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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
2
MMIDPLEPORT March 12. The baby show at the Masonic hall during the automotive exposition awarded first prize to Deimno Pratt Jr. twelve months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Delno Pratt of Langsville. Dorothy French, six months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James French of Middleport, won second prize. Beatrice Rea d, ten months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Devol, took third. A large crowd attended the event, with this year’s show surpassing last year’s.
The will of Colonel Emerson P. Brooks of Middleport was probated in Pomeroy on March 12. His widow Mary Esteline Brooks receives life use of the property, and after her death three fourths goes to O. E. McKinley with the remainder to Mr. and Mrs. George Turner. O. E. McKinley named executor.
Russell Wells age 65 of Long Bottom was committed to the state hospital for epileptics at Gallipolis by Probate Judge Cora B. Roberts. He was taken to the institution Thursday afternoon by Sheriff Harry Rice.
Walter Walker from Gallipolis faced Mayor Hess who fined him 10 dollars and costs totaling 23 after a guilty plea to intoxication. He paid the sum and was released. Walker was arrested by Officer Ray Roush.
A group of friends gathered at Mrs. William Stieff’s home on See Street in Middleport Wednesday afternoon for a pot-luck surprise party honoring Mrs. James Te wis on her sixty third birthday.
The Saiaport Literary club met at Mrs L Crary Davis’s home on Wednesday. Mrs Boggens read an interesting piece titled The Mind in the Making and Mrs A G Smith presented a paper on Watler Damrosch.
Middleport police warn boys against hopping street cars as the dangerous trend grows among youths. Officials urge strict action to prevent injuries or worse and keep youngsters off the perilous habit.
Miss Garnette Lupte returns to Gallipolis after an visit with Martha and Nell. The homecoming follows a period away, with neighbors noting the welcome reception and Mildred Lupte’s family connection in the community.
Charles Womeldorff of Toledo has been summoned here due to the grave illness of his mother, who resides with Charles and Virginia Corbin. Ed Thompson has started a position aboard the steamboat Reliance.
Miss Garnette Lupton of Gallipolis was honored at a Mill Street gathering hosted by Misses Martha and Nelle Stewart. Guests included Mrs. Lawrence Heiner of Rutland, Miss Sara Jones, Mrs. C. A. Poindexter, and Mrs. T. H. Davis Jr.
Mr. Sam Bennett of Parkersburg visited a Pomeroy business on Thursday. Helen Erwin of Bidwell returned home after a brief visit. Paul Slathy of Cincinnati stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Horwitz on Thursday.
A new face powder called MELLO GLO from a French process promises long wear, hides pores and lines, resists perspiration, and enhances the complexion. Sold by The D. Zenner Co. at Case's Drug Store in Logan.
The notice reports Prajatijok proclaimed emperor of Siam with curiosity about a possible nickname Joke among his subjects. No additional context or dates are provided.
Vitamin rich cod liver oil is reformulated into sugar coated tablets to aid convalescents. McCoy's Liver Oil Compound Tablets are sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if you do not gain five pounds in 30 days. The tablets are praised for easing grippe and cold recovery.
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