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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1930

Page

2

Homesick impulse drives evangelist to rush home

Brown, once of Hutland, now travels Tennessee mountains for evangelistic work and admits a sudden homesick impulse after glimpsing a salt barrel stamped Pomeroy Ohio. He recalls the pull of home whenever he sees the city’s name or its products.

Pomeroy Ray Fr. Brown Hutland Tennessee Pomeroy Bend West Virginia Spencer Altreet Excelsior i Salt. Company Ohio

Rumor of Rutland Rail Purchase by W R R Prompted

In Rutland on January 18 Rev D Brown an evangelist and Rutland High School graduate working with the Methodist Home Missionary Society reports Ser geant York May serve as a home base due to his wartime fame. Brown notes a post office named West River and a growing hunger for Bibles as he travels the mountains helping local families.

Rutland D. Brown Rutland High School Mountains Tennesse Wilkesville Rutland Methodist Church Tennessee Wolf River Mr. Brown Methodist Home Missionary Society Sergeant York Mir. Brown Tin Mountains West ‘River Brown

Relics of High Top Boots in Local History

Long retrospective notes on boots and footwear from Hayfield through Meigs County. Mentions Hugh Cooly of Bedford Township, Sheriff Delbert Welter, and the shift from leather to modern boots. References to John and William Irolan wool makers, the Chil War era, and local trades. Also notes upcoming preaching by Key Chester Winters and a Meigs County medical society roster.

Tpombroy Jan I Hugh Cooly Bedford Township Hemlock Grove Innes County Shercffe Delbert Austen IV Gilmore Sanford’ Russell Bradford Uistrigh Joseph Gilmore Meiss John William Irolan Virginia Chester Township Oet William Att Hidtanid

Reward Offered for Missing Mail Pilot Maury Graham

Western air express officials announce a reward ranging from 3000 to 10000 dollars for information leading to the discovery of Maury Graham a mail pilot missing for 27 days in a blizzard near Las Vegas Nevada.

Las Vegas Nev Western Air Exprisa Maury Graham

Ardent M County Mrs J Henpemen Visitation News

Mrs J Henpemen, visiting for water, travels from Monmeres to Charleston West Virginia. Widow of Sb ulbbes from MidWenorl is preached in Wattyadford as relatives attend funeral rites. A large crowd gathers for the funeral and a farming event is noted in cold January weather.

J. Henpemen Stes Kant Monmeres Charleston Portnay

Flood Threat Follows Heavy Snow Along Olle River

Pomeroy reports flood fears as heavy snow pack in the Olle River watershed may melt under warmth. Residents worry a Hood will result if rains come. In 1914 Pomeroy escaped serious food shortages, while travelers from the East note heavy snows and flooding along tributaries and bealwaters of Big Kenavhe River.

Pomeroy Olle Allengheny

John Steele Dies at Home in Middleport

John Steele, a World War I veteran and harness maker in Middleport, dies at age 103 at his home after three years with paralysis. Funeral services are planned Thursday at 2 o'clock with burial in the cemetery. Modern Woodmen of America will be in charge. In other notes, former Middleport resident Saunders is named chairman of a Columbus association. local church leaders and civic figures are mentioned along with a Spanish-American War veteran treated at Nokzer Hospital after pendidotomy.

Middlepory The Christian Church Rible School Charles Wilburn Willard Oakes Malden W. Va Mra Addie Oakes Huntington Tedrow Harry Johnson Herbert Williamson Niles Arthur Greensboro C. A. Bartels Muntington Randolph Ward Nitro James Murray Mark Jones Homer Jones Columbus Edward L. Parsons National Military Dayton Wilson Win Mr. Murray Meiddleport Saunders Peadeil Middlepont Colimbus Piotara Middleport Lotte Dat Een Mia Colummbus Stenmeders Middlewort Presbyterian Church Ny Pective

Konjola claims heal ailing Frank Andrust

Frank Andrust of SF Tast bidth Streed Rhysitland reports long illness with gas pain and nerves troubled by poor appetite. He credits Konjola with rapid recovery after four bottles, noting weight gain and restored energy. Drugstore promotion cites Athens Mc Kee Drug Store and other druggists.

Frank Andrust Rhysitland Athens McKee Drug Store

Women Seeks Divorce in Pomeroy Case

Deru A. Boutle of Pomeroy files for divorce from Alwin C. Boutle alleging extreme cruelty and desertion for over three years. Married September 17, 1891, the couple has four children. Property in Dabney's Addition in lower Pomeroy to be affected.

Pomeroy Deru A. Boutle Nied Sul Alwin C. Boutle Nemned Ia Dabney

Trustees Seek State Transfer for Inter County Road 4

Lexington Jan 38 trustees of Pike and Clayton Townships and property owners sign agreements asking the State Highways Department to transfer Inter County Road No 4 from county to state control. The road runs from this city to Redfield and Saltillo toward Muskingum County.

Lexington Pike and Clayton Townships State Highways Department Redfield Saltillo Muskingua County

Franklin named to China United Travelers post

Alfranklin appointed secretary of the China United Commercial Travelers by UPA on June 23, succeeding the late G L Warren of Titin. Goeller, state grand inspector, announced the move.

Steamer Noebworth Strikes Rocks Off Biarrils

In Biarrils France a steamer named Noebworth of Newcastle was driven onto rocks in a storm. One man is reported lost and another body has yet to be recovered. A heavy sea and wreckage hamper rescue efforts. Local authorities identify the vessel and continue inquiries.

Liarritz France Biarrils Callies Noebworth Newcastle Haseen Storn

Conspiracy of Coast Guards Probed in Prohibition Scheme

Cleveland, Jan 25. A federal inquiry into a Lake Erie rum running conspiracy moved forward with hearings for two men said to have worked for the syndicate. Daniel Coughlin of Toledo named as an alleged lieutenant, held for trial under $8,400 bond. James Courtney and Larry Davidson linked to the case. Courtney missing, bond total $8,600. The operation allegedly bribed Coast Guard members to aid protection.

Cleveland Lake Erie Xaid Harley Basswid Ollie Zess Port Clinton Martin J. Monahen Daniel i Coughlin Toledo Coughlin James A. Courtney Larry Davidson Foermer Caderak Cleyland Meanher Thay Peder Grand Hiry Courtney Moonahan Bern

Kidnapper Frank Hamilton Confesses in Lorraine Plant Case

WELLAVILLE Jan 26 Four miles from East Liverpool Lorraine Plant 11 was abducted last night by wagon driver Frank Hamilton who has confessed. The child was enticed into a car near East Liverpool and escaped after night, returning to farmer G F Fear's home where she was found badly beaten. Police report Hamilton admits guilt.

Wellaville Tom Fultz Frank Hamilton Lorraine Plant East Liverpool Liverpool Isha G. F. Fear

Mason Announces Candidacy for Perry County Auditor

Jan Wittard Mason, Republican deputy committee man, announces bid for Perry County auditor in the upcoming August primaries. He seeks the public office amid local party activity and county election preparation.

Leningtos Mason Republican Magen Perry County

When Pain Comes Indigestion Remedies of Milk of Magnesia

An article discusses indigestion and excess stomach acids and promotes Milk of Magnesia as a safe remedy. It notes its long history, the trademark status in the U S and that one spoonful dissolves in water for quick relief, recommended by physicians for 56 years.

Magnesia WU. S Dts Charomit Les H. Phillins

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A. Marthy Fourroy Bend Ulm Condhier Boxton New England Horking Valley Railroad Edil Ohio River Eleeltic Company Racine Sumimar Sauiteling Ais Tremaroy Mogh Cook Bere Jan Chester Winters Mansfield Baptist Church Riley Murry Ohie Parkersburg Meigs County Moigs County Medical Society A. Hinden Mutland Byron Bing S. A. McCullough C. A Poindester Ts. A. Thomas H. J. Crury Daniels HH. IL Boies Jane Nye Ginford Chanam Scubis Prippe the Stansbury Drug CO Frenich Dry Cleaners John Steele da Groot Stree Nokzer Hospital Satireding Amd Miienbeth Kirby Vie O. Bown Electrician NEW Konjola Uckoff Athens - Chauncey - Glouster Mesel Chauncey Dorn Bostic Alvin C. Bostic LucceeSie Noat Roc Rocks Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra N. B.C American Tobacco Co
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