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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1931

Page

2

Officers Recover Stolen Fur Coat

POMEROY February 26 Officers of the sheriff s force recovered a red deer skin fur coat formerly owned by Vernon Will who died two years ago The coat made by an Iowa tanning company from Canadian skins was stolen in a burglary at the Will home near the Meigs County Fairgrounds The garment was moved to Parkersburg then to Gaspolis before being found and returned to Pomeroy The case involved a robber s fence and several relocations before recovery.

Pomeroy Iowa Vernon Will Meigs County Fairgrounds Langsville Will Parkersburg Gaspolis Bach Meigs County Fritz Zahl O. H. Bissell Sit Pomperey Vaile Ruth Alkire Charles Kessel Ripley VW Va

Bradbury Home Damaged by Fire in Middleport

Defective electric wiring blamed for blaze at the modern two story Bradbury home in Middleport. Mrs. A. H. Bradbury and daughter used an iron and electric sweeper when heat started a fire in the upper story. firemen arrived as water was not needed. Loss substantial with most furniture water soaked. Bradburys carry insurance on building and household goods.

Middleport A. H.bradbury Sef Bradbury Daugh Reedesville Pomeroy Fire Company

Timothy Holter Dies in Bethel Ohio at 78

Syracuse reports Timothy Holter aged 78 died suddenly at his Bethel home. Born in Nease Settlement he worked for Judge Bradbury in Pomeroy and on Judge Lewis Paine’s Rutland farm. Survived by widow Annie Buck a son Lester teacher in Mechanicsburg and daughter Maud Batavia. Mayor Matthewson to attend funeral with relatives traveling via Dayton.

Syracuse Will Matthewson Bethel Timothy Holter Mr. Holter Nease Daniel Holter Pomeroy J. P. Bradbury Rutland Lewis Paine Meigs County Annie Buck Lester Mechanicsburg Maud Batavia Matthewson Ellen Holter

Mason Hopes for Veteran Hospital in West Virginia

Mason West Virginia residents push for a proposed second veterans hospital costing one million dollars. Backed by Senator Hatfield in the U S Senate the project could be placed at Mason City along the Ohio River due to gas water coal and transport access. Pearl Smith injured in Pomeroy when a furnace explodes at the Ebersbach home causing interior damage.

Mason, W. Va Veterans’ Hospital West Virginia United States Senate H. D. Hatfield Ohio River Mason City Pomeroy Bend Pearl Smith Pomeroy Everet Eberebach Lincoln Hill Ebersbach

Evelyn West Undergoes Appendiсitis Operation in Mt Vernon

Miss Evelyn West of Pomeroy who had been visiting Dr. D C Bartlett in Mt Vernon underwent an appendicitis operation Monday evening. She is reported convalescent.

Pomeroy Evelyn West of D. C. Bartlett Mt. Vernon

Joint-Ease Pain Reliever Promoted in Advert

A clever ad touts Joint-Ease as a swift, penetrating rub for painful swollen joints. The pitch promises fast relief and urges readers to obtain the generous 60 unit tube from druggists with a guarantee.

Music Club Has Good Program

Middleport February 26 regular monthly meeting of the Women's Music club featured guests from Ohio University including Mrs Margaret Benedict and members of the Ohio University Women's Glee Club. The program included solos and scenes from opera with a coda chorus and a Faust themed paper, followed by a seasonal reception. Group No 2 Home Guards host birthday party for 20 girls at Mrs E M Hennessey's home with penny contributed by each girl to support their apportionment.

Middleport Methodist Church Margaret Benedict Voice The Ohio University Mina Thomas If Stewart Faust Chkeorus Vesta McCoy Daniels Home Guards Heath M. B. Church E. M. Hennessey Mary Eunice Melissa Hennessey C. H. Eichinger Phil Joachim Dea G. Hayes Presbyterian Bible School J. P. Joachim South Third Avenue Washington Joachim Charles Lewis South Second Avenue Main Street

New Marshfield P T A Plans Friday Meeting

New Marshfield Parent Teacher Association will meet Friday February 27 at the Grade Building. An interesting program is being prepared.

New Marshfield Parent-Teacher Association

Ze mo soothing ointment relieves itching skin fast

Depend on Zemo to stop itching with a soothing invisible antiseptic used for twenty years. Relief with first application. Advertisement notes price 60 cents and 1.00, sold by dealers.

Zemo

Rutland Woman Dies After Pneumonia Attack

Mrs. Wallace Dennison of Rutland dies after long struggle with double pneumonia. Survived by husband, two sons Eli and Carl and daughter Mrs. Vernon Mills. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday from Rutland Christian Church with Rev. George Ashton officiating. Burial in Miles Cemetery.

Rutland Wallace Dennison Vernon Mills Eli Carl Middletown Christian Church George Ashton Columbus Miles Cemetery

Carter's Little Liver Pills Publicize Liver Health

Ad urges readers to take Carter's Little Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow for relief from sour mood, poor digestion, and general lethargy. Claims the pills are gentle vegetable extracts that normalize bile flow and prevent substitutes with red label branding.

Carter

$50 000 Damages Demanded In Suit

POMEROY Feb. The total amount of suits against Ohio Fuel Gas Company reaches $115 000 after the Mill Street Middleport explosion last Oct 6. Delia Windsor wife of Ralph Windsor sues for $50 000. Earlier suits by Charles Winegar and wife and Mrs. M G White. More suits expected.

Pomeroy Ohio Fuel Gas Company Mill Street Middleport Delia Windsor Ralph Windsor Charles Winegar M. G. White

Guardian Sues Pomeroy Over Deed By Kent

Carrie Henshaw, guardian of William Kent, sues in Pomeroy to set aside a warranty deed Kent gave to John F. Blaettner for a Lincoln Hill house and lot. Kent, son of Elizabeth Kent who died in 1920, was to live in or rent the home per the will. The guardian asserts Blaettner knew Kent’s lack of competence and the will’s restrictions, seeking nullification of the deed.

Pomeroy Carrie Henshaw Middleport William Kent Kent John F. Blaetmar Lincoln Hill Elizabeth Kent William

Pomeroy City Club Rejects Pittsburgh Advertising Pact

At a meeting of the Pomeroy Bend City Club on Tuesday evening the decision was made not to hire the Pittsburgh firm to promote local industrial advantages with advertising valued at 2400 dollars. The committee cited dissatisfaction with the price and a new committee was formed to seek help elsewhere.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Pittsburgh

Pinex Mixture Promises Quick Cough Relief at Home

An old home remedy article promotes making a cough syrup by mixing 214 ounces of Pinex with a pint of sugar syrup or honey. It claims rapid relief by delivering medicine to the lungs and loosening phlegm, touting Pinex as a refined creosote concentrate from Norway pine and guaranteeing satisfaction with a money back offer.

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat

An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts dissolve fat and restore vigor by taking half a teaspoonful daily with hot water. It promises weight loss within three weeks, clearer skin, brighter eyes, and increased energy, with a money back guarantee if no improvement. The notice mentions McKee Drug Co and Cline Pharmacy Co as sellers.

McKee Drug Co Cline Pharmacy Co

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