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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1925

Page

2

Star of the East council formed in Racine

A new Daughters of American Mechanics auxiliary, named Star of the East council, organized in Racine with Elizabeth Durst as district officer. Officers include Alma Wolfe as Councillor and Sarah Boyd as Councillor, with Mary Seigler as Junior Vice Councillor and Mina Wolf as Assistant Rec. Secretary. District Deputy Anna Boyd of Portsmouth to institute the council on February 4.

Ira Hoback Anna Oyd Portsmouth

Bible Presented to Meigs School

District Deputy Mrs. Emma Hezel Floyd and D A members presented a richly bound Bible to Coal Valley school on the Rutland road. Representatives attended from D A councils at Pomeroy Middleport Rutland and Kyger.

Pomeroy Emma Hezel Floyd The Daughers of America Coal Valley Rutland Road Middleport Rutland Kyger

Kiwanis Meet In Middleport With Noted Speakers

The Pomeroy Middleport Kiwanis club will hold its weekly meeting in Middleport on Tuesday evening. Lunch is moved to 6 o clock so members can hear Dr Earl Naftzger and his son plus Rev Otto Geisen. Subjects are unannounced but expected to be highly interesting and a large turnout is anticipated.

Middleport Pomeroy-Middleport Kiwanis Club Earl Naftzger and Son Otto Geisen

Ill and social visits mark Charleston notes

Miss Helen Smith is seriously ill at home on North street. Phillip Gibbs spent the weekend with Columbus friends. Mrs. Frank Johnson and daughter return from a ten day Columbus visit. Mrs. Fannie Gramm of Gallipolis visited the Eb ersbach home. John Thompson of Middleport high school basketball may miss games this week. A large Charleston delegation attended an Ohio University glee club concert. Mrs. Arthur Boice visited Columbus last week. Earl French of Charleston is visiting home folks for a few days.

Helen Smith C. O. Smith North Street Phillip Gibbs Columbus Frank Johnson Fannie Gramm Gallipolis Clarence Ebersbach John Thompson Middleport Ifs F1

Funeral for Hollis Giles at Rutland Baptist Church

Hollis Giles, who died by hanging on school grounds, was buried Saturday at Rutland Baptist Church as a large church crowd attended the service.

Giles Hollis Giles Rutland Baptist Church

Uncle Jim Lyman Recovers From Flu Siege in Meigs County

Meigs County Agricultural Association secretary and editor manager known as a friend to all is recovering after a flu siege. Syracuse native Frank Zether arrived in Columbus Saturday, his mother returning with him. Wages of Nashville is back from two weeks at the Daily News office finishing linotype work. Pratt of Waddell Hardware is home with a mild flu. Craig Davis is reported ill in Middleport. Hazel Bartels marked a birthday at East Main with her parents. Helen Skinner, Charlie Brenner, and Edgar Shumaker visited Athens both days.

Jim” Lyman Meigs County Agricultural Association Frank Zether Syracuse Columbus W. H. Wages Daily News Nashville Tennessee C. J. Pratt Waddell Hardware Co Crazg Davis Middleport Hazel Bartels Fred Bartels East Main Street Helen Skinner Charlies Brenner Edgar Shumaker Athens

Local High School Hoops Action Across Albany Middleport and More

Albany defeats Syracuse 1 11 at Albany Friday. Pomeroy high boys beat Wellston 35 to 14 on Friday night. Winton boys visit Middleport Tuesday. Syracuse and Middleport girls play same night at same court. Pomeroy and Nelsonville boys clash at Knights of Pythias Armory Friday January 30. Despite Athens beating Pomeroy and Nelsonville beating Athens, Pomeroy aims to top the brick makers in the big clash.

Albany Syracuse Pomeroy High Wellston Wellstonians Winton High Middleport Pomeroy Nelsonville High School Knights of Pythias Athens Nelsonville

Real fans talk of coming basketball tournament for Pomeroy

Real fans forecast a basketball tournament likely to be dated for Pomeroy, a town famed for large attendance and crowd enthusiasm.

Pomeroy

Benefit card party hosted by Pomeroy Eastern Star

Thirty five card tables will fill the old Masonic club rooms as the Pomeroy Eastern Star lodge stages a benefit card party Monday evening. The event supports lodge initiatives and community projects.

Pomeroy Eastern Star Lodge Masonic Club

Ohio Beekeepers to Gather at OSU For Convention

More than 800 beekeepers and about 100000 colonies are slated to attend the Ohio Beekeepers Association two day annual meeting opening February 5 at Ohio State University in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Beekeeper’s Association Ohio State University

Evidence saved with handkerchief in Middleport case

In Middleport on a January afternoon Gibbs Myer and John Lewis found Mrs. Timothy O'Brien and Raymond Chapman after tracking down a scent of trouble. Chapman allegedly tried to discard a bottle of wet goods as officers closed in, but a handkerchief helped mop up the spill and preserve the evidence for the investigation.

Middleport Contable Gibbs Myer John Lewis Pityme Timothy O’brien Wylis Hill Raymond Chapman Chapman Lewis

Stolen 1924 car and truck reported in Gallipolis

Gallipolis officials notified the Meigs county sheriff to watch for an old F truck license 788492 and a touring car license 788909 with engine 2807, a 1924 model reported stolen Sunday night in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Meigs County

Sunday School Union minister speaks to Logan crowd

O E Liggett, representative of the American Sunday School Union, spoke in Logan about church work in Athens and Hocking counties. He noted Hocking County’s 23 000 population with about 4000 Sunday school attendees and urged expansion to reach the 19 000 residents not in any church, as eleven southeastern Ohio missionaries push to establish new Sunday schools where none exist.

Logan, O O. E. iMuggett American Sunday School Union Logan Athens Hocking County Ggett Liggett a@ part Ohio

Receiver named for Logan paper in Hocking Valley

Barton Holl of George Holl and Zones was named receiver for the Democrat Sentinel Printing and Publishing by Judge T in Amon Pieas court. Bond set at 500. The paper will likely continue to be published for now as the court issues final instructions. One of the oldest publications in the Hocking Valley.

Logan Barton Holl George Holl Zones Democrat Sentinel Printing and Publishing Company Amon Pieas Court H. G Comn Hocking Valley

Westminster Guild Meeting At Mrs Rochester Home

The Westminster Guild gathers this evening at Mrs. A Rochester’s home with Mrs Carey Ryder Walter Kleinschmidt Mrs Mc Thurness and Miss Mary assisting. Roll call asks for Ameri in China. Annual election expected with a large turnout.

Westminster Guild A . Rochester Carey Ryder Walter Kleinschmidt Mc Thurness Mary Ameri- In China

Cars Collide at Street Crossing in Logan

A Chevrolet touring car owned by Charles Brehm and another vehicle driven by a man named Ridws collided at the Wain and Second streets intersection on Sunday morning. The impact overturned Brehm’s car but caused no serious injuries.

Logan Charles Brehm Ridws Wain and Second Streets Brehm

Car Crash Leaves One Vehicle Heavily Damaged

A collision left one Chevrolet badly smashed requiring major repairs while the other car sustained only minor damage. No injuries are noted in the readable text.

Baker Stricken With Acute Appendicitis in Logan

George Shively manager and baker at the Peoples bakery in Logan Ohio was seized with acute appendicitis Saturday. He was rushed to Columbus on Sunday morning and underwent immediate surgery at Grant hospital. Mrs. Shively and Dr. E E Campbell accompanied him.

Record set as two marriages at age noted in court

In Laurelville a court hearing revealed a woman stated she had been married twice before. The report notes that two marriages at her age set a new local record in Hocking county.

Laurelville Hocking County

Legionnaires Promise Key Meeting With Planned Feed

Legionaires look forward to Tuesday night with high expectancy. Expect important business and a large feed committee plan. A good attendance is anticipated.

Legionaires

Improvement noted for Ruth Wolfe after tumor removal

Word from Haydenville reports Ruth Wolfe of Columbus improving after surgery last week in Adelphia for tumor removal. The note mentions Herman Davis, 22, and Katherine Steele, 17, who were at the office of Doctor Zemer.

Haydenville Ruth Wolfe Columbus Freinds Herman Davis Adelphia Katherine Steele Zemer

Representative Rose Slings Arm After Kent Fracture

Glouster report states Representative George W. Rose of this city fractured his left arm last Friday in Kent. A member of the House Finance committee, Rose slipped stepping from a motor bus, fell with his full weight on the arm, and was to return to Columbus after a Sunday home visit.

Glouster George W. Rose Kent Rose House Finance Committee Columbus

Glouster Miner Brought to City

Glouster January 26 James Logue, injured by a state mine fall last week in mine 281, was taken to Athens today for an X ray to assess hip pain and possible fracture.

Glouster James Logue Athens

Farm House Burned Down Near Bishopville

In Glouster on January 2, the country home of Jeff Hogue Jr. about one mile north of Bishopville on East Branch road was destroyed by fire at about 6 30 this morning. The four room cottage and its contents were consumed before any belongings could be saved. Cause of the fire unavailable at this time.

Glouster Jeff Hogue Bishopville East Branch

Corning Man James W Monahan Dies at 78 in Columbus

James W. Monahan 78 of Corning died Saturday at his daughter Mrs W I Douglas home in Columbus after four years of ill health. He was a longtime salesman for William M Fisher Fruit Co of Columbus and covered Sunday Creek Valley. A special Frank McCann Post American Legion meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 PM at Legion headquarters.

Glouster James W. Monahan Corning W. l. Douglas Columbus Mr. Monahan William M. Fisher Fruit Co Sunday Creek Valley Frank McCann Post American Legion Legion

Drurys Attend State Pharmacy Board Session in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Drury traveled to Columbus Monday for a three day meeting of the State Board of Pharmacy where he serves as a member. The trip aims to address board business and professional matters.

W. R. Drury Columbus Drury State Board of Pharmacy

Local residents visit and travel notes from Columbus and area

Meshick Cavey of Columbus spent over Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs G W Cavey. Mrs W E McCarty left Saturday for Chicago to attend a spring millinery pageant by the Gage Hat Co and shop for stock. Clarence Reese of the O S U came Friday evening and stayed until Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs D P Reese.

Meshick Cavey Columbus G. W. Cavey W. E. McCarty Chicago Gage Hat Co Clarence Reese D. P. Reese

Four Year Old Boy Dies After Illness in Taylor Ridge

Kenneth Kempton four year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Kempton of Taylor Ridge died Sunday at 12 30 PM following health troubles after scarlet fever last year. Funeral services set for Wednesday morning at 19 o'clock by Reverend Courtney of Chauncey. Burial in Taylor Ridge Cemetery.

Glouster Kenneth Albert Kempton Taylor Ridge Courtney Chauncey

Young Coasters Held Dangerous on Athens Streets

Athens police chief Herb Parker warns that sidewalks are for pedestrians not wheeled juveniles and says a city ordinance already bans roller skates bicycles and coasters on streets. If warnings fail, fines will follow as complaints rise on steep streets forcing pedestrians into the road.

Athens Herb Parker Parker

Senate panel backs Canada extradition treaty on narcotics

Washington January 26 Senate Foreign Relations committee favorably reported a new extradition treaty with Canada. The accord allows either country to extradite persons connected with the peddling of dope as part of tightening government barriers against illegal narcotics trade.

Washington Canada Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Omnibus public buildings bill reported favorably

The public buildings and grounds committee in Washington reported the omnibus bill favorably to the House. It would appropriate 150 million dollars for federal building construction across the United States.

Washington Public Buildings and Grounds Committee

Budget plan for local health work in 1925 announced

County budget committee met in the office of County Auditor Fred Cornwell to draft the 1925 health department budget. Members include Higgins the Health Officer, Prosecutor Finsterwald, and Treasurer Imes. A new supervisory nurse to replace Miss Virginia Lewis will be sought after the budget is completed.

Fred Cornwell Cornwell Higgins R. W. Finsterwald Richard P. Imes Virginia Lewis

Tanlac Promises Health Boost From Botanical Tonic

Otto Segrin of Portland reports seven years of stomach trouble cost him money, but six Tanlac bottles made him well and 20 pounds heavier. The ad promotes Tanlac as Nature's tonic built from roots and herbs, claiming it revitalizes blood and digestive organs and urges readers to consult their druggist for Tanlac and Tanlac for health.

Otto Segrin Portland Ore Nature Tanlac Fee

Last Serbian POW Reaches Home After Years in Siberia

The last Serb prisoner of war has returned to his native village after years of wandering. Ivan Grguritch, from a former Austro-Serbian province, was captured on the Russian front in 1916 and interned in Siberia.

Belgrade Ivan Grguritch Siberia

Bill Call jailed on intoxication charge at Hobson shops

William Call of Hobson was jailed on a drunkenness charge after a fire at the K and M railroad shops. His hearing was set for today.

William Bill) Call Hobson K. & M

Mason City Boosters Push Mason City Industrial Allure

Pomeroy Jan 26. Despite Mullin’s industrial bubble, Mason City W Va remains active with an eight page booster sheet sent to prospects nationwide. The Mason City Industrial Association funds publicity led by A E Strode Baltimore & Ohio station agent and association secretary.

Pomeroy Mullin Mason City W. Va Mason City Industrial Association A. E. Strode Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Local group plans Pom eroy Bend Gas Co charter

Pomeroy January 26 local interests filed incorporation papers to form the Pom eroy Bend Gas Company to sell natural gas from new wells now unused in the region.

Pomeroy, Jan Pomeroy Bend

Packet to Soon Enter Service on Ohio River

Pomeroy January 26. Word from Point Pleasant that the passenger and freight packet Senator Cordill, owned by the Shipper's Packet Co, will be ready for service in about two weeks. The boat has been on the ways for months, refitted and enlarged to eighteen feet longer and five feet wider, making her one of the largest packet freighters on the upper Ohio River.

Pomeroy Point Pleasant Senator Cordill S Packet Company Ohio River

Charity Guests Seek Employment During County Fair

Charles Randall of Marietta and Harry Hathaway of Ironton sought work and registered for an overnight stay at the county fair after arriving as charity guests.

Charles Randall Marietta Harry Hathaway Ironton County Fail

Brookhart Says He Is Ready for Finish Fight with Iowa GOP

Senator Smith W. Brookhart, the Iowa insurgent Republican, declared himself ready for a finish fight with the Republican state committee of Iowa, which last week declared his seat vacant.

Washington Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Republican State Committee of

Priests to Aid in Funeral Service at St Josephs Cathedral

Priests from across the Columbus diocese will attend the funeral of Rev. Father Michael Meara rector of St. Josephs Cathedral. Bishop James J. Hartley or Monsignor James Kirwin will celebrate the Pontifical Mass of Requiem at 9 a m Thursday in Columbus Ohio.

Columbus, O Aj N Columbus St. Joseph's Cathedral Michael Meara James J. Hartley James Kirwin Texas

Congress Allocates Over 405 Million for Veterans Bureau

Congress appropriates more than $405,000,000 annually to the Veterans' Bureau, signaling sustained federal support for veteran services and administration while outlining budgetary priorities and oversight.

Congress Veterans’ Bureau

Obique Firemen Help Unlock Third Floor Apt Window

Firemen returning from a blaze extended ladders to a third floor apartment after finding a woman had left her key in the dresser. No fire was present and the situation was resolved without incident.

Uniontown

Zee and Zemo antiseptic products for skin care ad

An old advertisement promotes Zee penetrating antiseptic liquid for eczema and skin troubles with Zemo Soap as a companion. Trial bottle 35c and large bottle 1.00 priced with all druggists carrying the products.

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