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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1926

Page

2

Local company enlarges forces at Pomeroy plant

Pomeroy January 12 Twenty five additional men will be put on by the Parkersburg Rig and Reel pany making a total of 146 employed by that company at this time. The plant has been running two or three days each week for some time but the foundry state that the foundry will work five or six days this week and that the plant is probably continue to operate full time during the next few months. A night shift was put on Monday.

Pomeroy Parkersburg

Lawsuit Filed Over Due Mortgage Notes and Judgments

Pomeroy January 12. The State Bernard Williams George Williams and C C Williams seek judgment of 60 dollars against the defendants. Attorney A D Russell for the plaintiff. Another suit filed with Clerk Bengel involves Rose and Jesse Sarton versus Lewis and Ida Manley for 364 dollars on overdue mortgage notes. Attorney A D Russell represents the plaintiffs.

Pomeroy Jan Bernard Williams George Williams C. C. Williams A. D. Russell Bengel Rose Jesse Sarton Lewis Ida Manley

Beards and Nemeier Wed in Pomeroy Probate Court

Will C. Beards aged 64 a laborer and Flora Nemeier aged 63 a housekeeper both of Pomeroy were married by Justice French in the Probate court rooms on Monday morning.

Pomeroy Will C. Beards Flora Nemeier Justice French

Ice Gorge Threat Rumored on Ohio River at Rav enswood

Dam 24 at Racine reports the Ohio River at Ravenswood is three fourths full of ice. A possible ice gorge was denied, yet a heavy floe is expected to pass through and reach the area later today.

Pomeroy Racine Ohio Ravenswood

Pomeroy Red Briefs Chronicle Local Moves

Chester Morris returned to employment in Springfield after a weekend visit with parents Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Morris and family. Thelma Woltz of Gallipolis visited Miss Mildred Patten on Sunday. Rosener Zieher recovered from a severe tonsillitis and was able to be out. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Norris of Athens stayed here for a time. William A. Williams of Huntington was a Pomeroy business visitor. Cecilia Whipple and her little niece returned to Columbus after a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Whipple. Mrs. Henry Straile left for a week’s visit with daughter Mrs. E. D. Jenkins of Jack.

Pomeroy Red Chester Morris Springfield Edgar Morris Thelma Woltz Gallipolis Mildred Patten Rosener Zieher Wilson Norris Athens WM. A. Williams Huntington Pomeroy Cecelia Whipple

Vernon Nease tops December poultry record in Minersville

Vernon Nease of Minersville records the highest December poultry average with 14.9 eggs per hen from a 253 hen flock. Ithamer R. Weed of Pomeroy places second with 12.8 eggs per hen from a flock of unspecified size.

Pomeroy George Kreitler Vernon Nease Minersville Ithamer R. Weed

Mrs G L Michael reports 11.6 eggs per hen from 370 flock

Mrs G L Michael of Minersville reports an average of 11.6 eggs per hen from a flock of 370 hens. The figure reflects the yield in her poultry operation during the current period.

G. L. Michael Minersville

Pomeroy Man Rising in Columbus Detective Staff

Otto W. Phillips, once a city patrolman in Pomeroy, is now a member of the Columbus detective staff. He is described as the youngest detective on the force and has produced valuable work. Phillips is the son of Mr and Mrs John Phillips of Second Street and lived in Pomeroy before moving to Columbus three years ago.

Pomeroy Columbus Dispatch Otto W. Phillips Columbus Phillips John Phillips Second Street

Washhouse Burns at Mine 16 in Pomeroy

The washhouse at Mine 16 was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday. The blaze started from an overheated stove.

Pomeroy Mine 16

Crook Streak Will Appear at Rice’s Hotel

In Pomeroy on January 12 officers report a string of thefts as two youths named Kaler Gillinwater and Willard Gillinwater, once overnight guests at the jail, are taken into custody. A pocketbook bearing the name Dave Geyer ties them to a car theft ring, with a $10,000 bond set.

Pomeroy Rice’s Second Street Geyer Kaler Gillinwater Willard Gillinwater Dayton Dave Geyer

Seven Year Old Survives Plunge From Moving Train

A boy of seven fell from a speeding train near Paris as his mother, with six other children, attempted to jump after him but was blocked by fellow passengers. The guard found the child walking toward the train when service halted, uninjured.

Paris

Funeral procession delayed by hill push in London

A London funeral was held up as mourners had to exit carriages and, with the help of passers-by, push the carriages up a slippery hill. The coffin was removed from the hearse and carried uphill by the mourners.

London

Phillips Milk of Magnesia for Indigestion Relief

A medical advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for indigestion sour stomach and gas offering instant relief when mixed with water. It claims physician approval for over fifty years and notes it neutralizes stomach acids and bowel fermentations without purging. Bottles cost twenty five cents at drug stores.

Phillips

Package leaks and two youthful rum runners taken

Jan. 12 two young smugglers John Suhon 13 and sister Mary 10 from Paris Ohio are held after liquor leaks from four one gallon cans found in packages at Union Station. Frank Vitrovecki is jailed on a prohibition charge after being linked to the sale of a drink. Mrs Gertrude Ross and deputy Thomas Brennan assisted in the case, with the children led to the suspect’s house.

Detroit John Suhon Mary Paris Frank Vitrovecki Union Station Gertrude Ross Travelers’ Aid

Ath ens School Board Elects Reelected Officers

G. E. Whipple was reelected president of the Athens board of education at a meeting last night. R. B. Roe was reelected vice president and Prof. L. J. Addicott was reelected clerk. The January meeting had been postponed due to illness.

G. E. Whipple Athens Board of Education R. B. Roe L. J. Addicott

Revelers to Stage The Whole Town Is Talking on Campus

The Revelers on the Ohio university campus plan a February 1 production of The Whole Town is Talking a three act farce set in Sandusky Ohio by Emerson and Anita Loos. Cast of twelve includes seven men and five women chosen from members and applicants.

Ohio University Sandusky Ohio Emerson Anita Loos National Collegiate Players National Dramatic Society Melba Woodworth Frances Zincke Art Cameron William Laurent Charles Wood

Bulgarian Herb Tea touted to boost immunity for mature adults

An ad claims people over forty are less able to resist colds and pneumonia and promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a remedy. It asserts the tea opens bowels, improves blood, and speeds cold recovery, with doctors and pharmacists endorsing it and pricing listed as 25c to 1.25.

Dean Voigt to address Columbus high school girls

Dean of Women Irma E Voigt will speak to girls at five Columbus high schools on The Spirit of the Age. Talks are sponsored by the YWCA Girl Reserves with school principals support. She also meets Columbus girl teacher leaders and attends a committee meeting preparing for April college presidents and deans.

Irma E. Voigt Columbus High Schools Dean Voigt Toledo Ohio Teaders of Columbus Voigt

Heet Heats Aches Instantly With Cork Applicator

An old advertisement touts Heet as an instant relief for aching joints and rheumatic pain. It claims direct heat drawn from a cork attached applicator penetrates pain in knees feet legs hands and back. The product supposedly dissolves congestion and costs 60 cents at drug stores.

Costa

Prince of Wales Loses Friend in London

The Prince of Wales has suffered a bereavement since returning from a trip to South America. The article notes a loss affecting the royal circle and specifies no further names or dates.

London Prince of Wales South America

Terrier’s Cold Shoulder Frustrates Prince’s Trip Return

Molly the Cairn terrier, lent to Lady Burt for safekeeping during the journey, refuses to greet the prince after nearly a year apart. The old friend also shuns friendly advances, leaving the traveler with a strained reunion.

Molly Lady Burt Traveder

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