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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1925

Page

2

Miners Seek Jobs At 1917 Scale In Dark Hollow Zone

Pomeroy May 6 officials of the New Pittsburg Coal Company report employees at Dark Hollow Mine continue to apply for work under the 1917 wage scale. A petition circulates among former Forest Run miners requesting employment at November 1917 wages with 1924 working conditions. Several figures including John L. Lewis and Lee Hall plan to speak at a mass meeting on May 7. A Pomeroy Bend Chamber of Commerce resolution endorses continued operation and cooperative agreements at local mines.

Pomeroy New Pittsburg Deal Company Dark Hollow Ing Ems Forest Run Newargh Coal Company John L. Lewis Lee Hall George Savage Pomeroy Benders Leifherts Ball Park Penny Lee Wi Pomeroy Bend Amber of Commerce Rk Hollow Maynard Rutland

Stanforth Delivers Main Speech at Kiwanis Club

J T Stanforth given main address on The Present Generation at Kiwanis meeting in Athens. He warned of a national crime wave driven by youth ages 16 to 21 and urged stronger morals in schools and home responsibility. Music by local soloists accompanied the event. new members welcomed and visitors noted.

Kiwanis Club A. T. Inforth Stanforth Attentin New York Los Angeles Oths R. Stanforth Mr. Stanforth Seaforth Athens Club Pt. Pleasant Kiwanis B Cecil McClaffin Witham Homer Cherring O. L. Hoisington Cherrington Athens M. T. Orr W.wilhelm New Philadelphia

Defiance in School Speech Sparks National Sentiment Debate

Superintendent E. W. Howey told public school students that songs express national feeling. His speech framed music as a reflection of the nation’s mood and identity during a period of social tension.

E. W. Howey

Be ATI John Bogus Found In Basement Garage

John Bogus was found in the basement of a garage and is expected to recover. The incident occurred recently and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

John Bogus

Personal mentions of travels and visits in the region

Local residents and visitors are noted in travel and social visits across towns. Mrs D W Hennessy heads to Columbus to join Mr Hennessy returning from eastern business. Emory Rayburn, Daisy Howard and Mrs W H Howard tour Athens for sightseeing. Er nett Bartels travels to Akron to visit Alton Vale. several others are listed visiting family, attending events, or moving residences in Ohio towns including Point Pleasant, Murray City, Middleport, and Columbus.

D. W. Hennessy Columbus Hennessy Emory Rayburn Daisy Howard W. H. Howard Point Pleasant W. Va Athens Ernest Bartels Akron Alton Vale James Bradbury Alberta Doras Kilpatrick Stella Weatherburn Murray City John Longstaff Middleport E. H. Denham John Stone K. R. Grogan Point Orville Pomeroy Doctor Schaeffer Lillie Coates Edward Mary Schaeffer Edward Ebersbach Charlies Ward A. Eisselstein A. V. Howell Kate Ebersbach Nelsonville American Legion A. Fritz Chicago Lizzie Bartells Anna

Post Will Elect Officers Tonight At Legion

K. T. Crossen post of the American Legion will elect officers for the coming year after tonight’s initiation ceremony. The election will be at 6 30 in the Post rooms on South Court street, with a dinner described as one of the most elaborate legion functions. The menu features baked chicken candied sweet potatoes southern baked corn new creamed peas fruit cocktail and strawberries and cake.

K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Ificer Post Rooms Court Street Legion

Korene Sore Throat Remedy Ad Claims Fast Relief

An advertisement touts Korene as a powerful antiseptic for sore throats. It promises rapid relief after two or three gargles before bed and offers a money back guarantee if Kojene fails. The copy asserts Korene is non poisonous and even drinkable.

Kojene McKee Drug Co

Bartells at Minersville and Local Notes

Charles Thomas of Cincinnati visits relatives in Pomeroy. Katherine Krieler, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Krieler, is ill with typhoid fever. F G Kear and wife take Morton Webster apartment on Spring avenue. Charles Long, Cheshire Justice of the Peace, is reported ill. Mr and Mrs Ed Priode visit their parents Mr and Mrs J J Coughenow of Cheshire. They bring their mother a growing plant for Mother's Day as they cannot visit next Sunday.

Towboat Reliance Hauls Six Barges For Standard Oil

The towboat Reliance passed down Tuesday afternoon with a tow of six gasoline barges filled for the Standard Oil company. Sheriff Herb Parker left Athens Tuesday and returned with Lester Champlin who was picked up Monday by Sheriff Harry Rice on a non support charge. Rev. P. D. Wood of Rio Grand preached two sermons at Cheshire Baptist Church Sunday. Local Knights Templar drove to Athens Tuesday evening for inspection and banquet at the Athens commandery.

Reliance Standard Oil Company P. D. Wood Rio Grand Cheshire Baptist Church Herb Parker Athens Lester Champlin Middleport Harry Rice Knights Templars Athens Commandery

Hilbert to Enter Cincinnati Business With Family

Gene Hilbert formerly with the Pomeroy and Middleport Electric company and later a clerk for the K and M railroad at Hobson will move with his family to Cincinnati this Saturday. He joins his father, a large ice cream plant maker, in commercial life. The Hilbert family has lived at Gravel Hill.

Middleport Gene Hilbert Pomeroy and Middleport Electric Company K. and M. Railroad Hobson Cincinnati Hilbert Gravel Hill

Taxi driver pleads not guilty to liquor transport charge

Pomeroy May 6 Happy Nelson the taxi driver was arrested and charged with transporting liquor linked to Frank Neutzling Sr who was fined 200 dollars and costs in Justice Peoples court Monday Nelson had a preliminary hearing Tuesday and pleaded not guilty with a trial date set.

Pomeroy

Ohio Power team conducts meter inspection in Pomeroy

A. N. Kriener and a crew from the Ohio Power Company Newark office are in Pomeroy to inspect and test company meters and equipment. They expect to work two to three months on the project.

Pomeroy A. N Kriener Ohio Power Company Newark

KIWANIANS HEAR OWN HOME TALENT

Pomeroy Kiwanis meeting Tuesday evening featured home talent from among club members after a speaker from Indiana could not reach Pomeroy in time. President D Curtis Reed led the gathering which was voted one of the most interesting meetings in some time.

Pomeroy Pomeroy - Middleport

Philathea Benefit Dinner a Success in Middleport

In Middleport on April 23 Philathea women of the Church of Christ hosted a dinner at the Masonic Temple for the Christian Children's Home of Cleveland. Receipts totaled 175 dollars with all donations to become net proceeds.

Middleport Masonic Temple Philathea Women Church of Christ Christian Children’s Home Cleveland Ohio Boyd Dilgard Dilgard Association Eastern Stars

Answers and Questions from the Public Forum

A compilation of Q and A covering sea fish behavior when surfaced, Earth’s diameter measurements, one armed players in major leagues, Constitution effective date, crop losses to insects, German election Sundays, and Florida Keys island counts.

A.C. F Hayford International Geodetic Physical Union Daley K. C United States German Republic Florida Keys Geological Survey

April Births Record Shows Twenty New Arrivals in Athens

The Athens City Health Bureau lists twenty births in April within the city. Names include families such as Ashcraft, Smith, Wyatt, Woodyard, Orwin, McAfee, McCrum, Tope, McCutcheon, Douglas, Baughman, Sams, and others with varied addresses and genders noted for each newborn.

Athens Harry Lena Tope R. F.D Howard Corda McCutcheon Clifford Mary Douglas Emmett V Katherine Baughman West Union Street Carlos Leda Sams John E Dorothy Jane

Carter's Little Liver Pills Praised By Jersey Man

Jersey City resident Frank J. Trumbull shares a testimonial praising Carter's Little Liver Pills for relieving indigestion and poor appetite. He cites reading about another case, claiming the remedy eliminated gas, reduced biliousness, and improved appetite by 100 percent. Sold and recommended by druggists.

Jersey City N. J Carter Frank J. Trumbull

Local births and parental acknowledgments listed in city notices

A public notice lists birth registrations assigning newborns to parents at various addresses including Parmiter 111 Central Avenue and 17 Lancaster Street. It names households such as Arthur Ray and Marguerita Moore, Richard W. and Mary K. McKinstry, John W. and Rachael Armstrong, Amos and Ruth Vandike, among others, with several boys and girls indicated.

Parmiter Central Avenue Arthur Ray Marguerita Moore Lancaster Street Richard W Mary K. McKinstry John W Rachael Armstrong Amos Ruth Vandike Athens R. D Richard R Jeneva D. Murphey Corning Harry Lucile Larch Walker Street John C Georgia B. Townsend van Vorhes

Belmont Hills Club to Offer Special Golf Insurance

The Belmont Hills Country Club near St. Clairsville plans a May 39 opening among local coverage plans. A nearby insurance agency will write special golf insurance citing higher hazards with new players.

Bellaire Belmont Hills Country Club St. Clairsville

College Bursars to Meet May 6-7

George C. Parks treasurer of Ohio University will attend the eighth annual convention of the Ohio Association College Treasurers in Columbus on May 6 and 7. He will deliver a paper on Athletics in Relation to the Financial Department. The treasurers meet under the auspices of Ohio State and Capital universities.

George C. Parks Ohio University Ohio Association Columbus Parks Ohio State Capital Universities

Warren Captain Nat Lang Solves Trumbull County Crossword

Captain Nat Lang, common pleas court bailiff and Civil War veteran, is hailed as the county’s top crossword solver. The Canton Ohio News notes his challenge to all puzzlers as the pastime’s pride grows in Warren.

Warren Nat Lang Common Pleas Court Trumbull County Ring Canton Ohio News Ohio

Old Resident Lena Drum Dies in Crestline

Miss Lena Drum aged 86 and a Crestline resident since childhood died here from infirmities of age. Born in France in 1839, she was the daughter of Pet and Catherine Drum who emigrated to Crestline in 1844.

Crestline Lena Drum France Pet Catherine Drum

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Oetating Hobson Mines Stalter‘Essex No. 5 Hart Stanbery Jacob B Elberfeld A. D. Russell W. G. Plantz Co. F. Rathburn H. 8. Roush John R Phileon E. A. Smith John B. Downing Charlies F. Jividen P. L. Clifton Nelson Neutzling J. T. Stanforth POST Wheaton Sarand Goeetion Messenation Bureau Eric J. Haskin Washington, D. C The Inquirer C. D. Shafer Co Ice 1900 Kerr Hardware Co Arcola Chas. Demolet Coq Athens, Ohio
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