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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1930

Page

2

Malone Dies at Charleston Hospital in Pomeroy

S H Malone a veteran stationary engineer from Pomeroy died Wednesday at McMillan Hospital Charleston after two weeks of treatment. He led the local Knights of Pythias lodge and leaves two daughters. His body will return to Pomeroy for burial.

Pomeroy S. H. Maone Hobson 3 oMcMillan Hospital Charleston Knights of Pythias Lodge John Borham Athens Syracuse

Arrest of Stranger for Issuing Worthless Checks

Chief of Police Dana Roush arrested a man here on Wednesday for issuing worthless checks. The stranger gave the name C T Gordon at the county jail and said he was the advance man for a telegraph company crew. The Davis meat market was among locations involved.

Pomeroy Dana Roush C.T. Gordon Davis

Musterole for Cold Relief Promoted in Ad Copy

An old advertisement touts Musterole as fast relief for head, chest, and throat cold symptoms. It claims rapid comfort by applying the mustard oil menthol and camphor mix to stimulate circulation and draw out infection, with a milder baby version also available.

Boy Bitten by Police Dog in Pomeroy Yard

Marlin Darst, 14, was bitten by a German police dog while selling papers in Pomeroy Second Ward. Blood was drawn in two or three places and his clothes were torn. He is bedridden with the mumps and had been bitten by another dog weeks earlier.

Pomeroy Marlin Darst Cleland Hines

Literary Club Discusses Antique Period And Modern Furniture

The Literary Club met at Mrs. M. C. Hobart’s Lincoln Street home with Mrs. C. M. Hennessy presiding. Members presented three papers on furniture topics including Antique Furniture Period Furniture and Modern Furniture.

Middleport Literary Club M. C. Hobart Lincoln Street C. M. Hennessy Clint Welch M. Kh. Chambers

Local Shower Honors Mrs Edna Boice Bride

Mrs Hamilton Karr Mrs Chaeter Andrews and Mrs E W Peoples hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Peoples home for the recent bride Mrs Edna Curd Boice. About 30 guests attended with games prizes won by Mrs Boice and Mrs Jo Leifheit Jr. Refreshments were served.

Pomeroy Hamilton Karr Chaeter Andrews E. W. Peoples Peoples Home Edna Curd Boice Boise Jo Leifheit , Jr Boice

Local Produce Prices Reported For Week

POMEROY January 30 Prices paid by local houses for produce this week show eggs at about 30 cents amid cold weather, heavy hens at 22 cents, light springers 16 cents with heavy springers at 20 cents. Veal calves bring 12 cents per pound and cream 31 cents.

Pomeroy

Harry Hayman to seek treatment in Cincinnati hospital

Racine, Jan. 80. World War veteran Harry Hayman will travel to Cincinnati on Saturday for observation and treatment at a hospital for ailments contracted overseas.

Racine Harry Hayman Cincinnati

Jenkins Guest at Kiwanis Club Meeting in Elmhurst

Thomas A. Jenkins congressman from this district attended the Kiwanis Club at Elmhurst Tavern Tuesday evening on district business.

Pomeroy Thomas A. Jenkins Congress Kiwanis Club Elmhurst Tavern Mr. Jenkins

Grand jury called for February 10 in Pomeroy

The January term grand jury for Pomeroy is summoned for Monday February 10. Fifteen prisoners remain in jail on charges to be investigated and several have bonds. The grand jury will be drawn today to allow time for sheriff to summon jurors and witnesses.

Pomeroy

Dutton Appointed Pennsylvania State Agent for Farm Bureau

H. P. Dutton, longtime district sales manager for Farm Bureau Mutual in Columbus, is named Pennsylvania state agent. His Ohio district included Athens Belnfint Fairfield Gallia Guernsey Hocking Jackson Meigs Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble Perry Vinton and Washington. T. W. Allnutt is appointed temporary district sales manager succeeding Dutton.

H. P. Dutton Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Columbus Hockingport Pennsylvania Ohio Athens Belnfnt Fairfield Gallia Guernsey Hocking Jackson Meigs Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble Perry Vinton Washington T. W. Allnutt Mr. Dutton

Erie Sheriff Plans Search After Power Boat Sighting

Sheriff John W. Parker of Erie County said he would not attempt further flights near Pelee Island to locate a power boat seen drifting in Canadian waters with a man frozen at the wheel.

Sandusky U.R John W. Parker Erie County Pelee Island Jeep

Cullop Signs With Dayton Aviators Coach Role Named

Nick Cullop former star pitcher signs to manage the Dayton Aviators of the Central League. He helped finish third in the league last year after being sent by Col Knebelkamp to assist Merito Acosta. Cullop, nicknamed Norma A., starred against American Association batters from 1920 to 1928.

Dayton U Pri Nick Cullop American Association Dayton Aviators Aviators William I.’. Knebelkamp Louisville Cullop Merito Acosta Nick Norma A

Hog price rise: 1929 USDA reports $936 million paid for hogs

In the first ten months of 1929 the U.S. Department of Agriculture records packers paid $936,000,000 for hogs slaughtered under federal inspection. This marks an increase of $86,000,000 from 1928.

Department of Agriculture

Carleton Declares Bankruptcy in Pomeroy and Gallipolis

W. L. Carleton, long time businessman in Pomeroy now running two Gallipolis stores, has filed for bankruptcy with assets and liabilities each about 18 000 dollars. The case is before the bankruptcy court led by Attorney H. W. Cherrington.

Carleton Pomeroy W. L. Carleton Gallipolis H. W. Cherrington

Local residents note illness travel and events in Corning area

Mrs. 8. A. McCullough returns home from Cleveland with daughters Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Ralph Frecker. T. N. Witton visited Corn ing with his aunt since last Saturday. R. A. Miller shows slight improvement after serious illness. Mrs. Kenneth Guinther serves as nurse at the Miller home. Mrs. Will Reynolds and daughter Mary travel to Columbus for eye specialist, Mary missing school for a month. Mrs. A. W. McKay ill at Coal Street home. L. A. Fulcher injures back after slipping on a sidewalk and is off railroad duty. Park Street PTA Minstrel on Friday January 31 at Park Street School. Kernel Bulletin performer. Dr. A. Bartles from Huntington, with daughter Mrs. M. M., visited local residents.

8. A. McCullough Cleveland Oliver Ralph Frecker T. N. Witton Corning R. A. Miller Kenneth Guinther Miller Home Will Reynolds Mary Columbus A. W. McKay Coal Street L. A. Fulcher Frank Vrooman Park Street Parent-Teacher Association Kernel Bulletin A. Bartles Huntington M. M

Family and neighbors share visits in town

Robert and her daughter Jean will visit for a week. Jack Hoffmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoffmann, has been ill but is improving. Mrs. J R Gilmore of Columbus is visiting Mrs. Fred 8 Wilson at North Third and Walnut Streets.

Robert Jean Jack Fred Hoffman J. R. Gilmore Columbus Fred Wilson North Third Walnut Streets

Evangelistic services and new book gain church notice

Evangelistic services are held at Enterprise U B Church led by Rev B Morgan. Rev L O Lineberger, former Rutland and Syracuse pastor and author of Towering Figures Among the Prophets, writes Cardinal Characters of the New Testament receiving favorable clergy and religious press reviews. Superintendents A W McKay of Middleport and C N Wagner visit Columbus Thursday and Friday to attend a state school superintendents meeting and study management.

Enterprise U. B B. Morgan L. O. Lineberger Rutland Syracuse A. W. McKay Middleport C. N. Wagner Columbus

Columbus Visit By Coal Broker And Producer

M. St. French a Pomeroy coal broker and My C Hobart a Middleport producer are in Columbus on business for several days. Meigs County teachers plan their regular meeting at the courthouse Saturday starting at 9 39 a m.

M. St. French Pomeroy My C. Hobart Middleport Columbus Meigs County

Dr Caldwell's 1885 prescription that eased widespread constipation

The text extols Dr Caldwell for a prescription from 1885 that relieved constipation and related symptoms. It claims the remedy was universally beneficial, quickly addressing coated tongue, bad breath, headaches, gas, nausea, biliousness, poor appetite, and low energy, prompting patients to share it widely.

Caldwell Four Corners of the Earth

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. Malone Charleston Hospital Robert Wright State Hospital Court Street Jenkins W. S. Koester Dawes and “Devil Dogs United States London Charles G Hell ‘N’ Maria) Dawes Great Britain Devil Dogs Navy Charles Francis Adams Dutton Lancaster Logan Nelsonville Pomeroy Bend Ripley Dra. W. B. Caldwell Doctors Lut Tloa VeaTuca Bvetau Dow Tuckoffceared and Best Stores Chaunces - Glouster Mosc E. State St the Standard of Co Obie WTAM
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