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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1929

Page

5

Bond Increase Sought in Meigs County Tax Case

Judge hears the Meigs County Taxing Board demand to raise the receiver bond for the Martin Ebersbach Company from 1000 to cover about 139000 in state and county taxes. A June 6 inventory plan and a follow up hearing will determine the bond size and the company’s solvency.

Pomeroy Edward Ebersbach Martin Ebersbach Meigins Taxing Board State Taxing Commission Ebersbachs Sbersbach Meigs County Board Chalmers Parker Columbus Jorge A. P. Miller Fbersbachs Peoples A. D. Russell Tme

Charles Mayes Loses Finger to Poisoning

Charles Mayes, a long time carpenter for Priede Lumber Company, suffered blood poisoning from a splinter on his left first finger and had the digit amputated at Dr Mayes's office after a month in Holzer Hospital. The injury began as a splinter in the finger followed by severe pain and infection.

Charles Mayes VY Rpplenpooort Priede Lumber Company Holzer Hospital Maye Mayes Mernibe

Middleport Mention Highlights Local Visit Notes

Ernest Major of Alice travels with sister Miss Virgie Major to visit in town. Mrs. Fred M. Sisson of Charleston arrives and plans to stay with her sons and J. M. Stevens family. Bo b Grimes is improving at the hospital. Ray Allensworth and daughter visit H. F. Allensworth and family. BE A Reed and Mrs. Adams visit Columbus and return with Ruth to stay a week or more with Myra Mowley and relatives.

Middleport Ernest Major Alice Virgie Major South Sixth Avenue Fred M. Sisson Charleston Will J. M. Stevens Cleveland H. F. Allensworth Sig. Johnson BE. A. Reed Columbus Robert Adams Ruth Myra Mowley

Mrs. John Scott Stricken With Paralysis in Columbus

A message from Columbus to relatives in Pomeroy reports Mrs. John Scott, a former resident of Naylor's Run, has paralysis and is confined to bed. She is over 60 and living with her daughter Mrs. James McIntosh in Columbus. Mrs Scott is widow of John Ott who once owned a farm at Nayler's Run.

Pomeroy Columbus John Scott Naylor's Run Scott James McIntosh John Ott Naytler

Simple Pleasant Way TH ASE FAT

Mismatched ad text sells Kruchen Salts at McKee Drug Co claiming a cent bottle worth one hundred dollars of any foreign money. It urges sharing with friends and promises a special offer from Amerton Acer Krivmober.

Mckee Drug Co

Republican women enroll 40 members in Pomeroy

The Old Inn in Pomeroy hosted a Republican women gathering that added forty new members with about 100 in attendance. A social afternoon featured tea service, music, and a fundraiser table, while plans for a two day politics school on June 19 and 20 were announced with state officers to lead.

Pomeroy Old Inn Helen Turnbull George H. Parker W. G. Downie Copeland Kathryn Rousey Josephine Williama Jennie Sue Rousey Mary Radcliff Eva Simms Levan H. Halter Clauds Thompson

Rio couple visits historic Portland village

V F Routh and wife from Rio de Janeiro visit the old village of historic fame in Portland. Mrs Routh plans extended stay with relatives while Mr Routh, director of Brazilian Electric Company, returns soon. Their US trip coincides with an auction sale of Waldorf Hotel furniture in New York City, begun during their honeymoon stopover.

Portland Rio de Janeiro Brazil V. F. Routh Routh Brazilian Electric Company Public Utility American and Foreign Power Company Viswt U. S Waldorf Hotel New York

Poppy Day Draws Near In Middleport

On May 22 Middleport marks Poppy Day with the American Legion auxiliary ready to serve all visitors. Women of the organization plan to sell their allotment on that day to support veteran relief efforts.

Middleport American Legion

Anderson Promoted to Cleveland Office Head

Ralph I. Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Edward Anderson Middleport born and raised in the area has advanced from clerical work at Hobson to the New York Central lines Col umhus later transferred to the Cleveland main office where he will head his department He graduates Middleport class of 1914 and plans to move to Cleveland around June 20 The Andersons recently bought a fine home in Olumbus

Middleport Ralph I. Anderson Edward Anderson North Third Street Hobson New York Central Lines Columbus Cleveland Anderson Olumbus

Walter Allen Fined 200 for DUI Arrest in Meroy

Walter Allen of No 7 Mining Camp on Thomas Fork faced Justice Gilmore after an attempted arrest for intoxication and driving while intoxicated. He was fined 200 dollars and costs but failed to pay, becoming one of 14 inmates in the county jail.

Meroy Walter Allen No. 7 Thomas Fork Justice Gilmore

Webb Honored by Teachers at Washington County gathering

Wesley H. Webb, superintendent of Washington County schools and Pomeroy High School graduate, received a life membership in the National Educational Association at a Marietta Fair Grounds event. Teachers funded the $100 fee. Webb was unaware until presented with a gold pin, certificate, and honor. He is son of the late John V. Webb editor of The Pomeroy Democrat and Mrs Cornill Webb, a longtime Pomeroy teacher.

Pomeroy Wesley H. Webb Washington County Pomeroy High School Marietta Fair Grounds Webb National Educational Association John V. Webb Pomerevy Democrat Cornll. Webb Cheshire

Wilsons Break Up Household Move After Daughters Help

In Middleport on Hooker Street Mr and Mrs T J Wilson decide to end their home life with their daughter Mrs Edward Parsons moving their belongings to her home and selling much furniture. Mrs Wilson is bedbound and Mr Wilson a Civil War veteran about 88 years old. Earlier in Middleport Mrs Charles McMaster hosted a six o clock dinner for Mrs Paul Bean now in Columbia with post dinner cards at Garfield Street.

Midpleport T. J. Wilson Edward Parsons Hooker Street Wilsen Middleport Harles McMaster Paul Bean Columbia

Child Sent to County Home after Death of Parents

William Jr Chapman a 16 year old boy from Salisbury Township was sent to the Metaws County Children's Institute by the Probate Court after both parents died. He is described as healthy and sturdy with good morals, likely to become a reliable citizen if given a chance.

Pomeroy Hind Neiighbors William Junior Chapman Salisbury Township Metaws County Children’s Lotatue

Barn Blaze Destroys Hartinger Brooder and Stock

A barn owned by J C Hartinger of Pobson was destroyed when a hump in a brooder exploded causing a fire that razed the barn and its contents. The blaze trapped 100 chickens and a gasoline cultivating plow while Mr Hartinger saved his automobile and cows escaped. He runs a nearby gasoline filling station beneath the Leading Creek bridge and owns land behind the road.

Midpoleport J. C. Hartineer Pobson Browler Hartinger

Jones to Lead Crew for Ebbersbach Concrete Job

May Pomeroy reports C C W Jones will head a crew starting Monday from town to Caldwell for Ebbersbach Construction Company. The project is a modest concrete road job expected to take only a few weeks. Jones is an expert cement worker with long experience in Ebbersbachs road projects.

Pomeroy Cc. W. Jones Caldwell Ebbersbach Construction Jones Ebersbachs

Bandits Slug Paymaster. $5060 Loot Lost in Cincinnati Heist

In Cincinnati on May 23 police hunted two masked robbers who slugged George W. Rothfuss, 65, paymaster for John J. Morris Moundry Co. as he walked through the yard. They escaped with 5060 dollars while several employees chased the pair but failed to capture them.

Pomeroy Personal Notices Move and Bank Hours Change

Mrs Frank Smelbride moves to Logan vacating a home to be taken by Mrs McBride and Frank McBride veteran Hocking Valley conductor. Naylors Run couple Keitel’s daughter reported in danger. Mrs Ralston Russell visiting Columbus. Herman Fisher barber shop closed for treatment at Halser Hospital. Starting June first, all Pomeroy banks and Meigs County Savings and Loan close Thursday afternoons for staff half day.

Frank Smelbride Logan Phillipa McBride Frank McBride Hocking Valley Railroad Avall Henry Keitel Naylors Run Ralston Russell Columbus Herman Fisher Halser Hospital Sere Juicy Pomeroy Banks Meigs County Saveings and Loan Company

Home-Coming Decoration Day in Letart Falls

Letart Falls holds its annual Decoration Day home-coming on May 23 with many veterans returning to decorate graves and reconnect. A banquet at the community hall will feature big, fat chickens prepared by experts as the chief banquet feature for the reunion.

Letart Falls Manny

Parked Car Fine Tells of Fatal Weekend Incident

Floyd Woodward of Crooksville was fined ten dollars for illegal parking by Probate Judge J J Davis after pleading guilty. His parked car at Milligan Head Saturday is said to have contributed to a death and three injuries.

New Lexington Floyd Woodward Crooksville Milligan Head Coats J. J. Davis Woodward

Dave's Mentha Pepsin Elixir Relief for Indigestion

An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a fast acting remedy for acute indigestion available at drugstores. Regular use for about three weeks supposedly cures longstanding indigestion and improves digestion, with a money back guarantee.

America Dronegista

Fire Bites St Luke's Hospital East Wing Roof

In Cleveland on May 13 a fire damaged the roof of the new east Wing of St. Luke's Hospital. Hundred shuraes, clad in night robes, fled to the street as flames grew before quick fire company response. Battalion Chief ordered one company on site. patients remained largely unaware as crews controlled the blaze.

Cleveland St. Luke's Hospital Meveland Clinte Nett

Woman 82 jailed for liquor law violation in Columbus

In Columbus on May 23 a state liquor law case led to Ellen Adama, 82 year old widow and mother of several, being found guilty for selling liquor to Steven Jenking, a workhouse trusty, who was sent by police to make a buy. she could not pay a $100 fine and remained in jail.

Olumbus ULP Ellen Adama Sime Iiqior Steven Jenkinng Adama Vies Squad

Worker killed in rotating machine at Zanesville plant

In Zanesville a worker was killed at the Zanesville Washed Gravel Company plant when he became caught in a rotating machine yesterday at the Drea den facility. Authorities reported the accident occurred during routine operations and are investigating the circumstances.

Zanesville Iranville Dreaden

Electrical Expert Is Held in Murder Case

In Kelyn on May 23 a 34 year old woman and her three children were found dead in an upstairs room. Wilhy Doorme to Tavior 48, an electric expert, was arrested and held on murder charges after the scene raised questions about the late Charles Ede operation.

Kelyn N Attractive Wilhy Doorme Tavior Harry Cod Roomer Charles Ede Scents

Miss resigns as dean at County Academic College

In May 1963, Miss Jatin, serving as dean at the County Academic College, resigns from her post affecting the university’s leadership. The move prompts discussions on succession and impact on women’s higher education at Miicol University.

Miss Jatin County Academe Fooshreen Women's Miicol University

Lecema Cause of Prolonged Agony Promised Relief

A battered OCR fragment touts a soothing ointment claimed to cure eczema and chafing with a money back guarantee. It cites testimonials from purported patients and mentions a product box, date references, and a claim of strength against various skin conditions.

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