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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
8
The advertisement urges buyers to test Brunswick Tires to prove their superiority. It cites a storied history with rubber use long before cars and promises the best quality at no added cost. It asserts a practical guarantee and encourages getting all Brunswicks.
David J. Morgan Jr a 33 year old widower and farmer and Edna May Windon both of Pomeroy R D No 4 were wed by Rev L L Cherrington at J B Smiths residence Pomeroy. Thomas J Masters 35 of Olive Ky and Martha Wolf 22 of Wetart Falls were married by Rev Cherrington in the probate court room on Memorial Day.
The $50,000 damage suit of Wm. E. Peoples against Peacock Coal Co. was on trial all yesterday and will likely continue today. The case centers on alleged wrongful mining of coal from Peoples lands with many witnesses and strong interest due to the large amount involved.
Lonzo Davis, about 16, ran into a telegraph pole on Main Street after turning from Court Street to avoid a southbound vehicle on the wrong side. The crash damaged the front axle but no one was injured.
H H Blackmore a prominent Pomeroy resident died Tuesday morning from complications of dropsy and heart trouble. He was born in Racine and served in various local businesses before managing the New York Clothing House in Pomeroy. Survived by wife, son Postmaster H J Blackmore, daughter Miriam, four sisters, and a brother. Funeral Thursday at four at the family residence, Rev. Ross officiating, Beech Grove cemetery interment.
The State of Ohio versus Mae Brooks charged with second degree murder in the March 1 homicide of her husband Frank Brooks has been postponed from June 7 to June 21.
The Shakespeare Club picnic scheduled for Thursday at Mrs Richman’s home has been moved to the following Thursday in the local notices.
Rev Frank Donaldson will begin full time ministry at the Pomeroy Church of Christ on Sunday, June 20. He studied at Bethany College and previously served as pastor at Rutland Christian church, with ties to Meigs County. He plans to focus on youth Christian Endeavor work.
A Sunday Schools program at the Pomeroy Church of Christ is set for 7 00 Sunday evening June 6 with music by the Combined Middleport and Pomeroy orchestras. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
Rutland lost to Pomeroy 5 to 3 at Syracuse Park on Monday. The contest was even without brilliance but showed Rutland could improve with some strengthening to trouble tougher opponents.
The Pomeroy baseball team will play at Point Pleasant Sunday and is also booked for a game at Parkersburg soon. Home grounds have few scheduled games at present.
William Neal of Athens returned home after attending a Co operative Store company meeting in the Bend. Charles H. Mullen traveled to Athens for a Democratic district chairmen meeting. Rev L G Webber former Peace Evangelical pastor now in Chillicothe left after a brief visit. Pomeroy relatives John and George Reihle of Columbus spent Memorial Day visiting their mother Mrs Catherine.
A lengthy local social notes list reports weekend visits and gatherings. Families and individuals including the Burdettes, Dickenes, Stevens, Veritys, Snyders, Dixons, Carlishes, Guess, Wrights, Hutchins, Barker, Gabriel, Reeves, McGraners, Tinkers and others are cited as hosting or visiting relatives, friends, or attending services and meals across Heb Pardsville, Haydenville, Columbus, Carbon Hill, Greenlawn, Athens, Poston, and Logan with occasional mentions of Memorial services and a note on full moonlight comparison.
Mrs. Augusta Oliver of Columbus returned home after a two day visit with relatives, accompanied by Mrs. Jea Webster and the boy visiting relatives. Misses Eva and Bea Webster left for a three week visit with sister Mrs. W. L. Merritt of Columbus. Will Lowery returned to Pittsburgh after a brief visit with his mother. Memorial Day hosts included Mrs. Sadie G. Murdock, Mrs. Mary G. Waters, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Murdock of Ironton, and Mrs. Margaret Probst of Dayton. A patent apple cover ejects a core with a spring when cut out.
Floodwood beat Kimberly 11 to 6 on Sunday and 11 to 7 on Monday in Floodwood. Kinsey and Hoskins starred in game one with multiple hits, while Six dominated pitching in game two with eleven strikeouts and Koon Simmes and Butts led offense.
A public forum argues farm labor costs and urban attractions threaten food supply. It asserts farmers work long hours, deserve fair wages, and questions bread pricing if rural labor is valued like city labor. The piece notes family labor and rising farming costs amid potential food shortages.
Liam Mellowes will address the Chamber of Commerce under the Friends of Irish Freedom. A bond sales campaign follows with certificates exchangeable for Irish Republic bonds one month after recognition and British withdrawal. Timothy S. Hogan chairs the sales committee. the city is divided into 18 districts with captains and teams.
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