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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1920

Page

8

Manazn Murder Case Deepens With Family Confession

In Michigan on January 17 a reported confession by Walter Tabor, brother of Maudie Walter, alleges their mother Sarah Tabor caused the death. The claim leads to Joseph Virgo, husband of the deceased, being freed from charges as a result of the new statements.

Neg Ney Mich Wale Tabor Ween Iines Maudeevee Walter Tabor Beatties Sarah Tabor Joseph C. Virgo

Shakespeare Club Annual Meeting Announced

The Shakespeare Club will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday January 20 with Mrs C E Smith as hostess. All members are asked to be present. 1-17-2t.

The Shakespeare Club C. E. Smith

Shakespeare Club Annual Meeting Notice

The Shakespeare Club will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday January 20 at the home of Mrs C E Smith Mulberry street All members are urged to attend.

The Shakespeare Club C. E. Smith Mulberry Street

Social News From Middleport Area Residents

Mrs. Morton Webster travels to Pleasant Ridge for a visit with daughters Mrs Graham and Mrs Merritt of Columbus. Carl Mumford visits from Dickerson West Virginia to see his mother Mrs Walter Branch. Several Middleport residents attend the funeral of Mrs H W Nichols and visit relatives in Westerville Kananga and Racine. Senator Tom Jones stops home from Columbus while moving families to Racine. Union services at Pomeroy Presbyterian church draw a large crowd.

Morton Webster Pleasant Ridge Avenue Second Ward O. H. Graham Merritt Columbus Carl Mumford Dickerson W. Va Walter Branch Middleport Ervin Camel Frank Herman Iva Nichols Bluefield H. W. Nichols George Bailey Kananga Eva Russell Pearl Russell Nora Denney Inlaw Mary Denney Westerville Bert Kent Walter Ervin McArthur Ben Irvin Tom Jones Clarence Casto Joseph Hayman Pomeroy Racine Wade Cross Pomeroy Presbyterian Church

District Meet of Miner Hag Postponed by UMWA Notice

Secretary-treasurer Seth Thomas of sub-district No. 2 U M W of A issued a notice postponing the sub-district No 2 convention planned for January 22 1920 due to the president's commission in Washington D C. Delegates should be ready and time of meeting will be announced.

Seth Thomas U. M.W United States Washington D. C

Mid month council meetings for Pomeroy and Middleport

The city councils of Pomeroy and Middleport meet tonight for mid month sessions. Officials will discuss local issues and upcoming agendas.

Pomeroy Middleport

Daughters of America Dance and Parcel Post Sale Success

The Daughters of America held a Friday event at the Armory featuring dance and parcel post sale entertainment. It proved enjoyable and financially successful, netting a tidy sum for the orphans fund. The ladies extend thanks to attendees and workers for the splendid outcome.

Daughters OF America Armory Orphans Fund Order

Advertisement for Women’s Tonic Prescription Claims Relief

A woman from Ashtabula Ohio recounts relief from weakness and nerve fatigue after using a tonic marketed as a favorite for women. She notes improved sleep and claims several friends benefited, with endorsements from Mrs. E H Sutra of 33% Center St and another user at 7002 Conrad Ave.

Ashtal Ohio Sypek E. H. Sutra Center St Conrad Ave

Two Funerals Held Today in Middleport and Rock Springs

Newton Barnes 82 died Thursday night and funeral services were held at the family home in Middleport at 10:30 this morning. Mrs. Alonzo Kesterson died Thursday night and her funeral was held at Rock Springs today at 1:30. She leaves a husband and five sons including John of Charleston and Maywood of Monongahela, and two daughters Cora Canterbury and Mabel Humphries.

Newton Barnes Middleport Chas. W. Graham John Charleston W. Va Maywood Monongahela Frederick William Doll Cora Canterbury Mabel Humphries Rock Springs

Middleport Co-operative Company Forming Store to Open

The recently organized cooperative will be known as the Middleport Co-operative Company. Frank H. Johnston serves as secretary and the formative stage will soon yield a store opening in Middleport.

Middleport

Messenger Newlie Gets a Bump on Coco

Charlie Foulk, a messenger in Pomeroy, fell down steps at the Baptist church Friday evening and required stitches for a wound to the head. He worried he could not deliver the latest telegraphic world news Saturday, but friends Charlie Worthington and Johnnie Hummell stepped in to cover the route.

Messenger Newlie Coco Charlie Foulk Pomeroy The Baptist cd Coco Charlie Charlie Worth

Pomeroy K of P Lodge Busy All Week

Members of Pomeroy Lodge Knights of Pythias will complete the second degree for a class of about sixteen initiates each night this week. The lodge plans daily meetings and aims to confer the Esquire rank on the new class.

Pomeroy K. OF P. Lodge Pomeroy Lodge Knights of Pythias PLC

Meinhart Sues Schall Family in Partition Case

The county court records show Mary Anna Meinhart filed a partition action Saturday noon against Ada Schall, Herman Schall a minor, Osca Schall a minor, and Jacob J. Meinhar. She claims ownership of sixty three sixty sixths of a village of Pomeroy realty.

Mary Anna Meinhart Ada Schall Herman Schall Osca Schall Jacob J. Meinhar Cer Pomeroy

Middleport Council Aids Restore Train Schedule

Unclear OCR text describes Middleport Village council and J B Lindsay as key in restoring trains and No 6 to regular schedule. Mentions Cleveland assault victim Robotick 46 stripped and beaten in early hours. possible death. Source content is disjointed and partially unreadable.

Middleport J. B. Lindsay Cleveland Robotick

Car supply woes hit Hocking Field mining output

Reports from the Hocking district indicate weak production last week as car shortages constrain coal ships. Officials note only about a third of normal output, with limited cars sent to the field and erratic deliveries complicating operations.

Hocking Columbus Sidis

Cascarets offer gentle relief from bilious headaches and constipation

A damaged ad promotes Cascarets as a safe laxative to rid the liver bile poisons and digestive waste. It claims quick nightly work without griping or sickness, easing headaches chest cold and stomach upset.

Local Social Notes Include School Return and Family Visits

Lela Vernon and Grace visited Z C Young on Tuesday. Grace Burns and Mrs. C C Adams were guests at the New York club and Mrs. Al Vernon attended to business. F C White’s son returns to school following Christmas burn incident. White improves after blood poisoning. Mary Thompson resides with Mrs. Elmer White.

Lela Vernon Grace Z. C. Young Grace Burps Mariets Lafaya Ors C. C. Adams Freda Linscott Little New Firdser Lydia White Tatte Place Grace Burns New York Add Vernon Sarah Johnson al Vernon Broadwell School of F. C. White Naven Lexington Misa Mary Thompson Elmer White

Hocking and Athens Residents Gather for Visits and Illness Update

Mrs. Raymond Rupe and Miss Gladys Rupe shopped in Athens Tuesday. Several friends called on Mrs Carrie Brooks Wednesday. Wilma Brooks improves from bronchial pneumonia. Amanda Haning and Ida attended a Robinet home party on Lower Plains. John Powell and Ruby Worthman on sick list. Shust and children visited Mrs Cartink. Hannah Brooks visiting daughter Mrs Harry Crippen at Lubrig. Charles Tate called on William Canter. Tom Brooks and Olive attended Van Meters dance. Manda Haning reports a very sick cow. Harrison Brooks called on friends at The Plains. Dillie Hensler visits Mr and Mrs Ora West. Grandma Sharp visits brother in Pennsylvania. Ellis Stedman and wife of Beaumont visit relatives here. Census work near completion in Canton.

Raymond Rupe Gladys Rupe Athens Nancy Haning Oliver Taylor William Christian Carrie John Shust Car Tinkin Hannah Brooks Harry Crippen Lubrig Charles Tate William Canter Tom Brooks Miss Olive van Meters Manda Haning Harrison Brooks the Plains Dillie Hensler Ora West Grandma Sharp Pennsylvania Ellis Stedman Beaumont

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Momaaan College Auditorium Majestic Theatre Carl Laemmle Ptroheters Geraldine Farrar Shakespeare Pomeroy Bend Briefs Theolumbia Dorothy Phillips America Miss Phillips Middleport Co-Op Company Dr. Edwards Edwards Hocking Field Inwin CO. Roadwell Canton Columbia William Duncan Paramount Mack Sennett Gaumont MR. Murdock MacDonald MR. J. Coates Lockhart R. WM. Smart Bag Piper Frank Duffin McKee’s Drug Store Opera House Madison Corey and Thomas Stark Widow Erty and Prin Cess Theatres Channing Pollock Reynold Wolf Louis Hirsch Georgeous H. H. Hamilton
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