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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1924

Page

10

Lawyer Without Bar Wins Appeal Over Furnace Case

Albert W. Lee, not a lawyer, wins Court of Appeals review of a dispute over furnace installation in his wife’s home. Wetzel vs. Lee sought to overturn a Common Pleas judgment. the court reverses and remands for further proceedings, noting the agent was not admitted to practice.

Pomeroy Albert W. Lee Court of Appeals D. W Wetzel A. W. Lee Albert Lee John Geyer Mechanic Street Lee Wetzel Common Pleas Court Court of Common Pleas Bennett Fleming Supreme Court Demurrer Middleton P. J Sayre J. J

J. B. Smiths Ordeal In Hospital Surgery

J B Smith a Pomeroy lumber dealer underwent major surgery at Guthrie hospital Huntington after years of illness diagnosed as gall stones. Surgeons found enlarged hardened liver with enlarged gall duct causing poisoning build up. Liver massage hoped to restore function. Smith is recovering but to remain hospitalized for some time. Mrs Smith stays with him.

J. B. Smith Pomeroy Lumber Smith & Eiselstein Guthrie Hospital Huntington Mr. Smith Mrs. Smith

Sudden Death of Elmer Swearingen at Whittier Cal

Telegram from relatives reported the death of Elmer Swearingen in Whittier California last Friday from heart leakage. A Racine merchant for years he sold his business to the Wolf Sisters to seek health with his wife and a Whit tier brother. He leaves a wife two children three brothers and his parents Mrs Alice Swearingen and the late William Swearingen. Remains to be buried in Gilmore cemetery beside his father.

California Elmer Swearingen Whittier Swearingen Racine Wolf Sisters John Durst Pomeroy Cal William Swearingen Nease Settlement Alice Swearingen William Nease James Ernest W. D West Frank Capehart Ralph Swearingen Columbus

Birthday for Logan's Elk Lodge Goads Two Day Anniversary

Logan Ohio February 19 The Elks Lodge plans a two day 25th anniversary celebration February 26 and 27 featuring a banquet with instrumental and vocal music and a round table discussion on the first night and an annual dance with music on the second night. The event will be held at Ellis spacious home with arrangements to ensure a smooth affair.

Birth Announcement for Raymond Arthur

A birth notice records the arrival of a son named Raymond Arthur born January 10 1924 to his parents. The item notes the new child’s name and birth date in a concise family notice.

Raymond Arthur

Three funerals at the same hour surprise Pomeroy

It happened last Sunday afternoon when three funerals occurred in Pomeroy within about the same hour. Mrs Reuter was buried from Trinity Lutheran church on Butternut avenue, Mrs Davies from Simpson M E church, and John Findhling from the Ewing morgue.

Pomeroy Reuter Trinity Lutheran

Mrs Ebersbach Undergoes Serious Operation At Gallipolis

Mrs W H Ebersbach of Sugar Run was taken to a Gallipolis hospital last week for a serious operation.

W. H. Ebersbach Sugar Run Gallipolis

Ebersbach Family Welcomes Fourth Daughter

Born Sunday February 17 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Ebersbach of Middleport marking the fourth girl in the family.

Clarence Ebersbach Middleport

Pension Increases for Local World War I Veterans

The pension of George Sauvage of Pomeroy, a Spanish American War veteran, increased from 12 to 15 dollars monthly. Peter Schlaegel, also of Pomeroy and a former Co. L member, saw his pension rise from 15 to 24 dollars per month.

George Sauvage Pomeroy Peter Schlaegel Old Co. L

Deaths in Dexter Family Within Eleven Months

Mrs Lavena Chapman was buried at Dexter after dying last week in Toledo. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Harmon of Dexter. The Harmon family has seen three deaths in eleven months, including Mrs Chapman.

Lavena ‘Chapman Dexter Toledo

Illinois girls learn matrimony and home management in Chicago school

Illinois continuation schools begin a matrimonial course for girls ages 14 to 17 in Chicago. Dr Mildred Young leads the class using real babies to teach infant care and prenatal concepts while teaching budgeting and household management. The program aims to expand statewide after early success in uplifting home life and influencing mothers at home.

Illinois J. F. Kolb Chicago Kolb America Boards of Education Mildred Young

Hinchliffe and Warnock Visit Middleport for Presidential Primary

H C Hinchliffe and C A Warnock, scouts for the Hiram Johnson for president movement in Ohio, met with Johnson adherents in Middleport on Saturday. Delegates to the April presidential primary were chosen: Dave Farmer and Mark Jenkinson as delegates, Guy Thomson and O D Farmer as alternates from the Tenth Congressional District. They must defeat Johnson and Jones, the Coolidge delegates, to reach the National Republican convention in Cleveland.

H. C. Hinchliffe C. A. Warnock Ohio Middleport Johnson Dave Farmer Mark Jenkinson Guy Thomson O. D. Farmer Cleveland Messrs. Johnson and Jones Coolidge

Methodist Pastors Confer On World Service Plans

Methodist Episcopal pastors from Corning Glouster Jacksonville Albany Chauncey Guysville and Coolville met Athens pastor Dr Daniel McGurk and district superintendent Dr F M Evans for a conference on church activities in the World Service program Rev C H Eichinger of Corning chaired the group with plans for their churches participation.

Methodist Episcopal Corning Glouster Jacksonville Albany Chauncey Guysville Coolville Athens Methodist Episcopal Church Daniel McGurk F. M. Evans Corning Conference C. H. Eichinger Methodist Church

County garage workers strike for higher wages

Mechanics and assistants at the county garage walked out seeking pay raises. After a brief stoppage they were ordered back to work with increases of 15 and 10 cents an hour, respectively.

Medina

Exalted Rulers Night Observed By Local Lodge

Fourteen members of Bucy Inadge No. 156 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks attended the Exalted Rulers night observance. John E. Hopley was elected emeritus after serving as first exalted ruler of the local lodge.

Bucy Benevolent Protective Order of Elka Eni John E. Hopley

Pésaimist Adds Two And Two To Four Riddle

A fragment states a numeric riddle with values two and two making four and mentions the number 22. The text is garbled but presents a basic arithmetic claim unclear in context.

Ruck and Maxheimer Charged in Divorce Testimony

Perjury indictments were returned against Herman C. Ruck and Rolly H. Maxheimer in connection with testimony given in the divorce proceedings of Ruck.

Ashland Herman C. Ruck Rolly H. Maxheimer Ruck

Woman fined for illegal liquor disposal in Elyria

Police raid on Irene Stephan's home finds a jug of booze with three percent alcohol. Mayor Harry Hinckson fines Stephan five hundred dollars plus costs for illegal liquor handling.

Elyria, O Irene Stephan Harry Hinckson

Chamberlain Medicine Co. Trial Offer Promises Cough Remedy

Send your name and address with 5 cents to Chamberlain Medicine Co Mo Iowa to receive four trial items. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy targets coughs colds bronchitis flu and whooping cough. Also includes Chamberlain's Tablet and Salve for indigestion burns wounds and skin issues all for 5 cents.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Iowa Chamberla Chamberlain Rlain

Daughters and Visitors Reported in Local News

A daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs John Hunter in Hat Tie Felton on Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Elmer Kisor visited Columbus for a few days with relatives starting Saturday. Miss Olive Morrison employed in Nelsonville spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs William Morrison.

Edith Smith Athens State Hospital Clara Smith John Hunter Hattie Felton Elmer Kisor Columbus Olive Morrison Nelsonville William Morrison

Local Boy Baseball Pitcher Joins Hamilton Club

The Sporting Life reports Joe Foreman of this place has been signed as pitcher by the Hamilton Ontario club for the upcoming season.

Sportsmen's The Sporting Life Joe Foreman Hamilton Ont

Diles and Weinrich Weekend Visits Highlight Local Notables

Fred Diles Jr of Dayton spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Diles. Attorney Forrest F.E. Weinrich and his wife visited relatives at Vigo during the same weekend.

Fred Diles Jr National Cash Register Co Dayton Fred L. Diles Forrest FE. Weinrich Vigo

Miss Nlora Saits Visits Logan Teacher This Weekend

Miss Nlora Saits who teaches at Logan spent the weekend with a local family, sharing stories and exchanging ideas about classroom methods. The visit highlighted community ties and ongoing education discussions.

Nlora Saits Logan

Notable local visit and illness Affects Allensville church scene

Mrs Rebecca Blackstone nearly 92 ill at home on West Main street. Mr and Mrs Charles Salts are her relatives. B J Wills of Wellston visited on Monday. Rev M S Smith from Bowersville stayed with Mr and Mrs Carl Ward as he conducts a revival at the Christian church in Allensville.

Rebecca Blackstone West Main Street B. J. Wills Wellston Carl Ward M. Smith Bowersvile Christian Church Allensville

Columbus Tree and Improvement Association Formed

In Columbus Ohio a new society named the Columbus Tree and Improvement Association was organized at the home of Secretary of State Thad H. Brown. A constitution is being drafted and officers elected with Brown's wife as secretary. The group aims to beautify the city by improving trees and conserving parkway trees along Droad street.

Columbus, O Columbus Tree and Improvement Association Thad H. Brown Brown Droad Street

Teens nabbed in Medina for auto thefts from two cities

Four youths confessed stealing cars and were arrested in Medina. Donald Johnson 14 and Joe Chariies 15 from Youngstown were found with a sedan. Arthur Brennan 18 and Aloysius Eckenroad 18 from Altoona Pa were held with another sedan. They will be sent home for trial.

Medina Donald Johnson Joe Chariies Youngstown Arthur Brennan Aloysius Eckenroad Altoona

Simple home made Pinex cough syrup claim

An advertisement touts a quick do it yourself cough syrup using 2% ounces of Pinex and syrup to make a pint that allegedly relieves coughs, loosens phlegm, and soothes irritated membranes. It claims superiority to store bought syrups and offers a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co Wayne Ind.

Norway Pinex Co T. Wayne Ind

Stiff Terms Handed Down in Elyria Burglary Case

Howard Norman and Thomas Smith drew two-year penitentiary terms each after arraignment on burglary charges before Judge W. B. Thompson. Julius Stevens, also tied to the burglary, received a term in the Ohio Reformatory at Mansfield.

Elyria O. — Howard Norman Thomas Smith W. B. Thompson Julius Stevens Ohio Reformatory Mansfield

Two Boys Die in Oberlin Over Five Days

Whooping cough claimed the lives of two Cargil children aged two and six in Oberlin. The deaths occurred within five days, shocking local residents as Mr. and Mrs. FE J. Cargil mourn the losses.

Oberlin, D FE. J. Cargil

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