrne Jackson John Lyons Middleport Cincinnati Tracy Katie Richman Jacob Roller Laurel Street L. A. Filcher Galli- Polis Holzer Hospital Dor Schaefer Columbus Paul Fisher Minersville A. W. Kuhns of A. N. Schaefer

Canton Congressman Himes Takes Out $1 Million Policy

Washington, Feb. 4 Joseph H. Himes former congressman from Canton has bought the largest life insurance policy ever written in the capital a policy valued at one million dollars. The move marks a record in bold coverage for a former lawmaker.

Washington Joseph H. Himes Congress Canton Himes

Coolidge May Call Disarmament Conference Separately

Reports from London say President Coolidge may summon a disarmament conference independent of the League conference. Official circles respond with openness to the suggestion.

London Coolidge League

Old Home Remedy for Severe Cough and Chest Cold

An old home remedy advertises a quick relief cough recipe using sugar syrup clarified molasses honey or corn syrup to make a pint of cough remedy. It promotes Pinez a concentrated pine extract Pinex 2½ ounces and the Pinex Co Ft Wayne Indiana offers satisfaction or money back.

The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Five Arrests In One Day Reported By City Police

Five arrests occurred in a single day as city officers detained multiple individuals. C C W Wilson of Athens was arrested for intoxication and placed in jail awaiting arraignment before Mayor Alex Moore. J J Darnell of Canaonville pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid fines. Floyd M Wolfe of Athens paid fines after pleading guilty to improper parking in front of Hotel Berry. R L McVay, a traveling man, was found drunk and fined. Oriee Stevens was arrested in Columbus for disposing of a mortgaged car and held on bond awaiting grand jury.

Cc. W. Wilson Athens Charles Maples Wilson Alex Moore J. J. Darnell Canaonville Herb Parker Floyd M. Wolfe Berry Maples R. L. McVay Oriee Stevens Columbus Athens County

Farm Bureau plans insurance drive for Ohio farmers

Columbus February 4. Fifteen farm leaders outlined a new project by the Ohio Farm Bureau federation to solicit insurance from Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for Ohio farmers exclusively.

Columbus Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ohio

Making Good in Far West

Judge H. T. Phillips receives a letter from A. H. Dixon former Athens county school examiner and son of Marshal Dixon Peasan town now Torrington Wyoming superintendent of schools. Dixon says C. M. Matheny former Athens high school principal owns an 80 acre irrigated farm near Torrington and is making good shipping four cars of potatoes this season worth 1350 dollars last car, with three more to ship. He is feeding 1000 sheep this year.

H. T. Phillips A. H. Dixon Athens County Marshal Dixon Torrington Wyoming Dixon C. M. Matheny Athens High School Matheny

Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound Promises Dark Hair

A historic hair treatment, Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound, now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur, is advertised to restore natural hair color. The leaflet claims it darkens gray strands naturally with regular use, in a 75 cent bottle available at drugstores.

Wyeth

Matheny Cleared 2200 On Sheep Last Year

Mr Dixon praises the country where he lives and urges more Athenians to come out there, highlighting a favorable outlook and inviting participation.

Matheny Mr. Dixon

Christians Plan Special Program in Athens Church

Men women and children of the First Christian Sunday school in Athens plan a special meeting in the church parlors tonight. The gathering is described as a surprise and all members are asked to attend.

First Christian Sunday School Athens

Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Relief for Stomachs

An реклам text touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless cure for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims immediate relief from pain and gas, with millions using it and druggists endorsing the product.

Program Note Mentions Surprise Music Reading and Speaking

The text indicates a program featuring music, reading, and speaking activities planned to accompany a surprise event. Details suggest a curated arts program with varied performances. The fragment hints at a planned community gathering or celebration with an emphasis on cultural presentation.

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