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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1925
Page
7
The Pomeroy Bend settlement allows current residents ample time to enjoy wealth from the estate. The estate amount is vast enough that any reasonable compromise would leave substantial sums to all claimants. All known Pomeroy claimants are in moderate means, so their wealth dreams, if realized, would resemble Aladdin's Lamp.
The passenger packet Queen City will leave Cincinnati on Saturday and pass here Sunday en route to Pittsburgh where she will start her annual Mardi Gras journey to New Orleans. The ship is popular and usually fills passenger cabins for the Ohio and lower river trip.
W H Burdette field engineer for Ohio Power Co surveys service lines for replacement and pole relocation to reduce clutter and improve traffic flow along Pomeroy Bend area.
W H Burdette of Ohio Electric Co at Newark visits Pomeroy on company business. H G Clark of Mutual Electric Co from Athens meets city officials on electric rates. W B Knox of Ohio Fuel Gas Co from Columbus visits for company matters. Dr O L Asher and family recently moved here rent a Webster apartment. Miss Glennie Davies returns to California after a month with Bend relatives. Ted Roberts at Ohio University Athens spends weekend with mother Cora B Roberts. Miss Marjory Patten nurse at Holziler hospital Gallipolis visits mother Mrs George Patten. Mrs William Waters of Wren visits her parents on the Avenue. Mr and Mrs John Ketter planning to move household effects to Charleston West Virginia. John Harris, Millard Biffle and Burley Board of Hartford visit Point Pleasant on business.
At a meeting of the executive committee of the Pomeroy Lecture course at the courthouse on Wednesday, concern was raised that the program may discontinue after the current season unless public support increases. Officers cited lack of financial and moral backing from business and professional men, while noting individual attractions are worth the cost. The committee, led by Judge C E Peoples, urged stronger local interest to save the course.
McArthur High boys face Little Blue Tiger Cats from Pomeroy High at Knights Pythias Auditorium. Pomeroy High girls play Rio Grande College maids as curtain raiser at 7 30. Next Friday the 13th brings Pomeroy teams to Gallipolis for boys and girls games.
Personal mention: T. Wagenhals of Ohio Electric traveled here Thursday to discuss cost reductions with local staff. When asked for an interview he replied with a quip about reducing the cost of current. Aarlie Prall of the selling force is noted in the item.
A Waddell Hardware Co. employee is sufficiently recovered from a serious case of flu to sit up in his rooms and resume light duties, marking a steady improvement after illness.
Justice Marion L. French secured a pension raise for Earl F Pud Bryan, a Spanish American War veteran, from 18 to 24 dollars per month.
Miss Clara and Miss Gladys Rowe hosted their club at home on Main Street Wednesday evening. Mrs O B Kreinbth entertained her bridge club Thursday. Westminster circle of Pomeroy church met at Mrs Chauncey Shoemaker with Mrs Ruel Finsterwald and Miss Emma Lee assisting. Miss May Bryd leaves for Xenia Ohio to move next week.
Thomas P. Davis, 55, died about 9 p m Wednesday at Wendel Bentzing’s home. Funeral services are set for Saturday at the Bentzing residence with B H Ewing in charge. James M Cooper, 75, formerly of Middleport, died at his Bryn Athyn PA home. He once represented Standard Life Insurance Co with offices in the courthouse and leaves a wife formerly Mary Grant and two daughters.
Newton Wines aged 76 died at his Albany home after a month long pneumonia illness. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 1 30 PM at the Baptist church with Rev. Stanley Roush and Rev. Fletcher officiating. Burial will follow in Hebbardsville cemetery. He is survived by his widow a son Ramie Wines at home and a daughter Mrs Vern Vorhes of Athens.
Skeena River Valley strawberries from British Columbia are displayed at the Vatican’s Holy Year industrial exhibit in Rome. Bishop Bunoz of Prince Rupert sent samples showing BC products and industries to thousands of delegates during the 1925 Holy Year showcase with exhibits from many nations.
The United States pulled out of the Geneva international opium conference. The State Department announced that official permission was telegraphed to Stephen G. Porter, head of the American delegation, to withdraw and return home.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports gold output in 1924 reached 1,525,000 ounces valued at 31.522 million dollars, surpassing 1923 by 360,000 ounces. Northern Ontario mines produced 1,230,000 ounces. Silver production rose to 20,363,300 ounces worth 13.644 million dollars, with about half from Ontario and most of the rest from British Columbia.
Al Demaree once a pitcher for the Philadelphia National prewar team now works as a newspaper cartoonist. He draws a splendid strip about ball players showcasing his talent in a new phase of his career.
A wealthy man with a two year persistent cough improves after using Bronchuline Emulsion. The ad touts the product as a strong cough remedy that ends tough lingering coughs after grip or cold. Cline Pharmacy Co. and dealers everywhere supply it.
The month old son of Mr and Mrs Eva Giffen of near Paris died Friday morning at 5 oclock. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock conducted by Rev W D Christman of Oakdale. Burial will be in Glouster cemetery.
A Grant hospital message to Dr. von Scheele says Mrs. R. A. Brinkley and Mrs. Hettle Rambo of Jacksonville were holding their own after major operations on Wednesday. Glouster notes a city council meeting that will discuss Spring street paving among other matters.
Mr and Mrs John Gaskella of Trimble announce the birth of a boy. The location and timing details are not provided in the fragment.
GLOUSTER Feb 6 The regular monthly meeting of the Trimble township trustees will be held at the township building in this city Saturday. Road matters may be discussed though road work is not yet ready to start. Joseph Richards, traveling auditor for the United Mine Workers, visited Byesville in Guernsey county for a couple of days of business.
Miss Minnie Duncan traveled to San tay Friday morning to spend a couple of days with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs George C Duncan.
Mrs. C. F. Jonas and her daughter Mrs. Ben Turner are spending the week end in Columbus and plan to return to the city Sunday evening.
Mrs William Crombin of Kenmore visits her mother Mrs Hannah FE Allen who recently fell and fractured an arm near the shoulder.
Mrs Maud Keer of Columbus was the recent guest of Mr and Mrs Will Seller at Hollister during a social visit.
Ottawa reports Canada’s exports totaled 1.05 billion dollars in 1924, exceeding 1923 by about 125 million. Per capita export value stood at 197 dollars, with higher sales to the United States and lower imports than any prior year.
London report states that 212,903 men were killed or injured in British coal mines during the year 1924. The figure highlights the ongoing dangers in the coal industry and the scale of mining hazards faced by workers.
Mrs. Omer C. Newman of Portsmouth Ohio credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring her health after measles and aiding her during pregnancy and after childbirth. She urges others to ask a druggist for the medicine or send 10 cents for a trial packet to Dr. Pierce's Invalids Hotel Buffalo NY.
Advertisement extols cod liver oil as the best builder of strength for the weak and run down. It promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets, claims to restore energy after influenza and grippe, and guarantees a money back offer through local pharmacies if not satisfied.
Nelsonville man Lightfoot admitted taking a car without permission and received an indeterminate sentence to the Ohio penitentiary. Judge Worstell suspended the term citing his good reputation and return of the vehicle. Another defendant, John Ewelz, pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined $40 plus costs. the charge of assault with intent to kill was pressed by Prosecutor Finsterwald.
Ohio Attorney General Crabb e rules the State Department of Welfare lacks statutory authority to lease state lands for oil or gas drilling. The Athens State hospital site was cited as a case where wells might be sunk or property leased, but no funds exist to cover such expenses. The note mentions Thiepval on the Somme as a related scene of devastation.
An advertisement touts 666 as the fastest cure for colds fever and grippe and claims it prevents pneumonia through speedy relief and strong ingredients.
Describes a plaid suiting girls frock with collar cuffs and pocket facing in contrasting flannel or velveteen or gingham. Cut in sizes 6 8 10 12 years. 10 year size uses 2.5 yards of 86 inch material and 0.75 yard for facing. Pattern mailed for 12 cents.
London February 00 Dr Leonard Williams attacks gluttony in his book The Science and Art of Living. He warns that English breakfast houses a castle built on porridge bacon eggs and marmalade and condemns afternoon tea as a temptress of physiologic perdition. He favors occasional fasting and moderate alcohol after work.
Kingston Ontario reports a fox farm dispatched a shipment to Italy with each pair valued at 6000 dollars. The move highlights cross border fur trade and high prices for bred foxes.
A health advisory promotes kidney cleansing through Jad Salts and high water intake. It touts Jad Salts as a grape and lemon acid tincture with lithia to stimulate kidneys, reduce bladder irritation, and prevent backache. Regular physician checkups are urged.
Hawaiians begin a campaign at the American Bar Association 1926 convention near Katikiki beach, aiming to influence discussions and showcase local interests to legal professionals.
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