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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1925
Page
2
A Pomeroy Bend man praises the Messenger for its enhanced news delivery. The private express service delivers world and local news with breakfast and supper editions, earning strong reader compliments and suggesting the end of a perfect day with timely updates.
Attorney D. Curtis Reed, elected prosecuting attorney in the November election, officially assumed the duties of the office.
The monthly WCTU gathering will be held Tuesday afternoon January 13 at 2 o clock at Mrs C W Jones home on Laurel Street. A Victory Day program marks five years since National Constitutional Prohibition began on January 16. All women are welcome to attend.
Washington reports that the Huntington and Ohio Bridge company may bridge the Ohio River at Huntington West Virginia. The measure received a favorable House Interstate committee report.
The text notes a desire among Pomieroy Bend residents for a bridge across the Ohio River to connect Pomeroy with the Mountain Maze area in West Virginia, signaling local demand and civic action.
The management notes a commitment to royal service and urges patrons to address any mistakes with the carrier first. If unresolved, contact the district circulation manager who will work to adjust the issue. For subscription or advertising inquiries call L. H. R. Foulk at 111-3 or 42-x.
J. A. Martin of Pittsburg registered as a guest at the Hotel Remmington on Saturday. Ernest Phillips of the Second ward Pomeroy went to Columbus for work with Harvest and Dairy. Mrs Lewhen and her daughter Miss Sue of Mason West Virginia, long ill since New Year, are improving at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Hartenbach.
Sunday in Pomeroy Bend sees storms of rain and sleet keeping residents home. Many locally owned cars stay in garages as unpleasant weather dampens the day. No auto accident reported amid the Sunday lull.
Waldo Chute Orlando Gandy J W Wilson and R A Patten all of Nelsonville work with Consolidation Coal Company surveying boundaries under Leo Byrn engineer in charge at Pomeroy.
Local deputy registrars report slow sale of auto license tags with only 726 passenger and 81 truck tags called for. 578 issued at Gilmore Auto Supply in Jomero y and 244 at Lewis Exide Battery Station in Middleport. County estimates near 5000 motor vehicles.
B F Royse of Indianapolis representing the Electric Machine corporation of New York spent an over Sunday at the home of M J Waddell in Middleport. Royse held a key post in the Knights of Columbus Welfare work with headquarters in Paris during World War I.
A historic note recalls America's first poultryhibition in Boston seventy five years ago highlighting city events and local organizers.
Logan O Jan 12 Sheriff and Deputies Brandt and colleagues visited the home of Jes Hopkins in Greentown Saturday afternoon and discovered a still and a mash entity. Hopkins was at home. a third visit led to his arrest awaiting arraignment before Judge Pettit on liquor manufacturing charges.
Ashington Jan 12 I H Hoover, the White House chief usher for 34 years under eight presidents, is famed for arranging credentials introductions and guiding all visitors inside the front door. He eschews chatter about his work to keep confidences and recalls meetings with world leaders and diplomats.
William Mbott’s car skidded off Enterprise road Sunday afternoon. Talbott, driving another vehicle, was hurled through the windshield with injuries described as a deep cut above the right eye and badly lacerated leg. He was treated at a passing bus stop before leaving the hospital.
Inmates of the county homes received a Sunday afternoon treat from Frank Warden and Pierce Stratton of the Harden Co. They brought their store machine and presented a program of pictures, including industrial footage and house loaned films. In charge were Mr. and Mrs. Arnold and Mr. and Mrs. who led the event with the inmates expressing appreciation.
The annual installation of officers at James if K. Rochester Post of the A. R. was held Saturday in the James block hall. Collins, the incumbent, was reappointed for another year as post commander, with Zoath Ham as vice commander and Nathan J. de as quartermaster. Various other officers were named amid remarks about improvements and community service.
Logan citizens woke to a city covered with a heavy blanket of snow. The fall, while not the heaviest this winter, created a thicker ground cover than before and prompted early shoveling to clear sidewalks ahead of downtown pedestrian traffic.
Vital statistics from Health Commissioner Rhoten show Logan city recorded four deaths in December, with fourteen births. County totals were twelve deaths and twenty six births, all county deaths from residents over fifty. Pneumonia caused two city deaths, six reportable diseases were noted, four scarlet fever, one diphtheria, one pneumonia.
Rev. J. L. C. Wills pastor of the Guysville M E church was brought to Cherrington hospital Saturday night for several days of treatment. He has been in poor health for months and his doctors recommended hospital care. He is brother of D. C. Wills and O. F. Wills of Logan and formerly served as pastor of the Haydenville circuit.
A congregational meeting at Logan Church elected five elders to fill vacancies from recent passings. Elected were Edgar Angie, James L. Martin Jr, W. W. Hardy, Dr. Harry Eastman, and Carey M. Ryder. Installation follows next Sunday during communion.
John Meisner was arraigned before Mayor Wolfe on a drunkenness and disorderly conduct charge filed by Policeman Thomas after a Saturday night arrest. He pled guilty and was fined $25 plus costs, admitting to drinking Monticello and gin.
Rev Walter V Harter resigns after three years at Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church to accept a lucrative position in Newark He plans to move his family there soon Accompanied by many Chauncey and Athens area friends and relatives the party hosted a birthday anniversary and dinner with numerous local guests in attendance
Mr and Mrs Fred R Porter of Chauncey receive word from son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas of Cambridge about their son J Ténpy Porter who is seriously ill with bowel trouble and in critical condition The mother is formerly Miss Allie Porter of Chauncey
Miss Jennie Courtney was surprised at her Courtney Street home Sunday in honor of CHAUNCEY PERSONALS. Miss Hazel Harvey hosted Sunday guests at her parents' home, Mr. and Mrs. Noah.
Revival services begin at seven each evening this week at the First Christian church. Evangelist A. W. Craig will deliver sermons and sing in the gatherings. The public is invited to all services.
Presiding Elder Rev. H. J. Holcombe of Athens spoke at Chauncey on Sunday evening delivering a sermon at the Methodist Episcopal church.
Mrs Blanche Tobias 22 confessed choking her two weeks old baby to death at Wayne county infirmary and was indicted for first degree murder by the Grand Jury in Ottawa. She will be arraigned thereafter.
Trial bottle 35c large size 1.00. HYstp antiseptic liquid advertised as clean inexpensive and suitable for day time use because it does not show. Healing claims mention for eczema burning and skin care with 25c. All druggists carry.
A judge in Common Pleas Court will hear proceedings Wednesday with an attorney to be appointed for the defendant. The case involves an unnamed woman facing legal action and the named judge is George A. Starn.
The Loyal Women's Bible class of the First Christian church Chauncey will be entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Guy Smith with Mrs Floyd Nye as leader.
Chronic coughs and persistent colds are linked to lung trouble. Creomulsion, an emulsified creosote product, claims to soothe inflamed membranes and kill germs. It is advertised as a twofold remedy used for chronic coughs bronchial asthma and other throat illnesses with a satisfaction guarantee if not relieved after seven days.
An armored vehicle designed to operate on both land and water is reported as invented, offering versatile transport capability for secure cargo. The concept envisions amphibious travel for armored shipments.
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