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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1920

Page

10

Elberfelds Probate Estate Bequeathed to Brother Alfred

E J Elberfeld's will probated in Columbus leaves his entire about 31000 to his brother Alfred G Elberfeld with whom he conducted the dry goods business in Columbus. He was a brother of Benjamin Elberfeld of Mrs McMaster. Sarah McMaster of Middleport dies after influenza at 62. Survived by daughter Sylvia and one grandson. another daughter Linnie preceded her.

E. J. Elberfeld Alfred G E. J. Elberows Columbus G. Elberfeld Tie Benjamin Elberfeld McMaster Sarah McMaster Middleport Sylvia Miss Linnie

Ralph Pariette to Speak at Pomeroy Lecture Course

Ralph Pariette, noted writer and humorist, will headline the next Pomeroy Lecture Course session at Simpson M E Church Tuesday evening. The appearance is billed as one of the strongest and most entertaining talks in the series.

Pomeroy Simpson M. E. Tburgh Riter Ralph Pariette

Mine Operators Readying Bath Facilities Under New Law

Coal mine operators are preparing to comply with a new law that takes effect April 1. It requires baths and washing facilities at the mine mouth for miners to wash up, change clothes, and clean off coal dust after work.

Ine Niite

Local Social Notes From Parkersburg To Rio Grande

Mrs Clara Henry and Miss Ada Crumrine at Parkersburg Monday. Mrs J L Bauber and Mrs Leland Peoples were in Columbus yesterday. Harriett Bermuda arrived from Akron to visit Mr Frank Will. Eunice Reed entertained about fifteen friends Monday evening at her Lashy street home with music and dancing. Ellen Grove recovering from three weeks influenza. Millard Hayes joined William Hetzel Furniture as new staff. Gene Peregoy and Norman Vickers back from Parkersburg visit. D A R chapter Return Jonathan Meigs to meet at Mrs M D Hartinger home on Butternut Ave. Lenora Giles back out after influenza bout. Y M C A basketball vs Rio Grande at Y M C A Middleport Friday evening. Jessie Grimes returning from visit.

Clara Henry Ada Crumrine Parkersburg J. L. Bauber Leland Peoples Columbus Harriett Bermuda Akron Frank Will Eunice Reed Lashy Streets Ellen Grove Rio Grande Y. M. C. A. Middleport Jessie Grimes

Columbus visits and hometown movements noted

Over recent weeks residents report travel and returns including Mildred Fowler singing at the Deshler Hotel in Columbus and her guest Mrs. Miller Downing. Ernest Taylor plans to move to Point Pleasant for new work while Cap G W Howder and wife return from Pittsburg.

Columbus Mildred Fowler Deshler Miller Downing Ernest Taylor Point Pleasant Cap G. W. Howder Pittsburg Gladys Hamilton Bliss College Middleport F. Smith Joseph Meier Akron Philip Meier Naylor Run L. A. Thomas Probes Piqua

Meigs County Faces Road Levy Fallout and City Roles

Pomeroy and Middleport backed a ten year two mill levy for roads previously. Now questions arise as to whether towns or villages benefit directly from funds, with attorney general guidance cited. Officials consider setting aside funds for street improvements amid ongoing repairs and paving needs across the county seat.

Pomeroy, CO Meigs County Ohio Pomeroy Middleport Midtidie Rutlanu Hacine Conmand Tiller City Nouorane County Mwauer Huavuravie Tue Uweau Opuwon Toe Tomas Bora DuWesids Joe Wills Rock Springs Roweroy Leading Creek Hobson

Rock Springs Community Club Meeting Program

A Rock Springs Community Club meeting program lists events for Monday evening at the Rock Springs M E church. Items include music by Phillips Quartet and a vocal duet, readings by Buena Smith Emma Terrell and Norma Weyersmiller, reports on poultry and soil fertility by Emma Terrell Guy Carleton and Elmer Frost, and pieces titled An Autobiography of a Dollar and Riches Without Money led by Clara Grueser and Mrs Ruth Curtis White.

Rock Springs M. EB Phillips Quartet Buena Smith Music Eerete Eeeeneneenee Poultry Club Eee Emma Terrell Guy Carleton Clara Grueser Cora Chapman Volcal Norma Weyersmiller Elmer Frost Janet Crew Riches Eeeeeee Mra Ruth Curtis White

Will of Mary A Winters Probate In Racine Churches gain shares

The will of Mary A. Winters of Racine is probated naming Racine Baptist and Antiquity Baptist churches each receiving one fourth for gospel work. The remaining half goes to William A. Finney, J. W. Finney, and Hannah J. Carroll if alive, with estate divided among these relatives. Household goods sold, funds for Elizabeth Hyson monument, executor Samuel B. Shain without bond. Executed Sept 22, 1917. witnesses Sarah A. Harpold and Cora E. Snyder.

Mary Winters Mary A. Winters Racine Elizabeth Hyson Sarah A. Harpold Cora E. Snyder Samuel B. Shain

Miss Nell Stewart Hosts Reading of King John

Miss Nell Stewart continued the official program with a reading of King John on Wednesday afternoon, providing a handsomely entertaining event for attendees.

Bers Nell Stewart King John

New Clerk Appointed in County Surveyor’s Office

W. W. Rupe of Rutland township has been chosen clerk in County Surveyor Bymes’ office to succeed Miss Russell who resigned to accept a mercantile clerical position.

W. W. Rupe Rutland Township Bymes Miss Russell

Grandmother’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkener Claim

This old Sage Tea Recipe improved with other ingredients promises to restore dark lustrous hair. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound allegedly darkens gray hair naturally after one or two applications, restoring youth and a handsome look quickly.

Wyeth

Marmola tablets promise fat loss without dieting

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe aid for excess fat, claiming users can lose two to four pounds per week without dieting or exercise. The ad notes tablets are sold by druggists for $1 per large case or can be ordered directly from Marmola Co., Detroit.

Woodward Ave Detroit

Ten-Year-Old Fink Daughter Dies. Burial in The Plains

The ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Fink died Sunday night and was buried at The Plains on Tuesday. Other items note Lew Prindle attending a relative's funeral at Green Lawn, Mrs. Lock visiting Sacksonville, Mrs. Ackley in poor health, William Jordan's foot injury, Helen Fisher improving from measles, and James Hallett in Athens Thursday.

Jake Fink the Plains Lew Prindle Green Lawn George Lock Sacksonville John Ackley William Jordan Little Helen Fisher James Hallett Athens

Norwegian patents a side barb fish hook claim

A Norwegian inventor patents a fish hook with the barb on one side of the point claiming it holds fish more securely than the usual inside barb design. The invention emphasizes improved grip during hooking and retrieval, presenting a simpler towing and less damage method for fish.

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