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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
8
Impure blood blamed for pimples boils and skin eruptions. Local treatments provide only temporary relief. For genuine cure, consult Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Ga about S S S.
Two marriages were performed in the probate court rooms on Saturday by Justices of the Peace. Truman Phillips 22 of Alice Ohio married Ora Jones 18 of Dexter, with Justice Ransom Fish officiating. Marion McClure of Dexter wed Flora Clelland of Rutland, with Justice Stephen Martin officiating.
A circulating story claimed Finsterworld Undertaking Company’s big auto ambulance wrecked off a bank with the driver injured. The report proved groundless, noting only a minor tire trouble and that the ambulance stayed on the road.
Mrs Philip Reible visits Athens to be with seriously ill daughter Mrs Clarence Powell. Mrs Jetta Russell and Reed Russell wed at grandfather Daniel Russell's home and plan to live in Bradbury. Streetcar service paused for Forest Run power plant repairs. Independence Day festivities and various visits and travels are noted across Pomeroy, Syrause, and nearby towns.
Beatrice Martin a 17 year old newlywed wife of Ernest Martin was instantly killed by a lightning bolt at her uncle’s Forest Run home. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon as she gathered damp clothes and stood near a bare socket in a wired but unconnected house. The bolt caused neck injuries and her death was instantaneous. The child present in a go cart remained unharmed. The couple had just completed a new Naylors Run home and planned to move in today. services were held Sunday and the body shipped to Bluefield West Virginia.
Chauncey defeated Pomeroy 5 to 4 in thirteen innings on Sunday. Chauncey had nine hits while Pomeroy managed five and errors largely burdened the visitors. Local fans called the hard fought contest entertaining despite miscues.
Three cases heard before Justice Fish on Saturday ended with one acquittal and two convictions. Lawrence Karr, charged with harboring a dog, was discharged for lack of sufficient evidence. Ham Hetzen pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined ten dollars plus costs. Harvey Henderson pleaded guilty to killing a pheasant and received the minimum twenty five dollar fine plus costs. the incident involved a pheasant likely mistaken for another bird, highlighting strict pheasant protection laws.
Mrs Emmett Lyle of Cheshire mother of Capt Oliver Lyle of Pomeroy died at her home Thursday night from valvular heart trouble after several months of illness. Aged 61, she leaves her husband and son. Funeral services were held at Cheshire on Sunday.
Sheriff Hartenbach captured Frank Coleman in Nelsonville on a non support charge after a tip led to his capture at Long Bottom. Coleman had eluded law enforcement for some time before being brought to the county jail for safekeeping until his case is settled.
Mrs. Samuel Woodruff of 113 Franklin Ave Athens describes a past kidney and bladder disorder with backache and dizziness. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills from Cline's Pharmacy she reports complete relief and no further need for a kidney remedy. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the same remedy.
Francis M Thorn born near Stockport Morgan County August 6 1833 died June 23 1920 aged 86 years 10 months 17 days. Married Sarrah McKibben May 14 1857 in Zaleski Ohio. Eleven children eight survive 19 grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Civil War veteran Co C 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry fought Antietam South Mountain and Bull Run. Elder for thirty years at Carbon Hill Church of Christ. Buried with baptism into the Baptist church at Zaleski.
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends of Carbon Hill for kindness during illness death and burial of our husband and father. Thanks for the flowers and to Dr McGrath for relief efforts and to Rev Roush for comforting words. Mrs F M Thorn and children Carbon Hill O
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