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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1929
Page
2
The Methodist Church in Pomeroy hosted the funeral of attorney Henry C. Fish. The Masonic order led the service with Rev. A. E. McCullough delivering the sermon. Courthouse offices closed in his memory and the bell tolled as the procession proceeded to Beach Grove Cemetery.
Mary J. Webster 87 widow of Gilbert G. Webster died at her daughter Edith Gallagher’s home in Columbus Thursday after years of declining health. She previously married Oliver P. Coe and Gilbert G. Webster and left a large blended family including Edith Gallagher Bessie Weaver Earl and Homer Webster. Undertaker Finsterwald brought the body to Latart Cemetery for burial beside Gilbert Webster. funeral time not announced.
Pomeroy March 15 The state ready to go to trial of County Commissioner Irving Karr on a 240 bribe charge from a fake sand and grave company. 14 witnesses subpoenaed. Judge Crow to sit. Trial postponed to Monday March 25 to allow defense preparation.
Mary Ellen Boston aged 37 died at her home near Plants after severe burns from clothing catching fire on an open grate during Christmas. She leaves her husband and four children. Funeral at Plants Church Saturday at 2 pm with burial under Ewing undertaking firm.
Prominent visitors from the D A R state officers including Mrs Myers Y Cooper Mrs Herbert Backus state regent Mrs Anthony Wayne Geisinger state secretary Miss G Howett state treasurer and Mrs John Hume state director are entertained by Pomeroy and Rutland members after a 5 o clock tea at the Der Schaefer home on Lincoln Hill Pomeroy to celebrate the Pomeroy Chapter birthday.
Mrs. Clark Williams of Detroit improves from illness and will travel home to Middleport when able, near sisters Lizzie Hartinger and Mary King and brother Eli Hartinger to aid care. In Pomero y a couple sought a marriage license, Carl Johnson and Lennie McKenzie, with Justice Fisher performing the ceremony. A Central School Parent Teacher meeting in Middleport reconstituted the association with new officers and resumed activities.
March 15 report: Mr and Mrs R B Thompkins and their son left for Meadville Pennsylvania to visit their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs H J Hanner over the weekend This marks their first visit to the daughter in her new home.
An early patent medicine claims 666 as a universal remedy for colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria with advertisements urging quick relief and broad cures.
Pomeroy residents began moving toward Columbus Thursday afternoon to attend the state basketball contest. Meigs County fans show strong interest as Philip J. Meier, a local shoe repairman, left his apron and hammer to catch a train to the event.
Mr and Mrs James Murray move back to Middleport from Huntington with son Will and his wife returning for a time. C and O shops workers in Huntington face layoff due to a work transfer taking weeks. Mrs Doyle Miller and Athens family visit Alpha Russell's home for evangelistic services at the Christian Church. Mr and Mrs Clarence Kunz Columbus announce the birth of a baby daughter born Tuesday March 11 granddaughter of Mr and Mrs H S Reot. Robert McKay graduates in
June from Ohio State University plans a ten day pre Easter break with Mr. and Mrs. A W McKay. Miss Lucile Mayer, a first year OSU student, will return home for a ten day spring vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Mayer. The Park Street School PTA presents an evening program at 7 o'clock in the school auditorium directed by Mrs. H E Bush. Public invited.
Members of the Four Square Class gathered in the church social rooms Tuesday evening for a short business session followed by games and contests. Miss Margaret Cook and Miss Bertye P Correll performed with vocal and instrumental numbers in blackface. A lunch was served by committee members Mrs. Ernest Vanatta Mrs. A C Tipton and Miss Belle Crawford.
Logan March 15 Mrs Demarius Phillips 73 died at her home near Union Furnace Thursday morning from complications she had suffered for three months. She was the wife of S A Phillips. Four children survive Murray Phillips and Mrs Pearl Duffey of Union Furnace among others.
State inspectors survey Hocking County automobiles to ensure compliance with license transfer laws after sales. Prosecutions expected for noncompliance. Mrs. Della Hansel, county registrar, says truck license fees drop by one fourth after April 1 while passenger car plates remain unchanged.
Funeral service for Mrs Dale Dysart of Columbus will be at Logan United Brotherhood Church at 2 PM Saturday. The Rev Wissinger of New Plymouth and the Rev E H Dailey of Logan will preside. Burial follows in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. John Strawn of North Orchard Street is seriously ill after a second paralysis stroke. She is under constant care by her daughters Mrs. E. C. Thompson and Mrs. Ward Chase, and has suffered ill health for several months.
An advertisement claims a simple harmless treatment stops fits and urges readers to request a free booklet from Nurosol Laboratories at 415 509 Fifth Avenue New York City by writing and mentioning the paper Adv.
Describes Mc Coy's Tablets as a trusted health aid for puny children. Claims include a sugar coated form, low cost, 60 tablets for 60 cents at Clines Pharmacy, and a 30 day money back guarantee if no improvement.
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