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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
8
Advertises Tiz foot remedy claiming it draws out poisonous exudations, relieves tender burning feet, stops pain in corns callouses and bunions, and provides all day comfort for just 25 cents from any druggist.
A portable dressing room for professional entertainers has been patented. The unit features fabric stretched over a folding frame, enabling easy setup and transport for performances.
Harry Stobart a leading coal miner and lifelong Odd Fellow of Minersville died Tuesday night after years of illness. He was sixty and leaves a large family of grown children.
Ben Cross of Racine reports the loss of a five hundred coupon Liberty bond. He stored four coupons in a safety deposit box, clipped them, and later found one missing after returning the others. He suspects it was left on a table and taken by someone passing by.
Martin Ebersbach, longtime Pomeroy businessman born in Oppau Bavaria Germany on December 15 1836, died Tuesday night. He came to Pomeroy with his parents in 1846 and lived there ever since. He was father of ten children seven sons and three daughters. His sons are prominent in the Pomeroy coal trade and he was known for strong character and relentless business drive. He had six brothers who were likewise active citizens and hustlers.
An advertisement touts an antiseptic liniment that rapidly heals barbed wire cuts. The seller claims it saves money and uniquely cures hog bite poison, citing D. W. Black of London Ohio as a testimonial.
John W. Greathouse, once of Meigs County, reports he was drugged and robbed of 300 dollars while drinking in a Columbus soft drink parlor. He later woke beside a road near Groveport with no money, in a dazed condition, after a ride with a woman.
Miss Lillian Reuter daughter of John M. Reuter married Rev. Fred John Kiepfer in Columbus on Wednesday. Miss Dora Reuter of Pomeroy served as maid of honor and Martha Dorst of Pomeroy was flower girl. The couple departed for Dillsboro Indiana where the groom will serve as a Lutheran pastor.
The Mason City lodge hosted its annual banquet on Wednesday with a degree conferred on A. B. Woodrum of Clifton. Attendees included members from Pt. Pleasant Clifton West Columbia and Hartford. Captain Phil Elliott of Graham, the oldest member with 48 years in the lodge, attended spirited and lively.
At a Wednesday meeting the Pomeroy base ball club elected Walter Eynon of Davis Meat Market as business manager. Members were told twelve new player suits have been ordered and will be delivered for Saturday's game.
The late Martin Ebersbach left seven sons who lead prominent roles in Meigs County industry. Captain Fredericks heads the Ebersbach coal interests. George sits on the village council, with William Albert and Theodore in other posts. Charles runs the Pomeroy machine shop and foundry. Edward manages the Red Anchor department store. The family employs thousands with large payrolls biweekly.
The Columbia theatre now features a dozen electric wall fans and strong exhaust and intake units that circulate fresh air throughout the building. A new gold fibre screen improves picture clarity and reduces eye strain.
The Hotel Biltmore in New York offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of or clues to the disappearance of $275,000 worth of Mrs Regin Millhisers jewels from the hotel depository. The reward must be given directly to the hotel.
Boston June 26 Massachusetts yesterday joined states ratifying the woman suffrage amendment with the house vote 185 to 47 after the senate ratified last week.
The 1918 Athens Chautauqua Association unanimously agreed to donate about 170 to Athens public schools. The money will be divided among Central Eastside and high schools to buy pictures for the high school English room and playground apparatus for each grade building, with donation plates.
General Pershing Marshal Joffre Field Marshal Haig and Admiral Beatty and other allied dignitaries were awarded doctor of civil law degrees at Oxford University. The visitors were riotously welcomed by undergraduates.
Hamburg remains in a state of siege after a clash between communists and police. Port workers strike continues as bombs and fire hoses are used to disperse rioters.
All subscribers claiming ad adjustments or corrections must do so before June 30 1919. Written receipts must accompany all claims. Executive Committee.
Lieut Melville Chater, an American Red Cross worker, warns Armenia will starve within a year without aid. He reports widespread famine after Turkish invasion, with towns short on meat bread and vegetables while some flour arrives in scant amounts. He cites massacres at Baku and Armenian refugees as context.
The speaker notes the rapid passage toward July signaling a seasonal shift and the arrival of hot weather as summer advances. The line frames anticipation for the next calendar month with a casual, reflective tone.
Reports to the American peace commission say 100 people were killed in riots at Hamburg Germany. The dispatches reached Paris on June 26.
Probate records show W. S. Bobo named as administrator of the estate of G. E. McPherson late of Athens County Ohio who is deceased. The date given is June 1 1918 by Judge H. T. Phil. The notice provides probate authority and filing references.
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