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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1925

Page

2

Men Held on Robbery and Gun Charges Near Mt Sterling

Three youths from Mt Sterling were held on highway robbery and concealed weapon charges after a robbery on West Main. Willis Dagon faced $1000 bond while Paul Dagon and Veach were bound over for $1500 each. Guns found in the car led to further scrutiny and pursuit by local and county officers.

Paul da Willis Dagon Gabriel McKenzie West Main White Monkey Run Paul Dagon Veach Dagon Mt. Sterling Mt Vernon Gallipolis Rice Tracy Middleport Ha County Pomeroy Mesic

Valentine party and local notes in Pomeroy

The Pomeroy Loyal Temple Pythian Sisters host their annual Valentine party at Moose hall this Thursday evening. A successful Valentine dance with the Daily News staff and the McMaster orchestra occurred at the Knights Pythias auditorium Wednesday. Charlie Sayre plans a candy and ice cream emporium on Mill et in Middleport despite blindness and decades of hardship.

Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy Temple Pythian Sisters Moose Hall Daily News McMaster Knights Pythias Charlie Sayre Middleport Millet Sayre

Ebersbachs Headed East After Wednesday Departure

Mr and Mrs Edward Ebersbach left Wednesday for New York and other Eastern cities. The Queen Esther class of Bethany M E church entertained Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Joe Ebersbachs home. The Lutheran league held a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening in church parlors for Mrs Claire Karr a recent bride. The League of Bethany M E church hosted a pot luck supper Monday in church parlors regarded as a delightful social occasion. A Lincoln program was presented.

Edward Ebersbach New York Bethlany M. E Joe Ebersbach Lutheran League Claire Karr League of the Bethany M. E. Church

Point Program Is Splendid Affair At Pt Pleasant

Kiwanis and Knights Pythias members filled the Pt Pleasant Pythian Auditorium for a joint program. Homer Smith offered a steamer trip on April 6 as a prize, with D Curtis Reed thanking visitors and planning a return visit to Pt Pleasant likely in the second week of March. The Pythian Sisters provided a fine dinner.

Pomeroy Point |Pleasant W. Va Knights Pythias Kiwanian Homer Smith Kiwanians Kiwanian Organization D. Curtis Reed Pt. Pleasant Pythian Sisters

Ice Jam Breaks In Upper River Near Pittsburg

Reports from Pittsburg say the Allegheny river ice jam is the worst in years after a hundred mile stretch of frozen river broke up. Flood danger in Pittsburg has passed as ice in the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers moves out rapidly. the highest water reached 18.4 feet, 1.6 below danger.

Pomeroy Pittsburg Allegheny River Allegheny Monongahela

Walter Waddell Heads to Gobembasch for Hardware Dealers State Convention

Walter Waddell departed Wednesday morning for Gobembasch to attend the state convention of hardware dealers. The gathering brings together professionals from hardware outlets to discuss industry issues and policies.

Walter Waddell Gobembasch

Short Shrift Given Crooks in the Pomeroy Bend

Pomeroy notes rapid arrests of criminals, calling the Bend a poor place for crooks. Reports cite Krause family in state pen, highwaymen on the Pomeroy Athens road, burglars nabbed within 24 hours, Harry Bland electrocuted for Beegle murder, and swift justice shaping local crime lore.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Krause Columbus Pomeroy-Athens Harry Bland Mr. Beegle Racine

Temperature drops raise gas bills in Pomeroy period

The Pomeroy report notes a 2.2 degree colder December 23 1924 to January 22 1925 than 1923 24, yet February 1 gas bills were higher for many customers. A patron says heat level seems unregistered by bills, despite colder weather.

Pomeroy Hia

Coal's Hidden Cost Cited in Return to Dirty Fuel

A speaker questions who would agree to return to coal given the higher expense and the dirt and ashes involved in its use, highlighting the continued debate over energy choices.

Barn Burning Affair of Revenge Reported in Pomeroy

Albert Hart arrested at his father in law’s home by Deputy A O Tracy on a charge of burning a barn and contents belonging to landlord Will Thomas near Bedford to “get even.” Hart allegedly rented from Thomas after being ordered to vacate. his wife watched the blaze.

Pomeroy Albert Hart Harrisonville A. O. Tracy Will Thomas Bedford Hart Thomas

Florida Bounded On North By The 18th Amendment

Pomeroy correspondent writes from Florida describing the state as a skinny water surrounded land with coastlines on both sides. He notes the 18th Amendment bounds Florida to the north and cites price differences between Tampa and St. Petersburg and caution about cigars kept in Palm Beach.

Pomeroy A. Pomeroy Florida United States Union Tampa St. Petersburg Palm Beach

High School Graduate Miss Healy Enters Office Training

Miss Mary Healy, a 1924 Pomeroy high school graduate, has entered office training in Columbus. Edward Stark is home from Cleveland for a short visit with his parents, Mr and Mrs J R Stark of Mulberry Avenue. D Curtis Reed was a Parkersburg visitor Tuesday and Wednesday on legal business.

Mary Healy Pomeroy High School Columbus Edward Stark Cleveland J. R. Stark Mulberry Avenue D. Curtis Reed Parkersburg

Fire protection equipment urged for Logan city

Logan Ohio February meeting votes to approve a committee report urging purchase of a new fire truck with two 250 gallon chemical tanks and 1000 feet of hose, overhaul of the current truck, transfer of ladder wagon and hose reel, and a car for police use. The plan also calls for fire traffic ordinances, ward blockings, special police for fires, and compensation and bonding for those volunteers.

Logan Petty Tom and Mundy Dot Wolfe Orchard Culver

Moving van destroyed in fire near John Williams farm

A circulating report says a moving van carrying furnishings of Mr Williams was destroyed by fire near the John Williams farm in Green township on Wednesday. The van reportedly left the road and overturned with flames consuming the truck and contents.

Logan, O Williams John Williams Green Township

City Counilman H O Tom resumes garage business on Gallagher

Logan O February 12 City Councilman H O Tom returns to his old Gallagher avenue garage after a year away. Tom assumed charge of the business Wednesday. Col L Faires who occupied the building moved to the Geaslin property on South Orchard street.

Logan O H. O. Tom Gallagher Avenue Tom Cc. L. Faires Geaslin South Orchard Street

Attendance Mark Set By Logan Legion Post

Logan Ohio February 12 Attendance records fell at the American Legion post meeting as Mel Harbaugh won the weekly prize for gathering thirteen member cards. Eleven new members joined, a strong growth noted with plans for new quarters and a lease likely to be drafted soon.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Mel Harbaugh Legion C. F. Lauer

Long Jury Session Prolongs Hocking County Court

In Logan on February 12, after three days of work the grand jury for the January term in Hocking county remains in session. Officials expect at least two more days to examine witnesses summoned before the body. The session is projected to be the longest in recent county history.

Logan Hocking County

Bolin Van Dyke Wed In Logan First Under Judge Ellinger

Harold Bolin 22 a laborer and Virginia L Van Dyke 21 at home of Logan were married by Magistrate J P ter in the probate office. Carl H Stump 29 a farmer and Fanchion A Feterolf 31 a housekeeper from Laurelville also listed as licenses issued.

Harold

Telephone Girls in Bombay Must Speak Six Languages

A Bombay dispatch notes a policy requiring telephone operators to be fluent in six languages. The directive aims to improve multilingual service in the city’s communication network.

Bombay

New Straitsville Man Killed in Auto Crash

Andrew “Peck” Alexander of New Straitsville was killed and Chad Vernon of the same village was perhaps fatally injured when a light touring car left the road on a hill between New Straitsville and Shawnee and overturned trapping the two men beneath. Two other men escaped unharmed as the badly damaged car bore the victims to aid.

Logan Andrew “Peck Alexander New Straitsville Chad Vernon Shawnee Vernon

Hilda May Fickle Pneumonia Patient at Cherrington

Five month old Hilda May Fickle daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Fickle is hospitalized at Cherrington for pneumonia. She has been in the hospital since Monday.

Logan Hilda May Edward Fickle Cherrington Hospital

Two Operations Performed Here

Logan Ohio February report details two surgical cases at Cherrington hospital. Mrs Dennse Riley of Gore underwent an operation for complications and is expected to recover. Orville Nixon, ten, also had surgery for a diseased bone in the right ankle after an old injury.

Logan Doctor Appointed Assistant Surgeon for Hocking Valley

Logan Ohio February 12 Dr L E iter of Logan named Pas istant Hocking Valley railway surgeon for the section with the appointment to become effect ive. Dr E P E Campbell already serves as surgeon for the company in Logan and Dr A K Smith is the other assistant. The move gives Logan the largest number of surgeons in the valley for the Hocking Valley system.

Logan L. E Iter Hocking Valley Bales Stenger E. P. E. Campbell A. K. Smith

Merry Makers Entertained in Logan Ohio

The Merry Makers club gathered at Mrs. Joe Smith’s Depo street home on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Bess Slatzer assisting. After a six o’clock dinner the group played Five Hundred with Mrs. Phil Tschappat winning high honors. guests included Mrs. Nell Gage Mrs. Harry Bell Mrs. George Smith Miss Margaret Gage and Miss Ruth Heft.

Merry Makers Logan Merry Makers’ Club Joe Smith Depo’ Street Bess Slatzer Phil Tschappat Nell Gage Harry Bell George Smith Margaret Gage Ruth Heft

Amici Club Hosts Contests at Mrs Stracke Home

Mrs. Fred Stracke welcomed the Amici club to Hocking Avenue for an evening of two contests. Mrs. Victor Phelps won one contest while Mrs. Sam Smith won the other. Guests included Mrs. Charles Stracke of Missouri Mrs. Will Lowry and Mrs. Kline. A two course dinner was served. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. George Burberry as hostess.

Rotary Club Round Table Discussion in Logan Meeting

Rotary club members met in Logan Ohio on February 12 for a round table discussion of matters of interest to the club. Several topics were considered and the committee on boys work reported that its report was not made public.

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief

Advertisers claim Red Pepper Rub provides fast heat to relieve rheumatic pain without harming users. They say effects begin within minutes, circulation improves, and soreness fades, offering relief for nighttime pains and long-term use.

Twin Daughters Born. One Dies in Logan

Twin daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs Emmett Ashbaugh of Logan on Wednesday morning. One daughter died and was buried at Pleasant Hill Wednesday afternoon.

Logan Emmett Ashbaugh Pleasant Hill

Bank officials attend state bankers meeting in Columbus

D. M. Soliday, cashier, and D. F. Harsh, assistant cashier of the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, went to Columbus Tuesday evening for a state bankers meeting. They were joined by Earl Soliday who attended a theatre event.

Logan D. M. Soliday D. EF. Harsh Farmers’ and Merchant's Bank Columbus Earl Soliday

Measures to abolish justices and expand county courts

Open Break notes bills to abolish offices of justice of the peace by popular vote and replace with county circuit courts. It also outlines authorizing charter municipalities to enact improvements under charter provisions. An emergency clause accompanies the measure. Other items set for second reading include extending prosecuting attorney terms to four years and increasing checks on justices of the peace with removal hearings.

Justice of Peace McDonald, Montgomery Burnett Trumbull Senate Lauby Summit Bender Common Pleas

Fewer January Worker Deaths Reported in Ohio

Ohio reports 27 worker deaths in January down from 91 in December with 15169 injuries that month. Director Witter notes 31676 employers carried state insurance and 420 new risks added while 351 were canceled. State fund balance stood at 46,663,488.36 with receipts of 992,359.26 and disbursements of 963,784.68.

Columbus Ohio Witter State Industrial Commission

Poland funds radium institute in memory of Mme Curie

Poland launches a fundraising drive to build a national memorial radium institute in Warsaw honoring Marie Curie. The project aims to establish a center for scientific research and education in the new facility.

Poland Mme. Curie Warsaw

California Fig Syrup Advert Timecapsule Claim

A vintage remedy touts genuine California Fig Syrup to relieve infant constipation wind colic feverish breath coated tongue and diarrhea. It promises prompt removal of poisons gases and souring food with no cramps and ships with directions on the bottle. mothers urged to insist on the genuine brand to avoid imitators.

California

Church School Opens Strongly at First Methodist

The Week night church school at First Methodist drew 49 students in the 6:30 to 8:15 sessions despite a storm. Six courses were offered including How We Got Our Bible, Childhood and Character, Home Problems, The Church Program of Evangelism, and The Church Program of Religious Education. Attendance totaled 100 with plans to run until just before Easter.

First Methodist Church Department of Religious Education Co. M. Finkell Mary G. Nessa III W. G. Parker E. W. Chubb Daniel McGurkili W. G. Park

Pineex Pine Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

Advertises Pinex pine extract cough syrup mixed with sugar or molasses to treat coughs and throat membranes. Claims relief within 24 hours for dry or wet coughs and bronchial symptoms. Warns buyers to demand 2 1/4 ounces of Pinex per pint and to use no substitutes from The Pinex Co. Ft Wayne Ind.

Pinex Co Wayne, Ind

Higley Class to Attend Revival at Clark's Chapel

The Higley Bible class of the Christian church will attend a revival meeting at Clark's chapel Friday night. They will conduct the service after the order of a Gospel team and the service will start promptly at 7 o'clock.

Highey Bible Class The Christian Church Clark's Chapel

Wild night as three teams clash in Chicago

In Chicago on February 12, three teams staged a night of wild riding. The event drew local crowds and featured high speed moves and dramatic finishes. No further details were provided in the excerpt.

Chicago

Six Day Bicycle Race Leads After Night Laps

Beloni and Degraves the Italian-Belgian pair gained a lap during the night and are tied for the lead with McNamara-Walthour and Kickler-Stockholm. Eleven other teams trail by one lap in the six day event.

Beloni Degraves McNamara-Walthour Kickler-Stockholm

Lindstrom and Hartley Contracts Safe in Giants Strongbox

The contract of Freddie Lindstrom, star of the 1924 World Series, along with Grover Hartley’s veteran catcher agreement, was found in the Giants strongbox today. Lindstrom received a substantial raise in pay.

New York Freddie Lindstrom Grover Hartley Lindstrom

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