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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
8
An old advertisement claims a vegetable blood purifier called S. S. S. can cure pimples and skin conditions without minerals. It urges readers to visit drugstores and obtain a bottle, offering free medical advice from the Swift Laboratory Medical Director in Atlanta, Georgia.
Preparations at the Pomeroy Salt Association plant in Minersville set to make room for Greycliffe Chemical Co now in Kerrs Run plant. The move aims to cut operating costs as Greycliffe will be amalgamated by the parent company. Bitter water for chemical extraction is moved by tank cars. three workers will replace thirteen after the consolidation.
The Meigs Teachers Institute will be held in Pomeroy at the Court House the week of August 11 to 15 with instructors Dr Henry G Williams from Columbus and Dean J J Richeson of Ohio University Athens State Supt F B Pearson of Columbus and Mrs Mabel Treisheit King of Hamilton C expected to participate The county grammar school commencement is set for July 14.
Perry Titus a long time hostler at the Pomeroy Third Ward fire engine house had $235 in cash and $100 in War Savings Stamps hidden in his upstairs room stolen while he worked. The thief left no clues and the incident occurred in broad daylight. The stamps are registered, so they are not lost if recovered.
Katherine Hartenbach versus Max Wildermuth for attachment was heard yesterday and is under further investigation. John E Lyons versus The Peacock Coal Co. for 37100 was heard on motion. The injunction suit Lyons versus The Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone Co. was heard on evidence. Lyons seeks to regain control of the company from current managers who ousted him years ago by stock pool formation. The company will file briefs next Monday for court decision.
Levina Clouster of Syracuse was declared insane after a trial before Judge Carleton yesterday morning and ordered removed to Athens hospital for care.
Agent C. F. Hawkins of the H. V. ticket office at Middleport received a telegram announcing the death of his uncle John M. Hawkins of Ladora Iowa. He was an old soldier about 71 years old and leaves seven grown children all married.
Edwin Stander, a Mansfield Ohio resident and former Pomeroy boy, is visiting his sister Mrs. Dana Lloyd. During the war he sang with John Philip Sousa's Great Lakes Naval Training Station Band as tenor soloist and recently performed at Edward McQuigg's funeral, repeatedly delighting local friends with his talent.
The Fellowcraft degree was conferred on two candidates by the Pomeroy Masonic lodge Monday evening. The Mark Master degree was conferred on one candidate by Pomeroy Chapter of Royal Arch Masons Wednesday evening. Next Monday evening the Master Mason's degree will be exemplified on one candidate. Refreshments will be served. Thursday evening July 24 the Past and Most Excellent degrees will be received by three candidates. On Monday evening July 28 the Royal Arch degree will be conferred on a class of candidates. A banquet will be served then.
Elmer Goodwin assistant scout master of Pomeroy and former Signal Corps sailor says he is ready to meet any amateur wrestler from 126 to 130 pounds. He notes his background in self defense and motivation from boy scout activities to test his prowess.
Mr and Mrs A W Lee of Pomeroy returned yesterday from Gallipolis with their daughter Amy seven who had an operation at Holzer hospital for removal of tonsils and adenoids. She is getting along nicely.
Arthur Steele of Rutland was bitten while picking blackberries. He was rushed to a physician and is recovering without serious injury. Charles Wolf of Reuter and Wolf has fitted a new refreshment parlor in Franz building Main Street with a modern soda fountain and attractive appointments.
Nationals show Cincinnati in second after Iain McGraw of New York challenged a Cincinnati Pittsburgh protest over an illegal sixth inning. New York leads with 47 wins and 23 losses, Cincinnati 49 and 25, Pittsburg 38 and 35, Brooklyn 37 and 36, St. Louis 29 and 45, Philadelphia 21 and 47, Boston 20 and 44.
Berlin reports director Wasserman of the Deutsche Bank says Germany needs raw materials and food on credit to stabilize the mark and begin repaying debts. He favors American financing for a long term loan to manufacture goods, and notes possible entente support to stabilize the currency.
The expert argues full industrial socialism cannot be forced across a nation quickly, describing it as an evolutionary process. He believes Germany socialized would trigger international concerns, while the United States and other powers need not worry about that scenario.
Carles Kastive arraigned before Justice Warrener on a July 11 assault and battery against John Doe at Modoc. Costivi pleaded not guilty and was bound over on a $500 bond. Arrest followed by Clint Hook of Glouster after Doe was found in a helpless condition. Prosecutor Bartels filed the affidavit.
The Dutch government has sent a formal recognition to Switzerland of its right to navigate the Rhine with all privileges. The British Society of Glass Technology will set up centers for scientific research for the industry.
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