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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1926

Page

2

Young Man Bitten By Dog Receives Pasteur Treatment

In Glouster Ohio Doctor LeFever administers Pasteur rabies prevention to Christy after a dog near mine 256 attacked him. The dog vanished. other animals may have been exposed. Christy received the first Pasteur dose Tuesday evening amid reports of prior rabies cases in Trimble.

Glouster Pasteur LeFever Christy Mine 256 Hollister Ben Vermantin Chiiren Trimble Elias

Bad Character Escapes Watchman in Mine Chase

Jas K Murray night watchman at Blaker-Easex mine No. 7 on Thomas Fork Road pursued Stevens alias Lockhart, wanted by New York Central lines for box car break ins near Charleston. Murray tripped dropping his gun and flashlight, Stevens vanished though bloodhounds failed to track him. Stevens faces two felony charges in West Virginia.

Stevens Harry Rice Art Tracy Bradshaw Branten Virginia

Pomeroy Bend Briefs and Local Moves

Mr G Packard of Reedsville visits on business. Mrs Harry Brunker of Charleston visits her uncle Curt Hammon here. Mrs Charles Peoples, recently confined with a severe cold, is improving at Laurel Street. Mr and Mrs Mark Roller of Parburg move into the Mil flat on Mulberry Avenue. A D Russell returns from a business trip to Columbus. Mrs M D Hartinger visits relatives in Marietta this week. George Howell returns to employment at Corning after visiting family here.

G. Packard Reedsville Harry Brunker Charles@ton Wincle Curt Hamon Charles Peoples Sheen Laurel Street Mark Roller Parburg Mulberry Avenue A. D. Russell Columbus M. D. Hartinger Marietta Thisk George Howell Corning

Middleport Social Notes and Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Irving Smith and children of Columbus visit the latter’s parents Mr and Mrs W Lynch. Mrs Mary Moore returns from Point 1. Mrs C A Poindexter confinement at home on Third Street with grip attack. Lettie Besserer and Will Besser of Charleston attend Mrs A D Hiie’s funeral. The What So Ever class of the Presbyterian church sold 117 dozen doughnuts at a bake sale. Mrs L A Thomas visits Dayton with Mr and Mrs Harry Probst. Mr and Mrs Robert King and family of Beech Street plan to move to Columbus.

Middleport Irving Smith Sehildren Columbus W. Lynch Mary Moore Point 1 C. A. Poindexter Third Street Lettie Besserer Will Besser Charleston A. D. Hiie L. A. Thomas Harry Probst Dayton Robert King Ily Beech Street Yeserday

Hearings in Dark Hollow Case Put Off

In Pomeroy on Feb 10 Justice L. French dismissed the Dark Hollow case against Jim Bowen after an allegedly faulty affidavit. Hendrix swore warrants against Bowen and several others for misdemeanors. About twenty witnesses were subpoenaed. a new affidavit prompted redate hearings to begin Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the six cases. Also, Judge Cora B. became Meigs county probate judge, the first woman to hold the post.

Pomeroy Jim Bowen Matt Drix L. French Adants Hendrix Arthur Kimes Fred Rairden Charg Bow Bowen Justice French Cora B Meigs County

Fire at Chauncey-Shumaker plumbing shop in Pomeroy

Pomeroy firefighters answered a 10 a.m. Tuesday call to a small blaze at the Chauncey-Shumaker plumbing shop on Second Street. The fire, believed to have started from sulfur in a show case, was quickly extinguished, but heavy smoke prompted the F. E. Rayburn family to move most belongings from the upper rooms. Building owned by Ed Ebersbach.

Pomeroy Chauncey-Shumaker Plumbing Second Street F. E. Rayburn Ed. Ebersbach

Vivian Smith Celebrates Twelfth Birthday at Home

Vivian Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith of Rutland Street entertained friends at her Middleport home to mark her twelfth birthday. The party featured games and refreshments with guests joining in the celebration.

Middleport Vivian Smith John Smith Rutland Street

Local Hi Plays Gallipolis Friday

POMEROY Feb. 10 Many Pomeroy basketball fans plan to travel to Gallipolis Friday for a high school game. Pomeroy beat Gallipolis at home by one point and Gallipolis vows to even the score on their court Friday evening.

Pomeroy Gallipolis

Gaskins and White Wed in Pomeroy Probate Court

James A. Gaskins, a Rio Grande farmer, and Mary J. White of Pomeroy were married in the Probate court rooms by Justice M. L. French yesterday.

Pomeroy James A. Gaskins Rio Grande Mary J. White M. L. French

Injured Child Improving in Auto Accident Case

Vivian Weber five year old daughter of Dr and Mrs S Peter Weber in Middleport is improving after a Sunday evening auto crash. She had a deep facial cut requiring fourteen stitches.

Middleport Vivian S. Peter Weber

Civil Service of Ohio to Hold 20 Exams This Month

The state civil service commission of Ohio schedules twenty examinations for February 24 and 25. Fifteen are assembled with titles such as gas tax accountant and public health nurse, while five are non-assembled including fireman and elevator operator. Details are mailed free upon request to Columbus.

State Civil Service Commission of Ohio Department of Commerce and Tax Commission Lake Erie State Civil Service Commission Columbus

Ohio Wesleyan Nixes Charleston Danse Over Building Fear

Delaware February 10. Ohio Wesleyan co-eds will stop doing the Charleston in Monnett hall the women’s dormitory due to fear of serious damage to the building.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Charleston Monnett Hall University

Washington State College Probes Tire Wear From Road Surfaces

Washington State College researchers study tire wear caused by different road surfaces to determine if asphalt or concrete roads influence tire durability and vehicle performance.

Washington State College

New York Faces Another Big Bill to Remove Snow

Snow continued to fall in New York as city crews worked to clear streets. A new blizzard rolled through overnight undoing much of the prior progress and adding four inches to a ten inch total. Traffic and shipping were disrupted while winds were expected to shift and ease conditions later, with Vermont and Connecticut regions reporting record cold.

New York New England Connecticut Valley White River Junction Northfield Vermont

Evans Will Filed in Probate Court

The will of John L. Evans of Lodi township has been filed. It leaves $100 to Edna L. Evans and divides the remainder equally among daughters Carrie Douglas and Edna Townsend and son T. W. Evans.

Marriage License Issued for Miller and Bishop

The Probate court issued a marriage license to Walter Kenneth Miller a painter of Athens and Luella Bishop a housekeeper of Athens.

Walter Kenneth Miller Athens Luella Bishop

Timely Dairy Care Tips From Athens Veterinary

Athens veterinarian urges cleaner dairy practices to improve milk quality. Reducing dirt on cows by clipping hair on flanks and udders lowers contamination, while thorough cleaning during milking helps maintain keeping quality and consumer confidence.

Athens Veterinary D. C. Snow Athens

Arrestees in Athens January Case Prompt Citizenship Debate

Amateur readers report in the Sunday Messenger recounts arrests in Athens during January. The article notes all were Americans except two, a negro and a German. It discusses national identity and citizenship for the black U S soldier. Athens, Ohio, February 9, 1926.

Messenger Sunday Messenger Athens United States

In the North Too Editorial on Confederate Leaders

A letter cites an February 3 editorial praising Lincoln and Grant while condemning Lee and Jackson. The writer argues northern loyalty to country and questions southern calls to honor Confederate leaders, urging balanced remembrance of Civil War figures.

Lee Jackson Lincoln Grant Sherman

Letter Criticizes Editorial Favoring Southern Leaders

Bowman, a Civil War veteran, condemns an editorial tone supporting elevating southern leaders. He states no quarrel with southern people or soldiers, praising their qualities but opposing kneeling to their leaders and any throne they seek. Dated February 9, 1926, Carpenter, Ohio.

Bowman Co. A I. Carpenter

Jap A Davis Dies at Home in Chattanooga

Jap A Davis aged 59 died yesterday morning at his home in Chattanooga Tennessee. He spent his early days in Glouster and later lived in Chauncey and Athens. He leaves a widow three daughters and one son with residences in Iowa Springfield and Chattanooga. One daughter was buried in Glouster.

Jap A. Davis Chattanooga Tenn Mina D. Fry

Valley city risks poor next year if winter thaws persist

The text warns that unless the city remains thoroughly frozen, the following year will suffer for the valley community. It emphasizes winter conditions as a key factor in outlook.

Cily-Of-The-Valley

Disciples Begin Pre Easter Drive Nationwide Effort

The Churches of Christ at Trimble Green's Run and Taylor's Ridge started their pre Easter campaign on February first. The movement among the Disciples of Christ is nationwide and last year yielded the largest year in the brotherhood’s history, with plans for several weeks of educational and preparatory work and a one day observance.

Glouster Churches of Christ Trimble Green's Run Taylor’s Ridge Disciples of Christ

Easter Sunday decision service boosts church attendance

A campaign in three churches began with a daily chapter reading from Acts. Last week 186 chapters were read and attendance rose, notably at Taylor's Ridge with eighty four people present. Alfred Love, an elderly resident of Glouster, fell Tuesday evening fracturing both bones in his left arm. Doctor E LeFever set the fractures.

Taylor’s Ridge Glouster Alfred Love E. LeFever

Trimble Grange Holds February Meeting and Program

Trimble Grange No. 1830 met February 6 in the hall with strong attendance. A new stage curtain by Bilhelm Studio showcases twelve local business ads. Vera Fierce chaired the program with songs, skits, and readings by Ruth Stewart Pauline Kempton and Beatrice Vaughn. The next gathering is set for February 20.

Trimble Trimble Grange No. 1830 Bilhelm North Canton Sunday Creek Valley Vera Fierce Ruth Stewart Pauline Kempton Rube Beatrice Vaughn Telephone Conversa Bas Goldie Boudinot Char, Kee

Refreshments Served by the Men

Refreshments of sandwiches coffee and pickles were served by the men.

Boudinot Family Weekend Visit Near Millfield

Parker Boudinot of New Lexington and Goldie Boudinot a student at Ohio University were weekend guests of their parents Mr and Mrs C H Boudinot near Millfield.

Parker Boudinot New Lexington Goldie Boudinot Ohio University C. H. Boudinot Millfield

Baby Phillips Jr. Dies Soon After Birth in Sugar Creek

In Glouster on February 10 a son, Phillips Jr., was born to Mr. and Mrs. Phillips James of Sugar Creek. He died Tuesday evening at 4 PM, with burial planned Thursday morning in Maples Wood Cemetery. The birth occurred at the home of Mrs. James’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swarta, in Glouster.

Glouster Phillips, Jr Phillips James Sugar Creek Orning James Charles Swarta Maples Wood

Fishes for Shark Demonstrates Equilibrium Law

Berkeley physiology head Dr 8 8 well sought a live shark to demonstrate equilibrium. The University of California professor appealed to the student employment bureau and a junior, Arthur Cowell, produced a shark after a few hours of fishing.

Berkeley, Cal 8. 8Well University of California Student Employment Bureau Arthur Cowell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maal Glouster and Pomeroy Bend Briefs J. Bowen Fire Department Civil Service OF Ohio Willard The Battery & Electric Co Bate Kt Sunione Littte Willies Cery CO Editor Jap Davis South Ford Motor Co Ford Fred R. Beasley Trimble Grange Athens Ice and Orage C. D. Shafer Co Peoples Store Glousters Yoon Cve Atlas Store
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