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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1926
Page
2
In Middleport on January 29 a fast game between the American le ve team and the independent team ended with Glouster defeating Middleport 28 to 19. Middleport trailed at the first quarter and by halftime was close, but the visitors pulled away in the final period.
Nancy Lee a familiar figure in the Pomeroy police court is again in custody after repeated misdemeanor incidents. She was jailed locally after being picked up at Point Gallipolis and remained jailed there. Authorities report that Tuesday she and Nellie Runyon Wright escaped jail and have not been recaptured.
Middleport High defeated Rutland 20 to 14 at the Lewis Opera House last night for their second victory. The team has struggled this season despite plucky play and a prior win over Syracuse High School.
Timothy O'Brien files suit in Pomeroy for divorce on grounds of desertion and gross neglect of duty alleging marital breakdown with his wife Ada O'Brien.
The Rev. Otis Q. Sellars of Media has been named pastor of the First Baptist church in Pomeroy. He will first preach on Sunday February 7 and plans to move into the parsonage this week with his wife.
In the January 29 issue from Pomeroy a misstatement claimed Sheriff Rice billed $160 for boarding city prisoners for three months ending January 1. The correct total is $458.
The will of Charlies Wildermuth was probated yesterday in Pomeroy. The entire estate goes to his widow Barbara Wildermuth who is named executrix. Upon her death the assets are to be divided between their two children, Mrs. Sarah Koehler and George G. Wildermuth.
Frick and Lindsey company sue the Pomeroy Bend Gas company for 3788.18 on a promissory note. Harry Barnes also sues for 649 but details were not available. Frick and Lindsey also sue the Pennsylvania Berea company for 2234.72 on a note.
David Melden and Vernon Wemmer, both about 14, escaped from the Meigs County Children's Home in Pomeroy on Wednesday afternoon. It is the second escape for Melden and Wemmer's third. The home has been under diphtheria quarantine for about two weeks. the boys are not ill but may carry germs on clothing. No arrests reported.
Charles Payne and daughter from Ashland Ky visit with Charles Payne’s sister Mrs James Adams and other relatives. Local attendees included Mrs Raymond Zether Mrs J L Fauber Elsie Hart and Katherine Schlaegel who traveled to Nelsonville for an Eastern Stars social. Mrs Lawrence Heiner Mrs M E Rathburn and Mrs F A Bean of Rutland attended a Middleport Literary meeting at Mrs L C Davis’s home. Superintendent A N Lyon of the New York Central and A P Yost Charleston district traveling agent visited on business. Jap Grate and family attended funeral services for Capt Smeltzer in Gallipolis. Mrs D B Hartinger returned from Cincinnati where she accompanied her son Dan who is heading to Florida for employment.
Wyre Thursday bridge group gathered at Mrs. Tom Davis's home last night with Mrs. W. C. Davis as guest of honor, who plans to depart soon for Florida.
The American Legion will stage a dance at the Lewis Opera House in Middleport on Friday following the Ford dealers Brooks-Ebersbach hosting a well attended event at the Masonic Temple in Pomeroy.
Racine Independent basketball team defeated the Pomeroy Knights of Pythias at the K of P hall last night by a final score of 29 to 32. Racine high school also beat Cheshire 34 to 14, extending their undefeated season.
Pablo Casals drew 3,000 Athens patrons to the Men's Symnasium for a demanding program. His cello sang through Mozart, Beethoven, Popper and Saint Saens, with Mednikoff’s piano accompaniment shaping a seamless duo. Encores were delayed by audience bustle, but Casals delivered with striking artistry.
A recital lists Boccherini moderato adagio allegro, Bach Toccatta Adagio, Senaille Allegro Spiritoso, Beethoven Seven Variations on a Mozart Theme, Faure Apres un Reve, Saint Saens Allegro Appassionato, Granados Intermezzo from Goyescas, Popper Mazourka, and Schubert The Bee encore after the second number.
Three people were killed and two were slightly injured in a string of automobile accidents in New York over the last twenty four hours. Police and emergency crews responded to multiple crashes as the death toll rose and investigators began reviewing road conditions and possible causes.
Miss Mildred A Minck grand organist of the Eastern Star Ohio arrived at 6 Palmer street Columbus to spend the weekend with Miss Ruth Freshwater. She traveled from Nelsonville where she assisted at district No 25 C E S sessions Thursday.
Berlin reports a new conflict over bobbed hair as women seek short styles at night. A West End barber faces an enraged husband who threatened him with a gun to restore the hair.
Funeral services for Miss Gertrude Brawley will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the Amesville M E church. The arrangement notes Amesville as the location with services at the local church.
In Tampa, Abraham Fuller was searched at the police station and found with a powder puff vanity case, five knives, lead knuckles, rings, tie-pins, a hatpin, dice, cartridges and a razor. The incident raises questions about the items and their intended use in a public safety context.
A Washington squad of city firefighters fights a bird infestation as hundreds of starlings and sparrows roost in a row of trees on Pennsylvania Avenue between 13th and 14th streets. They sprayed water one night but the birds returned the next day.
Plymouth Vermont reports a thirteen mile highway to Ludlow cleared of snow by county authorities to ensure President Coolidge can reach his father John C. Coolidge quickly if needed.
A brief local witty line from Fostoria Ohio noting that men are funny and that a man will chase a girl until she catches him.
Glouster Kiwanis held a Thursday meeting at the Church of Christ with strong attendance despite zero weather. Reverend Browning was to discuss Kiwanis Ideals after Trustee Geo W. Rose’s lengthy Columbus district report. Attendance prize went to H A Rogers, prize from John S Clark, with prize timing corrected for next meeting.
Glouster reports a blaze at the opera house just after 8 PM. A burning picture film triggered the alarm and was carried outside where it was completely destroyed. No further damage occurred and firefighting water or chemicals were not needed.
Social dance to be held in the K P hall at Jacksonville Saturday night features Lawson's orchestra providing music for the event.
A four year old boy remained in serious condition after his transfer to Grant hospital in Columbus. The child was taken there Wednesday by Andrews & Wallace ambulance, accompanied by his parents, according to a message from Postmaster Hamber on Thursday.
GLOUSTER January 29 The regular monthly meeting of the board of Public affairs will be held this evening at the town hall. Members are expected to discuss budget matters and municipal services.
Athens county residents donate furniture clothing money to help Mr and Mrs Walter Zukoski and children rebuild after their Green's Run home burned. The family narrowly escaped and gratefully thanks donors for swift assistance.
In Glouster on January 29 1900s era report states Jacksonville schoolhouse could not be heated enough so classes were canceled this morning due to extreme cold.
FO REPORT DANCE GLOUSTER describes a large Beasley garage gathering held in the city. Organizers could not complete the data for today as the affair extended far into the night and will be fully reported in Sunday's Messenger.
An advertisement for McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets claims they boost strength vitality and endurance for older adults with a money back guarantee. The copy touts high vitamin content and easy intake noting a 20 to 30 day treatment may help users feel younger and urges trial with refund if results aren’t seen.
Advertises Creomulsion as a two fold remedy with creosote to soothe inflamed membranes and heal irritation. Claims it stops germ growth and supports recovery from persistent coughs bronchitis and other respiratory diseases with a money back guarantee if not relieved. Atlanta Ga based Creomulsion Company promotes use after colds or flu with directions.
The Hi Y of Athens High School held a noon meeting with Principal Harshman presiding. They discussed sending six delegates to the state Hi Y convention in Zanesville in February and announced the addition of a new bulletin board for club notices.
The Supreme Court announced a recess from February 1 to March 1, informing marchés and legal observers of the interruption in the court's active sessions.
Interpretations of popular songs formed the basis for a humorous skit at an Athens high school assembly. The senior cast included Jim Patterson Harold Ross Franklin Dean Orville Clendennin Davey Hughes Roscoe Brickles Sheldon Wadley Phil Woodworth Schratch Pritchard and Edwin Cooper. A thuse meeting followed for the Athens high game with Gallipolis in the gym tonight.
General Motors aims to build what is described as the world's tallest office building, at least fifty stories high, on a site that rises diagonally northeast from the future Metropolitan Opera house.
Hundreds of residents faced near zero temperatures after a Harlem tenement fire roared through the block. The blaze badly charred several adjacent structures including a Salvation Army lodging house.
Miss Myrtle Mitchell of Home Furnishings fell on Court street Wednesday and injured her arm. Initial belief of a break gave way to a diagnosis of a severe sprain after examination by physicians.
Pablo Casals praised the Athens audience for their attentive silence last night. He said the crowd’s stillness moved him and hinted at encores if demand had been higher. He noted his fondness for small towns and praised American audiences’ progress over 25 years.
A medical advice tone touts Kotex as a superior sanitary pad replacing traditional products. It promises greater absorption, deodorizing capability, and no laundry or embarrassment. The ad claims broad use among eight in ten better-class women and notes low cost and easy purchase at drug or department stores.
The report notes Pablo Casals praising Mrs Casals and her husband and extending congratulations to the people of Athens for their splendid attention during last night's concert.
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