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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1920
Page
8
Multiple local residents report visits and travels with family and friends to Columbus Huntington Charleston Oxford Dayton and Detroit. Notable mentions include newdaughter for Mr and Mrs Webb and a birth for Clyde and spouse.
Henry Pfarr died at his Monkey Run home Thursday after years of ill health. He was 79 and survived by his wife and many children including Chas Pfarr Syracuse George Detroit Anna Pittsburgh Rose Alpha at home Job H Pomeroy Mrs George Ebersbach Philadelphia Frank and Jacob Pittsburgh Mrs Eva Harmon Cincinnati. The former wife and two children Elizabeth and John died earlier. Funeral at Peace Evangelical Church 1:30 Sunday with Beech Grove cemetery interment.
Alvin Byron Bingham 25 and Norma Pearl Starr 22 from Rutland obtained a marriage license. Starr is described as a teacher. Ceremony was later performed.
A vintage ad touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic twinges stiff joints neuralgia and weather aches. It promises quick penetration without rubbing and without staining skin with sizes 35c 70c and 1.40.
Chas Fridley fifteen-year-old son of Mrs Nancy Mills was arrested in Middleport on a charge of stealing sixty dollars from subscribers while delivering papers for George Springston the Cincinnati Post agent. The case moved from mayor's court to probate court and Fridley was jailed then released to his mother. Springston alleges the boy took money collected without authority and kept it. the boy contends he had a right to collect and paid himself. An offer to settle was rejected and the case remains complex.
Loyal Council 315 Jr O U A M Pomeroy installed officers including Norman McCullum Jr J C Wendell Shafer C Chas McNamee V C Beatrice Darst R B Paul Grueser F B Clarence Thomas T Clifford Hood W Walter Houdashelt C Richard Thomas A R S Albert Zahl C Denver Chapman I B Stivers O S C A Grueser A buffet luncheon and cigars followed by Hines Mandolin club selections.
Two men, Isaac Foster and Arthur Johnson, are seriously hurt after a Wednesday row over a cow near Basham. Johnson is delirious. Foster has a knife wound. Warrants are sworn out, with further investigation by Justice Reuben McKay and possibly a grand jury to uncover the full facts.
Pomeroy High School students gathered in the auditorium for an athletic rally after the afternoon session. The program featured school songs, yells by Rob Webster, and addresses by Supt. C. T. Coates, Miss Ethel Garland, and Dana Lloyd.
Despite bad weather a sizable audience gathered last night to watch a triple basketball attraction at the armory turnout and excitement filled the venue as fans enjoyed the program.
Beulah E. Lynch files a cross petition in divorce from William P. Lynch, a K. and M. railway engineer, alleging cruelty and neglect, improper deed payment, loss of home, and need for medical services. She seeks divorce, alimony, and defense costs with James E. B. Yaw of Columbus representing her.
A fine nine-pound boy was delivered at the Chester home of Mr and Mrs Ralph W Barrett on Thursday. Both mother and child are doing nicely.
After a weeklong layup due to river ice, the Champion resumed operation between Pomeroy and Mason City on Friday.
J Max Dilley of Cambridge Ohio representing the Portland Cement Association Pittsby office visited Pomeroy for a few hours. The traveling man described himself as fortunate and looked for road improvement possibilities during the stop.
A speaker tours communities to interest residents in the advantages of concrete as a surfacing material for roads and streets, highlighting benefits presented by the association.
Margaret J. Barton born near Chesterhill Ohio October 1 1838 died Sharpsburg Ohio December 26 1919 aged 81 years 2 months 26 days widow of Richard Elliott She joined the M P church in youth and lived by faith despite affliction Survived by children J B Elliott Alpha Thompson Mary Fawcett C C Elliott S J Elliott G A Elliott W T Elliott Eva Quick ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren The family notes her works and memories remain in blessed influence and heavenly rest.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Elliott express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help after their mother’s death. They also thank Pastor Rev. Miller for comfort and the singers for beautiful songs.
Mrs. E. Kyle of 189 W Union St Athens reports backache sharp twinges and kidney trouble relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills from Cline's Pharmacy. She praises quick relief and better health since using Doan's with occasional renewed episodes. 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY manufacturers.
Mrs. May Townsend spent several days with her parents at South Canaan. Miss Ethel Colvin of Athens visited her parents over the holidays. Mrs. Flora Lewellyn of Syracuse is visiting relatives in this place. Mrs. Dora Robinson visited kin at Canaanville. The Plains couple Mr. and Mrs. Marwin Bryson were guests of his parents. Fred McDaniel was a business visitor at Athens. Mrs. Lydia Bowman returned to Chesterfield. Mrs. Eugene Colvin hosted her Iowa uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grandstaff visited with the Boudinotts. Mrs. Sarah Copeland spent the day with Olive Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Dow Marquis were guests of the Hopkinses in Chesterfield. Sam Shannon spent Sunday with John Parmiter.
Séldon Woodyard, respected resident, died at home on December 31. Funeral at Pleasant Valley Church with burial in Haning Cemetery. Survived by wife and three children Bliss and Branch of Chase, and Mrs. Oda Graham of Stanley, N D. Services followed by a host of friends. Also notes on visits and travel of local residents including Frank Carbaugh, Mrs. Ruth Bowers, and the Carbaugh family.
The report notes Everette Haning traveling to Akron for work while Ida Robinette of Hebbardsville hosts a family gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sargent and guests including the Carbaughs and Franklin Young. Music filled the evening and refreshments followed late.
J. M. Knowlton and W. T. Martin went to Athens on a business trip Wednesday. Dock Dixon is seriously ill. Telephone line workers on No. 9 line busy repairing. Dr. Stanley called to Nellie Lowther’s home for her mother’s illness. Arthur Goodwin lost a calf. Jesse Frum and wife attended Albany dance. Harry Carr and Cecil Bolen cutting timber for Quinn Russell. R. V. Coe made a business trip to Athens. Wm. E. Nelson visiting. J. M. Haning and wife recently. Mr and Mrs Jesse Frum and Cassie Day plus Keziah Day spent New Year’s Eve at J. M. Haning’s.
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