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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1925

Page

2

District Six Elects New Leaders for Miners Officials

In Sub-district 2 of District 6 United Mine Workers of America, officials are chosen with Campbell and Bennett praised for their leadership. Ballot shows nine votes for officials including Campbell Pomeroy Farrell Peliton Bea, Hitchens Ricketts Dalton, Craig Brown. Officers named include vice president secretary-treasurer editor and tellers as Meigs Gallia Lawrence counties noted.

Sthielai United Mine Frkers of America Er Campbell Earl Brown Campbell Bengel Meigs Gallia Lawrence Nun

Towboat Hole Sinks in Shallow Kanawha Water

The towboat J. T. Hatfield from Cincinnati with a tow barges passed over Andotte bar and knocked a hole in the hull, sinking in shallow water. She was later raised and will be taken out on the Kanawha docks for repairs.

J. T. Hatfield Cincinnati Kanawha Andotte Bar Kanawha Docks

Middleport man’s car skid on snow near Pomeroy Athens road

A. B. Covert of Middleport narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon when his touring car skidded on snow and slush on the Pomeroy Athens road. The vehicle struck an intervening post but halted before sliding over a hillside. minor damage to the car and assistance from passing motorists were reported.

A. B. Covert Middleport Pomeroy-Athens

New Body Holds Meeting Monday

The Mason City Industrial association met at secretary A. E. Strode’s home Monday evening to discuss plans for industrial improvement. Members showed spirited interest that promises substantial future benefits for the town.

Mason City Industrial Association A. E. Strode

New Guests Billed On Jail Register

Jessie Cook and James Christy of Shawnee jailed last night in Squire Gilmore's court for trespassing on K. and M. property and stealing rides on freights. Edward Welch jailed on charges in Squire Freund's court. Squire Peoples' court includes Charles Blake Avol Slack and Frank Quillen on serious offenses. Sheriff Rice entertained sixteen guests at his hostelry: fourteen men and two women.

Jessie Cook James Christy Shawnee Squire Gilmore Edward Welch Squire Freund Squire Peoples Charles Blake Avol Slack Frank Quillen Sheriff Rice

Tobacco trade surges at Gallipolis warehouse

Word from Gallia county says the Gallipolis Loose Leaf Tobacco warehouse could not handle the Saturday rush. A large number of wagons waited in town for space to sell, with crops averaging $26 to $28 and quality higher than usual, signaling strong sales ahead.

Paris Gallia County Gallipolis

Knopp Family Guests Visit Prestorable Point Pleasant

Mr and Mrs Oscar Knopp and their daughter Elizabeth of Point Pleasant visited Mr and Mrs Frank Knopp in Midd leport on a Sunday. PD F McNaughton of the precinct who had a slight stroke is reported considerably improved.

Oscar Knopp Elizabeth Point Pleasant Frank Knopp Middleport PD. F. McNaughton

Athens Visitors and Local Errands Listed

Mr and Mrs N Froy and children of Athens were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs T Mees of Pomeroy. Rev W C Jones made a quick trip to Parkersburg and back. Miss Marie Schorn, recently ill, is much improved at home. William N Fleck of Athens, deputy IRS service, will be at the Ohio Hotel Middleport for a week. E H Holmes reportedly sick at Hotel Spencer rooms but able to drive out on Sunday.

N. Froy Athens T. Mees Pomeroy W. C. Jones Parkersburg Marie Schorn Charles Schorn William N. Fleck Internal Revenue F Service Here Ohio Hotel Middleport Point Pleasant E. H. Holmes Spencer

Grand Jury Called for Short Session

The grand jury was convened Monday to consider cases for the upcoming term of court. Reports say little work lies ahead and the session is expected to be brief.

Grand Jury

Pomeroy Briefs Highlight Local Events At K P Auditorium

A carnival dance is set for the K P auditorium tomorrow evening. Pomeroy Hi teams vs Gallipolis Hi teams attract Friday night at the K P auditorium. The Shakesperian club met Tuesday for a pleasant social. A boxing bout is being arranged for the near future. The Messenger last edition with world and local news was sold and distributed by carriers in the Pomeroy Bend by 4 45. Messenger seeks carriers for Kerrs Run Minersville and Racine. Contact I H BR Foulk Pomeroy or call 111 5.

K. of P Armory Pomeroy Hi Gallipolis Hi Shakesperian Club the Messenger Pomeroy Bend The Messenger Kerrs Run Minersville Racine I. H. BR. Foulk Pomeroy

Preparations for resuming work at White Rock begin

Preparations are underway to resume work at White Rock soon. Local officials indicate activity will start in the near term with crews mobilizing and safety measures in place.

White Rock

Senate Considers Auto Time Changes and Bus Regulations

In Columbus Ohio on January 13 Representative Abele proposes making Eastern standard time the official time for Ohio while Representative Walton seeks auto license tax reduction to one dollar and permanent registration for kept vehicles. The Senate automotive committee led by Senator Collister plans an afternoon hearing on a bill granting municipalities power over within city bus operations.

Columbus Abele Cuyahoga Ohio Walton Senate Automotive Committee Collister

Lima City Manager C A Bingham Resigns

City Manager C A Bingham tendered resignation to Lima city commission effective February 15. He accepted a similar post in West Palm Beach Florida after serving three years under the commission form of government.

Lima, O C. A. Bingham Bingham West Palm Beach Fila Lima

YANKEES ARE NOT MUCH DISTURBED

A telegram from the U S legation reports the burning of Nanking military barracks by Chi Hsieh Yuan troops disbanded by Li Yuang Hsiang. The revolt by Chi Hsieh Yuan and Sun Chun Fang against the Peking government is viewed calmly by the legation as Shanghai reports quieting conditions.

Peking U. S Pigeon Today Nanking Chi Hsieh Yuan Li Yuang Hsiang Sun Chun Fang Shanghai

United States Destroyers Sail for Shanghai Amid New Revolution

The US Asiatic Fleet destroyers Tracy Edwards Smith and Thompson departed Manila at noon toward Shanghai where a fresh revolution has erupted, signaling rising tensions in the region.

Manila United States Tracy Edwards Smith

January Court Term Opens in Nearby County

Logan Ohio January 13 Deputy Brandt convened the January 1935 term of court. A large docket awaits jury trials and once the new courthouse is ready a jury will be drawn to clear the cases. It may take about a month to try the accumulated jury cases from the temporary courthouse period.

Logan Brandt

Vicks Promoted for Croup and Colds in Children

Mothers with sick children are urged to use Vicks for croup and colds. The ad claims no swallowing is needed just rub on throat and chest at bedtime and cover with warm flannel. Vapors rise for inhalation and the child improves by morning. It states Vicks is safe for even the youngest children.

Fountain voices at Logan Sunday school visit

R. M. Fountain of Columbus spoke at the Methodist Sunday school and gave the Union Bible class the Sunday lesson. He pleased the class with his method. The Fountains visited with Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Brehm. accompanying them were Mrs. Fountain and their two daughters Ruth and Pauline and Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Stevenson and son.

R. M. Fountain Columbus Methodist Sunday School Union Bible Class

Safe cracking spree blamed on gang in Logan and Chauncey

Officials surmised that the safe cracking incidents in Logan Thursday night and Chauncey Friday were the work of the same gang. Investigators visited the Logan scene Sunday to review evidence and question officers for clues.

Logan Chauncey Friday Game Gang Geggs

Birth of Daughter for Mrs William Cuysie in City

Announcement states Mrs William Cuysie has a new daughter born on Monday at a local hospital in the city. No hospital name or exact time is given in the fragment provided.

Arofa William Cuysie City

Unclear text about Daen seeks oply to keep operations

A fragment notes Daen struggles to secure enough oply to run several sections. Cold weather dries small streams, hindering water supply. It mentions预计 that more snow may replenish water in the near future and speed up drilling.

Daen Reese

Sailor Advances in Chosen Work

Sheriff Brandt receives a letter from Carl W. McQuaid of this county in the United States Navy aboard the U S S Noe in the Pacific fleet. Written December 2, it took over a month to arrive. McQuaid, a seven year veteran and warrant officer, expects to sail with the fleet to China soon. his relatives live in Buchtel.

Sheriff Brandt Carl W. McQuaid United States Navy Phillipine Islands McQuaid

Raid at two Lost Run mines nets stills and mash

Constable Shaw and deputies raided two Lost Run mines on Saturday night. They seized a sixteen gallon still, three barrels of mash and other moonshining equipment. The owner was absent. officers destroyed the mash and transported the gear to the city waiting for the owner to claim it.

Shaw Lost Run

Notable visitors attend Logan funeral of William E. Smith

Joe Francis of Columbus visited Logan with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Blake. Mrs. Zoath Hammon on North Walnut Street is improving at home. Mrs. Thomas Collins on North Walnut Street is slightly improved. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and family of Zanesville, Frank Primmer, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Lehman of Columbus, Eli Allen of Lancaster, and Edward Primmer of Marion attended the funeral of William E. Smith in Logan Monday.

LOGAN Joe Francis Columbus Oliver Blake Zoath Hammon North Walnut Street Thomas Collins John Smith Zanesville Frank Primmer Emmett Lehman Eli Allen Lancaster Edward Primmer Marion William E. Smith

Marriage Licenses Granted in Logan and Columbus

Harry Fields aged 19 a laborer of Logan marries Fannie Ree aged 18 at home in Logan. William P. Walsh 30 a metal car worker of Columbus weds Anna M. Straupe 20 a clerk of Logan.

Harry Fields Logan Fannie Ree William P. Walsh Columbus Anna M. Straupe

Hopkins Denies Guilty Plea On Serious Charge

Charles Hopkins of Green township faced Common Pleas Judge Pettit and pleaded not guilty to possessing equipment for making intoxicating liquor. A hearing was set for Friday at 1 p.m. with bond at $500 after deputies searched his Green township premises finding sixteen gallons of mash a still two coils and one cooling bucket.

Charles Hopkins Green Township Pettit Common Pleas Shaw

Old injury causes repeated lung hemorrhages for Charles Inboden

Charles Inboden was brought to the local hospital Monday for an X-ray after an injury from an automobile wreck over a year ago. Since the accident he has experienced recurring lung hemorrhages, believed to be from a fractured rib that punctured the lung and resisted treatment.

Charles Inboden Inboden

Funeral services for George White in Logan

George White longtime River division fireman died in Columbus last Saturday. Services were held Tuesday at United Brethren church with burial in Oak Grove by Heinlein Brothers. He came to Logan from Radcliffe years ago and had been ill for weeks needing a surgical operation.

George White Columbus United Brethern Church Oak Grove Heinlein Brothers White River Division Logan Radcliffe

Expert outlines drastic steps to curb poultry disease

Urbana Ill Jan 18 Dr I B Boughton acting chief of the Animal Pathology and Hygiene division of the College of Agriculture University of Illinois urges drastic measures to halt a mysterious poultry disease. Kill and burn sick and dead birds disinfect all pens and improve housing and feeding reduce rations and use laxatives. Sanitation and proper housing are the only sure keys to control as the outbreak spreads from plants to farm flocks.

Urbana Ill Illinois I. B. Boughton College of Agriculture University of Illinois Boughton Doctor Boughton

Danderine Promises Thicker Looking Hair Quickly

A vintage beauty pamphlet extols Danderine for moistening a hair brush and brushing through hair to create a visibly thicker, gleaming mass. It claims the product tonifies individual hairs, promotes growth, stops shedding, cures dandruff, and leaves hair soft and youthful with a refreshing finish.

Lana

Direct aerial link forms between Frankfort and Munich

A direct aerial connection has been established linking Frankfort and Munich, enabling faster travel between the two cities. The new route promises improved transport options and potential economic benefits for regional commerce and tourism.

Frankfort Munich

Man Fatally Struck After Ice Slip in Canton

Luther H. Reemsnyder, 68, attempting to cross an icy Canton street slipped and was struck by a car driven by C. F. Steen. The collision occurred Monday night, Steen rushed him to a store then Mercy Hospital where Reemsnyder died.

Canton Luther H. Reemanyder C. F. Steen Steen Reemsnyder Mercey Hospital

Jewelry store raid suspect to be moved to Akron

Detroit police planned to transfer 29 year old Roy Wise to Akron Ohio today as a suspect in a jewelry store robbery. Police say he acted as sentry while accomplices looted the shop.

Detroit Roy Wise Akron Ohio

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