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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1929

Page

2

Lost dimes found after decades in old Racine home

Emory Jesse of Racine relates Grant Gossett born at Graham Station grew to manhood nearby. Half a century ago a new floor hid Gossett two silver dimes. In a recent search the old house floor was raised and the coins were found where a child tucked them away.

L Pomeroy Emory -Jesse Racine Grant Gossett Nease Graham Station Schemestead Mr. iGossett Panind

Fugitives Flee Toward North Carolina from Charleston Jailbreak

Four inmates escaped from Charleston county jail fled Tuesday and troops say they are moving toward western North Carolina. Sheriff Tyree reports a long distance advisory claiming the men traced toward the North Carolina line in the Big Smoky Mountain area. Three of Tyree’s officers pursue the group, with a message indicating they should follow if the trail leads toward Mexico.

Huntington W. Va Charleston Tennessee North Carolina Sherif Frank M. Tyree Carbell County Big Smoky Mountain Tyree Sit Knoxv Town Mexico State Pones C. E. Hall Boyd Wentz M. R. Duke

Hospital Notes from Sheltering Ar Hospital

Notes from the Sheltering Ar Hospital list admissions: J. B. Guess from Brown Avenue admitted February 15 after a mine accident near Athens. condition good. Mrs. Mabel Kinrade of Frost admitted February 21 for a minor operation and dismissed next day. Mrs. David Feth of 85 Mulberry Street admitted February 91 for medical treatment, condition serious. Mrs. Glia Marrical of West Washington Street admitted February 23 with a hand burn from work as a sten­dress at Athens Steam Laundry, condition improving. Convalescents include A. L. Moody, Athens Fiente No, B. W. Bull Athens, Sirs, Susan Staats, Columbus L. Bowman, Albany. Dismissed John Edgar, Nelsonville, and Mrs. Roy Kaspar, Pomeroy.

J. B. Guess Brown Avenue Athens Mabel Kinrade Frost David Feth Mulberry Street Glia. Marrical West Washington Street A. L. Moody Fiente No B. W. Bull Sirs Susan Staats Columbu L. I. Bowman Albany John Edgar Nelsonville Roy Kaspar Pomeroy

Lindbergh Says Marriage Would Curtail Flying

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, about to begin the fourth leg of his western airline inspection tour, admitted that his upcoming marriage to Risa Anne Alorro would tend to limit his flying. When asked if the wedding would keep him on the ground more, he replied Yes with a smile.

Wichita Ray Per Western Airlines Charles A. Lindbergh Risa Anne Alorrow Lindbergh

Maria Gilmore Held After Stabbing Incident Plea

Maria Gilmore was jailed by Washington D. C. authorities after being arrested on charges of stabbing her father in law during a family quarrel. The weapon used was a pair of scissors and the case was forwarded to the Grand Jury for indictment consideration.

Washington D. HL Maria Gilmore

Buried in East ern Meigs Former Reedsville resident’s body to burial

The body of Mrs. E. A. Coleman 79 mother of Mrs Joy Packard will be moved from Columbus Ohio to Reedsville for funeral and burial by N S Cook. Survived by two sons Ira Coleman and Dr J W Coleman one daughter B J Williamsen and others. Grandchildren listed.

Pomeroy Reedsville Meigs Ohlo State Journal Colum. Dus E. A. Coleman Joy Packard Leckbourne Road Reedsville For Funeral and Burial By N. 8. | .Cook Ira C. Coleman North Ardmore Road J)w. BR. Coleman Bremen B. J. Willamsen Kemore Head A. M. & Bryant Frederick Oklah L. RR. Meller Tuppers Plains

Drastic Penalties Removed From Bill In UK Context

A House and Senate conference report removed drastic penalties from a bill. Amendments would have deported gunmen bootleggers gangsters racketeers and drug peddlers. Conferees restored the bill as amended by the Labor Department to grant drastic powers and penalties for deported aliens re entering the United States.

Beh House Senate Labor Department

Chicago Doctor Kidnapped and drugged in Detroit

Dr Loyal Tucker, a Chicago dentist and witness in a seven man case, was abducted by four men in Chicago on Valentine’s Day. He was drugged and woke during a drive to Detroit where he was thrown from a car. He identified one truck as a killer during police investigations.

Chicago Loyal Tucker Facker Chicaroa Hotel Tarker Detriot

Aged Woman Fatally Burned in Ravenswood Stove Accident

Mrs Rachel Murphy, an elderly former Meigs County resident now living in Ravenswood, died after her clothing caught fire from a gas stove last Sunday. Neighbors aided after her screams attracted help. funeral and burial were held in Ravenswood with eleven children among survivors.

Pomeroy Rachel Murphy Meigs County Ravenswood Ravenwood

Harry Hoffman Promoted to Toledo Boiler Inspector

Harry Hoffman, transferred from Hobson to Bucyrus, has been sent to Toledo for a better position as boiler inspector. The move is described as a fine promotion. He recently graduated with an average grade of 90 percent. Local church service announcements for Sunday evening were received too late for the church page.

Pomeroy the Messenger Church of Christ Grace Episcopal Church Hobson Scranton Ijn Nmiddleport Harry Hoffman Bucyrus Toledo

Gallia County Man Named for Deputy Fire Marshal

Pomeroy news reports appointments in the Tenth District with McCormick backed by Sherman Eagle prevailing as Gallia County's candidate. Arthur Tracy of Donneroy farmer is slated to become deputy marshal at large. Billy and Clifford, longtime vaudeville figures, will retire from performance to join as deputy fire marshals by gubernatorial appointment.

Pomeroy McCormick Gaffia County Sherman Eagle Arthur O. Tracy Donneroy Farmer Billy & Clifford Cooper

Welch home burns to ground in Middleport blaze

A fire destroyed the Welch home in Middleport on Friday forcing multiple emergency responses. Town residents planned prayer meetings at the Church of Christ and at several private homes as investigators search for the cause, with a Pekingese dog reported missing and insurance covering the partly burned property.

WELCH Middleport Middleport Church If. J. Aysell South Third Street ML Re Warren Carrier Firth Siving Heath Llerbert Fink Beech Street John Iddleport Thinsarhy Insura&ee Tire

Double Surprise Middleport Mention at Church Party

In Middleport on Feb 30 a joint Loyal Women and Loyal Men class party honored Mrs H H F Scott and her husband with a birthday cake and gifts. About 45 to 69 guests attended at the church parsonage, with next meeting planned at Mrs R B Laughsad’s home.

Middleport HH. F. Scott aAlay Flor Ureh Giaurdner Mrs. Gardner M Gardner R. B. Laughsad

Miller and Lambert relatives visit Trenton

Mrs Lambert left for Greenville South Carolina after a month with her daughter and husband in Trenton. Mrs Miller returned to Middleport. Mrs Me Crary entertained Jane Rev Beardsley of Gallipolis land. Rev Beardsley and wife linger at Washington M E Church Friday evening. Mrs Nicholas Hennes had been very sick with pneumonia but is improving.

HG. Miller Motherard Lambert Trenton Nicholas Hennes

Snowbound Trip Home Stranded in Snow and Rain

Dewitt and his wife Ondo and their grandson are trapped en route home in heavy snowdrifts and rain. A large pilot may help push their vehicle out of the drifts by nightfall as rescue crews assess the situation.

Waashengtc Branks Dawitt Fiotian Ondo Dewitt

Pomeroy burial place dispute over eight W Pomeroy

In Pomeroy the burial place of eight W Pomeroy sparks debate. Investigation shows remains lie in Mast Cemetery then moved to Teach Grove Cemetery on Naylors Run. Mrs McKay travels to Parkersburg for death of brother in law CG Wells. Wells funeral held today with attending relatives.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend W. Pomeroy Cig Buriel Ciizens Horton Naylors Run Teach Grove Cemetery Ren Coir McKay Parkersiburg Iuriday CG. T. Wells

One Cent a Day Insurance Policy Promises $100 Monthly

National Protective Insurance Association offers accident insurance at one cent daily. Benefit $100 a month for 12 months, $1,000 to $1,500 at death. Premium $3.65 per year. No medical exam required. Over 100,900 policies already in force. Open to men, two men, and children over ten. Mail details to Kansas City, Missouri address for trial or payment.

Wansas City Gost National Protectve Insurance Association Trea National Protective Isurance Association Scarritt Bidg Kansas City

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