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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1926

Page

2

Meigs County Candidates File for August Primaries

Tom W. Jones of Middleport resigns as a Republican candidate for Meigs County representative. Emmett Peoples of Peoples & Peoples announces as Democratic candidate for Meigs County prosecutor. H Ewing, Meigs coroner and Republican, seeks a second term. June 11 marks final primary filing day with many filings expected. full list to appear in Sunday's Messenger.

Pomeroy Tom W. Jones Middleport Nomingn Meigs County Emmett Peoples Law Firm of Peoples & Peoples Sting Meigs Co Bén “H. Ewing Meigs Fiftnmne Board of Elections

Episcopal Guild Social at Miss Stansberry Home

The Episcopal Guild ladies were entertained last evening at Miss Louise Stansberry's Lasley street home with assistance from Mrs. C A Bridgman.

Entertains Guild Pomeroy

Hold Shoter in Court Here

Napper, employed at Mine No 7 in Pomeroy, was arrested after allegedly drinking home brew and firing a shotgun at random, injuring guard William Whitlock. He faces a charge of shooting with intent in Justice M L French's court.

Pomeroy J. C. Napper Roush No. 7 William “Dead- Whitlock Lee Napper Court of Justice M. L. French

Funeral Held for Mrs. Rebecca Queen at Downington

Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Downington for Mrs. Rebecca Queen. Burial followed in Wells cemetery. She died after a long illness from dropsical troubles and left no near relatives.

Wedded Here Roy Lilycha Warner and Arthur Wandling

Miss Lycha Warner daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Warner of Chester and Arthur Wandling of Pomeroy wed Wednesday morning at St Paul Lutheran church parsonage by Reverend Schuster.

Roy Lychaer Sam Warner Chester Arthur Wandling Pomeroy Schuster St. Paul Lutheran Church Parsonage

Probate App Filed for David B Cross of

June 11 report notes an application to probate the estate of the late David B Cross. Details are sparse as the filing references a local probate proceeding and listed parties. The record indicates court action initiated yesterday with no further disclosures in available text.

Ross Will Borbroy David B. Cross

Mrs Withers Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

June 11 report from Holzer hospital states Mrs. Law Withers of Gannipolis underwent an appendicitis operation. Her son is reported satisfactory. Withers is well known with relatives in this vicinity.

Law’ Withers Gannipolis Holzer Hospital sWithers

Helena Clifford Visits Friends in Lancaster and Amesville

Helena Clifford travels to Lancaster to visit friends and later goes to Amesville to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Jz Lothary on Lincoln Hill. Sibyl accompanies her on part of the trip as Anna Linscott hosts at Amesville.

Helena Clifford Lancaster W. HH. Ebersbach Sibyl Anna Linscott Jz Lothary Lincoln Amesvilles Day

Local residents visiting relatives and traveling

Mrs. Patrick Lochary will visit her parents at Amesville. Mrs. Kathryne Davies is ill at her home at Monkey Run. Miss Esther Ebersbach who attends school at Boston is here for the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ebersbach. William Shepherd of Huntington was a business visitor here yesterday.

Patrick Lochary Amesville Kathryne Davies Monkey Run Esther Ebersbach Boston Charles Ebersbach William Shepherd of Huntington

Reed Couple Returns From Visit in Columbus

Mr and Mrs C D Reed have returned from a visit in Columbus. Mr and Mrs William Ebersbach left Thursday for Tampa Florida for a several months visit.

C. D. Reed Columbus William Ebersbach Tampa Fla

Minnie Green Sues for Partition of Estate in Pomeroy

Minnie Green, daughter of the late Susan Green, filed a partition suit in Pomeroy on June 11 seeking her share of the estate. She names thirteen defendants and is represented by attorney A. D. Russell.

Mrs Asa Bradbury Taken To Hospital For Hernia Surgery

Middleport reports Mrs Asa Bradbury was admitted to Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus on Thursday for planned hernia operation. The procedure is expected to proceed.

Middleport Asa Bradbury Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Farewell party honors Margaret Stewart before Pittsburgh move

Miss Margaret Stewart of Chauncey hosts a farewell surprise party at her parents home on Mill street. Friends and relatives attend a games and dancing evening with a Charleston contest won by Margaret Beebe and Jessie Lester. A carved radish face sparks chatter as gifts accompany the sendoff.

Chauncey Margaret Stewart Hugh Stewart Mill Street Stewart Pittsburgh Anna Stewart Business College Alice Dew Hazel Harvey Jessie Lester Myrtle Myers Charleston Margaret Beebe Eleanor Minister Lauretta Fielder Esther Fiske Evelyn Fouty Hazel Karvey Gaile Kirkendall Ethel Oliver Arvella Coulson Cathryn Syx Forest Myrtle Gwendolyn Andrews Carol Tippett Charles Minister Ralph Smith James Nye Fred Ferrel James Smith Wayne Smith Clifford Omen Bennie Ferrel Robert Hutchinson John Collins Water Leffler

Mrs. William D. Hines Taken to Hospital for Gall Stone Surgery

Mrs. William D. Hines of Chauncey was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus this morning where she will likely undergo gall stone surgery. She has had several recent attacks and was advised by her physician to proceed with an operation. She was accompanied by Mr. Hines.

Chuauncey William D. Hines Chauncey Grant Hospital Columbus Hines

Freak Strawberry Heart Shape Emerges at Chauncey Store Display

Mildred Ryan, a clerk at Luckoff stores in Chauncey, showcases a freak heart shaped strawberry from the Ryan family farm near the city. The berry measures about three inches across two inches long and an inch thick, while a recent freak radish from the same farm reportedly resembled a small human figure.

Chauncey Mildred Ryan Luckoff Stores William Ryan

Mrs. Cunningham Rushed to Hospital for Appendicitis

Mrs. Donald Cunningham of Chauncey was taken by ambulance to St Francis Hospital Columbus on Thursday morning for an emergency appendicitis operation after an acute attack.

Chauncey Donald Cunningham St. Francis Hospital Columbus Cunningham

Child Undergoes Tonsil Adenoid Removal in Chauncey

Kenneth Joe Stalders four year old son of Mr and Mrs Mila C Stalders underwent tonsil and adenoids removal. The operation was performed by Dr Warren V Sprague of Chauncey.

Chauncey Kenneth Joe Mila C. Stalders Warren V. Sprague

Seventh Day Adventist Services in Chauncey

Services at the Seventh Day Adventist church in Chauncey will begin with Sabbath school at 9 30 tomorrow. Rev Pickett will conduct the church services as Rev Lewis Lenheim and Mrs Lenheim are in Milwaukee attending the quadrennial session of the church.

Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church Pickett Lewis Lenheim Lenheim Milwaukee Wis

Sprague Family Visit Tied to Ohio State Student

Warren V Sprague of Chauncey and his daughter Mrs Charles I Stack with two Millfield children travel to Columbus for a day trip. Mis Floride Sprague a student at Ohio State University will join them and spend the weekend at Chauncey home.

Chauncey Warren V. Sprague Charles I. Stack Millfield Columbus Mis. Floride Sprague Ohio State University

Chauncey Church Sets Sunday Schedule for June 13

Regular Chauncey Christian church services for June 13 open with Bible school at 9 30 a m followed by 10 30 a m church service The Junior Christian Endeavor is led by Miss Dorothy Minister at 6 p m and the Senior Endeavor presided by Ralph Pritts at 7 p m

Chauncey Chauncey Christian Church Junior Christian Endeavor Miss Dorothy Senior Christian Endeavor Ralph Pritts

Miss Grace Smith Visits Chauncey from Pontiac

Miss Grace Smith spends a week in Chauncey at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John E Smith on Lexington Avenue.

Chauncey Grace Smith Pontiac, Mich John E. Smith Lexington Avenue

Mary Fennall Joins Floyd Rivers in Zanesville

Mrs Mary Fennall of Chauncey has joined her husband Floyd Rivers in Zanesville where they plan to make their home.

Chauncey Floyd Rivers Mary Fennall Zanesville

Vale's Mills man suffers leg fracture from falling tie

Bundy Perry 23 of Vale's Mills was struck by a thrown tie while unloading switch ties at Trimble. His right leg fractured above the knee and he suffered a chin cut. He was treated by Dr. Crawford and Dr. Gibson, then sent to Grant hospital in Columbus after train 5 was held for the procedure.

Glouster Trimble Bundy Perry Vale’s Mills Crawford Gibson Grant Hospital Columbus

Local Women Return From Week-Long Kentucky Trip

Winnie Meredith Marguerite Williams Ruby Davis Bernice Carter and Geatrice Wyckoff returned from a week of sight seeing in Kentucky visiting Mammoth cave through the historic entrance Great Onyx cave and Mammoth Onyx plus numerous other attractions in the region.

Glouster Winnie Meredith Marguerite Williams Ruby Davis Bernice Carter Geatrice Wyckoff Kentucky Mammoth Cave Great Onyx Cave Mammoth Onyx

Water Wells Pass State Health Test in Glouster

GLOUSTER June 11 A letter from the state department of health to the board of public affairs says water from four newly drilled wells is satisfactory. The wells nearly complete replace old ones with limited supply, and the city property will end rental payments for water wells.

Glouster State Department of Health Board of Public Affairs

Witham Returns to Cincinnati Dental College After Chauncey Visit

Darrel Witham returns to the Dental College in Cincinnati to resume studies after a short visit at his parents home in Chauncey. He and the Witham family hosted him during the stay.

Chauncey Darrel Witham Dental College Cincinnati Marshal Burke Witham

Funeral services for Mrs. Enoch Rutt at Burr Oak home

Funeral services were held at 2 pm at the Burr Oak area home for Mrs. Enoch Rutt who died Wednesday morning at 69. The Rev. Geo Milhoon officiated. Burial followed in Dew Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and several grown children.

Glouster Enoch Rutt Burr Oak Conee Geo. Milhoon Dew Te Rutter

Wallace family attends OSU commencement week

Mrs. W. W. Wallace travels to Columbus for her son DeLoss Wallace's OSU electrical engineering graduation. Mr. Wallace plans to join Tuesday to attend the commencement ceremonies.

Glouster W. W. Wallace Columbus DeLoss Wallace

Stockbuyer Martin dies at Maplewood farm

Geo Martin, 55, a prominent stockbuyer and farmer, died at his Maplewood home at 4:15 AM after a winter of poor health. He leaves his wife and daughter Mrs A C Wells of Maplewood. Martin long lived near Ringgold before moving to the late J A Campbell farm at Maplewood. funeral is set for Sunday at 2 PM.

Glouster Geo. Martin Manlewood Maplewood

Maya’s Remedy Promises Cure For Stomach Ailments

A testimonial describes relief from years of stomach trouble once thought cancer by using Maya’s remedy. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation in the digestive tract and liver, including appendicitis. One dose allegedly proves effectiveness with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists carry it.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Gravel roads prove lifesaving on governor tour

Governor Vic Donahey, after a 300 mile stretch through Washington and Monroe counties, praised gravel roads as crucial during his highway inspection. Dr. John Martin credited gravel routes for saving lives after a January 1930 emergency where muddy roads delayed care and a newborn died before gravel access allowed timely aid.

Woodsfield Vic Donahey Ohio River Marietta Washington Monroe John Martin New Matamoras Washington County Sackett Run Martin

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