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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1929

Page

2

Dr Jesse Jones Visits Pomeroy and Middleport Figures

Dr Jesse Jones a noted Presbyterian missions leader visits Pomeroy and Middleport as part of a string of Ohio appearances. The Newark-born educator travels from New York City headquarters to Detroit Greenfield and Boston, visiting relatives and attending events before returning home.

Middleport Dr. T. Jease. Jones Oworld Presbyterian National Missions Organization Europe Asia Africa Doctor Jones Poercy Bunday School Association Oranier Joseph Clark Ohio New York

Contest in the Christian Church Sparks Team Rivalry

The Christian Church contest began Sunday evening with two halves led by Miss Tuella Gilliland and Miss Edith Russell. Miss Etta Gaskill and Mrs. Edward French serve as secretaries of their respective divisions as plans for a big, entertaining Canavet contest unfold.

Mippurrunt Van Tuella Gilliland Etta Gaskill Edith Russell Edward French

Hennessey resigns from council and vacancy filled

Pomeroy January 22 council met with McCroba Duert Schwagman and McNamee present. Councilman D W Hennessey resigned citing encroachment of business interests and the resignation was accepted. Ralston Russell chosen to fill the vacancy and sworn in. The appropriation ordinance passed and current bills ordered paid. Damage from cliff settlement behind Sacred Heart School discussed with property damage to Webster Bauer and Reed Steinbauer properties. Cornel's remarks on responsibility yielded no action.

Pomeroy McCroba Duert Schwagman McNamee D. W. Hennessey Ralston Russell acCrope Sacred Heart School Webster Edw. Bauer Reed Steinbauer Cornell

Qualls Held for Trespass on Estate Lands

Moses Qualls of Middleport is jailed on charges of trespassing on the late Columbia Downing estate lands along Leading Creek and opening a coal mine without heir consent. Justice French adjourned the hearing to later in the week to await A. D. Russett, currently ill, to participate.

Pomeroy Moses Qualls Middleport Columbia Downing Leading Creek Qualla

Six Cent Verdict in Slander Case Returns in Ohio

In Marietta on January 2 a jury awarded six cents in damages to Francis A. Foreman in a slander suit against Thomas L. Ormiston. Foreman joins two fellow Barlow Township men who sued for six thousand dollars each. Clarence Foreman previously won one dollar, while Frank Leno’s case awaits trial. The jury deliberated over four hours with ten of twelve voting for the verdict.

Ormiston Barlow Township

Convicts Escape From Ohio State Penitentiary

An intensive search was underway at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus for Ernest Finissee, 49, one of two convicts who escaped from the prison stone quarry yesterday. The second escapee, Eudie Montgomery, 24, was captured yesterday.

Ohto State Penitentiary Columbus Ernnest Finissee Eudie Montgomery

Old Timer John B. Jones Dies Near Meigs County

John B. Jones aged about 30, born in Meigs County, died at his home near the Meigsin schoolhouse in Mason County West Virginia after a few days illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Silas Jones and grandson of Henry and Annie Roush, early pioneers of the Letart Falls region, ancestors of many families along the Ohio Valley between Ravenswood and Point Pleasant.

Pomeroy John B. Jones Meigs County Meigsin School House Mason County W. Va Mr. Jones Silas Jones Henry Annie Roush Letart Falla Meixs County Ohio Valley Ravenswood Point Pieasant

Meigs County Sets $600 Bounty for Crows and Court Costs

Meigs County commissioners set a 600 bounty fund for crow killing under the 1925 Ohio law. Shooters receive 25 cents per crow head delivered to township clerks for certificates payable by the county. Also, Fletcher Metcalf to withdraw his land damage appeal. county to pay about $200 court costs and $350 damages.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio Blackmore Fletcher Metcalf Scipio Township Metcalf

Autotats friend gas strainer marketed in Columbus

The gas strainer called The Autotats friend, patented by L. C. Hartinger, is now manufactured in Columbus for use at filling stations and by individuals. It aims to remove sands and foreign substances from gasoline as it is pumped into autos. Hartinger operates a filling station near Kew Leading Creek, Hobson, and sells the device nationwide with state and district rights.

Middleport L. C. Hartinger Kew Hob‘son Min Highway

Church Attendance Rises as Flu Epidemic Abates

In Middleport on January 22 the flu outbreak shows improvement with higher church and Sunday School turnout. Christian Sunday School rose to 426 from 144 last Sunday and school attendance also improved across the area.

Middleport Christian Sunday

Wilcox To Lecture On Missions Work

The Rev. A. FY. Wilcox of Ath ens Presbyterian Church will open a series of Wednesday lectures at 7 oclock on foreign countries and missionary work. His topic India will cover physical social governmental and religious conditions with emphasis on preparation and information for church members.

A. FY. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church India Presbyterian Church W. H. Hudnut First Presbyterian Marietta Ohio Muskingum U. S Sciota Williamstown

New Governor for Oklahoma Takes Up Task

Oklahoma City January with William J. Holloway named acting governor after impeachment moves against Governor Henry S. Johnston. Holloway, 58, former school teacher and attorney, has previously served as lieutenant governor and acted during Walton and Trapp administrations amid corruption charges and political strife.

Oklahoma City Okla Wiliam J. Halloway State of Oklahoma Henry 5. Johnston Hoolewar Oklahoma Senate Johnston J.C. “Jack” Walton Holloway Martin Trapp Walton Texas

Teaching Manuals and Government Exams Mentioned

Ohio University professors publish teaching manuals for physical education art and home economics courses. The Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for various government positions across states with quotas. posts include junior and senior typist and stenographer, dietitian aide, physiotherapy aide, resistant agronomist, hydro electric engineer, and more.

Ohio University Charles D. Glanque Edna Way Department of Athens Home Economics United States Civil Service Communission Virginia Delaware Alumbia Washington Isenior Public Health Service J Eation Sacaton Arizona War Department Washington, D. A

Harper Dies Suddenly in Urbanecrest Feed Store

GLOUSTER Jan 22 G H Harper 76 prominent Morgan County businessman dies suddenly about 1 pm Monday in his Urbanecrest feed store. He talked with Carlos Clark and F Belix then gasped and died. funeral Wednesday at 2 pm, burial at Mallewood. He leaves widow two sons Clyde and Fred and three daughters Bem White Mrs Palner and Mrs Eddy. sister Mrs Moody. He served as Morgan County commissioner twice.

Glouster G. H. Harper Gilouster Urbanecrest Mr. Barr Mountville Morgan County Mr. Harper Main Street Harper Bir Harper Urbancrest Clyde Kgeper Fred Perper Drn Bem White Monteville C | Palner Columon Mrg Eddy

Patl Grande Club Meets At Jacksonville Home

The Patl Grande Club met at Mire Hettie Rambo's Jacksonville home Tuesday night led by President Minnie Hallam. Mrs. Rambo read scripture and a pleasant lunch and social time followed. The February meeting will be at Minnie Hallam's home.

Giouster Grande Club Mire Hettie Rambo Jacksonville Minnie bHallam Hove Minnie Hariom

Big program promise at Christian Workers meeting

A Jan 22 notice from Glouster reports a high merit program by the Christian Workers at the Church of Christ Wednesday night with several fine musical numbers. Refreshments follow in the church social room and the public is invited. Also White Rose Temple No 92 Pythian Blasters will meet at Knights of Pythias Hall Wednesday night after a weeks illness pause. Presence of all members is requested.

Glouster Mavere Maggie Lunsford Bessie Thompson Anne Hohstenkamper Mre Georgia Barnes The Christian Workers Church of Christ White Rose Temple Pythian Blaters Knights of Pythias

Sick Children Entertained With Soap Bubble Colors

Children sick in bed with colds are kept busy with glycerine soap bubbles. Colored water uses vegetable dyes to entertain them for hours.

Fruit School at Coolville to Open Soon

The fruit district of Coolville in Athens County will host a fruit school starting tomorrow afternoon and ending Thursday afternoon in the Troy Township High School Auditorium. Ohio State University assistant plant pathologist L A. Zl. Plerstorff will open with a talk on Brooks Fruit Boll and Blight, with sessions on thinning, codling moth, and fruit diseases.

Athens County Coolville Troy Township High School T. H. Johanson Plerstorff Ohio State University Brooks Andy ‘Blicht Holland F. HL Parks Pferstorff Ohio Monland

Athens County Probate Court Grants Marriage License

A marriage license was issued Monday in the Athens County Probate Court to Chester Yates 19 of Logan and Fhuth Knagel 20 of Nelsonville with Rev BE H Dailey to officiate. Harley Thompson pleaded not guilty to non support and was held on 500 bond for trial January 23. Ted Wolfe filed for citation against Charles M Wolfe Cash Wolfe Harlin Wolfe and Tina Wemper heirs-at-law of Fred Wolfe deceased to show why they should not be appointed administrator. hearing set for January.

Mondey Athens County Chester Yates Logan Fhuth Knagel Nelsonville BE. H. Dailey Harley Thompson Thompson Ted Wolfe Charles M. Wolfe Cash Wollfe Harlin Wolfe Tina Wemper Fred Wolfe

Rooming house arson attack injures man in Akron

J B Richards of the International Harvester Company was bound to a bed in a rooming house early today and set on fire by two men who fled after the alarm. Richards, severely burned, identified two assailants who entered around 1 am and bound him with rope before ignition. Daggett aided the victim and said the motive may be a robbery tied to the plant. Police suspect gasoline or oil in the blaze and Richards was hospitalized after Fire Company No. 8 responded. Nearby, Columbus hosts mid winter press group meetings January 28 to February 1.

Akron Ube J.b.richards International Harvester Company Richards Edoward Daggett Daggett Inter-nationals Harvester Company

Keep Stomach Young and Digestive Relief

An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims the tablets digest food, stop sour bile and foul gas, restore appetite, energy, and weight, and allow eating without fear.

Pape

Bureau of Appointments Aids Graduates in Job Search

Explanation printed by service bureau notes a 30 page explanation and mimeographed copies. University bureau assists numerous graduates and seniors in finding positions. enrollment daily increasing. No charge for service.

Service Bureau Lian Barbour

Commandments To Be Hung in Schools in Athens County

The W. G T U presented ten commandments cards to Athens County schools. Teachers are asked to hang the large cards for student learning, with each card measuring in wide and inches long. Superintendent H R BioWay oversees distribution.

W. GT. U Athens County H. RK. BioWay

Protect Nose and Throat to Fight Influenza

A 1910 era remedy coach advises two precautions to reduce flu risk. First, protect the nose and throat with an inhaled mist to ward off influenza germs, using it daily. Second, keep the body in good condition, as physicians suggest during epidemics to prevent contagion.

Nujol and Mistol Advertised as Flu防 Cold Shield

An old health ad touts Nujol and Mistol as a double date guard against influenza and colds. It claims the products keep the system in first class condition, can be taken night and morning, and will improve resistance to illnesses circulating at the time.

Nujol Mistol

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jesse Jones Frances Daniela Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Frances Clyde Harrison John Gilliland Ross Wiley Washington D. H Wiley Nis Hobson Columbia Harry Brunker Charleston T. H. Davis Stireed Hennessey BP. Jones West Virginia Sounty Ups Iu Bas Wilcox IN Sport Miami Beach Fla Jack Dempsey Richard A. Hoyt Madison Square Garden Corporation Charles Lawrence Wright Aeronautical Company Bill” Holloway Kelley United States Civil Board of Examiners J Post Office Glouster Pythian Sisters Vern Lamborn Mary Moody Trimblé F. E. Roberts Mallewood Glouster Lodge John, Clark, Jr Floyd Leake Hubert May Rachel German Washington, D. C Yawrtence Colbert Catherine, Buchtel Michael Byron Murray Cit Bettie Rambo Christan Pbptnien and Best Stores Chaunces + Glouster Court House the Swanson Furniture Co Associated Ohio Dailies Buckeye Press, Association Ohio Newspaper Association London A&a Dandruff Y Dry Cleaners
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