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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1925
Page
2
Local miners officials expect a record crowd at Rock fair grounds Thursday afternoon to hear John Lewis national president of the news union. Many non miners are also expected as the public seeks direct word on conditions in the Pomroy Bend mining industry.
Mayor C J Hess issued a notice banning burning or dumping garbage within the incorporated village of Pomeroy. The order targets Mechanic Street and Service Street intersections, warning violators will face strict enforcement under law.
The indinola quartet from the First Baptist Church of Middleport will present a concert at the Christian Church on the evening of June 19.
Nelsonville Pomeroy June 10 A number of Epworth members consider a trip to Olsonville June 11 to attend the district convention. Prof. W K Wilson district president and Miss Helen Wilson of Utland along with Miss Louise Ebersach of Pomeroy have prominent roles on the convention program.
John Ebersbach 69 died Tuesday evening at his home on Ebernezer street Fourth ward after a two month illness. He was the youngest of six boys with German born brothers and uncle to several prominent local business figures. Survived by his widow three daughters Katherine Bertha and Mrs Ernest Davidson and one brother Peter Ebersbach. Funeral arrangements by Ewing funeral directors will be announced later.
Three appeal cases from the court of justice of the peace were entered on the Common Pleas docket in Pomeroy on Tuesday. Plaintiffs are Dan Bardin Christy Baer and Walter Baer with Brocalsa Chemical Company listed as defendant in each action.
Pomeroy June 10 Judge A P Miller appoints John B Downing John L Blair and Louis Horwitz to a board of appraisers in the matter of condemnation sought by the county commissioners to obtain two acres of gravel from Mrs Keech for road improvements.
In Pomeroy on June 16 Deputy Art Tracy and Constable Gibbs Mayer responded to a sheriff office call to disperse a disorderly crowd. The group crossed to West Virginia escaping, but two barrels of mash and a wash boiler with boiling water were found and destroyed.
Virginia authorities chased across the river Benny Wise known as Peg Wise who is wanted in Gallia county for manufacturing whisky. He was turned over to local officers who will deliver him to Gallia officials when called.
POMEROY June 10 Under the direction of Walter Compton chairman of the board of county commissioners arrangements are in progress for the reception of L A Boulay state director of high ways when he visits Pomeroy Thursday Boulay comes in the interest of the proposed Ohio river road to connect Cincinnati with East Liverpool with an outlet to Pittsburgh He will likely address a meeting of citizens at the court house.
Pomeroy June 16 The Chester township board of education reports re employment for the coming term. High School staff include Prof A R Hayes A G C Eubank and Miss Helen Coat. Grammar School Fred Rice. Primary Miss Flossie Frecker. Oak Hill Earl Knight. West Shade Edith Bailey Pine Grove Bertha Tell Flatwood Ralph Spencer Texas J M Pullens Shade Valley May Knight Keno Heen Hayes. Vacancies to be filled at New Hope Bashan Red Bush and Eagle Ridge.
Announcement states pipelines to convey gas from Bowman's Bend oil field have reached the village upper end and will be connected to the Brocalosa Chemical company plant by Friday of this week.
Morton Webster and his son Jed started a business tour through northern Ohio cities and towns. Danny Folmer from Pittsburgh visits Pomeroy relatives for a few days. Miss Margaret Keahne returns home after a week in Charleston. Mrs. Carrie Nye visits friends in Cincinnati. Miss Ruth Bentz returns Monday from a weekend with her mother in Columbus.
Up to June 9, twelve marriage licenses were issued in Pomeroy Probate Court. Tuesday couples include Joseph F E Simpson, 23, miller, Racine, and Gretta Howell, 21, daughter of Edward and Mrs Howell, Racine. Also wed were Yester B Bean, 21, mechanic, Guysville, and Freda M Parker, 20, teacher, Tuppas Plains, with ceremonies at the bride's parents’ home and at Merwin Borgin’s residence in Athens conducted by local clergy.
George Gilmore, a Salisbury township justice of the peace, filed for the Republican nomination for mayor of Middleport. Herman Gibbs Mayer seeks a second term as city marshal and constable on the same ticket. George Ohlinger, father of the late Henry Ohlinger, seeks the Democratic nomination as city marshal of Pomeroy, but not constable.
Mrs Ed Martindill of Lyndon and daughter Mary Lilian visit Knowltons as Mary completes a two year course. Lydia Cline returns to Columbus with her daughter Stem Vorkes. Mrs Cline in poor health. Abie Tewksbury announces birth of a daughter. Roy Graves loses pocketbook with check and about 45 dollars. Mary Frances Goldsberry visits friends Saturday. Mike to Boston for weeks with Russell Oldsby family. George Johanson family in Los Angeles en route to San Diego. Moler hosts coast drive. Luster Fought visits Athens mother Mary Cross. Rotroff travels to Rodney with parents, Campphen of Chicago returns home. Dailey attends university commencement. Everett Cline and Faye visit. Chase guests. Margaret Chase visits following commercial training. Indiana Boys' School drill June 6. Charles McGonagie headsPlainfield school. New steel work resumes. Dudgeon returns as cook. Maxine Cline ill. later improves. Knupkes to Wooster on new farm salary. Frank Foley improves from blood poison finger. L A Tewksbury and Harlan visit O B Woodyard. Bratton twin daughter has bean removed by Dr Stanley. Leah Jewell returns home from Zaleski. Thelmore Stansbury bruised after fall. Boggers family visits Sisson. J M Graham ill but not improving. You can't play with notes on an auto.
Among the attendees from this place who motored to Athens Sunday to hear Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick’s address were The Rev. Stanley Rous, H L Atkinson, Mary Atkinson, J E Cline, Missa Faye Cline, Mr and Mrs O D Dailey, Mr and Mrs Frank Coe, J I Bolton, Everett White.
A Montana gathering honored Mr and Mrs Walter Swift and three children visiting relatives. The late George Allen’s family joined at Clark's danel for an old fashioned picnic dinner with Mrs George Allen Perry Coe Dent Allen T W Coe Lina McVay Athens sister of Mrs Allen and the honored guests. Afterwards they drove to the old home place and visited John Allen’s home in Pleasant Hill.
Lowell Chase and his brother Vaughn of Albany prepare to enter Columbia University in New York starting July. Lowell, a 1921 Ohio University B B. E. graduate, will study teaching while Vaughn, 1923 Ohio University A B, will pursue a commercial course. Lowell previously taught manual training and led orchestral directing in Follansdee Virginia and is noted as Athens county’s pioneer airplane owner.
The report records visits by Carpenter Delyer Bolen and his family from Abbens to the Howard Stout household. It also notes Mr. and Mrs. J C Gorby and Mr. and Mrs. G C Gorby visiting Mrs. Belle Kayser in Albany on Sunday. An extra railroad crew is mentioned as laid off for a period.
Advertises Throt-Ease as the World's Greatest throat remedy promising relief within 24 hours when used as directed. Claims gargling or spraying only give temporary relief and may not reach the infection. Available at all drug stores for 35 cents.
Coolville residents share a busy week of travel and family visits. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Bentz visited Huntington to see a sister, while the Chapmans and their children called on Clint Chapman in Beebe.Mary Place began work at Parkersburg, and many locals joined events at Torch Baptist church’s homecoming. The town hears Dr. Fosdick at Athens and Scouts touring the Decatur natural bridge. Community events include a women and children’s program at the Grange hall and an upcoming memorial day at the Odd Fellows lodge.
Lottridge Rex Allman and Evelyn from Jane Lew West Virginia stayed with the McKinleys. Osage and Parkersburg guests visited friends, including the Watsons and McBee families. A dry hole drilling on Tim Russell farm was reported. A severe electrical storm hit the area with no major damage. Families from Guysville Athens and Salem hosted visitors and relate travel and gatherings through the week.
A heavy storm swept through the region with unusually strong lightning and rain. The Blackburn home of Mr and Mrs Ansley Blackburn was struck by a bolt, causing damage and prompting field reports from local witnesses.
A house fire burned the upstairs rooms completely with only one parlor mattress saved. A tree near a garage at Hockingport was struck by lightning, injuring two men, Clarence Randolph and Henry Wires. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Medley hosted Parkersburg friends for a six o clock dinner.
Amesville and Cadiz residents host a busy slate of visits and greetings. Families including Frank Porter and Coloway relatives share time with Mrs. F. M. Mc Cune. guests also travel from Cleveland and Martin's Ferry. A Union Telegraph veteran and his brother are noted guests, and local birthday celebrations honor Fr. L. Thomas and son John. The Rev. Mr. Salmon is spending time here.
Children’s day will be observed in the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 10 o clock. Mr and Mrs George Hickle Lancaster were callers at the home of Mr and Mrs L B Glazier today. They visited the cemetery where relatives of Mrs Hickle are buried, including Miss Fannie Brown.
Pratt's Fork reports a severe Saturday hailstorm near the Meigs county line that shattered windows damaged roofs and nearly destroyed gardens and equipment. Residents G H Williams and Mrs Miles Cain learned their mother Mrs Sam Blackwood near Snowville was seriously ill. Various families visited and weekend guests were noted before Page 6.
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