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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1926

Page

2

Mrs Mary Steinbauer Weds Everett Mayer in Chicago

Pomeroy reports the marriage of Mrs Mary E Steinbauer widow of Fred Steinbauer to Everett C Mayer. The ceremony reportedly took place May 12 in Chicago with Miss Schilling as attendant. Bride wore grey satin messaline and tan satin with ecru chiffon while sweet peas adorned the gown. A seven-person dinner followed. the couple plan to live at 6740 mis street with Mr Major from Chicago's Major & Company.

Pomeroy Mary E. Steinbauer Fred Steinbauer Chicago New Orleans Everett C. Manyer Major Mis Street R. E. “Major & Company

Mrs. Clara Harpold Dies. Rites Planned in Racine

Pomeroy May 26 The funeral services for Mrs. Clara Harpold were to be held Wednesday at 2 p m from the Baptist church at Racine with burial at Plantz She died Monday from complications She leaves a son a niece of Pittsburgh two brothers Charles Walker of Chauncey Ben Mallory of ? and a sister Mrs Herb Lowary of Pomeroy

Pomeroy Clara Harld Baptist Church Racine Plantz Harpold Niee Pittsburgh Charles Walkr Chauncey Ben Mallory Herb Lowary

Illness Strikes Edmund Kingsland In New York Hospital

Word reached Pomeroy on May 26 that Edmund Kingsland son of Mr. and Mrs. W Kingsland of New York City is seriously ill after undergoing an operation to remove his appendix at the Fifth Avenue hospital. He is a grandson of Dr Amy Whaley of Pomeroy and visits here each summer.

Pomeroy Edmund W. Kingsland New York Fifth Wz Avenue Hospital Amy Whaley Pomeroy and Vists

Free Witnesses in O'Brien Case Released

Pomeroy May 26 John Fionale brought from Columbus to be questioned in the Timothy Brien case was released Tuesday. No witness testimony was used as he knew nothing about the case. He is said to have been one of O'Brien's employers during the time alleged to have made and sold ines here.

Pomeroy John Fionale Columbus Timothy Brien Tuesay Honule O’brien Ines

Mitchells sue over promissory note payment in Pomeroy

Arthur L. Mitchell and Stephen E. Mitchell filed suit in Pomeroy on May 26 against Esta M. Kimes and W. R. Kimes for non payment of a $300 promissory note. Peoples and Peoples represent the plaintiffs.

Pomeroy Arthur L. Mitchell Stephen E. Mitchell Esta M. Kimes W. R. Kimes Peoples and Peoples

Pomeroy Briefs From Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs W F Reed return from Columbus. George Owens reports his daughter Bertha improves after appendicitis surgery at Mt Carmel. Charles Idle of Denver visits his mother Mrs Eleanor Idle on Lincoln Hill. Mrs Dana Epple from Bunker Hill returns home from Gallipolis hospital. Mr and Mrs Henry Dornick and son of Huntington visit Mayor Co J Hess. Corricks’ first Pomeroy visit in ten years. Mr and Mrs D W Hennessy back from brief Columbus trip.

Pomeroy Bend W. F. Reed Columbus George Owens Bertha Mt. Carmel Charles Idle Denver Eleanor Idle Lincoln Hill Dana Epple Bunker Hill Gallipolis Hospital Henry Dornick

Local Residents Return From Trips and Visits

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Campbell came home Saturday after two weeks in Columbus and Magnetic Springs for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Greenle of Wolf Pen visited Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Benge on Gravel Hill. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Skidmore returned from a brief stay. Miss Charleston visits Mrs. L. A. Fulcher. Mrs. Herbert Sherwood of Anderson Indiana, Mrs. Edwin Warren of Hillard, and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Matheny of Lancaster joined Dr. and Mrs. A. Z. Junkerman for Sunday calls.

E. E. Campbell Columbus Magnetic Springs Charlies Greenle Wolf Pen T. W. Benge Gravel Hill A. H. Skidmore McCullough Charleston L. A. Fulcher Herbert Sherwood Anderson, Ind

Entertains Club in Middleport Bridge Gathering

The Monday Bridge club met at Mrs. W. J. Galbroner's home. Mrs. John B. Downing won the high trophy with Mrs. A. A. Hugg in second place. Refreshments were served.

Middleport W. J. Galbroner John B. Downing A. A. Hugg

Friends Honor Mrs. Morris With Spring Shower

A group of Mrs. Robert Morris Marie Young friends gathered at Spring street Monday evening and hosted a pot luck shower. Attendees included Dorothy Russell Helen Brown Russell Margaret Downie Genevieve Wetzel Pauline Wetzel Mary Elizabeth Daniels Mary Weaver Mildred Joachim Frankie Weaver Adele Schoentein Dorothy Coates Mary Swartzwalder Alice Louise Russell Lycile Mees Alma Smith and Gertrude Lares.

Pomeroy Robert Morris Marie Young Spring Street Dorothy Russell Helen Brown Russell Margaret Downie Genevive Wetzel Pauline Wetzel Mary Elizabeth Daniels Mary Weaver Mildred Joachim Frankie Weaver Adele Schoentein Dorothy Coates Mary Swartzwalder Alice Louise Russell Lycile Mees Alma Smith Gertrude Lares

Shower Held for Newlyweds Virgil Adams Blanch Coon

Millicent Klee of The Plains hosted a friendly evening shower at Mrs. Wharton’s home in The Plains for Mr. and Mrs. Virgil A Adams. Guests included Mrs. James Ell, Mrs. John Shafer, and others. refreshments were served and gifts given. Miss Gay McDonald departed for Akron for employment and a new home.

Chauncey Wharton Millicent Klee the Plains Mrrs Virgil Adams Blanche Coon Jamesell John Shafer

Charity mine No 25 Idle Amid Ore Shortage

May 26 and today May 25 show No 25 of the New York company idle with no operation. The mine has not asked to operate and lack of ore is reported as the cause of the idle period.

Idle Chauncey New York Company

Girl Scouts Meet Chauncey Leader In Drake Street Hall

May 26 reported Chauncey Girl Scouts reg meeting to be held tonight at the gut building on Drake street led by captain Dorothy J Minister. Farewell party hosted by Mr and Mrs Terre at The Plains featured friends including Mr and Mrs McDonald Cook W C Noise Hazel McDonald Howard Donald and Frank Cook. Also mention of Mrs Friend Love and Mrs Lora McClain of Athens. Akron trip noted with Jerre accompanying.

Chauncey Chauncey Girls Drake Street Dorothy J Auncey Ambrose Terre Plains McDonald JB. Cook W. C. Noise Hazel McDonald Howard Donald Frank Cook I’riend Love Lora McClain Athens

Sunday Guests At Union Home Of Mr And Mrs McGuire

May 26 visit at Union home of Mr and Mrs Walett McGuire included Mr and Mrs F E Cook Mr and Mrs William McDonald Mr and Mrs W C Nichols Howard McDonald of The Plains and Mr and Mrs William Hawk of Athens.

Union Chauncey Walett McGuire Union F. E. Cook William McDonald W. C. Nichols Howard McDonald The Plains William Hawk Athens

Misses Carter and Six Leave Chauncey for Lancaster Shoes

Miss Stella Carter and Miss Verna Six of Chauncey left for Lancaster to take jobs in a shoe factory. Both resigned from earlier positions in Nelsonville to accept the new employment opportunity.

Lancaster Chauncey Stella Carter Verna

Visit in Chauncey Message with Smith Family Guests

Leonard Smith and his two daughters Margaret and Delores of Glouster spent Saturday in Chauncey as guests of his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ogg on East Converse Street.

Chauncey Leonard Smith Margaret Delores of Glouster Charles Ogg East Converse Street

Recital Attended by Dorothy Minister in Athens

Dorothy Minister and Lucille Bradfield came to Athens Tuesday evening to attend a piano recital by Clarice McKibben, a graduate of the College of Music, held at the auditorium.

Chauncey Dorothy Minister Lucille Bradfield Athens Clarice McKibben The College of Music

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Departures

Willis Heading and Donald Webb of Chauncey traveled to Detroit for work this week. Miss Minnette Pendergrass of Pomeroy visits Chauncey to see grandparents and local friends. Mrs. William Phillips and children from Columbus visit Chauncey family. Mrs. Harry Thompson and son Harry Jr. of Detroit stop in Chauncey to see grandfather Henry F. Staffinger. Mrs. F. H. Staffinger returns to Detroit after visiting Chauncey with Irene Jackson of Chaunt Silos.

Chauncey Willis Donald Webb Detroit Minnette Pendergrass Pomeroy Peter Pendergrass Harvey Courtney William Phillips Columbus Mintie Stalder Harry Thompson Harry Jr Henry F. Staffinger F. H. Staffinger Misa Irene Jackson Chaunt Silos

Chauncey Hosts Social Visit and Kin Ties

Miss Hazel Holmes of Floodwood is guest of Miss Ona Mae Sweeney in Chauncey. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Courtney of Corning visit Chauncey to see Harvey and other relatives this week.

Hazel Holmes Fioodwood Ona Mae Sweeney Chauncey Clifford Courtney Corning Harvey Courtney

Evangeline McPherson's Global Evangelism and Angelus Temple

The article portrays Mrs. McPherson as a dynamic evangelist near 35 who founded Angelus Temple in Los Angeles five years earlier. Her prayer healing drew wide influence, with KFSG radio broadcasting her "king's four square gospel." Missionary activity expands from this center, with daily temple services and night vigils along the beach.

KFSG

Local man Harry Craig brought home for burial

The body of Harry Craig arrived at 4 o'clock this morning at his home 64 North Court street from McKeffey West Virginia where he was killed Monday afternoon while riding to his night shift as a mine motor operator. The funeral will depart at 12:15 Thursday for Greenlawn cemetery with services at 1 o'clock. He leaves a widow and three children Howard 11 Frederick and Helen 2. His mother Mrs George Beverage of New Marshfield survives.

North Court Street McKeffey W. Va Athens Greenlawn Cemetery Howard Frederick Helen George Beverage New Marshfield

Albany to Host Chauncey Show Next Friday

Albany hears a Chauncey community musicale and entertainment will be repeated Friday evening May 28 at 8 o clock in the Albany opera house. The program includes character songs choruses vocal solos violin and piano numbers a skit specialty and a group of women performing The Hat of Other Days.

Albany Chauncey Albany Opera House

Tragedy Strikes Nearby As Boy Dies From Accident

In Glouster Charles Sanders 14 killed playmate Robert Parker 15 near Worthington after a rifle misfire. Parker died at Grant Hospital from a head wound. Sanders explained he was adjusting a safety catch when a second cartridge exploded. Sanders is well known locally, visiting his grandmother and friends here. Kiwanis luncheon speaker planned at Methodist church 6:30 to 7:30 with attendance prize and no disruption to commencement.

Glouster Charles Sanders Clay M. Sanders Columbus Martha Higgins Robert Parker Worthington Parker Grant Hospital State Journal Charles Sanders Boy Kiwanis Club Methodist Church Dillon Educational Committee

Educator to Speak to Club in Glouster Address

Walter Bliss of Columbus assistant director of education of Ohio will deliver the class address at the commencement exercises on Thursday in Glouster.

Glouster Walter Bliss Columbus Ohio

Meadow Brook Hats in New Summer Shades at Bon-Ton

Bon-Ton Millinery in Glouster offers Meadow Brook hats in fresh summer colors. Stock up on light felts and straw styles for warm weather wear.

Meadowbrook Gloustey

Plans for Athens County Democrats Meeting in Columbus

May 26 Athens county Democrats plan a June 2 meeting of Democrats and party workers at the Neil house in Columbus. Frank Bryson of Trimble, Athens county committee chairman, handles reservations for local attendees and asks for early notice within a few days.

Glouster Athens County Neil House Columbus Frank Bryson Trimble Athens County Committee Mr. Bryson

Birth Announcement for Nicholson's Daughter from Hollister

Mr and Mrs Robert Nicholson near Hollister announce the birth of a daughter born Saturday. Mrs B Aachauer traveled to Columbus this morning to spend time there.

Robert Nicholson Near Hollister B. ’. Aachauer Columbus

Senate Orders Probe Into Prohibition Agents Order

The Senate instructed its judiciary committee to investigate the legality of President Coolidge's executive order authorizing designation of state county and municipal officers as federal prohibition agents.

Washington U.P Senate Judiciary Coolidge

Maya's remedy advertised to ease stomach pain

An advertisement touts Maya's for stomach trouble and proves its efficacy with a testimonial about relief from abdominal pain and sensitivity to clothing. It claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation and offers a money back guarantee. The ad lists McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists as sellers.

McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Local couple injured in Hudson crash near Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs Robert Harris of this city were in a two car accident about eight miles north of Pomeroy on the Pomeroy Athens road Sunday morning. A car coming around a curve did not give sufficient clearance striking the Harris Hudson. They escaped with minor bruises. The Hudson suffered steering damage a mashed fender and a ruined tire.

Glouster Huntington Robert Harris Pomeroy Pomeroy-Athens Hudson Arris

Homer Grange hosts Morgan county meeting at Mountville

Glouster May 26 Homer Grange plans an all day gathering with the county grange of Morgan county at Mountville next Saturday. Those seeking the Fifth degree must arrive by 9 30 in the morning.

Glouster Homer Grange Morgan County Mountville

Baby born at sea after surgeon aboard Montclare advised

Radio message reports a baby delivering on the steamer Nacoya two hours after receiving medical advice from a surgeon aboard the Montclare. Both mother and child were said to be doing well.

Liverpool Nacoya Montclare

Cat burglars in London West End staged daring climbs

Several bold break ins in the West End are attributed to a thief or thieves using wall sealing and drainpipe traversal. One entry involved a high wall and a drain pipe, another saw a burglar scale a brick wall in a "human fly" style.

London West End

Younger Vets Must Carry On for Old Timers

Captain J B Allen, Civil War veteran, recalls past Decoration Day processions in Athens and laments declining observance as veterans from later wars take up the task. He urges sons and surviving soldiers from the Civil, Spanish, and World Wars to sustain the ceremony.

Athens J. B. Allen Captain Allen Allen Sons of

Choir Strike After Divorce Ban At St Johns Bierley

In Bradford, when a male choir member was banned by the St John’s Bierley vicar for divorcing his wife, the entire choir went on strike and the Bradford Bishop supported the vicar’s ruling.

Danderine Claim Promises Dandruff-Free Hair In Minutes

Advert reads that Danderine removes all dandruff within ten minutes after one application and strengthens roots. It claims scalp relief, prevents itching and hair loss, and makes hair appear light, fluffy, wavy with lustrous softness. Customers are urged to buy a small bottle for a few cents at drug stores.

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F. Steinbauer E. C O'Brien Mrs Gay McDonald Akron Sghauncex Jerre Harry Craig Federal Reserve System Athens National Bank Willard Automotive Battery & Electric Bank of Athens National Bank Homer Warsaw Vilna Pilsudski J. Clyde Edmundson Bill Richardson Greene Street Marietta Swanson Furniture Co
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