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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1926

Page

2

Young Middleport Man Dies From Gastric Fever

Charles Leonard 21 died at Holzer hospital Gallipolis after a two week illness from gastric fever. Funeral at Middleport Baptist church with burial in Cheshire cemetery. he was a lifelong resident and member of Fides Lodge of the K of P.

Middleport Charles Leonard Holzer Hospital Gallipolis J. O. Leonard Cheshire Middleport Baptist Church Fides Lodge The K. of P

Auxiliary Picnic Planned by Drew Webster Post 39

The American Legion auxiliary to Drew Webster post 39 will host a picnic supper at Mrs. A. V. Howell's home. Invitations go to former service members and wives. State president Mrs. Hugh Clark will address the meeting and stay at the Howell residence on Main Street.

American Legion Auxiliary Drew Webster Post No. 39 A. V. Howell Hugh Clark

Musical Event at Evangelical Church in Pomeroy

A musical ament will be held Wednesday evening at the Evangelical church in Pomeroy. The social committee is in charge of the affair.

Pomeroy Announces July 15 School Commencement

Pomeroy plans to hold its commencement exercises on July 15 as announced on July 13. Local officials and teachers prepare program details and guest speakers for the ceremony.

Pomeroy

Gilmore Family Reunion at Grass Run Near Dexter

Middleport July 18 The Gilmore family reunion honoring Robert Gilmore of Seattle Washington drew about two hundred relatives with dinner for 156. Attendees hailed from Pomeroy Middleport Rutland Dexter and Harrisonville among others led by Fred Gilmore Don Miller Earl McKinley A F E Russell and William Russell. The event occurred at Grass Run near Dexter and included services and a large dinner.

Middleport Gilmores Grass Run Dexter Robert Gilmore Seattle Wash Gilmore Meigs Earl McKinley A. F E. Russell William Russell

Rubber Cline Visits Pomeroy As High Diver Star

Pomeroy July 13 Rubber Cline son of Sepp Cline visited with his father Sunday. The famed diver, once a local Pomeroy boy, is now with a traveling show as a high diver and has broken many diving records.

Pomeroy Rubber” Cline Sepp Cline

Churches Join In Union Meet at Pomeroy

Union church services were held Sunday evening at Peace Evangelical church in Pomeroy. The Rev. Mr. Jones of the Presbyterian church the Rev. Mr. Sellers of the Baptist church the Rev. Mr. Weed of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church and the Rev. Mr. Moenkhaus of the Peace church conducted the services. A large attendance is reported.

Wife Since 1888 Files for Divorce in Pomeroy

Florence Gregory has filed for divorce and alimony from Moses Gregory on charges of gross neglect of duty extreme cruelty willful absence and failure to provide for his family. Married in 1888 the couple have four living children. L Crary Davis represents the plaintiff.

Pomeroy Florence Gregory Moses Gregory L. Crary Davis

Kiwanis Work At Bank Embankment Near Glouster Depot

Kiwanis members in Glouster with shovels finish the railroad embankment near the depot as a steam shovel clears dirt over several days. Another evening of leveling will finish the slip area and piling will be sunk once material arrives.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club

Meigs Hunters Receive Fines in Glouster Case

Everett Danewood and Worthy Westfall of Tuppers Plains Meigs County were arrested by Game Protector B T LeFever on hunting without a license. They were taken before Justice.

Glouster Everett Danewood Worthy Westfall Tuppers Plains Meigs County B. T. LeFever

Wade and Howard shows extend week in Glouster

The Wade and Howard vaudeville acts, staged under Frank McCann post American Legion sponsorship, continue for another week at the American Legion field south of the Beasley filling station in Glouster.

Glouster Wade and Howard Frank McCann Post American Legion Beasley Filling Station

Tarantula Found On Bananas at Glouster

A full grown tarantula was found on a batch of bananas in Glouster on July 13. Local authorities inspected the shipment and advised precautions for handlers while awaiting pest control guidance.

Eagle official to speak here in Glouster

Thomas O Donnell of Kansas City representing the Fraternal Order of Eagles will address the Glouster Aerie meeting on Thursday evening. Topic not announced but pension questions are anticipated. Also notes Miss Leola Walker from Akron visiting in Trimble with local hosts.

Glouster Thomas O’donnell Kansas City Order of Eagles Glouster Aerie Coland Copeland Rovel & Copeland Thia Moorright

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Several Local Visits Reported

Eva Josephine Webster and other families visit Pomeroy Bend with relatives and friends. Residents and visitors travel to Chicago Norwalk Lorain San Angelo Columbus Huntington East Liverpool Middleport and Minnesota. Local notables include Mayor Hess Judge Miller and Amos Junod among others.

George Mygatt Cincinnati Martin Mygatt Nina Skinner Morgantown W. Va Edwin Cook Lelia Kimbering Pittsburg L. A. Fulcher Ray Russell Buchtel John Gilmore Frank Russell Ted Columbus Bradbury C. A. Dawson Charles Alice Miller Huntington Eva Josephine Webster Morton Webster J. H. Priode, Jr Aurora Henry Priode J. H. Rashland Cleveland Fred Rosenbaum J. R. Stark Chicago Dana Roush Norwalk Roush Pete Fell Mayor Hess Joe Weisimiller Bob Webster Portsmouth Francis Junod Walter Richter Blue Worth Minn Amos Junod Mulberry Avenue Fred Groff Groff A. P. Miller Ross Evans Cecil Sherd Batley Mnutland Bunday Charles Ward Earl Mankins East Togan Kather Braminge Elmer Ashworth

Tuberculosis Lesson From Public Health Advice

Dr Copeland cautions that tuberculosis remains a serious killer though not the top cause, urging prevention through cleanliness, away from infected homes, breast milk from approved sources, early treatment, and avoiding fatigue and dust. He answers reader questions on weight loss and yeast consumption and invites mail questions to the Copeland office.

United States

Ivory Sources From Tusked Beasts Explained

The text lists ivory sources including tusks from walruses hippopotamuses elephants and other tusked beasts. It notes ivory is obtained from these animals for various uses.

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court

Yesterday the Probate Court issued licenses for William Jenkins and Ada Effie Hartley both of mineral and Athens respectively with their parents named. Also licensed were Bertram Clarence Baker and Marvin Christine Pow with Baker of Zanesville and Pow of Glouster, both listed as colored with their parents noted.

William Jenkins Mineral Presley Jenkins Ada Effie Hartley Athens Austin Hartley Bertram Clarence Baker Zanesville Clarence Baker Marvin Christine Pow Glouster William C. Poe

Tomorrow's Horoscope Forecast of a Quiet Day Ahead

A calm projection notes little planetary movement guiding a routine day. Attend to long standing matters and plan future operations as facilities shift toward contemplative rather than constructive work. Those with this birthday face a routine year with steady, uneventful progress and a modest career outlook.

How to Reduce Enlarged Veins with Moone Emerald Oil

Many sufferers are despondent about swollen veins but Moone's Emerald Oil offers at home treatment. A two ounce bottle sold at drug stores promises improvement to reduce veins to normal with directed use. The product is widely available and money refunds are offered if not satisfied.

Moone

June births fall in Athens county with notable deaths

Total births in June reach forty seven, down from May by thirty two. There were thirty nine deaths, average age forty nine, with Athens and Canaan townships showing more boys born than girls. The report lists father name, occupation, child sex, mother age and residence for seventeen births in Athens township and details multiple fatalities and reasons including injuries, heart disease, cancer, and infectious diseases.

Athens Canaan Clifford Malcolm Boudinot John Matthews R. D Clifford Collins Mary Trene Collins John Vercov Waldo Neal Robert Grant Charles Gabriel Grant Alonzo Merry Robert Carman Perry Mineral Hoesie Williams Farmer Frank Walker Reed John Walter Reed Howard Guthrie John T. Farley Jesse Grant Wood the Plains Athens Township James Harold Brown Sheltering Arms Hospital John King Poston Florida Cooley Emanuel Helser Athens State Hospital James Agin James McCor

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