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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1920

Page

8

Emma May Hawk Died After Hospital Operation

Mrs Emma May Hawk wife of J J Hawk of Pine Grove died Saturday at Holzier hospital Gallipolis after an operation for a tumor caused by pneumonia She was 42 and survived by her husband two sons and her parents Mr and Mrs John Bailey and several brothers Funeral services were set for 2 pm today at Rock Springs church with interment in Rock Springs cemetery

Emma May Hawk J. J. Hawk Pine Grove Holzier Hospital Gallipolis John Bailey Rock Springs Church Rock Springs

Knights of Pythias Park Repair Plan Outlined

A committee is appointed to arrange fixing the Knights of Pythias park in the lower end of Middleport. Members include Tom W. Jones as chairman Frank Booth R. A. Miller H. D. Russell Tom P. F. Lewis L. M. Fiske F. G. Hunker B. Hartinger H. M. Swift C. M. Henessey J. C. Fisher and John B. Downing.

Knights OF Pythias Park K. of P. Park Middleport Tom W. Jones Frank Booth R. A. Miller H. D. Russell Tom PF. Lewis L. M. Fiske F. G. Hunker B. Hartinger H. M. Swift C. M. Henessey J. C. Fisher John B. Downing

Buried at Great Bend The funeral of Mrs. Charles McKay

The notice records the funeral service for Mrs. Charles McKay, held at Great Bend with details on burial and family survivors. It notes date and time, and the involvement of local clergy and the funeral home.

Great Bend Charles McKay

Obituary Notice From Willow Grove and Great Bend

A death occurred Thursday night at Willow Grove with funeral Sunday at Great Bend. She is survived by her husband, daughter, father, mother, and several brothers and sisters.

Willow Grove Great Bend

Court raises support for child to twelve dollars a month

Ralph Staker of Painesville Ohio appeared in court Saturday to demand an increase of the 1912 child support allowance of three dollars per month. The judge increased the rate to twelve dollars per month dating from February 3. The mother and child reside in Langsville.

Ralph Staker Painesville Ohio Langsville

Middleport Bank Secures Option on DeMaine Block

The new Mutual National Bank organized in Middleport with capital of $50,000 has secured an option on the DeMaine building at Second and Race streets for about $20,000. The block is described as the finest and most modern in Middleport and sits in the center of the business district opposite the Middleport National Bank.

New Mutual National Bank Middleport DeMaine Second Race Streets Middleport National Bank

Middleport Briefs Travelers Leave for Visits

Mrs. Kizra Zuskan of West Columbia left Saturday for Marion to visit relatives. Misa Verne Angel employs here left Saturday for Gallipolis to spend days with her parents. Mrs KY. Duffy left Saturday for Carbon Hill to visit her ill father. Shreiner a Huntington salesman visiting his parents. Mrs. Lawrence Hartinger ill Saturday with flu. W. Fields and son Emmett left Sunday for Virginia to visit parents. W. H. Willock went to Gallipolis to visit Mrs. Willock in hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wil Beeson left for Columbus to visit their daughter Helen and relatives at Springhead. Miss Lilie Huber visited sister Mrs. Gertistol. Elizabeth Wise, nervous breakdown confinement. Mr. Fogiesong ill with flu. Mrs. Fogiesong visiting sister at Karkersburg has diphtheria. Hattie Bennett returned from Chicago visit.

Middleport Kizra Zuskan West Columbia Marion Misa Verne Angel Gallipolis KY. Duffy Carbon Hill Bred Shreiner Huntington Lawrence Hartinger W. Fields Emmett Virginia W. H. Willock Elizabeth Wise Mr. Fogiesong le Maine Fogiesong Karkersbourg Hattie Bennett Chicago

Suits for Big Sums Come up in Court

Civil action headlines Meigs courthouse two cases set for trial on Tuesday and Wednesday involving about 120000 dollars. Sarah A. Seyfried seeks 20000 damages from M C Hobart over coal payments amid earlier hearings and royalty disputes. Related suits involve Seyfried and Katherine Hartenbach against brothers Max and Chas Wildermuth over property and money.

Meigs Sarah A. Seyfried Wildermuth M. C. Hobart Middleport J. P Hobart Katherine Hartenbach Max Chas. Wildermuth

Local Social Notes Grow With Weekend Illnesses and Visits

Miss Anna Swatzel is off duty at the street car office Saturday due to illness. Mr. R. B. Laughead remains at home in Middleport Friday for illness but is out today. H. C. Russ traveled to Albany to spend Sunday with relatives. Mrs. William Grimm of Athens visits D. W. Wetzel and family. Joe EB. Schaefer left Friday to visit his sister Mrs. Claude Wimmer in Youngstown. Alfred H. Genheimer arrived home Friday from a business trip to New York. Mrs. Ernest Fontenac and children go to Gallipolis to visit relatives. Dr. S. A. McCullough called to Columbus for his sister Mrs. C. H. Lee undergoing a serious illness.

Anna Swatzel R. B. Laughead Middleport H. C. Russ Albany William Grimm Athens D. W. Wetzel Joe EB. Schaefer Claude Wimmer Youngstown Alfred H. Genheimer New York Ernest Fontenac Gallipolis S. A. McCullough Columbus C. H. Lee Lee

Notable boxing figures visit Tia Juana races

Six famous spoting personalities gathered at Tia Juana Mexico tracks in a furious mood. DJsd ield and Kearns are linked to auto racing and boxing management while Dempsey stars in films. Coffroth promotes events as Corbett remains a popular ex-heavyweight champion. Frank Chance is remembered for Cubs management in 1906 1908. Tia Juana lies just below the Lower California border.

Tia Juana Mexico Djsdield Kearns Jack Dempsey Dempsey Americ Coffroth Corbett America Frank Chance Cubs Lower California Barney Oldfield Jack Kearns Jack Jempsey James W. Corroth James J. Corbett Trans L. Chance

Local social notes and bowling scores update

Miss Jenesse Ruhl of Denison visits Denison friends while Claude Gilliland makes a business stop in Lancaster. Joe Pickering of Athens guests Eva Webster. Mrs. A M Koshler returns to Logan. Mrs. 8 P Deem ill. James and Mrs. Smith visit Minersville and Mason City. Hartenbach recovering well after surgery. George Brown near Holzer hospital after operation. Bowling: Leo J. Byrne Theo Jacobs Dana Tracy and Ralph Tucker arrive with three army trucks and place second with 2958. Brightman and Peterson set marks 1284, singles 666. Findlay rivals earlier 1240, Wilde climbs to 669. Leutch totals 1974, Peterson 1939, Brightman 1915.

Jenesse Ruhl Denison College R. R. Skinner Claude Gilliland Lancaster Joe Pickering Athens Eva Webster A. M. Koshler Herome Logan P. Deem James Smith Belle W. Va Minersville Mason City Jake Hartenbach George Brown Brown Holzer Hospital Leo J. Byrne Theo Jacobs Dana Tracy Ralph Tucker F. Brightman E. Peterson Columbus George and Reissing Findlay Brightman Peterson B. Wilde Leutch

California Syrup Of Figs Ad Claims Safe Child Laxative

An old advertisement urges mothers to choose California syrup of figs for a gentle laxative for children. It promises a fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle, claiming it is harmless and trustworthy for stomach, liver, and bowels.

California Childrten

Columbus Athletic Club Makes Big Show In Ohio Bowling

In Akron on February 9 the Columbus Athletic Club posted strong results in the Ohio Bowling tournament. They secured second in the 5-man event, first in doubles, second in singles, and second and third in the air events with high single counts, while late Saturday saw Champion Spark Plugs of Toledo making headlines.

Akron Ohio Athletic Club of Columbus Toledo

Ministers Attend Statewide Interchurch Conference in Columbus

Protestant ministers from Athens Glouster Albany Coolville Sugar Creek Nelsonville and Nelsonville join more than twenty denominations at the Interchurch World Movement conference in Columbus February 16–18. The event expects about 3000 attendees and features national speakers on the world program for local churches. A similar interdenominational meeting is planned for every state in February or March.

Interchurch World Movement Columbus Interchurch Movement Interchurch Ohio Union James F. Miller A. Y. Wilcox L. Strecker E. D. Murch Athens John B. Dickson J. W. Orr Glouster

Death of Harm Gillett A Strouds Run Youth

Harm Gillett age 14 son of Mr and Mrs Arra Gillett of Strouds Run died Sunday at home from flu and pneumonia. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 30 at the residence with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. The parents mourn several other children.

Harmon Gillett Arra Gillett Strouds Run West Union Street

Funeral Held For Infant Daughter In Stubensville

The seven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearl Tucker of Stubensville was brought home to grandmother Sadie Carsey at 20 Brown Avenue. Services were at the grandmother's home Sunday at 10 AM with burial in West State Street cemetery.

Pearl Tucker Stubensville Sadie Carsey Brown Avenue West State Street

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Advertised Remedy

An old anachronistic ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural bowel aid and breath freshener. It claims the tablets are a pure vegetable compound discovered by Dr Edwards from years of practice and to be taken one or two tablets nightly.

Blood cleanser claims cure for rheumatism in ad

An advertisement promotes S. S. S. as the best blood cleanser that removes the disease by cleansing the blood. It urges readers to obtain a bottle from drug stores and contact Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Ga for medical advice.

Swift

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