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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1929

Page

2

Demand for death penalty in farm couple slaying

Canton reports Edward Kaltenbaugh, 21, of Grove City Pa., has confessed killing John Oser and Bertha Oser dairy farmers. He was captured after being traced via a girl he visited in New Castle. County Prosecutor Henry W. Harter will present the case to the grand jury and push for a speedy death sentence, opposing any insanity claims.

Canton U.P Edward Kaltenbaugh Grove City John Oser Canal Fulton Bertha Kaltenbaugh New Castle Henry W. Harter Harter

Court House Doings Divorce Granted in Athens County

Elizabeth Harris was granted a decree of divorce from Fred Harris by Judge L. G. Worsteil in the Athens County Common Pleas Court. Custody of Betty Jane awarded to the mother with Harris ordered to pay five dollars weekly for the child’s support starting Monday January 14.

Elizabeth Harris Fred Harris

Parkersburg Woman Prefers New York

Marie Forshey 32 of Parkersburg West Virginia was found in Brooklyn by detectives at her father C E Van Alstine's request. He had come to New York seeking his daughter who left her husband and two children two months ago. She said she did not wish to return home due to marital difficulties.

New York Marie Forshey Parkersburg W. Va Brooklyn C. E. van Alstine

Woman Dies After Fall From Street Car

In Youngstown on January 10 Mrs Oliver Brown 47 was killed and her husband 45 seriously injured when they were thrown from a runaway street car as traction failed on slippery tracks. Mrs Brown suffered a broken neck.

Youngstown Oliver Brown Brown

John R. French Dies at Bismark Missouri

Obituary note from Harrisonville reports John R. French aged 76 beloved resident of Bismark Mo. His body to be returned for burial in Wells Cemetery beside wife and three children. Survived by three daughters Charlies Peoples Roberta Queen Alpha Providence and three sons Morgan Lewis and Howard. Also funeral details for Lydia McGraw 55 wife of John McGraw listed with survivors.

Harrisonville Meath John R. French Bismark Wells Charlies Peoples Pomeroy Roberta Queen Alpha Providence Morgan Lewis Howard Ruth Alkire Rutland Lydia McGraw John McGraw Harriette Murdock Columbus East Liverpool

Directors Elected For Security Bank Annual Meeting

Directors were elected at the annual meeting of Security Savings Bank stockholders. W. N. Alder man W. B. Golden L. G. Wortell J. H. Cline F. D. Forsyth M. E. Twiss and W. B. Lawrence named as directors. W. B. Lawrence president W. N. Alder man vice president C. G. O Blen nens cashier F. B. Kilian assistant cashier. The bank reports a surplus and undivided profits over 1 000 000 and capital of 1 000 000 for the year.

the Security Savings Bank W. N. Alderman W. B. Golden L. G. Wortell J. H. Cline F. D. Forsyth M. BE. Twiss W. B. Lawrence C. G. O’blennens F. B. Kiltan

New Penn rowing coach Jim Mathews joins staff

Jim Mathews, rower for the 1925 and 1926 Washington crews, becomes an assistant coach at Pennsylvania under head coach Rusty Callow.

Penn Jim Mathews Washington Pennsylvania Rusty Callow

Meigs County Ministers organize new county council

The Meigs County Council of Ministers organized in Pomeroy at Rev W L Moenkhaus home. Officers include Rev C Hae of Middleport president Rev Glenn Tennell secretary treasurer and Rev W W Moenkhaus secretary treasurer. An auxiliary for ministers wives was formed with Mrs Moenkhaus vice president and others designated. The council will meet monthly at 11 30 with dinner and business session.

Pomeroy Meigs

Three Deaths In Meigs County Reported

POMEROY Jan 10 Undertaker Finsterwald reports three recent deaths Charlotta Ward 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Ward of Danville funeral yesterday at Danville Church burial in Wright Cemetery William Hess 83 Darwin he leaves a widow and several children he died Tuesday night Leonard Wolfe died at the County Farm he leaves a widow now living in Akron funeral at Texas Church Wednesday morning burial in nearby cemetery

Pomeroy Finsterwald Charlotta Ward Elmer Ward Danville Wright William Hess Darwin Leonard Wolfe Akron Texas Church

Mrs. Noss Attends New York Luncheon

Mrs. Theodore B. Noss of Athens Ohio attends a Chautauqua Women’s Club luncheon in New York at Mrs. John Henry Hammond’s home. Club president Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker is guest of honor. The gathering marks an annual reunion of national members amid studies in world affairs music art and literature for club work. About 1,500 members and 15 estates are represented at the event.

New York Theodore B. Noss Athens John Henry Hammond Chautauqua Woman’s Club Chautauqua N. Y Percy V. Pennybacker General Federation of Women’s Clubs Austin Tex United States

Dave's Mentha Repsin Promises Lasting Indigestion Relief

An advertisement proclaims Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a tonic elixir to strengthen a weak stomach and end indigestion. It claims the remedy treats gas shortness of breath and other stomach ailments, with money back guarantees through druggists.

Dave

Local Residents Attend Visits and Funeral Arrangements

Dr. A C V Skinner departed for Indianapolis to visit his daughter and family with Aurora relatives joining them from New Mexico. Frank L Knopp ends his short visit and returns to Charleston. several others accompany Mrs Alice Sidenstricker to Middleport for Mrs Sarah Murray's burial. Flu impacts hit R H Horden and E E Stansbury. J A Placid extends stay after a Covington death. Melissa Crary visits Gallipolis. R L Sherman recovers to resume work in Athens.

A. C. V. Skinner Edwin Hurd Indianapolis Aurora Frank L. Knopp Charleston D. L. Lansbury Marietta Charlies Murray North Bloomfield Earl Rumfield Columbus Alice Sidenstricker Middleport Sarah Murray R. H. Horden E. E. Stansbury J. A. Placid Covington Vinton Melissa Crary Gallipolis R. L. Sherman Athens

Middleport Growers See Strong Tobacco Sales

The Middleport Produce Company reports Mon Gay's market at the Gallipolis Looseleaf Tobacco Warehouse sold 73 620 pounds. Growers received an average of 23 07 per 100 pounds and total checks to growers totaled 20 646 68. The high basket sold for 44 cents per pound.

Middleport Middleport Produce Company Mon- Gay Gallipolis

Mary Elizabeth Chapman Tops Pomeroy High For First Semester

Jan 10 Pomeroy report honors Mary Elizabeth Chapman daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Chapman Butter nut Avenue as freshman with the highest grades in the school for the first semester Her average is 98 percent.

Pomeroy Mary Elizabeth Chapman Frank Chapman Butternut Avenue Pomeroy High School

Woman's Music Club Elects Officers in Middleport

At the annual meeting held Tuesday evening at Heath Memorial Methodist Church in Middleport, officers for the coming year were elected. Virginia Cook becomes president, Gladys May vice-president, Audrey Fultz secretary, Dahlia Pauley treasurer, and Vesta McCoy director. A program of American music is planned for February 26.

Middleport Woman's Music Club Heath M. E. Church Virginia Cook Gladys May Audrey Fultz Dahlia Pauley Vesta McCoy

Illness Strikes F O Weed and Clergyman in New Year

A card from Mrs. F O Weed now in Columbus reports she and Reverend Weed began the New Year ill with severe flu. Mr Weed, former pastor of Simpson M E Church, is on four weeks leave to recuperate as his congregation supports his medical absence.

Mothers Try Mild Children's Musterole

An old advertisement extols Musterole as a quick remedy for chest colds sore throat rheumatic pain stiff neck and lumbago in children. It promotes a milder version for relief of croupy coughs and colds without blistering, ready to apply instantly for convenience.

Three Die in Detroit-Rochester Interurban Crash

Three people were killed and another injured when an interurban car demolished an automobile near Royal Oak north of Detroit early this morning. The crash occurred as the Detroit Rochester line ran through Royal Oak, with emergency crews responding to the scene.

Detroit U.P

Cooper May Finish Cabinet List Today

Governor-Elect Myers Y. Cooper expected to complete the administrative cabinet with only the health and public welfare directorships remaining. He has reportedly chosen his appointees for these two posts.

Columbus Jan Myers Y. Cooper

Charges of Contempt Filed Against Charles Henderson

Written charges of contempt of court were filed against Charles Henderson for allegedly violating a court order to pay Virginia Henderson fifty dollars and temporary alimony. Sheriff William Williams was ordered to arrest Henderson and bring him before the court. The charge was filed by an attorney appointed by the court.

Charles Henderson Virginia Henderson William Williams Henderson

Marriage License Granted in Athens County Court

Charles Smith 23 a miner of Jacksonville and Nellie Ball 21 at home of Glouster obtained a marriage license in Athens County Probate Court on Wednesday.

Athens County Charles Smith Miner Jacksonville Nellie Ball Glouster

Getting Up Nights Affects Bladder Says Relief Found

A testimonial claims nightly awakenings due to bladder irritation were relieved by Lithiated Buchu Keller Formula. The user states she had to rise six to seven times nightly and credits tablets for reducing irritation and acidity. Available for two cents at drug stores via Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio or McKee Drug Co.

Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio McKee Drug Co

Archbishop Lees Dies in Melbourne at 68

The Most Rev Harrington Clare Lees, archbishop of Melbourne, collapsed and died early today in Melbourne Australia. He was 68 years old.

Melbourne Australia U.P Harrington Clare Lees

Father Advice on Flu Prevention with Mistol and Nujol

A father counsels two daily precautions to guard against influenza for crowding workers and families. He promotes Mistol as a nose throat rinse and gargle and Nujol as a nightly laxative to maintain systemic strength, claiming doctors favor it during epidemics. Both products are sold at druggists.

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