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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1926
Page
2
March 17 in Pomeroy and Middleport residents awaited the 21st after a heavy six week reign of the groundhog. Old Mr. Groundhog saw his shadow and forecasters predict cold weather but a rough storm arrived, leaving locals huddled by fires awaiting spring.
Charles Allensworth won a small automobile as the top ticket seller at the auto show. He and his parents reside on South Seventh Street in Middleport. The car was displayed last week in Waddell Hardware windows on Pompegroy.
Middleport March 17 W Baker and Colonel H M Taylor of the New York Central lines in New York City will address the Hobson Athletic Nation at the R of P hall on Monday evening. Elaborate preparations are being made for the reception of Mr Baker and Colonel Taylor.
The Middleport Presbyterian church led by Rev. A. C. Skinner will host an evangelistic meeting starting next Sunday evening and continuing through Easter Sunday. The program features old time hymn singing and plain gospel messages with services every evening except Saturdays.
The will of Mrs. Mary Schorn of Pomeroy was probated on Tuesday. Her undivided interest in the Main street property now occupied by the Fontana Brothers is left to daughters Lizzie Katie Annie and Matilda Schorn.
Herbert Thompson and James Johnson were arrested in Pomeroy on March 16 charged with trespassing on railroad property. They claimed Huntington as their home and said they were bound for Chauncey. They will appear before Justice M. L. French today.
Police report a Monday night burglary at the Sauvage pool room on lower Main Street. Entry was gained by smashing a rear door pane, stealing cigarettes candy and 160 pennies and silver. Two unidentified men on foot asked for directions to Parkersburg from a Chester resident and may be connected. Athens and nearby towns are alerted.
Margar e Elton chief matron at the Girls industrial school in Delaware told Probate Judge Cora B. Roth the name Pearl Cliff will be on the April parole list. Cliff was sent as a delinquent after being found in the street in a doped and intoxicated condition. John Burns was fined two hundred dollars and jailed for contributing to her delinquency. Officials say if she cannot be paroled they will have to remove her to another institution.
Pomeroy hosts Class B tourney with Meigs and Gallia counties ending in a $658.50 gross with Pomeroy receiving 30 percent after expenses. Reported tickets sold total 1996 across Friday and Saturday sessions, expenses itemized including hall rent ref fees ads ball and tickets. Gain to Pomeroy listed as $65.28 amid further local notices and visits.
William Bartels of Kerrs Run went to Toledo for work. Everett Michael and Elsie Michael, employed at O H FE Gallipolis, visited in Pomeroy. Mrs. Charles Bartels returned home to Parkersburg after visiting Mulberry avenue. Mrs. Jacob Mees and daughter Jean and Mrs. Charles Peoples visited Athens. Captain W R Haptonstahl, pilot on a southern boat, visits Middleport relatives. Noah O’Leary of Middleport visited Columbus. Marcus Burke of New York and H B Robins of Columbus were business visitors in Middleport. Garnet Crumley returned to Gallipolis after a week in Middleport. Mr and Mrs Charles Stansbury of Huntington visit Middleport relatives.
Carpenter L D Gillogly of Albany attended a Sunday afternoon service at F B church with Rev Grass officiating. Mayme Webb stayed with sister Mrs John Rawlings. Mrs W E Gillogly and children visited relatives in Dexter. Wilkie Chase visited his parents from Middleport. Mrs W H Starkey and son Elden and Mrs Earl Jewell and son Cecil visited A B Rupe’s home. Mr and Mrs A W Rupe and daughters Frances and Freda visited Dyesville. Dwight Seiples returned home after six months in the northern part of the state. Mr Kesler of Hamden drills a well on the experiment farm and will drill more. Mrs J S Dudgeon visited daughter Mrs W E Swearingen in Dyesville. Mrs J M Graham spent time with sister Mrs W R Hanna then went to Columbus.
Advertises Red Mill Haarlem Oil capsules as a Dutch internal remedy for rheumatic pains neuritis neuralgia lumbago and sciatica. Claims direct action on joints and muscles with complete relief. Priced at 50 cents with money back guarantee and availability at all druggists.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to cure nasal catarrh and head cold. It promises rapid relief by applying a small amount into the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and clear air passages for easier breathing. The pitch urges asking a druggist for a small bottle.
Mrs Josie Fawcett White dies at her Plantsville home interment at Bethel church. She leaves a husband and brother G W Fawcett. A farm house near the new road burned last Sunday likely incendiary. Relatives of R Cook of Westerville mourn his apoplexy death. Willis Cook returns from Westerville. John Teeters sells farm goods and plans to move to Pennsylvania. Mrs Lucy Steele McKain buys the Teeters farm. Revival services start in two weeks. Various locals visit, hotels change hands, and neighbors plan moves and gatherings.
Taylor Ridge residents report gradual health improvements with Taylor Ridge school students earning honor roll honors for the month. Local visits include Mr and Mrs William Swartz and Henry Willike families. A masked party hosted by the True Friendship circle entertained Irene Golding. Special church singing by Albert Kempton family drew eighty seven attendees. Sunday school is set for next Sunday.
Viola Tuttle visits relatives in Amesville and Athens. Sam and Mrs Munn of Athens visit Lon Vernon family. Several local students have measles but recover well. Charlie White travels to Columbus on business. Alva McDonald of Pomeroy and Walter White with son visit Scott White. Reverend Seymore conducts service at U B church. Carl Grandstaff buys Taylor property on Sand Rock from S R Andrea. Leonard Ogg of Pomeroy returns home for Sunday. Roads are in poor condition causing a standstill locally.
COOLVILLE NEWS reports Class Four of the M. E. Sunday school held a pie social at the high school with strong attendance and a pleasant time. Proceeds bolster a World service pledge, now about half funded.
Amesville hosts religious meetings led by Rev Timberlake at the M E church for two weeks starting Monday. Rev M E Chatley of Athens to speak at the Community club on April 4. Oil exploration near farms north of town increases drilling activity. Amesville negative debating team travels March 19 to New Marshfield to debate the county issue on child labor amending the constitution. The Plains team to oppose them. Amesville holds last year’s trophy cup.
A vintage health ad promotes Hill's Cold Cure as a rapid, complete remedy for colds. It claims the method ends symptoms in a day and urges prompt use at any drug store, touting millions of satisfied users and a million-dollar investment in the product.
An advertisement touts Dr Jacksons Digestive and Liver Powder as fast relief for indigestion gas sourness bloating heartburn nausea headaches dizziness and shortness of breath. It claims a generous free trial via The Jackson Medicine Company in Zanesville Ohio and promises satisfaction guarantee.
Carbon Hill mourns Mrs Lyda Martin who died at home Friday after a yearlong illness. The funeral at MFE church was conducted by Rev Donnally with burial in Carbon Hill cemetery. Local and area attendees included many out of town mourners and relatives. The community notes also mention Needle Craft club, visitors, and mine restart plans.
In Grant County Washington a school superintendent drives with portable scales in his car planning to weigh each pupil twice yearly as part of a district program.
Pratt's Fork residents report Sunday visits from Melvin and Mrs. Duckler and son Raymond of Columbus. Mrs. Earl Sapp and children visited Mrs. Becky Morris. Kate Woods of Poodlesburg helps care for sister Nona Steinmetz ill with pneumonia. G H Williams remains confined with pleurisy, others in the family ill.
Shade Vern O'Brien visited in Jerseyville Sunday evening. Church services planned for Sunday evening March 28 in Jerseyville. Velma Flanders spent the weekend in Athens with her sister Jlenna. Marvin Maxwell Lester Vore and Harold Cornell hosted Charles Bobo and family Friday evening. Mary Delle Maxwell called on Trene and Month Bobo Sunday. Earnest Wingett called on Pearl O'Brien Saturday night. Grace Sargent spent Sunday evening with Audena and Mary Burson. Mabel Sargent visited Blanche Harris Sunday. Nancy Gilkey of Lodi high school has been ill several days. Dora Burleigh spent Sunday with her parents Delano and Dora Burleigh. Lena Hines was guest of Marl Hart Sunday. Perry Riggs absent from school due to illness.
Notices report deaths of Mrs Mayme Vanalla at home of McCufleys with funeral plans pending. Samuel Brown dies at home leaving wife and children. service planned Wednesday at 3 pm with burial at Buchtel. Mamie Worthington death prompts relatives from Columbus to visit and trips to Lancaster. Social visits noted include Mr and Mrs Iran Blackstone at Rife home and other weekend guests.
Miss Ann Archer attends Athens school and weekend at home. Dr. and Mrs. E A Person and son Paul visited Athens parents. Mrs. Howard Bush and Mrs. Stell Peacock shopped in Columbus. Bake sale by Ladies Aid at M E church cleared 138 40. Arthur Peacock brought visitors from Toledo. Ralph Hamer and Mrs. James Hamer visited Nelsonville relatives. Elizabeth Willits funeral prompted Jack Slater trip to Blaine. William Easterling moved to Barberton. Hamer family returned from Florida after three weeks. Thomas Bennett and sons of Columbus visit Levi Nutter family.
The note mentions the serious illness of Mrs. Virgil Russell's father and visits by Mr. Will Rittenberry to his daughter, Mrs. Virgil Russell, on Sunday. It also records Miss Thelma Rife visiting Miss Sarah Grypsy on Saturday night.
The Plains residents and guests are mentioned including W J Hawk and son Roy migrating to Mineral. Mrs Thelma McCallister and Charles Edward visit Mrs Bob McAllister. Oscar Evans visits sister Mrs Joe Smart in Orbiston. plans two weeks with Powhatan home. Families fall ill. funeral of Lide Martin at Carbon Hill. Joe Hutchins celebrates 26th anniversary at Logan. Mrs Jacob Nida injured in Athens. sons Fred Hugh and Lot Bricker reside locally. taken to Sheltering Arms. Gabriel children ill. John West returns from Chillicothe. Mary Louise Nagle visits Athens. Wednesay visitors Loren North and Durward Nelsonville. Kate Burdette visits Athens. James Murray family from Wellston. Rob Hawk of Columbus visits locally.
New Marshfield residents invite all teachers officers and others interested in Sunday school work to gather at the M P church in Athens county on March 8 at 2 30 pm to discuss Sunday school interests. Mrs Samuel B Phillips of Jackson visits New Marshfield relatives.
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