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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1927

Page

4

Middleport Man Dies Sud­denly in Morning

A Middleport man, in apparent good health until about 6 30 Friday morning, died before a doctor reached his bedside. He leaves a widow and five children, along with a mother, brothers, sisters, and other relatives. Definite funeral arrangements were not yet made.

Maag DiPiero Bie PiPiero Luces Tiaty America Italy Ermenia Benedetti Amicon Fruit Company Hig Frank John Norma Edna Leo Philip DiPiero Fer- Fo Arthur DiPiero Mitlers- Purge Lawrence DiPiero Lucca Charles Casey Pomeroy Anna Marietti Joseph Marcetti Ashland

Plans for Rock Springs Institute Completed

The Rock Springs Independent Community Institute will be held at Rock Springs M E church on Monday evening and Tuesday morning. Henry Bailey is president and Ward Hadford secretary with aides. The program includes readings songs and talks by local residents and educators led by Rev C H Eichinger and other speakers. The final session features Professor Damon D Watking with an address on The Paramount Consideration.

Naomi Radford William Kesterson Evelyn Howell C. H. Eichinger Middleport Rock Springs Grace Whites C. N. Wagner Charles Grueser William Morgan E. Ashworth George Kreitler

Hocking Valley baggage room carried away in flood

The large baggage room of the Hocking Valley Railway, on the former Airdome site owned by John Kaspar, was swept down the river in a recent flood. The railroad plans to replace the structure on the same site, and investigators say the wreck may show high water marks if found.

Pomeroy Paige Hocking Valley Railroad Airdome John Kaspar Railroad Camepany

Marriage Licenses Report from Pomeroy and Middleport

Fragmentary notice shows marriage licenses issued in Pomeroy and Middleport with names including a 21 year old groom and a 21 year old bride. Justice William directed ceremonies in Minaravilie. Further details are garbled but indicate local unions and parental lines.

Pomeroy Tar Pawnge Wit “Addison Vail Fick Middleport William Her Minaravilie cRinley McKintey Forgi Minty Glades Frank Dlevort Formeyiziy Ware

Emma Jacobs resigns as president of DAR chapter

Emma Jacobs tendered her resignation as president of the Return Jonathan Meigs chapter of the DAR. The meeting was held Friday afternoon at Mrs. A. A. Hugs home in Middleport. Eva Faris was nominated as president by board members.

Pomeroy Emma Jacobs Jonathan Meigs D. A. Rito A. A Hugs Middleport Miey Eva Faris John Milton Lig Small Son Woon Gravel Huth Gilmore Barton Sturdly Jer Ho

Robert Saul Dies in Middleport at 70

Robert Saul, 70, of Middleport, died at his home Saturday around 1 am. Death was due to hardening of the arteries after seven years of declining health. He leaves a widow and one daughter. Burial will be at Graves Hill Cemetery.

Middleport Robert Saul Graves Hill Cemetery Coughen Wuaner Clinton Coughenour Carlton James

Mash is Found at Roberts Farm

Perry Roberts appeared before Judge Cora B. Roberts on a charge of possessing mash for liquor manufacture. He pleaded not guilty and a hearing was set for Monday afternoon. Deputies seized mash buried near the Roberts home at Thomas Fork.

Pomeroy Perry Roberts Cora B. Roberts Roberits JH. Morris Ben Morris John Lewis Roberts Thomas Fork

Local Notes Include Illness, Visits, and Travels Across Area

A column of brief items reports L M Entsminger’s daughter Iginia Vance Palmer improving, several residents visiting relatives in Columbus, and Mr and Mrs Bert Martin and others traveling for business or family reasons. Additional notes cover hospital returnees, operation news, and local visits among Huntington, Gallipolis, and Parkersburg residents.

L. M. Entsminger Iginia Vance Palmer George Bradford Columbus Sara Jones Tyree i Aurrive James Root Bert Martinated Rei Irs Fant G. Reed Rainburn Matt Friday New York Hyla Miller Pomeroy Bend FL Smith Huntington Pomeroy Jacon Fisher Charleston Frank Walter Dan Permetta Bailey Parkersburg Charles Wagner, Jr Ernestine Burnell J. A. Willcek D. W. Hennessye Robert Morris Irene Blaettner Athens Fronn Blaettner Leo J. Byrne Jackson

Local musician fosters student talent in Albany and beyond

A local musician and teacher, active at Albany and nearby towns, offers private lessons and rehearsals for a growing roster of pupils. He coordinates programs with schools and hosts performances at community venues, building an orchestra network and engaging audiences west of Ohio University.

West of Ohio University A. Wood Palmer Street Amor Ao Albany Todi Yvite Grew Wetchbert Resich Chauncey Leah Hestra Rede Tonnty Cotaene Neettan Sernty

Puts New Life into Dull Tired Faded Skin

Ad presents a skin lotion claiming to revive dull tired and faded skin. It promises a smoother complexion with a hydrating formula and a restful night’s skin care routine.

Untitled fragmentary notice of local events and names

Fragmentary OCR text shows partial names and place references. No clear event, date, or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.

Tr. Mardis Will for Coal Freight Rates Mered to Utilities

The adjustment of coal freight rates in the Chie lworth intra state action has been mered printed and referred to the utilities committees for consideration.

Mardis Chielworth

Neighbors Help Harvest Corn After Illness Delays

In a rural scene at a farm, seven neighbors including Gerrald Howard WH G I Ackley Fraley Waldo Doughia and Subert Derry gathered to harvest corn for an ailing neighbor. The group met at the farm and completed the task despite the illness.

Sion Gerrald Howard G.I. Ackley Northiers Fraley Waldo Doughia Lsubert Derry

Ten Men Rescue Two Dogs From Cliff in United States Alley

Ten men risked their lives to save two dogs stranded on a cliff edge in an alley. The dramatic rescue occurred amid hazardous conditions and a tense moment as onlookers watched.

Carter

Value of Murphey estate determined in probate court

Inheritance tax and estate value for Oliver B. Murphey set in probate. Gross estate listed as 42359.71 with personal property 32859 and real estate 9500. Debts and costs total 11477.07. Bequests include Arretta Murphey wife 4789.12 and Flora Addleman sister 196 exempt from tax. Grandchildren receive 500 each exempt. Caroline B. Crooks daughter 6676.53 with 3500 exemption. Other children each receive 6176.52 with 3500 exemption. tax per bequest 31.77 or 26.17 respectively.

Oliver B. Murphey Jeet Arretta L. Murphey Flora Addleman Eugene Murphey Richard Murhey Helen Murphey Herbert Green, Jr Martha Green Mary C. Green Wranklin Murphey E&eli

Elks Banquet for Past Exalted Rulers at Clubrooms

Past exalted rulers of the Elis lodge will preside at a 6 o'clock Tuesday banquet at the Elks club rooms. The event will be followed by initiatory work. Rulers listed include Alex M. Moore, De Scott Allen, O T Helsington, Willams, I. R. Baler, H G Jeffen, John B. Cross, and Nn. Demers serving as guards and officials.

Elis Lodge Elks’ Club Alex MM. Moore Scott Allen Leoyn Koisht Hd. Willams I. KR. Baler H. G. Jeffen John B. Cross Toner I. Demers

Christian Science Lecturer Set for Athens Address

Peter V. Ross of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston will speak at Ewing Hall Auditorium at 2:30 PM on Christian Science Its Purpose and Methods. The Athens Christian Science Society hosts the lecture open to the public to clarify views and correct misconceptions.

Peter V. Ross Francisco First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Maes Ewing Hall Athens Christian, Science Society

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